West Liberty Fair Receipts Lead Iowa County Fairs
West Liberty led Iowa county fairs with total receipts of 76 205 49 and a balance of 3609 65 after expenses. Statewide results show other fairs such as Vinton Spencer Cedar Rapids Montreal Davenport and Spirit Lake posting much larger totals while Central City reported the smallest receipts.
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West Liberty
Vinton
Spencer
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Davenport
Spirit Lake
Central City
Louisa County
Columbus Junction
Louisa
Wilton Church Group Dinner Party Highlights Christmas Fun
Wilton Trinity Junior Hi group and guests held a Christmas dinner at the Presbyterian Church. Rev J B MacDane led the program and hosted games. A Bible Quiz awarded top prize to Group 3. Dinner served by hostesses Phyllis Gillett Clelia Walton Mary Lange Miriam Hendriks Gretchyn Voss and others. The Wilton Garden Club hosted its Christmas party at the Lutheran Church hall with a 26-member turnout and a gift exchange. Carrie Ford Isola Wacker Leona Brammeier organized the event. Mary Lea Stoll and Gladys Bein demonstrated Christmas ideas.
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Wilton
Oakville Church Week Schedule and Programs
Oakville churches announce the weekly schedule with services at 11:00 led by Rev. Frederick Richard and 7:30 youth meetings with Mr. and Mrs. Ray Kuntz. A Christmas program is set for Sunday December 19 at 7:00 p.m. Nightingale circle meets December 20 at 7:30 with Mrs. Ruth Campbell presenting. Christmas Eve service at 7:00 p.m. on December 24. Bethlehem sermon at Fairview Church with Rev. Howard Peterson. Fairview Aid Christmas party on December 15. Oakville Church of God holds services at 1:00 p.m. Rev. Herbert Clevenger. regular Youth meeting at 7:00 p.m.. Sunday evening worship at 7:30. Wednesday prayer at 7:30.
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Methodist
Frederick Richard
Ray Kuntz
Nightingale Circle
Ruth Campbell
Bonnie Richard
Marguerite O’brien
Amy Shutt
Fairview Church
Bethlehem
Howard Peterson
Fairview Aid
Oakville
Buffalo Prairie Dorcas Society Elects Officers
Buffalo Prairie Zion Lutheran Dorcas Society at Prairie hall elected Mrs Everett Parchett as chairman with Mrs John Bivens as vice chairwoman and Mrs Walter John and Mrs William Parchett as secretary treasurer. Christmas party hostesses were Mrs Maurice Engel Mrs Frank Bridge and Mrs Wayne Mueller. Members will send Christmas boxes to East Moline hospital and Mercer County Nursing home.
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Buffalo Prairie
Everett Parchett
Dorcas Society
Zion Lutheran Church
Prairie Hall
John Bivens
Walter John
William Parchett
Maurice Engel
Frank Bridge
Wayne Mueller
East Moline Hospital
Mercer County ‘Nursing
Cinnamon Sugar Muffins Dip Method
A pantry snack tip suggests brushing muffins with melted butter while they are hot, then dipping the tips in a cinnamon sugar mix for a glossy sweet coating. The method emphasizes immediate coating to seal flavor.
Hog Prices Soar Behind Higher Meats Costs
Hog prices rise across U S markets with top grades at 30.75 per hundredweight nearing the 1948 peak of 31.85. Farmers reduced hog production this year, pushing pork, ham and bacon toward higher prices and potentially raising Christmas ham costs.
Boston Airline Terminal Planned
Eastern Air Lines plans a 411 million passenger terminal at Logan International Airport. The article notes the project as a major infrastructure pledge for aviation growth in Boston.
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Boston
Eastern Air Lines
Logan International Airport
Fertilizer Conference Date Set in Des Moines
About 2000 attendees from over 20 states are expected for the 18th annual Fertilizer and Ag Chemical Dealers Conference at Veterans Auditorium Des Moines January 11 12. Theme What Does It Take To Grow High Yields of Corn. Co sponsored by Iowa State University and the Iowa Chemical and Fertilizer Association. Open to fertilizer and ag chemical dealers and allied industries. Conference begins 9 a.m. Tuesday January 11 with another session at 9 a.m. on the next day. Over 100 exhibits of fertilizers ag chemicals and equipment will be shown.
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Fertilizer
Ag Chemical Dealers
Veterans Auditorium
Des Moines
Iowa State University
Iowa Chemical and Fertilizer Association
Associated Industries
Ag Chemical Conference
Farmerettes 4-H Club Holds Meeting at Otter Creek
WAPELLO Marshall Miniature Farmerettes 4-H club hosted a family potluck at the Otter Creek Community building. Members planned a Dec 21 caroling visit, with girls supplying two dozen cookies for elders. Sandra Hiller and Patty Buster named song leaders. refreshment committee listed. new officers initiated.
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Marshall Miniature Farmerettes
Otter Creek
Sandra Hiller
Patty Buster
Janet Gieselman
Michelle Wiegand
Joyce Cutkomp
Hiller
Mary Havenhill
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Muscatine Farm News Journal
State Fair Board
Iowa
Kenneth R. Falk
USDA
Washington (Ap] — Inc. Agriculture Department
Fed
Falk
Ey Ane
Pyr
Dependable Banking Service
Wapello
State Bank of
Buffalo Prairie Dorcas Society
Wendling
Atailissa
Jowa Diail
Muscatine, la
Farmerettes
Finland
Europe
Ray Wuestenberg
General Insurance Bonds
Cial
Wapello Livestock Auction, Inc
Wapello, Iowa
Packers
Highway 61
Rex L. Hanft
Mgr
Mediapolis
Surrell Barton
Turkey
Muscatine
KEE Grain CO
Spring ST
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