Dionne Quintuplets Seen Growing Beyond Nursery Life
Canada’s famous Dionne family tightens bonds as the quintuplets near seven years in care. New grounds, enlarged schoolroom, and planned pool reflect growth while war and costs delay a single home for all. Ontario guardians say reunion remains uncertain though hopeful.
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Callander
Ont
INS
Canada
Olivia Dionne
Dionne
Dionnes
Percy D. Wilson
Ontario
Dionne Nursery
Canadian Rockies
King George VI
Queen Elizabeth
Department of Education of Ontario
Billy Bowker Wins Pushmobile Derby
Billy Bowker, 12, wins the junior division of the Pushmobile Derby at Snake Hill, then defeats senior champ Bill Krebs, 13, in the grand championship final. Bowker’s best quarter mile time was 39.45 seconds. Krebs clocked 39.4 in the day’s fastest run. Approximately 500 spectators watched as 15 cars competed. one driver did not show, another crashed in a time trial. Bowker earned a gold traveling cup and swim trunks. runners up received a football and other prizes.
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Billy Bowker
Barney Oldfield
Recreation and Playground Commission
Rapids Chevrolet Company
Billy
Bill Krebs
Urse
George Bowker
McKinley Street
Bob Jennings
Fifth Avenue
A. J. Jennings
Krebs
Claude G. Krebs
Second Street
Richard Duncan
Avenue NE
Bowker
Douglas van Meter
Mount Vernon
Snake Hill
Local Fair Time Trials Show Senior Junior Winners
The contest lists time trials and winners in both divisions. Senior division names include Julius and Bert Pisher among others with times around 1 minute. Junior division notes Jimmy and Tony among competitors with several times recorded at multiple addresses.
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Julius
Seventh Street
Jimmy
Im & ‘Stengin
Funeral Procession Crash Injures Several in Manchester
A dust filled gravel road caused a multi vehicle pile up during a funeral procession for Mrs. Joseph Pratt of Manchester. Four cars in the middle collided while drivers were blinded by dust. Mrs. Clifford Downey and Mrs. Will First suffered injuries along with several others.
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Manchester
Joseph Pratt
Thorpe
Methodist
Howard Shelly
Thomas Shaffer
Shelly
Elmer Parrott
Parrott
Clifford Downey
Winthrop
Will First
Gowrie
Louis Johnson
Jesup
Health Camp Fund Total Acknowledged
The record shows a Health Camp Fund entry with previously acknowledged amounts totaling 2996.73 dollars and a contribution of 5.00 dollars from G. H. listed as CC.
George Smith Heads Gladiolus Society in Cedar Rapids
George C. Smith of Cedar Rapids heads the Gladiolus Society for the coming year. Anton Stelcik is elected vice president and Sidney Smith reelected secretary treasurer. A banquet in the Hotel Montrose featured visiting judges J. Elton Carter and E. E. Dixon from Des Moines.
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George C. Smith
Cedar Rapids
The
Cedar Society
Jane
Montrose
Anton Stelcik
Sidney Smith
George Waite
Anamosa
J. Elton Carter
Des Moines
E. E. Dixon
Dixon
John Reding
Iowa Gladiolus Society
Local Gladiolus Exhibit Highlights Growth and Dedication
Waterlo o Gladiolus society president C R Poyner greeted guests while Waite introduced a years old exhibitor from Anamosa. White won a blue ribbon for an entry at the local show as flowers from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. were on display. Sidney Smith, secretary, was praised for tireless work coordinating the exhibit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. R. Poyner
Waterloo Gladiolus Society
Waite
Anamosa
White
Sidney Smith
Dog Racing Dispute Heads to District Court in Council Bluffs
A dispute over dog racing in Council Bluffs moves to the district court after a public showing and preliminary hearings. The case, involving local officials and racing stakeholders, centers on regulatory enforcement and compliance timelines.
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Council Bluffs
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