Army uses TV in basic training at Fort Ord and beyond
Recruits at Fort Ord and 10 other basic training centers watch CONARC closed circuit television as part of daily routine. The Army owns hundreds of how-to films and a vast video library. Since 1953 TV instruction has expanded with 4.8 million annual viewers and 5 dollar per soldier cost versus 6.50 for boots. Production spans 11 installations including Fort Knox Fort Sill Aberdeen Fort Rucker Fort Bragg Fort Lee Fort Eustis Fort Monmouth Fort Gordon Fort Bliss Fort Benning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Ord
Calif
UPI
U.S. Continental Army Command
Conaac
Conarc
Southeastern Signal School
Fort Gordon
Army
Ampex Corp
Fort Knox
Fort Sill
Okla
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Fort Rucker
Ala
Fort Bragg
N.C
Fort Lee, Va
Fort Eustis
Boys State reports noted at Crawfordsville Legion
American Legion members met at the Legion Hall in Crawfordsville on Tuesday. Randy Davis and Glen Fletcher gave reports on Boys State, saying they learned much and enjoyed the week. The group planned homemade ice cream for a Band Concert the next evening. Betty Conrad began work at Ross Manufacturing in Washington and visitors P J Reutinger of Zephyrhills Florida called on Elmer McArtor. Lisa and Shari Hubbs stayed with grandparents John and family, attended Fern Cliff Church Bible School. Keith Thomas of Johnstown Colorado was a guest. Lions sponsor Corn and Beanfield Contests. details available from Haydn Thomas or Richard Dare. Harold Spangler attended Custodal School in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crawfordsville
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Boys’ State
Randy Davis
Glen Fletcher
Betty Conrad
Ross Manufacturing Co
Washington
P. J. Reutinger
Zephyr Hills
Fla
Lions
Keith Thomas
Johnstown
Colo
Haydn Thomas
Richard Dare
Sniffers test diesel fumes at Bartlesville center
Fifty housewives at the Petroleum Research Center in Bartlesville participated in a U.S. Bureau of Mines diesel odor study begun in 1963. Each test session lasts about two hours with eight sniffing stalls as volunteers evaluate exhaust fumes diluted in air, earning five dollars per sitting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartlesville
Okla
UPI
Petroleum Research Center
U.S. Bureau of Mines
R. W. Hurn
Fuels Combustion
Hurn
Reunion of Boshart Laws and Tschantz kin held at Wayland
The first Boshart Laws and Tschantz reunion gathered 89 relatives at Wayland park on Sunday June 9. Attendees included Noble Widmer Yoder Bohn and many Leichtys from Iowa Illinois and Oregon. Weather cooperated for an outdoor dinner in the new shelter house with extensive family notices and missing item inquiry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland Park
Marion Leichty
Doris Leichty
Albany
Oregon
Henry Leichty
Leichtys
New Shelter House
Doug
Doris
Ellis Leichty
Junior Hochstettler
David Leichty Jr
Goshen
Ind
Calvin Leichty
Dwight Leichty
Larry Leichty
Royce Leichty
Wesley Leichty
Edith Roth
John Reschly
Lois
Jeanne
Hesston
Kansas
Delbert Schrock
Wellman
Eyes have it in today's make-up
New York based Amway Corp from a cosmetics survey says women emphasize the eyes most, powder goes on before eye make-up, eye shadow stays above the eyelid, foundation should match the lightest skin tone, and upward application is preferred with a clean face.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
Amway Corp
Neighbor’s plea for rain recalled from old garden call
A long-ago neighbor’s message "We need rain" prompted watering the garden as a dry spell lingered. The reminiscence from the Evening Journal echoes a small town routine when weather dictated daily chores and community notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enus
Massive Antique Dinnerware and Collectibles Sale Items
A catalog of diverse wares includes CHINA, GLASS, and SILVER pieces from Haviland and Wedgewood, plus Satsuma, Noritake, and blue and white china. Featured are 1847 Rodgers Grape pattern silverware, assorted sterling, brass items, Daguerreotype cases, lamps, vases, glassware, china sets, and a World War era German item assortment with swords, revolvers, and belts. Numerous linens, blankets, quilts, and textile pieces complete the collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ransome Haviland
Haviland
Chelsea
Blue Spring
Satsuma & Noritake
Childs China
Bennington
Copland
Stoke On Trent
Ironstone
Bristol
Atlanta
Rodgers
Tiffany & Etc
St. Medele
Vintage Walnut and Cherry Furniture Auction Listing
An extensive collection of period furniture offered for sale including walnut secretary desks with glass tops and pulls, roll tops, cabinet pieces, beds, chests, dressers, vanities, tables for 10 and more, marble tops, Duncan Phyfe and Chippendale styles, numerous chairs and stools, dining sets, clocks, wardrobes, rocking chairs, trunks, stands, a grandfather clock, and many decorative items plus assorted trunks and display pieces. Names of makers include Duncan Phyfe and Seth Thomas with items aged over 100 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kepta Glass
Seth Thomas
Duncan Phyfe
Spain
Also Mentioned on This Page
Boys
By Vivian Wells
Harold Spangler
Ames
World Book Lore
World Book Encyclopedia
Charles Bonaparte
Emperor Napoleon
U.S
Bill Mullins
Wayland
Mrs. Henry Yoder
Katie Laws Widmer
Mr. Pleasant
Lloyd Widmer
Winfield
Maynard Widmer
Tex
Rodney
Burlington
Ralph Hilbrandt
Glenda Widmer
Trenton
Chris Widmer
Baby
Des Moines
Gilbert Widmer
Illinois
Harvey Chandler
Jack Weese
Tod
Alvin Laws
Don Hoffman
Son
Don
Ruth Nacholtz
Scott and
Steven
Ottumwa
Henry Yoder
Noble
Maurice Brieser
Melvin
Michael
Harlan Widmer
Sandra
Richard
Mark
L. R. Barquist
Danny
Rachelle
Olds
Clarence Boshart
Edna Widmer
Delmer Widmer
Becky
Peoria
Ill
Maurice Krabill
Phyllis
David
Don Krabill
Darwin Widmer
Tom Sandra
Jacque
Greg
Rex Roth
Debbie
Deanna
Penny
Martha
Kevin
Lori
Norman Widmer
Kimberly and Kelly
Bartonville
Arthur Boshart
Harlan Hochstettler
Joey
Ledru
Lamonte
Carl Bohn Jr
Albert Bohn
Manson
Ruth Tschantz
Fred Grant
Andy Tschantz
James Manson
Miss Marva Rinner
John Diller
Phoenix, Ariz
Eva Beese
Albert Bohns
Boshart, Laws and Tschantz
John Dare
Single Springs
Ron Swartzendruber
Worland
Wyo
Don Swartzendrubers
Merle Conrads
Emma Roth
Anna J. Yoder
Pleasant View
Kalona
Mercy Hospital
Lowa City
Ernest Lund
Washington County Assessor
Kra2y
TV Lab, Inc
Voice OF Music
Voyager Portable Phonograph Reg
RCA
TV Lab, Inc. Television Sales & Service
Audiacre Oe
Rex Ray Ken Young
Evening Journal
Hawkeye
Cedar Rapids
Hawkeye Downs
Il. M. C. A. Natic
Chamber Commerce
Professional Park
Iowa
California
Armory Building
China
Wayne
Evelyn Simerman
F Wayne
Keith Murphy
Se Motel
Chau Tau
Washington Hotel
Evelyn Limerman
Grace Hill
Mike Orris
Washington, Iowa
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