Tornado cleanup unites neighbors as barn rebuild begins
On Tuesday, about 30 neighbors used tractors and tools to clear debris after a tornado flattened a barn and fences. Mrs. Stout praised the effort, cattle were shipped out, and the family thanked helpers. Also noted are a newborn Claudine Kay to Ed Lett and sympathy extended for Allen Stewart's passing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ben Stout
Neme
Ed Letts
Claudine Kay
Mrs. Lett
Maxine Kessler
Local Notices and Congratulations From Town Community
Mrs Rennie Dawson will travel to Muscatine on Thursday and Friday for church business. Mr Dittmer sheared sheep for Homer Birney on Monday. Congratulations to Mildred Loder and Paul Te Bockhorst on their marriage last week. Paul works for Clarence Jarrard, and the Jarrards have a new tenant house. Friends gathered Monday evening to welcome the newlyweds with a charivari.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Rennie Dawson
Town City
Death of Sam Marsh's father shocks Shiloh neighbors
In Shiloh on Tuesday the community learned of Sam Marsh's father's death and extended sympathy. Birthday greetings were exchanged for Kathryn Caldwell. Several local families, including the Showalters and Schantzes, visited and attended events in Des Moines and a WHO Barn dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shiloh
Sam Marsh
Kathryn Caldwell
Ed Showalter
Ruth
Joyce
Eddy
Dave Schantz
Darlene
Pauline
Lavina
Donald
Des Moines
WHO
James
Sigafoose
Ray C. Miller
Wellman
W. J. Wade
Rochester
Minn
Roy Miller
Sam Bowser
West Chester
Boyd White
Marlyn
Washington
Howard Sigafoose
Cooling Earth Yet Heat Rises From Springs
Geologists say the earth cools but heat is not lost through the crust as hot springs geysers and volcanoes continue to release energy. The statement highlights ongoing geothermal activity influencing surface temperatures and planetary cooling rates.
Market recap Chicago hogs cattle and sheep prices
Chicago markets show hogs at 8.40 to 8.60 for 180 to 240 lb, with sow values 7.50 to 7.85. Cattle calves 800, steady trends across weight classes. early sales 9.00 to 12.00, some above 12.00. Vealers 11.00 to 12.00, cows and bulls steady, 8.25 to 8.36 top for weighty steers. Sheep 12,000, fed lambs opening steady to strong, 93 lb westerns at 11.00, shorn 9.75, ewes 7.00 down. Overall totals: cattle 7,000, hogs 138,000, sheep 7,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Gash Corn prices and grain quotes
Chicago reports cash grain quotes with mixed results for corn oats and soybeans. Corn bids range from 67% to 72% for yellow types, oats show varied weights, and soybeans list slight percentages for yellow grades.
Grain Table Shows May and July Futures In Chicago
Chicago grain table lists open high low and close for wheat corn oats and soybeans across May July and Sep contracts. Prices show May wheat at 92, July 83, corn around 67 to 68, oats between 32 and 37, soybeans about 1.22 to 1.28 per bushel with variable futures timing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Chicago Produce Market Summary Apr 28
Chicago April 28 UP reports steady market for Megs with receipts totaling 29 636 cases including firsts 21 percent and current receipts 20 percent. Poultry market irregular with 20 trucks received and prices for White ducks and geese varied. hens and cocks shown with ranges for different classifications including broilers and turkeys.
Fire Company Buys New Farm Truck
Columbus Junction on April 26 reports the town council and the fire company have ordered a 400 gallon per minute pumper fire truck from Claud P. Hooker Supply of Marshalltown to assist in farm fire suppression. Also noted are returns from Mrs. C. Fr. Rambo visiting St Paul and a school play led by Ruth Weber at Iowa City. A new son born to Mr. and Mrs. Orville Conklin at the home of Mrs. Mattie Diller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Fire Company
Claud P. Hooker Supply Company
Marshalltown
C. Fr. Rambo
St. Paul
Minn
S. M. van Vliet
Ruth Weber
G. W. Weber
University of Iowa Department of Dramatic Arts
Iowa City
Press biographies ready for publication upon death
Collier's notes that Man o War Seabiscuit and Gar gantua are the only animals with press written biographies on file. These records are maintained by more than 2,000 newspapers and could be published immediately after the animal’s death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Collier’s
Companionate marriage ends in renewed vows for five years
June and Stann Wiseman celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary under a quirky contract. A mistaken boot mix up and a dash of humor reveal the couple’s ongoing commitment to a companionate marriage, ending with vows read amid roses and a playful public display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aunt Prue
Sue
June
Stann Wiseman
Stann
Buster
Stani
Della
Peg
Molly
Marge Baker
Marge Baker's
Bakers
Smallest bird and largest body noted
The text claims the hummerbird is the smallest bird in the world while the os trich is described as having the largest body in the world. It presents two superlatives without additional context or sources.
Prairie Center News Notes From April Gatherings
Prairie Center column lists Sunday dinners in Washington visits by Sam Warren family and Koehler relatives, plus local socializing at the Montgomery, Zieglowsky, Warren, and Koehler homes. Mall details include school bus rides, mumps illness, chicks being cared for, and Sunshine Community club activities. Notable mentions: Mrs. M. J. McCartney’s fall and arm sprain, and David McCartney visiting Kalona.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Koehler
Prairie Center
Sam Warren
Rilla
Sam, Jr
Washington
Marshall Koehler
Don
Malcolm Montgomery
Ralph Wilson
Ainsworth
Raymond Wilson
Donny and
Karen
Columbus Junction
Jane Walker
Julia Mae
Betty Koehler
Robert Koehler
Junior
Louis Koehler
Wes Meyer J
John Miller
Rex Smith
Albert Zieglowsky
Dan Cline
Edwards
Parisian-Des Moines Guests Attend Dublin Dinners
Blanche and Bessie Nelson of Des Moines Mrs C M Corpman and the Carl Corpman family were Sunday dinner guests at Jake Seethout home. Rev Earl Dale Mr and Mrs Woodrow Crone Robert and Alice Vincent Wayne and Iwila Wiungeld were Sunday dinner guests at the Howard Maenfeld home and helped Twila celebrate her birthday. Mr and Mrs Tom West Jeannie and Marilyn were dinner guests at the Clarence Randall home Wednesday evening. Mrs Earl Dale and Mrs W C Robertson spent Tuesday evening with Mrs Glenn Miller while their husbands attended a business meeting of the New Haven church. Mr and Mrs Stanley Mangold and Billy spent Tuesday evening at the Tom Sterling home near Riverside. We had a hard rain accompanied by hail and wind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. J. Mangold
Dublin
Blanche
Bessie Nelson
Des Moines
C. M. Corpman
Carl Corpman
Jake Seethout
Earl Dale
Woodrow Crone
Robert
Alice Vincent
Wayne
Iwila Wiungeld
Howard Maenfeld
Twila
Tom West
Jeanne
Marilyn
Clarence Randall
W. C. Robertson
Glenn Miller
New Haven
Stanley Mangold
Billy
Tom Sterling
Riverside
Riverside Fire Called to P H Schneider Barn
Riverside April 26 Friday afternoon the Riverside fire company was called to the home of Peter H. Schneider in River town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside Fire Company
Peter H. Schneider
River
Mickie Says They Different Ways of Wastin Yer Money
A reader letters piece critiques various slick advertising practices and pricey directories. The writer warns against gimmicks and urges caution against wasting money on dubious products and ads.
Riverside High Banquet Promotes Patriotism Theme
The Riverside high school Junior-Senior banquet at the Memorial Union in Iowa City featured a patriotic program with Ted Gerot as toast master. Highlights included speeches by John Soukup and Joseph Hartzler, a Class Will by Marie Bell, and a Liberty Bell themed presentation. The event showcased red white and blue decor with Uncle Sam imagery and American Beauty Roses, honoring the Senior class members and faculty sponsors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Riverside High School
Memorial Union
Iowa City
Ted Gerot
America
John Soukup
Joseph Hartzler
H. C. Borup
Marie Ward
Marie Bell
K. H. Green
Ward Flynn
Uncle Sam
Frances Kopecky
R. H. Green
H. C. Bordo
Mable Clark
Kamia Lee Mateusek
Patricia Mougin
Karl Walton
Norma Rose Kos
Clover Luskay
Bedthasell
Norma Goetz
Betty Butz
Thelma Kron
Virginia Gerot
Ella Weber
Maretha Stober
Kenneth Kos
Ward Kivan
Kenneth Kron
Donald Fox
Dale Borak
Cleo Burieh
Donald Rath
Kenneth Kern
Kenneth Rada
Elaine Garot
Esther Hanly
Donald Birka
Donald Meeks
Eleanor Frost
Donald Swailes
Leon Meeks
Labor's Gate
Also Mentioned on This Page
Hector Huyser
Mose Levy
Iowa Ave
Cook
Highway
Journal
Ralph’s
Inquire Journal
Ernest Lunow
N. Marion
Rigenhagen Garage
Shell Super
Martin's Modern Cleaners
Britam
Iost
Eratosthenes
Alexandria
W. Gilet
Clara Russell
Eunice Sprague
Eelipse Lumber Co
East Main Street
R. BE. Shannon
Whitre Leghorn
Scott Wilcox
Montgomery Ward & Co
Eclipse Lumber Co
Goodyear
Washington Oil Company
John Deere
Beach Auito Service
Sigzourney
Willits Motor Co
Henry Berdo
Hampshire
Everette Swift
Pickens
Wessler Bros
Methodist
United Mattress & Upholstery Co
S&thead
Black
Poland
Keith Barnes
Brighton
Firestone
the Evening Journal
Stout
Miles Stout
Living Lake
Stewart
Allen Stewart
Mazie
Northern Star Club
Weill
Mr. Stewart
Morning Sun Re
Reister Bros
Red Comb Feeds
Green Gable
Jamesway Poultry Equipment
Dr. Salisbury Poultry Health Service
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Chicago Livestock
ChicaGo Grain Table
Junction Town
Maram
Orville Conklin
Mattie Diller
Conklin
Roberta Diller
Mass War
Norbert Te Bockhorst
Kalona
Case
Carl Zieglowsky
Cloyce Zieglowsky
Eugene
Marion Sheetz
Martin West
Mary Davis
Edmie Koehler
L. Davis
P. C. Koehler
Crawfordsville
Mildred Meyer
Meyer
John Walker
Ilowa City
Mickie
NESS
Sehneider
Midway Sale Co
Columbus
City Feed Yard
Ainsworth Produce
Columbus Junction, Iowa
Colorado
Kansas
Texas
Iowa
T. B
Bangs
R. F
F. D. Smylie, Mgr
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