Public urged to help stretch nursing service nationwide
Mrs. Vivian Walkup, chairwoman of the town nursing council for war service, lists ten ways the public can aid nursing during the nation’s No. 1 womanpower shortage. She urges rationing in care, selective hospital requests, home nursing guidance, hourly skilled nursing, considerate visiting hours, home care courses, volunteering as nurse’s aides, and encouraging inactive or aspiring nurses to return.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vivian Walkup
Town Nursing Council For
War Service
Armed Services
Mra. Walkup
Visiting Nurse Association
Start Orcharding During Wartime Wintertime
Seed and nursery catalogs appear in Kossuth County as Extension Director A L Brown urges following ISU horticulturist H B Nichols to start orcharding in winter. Planning can occur now, spring work still awaits, and nursery stock shortages may raise next spring demand. Old varieties get priority. small fruits offer quick returns in wartime food effort. Mrs William Bolton of Waverly recalls a Christmas card from Navy son Marshall, who serves. her family has a long wartime service tradition starting with Harold Bolton in 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kossuth
A. L. Brown
H. BE
Nichols
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa
William Bolton
Waverly
Marshall
Navy
Bolton
Harold Bolton
Scrap drive nets 1600 pounds in Bremer county event
The Jolly Jackson 4-H club in Bremer County gathered over 1,600 pounds of scrap paper and tin in a five hour drive. Proceeds support club activities as local residents praised the effort and community spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jolly Jackson 4-H Club
Bremer County
Glub
Dairy Herd Improvement Training Course Announced
Iowa State College will host a dairy herd improvement supervisors training course from January 17 to 29. The course trains in milk testing and solving feeding and management problems for Iowa’s 57 associations. No age limit or fees. room and board for two weeks only. women may enroll. Interested parties should contact Art Porter at Iowa State College in Ames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dairy Herd Improvement Association
Iowa State College
County Hixtension
A. T. Brown
Iowa
Art Porter
Extension Dairyman
Porter
Ames
Infant Henry Stecker Dies At Four Months
Darrel Lemont Stecker infant son of Henry Stecker and Margaret Stecker nee Sleper was born August 4 1943 at Dolmage hospital Buffalo Center Iowa. Baptized Lutheran on August 20. Illness led to Park hospital Mason City where an operation failed. He died Wednesday morning at four months and twenty five days. Survived by parents two sisters Beverly and Marlys two brothers Harlan and Allen and many relatives and friends. Memorial wreaths were sent to the Lutheran Children's Home in Waverly Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel Lemont Stecker
Henry Stecker
Margaret
Stecker
Beverly
Marlys
Harlan
Allen
Waverly
Iowa
Alfalfa Seeding Fertilizer Recommendation Emerges
Town State College agronomists report higher profits from applying 250 pounds of fertilizer per acre in alfalfa seeding with or without a nurse crop. Best formulas vary by soil type. 0-20-0 for average soils, 0-20-10 for sandy or lime-rich soils, lime should be applied on acid soils. Due to limited 1944 supplies, farmers should place orders early and store bags dry and elevated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town State College
Eastern Town
Biennial Sweet Clover Shines in Soil-Building Trials
Iowa State College agronomists report biennial sweet clover, when plowed under in spring, speeds soil improvement and boosts yields. Over 16 years in a two year corn oats rotation, plots with clover outperformed red and humaba clovers, with yields 105, 108, and 114 percent respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa State College Agronomists
Berdina Loeschen Dies at 81 After Lifelong Faithful Service
Berdina Johann Loeschen born October 16 1862 in Ostfriesland Germany died Friday at 6 am aged 81 after a long life in Buffalo Township and Titonka Iowa. She helped organize Immanuel Lutheran church served as secretary for 26 years and leaves five daughters two sisters a son and six grandchildren with funeral at Immanuel Lutheran Church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berdina Johann Loeschen
Ostfriesland
Germany
Siege
Marie Hoeschen
Bently
Studier
John Longden
B. Geisler
Buffalo Township
Titonia
Iowa
Immanuuel Lutheran Congregation
Loesthen
Titonka
Loeschen
Wm. Planz
Store Frozen Parsnips In Paper Lined Basket
L. C. Grove of Iowa State College extension horticultural staff advises storing frozen parsnips indoors in a paper lined basket. Parsnips shrivel in air. keep them covered with thick paper and in a 40 degrees Fahrenheit or cooler room. Baskets on a back porch covered with blankets are also suggested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. C. Grove
Iowa State College Extension Horticulturial
RATION TIMETABLE FOR OPA REGION JANUARY 1 1944
Wartime food stamp timetable lists processed foods green stamps D F etc good through Jan 20 and Feb 20, meat and fats brown stamps L M N P Q expiring Jan 1 with other brown stamps expiring Jan 2 4 16 20 28 29 31, sugar stamps Nos 29 30 with dates through Jan 15 March 31, shoes and airplane stamps, fuel coupons and gasoline coupons with multiple through dates, mileage ration notes, and ink endorsement requirements with February and March deadlines for C B A book holders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OPA
Valhaven Herd Name Granted for Cattle Registry
M L Bilsborough of Titonka is granted exclusive use of the herd name Valhaven for his Holstein-Friesian cattle, per The Holstein Friesian Association of America. The body noted over 500 prefixes were reserved for breeders in 1942. A Winterset man trod a coyote with his pickup, after the animal darted away, the chase ended with Frederick running over the coyote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valhaven
M. L. Bilsborough
Brattleboro, VI
Titonka
Holstein- Friesian Association of America
John Frederick
Winterset
Frederick
Titanica and Ramsey Reformed Christening and Worship Schedule
A brief church notices page lists Titanica Churches Good Hope Lutheran and Ramsey Reformed with pastors Alfred Mardoff and Rev. F. Snnttjer. Worship services begin 11:00 a.m. Sundays, Ramsey Sunday School 10:00 a.m. and evening services 8:00 p.m. Choir rehearsals Friday 8:00 p.m. Young People Club meets Tuesday 8:00 p.m. Catechism classes Saturdays 10:00 a.m. Bible study aids offered for family devotions. Message quotes John 2 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Good Hope Lutheran American Lutheran Church
Alfred
Mardoff
Ramsey Reformed
F. Snnttjer
Young People’s Club
Methodist Church Schedule and Doan Service Notice
Sunday School at 10:00 a.m. Morning Worship 11:00 a.m. Young people's meeting 7:00 p.m. Choir practice Wednesday 8:00 p.m. Women's Society of Christian Service meets Wednesday January 12. Serving committee listed. DOAN Service at Zelms Larson home with Katie Breftson as associate hostess. Get your copy of The Upper Room for January February and March five cent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Church Now
W. L. Patterson
Woman's Society of Christian Service
Mra. Gso. Banacker
Harold Miller
Robert Clemans
Doan Woman's Society of Christian Service
Zelms Larson
Katie Breftson
Immanuel Lutheran Ray Holds Various Services and Meetings
Immanuel Lutheran Ray conducts English services next Sunday at 10:30 a.m. with Sunday School and Bible Class at 9:30 a.m. The Luthor League meets in the evening for a social and a party honoring Ervin Gies king who has joined the Marines. An annual meeting of the Ladies is scheduled for Thursday at 2:30 p.m. in the church parlors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel Lutheran Ray
Plant
Titenka
Luthor League
Ervin Giesking
Marines
Winnebago REA Extends Rural Power To 1348 Homes
The Winnebago Rural Electric Co Operative Association marked four years of service January 3 1944 delivering low cost electricity to 1348 farmers and rural residents aiding war production. WPB rules since 1943 allow nearby farms with dairy poultry and live stock needs to connect and use power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnebago Rural Electric Co-Operative Association
War Production Board
County War Production Board
May Be Good Buy In Native Cattle
Iowa State College economist Francis Kutish says January and February may offer good opportunities to buy native cattle. He notes a short day supply could bring more cattle to feeders, while higher feeder cattle prices and a recent stabilization directive shape the market. He adds lighter cattle and calves fetch discounts as heavier stocker and feeder cattle remain in demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Kutish
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa Farm Economist
Kutish
Office of Economic Stabilization
Eradicate Insects by Zero Weather Exposure
Extension entomologist H L Gunderson of Iowa State College advises exposing upholstered furniture, fur, and garments to zero temperature for 24 to 48 hours to kill all life stages of carpet beetles and moths. If milder near freezing conditions persist, a week may be needed. A screened porch works well. if not available, dry cleaning with naphtha is suggested but requires avoiding sparks until fumes clear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. L. Gunderson
Iowa State College
Gunderson
Dust Explosions Suspected in LeMars Elevator Fire
Reports of rumbling noises at the LeMars G Tocal mill elevator preceded a blaze. Brady later suggested the sounds may have been dust explosions, leaving investigators puzzled for a time.
Niece of Mrs. A. M. Petargan Enlists in WAVEs
The niece attended grade school in Mtonia, later graduated from Drake University, and has served as an instructor at Hamton's School of Commerce in Mason City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City Globe-Gazette
A. M. Petargan
The
Waves
Good Program at Next P T A
The Titania P T A will hold its January meeting next Monday evening January 10. There will be the regular business meeting conducted by Mrs Fay Callies president. Mrs H A French program chairman has planned an interesting program and hopes for a fine attendance. Mrs A M Petersen county chairman for the women's division of bond sales will give a talk. Mrs Thais Beughle music instructor in the Algona high school will sing two solos accompanied by Jane Cretzmeyer. Mrs Russell rench will present two small groups of girls in dances which were part of a program given recently by her physical education classes in the Algona high school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Titania P.T. A
Fay Callies
H. A. French
A. M. Petersen
Thais Beughle
Algona High School
Jane Cretzmeyer
Russell #rench
Fire prevention tips from Iowa extension engineer
Harold Beaty of Iowa State College warns that January through March see the most dwelling fires due to heating systems. He advises keeping drafts open only to start fires, closing dampers at night, avoiding gasoline or kerosene, storing ashes in metal containers, placing oil stoves away from drafts and inflammables, filling fuel tanks in daylight away from flames, and keeping fuels away from curtains to reduce property damage and loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Harold Beaty
Iowa State College Extension
Iowa State College Experiment Station
Beaty
Meke
Mantes
Pay for Christmas Seals Or Their Return Asked By Those in Charge
Campaign leaders urge payment or return of Christmas Seals as the books close. Many recipients have not sent funds, while those who contributed are thanked for supporting the humanitarian effort.
First Snow Wish During North Visit by Mrs Goings
Mrs Donald Goings wife of Sgt Donald Goings formerly of Nashua hopes for snow during her first visit to the northern United States. She has always lived in the south and had not seen snow before this trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Donald Goings
Goings
Sgt
Nashua
Urges Making Up Income Tax Reports Early
Mr Edward H Birningham Collector of U S Internal Revenue for Town urges that 1043 income tax returns are due January 3 and must be filed by March 15 1944. He notes many taxpayers and complex forms. advise filing early at Des Moines offices or any branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward H. Birningham
U. S. Internal Revenue
Town
U. S. Court House
Walnut Streets
Des Moines
Des Moines Elige
Valley Savings Bank
West Fourth
Internal Revenue
Towa
Light Snow Falls Tuesday Night Across Area
A light snowfall occurred Tuesday night marking the first snow since early November. Temperatures hovered between 15 and 20 degrees above zero while roads remained dry and travel undisturbed despite lingering November snowfall.
American Legion Auxiliary Christmas Gift Drive Aided Veterans
Disabled veterans in hospitals received Christmas gifts from the American Legion Auxiliary with more than 200000 gifts distributed nationwide. State and local units coordinated purchases and delivery, visiting families and running hospital gift shops so veterans could send presents to wives and children. Mrs Sartor notes the continuous aid to men who sacrificed health and strength and stresses that in a new war the defenders must not be forgotten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Legion Auxiliary
Mary
Auxiliary
Mra. Sartor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Tataf Scrap
Henry Steckers
Berdina Loeschen
Winnebago Rea
Bernice Bobenhouse
Next P.T.A
American Legion Auxiliary News
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!