Local Notes and Birth Announcement in Iowa Towns
Mrs Pearl Erickson of Waterloo visited her father Bert Masters of Graettinger and other relatives over the weekend and Labor Day. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Guy B Harvey of Savannah Georgia on August 15. The Times offers congratulations. Mr and Mrs Ed Sandvig of Story City visited Graettinger last week. Sandvig is sister to Mrs Ed Anderson. Mr and Mrs Kenneth Sampson of Des Moines spent the weekend and Labor Day with Mrs A T Lundgren and with Mr and Mrs Edgar Grein.
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Pearl Erickson
Waterloo
Bert” Masters
Graettinger
Guy B. Harvey
Savannah
Georgia
The
Times
Ed Sandvig
Story City
Sandvig
Ed Anderson
Kenneth Sampson
Des Moines
A. T. Lundgrenland
Edgar Grein
Earliest Bird Archaeornis Lived 188 Million Years Ago
The earliest known bird Archaeornis inhabited Ba varia’s cycad forests about 188 million years ago. Its plumage color remains undetermined as no living bird closely resembles this primitive ancestor. Its reptile like teeth and tail imply possible bright coloration similar to tropical lizards.
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Archaeornis
Bavaria
Photoelectric device aims to measure rocket exhaust heat
A photo electrical device designed to count rocket exhaust temperature is expected to advance rocket power research. Exhaust flames may reach 4 000 degrees F, destroying thermometers and other standard instruments.
Scientist builds treadmill for ailing man speeds far low
One scientist reportedly built a treadmill for an ailing man and clocked a pace of 0.00036 miles per hour, roughly three miles per year, illustrating a theoretical attempt at rehabilitation through motion.
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Snall
Century-Old St Mark's Church Reaches Century Milestone
St Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church of Philadelphia marks 100 years with over 600 active parishioners noted by church records. The milestone reflects a long history and continued community presence in the city.
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St Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church
Phiadelphia
Ita Rother
Chinook Salmon Size and Range Summary
Chinook salmon, also called king salmon, is the largest Pacific species. It ranges from northern Japan to Alaska and down to Monterey Bay, California, with an average weight around 22 pounds.
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Japan
Alaska
Monterey Bay
Calif
Preventive Medicine Periodic Checkups By Family Doctor
Periodic physical examination by the family doctor is good preventive medicine. Once a year is not too often for this checkup.
Rules for Home Decoration From a Lightweight Guide
Three practical rules for home decoration emphasize scale color and style harmony. Choose objects that fit the house, ensure furniture is comfortable and well made, and select items that suit the family needs and budget.
Presidents on Boise trees honor Harrison Taft Roosevelt
Three trees on Boise Idaho capital grounds were dedicated to former presidents William Harrison William Howard Taft and Theodore Roosevelt. Local officials and residents gathered to unveil the commemorative markers and celebrate the historic ties to national leadership.
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Idaho
Boise
United
Harrison, Taft
Theodore Rooravelt
African Violets Bloom Year Round With Care
African violets will bloom year round if given plenty of water and consistent care. The plant benefits from steady moisture and regular light, avoiding waterlogged soil and extreme temperature shifts.
Valuable book sheet to deaf hearing aids guide
Tiled in plain wrapper to any one Lara of hearing. Eighteen pages of valuable information about deafness plus direct answers to twenty two questions about hearing aids. No advertising. To your hearing is poor, write Microtons Company, 2323 Ford Parkway, 54. Paul 1, Minn.
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Lara
Microtons Company
Ford Parkway
Paul 1
Minn
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