Local Happenings and Community Notices
Miss Marion Thacker, a student from Sioux City, is home from Saturday to Tuesday. Harvey Graham had an appendectomy at Algona hospital last Wednesday. Mr and Mrs H J Orthel visited their daughter Catherine in Minneapolis. P C Hanson moved to the Frederik Hagen apartment house he recently bought. Fred Thacker will take over the Lakota theatre Friday. Melvin Walrod and family have moved to Omaha and bought an apartment, cafe, and oil station. Minert B Pannhuk asks to change address to Shannon Illinois. Axel Carlson moved to a farm further west and uses a Burt route. Wilbur Doege has moved from Burt to Fort Lawton after service. Loren Hans attended a wedding in Lakefield and returned Monday. John and Mrs Stott spent a long weekend in Armstrong awaiting open roads. A meeting March 20 at the Shaw Warber shop seeks to form a Tie tonka baseball team. W H Ricklefs and Arnie Ricklefs traveled to Rochester. Bill had a post-accident checkup. Circle III WSCS met with thirteen members. bake sale planned for March 31. Metcalfs, former Titonka school head, bought a store at Terrill and moved from Spirit Lake. Cliff stayed in life insurance. They reportedly sold their Spirit Lake home. Drive carefully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Do. A. Metcalf
Titorka
Terrill
Titonka
Metcalfs
Spirit Lake
Cliff
John Gerdes
Forest City Hospital
St. Johns Lutheran
Presbyterian Churches
Palm
Beyer
Judy Gerdes
Walter Gerdes
John Haugen
Phyllis Ryerson
Roger Smith
Raymond Bruns
Presbyterian Church
August Cramer
Kamrar
Woden
American Legion
Legion Hall
Paul Goslin
U. S. Navy
Long Beach
Calif
Archeologists Reveal Early Indian Sites Across U.S.
Smithsonian archaeologists led by Dr. Frank H. Roberts Jr. uncover pre Columbian remains across the United States. At Buggs Island on the Roanoke River near Clarksville Virginia Carl F Miller found bones and artifacts from four culture levels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Altes
United States
Smithsonian Institution
Frank H. Roberts, Jr
Bureau of American Ethnology
Institution
National Park Service
Bureau of Reclamation
Corps of Engineers
Mér
Buggs Island
Roanoke River
Clarksville
Naire
Carl F. Miller
Sitting Bull
Virginia
Carolinas
Butralia
Canadian River
Oklahoma
Rabies Decline Tied to Dog Control Efforts
The article cites a drop in rabies cases in dogs from 8,505 in 1945 to 5,237 in 1948 and notes a parallel decline in human cases. It credits stray dog rounding up, vaccination and dog licensing, and trapping of wild animals, urging national cooperation to end rabies in people and animals.
Oysters Better in May, Says Authorities
Oysters from northern Europe keep young on gills in warmer months and taste sandy due to larvae shells, while American oysters are fine year round with proper care. Early colonists avoided May to August, but authorities claim American oysters peak in May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Record of World War II troop train movements 1941 to 1945
During December 1941 through August 1945, 113891 special troop trains operated up to 3000 miles. Railroads also moved a large number of special troop cars in regular trains, including 303003 coach trips and 511385 sleeping car trips.
Auto Style Trends Shift To Two Doors In 1950
The first half of 1950 shows a shift toward two-door and hard top body styles, surpassing the favored four-door sedan. In 1949 about 40 percent were four-doors and 38 percent two-doors, but by mid-1950 manufacturers produced 45.58 percent two-doors and 35.16 percent four-doors, with hardtop coupe and sedan driving the change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Local News Roundup From Woden and Nearby Towns
Woden and surrounding areas report multiple social events including visits by Grafton families to Mrs. L Trettin and daughters, a 6:30 dinner hosted by the Hoff family, and bridge games. ISU student James Bode spent weekend with parents Henry and Mrs. Bode. Palm Sunday confirmations planned at St Johns Lutheran and Presbyterian churches with six students named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. J. Hoff
Claus Smith
Martin Smith
Chilean City Fooled by Flying Disk Hoax
In Santiago residents were deceived by a staged hoax as a 25 foot flying saucer crash was reported on San Cristina hill with grand headlines and crowds flocking to the site. Police cordoned the area while students credited the prank as part of a spring festival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago
Chile
Ina Spercia Extra
San Cristina
Men of Fire
Rabbit Foot Charm Heads to Fourth Conflict
In San Marcos Texas Bill Dibrell son of Rev and Mrs Walter Dibrell took the family good luck charm a left hind foot of a jack rabbit to the army. The talisman dates to 1916 when the Dibrells covered the Pancho Villa campaign and later traveled to France in World War I. The foot was passed along through generations and now accompanies Bill to service again.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Marcos
Tex
Bill Dibrell
Walter Dibrell
Modern Milk House Under Drive Idea Could Aid Midwest Farms
Farmers seek efficient use of space around barns and the article describes a two story milk house built under a driveway on a ridge. The topography minimizes excavation and the design keeps milking areas accessible while managing drainage. Heavy steel beams strengthen the roof of the milk house.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
Protein Supplement Cuts Swine Production Costs
Farmers with ample grain may skip protein supplements to save money but experiments show corn alone requires 11 to 12 bushels per hundred pounds of gain. A balanced protein supplement lets 100 pounds of pork be produced with 5.5 to 6 bushels of corn and 50 pounds protein, making corn worth more per bushel when used with supplement. Hogs fed grain and supplement reach market weight in five and a half to six months.
Desirable Adjustable Desk for Shop or Home Use
A versatile desk fits shop or home needs with a top made to any size from a large drawing board. It is fastened to the frame with tilting joints so the top may be raised. Other components are built from small lumber pieces.
Reasonable care extends life of pillows
Pillows benefit from simple routines and regular airing. Remove cases and fluff daily to keep feathers evenly distributed and prevent lumping. Airing outdoors in cool dry air or near an open window clears dust and helps maintain comfort.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marion ‘Thacker
Sioux City
Harvey Graham
Algona Hospital
H. J. Orthel
Catherine
Minneapolis
P. C. Hanson
Fred Hagen
Hansons
Johnnin H. Spear
Military Police
Camp Gordon
Georgia
Fort Bragg
N. C
Military Police Battalion
Fred Thacker
Lakota
Fred
Melvin J. Walrod
Buck
Alice
Omaha
Gasville
Ark
North 24Th Street
Minert B. Pannhuk
Shannon
Ill
Foreston
Minert
Axel Carlson
Burt
Wilbur Doege
Lawrence Doege
Camp Stoneman
Fort Lawton
Washington
Loren Hans
Lakefield
Minn
John Stott
Armstrong
Shaw Warber Shop
Tietonka
W. H. Ricklefs
And
Arnie Ricklefs
Rochester
Bill
Circle III
Methodist
WSCS
C. H. Downs
C. Whalen
Friendship Club
Vernon Larsen
Harris
Jesson
Algona
Titonka Savings Bank
Tyke Theatre
Iowa
Abbott and Costello
Tropics
Laurel and Hardy
Charles Chase
Hopalong Cassidy
Gabby Hayes
Pride OF the West
Tim Holt
Rider From
Tucson
Woden News
Henry Hinsman
Albert Marreel
Grafton
William Wood
Alvin Hanna
Wayne Naser
Lake Mills
C. B. Davenport
Tena Hulmes
Harry Quinn
John
Fort Leonard Wood
John Wood
Wm. Wood
Paul Huisinga
Robert Etzen
Ft. Riley Kansas
Chilean
Rabbit Foot
Charm
Bonacker
U-Save Food Market
Betty Crocker
Swan Furniture Funeral Home —Ambulance
Kenneth W. Swan
MR. Farmer
Isebrand
Titonka, Iowa
Intermill
Titonka, Lowa
W. K
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