Pleasant Hill Ladies Plan Homecoming
The Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid met at the church with 12 members. Mrs. Carl Schneider led as president and introduced the Faith topic from Hebrews II. Plans discussed for new equipment ahead of the church homecoming, with refreshments served by Mrs. Earnest and Mrs. Kepart.
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Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid Society
Carl Schneider
Howard Benn
Clyde Lambert
Jacob Earnest
Lawrence Kepart
Ancient date palm became a known fruit tree by 2000 B C
The date palm established itself as a widely recognized fruit tree by 2000 B C marking early agricultural prominence.
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B. C
Country Club Family Night Dinner At Local Club
About 180 guests attended the Country Club Family Night Dinner organized by a members committee led by Mrs. Roger Sherman. A fall motif decorated the rooms and tables. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Marion Barnes, Janet Kracht, Mrs. Esther Sears, and Mrs. Hazel Stewart Alberson. Darlene Humston performed marimba solos with Lornie Booth at the piano. Five tables of bridge awarded high scores to Mrs. Lester Orr and E. D. Morrison Jr.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Club
Roger Sherman
Marion Barnes
Janet Kracht
Sigourney
Esther Sears
Centerville
Hazel Stewart Alberson
Madison
Wisc
Darlene Humston
Lornie Booth
Lester Orr
E. D. Morrison, Jr
Wash Care Note Warns Against Overfilling Washer
A household tip cautions not to use too much water in the washing machine as it lowers efficiency and causes excessive splashing in operation.
Safety tips for handling electric irons
When not ironing disconnect the iron and place it on an approved stand or heel rest. Keep cords tidy and away from walkways to prevent trips.
North Carolina Finally Ratifies U.S. Constitution
North Carolina became the last state to ratify the United States Constitution, completing the required unanimous agreement for the new framework of government. The move marks the culmination of debates across the colony and solidifies the federal compact.
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North Carolina
United States
Mrs. M. Goodlander Hosts Pansy Hill Club
Mrs. Max Goodlander hosted yesterday afternoon with 19 members and her mother Mrs. George Reese of Bloomfield as a guest. President Mrs. W. L. Gates led the business meeting, roll call answered by eight members, plans discussed for a Wiener roast at the Babb home on Sept 11, Mrs. Gates reviewed Between Two Rivers by Allan Carpenter, next meeting with Mrs. Lloyd Neiswanger, refreshments served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Goodlander
Pansy Hill Club
George Reese
Bloomfield
W. L. Gates
Witight
Lloyd Neiswanger
H E O Club Meeting At Anderson Home
The September meeting of the H E O club, hosted by Mrs Walter Anderson, included eight members sharing full canning hints. Mrs Anderson led a short business session and social time followed. Plans for October were made to host Mrs Floyd Olds with a chautauqua program. Mrs Cox and Mrs Maurice Libe helped serve seasonal refreshments.
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H. EE. O. Club
Walter Anderson
Dean Cox
Anderson
Floyd Olds
Cox
Maurice Libe
Corn Fertilization Increases Stalk Count Per Acre
Heavily fertilized corn supports more stalks per acre. Planting one stalk every 14 to 16 inches in the drill yields more than wide-spaced corn, especially on moisture-retentive soils.
Ames Camp Dodge Annex to Offer Lab Courses This Fall
Iowa State College plans chemistry and botany labs at the Camp Dodge Annex in Ames. Freshman engineering and science curricula will align with Ames. Enrollment at the annex continues through Sept 25, limited to Iowa boys. Plans include converting halls for labs and housing the library and offices in a new administration building.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa State College
Camp Dodge
Quincy Ayres
Ayres
St. Mary's Parish Sponsors Labor Day Lawn Event
Riverside reports a Labor Day gathering on church grounds supported by St. Mary the parish drew about 2000 attendees. Parish ladies prepared and served chicken and juice cups starting 4 20 p m with large food donations from parishioners.
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St. Mary’s Parish
Riverside
St. Mary's Church
Community fundraiser activities and honors noted
The report highlights kitchen and dining room leadership under Mrs. T A Ryan with a credible effort by associates. Many compliments go to those serving. awards were given to Estelle Critz Join Metz R H Heitzman John R Shebek Frank Libenguth Larry Trumann Leonard Walsh Conrad Brenner and George Eguin. A pavement dance closed the day. Robert Kiefer led as general chairman with Francis Baselnagel as treasurer and Zelda Shebek handling advertising.
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T. A. Ryan
Estelle Critz
Join Metz
R. H. Heitzman
John R. Shebek
Frank Libenguth
Larry Trumann
Leonard Walsh
Conrad Brenner
George Eguin
Robert Kiefer
Francis Baselnagel
Zelda Shebek
Klopfenstein Family Returns Home From Vacation
Gracehill reports the Klopfenstein family ending a ten day western trip. Local residents hosted guests at Nelson Woodford and Eyerstone homes. Various local families hosted meals and visits around Labor Day with friends from Des Moines and Cedar Falls seen in town.
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Nelson Woodford
Gracehill
Harold Klopfenstein
Carl Corpmaen
Samily
John Hough
Lloyd Hayes
Lyle Hayes
Sandra
Cloyce Hayes
Don Hayes
Sona
Dwight Hayes
Washington
Harold Hayes
Pleasant Plain
Kichard Hayes
Ed Libe
Karl Chorpening
Dan Boone
Geraldine
Jimmy Janda
Cicago
Virgil Pardew
Sigourney
Willard Bell
Robert
Pardew
Karen
Kay Smith
Floyd Smith
Max Waterhouse
Des Moines
Beulah Miksec
Qottumiva
Iva Miksch
Sendra
C. L
Frozen Cream Texture Changes on Thawing
Frozen cream when thawed loses smooth body as fat separates, rising to form a concentrated cream layer on the surface.
Frugal Friday and Midweek Auctions Across Towns
Community sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn and livestock sales Wednesdays at Midway Sales in Columbus Junction Iowa. Auction listings include J B Crail Estate sale September 9 closing out household goods at 214 West Madison starting 1 30 and S Moklebust sale September 19 at 3 miles north west of West Chester starting 1 00. Lonnie Baker and J E McBride oversee nearby Hereford public auction at Mid ison Iowa starting 1:00.
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Whittaker
Midway Sales
Compan
Columbus Junction
Iowa
West Washington Street
J. B. Crail
West Madison
S. Moklebust
N. W
West Chester
C. S. Baker
Columbus
Midison
Towa
J. E. McBride
Lonnie Baker
Trucking Boom Adds Millions of Registered Trucks
The number of registered trucks grew from about one million in 1929 to over four million by 1939, signaling a rapid expansion of road freight capacity during the decade.
Potential Fuel Savings From U S Electrical Use
An estimated 32 million electricity consumers reducing annual use by 24 percent could cut consumption from about 187 billion kilowatt hours and save nearly four million tons of coal.
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United States
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