Conservation needs a permanent Civilian Conservation Corps
The piece argues for making the CCC a fixed part of the national program to conserve forests, water, and soils. It notes 72 million more trees in a year from CCC efforts and urges continued reforestation, lake creation, and moisture management to prevent drought, citing lessons from Germany and France.
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Civilian Conservation Corps
United States
Civilian Conservation” Army
Germany
France
Poppies Remain Memorial Symbol of Courage in War
Mrs James Morris recalls the Flanders Poppy as Memorial Flower for World War I courage amid front line trenches and graves. The piece notes red crepe paper poppies in fifty six hospitals and workshops as part of The American Legion and Auxiliary Poppy Employment Program across thirty six departments.
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Flanders
France
American Legion
Our Foreign Correspondent Lloyd Metall Reports Normandy Plant
Our foreign correspondent Lloyd Metall writes from near Port Jerome Normandy about an oil company plant. He describes materials used and reports a very serious explosion near the site. He expresses fondness for the United States and coffee in a letter to Harry and Al McCall, transcribed by Mrs. Wahneetah Ingalls. The letter notes unusually mild winter weather with a brief cold spell.
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Lloyd Metal
Port Jerome
Normandy
France
United States
Harry
al McCall
Lloyd
Wahneetah Ingalls
Reflections from a French Port Jerome Plant Foreman
A letter describes life at Port Jerome with praise for American equipment and critique of French workers. It covers plant size, shipping area, heavy machinery, and imports, plus a deadly tanker explosion, government compensation rules, foreign-worker permits, taxes, and personal health notes from the writer.
Betrothal of Barbara Parkinson to John Antrim Bunting Jr announced
Society notes announce Miss Barbara Parkinson betrothal to John Antrim Bunting Jr of San Jose. The San Jose Mercury Herald describes a San Jose Country Club party with verbena decorations and a unique luncheon reveal. The couple plans to live in Seattle after his move as Crum and Forster agent.
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Barbara Parkinson
Charles R. Parkinson
San Jose
Calif
Washington
John Antrim Bunting, Jr
Ralph Smith
San Jose Mercury Herald
Miss Parkinson
San Jose Country Club
John Antrim Bunting
John A. Bunting
Mr. Bunting
Seattle
Bunting
Crum and Forster Insurance Companies
Parkinson
Valley
Elton S. Shin
Frances Parkinson
John L. Talt
Elizabeth Parkinson
Betty Bunting
University of Calirnia
By The Way 3 and NOW IS THE TIME FOR ALL GOOD MEN
Pinch Hitters will run this column for several days. Contributions will be gradually received and many, if they come in, will not require Pinch Hitters of any kind.
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Pineh Witter
Weather Tops Political Debate in Mississippi River Valley
The season's leading political issue centers on weather with heavy emphasis on rainfall. Dandelions and wildflowers appear unbothered while corn crops need deep roots from forthcoming showers to ensure vitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mississippi River Valley
Jokes and snippets brighten a dreary page
A lighthearted mix features a Northbound train pepper and salt joke, April garden notes, and a domestic quip about a father’s cleverness. The light items showcase humor and family reflections with a playful tone.
Weight of the world and a departing memory
A reflective piece speaks of bearing woe and seeking contentment while blessing the memory of the late departed. It contrasts attitudes toward earning a living with the idea that some collect more than others. The author jokes about the Pineh Witter new assignment and ends with a playful good evening.
Birthday greetings blur May baskets and spring fever
Mrs Guy Carlton marks her birthday on May 1 with May basket cheer and spring fever mood. Walter PeeWee Wells turns 22 amid cheerful wishes and playful birthday spankings from friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Carlton
Walter “PeeWee” Wells
Pythian Sisters Hold Tuesday Meeting at Washington Temple
The Pythian Sisters schedule regular meeting at the Washington temple for Tuesday evening with work to be assigned and a request for good attendance. The Rosemary club plans to meet with Mr and Mrs Charles Rothlisberger on Tuesday evening May 8 noting a date change.
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Pythian Sisters
Washington Temple
Rosemary Club
Charles Rothlisberger
Wednesday club meetings and church bee supper
Mortnightly club and Child Study department meet in the YMens room at 2 80 Wednesday afternoon. The Linger Longer club visits Mrs Warren Long and Mrs Chas Sloat hosts. Christian church ladies meet after the church bee chicken supper. Mrs Cy Bush hosts Just Us club at 2 30. Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid gathers with Mrs Charles Anderson. HB and PL club hold May breakfast at 7 next Wednesday at the YS community room. Notify Lucille Forgey by 9 Monday evening to be excused or bring guests.
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Mortnightly Club
Linger Longer Club
Mrs. Warren
Roll Call
Ladies of the Christian Church
Cy Bush
Just Us Club
Pleasant Hill Ladies Aid
Charles Anderson
Lucille Forgey
Wayland Notes Trails from Iowa Events and Personal News
Wayland community brief highlights Irwin Rieh supervisor of quste at Sargent Bluffs won first with his mixed chorus at Sioux City and will compete at Iowa City Friday night Henry Goldsmith and family attended a birthday dinner for the son of Mr and Mrs Roshart in Olds. Junior senior banquet date moved to May 15. Wayland high school kittenball won 2 to 4 at Crawfordsville. Senior elienue desines traveled to Washington for class photos. Emerson Krabill Donald Itiner and Melvin Roth attended Iowa Wes guest day activities.
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Wayland
Irwin Rieh
Quste
Sargent Bluffs
Sioux City
Iowa City
Henry Goldsmith
Prank Hoshart
Olds
Roshart
Marsh Duke
al Duke
Centerville
Jacob Goldsmith
Dr Bh
Alien Homes
Crawfordsyilly
Elienue Desines
Washington
Emerson Krabill
Donald Itinner
Melvin Roth
Iowa
Wes
Veishea Guest Invited at Iowa State College Event
Dale F Kiesey is invited as special guest of Iowa State College and the Veishea Central committee for the three day celebration May 10 11 and 12 in Ames. Visitors will see athletic events exhibits and the Night Show with Rombergs Thy Student Prince.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale F. Kiesey
Iowa State College
Veishea
Ames
Iowa State
University of Nebraska
University of Missouri
Sigmund Romberg
Thy
Prince
Harmony Community Club Sees May Thursday Meeting
Thursday events across multiple groups including Harmony Community Club meeting with Mrs Walter Anderson and entertainment committee headed by Mrs Robert Noonan and Mrs Charles Schiebel. Various clubs schedule May 3 meetings with refreshments poems lectures and pot luck luncheons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harmony Community Club
Walter Anderson
Robert Noonan
Charles Schiebel
Mrs Alcorn hosts Prday W F M meeting at 2:30
The Prday W F M group of EB church will meet with Mrs. Dr. Alcorn at 74% E Main Friday afternoon at 2 30 with Mrs Clarence Jacobs as program leader Rebekah regular meeting Friday evening at o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bailey
Helen Elites
M. EB
Dr. Alcorn
Clarence Jacobs
Rebekah
Briday
Delta La School Names Kudera Roth English Home Economics Teacher
Mrs Kudera Roth elected to teach English and home economics at Delta Louisiana for the coming year. The report lists local residents attending events and gatherings including church services, plays, and visits across nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Choerus
Theresbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
Initiation and Honors for C D of A Ladies in Iowa City
Catholic Daughters of America members from Washington attended an initiation and banquet in Iowa City Sunday. Eighteen candidates were received, including one from Washington. Members listed include Mrs. S. J. Boyd and Miss Mary Lukavsky, who later wed Charles Friese, with a sewing circle shower hosted by the C D A. Sewing and charity work accompanied the evening.
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Miss Lukavsky
Mary Lukavsky
St. James Ehurch
Charles Friese
C.D
Joe Lohberger
Washington County Board of Supervisors Candidate Announces
Political notice states L Barthelow announces Republican candidacy for Washington County Board of Supervisors term starting January 1 1955 with June primary. F Bauer confirms Republican nomination for 1936 term pending voter will in June primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Washington County
Kk. L. Barthelow
Teta I
Board of Supervisors of
F. FF. Bauer
Candidate announcement for State Senate in Henry and Washington counties
A candidate for State Senate announces intent to run in the June primaries subject to democratic voters in Henry and Washington counties. The notice lists room KK Miller, Nira, and the filing code 596Ts.
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Henry-Washington Co
Henry
Washington
Barren Ground Not Truly Barren In Arctic Plains
The article argues that northern Canadian plains are not barren as vegetation is dense. It notes blue pines cover acres of Arctic tundra each summer, with deep carpets of reindeer moss and blue joint grass enriching the meadows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Canada
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