Watermelon Season Aims to Break Records in 1954
Washington reports the 1953 melon crop valued at 30.3 million dollars set a record and the Agriculture Department predicts similar or better results for 1954. Varieties like Georgia Rattlesnake and Irish Gray multiply options while beetles cutworms and aphids threaten yields. Weather and handling post harvest affect supply and prices, with copper sulfate paste essential to prevent stem rot. small fruit theft by children noted but deemed minor by officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Han W. Nichols
Breas Steff
Washington
U.P
Department of
Beckles
Atermelons
Gia
Man Turns to Painting After Row with Wife
Gil bert Brumback 22 in Louisville argued with wife Hazel Brumback and tried painting as a hobby. She testified to Judge David Cates that he painted all her clothing white, prompting the incident.
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Louisville, Ky
U.P
Gilbert Brumback
Hazel
Brumback
David Cates
Local Democratic Newspaper From Linton Indiana
A historical note describes a daily paper not issued on weekends. It identifies the publication as a member of press and editorial associations, founded in 1900 by the current owner and mailed as second class matter in Linton Indiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horse Press Association
Democratic
Linton
Indiana
First Baptist Church Weekly Schedule and Sermon
The First Baptist Church on Ist and B Streets Northwest, led by Pastor Royden Rea, lists 9:30 Sunday school with Thomas Durham as superintendent, 10:00 morning worship and children's story, 7:30 evening services, and a chorus of special numbers. The pastor will preach on Faith For Our Day. JOY Class hamburger fry at Humphrey Park Tuesday 6:30. Wednesday 7:30 prayer and Bible study on Timothy. Thursday 7:30 choir rehearsal.
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First Baptist Church
B” Sts
N. W
Royden Rea
Thomas Durham
J.O.Y
Humphrey Park
Timothy
Olive Branch Baptist Church Service and Guest Sermons
Elliott Horton leads Olive Branch Baptist Church with Paul Shonk as acting superintendent. Sunday schedule includes 9:30 a.m. Sunday school and 10:30 a.m. worship with sermons on “Elected and Accepted” and “The Inspired Hymn Book” followed by 7:30 p.m. service. Monday at 8:00 p.m. Rev. Albert Lampkin of Kansas City will preach with special singing. public invited.
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Olive Branch Baptist Church
Elliott Horton
Paul Shonk
Albert Lampkin
Great Metropolitan Baptist Church
Kansas City
Calvary Baptist Tabernacle Weekly Services and Events
Mildred Walraven superintendent Bible school at 9 30 a m. Morning worship at 10 30 a m. Young People Fellowship 6 30 p m Evangelistic service 7 30 p m. Prayer services Wednesday 7 30 p m Louis Eaton in charge. Women’s Missionary meeting at Mrs Virgil Bryan’s home Junior meeting Friday the 27th 4 00 p m Joe Moody guest speaker at morning and evening services due to pastor absence. June
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Calvary Baptist Tabernacle
Mildred Walraven
Young People’s Fellowship
Louis Eaton
Virgil Bryan
Joe Moody
Bethel Baptist Church Vicksburg Service Schedule
Beecher Crishfield, pastor. Gene Smith, 8. S. Sept. Sunday school 9 30 morning worship 10 30 sermon Christ's Commandments. Evening services 7 30 B Y F 7 00 Men's brotherhood Wednesday 7 30 prayer Thursday 7 30 All services on standard time.
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Bethel Baptist Church
Vicksburg
Beecher Crishfield
Gene Smith
Assembly of God Service Schedule and Guest Speaker
The Assembly of God at Ist and B Streets announces services led by Pastor E W L Thornton with S S Supt Robert Ladson. Friday 7 30 p m mid week preaching Mrs Roscoe Russell guest speaker. Sunday 9 30 a m Sunday school lesson Daniel's Decision. 10 45 a m worship. 7 30 p m evangelistic rally. Wednesday 7 30 p m Kingsmen Trio Southwestern Bible Institute Waxahachie Texas special service.
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Assembly OF God
Kingsmen
Southwestern Bible Institue
Waxahachie, Tex
Saron Evangelical and Reformed Church Service Notice
Corner D and 1st Streets NE announces worship with Interim Pastor Dr Ralph L Holland. Supt Joe Haseman leads, service at 10 30 a.m. sermon titled The American Church Scene.
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Saron
Evangelical & Reformed Church
1St Sts
N. E
Ralph L. Holland
Joe Haseman
Nazarene Church Service Schedule Public Invited
Nazarene Church ilh and D Streets NW Evert Baker pastor. Frank Bray superintendent. Worship 11:00 a.m. Sun P S and Juniors 7:00 p.m. Preaching 7:30 p.m. sermon The End of this Gentile Age Acts 15 14 16. Prayer meeting Wednesday. The public is invited.
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Nazarene Churchilh
Glenburn Methodist Church Sunday Schedule Promotes Worship
Nola Yoder pastor Harold Harbin superintendent. Worship at 9 30 a m Sunday school 10 30 a m Vesper services 3 p m at Rest Haven Evening services 7 30 p m Prayer service Wednesday 7 30 p m You are invited to worship with us.
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Glenburn Methodist Church
Nola Yoder
Harold Harbin
Rest Haven
Salvation Army notice of weekly meetings and activities
The Salvation Army at 99 N. W. A lists a schedule led by Lieut Florence Davis with Holiness meetings at 10:30 a.m. and various youth, band, cadet, and open air gatherings through the week including 6:15 p.m. Legion, 7:30 p.m. salvation meetings, 3:30 p.m. band practice, and Thursday teachers and Saturday open air sessions.
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THE
Salvation Army
N. W
Florence Davis
Holiness Meeting
Young People’s Legion
Linton Church Schedule Emphasizes Song Service
The Linton Church of Christ lists 9:30 Bible school 10:30 worship with the sermon To Me To Live Is Christ and 7:30 evening worship. A monthly singing service highlights worship in song this occasion with a Wednesday prayer meeting at 7:30.
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Linton Church OF Christ
Church notices at Clinton ward schedule posted
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Above Rhodenbecks lists Clinton branch president John T Wright and Sunday services at 10:00 a m and 7:00 p m. M I A meets 7:00 p m with a covered dish supper at Humphreys park. Primary at 7:00 p m at Mrs Henry Robinson’s home.
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Church OF Jesus Christ OF the Latter Day Saints
Rhodenbecks
Clinton
John T. Wright
S. S
Humphreys Park
Henry Robinson
Full Gospel Mission Service Notes
A church notice from Full Gospel Mission Second and B Streets Southeast Rev Sam Tuttle pastor Harley Sims assistant pastor announces a Saturday 7 30 p m CST singing quartet from Midland and a Sunday 2 00 p m CST worship service inviting all to attend.
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Full Gospel Mission
S. E
Sam Tuttle
Harley Sims
Midland
Central Christian Church Service Announcement
Central Christian Church on B Street Southeast led by Pastor L. C. Ziegler lists church school at 9 30 a m and communion and worship at 10 20 a m with the sermon Let Us Rise Up and Build.
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Central Christian Church
L. C. Ziegler
Rioting in Odendaalsrus Leaves One Dead in South Africa
In Odendaalsrus, Orange Free State, police clashed with crowds over a new rule requiring native women to carry employment permits. One person was killed and several others were injured as officers used batons and tear gas to break up the disturbance amid protests by native women who opposed the regulation.
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Capetown
South Africa
W.P
Orange Free State
Odendaalsrus
Missing Boy Found Sleeping in Dog House
Anxious neighbors joined police in a three hour search for six year old Donald R. King in Anderson Indiana. His two dogs led the crowd through alleys and woods until he was found curled up asleep inside a dog house.
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King
Mr. King
Donald
Northeast Third Street Church of God Service Schedule
Rev. F. B. Hibbard leads weekend and weekday services at the Northeast Third Street Church of God. Saturday 7 30 p.m. Sunday school at 9 50 a.m. Morning worship 11 00 a.m. Evening service 7 30 p.m. Wednesday Y P E 7 20 p.m. Attendance invited.
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Northeast Third Street Church OF God
F. B. Hibbard
Friendship class to meet at Broshears home for supper
The Friendship class of the Methodist church will meet Monday evening at 6 30 at the home of Dr and Mrs Kenneth Broshears for a covered dish supper. All members are urged to attend.
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The
Methodist Church
Kenneth Broshears
Sign in Window Closes Footwear Repair Shop
Malden daily life note from the city features a shoe repair shop with a sign in its window indicating changes or closure. The brief item captures a moment of urban commerce and small business rhythm.
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Malden
Mass
U.P
Credit Extended to Or by Their or Over If Accompanie
The fragment lists a phrase about credit extending to or by certain parties and mentions accompanie parents in a context likely about financial arrangements or obligations.
Case Filed in Greene County Logan Fire et al
A new case is on file in the Greene County Circuit Court clerk’s office. Lloyd Goodman is listed as a party in the matter with details pending.
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Greene Infield
Logan
Lloyd Goodman
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