Family trip links Washington Centerville and Cedar Falls crossings
Mr and Mrs Glen Haygreen and two sons, formerly of Washington now in Centerville, traveled via Ottumwa renewing acquaintances. They picked up Mrs Barden and children in Ottumwa and Homer Godwin and Robert drove Colleen and Barbara Godwin to Cedar Falls for enrollment at Iowa State Teachers College Colleen a sophomore majoring in kindergarten primary work Barbara a freshman majoring in business education
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glen Haygreen
Washington
Centerville
Ottumwa
Homer Godwin
Robert
Colleen
Barbara Godwin
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Barbara
Hospital Ads Mention Dismissals and Births in Washington
Reading want ads show Sherr Sorrell listed as admitted on Sunday in Washington. Arthur Rich appears as dismissed Sunday in Washington. A birth is reported for Mr. and Mrs. Leroy Hill at 804 E Madison a son in the early evening. Another birth for Mr. and Mrs. George Horn at R3 a daughter at 3 55 p.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherr Sorrell
Washington
Arthur Rich
Leroy Hill
E. Madison
George Horn
Minute Organism Causes of Food Spoilage
The article explains three groups of minute organisms bacteria yeasts and molds as main spoilage causes. It notes canning requires heat and air sealing to prevent spoilage including botulism fermentation and flat sour and discusses heat treatments for yeasts molds and bacteria in acid and nonacid foods.
Vaudeville's Origins in Normandy Valley of Vire
In Normandy's Valley of Vire the term vaudeville traces to Val or Vau de Vire, linked to the Basselin family and the Vaux de Vire drinking songs. Vire was a cattle and horse market hub with woolen mills supplying WWI uniforms, near granite quarries and a ruined Henry I castle. The Gothic town gate and clock tower overlook Notre Dame church and a lime bordered terrace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Val
Vau de Vire
Vire
Normandy
Olivier Basselin
Olivier
Vaux de Vire
Electoral vote dynamics in 19th century US elections
The analysis notes that popular vote defeats did not prevent electoral victory in 1888 Harrison and 1876 Hayes cases. It explains how Harrison and Cleveland won by slim state margins while Hayes carried fewer states with larger elector totals, and how the 1824 election went to the House after no candidate won a majority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benjamin Harrison
Grover Cleveland
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel Tilden
Harrison
Cleveland
Hayes
Tilden
Andrew Jackson
House of Representatives
Adams
Lois Garrett and Marvin Glandon wed at Christian Tabernacle
Lois Garrett daughter of Mr and Mrs Edward Garrett married Marvin Glandon son of Mr and Mrs Clarence Glandon of Webster in a double ring ceremony at the Christian Tabernacle. Rev W J Stevens officiated before 150 guests. Dress details, attendants, reception at the Garrett home, and a wedding trip describe the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Garrett
Marvin Glandon
Christian Tabernacle
Edward Garrett
Clarence Glandon
Webster
W. J. Stevens
Lloyd Arnold
Marguerite Utterback
Paul Martin
Local visits and travel notes fill regional week
Mrs. Mary A. McCulley of Iowa City visits friends including Mrs. T. A. Michels. Joe Struebing of Canton Illinois spends weekend with John Kurtz and calls on Clarence son and Clarence Statler in Fairfield. Albert Wehr takes two week vacation in Colorado. Owen Ball of Chicago visits cousin Dave Elder. Pete Hunt of Boone visits L. H. Harding. Thelma Beggs of Des Moines visits Lee Baird. Stewart Bell and Harold Wehr families plan a picnic at the Wehr home. Francis Olson and sons visit Wisconsin. Sheriff Charles Snyder returns from Canada fishing trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Struebing
Canton, Ill
John Kurtz
Clarenceson
Clarence Statler
Fairfield
Lightning rods and tall steel buildings attract strikes
A tall steel framed building with a grounded metal roof acts as a lightning rod, frequently attracting strikes. Occupants often remain unaware beyond a loud thunder crash.
Doris White Weds J Alles in Davenport
Doris White daughter of Mr and Mrs Harry O White and Joseph Alles son of Mr and Mrs E J Alles of Bettendorf were married at 3 pm Saturday in the St Johns Methodist church Davenport in a double ring ceremony conducted by Rev Ulinger. Mrs Alles a Cotter high school and St Lukes nursing graduate and industrial nurse at the J I Case plant Bettendorf. Mr Alles a three year Army Air Force veteran works for J I Case. They will reside in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bettendorf
Alles
Army Air Force
J. I. Case Company
Davenport
Soviet Northern Front defenses extend through Baltic states
Soviets view the Baltic regions as part of the Northern Front with region A including Karelia and Estonia and region B comprising Lithuania and Latvia. Lithuania and East Prussia are cited as a second line for rocket bases with fortifications along Liepaja Mazeikiai Upper Venta Dubysa Nemunas to Drushininkai Gardinas. Underground oil and ammo stores feed camouflaged air ports as Red Army and MVD garrisons guard the area. Near Siauliai a large airport housed 32 motor fighters and four bombers of a new type at one point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltic
Karelia
Estonia
Lithuania
Latvia
East Prussia
Liepaja
Mazeikiai
Upper
Venta
Dubysa
Nemunas
Drushininkai
Gardinas
Red Army
MVD
Siauliai
Marco Polo's 1292 Sumatra Route to Venice
Marco Polo traveled through Sumatra in 1292 en route from Kublai Khan's Chinese court back to Venice. The account highlights his travels across Southeast Asia during his long return journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marco Polo
Sumatra
Venice
Kublai Khan
Women’s Committee Sets September Township Meeting Stop
County Women’s committee met at the Farm Bureau office and heard that two German women will live in town a year to study farm family living. Plans include homemakers tour of housing, a home furnishings study, and September township teas using foreign country bulletins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Duensing
Des Moines
Farm Bureau
Duensing
Richard Stephens
Crawfordsville
Joe Jones
Farr Booth
Homer Vincent
Howard Caldwell
William Crayne
Myrl Smith
Walter Bauer
Troy Foriash
Earl Booth
Paul Beard
Ruth Foster
Mrs Brinning Reports on National Convention at Legion Hall
Mrs Clarence Brinning, a delegate to the Indianapolis convention, reports at the West Chester and Washington WRC meeting. Twenty six ladies present. President Mrs R Dawson presiding. District convention set for Sept 19 at Mt Pleasant. A bus charter is hoped for by attendees. Thirty sick calls and $60 relief noted. October refreshment committee named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Brinning
Indianapolis
W.R.C
Legion Hall
R. ¥. Dawson
Mt. Pleasant
Dawson
West Chester
Washington
Dora Anderson
Tom Davis
Edith Weidner
John Widmer
Clarence Brown
Ben Coppock
R. H. Hampsher
Laura Graham
Elect Mrs J Cherry President at Reunion
Mrs John Cherry was elected president at the South Prairie school reunion held Saturday. Car rie Davis was elected secretary treasurer. A noon picnic followed by a program and business meeting drew 41 attendees. The event featured musical selections, readings by pupils, a school history, and plans for reunions every two years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Cherry
South Prairie School
Carrie Davis
Miss Davis
Elsie Glassburner
Ruth Gideon
Dan Holland
Dan Brindley
Bill Wessler
Diane Alvine
Lorene Robertson
Betty Graff
Dorothy Wulf
Connie Sue Lewis
Nellie Juzeler
Salt in livestock rations hits farmers with losses
A brief note notes that lack of salt in livestock rations causes farmers to miss weight gains and profit. The Thursday Rebekah club meets at 7:30 p.m with Mrs. Dora Anderson as announced. Change of time and roll call for favorite recipes are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rebekah Club
Dora Anderson
Margaret Jane Ragan Weds James F. Nolan at St James
Margaret Jane Ragan and James F. Nolan of Bayonne N J were united in marriage this morning at St James Catholic Church. Rev H J Corcoran officiated the nuptial mass as flowers arranged by Mrs C C Wilson adorned the church. The bride wore a blue gabardine suit with matching accessories and pearls, carrying white roses on a Bible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. James Catholic Church
Margaret Jane Ragan
James F. Nolan
Bayonne
N. J
Miss Ragan
C. S. Ragan
Washington
Mr. Nolan
George F. Nolan
H. J. Corcoran
C. C. Wilson
Ragan-Nolan wedding held for 200 guests at family home
The maid of honor was Winifred Ragan sister of the bride and the bridegroom's brother George Nolan of Bayonne served as best man. Don Shepherd ushered as a reception for 200 at the Ragan home with various ladies assisting in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winifred Ragan
George Nolan
Bayonne
Don Shepherd
Ragan
E. E. Stutsman
Wilson
Harold Kauffman
C. R. McCutchen Jr
Wedding Breakfast at Ragan Home for 20
A wedding breakfast for 20 was hosted at the Ragan home with Mrs. Ira Morrison and Mrs. Charles Lemley in charge of the guest book and serving. The newlywed couple will reside in Denver Colorado where Mr Nolan works for the telephone company and attends Regis college. Mrs Nolan is a graduate of St James school Washington high school and Denver University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ragan
Ira Morrison
Charles Lemley
Denver
Colorado
Nolan
Telephone Company
Regis College
St. James School
Washington High School
Denver University
Checking the chimney for leaks by smudge test
The method uses a smudge fire at the flue bottom and a wet blanket at the top to force smoke through any cracks. Escaping smoke reveals leaks and helps locate defects.
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East Pat
Wolf’s Flower
C. V. Crull
John W. Lef
Fern Pastry Shop
Vienna
Pastry Shop
West Side Square
Valley of Vire
Henry I
England
J. M. Lloyd
Doc
Bill Hatcher
Bill
Chamberlin Bros
Linda Messenger
Douglas Garrett
Douglas
Robert Glandon
Otis Messenger
Ft. Madison
Clarence Messenger
Glen Miller
Paul Sheridan
Ollie
Robert Fulton
Columbus Junction
J. D. Erwin
Max Goodlander
Cecil Horton
Mary Hiller
Dorance Arduser
E. Madison Street
Glandon
City Water Works
Lyle Glandon
Sigourney
Frank Hopkins
Mrs
Mary A. McCulley
Iowa City
T. A. Michels
Albert Wehr
Owen Ball
Chicago, NL
Dave Elder
Elder
Pete Hunt
Boone
L. H. Harding
Clifford Beggs
Lana Jean
Mary Elizabeth
Lee Baird
Stewart Bell
Harold Wehr and Sons
Wehr
Francis Olson
Wisconsin
Charles Snyder
Canada
Doris White
J. Alles
Fe Soviet
Northern Front
Mrs. Brinning
J. Cherry
West Madison
D Ave
Robert Betoland
France
Perry Brown
Philadelphia
Brown
St. James
James FF. Nolan
Maid of Honor
Shoe Store
Rothschild's
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