Mother of Mrs Wilbur Matthews Buried in Prescott
Funeral services were held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the farm home in Prescott Iowa for Mrs Charles Duben 75 of Prescott who died at the Cumberland home of her daughter Mrs Charles Pigsley. Survivors include five daughters and one son. Her Bohemian-born life began Nov 23 1874 in Moravia. She lived in Adams County most of her life with relatives in Anita Creston Orient and Creston. Her husband and twelve grandchildren also survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Matthews
Prescott
Iowa
Charles Duben
Charles Pigsley
Cumberland
Duben
Pigsley
Anita
H. D. Butts
Methodist Church of
Ania
Bohemia
Adams County
Anna Blazek
Fred Walter
Ed Patera
Orient
Arthur Vicker
Creston
William C
Victor
Will
Ed Blazek
J. F. Vicker
Cromwell
Pinochle Club Meeting and Bingo Social Report
Mrs. Francis Smith hosted the J A C Pinochle club Friday afternoon with guests including Mrs. Homer Mitlhellen. High score went to Mrs. Smith, runner-up to Mrs. E B Luman, door prize won by Mrs. Errold Sykes, next meeting June 20 with Mrs. Otto Akers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Josephsen
Extra
Errold Sykes
Otto Akers
Delbert Akers
Club
J. A.C
Governor proclaims June as Re-dedication Month
Governor Beardsley designates June as Re-dedication Month inviting national editors to Plymouth Rock observances on June 25 led by Paul C. Smith of Lyon County Reporter. Iowa publishers join in a rededication ceremony to reaffirm liberty and justice with ministers urged to deliver prededication sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Country Editors of America
Plymouth Rock
National Editorial Association
William S. Beardsley
Paul C. Smith
Lyon County Reporter
Rock Rapids
Iowa iPress Association
Iowa
South
Mid-West
New England
Pilgrimage of Modern Pilgrims Focuses on Nationwide Editorial Theme
Editors from Boston to Plymouth plan a Pilgrimage of Modern Pilgrims with joint editorials and broader outreach to civic groups. Alan McIntosh of Luverne Minnesota will speak at Plymouth Rock ceremonies following the convention. House damage results from a Guthrie Center collision. Blaine Messinger’s car struck James Richey’s vehicle, pushing into Forrest Kunkle’s residence, about $200 in damage. Four Iowa boaters in Lake Okoboji suffered shock after their craft overturned, rescued after about 50 minutes in freezing water. victims include Charles Milner, Duane Johnson, Beverly Underwood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
of the Nation
Civic
Veterans
Farm
Swomen's
Alan MclIntosh
Luverne
Minnesota
Boston
Plymouth
Guthrie Center
Blaine Messinger
James Richey
Messinger
Forrest Kunkle
Lake Okoboji
Charles Milner
Duane Johnson
Hawarden
Beverly Underwood
Sioux City
Jolly Neighbors Club Meets at Thelma Jessen Home
The Jolly Neighbors club met on Thursday May 25 at Mrs Thelma Jessen home with seven members present. Mrs Amanda Hansen led contests won by Mrs Edith Gumerick Mrs Edna Crisman Mrs Hattie Cooker and Mrs Thelma Jessen. The next meeting is set for June 7 at Mrs Ruth Jessen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Neighbors Club
Thelma Jessen
Amanda Hansen
Edith Gumerick
Edna ;Crisman
Hattie Cooker
Thelma_Jessen
Ruth Jessen
Former Anita Resident G C Bixler Dies in Colorado
Funeral services were held for Mrs G C Bixler who died May 9 in Rose Memorial hospital Denver after an operation. She taught in Anita schools for years and leaves husband George C Bixler a daughter Grace Winder Price two stepsons Gordon and Philip Bixler among grandchildren and other relatives. Her long teaching career included roles as county superintendent and she earned an Eminent Educational Service diploma from the Colorado State Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Colorado
G. C Bixler
Rose Memorial Hospital
Denver
Hugo Methodist Church
Robert de Lancey
Levi H. Griffith
Minerva Catherine Adams Griffith
Cass County
Iowa
Atlantic
State Teacher’s College
Cedar Falls
Western Normal School
Shenandoah
Omaha University State University of Colorado
State Teacher's College
Greeley
Western State
Gunnison
University of Denver
Deila C. Winder
Maude
Grace
Boyero
Colo
Della Winder Bixler
Mary C. C. Bradford
George C. Bixler
Grace Winder Price
Omaha
Grant Griffith
Guthrie Center
Isaac Griffith
Wiota Boy Wins Essay Contest At Local Fair
Neary of Wiota High School won the 1950 Essay Contest sponsored by the Flax Institute of the United States. He received a five dollar cash prize and a certificate for his essay on How Modern Farming Methods Can Improve Flax Yields On My Father's Farm, which also earned honorable mention in the state competition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morn) Neary
Wiota
Flax Institute of
United States
Neary
David Lowe Receives Honorable Mention for Essay
In a regional contest, David Lowe of Wiota earned an honorable mention for an essay. A total of 246 schools across Minnesota, North and South Dakota, and Iowa participated, with 358 cash prizes awarded in the annual competition sponsored by the Flax Institute and a farmer profit organization. The event highlighted flax growing in the Northwest and showcased farming practices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Lowe
Wiota
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Devnt4
Advances in Veterinary Science Curb Cow Infertility
The article discusses recent veterinary advances over the past decade in diagnosing and treating sterility in cows. It cites penicillin therapy for low grade infections, gland extracts for cysts, and possible cures for trichomonads and retained yellow bodies. Nutrition and targeted vitamin injections also impact fertility, with emphasis on consulting skilled veterinarians before culling barren cows.
Historic Iowan business directory fragment lists many firms
An unchecked OCR style list catalogs numerous Lewis and surrounding towns businesses. Entries include service stations, drugstores, bakeries, hardware stores, banks, cafes, groceries, elevators, markets, and other enterprises across Anita Griswold Massena Cumberland Atlantic and nearby locales with scattered personal names and company brands. The fragment resembles a mid century local business directory page.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clyde Spry
Brayton
Happy GO Lucky Club
Louie Akers
Nile Akers
Lincoln Akers
Mary. Akers
Cecil Martin
Martin
Mnong Yeaq
Cai
American Foundation For Animal Health
Nabisco
Gooch
Pillsbury’s
Peg
Ruggles Corner Groc
Edward Ruggles
Met
Independence
H. C. Oleson
Dorsey
Abel
American Foundation
POR Animal Healy
Anita Huddleson Electric
James Rose
Claussen Oil Co
Kohl & Lantz
McIntire Cafe
Krotz Hardware
Phil’s Super Market
Les Eddy
Clothier
Carl Benson
Alfred Dement
Gipple Insurance
D-X Cafe
Anita Oil Co
Smither Produce
Chadwick Bros. Motor
Ian Shaffer & Burns
W. Shaffer & Son
B& E Tavern
Anita Pool
Anita Lumber Co
Burke Bros. Rutch’s Tavern
Stager Cafe
Doc Pace East Side Cafe
Massena Drug
Yarger Auto Rex Yarger Campbell Grocery Cumberland Smitty’s Service
Carl Arnold Scott Bros
Norway Center Store
Cleo Bond
Cumberland Savings Bank
DeVore Cafe
Henry Christensen
Cumberland Enterprise Daugherty’s Store
Persels Barber Shop
Conner Produce Farmers Coop
Ass‘n Meyers Service Station
Snap On Tool Co
Westman Store
O. G. Whitney
C. H .Spencer Burt Lee Edwards Garage
L. M. Hodges
Harley Miller
Harley White
Frank Kralik
Cumberland Electric
Ben Edwards
H. L. Breckenmaker
Denham & Bond Dr. Ralph Weaver
Antrim Lumber Co
Harry Chaney Dannen ‘Elevator
Porter ‘& Finnell
Harry White
al Allison
Frank J. Pop Jr
Wm. Riggs Gordinier Drug
Glen Wolford
Firestone Store
Western Auto Sears
Robuck Co
Robinson Hardware
Gamble Store
Bojens Hardware
Atlantic Hobby Shop
Lundberg Tire Service Coast Tn Coast Store
Olsons Quality Market
Cook & Caslow Drug
Dimng Drug
Spurgeon Mercantile
Wondworth’s
Scott's Safeway
Suver Market
Thrifty Food Shop
Rex Pharmacy
The
Cass County Game Conservation Club
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