Christmas Party and Holiday Visits Chronicle Local Women’s Group
Pocahontas News reports St. Joan of Arc Court No. 1113 Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters held its annual Christmas party after a regular meeting in Holy Name hall with a gift exchange and high score prizes. The piece also recounts a Christmas Eve supper hosted by Judge and Mrs. F. M. Hudson, a Christmas Day breakfast, and numerous visits and arrivals from Denver, Des Moines, Dubuque, Rockford, Spencer, and other locations, along with military discharges and family gatherings during the holiday period.
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St. Joan of Arc Court
Order of Foresters
Holy Name Hall
Adolph Koebele
M. H. Hammes
Joe Kemmer
Richard Ballard
Lou Miller
Bennie Nedved
Olson
A. R. Peters
John Rigby
Joseph Schoofs
Benita Branigan
T. E. van Alstine
Denver
Christmas Party For Northwestern Bell Operators Held
The annual Christmas party of Northwestern Bell telephone operators took place at Miss Lucy Eral's home with bingo socializing and a gift exchange. Mr and Mrs Bernard Johnson of Waterloo returned home Thursday after visiting Mr Johnsons mother Mrs Sherman Johnson. They and Mrs Johnsons mother and sister Marlene spent Christmas Day in Emmetsburg as guests of Mr and Mrs Francis Johnson.
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M. Sheila Claire
Assisi
Philp Neri
Sisters of St. Francis Convent
St. Francis
Dubuque
Waterloo
M. Alexander
Sacred Hearth
Heroe
Sisters of St. Francis Hospital
Jon Keffler
Remsen
Sisters of St. Francis Con
M. Jane DeChantal
LeMars
Eileen Donahue
Fort Dodge
D. A. Strong
Miss Donahue
James Donahue
John Rigby
Harold Bollard
Richard Bollard
Camp Sheridan
States
Germany
Army Engineers
Richard Bollard, Jr
Luke Field
Phoenix
Ariz
Hubert Norman
James
Turner
Norman
Evelyn Turner
A. H. Turner
Sgt
James Turner
Constance Hudson
Rockford College
Rockford
Duluth
Wesley Poduska
Poduska
Delores Ferden
Rolfe
R. C. Derr
J. M. Ralle
Spencer
Martin Alexander
George Shors
Tony
Jim Sedlacek
Lawrence Barker
Jimmy
Spirit Lake
Harry iFair
Karr
Barker
Ralph Saathoff
Lindon
Nebr
Maynard Minnich
Morningside College
Sioux City
F. M. Minnich
Norma Johnson
Augustana
Rock Island
Johnson
Donna Mae Strathman
St. Theresa's College
Winona
Minn
E. C. Kepler
Excelsior Springs
Edwin
Tucson
Ed Win
Arizona State University At
Norhhwestern Bell Telephone
Lucy Eral
Bernard Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Sherman Johnson
Marlene
Emmetsburg
Francis Johnson
Francis
Christmas Guests Fill Ryan Home With Relatives
Dr and Mrs J J Ryan entertained about 45 relatives at their home on Christmas with a noon dinner. Guests included the Schreier Meyers Lang families from Webb Spencer Havelock Pocahontas and Des Moines.
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J. J. Ryan
William Schreier
Webb
Roy Meyers
Leo Lang
Spencer
Elton Baker
Havelock
Anthony Lang
Elder Peterson
John Lang
Poca
Iowa Sets Sixteen 1947 Contests And Conferences
The University of Iowa scheduled seven conferences and contests for the first half of 1947. Events include a high school play production festival April 7 to 12 and for community casts April 14 to 16, Iowa High School Forensic league finals April 10 to 12, art and history conferences April 18 to 19, a child development and parent education conference June 17 to 18, and an inter American affairs conference June 26 to 28. The notice ends with Theodore Roosevelt’s quote on peace.
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University of Iowa
Rotation crops boost profits and yields, Iowa study shows
Iowa State College findings stress legumes in crop rotations to limit erosion and boost soil fertility. A four year rotation with corn oats clover timothy raised corn yields by 32 bushels versus corn oats, with greater differences in good years and widening gaps as rotations continue.
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Iowa State College
Paint Fruit Trees to Repel Rabbits
County extension director Max O. Naylor advises homeowners to spray or paint fruit trees and shrubs to deter rabbits during winter. A resin and denatured alcohol mix is recommended, applied around trunks and upper branches, with extra alcohol for spraying. If deep snow prevents protection, feed rabbits or remove edible sprouts to reduce damage.
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Max O. Naylor
Naylor
Grads to Get Awards Nomination Open at UI Centenary
University of Iowa alumni may nominate graduates for awards to be conferred at the centennial commencement next June. Nominations must be submitted by March 1 1947 and forms are available from the alumni office. The selection committee seeks leaders across all university units.
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University of Iowa
University of Iowa Engineering Enrollments After June 1 1947
The University of Iowa plans to enroll students in the engineering college mainly through transfer admissions from the liberal arts college and other senior or junior colleges after June 1 1947. Curricular changes will allow assessment of student aptitude.
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University of Iowa Engineering College
Liberal Arts
Engineering faculty seek to cut excess failures
In mathematics and science, engineering faculty believe reducing excessive failures will improve outcomes. The discussion centers on policy changes and the potential impact on courses and student progress.
Alumni Rallies Plan Centennial Celebration Nationwide
Alumni groups in Iowa counties and many out of state cities schedule rallies to mark the University of Iowa centennial. Organizers aim to mobilize former students to participate in regional events across the country.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
Dormant clubs to be reactivated and rallied at centennial event
The passage notes many clubs dormant during the period will be reactivated. It mentions organizing rallies at Peay 25 1947 and commemorating the university's founding on its 100th anniversary with a centennial gram in February.
Calf Parentage Proven By Blood Test Method
Quadruplet calves born to Adam and Eva Arcady, Hereford stock in Dyer Kentucky, were confirmed by University of Wisconsin blood tests. Dr. I Hendrick of Owensboro Kentucky says no prior record of four healthy calves from one cow exists, noting such births rarely survive long.
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Adam
Eva Arcady
C. D. Lucas
Dyer, Ky
Uniersity of
Wisconsin
I. Hendrick
Owensboro
Dafoe
Hendrick
Supplement to Urea Urea in Heifer Rations
Supplement explains urea as a protein substitute for end-chewing animals. It notes that a ration of roughage molasses and urea needs additional protein such as cassin to be effective. Molasses and urea alone fail to sustain rumen microbes, so extra protein is essential for growth.
Warning on Foot-and-Mouth Disease for Livestock Owners
The American Veterinary Medical Association warns livestock owners to watch for foot-and-mouth disease as soldiers return from overseas areas where it remains widespread. The disease has been eradicated in America.
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American Veterinary Medical Association
America
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