Michael Chalupa's Good Intentions Destruct Iris Bed
A local column notes Michael Chalupa gathered iris buds from the bed, moved them to a bucket, and explains the action stemmed from good intentions. The piece lists visits and family gatherings at the Chalupa and related households in West Highland and Clutter Iowa, including several Sojka and Yordi families with extended relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Chalupa
Charles Chalupa
West Highland
Michael
Chalupa
Frankenstein Meets the Wolf Man at State Theatre Friday
The horror double feature brings Bela Lugosi Lon Chaney and Elona Massey to the screen as Frankenstein and the Wolf Man. The film follows the classic monsters through a castle chase with Dr Mannering and Baroness Elsa Frankenstein amid new shocks and thrills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elona Massey
Patrice Kowles
Miss Massey
Elsa Frankenstein
Knowles
Dr. Mannering
Wolf Man
Frankenstein Castle
Bela Lugosi
Lionel Atwill
Maria Ouspenskaya
Lon Chaney
One Nutrient Will Not Nourish a Crop
University of Illinois agronomists show corn yields rise with balanced nutrients nitrogen phosphate and potash plus lime. They warn single nutrients underperform, and emphasize soil condition, crop rotation with legumes, good drainage, and high stalk populations of 14 000 to 16 000 per acre for maximum yields.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Illinois Agronomists
Efficient Grass Feeding Builds Profitable Herds
Grass-fed cattle enter markets moderately finished but usually yield strong returns for stockmen. Grass provides year round forage, hay or silage, with cattle selecting the best growth. Proper range management, pasture rotation, and growing mixtures extend grazing, while cows consume large daily quantities and require ample water.
New Type Gate Lets Sheep Through With Ease
A 16 foot long gate designed to prevent sheep crowding at corners. It pivots near the center at both ends and locks at the bottom on both sides. The top pole height balances for stability and a single lever releases the lock. Opens in either direction without lifting.
Brightest Star in a Quiet Reunion
Gail hides her poverty from Ruth and Grace while hosting lunch at home. John comforts her and suggests she reconnect with old friends. Ruth and Grace visit later, celebrating Gail’s happy life with family, love, and a modest home over wealth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail
John
Ruth
Catholic Group Meets In Mrs Ardell Pieper Home On Tuesday
The Women Catholic Order of Foresters of Holy Trinity Parish met Tuesday at Mrs Ardell Pieper's home in Kalona with 16 members present. After a business meeting they played Help Your Neighbor and were served refreshments. Attendees included several named members and guests. other items note Memorial Day visits, a birth, a graduation, a military furlough, a golf club event, and various local social notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Chapek
Giles Beecher
Wes. Willis W. Gingersen
J. D. Bova
Margaret Pieper
Artis Beck
Amos Mellinger
Clara Te Beekhorst
Norma Grady
Emils Kolosiek
H. V. Beek
William Furnish
D. T Beek
Frank Lewis
OC. van Meter
Iowa City
Olin Snair
Burlington
Weller Snyder
Women Fellowship conducts church meeting and flood relief drive
Members of the Womens Fellowship at the Christian church met Wednesday evening. They voted a cash donation to the WHO flood relief program and planned an all day work meeting at the church on Thursday June 12 with a sack lunch at noon. Women officers were installed with Mrs. Ivan Alt as installing officer. Officers include Mrs. Ford Skola president Mrs. V. D. Hoehstetler vice president Mrs. KP Stickler secretary Mrs. R. H. Petersheim treasurer and Mrs. Don Miller service project chairman. A social hour followed with refreshments in the basement. Keith Pieper son of Ardell Pieper is at Camp Dodge attending Hawkeye Boy's State sponsored by Iowa American Legion Posts. Kalona high school junior Keith is sponsored by English River American Legion Post No. 2. Oma Rose Chody daughter of Harry and Oma Chody of Kalona has been chosen for Girls State at Grinnell June 15 to June 22 sponsored by the local American Legion Auxiliary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Yoder
Womens Fellowship of the Christian Church
WHO
Eugene Way
Ivan Alt
Ford Skola
V. D. Hoehstetler
KP. L. Stickler
R. H. Peterseim
Don Miller
Keith Pieper
Ardell Pieper
September Wedding Announced at Columbus Junction
Announcement of the marriage of Marcia Fuller to Glen Gabriel set for September 29, 1951 at the First Presbyterian church in Santa Barbara. The couple will reside in Maquoketa. Mrs Gabriel worked as a laboratory technician in Geneseo Illinois. Gabriel is a WWII veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Marcia Fuller
Ward Fuller
Glen Gabriel
George Gabriel
First Presbyterian Church
Santa Barbara
Calif
John Becker
Gabriel
Geneseo
SirSn Gabriel
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Verle Wollrab
Wilbur Chalupa
Joe Krotz
Delbert
Alvin Sojka
Steve
Charlotte
Elmer Sojka
Rick
Yaro Sojka
Walter Sojka
Sandra
George Sojka
Jay
Fred Yordi
Alfred Yordi
Charles Yordi
Beverly
Robert Davis
Laura Farmer
Orin Barr
St. Louis
Mary Sojka
Claude
Rose Sojka
Nancy Wollrab
Clutter
Iowa
Ronald Krotz
John Krotz
Washington
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffrey
emis _ THEO
B. Bailey
West Main
Morrison & Morrison— Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Bldg
Livingston & Day —Atorneys
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day—Abstract Dept
West Main St
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. C. Penney Co
Stewart & Shearer
Atttorneys
R. A. Stewart
Paul Shearer
E. Wash
Optometrists
R. Q
Ae Cc
Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
M. L. Smith
North Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Curtis Siodmak
San-Tone
Kalona
Crawfordsville Riverside
Ainsworth
Washington, Rt
Wellman , West Chester
Winfield
Farmers Feed Mill Home Lumber Co
Harry Malichky
Hugh Morris
Bordwell's Feed Store
Sam Canott
Iscore Care
SoMare
Dyer Wilson
Ruth Stevens
Lightville
Grace Andrews
Grace
Graceline
Little Joey
Xcitement
Mrs. Eugene Way
Miriam Elaine
Washington Hospital
Mer
Alvin Hershberger
H. W. Beck
Dorothy Thompson
C. K E
Ernie
United States
Kalona Golf Club
H. V. Beck
Willis W. Gingerich
Jack Guengerich
LE. Grady
C. RR. Decker
Rock Island Produce CO
Reisters
Ter Ashington
Elder, Shannon & Co
R. EE. Shannon
Dave K J. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Howard Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press Ass'n
Lowaress Ass'n
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Washepie Mee
Federal Land Bank
National Farm Loan Association ‘ Cummings Sectreas
Jeffery
Ruth Brush
Do TE Brush
Columbus City
St. Luke's Hospital School of Nursing
Davenport
Louisa County
Midway Sales Company
Bob Norrish
Lives Stock Department
Vemeur and Company
Cart Satnets
Wapello
Vern Smart
Liev Grim
Ray Sammtels
Charles Nichols
Raymond Werner Bop
Clarence Jennings
Raymond Smith
Tums
Joe Palooka
Joe
Ann
Bob
Dixie Dugan
Soth
Tommy
Dad
BY McEvoy & Strieke
Blondie
Cookie
Chic Young
Papas
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