Emerson welfare meeting and assorted community notices
The American Legion Auxiliary held an all day meeting at Mrs. W H Cramer's home with dinner, sewing, rags sent to Des Moines, cookies to Knoxville hospital, and reports on Christmas activities. Local members and guests contributed clothing and toys, while legislative bills were discussed and thanks extended to helpers. Bradley resigns from Emerson State Bank and other local visits and church notices follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
AML
American Legion Auxiliary
W. H. Cramer
Thia
Des Moines
Corona Birdsall
Knoxville
Cum Unruh
R. E. Good
Methodist Sunday School
John Parker
Clarinda Hospital
Legion
Cramer
School Notes Highlight Home Economics Dinners and Local Events
Students in home economics planned prepared and served dinners in groups at various homes during the semester. Activities included hosting for families and local figures, with speeches and community visits noted. The column lists students serving at multiple homes, mentions instructors, and records attendance and tardiness across the term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patsy Patrick
Lowery Mattick
J. E. Waymire
C. T. Pleraon
Henry Burmeister
SS. McKee
Paul Jones and
Jones
Marylin Jones
Mildred McKee
Lucile Stubbs
Corrective Seed Bill to be Introduced in Legislature
A proposed Corrective Seed Bill to be introduced in Iowa aims to standardize seed features and prevent weed seed contamination. Dr. Porter explains the bill would grant the Department of Agriculture authority to issue stop sale orders for seed, addressing current gaps that allow illegal seed to be sold and moved before analysis reveals issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ro. Porter
Iowa
Snd
Tarter
Amerian Seet Trade Association
Emerson Women's Club Meeting Reports and Local News
Emerson Women's Club met Tuesday January 7 at Mrs. Barre's home with co-hostesses listed. The program included flag salute, health report, a tour program, and a Cavalcade of the American Negro and their contributions. Visitors Barbara Kallaty and Carl Buch attended. the next meeting set for February 4 at 1:30 pm at the Baptist church with Dorothy Houghton reviewing Life with Father. A public installation followed with a pot luck lunch. 24 members attended the luncheon and installation of the Red Oak unit. Community notices include bridge brunch honoring Mrs. K. A. Evang, a birth announcement for Charles Robb, and various society updates from Emerson Corps and local schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houghton
Emerson Women's Club
IJ. Barre
A. F. Bradley
H. Kellenbarger
Ora Doug
L. M. Grigsby
Ollin Bars
Mra
L. J. Cronwall
Ecuador
Ok Carson
Mra, Jr
Cronwall
W. L. Woods
Columbia
H. J. Sowers
Firs
M. D. Lang
Myre
Barbara Kallaty
Carl Buch
The
Baptist Church
Dorothy Houghton
Redak
Jarence Day
Broaday
Chicago
Boston
Emerson Women’s Belief
Rps
Pearlekins
Emerson Corps
Shea
Prosperity and Pacts in a New Year Farm Bureau Note
A weekly column hints at economic strain and a coming war as tools for prosperity. It discusses secrecy around the writer’s identity, the Farm Bureau’s influence, and Mills County’s USDA representative John Longstreet facing illness. The piece muses on preparation for hard times and the role of timely knowledge for county agents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Olce
Farm Bureau Ofs Nee Force
Wow
Darionitare
Mikves
John Longstreet
Mills
United States Department of Agriculture
Longstreet House
Kelly Bolton
Michel O'Connor
Imnoxene
Bolton
Union County
Real Estate Transfers and Property Listings
A list of various real estate transfers shows multiple parcels traded or conveyed among individuals and entities including John W. Wilson, Elva K. Nyren, Lola Yates, Elizabeth Burgoin, Marjorie Burgoin, Charley Henderson, E G Wederqvist, Harriett Himebaugh, Nellie Wilkinson, Tackel Wilson, Dora Goos, Luther Cage, and others. Values range from one dollar with love and affection to a $40,000 transaction through Metropolitan Life Insurance. Properties span townships 73-41, 71-40, 71-43, and 78-43 with numerous lot and section descriptions. A municipal tax deed is listed for 98 acres, plus a stray note about vandalism involving sprinkling nails.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Wilson
Elva K. Nyren
Vlc
Lola
Yates
V. C. NW
Geo. A. Phelps
Cart
Rk. Phelps
W. D
Elizabeth M. Burgoin
Phyllis P. B. Skerritt
Imogene Mills Husking Bee Amid Snow Delays
A large Imogene gathering planned a husking bee at Lea Hughes home but heavy snowfall delayed it. About 1000 bushels of corn were later gathered despite the weather. Other notes cover nearby accidents on the south Imogene curve, a charity shower for Catherine Maher, and various local visits and movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lea Hughes
Imogene
Hughes
Feama
Mr. Hughes
Hwaldh
Walnut
Slater
Hushard
Pram
Weber
Matt Gilmore
James Martin
Artie Leahy
Leahy
Artie
Essex
Dick Leahy
Momber
Catherine Maher
CG. C. Maher
Mary Grotten
Neola
Joe Laughlin
Coin
Also Mentioned on This Page
Emerson
Bradley
Bank B
Emerson State Bank
California
Los Angeles
Chas. Amick
Henderson
Emergon Bank
Ward Thrapp
Gundey
Howard Allensworth
Rollie Good
Mr. Good
Orville
Ike Good
Jonesboro
Kenneth Hall
Glenwood Thuredey
Bone
Forever
Carrie Woods
Glenwood
Otto Moody
Villleca
Frank Porter
John Cooper
Charley Kellogg
Farragut
Odes Hall
W. C
Garson
Millie Garson
Wax
A. B. Blakes
Rainee
Ginger Meee Pa Ee
Mo. Batur Dey
Tynara Rena
Dm. Glaser
Mange Kellogg
A.B
Wade & Bunk
TL. M. Grigsby
Weruhday
Milks Mildred Nelson
Baptist
H. A. Foss
Eugene Carlson
Anna Jean Fields
Jack Taylor
Beulah Burmeister
Glenn Jordan
Phyllis Snodgrass
Silver City
Henderson Boys
Oakland Girls
J. T. Ralston
Carson
MJ. L. Evans
John Carson
Shenandoah
K. A. Evans
H.C. Hicks
Frank Oglevin
Claude Barns
Frank J. Shaw
W. ¥. Morrisoy
Beatrice
Neb
Masons
Lloyd Scott
Barns
Alfred Shaw
Hastings
Lowell Curtis Sunny
R. L. Fields
B. B. Cole
W. V. Morrison
Morrigan
Elisa Hossle
Minneapolis
Mion
Waterloo
B. B. Comer
Gomer
Mther
H. Barre
Uridgs Club
Gausster
K. A. Byeus Axe
I, Ang
Ah ¢. Wilkins
Dakota City
Gearhart Lumber
K. A
Evans
Jack Evang
le Oscar Young
Kroege Tea Room
Red
K. A. Evang
B. Fadler
Clark
Charles Robb
Istrict
Christian Endeavor Union
Velma McLain
Harold Alber
Cetil
Virgil Perry
Edythe Stirle
Shenaugh
J. S. Reel
Willard Stivers
Ruth Os Bnd
Alice Scott
Glenn
George Hascall
El 1
FOX
Raed Hunteman
Nina Bimmong
Gs. Hicks
Frank. Oglevie
Mildred
Et Neb
Emetron High School
Cotton Carlson
Patrick
Olson
Stanton
Bowling News Wales
Bawting Teague
Durblis
Irwins
Halls
Yvests
Hascalls
Celsettes
Greenwoods
Durbing
Wales
Halla
Big Six Consiats
Curtis
Span
Rice
Butcher
Graham
Otis Butcher
A. J. Davis
Frita Sudd
Wayne Cole
Glen Good
Howard Morrison
Ralph Gerth
Magnolia
Ft. Dodge
Max Naylor
Maurice Golth
Annette
Red Oak
W. Ll. Woods
Geith
Woods
Pep Motnes
Andre
Adleriea
Fatae
Imogene S. E. Mills
Bernice Harmon
Randolph
Kerr
Gerald Skahill
Tommie Skahil
Anna
Andrew Delehant
Shanandoah
Lust
Haynes Apartments
Lowell Ave
Andrew
Johnny
G. J. Addy
Clyde Dr
Tn Lincoln
Vernon Kewhmerer
Hombure Hospital
Mira Monte Doyle
Johnny Conners
Hey
FLW
Doyle
Will Camrtack
Rivertow
C. W. Markham
Markham
John Gorsuch
Conception
Twogenie
St. Francs Hospital
Maryville
Roscow Price
Connect Clutts
Della Hughes
da Mercy Hospital
Cornell
Clutts
M. Printy Bax
Fran Steeley
Creighton
P. Harrett
George Printy
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Maurice Ellen
Wiverside
Killen
Misa Louise Doyle
Jon Leahy
Duby
Omaha
Wie Kammerer
Sunnday
Eliott
Geo. Beach
Lingie Jenks
Climax
Dale Eastwood
Prank Withrow
Celica
Roy
Indiana
Joe Mc@argill
John Dempsey
Port Arthur
Tex
Niger
Hot Springs
Ark
St. Petersburg
Pla
Orval Bell
Glen Lemonds
Sidney
Ryan
Army Hospital
San Francisco
Ross Bryant
Larry
Martin Croy
Hesex
M. Shoultz
Ter Air Conditioning J
Gardwell
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