Literary roundup of novels and nonfic on Shaker life and teen guides
A capsule of reviews covers Janice Holt Giles and her Kentucky Shaker tale of Rebecca Fowler, a Beatrice Joy Chute village saga Green Willow, Beatrice Lane Chute sisters as writers, Plain Talk for Women Under 21 by Allen Ludden, Edna Ferber short stories in One Basket, and praise for Ferber’s readable portrait of America with a foreigner’s perspective.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janice Holt Giles
Hannah Fowler
Kentucky
Rebecca Fowler
Tice
Hannah
Richard Cooper
Richard
Rebecca
Mim
Green Willow
Beatrice Joy Chute
Greenwillow
Miss Chute
Hazelwood Farm
Minnesota
Bronte
England
NBC
Allen Ludden
Youth Forum
Leraneh
Mother
Edna Ferber
America
Polk Township Girls Organize 4-H Club
Polk Township girls met May 27 in the school halls and formed a new 4-H club with guidance from Vera Paschal County Extension Home Economist Mrs Dwight Davidson Ross and Polk Townships 4-H Committee Woman Phyllis Jones County 4-H president and Lois Smalley County 4-H vice president. Officers elected Kay Whitehead president Janiece Hawkee vice president Faye Whitehead secretary treasurer Patricia Stanley reporter Rhoda Caffee historian. Members include Martha Schultz Georgia Criss Harriet Shields. Next meeting June 12 at 1 30 p m with Rhoda Calfee. Activities include music pledge muffins demonstration by Hawkee Calfee cocoa demonstration Criss talks on table manners seven basic foods correct place setting led by Mrs Tout Hawkee recreation led by Whitehead and Jones Smalley assistance for first meeting. Mothers present include Mrs Caffee Wanhee Schultz Shields and George Stanley. Mrs George Stanley provided refreshments. Mothers urged to attend. Club named Polk Sunshine Pals, a revival of a former township group with best wishes from current 4-H girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Polk Township
Vera Paschal
Dwight Davidson
Ross and Polk
Phyllis Jones
Lois Smalley
Folowing
Kay Whitehead
Janiece Hawkee
Faye Whitehead
Patricia Stanley
Rhoda Caffee
Martha Schultz
Georgia Criss
Harriet Shields
Rhoda Calfee
Harriet Shield
Janeice Hawkee
Iy Mrs. Touts Hawkee; Recreation Led By Faye Whitehead
Howard Caffee
Louis Wanhee
Erich Schultz
Reid Shield
George Stanley
Ong
Polk Sunshine Pals
Popularity as Crime and Virtue Quoted in Sage View
A concise quotation attributes to George Saville the idea that popularity is criminal when pursued and virtuous only if men possess it whether they desire it or not. The line frames popularity as a moral measure tied to action and circumstance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Saville
Neighbors and community life extend our lifespan
The piece argues that daily comforts from schools to doctors depend on nearby neighbors. It notes that services, power, and goods rely on a sufficient local population, and that money spent outside drains resources while local spending attracts people back.
Taylor Soil Conservation News Highlights Local Dams and Growth
The U S Soil Conservation Service reports two large dam projects underway in Taylor County with Merrill Webb and Dale Sleep each building big fills and main tubes. County engineers from Shenandoah supervise. The piece also covers rainfall, soil nutrients, erosion, leaching, and farm income trends from regional Iowa data, plus a note on the Lucky Four 4 H club meeting and community activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill Webb
New Market
Dale Sleep
Soil Conservation Service
Shenandoah
Taylor County
Two Ways To Cook Short Ribs And Beans
The article outlines braising or simmering to tender short ribs with beans. Start by browning the ribs, then boil gently in liquid or bake in a slow oven until tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Include onions carrots potatoes, and a rich gravy. Serves six with sides of broccoli, molded fruit salad, bran muffin, and dessert.
Purdue urges sufficient nitrogen for second year corn
Purdue University warns farmers not to cut nitrogen fertilization in the second year of corn, stating that skimping on input costs could jeopardize yields and long term soil performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Purdue University
Rally Day Plans and 4-H Club Meeting Notes
Marilyn Baille demonstrated cooking yellow vegetables and Brenda Hanson showed cake making by the conventional method. Kay Russell named a County 4-H office nominee at the Jackson Gingerette club meeting May 13. Thirteen members attended with two new members Jo Ellyn Beemer and Mary Livingston joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marilyn Baille
Brenda Hanson
Kay Russell
Jackson Gingerette
Patty Weir
Jo el
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Cobb's Ice Cream Store
Iece
Taylor Soil Conservation News
Raymond Sneed
Drexel Gold
U. S. Soil Conservation Service
Iowa
Iowa State College Extension Service
Harry Crim
Taylor County Extension Service
Lucky Four
Sert
VIA
Sabena
Airunes
Europe
New York
Magniczent Sabena
Emerson
Zeller Clothing Co
Sherwin-Williams
Severs - Stacy
Jackson Gingerettes
Lyn Beemer
Mary Livingston
Sharon Turner
Marilyn Beck
Laura Lee Smalley
Janet Beemer
Ray
Davis Paint Associate
Bob Grimes
By O. Soglow
Urs Aean Tae
Omaha, Nebr
The
Travelers Safety Service
BheEy
Ree
U.S
Valley Green
Roval Bios
Damascus
Essily
Emmert Motor Sales
Bedford, Iowa
Royal Tires
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