Naslund Dinner Guests Highlight Local Visit
Mr and Mrs John Naslund were dinner guests Sunday of Mrs John Fredrickson and Mrs E M Anderson. Afternoon guests were Reuben Fredrickson and family and Paul Fredrickson and family. Mrs Clara Westin returned last week from Marion where she had been a guest of her daughter Mrs Frank Williams and family for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John, Naslund
John Fredrickson
E. M. Anderson
Reuben Fredrickson
Paul Fredrickson
Clara Westin
Marion
Frank Williams
Lyell Ocobock Home Hosts Glenn Loring and Lois Erickson
Sunday supper guests at the Lyell Ocobock home were Glenn Loring and Lois Erickson, joining in a casual family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Loring
Lois Erickson
Lyell Ocobock Home
Doctor Family Plans Denver Visit Enroute to Richland
Mr and Mrs Paul Doctor and their daughters along with Miss Agnes Albro left Tuesday morning for Denver and Kokoma Colorado for a short visit with friends and relatives on their way home to Richland Washington.
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Paul
Agnes Albro
Denver
Colo
Kokoma
Richland
Wash
Anderson Family Returns From Topeka To Resettle Here
Mr and Mrs Carrol Anderson and their daughters returned from Topeka on Monday and expect to establish their home here in the near future.
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Carrol Anderson
Topeka
Monday Evening Visitors From City
Mr and Mrs R E Cooper Jacqueline and Barbara were Monday evening visitors of Mr and Mrs Elgene Sederlin and Eugene in a social note from the community pages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. E. Cooper
Jacqueline
Barbara
Elgene Sederlin
Eugene
Weekend social visits spotted in local notes
Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe visited Friday evening with Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and daughters. Mrs Sherman Robison and children Everett and Martha were Saturday guests of her parents Mr and Mrs Axel Smith for afternoon and supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman. Robison
Everett
Martha
Mrs
Axel Smith
Local Families Guest at Spalding and Nearby Visits
Mrs H J McLaurin and Jim and Mrs R L Nulty with Bobby and Jane were Monday guests of Mr and Mrs ElRene Sederlin and Eugene. Mr and Mrs Jack Reece and children visiting relatives at Spaulding Neb were Sunday overnight guests of his parents Mr and Mrs C C Reece and Carla.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. McLaurin
Jim
R. L. Nulty
Bobby
Jane
ElRene Sederlin
Eugene
Jack Reece
Spaulding
Nebr
C. C. Reece
Carla
Freed family and relatives host Sunday supper
Mr and Mrs Charlie Freed and grandson Spencer Wyant and Mr and Mrs Clark Freed and daughters were supper guests Sunday evening at the home of Mr and Mrs Stanley Moe.
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Charlie Freed
Spencer Wyant
Clark Freed
Stanley Moe
Visit Brings Detroit Plymouth Guests To Sederlin Home
Mrs H and Laurin Jim of Detroit along with Mrs Nulty Bobby and Jane of Plymouth arrived last Wednesday to visit their parents Mr and Mrs C S Sederlin and other relatives.
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H. v
Laurin
Jim
Detroit
Mich
R. L. Nulty
Bobby
Jane
Plymouth
C. S. Sederlin
Early U S Railroads Shift From Wood to Iron and Steel
The first U S rails were wooden with iron straps. Iron straps were imported from England by 1831. By 1845 to 1850 railways used iron rails. The first Bessemer steel rails were rolled in Chicago on May 25, 1865. By 1880 about 30 percent of tracks used steel rails.
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United States
England
Chicago
Plywood for Mummies and Early American Panels
Fragmented report notes Sekar led plywood used in Egyptian mummy cases and in US door panels around 1908. It mentions vast plywood production approaching billions of square feet and links to early commercial use and evolving materials.
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United States
Escassia
Transmission technology evolution and potential adoption timeline
Engineers note four decades of progress in automatic transmission design including electronic drive, hydraulic torque converter, gear type with fluid coupling, and hydraulic variable displacement pump. They anticipate general use of one or more approaches within three years.
Telephone Growth in Canada Outpaces Most Nations
Canadians use telephones heavily with over two million private lines. The country posts about 15 phones per 100 people, a share exceeded only by the United States, Sweden, and New.
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Canada
United States
Sweden
New Contend
Ambassador Bridge spans 1850 feet amid Detroit River
The Ambassador Bridge, the world’s longest international crossing, features a main span of 1850 feet and a mid river clearance of 152 feet. Its five-lane roadway carries 3,267,874 people annually across the Detroit river.
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International Bridge
Detroit River
Ohio Leads in Percheons Cradle of American Breed
Ohio, called the cradle of the American Percheron, tops states in registrations and transfers and ranks high in exporting breeding stock to Latin America. Advice notes to replace worm bait frequently and use fresh, lively bait for better fishing results.
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Ohio
Latin America
Local families host guests for Monday and weekend
Mr and Mrs Elmer Melby and Martha and Mr and Mrs Joyce Johnson were guests Monday evening of Mr and Mrs Sherman Robison and family. Mr and Mrs Emer Larsen were supper guests of Mr and Mrs Don Larsen Monday evening. Mrs Elbeng Sederlin and Eugene were Saturday overnight guests of Mr and Mrs Carl Hammer and family.
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Elmer
Melby
Martha
Joyce Johnson
Sherman Robison
Mrs
Emer Larsen
Don Larsen
Mrs Swenson and Swenson guests dine with Miss Swanson
Miss Anna Swanson hosted a luncheon last Tuesday for Mr and Mrs S J Swenson and Mrs Dena Anderson.
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Anna Swanson
S. J. Swenson
Dena Anderson
Local Callers Visit Area Families After Boston Trip
Monday afternoon visitors to the C. O. Reece home were Mr. and Mrs. Paul Doctor and daughters Linda Doctor of Richland Washington Belleville and Norma and Nina Berggren. Tuesday callers were Mr. and Mrs. R. J. Grigg and daughter and Miss Shipley of Hoxie returning from a vacation to Boston and Washington DC with the Bettis family.
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C. O. Reece
Mrs. Paul
Richland, Wash
Linda Doctor
Belleville
Norma
Nina Berggren
R. J. Grigg
Local Families Host Sunday Dinner and Aid Society Meeting
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Johnson and daughter of Chanute and Miss Laura Rasmussen visited Sunday lunch with Mr. and Mrs. R. A. Rasmussen. The Highland Ladies Aid met last Thursday at the home of Mrs. R. Walter with 22 ladies present.
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Allen Johnson
Chanute
Laura Rasmussen
R. A. Rasmussen
Highland Ladies Aid
R. Walter
Wanted Good Based Alfalfa Hay in Smith Center Kansas
Customer R A Dicker of Derby Grain Co at Smith Center Kansas seeks good based alfalfa hay for purchase. State price offered.
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R. A. Dicker
C-O Derby Grain Co
Smith Center
Kan
Western Horsemen invited to Belleville show July 6
The Republican Valley Trail Club invites all Western Horsemen to participate in the Tuesday night show at Belleville on July 6 at the V.F.W. Horse Show. Contest money will be paid.
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Belleville
V.F.W
Republican Valley Trail Club
For Sale Server Gas Refrigerators 6x8 ft
For sale server gas refrigerators 6x8 feet advertised by Holden Appliance Co Rock Port Missouri listing and contact details for purchase and delivery.
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Holden Appliance Co
Rock Port
For Sale Three Lots in South Central Scandia
For sale three lots in South Central Scandia including a house a garage a chicken house and a producing orchard. Mail offers to Sherman English 5902 South Van Ness Ave Los Angeles 44 Calif. 3te.
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Scandia
Sherman English
van Ness Ave
Los Angeles
Calif
First Lead Pencil Noted in Theophilus Manuscript History
Theophilus manuscript shows signs of ruling with black lead pencil. The first distinct allusion to the pencil appears in Conrad Gesner’s 1565 fossil treatise.
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Theophilus
Conrad Gesner
Sealing Season Sees 61447 Skins From Pribilof Islands
Government sealing operations on Alaska’s Pribilof islands yielded 61 447 fur seal skins in 1947, marking a decrease of 3 276 skins from the 1946 season.
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Alaska
Pribilof Islands
Reading Lights for Coach Passengers in Postwar Pullman Cars
Reading lights offer individually directed illumination at each passenger seat. The scientifically designed system enhances comfort and reduces glare for travelers aboard postwar Pullman railroad cars.
Old Age Danger in Pedestrian Deaths Highlighted
The National Safety Council notes the highest pedestrian death rate is among those 65 and older. It cites slower recovery from injuries as a key factor.
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National Safety Council
First Transatlantic TV and Radio Transmission Demo 1927
In 1927 a landmark display linked Washington to New York City by wire for television transmission and used radio to connect Whippany New Jersey to New York City. This showcased early long distance visual and audio communication across methods.
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Washington
New York City
Whippany
N. Y
Good Health and Long Life Rose Motif in Oriental Rugs
A four rose cluster from Kurdish origin decorates many Oriental rug designs and is said to symbolize good health and long life according to traditional patterns.
Local Social Guests and Hospital News
Genevieve Nondorf visited Arlene Peterson last week. The Rasmussen and Rasmussen families hosted Monday evening. Ivan Bergstrom and family were guests at A N Hedstrom’s home on Sunday. Jack Smith called on Ole Erickson on Wednesday. Mrs August Band underwent major surgery at St Joseph Hospital in Concordia last Monday.
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Genevieve Nondorf
Arlene Peterson
Ivan Bergstrom
A. N. Hedstrom Home
Jack Smith
Ole Erickson
August Band
St. Joseph Hospital
Concordia
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Eddie
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Shirley Patterson
Johnny McGovern
Bob Duncan
Adams
Jack O'Shea
Kermit
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The
Frances Kavanaugh
Jerry Thomas
Robert Emmett Tansey
Leslie Rasmussen
Harold Rasmussen
Macbeer O'Hara
ChiFren Og
Swift’s For
Swift & Company
George O. Faulkner
Albert H. Bachelor
Frank Schneberger
Mitchum
Greer
Kirk Douglas
Rhonda Fleming
Steve Brodie
Virginia Huston
Warren Duff
Jacques Tourneur
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