National Flower Week facts spark floral lore and hype
Washington reports National Flower Week with bold claims about flowers' value and culture. Flower facts cover rose perfume, tulip bloom timing, and methods to scent homes, while noting industry sales reach 600 million dollars annually.
Local Social Notes and Illness Highlights
Emil Cook is confined to St Peters Hospital. John Willis spent the weekend at Farell Lake hunting. Henry Hermann Jr recovers from a cracked shoulder blade. Mr and Mrs John Benedict of Alplaus were guests of Mrs Ida Hicks. Mr and Mrs L L Greene of Schenectady were guests of Mrs Ida Hicks. Mrs Henry Hermann Jr fell from a ladder fracturing the spine. Mrs Margaret Conron of Endicott visits with Mr and Mrs Julius Sneiders. Alton Marshall recently stayed with his parents in Fenton Michigan. Mrs John Chester Sr of Stottsburg was a guest of Mr and Mrs John Chester Jr. Mrs William Shaver and children Nancy and William J spent Friday with Mrs Milford Grady. Alton Marshall spent days in New York City. Miss Jeane Rate.
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L. L. Greene
Schenectady
Ida Hicks
Henry Hermann, Jr
Margaret Conron
Endicot
Julius Sneiders
Alton Marshall
William Marshall
Fenton, Mich
John Chester, Sr
Stottsburg
John Chester, Jr
William Shaver
Nancy
William
Milford Grady
New York City
Jeane Rate
East Greenbush church events and local notices update
The East Schodack Home Executives plan a noon luncheon at the Recreation Club tomorrow with Mrs. Arthur Krebs and Mrs. Walter Houch in charge. Rev. Theodore Jentsch of Jamaica, S. I., visited the Hertzmans. Mrs. Harris Howard hosted a Rosary Society card party for Holy Spirit Church, East Greenbush, with prizes and refreshments.
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East Schodack
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Recreation Club
Arthur Krebs
Walter Houch
Theodore Jentschof
Jamaica
S. 1
Harry Hertzman
Jentsch
Harris Howard
The
Rosary Society of the Church of the Holy Spirit
East Greenbush
Indian Student Seeks Hunger Suppressing Drug
Lynn Indiana native James A Robbins, a pharmacist in Tucson, Arizona, pursuing a master's in pharmacognosy at the University of Arizona, hopes to isolate a plant substance from the South African trichocaulon that could curb hunger and thirst for up to 24 to 36 hours. He notes desert travelers and postoperative patients could benefit if a safe extract is found. He began studying desert flora after collecting plants to support his research project approved by his university.
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INL
James A. Robbins
Tucson
Ariz
University of Arizona
Ted
Robbins
Union of South Africa
School of Pharmacy
University of Arntettn
Surrounded by Nature and Plant Purchases Reported
The account notes Mrs Robbins and others amid nature, detailing South Africa plants acquired through purchase gift or trade. Robbing cites large costs around 100 dollars.
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Robbins
South
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