World at Our Feet columns on church talks and quirks
In a humorous column, the writer reflects on recent church events and social moments. He mentions a Methodist civil rights conference in Chicago with quotes from Dr. Martin Luther King and Dick Gregory, a Quaker meeting with audience participation, and a JFK-like figure delivered sermons. The piece also jokes about a 1345 sale bill and old items as auction curiosities, plus a light note on marriage.
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Chicago
Martin Luther King
Dick Gregory
John F. Kennedy
JFK
Vernon Volunteers Meet At Nicol Home
Vernon Volunteers gathered August 27 at Mrs. Orville Nicol’s home with Mrs. Jim Hobart assisting. Fourteen members and three guests answered roll call sharing a family activity. Mrs. Charles Lovejoy led the business meeting and reported on the county committee meeting. Rural Women's Day is set for September 16 at St. Paul’s Lutheran, Emmetsburg. Officers elected at the July meeting include President Mrs. Martin Simonsen, Vice President Mrs. LeRoy Wikkert, Secretary-Treasurer Mrs. Ralph Snyder, Publicity Chairman Mrs. Ernest Gjerde. Mrs. Amos Berkland reported on The Dayuma Story and Mrs. Dennis Henrickson led a singing session about the Alea Indians.
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Vernon Volunteers
Orville Nicol
Jim Hobart
Charles Lovejoy
St. Paul’s Lutheran Church
Emmetsburg
Martin Simonsen
LeRoy Wikert
See-Treas
Ralph Snyder
Pub
Ernest Gjerde
Amos Berkland
South America
Dennis Henrickson
Rootworm Threat Looms for 1964 Palo Alto Corn
Extension Director John Johnson warns Palo Alto county corn fields face a rootworm threat in 1964. Adults are winged beetles feeding on ears and leaves, with varied color patterns. Eggs laid now will hatch next spring, producing rootworms that damage roots. Some western Iowa fields suffered severe losses. crop rotation or chemicals may control the pest, and research results will guide growers before the 1964 season.
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Palo Alto County
John Johnson
Iowa
Johnson
Palo Alto
Plans Set For Home Economics Extension Program
Margaret Pratt reports Palo Alto county Family Living Committee mapped next year’s events. Leader training, short course, open meetings, and workshops are scheduled with dates and topics. Attendees will learn appliance selection and care, and a panel will discuss equipment issues.
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Palo Alto County
Ruthven
West Bend
Graettinger and
Emmetsburg
Kenneth Lockwood
Hank Brunin
Alfred Westergaard
Marvin Wigdahl
George Singer
Percy Randa
Joe Dunn
E. F. Rouse
Herbert J. Meyer
Barber Roy Caryl of Rutland Retires After 62 Years
Roy Caryl of Rutland ends a 62 year barber career after decades at the chair charging just 50 cents for a haircut at retirement time.
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Roy Caryl
Rutland
Remarkable 15-Pound Cabbage Grown in Holstein
Laful Williams of Holstein raised an enormous cabbage weighing nearly 15 pounds. After trimming, the vegetable measured 42 inches in circumference.
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Laful Williams
Holstein
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