Pocahontas County Farmers Propose 37 Agricultural Conservation Suggestions
County agent K K Schmuecker reports farmers favor 37 recommendations for the 1937 agricultural conservation program. Key ideas include classifying rape as a soil conserving crop when plowed, and adjusting base systems with minor revisions. Township meetings held before Oct. 10 will feed into a county report for the state committee, with all township reports due by Oct. 16.
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Pocahontas County
Kk. J. Schimecker
Schmuecker
State Agricultural Conservation Committee
Agricultural Adjustment Administration
Feather in the Cap Turned Flight Home
A young man defies his father to travel to Australia, claiming buys like a car and a farm as feathers in his cap. After months of letters ending with that boast, a final plea for passage home arrives and the father replies to remove the feathers and fly back.
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Australia
Veils Rise in Style Says Stray Stories Magazine
A brief exchange notes modest fashion shifts as veils for women gain attention. The dialogue questions why women now cover faces publicly, suggesting shame or discretion amid changing attire.
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Mrs. Blurb
Mr. Blurb
Stray Stories Magazine
Economic student laments squandered funds and unprofitable returns
The student of economics declares that funds were wasted with no proper return. Mr. Dustin Stax agrees, suggesting the country has proven a profit without honor.
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Dustin Stax
Modest Sarah Seeks To Hold Mr Simple for Return
Miss Willing Sarah asks to hold Mr Simple if he calls while away. She explains the caretaker should not be bothered and notes LE would object to such an action.
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Miss Willing
Sarah
Mr. Simple
Miss
Plover area notes two car mishap and local gossip
The Plover Patriot reports a minor auto accident near Plover involving Mrs. Knapp and Mr. Nielsen with minor injuries. Community news covers visitors, illnesses, golf semi finals, family trips, anniversaries, and local social events across Rolfe Pocahontas and surrounding towns.
Plover School Notes Highlights From Grades Three To Eight
Third and fourth graders Lois Emery Dorothy Peterson Eddie Hubbell Donald Jolliffe Jeane Abbott Evelyn Baade Ruth Buchanan Janice Miller Irene Minkter Marie Taylor and Geraldine Henderson all had perfect spelling all week. First and second graders Margaret Forey Sophia Baade and Cornelia Stearns were absent sick. Dennie Henderson Beverly Majorowicz Jerome Forey Anita Abbott and Georgine Thompsen lost in spelling Friday. Fifth and sixth graders Doris Mekyini returned after nearly four weeks away. Fifth graders explore journeys through South America visiting coffee cacao plantations and Amazon rubber forests in Brazil. Sixth graders study Longfellow life and poems. Music news the operetta Molly Be Jolly will be given in about three weeks by the fifth sixth seventh and eighth grades. Seventh and eighth graders neither absent nor tardy first six weeks included Thelma Jolliffe Phyllis Martin Dorothy Mechin Betty Strong. Also in eighth grade Dorothy Hofert Marilyn Miller Betty Sharp Suzanne Roush.
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Lois Emery
Dorothy Peterson
Eddie Hubbell
Donald Jolliffe
Jeane Abbott
Evelyn Baade
Ruth Buchanan
Janice Miller
Irene Minkter
Marie Taylor
Geraldine Henderson
Margaret Forey
Sophia Baade
Cornelia Stearns
Dennie Henderson
Beverly Majorowiccz
Jerome Forey
Anita Abbott
Georgine Thompsen
Doris Mekyini
South America
Amazon River
Brazil
Peraders
Longfellow
Molly
Green Tomatoes Promote Nutrition In Homemaker Guidance
The column urges using green tomatoes for nutrition and storage tips. It advises picking at the green stage, wrapping and storing at 50 degrees or higher, and warns against decay at cooler temps. A green tomato relish recipe uses onions lemons vinegar brown sugar mustard seed celery seed allspice cloves and spices.
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Lows State College
Tit for Tat Butter Dispute Now Recalled in London
In a sharp exchange chronicled by London Answers Magazine a buyer accuses a seller of short butter by weighing dispute against yesterday’s steak pound. The quarrel highlights light hearted mismeasure and brisk wit in local commerce.
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London Answers Magazine
Debate on Women in Law Sparks Authority Viewpoint
A quoted exchange argues against women studying law with Miss Cayenne asserting men handle law while clever women should simply supervise authority. The remark highlights gender roles in legal professions and reflects period attitudes toward women and law.
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Miss Cayenne
Do You Need Talent to Make a Living Writing Jokes
A witty exchange questions if talent is required to earn a living from jokes. The humorist replies no, suggesting a steady external income is enough to support a writing career in humor.
Ham and Egg Delicacy Quip Sparks Dining Question
A humorous exchange questions pricing with no difference and suggests serving eggs on a thick slice of ham as the suggested presentation. The witty banter echoes a light food service moment captured in a period newspaper.
Valera Luetjen and Merwin Iler Wed in Plover Church
Miss Valera Luetjen and Merwin Iler were united in a candlelight ceremony at the Luetjen-Her The Plover Iowa M KE church on October 15 1986 officiated by Rev W L Patterson of Titonka. The event featured a single ring ceremony with a small guest list and a reception at the W R Ter home.
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Plover
Iowa
M. KE
Valera ‘Luetjen
Merwin Iler
W. L. Patterson
Titonka
Doyle Alexander
Nevada
Karlene Eppelsheimer
Codman
Harldelot
Luella Kuhrt
Pomeroy
Joann Iler
W. R. Ter
Edna Henderson
FE. D. Luetjen
Versailes
Plover High School
Thompson Beauty School
Des Moines
Malloy
State Center
May
W. R. Her
Tie
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
American Institute of Business
Hare
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Arnold Residence Wedding Blessings In Plover
The couple and their many friends in the Arnold residence in Plover extend heartfelt blessings for a long, happy and prosperous married life. Congratulations are shared by numerous well wishers.
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Arnold
Plover
Auxiliary Notes From Friday Meeting At Miller Home
The American Legion auxiliary met at the C. K. Miller home Friday afternoon with Mrs. Miller and Mrs. Bert Osking as hostesses. Members sewed for the supply shelf and a lunch was served. The meeting opened with the unit president, Mrs. Fred Grove, leading. flag salute and prayer followed with two verses of America sung. Many members and visitors attended. November meeting planned at Mrs. Mae Butler's home. Rolfe to entertain the country auxiliary October 22 at 2 pm in the M E church basement. all members invited.
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American Legion Auxiliary
C. K. Miller
Country Auxiliary
M. FE
Presbyterian Church Notes Rev Walter Rothwell
The Player Presbyterian Church notes Pastor Walter Rothwell. Sunday School and Morning Worship are listed with times 10:30 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. Attendance last Sunday was strong. Plans are underway for a possible weekday service. Members are asked to suggest preferred day and location for an evening service.
Sook realest elders and town leaders named
Fragmentary OCR notes list local elders and leaders by region with unclear spellings and names such as Kim Ay Henderson and Iodee Iiohesia. The text cites a motto The greatest good to the number and mentions town areas East West North South with scattered labels.
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Kim
Henderson
Plover Methodist Church Plans Revival Campaign
Rev J C McNulty leads revival plans as Evangelism committee meets A J Hofert and H Buchanan in attendance Bible study Thursday at 730 invites all to attend church school has strong attendance and welcomes nonattenders Regular services set for next Sunday with classes for everyone at the church in Plover.
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Evangeli
A. M. Hofert
J. i Dehy
H. Buchanan
McN
A.J. Hofert
Death in Pocahontas prompts Willing Worker event
Mr and Mrs W L Wilson and family were in Pocahontas last week for the death of Mrs Wilsons father Thomas Shinvy. Mrs John Henderson Mrs Way Sharp and Mrs C R Henderson hosted the Willing Worker party last Thursday with Mrs John Is trigo leading devotions.
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Lamily
Pocahontas Mace
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