Widely Attended Wesley Dinner Honors Mrs Flom Birthday
Friday evening guests at the Mike Flom home included Mr. and Mrs. Halvor Flom Jr and Miss Mildred Fox. The dinner honored Mrs. Halvor Flom who celebrated her February 24 birthday. Philip Goetz was ill and confined to bed over the weekend. Janet Goetz, and Rosemary Arend from St Benedict visited Irene Studer. Helen Licktelg, ill at Mercy Hospital Mason City, returned home Friday and is improving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halvor Flom, Jr
Mildred Fox
Mike Flom
Halvor Flom
Philip Goetz
Philip
Algona
Janet
St. Benedict
Irene. Studer
Helen
Licktelg
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Matt Laux
Henry Haverly
Clarence Haverly
August Garman
E. Mi Olson
Florence
Lucil
Ed Dusold
Washington State
John Richter
Dusold
Victor Erdman
Jefferson Barracks
Wm. Hauptly
Alf Studer
Julius Seiler
Hayfield
Minn
Ed Downs
Funeral Notes and Local Updates From Bancroft Area
Funeral services were held for Jon Baltz with relatives including Mrs Laux in attendance. Local residents attended farewells for families Lau Bentauhls and Kraus. several moved to new farms and joined nearby communities. Lenten services continue at St Joseph church on Sundays and Wednesdays, with 3 16 PM Friday sessions. sports saw Wesley girls fall to Gruver in district play while Gruver advances to state. Bernadine Johnson leads Wesley scoring.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald
Mra
Tony Seller
Jon Baltz
Laux
Bancroft
Julius Kelch
Gloria
Bobby
Estherville
Viola Studer
Charles Kraus
Dorothy Goetz
Susie Pfittner
Hugh Lickteig
Fort Snelling
John Laubentauhl
Bancoft
Joe Weig
Lau~bentauhls
O. J. Henderson
Lead
S.D
Mary Adie Kunz
Evanston
June Adel Kunz
Miami
Fla
FBI
Esther Burke
San Francisco
Julius Kunz
Cpl
Donald Kraus
Jefferson Barracks
Manly
Jeanne Ketchen
Johnson
Wesley
Bernadine
Gruver
Cylinder
Frank Richter
Mercy
Clarence Donovan
Mercy Hospital
Mason City
Paul
The
Horning In By Jean Cameron
Donald McAllister, a tense factory executive, battles a rival and a looming government inspection while conflicting loyalties and a romance with Cornelia Adkins shape a high pressure day. McAllister confronts Wilson and Bentley, defies limits, and contends with Cornea’s influence as a crucial plan unfolds.
Community Moves and Visits Highlight Weekend Notes
Local families moved into former Kellner Wingert and Adame homes near Woden and Wingert, while new residents settled in Cedar Rapids area travelers and guests visited from Des Moines Fort Dodge Burt and Britt. Weekend visitors included Vearl Benskin and relatives, Margarite Pfeffer, Geraldine Seefeld, Leon Gardner family, and Ed and Elaine Downs recent movers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matt Kellner
Woden
Lone Rock
Kellner
Lawrence Wingerta
Ole Floms
Dr. Adame
Vearl Benskin
Cedar Rapids
Curtis Benskin
Don Kinnard
Margarite Pfeffer
Des Moines
Geraldine Seefeld
Fort Dodge
Fred Seefeld
Leon Gardner
Burt
Seefeld
Will Martinek
Gas Dealers Granted 80-Day Window for Shortages
Fred J. Derrick of the Des Moines OPA district announced dealers and distributors have 80 days after each quarter to apply for replenishment of gasoline shortages and ration coupons. The extension covers losses from evaporation leakage handling accidents and other extraordinary circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred J. Derrick
Des Moines
OPA
Derrick
Beekeeping Health Inspection Urged This Week
Extension apianist ff. B. Paddock calls beekeepers to inspect hives for dead colonies. Remove and destroy contaminated gear, wrap unsealed colonies for March weather, and conduct a second check by March 21 to assess states, queens, and brood patterns. If brood is irregular, queen replacement may be needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towa Beérien
Ff. B
Extension
Apianist
Rumors Debunked About Local Resident Deaths
At a Clear Lake Chamber of Commerce meeting Harry Mason dismissed rumors that he fell from a ladder and died from injuries. H R Schultz of LeMars also denied reports of his death after a mistaken news item claimed he was killed by a switching boxcar near Lioux City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Mason
Clear Lake
Chamber of Commerce
Mason
Harry
H. R. Schultz
LeMars
Schultz
Lioux City
Pepper the Mascot Fox Terrier Joins War Flight
Emil F Rundt, a Reinbeck dog breeder, gave Pepper to Cpl John Blohm for a Topeka unit heading overseas. Pepper, a Fox Terrier dubbed by the fillers, travels on a B 24 likely toward combat duty. The note mentions three baby chicks needed to yield one laying pullet by summer's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ascot
Emil F. Rundt
Reinbeck
John Blohm
Blohm
Rundt
Topeka
Kansas
Pepper
Fall Plowing Best to Prepare Orchard Site
Fall plowing is preferred for a new orchard site though spring plowing can be adapted and is better than no plowing. H. E. Nichols from Iowa State College notes fall work sets soil for trees and aids later cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Nichols
Iowa State
Clean cultivation and nutrient planning for young fruit orchards
A horticulturist urges plowing and fall or spring manure to supply nutrients in the first years after planting. Continue nutrients through early years, with clean cultivation recommended for high yields. If space allows, plant a row crop between trees or circle 10 feet around each tree and keep it weed free until mid July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lege
Nichols
Kitchen fats urgently needed for wartime supplies
Salvaged kitchen fats are needed for explosives in howitzer shells for the army, depth charge releases for the navy, dynamite for demolition by the marines, airplane lubricants for the air corps and surgical ointments for the wounded. The fat can plays a crucial role in sustaining wartime operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Navy
Air Corps
Fat salvage tips from extension director during campaign
Louise Rosenfeld explains saving used kitchen fats for salvage. A clean tin can is placed at the stove to collect drippings, with no need to strain. Fat from meat scraps and leftovers can be melted and poured into the container, then delivered to a local meat dealer for four cents and two red tokens per pound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stront Nes
Louise Rosenfeld
Seletarit Atate
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