Laurens Folk Plan European Tours and Visits
Laurens residents announced summer trips to Europe. Helen Moline and Esther Moline plan a Germany and Scandinavia tour including Oberammergau, with Sweden for an industrial exposition and a return via England and Canada. Mrs Sadie Whitfield and daughter Rachael sail June 14 from Montreal for two months visiting nine countries.
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Theommunity
Helen and
Jickson
Esther Moline
New York
Mason
Germany
Oberammergau
Sweden
Stockholm
England
Canada
Moline
Sadie Whitfield
Rachael
Montreal
Europe
Mattie Kreul
Laurens
Edmund D Hayes
Heart Catholic Church
Irelaid
James F Hayes
State limits on Storm Lake algae removal
The attorney general's office ruled that green surface particles on Storm Lake cannot be removed by the state fish and game department unless proven detrimental to fish life. State funds cannot be used for removal unless preservation of fish is the primary need, indicating bathers are not prioritized for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Storm Lake
State Fish and Game Department
Eral Fletcher
Manson Boy Chosen for Edison Contest Entry
Joseph Abrahamson of Manson High School has been chosen by a Calhoun county committee to represent the county in the Edison technical contest. He excels in mathematics and science and will take a Des Moines exam on June 20. The national winner earns a four year technical school scholarship from Thomas A. Edison.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Abrahamson
Manson High School
Calhoun County
Edison
Joseph
Manson
Des Moines
Thomas A. Edison
Iowa Woman Appointed to High Church Office
Miss Gertrude Taft, former Humboldt resident and longtime director of religious education in Cleveland Unitarian parish, has been named associate secretary of the American Unitarian association's Department of Religious Education in Boston. She will start duties at the September church year opening and previously led the Lake Erie conference for youth. Taft, daughter of the late W. J. Taft, grew up in Humboldt and is granddaughter of Rev. S. H. Taft, town founder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gertrude Taft
Humboldt
Unitarian
Cleveland
Ohio
Department of Religious Education
American Unitarian Association
Boston
Mass
Miss Taft
Lake Erie
W. J. Taft
Rev
S. H. Taft
U S Agriculture Year Book 1930 Ready for Free Distribution
The 1930 Year Book of the United States Department of Agriculture, a cloth bound 1080 page volume, is ready. Persons needing the book may obtain free copies from the Farm Bureau office in the courthouse at Pocahontas.
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United States Department of Agriculture
Farm Bureau
Court House
Pocahontas
Curing the First Crop of Alfalfa Tips and Timing
Iowa State College guidance outlines careful steps for curing the first alfalfa cutting. Cut after dew, windrow when top dries, and haul when cured. Weather and timing affect color preservation and leaf retention, with specific steps for morning, afternoon, and post rain conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. R. Henson
Iowa State College
College
Chemical sprays target Canada thistles and quack grass
A guide notes spraying timing for Canada thistles as they bloom to remove food stored in the upper plant. Sodium chlorate is listed as the most satisfactory chemical, with one pound per gallon of water. handling must be careful due to flammability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
Farm Bureau
Notice of Executrix Appointment in Thompson Estate
In Iowa Pocahontas County probate court the executrix Kenora Thompson has been appointed and qualified in the estate of Alexander Thompson deceased. Creditors must service claims per law and indebtedness paid to the executrix. Dated June 10 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Alexander Thompson
Keinora Thompson
Home Folks Honor Senator Gilchrist in Laurens Meeting
Fred C. Gilchrist of Laurens, Republican nominee for Congress in the Tenth District, was honored at a Farm Bureau meeting June 5. He thanked about 160 volunteers and acknowledged their unpaid election-day efforts. George Godfrey of Algona spoke, with the event at O. G. Watson’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred C. Gilchrist
Laurens
L. J. Dickinson
Gilchrist
Fred K. Hawley
Pocahontas County
George Godfrey
Algona
O. G. Watson
Notice For Bids On Vacuum Pump Installation Rolfe IA
Sealed proposals are invited by secretary J H Brinkman in Rolfe Iowa for installing a return line vacuum pump system to convert the Independent school heating plant. Bids due 1 00 p m July 1 1930 with certified check to treasurer J B Kent. Bonds for contract amount required plans available from the secretary by order of the Board of Education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Brinkman
Rolfe
Iowa
Independent
J. B. Kent
Ig of Education
J. H . Brinkman
Secy
Executor Appointed in Meisenbach Estate
In probate Jacob Meisenbach deceased with Joseph Meisenbach named as executor who has qualified. Claims against the estate must be presented as required by law for allowance and payment. Dated June 10, 1980.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
State of
Iowa
Pocahontas County
Jacob Meisenbach
Joseph Meisenbach
Notice from Pocahontas County Board of Supervisors
Notice is given that the board of supervisors of Pocahontas County will meet to discuss county matters. Details and agenda not specified in the fragment.
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Board of
Supervisors of
Pocahontas County
Iowa Board of Supervisors Seeks Gravel Road Land Condemnation
The county proposes condemning 0.785 acre of land in Section 13 for road gravel with a right of way to the public highway. Three appraisers will determine damages, with owner or their appointee due by July 1, 1980. Objections may be filed at the hearing. Johnson County Auditor announces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Said
Section 13
Township 92
Board of Supervisors
Cel i Johnson
Ford Grows in Government and Industry Use Card
The Ford demonstrates wide adoption by Federal state and city governments and major companies including Bell System Armour Kellogg and Procter and Gamble. It highlights extensive bearing use steel forgings four wheel brakes and shock absorbers plus rustless steel and Triplex glass. The price cited is $535 780.
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Ford
Bell System
Armour and Company
the Borden Company
Continental Baking Corporation
Firestone Tire and Rubber Company
General Electric Company
Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
Kellogg Company
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Morton Salt Company
Pillsbury Flour Mills Company
Procter and Gamble Company
Swift & Company
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George
Albert T. Reid
Pete Oe
Laurens Folk
Sony
Delco
Pocahontas, Iowa
UR. Flores
Manson Boy
U. S. Agricultural Dept
Senator Gilchrist
Detroit
Ford Motor Company
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