Camp Fire girls need leaders for Washington unit
Mrs. George Dowell at the Brigade office urges trained adults to guide Camp Fire girls in Washington, noting her decades of work with youths and her hope to pass leadership to capable helpers as she and Mr. Dowell celebrated their sixtieth wedding anniversary. The writer reflects on memories, holiday sentiment, duck season, warm Florida weather, and a bustling Christmas display season with strong local shops and generous spending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Dowell
Brigade
Dowell
Mr. Dowell
Washington
Preserves Piano In Dry Rooms By Moisture Trick
A hot dry room risks piano soundboard cracking. a pan of water on the floor behind the instrument keeps moisture and protects the wood. Experiments show cut flowers and fruits can survive air travel if carefully packaged, potentially reaching 25 000 feet.
Martha's Vineyard Paper Marks 100th Anniversary
The writer recalls meeting Mrs Marion Timmins who showed the weekly Martha's Vineyard home paper celebrating 100 years of publication from Martha's Vineyard Mass. The edition is described as huge and creditable and includes a congratulatory note from President Truman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Timmins
Martha’s Vineyard Mass
Truman
Pickle Slices Uniform in Size for Even Flavor
To ensure even absorption of pickling liquid the fruit or vegetable slices are cut to uniform thickness. Consistent sizing allows the brine to permeate each piece evenly improving flavor and texture.
Jim Gilchrist Joins Iowa Swim Team
Dow City Iowa December reports Jim Gilchrist son of Mr and Mrs J C Gilchrist 364 W Mada is joining the Iowa swimming squad. The short item identifies a local athlete and his family as he enters college level competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Gilchrist
Iowa
Dowa City
J. C. Gilchrist
W. Mada
Community and farm sales listed for December dates
Weekly Friday journal sale at Whittaker sale barn and Wednesday livestock sales at Midway Sales, Columbus Junction. December sales include dispersions of Guernsey cattle, Herefords, turkey equipment, and closing out farm, household, and estate sales near Ainsworth Washington Kalona Wellman and Columbus Junction with times and contact names.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Wellman Sale
M. W. Miller
Settle Estate
Ainsworth
N. B
Washington
Homer H. White
Wellman
Highway 22
Chester Kauffman
Midway Pavilion
Wm. Blender
M. D
Peoria
East Third Street
Melo Vadha
Wyatt Marbourg
Orr & Daering
Dolphin club selects Iowas Gilchrist for national forum event
Ison Washington named as one of 20 Dolphin swimming club members from the State University of Iowa to compete at the Aequatic Forum in Fort Lauderdale Florida this month. Gilchrist joined the Dolphin club on December 4 and will participate in the annual show Fiesta featuring an aerial trapeze act from a 20 foot height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ison
Washington
Dolphin Swimming Club
State University of
Gilchrist
Three feet of water halts progress as Gilchrist pauses
Gilchrist, a sophomore, faces a flooded site with water rising to three feet, delaying work and prompting safety concerns as crews assess next steps.
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Gilchrist
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