Local families take Wisconsin Davenport visits and outings
Clermont residents Mr and Mrs Charles Vine Gress and family returned from a two week vacation. They toured Wisconsin sites including Hayward Logging Camp Indian Village and a fish hatchery. They visited Davenport to see relatives and Marilyn and Claudia Gress teaching in Charles City and Davenport respectively. Several other local families hosted and joined gatherings with dinners and birthdays noted.
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Charles Vine Gress
Gress
Claude Gress
Wisconsin
Hayward
Wetcheck
Wis
The
State Teachers College
Robert Larsen
Steven
David
Town City
J. A. Erickson
Norman Er
Ickson
Cedar Rapids
Erickson
Harpers Ferry
Charles Bradley
Chuck
Mike
Jeffrey
Chicago
Kenneth Amundson
Golden Lands
Yard
Irvin J. Olson
Daryl
Patti
Twin Falls
Idaho
Randy Olson
Clara Heigerson
Local News Highlights From Volga Iowa Community
Mr. and Mrs. Floyd Chase and Donald visited Mrs. Lizzie Chase. the Volga Pioneers met at John and Jim Orr’s home with fair entry blanks and fees paid. The fair is set for August 13 to 17 and transportation plans were discussed. Various visits, reunions, and social events followed, including church activities and family gatherings across Volga and nearby homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Chase
Donald
Lizzie Chase
George Lane and
McClaverys
Oliver Biederman
Compton Calif
Ray Klingman
St. Paul Luther League
Doris Sloan
The
Luther League
Charles Puffett
Vickie Elaine
Duane O'Brian
Christine
Manchester Hospital
Larry Whittel
Volga Park
Lois Kitterman
Francis Kitterman
Ray Shaw
Beverly
Cedar Rapids
Hummel
Alo O'Brien
Blanche White
William Probert
Erma Smith
Rudd
D. Crain
Betty Bonjour
LeRoy Fox
Farmersburg
Jim Duff
Ed. Kroggman
Guttenburg
Duane O’brien
Melvyn Puffett
Artella
Glen Oldfather
George Oldfather
Raymond Oldfather
Cedar Falls
LeRoy Sloan
Lloyd Puffett
Francis Wheeler
Floyd Smith
Janet Rae Draker
Leo Antwine
Melvin Gust
Clark Hummel
Karen Paunison
Beulah Oldfather
Maud Chase
Art Starach
Fred Gernand
Kirk Hicks
Earl Lamphier
Blair Kelly
Harry Rinkert
Gene Moore
Cliff Wheeler
Judy
Jane
Johnny
Judy Tripp
Les Wheelers
John Pope
Saradas
Michigan
Sarada
Jane Pope
James Hermen
Ralph
Elmer
Robert Meyer
Denver
George Probert
Rural notices and safety tips from Iowa farmer news
Community members visit relatives across Oskslogse Oelwein and Cedar Rapids. Agricultural safety guidance warns against tractor rollovers, riding on equipment, and unsafe highway movement. Tips cover exits, braking, wheel spacing, lighting, flags, mirrors, fire extinguishers, and power take off precautions.
Tractor Know How May Save Lives in May Season
County Extension Director urges careful tractor operation this season noting simple know how can prevent injuries to operators and bystanders. Emphasizes safe handling, PPE, and awareness of surroundings to reduce farm accidents.
Arizona cactus blooms after nine years at Manchester
Nine years after Mary Mead of near Manchester took a desert cactus from Arizona a red flower finally bloomed. The plant required a month to develop the single blossom from the tiny cactus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Mead
Manchester
Arizona
Slow Down Campaign Seeks Broad 1959 Support
Law enforcement, agencies, business groups and safety coordinators unite for a seventh year of the Slow Down and Live highway safety drive from Decoration Day May 30 to Labor Day September 7. The 1959 theme Can You Stop in Time features the National Safety Council and Inter-Industry Highway Safety Committee urging media support and public participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agendes
Association of State and
National Safety Council
Inter-Industry Highway Safety , Committee
Summer food safety picnic guidance warns against custards
The note advises avoiding custards cream filled pies and pastries unless properly refrigerated. It warns that temperatures between 50 and 100 degrees Fahrenheit promote bacterial growth and urges proper refrigeration for lunches and packed meals to prevent food poisoning.
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Clermont
R. T. Martin
Postville State Bank
Postville
L. R. Tappan
A. H. Sterling
Iowa
Ce Yoy
Servisoft
Volga News
Orville Bonjour
Leonard Moser
Garber
Martin Hanson
Hill Christeleit
Irving Smith
Caledonia Minn
Smiths
Volga
Cliff Larson
Bill Larson
Mainard Droecker
Dubuque
Tom Robinson
Bud Cox
Marianna Propane CO
Distributors of
Philgas
Postyille, Iowa
Bessie Weber
Harold
LeRoy Biederman
Connie
Ann
Oskslogse
Biederman
F.A. Moser Construction Co
Roy Rinkert
Lloyd Biederman
Jimmy Rinkert
Oelwein Hospital
Wangshess
Naval Wardle
Iowa State College Farm Safety Specsialist
M. F. Schlein
Lawler Cp Bn
Festville
Lows
Louis Schutte & Son
Embaimers
Clermont and
Fameral
Renmient
Muehlethaler
Elgin
Ada
State Bank Bund 231
Paul N. Moser
Charlie. Trussell
Sammy Stevens and His Orchestra
Joan Murray
R. A. Silbaugh
D. C
Waukon, Iowa
Clayton County Fair
National
Girl 4
Royal United
Arthur Seeland
Sec’y
Froelich
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