Local Socials Report From Courtland and Nearby Areas
A flurry of Sunday, Monday, and weekend visits is noted across Courtland and nearby towns. Mr and Mrs Guy Frazier hosted Formosa friends, while Myr and Milo Johnson dined with the Godfrey couple. Numerous households welcomed guests from Concordia, Clay Center, Courtland, and Cedar Creek with multiple calls and dinners among neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy’ Frazier
Frank
Frazier
Formosa
Myr
Milo
Johnson
Godfrey
Roman
Lonnie
Local Socials Visit in Belleville and Salina Shrine Trip
Mr and Mrs Frank Milner and family of Belleville hosted Mr and Mrs Glenn Currie and family Thursday evening. Wm J Matthias called at Ralph Moe home Monday morning. Rolla Thompson and Ralph Moe visited John Sch Jutow in Mankato Sunday. ElRene Sederlin Ralph Moe Hilton Waite Lloyd Nelson Gene Spitler and Ray Tingstrom traveled to Belleville Friday to catch a bus to Salina for the Shrine Spring Ceremonial. Other Scandia attendees included Alfred Anderson Elmer Anderson Albert Anderson Bill Wilson E c Wires Albert Jackson Wm J Matthias and Lloyd Norris.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Milner
Belleville
Glenn Currie
Mrs
Wm. J. Matthias
Ralph Moe
Rolla Thompson
John Sch Jutow
Mankato
ElRene Sederlin
Hilton Waite
Lloyd Nelson
Gene Spitler
Ray
Tingstrom
Salina
Scandia
Alfred Anderson
Elmer Anderson
Albert Anderson
Bill Wilson
E. c. Wires
Albert Jackson
Lloyd Norris
Local Social Notes from Formosa and Nearby Towns
Mrs Carl Peterson and Mrs Eva Sothers hosted visits with friends in Formosa while Shrine ceremonies drew others to Salina. Denver visitors Wilbur Zener Jr and Sr stopped enroute to Grand Rapids as Bill Gunter suffers illness. Nevada Missouri resident Fannie Wiggs and Josie Dunstan joined Carl Peterson dinners. Lincoln Nebraska trips also noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Peterson
Floyd Peterson
Formosa
E. C. Wires
Wm. J. Matthias
Albert Jackson
Lidyd ‘Norris
Salina
Eva Sothers
Cameron Lowe
Oscar Abbey
Wayne Smith
Bill Gunter
Wilbur Zener, Jr
Denver
Colo
Wilbur Zener
Zener
Grand Rapids
Mich
Fannie Wiggs
Nevada
Josie Dunstan
Will Dunstan
Ann
Howard Appleby
D. L. Appleby
Pineapple Chiffon Tarts With Pecans and Gelatin
Recipe notes a special occasion dessert with pineapple chiffon filling in pecan pastry shells. It details gelatin softened in pineapple juice, hot pineapple mixture with lemon and sugar, eggs separated, folding whipped egg whites, and chilling until firm. Garnish with chopped pecans and optional sweetened cream.
Cleaning Tips For Party Damage And Leftovers
Practical guidance on removing water rings and candle wax from furniture and fabrics and safely reheating bread puddings. Describes hot water, glycerine, camphorated oil, blotters, and wax removal with ice and spatula, plus oven or pressure cooker methods for leftovers.
Endrin Shows Promise as Cotton Insecticide
New insecticide endrin tested by USDA suggests strong control of boll weevil and bollworm. Trials at Florence Brownsville Waco Tallulah and Mexico indicate yield gains up to 1071 pounds per acre under boll weevil pressure. Endrin also protects leaves and shows effectiveness against thrips leafworms fleahoppers and lugus bugs.
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USDA
Agricultural ‘Research Service
Florence
S.C
Brownsville
Waco
Texas
Tallulah
San Fernando
Tamaulipas
Mexico
Cattle Grubs Rampant This Season Across Regions
Cattle grubs are widespread from December to June causing losses for stockmen. Look for bumps on backs as a sign and start treatments 30 to 60 days after first signs, repeating every 30 to 40 days until cleared. Rotenone-based powders are effective. apply by spraying dusting or washing with proper timing and thorough rubbing into grub holes.
Barrel tilt-rack eases wet feed handling on trailers
A new barrel tilt-rack fits the back of any wagon or trailer and supports a fitted barrel for easy pouring into self feeders. The device makes wet feed handling safer and quicker for livestock operations.
Robins’ Atlantic Flight Feasibility Across the Ocean
Bird experts note American robins can travel long flights from Newfoundland to central United States and even reach England. A robin nesting on a navy bomber tail survived a 1,700 mile hop, while others nest on unusual perches. An Atlantic route 2,800 miles from Newfoundland to Lundy is plausible on prevailing winds, with a 35 mph wind plus their own speed allowing about 40 hours of flight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newfoundland
Quebec
Alaska
United States
England
Lundy
Underground Train Pulls 110 Coal Cars in Major Mine Haul
In Finleyville Pennsylvania an underground locomotive, rated at 26 000 pounds drawbar pull and about 50 tons, operates with 4 motors and 35 feet length. It hauls roughly 52 loaded mine cars on grades and is intended to move coal from an underground gathering point to the cleaning plant on the Monongahela River for barge or belt delivery to the Mitchell Power Station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Finleyville
Monongahela River
Monongahela
Th Mitchell
Judge Blocks Florida Parole Violation Detention
A federal judge in Salt Lake City refused to send Florida inmate Fred M. Fox to prison after a detention order was challenged. Fox alleged torture in Florida State Prison and claimed harsh treatment while serving parole violator status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Florida
United States District
Willis W. Ritter
Fred M. Fox
Fox
Gasonia
N.C
Ritter
L. F. Chapman
Raiford
Cleveland
Parking Meter Expert Shows Police His Art
Newark officers and city engineers observed a 13 year old demonstrate how a six inch screwdriver and a knife could rifle a meter in minutes. Eight youths were arrested as alleged juvenile looters in the Newark area. Edward Cyr a city engineer said rivets on meter plates made looting easy and proposed weaker metal to break rivets. The boy claimed to have lifted at least 80 meters and taught at least twenty others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newark
Edward Cyr
Poe
How to clean and store luggage to extend life
Guidelines for cleaning different luggage materials. Leather requires saddle soap or neat's foot oil and neutral wax after cleaning. Ammonia solution or lemon juice can handle stains on canvas. Avoid heat during storage and keep bags closed and not overloaded to prevent damage.
Will there be enough land to feed America in 25 years
Economists warn that by 25 years hence growth in population could outpace farm land. They urge higher yields per acre via better machinery fertilizer drainage and irrigation with 17 million acres drained and 8 million irrigated. The 1940s shift to tractors and efficient crops boosted output but long term supply may require more land and innovations.
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America
U.S. Department of Agriculture
South
Corn Belt
West
Tuna Salad Mold With Tangy Cucumber Dressing
A tuna salad molded with a warm mustard flavored dressing sets, then chilled. The dish is served with a cucumber dressing made from whipped cream, lemon juice, paprika, and finely diced cucumber.
Young Farmers Earn Higher Incomes Than Elders, Studies Show
New York and Vermont studies of dairy farms find younger operators net more income. In New York 151 farms show under 36 earn 5002 dollars, 36 to 40 earn 5977, 41 to 50 earn 3144, 51 to 60 earn 2569, and 61 plus 408. Experts urge buying farms early and promoting youth to lead operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Vermont
Leaky Horizontal Pipe Stalled Repairs Guidance
Instructional note describes diverting water from a leaking horizontal pipe by tying a cord over a neck or stem and directing flow toward a bucket until a repair can be made. Does not provide technical specs or safety warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lesk
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Russell DeWitt and
Judy
Roy Wilson
Concordia
Bill. Wilson
Rodney Dovel
Denning
New Mexico
Eve Sandborn
Clay Center
R. E B. Cooper
Carl Cuthbertson
Evelyn Jordan
And
Alvin Peterson
Robert Doctor
Ed Loring
Fred Evert
John Nondorf
Ralph Rasmussen
Delbert Aspegren
Geo. Haser
Duaine Greenslade
W. W. Aspegren
Clarence Aspegren
Carl Erickson
Bill
Dewey Johnson
Lee Davidson
Courtland
George Haser
Gust Samuelson
Walt Snyder
Eric
Warren Eickman
Vic Gutscher
Roy Thomas
Clarence Herrman
Guy Persinger
Cedar Creek
Nebr
C. C. Rockey
Mrs. R. 1 Key and
Lincoln
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