Ramblings on Manufacture of Airplanes and Honeycomb Tech
A summary of planes magazine pieces on jet aircraft growth and the vast subcontractor network across 42 states, plus honeycomb metal structures, air freight rise, and Navy Kitty Hawk elevators. Noting a 1956 aviation export value over a billion dollars and a precision measurement method using light. Also mentions the death of Mrs. Ernestine Schmeling, 93, with 78 descendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
United States
Sees Deer in Woods At Noble and Local Garden Tales
Mrs Henry Yoder writes from Noble describing three deer spotted on Arthur Bos hart's farm near Crooked Creek and notes wildlife spots along the historical line. She recalls Bill Cochran building a house during a saw mill era, mentions family ties, bird watching, and past berry picking. Local visits and Memorial Day observances are noted along with remarks on blackberry blooms and empty fruit shelves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Yoder Noble
Arthur Boshart
Crooked Creek
Bill Cochran
Cochran
Sam Marsh
Washington
Newton Frey
Keithsburg
Ill
Frey
New London
Otto Frey
William Conrad
Henry Leichty
Doris
Ed Wyse
Henry Yoder
Sandra Widmer
Grandpa Yoders
Wayne Rich
Iowa Falls
Clayton Nebel
Tentative Boundaries for School Reorganization Drawn
The area and population study committee proposes a new district including Wayland Olds and Crawfordsville and their service areas. It outlines tentative boundaries and building plans the finance outlook and long range goals with a four year high school and grade schools at three towns. It notes transportation needs and urges public meetings for input. Nearby resident Young Miles Anthony found a half pound mushroom near Pleasantville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olds
Olds-Crawfordsville
Wayland
Crawfordsville
Franklin
Coppock
Douglas
Flowers
Maple Grove
Union
Johnson
Havre
Pleasant Ridge
Transportation Study Committee
Com
Mittee
Miles Anthony
Pleasantville
Dorcas Society Meets In Church at Wayland
Wayland May meeting of the Dorcas Society of the Wayland Mennonite Church was led by president Mrs. Omer Roth. The group planned June 16 church collection of overseas Christmas bundles and voted to donate 45 dollars to the General conference Women’s Association. Florence Rich led devotions, a duet by Mrs. A C Wenger and Mrs. C C Wyse, with pianist Mrs. Edward Witting. Refreshments were served by several members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Dorcas Society
Wayland Mennonite Church
Omer Roth
Women's Association of the
General Conference
Florence Rich
A. C. Wenger
C. C. Wyse
Also Mentioned on This Page
Olds Areas
Marion Township
Douglas Ind
ELMA
IND
Noble Consolidated
Maple Grove Ind
Crawafordsville
Trenton Ind
Prairie Mound
Prairie Gem
Cedar Grove
By Bruce Cowden
Ernestine Schmeling
Cresco
Noble
Ezra Wittmer
Old St. James
Goo Block
West Second Avenue
St. James Rectory
ST. James Parish
Bill Bruty
Frank Kos
Chevy
Chevrolet
Fisher
Soar
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