Betty Cary and John Collett Wed in Parsonage Ceremony
Betty Joan Cary and John Robert Collett were united in marriage at the church parsonage on Saturday evening April 12 at 7 oclock. Rev T C Polk of the Christian church officiated. The couple will reside at 402 West 2nd Street. Both attended Washington schools. Collett works for Hayes Rock Quarry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betty Joan Cary
John R. Collett
Church Parsonage
John Cary
John Robert Collett
Oscar Collett
Washington
Rev
T. C. Polk
The
Christian Church
Harold Norton
Mrs. Collett
Weet 2Nd St
Mr. Collett
Hayes Rock
Honor Miss Davison With Birthday Dinner
An Easter dinner at Mrs Grace Davisons home celebrated Beatrice Kay Davison birthday. Guests included Mrs Mary Stone and numerous relatives from Coppock Nauvoo Ala Brighton Atkins Iowa Cedar Rapids Iowa City and Cedar Rapids. The event featured an angel food basket cake and Easter cupcake baskets. The afternoon passed socializing and visiting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Davison
Beatrice Kay Davison
Mary Stone
Billy
Dinnie and
Leon
Coppock
Bud Beard
Nauvoo Ala
Dwight Davison
Earl Dickinson
Georgia
Jeanette
Jake Nash
Audrey
Harold
Connie
Brighton
Billy Berkie
Gregory
Atkins
Iowa
John Davison
Judy
Terry
Linda
Cedar Rapids
Harry Spohn
Ed Mabb
Paula
Iowa City
Diane Worley Celebrates Second Birthday with Family
Mr and Mrs Lester Worley hosted a turkey supper Sunday to honor daughter Diane Rose Worley on her second birthday. Easter Sunday marked her birth date this year. Guests included grandparents Mr and Mrs Leo Fritz and Mr and Mrs Alfred Fritz, Mr and Mrs Herbert Pauley and son Herbie, Roman Wakula of Washington, and Mr and Mrs Clifford Fritz of Brighton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Diane Worley
Lester Worley
Diane Rose Worley
Diane
Leo J. Fritz
Alfred J. Fritz
Herbert Pauley
Herbie
Roman Wakula
Washington
Clifford J. Fritz
Brighton
Honor Gary Patterson On Birthday
Gary Patterson son of Mr and Mrs Milo Patterson of Prairie Flower celebrated his 12th birthday yesterday with a cooperative dinner at the Burrell LeFever home in Wellman. A group of friends and relatives shared in the occasion during Easter weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gary Patterson
Milo Patterson
Prairie Flower Community
Gary
Burrell LeFever
Wellman
Winter-hatch pullets boost late season egg supply
To increase eggs for late summer and fall, use winter-hatch broods. Pullets produced will reach production early and lay when egg shortages typically occur. Prices are higher in that period.
Easter Dinner Honors Birthday and Anniversary at Marie Home
Guests at the Leo Marie home for Easter dinner included Leo and Vera Wolf along with Dr J A Marie Mr and Mrs Will Marie Sr and Leonard Marie. Two cakes celebrated Virginia Marie's tenth birthday and Will Marie and Sy were to observe a wedding anniversary on Wednesday April 16.
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Leo Marie
Leo
Vera Wolf
J. A. Marie
Will Marie Sr
Leonard Marie
Virginia Marie
Will
Social Calendar Seeks Insights From Community Groups
Local clubs and organizations schedule meetings and events through the week from Monday to Thursday. Highlights include Knights of Pythias, Masons, DUV, Legion, YWCA mixers, 4 H club, and Pythian Sisters with times ranging from 1:50 to 7:50 pm at various halls. Public affairs luncheon and officer elections are listed for Wednesday and other clubs announce potlucks, demonstrations, and initiation dates.
Mrs Jones Hosts WSCS Circle 10 Meeting Notes
Mrs Will Jones and Mrs Robert Duncan entertained WSCS Circle No 10 as Circle members gathered Thursday afternoon. Grace Noel Crowell read a poem and scripture from Matthew 28. a hymn was sung. Latta reported board meeting outcomes. Rhodabush will speak April 25. Baldwin read a prayer. May meeting planned with Mrs Carl Phillip. refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Jones
Robert Duncan
WSCS
William Sitler
Grace Noel Crowell
Davy
George Baker
Tad Elise
Matthew
Do WW. Latta
William Rhodabush
Migrant Workers of America
J. D. Quinn
Faith Baldwin
Re Dickerson
Circle No 10
Carl Phillip
Officers at Mather Air Force Base refuse to fly
An air force officer and five colleagues at Mather Air Force Base say they would rather go to prison than fly the new jet aircraft. Captain Jerome M. Schechter, 16 year WWII veteran, refuses to fly and may face court martial. six others have refused at Randolph, Texas, with about 225 officers seeking ground duty.
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Sacramento
Calif
Air Force
Af Mather
Veau
Jerome M. Schechter
Mie Schechter
Mathes
Randolph Kielo Tex
Farmers urged to view fertilizers as just one soil practice
An agricultural guide argues that commercial fertilizers are only one component of an 800 percent soil management system on the farm, stressing integrated methods and soil health.
New Jersey Voters Cast Ballots in Tight GOP Primary
New Jersey voters faced a decisive Republican primary with Sen. Robert A. Taft and Gen. Dwight D. Eisenhower locked in a close race. Eisenhower sought a victory to maintain momentum after prior losses, while Taft aimed to boost his standing in an industrial state. Early forecasts pointed to near record turnout, potentially approaching one million of 2.48 million eligible voters. Minnesota Governor Harold E. Stassen and Sen. Kefauver also campaigned, but delegates remained unbound by the results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eisenhower
Taft
New Hampshire
Minnesota
Woverinor
Harold BE. Stassen
Ile
Senetes
Kefauver
Preserve Leftover Juices For Gelatin Dishes
Combine leftover fruit juices and store in a jar in the refrigerator. Use them as substitutes for water when preparing gelatin salads or desserts to add natural flavor to the dish.
Will Elect Stewart PTA Officers at April Meeting
The Stew art PTA will hold its April meeting at the schoolhouse on Wednesday at 3 p.m. The annual officer election will be conducted. Lois Kelly will lead a program of folk dances by 4th to 6th graders themed Building for Better Health and Physical Fitness. A social hour follows with first grade mothers on duty.
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J. No Irwin
Brighton
W. H. Lloyd
New Haven Ladies Aid
Perry Deal
Kolah Club
Charence Jackson
WCU Federate
Church
Stewart Pta
Span
Miss Kelley
Catholic Daughters of America
S Pan
St James
St. James
Rosemary Club
CC. Rothlisberger Jr
John Griffith
Sunshine Community Club
Carl Seleides
Burdette Stover
Beta Sigma Phi
Willis Jones
Lois Kelly
Iowa to welcome 59 new TV stations after FCC action
Washington reports the Federal Communications Commission lifts a three year freeze enabling 59 new television stations in Iowa. Listed channels include Burlington Des Moines Davenport Rock Island Moline Cedar Rapids Ottumwa and other cities with varied channel numbers.
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Washington
Iowa
Federal Communications Commission
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Centerville
Davenport
Rock Island
Moline
Des Moines
Fairfield
Ft Madison
Keokuk
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Father and Daughter Die in Davenport Fire
Tom Sheridan Jr and his eight year old daughter Janet were found dead in a fire damaged Davenport housing unit. Investigators believe suffocation from smoke and flame caused the deaths after the blaze likely started Saturday. Mrs Sheridan, questioned at county jail, could not recall details.
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Davenport
Tom Sheridan, Jr
Janet
Sheridan
Mrs Thorne Hosts Nineteenth Century Luncheon
The Nineteenth Century club gathered Saturday at 1 PM hosted by Mrs. Clifford Thorne. Mrs. Carrie Berdo led a review of Israel Without Tears by Ruth Gruber, discussing Israel's efforts to build its kingdom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Thorne
Nineteenth Century Club
Clifford Thorne
Carrie Berdo
Israel Without Tears
Ruth Gruber
Israel
Railroads Granted New Rate Increase
The Interstate Commerce Commission authorized railroad freight rate increases that will raise the nation's transportation costs by about 687 million dollars annually. The plan includes a 15 percent overall rise from last August, with regional surcharges of nine percent in the eastern territory north of the Potomac and Ohio and east of the Mississippi, and six percent elsewhere, set to expire February 28, 1454.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Upth
Interstate Commerce Commissio
ICC
Potoma
Ohio
Missisippi
4 H Club Meeting in Cedar County April 7
Reculiar meeting of Cedar tips Wasneid at Prairie rlower on April 7. President Robert Cave called the meeting to order as 15 members answered the roll. MS Favorite Sport, Wallan Graton, Jewner, and Nicharad Moss, secretary, explained how to tilt out the feed estimate in the record books. A Spring tour was decided upon for the last of April.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Rlower
Robert Cave
Wallan Graton
Jewner
Nicharad Moss
Surface mining speeds nickel ore production compared to underground
The article notes open pit surface mining is far easier than underground. It states one electric shovel with two shifts yields 5,000 tons of ore per bite, while 1,000 miners across forty stopes in two shifts are needed to match that output in underground operations.
Connally retires from Senate race at 75
Senator Tom Connally of Texas announces he will not seek re election. The longtime Democratic chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee cites bitterness and burden of service as reasons for stepping down. He faces potential opposition from Texas Attorney General Price Daniel though he does not reference Daniels candidacy.
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Washington
Tom Connally
Capitol
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
Texas
Senate
Connally
Nhe
Price Daniel
Daniels
Paper Cuffs Help Keep Sleeves Neat All Day
An easy DIY uses improvised paper cuffs for girls and office workers who wear white blouses. They are quick to make and secure with cellophane tape, keeping cuffs clean and fresh throughout the workday.
Simmer Ham in Water for Juicy Results
To maximize juiciness simmer ham just below boiling. Let it cool in its broth to reabsorb moisture and stay tender.
With Our Men In Service Courtney Pvt Ray C Courtney
A wartime service record notes Pvt Ray C Courtney of Company A 6th Recruit Training Battalion in San Diego California. It states Mississippi was the second state to secede and join the Confederacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray C. Courtney
6Th Recruit Training M.C.R.D
San Diego 40
California
Mississippi
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Pam
Russell Bell
W. W. Jarrard
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Long's Snack Shack
Phillips Drugs
Keating Welding
RoBerta Beauty Salon
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A. E. Atchison Shoe Store
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Mills Market Scotts Furniture
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