Samoan Chieftain Proves Expert On American Politics
Fay Christian of Mount Carroll Illinois, the first American tourist to western Samoa, meets Tupa Tamsee a 240 pound chieftain who praises American politics and U S policy in the Pacific. Christian notes Tamsee follows U S campaigns via radio reads American press and hosts hospitality and curious travel scenes including a wedding, a night rain, and a visit to Robert Louis Stevenson’s gravesite.
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Hazel V. McCadden
United Press
Suiu
Tupa Tame
Christian
Tamsee
Chicago
United States
Pacific
Apia
Robert Louis Stevenson
Mrs Sparks Relates Local News From Rubio
Mrs. Mace Payton and Jimmy join A V Sparks and Susie to Detroit for the wedding of Dorothy Jean Payton to Warren Wyatt, then return home. The piece catalogs Sunday visits and calls among Richland Ottumwa Washington Batavia and surrounding communities, detailing kin and friends activities.
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Lester van Dyke
Emma Cherry
Gene Smith
Washington
Jodie Zears
Richland
Wendell Pfeifer
Leonard Starr
D. H. Watson
Cloyd Watson's
Elmer Derby
Jean
Charles Blakely
Milford
Dean
A. J. Steinbeck
Jim
Ralph Augustine
Batavia
Francis Feltz
Jessie
Zeno Times
Detroit
Mace Payton
Jimmy
A. V. Sparks
Susie
Michigan
Dorothy Jean Payton
Warren Wyatt
Family trip memories and a newborn arrival in Toledo
A travelogue note from Toledo recalls a midwest journey ending with the stork delivering a seven and a half pound baby in a local hospital. The writer recounts travel annoyances, weather worries, shopping temptations, and Christmas wish lists as they muddle through preparations and daily routine.
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Toledo
Ohio
Midwest
Lake Erie
Maumee River
Sugar Improves Flavor In English Peas Or Corn
A small amount of sugar added to English peas or corn enhances sweetness and overall flavor, according to culinary guidance. The tip suggests balancing natural starch with sugar to boost natural character without overpowering other seasonings.
Coal reserves reported in Westmoreland County 1951
In 1951 Westmoreland County Pennsylvania was recorded as holding 922 million tons of coking coal reserves. The figure reflects sizable regional mineral wealth and potential industrial impact for the era.
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Westmoreland County
Coke Ovens Operated Widely Across the United States
The U.S. Bureau of Mines reports nearly 29 000 coke ovens are in operation nationwide.
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U.S
U.S Bureau of Mines
So and Sew Club Holds Christmas Meeting at Roy Argo Home
The 40 and Sew club met at Mrs. Roy Argo's home for the annual Christmas gathering. Members and guests, including pre school children, enjoyed a gift exchange. Secret sisters were guessed and revealed. Names for next year were drawn. Mr. Merle McDowell and Mrs. John Duvall led games and refreshments were provided by the hostess.
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Roy Argo
Merle McDowell
John Duvall
New Haven Class Holds Christmas Party Session
The New Haven Young Married class met with Mr. and Mrs. Keith Augustine for a Christmas party. There were 12 adults and 12 children. Victor Mayer was elected president, Richard Mayer vice president, Ollie Waterhouse secretary treasurer, and Keith Augustine reporter. Committees planned treats and a tree while entertainment and gift exchange followed.
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New Haven
Keith Augustine
Merle Crossett
Jim Seethout
Bob Waterhouse
Richard Mayer
Victor Mayer
Crawfordsville Rural Homemakers Club All-Day Meeting
The Rural Homemakers club of Crawfordsville met for an all day gathering at Mrs. Ernest Whiting’s home. After a potluck dinner they held a gift exchange and started secret pals for the year. Officers elected were Nancy Whiting president Ida Wooley vice president Bonnie Conrad secretary treasurer and Grace Krantz reporter. January meeting set for Bonnie Conrad’s home.
Mrs Campbell Hosts Friendship Club Meeting
The Friendship day group met Friday afternoon with Mrs. Mark Campbell hosting Seventeen members four children and one guest Mrs Charles Rothlisberger attended. Maurice Alvine presided the business session with Christmas stories and poems during roll call.
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Mark Campbell
Charles Rothlisberger
Gifts Arrive at SUI Hospitals for Christmas Joy
Iowa City readers donate gifts to State University of Iowa Hospitals to brighten Christmas for child and adult patients. The drive seeks new cards toys games and art supplies plus books and records. A Christmas Story hour on Dec 21 features Leota Stace with stories music and bedside readings for isolated and polio patients.
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Iowa City
Leota Stace
Friends of the University Hospitals
Iowa
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Sigourney
O. W. Schmitter
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Hopewell
Fred Leppert
Alle Bond
Riley Collins
Lillie Ryals
Lloyd McCallister
Ross McCallister
Ottum
Donnie Long
Alco Aluminum Co
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Lottie Watson
Caroll Steinbeck
Steve
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Jim Steinbeck
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Rose Kessler
Oskaloosa
Irancis Feltz
Donnie
Otto Pfeifer
Riehland
Christina Derby
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Washington Hospital
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Mrs. Kelly Tinnes
Marion
Marshall Wields
Indiana
Big Ben
Sheffield
Jil
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Tampa
Fla
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N.B
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Santa
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Unele
YMCA
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Gereer
L. T. Fullerton and Son
Washington, Lows
Wils
Carson Plumbing & Call
U. S. Sth Air Force
Tosan
North Korea
Reds
International
Herby
So and
Crawfordsville Club
Mrs. Campbell
Maurice Alvine
Rothlisberger
Alvine
Maurice Mayer
Campbell
Geet
Bes
Bell & Gevock
East Washington
Mercerizeg Cotten
Klein Klothing Ko
SUI
John Gambie
Albuquerque
Phil Weldin
Mirs Gambie
Lone State Teachers College
Gamble
Kirtland Air Force Base
Servel
Servels
Iowa Southern Utilities CO
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