Bartlesville couple welcome a daughter
Mr and Mrs Carl Rothlisberger of Bartlesville Oklahoma welcomed a nine pound daughter born at six o clock yesterday morning. The infant is unnamed, with a brother C J and sister Carla Ruth. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs James Brooks and Mr and Mrs C C Rothlisberger. The Brooks plan a trip to Kansas City to visit relatives before returning. Margaret Ragan visits during holidays with her parents Charles and Mrs Ragan. she studies at Denver University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Rothlisberger
Bartlesville
Okla
C. J
Carla Ruth
James Brooks
C. C. Rothlisberger
Kansas City
Margaret Ragan
Mrs
Charles Ragan
Denver University
Denver, Colo
State University of Iowa students return home for Christmas vacation
Mary Voorhees Shirley Brown Jim and Mary Jewell Holbert and other students at State University of Iowa arrive home today for Christmas vacation marking a holiday pause in campus life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Voorhees
Shirley Brown
Jim and
Mary Jewell Holbert
State University of Iowa
First American Community Forest Created in Newington Vermont
In 1710 the earliest community forest in America was established at Newington Vermont marking a landmark in local conservation and land use by the town and its residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Newington, Vt
Comets Beat Burlington Five 48 to 37 on the Road
Washington's Comets defeated Burlington Five by 48 to 37 led by Norbert Norris with 19 points. The visitors built an 18 9 first quarter edge, stretched it to 30 19 at halftime, and entered the final period ahead 38 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington’s
Comets
Burlington
Norbert Norris
Norris
Freshwaters
Chamberlin
Aua McFarland
Digen
H McClure
Merron
Dunwoody
Ces
Hinest
F Cc. Anderson
J. Anderson
A Platt
Kelley
Ewinger
Tomey
Bendix radios promise beauty and performance at Tait's
Latest release highlights Bendix table models praised for style and tone. Mrs. Carl Hancher returns to Evening Journal duties after a three week absence at Davenport visits. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Long travel to Dallas after funeral for Mrs. Long's mother at Keota. Mrs. Della Long, sister of Mrs. McGraw, laid to rest. Just received 1948 Period Style Radio Phonograph combos with Swing A Door phonograph access and ample record storage. Tone quality praised by Tait's Radio Appliance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendix
O. Tait
Clifford Long
Dallas
Texas
J. L. McGraw
Longs
Della Long
Keota
Mrs. McGraw
Tait
Pattison brothers pioneer American tinware trade in Berlin Conn
Edward and William Pattison opened a tinware shop in Berlin Connecticut around 1740. They produced cooking utensils and household articles and sold directly from house to house, becoming the first Yankee tin peddlers in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Edward and
Wiliam Pattison
Berlin
Conn
Fertilizer control laws span 75 years in the United States
Early fertilizer materials included animal manures wood ashes bones fish guano wool waste chalk and marl. Nitrogen is noted for giving a dark green color to plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Washington Demons Meet Undefeated Burlington Tonight
Washington high school Demons travel to face Burlington, a conference leader tied for the league lead with Ottumwa and Muscatine. Burlington features forward Hendricks and top scorer Walker, both among the league's best. Washington will be undersized against the tall Burlington lineup. The Washington junior college Cardinals also play Bloomfield tonight, with the Davis county game slated to start around nine after two high school games. results won't be available for tonight’s Washington fans due to the late start.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School Demons
Burlington
Washington Court
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Demons
Hendricks
Walker
Washington Junior College Cardinals
Bloomfield
Davis County
Paul Thayer
Washington
Methodists Sweep Presbyterians in Church League Win
Methodists defeated the Presbyterians 45 to 29 in the senior division of the church league. U P and Trinity Lutheran 8, Christians 61, Christian Tabernacle 3.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodists
Presbyterians
U. P
Trinity Leutheran
Christian Tabernacle
Famine records in Russia from 1024 onward
Records show famine in Russia from 1024. From 1100 to 1600, seven famines per century on average. The 19th century saw 12 famines. By 1917 Bolshevik upheaval peasants were poorer than serfs, with land per peasant steadily decreasing and many landless after emancipation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Tomato Cultivation Areas In United States For Canning And Fresh Markets
Tomato farming in the United States totals about 400000 acres for canning and 175000 acres for marketing fresh with much more grown in non commercial gardens. Originating in tropical America, tomatoes were found in Mexican corn fields by Europeans. They retain vitamin C through scalding canning and storage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mexico
Asbestos Origin and Modern Uses Highlight Fireproof Fiber
The ancient Greeks coined the term asbestos meaning inextinguishable. Today asbestos fibers are used in textiles brake linings and fireproof building materials such as cement shingles siding and building boards.
Cattle Arrivals Mark Early American Dairy Beginings
The text notes that Columbus brought cattle on his second voyage to the West Indies in 1495, the first U S cows arriving at Jamestown in 1611, and Plymouth receiving cows in 1624, marking the start of the American dairy industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christopher Columbus
America
West Indies
U. S
Jamestown Colony
Plymouth Colony
Definition of pulled wool from sheep pelts
The pulled wool process is described as wool taken from slaughtered sheep skins. Pelts are washed to remove matter then treated to loosen wool roots by lining the skin with lime method or depilatory solution.
Chicaqua Chapter to Elect Directors at Monday Meeting
Chic aqua chapter Izaak Walton league meets Monday at 7 30 p m at Knights of Columbus hall to elect four directors for 1948 and view two sound color motion pictures. President R E Arthur says Lake Odessa funds are paid out and a report will be presented. Lunch will be served.
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Chicaqua
Izaak Walton League
Knights of Columbus
R. E. Arthur
Lake Odessa
Truman Challenges Europe With Marshall Plan Aid
President Truman outlined a broad Marshall Plan package covering Austria Belgium Denmark France Greece Iceland Ireland Italy Luxembourg the Netherlands Norway Portugal Sweden Switzerland Turkey and the United Kingdom plus western Germany He said Soviet satellites refused aid worsening European hardship and urged UN coordinated use of relief resources while warning against half hearted efforts and delaying recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jerman Ruhr
Britain
Austria
Belgium
Denmark
France
Greece
Iceland
Ireland
Italy
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Norway
Portugal
Sweden
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
U. S
Truman
United States
Germany
Europe
Asia
China
Congress
Fall to Pass Test Vultures Prove Poor Smell Sense
Vultures, famed for keen scent, show weak olfactory ability rather than relying on smell. They have large nostril openings but detect food by sight from afar rather than scent.
Lincoln All School Christmas Program at PTA Meeting
Lincoln school presented an all school Christmas program for the December PTA meeting drawing about 350 attendees. Carolyn Neal and Melvin Hill led the musical portion with grades one through three recitals, a clarinet quartet, solos, and a trumpet trio. The cast performed Why the Chimes Rang with a cathedral window set, while fourth through sixth graders joined choir. Parents toured decorated classrooms after the program as students shared gifts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln School
Parent Teacher Association
M. J. Cruise
Carolyn Neal
Melvin Hill
Gus Mast
Karen Engle
Harriet Kunik
Eddie Winga
Beverly Swan
Homemakers Club Holds December Meeting
Mrs. David Kleese hosted the Homemakers Club December gathering with guests Mrs. Hal Richards and Mrs. Dale Woodburn. Ten members shared Christmas traditions as Mrs. Ahrens led the program with a story about Santa a mistletoe article and a poem. Secret sisters for 1948 were revealed and gifts from the decorated tree were exchanged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Kleese
Homemakers Club
Hal Richards
Dale Woodburn
Harold Ahrens
Dale Robertson
Hubert Redling
Pinochle Group Hosts Christmas Party
Mrs Roy Sowash and Nellie Dodder hosted the Eastern Star pinochle club Christmas party yesterday afternoon. Four tables played with Phyllis Flenner high and Mrs Claude Rhodebeck low. Members exchanged gifts and enjoyed holiday refreshments. Next meeting set for January 8.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Sowash
Nellie Dodder
Eastern Star
Phyllis Flenner
Claude Rhodebeck
H J Club Hosts Christmas Party At Knotek Home
The H J club met at Mrs. Joe Knotek’s home with 14 members and guests. President Mrs. Verne Escher led a business session, gifts were sent to the children's hospital in Iowa City, and the afternoon featured Christmas games and a gift exchange from a decorated tree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Club
Joe Knotek
Joe Shalla
Ray Bell
Charles Casper
Russell Lillard
Verne Escher
Children’s Hospital
Iowa City
Hubert Malichky
Casper
Lillard
Bell
Eighteen Hundred Freeze Harsh Vermont Winter
In Vermont 1816 is recalled as a brutal year with a foot of snow on June 8 and rare snow in summer. Crop failure caused widespread hardship and drove many residents to migrate westward seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vermont
Hospital Births and Admissions Report
Births yesterday and today list a daughter to Mr and Mrs Robert Darbyshire route four at 1 16 p m and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Jacob Kauffman Wellman at 2 55 a m Today admissions include Mrs Lou McNurlen Keota for medical Carlton Mangold 114 and Second Avenue surgical Ina McDowell 11614 W Main Street medical Dismissals yesterday include Mrs Robert Lopshire and her son of Ainsworth Today Daryl Longer route one Mrs Mable Schooley and son 519 N Avenue D Mrs Ivan West and daughter Vicki Lu 435 EB Madison Street
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Darbyshire
Route Four
Jacob Kauffman
Wellman
Yesterdy
Lou McNurlen
Keota
Medical
Carlton Mangold
Second Avenue
Ina McDowell
Main Street
Robert Lopshire
Ainsworth
Daryl Longer
Route One
Mable Schooley
Avenue D
Ivan West
Vicki Lu
Madison Street
Christmas Meeting Of P E O Chapter
The Christmas meeting of Chapter 1 P E O was held last evening with Mr R H McCleery present. Mrs D P Livingston, president, announced the next meeting would be Jan 8. Guests included Mrs Bruce Alderman from another chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.E.O
R. H. McCleery
D. P. Livingston
Bruce Alderman
Walter A. Smith
M. M. Schell
First Colonial Patents After 1790 Law
The first three U S patents after the 1790 law were for making pot and pearlashes by Samuel Hopkins on July 31 1790 manufacturing candles by Joseph Simpson on August 6 1790 and manufacturing flour and meal by Oliver Evans on December 8 1790.
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U. S
Samuel Hopkins
Joseph Simpson
Oliver Evans
Christners Plan Anniversary Open House in Wayland
Mr and Mrs Jake Christner observe their silver wedding anniversary and host an open house at their Wayland home with Sunday visiting hours from 2 30 to 5 00 in the afternoon and 6 30 to 9 00 in the evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Christner
Wayland
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Little Brother
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King
Max Embree
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Im Alsip
Rich Man
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H.J. Club
Mrs. J. Knotek
Lowa Wesleyan College
MT. Pleasant, Iowa
U. S. Dept. of Agriculture
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Klein
Christners Plan
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Rob’t. Patterson
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Rothschild Gift Bond
Washington Oil Co
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