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Evelyn Birkby, son Bob, and dog Sparkle in lane at Cottonwood Farm, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1952

Cottonwood Farm was the Birkby homestead. Robert Birkby is on tractor next to barn at rear of photo. Evelyn Birkby was a radio homemaker for KMA. This photo appeared on the cover of Birkby's book Up a Country Lane.

Florence Falk and rooster at table in dining room where Farmer's Wife broadcast originated, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950s

Florence Falk was a radio homemaker for KMA Radio in Shenandoah, Iowa.

Jessie Young broadcasting from kitchen of her home, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950s

Jessie Young, second from left, with friends, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950s

Jessie Young was the first radio homemaker for KMA.

KMA radio broadcast with Evelyn Birkby and guest Vicar Henry Robbins, local pastor, discussing child care, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1950

Evelyn Birkby was a radio homemaker for KMA.

KMA radio homemakers at Mayfair Auditorium for special radio program, Shenandoah, Iowa, September 1950

Mayfair Auditorium was the home of KMA Radio. Women pictured are, from left, Bernice Currier, Doris Murphy, Evelyn Birkby, Ann Mason (visiting specialist from New York), Adella Shoemaker, and Edith Hansen.

Leanna Driftmier interviewed by Don McNeel at breakfast club, Shenandoah, Iowa, 1940s

Leanna Driftmier had the long-running "Kitchen Klatter" radio show on KMA in Shenandoah, Iowa.

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