Reception Honors Lieut and Mrs Stelzer in Columbus Day
Mrs. Marie Wiegman hosted a Sunday reception from 7 to 9 PM honoring Lieut. and Mrs. Robert Stelzer, newly married in Columbus on June 14. Attendees included Arrs. Wiegman, Mrs. Stelzer, and family with out of town guests from Omaha and Laurens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stelzer
Marie Wiegman
Robert Stelzer
Columbus
Ohio
Arrs. Wiegman
Omaha
Nebi
John Wiegmann
Catherine McIntire
George
Lyman George
Bill
Nebr
Velma Clayton
Floyd Emory
Emmetsburg
San Francisco
Calif
George Buckwalter
Marjorie
L. J. Paup
Laurens
Martha Herscher
Havelock
Loyd Femary
J. W. Burroughs
W. H. Burroughs
Joyce Anne Johnson
Newton
Guy
Lee Bendixon
Harold Gustafson
Pharr
Texas
Armyworms Reach Two Eastern Iowa Counties
Armyworms appeared in large numbers in two eastern Iowa counties last week marking the first report of the year. They threaten corn and small grain, especially in rank growth or lodged fields, with advice to monitor fields at sundown and bait in late afternoon to trap young caterpillars before damage spreads.
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Iowa
Bait Formulas for Armyworms and Cutworms
Farmers prepare baits for armyworms and cutworms using wheat bran, sodium fluosilicate, white arsenic, Paris green, and sodium arsenite solution at specific rates. Cutworms threaten young corn and garden plants, with army worms climbing from weedy fields and outbreaks lasting weeks across many counties. Weather has been favorable for cutworms this spring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ers
Presbyterian Church Service and Society Meeting Notice
The Sunday school begins at 10 a.m. and the morning worship at 11 a.m. The choir meets for practice Wednesday at 8 30 p.m. The Missionary Society will meet at Mrs. C. L. Gunderson's home on Wednesday July 21 with devotions led by Mrs. H. F. Olerich and Mrs. Nellie Grant giving the lesson. A large attendance is desired.
NAIN LUTHERAN CHURCH SERVICE NOTICES
Imery L. Petersen, pastor, announces evening worship on July 18 at 8:00 p.m. Sunday school is scheduled for 8:00 p.m. Service details reflect church activities for the evening.
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Nain Lutheran Church
Imery L. Petersen
Methodist Church schedules summer pause and vacation dates
Rev. C. R. Buckwalter presides as Sunday school meets at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m No Epworth League meetings until September Vacation dates are August 1 and 2 No Sunday school church or youth meetings during the period and students are advised to note the changes in the church calendar.
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Methodist Church
C. R. Buckwalter
Epworth League
Legion of Merit Honored in War Department Award
The Legion of Merit, the newest War Department award, recognizes U S and Philippines armed forces members who show exceptionally meritorious conduct in outstanding services. It is issued in one degree, ranking between the Distinguished Service Medal and the Silver Star.
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U. S. War Department Bureau of Public Relations
Legion OF Merit
War Department
United States
Philippines
AiR RAID WARNING SIGNALS
This Wartime primer explains air raid signals and the actions required during raids. It notes signals may vary in real events and urges citizens to know meanings and comply with regulations under penalty of law.
Legumes Boost Soil Fertility Through Rotation and Lime
C B Williams explains legumes plus proper fertilization lift soil fertility. rotation with fertilized crops, careful residue management, and returning organic matter are key. lime should be applied months before seeding, mixed into topsoil after plowing, with lighter work for pastures.
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C. B. Williams
N.C
Good Laying Hens Do Not Die Young
A five year study at Pennsylvania State College by Dr. Dean Marble shows hens that lay the golden egg can live as long as less productive birds. He cites breeding for egg production may weaken birds but reports mortality was halved without harming cup production egg size or body weight.
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Pennsylvania State College
Dean R. Marble
Dr. Marble
Marble
Erosion Cuts Farm Yields Across Topsoil Levels
Tests by the Soil Conservation service on five farms show crop yields fall as topsoil is removed. Oats output drops from 51 to 23 bushels per acre and barley from 47 to 17 as erosion increases from under 25% to over 75% topsoil loss. Thor finsson notes each inch washed away leaves soil less productive and more erosion prone.
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The
Soil Conservation Service
M. A. Thorfinnson
New Worm Treatment Phenothiazine Shows Strong Results
A new drug phenothiazine is being tested to treat sheep and goats for worms. Early results from flocks around Columbia are excellent, with treated animals improving after about five days and worms dying, including nodules, though tapeworms may persist.
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Columbia
Assembling Equipment and Supplies for Canning Season
Home management expert Miss Fannie Gammon urges homemakers to group all canning gear in a box or basket with handles and store in a dry area when not in use. Keep the boiling water canner, jars, lids, rubbers, and small utensils together for quick assembly and easier cleanup during peak canning days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Gammon
Harold Shelgren Completes Preliminary Pilot Training
Harold Shelgren has completed preliminary training and all tests and is now in pilot training at the San Antonio air base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Shelgren
San Antonio Air Base
Community Shower Honors Mayor and Mrs Ray Krassens
A community shower honored Steamboat Rock Mayor Ray mond Krassens and his bride last week. The event invited all residents and a program committee was appointed to arrange activities. Krassens has served as mayor since 1988.
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Steamboat Rock
Raymond Karspens
Krassens
Obscure note on assigning farm help and task steps
Fragmented text describes assigning to a person who volunteered to help with farming. It demands exact timing and methods, then shows a supervisor observing the worker performing the task step by step. The snippet includes garbled phrases and unclear names.
Card of Thanks From Mrs Severson
Card of thanks expressing gratitude for cards letters flowers candy and visits during hospital stay from Mrs Severson and friends noting appreciation for support during recovery.
Bids Sought For School Bus Routes
The Board of Directors of Moines Township Consolidated invites bids for school bus routes for the upcoming year. Bids must be received by 8:00 PM on Monday August 2, 1943, with rights reserved to reject any or all bids. Secretary Donald Garlock. The Plover Consolidated School Board also solicits bids for driving school buses for the 1943 44 year, due by 8:00 PM July 26, 1948 at the Ploy Lumber Co. office. Secretary Garlock.
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Board of Directors
Moines Township Consolidat
Richt
Donald ¢ Arto Secretar
Nyed Soli
Plover Consolidated Sch
Sch
Ploy Lumber Co
L. &, Garlock, Guretary
Buy Coal Now Urged by Three Wise Men and Officials
Joseph Eastman Donald Nelson and Secretary Ickes press urgent coal orders for immediate or ASAP delivery. Heaviest demand will secure earliest shipments as storage grows, amid war economy appeals and roof repair notes from Building Supply News influencing fuel planning and wartime mobilization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Eastman
Donald Nelson
Ickes
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Isabeth Hope
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Ross Moon
Everett Moulton
Moon
Kass
K.s.k’s
Pocahontas Pool
Dickey Ranny
Susan Jones
Santa Ana
Barbara Anne Thompson
Iowa Falls
Islea Hope
Orvan Olerich
H. F. Olerich
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le Roy Nelson
John Nelson
Islea Beth Hope
Elwood Olerich
H. I. Olerich
Joe McEwen
Hubert Cox
Hubert F. Cox
West Bend Grotto
Harriet Morey
Des Moines
Harry Morey
West Bend
Frank Cox
Rolfes
John Hough
Barbara and Russell Cox
Brookings
S. D
Oscar Orr
Rolfe
Iowa Industrial and Defense Commission
Central Defense Command
Eddie J. Aden
Howard Bruce
Roy Brooks
I. W. Meredith
Cora Peterson
J. M. Smith
Brooks Junkyard
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Kentucky Mines
Fullerton Lumber Company
Hee Haw News
J T. Grant & Son
Paone
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