Scattered coal and oil prospects spark in Scarville area
In Winnebago county near Scarville, renewed prospecting hints at coal and oil deposits. On the Rev. Salverson farm south of Vinje and near Scarville, oil was once found decades ago with coal at shallow depth. Recent drillings on adjacent farms yielded both coal seams and crude oil, prompting cautious optimism and potential lease talks as geologists assess viability for development.
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Scarville
Rev. Salverson
Vinje
H. Thompson
Miller
WN. BE. Thurston
Forest City
Thurston Farm
American Legion membership drive outlined with city focus
The American Legion plans a nationwide drive beginning July 1 to boost membership, aiming to sign every eligible veteran. In Winnebago, local posts will canvass streets on Wednesdays and Saturdays through July 5, then pursue unsigned members to sign by July 5. Continuous local updates include post personals, events, and community notices.
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American Legion
McNider
Legion
Lke
America
Steck
Winnebagzo
Iowa
Local figure Jack Johnston visits town for old friends
Jack Johnston, once a barber and auctioneer here, now based in Algona, toured the area Thursday calling on familiar acquaintances and former customers.
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Jack Johnston
Algona
Bank Holds Annual Stockholders Meeting
The annual stockholders meeting for the election of officers and directors was held Tuesday afternoon in the Legion hall. About sixty five stockholders attended and the affairs of the institution were found in good condition. Officers elected were President BH B Aykes, Vice President Geo J Andrews, Cashier B S Sapp, Assistant Cashiers C H Bronkewe and Loretta McDermott. Directors named include BR S Aukes, EB EH Sapp, G L Andersen, H D Feldick, A M Gilbert, Geo J Andrews and Gus Ranke.
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Legion
BH. B. Aykes
Geo. J. Andrews
B. 5. Sapp
Auto Tumbles On Imperial Highway Near Town
Tom Hamilton escaped serious injury when his Dodge overturned on the Imperial Highway just east of town last Sunday. Authorities suspect steering gear trouble caused the crash in which the car ended upside down, its radiator on the grade and back against Larson's fence. Tom, Dorothy, and Thomas Jr. were scratched and bruised but unharmed.
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Tom Hamilton
Imperial Highway
Larson
Tom
Dorothy
Thomas, Jr
Community park created from Newton fair grounds
Jasper county converts the Newton fair grounds into a public park a mile south of the courthouse just outside city limits owned by the county. The area features native trees and grass, a fine vase all diamond, an amphitheatre and several buildings open to the public with a caretaker on duty. The board of supervisors and Newton city maintain it as a camping site and venue for picnics band concerts and games drawing residents from across the county. The county fair association continues its annual exhibition each fall. An investment around 100000 transformed idle space into a valued community asset rather than a liability.
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Jasper County
Newton
Court House
Board of Supervisors
City of
County Fair Association
Missouri Dragged For Automobiles And Trucks
Missouri river theft ring targets autos and trucks. three arrests made. confessed ringleader Beatty claims many stolen cars were driven into the river for insurance scams. Officials anticipate more charges as investigations spread to Council Bluffs. County teacher examinations set for Forest City courthouse late June and July. Lynn Grove township supports a small high school in Jasper county. supervision under Tyneville superintendent.
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W. H. Howe
Sidney
Fremont County
Missouri
Auto Theft Bureau
Council Bluff
Ft Madison
R. C. Bentiy
Pisgah Bank
Walter Milliman
H. Yuckey
Tami Har
Council Bluffs
Beatty
Lynn Grove Township
Jasper County
Lynnville
Tle
Tyneville
Auto Hit Buggy In Night Collision Near Town
Pred Daum and wife returning from J. W. Woodcock home failed lights on a short trip. They hit a horse and buggy driven by Harm Onnen and his stepdaughter. Mrs Daum suffered strains and bruises. the others were unhurt though the buggy was badly damaged. Daum blamed himself and hoped for no repeat of the accident.
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Pred Daum
J. W. Woodcock
Harm Onnen
Mgr. Danm
Daum
Onnen
Double Wedding At Reformed Church In Buffalo Center And Titonka
Theresa Schoon and Amy Wagner wed in a double ceremony with Herman Dreesman and Jerry Schoon. Rev J H Schoon officiated. Luncheon and pink white decorations followed at the manse. The couples plan a honeymoon in Wisconsin and Chicago before settling in Buffalo Center and Titonka.
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Theresa Schoon
Amy Wagner
Herman Dreesman
Jerry Schoon
J. H. Schoon
Local Fair Helps Breeders Attract Support Says Kildee
H H Kildee head of animal husbandry at Town State College says county fairs are essential for breeders large and small. He argues fairs aren’t secondary to bigger shows and local buyers often prompt sales, noting many top breeders first win in local rings before advancing to larger contests. Smaller breeders should view county fairs as community-building and a path to recognition.
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Belives
H. H. Kildee
Town State College
Kitdee
Kildee
Marcellus Jensen Nominated Wright County Attorney
Marcellus Jensen won the Wright County primary for county attorney by over two to one, despite living in Belmond less than two years, with strong local support anticipated. The piece also cites illiteracy statistics from the 1920 census for Iowa and contrasts with 1910 figures, noting rising illiteracy and a provocative closing remark about France and Germany.
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Marcellus Jensen
Wright County
Belmond
Marcellus
Careful Crossing Campaign Starts June First
The Railways of the United States and Canada launch the Careful Crossing Campaign from June 1 to September 30 to reduce railroad highway grade crossing accidents. The effort urges drivers to exercise care and caution to protect life and limb, with the slogan Cross Crossings Cautiously.
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United States
Canada
Ufe
Jim
RENEW BERRY BEDS EARLY FOR NEXT YEAR
Iowa State College specialist C V Holsinger urges immediate renewal of strawberry beds after harvest. Leave enough young plants for runners, mow tops, burn leaves and mulch if needed to control disease. Narrow rows to 4 to 6 inches and space plants 6 inches apart in the row for next year’s crop. State Agent Lock warns on auto license rules for transients and residents.
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C. V. Holsinger
Iowa State College
Mr. Holsinger
Winnebago Farm Sells for 334 An Acre
A dented sale closed last Friday sent Jacob Hofbauer of near Buffalo Center to own the Park View farm three miles west of Forest City. The quarter section brought 53,300 with 49,600 to Cosgrove and balance to a tax trainage. averaging about 384 per acre. Hofbauer, already owner of the Buffalo Center farm, plans to move next year so his children can attend Waldorf College.
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Jacob Hotbauer
Buffalo Center
Park View Farm
Forest City
D. J. Cosgrove
Titonka
Cosgrove
Hofbayer
Waldorf College
Winnebago County
Hand Continues Page Park Improvements
Hand's park undergoes major upgrades with a 12 by 60 foot concession stand including a bathing suit outlet. A ladies vest room and toilets, men's toilet, graveled grounds, seeded infield, knee high grass, and an automatic pump for cold sparkling water mark extensive work by R Hand over five years at a cost of thousands.
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Hand's Park
R. Hand
Yesault
Brief Fishing Laws Outline by State Warden Albert
State fish and game warden W. fh. Albert issued a synopsis of fishing rules. Open season runs May 11 to Dec 1 for bass pike crapples pickerel tarfish or perch with a daily limit of 40 fish of which no more than 20 may be bass pike or pickerel. Sizes prohibit possession of bass and catfish under 10 inches pike and pickerel under 12 inches and crappies under 8 inches. Shipments allowed but not for sale. an affidavit must accompany common carrier. Nonresident license for males over 16 is $2 from the county auditor. Only legal methods are hook and line with two lines and one hook per line. trolling with a spoon lure is allowed. In streams trot lines may extend only halfway across. Minnows may be taken with a minnow seine. Trolling in lakes by gas, electric, or steam launches is not permitted.
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W. Fh. Albert
Pay Last Tribute To Miss Bartlett At Preston Funeral
A large crowd gathered at a Preston church to honor Miss Mita Bartlett memory. The well known woman, who supported herself from age 12, valued education, gathered books, and funded a Civil War flag for Van Buren township soldiers. The flag, bought for $60, survived the war and remains in Life keeping at Sabula as testimony of her devotion.
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Preston
Jackson County
Mita Bartlett
van Buren
Co. A
Bartlett
Sabula
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