Iowa 4-H Girls Convention Draws 2400 Members to Ames
More than 2400 girls and leaders from 8 Iowa counties attended the first annual Iowa 4-H Girls convention in Ames. Palo Alto County sent 34 girls and 4 leaders, Bremer had 72 registrations, and several counties posted strong turnouts while Johnson Jefferson and Henry were unrepresented. The event featured statewide music groups, a 100 piece harmonica band, and demonstrations by Avis Zeigler and Geraldine Rife, with activities organized by college extension workers over four days culminating Friday noon.
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Iowa State College
Ames
Iowa
Palo Alto
Bremer County
Potawatamie
Polk
Winnebage
Story
Greene
Butler
Johnson, Jefferson
Henry
College
James Hartley
Hohner Co., Inc
New York City
College Extension Workers
J A Spies Hosts 25th Wedding Anniversary
Graettinger Iowa notes show J A Spies and wife celebrated their silver anniversary with a neighborhood gathering at their home. Visitors include Mrs Peters Donlon and others, while local residents conduct business calls and travel to nearby towns. Norman Osher departs to Rochester for six weeks of medical study, and several residents visit Estherville and Ruthven.
West Bend Social Notes Reach Diverse Town Visitations
In June 20, Mr and Mrs Joe Corweiler left on Tuesday for Mason City to attend a supervisors convention. Mr and Mrs Elmer Falb came from Chicago Sunday for a visit at the A J Falb and Frank Lockwood homes. Mr and Mrs Dale Emerson left on Friday for St Louis after a two weeks visit at the Emerson Foley home. Miriam Jensen and Hildred Im were Fort Dodge callers and XNzoma Garthwaite of Cylin der spent the week at the Emerson Foley homes. Mr and Mrs Alvin Boos and son Robert arrived home from Des Moines Thursday. Waldinger left for Sherr rn Minnesota Syndal. They were qr Monday by wae visiting relatives for a couple of clubs. Denninger was an Est caller defy Mane they with.
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Julia McCarty
Betty Wedden
Emmetsburg
Jacob Stewart
Peter Donlon
Stratford
Canada
Martin Myhre
H. H. Lancaster
Chas. Spies
Elisabeth Spies
Estherville
Leo Shea
Hession
Reidy
Mary
Elmer Murpyh
Thos
Donlon
Ruthven
Ayrshire
Frances Stewart
Mason City
J. A
Albert Suss
George
Khosor
Air
Lancaster
Manson
Norman Osher
Chicago
Rochester
Ray Gleason
P. H. Donlon
Rushoven
West Bend
Joe Corweiler
Elmer Falb
A J. Falb
Frank Lockwood
Dale Emerson
St. Louis
Emerson-Foley
Geo. Belkin
Cylinder
Adolph Montag
Marguerite
Omaha
Miriam
Jensen
Hildred Im
Fort Dodge
Parmi Nous Club
V. H. Reid
M. Boos
A. Jensen
F. L. Kinseth
Frank Mikes
FP. J. Dorgreiler
Odd Fellows
Fort Doge
Foster
Newton
Peter Mersch
Paul Dorweiler
Wanger
Mrs. Johnson
Switch Engine Strikes Ruthven Car Leaving Man Hurt
C W Hansen of Ruthven Iowa was struck by a Milwaukee Road switch engine just east of the stock yards while pushing a Ford sedan. He sustained a severe facial gash, three broken ribs and a broken wrist but is reported alive with a narrow escape.
Ruthven Died in Story City Former Ruthven resident dies
Mrs. Lackor, once of Ruthven, passed away while visiting relatives in Story City. Her body was moved to Ruthven for burial beside her husband in Crown Hill cemetery. Loyal friends mourn her death as a Catholic vacation school runs in Ruthven and residents travel to California for summer visits.
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Ruthven
Jame
Lackor
Story City
Crown Hill Cemetery
Ruthven Notes Peak Amid Social Visits and 4-H Delegates
Ruthven and nearby towns host a string of visitors and relatives. Highland township delegates to the 4-H Girls convention in Ames, several families from Mason City and Estherville enjoyed weekends with Ruthven friends, and J Q O Eaton of California visits Ruthven kin. Local trips include Grange members seeking eye care in Mason City and various families entertaining or traveling to Minnesota and Spencer.
Married at Akron Ohio Curlew Introduces Ward Yeaches Curlew
The marriage of Miss Florence Johnson to Raymond Mileham occurred in Akron Ohio. Florence a teacher in the local school and Raymond a Cement plant worker in Mason City, will reside with his brother-in-law who is field manager for a picture company. Local friends offer hearty congratulations.
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Curlew
Bee
Mason City
Curlew and nearby guests share midweek visits
Falla Thursday reports Mrs. Griffin staying longer. Emmetsburg visitors include Mrs. Hand and son Thomas and Mrs. Cullen with Monica. Several locals attend meetings and hostesses entertain. Dorothy Matthiesen returns from Ames after a 4 H club trip. Weekend outings include trips to Kimmersburg and Fairmont.
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FORD
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Bert Beck
Roy Hutton
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Twine
Montag Implement Co
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Ihém
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Clarence Bull
Kimmersburg
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Geo. Stoltz
Grace
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Des Moines
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Latrens
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