Christmas Trade Boost Predicted By Federal Officials
Washington economists cite federal data on farm income, factory payrolls, and government jobs to forecast a strong Yuletide spending surge unseen since 1930. John Dickinson says improved retail trade signals a sound recovery with more money in pockets and greater employment driving consumer optimism. Increased farm income, higher wages, and stable banks support the outlook, though officials warn against reckless spending.
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Washington
John Dickinson
basia
Dickinson
Fiore
Week's Report Of Doings In Local Schools
Local school notes show visitors and student activities from Cresco to Santa Claus visits. Science lessons cover the Earth sun system while letters to Santa are practiced. An operetta and nativity plays are planned, with students crafting Christmas gifts and preparing songs and drills for a Santa Claus event Thursday night.
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Kingsley
Cresco
Santa Claus
Sainta Claus
Melvin
Billy Lobuls
Tob BLunter
Roy Jones
Norma Sanborn
Shirley Peter
Elaine Meyer
Jean Nagel
Roger Buchanan
Lyte Yhns
Eddie Hughes
Dick Shankland
John Jones
Jimmy Roberts
Morris Nichol
Castle of
Bookland
Jimmy Hoberta
Helene Hoven
Jeanette Jones
Rey Jones
rabbit
SOR
Santa
Pocket gopher at work brightens open field scene
Ward Husentan reports a pocket gopher active last week in an open field near Lime Springs, bringing black dirt to the surface despite the lingering snow. The unusual sight suggests little frost in the ground this winter, with mounds observed last Wednesday across from Mike Mensink’s southwest of Lime Springs.
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Ward Husentan
Ward
Mike Mensink
Lime Springs
Salvation Army Annual Appeal Seeks Donations
C. T. Post of Des Moines toured Lime Springs during the Salvation Army drive asking locals to leave contributions with chairman A. J. Cray. A little over $15.00 was raised, and Post urged any donors he could not meet to contribute to the cause.
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SALVATION ARMY
C. T. Post
Des Moines
Lime Springs
noe
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Post
Work of removing anew for the revealing of an ice skating rink
Work to reveal an ice skating rink on the railroad park grounds has begun with several fellows around town lending aid in the evenings. With more help, more can be accomplished, and everyone is invited to circle in assistance.
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hamed Koch
Koch
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Establish Winter Feeding Stations for Birds in Iowa
Iowa Fish and Game Commission urges immediate setup of winter feeding stations at covey homes and pheasant habitats. Provide grit, shelters with multiple openings, and sturdy frames to keep snow off feed. Use local materials like corn shocks or brush to create overhead thatching. Agencies warn starving birds face harsh cold and predators, stressing ongoing, accessible food supplies through winter.
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Iowa
tirat
Iit
How Lime Springs Got Its Name
Article notes Lime Springs origin from Oneota river bends and nearby lime geology. Rail alignment in 1868 drew commerce away from old site, forming Lime Springs station name retained for local trade. Springs supply water. naming variations include Lime Springs and Lime Spring across records.
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Maron City
Lime Springs
Oneota
Howard county
Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific
Glen Roy
tecoming
lme
Du Duque
Oneonta
Lhne
Able Service Held at Presbyterian Church
The Universal Bible Sunday was observed at the Presbyterian Church. A large crowd attended despite cold weather. Readings and papers on The Message of the Bible and The Bible and the Modern World were presented by William Jones Mrs A G Buchanan Miss Lovern Johnson and others. Reverend Jones led devotions and music was provided by the Ladies Chorus and the Choir with performances by a quartet. Officers for the coming year were elected including M H Jones chair and L W Williams secretary.
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W. St. Wiliams
Jones
Anna Smith
William Jones
A. G. Buchanan
Misa Lovern Johnson
Elizabeth Muef
W. W. Thomas
Mia
St. Lewis Jones
J. A. Larson
M. H. Jones
L. Wt. Willams
Evans
W. FE
Williams
Woodrow Hagues
Price Jones
Earl Williams
Basket Ball Schedule and Tournament Dates
Decorah and Alta Vista host boys and girls events from December 28 through January. Treeville Elma Chester Riceville Howard County and Chivester host boys and girls games into February. Sectional District and State basketball tournaments run March 7 to 23.
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Decorah
Hhoys
ProtlyIn
Alta Vista
Treeville
Tuesaday
Elma
Chester
Ipoya
RicesMle
Chivester
Activities Of Farm Bureau in Howard County
The Howard County Farm Bureau will clear the decks for the 1955 program with a second compliance check on this year’s adjustments. P. XN. Payne notes township supervisors began counting data on contract signers farms on December 10. Eligible payments will include the last half of corn rental and hog payments after deductions. Retailers face a tax shift as processing tax on hogs moved to commercial handlers. farmers selling to consumers face partial exemptions based on pounds produced and sold.
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P. XN
Payne
Bald
Moynd
vto
Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Older Girls and Boys Conference Held in Cresco
Prescott accompanied by Dorothy Thomas attended the Olden Girls and Boys Conference in Cresco at the M. E. Church. Dorothy Thomas presided as conference president, with Miss Florence Thomas present. Registration began at 8:30, the afternoon program included a social hour, and a 6 o'clock banquet followed. The theme was The Youth of Today in the World of Tomorrow, and delegates from Howard Winneshiek and Allamakee counties participated.
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Prescott
Dorothy Thomas
Cresco
tev
Howard
Winneshirk
Allamakee
Thomas loberto
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