Local notes recap births, illness, and moves in Mahaska County
Localists report several family updates including births Rex Ann and a baby boy at Mahaska Hospital, recoveries from illness, surgeries in Des Moines and Chicago, military discharge and new homes in Knoxville. Attendance at a canners convention in Ames and farm equipment dealer short course at Iowa State are noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Liter Wiggins
Des Moines
Marion Thomas
Rex Ann
Mahaska Hospital
Jim Rus
Florida
Duane Allen
Deborah
Allen
Camp Pendleton
California
Allens
Knoxville
Ray Doorenbos
Gary Vogelagt
Ames
Towa Farm Equipment Dealers Association
Towa State College
Central Graduates Receive Masters Degrees at Drake
Four Central College graduates earned masters degrees from Drake University on February 7. Three received M.S. degrees in education: Kenneth E. Bryant of the class of 1942 now Milo superintendent, Earle P. Leslie of 1948 now Liberty Center superintendent, and Gerald Van Arkel of 1937 formerly of Pella now Cres ton world history teacher and athletics coach. Warren Lorraine Webber earned a Master of Music Education degree, teaching music at Monroe and directing the school band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
Drake University
Kenneth E. Bryant
Milo
Iowa
Earle P. Leslie
Liberty Center
Gerald van Arkel
Pella
Creston
Warren Lorraine Webber
Monroe
Brotherhood Week Observed Nationwide February 21 28
February 21 to 28 observed as Brotherhood Week marking the 21st annual celebration. Sponsored since 1934 by the National Conference of Christians and Jews with Henry C. Shull as Iowa and Rock Island County chair. Theme vows peace and freedom through unity and understanding across creeds and cultures. Program materials available via the Des Moines regional office. Dwight D. Eisenhower named honorary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa
The
Moll
National Conference of Christians and Jews
Henry C. Shull
Sioux City
Brotherhood Week
Iowa
Rock Island County
Illinois
Shull
PTA
Veterans’ Organizations
Ilinois
I. E. Metcalf
Empire Building
Des Moines
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Coast-to-Coast store owners attend Minneapolis convention
Max Slaughter and Mrs. Slaughter returned from Minneapolis where they joined 1400 attendees from 617 Coast-to-Coast stores across 17 states for a four day annual convention. The meeting featured merchandise clinics, DIY trends, and strategies to boost local advertising next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Max Slaughter
Mrs. Slaughter
Minneapolis
Arthur C. Melamed
Central Organization
Maurice L. Melamed
H. J. Kantrud
Louis Melamed
Upper Midwest
Northwest States
CUI Honor Roll Names and Families at Otley
Continued list of students on the CUI honor roll with their class years and parental names. Eighty-two members of the student body achieved Dean's List status with averages of A or higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stud
Tomie Ikuta
J. S. Ikuta
Wilma Keuning
Ed Keuning
Lou Ann le Coca
Ed le Cocq
Greta Palmaquist
J. R. Palmquist
Donald Robertus
John Robertus
Audrey Roorda
CUI Debate Teams Compete In Free Trade Round Robin
Seventy debaters and judges gathered as Central and Cornell led the field in a free trade debate tournament. After two rounds, Cornell’s negative and Central’s team led, with Drake and Simpson among top contenders. The event wrapped with a noon meal at Graham Hall and set the next meet for Lincoln Nebraska February 26 and 27 featuring Norma Stephenson and the Van Houweling oratory winner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ing
Marilyn Berkseth
Donna Greenfield
Central
Cornell
Drake
Grinnell
Iowa State
Parsons
Simpson
Graham Hall
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
Nebraska
Norma Stephenson
van’ Houweling
Hired Hand Strain on Farm Needs System Fixes
A farm or home can suffer from an overworked helper and overloaded circuits. Posts warn of inadequate panel capacity and frequent fuse blows due to motor loads. Causes include undersized wiring and uneven motor operation, with advice on upgrading service entrance and dedicated circuits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Land
Five New Members Joined Otley Soils Conservation Group
The Otley soil conservation planning group held its second meeting at Otley school on February 11. G Davis of SCS discussed crop rotations and erosion control. Five new members were named John Van Den Baard Bill Karr Peter D Rus Gerald Van der Linden and Arnold Schip pers. Roy Karr circulated nominating petitions for Arthur Van Waardhuizen and Wayne Van Baale who will run for soil conservation district commissioners at the March 22 election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soil Conservation Planning Group
Otley School
G. Davis
SCS
Tiecussed
John van den Baard
Bill Karr
Peter D. Rus
Gerald van der Linden
Arnold Schippers
Roy Karr
Arthur van Waardhuizen
Wayne van Baale
The
Soil Conservation District
Lawyers Dominate as Path to Congress in Iowa Study
The Iowa Journal of History reports that among 167 Congress members since 1847, 119 have been lawyers, 27 businessmen, and 11 publishers or editors. farmers were fourth, with only a few professionals like doctors or teachers, and no women have served in Congress from Iowa. The GOP dominates with 120 members, Democrats 39, and minor parties accounting for the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towans
Congress
Washington
Iowa Journal of History
Mildred
Trowans
Throne
Augustus Caesar Dodge
Senate
House of Representatives
GOP
State Legislature as Springboard for Congressional Hopefuls
The fence in the state legislature provides background for congressional candidates. Seventy three of the 167 entrants previously served in the Town General Assembly, shaping their political resume and regional backing.
Memorial Shelf Adds Five Gift Books at Carnegie-Viersen
Carnegie-Viersen Library Corner reports five new gift books added to the Memorial Shelf collection. Titles include Conway's Treasury of Flower Arrangements, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, A Treasury of Hymns, Galley Slave, and Kingdom Within, each with donors and dedications in memory of local individuals. Additional new titles are noted as recently prepared for circulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conway
J. Gregory Conway
Marie de Prenger Kuyk
Lincoln
James Daugherty
Marie R. Lautenbach
Robert C. Lautenbach
Pella
Siebold Alfers
Malinda Johnson
Margaret van Rees
Oostloorn
B. Williamson-Napier
Advertising Keeps Costs Down Through Low-Cost Reach
A store and its many item manufacturers rely on inexpensive advertising to spread news and information. This low-cost method enables high sales volume, reducing production and distribution costs and helping keep living costs down.
Famous Windsors Exposed in New Profiles and Biographies
A roundup of book blurbs and critical notes covers Gone With The Windsors by Tes Brody and The Inheritors by Jane Abbott, along with The Spirit of St Louis and other notable works. Highlights include portraits of public figures, authors, and literary themes ranging from celebrity life to spiritual journeys set in American cities and Appalachia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsors
Tes Brody
Acen
St. Louis
Charles A. Lindbergh
Louis Kronenberger
India
Araula Graham Bower
Frank Jennings
Evangelical Missions
Ramey
Jack Farris
Earl 8. Coleman
Sierra Nevada
Nonie
Shepherd
Agnes Sanford
Paul Forrester
Church of All Saints
Mapleton
Broiler and Fryer Chicken Prices Ease Guide
Prices for broiler and fryer chickens are low now per Iowa State College extension nutritionists making them good family dinner options. The guide explains broilers are birds under 3 pounds live weight and fryers are over 8 pounds, with practical freezing and cooking tips including a French fried chicken recipe from the U S Department of Agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State College Extension
U. S. Department of Agriculture
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Tunis Vogelaar
Mitchelville
Tunis
Peter Bogaards
William Ter Louw
Emery Gaard
Marshall Canning Co
Ralph Grundman
Canners
Pete van Gorp Lund
Arlington, Virginia
van Gorp
June Klyn
Melvin Hagen
Chicago
John de Zwarte
Town City Hospital
Leonard Pal
Mercy Hospital
Oskaloosa
Mickey van Doorninck
Otley
Mahaska
Wilbur van Dunseldorp
Taintor
Ruth Mene Goodyk
CUI Debate
Famper-Prooewitch
Coulter
Fareness
Guardian
Otley Soils Conservation Group
Junior
Carnegie-Viersen Library
Maria Leiper
Henry W. Simon
Dirk C. van Zante
Tunis W. Prins
Joseph Stephens
Ma- Vinda Johnson
Rees
Rome
Nero
Teersiaing Federation
Jane Abbott
Laurel Ridge
Jesse Stuart
Kentucky Hill Country
Farley
Helen Corse
Barney
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins
William Coale
Susan
Hetty
Underground
Helen Topping Miller
Maryland
Clair Cherries
Washingtonz
Rly
Horme
By Heinz
Coop
Doeskin
Drapery Service
Frei
Terre
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