West Liberty seeks union with four rural districts vote looming
West Liberty and four adjoining rural districts plan a special election Monday July 21 to decide merger. Wapsie township Goshen No 2 and No 8 Union Valley Cedar county districts join West Liberty Independent district to expand enrollment and funding. If approved each district votes separately and a majority in each is required to form the enlarged district with about 22 mills levy over 20 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union of
West Liberty
West Lberty Independent
West Liberty Independent
Wapsie Township
Goshen
Union Valley
Cedar County
Servicec
Doan's Pills Offer Kidney Relief And Vitality
Nagging backache and fatigue may signal slowed kidney function. Doan's Pills, a mild diuretic used by millions for over 60 years, claim to aid kidney tubes and filters and ease kidney related discomfort.
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Dean
Doan
Watermelon and Mint Dessert in Sweet Syrup
Watermelon and canta loupe bally are served in a sugar syrup flavored with mint. Garnished with fresh mint sprigs, the dish is described as a most refreshing dessert.
Quick Asparagus Sauce With Lemon and Tarragon
A simple sauce combines lemon juice and tarragon vinegar whisked into commercially prepared mayonnaise. Heat the mixture over hot water while stirring constantly to emulsify and warm it.
West Liberty Hosts William Smith Family Reunion
Mrs. Hazel Crozer of West Liberty hosted the annual William Smith family reunion at her home with a noon potluck. Attendees included numerous Smiths and relatives from LeClaire Davenport Muscatine Wilton and other nearby towns. Also noted were birth news of John Alexander Rogers in Jackson Mississippi and several moving visits among West Liberty residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
Hazel Crozer
William Smith
Guy Smith
Alvin Smith
Duane Smith
Vernon Smith
LeClaire
Duane Lodge
Petersburg Sn
Ada Piersall
Olga
Muscatine
Phillip Phelps
Faye Ann
Nichols
Francis Petersen
Atalissa
Robert Hawker
Larsen
Moline
Duane Crozer
John Alexander
Alex Rogers
Jackson
Rogers
Margaret Hise
J. W. Robinson
H. C. Jack
Otie Jack
Elmer Haase
Davenport
Mrs Crawford Hosts Firemen Auxiliary Meeting Card
Mrs Don Crawford hosted the Lone Tree Firemen Auxiliary Tuesday with pinochle. High score went to Mrs Harold Storm, second to Mrs Douglas Abrams, low to Mrs Kenneth Meyer. Next hostess is Mrs Harry Cline on Aug 4.
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Lone Tree
Don Crawford
Firemen’s Auxiliary
Harold Storm
Douglas Abrams
Kenneth Meyer
Harry Cline
Carmen Chown
Curt
Robert Chown
Oconto
Wis
O. Dettman
Alvina Borkosk
Fred Borkosk
de Lores Borkosk
Lester Sovia
Minneapolis
Minn
Herbert Schnoebelen
Anita Schnoebelen
Riverside
St. Louis
Cameron _ Self
Mary Schnoebelen
July guide for Readying Four-H Projects in Muscatine
County extension official Harold Craig outlines health paper requirements and fair entry deadlines for beef and dairy cattle, poultry, and swine. He emphasizes proper grooming, water, stall cleanliness, and early training as Four-H members prepare for the Muscatine Junior Livestock Show, West Liberty fair, and the Iowa State Fair.
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Harold Craig
Iowa
Muscatine County
R. L. Sweaney
Muscatine
Guernsey Show Planned for West Liberty July 16
West Liberty hosts one of seven Guernsey district shows in Iowa running July 7 to July 16. District 3 at West Liberty on July 16 names Robert Sage of Davenport as secretary, as district 4 at Mt Pleasant on July 11 names Chan Schneider of Winfield as secretary. The events select 17 head per district to be exhibited at the All Iowa fair in Cedar Rapids August 10 to 17.
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West Liberty
Iowa
Robert Sage
Davenport
Mt. Pleasant
Chan Schneider
Winfield
Cedar Rapids
Emma Harriet Stucker Rites Held At Atalissa
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Harriet Stucker were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Atalissa Presbyterian Church with Rev. Louis Penningroth presiding. Glenn Jensen sang as Mrs. Ray Oepping played the organ. Pallbearers named were George Morrison George King Thomas Carlisle Fred Decepping Otis Arnold and Glenn Phelps. Burial followed in Overman Cemetery.
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Atalissa
Emma Harriet Stucker
Atalissa Presbyterian Church
Louis Penningroth
Glenn Jensen
Ray Oepping
George Morrison
George King
Thomas Carlisle
Fred Decepping
Otis Arnold
Glenn Phelps
Robert Morrison
Thomas Stewart
Overman
James Turner
Walcott
A. C. Aye
Gordon Schuster
Davenport
George Sterner
August Aye
Picnic Guests Fill Furnas Home With 130 Attendees
Letts social scene notes a Sunday picnic at Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Furnas with about 130 guests and an in‑house firework exhibition. The column lists visitors, relatives, and updates on local families including Mitchell, Lieberknecht, Kraheling, and Bailey connections.
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M. Furnas Home
Hugh Barber
Barbara
R. E. Reed
Hugh
Mr. Barber
Reed
Mitchell
Ernest Lieberknecht
Minneapolis
J. H. Kraheling
Candice
Cinda
Claudia
Kraheling
Natalie Harris
Letts
Signi Folk
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Betty Mitchell
Evan Myers
Latimer
Lyman Bailey
Spencer
Mabel Bailey
Grace Evangelical Church
Earl Bailey
Raymond Bailey
Arthur Bailey
Larry
John LaFayette
W. C. Hendrix
Merle Dodder
Mount Vernon
Lieberknecht
Cornell College
Lurene Noland
Boone
Iowa
Barbara Lieberknecht
Thomas Curtis
Reno
Nev
Emory Curtis
Elmer Black
David Reddick
Christofferson Paid Up and Freed From Jail
Martin L. Christofferson paid maintenance through Aug 30, 1952, clearing contempt charges and securing release from county jail. Judge Matthew Westrate ordered release after the advance payments. Loretta Christofferson had alleged $200 in arrears while payments of $20 weekly funded care for three children under a divorce decree issued Oct 3. He had faced 30 days’ jail time for contempt, canceled by the settlement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin L. Christofferson
Matthew Westrate
Christofferson
Loretta
Lone Tree Residents Treated For Injuries In Separate Incidents
Three Lone Tree persons sustained injuries from separate accidents. Elmer Galloway suffers knee and bruise injuries after a seven foot fall while carpentering in Muscatine. Jane Kelso age 10 broke an arm and dislocated shoulder when a wheel rolled over her on a tractor driven by Elmer Galloway Jr. Paul Yedlik was hurt by a wire breaking on a bale of hay and uses crutches. Anna Kirkpatrick is ill visiting her daughter in Los Angeles California.
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Lone Tree
Elmer Galloway
Muscatine
Jane Kelso
Elmer Galloway, Jr
Merrill Kelso
Jane
Mercy Hospital
Paul Yedlik
Anna Kirkpatrick
Annabelle Kirkpatrick
Los Angeles
Calif
Fremont Lassies Club Holds Meet
The Lone Tree Fremont Lassies 4-H club met at Sharon Tyler’s home. They planned a local show on July 22 and appointed committees for booths, posters, and registration. Members reported on the 4-H state convention at Ames and teacher training at Cedar Falls. A roller skating party was held. lunch and activities were noted along with visiting reporters and members’ mothers.
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Lone Tree
Fremont Lassies
Sharon Tyler
Mary Lorack
Emily Skala
Jane Crawford
Nancy Pearson
James Bell
Frank Skala
Emily
Betty Skala
Ames
Cedar Falls
Betty
Sharon Wehmeyer
Nina Curtis
Harry Blake
Ruth Ann
Columbus
Ohio
Ruth Miller
Lifespan of Eagles and Infant Food Consumption Compared
The statement notes that eagles can live over a century and that modern babies consume roughly four times more food as infants than their parents did at the same age.
Pumphouse Helps In Providing Safe Drinking Water
Muscatine county farms struggle with contaminated wells due to surface water entering pump pits. County Extension Director Harold Craig urges insulated above ground pumphouses to keep water safe and prevent freezing. The plan shields motors and pre pump equipment from moisture and rust.
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Pumphouse
Muscatine County
Harold Craig
Mrs. D. R. Stapp Hosts Birthday Party In Wilton
Mrs. D. R. Stapp was surprised by relatives at her West Fourth Street home on Tuesday for her birthday anniversary. Homemade ice cream and cake were served as guests brought gifts.
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Wilton
D. R. Stapp
West Fourth Street
Mrs. Stapp
T. O. Todd
Lonnie Todd
Max
Gary
Dickie
Columbus Junction
Warren Owen
Donna
Patty
Muscatine
Mr. McLaughlin
Letts
L. A. Ford
Tracy Owens
Arthur Christensen
Owens
Rozella Ford
L. L. Dawson
Margaret Nolte
Steamboat Springs
Colo
Perry Mansfield
Albia
Fungus Disease Appears on Tomato Plants in Muscatine County
Fungus leaf spot is showing on tomato plants as they reach the bushy stage in Muscatine County. Early on the lower leaves bear brown edged gray centers, then leaves brown and drop. Upper leaves may be affected in cool wet seasons with splashing rains. Control favors fixed copper or organic fungicides with 10 day intervals through August and yearly crop rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
Harld Craig
Arden Sherf
Iowa State College Extension
Crop Loans to Be Handled Locally
Des Moines reports the Iowa PMA office will localize price support loans for 1952 farm crops. Banks and county PMA committees will hold all loan papers to speed settlements, ending the previous practice of sending notes to the Chicago CCC office.
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Des Moines
Iowa
PMA
Maurice O’reilly
CCC
Chicago
O'Reilly
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America
World
Bruce-Terminix
Hill-Goetz
East Second St
Air Force
Roger L. Cooley
Lackland Air Force Base
San Antonio
Tex
Arthur Cooley
Nebraska Street
Fremont Lassies Club
Bob's Pure Oil Service
Corner
4Th & Walnut
Dollman’s Pure Service Station
Grandview
Johnson Oil CO
Jobber
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Muscatine County Mutual Insurance Association
American Bank
L R. Beatty
Sec’y
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