Weekend visits noted in Beloit area social
Mrs Edna Richardson and Evelyn Rasmussen spent the weekend with the Browns and Cardwells in Beloit. Mr and Mrs Eugene Brown Jr hosted relatives Tuesday evening. Judy Freed and Mrs Duaine Greenslade also visited Mrs Ford Olson and Mrs George Haser during the period.
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Leslie Rasmussen
Homer Cardwell
Agnes Cardwell
Eugene Brown
And
Donald
Beloit
Glenwood
Freed
Judy
Ford Olson
Duaine Greenslade
George Haser
Big Spared Red Bicycle Becomes Hope For Jimmy
A carnival scene centers on a boy named Jimmy Edwards who loses a new silver dollar to a stern big man in a silk hat. The man consoles him and offers rides and a bicycle, hinting at a future raffle. Jimmy vows to break in the bike daily and pursue a brighter chance.
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Tien Coes
Mig Chen
Sonny
Jimmy Edwards
Jimmy
Dimantis
Hillcrest
Max
LORRING Joins Israel Film After Broadway Roles
LORRING Joan, known for Grace Sergeant on This Is Nora Drake, is far from Manhattan as she films an eight week movie in Israel after turning down stage offers. The piece also notes Marie Wilson sketching during rehearsal and Sinatra making a comeback with From Here to Eternity.
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Joan ‘Lorring
Grace Sergeant
Nora Drake
Manhattan
Joan
Israel
Marie Wilson
Irma
Walter’ O’keefe
Frank Sinatra
Scribbled Clippings From Distant Pages On Meetings And Idle Days
A collage of brief notes from small papers mocks meeting疲ness and old time amusements. It recalls theater films as program sparks, lawn mower progress, Buck Rogers style speed, neighborly love, and quoted verse of weariness with longing for rest.
Power tool safety for farmers warns on cord size
Makers urge using proper cord tension to extend power tools on farms. Small cords limit electricity causing tool failure and risk of short circuit, fire, or severe shock. Farmers should consider distance from power source and tool load to reduce danger.
Proper extension cords guide for farm power jobs
A manufacturer guide explains correct cord sizes for 110 volt use across distances 100 ft to 680 ft. Longer cords are dangerous without proper sizing. It notes tool amperage for drills and saws, stresses frayed cords risk short circuits or fires, and advises replacing damaged cords. It highlights portability for on site sharpening and grinding tasks.
Rural Families Enter Nationwide Home Improvement Contest
Rural households nationwide join a countrywide Home Improvement Contest offering 101 cash prizes totaling 10000 dollars. National sponsors are the National Lumber Manufacturers Association and Country Gentlemen magazine with lumber dealers aiding applicants. First prize 2500 dollars. two state winners receive bonds. entries due by July 31.
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America
National Lumber Manufacturers Association
Country Gentlemen Magazine
U.S
Simple one man sack loading device for fruit and veg
A basic felt lined funnel aids a single worker in filling sacks. The device lays horizontally to load contents and then tilts so the produce slowly fills the sack, reducing manual effort.
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Edna
Richardson
Evelyn
University’ of Kansas
F. LE
Rowley
Ance
Hansas
Venient
Economical
Powan and Light Company
Budgey Mud Creek
Republic County
Kansas
Scandia Journal
Rolla Thompson
Edward. Forsberg
Joe N. Johnson
Rygne
Pawan
George Cox and Son
Clifton, Kansas
H. and
B. Hardware
Norway, Kansas
Kenneth Christensen
Scandia
Kans
Ohio
Juddy
By Lyn Connelly
Capitol
Mickey Kats
Amere
Maeria
United States
Britain
Hong Kong
Red China
New York City
Costa Rica
Central American Republic
Sparta
Chamber of Commerce of the
Bolivia
Viet Nam
Bae Dal
Paris
Mason County News
New Haven
West Virginia
Catekill Mountain Star
Saugertiee
New York
Etowah
The
Aztec Independent Review
Geo. Bowra
Aztec
New Mexico
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