Mothers Honor Service Members With Map Flag Ceremony
Mothers and wives placed small flags on a large world map to mark where each in service was located. Mothers shared sons' experiences, revealing adventures and stories. A vocal duet by Sally Webb and Phyllis Molyneux titled Tribute to Mothers followed. Devotions by Mrs. J. O. Hosier and Mrs. Elwood Olerich spoke. Lunch concluded the afternoon, served by Division IT.
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Sally Webb
Phyllis Molyneux
Elwood Olerich
J. O. Hosier
George Heald
Division IT
Trinity Lutheran Worship and Luther League Day Program
Pastor J. O. Wangberg leads a morning service at 10:30 with theme The Power of Love from John 15 21 17 and includes Sunday school Bible classes. Luther League meets at 8 p.m. A catechism class is held Saturday at 1 45 p.m. at the church.
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Trinity Lutheran
J. O. Wangberg
Catechism and worship notices at Nain Lutheran Church
Emery L. Petersen, pastor, releases May 25 catechism for confirmants at 8 30 p m May 27 Sunday school and Bible class at 10 15 a m morning worship service with confirmation at 11 a m
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Nain Lutheran Church
Emery L. Petersen
Presbyterian Church Announces Weekly Service Schedule
W F Schneck is pastor. Sunday school at 10 a.m. Morning worship at 11 a.m. Christian Endeavor at 7 30 p.m. Daily Vacation Bible School from 9 to 11 15 a.m. Memorial service for his Struthers will be held Sunday at 2 30 p.m.
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Christian Endeavor
Struthers
Methodist Church Schedule And Enrollment
Rev. C. R. Buckwalter leads Sunday school at 10 15 a m and morning worship at 11 15 a m. Youth Fellowship meets at 6 30 p m and choir practice is Thursday at 8 p m. Vacation Bible school runs this week and next. fifty five students are enrolled.
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THE
Methodist Church
C. R. Buckwalter
Card of Thanks for Loss and Sympathy
We express gratitude to the American Legion the Auxiliary United Service Women and all friends for remembering us after the death of our son and brother Pfe Lester Pedersen killed April 16 in Germany Mr and Mrs Chris Pedersen Betty and Robert Mr and Mrs Sterling Simonson and family and Mr and Mrs Melvin Pedersen and son We also thank those who helped us during illness and death of our mother and those who sent flowers and sympathy Everett Shaw and Family
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American Legion
Auxiliary
United Service Women
Pfe
Lester Pedersen
Germany
Chris Pedersen
Betty
Robert
Sterling Simonson
Melvin Pedersen
Everett Shaw
Marion Overmire
Sympathy Messages From the Overmire Family
Mr and Mrs Marion Overmire express gratitude for sympathy shown after the death of their baby, noting appreciation for kind words and support during their loss.
Buy Bonds to Serve Yourself and Community
Allan Kline president of the Iowa Farm Bureau urges buying extra war bonds during the seventh war loan drive. He cites patriotism personal and community benefits and postwar price stability, saying bonds curb inflation and prevent a land boom. He calls Farm Bureau leaders to promote the campaign across counties.
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Allan Kline
Iowa Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Kline
Clean Closet Before Storing Winter Woolens
Miss Fannie Gannon advises a thorough closet cleaning to prevent moths before storing winter woolens. Vacuum the closet including floor walls shelves and clothes pole, scrub with soap and water, and repaint rough unpainted walls. Use paradichlorobenzene crystals in corners or cloth bags for added moth deterrence.
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Fannie Gannon
State Extension Home Management
Buena Vista Plans June 1 Graduation for 39 Graduates
Beverly Bradburn of Rolte will be among 39 Buena Vista College graduates to receive diplomas at the June 1 ceremony.
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Friendly Circle
Friendly Circle Club
Wilbur Roberts
John Otto
Ida Otto
Buena Vista
Beverly Bradburn
Rolte
Buena Vista College
If You Can't Go Buy Bonds Then Send Your Dough
Readers urged to support a public bond issue by contributing funds when unable to attend the meeting. Officials emphasize civic duty and propose mail or agent deposit options to ensure participation in financing the project.
Soybean Observation Plot Placed on Crotty Farm
In 1945 a soybean observation plot was planted on J. M. Crotty farm in Sherman township with eight varieties Man darin Habare Richland Wis Manchu 3 Wis Manchu 606 Earlyana Mukden and Lincoln. Three rows per variety form a non replicated plot sponsored by Pocahontas vocational agricultural department and Pocahontas county Farm Bureau. L. Dunn and Max O. Naylor guided planting with help from Wilbur Ekstrand Dennis Wolf and Henry Kleen. The plot sits 42 miles north of Pocahontas on the west side of the road for summer observations.
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J. M. Crotty
Sherman Township
Earlyana
Mukden
Lincoln
Pocahontas Vocational Agricultural Department
Pocahontas
OPA Lifts Summer Fuel Oil Ration Limits for Homes
The OPA announced that households may again obtain fuel oil rations for oil cooking stoves and hot water heaters this summer even if they have coal or wood stoves or furnaces. The restriction is lifted for May 1 through September 30 if adequate stand-by equipment exists, mirroring actions taken in prior summers.
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OPA
Auto buck rake and stacker aid efficient haying
Using an auto buck rake and stacker saves labor in haying. The rake can also bring hay up to the barn if distance permits, improving efficiency.
Dionne Quints and Birth Trends Surprise Nation
The Dionne Quints, 11, sparked reports of multiple births and a possible trend in families since their birth. The American Weekly in the Chicago Herald American issue May 27 features their historic entry and growing intrigue over twins and higher multiples.
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Stork
American Weekly
Chicago Herald-American
New cigarette prices under OPA scrutiny in Des Moines
Walter D. Kline, Des Moines OPA district director, warns that new cigarette brands priced above standard brands will be watched with possible action. Under OPA rules, makers may use the ceiling price of the closest competing seller’s similar product. Meanwhile the Lakefield Standard relays a Williams dog tale about Walter Siems and his pup retrieving a citizen’s wrist watch.
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Walter D. Kline
Des Moines
OPA
Sibley Gazette
Ripley
Lakefield
Minn
Standard
Williams
Walter Siems
Walt
Classified Rates For Want Ads And Notices
Trade rates outline cost per word for first insertion and subsequent insertions. Minimum charge applies. Card of Thanks and poetry rates listed with per line pricing.
Purses Prone to Moths Says Iowa Expert
A textile expert from Iowa college advises on moth prevention for purses. Clean fabric linings inside and out, remove and wash removable linings, brush leather purses, use saddle soap for light leather and shoe creams for dark. Stuff purses with tissue and seal storage boxes with moth crystals, store leather dry to prevent mold.
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Lora Hilyard
Iowa College
Ension
HeeHaw News on Coal Supply and Farm Goods
Coal shipments lag and car loadings drop for the week ending May 5. Prompt coal from any kind is urged while supply issues persist. Readers report shortages of screen wire and window screens, plus notes on concrete feeding floors for livestock with listed advantages.
Bragg Tent Trials Highlight Feud Over Pricing
A local dispute centers on tent pricing and custodian charges at Bragg event grounds. Competing claims allege unfair billing practices while organizers seek mediation to settle costs and allow continued use of the site.
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Ann Kirchner
Roy Simonson
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George Lehnus
N. A. Wilson
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Claude White, Jr
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