Local social notes and visits across Humboldt area
Thursday afternoon Mrs Stanley Madsen hosted a gathering with Mrs J Beehan and Mrs Glenn Nelson assisting. Guests included Mrs J M Zeman Mrs Will Bowen and others. Several dinners and visits followed at the LeRoy Larsen home Fort Dodge and Humboldt areas with multiple hostesses and demonstrators.
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Peenawheran Jades
Met
Stanley Madsen
John Beehan
Glenn Nelson
J. M. Zeman
Will Bowen
Morris Muller
Bertelsen
Marie Petersen
Art Petersen
LeRoy Larsen
DeLane
Merie Halsrud
Warren Yankins
Humboldt
Walter Masley
Lyle Munson
Fort Dodge
Morris Halstod
Hiram Hewitt
Livermore
Bertha Naeve
Willie Naeve
Doyle Dailey
Tommie
Chris Sorensen
Gilbert Beusdotter
Linda
Bruce
Whittemore
Bernard Jacobs
Kenneth Dayton
Guy Dayton
Community notices from Dakota City spark faith and improvements
In Dakota City a church announces a 10 a.m. worship service and a worship scene with a new floor in the basement. Louise and Kenneth’s sister are mentioned with a newborn baby. A converted trailer serves as housing with a stove and heater, praised as an upgrade for Mr and Mrs Paul Wett.
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Dakota City
Kenneth
Louise
Paul Wett
Wise guidance for children balances control and freedom
Child development experts from Iowa State College say neither strict control nor total letting go works. Parents should share planning, assign age appropriate responsibility, and stay firm fair and foresighted. Anticipate maturity then guide rather than dictate to foster judgment initiative and cooperation.
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Towa State College
Pocahontas County Board Adjourns Sine Die
No further business appearing the Board of Supervisors of Pocahontas County adjourned sine die. Marie Pavik, County Auditor.
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Freddie McKim
Paul van Alstine
B.C. van Alstine
Joe Taylor
L. G. Schonberger
Elmer Bishop
Geo. Christensen
Geo. W. Johnson
Burte DeYoung
Glen Block
Huey Holcomb
Leslie Bowyer
Bob Wingerson
Ivan Anderson
Amber Holcombe
FE. H. Hallberg
Carl Billskemper
Donald Gerdes
Everet Engel
Herman Meurman
Lloyd McClurg
Oscar Carlson
Wm. Meyers
Glenn Meyers
Dennis Meyers
O. E. White
Lora Weber
John Hronek
Byron Peterson
Geo. Mordan
Board of Supervisors
Pocahontas County
Marie Pavik
Calf Born Tiny by Roan Short Horn Cow
Wm. Agena near Cows received a perfectly formed midget calf from a roan short horn cow weighing 26 pounds and 15 inches high. The calf is alive and frisky though it must stand on a scaffold to reach dinner.
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Agena
Iowa towns report fatalities-free contests in 1948
Forty-nine of sixty one Iowa cities in various population brackets posted fatality free records in the All Iowa Traffic Safety Contest, led by Ames Keokuk Muscatine and Oskaloosa in 10 25 thousand groups and seven of eleven in 6 000 10 000 and eleven of seventeen in 4 000 5 000. Winners in both national and Iowa contests to be announced mid March.
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Iowa
Frank B. Ulish
Iowa Department of Public Safety
Ames
Keokuk
Muscatine
Oskaloosa
Charles City
Cherokee
Fairfield
Knoxville
Shenandoah
Spencer
Webster City
Albin
Atlantic
Chariton
Decorah
Grinnell
Perry
Red Oak
Anamosa
Denison
Magle Grove
Glenwood
Hampton
Independence
Iowa Falls
Jefferson
Maquoketa
Mount Pleasant
West Des Moines
Blooming Peach Tree at Hamburg Farm
At Hamburg a peach tree owned by Will Wiles begins to bloom signaling early spring readiness on the farm.
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Hamburg
Will Wiles
Mrs John Harstedt Observes 94th Birthday at Forest City
Mrs John Harstedt marked her 94th birthday in Forest City with family and friends. Local residents joined the celebration, noting her long life and community spirit.
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Forest City
John Harstedt
Cheese Custard as Meat Substitute for Dinner
Homemakers blend cheese with corn and milk to create a hearty main dish. Nutritionists note lower cheese prices, better quality from longer curing, and eggs remain affordable in peak production. Bake custard cups in a water bath until center is firm and serve with tomato sauce.
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Towa State College
Efficient Appliance Placement for Easy Use
Advice from Naomi Shank at Iowa State College on locating appliances for convenience. Keep mixer, vacuum, and roaster in reachable spots with accessible outlets. Store iron in its original box with loose cord and allow cooling 15 minutes before storage.
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Naomi Shank
Towa State College
Miss Shank
Buena Vista College opens second semester with record enrollment
Buena Vista college started its second term with more than 500 students, the largest second semester enrollment in the school's history, according to Dean W D Wesselink. Beverly Hughes of Rolfe is among the 69 new registrants.
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Buena Vista College
W. D.wesselink
Beverly Hughes
Rolfe
Corn Stands Expand in Iowa Across Regions
Iowa farmers push for thicker corn stands as planting emphasizes vigor and yield potential. Local reports note field conditions and regional variations in germination expectations and crop management practices.
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Iowa
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Brinkman’s Standard
Humboldt Rendering Co
Humboldt, Iowa
Rolfe Cemetery
Allis Chalmers
W.C
John Deere
H.P. Briggs & Stratton
Allis-Chalmers
I. H.C
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Y. H.P
Charles E. Lindeman
Rolfe State Bank
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