Electricity Assured For Valley Farmers
Valley residents gathered at the Francis Feltz home to discuss the high line project. A contract was signed to install the line by July 1. Attendees included the Hartnell, Reinert, Feltz, Brinning, Augustine, and Allen families, plus Roger Klett visiting from work with mumps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Bond Valley
Valley
Francis
Tommy Hartnell
Bill Reinert
Leo
Gerald Feltz
Merle Brinning
Bill Augustine
Howard Allenbu
Roger Klett
Ronnielett
One Future Line Project Aims for Convenience
A local note reports a future railroad or transit line replacing party lines for convenience. People assisting Fred Leppert on the line Thursday include Merle Brinning and Francis and Donald Feltz. Social visits span several households with many Emily Feltz family ties noted. High winds caused property damage including hog houses and shingles. Various residents from Des Moines to Kinross, Rubio, Richland, and Washington visited over the weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tnstead
Owo
Fred Leppert
Merle Brinning
Francis
Donald Feltz
Wayland Mennonite Church Considers New Electric Organ
Members plan two evening demonstrations at the Wayland Mennonite church on May 11 and 12 to hear electric organs before deciding which model to purchase. Rosters note nearby visits and local school superintendent changes, births, and family movements among community residents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
Mennonite Church
J. H. Dunn
Tampa
Fla
Jesse Eicher
Lyle Zehr
Maribelle
Laurence Shaffer
Roberta
Burlington
Rochelle Wittmer
Grandpa
Grandma Wittmer
John L. Hunt
Blairsburg
Herb Sharon
Grand Island
Neb
Bill McKirahan
Iowa City
J. R. McKirahan
J. Wesley Pritchard
Danville
Oliven
Dale Good
Allie Eichelberger
Ervin Stauffer
Rande
John Cundy
Jesse Cundy
Cedar Falls
G. W. Sehantz
C. BE. Rhum
John Kerr
Mt. Pleasant
Wind Storm Damage Report From Amboy Area
Amboy report details widespread storm damage to farms. Homes and outbuildings were damaged with shingles spouting portable buildings torn loose. L G Roberts farm suffered major losses including barn and machine shed. George Stout’s hen house lifted off foundation and collapsed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Frame
L. G. Roberts
George Stout
Farm Storm Destroys Hoghouse Blows Over Hen House
In full view a permanent hoghouse was blown over as Stouts' hen house fell similarly. Residents are grateful their homes remained intact. Debris and slow repair follow as farmers, already behind in field work, prepare for corn planting.
Doan's Pills Advertised For Kidney Pain Relief
An old advertisement extols Doan's Pills as a mild diuretic to relieve backache fatigue headaches and dizziness caused by aging stress and kidney strain. It claims long term use by millions and promotes Doan's as helping the kidneys flush out waste with 50 years of success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean
Doan
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Francis Feltz
Jessie
Washington
Billie
The
Valley Ladies Aid
Lyle Conklin
Charles Bond
Nicola & Harmon
Nicola
Harmon
Sorden Music Co
Roxanna Altenburnd
Perry Deal
Barney Crosby
Dick Bales
Des Moines
Howard Altenburnd
Marion Benson
George Krrett
Rubio
Omer Klett
Jodie Zear
Ottumwa
Wendell Pfeffer
Bonnie Bailey
Kinross
Floyd Miller
Wellman
Jennie Feltz
Edward Engel
Crawfordsville
Howard
Tel Givens
Winnie Beller
Jim
Grandmother Bales
Richland
Duff
Veal
Clapp’s
Hunt’s
Rockwoods Mint
Leonard’s
Woodbury
TEL Monte
NusZest
Florida
Pascal Celery
Calif. Carrots
Wheaties
del Monte
Wayland Church
Robert Stewart
Paul R
Horak
Amboy
Luane White
Joe
Janet
Wolf’s Flower Shop
Jom Duncan
Hickok
Wembly
Arrow
Stern
B& B Clothing Store
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