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Newspaper
Rolfe Arrow
Location
Rolfe, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1939
Page
4
Finland marks Flower Day on May 13 with Helsinki flooded by geraniums hydrangeas fuchsias and other flowers. Processions and singing honor the national anthem once first performed a century ago. A Finnish funeral tradition shifts gifts from flowers to a living foundation aiding the elderly.
Hollywood makeup master Pere Westmore warns that excessive eyebrow plucking removes sun glare protection, increasing eyestrain and risk of vision problems. The article highlights natural eye defenses like lashes brows and the eye socket as crucial safeguards for sight.
The article explains a yellow baseball designed to improve visibility for batters and spectators. Sponsors claim the lemon hue helps players pick up speed and position, with Better Vision Institute reports noting possible use in this season if clubs agree.
The trees of Oregon have been used in ships buildings war councils treaties courts courtships death and safekeeping. Pioneer romance attaches to these ornament al and orchard trees brought by settlers in covered wagons. Science studies Oregon’s age old fossilized forest giants submerged in lakes and rivers.
Fossilized trunks dot Oregon from the Columbia gorge to Deschutes and Ochoco rivers. A ginko fossil near Tanner Creek ties to temple tree lore in northern China. Near Prineville a petrified forest of giant sequoias suggests ancient natural catastrophe.
Professor Sherley W. Morgan of Princeton University argues that modern architecture should emphasize daylight and openness. He says blind walls are contrary to the current trend and that future buildings must balance beauty with healthful, sanitary design and ample light.
The report shows 139 of 1706 higher education institutions offer military drill with 135 794 students in 1937 38 under army officers and 18 729 in eight military colleges plus 46 academies under ROTC standards totaling 154 523 trainees. It notes a small 38 39 year rise and a reserve of nearly 100 000 commissioned officers.
The article notes diabetes deaths in the United States rose about 400 percent since 1900 with over 30,000 deaths estimated in 1938. National death rate rose from 9.7 per 100 000 in 1900 to over 23 in 1938, and Alabama shows a lower rate linked to lower per capita income.
The article notes that tea tasters show keener palate perception in a clear cool atmosphere of an air conditioned room. It suggests a product could be judged accurately in the private office yet reach the lunch basket of a steel mill worker.
Collier's reports that at Choni Monastery in Tibet lamas provide spiritual solace by reading the Kandjur, and for $200 a patient can receive rapid results. A large hall is opened and about 500 lamas chant to complete the work in a day.
Thomas Jacobsen a Tacoma cement finisher carved a 314 foot replica of Rheims cathedral from alder birch and walnut using a magnifying glass. The miniature includes more than nine statues and is described in the American Magazine.
The Plover Methodist Church led by Pastor Redmayne announces special year end services. Sunday features a morning sermon on The Passing Years and an evening meditation with the Lord's Supper as facing Life's Mistakes. Numerous local families and visitors are noted visiting relatives during Christmas.
The report lists numerous local families sharing Christmas at various homes including Dall Stahl and Houck groups. It notes Walter Fisher of Omaha death at 40 from cancer and funeral in West Bend. Also mentions Roger Roush party in Fort Des Moines and Garlock family Christmas gathering in Fort Dodge.
Family thanks friends and neighbors who assisted at the death and funeral of our mother and grandmother. Distance prevented attendance. May God bless every one. Elsie Massey James McLellan Maxine and Robert Massey
Pupils of Pikertown school presented a very good Christmas program to about sixty people gathered at the school house last Friday night. The program was directed by teacher Miss Estelyn Roberts.
The article notes a fellowship gathering for young people. a flow program with refreshments and a watch night service at the church. Attendees are asked to inform Rev. Sinning or Miss Bloise Britman of their coming and to bring fifteen cents to cover costs.
Mrs Norman Stefkin and Mrs C W Slatkin host over Christmas in Oak Park Ill with visits from Miss Nell Ratcliffe of Bernardino Calif spending the holidays with her sister Mrs Stefkin.
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