Washington County at 13th Iowa Hereford Show and Sale
Washington County will be represented at the 13th annual Iowa Hereford Association show and sale in Cedar Rapids January 9 to 24, 1950 by Maplecrest Hereford Ranch Wellman consigning 3 head. Eighty-one Iowa breeders consign 394 cattle including 181 bulls and 123 females. Judging will be by Sam Marting and George Duemeland.
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Washington County
Iowa Hereford Association
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Maplecrest Hereford Ranch
Wellman
Maplecrest
Sam Marting
Washington Court House
Ohio
George Duemeland
Patterson Lank & Castle Co
Bismark
North Dakota
United States
Montrose Hotel
All-Iowa Fairgrounds
Ten Years Ago Today Donald Rooks Completes 1150 Mile Tractor Trip
Final arrival of Donald Rooks, a cross country Farmalls tractor driver, marked the completion of a 1150 mile journey from Washington to Grand Junction Colorado. Rooks shared figures detailing the trip and remarkable distances covered along the way.
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Donald Rooks
Washington
Grand Junction
Colorado
Weather forecast: colder tonight and tomorrow
A weather note says it will be decidedly colder tonight with a clearing sky tomorrow and continued cold conditions. The change emphasizes cooler temperatures overnight and into the next day.
Government May Enter Hog Market
Government officials expect a pork buying program to lift hog prices as current quotes fall below the seasonal support level. Hog supplies and price gaps at major Midwest markets threaten farmers’ returns, with the next week’s support price rising 25 cents per 100 pounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Midwest
J J Rich Reelected President at Wayland Telephone Co
Wayland residents note J J Rich was reelected president at the Farmers Mutual Telephone company meeting held January 12. Noah Widmer named secretary and treasurer, with directors Lester Neff Ike Neff and Widmer reelected. Ralph Wenger to finish Vernon Gerig’s term.
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Wayland
Farmers Mutual Telephone Company
J. J. Rich
Noah Widmer
Lester
Ike Neff
Ralph Wenger
Vernon Gerig
Choosing Apples The Homemaker’s Dilemma
A homemaker faces a bountiful apple selection with varieties such as Jonathans McIntosh Delicious Winesaps Grimes Golden Rome Beauties Golden Delicious Rome Northern Spy and more. Each variety offers distinct flavor and texture for fresh eating and baking.
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Rome
University crackdown forces party service owner from business
John F. E. Maher, 28, operator of the A B C party service, says stricter University of Iowa rules banning liquor in student residences ended his business. He notes most work came from fraternities and insists he did not supply liquor. University enforcement followed the strangulation death of Margaret Ann Jackson in Burlington last month.
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Iowa City
John FE. Maher
A.B.C
University of Iowa
Maher
University
Margaret Ann Jackson
Burlington
Stork a Busy Old Bird in Wayland
Wayland at Jan 13 notes several newborns: Carla Kay 9 lb 14 oz daughter born Jan 8 to Neal and wife. Peggy Ann born Jan 8 to Marvin and wife with five Keith cousins. Lois Ann born Jan 10 to Andy and wife. Eda Suzanne named for granddaughter of Mrs. Eda Boshart. Grandparents Alfred and Bessie Keith praised.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Neal Roth
Carla Kay
Peggy Ann
Marvineith
Keith
Grandpa
Alfred
Bessie Keith
Andy Kauffman
Lois Ann
Eda Boshart
Eda Suzanne
Susie
Dairy Feeding Improves Cow Condition and Production
Liberal grain feeding helps dairy cows maintain good body condition and stimulates milk production, according to the report.
Sub Disaster Details Emerge From Ocean Sinking
A report shows the conning tower interior flooded and at least three compartments failed after the submarine sank. Diver findings of a hole forward of the gun turret support the claim that the fourth compartment flooded, with 10 of 15 survivors escaping from the engine room while Davis wore breathing apparatus. The rest of the crew were swept from the bridge as the vessel sank.
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Davis
Chinese Bombers Hit Coast as Nationalists Block Trade
Nationalist long range bombers smashed Communist invasion fleets and supply depots massed on the Chinese mainland for attacks on Hainan and Formosa. Gunboats tightened a naval blockade on the south China coast to stop Communist trade.
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Hong Kong
Hainan
Formosa
South China
Shanghai
Liuchow Peninsula
China
Foochow
Amoy
Swatow
Albert Owens Sells Farm Buys Another Near Columbus City
Albert Owens sold his 105 acre farm to William Luckey and bought the 160 acre Alsip farm, moving March 1. Both properties lie southeast of Columbus City and the transactions were handled by G. N Duncan.
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Columbus Junction
Albert Owens
William Luckey
Smiths' Son-In-Law Details Ward Party Travels
Rutherford Poats United Press correspondent accompanied Angus Ward group from Tientsin to Yokohama, with Mrs Poats meeting the ship crew in Yokohama. Ward’s party later sailed to San Francisco as a Christmas scene unfolded with music and cameras aboard.
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Smiths
Angus Ward Party
Earl Smith
Rutherford Poats
United Press
Japan
Angus Ward
Tientsin
Yokohama
Poats
Mr. Ward
Manchuria
Use of Leisure Time In Pursuit Of Happiness
Crawfordsville study club met at Mrs. E. C. Monson's home to discuss leisure time and happiness. Leader Mrs. Clifford Ott presented hand work exhibits including quilts rugs doilies and lacework. Mrs. Dennis Jones demonstrated figurine painting and guests enjoyed china painting instruction after refreshments.
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Crawfordsville
E. C. Monson
Clifford Ott
Dennis Jones
Mt. Pleasant
Ott
E. P. Cherryholmes
Margery Cherryholmes
Dollar in 1950s: more value but harder to obtain
In the 1950s the dollar could buy more goods yet becoming harder to obtain. The era hints at inflationary pressures and tightened access to currency impacting purchasing power for households and businesses.
Fox Hunt Called Off by Cold Wind in Wayland
Men in Wayland canceled Tuesday Fox hunt due to harsh weather. Mrs. Ezra Wittmer visited the David Wittmer family in Burlington. Mr and Mrs Paul Wittmer planned to attend the Des Moines lamb show on January 13 and 14.
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Wayland
Ezra Wittmer
David Wittmer
Burlington
Paul Wittmer
Des Moines
Reelect Officers of Wayland State Bank
Wayland January 13. At a board meeting at the Legion hall the existing board of directors was reelected. Officers named are Dr J R McKirahan president A B Magdefrau vice president J Lawrence Henss cashier and L J Zehr assistant cashier. Bookkeepers listed Virginia Myers and Lois Nebel.
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Wayland
Wayland State Bank
Legion Hall
J. R. McKirahan
A. B. Magdefrau
J. Laurence Henss
L. J. Zehr
Virginia Myers
Lois Nebel
Improving the Dairy Herd with a Proved Sire
The article advises using a strong bull to enhance dairy herds. A sire that can produce daughters superior to current cows is ideal. The top choice is a proven sire. the next best option is a good son of a proven sire.
Drying Macaroni on Rooftops Banned in Cities
In Italian cities drying macaroni in the streets and on rooftops has become illegal. Factories largely use drying rooms but some people still air dry pasta on rooftops, facing enforcement today.
Arctic Tern, World Migration Champion Sea Bird
The Arctic tern is a sea bird that breeds on seacoasts from New England to the Arctic Ocean lands. It is called the migration champion of the world, making about 11,000 mile round trips twice each year.
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New England
Arctic Ocean
Old man claims not fishing then shows license
In a humorous scene a game warden confronts an elderly man on patrol who refuses to reveal a fishing license, insists he is not fishing, hikes toward a canyon, then finally flicks a fly and presents the license, stating, Now I’m fishing.
Bargain 36 Ford Delivers Mileage Left for Your Ride
Sale copy touts a 1936 Ford with substantial mileage still ahead and a cheap price. The notice markets affordability and ready travel, appealing to budget buyers seeking dependable transport.
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FOX
Little Beaver
Hollywood
Hoolier Hotshots
Robert Alda
Lane
June Haver
Mark Stevens
Cuddles
Sarall
Charlotte Greenwood
T the
Square Dance
Joan OF Arkansas
MR. Sears & Roebuck
Liviel & Hardy Comedy
Yukon Canada
Lonesome Mouse
Wayland Telephone Co
I. D. O. F. Benefit
Hiland Palace
Kenny Hofer
His
Anita Blair
el Paso Tex
Senate
Fawn
Capitol
Anita
Joan Crawford
Chamber of Commerce
Yard & McFarlane Insurance Agency
Washington Call
China Coast
All In
Tokyo
Jean
Allied Translator and Interpreter Service Section
Defense
Louis Johnson
Pentagon
Army
Gordon Gray
Air Force
W. Stuart Symington
Navy
Francis Matthews
International
State Farm
Earle F. Libe
Keith L. Vetter
Wingas Cafe
Oath Side Square
Roy C Steele
Ford Sales & Service
CASCO
T. R. Phillips
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