Pleasant Idle Club Framed By Thanksgiving Gatherings
Pleasant Idle Club members hosted a festive Thanksgiving event with speeches and a closing gathering. Names of attendees include Mrs Lennox, Brackenridge-Loren Gee, Delicia Jo Ann Davis, Arthur Gould, Clyde Bond, Verda, and several local families visiting Cedar Rapids and Arlington for the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waittk Santor
Adalor Clase
Delicia ——_ Jo Ann Davis
Ba Joe Schimka
Messenger Boy
Arthur Gould
Thanksgiving Week Visits Across Iowa Towns
Names and households gather for holiday reunions as residents from Ames Rock Island Waterloo Hawkeye and nearby towns travel to celebrate Thanksgiving. Families including Sniffins Koppenbergs Fennells Kirchners and Oldhams host and visit relatives.
Old Ear of Power of near Green field tale
A fragment notes an old ear of corn found in a power crib built 30 years ago by Power’s father. The ear remained cool when removed last week. Nearby, Jack Whipple visited Cedar Falls and Walter’s family. Ida Grether hosted dinner with Lao Grether of Volga and Lloyd Swartley of Duluth. Selma Light visited Buntley at Chris Wenger’s home. The Chan spent an evening at the Pousehl residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard ‘Power
Greenfield
Mgr. Power
Jack Whipple
Cedar Falls
Enit
Walter 'Alb
Ida Grether
Lao Grether Fam
Volga
Lloyd Swartley
Duluth
Minn
Selma Light
Buntley
Chris Wenger
Oscar Frieden
Chan
Pousehl
Government stores 120 million bushels of corn in Iowa
The PMA reports completion of bin construction allows storage of 120,000,000 bushels in Iowa with about 23,000 bins built or purchased. Airport hangars at Ottumwa and Sioux City hold an estimated 400,000 bushels each. Farmers face a November 30 decision on resealing or delivering corn amid criticisms of the grain program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Production Marketing Administration
Eepartens
Towa
Ottumwa
Sioux City
PMA
Supreme Court ruling ends in office study for Iowa bar
A new supreme court order prohibits studying in an attorney's office as a path to Iowa bar qualification. It states that a person planning to take the bar exam may not begin study in a attorney’s office after March 1. The order notes the change effective after July 1, 1653.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court
Patornney
Lions Meeting Speaker Paine Heads Postville District
Mr. and Mrs. Thore Thompson of Wadena plan winter in Phoenix at 1636 East Pinchot Avenue, their seasonal home for years. Postville Lions host district meeting Thursday evening with Edward H. Paine, a noted lecturer who has traveled in the Americas and Europe and held multiple Lions leadership roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thore Thompson
Wadena
Phoenix
Aziz
E. Pinchot Ave
Post
Edward H. Paine
Lions District
Postville
Americas
Europe
Paine
Lions Titecaatona
Toronto
Aneda
Payette County Tankwagon Men Form Association
The Fayette County tankwagon men formed a Credit Association to help drivers manage delinquent accounts. C. H. Wolf of Westgate was elected president. Buchanan County has similar efforts and others plan to follow. Thirty eight Fayette members represent all towns. meetings are the third Monday of each month. Members will display a windshield sticker. County secretaries coordinate as one unit. Current accounts remain unaffected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
C. H. Wolf
Westgate
Buchanan County
Ladino Clover Advised For All Iowa Pastures In 1950
Iowa agronomists revise ladino clover recommendations after noting strong performance last season. They now endorse limited use across all Iowa regions, building on earlier eastern and northeastern emphasis. The shift reflects improved confidence in ladino as a rotation seed for pasture. Added items note regional farm visits and Thanksgiving host gatherings in Iowa and surrounding states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Towa
Iowa
Thanksgiving Guests and Family Parties Gatherings Summary
Thanksgiving guests filled many homes including the Schori, Schupbach, Moore, and Shepard households across Cedar Rapids, Sumner, Oelwein, and nearby towns. A mix of relatives and friends from Del welh to Forestburg attended dinners and stayed through Sunday, with multiple families hosting groups such as the Zurbriggen, Weithorn, and Gruver clans, plus others including the Knight, Weibel, and Hoffmann circles.
Jurors Chosen for Elkader November Court Term
Clayton Frieden Reuben Howard and Arthur Yearous were selected from a list of 50 petit jurors for Elkader’s November term. Jurors are not summoned to appear until further order of the court. The panel is presided over by Judge W. H. Antes of West Union.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Will Frieden
Reuben Howard
Arthur Yearous
Elkader
W. H. Antes
West Union
Illyria Youth Fellowship Meeting Summary
The Illyria Youth Fellowship met on November 20 at the home of Earl and Earl Lembke. Worship included an opening call by Earl Lembke, responsive reading by Duane Strong, a tesson by Shirley Shaffer, scripture by Lois Medbenry, and prayer by Myrten Strong. Two hymns were sung. business session was called to order by president Shirley Shaffer with no business presented. meeting adjourned by Duane Strong and seconded by Myrten Strong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illyria Youth Fellowship
Earl
Earl Lembke
Duane Strong
Tesson
Shirley Shaffer
Lois
Medbenry
Myrten ‘Strong
Myrten Strong
Notice of Elgin Farmers Dairy Co Annual Meeting
Notice to stockholders and patrons of Elgin Farmers Dairy Co. that the annual meeting will be held in Elgin Iowa city hall on Saturday December 3 at 2 00 p m for officer elections and other business. State Dairy Inspector Clair Hogan will attend and a lunch will be served after the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin Farmers Dairy Co
Elgin Partners Dairy Co
Elgin
Iowa
Clair Hogan
Robt
D. Wilson
Sec
Farmers Will Get Land Credit Refund
Fire of undetermined origin damaged the Melvin Hanson home last Friday around five p m. Smoke and water caused most of the loss. flames were found on the second floor after firefighters cleared the smoke. Damages totaled about 200 dollars, insured, with additional un insured furniture and clothing losses. The H H Gilbertson estate owns the property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Hanson
Elgin Fire Department
H. H. Gilbertson
Hanson
W. S. C. S. Meets Today in Church Parlors
The general meeting of the W S C S will be held today December 1 in the church parlors. Hostesses are Mrs. Rete Len Howard Mrs. Louis Dennler Mrs Thos E Howard Mrs Ruby Benson and Mrs John Tillotson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chure
Rete
Len Howard
Louis Dennler
Thos
E. Howard
Ruby- Benson
John Tillotson
Court House Deed Transfer in Wadena Details
Ambrose Arnold and his wife transfer real property to Millard H. Larson for 17480.06 dollars. Property includes Lots 3 and 4 in BY, Wadena, with described parcels in SE 16 and NE 21-95-7, book 171, page 414. Recording details listed as 344 geres in SE 16 and NE 21-95-7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambrose Arnold
Millard H. Larson
Cory Si Ec Boe
Malek
J Swites
Wadena
Notice to Water Users Delinquent bills may incur extra charges
Water rent is billed quarterly on approximately January April July and October with payment due 15 days after receipt. Several bills were delinquent on Oct 15 1949 and remain unpaid. Pay these past due bills immediately at Elgin State Bank to avoid a collection fee on all invoices not paid within 15 days. Town Clerk R E Kohler urges prompt payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgin State Bank
R. E. Kohler
Progress Club Meets Dec 5 at Dale DeSart Home
The Progress Club will meet Monday evening December 5 at Mrs. Dale DeSart’s home. The program features No Point of Return by Genevieve Dunkle and John Marquand by Lois Tinker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progress Club
Dale DeSart
Genevieve Dunkle
John Marquand
Lois Tinker
Bow and Arrow: Deer Killed by Stratton in Fog
Marvin Stratton formerly of Ota Iowa hunted in dense fog using a bow and arrow. From 57 feet he struck the deer in the shoulder, the arrow passed through its heart and out the other side, and the animal ran about 100 yards before dying. Stratton is now a resident of Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin
Stratton
Ota
Iowa
Minnesota
Thanksgiving at H F Robbins home and neighbors
The Robert Robbins family of Boyd and the Fleet Frieden family of West Union were dinner guests Sunday in the H F Robbins home. Josephine Kniel was an overnight guest Tuesday of Mrs Alta Gehring and Hazel. Frieda Etter spent Monday in the Clark Hummel home at Wadena. Students home for Thanksgiving vacation included Ben Schori from Minneapolis Amy Lou Torkelson Karolin and Marilyn Path from L T C Gene Habeger George Bovis Barbara Crider Corrine Schoieh from Ames Eunice Gehring and Duane Pinney from US. Helen Wenger returned to ISTC on Wednesday after an enforced vacation due to an appendicitis. Mr and Mrs Robert Boleyn of Liscomb Mr and Mrs Raymond Boleyn and Lee of Independence and Mrs Jennie Boleyn were Thanksgiving dinner guests in the Lee Boleyn home and Mrs W M Craig and Lyie Aswegan were callers there in the afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Robbins
Boyd
Fleet Frieden
West Union
H. F. Robbins
Josephine Kniel
Alta
Gehring
Hazel
Frieda Etter
Clark Hummel
Wadena
Ben Schori
Minneapolis
Amy Lou Torkelson
Karolin
Marilyn Path
Gene Habeger
George Bo
Lee Bo
W. M. Craig
Lyie Aswegan
Farmers in Fayette to get refunds on 1936 1937 taxes
Fayette county farmers will receive tax refunds under a new law for taxes paid to the general school fund levy over 16 mills. County Auditor Hazel Gehring cites 1946 refunds totaling 9,382.94 dollars (about 17 percent of 59,562.86) and 1937 refunds of 33,009.26 dollars (roughly 38.2 percent of 86,446.61). For 1949 refunds are expected to rise as appropriations double. 1948 refunds should mirror 1947.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fayette County
Hazel Gehring
Miss Gehring
Des Moines
W. M. Knox
Schori ‘Bros
Elgin
Oelwein
Farm Land and Buildings Assessment Lowered
Hazel Gehring reports that Fayette county farm land and farm buildings assessed in 1949 will be reduced by ten percent to meet the state tax commission’s equalization figure. The auditor’s office must adjust all assessments, delaying county book completion due to Des Moines decision delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Gehring
State Tax Commission
Fayette County
Des Moines
Baum Barber and Helmer Head for Mesa Winter Getaway
Mr and Mrs Wm E Baum Barber and Herman Helmer left Monday morning to spend the winter in Mesa Arizona a popular sunny south retreat for northeast Iowa residents. They expect a homelike among winter neighbors and past gatherings in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. E. Baum- Barber
Herman. Helmer
Mesa
Ariz
Iowa
Army Buddies Reunite and Thanksgiving Visits Nearby
Army buddies of 30 years ago visited Manning area as Clinton Mott of Mason City dropped in on Henry Brandhorst. They recall a 30 plus year trip to France aboard the George Washington. Mott seeks names and addresses of all in his old company across states. Thanksgiving hosts included Harold Halverson home guests P. K. Peterson Blanche Waterbury West Union and Albert Halverson Louis. Additional visits included C. O. Christ at H Wright home West Union with James Christ of Des Moines. Glen Schupbach left for Detroit after a week with relatives. Other weekend visitors included Mrs Dale Grimes and Jeffrey Ames and the Lawrence Gehring Jr family Cedar Falls at George Boyle home. Esther Trudo West Union visiting sister Ida Grether. Leon Matson Winthrop weekend guests at John Tillotson home. Elmer Anderson West Union visited J O Anderson Sunday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Ofrat Fayette
William Ayleworth
Ames
Charles Ror
Rock Island
Charles Koppenberg
Paul Sniffin
Waterloo
Earl Woodson
Hawkeye
Tom Sniffin
Charles Sniffin
Alice Sniffin
Clermont
William Corkery
Una Oldham
Des Moines
Cambria
Margaret Kirchner
Charlie Whittenbaugh
Cedar Rapids
Will Whittenbaugh
Mead
Mary, Johnson
Rs. Russell Jennings
Walter Cook
Rosie ‘Oldham
Maggie Cock
Ralph Holtzman
Janet
Barbara
Miles
Albert Schori
C. B. Schori
Ben
Leo Schori
Anna Schuppach
Reuben Schupiach
Win’ Schupbach
Chupbach
Win. Schupbach
Herman Schupbach
Frank Klotchbach
Elmer Weithorn
Ray Weithorn
Gueata
Emil Moore
Werner Moore
Wm. Moore
Orville Moore
Clarence
Robert Moore
Will Frieden
Milo
John Sherman
Chester Arthur
Delwelh
Leon Shepard
Desmond
Meahi
H. D. Yack
Paul Zurbriggen
M. Zurbriggen
Sumner
Roy Knight
Postville
Wm. Weibel
Chicago
Gordon Zurbriggen
Jake Butikofer
Minnie
Ab West
Russell
Francis West
Mel Kohler
Carl Schori
Leota Welch
Lyle Light
Letha
Reuben Howard
Thos. E. Howard
Leonard Heins
Roland Gruver
Allen Habeger
Carmen Swenson
J. C. Anderson
Lew Gruver
John Barnhouse
Wm. Gruver
Clara Gress
Goffind
Robert Gruver
W. C. Falk
Amanda Phillips
Irene Meyer
Winifred Sullivan
Dale DeSart
Linda
Ray DeSart
Robi, D. Wilson
LeRoy Steele
Richard
Carrie Steele
Geo. Garner
Oelwein
F. C. Muehledhaler
Wm. Jeschke
Clarence Muehlethaler
Jacob Hoover
John Frietag
Margaret
Walter Germann, Jr
Forestburg
MS. D
Joan Lyford
Joan
David
Mt. Vernon
Edith Berg
Lulu Schmid
Lena Baumgartner
Rose Baechier
Melbert
Snd
Selma Schneider
Lloyd Swartley
Duluth
Minn
Ida Grether
C. J. Mulford
Rex
Joan Tillotson
Wm. Howard
Wanda
West Union
L. J. Kiple
Bertha Kiple
Nelle Heusser
Ethel Kohler
Manning
Clinton Mott
Mason City
Henry Brandhorst
France
George Washington
Mr. Mott
Harold Halverson
P. K. Peterson
Blanche Waterbury
Albert Halverson
Louis
C. O. Christ
H. Wright
James Christ
Glen Schupbach
Detroit
Mich
Dale Grimes
Jeffrey
Lawrence Gehring, Jr
Cedar Falls
George Boyle
Esther Trudo
Leon Matson
Winthrop
John Tillotson
Elmer Anderson
J. O. Anderson
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Irs
Club Ie
Clyde Bond
Verda
Arlington
Dale-Floyd
Prudence. Tynan
Omaha
Nebr
Otto Herrling
Don Dugan
Glenn and
Ruth Hall
Wromott’ Marble
Hazelton
Flossie Voshell
Johnnie Erickson
Wilder Mattocks
Willard Crandall
Lucher Crandall
Dixie Leonhart
Mrr
Don Leonhart
Nancy Westcott
Charlie
Dean Westcott
Government
Des ‘Moines
Kennedy
Northwest
Aero Ape
William F. Brooks
Washington
National Grain Trade Council
Robert Larson
Fife
Garson
Ev ‘J
Ray Johnson
Iown
Johnson
Emmet
Jackson
Kossuth
Webster
Woodbury
State Board of Social Welfare
William S. Beardsley
Lions
Payette County Tankwagon Men Form Association
Robert Burg
Rochester
Kathryn
Shoentag
St. Joseph
L. G Reed
Fredericksburg
Shoentags
Marilyn Boleyn
Raymond Boleyn
Seal of Humanity
Clayton
A. L. Kelly
Ruby Benson
M. J. Robbins
McGregor
Wm. Grover
Lyle Aswegan
Liscomb
Glen Aswegan
Lawrence Etter
Illinois
Union
David George
Fitith
Japan
Pearl, Harbor
American Federation To Labor
John Milton
Weist
Ee Vale Ed
Court House
Arizona
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