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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 11, 1940

Page

6

Marion Linn DAR to Meet at 560 Sixth Avenue

The Marion Linn chapter of the D. A. R. will gather Wednesday at Mrs. Willis Jordan’s home, with hostesses Mrs. A. J. Dahn of Marion and Mrs. Glenn Bowdish of Spring Ae. The program covers Lincoln era topics including “Women in the Life of Lincoln” and “Lincoln Goes to Gettysburg” with talks by Mrs. Bowman, Mrs. Gallivan, Mrs. Koppenhaver, Mrs. Winter, and Mrs. Kendall. Delegates will be elected to the continental congress.

Marion Linn Willis Jordan Sixth Avenue A. J. Dahn Marion Glenn Bowdish Spring Linco J. W. Bowman J . Gallivan Lincoln Gettyswerg W. G. Koppenhaver W. S. Winter R. J. Kendall Continental Congress

Federation of Women's Clubs Meeting at Public Library

The Federation of Women's clubs will meet Tuesday at 2 30 in the auditorium of the public library. The program led by the W C T U opens with a prayer for peace and includes C B Vernon speaking on Legislation Mrs La Verna Crew singing and Elsie St John with Metta Whitcomb presenting a dialogue A Good Investment.

Federation of Women’s Clubs C. B. Vernon

Local Drug Store Ad Lists Low-Priced Groceries

Advertisement for Red Heart center pecan roll 39c Red Heart center brick 35c Cherry Gold Hutchinson s Gingham Pack 13c pt 25c quart at Owen s Drug Store Details include prices and product names from a historic listing with multiple items and a local merchant name.

Red Heart Center Cherry Gold Hutchinson Owen's

Mrs R M Clark Visited Monticello to See Ill Father

Mrs R M Clark spent Friday in Monticello with her father Lewis Hepp who is ill.

R. M. Clark Monticello Lewis Hepp

Local man treated after window glass injures forearm

Verne Edaburn was treated Friday by a local doctor for a left forearm wound after a window shattered while being raised. The injury required several stitches. Mrs Mary Hanna hosted dinner Saturday for her son BurDette Hanna's birthday observance.

Verne Edaburn Mary Hanna Burdette Hanna

The Women at the Garden Advertisement

An advertisement proclaims The Women screening today and tomorrow at the Garden. The note highlights a two day showing with emphasis on venue and dates.

De Molay Chapter Delays Meeting Until February Nineteenth

Linn Chapter No. 900 Order of De Molay postpones its next gathering to February 19. Mrs. Kenneth Domer hosted a Friday night card party with five hundred at three tables. high score went to Mrs. Clifford Shearer, low to Mrs. Charles Benedict, while Miss Irma Hall and Mrs. Roy King earned traveling prizes.

Linn Order of Kenneth Domer Clifford Shearer Charles Benedict Irma Hall Roy King

Musical Literary Club Dinner and Valentine Party

The Musical Literary club meets Monday at 6:30 for dinner and a Valentine party at Mrs. C. G. Ellinger’s home 1595 Eighth Avenue. Assisting are Mrs. Merle Robison and Mrs. Gilbert Voorhies. They seek a small modern house by March first. Phone 20F 14.

the Musical Literary Club C. G. Ellinger Eighth Avenue

Mary Lowe Dickinson Circle to Meet Monday Evening

The Mary Lowe Dickinson circle of King's Daughters will gather at 7 30 p m Monday at Mrs Harlan F Knight home. Mrs Amber Travis will lead the devotional period and Miss Irma Steen will head the program Temptations of Christ.

Mary Lowe Dickinson King’s Daughters Harlan F. Knight Amber Travis Temptations of Christ Irma Steen

Des Moines Visitors Visit Rapids Welding Student

Mrs. Melvin Frakes and her daughter Sandra traveled from Des Moines to visit Mr. Frakes who is attending the Rapids School of Welding at the Crawford home hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Crawford.

Melvin Frakes Sandra Des Moines Mr. Frakes Franklin Crawford Frakes The Rapids School of Welding

Get-Together Card Club Hosts Valentine Party

Mr and Mrs Howard Glass entertained the Get-Together card club Friday evening at a Valentine party. Five hundred was played at four tables with high scores going to Mrs Roy Flockhart and George Wilson and low to Mrs Glenn Wickham and Willard McCune. Guests included Mr and Mrs Roy Flockhart and Mr and Mrs John Knapp.

Howard Glass Roy Flockhart George Wilson Glenn Wickham Willard McCune John Knapp

Shakespeare Club Dinner and Valentine Party Planned

The Shakespeare club meets Thursday at 6 30 pm at Mrs. Charles D Burns home 549 Twelfth Street for dinner and a valentine party with Miss Evelyn Koppock and Mrs. R E Leidigh in charge of arrangements.

The Shakespeare Club Charles D. Burns Twelfth Street Evelyn Koppock R. E. Leidigh

Circle of King's Daughters Meet Tuesday for Purity Program

A King’s Daughters circle will gather Tuesday at 2 30 PM at 993 Eighth Street home of Mrs Fred G Hol singer. Mrs L Phelps leads the program on Purity with Mrs Ralph C Seager in charge of the devotional period. Scripture verses from Daniel will be read in response to roll call.

King’s Daughters Fred G. Holsinger Eighth Street

Hallmark Valentine Greeting Cards Sold at Boston Store

Hallmark Valentine greeting cards are advertised as sold exclusively at the Boston Store with in-store display and promotional mention.

Hallmark Valentine Boston

Henke Spends Weekend with West Des Moines Parents

Gale Henke an industrial arts teacher at a West Des Moines high school is spending the weekend with his parents the Rev Mr and Mrs A W Henke.

Gale Henke West Des Moines High School A. W. Henke

Banquet Speaker Details Visit to Russia at Brotherhood Dinner

Dr. Charles J. Bready pastor of St. Pauls Methodist Church Cedar Rapids will speak about his visits to Russia at the thirty first annual Methodist Brotherhood banquet. The event is set for February 21 at 6 30 p.m. at Marion Methodist Church with Ladies Aid serving and the Brotherhood orchestra providing music.

Charles J. Bready St. Paul's Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Russia Methodist Brotherhood Marion Methodist Church Ladies Aid Society Brotherhood

Martin's Creek Community Club Meeting Postponed to Feb 22

The Martin's Creek Community Club meeting is postponed one week and will now meet February 22 in Memorial Hall. A farewell party for Mr. and Mrs. Harley Ives celebrating their move to Minnesota will follow the meeting.

Martin's Creek

Masonic Lodges to Hold Simultaneous Meeting Monday

Marion lodge No. 6 and Trojan lodge No. 548 A F and A M announce a joint simultaneous meeting Monday at 8 p.m. in the Masonic temple. A program and speakers are planned and all Masons in the vicinity are invited.

Marion Lodge Trojan Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Temple

The Women at the Garden Ad

An advertisement proclaims a show titled The Women at the Garden. The text emphasizes male audiences with the phrase its all about men.

Pleasant Grove Club Meeting Set for Tuesday

The Pleasant Grove club will meet Tuesday evening at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Jones on Blair's Ferry road.

Pleasant Grove Club Mrs. Ray Jones Blair's Ferry Road

Cornhusk Rope Project to Be Taught at Local District Meeting

The South Marion Pleasant Grove School District No 11 will host a Wednesday meeting at Mrs. Frank J. Cleveland's home 1007 Eleventh Street to teach cornhusk rope making for weaving chair seats. A picnic luncheon will be served. Supplies requested include three clothes pins or paper clips a sack of cornhusks scissors and a ball of heavy cord.

South Marion Pleasant Grove Frank J. Cleveland Eleventh Street

Ladies Aid at St Pauls Lutheran to Meet Thursday

The Ladies Aid society of St Pauls Lutheran church will meet Thursday at 2 p.m. at the home of Mrs Lloyd Stark 1412 Fifth Avenue joint hostess Mrs Marvin Rathje.

Ladies Aid Society of St. Paul's Lutheran Church Lloyd Stark Fifth Avenue Marvin Rathje

Memorial Hall Meeting of Robert Mitchell W R C No 126

Robert Mitchell W R C No 126 will meet Wednesday at 2 30 in Memorial hall for a scheduled gathering.

Robert Mitchell W. R. C. No. 126 Memorial Hall

Child Study Club Meeting This Wednesday

The Child Study club will meet Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Joe Dumbalton 1340 Eighth Street.

Child Study Club Joe Dumbalton Eighth Street

Missionary Society to Meet at Ward Home

The Julia Allen Missionary society of the Congregational church will hold a meeting Thursday at 2 30 PM at the home of Mrs Charles Ward 901 Fourteenth Street.

Julia Allen Missionary Society of the Congregational Church Charles Ward Fourteenth Street

Valentines 2 for l up to 50c Storms Advertisement

Valentines offer advertisement notes two for one specials up to 50 cents with stormy weather context. Local retailer promotes limited time sale.

Death notices and homegoing in Marion

Mrs W W Scott learns of the death of her nephew s wife Mrs W W Wightman in Buffalo New York. The Wightmans had visits in Marion. Glenn McGowan who went to California early year to visit relatives is expected home this week.

W. W. Scott W. W. Wightman Buffalo, N. Y Wightmans Marion Glenn McGowan California

Faith man visits uncle in hometown

George Gano of Faith South Dakota is staying as a guest in the home of his uncle John C Austin, details indicate a family visit.

George Gano Faith, S. D John C. Austin

Mrs Hartung Visits Mount Vernon After Madison trip

Mrs. Charles Hartung of Mount Vernon arrived Saturday for a visit with her son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Stanley Kellams after traveling from Madison Wisconsin to her home town.

Charles Hartung Mount Vernon Madison, Wis Stanley Kellams

Valentine gift Hosiery Ad at Boston Store

For her Valentine gift Hole proof hose lingerie kerchiefs toilet articles Boston Store advertisement highlights a selection of intimate apparel and household items for gifting.

Boston

Theristrial Club Schedules Meeting Change

The Theristrial club will meet Tuesday at 7 30 PM at Mrs R J Williams home replacing the prior venue Mrs C E Drummond. Mrs Ruby Powles leads the program The Art of Story Telling with details in the reprinted schedule.

Theristrial Club R. J. Williams C. E. Drummond Ruby Powles

Concord Agricultural and Literary club elects officers

Clifton Hawk was elected president at the club’s Friday meeting held at the home of Mr and Mrs R N FitzGerald. Mike McCann became vice president while Mrs Lester Klinger is secretary and Mrs A J Taube assistant secretary. Mrs Otto Lang serves as treasurer and Mrs Clyde Kearns as press reporter. A picnic lunch followed. Herbert Westrom of Cedar Rapids played piano solos and Mrs Herbert Gerstman of Marion spoke on The Life of the Austrian Farmer.

Clifton Hawk Concord Agricultural and Literary Club R. N. Fitzgerald Mike McCann Lester Klinger A. J. Taube Otto Lang Clyde Kearns Herbert Westrom Cedar Rapids Herbert Gerstman Marion

Indian Creek Fish and Game Club Meeting Notice

An important meeting of the Indian Creek Fish and Game club is set for Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Service garage. All sportsmen are invited, with motion pictures to be shown. Boy Scouts are especially invited. Also advertised is a good used Maytag washer and repair services for washing machines and electric sweepers at Coast to Coast Store.

Indian Creek Fish and Game Club

Clerk Miss McGuire Takes Two Week Vacation

Miss Alice McGuire a clerk in the bridge and building department of the Milwaukee railroad left Friday night for a two weeks vacation in Mexico City.

Alice McGuire The Milwaukee Railroad Mexico City

Meth Dist K B B Class Plans Tuesday Picnic

The K B B class of the Methdist church will meet Tuesday at 6 30 pm at the home of Mrs Ruby Hanscom for a picnic supper Miss Ruth Maier will be assisting hostess.

The Methodist Church Ruby Hanscom Ruth Maier

Mrs Hanna and party visit Dr. Charles Hanna in Scranton

Mrs Mary Hanna Miss Marie Koch and Kenneth Pearson travel to Scranton today to spend the day with Mrs Hanna's son Dr Charles Hanna and his family for a family visit in the city.

Mary Hanna Marie Koch Kenneth Pearson Scranton

Ivanhoe Club to Meet at Kinser Home Monday

The Ivanhoe club will convene Monday at 2 p.m. at the residence of Mrs. Glenn E. Kinser located at 1625 Ninth Avenue.

Ivanhoe Club Glenn E. Kinser Ninth Avenue

Lions Club Valentine Dinner Night Planned

Lions club members host a Valentine dinner Wednesday at 6 30 in Me hall for their wives and friends. A program will follow.

Lions Club

Stewart Women Head to Des Moines for Job Start

Mrs J A W Stewart and Miss Elsie Stewart travel to Des Moines on Wednesday night. Miss Stewart begins work Friday as a stenographer in the Standard Oil Company office, and Mrs Stewart plans to return home Sunday evening.

J. A. W. Stewart Elsie Stewart Des Moines Miss Stewart Standard Oil Company Stewart

New Handkerchiefs for Valentine Gifts Ad

M L Braska Co advertisement promotes new handkerchiefs suitable as Valentine gifts sold by the company.

M. L. Braska Co

Four C Club to Meet at Mrs Kearns Home

The Four C club will meet Wednesday afternoon at the home of Mrs Clyde Kearns located southeast of Marion.

Four C Clyde Kearns Marion

Marion Club Hosts Guest Day Travel Talk at Mrs Nase Home

The Marion Nature and Garden club meets Wednesday at 2:30 at 207 Eleventh Street the home of Mrs Pauline Nase. Miss Mary Beil dean of women at Coe college will present an illustrated travel talk with Mrs John Cone and Mrs Rosa Reiter and Mrs Clarence Reiter as co hosts.

Marion Nature and Garden Club Pauline Nase Eleventh Street Mary Beil Women of Coe College John Cone Rosa Reiter Clarence Reiter

Dry Creek club hosts Friday gathering at Emma Wilson home

The Dry Creek Agricultural and Literary club will be entertained Friday evening at the home of Mrs. Emma Wilson. Members are set to discuss upcoming programs and share refreshments in a neighborhood meeting.

Dry Creek

For sale modern home garden reasonable Harold Mullaley

Classified notice indicates a modern home for sale with garden features and a reasonable price quoted by Harold Mullaley. The brief lacks location or price specifics but identifies the seller.

Harold Mullaley

Marion chapter No 10 R A M meets Tuesday at 7 30 p m

The Marion chapter No 10 of the Royal Arch Masons will convene Tuesday evening at 7 30, in the Masonic temple.

Marion R. A Masonic Temple

Bealls Move to Marion in Miller Apartments

Mr and Mrs Otto Beall of Lisbon will relocate to Marion this week and reside in the Miller apartments marking a local move to a new residence.

Otto Beall Lisbon Marion Miller Apartments

Forty ninth wedding anniversary observed by Fitzgerald family

A family dinner at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Fitzgerald marks the forty ninth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. R. N. Fitzgerald. Guests include Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Fitzgerald, Mr. and Mrs. James Fitzgerald and their son Norman, Lyman Hough and Barbara Fitzgerald.

Lee R. Fitzgerald Mr. Fitzgerald R. N. Fitzgerald Ralph Fitzgerald James Fitzgerald Norman Lyman Hough Barbara Fitzgerald

Local clubs announce meetings and picnic plans

Chapter CS PEO will meet Mrs Keith Vawter 890 Central Ave and Mrs Marvin Edison assists. Grove City Rebekah lodge No 35 meets Monday 7 30 in the ICCF hall. Mrs Jack Ratliff 1099 Second Ave hosts Colfax circle Grove City Rebekah lodge 35 for a Thursday noon picnic with an afternoon of visiting.

P.E.O Keith Vawter Central Avenue Marvin Edison Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 11.C.C.F Jack Ratliff Second Avenue Colfax Circle

U S Circle Hosts Picnic Luncheon Wednesday

The U S circle will meet Wednesday at noon for a picnic luncheon at Mrs. Russell Singleton's home northeast of Marion. Elections of officers will be held during the gathering.

U. S Russell Singleton Marion

February church supper and annual Christmas Seals meeting

The February Methodist church family night supper is set for Wednesday at 6 30 in the church dining room with the Loyal division of the Ladies Aid in charge and meat potatoes and coffee provided. The official board meets at 7 45 p m. Members are asked to return Christmas Seals or donate to the tuberculosis fund before the Linn County Christmas Seals annual meeting on February 20 to hear annual reports and plan the early diagnosis campaign.

Methodist Church Loyal Division Ladies Aid Society Tuberculosis Fund Linn County

Democratic Rally in Waterloo Set for May 19 20

Joseph S. McGlade announced the Iowa Young Democratic clubs state meeting will convene in Waterloo on May 19 and 20 with about 800 delegates expected.

Waterloo Joseph S. McGlade Iowa Young Democratic Clubs

McGregor Hunter Seeks Deer Hunt With Bow and Arrow

McGregor resident Jack Slyfield is an archery devotee who crafts bows and arrows. He hunts around McGregor with an osage orange bow and often brings back rabbits and squirrels, planning to hunt deer in Wisconsin next year.

Mcgregor Jack Slyfield Slyfield Wisconsin

Former Iowa WCTU Leader Jeanette Mann Dies

Ottumwa reports the death of Mrs. Jeanette Haslam Mann a national organizer and lecturer for the WCTU and former Iowa president. She died in Brookline Massachusetts after two years illness Funeral services were held in Boston and burial in Franklin Massachusetts Her last public message was delivered in Ottumwa January 24 urging continued abolition of liquor traffic.

Ottumwa (Ap Jeannette Haslam Mann Iowa Brookline Mass E. G. Schaefer Boston Franklin

Campus Talk on Student Effort and Teaching Styles

The piece notes students often idle while faculty discuss reform. Allen backs Johnson who has done away with tests. In a past semester Johnson allowed students to ask questions for the final grade and awarded marks based on their questions.

Allen Johnson

Retires After 25 Years Of Service As Postmaster

Shellsburg postmaster E. M. Bratton retires after more than 25 years of service and will receive a pension under the new civil service law. A Democrat appointed during the Wilson administration, he helped lead Iowa postmasters as president in 1934 and has been active in civic and church affairs. Kathleen Nettell named acting postmaster.

G .Shellssburg E. M. Bratton Shellsburg Bratton Wilson Iowa

Cedar Rapids Cooperative Dairy Annual Meeting Announcement

The Cedar Rapids Cooperative Dairy will hold its annual meeting on February 13 at Memorial Coliseum. R L Stallman, manager, says the session starts at 1 p m and will include annual reports and election of directors whose terms expire.

Cedar Rapids

Hancher Favored For Sus President

A campus leader, Hancher enjoys strong backing and a record of brilliance. His university career features debate, Zeta Gathian society, Delta Sigma Rho, and Phi Beta Kappa. He holds degrees from liberal arts college Oxford and law college, with a Naval Reserve stint and a Rhodes scholarship.

Hancher Zetagathian Literary Society Delta Sigma Rho Phi Beta Kappa Liberal Arts College United States Naval Reserve Force Rhodes Oxford England Law College

Lincoln's Second Term Acceptance Paper Rediscovered in Iowa

A faded document owned by Iowa’s history department holds Abraham Lincoln's handwritten acceptance of a second term, written in 1864 and read to the joint congressional committee. The undated page, once kept by Senator James F. Wilson, surfaced after decades in state files.

Abraham Lincoln Lincoln Joint Congressional Committee Annals of Iowa Historical Department James F. Wilson Fairfield Wilson Rep State Historical Department State Supreme Court Fred F. Faville Bar Association National Bar Association CIA

Pioneer Of Anamosa Celebrates 92nd Birthday

Mrs. Anna Johnson widow of James Johnson marked her ninety second birthday in Anamosa. She came from Pennsylvania with her parents in 1856 riding a stage coach that took from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. to cover 46 muddy miles. She recalls friendly days in a town then with one street and growing trees. Her family settled on the main street in a two room home with a dry goods box as dining table. Her four living children Will James Jack and Walter reside in Anamosa. Mrs. Anne Murphy of St Paul and Mrs. Eva Brairson of New York are kin noted in the piece.

Anamosa Anna Johnson James Johnson Anna Hoss Pennsylvania Jacob Hoss Dubuque Mrs. Johnson Hoss Johnson

Sixtieth Lincoln Day Banquet For Histori cal and Literary Club

The Historial and Literary Club holds its sixtieth annual Lincoln Day banquet Monday at the Rex hotel. D R Lynch presides as toastmaster with talks on Lincoln the Lawyer Lincoln's Social Life and Recent Lincoln Books and Plays. Music includes Mrs G W Ukena and Mrs W H Mitchell with an H A L quartet.

UNION Historical and Literary Club Rex Hotel D. R. Lynch Lincoln Charles W. Antes G. W. Ukena W. H. Mitchell H. A. L. Quartet L. G. Meyer R. W. Hoover H. P. Hancock

Lincoln Birthday Showcases at Iowa History Building

A state historical building hosts a Lincoln’s Birthday showcase featuring valuable Lincoln letters to Iowans and a shawl once worn by Mrs. Lincoln.

Lincoln State Historical Building

Elkader Co op Plans Annual Meeting Monday

Elkader Cooperative company schedules its annual meeting for Monday. William A. Baars serves as secretary.

Elkader The Elkader Cooperative Company William A. Baars

Baldwin Couple To Observe 50th Anniversary

Baldwin couple Mr. and Mrs. Lew Scott will celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary by hosting friends at their Baldwin home on February 16. She was born Mary E Snoeberger April 3, 1870. he was born September 14, 1863 in Monmouth township. They were married in Mill Rock and lived on a Baldwin-area farm 40 years before moving to town. They have six children Levi, Grace Levi baugh, Belle Se a meonds, Louie, Helen Tellman, Harold, and 19 grandchildren. He serves on the town council and has held multiple local offices and is vice president of the Baldwin Savings Bank.

Gazette Baldwin Lew Scott Scott Mary E. Snoeberger Lost Nation Levi Snoeberger Marion Scott Monmouth Township Snoeberger Mill Rock Solomon Stamy Robins Levi Grace Levibaugh Belle Seameonds Elwood Louie Scott Helen Tellman LaGunta Colo Harold Scott Baldwin Savings Bank

Poultry Hatchery Bought by Dysart Dealer at La Porte City

D. R. Kullmer, wholesale poultry feed dealer and hatcheryman of Dysart and Keystone, expands to acquire a hatchery at La Porte City, enlarging his poultry operation.

Dysart A. R. Kullmer Dysart and Keystone la Porte City

McGiverns Celebrate Golden Wedding in Marengo

Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. McGivern observe fifty years of marriage with mass at 7:30 a.m. in Marengo. Family breakfast follows. open house 2 to 5 p.m. and a 6 p.m. dinner at the K C hall. He, born 1862 near Sabula, Iowa, and she, born 1866 near Inkerman Ontario, moved to Marengo in 1887. The couple have eight children and twelve grandchildren.

Marengo Peter A. McGivern W. E. Carroll K. C. Hall

Butterfat Averages 28.49 Cents At Calmar For 1939

Calmar creamery patrons received 28.49 cents per pound for butterfat in 1939. Butterfat receipts totaled 411,741 pounds producing 511,622 pounds of butter with a 24.2 percent overrun. Hartwick Numedahl elected president with A A Olson as secretary and manager. directors named include Tom Erland J J Frana E J Shiral Robert Bjonread and Steve Frana. Henry Fjelstul reemployed as buttermaker and Lester Numendah as helper.

Calmar Calemar Hartwick Numedahl A. A. Olson Tom Erland J. J. Frana E. J. Shiral Robert Bjonread Steve Frana Henry Fjelstul

Wheatland Cooperative picks new officers at annual meeting

Ludwig Klahn was elected president of the Wheatland Cooperative creamery. Emil Kelting became vice president, Alfred Ronald secretary, and Henry Guenther treasurer. Directors reelected include Alfred Rowald Henry Guenther and Otto Endorf.

Wheatland Ludwig Klahn Wheatland Cooperative Creamery Emil Kelting Alfred Ronald Henry Guenther Alfred Rowald Otto Endorf

Hunt Again Hired As Chickasaw County Agent

NEW HAMPTON The Chickasaw Farm Bureau board of directors Saturday employed Frank Hunt as county agent to succeed Melvin Thurow who has been county agent here since 1931. Mr Hunt formerly was county agent in Chickasaw from 1924 to 1931. Since that time he has managed an oil company and also has been in the insurance business.

New Hampton Chickasaw Farm Bureau Board of Directors Frank Hunt Melvin Thurow Hunt Chickasaw

Holstein Breeders To Meet At Tipton February 12

Holstein breeders from Cedar and neighboring counties will meet in Tipton on February 12 to plan the 1940 district Holstein show and activities. George L Fraseur of Tipton district chairman says date and location of the show will be decided and committees named. Last year the West Liberty district showed eight exhibitors with 57 cattle.

Tipton Cedar George L. Fraseur West Liberty Fayette Winneshiek Buchanan Paul E. McElroy Fred Pieplow Aurora West Union

Colesburg Resident Calf Bolsender Dies After Illness

Colesburg Jackson Bole singer 88 oldest resident dies after a short illness. Bolsinger born February 10, 1851, to pioneer Colesburg residents. Funeral services private Monday morning with Rev Maynard officiating burial in Oak Hill. Survived by wife, son Calvin daughter Mrs Russell Bush and sisters Mrs Ross Peck and Mrs M Beddow.

Colesburg Jackson Bolesinger Bolsinger Maynard Oak Hill Calvin Russell Bush Ross Peck M. Beddow

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