Missionary Society Holds Regular Meeting at Mrs Cady’s Home
The Bethel Missionary Society met yesterday afternoon at Mrs. Ed Cady’s home with Alice Brown in charge. Myrtle Pearson led devotions and Grace Shaw oversaw the magazine study while Mrs. Charles Wolfe Jr. and Mrs. Wolfe assisted in serving refreshments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bethel Missionary Society
Ed Cady
Alice Brown
Myrtle Pearson
Grace Shaw
Charree
Charles Wolfe, Jr
Gilbert Reunion Held Sunday at Sunset Park
The annual Gilbert reunion convened in Sunset Park with relatives from Muscatine Buffalo and Bussey. Lyman Fish acted as host in the absence of the president as vice president, and officers for the coming year were elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gilbert
Sunset Park
Muscatine
Buffalo
Bussey
Lyman Fish
J. Earl McElroy
Nelson Woodford
Francis Romine
Ray Hough
Ida Hough
John Hough
Ella Fish
Local residents listed in Muscatine Buffalo Bussey notices
Fish, Mr. and Mrs. Verne Ward low, Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hindahl, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Clark, and Mrs. Ella Fish all of Muscatine, Mr. and Mrs. J. Earl McElroy, Dennis and Linda of Buffalo and Mr. and Mrs. Dee Gilbert and Robert H. Lee of Bussey, Ia.
Radar ferry proves value in fog over New York harbor
New York's first radar guided ferry THE TIDES easily navigated through dense fog that halted most harbor traffic and grounded a freighter at Coney Island. The Westinghouse radar enabled safe shuttle service between Brooklyn and Staten Island within four days of starting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
Coney Island
Westinghouse
Brooklyn
Staten Island
Record Number In Blue Cross Enrollments Top 381 Million
More than 381 million people are enrolled in non-profit Blue Cross hospital service plans after a second quarter gain of 964,926 members. The period ending June 30 marked a fourth largest second quarter increase in Blue Cross history, with 451,956 enrollees in 75 counties served by the local plan. Of these, 45,149 also held Blue Shield membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue Cross
Blue Cross Commission
American Hospital Association
Frederic P. G. Lattner
Blue Shield
U. S
Canada
Puerto Rico
Farmers urged to fertilize ponds for better fish growth
E F Kennamer of Alabama Polytechnic Institute advises continuous fertilization through summer and fall to boost fish growth. He notes underwater weeds thrive with more light from unfertilized water and suggests a hands depth test to decide when to fertilize, recommending 100 pounds of 6-8-4 and 10 pounds nitrate per acre per application.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Kennamer
Alabama Polytechnic Institute Extension
Turkey Run State Park noted for rugged canyons and geology
Turkey Run State Park lies two and a half miles north of Marshall Indiana. It features glacial era formations and rugged canyons. Sugar Creek winds through the park, an area rich with black bass crappies rock bass and other fish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turkey Run State Park
Marshall, Ind
Sugar Creek
Prairie Flower community notes and visits
Prairie Flower locals report summer vacations by Glen Fuhr Don Cave and others visiting relatives in Colorado Wisconsin and California. Mr and Mrs Merle Turnipseed attended the Baldridge Blakeney wedding. Various gatherings at Prairie Flower homes include visits from Mrs Reller of Pittsburgh and Joe Shalla for church and social events. Roy Carter and sons returned from a western trip. multiple picnics and visitors from Ames Rock Island and Burlington share stories of travel and schooling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Flower
Glen Fuhr
Black Hills
Colo
Don Cave
Wisconsin
Chicago
Newton Benson
Daryl Longer
Colorado
Robert Benson
Harley Myers
J. F. Rittenhouse
D. Dayton
Daryl Dayton
Calif
Everette Denison
Merle Turnipseed
Baldridge
Reller
Pittsburgh
Penn
Louis Reller
Joe Shalla
J. F. Knotek
Roy Carter
West
California
Kirk
Sigourney
L. W. Turnipseed
Robert Lowe
Lloyd Jr
Lois Turnipseed
Judy
John Fredmond
Sunset Park
John Maize
Parrott Brown
Brown
David Durst
Maize
Minnie Bush
Kalona
Harley McCreedy
West Branch
Hornings
Leonard Hardin
Gloria Jean
Rock Island
Charles Hardin
Elmer Horning
Leonard Bear
Hardin
Howard Taylor
Stanley Jarrard
Myrna Reeves
Ames
C. C. Reeves
Miss Reeves
Wheaton College
Cloyd Knapp
Ethel Kerr
Kerr
Wilma Kerr Smith
Smith
Oshkosh
Wis
Roy
Hillsore
Lafe
Finke
Burlington
Prairie Friends
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Calvary Baptist Church
Wayne Knapp
Sara
Joe Wolfe
Cy Bush
Leah Dell
Larry
H. L. Huber
Bush
Oakland Mills
Mt. Pleasant
Social Calendar Items For Garden Picnic Events
Notices list upcoming gatherings including Garden Dept I at 5 30 with a bring dish to pass and table service and a picnic supper at Sunset Park. Friday features Women s Council Christian church picnic and meeting at Sunset Park. Saturday Fortnightly Board meeting in Y W room at 2 00 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garden Dept
Rock Garden
Sunset Park
Women’s Council of the Christian Church
Y. W Room
Poisoning Plants Threaten Farm Livestock Losses
More than thirty different plants can poison farm animals. Owners must monitor livestock as healthy animals may suddenly convulse breathe rapidly and fall. Move the herd to safety at first sign and obtain a prompt diagnosis to identify the toxin and protect the remainder.
Political talk ends with party and refreshments
After a political talk, attendees enjoyed a social gathering with a party and delicious refreshments.
Special Day List for Three Quarter Century Club Members
August 26 marks observances for club members with birthdays and anniversaries. Mrs J Fitzgerald of Ainsworth notes a birthday as Mrs George Norman celebrates 57 years of marriage. Additional greetings go to Tom Cray, Mrs C B Reed, and others listed, extending congratulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 4. Fitzgerald
Ainsworth
George J.norman
Tom Cray
C. B. Reed
Doma Sin Serguson
Coline
Sandra I.e Williiams
Josephine Marie Janecek
Peter Jungbluth
Ha. Schoonover
Gelaine Patterson
Janice Carol Hite
Local Couples Observe Wedding Anniversaries
Mr. and Mrs. Frank Kallous and Mr. and Mrs. Harold Brock mark wedding anniversaries with family gatherings and congratulations from friends and neighbors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Kallous
Harold Brock
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Mrs. Lyman
Jom Duncan
Washington
Paris
Eiffel Tower
Jean Wallace
Los Angeles
Franchot Tone
Yuma
Ariz
International
Turkey
National
Ssorte
Refeo Beverages
QUEEN
Kaimaie Iita
Redimeat
Wilson’s Mor
Oscar Mayer
Ito
Abe
Vean
GAMAY
BATH
P&G’s Breft
HUZ
ATS
Ke. Soc
Ree Oic
Giant Am
Re. Boc
Salerno
Peter Paewa Yranut
Araft’s
Mans
Leomouy
GIANT
Red
Malaga
Libby
Dee
College Inn
rKe
Martha Thrasher
CRONE
Grosery
Kor
Fuhr & Cochran
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