Belle Plaine Union driven by Burrows brothers in Iowa
The Belle Plaine Union newsroom is led by the Burrows family headed by Robert O. Burrows Jr. and John R. Burrows with Richard W. Burrows overseeing composing. The paper, published Wednesdays with about 3200 circulation, serves Benton Tama Iowa and Poweshiek counties and features extensive photography and cross county coverage.
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Loyal Meek
Belle Plaine
Brothers Burrows
Burrows
Belle Plaine Union
Iowa Weekly
O. C. Burrows
Union
Herald
Keystone Bulletin
Benton County
John R. Burrows
Richard W. Burrows
Robert O. Burrows, Jr
Moe
Benton County Star
Norway
Jack Burrows
John Burrows
University of Iowa Journalism
Darlene Vokoum
Lillian Jagim
William Carpenter
Bettie Shrader
Charles Petiit
Fred Carpenter Grantham
Frances Guinn
Richard Zamastil
John F. Lahn
Wilber Rush
W. J. Merejk
Tama
Iowa
Poweshiek
Anna Fahnle
School Lunch Program in Iowa Receives Federal Subsidy
The 1951-52 Iowa school lunch program relied on a $914 317 federal subsidy with $321 802 from individuals and groups. Teachers noted improvements in health, attendance, social development, cooperation, alertness, diet balance, and scholastic progress among students.
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Iowa
Bear Kills Dog Near West Liberty in Minnesota
A hungry mother bear with two cubs attacked a dog in a kennel at a summer cabin near West Liberty Iowa. The bear was killed by neighbor George Esslinger after the Papenthiens warned him. their Irish setter Mallard was badly bitten. The cubs were seen in a tree and the area also contained dug up bones and dog food.
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Minnesota
West Liberty Lake
Kabetogama
Minn
L. E. Papenthien
West Liberty
Papenthien
Mallard
Papenthiens
Craiger Named Assistant Professor at Cornell College
James S. Craig Jr. is named assistant professor of economics and business administration at Cornell College. He holds a B A and M A from the University of Iowa and taught economics there for six semesters. He served in WWII in the underwater demolition squad in Okinawa and the South Pacific.
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MT. Vernon
James S. Craiger, Jr
Cornell College
Russell D. Cole
Craiger
University of Iowa
Okinawa
South Pacific
Three Eastern Iowans Return from Far East
The navy transport Gen. Simon B. Buckner arrived in Seattle with 984 rotation personnel from the Far East. Iowans aboard include Cpl. Glenn E. Travis of Marion Capt. Wayne R. Harbour of Marengo and Sgt. Frank M. Adye of Wapello.
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Seattle
Simon B. Buckner
Far East
Commencement Friday At Iowa State College
Iowa State College will graduate 120 at exercises Friday in State gymnasium at 9 30 a m Dr Charles E Fiiley president of the college will preside and present the diplomas Classes will not be resumed on the campus until the opening of the fall quarter September 24
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Ames—I
Iowa State College
State Gymnasium
Charles E. Fiiley
Kiwanis raise funds for hospital X-ray purchase
The Kiwanis club raised 1125 dollars to help pay for a new X-ray machine for the Community hospital in a campaign sponsored by the Junior Chamber of Commerce. Jay Dikkers, 17, son of Reverend and Mrs J R Dikkers, returned home from Minneapolis last week after polio treatment at the Sister Kenny Institute.
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McGregor
Kiwanis Club
Junnior Chamber of Commerce
Aurora
Jay Dikkers
Fof
J. R.dikkers
Minneapolis
Sister Kenny Institute
Marion Adds Fourth Fire Truck From Katz Salvage
The Marion volunteer department received a 1936 one and a half ton fire truck with dual rear wheels donated by Katz Salvage Company owners Henry and Bert Katz. The city funded a 24 by 20 feet concrete block addition built by volunteers to house the truck, with welding and wiring donated by local residents.
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Marion Volunteer Department
Henry
Bert Katz
Katz Salvage Company
Eldon Post
Vernon Blitz
Harold M. Howe
Howard Martin
Bill Shepard
Bud Westbrook
John Gibney, Jr
Bob Grimes
Tom Dougherty
James Reynolds
Richard Cayler
Don DeVault
Cayler
Katz Brothers
New Residents Move to Marion in Stitzel Family Change
Dr and Mrs B J Stitzel relocate from Maquoketa to Marion taking an apartment in the Stitzel building. Dr Stitzel a chiropractor will work with his uncle Dr Harry G Stitzel. Residents also note various local notices and upcoming events around Marion Iowa including service group picnics and moves.
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B. J. Stitzel
Marion
Maquoketa
Stitzel
Dr. Stitzel
Harry G. Stitzel
Dinner Marks Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. Celan Rollins hosted a dinner in Marion on Saturday for the sixtieth wedding anniversary of her parents Mr. and Mrs. John Wenger of Monticello. Attendees included Wenger’s five brothers, relatives from Manchester, Ryan, Cedar Rapids, Monticello, and other area families. the Rollinses also celebrated their thirtieth anniversary.
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Celan Rollins
Eighteenth Street
Marion
iMr
John Wenger
Monticello
Mr. Wenger
Ed Godfrey
Chris
Manchester
Carl
Ryan
Will
Flora Hamblin
Inlaw
George Peters
Cedar Rapids
Glenn Eilers
Edna McCoy
C. W. Rollins
Beyer Leaves For Wichita Homebound
Gust W. Beyer departed Saturday for his Wichita Kansas home. Trojan lodge 548 A F and A M will meet Friday at seven p.m. in the Masonic temple to perform Third degree work.
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Gust W. Beyer
Wichita
Kan
Trojan Lodge
A.F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Springville School Opens September 1 for All Grades
Springville classes begin September 1 with registration for all grades. Kindergarten groups include Carl Lucinda and Johanna who must be five and have been guests by November 15. The lunch program at Mrs. Beyer’s school extends to September 2.
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Springville
Albert Beyer
Carl
Lucinda
Johanna
Beyer
Au Jlunch
Driving License Rules and Restrictions under Iowa Patrol
The Iowa state public safety department enforces driver license rules requiring a written test and vision exam for new or lapsed licenses. Many hold restricted permits with conditions like eyeglasses or night driving limits. Over the last 60 days more than 100 restricted licenses were suspended for permit violations, with 30 day suspensions. 35 teens restricted to school or parent trips and eight new learners also impacted.
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Iowa
State Department of Public Safety
The
Highway Patrol
Brannan to Speak at Sweet Corn Day in Iowa
The Brannan campaign plans a Saturday visit to Cedar Rapids and Vinton for Sweet Corn Day events after Labor Day. Officials expect Brannan to speak at 2 p.m. and crown the Sweet Corn Day queen, with arrival by plane into Cedar Rapids if possible.
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Truman
Dexter
Stevenson
Washington
Milwaukee
Hogan
Iowa
Decorah Grants Eight Percent Cost of Living Wage Increase
The Decorah city council approved an eight percent cost of living raise for all city employees, expanding their fringe benefits and boosting municipal payroll costs.
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Decorah
Free Book On Arthritis And Rheumatism
An enlarged 44e book titled Rheumatism is offered free to readers who request it. It promises non surgical non medical treatment and claims to have helped for 33 years. Send no obligation to The Ball Clinic Dept 1402 Excelsior Springs Missouri.
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Ball Clinic
Dept
Excelsior Springs
Missouri
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Terrills
Nell C. Terrill
Elizabeth
Roosevelt High School
L. H. Beintema
Rock Island
Jack Beintema
Jack Beintemas
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Baptist Homebuilders
George Sherman
Baptist Convention
Tingley
Velman Luse
Tingley, Ia
Linda
Stevie
F. E. Luse
Luse
Marion Christian Church
Grove City Rebekah Lodge
C.F
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Garden Club
West Marion
Bay House
Clarence F. Wells
Route 2
Martha Cook
Twentieth Street
Brockman and McGowan
Davenport
W. E. Blair
Palmer School of Chiropractic Lyceum
Mrs
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Brother
R. J. Elkin
Mrs. Elkin
Past Presidents Association of the American Legion Auxiliary
Thomas Park
Herman D. Dirks
Fran E. Luse, Jr
Seventh Street
E. V. Carey
C. V. R. de Jong
Esther
Orange City
Park Rapids
W. B. Hanna
Route 3
Susan Martin
Fort Dodge
Susan
Wayne Martin
Sac City
Martins
Martin
Barbara Sloss
Capt. Martin
Waco
Texas
Ernest F. Pence
Linn County Old Settlers Association
Marion City
Brannan
Tuck Avons
Gregg Steno Book
Ruth Barry
Storm’s Stores
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