D Hoskins Family In Des Moines at Orville Hardin Home
Brighton news notes visits and travel around Des Moines with several locals staying with relatives. Guests include Donald Hoskins and family, Everette Schadt arriving from abroad, J W Jones recovering from a heart attack, and assorted out of town relatives visiting Brighton residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Hoskins
Des Moines
Orville Hardin
Edna S. Crile
Brighton
Donald Hoskins
Larry
Floyd Robison
Altha
Margaret Vance
Moline
Ill
C. V. Robison
Boone
Seymour
Violet Boone
Norbert Flanders
Baby
Keota
Martha Nelson
Packwood
Louise Peck
Fairfield
Lester Forbes
Mrs H L McRoberts Returns to Hospital After Stroke
Mrs H L McRoberts suffered a paralytic stroke at University hospital on January 8 and was brought home ten days ago. she was taken back to the hospital at Iowa City on Sunday. The item also notes local club gatherings, wedding anniversaries, and installed officers for Royal Neighbors and Masonic lodges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
H. L. McRoberts
University Hospital
Iowa City
Ralph Lowe
Tri-T
Irene Fairall
Muscatine
Robert Galloway
Blanche Jones
Donald Story
The
Seabees
R. C. Story
Pacific
Des Moines
W. S. Randolph
Walter Marsden
Fred Duncan
Royal Neighbors
Royal Neighbor Lodge
Florence Billings
Oracle
Ada Lewis
Blanch Lewis
Mary Owens
Maud Dwinell
Cornelia Hanft
Marshall
Hazel Billings
Inner Sentinel
Ethel Gabriel
Outer Sentinel
Ella van Vliet
Minnie Rabenold
Etta Lukins
John Schafer
de Wayne Richards
Frank Williams
E. Aldershot
Tyler
Ira Rees
Shower Honors for Mrs. Richard Duncan and Mrs. Mary Shafter
A Cotter and Wyman teacher Mrs. Mary Shafter was honored at a shower. Mrs. Edgar Smith hosted a separate shower Monday evening for Mrs. Richard Duncan. Mrs. R. W. Galloway won the high prize at cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Shafter
Cotter and Wyman
Edgar Smith
Richard Duncan
R. W. Galloway
Orris Family Marks 79th Birthday At Crawfordsville Home
S K Orris celebrates 79th birthday with a family dinner at his Crawfordsville home. Attendees include Fred Orris and family, Ora Marlatt, Clarence Hering, and Ruth Orris who called from Iowa City. Absent were ill relatives and two grandsons overseas. A related birth and local deaths are noted in the updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Packer
Crawfordsville
S. K. Orris
Ruth Orris
Iowa City
Fred Orris
Scott
Reid
Keith
Maridee
Ainsworth
Paul Howell
Patricia
Norma
John
James
Columbus Junction
W. A. Orris
Ora Marlatt
Clarence Hering
Viola
Marilyn
Joyce
J. B. Orris
Williamsburg
Billie Orris
Camp LeJeune
N. C
Virgil
Esther Burkhart
Estherville
C. J. Lease
Richard
Davenport
Germany
Lighting guidance for reading and study rooms
Proper lighting with minimal glare should be provided for reading and studying. Avoid bare bulbs. use diffusing bowls. Clean all lamps and fixtures and adjust floor and table lamps to achieve proper light distribution.
Preserving Unsweetened Peach Pulp For Later Canning
Use fully ripened peaches. Wash peel and pit, then slice or halve as desired. Boil, stir to avoid scorching, then press through a sieve for smooth pulp or pack pieces into hot sterilized jars. Seal and process in a boiling water bath for 20 minutes.
Hawaiian table charms decorate island meals
Children add island charm to meals by decorating tables with Hawaiian flowers. In some places doilies are woven from hala leaves and attractive table sets are made from bleached flour or cement sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawaii
Sun Rays Show Wavelengths Of One Fifty Thou Sandths Inch
A fragment notes visible sunlight with wavelengths of one fifty thou sandths of an inch. The report reads like a brief scientific observation without further context.
Rejuvenate Furniture Care Tip for Crushed Surfaces
When a flat crushed surface appears during furniture changes, cover the spot with a damp cloth and run a hot iron lightly over it. Then brush the tufts gently in the direction of the pile to restore evenness.
Local Social Circle Notes At Grace Hill and Surrounds
Mr and Mrs Russell Hayes left for Seattle to establish a home. Mrs Chas Harvey and Frances visited St Louis for a weekend with his son. A dinner guests list includes Paul Harvey and W J Taylor of Washington. Navy discharge returns home. Charlene remains with grandparents amid scarlet fever.
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Nelson Woodford
Race Hill
Russell Hayes
Seattle
Wash
Chas. Harvey
Frances Harvey
St. Louis
Isaac Walton League
Max Waterhouse
Chas, Johnson
K. P. Lodge
Washington
Paul Harvey
Harvey
Dan Boone
Penicillin Seen as Food Preservative Agent
The antibiotic penicillin is anticipated to help preserve foods by killing bacteria and spores that resist pasteurization and heat from non pressure preserving kettles.
Pickling salt preferred for clear brine over table salt
Pickling salt is better for making pickles than table salt because no starch is added to table salt. Starch causes the pickling liquid to become cloudy, while pure pickling salt yields a clearer brine.
Deliver Tractor to Don Nicholson for Spring Farm Work
A new tractor was delivered to Don ald Nicholson from Columbus Junction on Friday. Local repairs and visits highlight the community scene with Ralph Boyd, Ralph Hixson, and others mentioned in connection to visits and ongoing farm work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Nicholson
John Skubal
Round Grove
Donald Nicholson
Columbus Junction
Edgar Whetstine
Ralph Boyd
Milo
Cleo Orris
Holly Orris
Navy
Doyle Peiffer
Ralph Hixson
Percy Skubal
Robert Green
Dean Zachs
Fred Skubal
Lee Nichol
Notable Wehr Family Vacation in Grandview Gatherings
A son returned home with Mr. and Mrs. Owen Wehr and Alvin joining relatives in Grandview for a family gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Son
Owen Wehr
Alvin
Grandview
Weeds Signal Soil Fertility and Garden Health
Weeds indicate fertile soil as a good garden crop reflects soil quality. Use fall clean up to turn weeds and grass into compost for soil enrichment.
Sorenson Couple to Show Cuba Mission Films at Tabernacle
Rev and Mrs Eddie Sorenson will speak at The Christian Tabernacle on Thursday night the 31st at 7 45 P.M. at 604 South Iowa Ave. He is field Secretary of World Mission of Cuba and will share an engaging story. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eddie Sorenson
Christian Tabernacle
South
Iowa Ave
Mr. Sorenson
World Mission of
Cuba
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