Mrs Lettie Trotter Harding Visits Washington Friends
Mrs Lettie Trotter Harding of Burlington spent yesterday in Washington visiting friends and revisiting Ainsworth her former home. Her son William James Harding production manager for the Dennis Day radio show in Hollywood has worked on Kay Keyser Fred Allen and Dennis Day programs. Nearby, Mrs Willits of Muscatine is recovering at home after surgery and other local residents visited family and attended the Tulip Festival in Pella. Dr Charles W McLaughlin Jr and wife from Omaha are arriving for his parents anniversary party.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lettie Trotter Harding
Burlington
Washington
Ainsworth
William James Harding
Trotter
Bill
Dennis Day
Holywood
Iowa
Hollywood
Kay Keyser
Fred Allen
Charles W. McLaughlin, Jr
Omaha, Nebr
Hospital admissions and births in area community news
Admitted Saturday Harold Bontrager Winfield appendectomy Dismissed Mrs Lawrence Romine and Patricia Peiffer Wellman and route three Robert Stirling 714 W Monroe Yesterday Mrs Louis Acord and daughter West Chester Mrs Raymond Schultz and son Ainsworth Today Mrs Robert Minick and son 614 W Second street Ann Peterson 701 S Fourth avenue Tonsillectomies Larry Weber Richland Larry Simmering Kenneth Caldwell Columbus Junction Births Mr and Mrs Robert Scranton 614 W Monroe son 8 26 p m Mr and Mrs John Owen 708 S Iowa son 8 05 p m Mr and Mrs Junior Farrier si S Avenue B daughter 7 45 p m Mr and Mrs Eldon Dyson route two Delta son 3 16 a m Mr and Mrs Joe Schantz route three daughter 3 57 Mr and Mrs Donald Statler West Chester son 8 06 a m Celia Charlene Dayton birthday dinner with grandparents O Davis three candles will observe third birthday tomorrow parents Raymond Dayton over Sunday visit in parental home Mr and Mrs Paul Shearer Spent weekend in Ames with A A Smith Weishea at Iowa State college Tutip Festival at Pella Mrs Catherine Null and grandsons Chris Rusty Hatton left for Gary Ind since October with her mother Mrs T J Berdo Mrs Nulls daughter Frances Louise Hatton and son Michael live at Gary Mr and Mrs C C Klepfer and Helen spent at Keokuk Glenn P Duncan son in law of John A Stewart named assistant superintendent at Park Ridge school Park Ridge Illinois population 15006 about 13 miles NW of Chicago 1500 students Duncan to lead about 500 Park Ridge principal last year at Jefferson Iowa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawrence Romine
Wellman
Patricia Peiffer
Robert Stirling
Monroe Street
Louis Acord
West Chester
Raymond Schultz
Ainsworth
Robert Minick
Robert Ralph
Second Street
Ann Peterson
Fourth Avenue
Robert Scranton
W. Monroe Street
John Owen
S. Iowa
Junior Farrier
Si S. Avenue B
Eldon Dyson
Route Two
Delta
Joe Schantz
Route Three
Donald Statler
Celia Charlene Dayton
O. Davis
Celia Charlene
Raymond Dayton
Catherine Null
Chris
Rusty Hatton
Gary
Ind
T. J. Berdo
Glenn P. Duncan
John A. Stewart
Park, Ridge
Park Ridge
Minois
Chicago
Florida Coastline and Ports Reach Noted Figures
Florida’s coastline totals 3,751 miles including indentations and island shores, with 10 ports able to accommodate sea-going vessels. The state’s longer measured coast highlights its extensive maritime access.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Test New Weed Preserver Pentachlorphene
A new wood preservative named Pentachlorphene is being tested by the University of Illinois forestry department to assess its effectiveness against decay and insect damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois Department of Forestry
Wilma Marsh Russell Ellinger Pledges Troth at Church Rite
The marriage of Wilma May Marsh of Ainsworth and Rev. Russell E. Ellinger of Olds was solemnized Saturday at the Olds Congregational church. The couple will reside in the church parsonage with 206 guests attending the double ring ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilma Marsh
Russell Ellinger
Wilma May Marsh
Ainsworth
Russell E. Ellinger
Olds
C. G. Ellinger
Hopkins, Mich
Olds Congregational Church
S. A. Marsh
Alice Hunter
Gary Huston
Community Social At Jackson Center
Patrons of the Jackson Center school district held the last community social of the season at the schoolhouse marking the final day of school. A cooperative supper was organized by Mr and Mrs Louie Horak and Mr and Mrs Robert Kron. Ray Bell presided at the business meeting as officers for the new year were elected with Edgar Stout as president and Mrs Miles Stout as vice president assisted by Mrs Wayne Zeck as secretary treasurer and John Knote as reporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jackson Center
Louie Horak
Robert Kron
Ray Bell
Edgar Stout
Miles Stout
Wayne Zeck
John Knote
Audrey
Wanda Stout
Annabelle Zeck
Yankees of East Burmans and their democratic ways
The Burmans are described as the Yankees of the East for their democratic ways and humor. Women hold property rights equal to men and participate in retail work. Many are lawyers or doctors and some lead villages or legislatures. The dress includes a long wrap around skirt and flowered hair with coconut oil.
Do Not Pour Boiling Water Into Toilets
Warning about thermal shock from pouring boiling water into toilet bowls. Sudden temperature changes can crack vitreous china fixtures, causing damage and leaks. Follow safer cleaning and flushing practices to avoid costly repairs.
Birthday Greetings For Local Community Members
Birthday wishes are sent to several residents in the area. Mrs. James E. Marsh marks her 89th birthday as a Three Quarter Century member. Cakes celebrate Gary Wayne Serivner and William Marshall Romine. Former residents Mrs. Max Boone Mrs. Carl Koehler and Fritz Fields also receive congrats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Marsh
Three Quarter Century Club
Washington
Max Boone
Carl Koehler
Vinton Fritz Fields
Precooked Foods Safety Research Underway
Universities and government agencies study freezing, pretreating, packaging, and storage for ready meals. The National Restaurant Association investigates bacterial and flavor tests of frozen chicken a la king to improve safety and quality.
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National Restaurant Association
Social calendar lists church and club gatherings
Drama department dinner at 6 20 p m and regular meeting at 7 30 p m at Legion hall. Various groups including Rainbow Girls, Baptist Bible class, Women's Service Guild, handcraft, open houses, booster clubs, Vythian Sisters, V F W Auxiliary, Ladies Aid, and many local clubs hold meetings or events through the week at churches, halls, or clubhouses with times and venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kerr
U. V
Legion Hall
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Baptist Ehurch
Women’s Service Guild
Presbyterian Church
C. W. McLaughlin
Friends
W. Main St
Raymond Landau
Hal Richards
Vythian Sisters
P.m
K. P. Hall
K. C. Hall
Install Joan Fields as Worthy Advisor of Rainbow Girls
Joan Fields was installed worthy advisor of the Order of Rainbow Girls in a ceremony with many parents and friends. Officers installed for the next term included Martha Young as worthy associate advisor and Dorothy Walker as charity, with a host of other titled roles and installing officers Patricia Patterson and Marie Blattner leading the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joan Fields
Order of Rainbow Girls
Martha Young
Dorothy Walker
Charity
Clara Falk
Hope
Nancy Patterson
Jeanne Rudiger
Julia Hayter
Marie Davis
Cave Grecian
Shirley Braitner
Patricia Longwell
Neda Faye Agton Fidelity
Marilyn Caldwell
Soy flour usage across Americas and Europe and soybeans in Asia
In America and Europe soy flour enriches bakery goods and pastas. Bread with five percent soy flour content has protein comparable to whole wheat. In the Orient, soybeans replace meat bread cheese and milk, prepared in diverse ways by Japanese Chinese Manchurians and Koreans.
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America
Europe
Orient
Average American heights and weights noted
A historical survey states the average United States man stands about 5 feet 8.5 inches tall and weighs around 152 pounds, while the average woman measures roughly 5 feet 3.5 inches and weighs about 133 pounds.
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United States
Butter Bartered Butter in Postwar Berlin Opera
A tenor with Berlin Municipal Opera refused a guest appearance after the manager would not guarantee a pound of butter as part of the remuneration in postwar Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Kalona Public Schools Close Year With Baccalaureate and Commencement
Kalona public schools wrapped up the year with a Sunday baccalaureate in the high school auditorium led by Rev. F A Westbrook and a Monday alumni banquet with 226 attendees. Commencement Thursday featured address by Prof. H W Saunders, honors for Jeanne Alt and Rodney Small, a diploma to Gail Shaver who joined the navy, and 18 graduates listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalona
William Althoff
F. A. Westbrook
Richmond Holy Trinity
Mabel Small Turnipseed
Davenport
Orpha Cox
Cedar Rapids
FL A Westbrook
Delmas
Eddie Herner
Pop Goes the
H. W. Saunders
Department of Sociology
State University of Iowa
BP. T. A
Jeanne Alt
Rodney Small
Gail Shaver
Donald W Dickel
Alva Gingerich, Jr
Cleo V. Gingerich
Lando Gingerich Jr
Edwin &. Herner
George Schaefer
Stanley Schrock
Roadnev K. Small
Barbara L. Stumpf
Carol Stumpf
Mildred Beranek
Goldie M. Burkley
Esther L. Decker
Anna May Fountain
Mary K. Hochstecner
Norma Sleichter
Willadean Small
Schoo
Common Death Cause Among Youth Sees Rheumatic Diseases Leading
The report notes that diseases, rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease together are the leading cause of death for ages 5 to 19, and rank second among young adults aged 19 to 24.
Juiced Juices Boost Sandwich Spreads Flavor and Spread
A note suggests adding a dash of citrus juice to sandwich spreads to improve flavor and ease of spreading. It recommends orange juice in cheese spreads ham and other minced meat mixes or even peanut butter for a lighter texture.
Junior Missionary Meeting at United Presbyterian Church
The Junior Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church met Saturday afternoon in the church parlors with 16 members present. Joyce Power led devotions, Roser Kleese presided over the business meeting in the president's absence, Mrs George Kerr presented the lesson, and refreshments were served by Mrs Richard Stewart.
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W. H. Barnum
B. W. Blackman
Frank Conklin
The
Baptist Missionary Society
Lovell Strickler
Missionary Society of the United Presbyterian Church
George Kerr
Joyce Power
Roser Kleese
Margarette
Four Generations At Birthday Dinner For Mrs. J. F. Marsh
Mrs. James F. Marsh observes her 89th birthday with four generations at a private dinner hosted by her son Sam Marsh south of town. The gathering marks the first time a great grandchild joins the celebration, with James, Ronnie James, and James Allen Atkins mentioned among relatives. James Allen Atkins, born May 18 to Mr and Mrs Allen R Atchinson, remains in St Luke's hospital.
Washington Class of 1942 to Meet for Reunion Plans
Graduates living near Washington are asked to meet with Bill Maas on Thursday evening May 22 at the YY to organize the September class reunion. Presbyterian morning prayer group meets at 9:30 Wednesday at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington High School
Washington
Bill Maas
Presbyterian
Dairy Industry Chains Ten Million U S Workers
The dairy industry sustains ten million American workers across the United States, providing livelihoods through farms, processing plants, and distribution networks. The vast sector supports families and communities with meat and milk production, retail, and related services.
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Washington County
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Grover Custer
Darlene
Muscatine
Ed Willits
Mr. Custer
Glen Hitchcock
Margaret Erdice
Anna Korf
Keota
J. Martin White
Auegusta Hochstadtler
Clarence Tim- Divis
Clara Patterson
Laura Longwell
Pella
Harold Bontrager
Winfield
Larry Weber
Richland
Larry
Ronnie Simmering
Kenneth Caldwell
Columbus Junction
Paul. Shearer
Ames
A. A. Smith
Iowa State College
GO. V. Crull
John W. Lee
Fern Pastry Shop
Fern
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Kay Ford
Mt. Pleasant
George Campbell
Alden
Richard Lee
Cleo Rodgers
Allan Mollander
Gayle Zickafoose
Miss Ford
Doris King
Virginia Haganman
Virginia Derby
June Davis
Vernon Stribley
Marian Anderson
Jane Lauer
Iowa State Teachers College
Iowa Wesleyan College
Iota Phi Honorary Fraternity
Olds High School
Coe College
Penn College
Oskaloosa
Parson's College
Fairfield
J. L. Coon
Lawrence Meacham
Bruce Hoffman
Keosauqua
Yankees
Gary Wayne Serivner
Lloyd Serivner
William Marshall Romine
Glendale Romine
Don McClure
Dwight Hoyle
H. L. Renoux
Marie Wright
Ethel Neiswanger
Marion Robertson
Wayne Stranksy
Pilotburg
Bob Lytle
Orena Greiner
Walter Bower
Mae
New Haven
Mursday Country Club
Baptist Friendly
Ning
KK. P. Hall
Fleur de Lis Club
Joe Knotek
St. Joseph Circle
Mae Dougall
Rainbow Girls
Joseph Teller
Teller
Mary Mollner
Anton Teller
International Soundphoto
Board of Education
W. Harwood 2Scian Jewelry Store
Calul” 500
J. F. Marsh
James F. Marsh
Sam Marsh
Tsi
U. S
Nicola & Harmon
Parker
Amity
Eaton’s
Montag’s
Towa
Ross Motor Service
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