Rice through the ages shaped world meals and farms
A compact history traces rice from its ancient origins in China and India to spread across Europe and the Americas. It notes U S cultivation of about two million acres yielding eight billion pounds yearly and highlights Arkansas Texas farms as major exporters. An old blue cheese rice casserole recipe and a tip on inedible greenish potatoes conclude the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
India
Orient
Middle East
Spain
Europe
America
Madagascar
South Carolina
Arkansas
Texas
Births and anniversaries in Elyria region highlight town notices
Town notices announce the birth of Deanna Grace to Mr. and Mrs. Donald A. King Jr. of Detroit on March 23 at Oakwood Hospital. They also reveal the birth of Matthew Alien to Dr. and Mrs. Charles Cowen Jr. of Akron on March 23 at Akron City Hospital. Other items include the 52nd annual South Amherst alumni banquet on June 14, PTA plant sale April 14–25, a Little League paper drive, and the 63rd anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. William Gehrke with two sons, two grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald A. King, JR
Detroit
Deanna Grace
Oakwood Hospital
David
Donald A. King, Sr
Salem
South Amherst
Lorain Youth Center
Gerald R. Pollack
Beebe Ave
Charles Cowen, JR
Akron
Matthew Alien
Akron City Hospital
Joseph Bujack
Kent
Charles Cowen. Sr
Elyria
Lear North Pta
Little League
SOUTH
Elyria City Family Discount Center
Edwin Henderson
Twelfth St
Fred Smith
West Ave
William Gehrke
W. River St
William, Jr
Debra
Walter
Lark Lane
Neels Recognized for 65th Wedding Anniversary
Henry Neels and wife honored with a family dinner at Village Restaurant marking their 65 years of marriage. They wed in Springfield and have lived in New London since 1923. He served nearly 48 years with the Akron Canton and Youngstown Railroad as a section foreman. They have seven children, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry FE. Neel
Walnut St
London
Springfield
New London
Mr. Neel
Akron, Canton and Youngstown Railroad
Ben Neel
Mr Neel
Always wear rubber gloves when using strong cleaners
A brief health tip advises wearing rubber gloves to protect hands when handling strong cleaning agents. It emphasizes precaution and skin safety.
Dear Abby letters on names toilets and marriage
Dear Abby answers reader questions about nicknames for John why the term john came to mean toilet and a 78 year old widow defending her marriage. Abby reassures that marrying without love is not prostitution and advises the hostess to avoid inviting a guest who ruins gatherings.
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Abby
John
Ted Bernstein
Jakes
Flushing
Debra McElya Weds Robert A Gaines in Oberlin Church
Debra Dee McElya became the bride of Robert Anthony Gaines on March 15 at Christ Episcopal Church in Oberlin with 3:30 p.m. ceremony. Officiant was the Rev Peter Beebe. The bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. James W McElya of Oberlin and Mr. and Mrs. Lois Gaines of Oberlin are parents of the groom. A reception for 500 followed at Oberlin Inn. The couple plans a home at 195 Bel Ave after a wedding trip to New York and Canada.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Debra Dee McElya
Robert Anthony Gaines
Christ Episcopal Church
Oberlin
Hev
Peter Beebe
James W. McElya
N. Main
Robert Gaines
St. Lorain
Lois Gaines
Maple St
New York
Canada
Beli Ave
Clarence Allen Clark
Missoula
William Brill
Courtland St
Garden club plans April plant exchange
White Joe Garden Club will hold a plant exchange at 1 30 p m on April 30 at Mrs Floyd Garner's West Clarksfield home. The meeting note honors charter member Mrs FH Russell with a memoriam read by Mrs Myron All good. Grace Russell won the flower arrangements contest.
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Garden Club
White Joe Garden Club
Willard Barnes
New London
FH. Russell
Myron Allgood
Grace Russell
Group forms MOAR to aid rape victims in Philadelphia
Men Organized Against Rape MOAR formed on the University of Pennsylvania campus to support victims and counsel families. Founder Bil Metzger says male attitudes worsen rape trauma and alienation, with 28 volunteers staffing a crisis line and training expanding beyond direct victims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Men Organized Against
MOAR
Hare
Bil Metzger
MOAA
University of Pennsylvania
Metzger
Easter candy gifts sent by OES chapter
The Wakeman Chapter Order of the Eastern Star delivered Easter candy sacks to 21 members unable to attend meetings. A visitation to District Five by Marguerite L. Kenner is set for 7:00 p.m. on April 12 at Clyde Masonic Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OES Chapter
Wakeman
Order of Eastern Star
District Five
Marguerite L. Kenner
Clyde Masonic Temple
Metzger
Clyde
Annual chapter inspection and meetings scheduled
The annual inspection is set for 3 p.m. on April 22 following a potluck at 6 30 p.m. The next regular meeting is scheduled for 8 p.m. on April 8.
Susan Clark Weds Neil A Brill in Missoula Nuptials
Susan Jean Clark and Neil A Brill exchanged marriage vows March 22 at First Presbyterian Church Missoula Montana with Rev Richard Jones officiating at 1 30 p m The couple are both Missoula natives and attended the University of Montana. A reception followed at Knights of Columbus Hall with Delta Gamma Sorority and Mrs Mae York hosting showers. They took a wedding trip to Linberg Lake Montana.
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Susan Jean Clark
Neil A. Brill
First Presbyterian Church
Missoula
Mant
Richard Jones
Knights of Columbus
University of Montana
Delta Gamma
Ordnance Corps
U. S. Army
Dorothy Fuldheim Book Reviewed by Culture Club
Mrs. Marion Crowder reports on Dorothy Fuldheim’s book at Culture Club. Fuldheim recalls her interview with Helen Keller as a peak moment and notes a 30 year TV career interviewing many famous figures. She values promptness, once warned Hubert Humphrey with a bracelet, and once told Jerry Rubin to leave a show. She interviews Nelson Rockefeller, the Shah of Iran, Billy Graham, and the Eisenhowers, writes two editorials daily, and does three shows daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Crowder
Dorothy Fuldheim
Culture Club
Russell Hillier
Jerry Rubin
Dorothy
Miss Fuldheim
Nelson Rockefeller
Iran
Billy Graham
Julie
David Eisenhower
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Tara Trubica
Kim Werner
Spring Valley Country Club
Brett van Cleve
Liam Moran
Arthur Eady
Far East
Southeast Asia
Patna
Bfgoodrich
Care Blanche
American Express
BankAmericard
Noeyersy
Henry Neels
James Thelma
Potter
Doyle
Vaughn Neel
Joseph
Mary
Elderby
Paul
Willard
George Betty) Wheaton
Flint, Mich
Kathleen Neel Perkins
Qberiin
Grandon Neel
Drape Sale
Ashyk’s
Ava
Lorain
Dear Abby
Abigail van Buren
Hin
L.A
Calif
Neil A Brill
Squig Photography
Mont
Debra McElya
Robert A. Gaines
Sheila Ross
Daniel Whitfield
Samuel Lane
Rhonda Beckham
Rena Close
Cindy Campbell
Pat Battle
Marla Washington
Olle Porter
Dawn Ross
Eric Gaines
Ush
Dean Manning
Tony Scott
Johnny Byrd
Ronnie Rimbert
Arthur Capers
Bernand Tobin
Mike Gaines
James Ross
Oberlin Inn
the Bride
Oberlin High School
Lorain County Community College
Sears Roebuck
Midway Mall
OHS
Oberlin College
Ohio State Highway Patrol
Floyd Garner
West Clarksfield
Ben Booth
Ohio
Monroeville
Southampton
JP. Diederich Sons, Inc
Center Ridge
Bertiview Village
North Ridgeville
Susan Clark Bride
Linda Wemple
Christine Clark
Oran Grotho
Mike and
Curtis Clark
Delta Gamma Sorority
Mae York
Linberg Lake
Helen Keller
David Frost
Hubert Humphrey
Duke of
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