Chevrolet Sixes Hit Milestones and Power Boosts
The Flint plant produced Chevrolet's six millionth six on January 16 1936. Since 1912 Chevrolet has built over eleven million cars, more than half six-cylinder models. Chief engineer J M Crawford notes 1929 to 1936 engine gains from 46 to 78 horsepower, with same bore and minimal stroke increase, due to fuels and chamber design.
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Chevrolet
Flint
J. M. Crawford
Chevrolet Motor Co
Mr. Crawford
Scarlet Fever Preventable Methods Hailed By Health Officials
Public health reports urge wider use of the Dick test to determine immunity to scarlet fever and outline a five treatment regimen that can immunize most children for about four years. The method faces drawbacks including cost and transient reactions in 15 to 20 percent, but is considered valuable during epidemics and under medical supervision.
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State Department of Health
Iowa
Barley Far Ahead of Oats in Feed Value per Acre
Iowa farmers grow 15 acres of oats for every acre of barley. A 10 year study by L C Burnett of Iowa State College shows barley yields 1 238 pounds per acre versus 1 007 for oats and 28 higher feed value. Barley yields more hulled kernels and total digestible nutrients than oats.
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Iowa
L. C. Burnett
Farm Crops Department
Iowa State College
Burnett
Havelock Happenings and Local Moves
Havelock news notes many residents in nearby towns on business and visits including H. G. Gibson in Sioux City and John Hesse in Pocahontas. Blizzard dismissal and water tower thaw work are reported along with illnesses and family events.
Mrs Ida Knight Dies After Stroke At 66
Mrs Ida Knight 66 died at her home in Havelock on Monday February 3 1936 from a paralytic stroke. She had recovered from a recent illness two weeks earlier and was found unconscious by her daughter in law Mrs Walter Knight. Doctor K P Hunter arrived too late. Survived by husband who died two years ago three children Walter Howard and Mrs S S Whitmore and six grandchildren. Funeral plans not yet set.
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H. G. Gibson
Sioux City
John Hesse
Pocahontas
Will Brazier
Will Smith
W. C. Nystuen
Donovan Speer
Leo Malone
Spencer
Our City
K. P. Hunter
Lester D. Goodchild
Laurens
Kennth Gist
Clarion
Hame
George Gist
Rosewald Hauswirth
Ray E.grover
Viola Hess
J. M. Bush
Plover
F. C. Davidson
Emmetsburg
Lester Goodchild
Cylinder
Wa. Hansen
Harry Herscher
L. A. Stover
John T. Hendricks
Rolfe
Henry Buck
Don Gibson
Harry Hansen
Canton
S. S. Whitmore
Fort Dodge
City
Dora Knight
Leland Williams
Des Moines
Havelock
Martin Larson
Alta
Rochester
Minn
Eugene Waters
F. E. Grant
Ray Grover
Mick
Jay Williams & Sons
J. G. Obrecht
H. C. Gibson
Viola Stuhley
Virginia James
Ida Knight
Knight
Walter Knight
K. PP. Hunter
Plover community notes report illnesses sales and sports
Two cars of livestock shipped. Several families suffer mumps and whooping cough amid cold, snowy Iowa weather. Hampton girls beat Plover 31 29 in basketball. Community sale raises library funds. doughnuts and coffee sold afterward. Coal shortage and no midweek train service disrupt relations in the area.
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Alvin Enge
Fay Wax
Ferrell Rickard
Omaha
R. O. Johnson
Russell Stowell
Meda Stowell
Frank Climpson
F. B. Nixon
Raymond
West Bend
J. H. Gembler
Kathleen Bucher
John Perrigo
Florence Stearns
Don Abbott
Kolarich
Mallard
Abbott
Florida
Iowa
Eugene Leonard
Kate Parradee
Clarence Pringle
Bobbie Bush
Mary Whitney
Hampton
G. L. Sanders
R. E. du Boise
A. G. Heathman
Marion Ham
Plover
R. Su. Houck
Burl
New Hampton
P T A Meeting In Havelock School Auditorium
The Havelock Parent-Teacher Association held its monthly meeting in the school auditorium after weather and road delays. Supt W C Nutuen and others led the men’s night program including piano pieces by beginners, a tap dance, a dramatic reading by Joy Van Horsen, and a three reel motion picture. Doughnuts and coffee were served to a good turnout.
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Havelock Parent-Teacher Association
W. C. Nutuen
A. R. Helsa
Grodland
Don Cowan
Cowan
Fred Goodchild
Joy van Horsen
Wii. Boysen
Havelock Methodist Church Notes Pastor C L Day
Weekly schedule from Havelock Methodist Church lists Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. and Morning Worship at 11:00 a.m. Epworth League at 11:00 a.m. and choir rehearsal Thursday at 8:00 p.m. Weekday services will be held at the church. all welcome, especially seekers with no church home.
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Havelock Methodist Church
C. L. Day
Epworth League
Why popcorn fails to pop and how to fix storage
A winter tale explains the tragedy of unpopped corn and cites studies from Iowa State College and New York Agricultural Experiment Station. It says moisture control matters, storing popcorn with limited air exposure yields best pops and suggests sealing in a jar with a splash of water to restore popping.
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Iowa State College
J. C. Eldredge
Agronomy
New York Agricultural Experiment Station
Snow and social notes fill a cold Iowa day
A blizzard season brings school closings and family visits across the region. Mr and Mrs George Oakland visit A G Heathman in Badger while Edna Zech returns from Chilli cothe Missouri. Postcards invite votes for Des Moines radio contest and many residents travel to Pocahontas West Bend Mallard and Des Moines for events.
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Scineo
George Oakland
Badger
A. G. Heathman
Edna Zech
Business College
Chillicothe
L. Horsman
Earl Day
Gilmore City
Marilyn McFadden
W. F. Hofert
W. H. Buchanan
P. J. Riches
Rolfe
Georgine Thompson
Louise Johnson
Pocahontas
O. FE
France
Hakes of
Laurensis
Merwin [Ler
Ldo Heathman
Iowa Falls
State Center
Don
Billy Eggspuehler
WHO
Des Moines
American Legion Auxiliary
Chas. S. Watts
Los Angeles
Cal
Watts
Thelps
Langfitt Woman Injured in Car Crash Near City
Mrs. W. E. Langfitt formerly of Plover now in Indianola was badly hurt in a Thursday automobile accident east of the city. She suffered a fractured hip and extensive bruises after returning from Pocahontas where she and two attorneys and another man attended a lawsuit. She had long battled spinal trouble and wore a back cast for years. A. B. Langfitt, W. E. Langfitt, Ernest Langfitt Jr. and Fred McKim visited her Sunday.
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W. EF. Langfiitt
Plover
Indianola
Pocahontas
A. B. Langfitt
W. E. Langfitt
Ernest Langfitt Jr
Fred McKim
Prisoner at the Bar Temperance Play Set for Friday
A group of 21 locals aided by the Anti Saloon League will stage Prisoner at the Bar a temperance drama at the Plover Methodist church Friday Feb 14 at 7 30 p m The story follows a veteran influenced by prohibition who kills his wife and faces murder charges with a cast including Judge Forsythe Rev I C McNulty Rev W Rothwell A G Heathman and F G McDaniel The cast will rehearse Friday evening at 6 14 with no admission charged but a free will offering will be taken.
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Anti-Saloon League
Plover Methodist Church
Judge Forsythe
I. ¢. McNulty
W. Roth
Fred Forsythe
C. R. Henderson
RE. Houck
Ward VanAlstine
W. H. Buchanan
Jas, Anderson
W. R, Ler
Ida Forney
John Gembler
Geo, Heathman
H. O. Beneke
Henry Fitzgerald
Plover Methodist Church Schedule and Events
Rev J C McNulty leads Sunday services with Sunday School at 10 morning worship at noon and evening service at 6 45 followed by a 7 45 program. Bible class meets Thursday and a district Laymen program is set for Tuesday February 11 with Rev W G Muhleman attending. The play The Prisoner at the Bar is presented Friday February 14 sponsored by the Anti Saloon League.
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Iipworth
W. G. Muhleman
Lindsay High School Instructor Accepted as Business Education Editor
J A McFadzen commercial instructor at Lindsay high school accepts an invitation to edit the Bookkeeping Methods Exchange department of the Business Education World published by Gregg publishing in New York. The editor will contribute original work and curate methods used by teachers nationwide and abroad.
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J. A. McFadzen
Lindsay High School
Business Fiucation World
Gregg Publishing Company
New York
McFadzen
Minneapolis
Minn
Louisville
New Orleans
Portland
Rochester
N. Y
Athens
Greece
Thor
Lindsay
Cal
Plover Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell Pastor
The Plover church notes list morning worship at 7:00 p m and Sunday school at 11:00 a m with a Bible study class on Tuesday at 7:80 p m. A Willing Workers Society meeting was hosted by Mrs Garlock Bubbell and Mrs Hancher with devotionals led by Mrs Forney. Next Sunday honors Lincoln's birthday with a program on work for colored people and the special offering to the Board of National Missions. Bible study for Feb 11 covers Colossians 1 28 and announcements include The Pratt at the Bar to be presented Feb 14 at 7:30 p m in the church.
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L. E. Garlock
B. Bubbell
C. BE. Hancher
Willing Workers Society
Ida Forney
Henry Fitaeer
Spe
Board of National Missions
Colossians
Pratt
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