Jackson Day dinner raises funds for Iowa Democrats
Des Moines reports Democrats plan the 10th annual Jackson Day dinner on Feb 26 with hopes of about 700 attendees and $17,500 for the party's campaign chest. The event features nonrationed foods and a keynote likely about T. DR. The piece also notes Capitol observers expect a lengthy inquiry into conditions at Anamosa reformatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
IDPA
Neal
Jake More
Jake
Anamosa Reformatory
R. W. Nebergall
Towa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
William #. McFarlin
Nethergail
New Fire Resistant Lumber Chemically Treated
An Underwriters' Laboratories report highlights a new lumber type treated with chromium zinc chloride to enhance fire resistance. The material is described as highly flame retardant, with resistance increasing with higher chemical deposition, placing it closer to asbestos on a combustibility scale than to ordinary wood.
Soldier Training Germany Chooses 18 Months Seasoning
A debate exists between the German General Staff and training officials over soldier preparation. The army asserts 18 months are needed to season a combat-ready recruit while staff argue 12 months suffices, though 18 is favored.
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Germany
Sweet potato meal outperforms corn in steer feed
De hydrating sweet potatoes yields a meal that is about 3 percent more efficient for feeding steers than cracked shelled corn, according to the reading. The finding highlights potential feed substitutions for ranchers seeking modest efficiency gains.
Mexiana Powder Relief For Rashes And Diaper Rash
A soothing medicated powder named Mexiana offers relief for simple rashes and diaper rash by applying the powder to affected areas. The product emphasizes comforting, gentle care.
West Chester students raise funds and report on school events
West Chester school news covers a stamp and bond sale with totals by grade levels, a pre district declamatory contest participants at Columbus Junior, and a basketball win over Riverside High. It lists class activities from third to seventh and eighth grades, plus notes on health, attendance, and doll parades.
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West Chester
West Chester High School
Columbus Juniion
Robert Stout
Betty Griggs
Marvin Sprague
Robert
Marvin
Riverside
Riverside High School
Kos
Washington
Sleepy Hollow
Tarrytown
Ichabod Crane
Brom Bones
Jerry Cherry
Junior Bauer
Dennis O'Laughlin
Bara Stephens
Jack Statler
Bobby Brinning
Donald Greiner
Beverly Sprague
Wellman Briefs Include Illness, Meetings, and Obituaries
Wellman reports Mr. and Mrs. S. C. Love recovering from flu. W. C. T. U. met with Mrs. Chas. O. Brown hosting. devotional led by Mrs. Mayer. Rotarians heard Chaplain Fred Blick from Camp Kearns. Harold Steiner to marry Helen Hoff in California while Harold is stationed. Obituaries note Elizabeth Korous of Cedar Rapids and Cathrine Ageson of Wellman with family details.
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C. F. Mayer
Wellman
S. C. Love
Chas. O. Brown
Mayer
M. L. Dewey
Brown
Henry Ageson
William
Leland
Leota
Burlington
Prairie Flower Social Roundup and War Bond Canvass
Pra irie Flower residents host the Diddams and Smith for Monday dinner. J F Rittenhouse and Cyrus Bush lead canvasses in Prairie Flower and Cedar Center districts for the 4th War Bond loan. Mrs Clayde Knapp attends Kolah club in Steve Crawford home. H L Huber and Richard Mottet caravan to Chicago with thirty head of cattle while Bernard Mottet oversees farm duties. The Knapps receive a long distance call from their son Richard in San Diego where he is in training.
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Martha Thrasher
Prairie Flower
A. E. Diddams
RB. L. Smith
J. F. Rittenhouse
Prairie Flower District
Cyrus Bush
Cedar Center District
Clayde Knapp
Kolah Club
Steve Crawford
H. L. Huber
Richard Mottet
Chicago
Bernard Mottet
Huber
Richard
San Diego
Calif
Old Town Tales on Dances Plans and Delinquency
A reflective column sketches teen dances Boogie Woogie and Purple Cow lore, cites Ruth Clifton touring Washington to promote a Moline style self governing recreation center, and notes lessons from adult handed programs. It recalls Sheriff Putnam on juvenile issues and a Washington cafe serving fried rabbit, plus a silver wedding tale involving a local minister.
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Ruth Clifton
Washington, D. C
Prairie Flower School News and Local Social Notes
The report covers church, club, and school events near Nashville and Union. It mentions Pe. Robert Lowe Jr. in camp near Nashville and the next camp site. funeral attendance for Mrs. Julia Cavender. H J club gathering at the Knotek home. a Christmas baby Betty Anne at Dave and Mrs Erwin’s home. Duane White taking the Standard test. a scrap drive yielding $6.84 for school equipment from 1210 pounds of paper and 200 pounds of iron. and a birthday party for Robert Cave with Patricia Griffith as teacher guest and a decorated cake.
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Robert Lowe, Jr
Nashville
Tenn
Lowe
Danny
Pfe. Lowe
Clayde Knapp
Julia Cavender
Joseph Shalla
Mary Bush
J. T. Knotek
H. J. Club
Robert Cave
Patricia Griffith
Donald Cave
Robert
Fire Sparks From Passing Train Damages Chas Schiebel’s Pasture
A spark from a passing train started a fire in Chas Schiebel’s pasture near Harmony around 7:30 pm. Neighbors contained the blaze quickly with little damage due to dry conditions and a light wind. Local residents including Walter Longer and Chick Schmitt aided in stopping the fire.
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W. R. Longer
Harmony
Bill Chmelar
Replogle
Eugene Martin
Walter Longer
Chick Schmitt
Harold Humston
Chris Earnest
Ernest
Mae Gideon
Clifford Prohm
Josephine Miller
Elliot McKinstrys
Chas. Schiebel
Earnest
Dinner Party at TeBockhorst Home For Service Men
Mary Ann TeBockhorst hosted a dinner Wednesday evening in Richmond in honor of S Sgt and Mrs Dean Votruba of Lubbock Texas and Sgt Charles Votruba Jr of Nashville Tennessee. Also mentioned are furloughs and visits involving Norma June TeBockhorst Davenport and relatives in Riverside Chicago Iowa City Des Moines and Des Moines area.
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Leo Sharp
Richmond
Mary Ann TeBockhorst
Dean Votruba
Lubbock
Texas
Chas. Votruba, Jr
Nashville
Leo Te Bockhorst
Theresa
Leo Lintz
Mary Lintz
Riverside
Rosemary Jirst
Chicago
Joe Lasek
Clem Shalla
Iowa City
Geraldine Riener
B.D. Dawn
Des Moines
Three Children Die in Trailer Fire Near Marion
In Marion, on the south edge, a trailer home fire claimed the lives of Joyce 11, Robert Allen 8, and Marilyn May 6 Yanda. The children's mother Thora 31 was critically burned and hospitalised in Cedar Rapids. father William 33 escaped with minor burns. Flames from an oil heater spread quickly in the front end where the children slept.
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Marion
William Yanda
Joyce Yanda
Robert Allen Yanda
Marilyn May Yanda
Thora Yanda
Cedar Rapids
Yanda
New Health Book Offer From The McCleary Clinic
A 122 page guide on rectal and colon trouble and related ailments is available from the McCleary Clinic. Request by postcard or letter with no obligation to obtain a copy. Address K-105 Elms Blvd Excelsior Springs Mo.
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McCleary Clinic
K-105
Elms Blvd
Excelsior Springs
Statlers Host Merry Mixer Club Farewell Party
EAST 76 Jan 22 Mr and Mrs Lauren Statler hosted the Merry Mixer club at their home for a pot luck farewell to members moving out of the area Mr and Mrs David Kleese and Mr and Mrs Milinyton After lunch a brief business meeting led by president Mrs Paul Griffith ended with wrapped article auction A chain of letters was prepared for Mrs Clement Griffith absent due to surgery Bingo and card games followed The next meeting is Feb 2 with Mrs Harold Schnoebele suggestions for School Luncheon on roll call
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East 76
Lauren Statler
Merry Mixer Club
David Kleese
Milinyton
Paul Griffith
Clement Griffith
Charles Thrapp
Harold Schnoebele
Cystine in Soybean Feed for Hog Growth
The amino acid cystine contains sulfur and is essential for hog growth. It is present in raw soybeans, providing a nutritional source for pork production.
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