Local Happenings Spotlight Midwest Visits and Growth
Ida Schroeder of Gardenia California spent three days visiting her nephew Lelando D Schroeder. A Schroeder reunion occurred at Dolliver State Park. Lowell Jaspers and Leota Nelson welcomed their first baby girl born July 18. Titonka builds a large sidewalk structure. James McColley and May Klenk completed theirs first. Henry Korte starts a new home south of the depot. Amos Krominga Sr. formerly lived there. Paul Apka moved a small house from the lot near Lakota.
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Ida Schroeder
Gardenia
Calif
Lelando D. Schroeder
Schroeder
Dolliver State Park
Lowell Jaspers
Carpenter
Iowa
Jaspers
Leota Nelson
Henry Nelson
Titonka
James McColley
May Klenk
Henry Korte
Amos Krominga Sr
Paul Apka
Garner Notes and Visits Highlight A Summer Week
Mrs. E F Bowker of Garner visits daughter Mrs C H Downs. Ellsworth Heifner returns from Des Moines with sister L C Heifner. A newborn Stuart Lynn to Mr and Mrs Irvin Pankuk born July 21. Ice cream social and program planned at Immanuel Lutheran July 27. Junior Mission Band display and film Reaching from the Heaven. Andrew Cebulka visits from Clear Lake. Kenneth Swan family set to return from south trip. Rodeo promoter in Titania but plans cancelled to avoid interference with Indian Day August 14. Mrs Herman Dreesman returns from California. Keith Bruns, at Camp Atterbury, visits mother Ollie Bruns. George Bonacker joins Mrs Bonacker in Garner then Des Moines and Indianapolis visits. Eddie Nelson of Des Moines building a home, works Iowa Packing Co. Rev J E Albertson family touring Wisconsin Michigan Ohio. Rev A Mardorf vacationing in Minnesota. Hans DeVries and Stephen visit Fred DeVries home. Mrs Fred DeVries hospital discharge after auto accident. Maxine Stott visiting Des Moines relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. F. Bowker
Garner
C. H. Downs
L. C. Heifner
Ellsworth
Des Moines
Henry Carols
Drake
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Andrew Cebulka
Clear Lake
Kenneth Swan
Virginia
Douglas
Titania
Saddle Club
Herman Dreesman
California
Keith Bruns
Camp Atterbury
Indiana
Ollie Bruns
George Bonacker
Mrs. Bonacker
Indianola
Eddie Nelsons
Hartford
Bob Schoolers
Ray Bonacker
Retbeck
Eddie Nelson
Iowa Packing Co
South Des
Fred DeVries
Bulifalo Center Hospital
Maxine Stott
W. H. Stott
Congressional actions impact Iowa small business sector
The piece outlines Senate and House moves on the Defense Production Act and a Small Defense Plants Corporation style plan, plus a watchdog subcommittee on steel shortages and a bill on freight charges. It notes a proposed consumer interests committee and a potential Senate inquiry into foreign lobbying. It also reports LeRoy Lensing's accidental death at age one in Calmar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Senate
Small Business Committee
Small Defense Plants Corporation
War Plants Corporation
House
Blair Moody
Michigan
Duff
Long, Saltonstall
Senate Judiciary Committee
Judiciary Committee
Congress
U. S
Germany
Soviet Union
Presidnt
U.S
Morse
Mahon
Foreign Relations Committee
Washington
Senate Rules Committee
Economic Stabilization Agency
Department of the Interior
Finest oak of Webster County sparks backyard pride
The narrator recalls Em declaring Webster County's oak the finest in Iowa while relaxing in the backyard with Cousin Joe. Jim and the speaker share laughter and enjoy sparkling beer under the shade, noting the oak’s friendly atmosphere as the breeze flows by.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster County
Iowa
Joe
Jim
Average bale of cotton weighs 480 pounds
A typical bale of cotton is recorded as weighing 480 pounds, indicating standard bale size in the era or report.
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Titonka Savings Bank
Jordal Farm Equipment
Buffalo Center
Alc
HILEX
Duchess
RINSO
Devries Sales Co
Swan Furniture Funeral Home
Kenneth W. Swan
Titanics
Shuaws Barbir Shop
Modern Cleaners & Tailors
Algona, Iowa
Maceo
Gilette
LeRoy Lensing
Calmar
W. E. Ley Motor CO
Ford
Custom
Studebaker
W. E. Ley
Lakota
Joe Marsh
U.S. Brewers Foundation
Armourstreet
Armours Dev
HAM
Sunkist
Savaday
Bonacker
U-Save Food Market
Farmers Elevator
Titonea
Britt Rendering CO
Tyke Theatre
Gene Autry
Champion
Texas Rangers
Gene Tierney
John Lund
Miriam Hopkins
Irene Dunne
Fred Macmurray
Intermill’s
Titanka
G.W.C. Peas
Wrigleys
Crisco
HIC
Dexol
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