Ottumwa Falls to Merchants 2-1 in Classic Softball Tilt
In a closely watched post season clash, Ottumwa and Merchants traded early blows as Vander Wat and Caldwell held the line for Ottumwa while Bennett and Leslie sparked the Merchants with timely hitting. The game featured six strong innings before Pella added insurance late, ending 9 to 2 in favor of the Merchants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kent Fer
Falla
Anna
Vander Wat
Caldwell
C. Lou
Ottumwa
Fongesn
Enor
Johnson
Bens
Vander Wal
Ottumwa Athan
Wis
Thi
Ame
Sennett
Hunt
Jones
Daugherty
Henvett
Merchants
Whittlesey
Bennett
Leslie
Wos
Gauss
Advise Building Milk House Large
A Jawa farmer plans a large milk house connected by an enclosed corridor to the barn. The pamphlet outlines dimensions and specifications for a 12 to 16 foot wide interior space with proper ventilation, drainage, insulation, and placement on well draining ground, within 10 feet of the barn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jawa
Oyeom
Restate College
Dair
Badnick
Andy
Harare
Saether
Uiemil
Wader
Cubbery
John Deere
McCormick Deering
National
Enchanted by Blue Ridge and Other Children's Books
A library notes list several children’s titles and authors including The Story of American Aviation by Jit Ray, The Long Winter by Laura Ingalls Wilder, Mexican Gold Trail edited by Glenn Dumke, and modern guides on furniture making and model planes. It also highlights STURKY, King the Story of a Sheep Dog, and Dramatized Hymns suitable for young readers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rags' Day
Mrs. Silk
Helen Hoke
Golden MacDonald Weissrard
Frances Cavanah
Jit Ray
Laura Ingalls Wilder
Dakota Territory
Laura
Carrie
Ingalls
Pam Wilson
Dorothy Deming
Jorge W. B. Evans
Mexico
California
Glenn
Dumke
Louse Charles Witkefield
Caddershwin
Aaron Copland
David C. Coole
New York
London
Dewietying
Princes Loth
Mira
God
Mou Vains
Margaret Os
Jebuwon
Bruce
Euler
Rowena Jaird
Stuy
King
Thomas C. Hinkle
Tawny
Thomas C. Minkle
Susan
Jnunu L. Brock
Ellery Queen, Jr
L. A. Wadsworth
Frank Buck
Plum Creek
China
Vanya Oakes
Katty Barne
Miss Burne
Modern Symphony Orchestra
Araeriy" Allan
Shan
Gwen Britow
Nine Year Old Leads to Peaceful Playtime
A block’s bickering children under six find harmony when a nine year old moves in. She teaches schoolyard games learned on the playground and adapts rules to fit all, turning chaos into chatter. The Iowa Child Welfare Research Station notes the child’s impact and questions parental alternatives to spanking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Child Welfare Revearch Station
University of Iowa
Newcastle Disease in Iowa Prompts Voluntary Quarantine
Iowa experts report Newcastle Disease found in several localities, advising farmers to enforce voluntary quarantine, restrict poultry yard visitors, and disinfect footwear, clothing, and hands after handling birds. Suspected cases should contact a local veterinarian and may be sent to the Veterinary Laboratory for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newcastle
Towa
C.D. Lee
Owa State College
Lee
Veterinary Vstic Laboratory
Town College
Groom Norcross Weds Miss Lewis In Davenport Ceremony
The wedding of Mr. Miran Norcross of St Louis to Miss Mary Lewis took place at the home of the bride’s parents with a large attendance. Norcross wore a three piece suit with distinctive vest and buckle details while the bride’s attire featured a veil and orange blossoms as guests admired the couple and noted the bride’s traditional garb.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Miran Norcross
Norcross
St. Louis
Altaya
Plane Contests And Breakfast at Dodge Port Sept 14
Wine Headquarters Iowa Civil Air Patrol announces a Flight Breakfast sponsored by Des Moines Squadron Civil Air Patrol and Des Moines Enterprises Inca 33 Sunda 14 September 1947 Dodge Airport northwest of Des Moines The day features free breakfast hurdles bombing shuttle races and prize awards for spot landing and longest distance plus pilot categories All Flying Farmers and aviation enthusiasts invited to participate or be photographed for McCall magazine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Civil Air Patrol
Des Moines
Des Moines Enterprises
Inca
Dodge Airport
Lncated
Towa
Flying Farmers Organization
McCall Magazine
Divi Air Patrol
Civilir Patrol
Standard Oil Company
4-H Efficiency Plowing Contest in Mahaska Sept. 20
One boy from each county 4-H club to enter the Mahaska 4-H Plowing contest on Saturday September 20. Clubs have selected entries and are making plans. field and prizes to be announced. Contest aims to educate and test carburetor adjustment and plowing on one gallon of gasoline. A large crowd is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ofen
Farm Bureau
Local Traffic Rule and Social Dress Note From Early Records
In New Hampshire a rule states that when two Mor vehicles meet at an inter cach one shall come to op and neither shall pro ceed until the other has gone. In Kentuck a bath ed with a club a prohibition on female attire and behavior is noted, reflecting dated social norms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buck
George Antheil
Trenton
New Hampshire
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Pella Merchants
Ottumwa C
Otiumwa
Newton Redmen
BOW
Terlouw
Cummings
Bert Bundstra
Pella
Logsdon
D. Leydens
Prairie City
Richard and Mabel Dalton
Earl Shields
Prairie City State Bank
DE Laval
American Butter Institute
Library Notes
Mt Blue Wie
Blke Cardle Hester
T Milberg
Young Sritler
Phil Fireside
Alice “Gall
B. Linderman
Dennlin
Camp Blazing Rock
Leland Silliman
Keokuk Co. News
Boston Brighton
Miry Lewi
Dodge Port
Mahaska
America
Laceyisms
Universal
Pha
Jess Arm
Cook's Insurance Agency
John
Railley
Veenstra Appliance Co
JO Markey
van Gorp Hatchery
Pleasantville
Knoxville
Indianola
White Rock
Jaeger
Tehard Myers
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