Thanksgiving Day Spoiled by Flu Bug in Westminster
Mrs. Robert Eckels reports a Thanksgiving marred by influenza. The L. P. Statler family canceled plans for a larger feast, limiting celebrating to a chicken dinner with immediate members. A parade of visits and dinners across the community followed, with multiple families hosting and attending local gatherings and a group dinner at the Statler home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westminster
L. P. Statler
Ralph Glider
Paul DeLong
Lester Laubach
D. C
Sam DeLong
E. P. Rich
Donnie
IF. J. Rich
F. G. Rich
Washington
J. Merle Eckels
R. ~ Eckels
Keith Stewart
Steve Stewart
Keith
R. KE. Watson
Howard Hoyle
Doan’s Pills End Backache linked to kidney strain
Aging, stress and cold can slow kidney function causing backache, fatigue, headaches and frequent night passages. Doan’s Pills, a mild diuretic, have helped millions for over 50 years by flushing waste from kidney tubes and filters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
Stewarts Attend Duvall Funeral in Moravia
Mr and Mrs Edgar Stewart attended the W O Duvall funeral in Moravia on Friday. Mr and Mrs Ted Kiesey and family attended the homecoming service in the Baptist church in Washington Sunday and then had dinner at the Murdock home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar Stewart
W. O. Duvall
Moravia
Ted Kiesey
Baptist Church
Washington
If’. Murdock
Journalism Class Manages New Paper in Riverside
The Riverside public school journalism class edits a new monthly paper The News and Shop per funded by the Better Riverside club. They invite news from residents and will distribute free to town and local route mail receivers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Better Riverside Club
Opal Kern
Virgina Luckey
Oakdale
Carl Luckey
Stephen Dautremont
George Reha
Vic White
Norbert Prizler
Iowa City
Clair Flynn
Delbert Flynn
Judy
Linda
Diane
Patty
Jesse Sleichter
Robert
Sharon
Clayton Wingler
Kathie
Fred Lukavsky
American Legion Post
Cowboy Star Allan Lane Shifts Hero Role Off Screen
Allan "Rocky" Lane, famed cowboy star, acted as a safety on the Frisco Tornado set at the Fox Theatre when a falling ladder menaced visiting spectators during a staged fight sequence. Lane helped avert harm, displaying off screen courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cowboy Star
Allan
Rocky” Lane
Republic
Fox Theatre
Rocky
Rabbit hunting in New England tradition and methods
The article extols the American rabbit as a premier game animal with millions of hunters and a vast harvest. It discusses hunting methods from beagle hounds to dogs of various breeds, and notes that rabbits hide in brushy and meadow areas. It mentions signs like buckshot dung and tracks in fresh snow for tracking, including the practice called Injun-walking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Heinold
New England
Boy Rescued From Fall by Quick Action of Rocky
A boy narrowly escaped harm when a dangerous incident occurred. Rocky reacted swiftly, diverting the peril and shielding the child as he tumbled. The incident highlights Rocky’s quick thinking and courage in a tense moment.
HADACOL touted as cure for vitamin deficiencies in Eunice
An Eunice Louisiana resident touts HADACOL claiming relief from long illness and sleepless nights after taking the vitamin supplement for over a year. The ad promotes HADACOL for deficiencies of Vitamins B1 B2 Niacin and Iron, with a money back guarantee and pricing listed by The LeBlanc Corporation in 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kabrie Aucoin
North First St
Eunice
Louisiana
The
LeBlanc Corporation
Dale Nebel Released From Hospital After Five Weeks
Dale Nebel left Mercy hospital in Iowa City after nearly five weeks recovering from an auto accident that caused a broken leg and other injuries. He is at his brother Milton Nebel’s home, recuperating satisfactorily and able to move about. A week of evangelistic meetings at Eicher Mennonite church concluded with Rev. Marvin Dirks as guest evangelist and singer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Dirks
Mennonite Biblcal Seminary
Chicago
Injun-walking rabbits warned of evicting beds
A vivid metaphor warns that rabbits resist eviction the first time but jump to a new lair quickly the second time. The passage urges caution and vigilance.
Hillbilly Star Shug Fisher At Fox Theater
George Shug Fisher, famed radio and recording artist, brings his hillbilly music to the screen in Republic's re release Jamboree at the Fox Theatre. Fisher, nicknamed Shug by schoolmates, is half Irish and half Choctaw Indian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George “Shug” Fisher
Republic
Fox Theatre
Fisher
Shug
Milk Pasteurization Machines Introduced in 1895
Pasteurizing machines for milk were introduced in 1895 marking a key advancement in dairy processing and public health. The note highlights early adoption of pasteurization technology in milk production.
Farmers' Night School Led by Baltisberger in Columbus Junction
Columbus Junction notes describe William Baltisberger, a vocational agriculture teacher at Columbus high school, running a farmers evening school every Monday at 7:30 in the agriculture room through February 19, with Future Farmers of America boys serving lunch at 9 p.m. Also included are engagements, Thanksgiving gatherings, and church activities in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
William Baltisberger
Columbus High School
Farmers
Norma Widmer Competes In All-State Chorus Event
Norma Widmer travels to Des Moines to perform with a quartet in the All-State chorus during a weekend convention. Local residents Mr. and Mrs. Wilson Gingerich and sons visit the Earl Bachman home. Clayton Widmer hosts Sunday dinner guests from Iowa City and Kalona including John Swartzendruber Henry Swartzendruber Mary Buechenman and teachers Willard Roth and Esther Detweiler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Rich
Stringtown
Norma Widmer
Des Moines
Wilson Gingerich
Washington
Illinois
Earl Bachman
Clayton Widmer
John and
Henry Swartzendruber
Iowa City
J. A. Swartzendruber
Mary Buechenman
Kalona
Chicago Pastor Visited Local Dinner Hosts
Rev. Marvin Dirks of Chicago joined Elmer Graber for a Sunday dinner. Additional guests Mr. and Mrs. Elon Boshart and Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Rich spent Sunday afternoon at Harold Boese’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Dirks
Chicago
Elmer Graber
Elon Boshart
J. J. Rich
Harold Boese
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Keith Statler
Wayne Zeck
Harold Strum
Barbara Jo
William Walker
Wayne Knupp
Mrs. Marge Luckey
Thomas Romine
Marion
Buchwalter
Eddie Romine
Dolores
Riverside Public School
C. J. Karel
Leon Karel
Kirksville
Norman Sage
Mt. Pleasant
Joe Schillig
Wm. Schillig
Wayne Harrison
Schillig
Walter Helm
James Yansky
Conrad Brenner
Westinghouse Oleic
Underwriters’ Laboratories, Inc
Iowa
By Tod Kesting
Dale Nebel
By Vernon W. Frey
David Allen Graber
Vernon Frey
Otto Frey
Dennis Klopfenstein
Trento
Parenas Kenneth Goff
Vernon
August Zieglowsky
Haskins
Wilma Swartzendruber
Katherine Reschly
Fox
Anna Casualty & Surety Co
Baltisberger
Martha Butler
Almond C. Woodruff
van Nuys
Calif
DeLee
Lynn Hartzler
Phoenix
Ariz
Miss Woodruff
Chapman College
Los Angeles
Hartzler
University of California
Dale Beenblossom
Here
Salem Presbyterian Church
Ellen
Helen Hart
Darrel Hart
Columbus City
Greenville College
Greenville
Grace Hart
Wessington Springs
South Dakota
Lee Jordan
Cleghorn
Horace
Crisco
Gerber’s Baby Food
Strongheart Dog Food
Cresta Blanca
Campbell’s Tomato Soup
Thomassens Super Valu
Acre
Buick
Ert LA
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