Thompsons Host On Saturday In Ainsworth
Mrs Wilbur Thompson reports Saturday guests Wheelar Thompson and Mrs Winifred Thompson of Oxford with Ardel Geret and Dean of near Lone Tree visiting Frank and John while their parents went to Washington. Weekend guests via W L McGinnis include Mrs C A Benz and four children of Western Springs HL and Mrs W J Fowler of New Virginian IA. Residents note neighbors working early and late with much plowing accomplished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur Thompson
Ainsworth
Route 1
Wheelar Thompson
Winifred Thompson
Oxford
Ardel Geret
Dean
Near Lone Tree
Frank
John
Washington
W. L. McGinnis
Bill Day
Roy Gerot
Robert Gerot
John Young
Kenneth Ornduff
Martha Circle
George Lord
C. A. Benz
Western Springs
W. J. Fowler
New Virginian
Iowa
Crop Outlook Positive Despite Severe Floods in 1952
The Car ail crop bulletin reports a favorable 1952 outlook despite Missouri and Mississippi floods that cut into corn acreage in affected areas. Low winter temperatures damaged national wheat, but future favorable conditions could recover much of the loss. Oats seeding resumes in northern Illinois and Iowa, with Minnesota and the Dakotas seeing temporary delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Missouri
Mississippi River
Carail
Bulletin
Eastern
Pacific
Illinois
Iowa
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wood Substitution Shapes WWII Industry Demands
World War II strained metal supplies forcing a shift to wood across many products. Lumber used for truck bodies radio antennas tubing and aircraft components became a critical substitute to keep production moving.
Young Adult Class Activities and Missionary Circle Notes
In Kalona a Young Adult Class supper and program at the Christian Church featured 15 students and teacher Miss Hunter with performances by rhythm band, piano and accordion, plus the operetta A Bay by Holiday in Holland. Nearby, the Missionary Circle at the Baptist church welcomed Mrs Gerald Teets, hosted by Mrs Edward Grout, with Love Gift by Mrs I J Strickler. Easter visitors, travel to Iowa City and Saudi Arabia connections are noted among local families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene Way
Kalona
The
Christian Church
Marie Jackson
Miss Hunter
Taylor School
Washington
Holland
Lyle Fry
Vere Skola
Frank Conklin
Missionary Circle
Baptist Church
Edwin Grout
Robert Morrow
I. J. Strickler
Gerald Teets
Ores Lee
John Giles
Joe Fisher
Harold Maxwell
Roy Pewitt
Ervin Butterbaugh
Ward Ehrenfelt
Richard Kelley
Logan Reif
Branson
Batterson
Velma Way
Fay Boone
Dona Allen
Howard Duvall
D. G. Sattler
Local families host visitors and welcome births this spring
The item lists numerous visits and gatherings as families from Kalona Iowa and nearby towns hosted relatives and celebrated births and anniversaries during April and Easter week. Notable notes include Joyee Kay Gardner born April 17 at Mercy Hospital Iowa City and a daughter born April 15 to Orval Meyers. A Cedar Rapids hospital patient Marcella Soukup moved to Mercy Iowa City. Nearby mentions include Easter guests at the Skola home and a 1660 note on lens making in Italy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vere
Bart Yotte
Priestery
D. Yoder
Kima Ane Delores
Ed Knepy
Mose P. Yoder
Monge
Yoder
Myre
John J Yoder
Larry
Harold Moore
Mes
Raymond Yotty
Anna Mari
Allen Bo Rice
Gary
Ind
Mro
Jd. Hesselschwerdt
L. BE. Jones
Clifford Small
H. OV. Beck
Des Moines
Women's Society of Christian Service
Methodist Churches
Harold Brenneman
Ivan Burkley
Kalona
Perry Montrager
Mose Ropp
Mercy
Ronnie
Elkhart
D. J. Fisher
Nellie Stutsman
Iiona City
Ford Skola
Howard Spreacker
Delbie
Skola
Dennis Michum
Marcella Soukup
Cedar Rapids
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
DD G. Sattler
Rey. and
Mirs
John Giles
Sally
Orval Meyers
Thomas Mill
Leon Thomas
Willow Street
Pau
Local Professional Directory Listing
Morrison Morrison Attorneys E D Morrison E D Morrison Jr Morrison Bldg Phone 245 Livingston Day Attorneys S W Livingston Robert Day Abstract Dept 204 West Main St Phone 147 964 Dr M L Smith Eyes Examined Glasses Prescribed When Needed Child Seeing Problems Visual Training Contact Lenses North Side Square Phone 914 Osteopaths.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison & Morrison — Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Bldg
Livingston & Day — Attorneys
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day—Abstract Dept
West Main St
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
M. L. Smith
North Side Square
Also Mentioned on This Page
Thompsons
Joe Palooka
EAGLE
Joe
Dixie Dugan
Ham Fisher
McEvoy & Strieb
Blondie
BY Chic Youn
IIT
Richard Beck
Keota
H. V. Beck
Wm. Furnish
Dhahran
Saudi, Arabia
Furnish
Beck
D. T Beck
William Furnish Sr
Italy
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehor
Jeffrey
Jheo
B. Bailey
West Main
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Stewart & Shearer
R. A. Stewart
Paul Shear
E. Wash
Wendell L. Shaffer
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
R. Q
Washington Concrete Co
North 12Th St. and
Rock Island Tracks
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Evening Journal
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