The Rocking Chair Brigade and Local News
Mrs J W Cox awaits her California bound husband and Billy Cox plans larger print runs for Booby Trap magazine. Ed Eicher relocates with Frances as Eldridge buys 725 East Main. John Squire recovers at Goodin home after strokes as nurses aid. Holiday skies and hollyhocks frame a small town update.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Eicher
Frances
South Third Avenue
Ward Eesleyvy
W. S. Eldridge
East Main Street
Eldridges
John Squire
Goodin
Charley Caldwell
Funeral service for George Krebs in Riverside
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Trinity Methodist Church Riverside for George Krebs who died suddenly on Riverside streets Tuesday morning. The service was led by Rev. M. O. McKenzie with Mrs. McKenzie at the piano. Krebs was a World War I veteran and member of American Legion Post 257. pallbearers included Henry Manasnuth Glenn Bouguet Edward Muiler Clarence Rutherfordhart Edward Strabala and Hubert Kocera. Burial followed at Riverside Cemetery with firing squad from Post 257. A birthday dinner for Mr. Chalupa was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Chalupa southeast of Riverside. Attendance included the Wollrabs Wollrab family Fisher family and others. Ramona Sojka and Darlene Sojka noted among attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside
Trinity Methodist Church
George Krebs
M. O. McKenzie
Glenn Bouguet
Edward Muiler
Claarence Ruttherhart
Edward Strabala
Hubert Kocera
North Ede
KR. VV. Canterment
M. J. Wilkinson
Joseph Pailliotet
Marion Godlove
A. Hill
Cloyd Whitlock
John R. Wie
Wilbur Chalipa
Chalupa
Milt Wollrab
Verte
Donald Wollrab
Howard Fisher
Shalla and kin visit Cedar Rapids summer sessions
Shalla family members attending summer sessions at Coe College in Cedar Rapids were visitors at homes of Wes Sojka in Riverside and Clement Shalla near Richmond. Other relatives from Dubuque Davenport and Lavenport spent the week at their mother Mrs. George Waldschmidt’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shalla
Coe Ecollere
Cedar Rapids
Wes Sojka
Riverside
Clement Shalla
Richmond
Joseph Pfeeker
Dubuque
Verena
Rose Waldschmidt
Lavenport
George Waldschmidt
J. W. Tener
Marshall
Marie Tener
G. Bo Slinton
Daugh
Seed Treatments Control Oat and Barley Smuts
Seed treatment can control oats and some barley smuts and reduce seed borne seedling diseases. Mercury compound dust is recommended as a replacement for formaldehyde treatment, used per manufacturer instructions.
Early year garden cleanup fights overwintered pests
The article stresses thorough garden site cleanup as the first step in pest control. It notes insects and diseases overwinter in plant refuse and that burning material early in the year can kill many pests before they attack plants.
Farm Bureau Publicity News and Suggestions Feature
County Extension Director A Ossian and County Home Economist Ruth I Foster present publicity ideas and guidance for local Farm Bureau activities. The notes cover outreach, event promotion, and media engagement to raise awareness of agricultural programs and community farming efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Ossian
Ruth I. Foster
4 H Health Examinations Planned For July
The annual 4-H health improvement examinations will be conducted at the health unit office on July 23 and 60 by Dr. Ruth Churen. Girls will be weighed against last year’s scores and encouraged to fix health defects with help from family physicians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Unit
Ruth Churen
Local 4-H Club Activities Highlight 4-H Fair Preparations
Mrs Golia Miller and helpers hosted Headliners 4-H at a 6 30 dinner on July 5 with roll call on improvements in rooms and plans for the 4-H fair. Miss Craisant led a posture health discussion while Miss Judith Gibson spoke on posture for 4 H girls. Mary Ellen Wentworth led July 6 meeting with Miss Foster presenting room improvement ideas. Rosalie Robison and Mary Killen Wentworth chosen for demonstration team. Jackson township boys 4-H met July 10 with Harry Lloyd Duensing then toured members and discussed records and livestock preparation for the August 22 23 show in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rubio Merry Makers
Mildred Rowe
Leila Baugh- Man
Joellen Olinger
Karl Hart
Clover Cloverettes
Clover Leaf Pals
Riverside
St Mary's Church
Ccluibs
Golia Miller
Wallace Caldwell
Richard Bardwell
Miss Craisant
Judith Gibson
Mary Ellen Wentworth
Miss Foster
Rosalie Robison
Mary Killen Wentworth
Jackson Township
Harry Lloyd Duensing
Jackson Club
Washington
Washington County 1946 Extension Program Approved
The Washington county extension committee finished two meetings on June 30 to refine the 1946 extension program. The program will go to the Farm Bureau board in August for adoption after township representatives review it. Farm people are urged to contact their township director with any additions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Farm Bureau Board
Farmers urged to plan seedings and care for pastures
The article advises Farm Bureau consideration on brome grass seed timing and curing, oat selection, alfalfa plantings in August, and pasture management for July. It notes high quality seed scarcity, suggests lime and superphosphate use, and warns on potato blight and turkey crop trends for 1945.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armers
Turkey
Washington County
Safety Goggles for Bazooka Gunners Feature Elastic Lenses
A specialized safety goggle protects bazooka gunners with elastic lenses and a fire resistant fabric mask attached to the frame, offering integrated eye and face protection.
Town Council Meeting Notice Ainsworth Washington Co
The Town council of Ainsworth in Washington County will meet on July 24, 1946 at 8 F M at Town Hall Taxpayers may speak for or against the proposed expenditures for the year starting April 1 1946 A detailed receipts and disbursements statement will be available at the hearing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ainsworth
Washington County
Towa
Town Hall
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Jack Haley
Ann Savage
Ty Nia Joyce Bestg
Sheffield
Rana
A Arthur
J. W. Cox
California
Nic
Billy
Nsas City
Washington, D.C
Billy Cox
Lake Mallibou
Irvin Fenn
Iowa City
Newsweek
Truman
West
Budget Bureau
Panama Canal Zone
S. Lowa
P. L. Etter
Pittsburgh
Duplate
Duplite
Sorrell Auto Parts
West Madison
Geo. Krebs
American Legion
Koma Clemens
Manchester
Dr. Salsbury
Pera
Martin Shoup
May Alcorn
Tech
Sports — News
Robert Hutton
Jean Sullivan
Alan Hale
Donald Woods
Andrea King
Michael Car
News & Cartoon
Farm Bureau Publicity
Pamnerettes
Joe Knotek
Craisant
Joan Greiner
Roberta Redlinger
Frederic Hensel
Corbin
Jewel
Percy Jones Hospital
Buttle Creek
Mich
Hensel
Okinawa
International
Kalona
L. Ek. Southwick, Mgr
Miguel Aleman
Mexico
Manuel Avila Camacho
Aleman
Labor, (International
Rosalind Russell
Jack Carson
Warner Bros
The
Yard
McFarlane
Insurance Agency
Hotel Washington
Charles Jenkins
Consolidated
Washington Lumber & Fuel CO
Pioneer Yard
Love Brothers
Jim White
East Side Square
Sorden Music Co
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