Farm Bureau presses for smaller agricultural subsidies
The Des Moines Register editorial notes the Farm Bureau urges Congress to cut next year’s agricultural conservation payments. It argues a surplus budget benefits the nation and farmers must share in cuts to sustain long term economic stability. The piece implies politicians face electoral pressures. Good finish for basketball boys in Rolfe Humboldt sectional final as Rolfe edgeed them 29-28.
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Farm Bureau
Congress
Des Moines Register
the Register
Rolfe
Humboldt
Ood
Spies Confession Seen Amid Cold War Tensions
The Christian Science Monitor notes skepticism in the United States about Robert A. Vogeler s confession in Budapest after three months in prison for espionage. It argues most Americans doubt the accusation and views it as possibly coerced. The piece links the case to broader Soviet secrecy in Bulgaria Poland and the Far East and cites Russia s blocking of information as a danger to international understanding.
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Christian Science Monitor
America
Robert A. Vogeler
Vogeler
Budapest
Hungary
United States
Russia
Kremlin
Bulgaria
Poland
Far East
Anniversary Toasts Mark 58th and 60th Years
At Fenton Mr and Mrs Ole Johanesen observed their 58th wedding anniversary on February 14. At Bedford Mr and Mrs I J Bailey celebrated their 60th on February 13.
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Fenton
Ole. Johanesen
Bedford
I. J. Bailey
Valentine Blessing for Albia Couple
Mr and Mrs Reece Marshall of Albia welcomed an infant daughter born that day in a joyful family greeting reported by local observers.
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Valentine
Reece Marshall
Albia
Thirsty Boy Ingests Kerosene, Requires Stomach Pump
Thirsty Kenny Edwards of Sumner drank from a bottle containing kerosene. A stomach pump was used to relieve his distress, and doctors expect a full recovery.
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Kenny Edwards
Sumner
Condemnation Notice for Corn Belt Power Line in Pocahontas
The Corn Belt Power Cooperative seeks to condemn land in Pocahontas County Iowa for an electric transmission line. Schedule A covers multiple parcels in Section 4 and 9 Township 92 93 North Range 32 West. A commission will appraise damages April 4 1950 at 9 30 AM at the Pocahontas County Sheriff office, with owners and possessors invited to appear.
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Pocahontas County
Iowa
Corn Belt Power Cooperative
James E. Wolfe
Emma Wolfe
Benjamin A. . Wolfe
Ethel Wolfe
Albert W. Wolfe
Pocahontas
Wm. H. Wisdom
Wisdom & Wisdom
Register & Tribune
Des Moinés
Nour
Maude Climpson
Annabelle Climpson Parsons
Maxwell Parsons
Dorothy Mae Stowell
Russell Stowell
Lamar T. Climpson
Gene Climpson
Harriet Frances
Boitnott
Merle Boitnott
Marvin Sroufe
Humboku
Des Moines
Plover
Hess
Hesg
Ninetythree
Agnes Garlock
B. C. Hilton
Humboldt
Towa
Ionia
A Live Wire In Humboldt
Harold Hollar of Humboldt offers expert electrical services with up to date fixtures and a full supply stock. He emphasizes safety, code compliance, prompt repairs, and reliability for projects of any size.
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Harold Hollar
Humboldt
Iowa Cancer Crusade Kickoff Urges Urgency Across State
Dr. Royal L. Garff of Salt Lake City warned 175 county campaign chairmen at Iowa’s Cancer Crusade kickoff that Iowans must act as if their homes were ablaze during the April fund drive. He praised researchers doctors and scientists for their roles in preventing millions of cancer deaths.
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Ames
Volunteer Fund Drive Urges Public Support
A brief appeals for funds notes the devoted volunteer workers and their untiring efforts. It emphasizes that the success of the pest killer project depends on the money only the public can raise.
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Ers
Notice of Administratrix for Hansen Estate
In Pocahontas County District Court Probate No 3460 Julius A Hansen estate. Jennie M Hansen appointed Administratrix on February 21 1950. All creditors and claimants must present claims per law for allowance and payment.
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District Court
State of Town
Pocahontas County
Julius A. Hansen
Pocahontas
District Court of
Henry D. Briniman
Henry D. Brinkman
Iowa
Paul D Brinkman and William Penn's father in early navy tactics
Executor Paul D Brinkman references a connection to William Penn's father who drafted the first code of tactics for the British navy. The note ties Brinkman to family precedent in naval strategy and early maritime governance.
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Paul D. Brinkman
William Penn
Ringsted Pioneer Reaches Half-Century in Hardware Trade
S 50th YEAR Ringsted, P W Pe finished the first half century as a town businessman. He started a hardware business in Feban 1900 just after the century began. A seven foot American pit viper is noted in the piece.
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P. W. Pe
Hj Hardware
Feban
Political Announcements From Pocahontas County Officers
Multiple candidates announce campaigns in Pocahontas County Iowa on the Republican ticket with June primaries. Guy G. Butler Rolfe and E R Stahly Pocahontas seek Sheriff and County Attorney nominations respectively. Donald G. Beneke Laurens also seeks County Attorney nomination.
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Pocahontag
Guy G. Butler
Rolfe
Towa
Pocahontas County
E. R. Stahly
Pocahontas
Laws
Donald G. Beneke
Laurens
Iowa
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Humboldt, Ia
Jennie M. Hansen
Rolfe State Bank
Rolfe, Iowa
Poigonius Ameria
E. O. Loxterkamp
M. D
H. G. Frigaard
Carl J. White
T. S. Clark
D. C
F. H. Molyneux
Methodist Church
J. E. Hynds
Ritz Theatre
T. J. Raynes Insurance of All Kinds
Relfe
Halil
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
Hat
L. W. Y Feldman, Asst
R. B. Ranney
G. Fred Smith Automobile & Property Insurance Real Estate
Fuller Bldg
Harry Tyler
Rolfe, Lew
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