High Court Opens Bonus Suit Study
The Iowa Supreme Court heard arguments on a challenge to a state law granting a World War II veteran bonus. The bonus board is computing payments but will withhold them until the court rules, with a decision possible next month. Attorney Harold Newcomb represents G. F. Knorr of Des Moines.
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High Court
Des Moines
Supreme Court
Towa
State Bonus Board
Harold Newcomb
G. F. Knorr
Chal
1947 bonus law challenged as voter publication issue
Newcomb attacked the 1949 financing plan claiming it creates new debt without voter consent. The 1949 law allocates 50 million dollars from state surplus and funds up to 35 million through bonds. Wood fire losses in the South reach up to 100.6 million annually with total wartime losses exceeding 1% billion.
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Newcomb
New York Fox Trapping Champion Raymond Premru Named
Raymond Premru of Gorham Ontario County wins New York state fox trapping crown for 1948 leading 800 trappers from 32 counties with 50 foxes. Gene Gage twelve is second with 42. Kilian and William Smith Jr tied for third with 34. The contest saw 1,691 foxes caught, total trapping since 1944 reaches 8,768.
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New York
Raymond Premru
Gorham
Ontario County
Gene Gage
RFC 1
Canandaigua
Russell Kilian
Cowlesville
William Smith, Jr
Ancramdale
D. B. Fales
Agricultural and Conservation
Premru
RFD 1
New York State
West Chester School News Highlights From May Activities
Primary classes report Daryl Stout visit Kay Smith birthday celebration and measles cases while outdoor play resumes as spring returns. Fourth and Fifth Grades study unusual crystal formations and May baskets weaving. Eighth Grade previews algebra tests and science units on Earth and Human Body. Sophomore party shifts to semi formal with refreshments and games then ends early for a second show.
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Daryl Stout
Kay Smith
Janice Laubach
Joan Fagden
Larry Hough
Ruth Augustine
Carolyn Peterson
Shortfellow Bauer
Mann
Jean
Washington
New Holland Introduces Crop Blower for Hay and Corn
New Holland Machine Co markets a crop blower that handles 20 tons of hay per hour or 25 tons of chopped corn. Weighing 1,350 pounds it features a 12 foot hopper and a 42 inch flywheel with a patented leveling device. The device, whirling to 1200 rpm, blows forage through an eight inch pipe to the desired storage location.
Fertilizer Formula Found Sure Bet After Tests
Maryland corn producers have a new fertilizer plan after five years of trials. Using 200 pounds of 3-12-16 fertilizer with a fertilizer attachment on a modern corn planter produced higher returns per dollar invested than other methods, researchers at the state agricultural experiment station report.
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Maryland
Agricultural Experiment Station
Desk Edge Safety Paint Keeps Splinters Away
Instruction notes a simple home fix to prevent splinters from snagging stockings by applying colorless nail polish to desk or chair edges or using scotch tape to cover nicks. The tip aims to reduce snag hazards and wardrobe damage in everyday furniture.
Playhouse chatter at Duke study hall scene shared
The note hints Duke’s interest in a girl behind him in study hall and its spillover to practice. Virginia and Florence count the days until school ends, each looking forward to something specific. The reporter signs off with a tease about the play’s third act.
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Duke
Virginia
Florence
Weekly and Upcoming Livestock and Real Estate Auction Details
Community Sale every Friday at Whittaker sale barn with livestock sales on Wednesdays at Midway Sales Company in Columbus Junction Iowa and Thursdays at alona Sales Barn Kalona Iowa. Tuesday 1 00 pm at Offie Livestock Exchange Ollie Iowa. Friday sale 12 30 at Keota Junction Sale barn. May 14 auction sale of residence at 310 East Van Buren Street starts 1 30 with household goods.
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Midway Sales Company
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Alona Sales Barn
Kalona
Offie Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Keota Junction
van Buren Street
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