Centennial Year For Historic Seed Catalogs
AP Newsfeatures traces Burpee Seed Co origins from 1876 when W Atlee Burpee started the firm with 1000 from his mother. It covers Fordhook Farms, Floradale Farms, seed catalogs, famous varieties, and changes in emphasis through 1888 when seeds became core.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Aronson
Burpee
David Burpee
Fordhook Farms
Doylestown
U.S
America
Europe
Floradale Farms
Lompoc Valley
California
Santa Paula
Calif
Warminster
Clinton
Iowa
Riverside
Short Course On Ostomies Planned At Audrain Medical Center
A planning session for a cancer nursing short course titled All You Always Wanted to Know About Ostomies But Were Afraid To Ask was held December 29 at Audrain Medical Center. The April 27 event at Todd's Highway 54 South aims to orient nurses and provide CE credits, addressing ostomy care, patient and family reactions, rehabilitation resources, and clinical support with representation from ACS divisions, LPN associations, and area nursing schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audrain Medical Center
Missouri Division
Audrain County
American Cancer Society
Missouri State Association of Licensed Practical Nurses
LPN
Todd's
Highway 54 South
Olive V. Riley
Understanding January sale trends for smart shopping
January sales attract hundreds to stores as retailers clear seasonal stock including Christmas items and linens. Consumers should compare pre sale and sale prices, assess quality and brand familiarity, beware closeouts and dull period promotions, and take time to inspect items to ensure real value.
Travel Market Boom Seen For Bicentennial
Associated Press reports a 1976 travel boom fueled by the Bicentennial with early signs in Washington and New England. Airlines expect domestic gains while many travelers plan trips to historic sites. Williamsburg and Philadelphia are noted favorites with promotions from United Airlines and other carriers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nick Tatku
Associated Press
New England
United States
Hawaii
Florida
Alan Fredericks
Travel Weekly
Airlines
John Stachnik
Forlow Tours
Chicago
Stachnik
Williamsburg
Washington
Lynn Hilton
Debby and
Hilton Travel Services
Salt Lake City
Hilton
Philadelphia
New York
Jim Phillips
Commercial National Travel Service
Little Rock
Ark
Carolyn Smithee
Osborne Travel Agency
Atlanta
Boston
United Airlines
Calendar of local club meetings and events
A sequence of community notices lists PWP meetings at various homes and venues, Saddle Club gatherings, King's Daughters circles, Nature Helpers Garden Club, Masonic lodge communications, Sorority events, Boy Scouts district meeting, health unit clinics, Rebekah Lodge activities, Little Dixie CB Club, and social functions. Dates span Jan 5 to Jan 31 with times from morning to evening and venue details for participants.
Young Adult Retreat at Liberty Christian Church
A Jan 3 4 retreat at Liberty Christian Church northwest of Thompson drew 14 attendees, with 10 overnighting. Led by Rev Eldon Drennan and Mr Mrs James Wilson, the program centered on Christian Love with worship and getting acquainted. A Woodhaven Home tour in Columbia is planned, next meeting set for Jan 25 at 2 p.m. at the same church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Liberty Christian Church
Thompson
Woodhaven
Columbia
Eldon Drennan
James £. Wilson
Mexico
Penny Heitmeyer
Gina Holsheiser
Harvey Lin Gifford
Brad Baker
Jo Ellen
Mike Sweitzer
Tristie
Tyler Drennan
Steve Creed
Diane
Jessie Dutton
Preschool Mothers Meet at Mexico Church on January 7
A Preschool Mothers meeting at Mexico United Methodist Church is set for 9:30 a.m. on January 7. Hostesses are Mrs. James Bearden and Mrs. C. K. Witthar with babysitters provided. Mrs. Susanna Bunge from the Family Planning Services Office will present a program on child abuse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico United
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Ralph Cornett
Gary Kay
Bazine
Kan
Ken Rhoads
Carl
Oklahoma City
Susan Cornett
Medical Center
Missouri
Florence Harris
Jean Thompson
AMC
Mary Lederle
Donna Hathaway
Columbia Public School of Practical Nursing
Nancy Bartlett
Jane Young
Jayne Hartell
W. Breckenridge
Ann Crouch
Lynda Allen
Billoard Magazine
Bay City Rollers
Barry Manilow
Diana Ross
Ohio Players
Convoy
C.W. McCall
Fox
KC and the Sunshine Band
T Love Music
O'Jays
Fly
Robin
Silver Convention
Ljslan
Cig
Nettcs
Florsheim
Red Cross
Safford Shoe Store
Rom ¢Alendar Pwp
Farm and Home Savings Building
Thompson Saddle Club
Mary Griffin
King's Daughters Helping Hands
Harold D. Hayden
the King’s Daughters
Roscoe Pfitzer
Nature Helpers Garden Club
Donald Phillips
Hebron Lodge
A.M
Delta Rho Sorority
Riley Taylor
Masonic Temple
Annie Arnold
King’s Daughters and Sons
Mrs
Carl Bradley
Mexico Farm and Aces Building
Audrain City-County Health Unit
Monroe
Audrain City- County Health Unit
Rebekah Lodge
F. Hall
Little Dixie CB Club
Court House
PWP
Monterey
Mari Simpson
Callaway County
William Woods College
FOE Ladies Auxiliary
Jit Holtcamp
Dorothy Albus
Knights of Columbus Hall
Big D’s
Delores Brown
Hazel Robert
Heritage House
Kline
West Plaza
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