Local News Briefs From Burlington Community
Richard Hoskins of Burlington returns from overseas service to spend time with aunt Mrs. W F Leppert. A Legion auction set for August 6 1946 at 8 PM. Mr and Mrs Clark Erickson relocate to 1027 East Main with Lynn Ann. Erickson heads meat dept at Orcutt Piggly Wiggly. Several residents travel or move, including Hoppe family from Arlington Virginia visiting local relatives. Community notices also promote local eats and upcoming gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Hoskins
Burlington
W. F. Leppert
Clark Erickson
Lynn Ann
East Main Street
Mr. Erickson
Orcutt’s Piggly Wiggly
Mrs. Erickson
Salt Lake City
Major Leagues hitters and standings update
National League standings show Brooklyn and St Louis leading with Chicago and Cincinnati in pursuit. Friday results include New York edging Cincinnati and Pittsburgh blanking Brooklyn. American League splits include Detroit beating Philadelphia and New York defeating Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Brooklyn
Heusser
Shoun
Trinkle
Schumacher
W.L. Pet. Bono
Petroit
Washington
Cleveland
Seeeu -Wabeseo
Detroit
St. Louis
Bevens
Haynes
Marchildon
Newhouser
Wynn
Embree
Harris
Zoldak
Hospital News Briefs From Wayne and Area
At the hospital Mr and Mrs Orie Roth of Wayland welcome a daughter born at 8 oclock last night A son arrives to Mr and Mrs Doyle Spears of Columbus Junction at 2 15 this morning Leslie Sickafoose of Brighton is admitted for emergency treatment after an accident with partial amputation of the right foot toes Ton sillectomies are performed today on Diana McNeese Rosa Morton Carol Morton Joan Roachgan Nancy Roachgan and Winfield Lewis Sickler of Hotel Grand discharged today
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orie Roth
Wayland
Doyle Spears
Columbus Junction
Leslie Sickafoose
Brighton
Diana McNeese
Bright Brighton
Rosa
Carol Morton
Joan
Nancy Roachgan
Winfield
Lewis Sickler
Hotel Grand
J W Baker W R C At Hall for Meeting
The J W Baker Woman's Relief Corps of West Chester met at K P hall with 16 officers and members present. After readings and reports the treasury stood at 14.68 dollars and the relief committee reported 132.90 in aid and cash. The corps voted a per capita tax to the department treasurer and draped the charter in memory of Past Department Commander David Sisk for three days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Baker Woman's Relief Corps of
West Chester
K. P. Hall
Clement Griffith
Effie van Sickle
Mollie Tierney
Laura Shultz
Treasury
Relief Committee
Washington W. R. C
Lorena Lynn
David Sisk
Louise Hayes
Pearl Smith
Emma Reif
Marie Havenan
Ames
Luncheon Meeting Of Baptist Society Hosted By Mrs Al Crone
Mrs Al Crone hosted yesterday’s Baptist Women’s Missionary Society luncheon with 17 attendees including Mrs Woodrow Crone and daughter Linda. Co hosts were Mrs Gene Smith and Mrs Mary Johnson. The afternoon program led by Mrs E H Messer featured devotional and a patriotic theme Christ s Will for America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Crone
Baptist Women’s Missionary Society
Gene Smith
Mary Johnson
A. W. Yard
Woodrow Crone
Linda
E. H. Messer
J. N. Dodd
Alfred Trenerry
America
Trenerry
W. P. Moore
Oscar Burham
India
Conserving and Preserving Bings in Sugar Syrup
Instructions describe selecting ripe fruit and washing, then packing in a 60 percent sugar syrup made from 7 cups sugar and 2 quarts water. Bings may also be packed without sugar in airtight containers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Newspaper Union
Friendship club meets with Mrs Gideon for July gathering
Mrs Lida Gideon hosted the Friendship club’s July meeting with 12 members present. Guests included Mrs Glen Conrad and others. After a brief business session led by President Mrs Victor Peiffer, attendees enjoyed fancy work, socializing, and games. Ruth Gideon showed a salt and pepper shaker collection from multiple states. Refreshments were served by the hostess’s daughters and granddaughter with Mrs Conrad assisting. The August meeting will be with Mrs Peiffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lida Gideon
The
Friendship Club
Glen Conrad
Etta Glassburner
Walter Longer
Elizabeth
Ray Niffenegger
Mae
Ruth Gideon
Victor Peiffer
Conrad
Peiffer
Pansy Hill Club Hosts Families Ice Cream Social
Pansy Hill club members and families enjoyed hospitality at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Earnest and daughter Illa May for an ice cream social. Eleven families and Mary Lou Melinski attended. Mrs. Leslie Gates led a short business meeting before games and visits. Next meeting set for Sept. 5 with Mrs. Max Woodlander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pansy Hill Cb
J. C. Earnest
Illa May
Mary Lou Melinski
Leslie Gates
Roy Kephart
Naomi
Earnest
Gates
Max Woodlander
Honor Mrs Minick At Birthday Dinner
Mrs Raymond Minick was feted at a Thursday birthday dinner hosted by her mother-in-law at 505 North Iowa Avenue. Twenty five guests attended a 7 PM turkey dinner and later played pinochle. Out of town guests included Joe Benda, Lloyd Griggs, Charles Bues, and Albert Benda.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Minick
C. C. Reister
North
Iowa Avenue
Joe Benda
Washington, D. C
Lloyd Griggs
Wayland
Charles Bues
Manchester
Albert Benda
Fairfield
Rinners Honor Mrs Schlatter With Buffet Birthday Dinner
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Rinner hosted a buffet dinner at their home honoring Mrs C W Schlatter of Wayland on her birthday. Four generations attended, including the honoree, her mother, and grandchildren. Out of town guests came from Wayland Thornton Ill Kalona Crawfordsville and local families joined in the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Rinner
C. W. Schlatter
Wayland
C. Harry Davis
Jeannie
Mr. Schlatter
A. ©. Anders and Sons
John Albert
David Chris
Thornton, Ill
V. E. Davis
Kalona
Donald Githens
Sandra
Crawfordsville
Missouri Farms Average Farm Size Report
A Missouri report states the average farm size is 145 acres, reflecting the typical scale of farming operations in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Northern Lights Delight Neighbors Recall Colorful Sky Show
A reader thanks P C Wood for pointing out last night’s aurora display. The northern sky lit up with vivid colors as a clear, moonless night offered an impressive view from north of town. Many residents are hoped to have seen the spectacle.
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P C. Wood
Sin eaters lingered in upper Bavaria tradition
The practice involved a corpse cake placed on the chest of the deceased and eaten by the closest kin to bear the sins of the dead. The custom persisted in upper Bavaria long after other areas abandoned it.
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Upper Bavaria
Social Calendar Highlights From Community Groups
Notice lists events for local clubs and churches with times and venues. Women of Country Club bridge and golf meet in the afternoon and dinner at 7:30 at the clubhouse. numerous societies hold afternoon meetings, roll calls, and devotions, with invitations to former members and families for a Lake McBride picnic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women of Country Club
Ted Johnson
Phil Antonoff
Roy Sowash
Grace Hill Ladies Aid Society
Just Us Club
E. H. Messer
Bethel Women's Missionary Society
Pilotbury Ladies Aid Society
Miriam Ashby
Carl Oldfield
Olen Bishop
New Haven Ladies Aid Society
Sunshine Community Club
Lake McBride
Birthday greetings fill local pages with many celebrations
Mrs. Margaret N. Popham marks her 97th birthday in Wellman as part of the Journal’s Three Quarter Century club. numerous neighbors and relatives share congratulations for a long list of locals including Ruth Ann George who turns 18, Charlotte Anna Jones who will have her second birthday tomorrow, and John W. Davison listed for tomorrow. Ice cream and cookies were shared with Journal employees as a birthday treat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret N. Popham of
Wellman
The
Journal
Three Quarter Century Club
Ruth Ann George
Leo Nardy
Harriett Tines
Helen Klepfer
Doreen Long
Seth Carris
Keota
Darlene Shalla
Faye Rowe
J. M. Martin
Crawfordsville
Clarence Brown, Jr
Brighton
Bob Arnold
Charlotte Anna Jones
Mrs
Virgil Jones
John W. Davison
Baked Meat Loaf Made Simple for Large Gatherings
SPM baked meat loaf is simple to prepare and easy to serve for affairs with many guests. Bake the loaf in either small or large loaves.
Supper Plans For Fifty Servings In Community Menu
Readable guidance on planning large church summer meals with kitchen-use tips and multiple recipes for 50 servings. Includes Ham Loaf, Creole Wienies, Scalloped Potatoes, Green Beans, Sunshine Salad, Berry Cobbler, and large-batch Coffee, with quantities and oven times.
Lynn Says Eggs Style Guide for Varied Servings
A shortcut guide to serving eggs with variety. Suggested fillings for omelets include creamed tuna or seafood minced ham pork sausage deviled ham sautéed mushrooms creamed peas and vegetables grated cheese creamed chicken and mushrooms jelly jam marmalade fried onions or broiled bacon. Poached eggs appear with nests of corned beef spinach potato or French toast made from stale bread. Scrambled eggs mix with American cheese bacon diced ham or leftover vegetables. Baked eggs pair with bacon sausage or cold cuts for supper with salad and dessert. Frying spreads eggs with broiled cold cuts or waffles pancakes or toast.
Club Meeting With All Members There
Mrs. Edgar Stewart entertained the White Way club Tuesday afternoon with all members and two guests Mrs. Stancer and Mrs. Robert Eckels. After roll call and the business meeting Mrs. W. B. Rittenhouse spoke on early Iowa history focusing on Washington county. A contest followed and Mrs. Rittenhouse won the prize. The next meeting is August 13 with Mrs. Lee Craig. Refreshments were served by the hostess assisted by Mrs. Stancer and Mrs. Keith Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Stewart
White Way Club
Stancer
Robert Eckels
W. B. Rittenhouse
Iowa
Washington County
Rittenhouse
Lee Craig
Keith Stewart
Visual nerve pathways differ between humans and animals
In humans half of the optic nerve fibers from each eye project to each cerebral hemisphere, while in many lower animals the optic nerve fibers cross entirely to the opposite side of the brain.
Witch-Chasing Ceremonies Persist in Central Europe
In parts of Central Europe April sees annual witch-chasing ceremonies tied to spring cleaning. The rite continues as a cultural tradition with locals participating in the historic event.
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Central
Europe
How to Remove a Broken Bulb Base Safely
Instructions suggest pushing a cork into the metal base of a broken bulb in a socket to hold it in place, then twisting to remove the base. This method aims to wrap and grip the remaining metal so the base can be turned and extracted without contacting live glass or wiring.
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Wolf’s Flower
Montgomery Ward
Ainsworth American Legion
J. Harlan
William F. Hoppe, Jr
Arlington, Va
Walter Conner
St. James
Fred Longer
Ralph Witthoit
KE. R. Burhan
Jesse Radda
V. F.W
Wellman Overseas
V.F.W
Knauss
Harry Neal
Phillipsburg, Mo
Ed Sullivan
Mr. Neal
Sullivan
St. James Social. Home
Dale Voorhees
Utah
Captain Voorhees
Wendover Field
Van
Carl Voorhees
MAJOR
Barony
Bithorn
Raffensberger
Hughes
Heintzelman
Roe
Barney
Higbe
Brecheen
Spahn
Japan
Cologne
By Scharmouche
J. W. Baker
Baptist Society
Ruth Foster
Bing Cherries
Gideon
Pansy Hill Club
Mrs. Minick
Rinners
C. Schlatter
Missouri Farms
Thomas Walter Miller
Walter Miller
Gary Eugene Smith
Merle Smith
Carolynn Schantz
Joe Schantz
William Hesseltine
Carol Martin
Carl Martin
Mill Valley, Calif
Evelyn Meek
San Francisco
Lester Schooley
Margaret Applegate
George Havel
Highland Township
Wes Sojka
Jackson Township
Sadee McAvoy
Clarence Cross
John Rittler
Garden City
Kan
SPM
Lynn Chambers
le Monadt
Lynn
Dickeys
Rayer
Akeshare
Mer
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