Fortnightly Club Dinner Guest Night Tickets Sold
The Fortnightly Club invites members to a Friday dinner and program at 6 30 PM in the Methodist church parlors with two Marengo speakers. Tickets 50 cents. members may bring a guest. Officers to be elected. board meets Saturday at 3 PM at North Side cafe.
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Ridges
Helen Little
A. R. Krause
G. B. Holden
J. &. Wright
Will Hemmings
Earl Simpson
Ted Crone
J. C. Carris
Helen Litts
Margaret Applegate
Marengo
Mita
J. Schroeder
Harold Ellis
Otter Homes
North Side
Presbyterians Plan Congregational Dinner at Church
Members of the First Presbyterian church will hold their annual congregational dinner and meeting Wednesday evening. Dinner begins at 6 20 served by committee members including Mrs Preston Wolf and Kathryn Latta. Menu features pork escalloped potatoes apple salad and more. Attendees asked to bring own table service sandwiches for family and a dish from the menu. The meeting follows the dinner.
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First Presbyteran Church
Preston Wolf
J. W. Bidwell
Kathryn Latta
Harold Johnson
Fred L. Moore
Jolly Troopers Meet on Thursday
Mrs. Paul Bell hosts Thursday afternoon farewell party for Mrs. Wood Swartzendritner. Jolly Troopers invite members to bring material for one quilt block and their thimbles. Roll call answered by giving a Bible verse.
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Paul Bell
Jolly Troopers Club
Wood Swartzendritner
Green light seen by eye in one eight millionth of a second
A Better Vision Institute report states that under proper conditions a ray of green light is detectable by the human eye when flashed for just one eight millionth of a second.
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Better Vision Institute
Exports Rise as War Disrupts Global Trade
American exports increased 33 percent in value and imports rose 27 percent in the first six months of the European war, the commerce department reported.
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Commerce Department
Social calendar notes and club meetings listed
Notices for this week list Pythian Sisters KP Hall at 7 30 p m Nurses Washington County Nurses Home movie New Drugs Wednesday events include Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid LOR Phon aes at church basement wear Easter bonnet U and IT club Harmony club and officer elections Linger Longer club postponed one week Merry Makers St Pauls and other groups meet at YWCA West Chester M E church and Masonic Temple plus potluck and missionary circles Many events are postponed or moved due to Achievement Day
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Pythian Sisters
Washington County
Nurses Home
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aidsoelty
Phon Aes
Churenu
U & IT Club
Ralph Willian
Harmony Club
Bill Crayne
Merry Makers Club
Obe
Stott Public Affairs Department
WoMat
Y.W.C
West Chester Fathers’ and Sons
West Chester
M. E
Leigh Soule
Washington
H. EO
Duane White Sunshine eClub
Klopfeverein
Presbyterian Congregational
Missionary Society of
Associate Presbyterian Church
Mary Atchison
Presbyterian cottage prayer meeting announcement
The Presbyterian Cottage Prayer meeting will gather Wednesday at 9 30 AM at Mrs Fred L Moore 803 North Iowa Avenue. The S812 Lenten service follows Wednesday at 7 30 PM at the Methodist church with Meditation theme Passion Week.
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Presbyterian Cottage Prayer Meeting
Fred L. Moore
North
Iowa Avenue
Farmer seeks veteran department for sick cow in Atlanta
A farmer in Atlanta Ga asks for the veteran department in the state capitol to help a ill cow. He does not specify whether the veteran group is Confederate or World War veterans, simply hoping for assistance.
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Veteran’ Department
Atlanta
Veteran’s’’ Department
State Capitol
Gold Found in Great Falls Civic Center Debris
In Great Falls Montana the civic center site contains about $750 worth of gold in gravel and sand used for construction. No practical method has been found to recover the precious metal, so it will remain unrecovered for now.
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Great Falls
Mont
Easter Egg Fashion Parade and Stain Removal Tips
Susy shows off Easter egg decor featuring lambs ducks and bunnies as style notes. The piece lists stain removal methods for grease fruit juice ink rust mildew grass and other stains on linens with solvents ammonia peroxide and acids.
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Susy
Junior
Daddy
Many Happy Returns Birthday Lineup Apr First
List of residents and relatives celebrating birthdays on April 1. Mrs W M Galloway marked a three-quarter century milestone. others include Patsy Longwell Nadine Payne Lenhoy Rain Patty Lou Meyer Dora Minick P J Patterson Charles Long O Mayo Bob Arthur Donald Hunt Peter Rich Maurine Trotman Palmer Sehnlins Gayle Kelley Roy Gordon Hazel Alberson Henry Hagie Ratpit Rees John Robertson Horace Worley and Mr Wortes aged 78.
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Patsy Longwell
Frank Longwell
Nadine Payne
C. Payne
Lenhoy Rain
Wid
Dale Bain
Patty Lou Meyer
Dora Minick
P. J. Patterson
Charles Long
O. Mayo
Bob Arthur
Donald Hunt
Water Hunt
Peter Rich
Maurine Trotman
Irs
Palmer Sehnlins
Gayle Kelley
Roy Ro Gordon
Hazel Alberson
Madison
Wisc
Henry Hagie
Ratpit Rees
Crawfordsville
John Robertson
Hardverabbie
Horace Worley
Wortes
Parabolic Mirror Reaches 6000 Degree Focus in Sun Probe
The Better Vision Institute reports that a five foot parabolic mirror used for searchlight purposes concentrates sunlight to a focal point reaching temperatures up to 6000 degrees. The finding highlights extreme heat potential from large parabolic collectors used by government programs.
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United States
Better Vision Institute
Peter Stuart Ney Tombstone in Cleveland North Carolina
A simple tombstone near Cleveland North Carolina marks the burial of Peter Stuart Ney marshal of France. History books say Ney died before an English firing squad.
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Cleveland
N. C
Peter Stuart Ney
France
Gold Found In Stream Near Bethany College
Gold was discovered in a small stream behind Bethany College in Bethany West Virginia but Prof J S Allen says the gold occurs in minute quantities making recovery impractical.
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Bethany College
Bethany
W. Va
J. S. Allen
Tree oysters grow on roots in Jamaica bay
Oysters known as tree oysters attach to tree roots at Montego Bay Jamaica. They grow partly in water and partly above ground, forming a unique coastal shellfish phenomenon observed in the area.
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Montego Bay
Jamaica
Female Canaries Sing Against Popular Opinion
A concise note reports that some female canaries are capable of singing contrary to common belief. The observation highlights vocal activity in female birds, challenging traditional assumptions about canary song behavior.
The Race Depends on the Judge’s Character in Stand
A venerable saying is offered about how fair outcomes in disputes hinge on the integrity of the presiding judge rather than sheer speed or effort. It emphasizes impartiality and measured judgment as the essential factors in justice.
Luncheon Co Hosts Honor Mrs E C Jones at Wellman
Social event at Mrs E C Jones home featured a two course luncheon for ten guests. Songs and fortune telling followed, with needlework and quiz games for prizes. Embroidery and A L C clubs held meetings with luncheons and Easter themes. Hubble wedding tied Old Mexico and Wellman residents as Groff and Hubble wed at T W Zillmer’s home.
Red light speeds thinking and lifts mood say researchers
Experiments by European physiologist Apopenko reported by the Better Wilson Institute show students perform arithmetic faster and more accurately under red illumination than blue. Red light is said to raise spirits while blue light depresses.
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Apopenko
Wison Institute
Saint Simeon Stylites 20 Years Atop Pillar
A historical note records Saint Simeon Stylites living atop a pillar for twenty years facing the desert, a remarkable example of ascetic devotion and spiritual discipline noted by early Christian chroniclers.
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St. Simeon Stylites
Live Wire 4H Club Meets in Davis Home
The Live Wire 49H club of Elm Grove township held its second meeting Saturday at Lois Davis's home. Officers were installed under county supervision. Talks were given by Mrs. J. J. Garret Miss Elder Barbara Lieberknecht Louise Hafour Margret Boysen Maxine Blankenhorn and leader Mrs. Mary Evans. Sixteen members attended with four absent. Refreshments were served.
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Elm Grove Township
Lois Davis
Miss Elder
J. J. Garret
Barbara Lieberknecht
Louise Hafour
Margret Boysen
Maxine Blankenhorn
Mary Evans
Dim Lights Laws Spread Across Thirty Five States
Thirty five states have enacted laws requiring motorists to dim headlights when meeting an oncoming vehicle. The rules aim to reduce glare and prevent accidents at night.
Valley Ladies Aid to Meet at Mrs Ed Hotle Home
Valley Ladies Aid society will meet at the home of Mrs Ed Hotle in White Oak on April 9 with Mrs Hotle hosting. The previous all day meeting March 26 at Mrs Tillie Henry's home drew thirteen members and seven guests for quilting. Elsie Mayer was named delegate to the convention with Myrtle Frank and Tillie Henry as alternates.
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White Oak
Ed Hotle
Valley Ladies Aid Society
Tillie Henry
Elsie Mayer
Myrtle Frank
Helping Hand Club and Ladies Aid Gather in Brighton
BRIGHTON March 31 Mrs. Georgia Bidwell hosted the Helping Hand group from Bidwell Home on Friday afternoon. The Presbyterian Ladies Aid Social met at the church with hot chicken sandwiches pickles and coffee served. Christian Aid women attended as guests. The Willing Workers club met Thursday with Mrs. Henry Lechner for a cooperative noon dinner. Harmony Club hosted by Mrs. H W Helmick featured a covered dish dinner with Mrs. J Frain of West Point guest. Equality Club hostess Mrs. Dave McNeese welcomed guests Mrs. James Morgan Mrs. D J Kyle and Mrs. James Johnson Wednesday afternoon.
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Tom Duncan
Washington
Allen Levert
Patty Rash
Judith Dodds
Hubble
Annse Groff
Old Mexico
Harry Hubble
Wellman
T. W. Zillmer
Justice of Peace
Henry Hubble
Arthur Birket
Kalona
Women’s Foreign Missionary Society of the Baptist Church
Paul Benell
Alva
Kepler
Clifford Small
Women's Relief Corps
Harry Horsowsky
Rebekah Lodge
Kaiona
Marjorie Rugg
Wellman Rebekah
Virginia Peterson
Maude Yoder
James Moore
Arlis Neffenegger
Dove of Peace
Washington Lodge
Alvi Kepler
Harvey Swartzendruber
George Scriven
Stanley Dawson
Brighton
Georgia Bidwell
Helping Hand
Ladies Aid
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Social
Christian Aid
Willing
Willing Workers Club
Henry Lechner
Harmony Club
H. W. Helmick
J. Frain
West Point
Equality Club
Dave McNeese
James Morgan
D. J. Kyle
James Johnson
New Hearing Test for Children Using Story Technique
Dr. Harold Westlake at Pennsylvania State College introduces a rapid audiometer method for children. The approach shortens listening segments with a story technique and an interrupter, enabling age based hearing norms.
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Harold Westlake
Pennsylvania State College
Westlake
Cleaning Waxed Floors and Removing Stains
Waxed hardwood floors should be cleaned with a mop or soft oil free brush. A warm soapy water cloth removes surface dirt. Use approved cleaners for spots before refinishing. Consult your paint dealer. Turpentine or mineral spirits on a rag remove wax.
West Point Girls 4 H Club Meets at Mary Duvall Home
The West Point 4 H group met at Mary Duvall's home for a brief business session led by Roberta Luers. Ruth Duvall presented a talk on tasks for girls and Marion McD discussed making friends and influence. Mrs Eckels encouraged selecting patterns for dresses and a light lunch followed.
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West Point
Mary Duvall
Roberta Luers
Ruth Duvall
Marion McD
Eckels
South Side Club Hosts Afternoon at Riverside Home
Riverside March 31 Members of the South Side Club gathered at the home of Mrs. Victor Burich in southeast Riverside for an afternoon of socializing and sodality. All but Mrs. Robert Gerot attended, followed by a luncheon hosted by Mrs. W. F. Reed and her son from San Diego. Other attendees included Mrs. Cummings, Mrs. Hazel Bell, Wesley Prehoda, Mrs. N. Flynn, Mrs. Carl Craig, Claude Flynn, and several members of the Craig and Bell families.
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Riverside
South Side
Victor Burich
Robert Gerot
W. F. Reed and Son
San Diego
Calif
Cummings
Hazel Bell
Wesley Prehoda
N. Flynn
Carl Craig
Claude Flynn
Ida
Sheer Silk Chosen For Spring Bridal Costumes
A New York fashion show showcased many silk sheers for bridal wear. The garden wedding styled gowns feature marquisette fabrics, multiple petticoats, and Chantilly lace with headdresses and decorative veils. Bridesmaids wore yellow marquisette with beaded cuffs and velvet trimmed hats.
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New York
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Harry Maxwell
Royal Neighbors
Ruth Nichol
Ervin Whitehead
James Griggs
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
Orville Bilder
Susie Johnson
St. Paul’s Ladies Aid Society
John Zieslowsky
W. M. Galloway
Galloway
Iss
Trehand
Stream of Gold
Eos Patriot
Francis Scott Key
Key
Fort McHenry
E. C. Jones
Jones
W.S. McIntosh
A. J. Nichols
Eb.n. Foster
D. R. Steninger
Jr. J. Ware
Grant Griffith
FE. N. Foster
A. L. Braden
Roy Marner
Keith Adams
L. C. Miller
Ed Henn
B. ¢. Foster
E. BD. Miller
A. C. Kraft
A. €. Gingerich
J. J. Ward
L. W. Durst
Henry Durian
Frank Wilson
Harve Freel
Ross Levert
Art Dodds
J. G. Wehrle
H. E. Ross
Elmer Yoder
L. E. Bidwell
Eimbroidery Club
Ladies Embroidery Club
Ari Th
Lemmon’s Jewelry Store
Live Wire
Davis
Valley Ladies
Bidwell
South Side Club
Harry
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