Epworth League Holds Toboggan and Ski Party
Epworth League members and Rev. HE J. Plummer enjoyed a Monday night toboggan and ski party at Perigo hill west of Rolfe with lunch at the W. H. Roberts home. Donna Lee Reid hosted a 11th birthday dinner for 15 guests with valentine decor and games.
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Epworth League
HE. J. Plummer
Perigo Hill
Rolfe
W. H. Roberts
Donna Lee Reid
Valentine
Marilyn Ragan
Joan
Carla
Mary Lou Bixler
Christibel Bregotti
Anne’ Jones
Larry Sroufe
Evelyn Perrin
Alberta Jacobson
JoAnne Hauck
Phyllis Molyneux
Cleo Hansen
Jane Peterson
Loren Reid
Miss Hood
Wm. Schonberger
Schonberger
Minnesota
Robert Wiegert
Schonbergers
Still Hunting in Corydon Raccoons and Mink Found
Four Corydon men report success in hunting and trapping with a single night yielding four raccoons and a day and night yielding four mink. The men say hunting remains a current activity beyond the past.
Picks Corn In Seven Hours At Hearing
Glenn Postel performed a rapid corn harvest during a seven hour hearing last week. Jay was noted in connection with the event.
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Glenn Postel
Jay
State nursery trees offer 2 million saplings for farm use
Iowa state forest nurseries provide about 2 million trees for farm wood lots reforestation and erosion control at $2.50 to $6.50 per thousand. Varieties include black locust green ash black walnut American elm silver maple red oak white oak osage orange red mulberry cottonwood white pine and western yellow pine. Minimum order 1000 with at least 500 per species.
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Iowa State Forest Nurseries
Pocahontas County
Schmuecker
Iowa
Improvements Shown In Home Furnishings
American designers showcase a year of innovations with USA made substitutes for imports. Wood costs, burlap, and filling raise prices in 1941 while defense boosts purchasing power. Soybean textiles, dual purpose furniture, and larger sofas appear as sofas and beds merge. Non skid mats and water repellant fabrics expand porch and crib materials. Imported wares shrink with most dishes now coming only from England and Japan.
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Genevieve Colgan
Pocahontas County
National Defense
England
Japan
Doughnuts Into Dollars Legal Battle Across the Nations
A modest doughnut machine inventor files suit against a lady friend. The case swells into a large public dispute drawing bystanders, then narrows back to its original scope. The American Weekly previews details in next Sunday's Chicago Herald American.
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American Weekly
Chicago Herald-American
Tractor accident kills Irvin J. Schmidt at Remsen
Irvin J. Schmidt of Remsen died after being crushed beneath the wheels of a tractor he was driving. He died several hours later from injuries sustained in the crash.
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Irvin J. Schmidt
Remsen
Waverly Night Marshal Cited For Car Light Violation
The highway patrol stopped Waverly night marshal Bert Fowler driving the city police car with a single light. Fowler was instructed to repair the lights.
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Iven
Waverly
Bert Fower
Fowler
Methodist Church Activities Schedule
The church bellows a full week with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and morning worship at 11. Epworth League meets 6 30 p.m. Activities include January social Friday with Mrs Grant Johnson and Mrs Earl Chambers. Mission groups meet Saturday at 2 p.m. and 2 30 p.m. Hostess list includes Mrs Raymond Rogers. Epworth League rally at Pocahontas February 38. Father and Son Banquet February 138 with Dr James J Davies as speaker.
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Methodist Church
J. Plummer
Asbury
Grant Johnson
Earl Chambers
Carl Wheeler
Women’s Society of Christian Missions
Raymond Rogers
N. P. Olson
George Lehnus
Epworth League
Pocahontas
James J. Davies
Fort Dodge
Stormy Voyage Theme for Sunday Service at Church
Pastor J. O. Wangberg leads Sunday morning with The Stormy Voyage of the Church based on Matth 8 28 27. Evening Junior League program follows. Catechism class Saturday 1 30 pm at the parsonage. Bake sale Saturday afternoon at Word's Hardware. Junior choir meets Sunday 3 pm at the church. Ladies Aid meets Wednesday February 5 with Mrs R Wiegert.
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Trinity Lutheran Ladies’ Aid
Nels Ryen
Esther Simonson
Earl Chambers
Fred Kerns
Gertrude Peterson
Verna Ryen
J. O. Wangberg
Robert Wiegert
Trinity Lutheran
Word’s
Ladies’ Aid Society
R. Wiegert
NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH Sunday Activities
James N. Lund pastor leads Sunday school and Bible class at 10 15. Wednesday Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Meta Petersen at 2 15. Saturday Confirmation class at 1 30.
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Nain Lutheran Church
James N. Lund
Ladies’ Aid
Meta Petersen
Presbyterian Church announces services and events
Morning worship at 10, Sunday school at 11 10. Choir practice at 2 30. Christian Endeavor meets Feb 5 with Bob Shelgren leading, followed by a basket social. Pantry sale Feb 1 at 2 00 at G S Shriner store to benefit the Missionary society.
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Presbyterian Church
F. Schneck
Christian Endeavor
Bob Shelgren
G. S. Shriner
Missionary Society
Water temperature and access affect hog gains in winter
Iowa State College animal husbandman A L Anderson notes winter water deficiency hurts hog gains. An experiment found pigs with heated water drank more and gained slightly more than those given cold water, with watering frequency showing little difference. Close watering near feed improves intake even if water isn’t warm.
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A. L. Anderson
Iowa State College
Anderson
Shortage of Executives Hinders Defense Efforts
Professor from the University of Iowa notes a severe lack of junior production executives and lagging machine tool output impede industry as defense acceleration continues. He expects relief as over 90 engineering colleges, including Iowa, finish specialized engineering courses.
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University of Iowa
Iowa
Unusual Jobs at Iowa University Students Work to Support Themselves
University of Iowa students take on odd tasks for self support. They donate blood for transfusions translate Russian Greek and Italian feed rats mice and lizards in the zoology laboratory count vitamins and calories in hospital diets and help stock the university water supply.
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Iowa
University of Iowa
Iowa to Test 70 000 Pupils in 13th Annual Project
More than 70,000 high school students will be tested May 5 and 6 as part of the University of Iowa's 13th annual project. Over 850 high schools are expected to enroll to assess educational achievement across twelve subjects and to promote stronger scholarship.
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University of Iowa
Iowa reports progress in fight against syphilis in 1940
The Iowa Department of Health announced gains in syphilis control for 1940 despite more cases found in pregnant women. Total new cases declined from 3013 in 1939 to 2789, while prenatal testing uncovered 110 maternal cases, up from 58 in 1939, underscoring ongoing efforts and the need for civilian participation.
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Iowa
48Th General Assembly
Department
American Social Hygiene Association
New York City
America
Iowa Village Not Dying Says University Expert
Prof Hy McCarty of the University of Iowa argues the Iowa village remains a trading center and market for farm produce. He notes the village serves as a marketplace while farm families now purchase more convenience goods and services, offsetting some loss of local markets due to transportation improvements.
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Iowa
Hy McCarty
University of Iowa
McCarty
Village Stilt
Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary Shown in Promise City
Mr and Mrs James A Smit celebrate their sixtieth wedding anniversary in Promise City. The couple has spent their entire married life in Wayne County and are remembered for longstanding commitment and community involvement.
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Fort Dodge
Mary Ferden
Lloyd Pohl
Charles Pohl
James Brock
Rolfe
William Brock
Swea City
Durance van Hoff
George Sand
James A. Smit
Promise City
Wayne County
Brighten Basements with Mule-Hide Aluminum Paint
An ad style message touts Mule-Hide Aluminum Paint as a brightening solution for dark basements and closets. It promises easy application, minimal cost, and practical light enhancement, urging readers to try a can today.
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A. G. Hille
Bon Ton Bridge Club
J. R. McIntire
Justamere Bridge Club
Donald Hikenberry
C. R. Barry
Duncan Grant
Pine Room
Serosis Club
H. C. Wiegman
T. D. Jones
Franz Werfel
Orvan Olerich
Pella
Olerich
Mesdames
A. A. Brinkman
L. M
Methodist Ladies Aid
Aid
J.C. Gunderson
Fay Wax
Kerupt
Circle One
Donald Davidson
W. D. Hauck
Hauck
Otis Cook
C. J. Moen
GC. EB. Boyce
Moen
B. A. Kerns
Jo Anne Hauck
Jerry Louise Nicoson
Jeanette Hauck
Mrs. Boyce
Catherine McIntire
GO. P
Mary Elizabeth Mitchell
Ruth Wilson
Mary Murphy
Louise Smith
Velma Brock
Dale Oleson
Ben Nomann
Brock
George Brock
Rolfe Res
George Miller
Anna DeWall
Laurine Anderson
Dorothy DeWall
Alene Joens
Beethoven
George Beckord
Joan Bixler
C. P. Lathrop
A. L. D. Club
J. C. Nelson
Lathrop
Lloyd Douglas
L. A. Rogers
Breiholz
A. J. Breiholz
Hortense Siefkin
H.D. Brinkman
J. G. Damborg
Glyde Brinkman
M. R. Soth
George Jeffries
P. A. EB
Ryen
Inga Ryen
P. A. EY
C. A. Christensen
Stalleup
Emmet Stalleup
Marcella Quigley
Iowa Health Department
Moines
Algona Laundry and Dry Cleaners
S. F. Baker & Co
Keokuk
Timothy and
Clover Hay
Raymond Behrendsen
Gilmore City
Frank J. Shimon
H.C. Wiegman
Rolfe Arrow
Los Angeles
California
Minneaplis Office
Western Aircraft Bureau
Wesley Temple
James Dexter
Ware, Ia
Poland
March Forrow
Niels
Peterson
HeeHaw News
Pers
Akay
Butler
J.T. Grant & Son
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