Memorial Day origins and Iowa Public Health gathering noted
The article traces Memorial Day from its 1868 origins through unification of Northern and Southern veterans and its broadened meaning by 1918. It highlights the Iowa Public Health Association annual meeting in Des Moines June 2 and 3 at the Savery Hotel, with a program emphasizing community health, public health education, and broad participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
San Juan Hill
North
South
Gettysburg
Acvand
Grand Army
Iowa Public Health Association
L. BE
Division of Vital Statistics
Iowa State Department of Health
Chancellor
Iowa Public Health ‘Association
State Department of Health
Des Moines
Savery Hotel
Carl Potter
Towa
Labor
Farm Bureau
Parent-Teachers’ Association
Fortune teller fails to read future in Grinnell
A local fortune teller who registered as Madam Martin could not locate a trailer site and sought a refund at city hall. Officials refunded the license fee amid lighthearted remarks. In Adana county a mare foaled a colt with three legs, one missing. the owner Earl Stagle reported the odd birth and Mr Steele later destroyed the injured foal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grinnell
Martin
Adana County
Earl “Stagle
Rural Women's Program seeks timbered plans for 1949
Hazel L. Doerr reports on the Rural Women's Program schedule with May 16 meeting results in Spencer and Storm Lake workshop plans set for November 28 and 30. The Home Economists and Extension Specialists discuss rug making crafts, textiles, and garment sewing workshops. a Baby Clinic is considered with nurse and physician support. a Gift party and Book Shelf event are planned with Mrs Peter Andre coordinating lists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel L. Doerr
Women's County Committee
Spencer
Belix
Peter Andre, Whittemore
Storm Lake
Our
Alma Jones
Iowa
Livestock Push Aims to Clear Corn Surplus in 1949
Allan Kline of the Farm Bureau cites a Michigan State College study backing Brannan’s shift from cash crops to livestock. The plan hinges on higher demand for meat and dairy, with flexible price supports and government checks to bridge gaps. Also notes local notices of retirements, injuries, a missing child incident, a baseball autographed ball, a needle infection reveal, and corn planting advice from Iowa State College officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allan Kline
Farm Bureau
Michigan State College
Brannan
Wallaces
Iowa
House Cats Destructive to Wildlife
Conservationists note the horse cat harms wildlife, with some biologists claiming cats kill more game than all predators combined. They advocate keeping cats for pest control only, not in the wild, especially in May and June when young birds are vulnerable. The text also mentions Li Po being entitled to free wine in Chinese taverns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Po
China
Tick caution for outdoor season from Iowa health chief
Dr. Ralph H. Heeren of the Iowa State Health Department warns Iowans to inspect for wood ticks after outdoor activity. Though only one in hundreds carries Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever, a bite can be fatal. check heads and necks, especially of children, and remove attached ticks with forceps or tweezers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph H. Heeren
Towa State Department of Health
Dr. Heeren
Tick Removal and Prevention Advice from Medical Guide
The article explains removing ticks by twisting until free, then cleaning hands. If removal is difficult, consult a doctor. It notes a vaccine for Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and recommends vaccines for workers in tick areas. Ticks on pets require similar removal and immediate destruction of removed ticks, with kerosene or boiling water as kill methods.
Palo Alto Sport Festival Plans Third Annual Event
The Sport Festival Committee met to plan the Third Annual Palo Alto Sport Festival for 1949 featuring competitions across all ages and sports from softball to tug o war and chair quoits to 100 yard dashes. Residents urged to urge neighbors to enter all events as organizers ask who will be the 1949 champion and whether Lost Island’s last year’s title holder can repeat.
Quiet title and partition suit over Graettinger lots in Palo Alto
AEslenbast as administrator leads a suit against unknown heirs and claimants over Lots 4 5 and 6 in Block 5 First Addition to Graettinger Iowa seeking quiet title partition and sale with a referee to convey clear title to buyers. Plaintiffs named Edwin F ONeill Pauline Murray Madge Peterson Josephine Sloniker Mrs. Paul Rice and others request transfer of interests and resolution of all claims with default if defendants fail to appear by June 16 12080.
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District Court
State OF
Iowa
Palo Alto County
Edwin F. O'Neill
Mildred O'Neill
Pauline Murray
James W. Murray
Madge Peterson
Roy Peterson
Qsephine Sloniker
Roy Sloniker
Mia
Paul ‘Bice
Paul Rice
Frank Kathman
Carl Murray
Mary Murray
Glen Murray
Hazel Murray
Allen Murray
Sylvia Murray
Floyd Murray
Eds Murray
Charley Murray
Susie Murray
Ruth Bowers
Gonny BO 8
Minnie Thomson
Fred Thomson
Burchal I. Kelley
James. Kelley
Leona Hildebrand
Lawrence G. Hildebrand
Grace Spencer
Pearl Herman
Thelma Canney
Virgil Canney
Alonzo Holsinger
Eva Holsinger
Epsom
Nonanca
Wits
Clarence Housing
WML Witerere
A. Elsenbast
Maude O’neill
Maude O'Neill
Towit
Graettinger
Palo Alto Countty
Yowa
Edwin F. O’neill
Josephine Sloniker
George Wells
Frank Rathman
Burehal I. Kelley
Alina Pinter
Harold Spencer
Vern Holsinger
Claranée’Holsinges
H. A. Elsenbast
Petitson
Ibefore Gaid Court
Emmetsburg
County of
Palo Alto
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Grand Army of the Republic
Norton P. Chipman
John A. Logan
Logan
Jani
Mario Minnell
Kathryn Pewitt
Wapello
Iowa State College
Uncle Sam
Isles
Fred Morse
Denison
Robert Gray
Eickner
Dubuque
Don Weaver
Algona
Plum Creek
Billie
Bille
Billie Truesdell
Hayfield
New York Giant
Leo Durocher
W. L. Tindall
Woden
Giants
Phoenix
Gerrit van Donkelaar
Sioux Center
Joe L. Robinson
A. Marley
J. J Skow
Martin Furniture
Gerald Stueve
Joe Gabrieluon
Ed Westfall
Bill Joyce
MacWilliams
Por
Lucy iKerr
Spring Fries
LeRoy Wikert
Os Rood
Wm. Shhauberger
Ringsted
SAILE
W. G. Allis Chalmers Tractor and Cultivator
Thorogon Hardware
Gordon Hasse
Fenton
Thoreson Hardware
Bud Nailson
Minnesota Farma
W. A Marley
Graetlinger
Olen Anderson
Adolph Spies
Seeger E
Gus D. Rath
10Th St
Chevrolet
James W. de Vaul
Minneapolis
Kable Motor Co
Jackson
Minnesota
Marlene Jenkins
Harold E. Sorensen
Aid
Farmers Rendering Service
Estherville
Branch Algona Rendering Co
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