Leap Year Valentine List Of Eligible Bachelors In Area
The Star-Clipper notes February 14 Leap Year double significance and publishes lists of eligible bachelors. Traer Dysart Clutter Dinsdale Buckingham Elberon Gladbrook Garwin show counts of local singles. Community notes recount poetry signings and a university degree for John Quincy Adams of Manly Ta.
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University of Iowa
John Quincy Adams
Manly
Political notes show mixed views on Truman and Eisenhower
Readers weigh Truman Taft Kefauver and Eisenhower as polls show split support. Ballot trivia includes write ins for MacArthur Lincoln and Joe Blow. At Manchester Roosevelt dinner 75 favor Truman and 29 Kefauver. Linn County GOP notes recount political energy and youth involvement.
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Special Gazette
Missouri
Johnson Seeks Nomination for State Senator
A J Johnson of Elkader farmer banker and longtime Clayton county GOP chair seeks the state senate nomination. He heads two banks Rockcrest Farms Purebred Holsteins and a Fidelity Investment firm. He is a World War I veteran and former Elkader American Legion leader.
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St Olaf ‘College
Northfield
Minn
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Elkader American Legion
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Jimmy
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Farmer Awarded 5500 For Loss of Prize Bull
Mason City district court awarded Glee Wagner of Hampton 5500 damages for the loss of Royal Duke 132 a champion Hereford bull died on arrival after being shipped from Mason City from the North Iowa fair where he was grand champion Wagner had bought the 2 1/2 year old bull 16 months earlier for 1100 suing West Truck Line of Mason City for 8000 the jury deliberated four hours after a week long trial.
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Hampton Farm
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Royal Trumpet
Amana community reflects on 20 years of growth and change
A 1952 Amana society profile recalls the 1950 sale of the Amana refrigeration plant to outside interests for over a million dollars. It notes the shift from a strict common stock system and rigid entry rules to broader incorporation while preserving religion and village governance. Officials foresee further expansion and prosperity.
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Manchester
Amana
Arthur Barlow
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
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Stuck
Hollywood's Top Criminal Lawyer From Iowa Revealed
James Bacon profiles Jerry Giesler, a famed Hollywood defense attorney. Born in Wilton Junction Iowa and raised in Muscatine, he rose to prominence with the Alexander Pantages case and later defended Busby Berkeley and Charlie Chaplin. His approach blends courtesy and businesslike strategy.
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California
Charlie Chaplin
Joan Berry
New York
Chaplin
Miss Berry
Wilton Junction
Muscatine
Iowa Teachers AimBlast at School Critics
Iowa delegates attack groups attacking schools and teachers while backing four years of college for new teachers. The convention authorized the executive board to propose school financing measures and planned a Des Moines headquarters with a 1955 start, plus a special meeting to finish finance recommendations.
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Research group report completion leads to recommendations
The article outlines steps to generate actionable recommendations once the research group completes its study. It emphasizes consolidating findings, prioritizing impact, outlining next steps, and coordinating with stakeholders for implementation.
Firm Fined for Selling Colored Oleo in Iowa
Sioux City concern Houtz Fine Foods Company paid a 75 dollar fine plus costs in Sioux City justice court for selling colored oleomargarine. L B Liddy of the Iowa Department of Agriculture said the firm stored colored oleo for Nebraska sales and warned schools and eateries to stop using or serving colored oleo.
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Iowa
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Nebraska
Swisher Announces Bid for State Representative Seat
Iowa City attorney Scott Swisher a 32 year old Democrat announces his candidacy to challenge Republican incumbent G M Ludwig in the June 2 primary. He is the first Democrat to enter the race.
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Scouts Begin Swimmer Training At Upper Iowa Pool
West Union scouts from Troops 46 54 and Clermont Troop will start swimming lessons at Upper Iowa University indoor pool in Fayette. Lessons begin Monday and run for four to five months.
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