Weekend Visitors and Local Notes From Marion County
A miscellany of social happenings in Marion County includes weekend visits by Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stump and Mrs. Seeforth of Evanston Illinois, auto accident involving Bill Awtry with minor injuries, various travel and hospital visitations, and attendance at the National Association of Home Builders convention in Chicago with several Rolscreen Company employees listed. The column also notes church and community gatherings, family arrivals, and local trips to Knoxville, Des Moines, and Minneapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tiam
Pete Lerribrood
Harry Stump
Harold Stump
Mrs
Seeforth
Evanston
Mlinois
National Association of Home Builders
Chicago
Rolscreen Company
Ned Hedrick
Bob Harrison
Lloyd Vander Streek
Ray Hagen
John Cruzen
Bill Kilpatrick
Stu Kuyper
Paul Farrer
Gilbert Moorman
Lola Ann
Dexter Schakel
Knoxville
Irene Hiemstra
Mrs. Vernard
Army
Wayne Giesel
Minneapolis
Wayne
Bernice Roozeboom Sturday
Don
Pleasantville
Ellen Keegel
Eddyville
Cora Beaning
Pella
Wallace de Penning
Gertrude de Fearing
H. B. van ‘Roekel
Sully
Eddie Chambers
Uaz Cal Cles
Jack Nicholson
Leona Schakel
Carroll Zickel
Charley Holmes
Galesburg
Gerald McCleClain
McClain
Des Moines
Monroe
Mire
Ray
de Geus
Mily
Melvin Schippers
Schippers
Pvt
Leo Sels
Henrietta Sels
Leo
Fort Leonard Wood
Missouri
Commission Tells Result of Iowa's First Deer Season
The 5 day Iowa deer season saw 3795 licenses sold and a known deer kill of 3057, per the State Conservation Commission. About 65 percent of hunters reported kills. 1097 had no kills, 1771 killed one deer, 188 two, 18 eight, 6 four, and 4 killed five. No injuries or property damage were reported in 45 open counties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
State Conservation Commission
Should Buy Chicks According to the Space Available
Iowa State College extension poultryman W. R. Whitfield warns growers to match chick numbers to available space. Crowding delays growth and egg production, while proper sizing can cut feed costs by about 25 cents per chick. Even small crowding increases risk of thin-fleshed birds and poor outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Whitfield
Extension
Iowa State College
Whitfield
Blood arrives quickly for emergency operation at hospital
A hospital needed rare type O negative blood during an emergency operation. The blood arrived in 25 minutes from Denison via the highway patrol, aiding the patient and highlighting rapid response coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Highway Patrol
Oldsmobile Unveils 1954 Models With New Styling
White Way Auto Co promotes the 1954 Oldsmobile lineup featuring three new models the 88 Super 88 and 98. The cars showcase a lower silhouette wider panoramic windshield revised fender and door design and advanced powertrain. Highlights include a taller stance for better ride and an updated interior with new fabrics colors and leather cloth combinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White Way Auto Co
Oldsmobile
J. F. Wolfram
Oldsmobile Division
General Motors
Fisher
Wee Te Ter
Partic Ele Starfire
Oldsmoie
Oldsmobile unveils 1954 models with Rocket engine upgrades
The 1954 Oldsmobiles showcase improved Rocket engine design with higher displacement and compression, offering greater performance and better economy. The lineup includes eleven models in three series, with options like four way power seats, pedal base power brakes, safety power steering, enhanced air conditioning, and Autronic Eye headlight dimmer. The Rocket engine reportedly saves about ten percent fuel over the 1958 model in tests on routes including Indianapolis and Colorado Rockies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Oldsmobile
Mona
Etra
Buick Announces New 88 and 98 Series Models
The automaker will offer a two-door and four-door sedan along with the Holiday coupe and convertible. The 88 series adds the Holiday hardtop coupe this year, plus the existing two-door and four-door sedans. In the 98 series due early February, buyers can choose the four-door sedan, the Deluxe Holiday coupe, the Holiday coupe, and Starfire, a special ultra-glamorous convertible coupe.
Birdsfoot Trefoil Seed Comes In Two Types Empire and European
Iowa farmers plan to buy birdsfoot trefoil seed for spring sowing and must choose between Empire and European types. Empire excels in Iowa pastures while European performs better for hay. Empire, domestic to New York old stands, with European seed mainly from Italy, has supported long lasting pasture growth since 1938 with renovations in 1941 at the College Pasture farm in Monroe County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
I. J. Johnson
Iowa State College
New York State
Italy
Towa
College Pasture
Monroe County
Empire and European trefoil compared for hay and seed
European trefoil grows erect and regrows quickly, allowing three hay cuttings per season with higher yields than Empire. Empire trefoil outperforms European for pasture. Iowa trials show Empire better in 8 of 13 comparisons, with seed supplies expanding this year and a list of 26 town growers across 19 counties shared with county extension directors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empire
Iowa
Johnson
College Agronomists
Temperance Leader Assaulted After Denver Lecture
The Rev. R. G. Malone assistant secretary of the Anti-Saloon League of Iowa was mobbed by egg throwers on January 20 1908 after a temperance lecture in Denver Bremer County Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. G. Malone
Anti-Saloon League of
Iowa
Denver
Bremer County
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bill Awtry
Bill
Joe B. Hainee
Hotere
Joe
Marion
Bob Wallace
Martin Snellers
Ars Loci Marine
Edward Wise
Cecil Hartgraves
Newton
Marion Toom
Shirarcane
Mittens
Seabee
Indianapolis Speedway
Colorado Rockies
Temperance
Kroehler
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