Westfield Write-Ups Special Correspondence
Community notes from Westfield report Mr Arch Lilly resting per doctor order. A visit to Killen Texas by Camilla Conway and son Milton. A young Japanese student Koto spoke at Congregational church service. Ed Nelson's family visit to sister-in-law Elin Petersen in Alexandria, South Carolina. Funeral of Ford Hummel in Elk Point mourned by locals. Bessie Burynak hosted by Jim Burynak family. World Community Day observed by United Church Women with a talk by Rev Debries about Christian Action for Freedom followed by tea.
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Arch Lilly
Camilla Conway
Milton
Sioux City
Killen
Texas
J. S. Conway
Koto
Yankton College
Charlotte Walker
Ed. Nelson
Alexandria
S. C
Nelson
Elin Petersen
Jim Blades
Ford Hummel
Elk Point
Fred
Bessie Buryanek
Jim” Buryanek
Methodist Church
Richland
United ‘Church
Westfield
Debries
Gregory
South America
Panel on TV effects for home school and community
A PTA panel titled Effects of TV on the Home School and Community will discuss TV's impact with moderator Mrs Russell Anderson and panelists Mrs Donald Banks Mrs Ruby Brown and Keith Knapp on November 14 at 8 pm in Westfield Auditorium Questions are invited after the presentations Book Week runs November 18 19 inviting library visits and a look at shelves with notable titles and Shakespeare Yale editions hours Tuesday and Friday 1130 am 330 pm.
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P.T.A
Westfield
Russell Anderson
Donald Banks
Ruby Brown
Keith Knapp
Lampedusa
C. P. Snow
Egypt
Vinnie Williams
Breslin
Frank Slaughter
Shakespeare
Yale
Bert Wilcox
Westfield Cloverettes Meet Elec Committee Chair
The Westfield Cloverettes met October 24 with sixteen members and one new member at Brenda Boetgers. 4-H members displayed pictures illustrating the basic seven food groups while speakers discussed Gifts of Good Nutrition, Tending to the Teeth, and Why We Need a Well Balanced Meal. Suzette Hoffman was elected committee chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield Cloverettes
Brenda Boetgers
4-H
Suzette Hoffman
Cherrie Bye
Judy Kindig
Linda Banks
Sharon Brundeen
My Neighbors Dear You Remember Your Old High School Fame
A brief column recalls a former high school fame moment as neighbors reminisce about past athletic or theatrical glory and local ties. The piece reflects small town pride and familiar voices sharing memories of bygone school days.
State Board Outlines School Year and Aid Rules
Iowa code sets a minimum 180 school days with five and a half hours daily for most grades and a county institute day counted as one of the 180. Many boards run 190 to 195 days for workshops and make up days. Details cover session definitions and attendance, and kindergarten half-days count as a day. State aid for 1959-60 totals General Aid 15.5 million, Supplemental Aid 4 million, with pro rata payments based on levies and attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
County Institute For
State Comptroller
State Department of Public Instruction
State Comptroller’s Office
Weighty cautions on calf prices and feeder pig option
From BDON'S DESK By Don Fleming notes buyers should weigh price versus value when purchasing calves at 150 per 800 pounds and highlights feeder pigs as a viable 4-H project. Pigs may be begun after February 1 with records started before May 15. Commends clubs on good turnout and thanks county officers who organized officer training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BDON
Don Fleming
County Extension
Fall fertilization timing and soil testing guidance
The article advises applying fall fertilizer only after reliable soil testing to determine nutrient needs. It recommends taking soil samples at least two months before application and notes soil temperatures are too low to allow nitrogen leaching until next May, reducing losses and encouraging proper nutrient uptake.
Five Million Americans Have High Blood Pressure
About five million people in the United States have hypertension according to the Iowa State Department of Health. The condition strains the heart and arteries, and long term high blood pressure can hinder their function. Most causes are unknown, but research pursues answers and treatment options. Regular medical checkups and personalized guidance from doctors are advised.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
ASC Sets South Dakota Meetings on 1961 Changes
A series of meetings for county ASC offices in South Dakota will be held in November to instruct on program changes for 1961. One session is in Sioux Falls on November 23 at the YMCA building. Main topic is the Agricultural Conservation Program for next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ASIC
South Dakota
ASC
Sioux Falls
Y.M.C.A
How to Pick a Reliable Used Car
Suggestions to avoid bad purchases include asking friends for fair dealers and visiting them, test driving every car, noting mileage from grease and oil stickers, inspecting wear on interiors, watching exhaust, listening for driving noises, and testing front wheel and steering play to gauge overall condition. Two thirds of auto complaints come from buyers who did not drive before purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Better Business Bureau
Public urged to donate for retarded children drive
November observance by the National Association for Retarded Children seeks public help to fund schooling clinics and training centers. Officials list Plymouth county chairmen while stressing that with contributions many children can attain self sufficiency or care skills. County treasurer notes October new car registrations rise sharply from prior years, totaling 758 for the year and 107 new trucks. EON CUNNINGHAM reflects on the presidential election, urging unity, national duty, and collective effort to sustain American life.
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National Association For Retarded Children
Plymouth County
Walter Benson
Westfield
Ivyl Knapp
H. J. Fymbo
Sioux City
Rudolph Eberhard
LeMars
Lloyd Ewers
Vincent Pavlik
Merrill
Donald Baack
Farrell Harrington
James Bogenrief
Donald Held
Hinton
Huel Paulin
Wm.Muecke
Venard Litzmann
Kingsley
Robert Schnepf
Laurence Krause
Norris Hawkins
Elwood Koopman
Leonard Collins
Allen Vander Helm
Akron
Eugene Held
Verna Fagan
Robert Kelly
Preston Pearls 4-H Club Elects Officers at October Meeting
The Preston Pearls 4-H Club met at Maxine Gerrietts on October 28, 1960. Officers elected were Betty Frerichs president, Donna Frerichs vice president, Linda Haage secretary, Jeanie Plueger treasurer, Wauneva Van Donge reporter, and Darlis Hillrichs historian. Enrollment cards were completed and piano players named Wauneva Van Donge and Linda Haage. Pat selected as recreational leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Preston Pearls
Maxine Gerrietts
Betty Frerichs
Donna Frerichs
Linda Haage
Jeanie Plueger
Wauneva van Donge
Darlis Hillrichs
Pat
Club Party Announcement at the Biltmore Sioux City
Margaret Frerichs, Jacobs, and Marilyn Nannen report a club party at the Biltmore in Sioux City on November 4. Lunch was served by the hostess Wauneva Van Donge provides coverage of the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frerichs
Margaret Jacobs
Marilyn Nannen
Biltmore
Sioux City
Gram Books
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Akron Register-Tribune
Ray A. and
Gerald F. Smith
Plymouth
Sioux and Woodbury Co
Union County
State Board OF Public
ICGRO
Sudan
Register- Tribune
Bobents
Equity Life
Evanston
Eon Cunningham
America
Westfield High School
Heuer Publishing Co
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Mel Lias
Iowa St
Chet. Campbell
Sargent St
Ron
Main
Glenn Kanago
Iowa Street
Harry Nason
Henry Dirks
Hayes
Oldsmobile
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Oldsmobile Quality Dealer
Kerr Motor Company
Michael Shayne
NBC- Tvi
Princess
Northwestern Bell Business Office
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