New Year Blackeye Peas Prices Rise Slightly Across the South
The USDA reports a smaller blackeye pea crop this year about 500 thousand 100 pound bags vs 1.1 million in 1974, with pork costs up but tradition endures. The guide notes dried peas graded by USDA, suggests quantities and a Charleston staple recipe for Hopping John with ham broth, rice, and corn bread.
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U.S. Department of Agriculture
USDA
Agricultural Marketing Service
State Department of Agriculture
Charleston
S. C
Breast cancer quiz offers early detection guidance
A second in a series explains that breast cancer is uncommon but symptoms such as pain swelling and nipple discharge cause worry. It urges professional exams for any reason, notes benign conditions like fibrocystic disease and papilloma, and describes the booklet offer from The Chanute Tribune with price and mailing details.
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Philip Strax
Harper & Row
American Cancer Society
The
Chanute Tribune
Dept
Madison Ave
New York
N.Y
Missionaries Pollan to serve Chicago area for Baptists
Robert Pollan and Barbara Pollan, appointed missionaries by the Southern Baptist Home Mission Board, will serve the Chicago metro area. Pollan will lead 90 churches in Christian social ministries addressing migrants and ethnic groups amid urban adjustment. Barbara will relocate from Louisville after January. the couple previously worked in child welfare and as house parents.
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Robert and
Barbara Pollan
Southern Baptist Home Mission Board
Chicago
Pollan
Christian Social Ministries
Chicago Metro Baptist Association of Illinois
United States
Ridgewood Baptist Church
Louisville
Wichita State University
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Bartlesville
Okla
Wichita
Jefferson County Board of Education
Iroquois
Barbara
Department of Child Welfare
Gene Webber
S. Lafayette
Robbers Strike Former Justice Tom C. Clark At Home
Two men robbed former Supreme Court Justice Tom C. Clark as he returned from grocery shopping near his home. Clark, 76, was not injured but about 135 dollars was stolen. Police reported no suspects.
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Washington
UPI
Supreme Court
Tom C. Clark
Clark
Coffee prices climb as costs ripple through shelves
The Kansas Farm Bureau shopper’s guide notes a 9 cent rise for one pound store-brand coffee to 1.19 to 1.53 and warns U.S. pork and beef prices shift upward with ham potatoes and other staples less stable. Brazil’s frost likely halves next year’s crop, while current harvests meet world needs.
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Manhattan
Kan
UPI
Kansas Farm Bureau
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Brazil
Winter car survival kit tips from KSU expert
Manhattan Kansas State University Extension specialist Jean Carlson urges motorists to prepare a full winter storm kit. Include food clothing blankets a shovel first aid kit flashlight candles and a radio. Do not run the engine long with exhaust blocked and stay calm to protect heart patients.
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Jean Carlson
Manhattan
Kansas State University Extension
Carlson
Family hopes veteran becomes stable in Kiefer
Alfred C. Sherman 54 has been missing since December 22 after leaving a nursing home. His son says oil field crews may have left food and clothing for him near shacks, and search efforts have paused though authorities will pursue leads. The missing man, a heart patient and stroke survivor, is thought to be lost and scared rather than wandering under delusions about World War II. Bloodhounds tracked his scent near Kiefer but rain washed it out.
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Kiefer
Okla
UPI
Allen Sherman
Alfred C. Sherman
Sherman
Germany
Oklahoma State
Mixed Nuts In Shell Grades And Quality
The article explains how mixed nuts in shell come in five kinds almonds Brazils filberts pecans and walnuts and how clean unbroken shells indicate high quality. It notes the U S Grade Extra Fancy shield marks top quality in large sizes while U S Fancy may show smaller Brazil pecan and walnut sizes. It also mentions various buying options.
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U. S
Brazil
Anniversary observed at Thayer home for Haviland couple
A Thayer reception honored Mr and Mrs Ralph Haviland of Cherryvale on their 50th wedding anniversary. Hosts were Mr and Mrs W C Dean and Mr and Mrs Roy Haviland. Mrs Dale Haviland baked the gold cake and Mr and Mrs Bill Haviland of Independence provided another cake.
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Thayer
W. C. Dean
Ralph Haviland
Cherryvale
Dean
Roy Haviland
Dale Haviland
Bill Haviland
Independence
Bailey Engagement Announces Tamara Jean’s Marriage Plans
Mr and Mrs Larry E Bailey of Earlton announce the engagement of their daughter Tamara Jean to Joseph L Almond son of Mr and Mrs Howard J Almond of 409 S Steuben The wedding is set for January 10.
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Larry E. Bailey
Earlton
Tamara Jean
Joseph L. Almond
Howard J. Almond
S. Steuben
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Erie
Sue Ellen Salzwedel
Mark Allen Witten
S. Highland
Tammy Diskin
Harry L. Salzwedel
Harry R. Salzwedel
Witten
Leo Dietrich
W. 2Nd
Raymond Witten
Valley Center
Barbara and
Robert Pollan
KSU
McAlester
Society News
Truitt
W. Main
Women’s & Children’s Shoes
Florsheims Robbes
Pedwins
Hush Puppy
Redwing
Justin Converse
E. Main
Chanute, Kansas
Independence Laundry, Dry Cleaners
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