Corn Borer Threat Prompts Control Efforts Across Regions
The LeGrand post office shows second class registration for a local notice. Advertising rates are available on request. The piece discusses corn borer worms found in 12 percent of imported tourist cars from Canada and warns of potential outbreaks if spread. Parasitic enemies are being imported, but results are limited. Dean Curtiss notes all agricultural states share a stake in solving the pest problem and warns Iowa risks major losses if the pest arrives.
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Canada
Dean Curtiss
Iowa
South County Line Local Notes From S M Knudson
South County Line reports several community updates. S M and S J Knudson shelled Jcom earlier this week. Mrs A J Banks had her tonsil removed Monday at Marshalltown hospital. Mildred Knudson, Grinnell college student, spent weekend at home. Mr and Mrs Cornelius Thompson visited Union and Jas Heryford home Saturday and Sunday. Mrs Anna Tow traveled to Cedar Rapids and Vinton to visit relatives early this week.
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A. J. Banks
Marshalltown
Mildred Knudson
Grinnell
Cornelius Thompson
Union
Jas. Heryford
Anna Tow
Cadar Rapids
Vinton
Richards and guests visit over weekend in Marshall County
Carlton items from our special correspondent note Miss Hdith Richards and Miss Lois Cooper visiting Sunday. Miss Ventura Ambler, recently employed at Marshalltown, spent Sunday at home. Mrs. Carl Parsons recovering from a minor operation. Mildred Richards visiting sister Mrs A C Rawlison southeast of Le Grand. Mr and Mrs Lawrence Yetley and Mrs Ralph Gettle and family spent Sunday at J B Haynes. Denny McCoy and wife visited from near Montour with Chas Wiese. Sunday guests at Everett Yetley home included Rawlison family Richards and Mil dred Richards plus Mary Glenn Shedenhelm Jason Thurston and Alice. Cooper and Alta Mund accompanied them home.
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Miss Hdith
Richards
Lois Cooper
Ventura Ambler
Marshalltown
Carl Parsons
Mildred
A. C. Rawlison
le Grand
Lawrence Yetley
Ralph Gettle
J. 8. Haynes
Everett Yetley
A. C. Rawlison End’ Family
Ross Richards
Mil‘dred’ Richards
Mary Glenn Shedenhelm
Jason Thurston
Alice
Cooper
Alta Mund
Hone
Corn Borer Danger Alleged by Iowa Officials
C F Curtiss and Dr Carl J Drake of Iowa State College warn of the European corn borer's advance from Ohio Michigan and Canada. They cite rapid spread six to twenty miles yearly and pest range of 2000 food plants. A 12 state plus Canadian conference formed a control committee headed by Curtiss. strict quarantines are in effect as 100000 ears were seized in western New York.
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C.F. Curtiss
Iows State College
Carl J. Drake
Ohio
Michigan
Canada
Iowa
Ontario
United States
Dean Curtiss
States
New York
Saturday Dinner at Scout Jamboree Menu Plan
Hunter avenue boys cook stew from meat and vegetables over a shared fire. They will bake potatoes and bread, serve fruit and rice pudding, and discuss cooking by patrols. Scouts must bring utensils, towels, soap, warm clothing, blankets, and proper gear.
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Esch
P T A Meeting Draws Crowd Despite Rain
Attendance remained good at the Parent Teacher Association meeting Tuesday evening despite continuous rain. The roll call covered ideas on what constitutes an ideal home and high school parties with Dr Mills Mrs A A Piper J R Manship Mrs Busenbark Rev Homer Biddlecum and others contributing. A piano duet by Thelma Thompson and Martha Tweet followed by refreshments in the gym. Next meeting set for Tuesday Nov 10.
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Dr. Mills
A. A. Piper
J. R. Manship
Busenbark
Homer Biddlecum
Thelma Thompson
Martha Tweet
Past due light and power bills at LeGrand Savings Bank
Our bills for light and power service rendered during the past month are due by the 20th at LeGrand Savings Bank. Unpaid bills are sent to the Marshall town office as delinquent. Visit Marshalltown office to use the rest room or meet friends. 88 Towa Ratwar axp Ligut Co.
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LeGrand Savings Bank
Marshalltown
Towa Ratwar Axp Ligut Co
Ames Social Roundup and Local Visit Notes
Omer Manship and Carl Ry lander returned from Ames for an over Sunday visit. Mrs. Lottie Nichols Coulter of Whittier California visited Mrs. J L Beane on Thursday and Friday. Miss Reba Stanfield, living with her sister in Iowa Falls, visits her parents Mr and Mrs Lee Stanfield this week. Wild geese fly south as colder weather nears. A large flock circled over town beneath electric street lights, making honking sounds and audible wing swishes as they passed.
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Lottie Nichols Coulter
Whittier, Calif
J. L. Beane
Reba Stanfield
Iowa Falls
Mrs
Lee Stanfield
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E. W. Dunham & Son
Dhess
Minnesota
Montour Brown & Olson
Envelopes
Etter Heads
le Grand Reporter
LeGrand Postofice
Uslem
S. M
Carlton
Denny McCoy
Montour
Chas. Wiese
P. T. A. Meeting
Holland & Holland
Cronk Bros
Fred Thompson
Sun
I ‘the
Overland Limited
Ralph Lewis
Alice Lake
Omer Manship
Carl Rylander
Ames
Max M. Mills
East Main St
Nehalltown
Simkins & Estel
Marshalstown
Masonic Temple
Ruggists
F. J. Cheney & Co
Toledo
Ohia
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