Romance of the plain tin can in home canning
The feature recounts group singing and devotions by Wayne Erickson and Joyce Anderson plus a missionary story by Mrs. Cooper. It notes meeting times, calls, love gift, and cake served to 28, and then shifts to a historical piece on tin cans. It explains Appert and Durand’s early canning efforts and the evolution to modern tin cans for preserving food, freezing, and color retention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Erickson
Joyce Anderson
Nancy, Shirley
Marica Uden
Patty Sue Cooper
Clyde Tunnell
Cooper
Harry Larson
Napoleon
Nicholas Appert
Peter Durand
Civil Defense Lesson For Tioga HD Unit
Tioga Home Demonstration unit met Thursday afternoon at Mrs. Milo Johnsons home. Mrs. Kreider and Mrs Elmer Peterson led civil defense instruction with 15 members present. Roll call cited international facts and UNESCO report covered Indonesian education progress. County educational tour announced for Topeka and Kansas City in late September or early October. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Johnson and hostesses Mrs. Bundy and Mrs. Roy Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. E. Kreider
Elmer Peterson
Tioga
Milo Johnson
Marguerite Grannemann
Neosho County
Unesco
T. H. Cronemeyer
Indonesia
Topeka
Kansas City
Johnson
C. H. Bundy
Roy D. Johnson
Mrs Brenton Heads Legion Auxiliary for 1955 56
Mrs E C Brenton was elected president of the American Legion auxiliary for 1955 56 at a business session after a picnic dinner in Highland Park. Officers chosen include Mrs Floyd Yahns first vice president Mrs P B Dartington second vice president Mrs Hazel Siane secretary Ethel Davidson treasurer Mrs Joe Bean chaplain Mrs H C Muller historian Mrs J Leroy Barker sergeant at arms and Mrs W H McMurray color bearer. Nomination committee members were Mrs Howard Winans Mrs Sh J Junod and John Nation. New officers will be installed Sept 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. C. Brenton
American Legion Auxiliary
Highland Park
Floyd Yahns
P. B. Dartington
Hazel Siane
Ethel Davidson
Joe Bean
H. C. Muller
J. Leroy Barker
W. H. McMurray
Mmes
Howard Winans
Sh. J. Junod
John Nation
Picnic in Highland for Peace and Progress
Sixteen members of Peace and Progress HD unit met for a noon Thursday picnic in Highland Park. Mrs. Manuel Fietcher joined as a member. Committee members were Mrs. Marion Wise and Mrs. Paul A. Taylor. Mrs. H. C. Kuykendall presided. roll call included a first aid practice and a civil defense lesson by Mrs. J. L. Gil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peace and Progress HD Unit
Highland Park
Manuel Fietcher
Marion Wise
Paul A. Taylor
H. C. Kuykendall
J. L. Gil
CWC Presents Program At Colfax Baptist Meeting
The CWC group presented the program at Colfax Baptist church with Mrs. Myron Cooper in charge at a Mis a on Circle meeting on Wednesday afternoon. The program opened with activities led by local participants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CWC
Colfax
Myron Cooper
Misa
Circle
Colfax Baptist Church
Local Woman Group Plans August Meeting for Cancer Dressings
The report on countries led by Mrs. Harley Knapp and Philippines, with songs directed by Mrs. Willard Halverstadt and recreation games led by Mrs. James Boerwinkle, notes the group will meet August 30 with Mrs. Taylor to make cancer dressings.
Laurel Mission Review Highlighted By Women’s Missionary Group
Women’s Missionary Association met at United Brethren Church fellowship room on Wednesday afternoon. Mrs. John Bodin led worship and opened with a prayer. A Laurel Mission paper from Kentucky was presented by Mrs. Ira Grogan. Members discussed the mission topic and Mrs Bodin read a mountain girl monologue before and after a missionary visit. Mrs. Bodin also reported on the annual conference with brief remarks from Mrs. O. F. Simon. Following the business portion and benediction by Mrs. Amanda Sparks, hostesses Mrs. Herbert Neely and Mrs. A. E. Turner served refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Womens Missionary Association
Fellowship Room
United Brethren Church
John Bodin
Laurel Mission
Kentucky
Ira Grogan
Bodin
O. F. Simon
Amanda Sparks
Herbert Neely
A. E. Turner
Mrs Eaton to preside at district leaders meeting
Mrs Gladys Eaton third district director of Business and Professional Women clubs will preside at the third district leaders meeting in Hotel Besse Pittsburg Sunday at 10 30 a m Noon dinner will be served at the hotel Attending from the local club are Elizabeth Pieper Sthel Davidson Ruth Shannon Mmes Marie Gibson Ruth Wiley Ada Livingston Edna Peterson and Daisy Jordan Mrs Rose Fultz is president of the hostess club
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gladys Eaton
Hotel Besse
Pittsburg
Elizabeth Pieper
Sthel Davidson
Ruth Shannon
Mmes
Marie Gibson
Ruth Wiley
Ada Livingston
Edna Peterson
Daisy Jordan
Rose Fultz
Hostess Club
Visiting relatives itinerary spans several states
Visitors and guests of Mr. and Mrs. Cole Leverenz include her parents Mr. and Mrs. W. N. Maddison of New Brunswick New Jersey arriving for a visit. Alvina and Arthena Carlson leave with grandparents and relatives on a two week trip through Missouri Illinois and central Indiana. Mrs. Norman Koch vacationing in the northwestern states with her brother and wife. Mrs. Vesta Evestone and her mother depart for a vacation in Arkansas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole Leverenz
W. N. Maddison
New Brunswick
N.J
Alvina
Arthena Carlson
Roy Bass
Stark
Paul Doub
Jeanette Doub
Walnut
Missouri
Illinois
Indiana
Norman Koch
Northwestern States
Wie
Elmer Straka
Omaha
Vesta Evestone
Hugh Deffibaugh
Arkansas
Elva Byram
Chanute
Carpenter
Kropf
Ronnie
Gary
Humboldt
Darlene
Frances Skinner
Allen County Hospital
Iola
Orlo Chaguill
Topeka
Holy Land
Europe
L. G. Choguill
Kathryn Choguill
Orlo Choguill
London
England
R. W. Killian
Asheville
N. C
C.S. Williams
Stanley Williams
Kansas City
Wichita
Wendell Bell
J. A. van Nice
Lester Bowen
Carol
Barbara
Donna
Woodenville
Wash
J. Frank Stevens
J. Frank Stevens and Mrs. Stevens. Mrs. Bowen Is the Former Elinor Stevens
Olathe
Colo
Delmar Stevens
Arkansas City
Walta Stevens
Yates Center
Emporia
Bridal Shower Honors Sophia Christiansen Before Wedding
Sophia Christiansen daughter of Mrs. Ernest Christiansen will marry Eugene Martin of Kansas City on September 11. Mrs. Oren Patterson hosted a bridal shower at 519 South Highland with Kris Lance Norma Olson assisting. Guests included Miss Christiansen and family. games ferried prizes to Mrs. Joe Rensing and Mrs. C. M. Cordner. gifts came from numerous friends and relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sophia Christiansen
Eugene Martin
Kansas City
Oren Patterson
S. Highland
Kris Lance
Norma Jean Ol‘son
Joe Rensing
C. M. Cordner
Miss Christiansen
Ernest Chrisjtiansen
Donna Briggs
Norma Olson
Mmes
Rensing
Cordner
Zula Montgomery
Alex Bruce
Porter McCoy
Warren Waldrip
Henrietta Olson
Etta Swanson
J. A. Groves
Jennie
Mary Frank
LaDena Everly
Neva Hanson
Vincent Baylor
Fred Johnston
Fred Manley
Donald Briggs
Charles Walden
Lillian Morford
Mollie Olinger
Lester Seamster
Mary Beggs
Ernest Olson
H. O. Taylor
Humboldt church society notes and regional visits
Humboldt reports feature Dorcas society at Lutheran church with plans for a family night and ice cream social. Women’s Christian Service raises over 200 for floor covering at Methodist church. multiple visits and travel details for local residents and church groups. Whip cream fold into lemon pie mix and serve with bananas and oranges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Frank McFarren Jr
Lloyd Schoonover
Earlton Ladies Aid Met at Rural Earlton Church
The Earlton Ladies Aid of the Earlton EUB church met Thursday afternoon hosted by Mrs. Lewis Taylor with Mrs. E J Salzman assisting. Members sang and prayed, devotions by Mrs. Hawke and Mrs. Osborn included poems. New member Mrs. W E Basnett welcomed. 28 attended a plate lunch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earlton
Ladies Aid
EUB Church
Lewis Taylor
E. J. Salzman
James Buckles
Julius Hawke
Maxine Osborn
Leo Priddle
W. E. Basnett
Taylor
Social Calendar August 13 1955 United Spanish War Veterans Dinner
United Spanish War Veterans and auxiliary invite members to a 6 PM dinner at the Memorial building on Saturday August 13 1955. The calendar notes a separate remark that musk ox wool does not shrink like sheep wool.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Spanish War Veterans and Auxiliary
Tragic Oklahoma leading lady dies in Milan
Sorrowing American troupe in Milan holds funeral for 28 year old Jean Bradley Laurey in Rodgers and Hammerstein musical Oklahoma. Bradley fell to polio Wednesday and died last night at Dergano Hospital as troupe continues performances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milan
Italy
Jean Bradley
Laurey
Dergano
One-Day General Strike Supports India’s Move on Goa
A one day general strike by 150000 workers follows a call by Communist and Socialist trade unions to back India’s bid to seize the Portuguese enclave on the subcontinent. READ THE ADVERTISEMENTS.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J For
India
Subcontinent
High Prairie Pioneers 4-H Club Plans Fair Booth
Junior leaders of High Prairie Pioneers 4-H met with Robert Baughn to outline plans for an Aug 24 to 26 4-H Fair booth. Achievement Night on Sept 7 will feature a covered dish supper a style revue and more. Mrs Philip Wing attended as community leader with refreshments served by Mr and Mrs Baughn. The article also notes garlic rubbed pork chops and chili powder as possible seasonings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Prairie Pioneers
Robert Baughn
Philip Wing
Baughn
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tioga HD
Mrs. Brenton
Legion Auxiliary
Highland
United Brethren
Mrs. Eaton
My Shepherd
Dorcas Society
Lutheran Church
Ed Gerken
Thad Clements
Clyde Logan
L. L. Baker
Mamie Binger
Elizabeth Crawford
Lone Star
Lawrence
Miss Crawford
Harlan Carpenter
Coldwater
Paul Kropf
Mr. Carpenter
Oklahoma
Cold
Global Briefs
Bombay
Goa
Wilson's Davis Paint Store
Nebolt Insurance Agency
West Main
Johnson Furniture
Sealy
Chest OF Drawers
Dinette
T.V
Kenmar
Storkline
Pearlwick
Ethan Allen
Main
Lincoln
Sunbeam
Shavemaster
Hardware and Music CO
Gite
Elaine's Fashion Center
F. Main
Hone
East Moin
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