First 12 mile four lane rural Iowa highway opens
The Merrill to Woodbury county line stretch in Plym outh county becomes Iowa s first 12 mile four lane rural highway now in operation. The 24 foot new paving supports heavy traffic while the 20 foot old paving runs parallel. Construction cost 1 530 000 over three years included 87 bridges and a drainage system to handle hills runoff. The four lane layout may be temporary pending the old paving s condition and drainage performance.
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Iowa
Plymouth County
Merrill
Woodbury County
Eastern Star Chapter Holds Annual Election
The Eastern Star Vesper Chapter No. 61 elected its officers for the upcoming year on Friday evening December 9. Elected were Worthy Matron Gladys Johnson and Worthy Matron Joseph Johnson? Associate Matron Besse Lias, Associate Patron Gail Hemmingson, Secretary Oda Jenkins, Treasurer Eunice Burker, Conductress Frances Hoefle, Associate Conductress Mildred Steel. Joint installation with Masons and Stars will be held Friday evening January 6, 1950.
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Eastern Star, Vesper Chapter
Gladys Johnson
Joseph Johnson
Besse Lias
Gail Hemming
Sen
Oda Jenkins
Eunice Burker
Frances Hoefle
Mildred Steel
The
Masons and Stars
Social Security beneficiaries in Plymouth County grow
John Brodie, manager of the Sioux City Social Security office, reports 108 Plymouth County residents are receiving a total of 1614 dollars per month across all benefit types. The figures break down by beneficiary category.
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John Brodie
Sioux City
Plymouth County
Social security beneficiaries by county numbers and calls to apply
The county reports 88 primary beneficiaries over 65 receiving $20 monthly on average. There are 14 aged widows, 11 wives over 65, six widows with minor children, and 82 minor children of deceased wage earners, with various monthly totals. Despite growth to 19 more beneficiaries, many eligible residents have not filed. For information call or write the Sioux City Social Security office. a representative visits the area the second week of each month.
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Brodie
Sioux City
Akron Church of Christ December events and notices
The Akron Church of Christ schedules Bible school at 10:00 a.m. worship at 11:00 a.m. Lord's Supper, sermon, and Christian Endeavor at 7:00 p.m. Bible study at 8:00 p.m. Men's Night on December 21. Loyal Workers choir rehearsal Thursday 8:00 p.m. Christmas Eve program on December 24. The minister Dean R Orris notes attendance excuses for snow and urges faithful worship. Phone 4861.
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Bible School
Christian Endeavor
Paul
Timothy
Dean R. Orris
Methodist Church Notes and Christmas Concert
Methodist Church in Orville Nelson area lists 10:00 a m church school and 11:00 a m morning worship with sermon Wise or Unwise. Evening activities include Young Adult Fellowship and youth events. Friday sacred concert by Rust College Negro Singers at the church.
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Marvin Kerr
Cyril Larsen
Rust College Negro Singers
Methodist Church
Orvillen
Nelson
Catholic Church Services and December Activities
Catholic churches list Mass times Confessions schedule for St Patrick's Akron and St Catherine's Westfield with repairs. Brute Creek Lutheran notes 11 am worship 2 pm Christmas program rehearsal and council meeting. December school activities include colored singers basketball games holiday break December 24 to January 2.
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Catholic Church Services
St. Patrick’s
Akron
Jefferson
Meriden
Union
Small Want Column Ad Promises Results
A brief Want Column advertisement from the Register-Tribune hints that advertisers can expect favorable responses. The notice emphasizes effective placement for inquiries and potential customers seeking goods or services.
Damages Sought in LeMars Auto Crash Suit
In LeMars last week Marvin and Maxine Moorhead filed a $10,916 damage suit against Max Voerger in district court over an auto collision five and a half miles west of Merrill on May 5. They allege Voerger drove west while Moorhead’s car traveled east. Damages include $545 to repair their car and $100 junk value, with prior value at $645. Maxine Moorhead seeks $10,371 for injuries, expenses, and pain and suffering.
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LeMars
Max Voerger
Marvin
Maxine Moorhead
Merrill
Moor
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