Giant 173 Ton Shovel Aims For World Top Rank
A single operator will run the world s largest mobile strip shovel. It stands 220 feet tall, reaches as high as the Golden Gate Bridge deck, and is capable of moving 173 tons of earth in 50 seconds. Built by Bucyrus Erie for Peabody Coal Co, it ships in components to Kentucky and site erection takes months.
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Golden Gate Bridge
Niagara Falls
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Ergy
Bucyrus-Erie Company
South Milwaukee
Wis
Peabody Coal Co
St. Louis
Sunday Socials in Newton County Highlight Local Visits
Mr and Mrs George Decker spent Sunday with the Decker family at Pleasant Valley and on Sunday evening Mr Wing returned home from the hospital. Mrs Tess Gilbee and Mrs Blanch Kelly traveled home after two weeks with Mrs Pearl Hook. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Howard Allen of North Star and Mrs Vera Fry and Luanne of Midland. The Sandal family joined Ruthruff in Barryton Sunday evening. Leo Wood, formerly of Elm Hall, now lives with the Bohannon family, who are his granddaughter and kin. Sunday dinner guests included Mr and Mrs Dick Wood and family.
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George Decker
Lee Decker
Pleasant Valley
Claude Wing
Wing
Tess Gilbee
Blanch Kelly
Pearl Hook
Howard Allen
North Star
Vera Fry
Luanne
Midland
Carl Sandal
Ruthruff
Barryton
Leo Wood
Elm Hall
Harold Bohannon
Mr. Wood
Bohannon
Harold Bohannons
Dick Wood
Bert Doyle
Dick Suzor
Mary
Raymond Doyle
Jeff
Laura Decker
Community Social Notes From Saginaw Area
Saginaw area residents report visits among families including Aldrich Bohannon Purtill Beck and Tripp households. First Aid class in Mt Pleasant attended by numerous local women. Newton School Mothers Club plans a pepper party October 14 at 8 PM. Earl Billsby ill with flu but improving.
Family marks 60th anniversary in Wacousta
Mr and Mrs Floyd Fitzgerald and Mr and Mrs Pete Schults of Shepherd attended an anniversary party for Mr and Mrs David Allen in Wacousta Michigan on Saturday. It was the couple’s 60th anniversary. Mrs Allen is part of the celebration.
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Floyd Fitzgerald
Pete Schults
Shepherd
Wacousta
Michigan
David Allen
Allen
Families Visit Homes and Guests Noted Across Local Community
The report lists numerous local social visits including the Mor eys returning with a moose bagged in Canada. It notes gatherings at the homes of Earl Billsby Bert Doyle Floyd Fitzgerald and James White with relatives from Mt. Pleasant Beaverton Alma and Saginaw among others.
Shepherd Briefs Highlight Local Social Visits
Mr and Mrs Robert W Boyles and friends Mr and Mrs Carl Bable of Wayne Michigan called on Mrs S R Boyles Sunday. Mr and Mrs Alex Coomer Mrs Ida Coomer and Craig visited the Soo last Thursday praising fall colors. Mr and Mrs George Lowe and son of Grayling called on Mrs S R Boyles last Thursday. Older residents recall Mrs Eaton as daughter of Mrs B J White.
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Robert W. Boyles
Carl Bable
Wayne
Michigan
S. R. Boyles
Alex Coomer
Ida Coomer
Craig
Soo
George Lowe
Grayling
Shepherd
Eaton
B. J. White
New and Old Shavers Get Tips for Easier Daily Shave
A shaving feature advises beginners to soften the beard with soap and hot water, then lather well and shave with a taut skin, starting at the cheeks. It notes veterans benefit from proper technique and introduces a medicated shaving cream from Noxzema that reduces irritation. The piece encourages experimentation to find the best pressure and stroke direction.
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Noxzema Chemical Company
Noxzema
Also Mentioned on This Page
Niles
Glen Thurston
Paul Knowles
Knowles
Jane
Newton County News
Ian
Consumers Power Company
Helen Fairchild
Buhl Billsby
George Heistand
Don Heistand
Eddie Vining
Harmond
Earl Billsby
Harry Morey
McFarren News
Winn
Moreys
Mr. Morey
Canada
Billsby
Ray Foster
Raymond Foster
Irene Kriesche
Rudy Suzor
John Fitzgerald
Tim
Mike Conklin
Mt. Pleasant
George Yats
Beaverton
Earl Seeley
Fssie Woodruff
Nelson Doty
Pauline Smith
Barbara Seeley
James White
Saginaw
Doris Billsby
Burl Billsby
Bill Wood
Alma
Shepherd Briefs
Baler Twine
Everthing
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