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Newspaper

Mt Pleasant News

Location

Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 07, 1947

Page

4

Return of Jim Warden and dog Nixey at home

Jim Warden awakens with his mother and old dog Nixey on the porch after years away. He recalls high school days and a prank, then goes to the garage to fetch his hunting gear. The reunion brings relief and joy as Nixey and family welcome him back.

J Vardon United States Navy Mom Nixey Jim Speen Fowler Mascle Temple Prim Miss Halsey Tim James Wards James Jimmy Nixl Jrst Cara Lioy Jim Warden

Social Calendar in June 9 11 high light local clubs

June 9 events include a guest party at Velma Niles home, supper at Rat Willis, and a rain meet at Salinders park. June 10 B S club luncheon at McMillan Park with covered fish. June 11 Wednesday club at Mrs J C McCord, Democrats Women’s club at Mary Jane Hamilton’s, good bring plant exchange. Wesleyan Service Guild holds supper at Saunders park, West Side Mothers meet for officers, white elephant sale.

L. 1.A Velma Church Hall McMillan Park J.C. McCord Washington Street Henry Co. Democrats Mary Jane Hamilton Jefferson Street Paul Waters Bamarlan Wesleyan Service Guild of Methodist Church Saunders Park West Side Clb Honey Biggs

St Michael's Episcopal Church Morning Service Notice

St Michael's Episcopal Church invites congregants to attend the morning service beginning at 9:45 with a 10:45 lay render from Town City in charge. Comdol or comdially phrased invitation notes a cordial welcome to all attendees.

St Michael's Episcopal Church Church

Baseball Sunday doubleheader in Mi Pleasant

Local Happenings note a Sunday doubleheader with first game at one o'clock. Mentions teams like The Béctrical Bm Phone 2 and Keeleys Kubbard, with assorted local names and brief social items including wedding travels and moves.

Mi Pleasant Feta de Lars Weeley Gel Borden Rocky Road Keeleys Kubbard C.T. “Wilson W. J. Kritzman Jessie Darrel Sioux City Phillips Ton Howell Mexymouth Cave Kentucky Ue Mare Twain Cave Hannilel Nps Jom Bryan Memphis Terp North Dakota John Huthem Die Hunt Texas A Boyd Anderson Sibley Ron Denver Colo Anderson Mildrext Bauer Diagonal visHed Darlene Herrington Gordon Schiz Mr. Pleasant Prof Schup Worcester Mats Gotilla Michigan Hare

Wome Gardeners Expand Program To Add Flowers

Postwar gardening efforts shift from sustenance to ornamentals as the Department of Agriculture extends the home grounds program. Director Paul C. Stark says gardeners who grew vegetables find value in continuing and adding flowers, shrubs, and ornamentals while leveraging sunlit soil for hardy chrysanthemums and other bright varieties.

Pearl Harbor Department of Agriculture Paul C. Stark National Garden Program Stark

Soaking Helped Dishes Save Time in Kitchens

A vintage kitchen note explains soaking saves dishwashing time by soaking utensils in water. Cold water loosens starchy foods and eggs or milk residues, while hot water softens sugary residues. For grease, remove excess grease first, wipe clean, then soak in hot water with a little baking soda.

Wiring Must Be Safe for Farm Electrical Systems

Farm electric wiring must be safe and adequate. If motors start slowly or lights flicker and brooders heat slowly, the wiring is likely too small. Overloaded circuits drop voltage, reducing efficiency of devices designed for 110 volts like irons and toasters.

Water proofing luggage with varnish enamel or lacquer

Waterproofing luggage cloth covered suitcases and other pieces by two coats of spar varnish or floor enamel, or clear lacquer. Wipe thoroughly with turpentine to remove wax grease or air before applying finish. Do not work near fire.

Odd Job Color Instrument Used In Crime Detection

Engineers at General Electric report a color measuring device once used to standardize WAC underwear now works on identifying false teeth, predicting orchid colors, sorting oysters, and testing lipstick shades. The tool is also said to assist crime detection, determine photogenic colors for films, and gauge fabric dye stability in laundries.

General Electric Company Algo Hollywood

Cockroaches Will Hide And Eradication Method Described

The article explains that thorough cockroach control requires complete coverage of all hiding spots and cracks. It notes that roaches reappear when areas are missed and endorses using DDT in dust form with a dust gun for effective contact extermination.

LAS Firrtander Stoker Inna Paymenta Me Allister

Kilbourns welcome son in Waterloo and Mt. Pleasant birth

A son named William Perry Kilbourn was born to Mr. and Mrs. Glen Kilbourn of Waterloo. The report notes the Skunk River region and mentions a couple, Mr. and Mrs. Tick McNeeley, associated with a Martins Darants of pon horn and a birth at Memorial Hospital in Mt. Pleasant on Friday, June 4.

Lowell Wi Kubourn William Perry Glen Kilbourn Waterloo Dune Tick McNeeley Ace Mie Darants Pon Horn Pridiy Memorial Hospital Mt. Pleasant

Accident Damages Cars In Street Collision Here

An accident occurred Saturday at 22:30 involving a car driven by LN Kinewd from St Prangesville Ma and a truck driven by Edgar Stearns as both traveled east from Springfield 248 onto highway HU near the southeast corner of the square. The Kinzigid car struck a parked vehicle belonging to Albert Dockersdorf on the south side of the street near NE Shop, causing major damage to the Kinzigid front and the Deckendurt rear.

Inglebeight Fined in Two Traffic Charges

Inglebeight was picked up by highway patrol on two charges in the South Main Street area. He was cited before Justice Ga. Hallowell Filany and fined 3.00 for speeding in a school zone and 2.00 for running a red light.

Dabn Inglebeight Roy Highway Patrol Iuwo

Mage Boleyn Opens New Studio for Summer Theatre Acts

New York reports Mage Boleyn, dance studio owner, recently opened a new headquarters for summer figatre entertainment. She offers producers teams of exhibition and middle dance performers to appear before, after, or during intermission if possible.

New York Sns Mage Boleyn Tor Ballroom Summer Theatre Entertainment

Wayland Student Wins Weekly Emblem Contest Prize

Duane Witmer of Wayland a student at Chicago School of Arts receives 19 dollars weekly for North Towns service after the emblem contest. The student body approved the emblem design. Shem Umphrey spoke with his mother Belle Umphrey in Bringham. Wednesday meeting featured socializing and contests with plans for a July picnic. Election of officers named Mrs Chis Bear president and Mrs Pro Johnson secretary treasurer.

Wayland Duane D.witlmer Chivago Stutlo School of Arts Lng Ins Duane Shem Umphrey Mira Belle Umphrey Blraingham Thurlowe Myers Jscle Atrs Everette Monson Thursiday George Barr Egrn Witmner Chis Bear Pro Johnson

Memorial Hospital Notes Amid Lowell Families

Mr and Mrs John FP McNenley of Lowell are proud parents after a baby boy born Friday. Dale Warrington admitted for recovery after surgery. Howard Messer of Pleasant and Norma Lowe of Winfield are among those noted as recovering. Mrs Grate and Jack Vickers of Lockritigt remain listed as Saturday entries.

Bridge Luncheon at Golf Club Hosts Games

Mrs. 1B Mayes and Mrs. Clifard Vango led in bridge games during a luncheon at the Golf Club on Friday. About fourteen attendees participated, with the event continuing into June at the same venue.

AL Mayes Clifard Vango Pivasa 'Golf

Child Conservation League Meets In Informal Gathering

The Child Conservation League held a meeting with Mrs. Clan Campbell and guests. Robert Shacklett and Ms. WH. Baller attended the program focusing on health and community service. Hostesses served refreshments as the gathering closed with welcome remarks to Mrs. Gordon Bentz and other former members.

Child Conservation League Clan Campbell Ates Robert Shacklett WH. Baller Goodell

Convention Report At PEO Meeting in Des Moines

Report details the Pitty-fun Annual Convention of Jaws State Chapter held May 20-21 at Hotel Fort Des Moines. Attendees include Mrs Elizabeth Weir Mrs CL and visiting member Eugenia Smid with 319 members noted. Florence Mack offered invocation and remarks, while Manel Hine and WW Meberisg attended.

Chanter PBO Sisterhond Elizabeth Weir Membay Eugenia Smid Shapter D Fulton Garthude Pilekinger Jaws Drs Moines Ft. Des Moines Plorence Mack Abe Sand Porter Manel Hine Mack WT. F. Meberiing Tle Wenden Nellie Goss Hart Geraldine Mare Trigtine Wena B. Budde Reina, Wallace Clara Cole Carnuthur

Newly Fleeted State Officers Listed in Confusing Text

A garbled roster lists state officers including Ivis Jane 5 Stinson Mason Gilby president Mrs Hele PF Dryden Clarida Ist yien-president Mrs Lilien J. Berkley Marshalilown reelected seamil-vier-presidanty Mia Buulah G. Snyder Des Marties organizer Mrs Pressa- Tan man Perry recording secretary Mrs Luella L Patland Cotta re-alagted corresponding setratary Mrs Hazal Docker Town Pails Treasurer. The MONG convention will regh In Siow iaity in May ida.

Ivis Jane 5. Stinson Mason Gilby Hele PF Dryden Clarida Ist Yien Lilien J. Berkley Marshalilown Seamil — Vier-Presidanty Mia Buulah G. Snyder Des Marties Pressa- Tan Man Perry Luella L. Patland Cotta Hazal Docker

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