Recovery After Stroke Touches Local Family Ties
Mrs Rebecca Millemon suffered a light stroke Sunday night and Monday was taken to her son Willie Millemon’s home, where she is rapidly recovering. The article lists many local relatives and visitors at gatherings and visits across Des Moines Ottumwa and nearby towns, including Carl Hiatt of Laredo Mo and Ricky Millemon, with extended family meals and weekend visits to keep up with February birthdays.
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Rebecca Millemon
Willie’ Millemon
Carl, Main
California
South
Ricky
Carl
Johnny Main
Mra. Main
Lester Brain
Ralph McDonough
Jack. McDonough
Max McDonough
Leo Dagle
Des Moines
Albert Brain
Annie
Irene. Bower
Coon Rapids
Jack McDonough
Des Moinés
Carl R. ‘Hiatt
Laredo
Fred Hiatt
Guns Luse
Ron Woodward
Cady Luse
Roy Underwood
Herman Brown
Ottumwa
Donna
Marvin
Duane
Joe Underwood
Kenny Galtin
John Keasting
Baby
Hospital
Jack’ Long
Vanessa
Henry Burgher
Coats
LLOYD WOLF WRITES COLLEGE LENTEN DEVOTION
Lloyd H Wolf a Towa Wesleyan freshman from Ft Madison writes the February 24 Lenten devotion. He is son of Mrs Louise E Wolf of 935 Avenue D Ft Madison. He attended Ft Madison High School where he lettered in basketball baseball football and band. At Iowa Wesleyan he is a member of the Independent Meni and took part in intramural basketball Our Faith in God and The Holy Spirit the Holy Spirit and the Church. He cites Acts 4 31 and notes ongoing belief in the Holy Spirit across centuries and church life.
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Lloyd H. Wolf
Towa Wesleyan
Ft. Madison
Louise E
Don) Wolf
Avenue D
Lloyd
Moravia Telephone Company
Iowa Weselyan
Meni
God
Holy Spirit
Bolednss
Moravia School District Election Notice 1956
Notice to Moravia electors to hold a regular school election March 12 1956 at the Community Building from 12 noon to 7 pm. Directors to fill three year terms for Merle D Smith Curtis Tomlin, and Dan Mihalovich to fill C Coulson vacancy. Treasurer to serve two years succeeding Rowena J McFatridge. Dated February 6 1956. c C Coulson secretary.
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Moravia Independent
Moravia
Appanoose
Monroe
Merle D. Smith
Curtis Tomlin
Dan Mihalovich
C. C. Coulson
Rowena J. McFatridge
Democratic Caucus Meeting Set for March 6 at Community Building
A notice announces a Democratic caucus meeting at the Community Building at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday evening March 6. Attendees are asked to bring copies of party materials and to arrive early for registration.
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Democratic Caucus
Local Socials Note Visits At Glick Home
Mr and Mrs Lloyd Luse and Mrs Fannie Callen visited Mrs E Luse at the EI Glick home on Sunday. Mrs Euna Coshman of Sewal spent last Wednesday with Mrs Harry Glick.
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Lloyd Luse
Fannie Callen
Nannie
Wells
EI. E. Glick
Euna Coushman
Sewal
Harry Glick
New Wage Law Takes Effect Across Regions
Des Moines Wage-Hour official Frederick Ludemann says the new federal minimum wage largely affects interstate commerce workers. In the Middle West only about 4 percent earn under $1, with larger impacts expected in leather and certain apparel divisions. the change applies to workers engaged in interstate or related commerce.
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Midle West
Frederick L. Ludemann, Jr
Des Moines
U. S. Department of Labor
Middle West
Department of Labor
Bureau of Labor Statistics
Ludemann
United States
Determine Seed Value Before Buying Seed
A Iowa State College seed lab chief explains how to judge seed value. High quality seed costs more upfront but yields more live plants, lowering long term costs. Calculate live seed price by multiplying purity and germination, then dividing into cost per pound to compare lots A and B.
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L. E. Everson
Iowa State College
Ottumwa Hosts Sports And Vacation Show March 16 18
Ottumwa prepares for the Iowa Missouri Outdoor America show in the Ottumwa Coliseum from March 16 to 18 with headlining act Orin Benson from Eagle Wisconsin and a rifle marksman from Ottumwa Russell Allen. Archery stunts by Chief Wapello Bowmen and expert horseshoe demonstrations highlight the program along with a comedy group from Ottumwa High. Exhibits include camping gear trout boats and conservation displays plus door prizes and a weeklong vacation for two in the Iowa Great Lakes area.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Izaak Walton
Ottumwa High
Iowa Great Lakes
Iowa Great Lakes Association
Auction note on Lot B pricing compared to Lot A
A fragment notes that Lot B of a boat sale appears far more expensive than Lot A. The source highlights the price contrast in a bargain context, naming Lot B as the pricier option while Lot A is implied cheaper. The text implies buyer consideration without detailing exact figures or entities.
Sorghum Crops May Supplement Corn in Dry Areas
Grain sorghum could replace corn in many crop programs, especially in drier parts of the Corn Belt. Iowa State College extension agronomist Bugeiste E. Dyas notes sorghum yields rival corn where conditions suit, with tests showing higher margins in dry weather. Practical tips include planting 4–7 pounds per acre with a corn planter, spacing about 1.5 inches, sowing 1.0–1.25 inches deep, and ensuring moisture and 13 percent moisture at storage. contact county extension for regionally suited varieties.
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Corn
Bugegeste
Dyas
Iowa State College, Extension Agronomist
Drouth
Dyas Adds
Cancer Heredity Question From Laboratory Animal Text
A reader asks if cancer is hereditary and notes that some laboratory animals spontaneously develop a specific type of cancer. The fragment implies inquiry into genetic factors and spontaneous cancer occurrence in research animals.
Heredity and cancer themes in early 20th century writing
The text discusses potential hereditary tendencies in cancer across family lines and even identical twins, noting that genetics are likely complex and influenced by age and environment. It cites the American Cancer Society and Mason City for guidance on cancer questions, then abruptly shifts to poultry advice about feeding newborn chicks, spacing, and starter access.
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American Cancer Society
Mason City
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Turner Funeral Home
Owa
Wayne
Lloyd Wolf
Holy Spirit of
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County Auditor's Office
Fox
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Appanoose County
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America
Ottumwa, Iowa
Ace Dover
Izaak Walton League
GEM Shop
Jeweler - Albla
Motevia Union
Mitel
Canterville Monument
Bill” Johnson
S Auto Service
Amos McGhghy
A. M. Wilson
L. J. Smith Distributor
Albia
Veach Implement Co
International Harvester
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