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Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23

customs I held my fork in my
right hand, cutting each bite
methodically with the side of the
fork.
Better take as I have" sug-
gested Bob's uncle in English as
the maid paused with tray of
drinks, some colorless and the 9TH
ers a golden brown. 1t was beer.
"How do you like Swedish pills.
ner? You know we can't get any
of our good beer. It is only for
export"
I told him that I thought Swe-
dish beer was just as good as most
American beer. He was rather
surprised. The Swedes are very
apologize of the quality of their
brewery products.
The maids cleared the table and
mushroom soup was erve d..
Mushrooms are very popul r
here. and are often served in soup
or in a sauce for the meat dish.
Many different kinds grow wild
in the woods and meadows, and
it is an avocation with many
Swedes to be mushroom de-
tective who knows where and
when to look for them and how
to distinguish the edible varieties
from those which are poisnous. A
couple of local newspapers, as a
combination publicity stunt and
public service, even run articles
on mushrooms and organize expe-
ditions into the country to hunt
them.)
The main course consisted of
ptarmigan shot by our host in
Norrland (the northern part of
Sweden), home made potato chips,
and green beans. With the hot
dish we were also served wine.
Down at the other end of the table
Bob scowled as his grandmother
helped him with his drink. She
saw to that he got Sockerdricka,
a popular, colorless soft drink.
With the wine the skaling be-
gan. No one drank alone. Instead,
a person would raise his glass,
catch another persons eye, say
"skal," they would drink together
while looking into each others
eyes, lower their glasses to their
chest, pause, and set the glasses
down. 1t was all very precise. like
soldiers doing close order drill.
You are supposed to 'skal first
the lady of your right and then
the lady of your left. But you
never say 'skaP to the hostess, and
the ladies can not propose a toast
to a man."
What about the hostess? Can
she say 'skar?" I asked.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
Morse Question::
Morse Question:
Can Herring !
And Goldfish
Really Talk?

The worlds most modern ma
rine research vessel &c. O. Sars'
is at present investigating the pos
sibilities of the ROst and Trena
banks in the LOfOten vicinity
where the large Norwegian cod
fisheries take place. SO far Norwe-
gian trawlers have not operated at
these banks.
OF particular interest to DR..
Gunnar Rollefsen, Director of the
Norwegian Marine Research Insti-
tute, who is directing the tests, is
the behavior of the cod at depth
of about 200 feet. The &c. o. Sars"
is equipped with giant Micro
phone, which is lowered in the
ocean to find out if the cod talks
during spawning. According to the
newspaper "Arbeiderbladet," in
Oslo "the Americans found out
about a year ago that herring
talk, at least in America, and that
it therefore is not less likely that
the cod also can talk even though
it may not be the same language"
The vessel is also equipped with a
deep sea camera enabling filming
of the cod shoals. One asdic APP
paratus and two echo saunders are
used to find out how the cod res
acts to sound and light.
The result of this years cod
fisheries has so far been below
normal, but is expected to improve
now that purse seining is allow
ed. About 100 purse-seiners have
received permission on an expert
mental basis, and they report in
dividual daily catches of from 10 to
35 tons.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
The Strands See
Each Other Again
A: Spokane Meet

The Strands held their 10th an
nual picnic at Natatorium Park in
Spokane recently. 1t wasn't any
ordinary picnic. The Strands
stretch from the Northwest to CAL
ifornia, Minnesota, Illinois, Mas
sachusetts, New York in particul-
ar, and to Sweden and back. This
year well over half of the 100
member Strand clan in question
showed up. They came from as
far away as California.
The affair was started 10 years
ago by Mr.. and Mrs. John Robert
Strand of Spokane. The picnic has
grown year by year. This year
was marked by special booklet
put out by Police Radio Operator
Robert Strand. son of the organic
ers of the picnic. In the booklet are
the names of every one of the
Strands. wherever they may be.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
Scandinayians In The Sedfdir

The Seattle Seafair appears to have chance of becom
ing Mardi Gras of the West in due time One of the
most coorful and arresng entries in this years
the participation of the Oriental particularly the
Chinese groups both in the big downtown parade and the
International Carnival Perhaps next year. in connection
with the centennial celebration Seattle the Scandinavian
segment will have opportunity to make in the Sea-
fair The part Scandinavans have played the North
west and Seattle certainly deserves of
emphasis and recognition particularly since the coopera
ton and participation Of other clinical groups is being
received by Greater Seattle Int N.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
Bv CARLYN ANDERSON,

BY CARLYN ANDERSON,
For the Scandinavian American
Stockholm
I had been invited down to Es-
kilstuna for the week end by Bob
Karneus, a Swedish student at the
Konstfackskolan cart school) in
Stockholm. We had caught the
3:45 at the Central Station and
travelled through the countryside
south of Lake Malaren. AS we
passed through the crazy quilt of
fields hewn out of woodlots turn
ed to my host.
you know, this reminds me of
home, the way the fields are cut
out of the woods. We call farms
like these stump ranches in the
Northwest"
We were greeted warmly at the
door of the Karneus home by Bob's
mother. An American by birth she
spoke to us in English, Hurry
up now, boys. Dinner is waiting"
In the living room Bob shook
hands with his father and made
introductions. The room hummed
quietly with the buzz of Swedish
conversation punctuated OCCASION
ally by laugh. Bob seemed to
know everyone and shook hands
with them all. His father intro
duced me individually to each of
the other guests, and men and
women alike preferred their hands.
We proceeded Immediately to the
dining room. AS Herr Karneus
hesitated at the door way and took
his glasses and a slip of paper
from his coat pocket, Bob whisp-
cred, "Oh, oh, I didn't know we
We're in for a formal dinner"
Herr Karneus held his spectacles
to his nose and peering at the pa
per indicated where each guest
was to sit. Then as all stood be-
hind their chairs he spoke for a
short bit in Swedish. Hearing a
number of times the word val
kommen" I could anticipate his
explanation as he turned to me,
"Welcome to our home. You see
here in Sweden we often say few
words of greeting in this way be-
for we sit down to eat"
The smorgas was already on the
table-little open faced sandwich
es of herring, of cheese, and of
salami. The others began to eat,
fork in left hand, tines down, and
knife in the right. It's not diff
cult, really. After few tries any,
one can do it with most foods, but
remembering that Bob had said it
is more interesting for the Swedes
if we Americans retain our own
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23
Vital Progress

These are difficult times and it is hard not to brood
about the fate of the twoegged creature with warped
brain Nevertheless mustn't forget that there vital
forces work helping improve and proong the health
and life of mankind.
The u S. Bureau of Vital Statistics believes that
general health better than any time since formal
public records have been kept There has been
drop in the infant mortality rate within few dec
ades In 1913 it only 31S per thousand live births
In 1910 the mortality four per thousand
The general death of per thousand the lowest
record The life expectancy for the entire population 81
years. marking increase of Is years in two generations
In other words each generation stands good chance Of
seeing additional generation born in its lifetime!
are vital statistics and information pertaining
to medical progress during the past half century It is
clear that doctors have discovered how to detect
tuberculosis cardiovascuar diseases and in the
early stages, at which time they be cured arrested
However is still the big question mark AS yet the
only recognized of checking it continue to be
gerry and rradiaton with X-rays radum radioactive
sotopes. Heart disease however, is still more deadly
than having killed 1928 persons per 100000 in 1948
increase of II per cent 1910 1t comforting to
know that the government substituting huge research
program into heart disease.
Mass Xrays of the chest delicate surgery the lungs
and the of septomycn have helped check tuberculosis
which still is powerful killer, however.
Believe not the cold the of all diseases,
is also of the most conoundng problems of the medical
world. Scientists have isolated virus which produces
colds in volunteer Victims but yet there is neither
vaccine chemical for preventing treating the
ailment
Penciin still has overall effectiveness but it has
influence malaria typhoid yellow fever tubercu
loss infante paralysis Medical research in recent
years has profted much from the of radioactive
soopes by which determine how fast blood flows
through the four chambers of the heart etc.
But perhaps the biggest gain in the field of medical
research is to be found in psychology due mostly
great Sigmund Freud Through him have learned
that emotional forces buried deep the unconscious
very much responsible for mans thoughts and behavior
1t estimated that so per of the people wouldn't
have to consult doctors greater harmony existed
between their body and mind That estimate alone proves
that strong healthy mind almost important than
strong healthy body We also know that the mind soul
needs of faith to keep fit and happy Actually
that's the key solution to all of problems.
Scandinavian American. [volume] (Seattle, Wash.) 1945-1958, 1950-08-23

Domestic reindeer in Norway
now total 126, 900 and are valued at
about 10 million kroner. The num-
Der is slightly above pre,war. DUR
ing the war thousands of reindeer
were slaughtered for food.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Foreign Students
Visit In County

Five international students at
Ohio State University from Egypt,
Argentina, India, Pakastan, and
New Zealand, participated in two
panel type programs Wednesday,,
Januar 25, in Madison Count,
according to the Madison County
Extension Office.
Wednesday afternoon, the jun
iors and Seniors from all schools
in the county were invited to
Madison Rural School to listen
to the panel discussion. They
dealt mostly with schools systems,
in their home countries, health
programs, and recreationaI actiV-
tiles and community life,
The students We're: Mohamed
El-Shibiny, Cairo, Egypt; Carlos
Arias, Buenos Aires, Argentina;
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
RECRUITERS AWARDED
NEW ARMY SEDAN

The u. S. Army and Air Force
Recruiting Station in Springfield
has been awarded the first new
Army sedan issued in the District
it was announced here today. II
was received in recognition of a
superior record the last y months
During this period the local Re
cruiters enlisted approximately
30 men into the Regular Army
and Air Force from Clark, Madi-
son and Champaign Counties.
According to Sub-Station Com
mandcr, M/Sgt. ". Brownstein,
the Recruiting vehicles must travel
many a mile each month to cover
the three counties. Approximately
2400 miles per month is the mile
age for each car.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Ohio Pastors To
Convene Jan. 80

Attendance at the 31st Ohio
Pastors Convention at Columbus
January 80 to February 2 was
urged today on all Madison Coun-
y pastors by the Rev. G. G. Reed,
pastor of the First Methodist
Church, Mt. Sterling, and num-
Der of the conventions program
committee.
Rev. Mr.. Reed reported that
the Rev. Bryan Green topfligllt
young Acknowledgements OF Bir-
mingham, England, has accepted
the committees invitation TO de-
liver two messages TO the conven-
ton
Also announced was tie return
of two popular speakers from last
years program Or. Edwin T..
Dahlberg, pastor Of the First Bap-
tist Church, Syracuse, n. Y, and
Bishop William c. Martin Of the
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas, area
of the Methodist Church.
The interdenominational con-
vention is sponsored annually by
the Ohio Council Of Churches with
headquarters in Columbus.
DR.. B. 2. Lamb, president Of the
Council, has already announced
that the convention speakers ros-
ter will include such ranking
Protestant figures as DR. G.
Bromley Oman, Methodist Bishop
of New York; DR. Daniel Polling
of Philadelphia, pastor Of the
Baptist Temple and editor OF the
Christian Herald; DR.. +, Stanley
Jones, world-rcnowned Methodist
missionary, evangelist and author,
and DR.. James w. Clark, pastor
Of the Second Presbyterian
Church, st. Louis, Mo.
One of the highlights of the con-
vention will be the finals Of the
annual statewide Prince Of Peace
defamation contest, also sponsor
cd by the Council. The six young
speakers in the finals will be
heard during the conventions
morning session of Wednesday,,
February /.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27

Ajaib Singh, Ludhiana, India;
William John d. Minogue, Auck-
land New Zealand; and Saeed A.
Husaini, Nawab Shah, Pakastan,
with Roger Walvoord, Associate
Agricultural Agent, serving as
moderator.
Several of the students talked
to the foreigners after the meet
ing asking questions and getting
autographs.
More than ninety people at
tended the Farm and Home Short
course Wednesday evening. where
the international students discus
sed home and community life,
farming, and economics conditions
in their countries Also they dis
cussed how important it was for
countries to understand what act
! ually goes on in the different
lands instead of having a blown
up version given by a lot of the
movies and some literature.
They all admitted that Ameri-
ca was not the cowboy country
that the movies had impressed
them as being. They also agreed
that the democratic way of life
was something that their people
admired and were striving to-
ward The two students from
India and Pakastan said when
economic strife is at such low
level the people will turn to the
one who will help put food in their
stomach.
They said the next 3 or A years
were going to be the most import
ant in getting their countries on
their feet, since they both are a
new country, SO to speak, as far
as governing themselves.
They said there were over 600
Indian students in America, study
ing to improve methods of Agri-
culture, food preservation and
other technical training. Beatrice
j. Cleveland, Home Demonstration
served on the panel in the evening,
and John Moore, County Agricul-
/ tural Agent, was moderator.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
SPORTS
Madison Rural
Bows To Pirates

Plattsburg's Pirates racked up
their sixth triumph in y starts
by defeating Madison Rural, S.
81, at Plattsburg Tuesday night.
The winners jumped to a 17-3
lead at the end of the first period
and coasted through with plenty
TO spare.
Jerry Upton of the Pirates con-
tinued his terrific scoring with %
points for top honors. Walt Gil
liam Clipped in with IA. Dorm
paced the losers with 13.
The Plattsburg reserves took
the prelim, 55-23.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Church Interior
Is Redecora+ed

The work on redecorating inter
ior of the Church of Christ in
Christian Union is progressing.
The main part of the church has
been repapered, the woodwork
painted, the pewe refinished. The
floor is to be covered with asphalt
tile and new carpeting is to be
laid in the front and through the
aisle.
The board Of trustees has es-
timated cost Of the redecorating
around $500.
Regular services of the church
are being held as usual. The work
is expected to be finished by
January %
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Plain City Q els
Defeat tuesday

Plain City visiting Sunbury
Tuesday night was defeated to the
tune of 4S to 3S Cordy Galloghy
tossed in Is points for the win
ners.
Plain City lead at the quarter
11-9, but Sunbury came back to
take the lead in the second quart
er and was never headed. The
winners margin at half time was
21-19.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Judge Miller 10
Sc ek Re eIe c+ion

Fred J. Miller, Judge of the
Court of Appeals for the Second
District Of Ohio, has announced
his candidacy for reelection. He
is serving his first term, to which
he was elected in 1914.
The dirstrict in which he serves
is comprised of II counties of
which Franklin is the largest. He
is the first Columbus lawyer to
be elected to this office for the full
term in more than fifty years.
The court consists Of three
members, the other two being the
Honorable Roscoe G. TIornbeck Of
London and Honorable William
: Wiseman of Dayton,
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
BROILED HAM STEAK WITH
CINNAMON APPLE HEARTS

l slice ham, Il to ! inch thick
3 firm apples
= cup Of sugar
| cup water
Il cup red cinnamon drops
Boil sugar, water and cinnamon
drops together until cinnamon
drops are dissolved. Pare apples
and cut slices crosswise about 12-
inch thick; select largest slices
and cut heart shape with heart
cutter. Simmer the apple hearts
in the syrup gently until just ten
der, but not overlooked SO they
lose their shape Remove from
syrup and drain Place ham slice
on broiler rack and insert in
broiler SO that top edge Of meat
is about 3 inches from the heat.
Brown top side, turn and brown
second side. A 1a-inch slice Of ham
requires 1920 minutes and a l.
inch slice 20-30 minutes. When
done, place ham slice on hot
platter, arrange apple hearts
around if, and serve Immediately.
QUICK CASSEROLE
For an easy casserole arrange
sliced potatoes in the bottom of
a creased baking dish. Top the
potatoes with ground cooked pork
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Sexton Doing OK
In European Tour

Frank Sexton, Columbus, for
merly Of Sedalia, who is now
wrestling in Europe, is doing al
right News dispatches report 15,-
$50 saw Frank beat WAR Martin
son, two falls within 4S minutes,
at the Palais Des Sports, Jan. 9.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
West jefferson
Cops 10th Win

Paul faust came through with
20 points TO lead West Jefferson to
a 57-49 decision over Mechanics
burg Tuesday night for its 10th
triumph in II starts. The visit
ing reserves took an interesting
preliminary, 1918.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
South SoIon
Divides Bill

South Solon cagers defeated
Ross Township squad of Green
county so to Al on the losers
court Tuesday night. The South
Solon reserves lost % to 81.
New Moorefield will invade the
South Solon camp Tuesday night
January 81 for contest with the
Solon team. Jack Hughes is coach
Of the Madison county squad.
South Colap (60A
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Ross Twp. (44)
Plain City
lie ads League

Plain City is leader of the
Madison county high school
basketball league with six vict-
ories and no defeats. Scores in last
weeks contests were:
Plain City 43-Monroe 35
Midway 54--Canaan Al.
West Jefferson 50 Madison
Rural 48.
Mt. Sterling 70-S. Solon 46
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
PATIENCE

Test of patience: When you
dutifully call on some old acquain-
tances and observe three of your
long-lost books snug on THEN
shelves. Chimes.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Selected Recipes
CHILEAN PoT-RoAST

CHILEAN POT-ROAST
B to 4-pound beef arm or blade
pot-roast
B tablespoons lard or drippings
z teaspoons salt
4 teaspoon pepper
l teaspoon chill powder
Z cup juice from tomatoes
| No. 2 can tomatoes, drained
| No 2 can kidney beans
4 tablespoons flour
/ cup of water
Brown the pot-roast Slowly in
lard or drippings. Season. Add
tomato juice Cover closely and
simmer 2 hours or until almost
tender on top of range or in SLOW
oven 900 degrees F.. Add additi-
onal liquid if necessary. Add tom
atoes and kidney beans and sim
mer for Is minutes. Remove meat
and vegetables. Thicker liquid al
lowing 2 tablespoons flour for each
cup liquid. 6 to s servings.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27

or ham. Over this pour a cream
sauce, seasoned with grated onion
and cheese. Cover the casserole
and let ii bake in a slow oven
600 Degrees II for A5 minutes.
WAY WITH LEFToVERs
Here's a way to make tempt
ing use Of leftover roast pork.
Heat chopped cooked pork in pork
drippings for a few minutes. Add
diced tart apples and q small
amount Of finely sliced onion. If
desired, cover and cook until the
apples and onions are tender.
Make a thin gravy, add pork,
apple, and onion mixture, curry
powder and lemon juice. Heat
thoroughly and serve hot over
fluffy white rice.
-------- -
Fire may be the word that en-
pties a building but sale is the
word that fills it.-Zula Benning-
ton Greene, Cappers Weekly
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
r GRANDFATHER CROWN
BREAD DRESSING

Il pounds frankfurterS
u pound bacon
Bread dressing
Thread frankfurters on string
through middle, reserVing 2 for
dressing. Shape in crown and tie.
Fill with dressing. Fasten 3 or
4 slices of bacon around crown
with toothpicks. Bake in moderate
oven $3.50 degrees F,) for 20
minutes. 6 to 8 servings.
Bread Dressing
Il pound ground pork
Ii grated onion
2 frankfurters
] teaspoon salt
] teaspoon poultry seasoning
z teaspoon pepper
4 cups soft bread crumbs
l egg
Water or meat stock
Brown ground pork and onions
Slice frankfurters and add with
remaining ingredients and enough
liquid to hold dressing together
Mix thoroughly.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
ORIGIN

There was once man named
Forney, who manufactured types
of cheap jewelry. His pet speciality
was brass rings, soon known as
Forney rings. Time passed, and
Forney was changed to "phoney,"
now used to indicate something
not genuine Western Recorder.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS

Mr.. Vishinsky said that the
friendship between Russia and
America is merely sleeping, and
he might have added some choice
remark about Nightmares Chan
9ina Times.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27
Madison Rural (37
Plattsburg (58)

Madison Rural 3 Z 7 I5-37
Plattsburg II 13 8 1873
Referee N. Stewart, Umpire J.
Stewart.
Madison County Democrat. (London, Ohio) 19??-1958, 1950-01-27

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