Iowa Fifth War Loan drive urged more bonds from workers
State campaign urges payroll savings and extra bonds during June and July. Pocahontas County Minute Men will call on residents Monday to sub scribe to the Sixteen Billion Dollar Fifth War Loan with a county quota of 858,000 and a push for over subscription. The drive stresses patriotism, production, and staying home to subscribe, with no neighbor voting for another’s subscription.
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Treasury Department
Iowa
W. L. Clark
Iowa War Finance Committee
Pocahontas County
Future of
Regular Meeting of Eastern Star to Convene in June
A regular Eastern Star meeting is set for Tuesday June 13 at 8 00 p m with initiation followed by refreshments and a social hour. Local items note birthday celebrations and social gatherings at homes of Mrs E J Struthers and others with card parties and postnuptial events.
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Eastern Star
the Order of Eastern Star
Pocahontas County War Finance Committee Chairman Urges Prompt Work
Charles E. Watts, chairman, urges timely completion of the war finance job. He implores urging county residents not to disappoint supporters and to finish the task by Monday, stressing a complete and efficient effort.
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Charles E. Watts
Pocahontas ‘County
Iowa warns of rising drownings as schools close
The Town health department cites newspaper reports showing drowning deaths exceed 1043 in a trend likely to worsen with school closings. For January through May there were 24 drownings, 1 more than last year, with floods likely contributing. Experts urge supervised areas and group swimming to reduce risk.
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Iowa
Ways To Kill Ants From Homemakers Guide
Homemakers seek ant control tips with Mrs Helen Sage recommending poisoning as practical. Iowa State entomologist H L Gunderson advises identifying nest type then using carbon bisulfide or gasoline charged into deep holes, sealing and reusing treatments after 24 hours, repeating after three days if needed.
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Helen S. Sage
County Extension Home Economist
H. L. Gunderson
Iowa State College
Ant Poisoning Method for Ant Infestations
A historic remedy advises treating ants with tartar emetic mixed in sugar water for sweet-loving colonies or in melted fat for grease ants. Place in shallow containers away from children and pets. Poisoned ants may return to nests to feed the queen and larvae. multiple poisonings may be needed.
Pasturing Dairy Cows Near Barn Helps Milk Output
Pasture dairy cows near the barn when possible to save feed energy. Cows sweat less than horses but heat raises pulse and breathing, and heavy digestion generates heat. Excess heat lowers appetite and reduces milk production, so minimizing unnecessary exercise aids production.
Trinity Lutheran Church Sunday Schedule and Sermon Theme
Pastor J. C. Wangberg leads 9:30 a.m. worship with the message The Good Received in this Time of Life taken from Luke 16 19 31. 10:30 a.m. Sunday school. Catechism class meets Saturdays at 1 45 p.m. Girls chorus at 3:00 p.m. Prayer meeting held each Thursday evening.
Nain Lutheran Church Announces June Activities
Emery L Petersen pastor leads Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 00 a m. The Nain Lutheran society meets June 13 at Ray Isackson home at 6 30 p m. June 14 Ladies Aid gathers at Mrs Fritz Johnson home at 2 15 p m.
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Nain Lutheran Society
Ray Isackson
Ladies’ Aid
Fritz Johnson
Pam
Methodist Church Sunday Schedule and Dedication Program
The Methodist Church announces a Sunday schedule with Sunday school at 10 15 am a children's day program and morning worship at 1114 am A dedication of new flags will follow The MLM club hosts a youth fellowship at 630 pm A question hex is noted for the event
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Clab
Presbyterian Church News Roundup
W F Schneck pastor leads Sunday school at 10 a.m. Meaning worship at Siam. Children’s service at 7 20 p.m. Fi leen Johnson to lead. Choir practice set for Wednesday at 8 30 p.m.
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Siam
Fileen Johnson
Women's Club Closes Year With Luncheon and Reports
The Women's club held its annual covered dish luncheon at Mrs. R. C. Grant's home on Friday June 3 with about 20 attendees. Joan Bixler sang a solo, Mrs. N. J. Bixler played piano, and War Stamp sales brought in 22.50. Officers elected for next year include Mrs. G C. J. Moen president Mrs. H. J. Turley vice president Mrs. George Marine secretary and Mrs. Muriel Wilson treasurer.
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Women’s Club
R. C. Grant
Joan Bixler
N. J. Bixler
Belle Kirkpatrick
GC. J. Moen
H. J. Turley
George Marine
Muriel Wilson
Ration Tire and Coupon Provisions and Extensions
The notice states tire recapping certificates no longer needed, with periodic passenger car tire inspections ended April 20. Car owners must keep inspection records. OPA tire inspectors issue certificates to replace certain tire grades. Local boards handle ration issuances. Multiple gasoline, sugar, and other coupons and stamps have specified validity dates and limits.
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OPA
War Price and Rationing Board
First Woman Named to Audubon County Grand Jury
Mrs. FP. H. McFadden was selected as a member of the Audubon county grand jury for the May term and named foreman. This marked the first time a woman has served on the county grand jury.
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Audubon County
FP. H. McFadden
Village Lumber Dealer Struggles With New Rules
He grapples with unfamiliar regulations while customers grow dizzy from the confusion. The piece notes shortages of coal and ships, urging early coal orders and promising effort to deliver Eastern coal, plus a sales pitch for barn paint as summer approaches.
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