Ruth Dirks Weds Albert Henry Johnson in Anamosa
Ruth Hannah Dirks became the bride of Albert Henry Johnson on Tuesday morning November 28 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church. Rev F H Kehren officiated with bridesmaids Miss Dirks and Miss McDonald and best men Leslie Heiken and Richard Tjaden. A reception and dinner followed at the Dirks home, and a wedding dance honored the couple at Zimmerman's ballroom. They will reside on the Johnson farm in Castle Grove township.
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Ruth Hannah Dirks
Albert Henry Johnson
F. H. Kehren
Wayne Zion Lutheran Church
Ruth Dirks
Kathleen McDonald
Leslie Heiken
Richard Tjaden
Ben Heiken
Louis Gerdes
Leo McDonald
Miss Dirks
Miss McDonald
Castle Grove Township
Mr. Johnson
Henry Johnson
Pvt George Allamand Honored at Sunday Dinner
Pvt George Allamand, home on furlough, was the guest of honor at a 12:30 dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Abe Allamand. Attendees included Mrs Harry Sievers and daughter Norma plus several Allamand relatives from Stanwood Clarence Lost Nation Anamosa Waterloo Monticello.
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Boyd Shannon
Ray Stumbaugh
Stumbaugh
John Crimmings
Monticello
Charles Podhaski
Judith
Patty
Lavonne Fluckiger
Judy
Frances Ferring
Shirley Tuetken
Carol Anne Leytem
Linda Hartman
Virginia Hanwardson
Alice Wilcox
Julie DeShaw
Janet Nickel
Judy Hollar
Alan Shelley
Kenneth and
Maynard Lang
Carl Tommy Egger
Roger Egger
Abe Allamand
Pvt
George Allamand
Harry Sievers
Norma
Clarence Allamand
Stanwood
Art Sherman
Clarence
Martin Neff
Lost Nation
Lawrence Allamand
Anamosa
Lester Schofield
Lucille
Waterloo
Alma Meyer
Knights of Pythias Meet and Card Party Held Wednesday
Knights of Pythias held their regular lodge meeting with G. J. Rohr in charge. Plans were made for the Christmas party in December and pinochle tournaments were played at four tables with high scores by George Parnts and Clarence Rhatigan. Refreshments were provided by James Hollar Otto Kucera Norman Clark and Carl Morning. A League of Women Voters study group met at Miss Kate Maurice home with Mrs. George Harris presenting an education program.
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Rainbow
Long
Order of Rainbow For
Wade Long
Betty Clark
Ben Long
Earl Rynerson
Rynerson
George Timmins
Larry Robertson
Irvin Rhatigan
James Maurice
Joe Barron
Knights of Pythias
G. J. Rohr
George Parnts
Clarence Rhatigan
James Hollar
Otto Kucera
Norman Clark
Carl Morning
Kate Maurice
League of Women Voters
George Harris
Waterproof Work And School Shoes Care and Methods
Autumn and winter bring wet shoes home. Miss Elizabeth Peterson of Iowa State College explains cleaning warm water drying and shaping the leather to prevent shrinkage hardening and loss of form. For outdoor farm shoes oil the soles and use a grease mix of petroleum and beeswax to waterproof soles and edges.
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Elizabeth Peterson
Iowa State College
Refuge land leased to aid national fund in California
About 4 000 acres of national wildlife refuge land in California were leased recently to private individuals by the fish and wildlife service to help augment the national fund supply and increase grain production of up to 200 000 bushels.
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California
The
Fish and Wildlife Service
Defense Savings Bonds Drive Call to Support Troops
Citizens urged to buy United States Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps to fund military defense. The appeal stresses sacrifice by soldiers and sailors and links purchases to national safety. Bonds available at banks and post offices with prices as low as 16.75 dollars and stamps that work when spent.
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United States Defense
America
Church Services and Activities Listed for Local Congregations
The bulletin lists worship times and events for multiple churches including Methodist, First Congregational, Sacred Heart Catholic, Peniel Presbyterian, St. Matthew's Lutheran, St. John's Ev. Lutheran, Castle Grove Lutheran, Presbyterian, Evangelical and Reformed, and Wayne Zion. Activities include Sunday school, worship, confessions, Ladies Auxiliaries, youth and adult meetings, a war paper drive, and confirmation instruction with dates in December.
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the Methodist Church
Glenn W. McMichael
Atoluele
Marion Methodist Church
First Congregational Church
Homer E. Dalrymple
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
A. L. Lorenz
Peniel Presbyterian Church
Castle Grove
James B. Hodgson
Ladies’ Aid
Wilbur Cartano
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
H. L. Adix
Alva Behrends
Ladies Aid
Castle Grove Lutheran Church
Arnold Thalacker
Luther League
Monticello Luther League
Presbyterian Church
Wm. J. Grossheim
Jesus
Christian Endeavor
Dick Shelley
The
Evangelical and Reformed Church
Armin H. Tendick
Evangelical
Wayne Zion Ev. Lutheran Church
F. H. Kehren
Mulch Ground For Ornamental Plants
Ornamental plantings need a winter overcoat to protect roots. Iowa State College landscape expert John Fitzsimmons says the ground should stay frozen through the season to minimize damage to unprotected plants.
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John
Fitzsimmons
Iowa State College
Straw mulch protects late fall plantings from freeze damage
The article advises applying an 6 to 8 inch layer of straw after the ground freezes to shield newly planted flower borders shrubs and trees from alternate freezing and thawing and spring growth that is later nipped by cold weather.
Canning Tomatoes Versus Corn In Home Preserving
The article notes tomatoes are among the easiest vegetables to can due to their acid juice and shelf stability, even without pressure canning. In contrast sweet corn is described as one of the most difficult vegetables to can, though rapid handling and pressure canning can preserve it well.
Agricultural Conservation Program Authorized by Congress
Production Maintenance Congress authorized $300,000,000 for an agricultural conservation program in 1944. The initiative aimed to help and encourage farmers to use production practices that increase and maintain productivity of their land.
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Congress
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Ike Schneider Jr
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William First
C. C. Hodson
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Louise Field
Ray Echternacht
William Tuetken
Red Cross
Mrs
Ed Podhaski
Entertains
O. R. Howie
Jack Maire
Lorenz Allamand
Judith Podhaski
Long's Specials
Omran
Bisco
Nwo Yee
Adrye
Eoin
Golden Valley Peas
Long's Dept. Store
Edward Straube
Ferryville
Biserte
North Africa
Halloran General Hospital
Staten Island
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Sgt
Straube
Perth Amboy
N. J
Bernard Bello
New York
Naples
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Door
Mich
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Halloran
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Sicily
Chicago
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Brooklyn
Clark Gable
Lieberman
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St. John’s Ev. Lutheran Church
Paul T. Gutknecht
P. T. Schuetz
U. S
Arnold Jacobs
L. A. Oltman
Reformed Church
McNeill’s
Mid- Continent Petroleum Corporation
Pena
Nashua
Rickless’ Dry Goods Store
Monticello, Iowa
Nelson's
Jewelry
Ile and Ties
Momestoont
Rarmer
Guniorn
Gunion
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
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