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Newspaper
Pella Chronicle
Location
Pella, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1951
Page
15
Pella Chapter 0. E. 8. holds annual pot-luck supper and Christmas party at the lodge hall Friday night at 6 15. Santa will attend with a 50 cent gift exchange. Masons and Stars welcome. bring a service, a covered dish, and presents. Nearby activities include Leighton Happy Hearts 4-H Club meeting at the County Farm with carols, candy, and a gift exchange among members and leaders.
The Black Oak and Scott Strivers met on Nov. 10, 1951 at the home of Chuck Beintema. The meeting was called to order by the president and roll call was answered by What my favorite sport is. There were twelve members and one leader present. Later games were played and a lunch was served.
The Truth Seekers class of First Reformed Sunday School met December 6 at Mrs. Orville Bensink home with 29 members and children present. Officers were elected led by President Peter Swank and several assistants. a Christmas gift for Miss Cornelia Hospers was arranged. An all day Christmas meeting of the S S8 8 club followed December 13 with prayer, potluck, hostesses named, and a cash gift plus clothing and toys sent to Christian Home Association. Next meeting will be with Mrs. Ellis Metcalf.
Mrs. Robert Smith of Waverly reported a purse containing 2700 dollars in diamonds missing after she left it in a Fort Dodge filling station restroom en route home. Police inquiries continue as investigators seek the thief and location of the valuables.
This article guides safe outdoor and indoor Christmas lighting with emphasis on weatherproof outdoor bulbs sockets and wiring. It notes the advantages of multiple type lighting sets, urges Underwriters Laboratories safety seals, keeps cords short and away from rugs, and suggests placing a nearby convenient outlet and careful tree placement to reduce fire risk. It covers wattage per bulb, string counts, and precautions for defective parts and extension cords.
A 15 year old resident of Emmetsburg named Ronald Stevens was wounded last week when he tripped and was hit by a shotgun blast through the calf of his left leg. The wound is porous but doctors expect he will not lose the leg. Separately, Kalinah is credited with inventing the flashlight in 1914.
Indoor gardener guidance from Ed Cott of Town State College on caring for cyclamen and begonia gifts. Begonia thrives in direct sun with daytime under 75 F and night above 60 F, blooms for weeks, and should be discarded after finishing. Cyclamen requires cooler 50-60 F. details emphasize short care, seasonal blooming challenges.
Keep the plant in a cool room with direct sunlight when possible. Maintain slightly moist soil at all times to prevent wilting as the soil dries out.
Morganthaler produced the first successful inotype machine in a landmark advance, showcasing a breakthrough in mechanical typesetting and printing. The device demonstrated precise type creation, enabling faster composition and broader publication reach for newspapers and books.
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