Missionary Convention of Lutheran Synod Sets 38th Gathering
Delegates from 5,179 congregations and 1,392,404 baptized members will met June 18 to 28 in Fort Wayne Indiana for the 38th National Convention of the Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri Ohio and Other States. The program includes a five year mission plan to open 100 new stations and expand foreign work.
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Indiana
The
Evangelical Lutheran Synod of Missouri
Ohio
United States
Canada
South
Central America
Asia
Africa
Europe
Boston Woman Sentenced to Fifteen Years for Manslaughter
Ruth Steadman, who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the death of her married lover Robert Emery, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. She already serves time at Sherborn Reformatory for Women and expects a baby in early fall.
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Ruth Steadman
Robert Emery
Boston
Mass
Steadman
Sherborn Reformatory
Woman Named Head of National Defense Department
Mrs Harold V Milligan of New York chosen by the General Federation of Women's Clubs to head the new national defense department. She will lead a campaign to organize women into a single nationwide preparedness movement.
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Harold V. Milligan
New York
General Federation of Women’s Clubs
Department of National Defense
Automobile Cost Averages From Labor Bureau Study
Bureau of Labor Statistics figures show the average family spends 87 dollars yearly for buying operating and maintaining an automobile. The survey group’s average income was 1515 dollars.
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Bureau of Labor Statistics
Prunes Non-Acid in Effect on the Body
California Prune Growers Association reports that prunes have minimal impact on body acid balance yet offer energy minerals and vitamins. The fruit’s laxative effect is well known and partly due to a chemical in prunes with cathartic properties similar to certain drugs.
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California Prune Growers Association
Association
Aztec Human Sacrifice Theory Debunked
An article in Natural Histor argues the Aztecs did not see human life as cheap but as the most precious gift offered to the gods. It reflects on the cultural logic behind ritual killings and their religious significance in ancient Mexico.
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Mexico
Natural Histor
Judging Peaches by Background Color Guide
A note on selecting peaches explains blush can fail as an indicator. Focus on background color turning from green to yellow or pale yellow to judge peach ripeness and quality.
Tub Safety Push Targets Round Bottom Bathtubs
United States Housing Authority urges safer bathroom design to cut injuries in homes. They recommend tubs with flatter bottoms while maintaining proper drainage to reduce the 5 000 annual incidents.
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The
United States Housing Authority
Soviet Film Satirizes Billionaire in Russian Bride Chase
A new Soviet comedy follows Spiegelglass, an American billionaire who travels to Russia to find a wife. One by one, female workers on a collective farm reject his offer to leave the capitalist world for marriage.
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Spiegelglass
Russia
Draftee's Mother Evicted from Bedford Dwellings
Mrs Louise Margner, 53, of Pittsburgh, eviction from government housing at Bedford Dwellings for non payment of rent. She refused exemption offers and job help saying she would not sponge off the U S and would work her way secretly.
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Louise Margner
Pittsburgh
Bedford
Margner
U. S
Protection Against Disease Through Daily Nutritious Diet
A quart of milk for the child and a pint for the adult daily with whole grain cereals, leafy vegetables, potatoes, and citrus fruits will strengthen the body and help ward off disease. The guidance highlights balanced intake for all ages to promote health.
Nut Behind the Steering Wheel Question Prompts Patrol Findings
State highway patrolmen note only a small share of auto accidents stem from mechanical defects. This raises the familiar quip about the person at the wheel and the driving habit.
Deaths from home burns blamed on loose female apparel
Collier's reports that about five women die daily from home burns. The majority of accidents are linked to lightweight loose clothing acting as a fire hazard.
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Collier's
Eliminating Tick of Watch Sits on Bedside Napkin
A patient’s room uses a folded napkin on the bedside table to hold a watch while covering it with an inverted glass, reducing ticking noise yet keeping the time visible. This simple setup aims to ease the patient’s discomfort while preserving access to the clock.
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