BAE Forms Basis for Govt Farm Policies
Cris V. Wells leads the Bureau of Agricultural Economics shaping U.S. farm policy through statistics and analysis. The agency runs the largest volunteer crop reporting system with 225,000 farmers monthly and forwards state and national summaries guiding acreage, prices, parity, and future farming focus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
BAE
Ashington
Cris V. Wells
Bureau of Agricultural Economics
Department of Agriculture
America
Washington
Agriculture Department
Bureau
Department
Office of Price Administration
Mischievous toddler described in family note
Lively child with light brown hair and blue eyes delights his mother and sister, enjoys mischief and light switching. He wanders the street, explores mysteries, and causes small domestic chaos like a broken vase. Family fondly cherishes him and wishes happiness.
State Fair Horse Show Premiums Totals 18850
Draft horse prizes total 18850 with breed associations adding 450. Percherons 2520 Belgians 2220 Clydesdales 1550 draft geldings and mares 970 mules 500 team pulling 900. 4 H colt show offers 2500. W H Maxwell of Winterset named superintendent. Saddle harness show premiums total 10190 including 6990 by fair board 2000 special premiums and 1200 stage fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
W. H. Maxwell
Winterset
The
Fair Board
Caraways of Linn County A 109 Year Homestead Story
Rex Conn chronicles the Caraway family farm in Pleasant Valley four miles northwest of Linn County along highway 30, a Centennial Farm owned by the same family since 1837 with roots tracing to Joseph and Delilah Caraway. The piece details early squatters rights, land entries in 1843 1844 and 1846, pioneer life, a log cabin, later frame house, 1870s creamery, and present owner Hig Caraway sons George J. and George D. potential successors keeping the farm in the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. Vernon
Pleasant Valley
Here
Highway
Linn County
Joseph Caraway
Delilah Scott
Ohio
Iowa Frontier
Caraway
John S. Caraway
Joseph and
Delilah
Gins
Hig” Caraway
Barbara Bartosh Caraway
George J
Marion
Lois Ticks
Cedar Rapids
George D
Clarence
Gazette
Centennial Farm
George H. Caraway
How Counties Got Their Names
Keokuk county honors Chief Keokuk whose name means Watchful Fox in Fox language. Antoine LeClaire, early Iowa settler and interpreter, notes the term implies someone who goes everywhere. The article recounts Sacs and Foxes history and Keokuk’s land dealings and possessions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keokuk County
Keokuk
Antoine LeClaire
Davenport
Iowa
LeClaire
Iowaville
James H. Jordan
Annals of
Old Keokuk
Demoine
Johnson County
Missouri River
Farm at Maynard Sells for $17,340
Ivan Kayne of Buchanan county bought a 204 acre farm four miles northwest of Maynard from American Mutual Insurance of Des Moines for 17340 dollars. Smith brothers, brokers of Oelwein, handled the deal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Ivan Kayne
Buchanan County
Here
American Mutual Insurance Company
Des Moines
Smith Brothers
Oelwein
Soil testing guides soil nutrients for better yields
The first step in building up soil for improved yields is to determine if essential nutrients are missing. A soil test helps identify nutrient deficiencies and informs targeted amendments for crop health and productivity.
UNRRA Seeks Horse Meat for Europe
UNRRA food consultant James Burt urged South Dakota to aid in supplying 100 million pounds of horse meat for Europe this year. He outlined converting extra Northwest wild and farm horses into canned meat, noting only about 15 licensed slaughtering plants exist in North America. A $17 million fund backs the effort, with about 200,000 horses to be slaughtered to meet the goal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierre
S. D
James Burt
United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration
South Dakota
UNRRA
Burt
Chamberlain
South Dakota Stock Growers Association
Northwest
United States
Canada
Farmers Debate Atom Bomb Secrets Sharing
Farmers Marvin Lacock Oscar Carlson and Henry Dose voice opposing views on whether the United States should share atomic bomb secrets with other nations. Lacock warns it invites attack and favors keeping advantage. Carlson argues secrecy protects security and may deter future conflict. Dose says self reliance justifies keeping the weapon for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Marvin Lacock
Scotch Grove
Oscar Carlson
Farmersburg
Henry Dose
Hestein
Germany
Wyoming
Atomic bomb should be placed under UN control says renter
H. T. Elwell, a 37 year old renter of 200 acres near Straw berry Point, argues that other nations already possess atomic bomb information. He contends spies may know fundamentals and calls for UN handling to reduce global suspicion and hatred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. T. Elwell
Strawberry Point
United Nations
McCarthy Suggests UN Control of Atomic Secrets
C O McCarthy, 54, a landowner near Manchester, proposes placing atomic bomb secrets under United Nations control. He argues nations will not stop their atomic efforts, and international oversight could reduce risk, noting that using the bomb against another nation would also hurt all. The speaker voices cautious support for global management of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. O. McCarthy
Machester
United Nations Organization
Anothi
United Nation
Sullivan on atom bomb sharing and world peace
Harry V. Sullivan, a 44 year old landowner from near Ryan, argues against sharing atomic secrets. He suggests perhaps placing the bomb under United Nations control to ensure world peace, warning future wars could end quickly with such power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry V. Sullivan
Ryan
United Nations
June Milner Weds Paul Snider in Cedar Rapids Ceremony
Miss June Milner daughter of Mr and Mrs Archie Milner of Marion wed Paul B Snider son of Mrs Mary Snider of Cleveland at Immaculate Conception church Cedar Rapids The couple met after Paris liberation and plan to reside in Detroit following a two week honeymoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Milner
Archie E. Milner
Marion
Paul B. Snider
Detroit
Mary Snider
Cleveland
Immaculate Conception Church
Cedar Rapids
J. M. Molloy
White Palm Beach
Glatha
Roland Milner
Roosevelt Hotel
Marion High School
University of Iowa School of Journalism
Davenport Daily Times
WAC
Snider
Signal Corps
Paris
Acme News Pictures
Ohio
Alice Snider
Michigan
Army Nurse Lt Jacquelyn Clay to Leave Service
Lt Jacquelyn Clay of the Army Nurse Corps stationed at the Utica New York army hospital will be separated from the service at Fort Sheridan Illinois the first of this week. She is the daughter of Mr and Mrs John A Clay Cedar Rapids and the granddaughter of Mrs Clementine Schminke Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacquelyn Clay
Army Nurse Corps
Utica, N. Y., Army Hospital
Fort Sheridan
Ill
John A. Clay
Cedar Rapids
Clementine Schminke
Marion
Marion Lions Club Ladies Night at Indian Creek Country Club
The Marion Lions Club held a Ladies Night at Indian Creek Country Club with Des Moines district governor Garrett Lenhart installing officers led by Dr. H. G. Stitzel as president and P. A. Osborne as first vice president. Directors, pins, and retirements were noted, with 90 attending including Virgil Fox of West Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Lions Club
Indian Creek Country Club
Garret Lenhart
Des Moines
H. G. Stitzel
P. A. Osborne
B. T. Severson
C. A. Adkins
H. F. Breed
C. T. Rowe
W. A. White
James P. Gable
W. H. Carter
Hillis Gill
George Hanry
M. G. Linkletter
Lee Voorhies
W. C. Sheets
Palmer On Leave For Discharge After Samar Service
Signalman Robert W. Palmer is home on leave after serving in the Samar and Philippine Islands. He will report at Great Lakes for discharge at month’s end. Palmer is the son of Mr and Mrs R D Palmer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palmer
Robert W. Palmer
Samar
Philippine Islands
Great Lakes
R. D. Palmers
Handicraft Club No. 1 Meeting Friday
Handicraft club No. 1 will meet Friday with Mrs. Joseph Dumbol ton to discuss projects and plan activities for the coming month. The group invites all members to attend and share ideas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Handicraft Club No. 1
Joseph Dumbolton
Community Notices From Local Ladies Gatherings
Mary Lowe Dickinson circle plans a Monday evening picnic at Miss Ruth Engstrom's home. The Ladies Union meets at the Christian church for luncheon Thursday noon. Mines hostesses include Minnie Timson R Leidigh Howard Ellison Emro gene Van Buskirk and Jesse Soden and Miss Florence Reiter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lowe Dickinson
Ruth Engstrom
Ladies Union
The
Christian Church
Mines
Minnie Timson
R. E. Leidigh
Howard Ellison
Emrogene van Buskirk
Jesse Soden
Florence Reiter
Marion Graduates and Attendees from Local Family List
Marion residents at the University of Iowa commencement included Mr. and Mrs. John M. Birmingham and several relatives. Charles A. Birmingham earned a bachelor of arts, along with Eileen Schenken and Marilyn Fontaine, while Bruce Phillips received a master of science degree.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
University of Iowa
John M. Burmingham
Charlese Burmingham
Goldie Wood
Stanley Thomas
A. A. Schenken
Minnie Schenken
W. B. Carpenter
Wayne Carpenter
S. A. Fontaine
Richard Fontaine
Harold B. Phillips
Charles A. Birmingham
Eileen Schenken
Marilyne Fontaine
Bruce Phillips
Miss Carol Lee Peterson Weds Stephen Kovalovich in Duluth
Miss Carol Lee Peterson daughter of Mr and Mrs Lee Peterson of Los Angeles and Stephen Kovalovich of Gilbert Minnesota were married Saturday at the Church of the Good Shepherd in Duluth Minnesota. The bride a former Marion high school student worked in a California war plant during the war. The groom served three years with the military and they plan to farm near Gilbert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carol Lee Peterson
Lee Peterson
Los Angeles
Marion
Stephen Kovalovich
Gilbert
Minn
Church of the Good Shepherd
Duluth
A. F. Hutchins
California
Ma Se
Gilrt
Deacon District Garden Club Meeting Set
The Deacon District Garden club will meet Thursday with Mrs. David Ward to discuss upcoming projects and plant exchanges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Deacon District Garden Club
David Ward
New Art Club to Meet Friday Evening
The New Art club will meet Friday evening with Mrs. E. R. McConaughy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
New Art Club
E. R. McConaughy
Sleeping room for cent Gentle man preferred
Classified notice seeking a sleeping room accommodation with a single male applicant preferred and a phone contact listed as 307J.
Grove City Rebekah Lodge Sets Monday Meeting
Grove City Rebekah lodge plans a Monday evening gathering with a special program honoring past noble grands and the election of officers to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove City Rebekah Lodge
Laundry help wanted in Marion
In person applications requested at Marion Laundry for a job opening. Immediate start expected. inquire at the store location for details and requirements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Laundry
Mr and Mrs Carl Case Headed to Delhi Cabin for Summer
Mr. and Mrs. Carl Case went to their cabin at Delhi today to remain for the summer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl Case
Delhi
Office Closes for Break to Reopen June 15
Dr Gowans Osteopath announces the office will be closed until June 15 for a break. The advert notes the reopening date and provides contact details for emergencies or inquiries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Gowans
Osteopath
Adv
Marion Nature and Garden Club Meets Wednesday
The Marion Nature and Garden club will meet Wednesday with Parkman in charge of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Marion Nature and Garden Club
Parkman
Mrs. Kemp Visits Sister in Minneapolis
Mrs. William Kemp traveled to Minneapolis on Saturday to visit her sister, Mrs. Alma McDaniel, during a weekend trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kemp
Minneapolis
Alma McDaniel
Announcement of Dye Garage Forced Out of Business
Forced out of business, watch for sale date later. Dye Garage.
Methodist church board meets Wednesday at seven thirty
The Methodist church board of yree will meet Wednesday at 7 30. The Lakeside Literary club will Thursday with Mrs. Dewey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Methodist Church Board of Yree
Lakeside Literary Club
Phelps Family Visit Relatives in Davenport Saturday
Mr and Mrs L M Phelps and Mrs Phelps father W S Starbuck traveled to Davenport to visit relatives on Saturday.
Milk and Cream Price Update in Marion
Effective June 10 new prices on milk and cream in Marion include pasteurized milk per quart at 13 cents homogenized milk per quart at 14 cents and coffee cream per pint at 14 cents Adv.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Four C Club to Meet with Mrs Elmer Barnhart Tuesday
The Four C club will meet with Mrs Elmer Barnhart on Tuesday to discuss upcoming activities and plans for the month. The gathering aims to review events and assign roles for the club’s projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Four C
Elmer Barnhart
Sunshine Club Announces Picnic in Thomas Park
The Sunshine club plans a park picnic on Tuesday at Thomas Park. Members are to meet at the pavilion for a daytime social gathering and group activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Sunshine Club
Thomas Park
McLane Family Leaves for Midwestern Visit
Mr. and Mrs. John McLane travel with their nephew John Cooper of Bayard for two weeks visiting relatives in Minneapolis and Duluth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John McLane
John Cooper
Bayard
Minneapolis
Duluth
Retired railway workers to meet at Milwaukee depot hall
Retired railway employees will gather at 2 p.m. Friday in the hall over the Milwaukee depot at Cedar Rapids for a local meeting and social event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Cedar Rapids
Prairie Chapel W.S.C.S. Annual Guest Day Party
The Prairie ChapelWomen's Society will hold its annual guest day event in the afternoon at the community venue. Organizers invite members and guests to attend and enjoy refreshments and fellowship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prairie Chapel
W.s.cs
Wuerffels Plan Two Week Southern Iowa Vacation
The Rev Mr and Mrs Carl T Wuerffel and their family will depart Monday for a two weeks vacation in southern Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl T. Wuerffel
Iowa
Concord A. and L. club meeting with Mr and Mrs Goodrow
The Concord A. and L. club will meet Friday evening with Mr. and Mrs. William Goodrow at 519 Thirty-third street NE Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Concord A. and
L. Club
William Goodrow
Thirty-third Street
Cedar Rapids
Robert Mitchell W R C Meeting Scheduled
Robert Mitchell of W R C will meet at 2 30 on Wednesday in Memorial hall for a planned gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Mitchell W.R.C
Memorial Hall
Couple from Chicago Attend Kin Visit in Their Home
Mr and Mrs Carsten Christian son married in Chicago June 1 attend a visit hosted by Christian son’s brother in law and sister Mr and Mrs Garth West in their home with family gathering and hospitality noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsten Christianson
Chicago
Christianson
Garth -West
Miss Van Fossen Heads for Washington Philadelphia and New York
Miss Marian Van Fossen left Saturday for Washington Philadelphia and New York City. She plans to visit a male acquaintance of Miss Van Fossen at St Luke's Training School for Nurses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian van Fossen
Washington
Philadelphia
New York City
Mate
Miss van Fossen
St. Luke’s Training School
Nurses
W.S.A. Club Picnic With Mrs Bunting Planned
The W.S.A. club will hold a picnic on Friday with Mrs Mutton at 240 Eighth Avenue. J.aoe Bunting will be sauce i.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W.S.A. Club
Linn chapter to host picnic with Mrs John L Gritzner
The Ba a Linn chapter in D Az announces a community picnic with Mrs John L Gritzner as a featured guest. Plans call for a casual outdoor gathering to share friendship, food, and local fellowship in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D.az
iJohn L. Gritzner
Marion Township School Board Election Set For Monday
Marion township voters go to the Zdéncor school Monday to elect five new school directors replacing the old 11 member board. Polls open noon to 7 pm with one two year treasurer seat and multiple 3, 2, and 1 year terms across four candidates and several incumbents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Township
Fiv
Zdéncor
J. W. Frazee
Lioy Taube
C. B. F. Michel
Eleanor Storck Trimble
Henry Boesenberg
Anc
Ivan Gillmore
Charles Dudek
Ivan Moore
R. J. Novak
W. D. Potter
Harlar Starry
Clyde Simonsen
Legion pool to open Wednesday under Rust and Mikler
Z N Lundy announces the Legion pool will open Wednesday with Coach Orville Rust in charge and Al Mikler directing water safety instruction. The pool committee chair also notes plan details and oversight by the Legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. N. Lundy
The
Legion Pool Committee
Orville Rust
al. Mikler
Mr and Mrs Gross Plan Iowa City Summer School Enrollment
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Gross will travel to Iowa City today where he will enroll in the University of Iowa summer school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Gross
Iowa City
University of Iowa
U S Circle Plans Annual Guest Day at Glenn Vernon Home
The U S circle will hold its annual guest day party on Wednesday at the Glenn Vernon residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Glenn Vernon
Local Masonic Lodges Schedule Evening Meetings
Marion chapter No 10 RA to meet Tuesday at 8 pm and Tr an lodge No 548 AF AM to meet Friday at 8 pm with stated gatherings announced for members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
R.A
Tran
A. F
A. M
Pleasant Grove Community Club Meeting Scheduled
The Pleasant Grove Community club will meet Tuesday evening at the Car Cherry home on Blair's Ferry road to discuss local issues and plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pleasant Grove
Car Cherry
Blair’s Ferry Road
Senior Band Meeting With New Director At Lincoln
The high school senior band will meet in the Lincoln band room with the new director Howard Ellson at 9 p.m. Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Howard Ellson
Will L Ross Visits Nephew in Las Avrene
Will L Ross of Las Avene, a former Marionee, is visiting his nephew Fred D. in Las Avrene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will L. Ross
Las Avene
Fred D
McCann Family Hosts Wiener Roast for Mickey’s Fourth
Mr and Mrs Pat McCann entertained at a wiener roast in Thomas Park on Saturday to honor their son Mickey’s fourth birthday. Neighbors and family gathered for the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat McCann
Thomas Park
Mickey
Guests of Mr and Mrs Birmingham Attendance
Mrs H A Davies of Clarion and Mr and Mrs Ernest D Reed and Patricia of Washington visited Mr and Mrs Birmingham on Saturday as guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M
Birmingham
H. A. Davies
Clarion
Ernest D. Reed
Patricia
Washington
Dr and Mrs Cne Visit Bellefontaine to See His Mother
Dr and Mrs Cne travel to Bellefontaine on Saturday to visit his mother, Mrs V Gowans, according to a brief society notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Cne
Bellefontaine
V Gowans
Col and ee Herbert Gee and Philip Pal of Mrs Crew
Col and Mrs Herbert Gee of Washington D C and their son Philip are described as friends of Mrs A E Crew. Dr and Mrs A E Crew are noted as her parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col
Ee Herbert Gee
Washington, D. C
Philip
A. E. Crew
Local golfers face Monticello in tourney at Golf and Country Club
Tipton golfers compete with Monticello at the Golf and Country Club today. Upcoming club events include a June 13 covered dish, June 16 rama ve with Quoketa golfers, supper, Mae bridge luncheon, and a June Eg with DeWitt club and DeWitt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tipton
Monticello
Golf and Country Club
Quoketa
Mae Bridge
DeWitt Club
Aéd DeWitt
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Monthly Crop Report
U.S
Denver
First Street
Denver Serum CO
Mall & Thor
Second Avenue
Diai
Shaw
Thor
Turner
Sth Ave
3Rd St. SW
Butch
G.A.C
Roofing Company
Dial
VIA
TEL
Edward
Rex Conn
Caraways
Dubuque
Allison J. Willets
Muscatine
Pioneer
John C. Caraway
Joseph Scott
Illinois
George Hig
6Th Avenue
Europe
Renry Dose
H, T, Elwell
McCarthy
H. V. Sullivan
Marion News
Paul Snider
Clay
Lions Club
S.U
Carol Peterson
Legion Pool
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