Service News From Germany A Soldier's View Of Life
A soldier describes German life during postwar years, noting horse drawn carts, tractors, dog and cow teams, drying hay on wooden racks, potato diggers, green countryside, flowering fields, and villages with growing apartments. He observes widespread construction, narrow streets, few cars, many bicycles, and trains for long trips. War damage remains visible yet rebuilding is rapid. He notes civilian wages around 65 dollars monthly and mails from family arriving at the post.
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Chicago
Illinois corn crop reaches dented stage and frost safety ahead
State and federal agriculture chiefs report sixty percent of Illinois corn has dented but safe from frost about 15 percent. Development is near average though moisture varies. northern Illinois shows ample soil moisture while drought affects mid to southern regions. Conservation issues a warning.
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Departments of Agriculture
Illinois dove season opens Sept 1 to Oct 5
Salt cannot be used to lure doves or other migratory game birds. Opening Sept 1, the Illinois open season on doves runs until Oct 5. Shooting hours are one-half hour before sunrise to sunset. The daily bag limit is eight and eight in possession.
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Illinois
Efficient electric units steam cook vegetables with minimal water
Scientifically designed electric units measure heat accurately at all times enabling cooking with very small amounts of water. Just enough liquid creates steam to prevent sticking while preserving color flavor and nutrients.
Manito and Havana All-Star teams cap two-game set
The Manito squad won both games in the two game series against Havana. In a team photo, players are listed by row with Dale and Don Burks, James David Proehl, Ben Middleton, Mike Schmidgall, Berry Farnam, James Crafton, Larry Scranton and coach Joe Parkin. Front row includes Don Schmick, Butch Parkin, Tom Brodman, Allen Gordon, Keith Farnam, Ken Schuttler and Jim Parkin.
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Manito
Havana
Victor
Dale
Don Burks
James David Proehl
Ben Middleton
Mike Schmidgall
Berry Farnam
James Crafton
Larry Scranton
Joe Parkin
Don Schmick
Butch Parkin
Tom Brodman
Allen Gordon
Keith Farnam
Ken Schuttler
Jim Parkin
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