Third Training School For Home Furnishing Starts Monday
Nora Workman heads the third training session for the Home Furnishing Project, with leaders from Jackson, Washington, East Lafayette, and Warren townships gathering May 25, May 26 at Mrs. J. Bes h’s home near Den v, May 27 for Sumner area, May 28 at Mrs. Henry Schmidt’s home, and May 29 at Plainfield’s Methodist church basement. The lesson focuses on lamp shades, and leaders are asked to bring frames, fabrics, papers, bindings, tools, and other prep items for the hands on session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nora Workman
Sven
Ames
Jackson
Washington
East Lafayette
Warren
J. Besh
Denv
Sodium Chlorate Will Again be Used for Weed Eradication
Bremer county farmers used sodium chlorate in weed eradication last year and plan to repeat in 1931. Farm bureau members seek details as orders arrive at the Waverly office. Plant pathologist R H Porter notes cultivation methods and crop rotation are cheaper and more effective for weed control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County
Farm Bureau
Waverly
R. H. Porter
Extension Service
Ames
Mr. Porter
Farm Bureau Movies Explains Live Stock Marketing Plan
A Bremer county Farm Bureau film up to date shows the All in the Same Boat presentation. Jack Kealey travels to Chicago to learn why live stock prices vary and how a federal plan could stabilize markets. A new Operative live stock marketing association forms at a county meeting, aiding farmers in Waverly and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bremer County Farm Bureau
American Farm Weau Federation
Jack Kealey
Chicago
National Livestock and Meat Board
Federal Farm Card
Farm Bureau
Federal Farm Board
Remet
Waverly
American Farm Bureau
Fight ing Dollars and Felix Follows the Swallows Popular
The federation picture entitled Fight ing Dollars and Felix Follows the Swallows draws notable interest among boys and girls, with broad involvement in the viewing program.
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Federation
Felix
Swallows
East Lafayette Club Girls Hold Meeting
The 4 H club girls of East Lafayette township met at Florence Winzenburg s home on Saturday May 16. Ethel Pothast spoke on parliamentary law while Florence Winzenburg reported on sewing equipment and Charlotte Balsley demonstrated seam techniques. The group decided to keep the original name E L F. The next meeting is set for June 3 at Charlotte Balsley s home.
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East Lafayette Township
Florence Winzenburg
Ethel Pothast
Charlotte Balsley
East Lafayette
Polk
Warren
P. L. W. Triangle
Farmers of County To Pool Their Wool
Bremer county farmers plan to pool their 1931 wool with the Iowa sheep and wool growers association and the national wool marketing corporation. Last year the program handled over 13 million pounds, saving mills 8 to 5 cents per pound. Advance payments were issued, with additional post-call bonuses likely for shippers. E L Quaife assisted in forming plans, with shipping aimed for early June.
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Bremer County
Iowa Sheep and Wool Growers Association
National Wool Marketing Corporation
Federal Farm Board
Iowa Association
National Corporation
E. L. Quaife
Extension Department
Time to apply Calyx spray in Bremer County orchards
Bremer county farm bureau notes the Calyx spray should be applied when 90 percent of apple blossoms have fallen, about 5 to 7 days after petals drop. Prepare 50 gallons with 1.5 pounds lead arsenate and 3 to 3.5 pounds dry lime sulfur per batch. Spray apples cherries plums pears black raspberries gooseberries currants. avoid lime sulfur on grapes. if black rot appeared last year, use Bordeaux mixture on grapes. Contact farm bureau for details.
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Farm Bureau
Bremer County
Jefferson Township Meeting at School House
Alicia Bruns led an excellent program at the Jefferson township farm bureau meeting held at the school house on Wednesday evening May 13. H C Frese discussed Cooperative Oil Company growth while C P Doykendahl spoke on farm bureau membership and livestock marketing. The film Fighting Dollars plus a comedy entertained, with refreshments served.
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Alicia Bruns
Jefferson Township Farm Bureau
H. C. Frese
B. & B. Oil Company
Cooperative Oil Company
C. P. Doykendahl
Bremer County Farm Bureau
Farm Bureau
Tom Elwood
Local Social Notes From Sumner Area Homes
Pinhook Tom Hannaman served as caller in Frank Mirs home on Wednesday. Earl Webster and family and John Robinsons attended Frank Lang home in Sumner Sunday. Johnnie Nerge and family visited Art Rucker in Artesian Monday evening. Wm Aegerter and family called on Frank Mirs Sunday afternoon. Marie Webster wrapped up a successful school year Friday with a big picnic and pupil program. Lucille Dilley hosted a Friday closing with picnic dinner games and prizes. Both teachers were rehired for next year. Carl Schnor visited Leo Mc Donnough Tuesday. Mrs John Lawton called on Frank Mirs Friday. Earl Webster and Clyde Webster homes noted. Kate ODay of New Hampton stayed Tuesday to Friday at Grant Rourke’s. Robert and Francis Meighan visited Henry and Leonard Diedrick Sunday. Nick Aegerter Sr. visited Wednesday at Wm Aegerter’s.
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Tom Hannaman
Frank Mirs
Earl Webster
John Robinson
Frank Lang
Sumner
Johnnie Nerge
Art Rucker
Artesian
Wm. Aegerter
Marie Webster
Lucille Dilley
Carl Schnor
Leo McDonnough
John Lawton
Clyde Webster
Kate O’day
New Hampton
Grant Rourke
Robert
Francis Meighan
Henry
Leonard Diedrick
Nick Aegerter
Potter Siding Birthday Gathering of Gus Redies Family
A Sunday afternoon birthday party for Gus Redies drew many relatives from Potter Siding and nearby towns. Attendees included Ernest and Elinor Redies with their daughters Alma Esther Elda Lucinda Darlene and sons Art and Emil, Henry Redies and family, Fred Lohmann and daughters Adela Esther, Eddie Lange with Edna and Alvin, Louie Kuker and family, Fred Heine and family, Ernest Kuker and family, Martin Rohde, Will Kuker and family, Esther Struck, Cedar Rapids visitors Fred F Redies, and Lavern Goodenbour Tripoli. The article continues with additional details.
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Gustav Redies
Ernest Redies
Alma
Esther
Elda
Lucinda
Darlene
Art
Emil Redies
Henry Redies
Fred Lohmann
Adela
Esther Lohmann
Eddie Lange
Edna
Alvin
Louie Kuker
Fred Heine
Ernest Kuker
Martin Rohde
Will Kuker
Esther Struck
Fred F. Redies
Cedar Rapids
Lavern Goodenbour
Tripoli
Leslie Vogt
August Fredericks
Nadean
Johanna Jungblut
Waterloo
Leona Rohde
Art Kaiser
Waverly
August Frederick
Henry Lohman
Readlyn
Louise Tiedt
Stanley Pichelman
Herman Pichelman
Waterloo Area Social Roundup Delights Local Visitors
Noon visiting, suppers, and numerous Waterloo and Tripoli calls mark a weekend social scene. Families including Vogt Lohmann Fredericks and Jungblut share gatherings in Waterloo and Readlyn, with trips to Tripoli and Waverly noted among residents.
Marie Kuhrt Teacher honored at Fremont District 8 picnic
Fremont District No 8 held a spring picnic after a closed school week. A noon picnic dinner preceded an afternoon program for a large crowd. Pupils with perfect attendance since September included Elmer Niemeyer Eunice Peters Irene Niemeyer Donald Peters and Arlyce Peters. Prizes went to Donald Peters for perfect attendance and to Edgar Blasberg Esther Sassman Leota Dohrman Dorothy Tegtmeier Elmer Peters for academics and to several for spelling and 100 percent papers.
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Elmer Niemeyer
Eunice Peters
Irene Niemeyer
Donald Peters
eLota Dohrman
Lucinda Niemeyer
Arlyce Peters
Wilbert Peters
Edgar Blasberg
Esther Sassman
Leota Dohrman
Dorothy Tegtmeier
Elmer Peters
Erwald Peters
Elda Wolfgram
Plainfield Hose Incident Involving Motorcycle Cop
Plainfield event ends with Lee Murfield, a motorcycle officer, being sprayed by water from E F Hinmon’s filling station wife after Murfield allegedly used the station as a base of operation against motorists. Mayor Theodore Pockels witnessed the climax.
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E. F E. Hinmon
Plainfield
Hinmon
Theodore Pockels
Planfield
Lee Murfield
Murfield
Bayer Aspirin for Headache Col ds and Pain Relief
Don’t be a chronic sufferer from headaches or other pains. Bayer Aspirin tablets relieve many aches and pains from headaches to neuritis and rheumatism. Trusted to be heart safe when genuine Bayer tablets are used.
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Bayer
Docking episode spurs mayor and police comments
The article recounts tension over a filling station dispute with statements from Mayor Pockels and Hinman. The motorcycle cop is asserted to have access to the property, while rumors of a potential city suit surface but cause little concern. The Waterloo Courier notes promotions for the Tripoli Leader display ads.
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Hinman
Murfield
Pockels
Waterloo Courier
Our Smile Corner and the Pathfinders Chronicle
A reflective column titled The Pathfinder contemplates modern life through brisk similes. It contrasts slipping stepping stones to success with idle peace time tunes and a girl’s coyness in a rumble seat. It also notes the jarring noises of tourists and the psychology of unemployment.
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Scotland
Leader prints wedding announcements and invitations
The Leader showcases a wide line of samples for wedding announcements and invitations, highlighting style and paper quality for readers planning nuptials.
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Farm Bureau News
D. D. Offringa
East Lafayette Club
Jefferson Township
Leader
Pinhook
Fremont
Marie Kuhrt
F.o.b
Detroit
Ford
Ford Finance
Universal Credit Company
Ours
Life” Insurance
Eekin
Cundby
EWEL
Buechele Lumber CO
Tripoli, Iowa
Tire Bargain
Goodyear
Pathfinder
H. H. Bulhr Garage
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