Beef Producers Banquet Reveals War Price Forecasts
Professor Haskell predicts higher farm prices and greater food demand during war, with Europe relying on U S and Argentine outputs after a potential end to hostilities. He notes uneven price rises across goods and urges continued credits to rebuild European agriculture. Reef Producers directors are re-elected and a program features Chamber of Commerce remarks and 4 H club awards.
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Europe
Haskell
Theen
England
United States
Western Hemisphere
Britain
Germany
Mr. Haskell
The
Reef Producers Association
Yaro Sojka
Joe Knotek
Richard Stephens
William L. Zager
H.I. Carris
T. H H. Huston
Pete Schneider
C. L. Stannard
Knotek
Stephens
Zager
Mr. Stephens
Mr. Zager
E. L. Stewart
O. B E. Sehmitt
Washington Chamber of Comerce
Washington
Chamber of Commerce
Sehmitt
Melvin Schneider
Riverside
Ktob Foster
Jackson Township
Bertha Fladung
Seventysix
Raymond Hell
Jackson
Chicago
Mr. Chandler
William Maas
Cedar Township
Thomas EB. Wilson
Marion Timmins
Chandler
Kuessen
Cattle Market Guessing Contest Ends In Tie At Banquet
A crowd of about fifty participated in a market price guessing contest for fat cattle during a September gathering in Chicago. Earl Walker and Bill McGinnis tied with guesses of 15.75 while the actual price stood at 13.65.
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Chicago
Earl Walker
Crawford
Bill McGinnis
Highland
Mr. Chandler
Phil Nelson
Gloria Morris
Hugh Morris
Ainsworth
Presbyterian Ladies Aid Society
Telegraph stamps issued by Western Union for public use
Manager Miss Stella Wilcox announces the inauguration of telegraph stamps accepted for all services. First in 89 years, the stamps feature Morse and come in five denominations from 1 to 25 cents. Books priced 2.50 and 5.00 target travelers, students, soldiers, and others and were planned as Christmas gifts and travel convenience.
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Stella Wilcox
Telegraph Company
Western Union
Samuel F. B. Morse
Scotts U
Scotts U. S
Dunban Anglers Seek Coast Guard Fishing Permission
Anglers from Dunban Na tal complain they cannot fish under defense rules and petition the government to allow limited fishing while performing coast guard duties. They argue the change would support local livelihoods and national security duties.
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Dunban
Natal
Wellman Garden Club Christmas Meeting and Activities
The Wellman Garden Club held a December meeting at Mrs. Ben Swartzendruber’s home with 27 members. They voted to sponsor a Christmas decoration contest and spent time making wreaths before refreshments.
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Wellman
Wellman Garden Club
Ben Swartzendruber
DD. R. Steninger
Victor Rampelberg
Donald Bidwell
Ed Gilugerich
Joe Schmelzer
Loyal Swartzendruber
B. C. Foster
Valley Notes Include Severe Accident and Local Socials
Mr and Mrs Ed Pfeffer report their son Omer of Van Ness California severely injured in a car truck collision with a brain concussion. Five X rays taken. Social items note guests and gatherings including Derby and Tinnes families and a Valley Ladies Aid meeting at Mrs Chas Churchill with a Christmas box for the orphanage.
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Zeno Times
Valley
Ed Pfeffer
Omer
van Ness
Calif
Lloyd Derby
Charles Harley
West Chester
Wilton Harley
Maurice Tinnes
Davenport
W. E. Derby
Harold Derby
Zeno Tinnes
Kelly
Grandma Tinnes
Keota
Mary Louise Geir
Washington
Gretchan Henderickson
Ames
Margery
Richard Sheet
Ladies Aid
Chas. Churchill
Houston
Tillie Deal
Klein
Sth
W. J. Pfieffer
Edith Daering
Jessie Henderson
Derby
Riehland
D. CC
Nelson
Rosamond Redlinger
Pleasant
Redlinger
Leona Pieffer
Francis Feltz
Local social notes from Iowa and Delta visitors and events
Mrs. Tommy Hartenel and others visit at University Hospital in Iowa City. Families and friends travel from Keota Keswick and Delta area for visits. J. E. Deal butchers a beef. Mrs. Hartenel returns home after surgery and stays with sister Mrs. Cliff Morgan. Eloise Hadley and pupils plan a program for December 18 with hot lunch.
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Tommy Hartenel
Joe Hartenell
University Hospital
Iowa City
Zeno Tinnes
Kelly
J. B. Deal
Andy Sheetz
Roger
Naomi
Larry
Washington
J. E. Deal
Joe Hartenel
Cliff Morgan
George Frank
Howard Bailey
Paul Houseal
Burlin
Beatrice Carris
Shirley
Betty Lou Klett
Geo. Kletts
Sun
Omar Klett
Delta
Albert Tinnes
Keota
Danny Naylor
Danita
Keswick
Grandma Times
Francis Feltz
Wendall Pfieffer
Eloise Hadley
Will Brinning
Brighton Notes Include Funerals and Weddings
Mr. and Mrs. G. M. Griffith of Des Moines attended Mark Schafer’s funeral in Wellman with Mrs. Schafer and Mrs. Griffith, and Chas Mumper also joined. Char lene Whisler and James D. Martin wed August 31 1940 in Missouri. Edna Crile visited J Luckenbill near Wayland, and rural letter carriers met in Washington with a turkey dinner and exchange. Harry Bagby and daughter Dorothy visited Fairfield. Willard McGaffey and son stayed with Hugh Cole’s family in Brighton. Earl Clark of Reinbeck visited his mother Mrs A B Clark.
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Brighton
G. M. Griffith
Des Moines
Mark Schafer
Wellman
Missouri
Edna Crile
J. Luckenbill
Wayland
Leland Horton
Janet
Washington
Washington Co
Harry Bagby
Dorothy
D. ¥. Buttery
Fairfield
Willard McGaffey
Hugh Cole
Earl Clark
Reinbeck
A. B Clark
Legion Auxiliary Meets at Wellman
The Wellman American Legion Auxiliary held its December meeting with a noon potluck. Seventeen members and guests attended as President Mrs. Melvin Yoder led the afternoon session. Four gifts were sent to the Veterans Hospital for Christmas, plus a gift to Russell Jay. The group spent remaining time sewing carpet rags for Knox Hospital.
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Santa Claus
Lodge Names Officers At Royal Neighbor Meeting
The Royal Neighbor lodge held its December meeting at Mrs. John De Freese home with a noon potluck. Officers for next year were elected and will be installed later at Mrs. Pete Neis home on January 3. Des Moines April State Camp delegates were appointed. District Deputy Mrs. Lillie Haight of Winfield attended as a guest.
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Wellman Temple No. 101
Masonic Hall
J. M. Schlabaugh
L. W. Blackwell
Donald Romine
Earl Whetstine
Lyle Wade
Henry Millice
Ralph Bringman
Clarence Hall
James Moothart
Edna Hendryx
Temple
J. M. Sehlabaneh
Jim Moothart
Toppan Johnson
W. B. Webster
Frank Wilson
Earnie Maplethorpe
J. J. Ward
Howard Gardner
Sophia Longwell
Ray Bickford
Toppan
Royal Neighbor Lodge
John DeFreese
Ralph Bull
Earnest Bell
Bert Steninger
Pete Neis
C. Theissen
Outer Sentinal
Onie Roberts
Omer Green
Clifford Curl
Leo Gislain
Leo Kinsinger
Lloyd Bull
Raymond Kos
Ray Sitler
Des Moines
Lillie Haight
Winfield
Trail Hydration Tip: Lemon in Pocket for Dry Spells
A veteran hiker suggests carrying a lemon when water is scarce on trails. Sucking on the fruit helps counteract thirst and prevents the mouth from drying out during long hikes.
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Wolf OF
Wall Street
Rita Nas Eee
Lloyd Nolan
Virginia Grey
Mighty Savings
Farina
Jonathson
Johnson’s Grocery
Methodist Church
Martha Washington
Ueyesow
Conen Farms
Onli
James Cagney
Prey
Ee. Matinee
Sportlight — News
Koras Kinsinger
Eli Kinsinger
Mena Kinsinger
Simon Kinsinger
Abner Kinsinger
John Kinsinger
Joe Gnagey
Katie Kinsinger
G. B. Swartzendruber
Ida Shetter
Aaron Shetter
Tipton
J. C
What I
Sarely
Ouanamree
Chasy
Cfsign
Cuean
Rukgaber Hardware
North Side Square
Rhua Helmick
Legion Auxiliary
Ville
Jolin Winga
Tucker Chevrolet
Universal Radio
U. S. Tire Co
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