Marion social hosts honor visiting Landis family
Mrs. Mary Landis Plummer and Mrs. Clara Landis Van Tassel of Port Angeles, guests of Marion friends, were entertained at dinner by Mrs. Irvin L. Ford. Attendants included Mrs. John Stoneburger, Mrs. Marley Clark, Mrs. Ray Valentine, and others from Marion. Also noted: film showing of Robert Taylor and Wallace Beery at the Garden. Rev. Carl E. Krog to attend Lutheran Missouri Synod eastern district convention in Waterloo. Mrs. Krog and Carl Edward to visit Robins during absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Landis Plummer
Clara Landis van Tassel
Port Angeles
Wash
Marion
Irvin L. Ford
Mary Ellen
Dorothy Ford
John Stoneburger
Dubuque
Marley Clark
Mount Vernon
Ray Valentine
Cedar Rapids
L. G. Hewitt
Earl W. Kendall
Bess Busby
Carl E. Krog
Waterloo
Iowa District
Rosses plan two week motor trip to Denver and Yellowstone
Mr and Mrs Fred D Ross depart this morning on a two week motor trip to Denver and North Park Colorado and Yellowstone Park. During Mr Ross absence Ross Groves of the Cedar Rapids office will oversee the advertising and circulation departments of The Gazette Marion office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred D. Ross
Denver
North Park
Colo
Yellowstone Park
Ross
Marion
the Gazette
Ross Groves
Cedar Rapids
Pic nic at Springville home honors former students
Miss Belle Courtney and Mrs. John McDonnell hosted a picnic Friday at the Milo Lacock home near Springville. Attendees included Mrs. Gladys Ireland Mrs. Lou Bassnett Cedar Rapids Mrs. Gene Reed Springville Mrs. Callie Newman Mrs. John Boxwell Mrs. Lillian Stewart Martelle and Mrs. Earl Boxwell and daughter Zella Amarillo Texas. All but Mrs. Newman are former pupils of Miss Courtney in local country schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Courtney
John McDonnell
Milo Lacock
Springville
Gladys Ireland
Lou Bassnett
Cedar Rapids
Gene Reed
Callie Newman
John Boxwell
Lillian Stewart
Martelle
Earl Boxwell
Zella
Amarillo
Tex
Newman
Miss Courtney
Marte’le
Driving to Tucson Ad in Marion Phone Reference
Driving to Tucson Arizona on August 19 advertised in a Marion phone reference ad. One sample pickup line or instruction accompanies the ad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucson
Ariz
Marion
Townsend Club No. 1 Meeting Planned for Tuesday
Townsend club No. 1 will meet Tuesday at 8 p.m. at the home of Mrs. A L Van Fossen, 415 Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club No
A. L. van Fossen
Sixth Street
Dry Creek A L Club to Meet Friday Night
The Dry Creek A L club will hold a Friday night meeting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. E E Bad ham north of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dry Creek A. and
L. Club
E. E. Badham
Marion
Townsend Club No 2 to Hear Mrs Evans in Memorial Hall
Mrs D W Evans of Oakland California will speak at Townsend club No 2 Tuesday night in Memorial hall. Following the program there will be entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. W. Evans
Oakland
Calif
Memorial Hall
Weekend Guests and Picnic Reach Across States
Weekend guests in the home of Mrs. I. E. Isham include Mrs. Florence Burlingham of Central City and Mrs. D. A. Slife of Cedar Rapids. In Norway today Mrs. John T. Christie hosts the annual town reunion with house guests George and Orville Brown of Sterling Kansas, cousins of Mrs. Christie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. E. Isham
Florence Burlingham
Central City
D. A. Slife
Cedar Rapids
Norway
John T. Christie
George and
Orville Brown
Sterling
Kan
Christie
Excelsior A L Club to Picnic at Upper Palisades
The Excelsior A. and L. club will meet Friday for a picnic dinner at the Upper Palisades. Members are expected to bring a dish to share and share in a casual outdoor gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Excelsior A. and
L. Club
Upper Palisades
Mrs Kay Marie Arnold Visits Cedar Falls Grandparents
Kay Marie Arnold of Cedar Falls visits her grandparents Mr and Mrs Emmet Tow while her parents vacation in Minnesota. Furnished apartment at 1845 7 avenue advertised. Miss Eleanor Kesting and Miss Edith Tyer, who visited relatives at Winnesota for two weeks, have returned home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kay Marie Arnold
Cedar Falls
Mrs. Emmet Tow
Minnesota
Eleanor Kesting
Edith Tyer
Winterset
Bretnall Family Reunion at Fishel Home in Lafayette
The Bretnall family gathers at Fred Fishel's Lafayette home. Attending are the W. H. Jones family of Phoenix Arizona the George S. Bretnall family of Ames and the Rev Mr and Mrs S C Bretnall of Marion.
Coon Family Starts Two Week Motor Trip South
Mr and Mrs L C Coon and their son Bobbie left Friday evening for a two week motor trip through the south They plan a visit to New Orleans and other southern points on the journey.
Weekend Guests at Leslie Home From Marathon
Mr and Mrs B W Leslie hosted guests over the weekend Mr and Mrs W A Junker mier and their children from Marathon at their residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Leslie
W. A. Junkermier
Marathon
Brown Swiss Springer and Success Cement Mixer Ad
W. J. Kemp of Marion advertises equipment including a Brown Swiss springer a Success cement mixer a 160 feet inch pipe and a long shaft breaking cart offered for sale or hire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brown Swiss Springer
W. J. Kemp
Marion
Titus elected instructor in wood wind at Iowa City High
Robert A. Titus son of Mr and Mrs Howard M Titus has been elected instructor in wood wind instruments at Iowa City High School after completing his master's degree at the University of Iowa this summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert A. Titus
Howard M. Titus
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Birthday club delinquents host winners dinner
The delinquents of the Birthday club entertained the winners Saturday at dinner at the home of Dr. and Mrs. L. C. Dow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birthday Club
Mrs. L. C. Dow
Miss Eileen Ferreter to Return From Camp Duty
Miss Eileen Ferreter returns Monday from Boone where she spent several weeks as a staff member at a girls camp.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eileen Ferreter
Boone
Neill Family Ties Across Illinois Communities
Mr and Mrs W G Neill are identified with Mrs Sam Carson and her daughter Mildred of Nashville Ill Mrs W G Robinson and her son William are linked to Coulterville IL in this local notice of kin and residence connections.
For Rent Private Room Gentle Man Preferred
Room rental advertisement offers a private room with garage access and a contact phone number 697-W. The note specifies a preference for a gentle man.
Fiedler Home Hosts Family in Dubuque and Cuba City Visit
Mrs. Fiedler's father William Byrne, sisters Delia Byrne and Helen Strauslin, and nephew Jack Kisting with niece Helen Strauslin gather in Dubuque at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Fiedler. Dinner guests include Mr. and Mrs. George Hoppenan and children Kathleen Myron and Helen from Cuba City Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Fiedler
Fiedler
William Byrne
Delia Byrne
Albert Strauslin
Jack Kisting
Helen Strauslin
Dubuque
George Hoppenan
Kathleen
Myron
Helen
Cuba City
Wis
Lutz Family Vacation Visit to Mazatlán Parents
Mr and Mrs Fred Lutz and their daughter Beverly traveled to Maz rengo to spend a week with Mrs Lutzs parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Lutz
Beverly
Maz Rengo
Piano for sale upright with bench cheap
Advertisement lists an upright piano with bench for sale at a cheap price. Call evenings from 940 Sixth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sixth Street
Fairhurst Family Plans Seattle Visit
Mr. and Mrs. Arthur E. Fairhurst and their granddaughter Joyce Bintz left Saturday to visit Mr. Fairhurst’s sister in Seattle Washington. En route they will stop in Three Forks Montana to visit Mr. Fairhurst’s brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Fairhurst
Joyce Bintz
Mr. Fairhurst
Seattle
Wasa
Three Forks
Mont
Stoneburger Guests Stay At Benedict And Houser Homes
Mr and Mrs John Stoneburger of Dubuque will be guests Monday in the Charles Benedict and Roy Houser homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stoneburger
Dubuque
Charles Benedict
Roy Houser
Hankins Family Attends Admiral Dewey Descendants Reunion
Mr and Mrs F A Hankins and son Ellis Bauman will drive to Cedar Falls today to attend the reunion of descendants of Admiral George Dewey with Mrs Hankins listed as a member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. A. Hankins
Ellis Bauman
Cedar Falls
Admiral George Dewey
Hankins
Marion Post 298 American Legion Meeting Details
Marion Post No. 298 American Legion will meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the Legion hall. An executive committee session precedes the regular post meeting at 8 00 p m with special entertainment planned to close the gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
American Legion
Legion Hall
Harte Beauty Salon Welcomes Arlene Halstead as New Owner
Arlene Halstead now welcomes her customers at the Harte Beauty Salon in a recent advertisement. The message highlights her personal greeting and ongoing beauty services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arlene Halstead
Harte Beauty Salon
Des Moines Couple Visit Relatives During Lake James Trip
The tev Mr and Mrs De Los Marken of Des Moines spend the weekend with Mrs Marken's parents Mr and Mrs J L Roberts. Their children June and Bobbie have been visiting here while the Markens have been at Lake James Ind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Los Marken
Des Moines
Four Men Plan Weeklong Southern Motor Vacation
Richard Arp Melvin Fernow Jack Hart and Glenn Metzgar departed Saturday morning for a week in the south Their route includes Hot Springs Arkansas and a return via Chicago, planning a leisurely road trip and homecoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard Arp
Melvin Fernow
Jack Hart
Glenn Metzgar
South
Hot Springs
Ark
Chicago
Weekend Guests At Hoebe Residence Include Chicago Guests
Mr. and Mrs. Roy Gimer of Chicago are listed among weekend visitors to Mr. and Mrs. Horace Hoebe. The gathering took place over the weekend with other local attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Hoebe
Roy Gimer
Chicago
Ross Family Embarks on Two Week Motor Trip
Mr and Mrs Louis C Ross and children John and Mary Ann depart Saturday for a two week journey visiting Great Falls Montana Yellowstone National Park and Denver Colorado.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis C. Ross
John
Mary Ann
Great Falls
Mont
Yellowstone Park
Denver
Hobo hike by Chitaga Camp Fire group aided by guardian
Members of the Chitaga Camp Fire group and their guardian Mrs. Sherman A Fontaine participated in a Friday hobo hike. A luncheon of hand outs provided by parents and friends followed at noon on the Fontaine lawn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitaga
Sherman A. Fontaine
Fontaine
Jumbo sodas and Hutchinson ice cream on sale
Local shop advertises jumbo sodas in all flavors for 10 cents and Hutchinson ice cream pints priced from 13 to 25 cents. Mike Cira handles advertising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson
Mike Cira
Mrs. Benedict Visits Sister-in-Law in Savanna Ill
Mrs. Charles Benedict returned Friday from Savanna Illinois where she spent two weeks with her sister-in-law Mrs. Lillian Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Benedict
Savanna
Ill
Lillian Smith
Garden Club Picnic At Palisades Park
The Rural Garden club and the West Marion Garden club plan a picnic dinner and park tour at Palisades State Park on Tuesday. Members should bring usual picnic items and meet at Mrs. D. B. Storck’s home, 908 Eleventh Street, at 11 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rural Garden Club
West Marion
Stand Up and Fight at the Garden with Taylor Beery
A Garden advertisement promotes the film Stand Up and Fight starring Robert Taylor and Wallace Beery. The page highlights showtimes and venue details for the popular feature. The pairing of Taylor and Beery is billed to draw large crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Taylor
Wallace Beery
Garden
Shower Honors Mrs. R. D. Conley In Alburnett Home
Mrs Lester Webber hosted a Friday shower at the Floyd Dickey residence in Alburnett honoring Mrs R D Conley formerly Alberta Voorhies. The evening featured dancing with Miss Elmer Nelson of Marion winning high prize and Miss Cleta Ree of Alburnett taking low.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Webber
Alburnett
Floyd Dickey
R. D. Conley
Alberta Voorhies
Elmer Nelson
Marion
Cleta Ree
Low
Niece Hosts Guests From Wis Iowa And Cedar Rapids
Sister Mary Vivian of Sinsi nawa Wis Mrs Loren White Estherville and Ike Turner Cedar Rapids were guests Friday of their niece Mrs Margaret Mc Enany. Miss Mary Turner Cedar Rapids was also a guest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Vivian
Sinsinawa
Wis
Loren White
Estherville
Ike Turner
Cedar Rapids
Margaret McEnany
Mary Turner
Apartment for Rent Adults at 944 Eighteenth Street
Advertisement notes a modern apartment for rent aimed at adults located at 944 Eighteenth Street. Details on price, amenities, and contact are not provided in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eighteenth Street
Cheerful Companions Plan Potluck at Thomas Park
The Cheerful Companions class of the Christian church holds a potluck supper Tuesday at 6 30 p m at Thomas Park. If rain occurs the event moves to the church basement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Thomas Park
Miss Arminta Davidson Hosts Morning Coffee Event
Miss Arminta Davidson will entertain this morning at ten o'clock at her home 421 Eighth Street complimenting Miss Anna Helen Martin a bride elect. Guests include Margaret Albaugh Glendale Calif Helen Pyle Hollywood Fla Betty Howell Iowa City Mrs George Perrim jaquet Edgewood Lois Stitzel Lois Lockwood Margaret Forbes Vivian Haak Jeanette Titus Kathryn Klink Mrs G L Martin Mrs H A Davidson and Annie Laura Davidson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arminta Davidson
Eighth Street
Anna Helen Martin
Margaret Albaugh
Glendale
Calif
Helen Pyle
Hollywood
Fla
Betty Howell
Iowa City
George Perrimjaquet
Edgewood
Lois Stitzel
Lois Lockwood
Margaret Forbes
Vivian Haak
Jeanette Titus
Kathryn Klink
G. L Martin
H. A. Davidson
Annie Laura Davidson
Shower Honors Mrs Conley Miss Mollenhauer and Mrs Ware
Mrs Conley Miss Mollenhauer and Mrs Ware were honored at a Saturday shower hosted by Mrs Ware at her parents home, the Drakes, northeast of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. D. Conley
Lois Mollenhauer
Richard Ware
Ware
Irving Drake
Marion
Gingham Pack Ice Cream Ad At Owen's Drug Store
An advertisement promoting Hutchinson's ice cream priced at 13c per pint and 25c per quart offered for take home with a two hour wrap at Owen's Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutchinson's
Owen's
Linn DeMolay Chapter to Meet at Masonic Temple
Linn Chapter No. 900 Order of DeMolay will hold a 7 30 p.m. meeting Monday in the Masonic temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Order of DeMolay
Masonic Temple
Schultz Family Visit Reaches Marion House
Mr and Mrs John Schultz of Fort Madison arrive in Marion to join their daughter Dorothy Schultz visiting Mr and Mrs Peter F Schultz in their home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Schultz
Fort Madison
Marion
Dorothy Schultz
Mr. Schultz
Peter F. Schultz
Kent Finger Sustains Right Forearm Fracture During Home Wrestling
Kent Finger suffered a fracture of his right forearm on Thursday while wrestling at home. The injury occurred during a voluntary activity and required medical assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Finger
Miss Louise McColm Visits Ana Mosa Guest
Miss Louise McColm of Anamosa was a Friday guest of Miss Blanche Hamm, sharing a social visit in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise McColm
Anamosa
Blanche Hamm
Mrs Smith Returns Home After Visit With Sister
Mrs F F Smith of Grand Junction has returned to her home after a visit with her sister Mrs Nina Ellison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. F. Smith
Grand Junction
Nina Ellison
Stark couple returns home after visiting relatives
Virginia and Gerald Stark, who had been visiting relatives in Des Moines, Grand Junction, and Ottumwa, arrived home on Saturday. Mr. and Mrs. A. W. Stark of Des Moines were listed in the report as the travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Gerald Stark
Des Moines
Grand Junction
Ottumwa
A. W. Stark
Des
Weekend guests at Mrs Nina Ellison home
Short notice ad lists entertainment for visitors and a local sale item noting Elberta peaches priced at 1 50 a bushel. The ad references 321 10 Street as the sale location.
State Mine Board Secretary Resigns With Reluctance
Phil R. Clarkson, executive secretary of the state mine inspectors, resigns effective Aug. 31 citing uncontrollable conditions. He will take a position in Kansas City. Clarkson served eight years, appointed by Gov. Dan Turner. successor to be named by the board with Gov. Wilson's approval. He says he resigns without malice, due to Christian reasons. He declines to address rumors about Gov. Wilson seeking his resignation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Phil R. Clarkson
Board of State
Clarkson
Kansas City
George A. Wilson
Dan Turner
Wilson
Brooklyn Couple Observes Golden Wedding Anniversary
Brooklyn Iowa hosts a golden wedding anniversary for Mr. and Mrs. A. M. McAninch at their home on Thursday. He, born in Indiana, moved to Iowa in 1869 and is a blacksmith. she, a Peweshiek County native, has lived in Brooklyn all her life. They married in Montezuma and have five children, two surviving: Mrs. Frank Smith of Victor and Mrs. Ray Kann of Brooklyn. Mr. McAninch also has a son from a prior marriage, Elmer McAninch of Colfax. Open house will be held Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Gazette
Brooklyn
A. M. McAninch
McAninch
Louis McAninch
Indiana
Iowa
Peweshiek County
George Billick
Montezuma
Frank Smith
Victor
Ray Kann
Elmer McAninch
Colfax
Thursay
Bear
Claudine Humble Rolfs
Omaha
George Young Bear
Corn Rides Winds Stands Tall in Springville Fields
In Springville the corn remains upright after last week’s strong winds and rain. Farmers say the crop is heavy with two ears per stalk and will need warm dry weather to mature. Meantime pastures stay lush from frequent rains, while weeds thrive and fruit prospects vary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Pastures Revived by Heavy Rains Near Monmouth
In the Monmouth vicinity pastures revived last week after heavy rains. Farmers have turned livestock onto meadows and started reseeding. Second crop red clover is being cut mainly for hay. Fall plowing will begin soon as soil conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monmouth
Farmer yields in oat field near Traer
R. M. Gunn a farmer north of Traer reports an 84 acre oats field producing 62 percent bushels per acre by weight and 63 bushels by measure indicating strong yield figures for the season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. M. Gunn
Traer
Wheat and corn update from Independence county
Heavy rains delayed threshing of oats in Independence for the week. Four to five inches of rain aided corn on dry soils and pastures, with three inches recorded in the county. County conservation chair Homer Soules notes prospects for a potato crop better than the ten year average.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer Soules
County Conservation Committee
Fair Dates for Clayton County at National
Clayton county fair at National is set for August 29 to September 1 with the lead fair following September 1 to 4.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton
Clayton County
National
This Ear
Powwow in Tama Promises Colorful Indigenous Pageant
Mesquakie powwow at Tama runs Thursday to Sunday with tribal dancers from Sioux Winnebago Sacs Chippewas Kickapoos Potawatomi Omahas and Mohawk joining. Milton Brown defends youth title. John Bear Jr. seeks fifth straight western dancing crown. A new Hiawatha pageant and a look at historic marriage rituals highlight the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tama
Mesquakie
South Dakota
Nebraska
Wisconsin
Oklahoma
Kansas
New York
Milton Brown
John Bear, Jr
Jessie Parker to Speak at Springville Aug 22 Harvest Home
Miss Jessie Parker state superintendent of public instruction will speak at Springville Harvest Home and ox roast on August 22. The event features a ball game Springville nine versus Toddville band concert farm and home exhibit and a dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springville
Jessie Parker
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Toddville
Orchardists Tour Scheduled in Lee County Aug 18
Ames extension horticulturist AMES-S. W. Edgecombe announced a tour on August 18 starting at 9 am. The group visits the Henry Holl orchard near Donnellson, the Curtiss Brothers orchard near Montrose to inspect girdling fillers, with a picnic at George Schurk orchard near Fort Madison. Afternoon stops include H. A. Faeth, W. L. Gardener, Cecil Baxter, and John Beelman orchards around Fort Madison, Fort Madison area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AMES
S. W. Edgecombe
Ames Extension Horticulturist
Henry Hol
Donnellson
Curtiss Brothers
Montrose
Edgecombe
George Schurk
Fort Madison
H. A. Faeth
W. L. Gardener
Cecil Baxter
Fortadison
John Beelman
FFA Speaking Contest Planned At Ames Aug 14
North central region FFA representatives will meet in Ames on August 14 for the tenth annual public speaking contest. Two states send one entrant each to discuss an agriculture related topic. Judges are Kirk Fox Des Moines H V Swanson Washington DC and W S Rupe Ames. The regional winner advances to the national contest in Kansas City in October.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ames
North Central
Future Farmers of America
Iwo
Kirk Fox
Des Moines
H. V. Swanson
Washington, D. C
W. S. Rupe
Kansas City
William Lyon Phelps To Lead Iowa Lecture Series 1939 40
The University of Iowa announces a diverse 1939 40 lecture series with speakers from philosophy politics literature science journalism and poetry. Notables include T W Smith John Mason Brown Edward Weeks Lancelot Hobben Erika Mann Klaus Mann Herbert Agar Robert Frost and William Lyon Phelps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Iowa City
University of Iowa
University of Chicago
T. W. Smith
Illinois
John Mason Brown
New York Evening Post
Edward Weeks
The
Atlantic Monthly
William Lyon Phelps
Yale University
Lancelot Hobben
University of Aberdeen
Thomas Mann
Erika Mann
Klaus Mann
Escape To Life
Herbert Agar
Louisville Courier
Robert Frost
State Butter Contest At Postville Sept 7
A statewide educational butter scoring contest is scheduled at the Postville cooperative creamery on September 7. The event involves dairy education and judging by participants from across the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postville
Postville Cooperative Creamery
Creamery Operators to Meet in West Union August 21
Section 11 of the Iowa Creamery Operators association holds its August meeting in West Union on August 21. An educational butter scoring and judging contest will be conducted at the West Union creamery in the afternoon, followed by a picnic supper at the fairgrounds at 6:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Iowa Creamery Operators Association
West Union Creamery
Fairgrounds
Iowa Governor Loses Ground Over Interim Committee Seats
Governor Wilson’s influence in the legislative interim panel weakens as the attorney general rules Senators Donohue and Blue cannot join. With only ten members and four Democrats, power tilts toward Shaw and Fishbaugh while Republican members and key Democrats clash on farm tenancy and state institution funding. Cancer line appears as garbled text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
Earl C. Fishbaugh, Jr
Shenandoah
Shaw
Hultman
House
Iowa
Keokuk County Sets 8000 For Bangs Testing
Keokuk county allocates 8000 dollars in the 1940 budget to test cattle for Bangs disease. The appropriation, authorized by the last Iowa general assembly, will be matched by federal funds and used to test and isolate cattle at no charge and to reimburse farmers if cattle are condemned. Keokuk currently imposes a one third mill rate for indemnity and testing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Bang
Iowa General Assembly
Dam Request Urges Cedar River Crossing at Janesville
Southern Bremer county residents urged a federal dam across the Cedar river at Janesville, Ia. Congressman John Gwynne said he would confer with army engineers after Robert Lichty of Waterloo pressed for the project citing recreation potential.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
INS
Bremer County
Cedar River
Janesville
John Gwynne
Robert J. Lichty
Waterloo
Army
Lichty
Iowa Liquor Seals Cost Fall As Distillers Pay
The interim committee wields power over officials as the liquor seal affair unfolds. Seals were priced down from 10 to 0.68 dollars per 1000 by the liquor commission after strong bids. Printing board members questioned protective features but the economy win stood. Distillers fund the seals and pay a 50 cent per 1000 service charge to the liquor commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commission
Printing Board
Iowa
Liquor Commission
Threshing Ring Near LaPorte Is 37 Years Old
Rock Creek threshing company east of La Porte City marks 37 years of operation since its organizing. Active charter member O E Miles leads a list of longtime members including Fred Walters Joe Short Ed Narber Albert Shaner George Young and others. The current company roster features Clark Hoyt A Peter Shaner and Henry Weisert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Porte City
Rock Creek
J. W. Hoyt
Compries
Clark Hoyt
X~ A Peter
On, Shaner
Henry Weisert
McGregor men charged in fish and game violations
Two McGregor men Eli Drenlen and Robert Hill were picked up in Independence by Deputy Game Warden James Murphy for fish and game law violations. Drenlen pleaded guilty to peddling fish without a certificate and Hill to illegal possession. Drenlen got 30 days in jail, Hill 15 days on six counts, totaling 90 days. The fish were from the Mississippi River and Hill’s catch included undersized fish. The Independence report also notes Buchanan county will grade 13 miles of roads and build bridges with $46,000 of government farm to market funds, starting next spring with gravel surfacing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
McGregor
Eli Drenlen
Robert Hill
James Murphy
Drenlen
Hill
R. C. Turner
Mississippi River
Buchanan County
Buffalo Creek
Highway 20
Brandon
Benton County
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Fred Ross
State Mine Board
Moses Slick
Jones County
Charles Elliott
Orchardists
Lee County
Capitol Currents
John H. Chapman
Associated Press
Donahue
Senate
Fishbaugh
Shaw Derane
L. Derane
Colfax Smith
Santeetin
David A. Dancer
Lamoni
O. N. Hultman
Stanton
M. X. Geske
Lester Gillette
Fostoria
W. J. Johannes
W. A. Yager
Spirit
Donohue
Blue
Doran
Smith
Washington
Reta Ruth Ahrens
Harold Ahrens
Keokuk
LaPorte
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