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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1947

Page

6

Sunday Schools Of World to Meet in Des Moines

Thousands of Sunday school teachers and superintendents from 40 Protestant denominations will converge in Des Moines for the 21st international Sunday school convention. Delegates represent about 400,000 pastors, two million church school workers, and twenty million pupils in the U.S. and Canada. The event marks the first since 1938 and celebrates the 115th anniversary of the 1832 national convention. Harold E. Stassen and Tom Clark will address sessions. A pageant and mass meetings cap the program with exhibits, motion picture reviews, and radio broadcasts.

Des Moines International Council of Religious Education United States Canada Roy G. Ross New York City Christ Ross Stassen Harold E. Stassen Minnesota Tom Clark Drake University Stadium

Have Family Dinner at Donaldson Home For T Cross Family

Prairie Flower reports a large family dinner hosted by the Donaldsons with many relatives visiting from Colfax Paris Ohio and Washington. Guests included Loren Waltz John Summel Forrest Donaldson Ruthall Warren Donaldson and others while Ohio cousins plan a California trip afterwards. Local hospitality extended to Henderson Smith Scott Roberson and Finke families with various farm tasks noted.

Prairie Flower Ted Cross Donna Alice Wayne Colfax Melville Donaldson Jerry Gary Loren Waltz John Summel Paris Ohio Forrest Donaldson Walter Ruthall Warren Donaldson Direk Linda Billy and Dean Burdell Donaldson Virginia Washington Robert Henderson Roberts David Paul Donnie Crawfordsville Harry Donaldson John Donaldsons McCausland L. B. Donaldson Washington State Iowa California Mr. Waltz Summel Harry Donaldsan H. L. Huber Harry Rittenhouse E. L. Smith Cloyd Cornick Josephine Jimmy Mt. Union O. K. Scott Merle Turnipseed E. Smith Roy Littre

Prairie Flower pupil to hear tales of west coast trip

A local student ready to share vivid notes from a daughter’s recent visit to Washington and Oregon. The story includes regional agriculture, berry picking, nuts, jams, and a Mt. Hood excursion, plus schoolyard “play sheds” and outdoor recreation needs at Prairie Flower.

West Coast Washington Oregon Bingcherry Middle West Beer Mt. Hood Mountain Prairie Flower

Water Needs for Livestock Impact on Production

The article notes cows require 33 gallons of water daily or 12 000 gallons annually for watering and cleaning, with milk output dropping 10 to 20 percent if short. It also states 100 laying hens need 10 gallons per day or 3 500 gallons yearly, with egg production dropping 8 to 10 percent if lacking water.

Timber Reserves in Pacific Northwest Rebuild All U.S. Homes

Report notes ample saw timber across the Pacific Northwest forests capable of rebuilding every home in America. Analysts cite vast standing stocks and sustained supply potential for construction demand.

Pacific Northwest America

Attractively serve meals to tempt the appetite

The guide urges appealing presentation and careful seasoning to stimulate appetite. It recommends colorful food combinations, crisp salads with canned foods, relishes and pickles as appetizers, and fresh herbs for spice. It also suggests surprising the family with favorite dishes.

Scientist discovers mold derived antibiotic for undulant fever

Dr Grace A Beal of the University of Chicago reports the isolation of a mold based antibiotic that may treat undulant fever contracted by farm workers from infected cattle and pigs. The compound likely stems from the aspergillus group found in soil near diseased animals.

Grace A. Beal University of Chicago

Early Veneers Ancient Egyptians Used Thin Woods

Ancient Egyptians conserved rare woods by slicing them into veneers and gluing them onto common woods. This practice laid the groundwork for modern all-purpose wood veneers used today.

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