Wonderful NST Prodigal Son Returns Through Northwest Missouri Roads
Homer Cray, a prodigal son of northwest Missouri, recalls his youth along a country road. He revisits familiar places tied to the Kennedys News family and his boyhood friend, with memories of Lappy Ames and a watermelon party at the Kennedys. He also recalls a church scene where Japanese missionaries spoke of aiding their homeland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Homer Cray
Kennedys
Mr. Kennedy
Lucy
Ida
Marian
Lappy Ames
Usele Tom
Cummings’ Indian Congress
Coury
P. G. Holden
Iowa
Harlan
Tea ceremony and charity appeal in a small town visit
The scene follows Brother and Sister Miller during a visit as they perform a mock tea ceremony and solicit a "freewill offering" for Japan. Newt, moved by faith and duty, collects donations while townsfolk respond with cautious generosity. Delinsky hurries to reveal Anton’s critical condition, raising concern amid the community’s quiet faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brother Miller
Sister Miller
Japan
Newt
Brother
Miller
White House
God
Delinsky
Anton
Delinsky Gains a Second Horse After Gypsy Trade
Newt recovers Delinsky's prized horse Anton traded to gypsies after warning him of windcribbers and left side harness. The windcribber proves problematic but Newt retrieves the animal from the gypsies, returning a relieved Delinsky to farming and sparking plans for another horse. Delinsky buys a second horse, while Newt reflects on progress and community life through chautauquas and local festivals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newt
Delinsky
Anton
Roo
Delinaky
Clayton
Home
Anton Delinsky
Newt's
D. Ward King Road
Will Sewell
Feeding Station for Birds Adds Porch Window Style
A Home Workshop sketch presents a simple feeding station for birds that stay north of the winter line. The design invites robins and other winter residents to linger through the summer, with pattern details included.
Fall of Giants and a Question of Victory
A nostalgic sports column examines 1949 football eras of Harvard Holy Cross Colgate Indiana Columbia and Indiana, recalling legends and a shift away from glory. It critiques the Ted Williams MVP voting timing, noting Ford Frick and others favor waiting until seasons end to award honors.
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Harvard
Holy Cross
Colgate
Indiana
Percy Haughton
Far West
Mahan
Hardwick
Brickley
Bradley
Felton
Casey
Andy Kerr
John McEwan
Bobe Millin
Indiana Boys
Ted Williams
Grand Coulee Dam powers up amid stalled capacity talk
The Grand Coulee Dam on the Columbia River in Washington state confronts delays that affect its kilowatt output capability. Officials report a total capacity around 1,974,000 kilowatts as negotiations and construction hurdles slow progress on the massive hydroelectric project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Coulee Dan
Columbia River
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Homer
Mrs. Kennedy
BY Joe Mahoney
Dumiet Goak
Montreal Canadans
N.H.L
RSD
Hadford
Bureau of
ROGIN
Grantland Rice
Notre Dame
Army
Oklahoma
California
Pittsburgh
Northwestern
Michigan
Columbia University
Lou Little
Columbia
Dwight Eisenhower
Red Sox
Williams
Rizzuto
Ford Frick
Wes
Micks
National Safety Council
Harold Arnett
The
Notione! Foundation For
Franklin D. Roosevelt
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