Capitol politics and 1944 tax filing confusions noted
The piece outlines likely timing for Governor Hickenlooper's announcement and possible primary opposition to Akers from Ben Hall. It discusses the 1944 federal income tax complexity and hints at a politicking scene around the Republican gubernatorial nomination with figures like Henry Burma and Robert Blue eyed for future moves. Walter Rae Walters is mentioned as a potential Midwest OPA chief candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickenlooper
Akers
Ben Hall
State Tax Commission
Hall
Tax Commission
Henry W. Burma
Allison
Robert D. Blue
Eagle Grove
Senate
Regional OPA Head Chester Bowles Praised for Work
The regional OPA staff and chief Chester Bowles are noted for the effective performance of their duties. Observers say his leadership and past successes bode well for future assurance and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Chester—Bowles
Garland Nelson Honored At Mt Olive Party
Garland Nelson son of Mr and Mrs Hugo Nelson of Prescott Arizona was guests of honor at a Sunday evening party at the Hugo Nelson home near Mt Olive. He leaves for the Navy Tuesday evening. Guests enjoyed social visits and games and were treated to refreshments. Nelson received many gifts and a purse of money as good wishes for his service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garland Nelson
Hugo Nelson
Prescott
Arizona
Mt. Olive
Navy
Ole Carlson
Nelson
Garland
Community Social Notes From Cherokee and Surrounding Areas
Social rounds list visits and guests across Cherokee, Larrabee, Aurelia, and nearby towns. Mrs. Oscar Gustafson and Mrs. Ole Carlson host and entertain groups. funeral attendees, hospital calls, and church events noted. Arnold Niemier, Sr. and Jr. visit. Tom Stevenson funeral attendees listed. Army furlough mentioned.
Beheaded Possum Found in Sawed Log at Home
Beheading occurred when Harry Evert, while cutting wood with a buzz saw, discovered a hollow log containing a possum. He used the saw to kill the animal after seeing blood on his hand and realizing the log housed the creature.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Evert
Strawberry Point
Fox Hunters Turn to Wolves in Pocahontas Duo
The Flaherty and Francis men of Pocahontas, long known for fox hunting, shifted to wolves last week. Over 12 years they bagged 400 foxes, and the wolf slain recently was their first. They used the same method as with foxes to hunt the wolf.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flaherty
Francis
Pocahontas
Sioux City Livestock Market Report with Prices
Fat cattle sold at 15.50 to 16.40, highest since October, steady to strong. Cows steady to weak, bulls weak, stock cattle little changed. Good stock steers 12.50, feeder steers 12.00, steer calves 14.25, heifer calves 13.50. Hogs 13.45 for top 200 300 lb, 11.25 to 18.25 other weights. Lambs 14.50 to 15.10, yearlings 12.50 to 13.25. Slaughter ewes 0.00 to 7.50. feeder lambs up to 11.75. Cherokee county shippers listed with various weights and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Cherokee County Shippers
Melvin Dorr
Andrew Meehan
W. C. Mortenson
Ralph Plagman
Walter Fuhrman
John Rutter
John Bern
Steers
Glen Simons
E. W. Peterson
Whitfield Adamson
Edgar Faasler
R. Johnson
Community Guests and Local Visits Highlight Hanover News
Last weekend featured visitors from Sandstone Minnesota and Lyle Minnesota. Staff Sgt Herbert Anderson returned to Camp Cooke California after a 15 day furlough with his parents and brothers. Local residents Walter Plog, Charles Zwemke Jr, and multiple families hosted or visited relatives in Hanover area. 4 H club Nokomis Maple Valley met with Miss Marion Carls Monday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Glienke
Sandstone
Minn
W. H. Bruggeman
Lyle
Herman Glienke
Herbert Anderson
Camp Cooke
Calif
Hjalmer Anderson
Glen
Raymond
Walter Plog
Charles Zwemke
Sioux City
Diamond Center Notables Share Sunday Visits
Mrs. O C Hickey hosts as Mr. and Mrs Frank Faber of Cheroo kee visit. N F Hickey returns home from holidays with daughter in Sioux City. Frank Webb and family join Orville Hickey. Ella and Mabel Johnson visit Walter Radke. LeRoy Hench hosts birthday surprise with guests. Everett Schutt and Helen Todd visit Elmer Brune. corrections vie residents attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Faber
Cherokee
O. C
John Galvin
Harry Wilson
Marl
Jess Wetherman
LeRoy Hench
Helén’ Todd
Everett’ Schutt
Correctionvie
Elmer Brune
Afton Vicarage Hosts Mixed Shower for Isabel Zwick
Mesdames Maude Robinson Leola Sleezer Edna Crow Ethel and Betty Zwick led a Sunday miscellany shower at the Sleezer home honoring Isabel Zwick bride to be. Pink and blue decor highlighted gifts and luncheon as she thanked guests and invited them to the January 18 wedding at Bethlehem Lutheran Cherokee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mesdames Maude Robinson
Leola Sleezer
Edna Crow
Ethel
Betty Zwick
Sleezer
Isabel Zwick
James Miller
Laurine Zwick
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Cherokee
Betty Brewster
Avis Anderson
Joyce Sexton
Out of Afton
Beardshaw
Chicago
Victor Swanson
Henry Stevens
Emma
Gertrude Jones
Russell Parks
Leo Kelly
Gladys Grayson
Larrabee
Frank Hill
Harry Carlson
Loren Reed
Salem Snyder
Peterson
Lena Brady
Fred Zwick
Sutherland
Albert Johnson
Rex Whitney
Aurelia
Christmas Card Delays Reveal Loyal Navy Family
Mrs. William Bolton of Waverly found a large boxed Christmas card from her son Marshall, now in the navy, mailed late and traced to his ship last winter. The note shows he left in March 1948 after serving since December 1920. Harold Bolton served from April 1917 to August 1920, totaling 26 years with three months away.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Bolton
Waverly
Marshall
Navy
Bolton
Harold Bolton
East Afton and Elk News Highlights Local Visits and Family Movements
Lyle Buddenhagen infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Buddenhagen was a patient at Sioux Valley hospital. Frank Mansfield visited his son Jimmie on furlough and his Clarion daughter. Clifford Menefee had surgery at Rochester. Burdette Pingel family and others visited Mrs. Neibuhr in Peterson. Fred Tigges and Mrs. Kolpin with Larry and Carolynne joined guests at Albert Meyer home. Wayne Woltman S2C returned from Newfoundland for a 26 day leave. John Booth and Elaine visited the W M Booth home. The Booths learned their son in law W C Holman left the U S with a malaria unit. his wife lives in San Francisco. Elaine visited Mrs. Eleanore Rubsam in Storm Lake.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chris Schnell
Sioux City
Afton
Cherokee
Oliver Schnell
Reginald Hantsbarger
Bethlehem Lutheran Church
Troy Mummert
Dale Mummer
Bate’s Hospital
Aurelia
Marlys
Danny
Lee Robinson
Gena Paulson
Fred Kolpin
Afton No. 6
Chas. Smith
Shirley Heath
Lyle Buddenhagen
John Buddenhagen
Sioux Valley Hospital
Frank Mansfield
Jimmie
Clarion
Clifford Menefee
Rochester
Burdette Pingel
Larry
Carolynne
Albert Meyer
Wayne Woltman
Newfoundland
al Woltman
John Booth
Elaine
W. M. Booth
W. C. Holman
United States
Holman
San Francisco
Eleanore Ruebsam
Storm Lake
Tub of Water May Prevent Stored Vegetable Freezing
Iowa State College hort iculturists report placing a tub of water near vegetables in a storage cellar can emit heat as it freezes, raising the near freezing temperature and reducing damage during extreme cold. The method helps if windows are left open or if temperatures would otherwise drop, though it does not fully protect all crops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State College Horticulturists
Beresford Flags Potential Over-Reduction in Hog Herds
Rex Beresford of Iowa State College extension warns that Iowa and northwest central states may slash hog production beyond national trends. He cites marketing difficulties this winter, lower hog prices next year, higher corn costs, feed shortages, and shrinking corn hog ratios as drivers. He notes demand will stay strong in 1944, so hogs remain profitable, but floor price protections may not guarantee stability if cuts continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Rex Beresford
State College Extension
Northwest Central States
Beresford
Timber cat triggers wild_domestic debate in Grinnell
Not A Bobcat initially labeled a bobcat by the Grinnell Herald-Register was reinterpreted by Game Warden Lemke as a domestic cat that became wild. The timber cat or tiger cat pictured striped black gray with Persian-like fluff was cited as typical of domestic cats reverting to the wild, as Warren and Merle Broders killed the animal amid Read the classifieds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell Herald-Register
Lemke
Warren
Merle Broders
Also Mentioned on This Page
Pocketbook of Knowledge
Asour R WA
State Capitol
Treasury
Washington
Des Moines
Walter
Rae Walters
Harlan
A. B. Lindsay
Winfred Moulton
Don R. Hankens
Larson's
State Bank
W. A. Liebsch
Aurelia, Iowa
Maple Valley Mutual Insurance Association of
Cherokee County
Fred Radke
HH. H. Lockin
H. H. Lockin
C. H. Kaskey
Frances Hahn
Col
A. A. Woltman
Robert Bjorkgren
Reggy Martin
Ida Grove Rendering Co
C. A. Rodine, Jr
Olive
Oscar Gustafson
Bethlehem Lutheran Ladies Aid
Gunner Hansen
Art Bruce
Clifford Bruce
Omaha
Gus Fossil
Holstein
B. H. Dukes
Joe Grause
Nebraska
Tom Stevenson
Quimby
Jess Pennington
F. O. Mortenson
Bernard Laposky
Cliff Simmons
Floyd Allen
Will Hahn
Clint McGee
Sandra
Ralph Rocie
Ed Gearke
Wendell Nordstrom
Maggie Fritz
Lester Jacobs and Son
Wilson Perry
John Larson
Forrest Lenz
Oscar Smith and
Sherwood
Franklin Fritz
Laurence Fritz
Schaller
Arnold Niemier
Arnold Neimier, Jr
Arnold Niemier, Jr
Rueben Ohlson
Frank Laposky
Bernard
John Leber
Hope
Louis Stellish
Beverly
August Peterson
Betty
Harold Dean
Helen
Earl Crippen
Mrs. Crippen
Hanover
Irene Zwemke
Diamond Center
Mrs. O. C. Hickey
Earl Swick
Salabury
Maple Valley Hatchery
T.R
Trace) Porter
Ne & DeMaranville
East Afton & Elk
Wm. Booth
Iowa Public Service Company
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