Travelogue of a Mexico motor trip by Mrs Reller and Mrs Shalla
Mrs Louis Reller and her mother Mrs Joseph Shalla recount a Mexico journey starting at Brownsville crossing into Victoria to join the Pan American highway. They describe paved roads with two dirt ferries, tropical scenery after the Tropic of Cancer, giant cacti, dense forests, bamboo, and thatched Indian huts as they travel through El Monte and the sugar cane region.
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Mexico
Louis Reller
Joseph Shalla
el Monte
Journey Through Mexico from Brownsville to the Pan American Highway
The trip covers 856 miles to Valles and traverses the Sierra Madre from tropical valleys to high mountains. Travelers note customs in Huastecas, primitive practices, frequent wildlife, Coca-Cola as a rare modern touch, and hazards from cattle and vehicles on winding roads. Highlights include Mexico City markets, Taluca basket center and Balnesia San Jose de Purua, Lago de Chapala near Guadalajara, hoof and mouth disease checks, a desert leg to El Monte, orange and lemon belts near Monterrey, a long road section near Laredo, and a 750 mile return drive totaling 5060 miles.
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Mexico
Valles
Brownsville
Tex
Huastecas
Sierra Madres
Sierra
Guadalajara
Lago de Chapala
San Luis Potosi
el Monte
Victoria
Monterrey
Laredo
United States
Hormone Treatment Risk to Heifer Breeding Probed
Hormone use to induce milk in virgin heifers may compromise their future breeding ability. Researchers warn that while milk production can start, fertility potential could be permanently reduced, affecting herd genetics and long term profitability.
Cubs and Red Caps Win Girls Softball Games at Green Field
In last nights action the Red Caps upset the undefeated Drive Inn team 22 run rule ending after five innings. Phyllis McConnell pitched for Drive Inn while the Red Caps rallied with eight batters in the first frame and a big fourth inning. The Cubs defeated the Rums 22 to 7, with Vivian Hines shutting out the Rums after a 7 4 1 start, as Klein's Cubs continued their win streak.
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Green Field
Red Caps
Drive Inn
Klein
Cuvs
Rums
Drive Iuns
Marilyn Kelsey
Betty Pettavino
Phyllis McConnell
McConnell
Cubs
Vivian Hines
Fay Henry
AB. OH PD
Swift
Schoonover
Coaney
Bailey
Gault
Gesling
Drive Inns
SA — Klein
RES
AB Neill
Siegle
Cf Falk
Hines
Krabill
Whitehead
Garrett
Hopg
Henry
Night Games at Greenfield Feature Guard vs Cubs and IOOF Clash
Tonight at Greenfield the National Guard squad faces the Marston Skelga Cubs at 7 30. The city league IOOF team meets the Well man forty nineers at 8 30 under lights.
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Greenfield
National Guard
Marston Skelga Cubs
IOOF
Wellman ‘49Ers
Owen Home Hosts Pink and Blue Shower for Mrs Melvin Hill
Mrs John Owen and Mrs Ar temas Brown co hosted a pink and blue shower at the Owen home in the evening. Three bridge tables competed with high score won by Mrs Roy Minnis and second by Mrs Richard Stewart. travel prize also awarded. Gifts included miniature blue booties and bootie shaped napkins. Refreshments were served by the co hosts.
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John Owen
Artemas Brown
Owen Home
Melvin Hill
Roy Minnis
Richard Stewart
For Sale Acts Disciple Arrested in Child Support Case
Francis H. Pencovic, 38, self-styled Messiah, was jailed in Los Angeles County on failure to support two children from a prior marriage. He reportedly gathered 145 000 in funds at Reseda California, though local figures list the population of its town at about 5 000.
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Francis H. Pencovic
Messiah
Los Angeles County
Pencovic
Reseda
Calif
Chamber of Commerce
Donkey Softball Game Planned for Thursday Night
Plans finalize for a donkey softball exhibition at Green Field on Thursday evening June 23. Leon Beatty Legion post and local softball association riders headline the bucking mounts with tickets selling 25 and 50 cents at local drugstores and shops. Proceeds benefit the association's finances while a city league match between VFW and Freshwaters Feed tops the program.
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American Legion Softball Association
Greenfield
Missouri Broncos
Leon Beatty Legion Post
Osincup
Western Auto
Softball Association
VFW
Freshwaters
Talk By Joan Fulton At Jolly Jokers 4 H Club
Joan Fulton spoke at the Jolly Jokers 4 H club meeting on Thursday afternoon presenting He Has His Eyes On You. Martha and Barbara Stevens hosted 11 members and leader Mrs Melvin Booth. Janet Augustine led the business session.
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Joan Fulton
Jolly Jokers
4-H Club
Martha
Barbara Stevens
Melvin
Janet Ross
Janet
Ruth Augustine
So and Sew Club Party at Lyall Moore Lawn
Ten members and families plus eight guests gathered on a Friday evening at the Lyall Moore home for homemade ice cream and cake. Guests included Mrs. Mabel Kingsley of Lakewood Ohio and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Stephens and Mary Jane Corrine Nicola Mrs. Blanche Small and Betty and Marietta Spear of Wellman.
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So and Sew Club
Lyall Moore
Mabel Kingsley
Lakewood
Ohio
Robert Stephens
Mary Jane
Corrine Nicola
Blanche Small
Betty and
Marietta Spear
Wellman
Friendly Bible Class Hosts Coop Dinner at Church
The Friendly Bible class met Monday evening at the church for a cooperative dinner attended by 35 people. Garden flowers decorated the tables. Social committee members were Mrs Clyde Kelley Mrs Wy L Currier and Clara Faulkner. Entertaining with group singing and games were led by Mrs Keith Williams Jr Mrs Charles Mc Clyde Kelley and Mrs W L Currie. A short business meeting appointed committees for the next gathering on the third Monday in July at the church.
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Friendly Bible Class
Clyde Kelley
Wy .L. Currier
Clara Faulkner
Keith Williams, Jr
Charles McClyde Kelley
W. L. Curries
Donna Eichelberger Honored With Courtesy Party
A pre-nuptial courtesy for Donna Eichelberger was held Saturday at Calvin Eichelberger’s home in Wayland. About 30 friends and relatives attended as gifts, telegrams, and advice were exchanged before refreshments and games. Hostesses were Mrs. Alie Eichelberger, Mrs. Calvin Eichelberger, Mrs. Marlin Wyse, and Alice Eichelberger.
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Wayland
Donna Eichelbereey
Calvin Biehelberger
Alie Eichelberger
Calvin Fichelberger
Marlin Wyse
Alice Bichelberger
Review of The Prophet in the Wilderness at Missionary Society
Mrs Bova Stevens gave a book review of The Prophet in the Wilderness by Hagehorn to the Associate Presbyterian missionary society Monday evening. The meeting was led by president Mrs Basil McBee with devotions by Elizabeth Dawson and time for sewing afterward.
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Missionary Society
Hagehorn
Bova Stevens
Associate Presbyterian Missionary Society
Stevens
Basil McBee
Elizabeth Dawson
Rowe Reunion At Park Officers Are Elected
The Rowe reunion occurred at Sunset Park on June 19 with a cooperative dinner and afternoon visiting and a business meeting that elected officers Mrs Cecil Hughes president Don O Cave vice president Mrs Fay Rowe secretary Flaws were planned for next year’s gathering Attendees included Mr and Mrs Margit Barrett Kath leen Rosalie Patricia Center Point Mr and Mrs Cecil Hughes John Jim Gary Carolyn Town City Mr and Mrs Harland Bleitz Beverly Fred Douglas Davenport Mrs Fay Rowe Glen Wellman Mrs O C Rowe Bernice Hurst Robert Mr and Mrs William Hanley Maxine Martyn Margery South English Mr and Mrs Don Cave Donna Rae Robert Garyl Mr and Mrs George Cave Washington
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Rowe
Sunset Park
Cecil Hughes
Don O Cave
Fay Rowe
Margit Barrett
Kathleen
Rosalie
Patricia
Center Point
John
Jim
Gary
Carolyn
Town City
Harland Bleitz
Beverly
Fred
Douglas
Davenport
Glen
Wellman
O. C. Rowe
Bernice Hurst
Robert
William Hanley
Maxine
Martyn
Margery
South English
Don Cave
Donna Rae
Garyl
George Cave
Washington
Couple Are Married In Des Moines Chapel
Pauline Cutchall of Hancerk and Harold Larson of Brighton wed Sunday at the First Methodist church in Des Moines in a single ring ceremony. Attendants included Mrs. TD C Martin as maid of honor and Albert Johnson as best man. A wedding dinner followed at Hotel Fort Des Moines. The couple will reside in Brighton after a wedding trip to Chicago.
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Des Moines
Brighton
Pauline Cutchall
G A Cutehall
Hancerk
Harold Larson
Ralph Larson
Fairfield
First Methodist Church
Lawrence Beals
TD. C. Martin
Lincoln
Ned
Albert Johnson
Fort Des Moines
Fairfield High School
A. T. B. Des Moines
Thompson and Hayward Chemical Company
Parsons College
Brown Lynch Stott
Chicago
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Wolf’s Flower Shop
Paul R
Horak
Taluca
San Jose de Purua
Danbury
Conn
Glidden S. Doman
Alan Bott
Doman
Bott
Claussner
Denier
Scuars
Meatston
Norris
Owen
Janet Augustine
Deborah Brenneman
Janet Shalla
Burdock’s Cut Rate Lumber Co
Brigiupon, Low A
Donna Eichelberger
Brown Finance
Ioan
Brownrinarce Company
the Court House
Studebaker
COX Motor
West Washington
Washington, Iowa
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