Community Notes From Local Club Meetings And Visits
The executive board of the Woman's club met at Mrs John Lawman's home with all members present. The books were audited and plans for next year discussed. A lunch was served. Local residents visited relatives in nearby towns and ongoing social events are listed, including trips to Fort Dodge and Des Moines and multiple family gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faye Pirie
Arch Biglow
Gilmore
Mel
Harold ‘Cohn
Graettinger
John Lawman
Art Mickalek
Mabel Mickalek
Claribel Michalek
Maxine Spenger
Fort Dodge
Forenoon
Robert Heathman
Orville Lawman
Jimmy Wilcox
Ad ‘Schmidt
Melvin Kirchner
Ralph Phelps
Louise Vaughn
Arthur Vaughn
Robert Rutgers
Christensen
B.C. Budolfson
Ray Sharp
Budolfson
Joe Hertz
Des Moines
Elmer Hertz
B.C. Lehnus
Iowa City
Helvig
Clarence Heathman
A. G. Heathman
Player
Ft. Dodge
Herb Jones
Lyle Kilbourn
Albert Jensen
Meisenbach
Lenora
Fargo
Humboldt
John Jensen
Rutland
Carol Smith
Maxine Spencer
Lester Yoder
Janet
Jimmy
Ames
Doris Vaughn
Sylvester Pease
Virgil Heathman
Sanden
Beckord's Hatchery Incorporation Notice Issued in Iowa
The Beckord brothers form Beckord's Hatchery under Chapter 384 in Iowa with Rolfe as headquarters Pocahontas County. Authorized 100 shares of $100 par value stock. startup requires at least 10 shares paid and total value of $1000 before issuance. Board of directors to be 2–5 stockholders. initial board members are George M. Beckord and Robert C. Beckord.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
Iowa
Rolfe
George M. Beckord
Estherville
Robert C. Beckord
Contour Farming and Soil Conservation in 1940s Programs
Contour farming slows runoff to keep topsoil and moisture for crops. The 1940 AAA program adds home gardens for food security. In 1938 AAA, over 1,500,000 acres of sorghums and sudan grass were used as green manure. Arrow Adler column suggests selling odds and ends for profit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sudan
AAA
Farmers Can Cut Losses From Fire In Iowa
Iowa farmers can cut rural fire losses by following a four point prevention plan during National Fire Prevention Week. Iowa State College engineer Henry Giese outlines causes including defective flues sparks on roofs and spontaneous hay ignition with 93 percent of damage in dwellings and barns. He recommends sealing chimneys checking heating systems installing spark arresters testing hay moisture and placing lightning rods on barns and exposed buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Henry Giese
Iowa State
Giese
Iowa Faces Smallpox Costs and Vaccination Push
Iowa officials report at least 269000 dollars spent on smallpox since 1930 with 10764 cases tallied 1930 to 1938 and more likely unreported. Health department urges vaccination drive starting October 30 citing time lost sickness isolation and future scar risk as reasons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Iowa State Department of Health
Isolate Smallpox Patients to Prevent Epidemics
The department explains smallpox is highly communicable and spreads rapidly. Unvaccinated children must stay out of school for three weeks and patients for two weeks. Prevention by vaccination saves money and protects communities.
Des Moines Township Chorus to Present An Old Kentucky Garden
Miss Neal announces the Des Moines township high school mixed chorus will stage the operetta An Old Kentucky Garden in November. Chorus members include Ellabeth Truelson Marjorie Peterson Grace Hertz Mable Coyle Edna Johnson Alberta Joens Carol Smith Mandell Kilbourn Charlene Hronek Lillie Fish Eldon Sennett Donald Spencer Robert Koenig Orval Heathman Junior Peterson Alvin Vaughn Loren Thompson Dale Hewlett. The 1940 AAA farm program will pay cooperating farmers up to 30 dollars for tree planting to support forest conservation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Neal
Des Moines Township
Ellabeth Truelson
Marjorie Peterson
Grace Hertz
Mable Coyle
Edna Johnson
Alberta Joens
Carol Smith
Mandell Kilbourn
Charlene Hronek
Lillie Fish
Eldon Sennett
Donald Spencer
Robert Koenig
Orval Heathman
Junior Peterson
Alvin Vaughn
Loren Thompson
Dale Hewlett
Cousin of Mrs Virgil Roberts Killed in Des Moines Crash
Homer Perkins died in a Des Moines train truck crash last Thursday morning. Worth Overton, Perkins nephew, was badly injured but is recovering. The incident also involved another truck occupant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virgil Roberts
Homer Perkins
Des Moines
Worth Overton
Perkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nielsen of
Inessie Struthers
G. A. Everson, M. D
T. D. Jones
Lester Leserman, M.D
Jones Shop
F. H. Molyneux
Savage
Carl J. White
Auto Bonds
Kennedy
T. J. Raynes
L. M. Graham Veterinarian
Calla
First National Bank
Arrow Adler
D. M. T. Chorus
Quate Insurance Pro
Rolfe, Iowa
Rolte Cleaners
Nelson Master
Fullerton Lumber Co
C. E. Hegstrom
Mer
Pocahontas County Mutual
Fire and Lightning Insurance Association
Home Office
Plover
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