Fred Merrifield Has 2500 Turkey Poults
Fred Merrifield owns 2500 baby turkeys as of March in Highland Center. The note cites community visits and family gatherings including the Conry, Wagner, Murphy, Cartwright, and Rabenold households. A school election at Albaugh elected Carl Steele to succeed W D Murphy. Highland Center and Harrison schools lacked voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Merrifield
Eula Mae Coon
Highland Center
Lee Conry
Panui Acton
Eldon
Ernest Wagner
Hilton Durst
Washington
Oskaloosa
Joe Krotz
Delbert
W. R. Murphy
W. C. Andresen
Jean
Mt. Carroll
Ill
Lewis Coon
Andresen
Salem
Leo Carson
Samuel Murphy
Cotter
Max Owens
Melvin Soukup
Ralph Nicholson
Albaugh
Carl Steele
W. D. Murphy
Harrison
Wm. Murphy
Atlantic Pact Explained as Senate Vote Looms
Acheson will detail the Atlantic Pact on a nationwide radio address at 9 30 p m CST over Mutual and Columbia networks. The treaty faces Senate ratification with expected Soviet retaliation via strikes and demonstrations in western Europe. Moscow condemns the alliance as imperialist while supporters cite a goal to safeguard democracy and liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Acheson
Mutual
Columbia Broadcasting Systems
Moscow
Britain
United States
Local Family Visits and Social Roundup Near Iowa Towns
Social notices recount visits across Columbus Junction Ainsworth Riverside Richmond and Washington with the Kilgore Raben Campbell Martin Soukup Havel Wagner and other families. The Campbell family enjoys a new car and guests include War ren Lewis and relatives from New York City during a Chamber of Commerce dinner in Ainsworth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herbert Campbell
Charles Jenkins
Ainsworth
Campbells
Warren Lewis
Iowa City
New York City
Campbell
Floyd Martin
Melvin Soukup
Coons
Texas
Sidney Coon
George Havel
Tommy
Nancy
Ernest Wagner
Linia
Ira
Leo Carson
Carolyn
Terry
Chamber of Commerce
Charles Soukup
Joe Krotz
Delbert
Lou Wagenkneet
Robert
Shirley Hopping
Columbus Junction
Robert Jenry
Washington
Lee Conry Ome
Jelbert
Anna Krotz
Riverside
Anthony Malicky
Richmond
Jerry
Gary Owens
Jimmy Oukup
Will Challenge Tax Credit Law
Des Moines reports a challenge to the 1945 agricultural land tax credit law. state comptroller Ray Johnson says attorney Martin Cooney will appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court from a state supreme court ruling upholding the law and delaying refunds to property taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
U. S. Supreme Court
Ray Johnson
Martin Cooney
Dubuque
Supreme Court
Johnson
Upsets Open Iowa High School Tourney
In Iowa City the state semifinals opened with Ottumwa shocking Davenport 41 to 37 ending Davenport’s run as favorite. Moorhead defeated McGregor 38 to 35. Winfield upset Waverly 50 to 45 and Forest City toppled Ankeny 52 to 42.
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Iowa City
Mar
Iowa
Dr. Gallup
Winfield
Forest City
Ottumwa
Moorhead
Bulldogs
Davenport
McGregor
Waverly
Ankeny
Blue Devil
Newton
Basketball Girls Vote On All League Team
Members of the inter YWCA basketball league met at the YWCA room to ballot on selections for an all league team at 7 o'clock Thursday evening. Balloting will announce selections at the close and a get together of the basketball group will follow. An inter YWCA girls softball league organization meeting was held for summer play with 31 indicating interest and a softball school of instruction was tentatively planned to start in April on Tuesday nights at the YMCA gym.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ywca Basketball League
YWCA
Inter- Ywca
YMCA
Iowa Supreme Court denies second rehearing in Dickinson tax case
Mrs. Laura Dickinson of Dubuque County challenged a 15 mill overpayment refund law for farm land 10 acres and up as unconstitutional. The high court refused another rehearing. The law uses public funds for private purposes and Dickinson says it is arbitrary and discriminatory.
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Washington
Cooney
Laura Dickinson
Dubuque County
Iowa
Supreme Court
Dickinson
Italy approves Atlantic Pact membership after filibuster
In Rome the Chamber of Deputies voted 342 to 170 to align Italy with Western powers, ending the longest Italian parliamentary session. Communists faced defeat and called for continued protests, while nationwide strikes and street actions spread from Naples to Terni. Tras tullis death cited as rally for protests.
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Rome
Chamber of Deputies
Alcide de Gasperi
Italy
Naples
Terni
Chamber of Labor
Trastulli
Boy Scout Council Meeting at YMCA in Washington
The Washington District Boy Scout Council met Wednesday evening in the Community room at the YMCA. Scout executive George Gregg presided in Rev T C Polk's absence. Troop 86 at Wellman joined as goals for a two year crusade Strengthen the Arm of Democracy were set. The new board of review led by John Lemmon will meet on the first and third Tuesdays monthly. A quarterly Court of Honor was approved to coincide with the Spring Camporee May 14 and 15. Council Camp session starts June 19 near Iowa City. Troop 32 named Leonard Booy as new second master replacing Shrum Lewis who is leaving.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Lemmon
Iowa City
Troop 32
Leonard Booy
Shrum Lewis
Feed supplies boost turkey farming costs in 1949
With feed supplies more plentiful and more turkeys expected in 1949, growers face the challenge of lowering costs while maintaining production.
Agriculture assets rise from 110 to 122 billion in 1947
The assets of agriculture, treated as a single industry, grew from 110 billion dollars to 122 billion dollars during 1947 reflecting substantial expansion across the sector.
Probe Death of U. S. Missionary
American missionary Mrs. Horace H. Underwood was shot at a meeting of wives of faculty members near Seoul. Investigators and police suspect communist militants aimed at Miss Mo Yung Sook, a critic tied to the Korean delegation in Paris, and misidentified Mrs. Underwood as the target.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seoul
Mar
Horace H. Underwood
United Nations
Paris
Underwood House
Pink and Blue Shower Celebrates Mrs. Chorpening
Mrs. Ernest Krantz hosted a courtesy in North Prairie for Mrs. Everet Chorpening with eleven members present. Prizes went to Mrs. Lester Leeper, Mrs. Olin Bishop and Mrs. Lester Chorpening, while Mrs. Richard Young won a door prize. Refreshments were served with guests Mrs. Wayne Stranksy and Mrs. Joe Trier attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Krantz
North Prairie Flower
Everet Chorpening
Lester Leeper
Olin Bishop
Lester Chorpening
Richard Young
Wayne Stransky
Joe Trier
Promise Test of New Debate Rule
The Senate approved a new anti filibuster rule by 63 to 23 in a party line session after a week long debate. Leaders said the rule would be tested with a civil rights bill later this year though they doubt its practicality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Scott W. Lucas
Kenneth S. Wherry
Birthday dinner honors Dean Moore at Mangold home
Dean Moore was the honoree at a birthday dinner Thursday evening hosted by Mr. and Mrs. Leo Mangold. The meal featured a birthday cake and was attended by Mrs. Moore Sandra Kay and Mrs. Anna Witting who recently arrived from California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Moore
Leo Mangold
Moore
Sandra Kay
Anna Witting
California
VFEW Auxiliary Club Meets at Holt Home
Mrs. Tom Cannon attended the VFEW auxiliary breakfast at Tina Holt’s home with fifteen members present. Next Thursday the group will meet with Mrs. Dale Atkinson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vfew Auxiliary Club
Holt
Tom Cannon
VFW
Tina Holt
Dale Atkinson
Hospital Admissions and Discharges List
At the hospital yesterday Mrs Minnie Stewart of Ainsworth underwent surgery and Mrs Anna Belle Kessel of Pleasant Plain was admitted for medical care. Today Frank Gowey of Washington is hospitalized for medical treatment. Dismissed today are Mrs Richard F Lyle and daughter of Keota. Mr and Mrs Richard H Nicola of R2 welcomed a son at 2 25 am.
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Minnie Stewart
Ainsworth
Surgical
Annabelle Kessel
Pleasant Plain
Frank Gowey
Washington
Richard F. Lyle
Keota Bitth
Richard H. Nicola
Roy Jamansky Family Dance Night Featured
A community dance event highlighted by the Roy Jamansky family as performers. The gathering showcased dance and music, drawing local participants and families for an evening of entertainment.
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Roy’ Jamansky
Senate Balks at Timing Civil Rights Measure Faces Committee
A report notes that Lucas imposed a rule to curb debate and refused to predict when the Senate would take up a civil rights measure. No version has yet cleared a committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lucas
Senate
Kalona Alpha Club Elects New Officers
Kalona Alpha club met Tuesday at Mrs. M. U. McKenzie’s home. Mrs. J. R. Swartzen druber was named president with Mrs. Jay Eastman as vice president and Mrs. J. L. Grout as secretary treasurer. A program committee was formed and a cash donation to the Red Cross drive was approved. Mrs. Lois Yoder spoke on Education of War Babies. Mrs. Ada Hillis attended as a guest.
Mrs Sojka Joins WCTU At Thursday Meeting
Ray Sojka became a new member at a WCTU gathering held Thursday afternoon at Jessie Stewart's home. Ten members attended as Mrs. J A Hawthorne led the business session. Mrs. Barker read Iowa gambling laws and Miss Stewart described gambling venues in the state. A Congress quiz was given by Mrs. Barker. Refreshments followed hosted by Stewart and assisted by Mrs. Bell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Sojka
WCTU
Jessie Stewart
Russell Bell
J. A. Hawthorne
Iowa
T. F. Barker
Miss Stewart
Congress
Barker
Bell
West Branch OES Hosts Visiting Members at Chapter Meeting
West Branch chapter of the OES hosted a guest contingent at the Masonic Temple during Thursday evening’s friendship meeting. Visitors included Mrs. Moore of Ainsworth Mrs. Alta Crew Mrs. Howsare of Kalona and Charles Kadera. Donald Orr and Fred Longer presided and initiatory work was performed.
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West Branch Chapter
OES
West Branch
Masonic Temple
Don Orr
Fred Longer
Washington
Moore
Ainsworth
Alta Crew
Howsare
Kalona
Charles Kadera
Mother McCree
Kadera
Mable Horn
Growers urged to use certified treated seed varieties
Growers can improve the grain situation in their communities by using certified treated seed of recommended varieties.
Comrades Class Party at E Stewart Home
Mr and Mrs Edgar Stewart of West Chester entertained 24 members of the Comrades Sunday school class of West Chester Methodist church Tuesday evening. Devotions were led by Mrs Stewart and a violin solo was played by Robert Stephens with accompaniment from Mrs Walter Bauer. In charge of entertainment were Mr and Mrs Orville Griggs. Refreshments in keeping with St Patrick s day were served by the Stewarts assisted by their daughter Linda. The April meeting will be in the Walter Bauer home.
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Knights of Columbus
St. Patrick’s Day
VFW
Ed Lukovsky
Leo Marie
H. J. Corcoran
St. Patrick
B. H. McCarthy
Everette Swift
St. James
Will Marie, Jr
Leonard Marie Audrey Wittetoe
West Chester
Edgar Stewart
Comrades
Stewart
Robert Stephens
Walter Bauer
Orville Griggs
Stewarts
Linda
Mrs Dodder Wins Prize at Pinochle
Pinochle was played at five tables at the CES party held Thursday at 2 o clock in the Masonic Temple. High scorer was Mrs H M Dodder and second high was Mrs Paul Thomassen. Hostesses Mrs Bill Hemmings and Mrs Joe Falk served St Patrick's day refreshments.
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Masonic Temple
H. M Dodder
Paul Thomassen
Bill Hemmings
Joe Falk
Ruth Foster Speaks on Window Treatment at Handcraft IV
Ruth Foster was a guest speaker at Handcraft IV held at Mrs. Marion McAvoy's home. She spoke on Window Treatment while Mrs. Roy Minnis presented Color Blending. 21 members attended as Mrs. Wendell Baker led the meeting. The group plans to buy silver service for the Fortnightly Club and will seek storage. the Penny Art Fund collection was taken by hostess Doris Ford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Foster
Handcraft IV
Marion McAvoy
Miss Foster
Roy Minnis
Wendell Baker
PEO Members Meet at Mrs McLaughlins
Mrs C W Melaughlin hosted the PEO gathering at her home on Thursday evening with co hosts Mrs T J Berdo and Mrs M M Schell. The program theme Women Alive was announced by Tom Brookhart with remarks on women in music writing politics medicine and other fields. Mary Rita Melaughlin played piano pieces Spinning Song and a fragment from Sonata Nine. Refreshments followed the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. MelLaughlin
PEO
T. J. Berdo
M. M. Schell
Tom Brookhart
John Lemmon
Mary Rita MelLaughlin
Mendelssohn
Mozart
Miss MeLaughlin
Schell
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Jay Brewer
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Wolf’s Flower
Fred Hawkins
Will Carr
Fern
Morton Carr
Orin Carr
Burke McCreedy and Sons
Carrie Rabenold
McCreedys
Mrs. Rabenold
V. Crull
John W. Lee
Atlantic Pact
Manford Kilgore
Edgar Rabenold
FE. G. Humm Gns & Appliance Co
Washington, Iowa
Mark Tourney
Alan Butterfield
Little
Polk County Club
Reds
Boy Scout Council
Turkey
Smart Implement Co. International Harvester
St. Patrick’s
K. of C
Outer Space
Jene Maynor
Lake Michigan
Maynor
International
U. S
Honor Dean Moore
Aquarium
Alpha Club
Sojka
Russell Goodin
Hero
Whitley
Selle
Worsted Sheen
Gabardine
Beau
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Taicliburs
Rothschild’s
E. Stewarts
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