Contest Musicale and school events at M. H. S.
Members of M. H. S musical groups are directing a Contest Musicale for March 11 with full program including novelty numbers and popular tunes. Proceeds will defray costs for state contest travel. Declamatory contestants rank second to fourth at Udell. Typing contest postponed to March 12 due to weather. Girls basketball aims for sectional win over Promise City in Centerville.
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M. i
Orchestra Girls Glee Club
Promise City
Centerville
Saturady
Rathbun
Declamatory contest wins and local social notes in Udell
Douglas Salem and Arlene Fenton attend a grade declamatory contest where Arlene wins first in the dramatic division. Numerous Udell residents and visitors are listed with brief updates on moves, illnesses, school bus routes, and family visits. Highlights include Fay Fox moving nearby, the Crestanis planning to move, and Harold Spring remaining as route 7 bus driver for the term. An update notes Charles Johnson Jr's recovery from infantile paralysis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Fenton
Arlene
Dale
Ben Glasgow
Udell
Salem Ladies Aid
Rous Starks
Dess White
Centerville
Hallie Daggett
Robert White
Fay Fox
Moulton
Dean Argo
Glen Criddlebaugh
Waldo King
Harold Spring
Harvey Stevens
Carl Phillipa
Route 7
George Brassfield
Victor Crestani
Crestant
Bryant
Margaret Spring
Selah Belle Benge
Harold Fenton
Edd Miller
Elza and
Wilt
Miller’s
Mt. Ararat
A. B. Lockabill
Arlene Penton
Carl Phillips
Peter Crestani
Chicago
Crestani
Peter
Mary Crestani
Dale Fenton
Alvin Spring
Elmer Walker
Purvis
Alva Criddlebaugh
Balak Criddlebaugh
Minn
Beriong
Charles Johnson Jr
Des Moines
Charles
Rural School News California Five and a half months before vacation
The district halted classes for a week due to illness and drifting roads. Seventh history class finished half year work with review and exam. Students keep current event booklets and health work in preparation for May county exams. Choirs show progress with Medora excelling. several pupils mastering songs. All grades improve in writing and spelling targets. many students advancing through primers and readers despite some absences.
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Max
Josephine
Margaret
Europe
Nteta
United States
Teta
Dorothy Novella
Earth
Gene
Jim
Boyer
Rex
M.H. S
Hee-Haw
Donald Easter
DuVall House
Mr. Young
Quentin Hudson
Rex Firkina
Clifton Boardman
Mr. Barghahn
Wendell
California
McDanes
Main
Medora
Pauline
Virginia
Speling
Donald
Benny
Beaoneta
Sunday Visits Reported Across Salem Area
Mr and Mrs Jess Gladfelder spent Sunday at Kenneth John 80n E. Mr and Mrs Newton Long and Jean visited Hettie Long home. Hazel Hellyer and Helen John 50n spent Sunday with Will Hever. Guy McKern was renaulting a doctor in Centerville Sunday morn ing and suffers lumbago. Mrs Borton Potts called on the Gladfelders in Albis Saturday evening. Mr gad Mrs Bert Binghart and
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jess Gladfelder
Kenneth John
Newton Long
Jean
Hettie Long
Hazel Hellyer
Helen John
Will Hever
Guy McKern
Centerville
Borton Potts
Albis
Bert Binghart
Hazel College Social Notes and local visits
Hazel College reports a series of Sunday calls and weekend visits in Albia. Mr and Mrs Henry Sytama and family visited Gr ant Sincox and had other callers including Herman Johnson and Ruby Whitehead. E G Sincox and family attended Mrs Ellen Sincox funeral in Albia Tuesday.
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Henry Sytama
Albia
Herman Johnson
Grant Sincox
Ruby Whitehead
E. C. Caster
Ed Johnson
E. G. Sincox
Ellen Sincox
Henry Stysma
Kenneth Johnson
Clair Sincox
Rollie Carter
Delays and visits trace a rural family week
Enow our items have been delayed somewhere the last two weeks for we sent them out in plenty of time. Mr and Mrs L B Van Dorin and son Louis spent Thursday at Geo Shaws. Mr and Mrs A C Van Dorin moved to Hilton. Mr and Mrs Hackett moved onto the Martin place. R 8 and Dallas Faber Gene Tomlin and J T Van Dorin attended a sale near Unionville Friday. R 8 Faber bought a young team and J T Van Dorin some oats. Mrs Faber and Mary Jo spent the day with Mrs Van Dorin. Mr and Mrs LeRoy Harvey and son of Oskaloosa spent Sunday at R S Faber s. Sunday visitors at L B Veo Dorin s were Mr and Mrs J T Van Dorin and Leo Arthur Shaw Geo Shaw and family.
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L. B. van Dorin
Louis
Geo
Shaws
A. C. van Dorin
Hilton
Hackett
Martin Place
Dallas Faber
Gene Tomlin
J. T. van Dorin
Unionville
Divorce Petition Filed in Appanoose County Court
In the February 14 1930 file of the District Court a petition seeks a divorce from Edith Van Ness on desertion over two years and cruel treatment endangering the plaintiff. If Edith Van Ness fails to appear by March 2 1936 a default will be entered against her. attorney Purley Binker represents W W Van Ness with notices dated February 20 27 and March 5 12.
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Appanoose County
W. W. van Ness
Edith van Ness
Clark
District Court
Centerville
Divorce Petition Filed In Iowa District Court
In the 1936 Iowa district court term William Corder files for divorce from Kate Corder on desertion. Petition cites wilful desertion of the plaintiff for over two years and requests relief by default if Kate Corder does not appear by March 30 1936 in Centerville County.
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District Court of
Iowa
Appanoose County
William Corder
Chicks regulate heat in brooder guided by chick actions
Iowa State College expert N F Waters urges letting chicks choose their own heat within a wide range from 70 to 100 degrees under the hover. He cautions crowding signals cold or heat, stresses space and early roosting, and advises thorough cleaning of brooder houses.
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N. F. Waters
Iowa State College
Waters
Building improvements should help farmers prospects rise
Towa State College extension economists report building activity improving through 1936 with residential construction leading a broader upturn. January contracts in 87 states totalled 205 million dollars, over twice 1935 and the largest for January since 1931, signaling a possible construction boom despite cold weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
Towa State College Extension
Sconomista
American Federation of Labor
National Association of Real Estate Boards
Seed Shortage Not Widespread in Counties Says Iowa State
Only a few counties report an actual seed shortage but many report poor germination and the need for careful selection and testing. Extension agronomist Je S Dyas of Iowa State College cites a survey of 81 county agents showing central southern Iowa more affected, and many counties listing farmers with surplus seed for sale.
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Je. S. Dyas
Extension Agronomist
Iowa State College
Iowa
Seed Germination Variability Plagues Farmers Across Counties
Seed corn germination tests across Iowa's 76 counties show wide variation. A third of counties report samples under 60 percent germination with some as low as 30 percent while others exceed 90 percent within the same crib. Low temperatures and improper storage have reduced germination power, especially in crib corn, according to Dr. R H Porter at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College
R. H. Porter
Ames
Porter
Planning committee reports due after weather delays
Most of Iowa county agricultural planning committees are expected to complete their preliminary reports within the next few days. The Extension Service of Iowa State College announced that reports were due March 1 but were delayed by bad weather and blocked roads. The reports will estimate county production for 1986 under current cropping and potential production with improved rotations and soil practices to conserve fertility and reduce erosion. Murl McDonald, assistant director of extension and chairman of the state planning committee, noted that information...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Extension Service
Iowa State College
Murl McDonald
State Agricultural Planning Committee
County reports push soil policy and farming outlook
The county reports aim to shape land use policy and cropping systems. They seek to show how adoptive cropping affects national production, encourage farmers to view their land's soil productivity, and spur demand for better census data and crop reporting. They also aim to uncover new problems and propose solutions.
Forrest Main Moves to Farm Home South of Town
Forrest Main relocates to his farm near town from his mother Mrs N J Main's farm. Clifford Paxston and Lyle Hopkins will farm the former property this year and plan to move there this week.
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Forrest Main
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Clarence Whitehead
B. F
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Bert Nash
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Jeanne Potts
Archie Thompson
Joe Martin
Louilla
Iowa Southern Utilities Co
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Rural School News
Salem
Hazel College
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Kate Corder
Tiger Penn
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Albis Reveree
Midwest Rendering Co
Turner
Moravia
Ambulance Service
Adlerica
Smith & Veach Drug Store
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T. J. Luse
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International Harvester
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McCcormick - Deering
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