Fire Hazards in Christmas Trees in Iowa
Ames Iowa December 18 Christmas trees and decorations are in use in many homes and businesses as the season's typical mishaps begin. Fire prevention engineer Bob Burns warns thousands of tree fires occur nationwide and will affect Iowa this month. Advice urges using electric lights over open flames and checking for short circuits, with caution on costumes and decorations at events.
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Ames
Iowa
Bob Burns
Iowa State College
Towa
Santa Claus
Fire safety tips for holiday decorating
Keep fire extinguishers handy as a precaution against disaster. Do not smoke near the tree or decorations. Do not place the tree or decorations near an open fireplace.
Attempt to Solve a London Mystery
London authorities sought the cause of Sir Bernard Spilsbury's death, the famed pathologist found dead in his gas filled laboratory at University College London. The Home Office pathologist, who aided major murder cases since 1910, may have self exposure or other factors caused the death.
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London
Bernard Spilsbury
Crippen
Spilsbury
London University College
Home Office
Christmas Programs and Meetings Announced by Area Schools
Flu reka church group shifts its Bible study to Sunday after the church Christmas program. Egypt school hosts a 7 45 program Monday evening with hot lunch, led by Mabel Stagner. Eureka school and Shiloh school hold Thursday evening events with Santa at Shiloh. Grand Prairie school hosts a Christmas candy social Tuesday, Dec 23 led by Doris Thoman. Christian church choir rehearses Sunday afternoon at 5 00 for the Christmas program. Connie Stacy invites participation.
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Flureka Church
Egypt
Mabel Stagner
Shiloh
Santa Claus
Connie Stacy
Grand Prairie School
Doris Thoman
Chrisian
December Meeting of V F W Auxiliary Highlights
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary met at Xx C hall to drape the charter and hold a memorial for Mrs Earl Lemley. Reports covered farm sale stands, bazaar proceeds, magazine sales for hospital equipment, a hospital bed purchase, 200 popcorn balls mailed to Knoxville, and donations of carpetings quilts and six hospital pads to Des Moines Veterans hospital. The group voted $5 to the Rock Island arsenal flower fund and planned a Jan 13 sewing session at Mrs Sadie McAvoy home for carpet rags and hospital pads. A joint meeting with the Post is set for Dec 23 at K C hall with 6 30 dinner and 25 cent gift exchange.
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Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Xx. C. Hall
Earl Lemley
Washington County
Rock Island Arsenal
Sadee McAvoy
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
K. C. Hall
Steele
McGaitey
Good Horse Traits Topic in Ancient and Tudor England
Xenophon described a good horse to avoid deception in buying. In 1535 Henry VIII enacted laws to improve horse selection and mating, aiming to eliminate scrub breeds and enhance quality stock.
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Xenophon
Henry VIII
England
Truck Driver Dies From Monoxide Gas
Jack Campbell 28 died in Atlantic hospital from carbon monoxide poisoning after being found slumped over his running truck near Casey Iowa. Plans were made to ship his body to Douglas Michigan.
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Atlantic
Towa
Douglas
Mich
Jack Campbell
Campbell
Casey
Iowa
How to Make Wallboard Putty from Paper Pulp
A simple economical putty for filling wallboard cracks is made by boiling paper into pulp, then adding whiting to form a stiff paste and enough glue to bind the mixture. The result bonds well and can be used to smooth surfaces before finishing.
Wayland Local Notes and Family News
Mrs J RN Mekhirahan visited her sister Mrs Fred Mat kus in Princeton. Mrs Joe Good and Mrs Fred Shaffer of Fairfield returned from Kansas City. Ralph Wenger and wife welcomed a daughter born Sunday December 14 at Henry County Hospital. Jerald Ray is welcomed at Dennis Graber home.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
J. RN. Mekhirahan
Fred Matkus
Princeton
Joe Good
Fred Shaffer
Fairfield
Kansas City
Ralph Wenger
Henry County Hospital
Japanese Current Described by Silas Bent in 1855
U S naval officer Silas Bent became the first to fully describe the Japanese current of Kuro Shiwo in 1855, establishing a scientific account of the waters off Japan.
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Silas Bent
U. S
Kuro Shiwo
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