Local farm activity urged for better conservation program
Iowa State College extension officials pressed for more farmer participation in the 1938 agricultural conservation program. R Bliss said rotation of crops and soil-building practices should expand soil conservation efforts, with county meetings planned to gather farmer suggestions and strengthen democratic producer control under federal rules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fed
Gners
Ins Proseam
R. Bliss
Extension Prvice
Town State College
Ames
Tri Vldmen
Bliss
Iowa State Colneliis
I Ng
Iowa State College
College Extension Service
Beattos
Wogram
Extension Service
Tama County
Iowa
Dublie
The Safety Man Explains Accident Prevention
A.A. W. Braun argues that safety work fails when individuals think it is someone else’s job. He emphasizes that preventing automobile accidents is everybody’s responsibility and calls for a safety-conscious mindset in all drivers.
Farmers urge action on farm bill at Ames meeting
The State Federation calls a large Ames meeting on Thursday June 24 to back a farm bill. Reps from state and Washington offices met with House and Senate Agriculture committees. Farmers seek permanent conservation measures and an ever normal granary plan to shield against low prices, urging volunteers to send car loads to demonstrate demand to Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
Congress
Buren
State Office
Washington
House
Senate Agriculture
Wallace
Nonse
Senate
H. N. Miller
Winnebago County Farm Bureau
Local visitors and town improvements noted in Fairmont area
Post Personals lists Schmidt and Ted A Weaver as Sunday visitors from Blue Earth. Cemetery memorial shrubbery thrives after recent planting. Historian Gev A Carman buys lots and begins ground for a new house. Jerome Johnson reports property improvements in the north part of town. Legion plans fried spring chicken supper on Thursday July 1 at Chris Frils home east of town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post
Quto
Schmidt
Fairmont
Minnesota
Ted A. Weaver
M Miinesota
Gev. A. Carman
Jerome Johnson
Legion
Chris Frils
State Fair Offers Many Prizes To Iowa Farm Women And Girls
Iowa State Fair board announced more than 16500 in cash prizes for women and girls in industry specific contests. Events include a state farm women's chorus tournament with 225, a farm women's hobby contest at 98 in prizes, a county women's project contest worth 1000 across 25 counties, and a farm girls 40 economics competition totaling 2903 in prizes. A girls 4 H health contest seeks the healthiest farm girl. Additional events bring total prizes over 100000 with a 280 page premium list available by writing the state fair secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Farmm
Jink Tle
Towa
Jharm
Fey Anni
Gimmier
Methodist Church Service and Programs under Pastor Gauger
Sunday School at 9:30 a.m. Children's Day program at 11 a.m. Young People and Junior Bible class meet at 4 p.m. Evening service at 8 p.m. Choir practice at the church Friday evening led by A. W. Gauger with a focus on the day's schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EB. L. and Jr
Recent Storms Keep City in Darkness in Buffalo Center
Storms have disrupted farming and harmed businesses in Buffalo Center due to insufficient power light. The town complains the incoming current is not at full strength, hindering operations and affecting deposits and earnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo Center
Bethlehem church program to honor Luther League
Bethlehem church program for Sunday evening June 27 at 8 o'clock includes opening devotion reading by Viola Larson two recitations by Rob ert Friis and Nerlyn Torkelson a duet by Mrs Charles Peterson and Mrs Fred Larson a piano solo by Vivienne Peterson and a closing hymn conducted under pastor Sorlien and with Elsie and Florence Bechtel present
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther League
Viola Larson
Mnet
Elsie
Florence Bechtel
Robert, Friis
Charles Peterson
Fred Larson
Tiano
Vivienne Peterson
Nerlyn Torkelson
Ruth Gangness
New County Chairman Named by Federated Clubs
The County Federation of Women's Clubs met at Forest City on June 17 for its annual picnic. Clara B. Olson was introduced as the new county chairman, succeeding retiring chairwoman Mrs. Clark Atechm. The event featured welcomes, music, readings, and displays from Neils Community Club and Twentieth Century Club, with ninety members and visitors in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Golf Club
County Federation of Women's Clubs
Forest City
Afrs
Clark Atechem
Clara B. Olson
J. J. Brown
Twentieth Century ‘Club
Lake Mills
Neils
Thompson
Norama Lackore
Leland Federated Woman's Club
J. J. Guyer
Buffalo’ Center Literary Circle
Town Writers
Neils Community Club
Rev Ole Barnes' Northwest Revival Tour Returns Home
Rev Ole Barnes reports from Oregon, Washington and Canada after a three and a half month revival tour. He notes crop and cattle incomes in the region, with farms around 30 acres and 15 to 30 dairy cattle earning $20 to $30 per head monthly. He visited numerous farms, all with running water, piped from springs, and electricity, and plans another trip later this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ole Barnes
Oregon
Washington
Canada
Baptist Church announces services and pic nic plans
Pastor Peter H. Peters leads Sunday School at 9 45 a m and morning service at 10 45 a m with evangelists Rev R He Cody of Minneapolis and Rev G M Caldwell of Winnebago taking charge for the day The BY B C meets at 7 30 p m and a prayer meeting is tonight at 7 30 The Sunday School Board agreed Monday to hold the picnic on Friday July the second
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. He, Cody
Minneapolis
G. M. Caldwell
Winnebago
Minnesota
N. W
BY. B. C
Sunday School Board
Fishing trip sets age record on Lake Kabetogama
A four man party T A Wilson G Pritchard B J Starling and G M Carman left Sunday for a fishing excursion on Lake Kabetogama in Northants Minnesota. The group totals 285 years, making this one of the oldest fishing parties in the region. They expect to return this evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. A. Wilson
G. Pritchard
B. J. Starling
G.M. Carman
L Lake Kabetogama
Northants
Minnesota
Edna Russ Weds Martin Nesheim In Rake Ceremony
Miss Edna Russ eldest daughter of Dr and Mrs J E Russ of Rake married Martin Nesheim of Rake on Saturday morning June 19 at the bride’s home. The couple left on a wedding trip after the ceremony. Mrs Nesheim is a Coe College graduate Cedar Rapids. Mr Nesheim earned his medical degree from the University of Iowa this spring. Both are well known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edna Russ
J. E. Russ
Rake
Martin Nesheim
Nesheim
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Wid
University of Iowa
Missionfest at VHE Reform Church with Timmermann speakers
The VHE Reform Church invites all to a Missionfest program featuring speakers Rev Kampman Meservy Ia Rev Plesscher Kanawha Ia and Miss Martha Timmermann of Iowa City. She will speak in a children's service at 3 30 pm and give an evening report on Indian mission work with special music by the Young People's League.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young People’s League
BE. Kampman
Meservy
D. Plesscher
Kanawha
Martha ‘Timmermann
Iowa City
Timmerman
Winnebago
Nobr
A. Watermulder
Timmermann
The Mule Poem and Electrolux at Elmans
A humorous verse by Ray Murray mocks the mule as a “funny bird” with awkward traits and a blunt ear for self critique. The ad then invites readers to see the Electrolux at Elmans Hardware, highlighting a local sales pitch bundled with the poem.
Auxiliary Seeks Large Attendance for Upcoming Meetings
The local Auxiliary holds a sewing meeting Thursday afternoon June 24 at Mrs Anna Weaver home. The county Auxiliary meeting follows in Rake Friday June 25 at 2 30 pm with county officer elections. Those wishing to attend should meet Mrs Iva Claassens at 2 pm or call her.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Weaver
Rake
Iva Claassens
Hi Power Perfection oll stove headline mention
A fragment mentions fishing rules about releasing undersized fish and urges wet-handling with minimal injury, while a stray brand reference to John Kerry appears. The text mixes safety guidance with a product promo in a disjointed way.
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John & Kerry
Oll Stove
Johr and Martha Strayer Reunion Gathered Many
Descendants of Johr and Martha Strayer of Johnstown Pennsylvania held a Hudson Park picnic Friday evening with 61 members present. Most traveled from Waterloo Hudson Cedar Falls and nearby areas with several guests from Buffalo Center Ames New Providence Lauderdale Fort Lauderdale and more. It marked the first family reunion together in years. Visitors included J L Watters and W Strayer among others. account sourced from Sunday's Waterloo Courier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johr
Martha Strayer
Johnstown
Hudson Park
Waterloo
Hudson
Cedar Falls
Ida Johnston
Buffalo Center
Miller Strayer
Ames
Floy Armstrong
John W. Strayer
Paul and
Jean, Strayer
New Providence
Chalmer Strayer
G. B. Stray
Lauderdale
Fla
Watters
Fort Lauderda
M. Siveltzer
South
Bowen
Strayer
Hardware tale of a used gas engine wash sale
A fragmentary note describes a used gas engine wash in a hardware context. It mentions Topel John and Jerry Hardware and a peculiar phrase about a betel sat. The readable parts point to a local shop listing or curiosity item without clear dates or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John & Jerry Hardware
417 Cub Camp at Rice Lake Next Week
4 H girls of Winne tago County will meet at Rice Lake State Park for their annual camp next Tuesday and Wednesday. Max Stump of Town State College will assist with camp work and outdoor activities. Girls register at 9 a m and bring food cash to cover expenses. Demonstrations on oven products will occur along with handcrafts for long time records. Recreational hikes and a swim at Lake Mills pool are planned. Camp cooks are Mrs Hagenson and Mrs Marcus Boe assists as county music chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnetago County
Rice Lake State Park
William. Stump
Forestry
Town State College
Max. Stump
Lake Mills
Hagenson
Thompson
Marcus Boe
Boe
A. B. Myler
Clark Mechem
Earl Ostrander
Ida Storby
H. N. Miller
H. W.chempson
Winneconne 4-H Delegation Returns From Ames Convention
The 4-H group from Winne ngang o county traveled home Saturday after attending the Iowa State Convention in Ames. Three carloads went down Friday for the festival and events. Nisse Endreland and Marie Drugg earned special 4-H music recognition for perfect papers. The party that stayed for the full convention included chaperone Mrs Earl Ostrander and county 4-H officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnenehago County
Ames
Newton 4-Il
H. D. Branstad
Leonard Arne
Clark Mechem
H. W. Thompson
T. 2. Liveren
Dorothy Ostrander
Helen Endreland
Realda Miller
Newton
Hen Doege
Dorothy Bye
Norway- Logan
Dorothy Liveren
Buffalo
Hospital Notes On Recent Dismissals And Admissions
Mrs Adolph Hartman and baby son of Leland were dismissed Friday. Mrs Wm Christensen and baby son of Swea City were dismissed Sunday. Mrs Herman Dreesman and baby son of Titonka were dismissed Sunday. Mrs J J Johnson of Northwood was dismissed Sunday after a major operation. Mrs Jimmie Breen of Titonka dismissed Sunday after major operation. Marjorie TerBeek of Woden admitted Sunday for major operation. Marvin Kruse of Woden admitted Sunday for major operation. Mrs C Gerzema of Lakota admitted Monday for minor operation and dismissed same day. Mavis Steinberg admitted Tuesday for minor operation and dismissed same day. Mrs L A Doege of Woden admitted Tuesday for major operation. George Weinberger of Zenill was admitted Wednesday for a minor operation.
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Adolph Hartman
Baby Son
Leland
Wm. Christensen
Swea Chy
Herman Dreesman
J. J. Johnson
Northwood
Iowa
Jimmie Breen
Titonka
Marjorie TerBeek
Woden
Marvin Kruse
C. Gerzema
Lakota
Mavis Steinberg
L. A. Doege
George Weinberger
Zen
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ISS
W. Braun
State Fair
Joe Fal
Wilson’s
Buffalo Boosters
Bethlehem Cluth
O. Sorlien
Iclara B. Olson
NEW County
Federated Clubs
Twentieth Century Club
Oleg Norstrud
Aleta Linde
George Geannoulis
W. Stevenson
BE. J. Brown
KW. Adder
John Hammill
Britt
0. G. Pritchard
J. Z. Guyer
I. A. Wilson
J. OG. Koppen
VHE Reformed Church
Wm. R. Everts
Ray Murray
Elmans
Rice &Ake
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