Under The Sky and Community Notes From Burlington
A mixed column of humorous vignettes, local chatter, and a call to support the American Cancer Society in Burlington Iowa. It includes remarks on daily life, weather quips, personal notes on residents like Alice Perry, and a plea to donate to cancer research with a direct appeal to readers.
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Alice Perry
New York
Bush
Mississippi
American Cancer Society
Burlington
Iowa
Million join ACS as volunteer cancer fighters
More than 1,000,000 persons have joined the American Cancer Society as volunteer cancer fighters, reflecting broad public support for the nonprofit's mission.
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The
American Cancer Society
Modern Homes Exposition Opens Today
The Burlington Junior Chamber hosts a Modern Homes Exposition from today through Saturday featuring home appliances building materials and home financing guidance. Don Wissler of the Des Moines FHA appears Friday and Saturday to answer questions, with vaudeville acts The Burdettes and guests. KBUR broadcasts Pick a Star Thursday night. show times run 8 9 and 10 pm Thursday and Friday and 2 3 and 4 pm Saturday. Exhibition runs May 4 5 6 with over thirty three exhibitors in Memorial Auditorium.
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Burlington Junior Chamber
Don Wissler
FHA
Des Moines
Burdettes
Jean Hamilton
Ray Riggs
Wizard of the Harmonica
KBUR
Cancer kills Iowans at eleven a day says ACS
The Iowa division of the American Cancer Society reports eleven deaths per day in Iowa due to cancer, outlining the toll and urging awareness and prevention measures.
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Emory
Brunhilda
Emory Sternbuckle
Anthony
Cleo
Waterloo
Harry
Kansas City
Coates
Comer
Jefferson & Central
Wrecker
Thomas Motor Co. N. 3Rd
Columbia
Modern Homes
App
Music House
John H. Witte and Sons
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Kissinger's Weet Shop
Tama Building
Iley Bros
Bied Drug Store
Central
Hill’s Standard
Harold Hill
Lessee
Ralph . J. J. Vogelgesang Nasrince
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Jolly Wake
L &M Motor Sales
3Rd & Valley
Hotel Burlington Roosevelt
Mt. Pleasant Streets
Es Saleen Ae
L.&m. Motor
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L&m Motor Sales
Valley Street
Mt. Pleasant
Texaco Station
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