From faith to politics and gardens in Iowa musings
An Iowa column muses on religion and heredity, warns against totalitarian control, and cites Luther Burbank on letting nature guide childrearing. It notes strong Iowa bond purchases, praising Washington County, and ends with a reflection on the custom of offering an open hand.
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Luther Burbank
Hell
Iowa
U. S
New York
Towa
Uncle Sam
Lowa
Des Moines
Washington County
Little Girl Finds Preed Maple Leaf in Bible
A reader recounts a child rushing to her mother with a maple leaf she found slipped between pages of a family Bible. She speculates the leaf may have belonged to Eve, prompting a moment of wonder.
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Eve
Hornet's Nest Metaphor and Homecoming Smile
An old southern plantation man likens a hornet nest to an organization in a blunt moral parable. A Des Moines barber engages a 5-year-old by playful questioning then learns the girl will soon have her father home from the army as a wife.
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Des Moines
Englishman Dines Alone in Wilderness Prefers Formal Attire
An Englishman who dresses in a black tie and a starched shirt when dining alone in the wilderness believes the ritual benefits both his soul and his stomach.
The Man Belongs to a Party He Faces
A young canvasser asks for Mr. Jennings before an election. The woman who answers declares with pride that she is the party he belongs to, challenging the worker to take a long look at her.
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Mr. Jennings
Mother names five sons to keep nicknames away
A mother names William Wilmont Wilbur Wilfred and Willis to force real names. Her plan yields sons called Bill Chuck Skinny Tubby and Buddy. Wisecracks of the week notes the hardest chair to find empty.
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William
Will
Willie
Wilmont
Wilbur
Wilfred
Willis
Bill
Chuck
Skinny
Tubby
Buddy
Youth Fellowship Of St Pauls Meets
The Youth Fellowship of St Pauls church met at Mr and Mrs Walter Westen home with 14 members and four guests. Scripture was read by Phyllis Tueather and Rev Milo Phillips led the discussion. A Valentine party is planned at Ted Givans residence February 13. An oyster stew was planned with Ralph Witthoff and Ted Zieglow sky as the committee. Refreshments were served by Florence Westen Edna Wilson Maxine Snider and Martha Griffin.
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St Paul's Church
Walter Westen
Harold Wilton
Orlena Augustine
Ruth Smith
Phyllis Tueather
Milo Phillips Sel
Ted Givans
Ralph Witthoff
Ted Zieglowsky
Florence Westen
Edna Wilson
Maxine Snider
Martha Griffin
Past Chiefs Association Annual Dinner Highlighted
The Past Chiefs Association held its annual dinner Thursday at the Knights of Pythias hall with 34 attendees. Prize winners included Mrs Dot Wells high for women and Mrs Irene Baker low, while Mr Smith led men and Gus Reinert was low.
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Past Chiefs Association
Knights of Pythias Hall
Paul Harvey
Irene Baker
Ella Miller
Margaret Smith
Oral Mayo
W. A. Stewart
Howard Hotle
Clarence Shaffer
Mr. Smith
Gus Reinert
Dot Wells
Iowa Gasoline Tax Receipts Decrease in February
Iowa state treasurer John Grimes reports February gasoline tax receipts totaling 2,299,159 dollars, down from 2,461,966 in December. One cent tax distributed to counties and towns for street work. remaining funds allocated to secondary and primary road programs. Refunds to non highway users totaled 694,665 dollars, with 42,000 claims filed this month.
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Des Moines
John Grimes
Old Saying Fits Hens About Breeze and Draught
The proverb claims hens thrive in a breeze but die in a draught. It notes hens endure considerable cold if their hen house is not draughty.
Heart Shaped Pupils of Bombina Toads Noted
Researchers describe the Pupils of Bombina fire-bellied toads as heart shaped when the pupils contract, a distinctive ocular feature observed in this species.
Social Calendar Items for Club Meetings and Visits
Notices list Junior Fortnightly knitting and crocheting at the library at 7:30 for transport, YWCA executive board at 7:30 p.m., Order of Rainbow Girls at the Masonic temple, a chorus music session, DU V called meeting with installation of officers, Democratic Women’s club gathering at 2:20 p.m., Pythian Sisters at K P hall, St James PTAs at 2 p.m., 60 A R meeting at 7:30 p.m. with speaker Supt W A Erbe, Handcraft department at 2:30 p.m., Gamma Psi Beta at 2:04 p.m., Merrily Makery club postponed one week, Public Affairs dept session at 2:59 p.m., American Legion Auxiliary sewing at 1:30 p.m., and Friendly Circle club in the afternoon.
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Merle Turnipseed
Y.W.C.A
Y. W
Order of Rainbow Girls
Masonic Temple
Edith Shields
Legion ‘Ad
R. E. Shannon
Democratic Women's Club
FB. C. Bieber
Democratic Party
Pythian Sisters
K. P. Hall
St. James P. T
Harve Wilson
Main St
W. A. Erbe
George Foster
Rolleall
Washington
Lincoln Aneeadores
Gamma Psi Beta Sigma
Willis Jones
Merriy Makery Club
al Crone
Rule Change for International Livestock Exhibit
Chicago February 1 CAP Herry W Marshall Lafayette Ind president of the International Livestock Exposition said rules for the 1947 show change to massify steers by age rather than weight. The new classification applies to junior livestock feeding and open steer classes, not to the fat steer show in three weight divisions. The event runs November 29 to December 6.
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Chicago
Herry W. Marshall
Lafeyette Ind
Marshell
Hog Renders Produce 30 Pounds of Lard on Average
The average American hog renders about 30 pounds of lard. This figure reflects typical fat output per hog across common farming practices and processing methods in the industry.
Birthday wishes fill page with many names and ages
Local column lists numerous individuals celebrating birthdays tomorrow or today including Jerry Richard Patterson Boyd Lytle Stephens George Lord Erna Kephart Beverly Brown Elizabeth Bruty John Pratt Ronald Escher Jonn Frame Mayme Pearson Will Murphy Rosanna Ricks Dickie Powers Ruth Diers Ruth Kolosick Gerald Wayne Kephart Barbara Nungadlev Gail Swartzenarber Kay Davison Bill Galloway Sue Mecreedy and Martin Anderson. Also notes anniversaries for C A Fishburn and L R Baker and a birthday aboard the submarine Sterlet.
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Jerry Richard Patterson
Homer Petterson
East Pleasant Plain
Boyd Lytle Stephens
Richard Stephens
Crawfordsville
George Charles Lord
Glenn Lord
Ainsworth
Erna Joyce Kephart
Fred Kephart
Jonn Frame
Mayme Pearson
Will Murphy
Highlane Township
Rosanna Ricks
Copppeck
Dickie Powers
C. Reister
Ruth Marie Whisler Paul Frederick Evans
Geraldine McCreedy
M. Bridges
Muscatine
Orville Griggs
West Chester
L. C. Willits
Young Adult Groups Meet at Rev Smith Home
The New Haven and Grace Hill churches Young Adult group met at Rev and Mrs Floyd Smith home Friday with twelve members one visitor and three children present. They discussed neighborliness and tolerance, planned meetings for the fourth Friday monthly, next hosted by Mr and Mrs Lyle Hayes on Feb 28, and enjoyed group games and gingerbread with whipped cream and cocoa.
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Rev. Smith
New Haven
Grace Hill
Floyd Smith
Lyle Hayes
Daily Menu Suggestions Courtesy of Ruth Foster
A regular suggested menu column prepared by Ruth Foster with dishes from Martha's Market Basket. Breakfast includes fruit cup cereal and buttered bread. lunch or supper features Hungarian Goulash and assorted sides. dinner offers cheese souffle baked potatoes stewed tomatoes and honey ice cream with beverages.
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Ruth Foster
County Ome
Martha's Market Basket
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L. R. Baker
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