Merrill Record s. Walton League Challenging SCS Reorganization
Merrill Chapter of the Walton League warns the USDA soil and moisture conservation service reorganization will slow farm conservation work. E L Wilson cites loss of regional SCS offices and staff, risking delayed advice and troubled delivery to farmers and ranchers across the country.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merrill
Téank Walton League of America
Ree
U.S. Department of Agriculture
E. L. Wilson
League
China
Benson
ULS Ser Conservation Service
SCS
Reorganization Plan Urges Deliberate Action Across Influence
Mr. Wilson urged careful consideration of a proposed reorganization plan. He said the matter was so important that everyone should write their Congressman and Senators and others with influence to urge that no hasty steps be taken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Boy Scout Drive Kicks Off in 19 County Council
Campaign Chairman Floyd Powell reports $175.00 turned in so far with a few solicitations left this week. George Stockdale, Finance Chairman for Prairie Gold Area Council, hopes the $... drive goal of 124,030 to be reached as the campaign begins in the 19 county towns. Final totals and thanks will be released at week’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Powell
Council
Prairie Gold Area Councl Finance
Chaiieman George Stockdale
Pocahontas
Iowa Boy Scout Campaign Led by Virgil Hancher Head
A statewide drive coordinated by 12 Boy Scout Councils in Iowa operated under a committee led by Virgil Hancher president of Iowa University. Helpers listed include C J Vanderloo J F Kissinger Ray Weinheimer Charles Honnold Ronald Thompson Frank Michulosky and Eldon Simongen. All funds stay in the local council area except a $1 annual charter fee to National Council for program services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout
Iowa
Virgil Hancher
Iowa University
Mr. Powell
C. J. Vanderloo
J. F. Kissinger
Ray Weinheimer
Charles Honnold
Ronald Thompson
Frank Michulosky
Eldon Simongen
National Council of the Boy Scouts of America
School Notes from Kitdergames Mrs Stevenson
Reading about Halloween activities across grades from Kitdergames to Home Ec. Students cut pumpkins, made black cats, assembled pumpkin puzzles, and planned a Halloween party for October 29. Third graders practice story writing and arithmetic rules. dogs win ribbons in a show. Mary Louise moves to Sioux City. Fourth grade uses dictionaries, reads Weekly Reader, and Enjoys a Story Club play. Home Economics reports two first-year classes with 19 girls, canning, outdoor cookery, calories charts, and planned meals for breakfasts and lunches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitdergames
Jimmy
Luodquist
Diana
Herlan
Mary Chris
Gary
Sandra
Kenneth
Erivn
Carole
Mary Louise Thomason
Sioux City
Mary Louise
Patty Luense
Kay Weinheimer
Mark Tentinger
John
Story Club
Fithe Face
Margaret
Schultz
Snipperty Snee
Barbara Singer
Horry Owl
Barbara Ruedy
Linda Minnis
Ballintyne
Brownie Scouts Hold Delayed Cook-out in Yard
Brownie Scouts met Thursday in the W. Hauff yard due to rain, with nine girls attending. Each brought a hamburger patty, sliced potatoes, onions and carrots, plus a dessert of Angels on horseback. Mrs. Kauff gave a seeds lesson, and plans to gather seed pods next week for study and painting.
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W. 8
Funeral services for Mrs Chirence Norton in Le Mars
Mrs Chirence Norton died after a lingering illness at Sacred Heart hospital in Le Mars on Tuesday October 20. Funeral services were held Friday at 2 30 PM at the Methodist church with Rev FD Wimp officiating. Presiding at the plan were Mrs Ernest Frely and Donald Taylor. Pallbearers included Everett Orr Earl Orr Peter Trometer Fred Trometer Bernard Cumihow and Nis Ahrendsen. A large crowd attended as a tribute to their long time neighbor and friend. Obituary appeared in the Thursday Globe-Post.
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Chirence Norton
Sacred Heart Hospi
Proclamation Declares American Education Week in Iowa
Gov. Witham 3 bearsly proclaims November 14 as American Education Week urging citizens to visit schools to learn plans and goals and help improve schools. The event is co sponsored by the National Education Association American Legion US Office of Education and the National Congress of Parents and Teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witham
Bearnsley
Iowa
National Eduction Association
The
American Legion
United States Office of Education
National Congress of Parents and Teachers
Birthday Party for Jimmie Powell Draws Neighborhood
Mrs Floyd Powell hosts a Tuesday after school birthday party for Jimmie at home. Outdoor wiener roast precedes indoor cake. guests mostly satisfied with party despite not fully finishing the cake. Janine receives several nice gifts.
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Floyd Powell
Jimmie
Bath
Janine
Merrill Biology Box Tour Makes Sioux City Visit Big
The Merrill Biology class of 12 toured the Sioux City Museum and library exhibits, visited the concert room where Marjorie Howe played, and listened to Starlight Room broadcasts on KSCI. They also appeared on Shopper's Malline program with Geo. Layton interviewing teacher Mu Waggoner and several students.
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Merrill Biology Box
Sioux City
Sioux City Museum
Lillian Smith
Marjorie Howe
Starlight Room
Mu. Waggoner
KSCI
Don Stone
Merrill
Geo. Layton
Mr. Waggoner
Audrey Bolte
Carol Marineau
Ranmiona Rees
Joyce Hamilton
Sharon Swanson
Sara Jane — Hauff
Jack Crawford
Verda Tullis
Nancy Ruedy
Phyllis
Galyen
Barbara Powell
Carol Carstensen
Mr. Carstensen
Carol
Merali High School Band to Present First Concert of Season
The Merali high school band will hold its first concert of the season on Wednesday night October 28 at 8 00 pm. Frank Waggoner band director promises the best concert yet. The band will also participate in the Morningside Homecoming parade Saturday morning November Tilt in Sioux City and will be the college guest at the Morningside South Dunkola State football game that evening.
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Merali High School
Frank Waggoner
Morningside
Sioux City
Merrill Locals and Visiting Friends News
Merrill locals report Mrs. Havel Nichon of Hyde Park Utah visiting relatives in Hinton and Merrill and staying with Mrs. Harry Hanger. Mrs. Ellen Ames of Marcus and Mrs. Mac Ames of Cherokee wed in Floyd Powell’s home. Blanche Shoemaker leaves for Denver to live with daughter Mrs. Everett Eames. Omaha visitors Mrs. Jack Thompson and three daughters stayed with Mrs. Sophie Thompson. Also note cities passing ordinances to curb abandoned refrigerators to prevent children from entrapment.
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Havel Nichon
Hyde Park
Utah
Stella Winter
Hinton and
Merrill
Harry Hanger
Harry Hancer
Bob Steffen
Shiror
Sioux City
Inwood Town
Steffen
Norman Hetland
Ellen Ames
Marcus
Mac Ames
Cherokee
Floyd Powell
Blanche Shoemaker
Everett
Eames
Denver
Colo
Ciies
Jack Thompson
Omaha
Sophie Thompsoun
Local families attend University of Iowa Homecoming weekend
Mr and Mrs N C Newendorp and Mr and Mrs Charles Tucker and Mrs Ellen Dempster attended the Homecoming at the University of Iowa over the weekend guests of Mr and Mrs Wendell Tucker. Card of Thanks expresses thanks for sympathy after the bereavement sickness and death of daughter Karan Kay, with special thanks to intern Wesley Baasen and the Ladies Aid of St John's.
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N.C. Newendorp
Charles Tucker
Ellen Dempster
University of Iowa
Wendell Tucker
Karan Kay
Wesley Baasen
St. John’s
Community notices and Halloween paper theft report
The notice mentions church and Sunshine Club gratitude for flowers and memorials from Mr. and Mrs. Joe Wold. It also notes a Halloween mail theft where two masked boys took papers from Cile Kinse and discarded them in an outdoor incinerator at Franklin school. Additional items include visits and family news from local residents and a Junior Chas Play event at L. H. S. auditorium on October 2.
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John Abrendsen
Cpl
Leland Cambier
San Clemente
California
Wanda Carol
Larry Leland
Camber
Abrendsen
Hallowe'en
Cile Kinse
Franklin School
Ammonia Application Demonstration At Gehlen School Farm
E Willis of Great Northwest Land Co will demonstrate anhydrous ammonia application at Gehlen school farm in Pierce County Iowa starting at 9:00 A M Wednesday. Farmers are invited to attend as two row applicators mounted on tractors inject ammonia into the soil using back mounted shank dispensers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Willis
Great Northwest Land Co
Pierson
Iowa
Gehlen
Ammonia Fertilizer Application for Corn Fields
Ammonia is deposited at the base of each furrow and immediately covered to prevent atmospheric loss. The metering device can be adjusted to apply nitrogen per acre. Recommendations for corn call for 30 to 40 pounds of nitrogen per acre.
Sisters Announce Engagements of Herman Daughters
Sisters Marjotie Herein and Delores Herman of Le Mars announce their engagement to Virgil Willer of Akron and Donald Bohlken of Le Mars. The wedding is set for December 1, 1953 at Ada ville Evangelical United Brethren church. The piece notes Marjotie’s work at Nethe Wells salon and Delores’s home employment. A Presbyterian Women’s Organization meeting is listed with Oct 27, eight o clock, presided by Mrs. Henry Ellis. Carter Pity will show Army photos from Germany.
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Harvey Herman
le Mars
Uir
Marjyorie Herein
Delores Herman
Virgil Willer
Henry S. Willer
Akron
Donald Bohlken
Lena Bohlken
Adaville
Presbyterian, Women’s Organization
Henry Ellis
Carter
Germany
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LE Mars Globe-Post
Department of Agriculture
Tt Wats
Segelars Benson
Secretar Benson
Boy Scout Drive
TV Buy
Sylvania
Sylvania Prescott
America
Haldlight
Myrtle Sugar Estate
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Harold J. Ruden
Central Ave
N. J. Bolser
Myrtie Sagar
Adm
Perl
Chives
Brownie
Mrs. ©. Norton
S.C
Globe-Post
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