Funeral services for Frank Birka held at L A Jones
Funeral services for Frank Birka were held yesterday at the L A Jones funeral home. Rev. Ivan Riess conducted the rites. Pallbearers were Glenn Green Denny Flynn William Bruty Ernie Rouse Lloyd Neiswanger and Jake Wenger. Burial followed at Riverside cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Birka
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
Ivan Riess
Glenn Green
Denny Flynn
William Bruty
Ernie Rouse
Lloyd Neiswanger
Jake Wenger
Riverside Cemetery
Havre Community News Gathers Local Social Calls
Mrs Lewis Hering reports on a flurry of visits across Havre as neighbors and families spend a series of dinners, suppers, and Sunday gatherings. Friends from Rock Island and local households share meals, help with chores, and note a son’s air base assignment near Jacksonville. Farmers’ wives describe busy days and hopes for better contact ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Hering
Havre
George Hartz
Rock Island
Elmer Mason
Arch Cannon
Homer
Charles Cannon
Ernest Bkisele
Jack Woolford
Fred Hiseles
Oliver Tackenburg
Marion Reeves
Oscar Gardner
Evert Westen
Larry
Dave
C. Wittmer
Elmer Bontrager
Max
Howard Wittiis
Witting
Milton Smith
Dale
Columbia
South Carolina
Jacksonville
Florida
Mildred Gardner
Fitta Reeves
Jefferson as Father of American Scientific Agriculture
The text credits Thomas Jefferson as the closest figure to being the father of scientific agricultural thought in the United States. It notes he first designed a plow share according to a specific specification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Jefferson
United States
Now She Shops Cash and Carry Without Painful Backache
A vintage ad claims kidney disorder waste stays in blood causes backache and fatigue. Doan’s Pills are marketed as relief used for over 40 years, promising to cleanse blood through kidney and bladder tubes and reduce symptoms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edney
Girl Suffering Infection Believed From Insect Sting
A report from STRINGTON-Littlerdith Davison notes infection in Davison's hand early in the week, believed to result from an insect sting. Local residents Maynard Widmer and a gathering at J. J. Rich’s home are mentioned along with weekend visits and a Fourth of July celebration at the parental Ethan Brooks home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Rich
Strington — Littlerdith Davison
Maynard Widmer
Ridgeway
Penn
J. J. Rich
Arthur Davison
Wayne McNeeley
Lester Henss
Ellis Nicholaus
Lester Alliman
Bloomington
Illinois
Jake Widmer
Princeton
Ancient cosmetics travel and Roman fashion trends
The text describes cosmetics spreading from Faeypt to Rome with lavish use. Women and men wore pinkish hues on knees and elbows, blue vein tracing on arms, and favored beauty masks and milk baths as part of personal adornment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mediterranean
Rome
Ames Gardening Tips From ISU Hort Experts This Week
Ames Iowa July 8 Ames Experts On Gardening advise Victory Gardeners to keep gardens working and plant summer vegetables in the planned area. Remove old crop residues, start a compost pile, and space summer plantings. Address squash pests with dusts and nicotine spray, and protect tomatoes from sulfur burn.
Highland Center Society Notes and Weekend Visits
Highland Center residents report a quiet period with many farm chores. Mrs Raymond Shy and Phyllis and Mrs Walter Owens of Davenport visited Melvin Soukup. Several families, including Coon and Murphy, spent time with relatives in Washington and Wellman. The Annual Young Peoples Conference at Cairo was attended by Eula Mae Coon. News notes that clover haying and corn plowing occupy most farmers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Churches of God In Iowa
Cairo
Town
Soybeans Aid Soil Erosion Control on Slopes
A crop of soybeans loosens the topsoil on slopes, encouraging erosion if left bare. The guide notes that on sloping land soybeans should be drilled solid or planted in rows following contour lines.
Miles govern regulation trims intercity bus tire miles
Government regulation of inter city bus operations saves more than 14 million tire miles each month, reducing wear and fuel use. The policy targets efficiency and environmental impact in nationwide bus services.
Garden and neighbors light up South Iowa avenue
A lively neighborhood column recalls the Rocking Chair Parrigate garden displays on South Iowa avenue. Readers tour the Morrison Falk and Stevens plots, hear about harvests and canning, and follow family visits from Rus sel and Ottumwa to Hayesville and Davenport. The piece closes with updates on local soldiers and school-age relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Dawson
Iowa Avenue
Guzman
Dunham Morrison
Joe Falk
Christian Tabernacle
Stevens
Mary Stevens
Margaret Bingham
Morrison-Falk
Mary
Ralph Shannon
Harry McCalls
Florida
Notice of Probate of Will in Washington Iowa
In District Court Washington County Iowa case No 7789 an instrument purporting to be the last will of F J Salladay deceased dated December 10 1928 is filed and set for hearing July 14 1943 at 9 00 AM at the Washington Court House before the District Court or Clerk. All interested persons must appear and show cause why the will should not be probated as the last will and testament of the deceased. Clerk R Noonan. July 7 1943.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Salladay
Court House
Washington
Iowa
District Court
R. Noonan
Funeral of Mrs. Emma Wright
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Wright were held yesterday at the L. A. Jones funeral home under the direction of Dr. F. W. Eastwood. Pallbearers named were Dave Wright, William Wright, Bert Helscher, Walter Helscher, George McDaniel, and J. M. White. Burial followed in Elm Grove cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Wright
L. A. Jones Funeral Home
F. W. Eastwood
Dave
William Wright
Bert
Walter Helscher
George McDaniel
J. M. White
Elm Grove Cemetery
Pulp From Farm Woods Proves In Demand
Selective cutting in farm woodlands will yield abundant pulpwood. The practice boosts woodlot production and meets strong demand for pulpwood.
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Kay McCreedy
Vera McCreedy
Helen Livingston
University of California
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Clarence Boshart
Lizzie Widmer
Oakie
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Sir Font
William ‘Garton
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Cole Porter
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Ames
Iowa State College Extension
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Highland Center
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Gates
Massachusetts
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