Oak Point fall program delights audience with school events
A full Oak Point program last week featured solos recitations dances and a dramatized history of Jamestown. Highlights included Ruth Craig and Helen Jones performances plus a dramatized Pocahontas John Smith scene and a cadet farce When the lamp went out.
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Oak Point
Therprise
jSolo
J. S. Landers
Mion
Oregon Bone
Ruth Craig
Dan William
Charles Wilson
Leona Grey
Joe Rogers
Vaughn Bigelow
Jack Ander
Bertha Williams
George McIn
Ruby Orey
Clifford Orey
Ise Grown
Theodore Mueller
Mildred Mead
Rodney Peterson
Shoemakers
Mildred Maurice Groves
An Orey
Agnes Yogawa
Rodney
Virginia
Pe- Bessett
Ro- Peterson
Pocahontas
Nor- Pease
John Smith
Walter Wil
Jamestown
Helen Jones
John Dickson
P. D. Lava
Bernice Schildmeyer
Mias Elea- Schildmeyer
John Millicana I
Kaup
Collins
Linda Ross
Nights and Thee Bright Costumes Create Oriental Scene
The description notes nights the mosi and bright costumes combine to form an oriental scene with vivid visual impact.
Obscure History of Lent Fasts and Their Varied Rules
The article traces early Lent fasts from one day to several days in late antiquity. It notes Saint Kenmeus recording diverse lengths from one day to forty days, with the one day fast on Good Friday. It describes customs for what foods were permitted, from fish to fruit to bread, and mentions variations across eras and cultures.
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Perione
Carib
Frantic Revisions Loom as Platinum Yardstick Shifts
In 1480 20 hitters decide to change length standard to a platinum scale. France guards the bar and notes a length increase of a demignicroo orive millionths of a meter. Scientist says handling of the bar could have moved the platinum molecule. Observation over ten years may force abandoning the standard.
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France
Chinese auto firm in Shanghai with $2 million sales payroll
A Shanghai automotive establishment and garage reports over 2 million dollars in revenue and more than 500 employees. The concern holds agency rights for 10 American and European cars and provides premium fare.
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China
Shanhai
Value of Education Emphasized In Wisconsin Bulletin
The Wisconsin Educational News Bulletin outlines education as a strong financial investment and a path to serving others. It cites odds improvements with schooling, noting higher education increases lifelong success chances and lists percentages of leaders who are graduates, highlighting education as key to national leadership.
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Wisconsin Educational News Bulletin
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Ife
House
Congress
Supreme Court
Four Year Old Writer Claims World Weight Of Words
A Washington Star joke features Jimmie a four year old who asserts he weighs all the words and numbers in the world. He disputes roses comparisons with a sister and a friend as adults weigh themselves and joke about heavy scales.
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Jimmie
James
Little Sister
Washington Star
Liquid Air Cracks Nuts Without Damaging Kernels
Scientists at the national bureau of standards explored using liquid air to crack chicha nuts. After requiring nearly a ton of force, the shell remained tough, but 90 seconds in liquid air cracked the shells without harming the kernels. Researchers seek commercial viability for large scale use.
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National Bureau of Standards
South America
Science Service
Neon glow aids auto spark detectors in future use
For two decades neon gas has fueled curiosity in chem labs. A bulletin from American Chemilval jety says it will power an improved spark detector for automobiles. The piece notes discoveries gain value with time and that future use will expand thinking beyond three dimensions.
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Chemat
Nan
Davenport Man Seeks Front Abutment After Runaway Cars
C. W. Peterson of Davenport Indiana asks the city for permission to build a concrete abutment in front of his home after six cars backed into his door last year. A truck dealer dumped vegetables into the parlor and a moving van entered the house.
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C. W. Peterson
Davenport
Peterson
Keeping Tab on Health in Washington Schools
A daily health record is kept for each pupil in Washington D C schools. Teachers inspect daily, records are sent home with report cards for parent sign off and return.
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Washington, D. C
Paddocks Heads Polk County Republican Committee
E. Paddock of Independence was chosen chairman of the Polk County Republican Central Committee at a Dallas meeting Saturday afternoon. About 15 committeemen attended. Kirkpatrick named state committeeman and Bilyeu congressional committeeman. Stella Henry of Spring Valley was re elected secretary. No contest over selections. Paddock reluctant to accept the chair.
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E. Paddock
Independence
Polk County
Republican Central Committee
Dallas
Paddock
E. ©. Kirkpatrick
Charles Bilyeu
Stella Henry
Spring Valley
Coral of Various Colors in Mediterranean Regions
Coral used for ladies ornaments comes from the Mediterranean mainly along Barbary coasts and Sardinia. Its value depends on weight and color with jet black and rose as the finest, while deep red, white and gray varieties exist. the gray is least valuable. Coral is found at eight to fourteen fathoms, with best near the surface and rapid summer growth often replaced by winter.
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Mediterranean
Barbary
Sardinia
Novel Mining Method In Connecticut Salt Vein Work
The increasing depth of digging along the Housatonic river near Connecticut led to a new mining technique. Wells extend from 50 to nearly 100 feet with two concentric pipes. water at four pounds per square inch is forced down the smaller pipe and rises through the larger, carrying about 8 to 9 percent solids including 15 percent pure kaolin.
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Housatonic River
Connecticut
Why Pay the Fool Sermon Sparks Pastor's Fringe Debate
A Umualha pastor faced months of unpaid salary due to a stubborn congregation. He planned a Sunday sermon titled Why Play the Fool but the press changed the topic to Why Pay the Fool, fueling discussion in The Living Church over the clash between the pastor and his flock.
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Umualha
Happenings in the Elkins County
C M Tetherow of Dallas visited Joe Tetherow on Sunday. A McEldowney family trip to Ballston and return. Blodgett and Filmer Olden called in Independence and the capital city respectively. A E Tetherow business in Dallas. Tedrow brothers attended Lacey sale north of Independence. Nora Wilson of Livesley visited her brother C Marks. Parent Teacher Association closed for summer. schoolchildren gave a program. Miss Enschede left for Forest Grove to teach in summer Normal. Melford Nelson from Salem visited Glen Harman. Alta Lesley returned to Livesly after visiting C C Marks. A sizeable S A party at the school house with games and refreshments. Elkins S S to meet Dallas Christians for an all day grove gathering. J W Johnson and H W Hannum at Richreall picnic. Mrs Chloe Seymour left for Newport.
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C. M. Tetherow
Dallas
Joe Tetherow
A. McEldowney
James
Louise
Donald
Ballston
Harry Blodgett
Independence
Filmer Olden
Capital City
A. E. Tetherow
E. A. Tedrow
A. Z. Tedrow
Lacey Sale
Nora Wilson
Livesley
C. Marks
Parent-Teacher Association
Melford Nelson
Salem
Glen Harman
Alta Lesley
Livesly
C. C. Marks
S. A
Elkins S.S
Christian Church People of
J. W. Johnson
H. W. Hannum
Richreall
Chloe Seymour
Newport
Flax Warehouse Construction Begins at Rickreall
Work started Monday on a warehouse at Rickreall for the Willamette Valley Flax and Hemp Growers Association. The facility will hold about 600 tons and is expected to be finished in roughly 30 days.
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Rickreall
Willamette Valley Flax and Hemp Growers’ Association
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