Clover Leaf 4-H Club Holds May Meeting
The Clover Leaf 4-H Club met at Janet and Ruth Curtis home on May 6 with 30 members, 2 leaders, and one guest Linda Lybarger. Janet Curtis elected delegate to the state convention in June. Phyllis Anderson is alternate. Senior team members Joyce Suter and Phyllis Anderson and junior team members Phyllis Lowe and Jo Ann McNeil chosen to represent the club at the county demonstrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janet
Ruth Curtis
Mary Twinam
Linda Lybarger
Janet Curtis
Phyllis Anderson
Joyce Suter
Phyllis Lowe
Jo Ann McNeil
Brick and Board Bookcases Demonstration Draws Interest
Joyee Suter and Phellis Anderson presented a demonstration on building Brick and Board Bookcases. The committee set August for the event and June 25 for entertaining mothers with refreshments prepared by Janet Ruth and Mrs Curtis. Betty Howell reports.
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Joyee Suter
Phellis Anderson
Janet
Ruth
Mre Curtis
Betty Howell
Birthday and anniversary notices for local residents
Happy birthday to Jimmy Duane Evans son of Mr and Mrs Carl Evans of Wellman is percent years old today. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Howell celebrate a wedding anniversary. Birthday wishes go to Mr Sam Baker Carl Nelson Sevilla Jean Lillian Minick Mr James Griggs of West Chester Paul McGraw Ralph McCreeds and Ralph Ashby.
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Jimmy Duane Evans
Carl Evans
Wellman
Lawrence Howell
Sam Baker
Carl Nelson
Sevilla Jean
Lillian Minick
James Griggs
West Chester
Paul McGraw
Ralph McCreeds
Ralph Ashby
New Sheep Breed Threatens Traditional Shearers
A report notes a new sheep breed that could disrupt the wool industry by reducing the need for human shearers, signaling potential economic shifts for ranchers and laborers.
Alcoholic Drink Fails Mankind In Many Needs
A Wake Forest sociologist argues in Alcohol, Culture, and Society that drinking is a cultural phenomenon shaped by group norms. Beverages are used to quench thirst, heighten sociability, or escape anxieties, with social pressure influencing abstinence and patterns of use.
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Durham
Wake Forest College
Duke University Press
Clarence H. Patrick
NBC develops gun shot reinforcer for TV sound
NBC engineers create a gun shot reinforcer device to enhance pistol fire sounds on television. The unit, about the size of a typewriter, plugs into the audio line and, when a blank pistol is fired, produces an authentic shot heard in millions of homes.
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NBC
Legion of Mary Defies Communists in Shanghai
About 1500 members of the Shanghai Legion of Mary resisted Communist police pressure to sign confessions of counter revolutionary activity. Officials say half of signed confessions were by nonmembers or non Catholics, with others tricked into signing. The group had opposed a state controlled church and was outlawed in Shanghai last September.
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Hong Kong
Shanghai
Legion of Mary
Legion
China
Vatican
Interesting Salad Enhancers Include Cucumbers Tomatoes Eggs Olives
A note suggests increasing appeal of green salads by adding slicey cucumbers tomato wedges chopped hard cooked eggs ripe olives or anchovies for extra flavor and texture.
Birthdays Through History From Cleopatra to Kinderfeste
The Lintons investigate the origin and meaning of birthdays from ancient Horoscopes and Greek Artemis rites to German kinderfeste and candle cakes. They note candles symbolize wishes and luck, with birthdays seen as a personal yearly festival across cultures.
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Cleopatra
Marc Anthony
Plutarch
Ralph Linton
Ya'e
Adelin
Germany
Lintons
Artemis
12 Years Without Water Woman Not a Bit Thirsty
In Brainard Nebraska Mrs Barbara Plisek marks the start of her 104th year saying she is fine and not thirsty. She claims to have not drunk water since age nine while living on bread eggs and coffee and remains bedfast with strong memory and voice.
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Brainard, Neb
Barbara Plisek
Walter
August Herms
Czechoslovakia
Frank Plisek
Land Lubber Jeep Goes Amphibious At Last
Toledo Ohio report details the Jeep’s new amphibious capability for army use. Ward M Canaday describes snorkel air intakes and exhausts, waterproofed engine and electrical systems, enabling water operations up to the windshield top with the driver above water.
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Toledo,o
Ward M. Canaday
Jeep-makers
Canaday
Muzzle of Gun Forces Marine to Forget Password in Korea
A new replacement on a Korea mountain top post hesitates at the gate when the sentry asks for the password. The prompt reply mishears Jacob’s as Jacobs and the guard blurts out Roberts, but still secures the hilltop post.
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Korea
Jacob
Interior Painting Dominates Painting and Decorating Work
Interior surfaces account for the majority of painting and decorating labor with estimates showing interior tasks far outnumber exterior painting by about four to one. The data highlights the central role of interior finishes in the trade.
Mother's Day Reflections and a Mother's Nighttime Comfort
A poem about a mother balancing duties and fatigue on Mother's Day followed by a memory of a child awakened by a mother's calming presence. It contrasts weariness with home peace and ends with the child reassured by maternal voice and touch. Elizabeth Lathrop Powers is cited in the piece.
Wyman School Plans Many Activities and Addresses
Wyman students prepare a Chicago class trip May 15 week. Rev Shupe will deliver the baccalaureate address May 11 at 7 p.m. Rev Dietrich will give the commencement address May 15. The board funds a hot lunch program for 1052-59. Committee named to handle tasks. Coach Estin elected to lead social studies. English teacher to be hired. Flood relief drive raises over 40. Twenty dollars sent to radio WHO. rest to Louisa county flood relief.
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L. B. Dietrich
Chicago
WHO
Louisa County
U Go Go club marks anniversary luncheon
The U Go Go club met with Mrs Louise Keaney Thursday for their anniversary luncheon. Ten members were present. Pinochle was played with Mrs Vina Manus sier winning high score and Mrs Charles Schiebel second high. Members were elected for the coming year.
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Louise Keaney
Vina Manussier
Charles Schiebel
Mikers
Nickel expands field in radio and radar tech
The extension of radio engineering with radar television and control units widened the use of malleable nickel.
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Don
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Mouse
Lissen
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Ham Fisher
U Go
Widens Field
Rock Island Produce CO
Reisters
FVM Lab
Dearborn
Ford Tractor
Huston Tractor and Implement
Crawfordsville
CNY GR
Dixie Dugan
Tommy
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Blondie
Dagwood
Chic Young
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