Salem Notes of Interest Highlight Legion Auxiliary 1948 officers
In Salem the American Legion Auxiliary held a regular meeting with 13 members present. They decorated with crosses and poppy wreaths for World War II veterans Decoration Day 1948. Daisy Townsend reported sending 28 pounds of carpet rugs to the Veterans Hospital, a project by Townsend and Flora Berkenheimer. Newly elected officers: president Alvan Foss, vice-president Truestine McVey, secretary Helen Barton, treasurer Mora Berke Helmer, sergeant at arms Frances McDowell, executive board Ching Bla, and flower committee Florence Carlisle. Refreshments were served by Bernheimer. Guests at Frank Walz’s home included many locals and visitors from Sheridan, Wyo., Ottumwa, Burlington, Fort Madison, and Wayland. Children’s Day programs were held at local churches, with notable visits from Francis Hobbs of Shambra, Calif. A daughter was born to Harold Mills and wife. Daily Vacation Bible School began with 88 attending, running 9 to 11:30. Officers listed include Dean Lora Nesst and assistant dean J. E. McCracke, treasurer Dorothy Ellen Pidgeons, teachers and staff named. Commencement expresses to State University.
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Salem
American Legion
Daisy Townsend
Veterans ‘Hospital
Townsend
Flora Berkeneimer
Alvan Foss
Truestine McVey
Helen Barton
Mora Berke Helmer
Guldin Thompson
Frances McDowell
Ethel Glover
Charlie Kester
I Ching Bla
Bernheimer
Prank Walz
Sid
San
R. Clark
Sheridan
Wyo
Raul Waly
Wes Point
Larry Voth
Ottumwaz
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Winke
Mayme W Alz
Fort Madison
Anc
Wits
Ry Hutchinson
Loretta Smith Pidne Burlington
Ralph Walker
Dave Galloway
Ea M. A. Goody
Fredumse
Harold Dumse
Erle Dumse
New London
Carroll Walz
Lewell
Dessie Newton
ML. Pleasant
Henry Bennett
Joan
Sharon
Wayland
Francis Hobbs
Shambra
Calif
Hobbs
Elen Orrow
California
Jeane Une
Harold Mills
Foniorial Hospital
Pleasant
Muring
Tibie School
Dean
Lora Nessistant
J. E. McCracke
Abd‘ Tressurer
Dorothy Ellen Pidgeons
Long
No Brown
Dorothy Kteeon
Glara Ellen Pidgeon
Lly Buiche
Eleanor White
Ley. Johnston
Authorshinuer
Doris Tones
Biging
McCracken
le Mts
Elsie Marrow
Pre Nuptial Shower for Martha Gholson Held at Courthouse
Miss Stalla Harlgalst hosted a pre nuptial shower Wednesday for Martha Gholson a bride chosen for her upcoming wedding. Guests enjoyed shower games and stunts then joined refreshments while many local pupils and teachers were listed among helpers and attendees. Seven individuals bowed at the altar and confessed Christ as part of the event.
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Stalla Harlgalst
Maretha Gholson
Miss Gholson
Leach
Yes and Ivelpers
Evein Grant
iMiss Gholson
Leena Hughis
Wii. Sempl
Lasy Ann Grant
Johnnie Scheadt
Karen Schadt
Dwight Messar
Sharon Crile
Lashers
Jcola Roth
Alice Neff
Ahn Graber
Dickie Klepfershsin
Delmer Wagler
Janét Cr Shirley Sinn
Carma Ann Martin
Hartiet Bryant
Eugene Norton
Arnold Carver
Bertha Carver
Zelda Olson
Robert Inglebright
Ronald Bain
Augusta Messenger
Mabel Rich
Tmnna Metin
Marjorie Schad
Elaine Martin
Josephine Graber
Waitiila Chrisyner
Norma Richards
Kenneth Clark
Elizabeth Buck
Harold Rich
Joy Martin
Dwight Rich
LaVerne Huehoit
Thurman Lee Hughes
Barbara Carver
Edwin Wareler
Leola Ruth
Christ
Bible School Closes at Green Mound
Vacation Bible School at Green Mound Church closed Friday noon with ice cream treats and a rocky program for students and teachers. A large audience attended the Sunday service following the event.
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Bible
Green Mound
Pita Anc
Orchard Spray Situation To Date
County extension director Floyd M. Goodell urges a second cover spray about ten days after the first. Warm weather could rapidly worsen plant diseases after cool wet weeks, so apples plums and cherry trees should be thoroughly sprayed. Recommended mix is 3 pounds wettable sulfur plus 14 pounds lead arsenate and 14 pounds hydrated lime to 50 gallons.
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Henry County
Sprey
Floyd M. Goodell
Miss Mildred Cammack Receives Nursing and BA Degrees
Saturday morning honors Miss Mildred Cammack who received her nursing degree and her B A. Miss Lois Cammack former Supervisor of Physical Education in Green Bay Wisconsin is visiting Salem relatives and plans summer work in Gliehalis Washington. Mr and Mrs George Lake and family arrived Wednesday for a visit with Mrs Lake s mother Eve Massey and other Salem relatives and friends, Mrs Lake formerly Miss Maude Massey.
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Mildred Cammack
Lois Cammack
Green Bay
Wis
Salem
Gliehalis
Washington
George Lake
Gon Jdimite
Hear Tas Angeles
Prices Received By Farmers Decline
The index of prices received by lawn farmers declined 14 points in the last month. Grains, many animals and dairy products fell, while poultry and beef prices showed little change. As of May 16, the index stood at 292, compared with an earlier year. Feeding ratios on May 15 were slightly less favorable than two months earlier, except poultry feed. Hog and butterfat prices fell sharply. feeding ratios remain above a year earlier.
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Bai
AIG Ban Btn
Leudwtat
Marshall and Churchill Back Plan for United Europe
Washington reports that Secretary Marshind won conditional backing and Churchill endorsed the idea of a United States of Europe. James Vandenberg indicated support but urged clarity that the aim is not binding a specific political or economic form. Churchill, in a June radiogram, encouraged U.S. backing for the plan, as Congress weighs a resolution favoring a Europe within the United Nations.
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Washington
Congress
United States
Eday
Marshind
Whiston Churchill
Marshall
Vandenberg
Wwe
Tgarap
Chirehil
Great Britain
United Europe
America
Senate
House
United States of Europe
United Nations
Churchi
Hals Boges
D. Ala
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Frank Dann Horace Chaney
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