Gas gaugeitis and light political strips in Iowa humor column
A lighthearted column notes gas gauge quirks amid a comical tale of a man nearly stranded in a snowstorm. It also comments on Judge Parker against pinball machines and Bette Davis in a Queen Elizabeth role, then praises Monticello volunteers and Iowa wildlife awareness from the State Conservation Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
Judge Parker
Dreibelbis
Bette Davis
Queen Elizabeth
Sir Walter Raleigh
Sil Abner
Daisy Mae
Bette
Dangers of roads to wildlife urge careful driving
The article warns that thinning cover pushes wildlife toward roadside ditches and road grain from farm trucks invites birds to danger. Spring mating disperses animals, reducing fear and increasing road risk. Hunters should slow down and avoid harming animals seen on highways.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Conservation Commission
Iowa
Langworthy Birthday Observed for Mary Gerdes Eight
Mary Ann Gerdes celebrated her eighth birthday on March 16 with a party attended by family and friends. Guests included the Eilers, Aldrich, Goldsmith, Gerdes, Ricklefs, Rieken, Ommen, and Oltmanns households among others, with visits to homes of Ben Engelbart, Henry Andreesen, and George Popper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Andreesen
Marie Prull
Gerd Prull
John Reuter
Ben Engelbart
Carl Hanken
Stewartville
Minn
George Popper
G. A. Ommen
John Rieken
Carl Gerdes
Harry Guyan
Barbara
Arthur Riedel
Pvt
Richard Riedel
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Ozarks
Ray L. Fuller
Toddville
Iowa
Roger Oltmanns
Margaret
Mary Oltmanns
W. J. Oltmanns, Jr
Henry Poppe
Debbie
Steven
Gerd Dirks
Henry Harms
Harm Bunting
Marie Prult
Sunshine Club
Louie Helgens
Herman Ricklefs
Fred Jungblut
Grutenberg
Emil Riedel
Mrs. Riedel
Modern Man and the Modern Woman in Household Life
A humorous reflective piece critiques neglect in marital life and praises wives for their work. It contrasts modern conveniences with Grandma’s era, notes men’s flaws, and weighs psychology claims about virtue and temptation, ending with a bemused confession of limited knowledge about women.
Local Anglers Target Maquoketa River Trout
Report mentions a 24 inch trout caught near Baileys Ford bridge and many are fishing the Maquoketa River area. The writers plan a trip despite past tall tales, embracing the motto if they don’t bite first, perhaps next time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa River
Baileys Ford Bridge
Funeral Services Held for Maurice Edwards Maquoketa Resident
Funeral services for Maurice Edwards 63 of Maquoketa who died Saturday at Jackson County public hospital were held Monday at 1 30 p m in Carson funeral home. Rev M H Nothdurst officiated burial in Hickory Grove cemetery. He was born March 10 1862 near Canton a son of John and Margaret Edwards. He married Iva Stickley Sept 18 1913 at Maquoketa and survives with four daughters and two sons. He was a former Canton resident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canton
Maurice Edwards
Maquoketa
Jackson County Public Hospital
Carson
M. H. Nothdurst
Hickory Grove
John
Margaret ‘Willison ‘Edwards
Iva Stickley
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Les Bright
James T. Remley
Monticello
Colonial
Kuriger Bros
ATT Colonial
Berets
Gruen
Srrereae
Aan
Time Shop
Mary Gerdes
Minnesota
Learon Tobiason
T. R. Tobiason
Will Poppe
Milo Tobiason
Jerald Nelson
Raymond Poppe
Ernest Ortgies
Gerke Bohlken
Harold Eden
Bill Alberts
Ernest’ Ortgies
Grampa
Gramma
Gramp
Gram
Alrready
Wimmen
Hiv Palle
Monticello, Tow
Bolson
Creamery
Sand Springs Creamery
Alberta Tracey
Baldwin
Helen Hardin
Veda Weets
Zelma Deacon
Bernard
Wayne
Carroll
Eli Edwards
Wyoming
Belva Faley
Edwards
Canton Vicinity
Harley Clark
Tom Bearinger
Ray Ralston
Clarence Howell
Melvin Potter
Clinton Machine Plant
Junior Langrehr
Raymond Ralston
Owen Walroff
Delmar
Walroff
Iowa City Hospital
Rose
Florence Bickford
Wayne Edwards
Ray Rayston
Gene
Dickie Clark
Near Ozark
Peggy
Helen Kaehl
Judy
Gean Waller
Frank Langrehr
Clinton
Lester Langrehr
Judy Waller
Lester Langrehrs
Emmett Bearinger
Monmouth
University Hospital
Iowa City
Earl Bickford
Bob Potter
Cedar Rapids
Melvin Potters
Earl H. Busch
Massillon
Bud Douglas
Clarence Howells
Stuart Hergert
Savanna, Hl
Sam H. Schuetz
East 1St St
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
America
Chevrolet
Fisher
Matthiessen Auto & Supply Company
Monticello, Iowa
North Cedar St
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