Oelwein salutes its Miss Iowa Ruth Anderson in homecoming
Ruth Anderson returned to Oelwein amid a citywide welcome after capturing the Miss Iowa crown in Des Moines. She led a large procession, attended receptions, and will train in Chicago before advancing to Atlantic City and Indianapolis events.
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Oelwein
Ruth Anderson
Charles T. Downie
Des Moines
Clint Nichols
Des Moines Hawkeye Holidays
Ruth
Miss Anderson
Rainbow
Indianapolis
Atlantic City
Indiana
Arkansas
Louisville
Iowa
Leonore Slaughter
Chicago
June 1926 Sets Iowa Rain Record and Mild Temperatures
The weather bureau reports June was the wettest month in Iowa history with average rainfall over 10 inches, about two inches above 1924. Temperatures averaged 66 degrees, roughly 3.8 degrees below normal, with many days remaining under average. Peak highs reached 95 at Muscatine and Tipton on the 28th, while Lake Park logged a low of 37 on the 2nd.
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Des Moines
Weather Bureau
Iowa
Muscatine
Tipton
Lake Park
Dickinson County
Ossian Hotel Sells Twice in One Month
Ossian owner changes again as Mr and Mrs Donald C Johnston of Prairie du Chien Wis acquire the Ossian hotel from John Clark of La Crosse Wis who had bought it from Joe Dessel who ran the hotel for 15 years. The Johnston family of six plans to move to Ossian.
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Gazette
Ossian
Ossian Hotel
Donald C. Johnston
Prairie du Chien
Wis
John Clark
la Crosse
Joe Dessel
Dessel
Johnstons
Belle Plaine Plans Second Annual Celebration
Belle Plaine hosts a community celebration sponsored by the Commerce club and Jennings Bradshaw post American Legion next Wednesday. Events include a 9:30 a.m. Belle Plaine versus Dysart Junior Legion ball game, a children's parade at 11, prizes for costumes, a free ox roast lunch, an American Legion Czechoslovakian orchestra concert, a Belle Plaine Cubs vs Marengo ball game, a band concert open air dance and a fireworks display with rides and concessions throughout the day.
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Commerce Club
Jennings- Bradshaw Post
American Legion
Belle Plaine
Dysart
American Legion Czechoslovakian Orchestra
Belle Plaine Cubs
Marengo
Marengo Church to Install Pastor This Sunday
The Rev. Thomas Spitz Jr. will be installed as pastor of St. John's Lutheran Church in Marengo this Sunday. A Hazard Nebraska native, he studied at St. Pauls College in Concordia Missouri and Concordia Seminary in St. Louis. He served with his father in Belleville Illinois during 1942 43 and was assistant at Immanuel Lutheran Waterloo from 1944 to 1946. He and his wife have recently engaged in missionary work at Fairfield Illinois.
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Marengo
Thomas Spitz
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Hazard, Neb
Spitz
St. Paul’s College
Concordia
Concordia Seminary
St. Louis
Belleville
Ill
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Waterloo
Fairfield, Ill
Resignation of Local Pastor Moves to Holdrege Neb
The Rev. S. Alva Jones resigns as pastor of the First Baptist Civie in Independence after three years to accept a pastorate in Holdrege Nebraska. His resignation becomes effective July 31.
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Independence
S. Alva Jones
First Baptist Civie
Holdrege
Neb
Drop Plans for New Bank at West Union
West Union officials announced the abandonment of a proposed state bank after the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation declined to issue deposit insurance. The charter had been approved in March by W. H. Scott Nashua George L. Scott Edgar A Traeger Ralph Humphrey James Jacobson and Grant Lauer of West Union. Organizers said lack of insurance made the bank unable to compete and serve the community.
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West Union
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
W. H. Scott
Nashua
George L. Scott
Edgar A. Traeger
Ralph Humphrey
James Jacobson
Grant Lauer
War Orphan from Hungary Placed with Local Family
Postville hosts Laslo Esztergal, a war orphan from Rost Hungary, taken in by Mr and Mrs Arthur Thoma. Placed by the Lutheran Welfare Society of Decorah, he lost his parents in the war and now learns English while speaking four languages.
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Postville
Laslo Esztergalseer
Orphen
Intorost
Hungary
Arthur Thoma
Lutheran Welfare Society of
Decorah
Strawberry Point Darwin Newton Elected Legion Commander
Darwin Newton was elected commander of the American Legion post this week in Strawberry Point, marking a leadership change and signaling continued postwar veteran activities.
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Strawberry Point
Darwin Newton
American Legion
Highlanders To Drill for Western Trip
Iowa City unit of the Scottish Highlanders prepares for a Western tour to San Francisco and other cities July 2 to August 6. William Adamson leads drills as 24 drummers rehearse for state Lions convention duties July 28 to 31. itinerary includes Denver Colorado Springs Salt Lake City Portland Seattle Spokane and Bilmont.
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Iowa City
Scottish Highlanders
Unine Ee Oe
William Adamson
San Francisco
Iowa Lions
Lions
Adamson
Order of
Denver
Colorado Springs
Salt Lake City
Portland
Seattle
Spokane
Bilmont
Lions Club
Highlanders
Iowa Lions Clubs
Two youths turned over to Iowa authorities in theft case
Chicago AP reports Robert Vick, 16, of Holland Michigan, and William Johnson, 15, escaped from a Toledo Indiana juvenile home. They were arrested after a car they drove caused a minor collision on a south side street. Police say the car was stolen in Tama.
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Chicago
Robert Vick
Holland
Mich
William Johnson
Toledo
Iowa
Tama
More Parking Meters Favored in Iowa City
The community parking committee will propose 150 to 200 additional meters to the city council. A survey will decide if one or two hour meters work best in different areas. An off street parking area for shoppers is also favored.
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Iowa City
Fund Aids Boy After Train Tragedy Near Home
A fund of 11455 was raised for Lyle Ely age 7 who lost his left leg and arm under a train near his home last May. The Illinois Central railroad contributed 5000 to the fund and KVFD radio station sponsored the drive.
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Fort Duudage
Lyle Ely
Illinois Central Railroad
KVFD
Moose Lodge Gives $1000 for War Memorial in Iowa City
Iowa City Moose lodge contributes $1000 to a pink granite war memorial fund on the courthouse lawn. Johnson County War Dads initiated the drive with 92 Gold Star parents deciding on the memorial type. With a $20,000 goal, the effort has a $400 Eagles grant and multiple individual gifts from 35 to 100 dollars. total not yet calculated.
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Gazette
Iowa City
The
Moose Lodge
Johnson County
Eagles
Drive
Ernest E. Jacobs
Clinton Anamosa Line Resumes Regular Service After Storm Damage
The Northee railroad’s Clinton Anamosa line returned to service with ballast washed out and ties loosened on a three mile stretch east of Onslow following Saturday night’s storm. The 90 mile line had been re established last November after two years idle due to flood damage.
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Onslow
Northee
Clinton-Anamosa
Shepoiser resigns as Independence superintendent
L. H. Shepoiser, who has led Independence schools for four years, resigns to take a similar post in Mason City. He leaves immediately, but his family stays in Independence until living quarters are found in Mason City. The school board has not named a successor and applications are being received.
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Independence
L. H. Shepoiser
Mason City
Shepoiser
Perry Named Head of Keokuk County Schools
SIGOURNEY AP Hartsel M. Perry who led West Branch schools for two years is named Keokuk county superintendent replacing the late Harry S. McVicker who served forty years in the post.
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Perry
Keokuk County
Sigourney
Hartsel M. Perry
West Branch
Harry S. McVicker
Two Cousins Killed in Davenport Rail Crossing
In Davenport two youths employed at J. I. Case died after a car stalled on railroad tracks as a Burlington train struck it. Police said the collision occurred when the car was half on the tracks. a witness noted the engineer blew the whistle. Coroner Keppy cited obstructing boxcars as a possible view obstruction.
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Davenport
David G
J. I. Case Company
James Craig
Burlington
George J. Eldridge
Frank Keppy
University To Receive $1000 for Veteran Playgrounds
IOWA CITY The University of Iowa will get 1000 dollars for building 20 playgrounds for veterans children next week as a committee selects exact locations. The state American Legion auxiliary announced grants of 50 dollars for each of the 20 new playgrounds in veterans housing areas. Prof. Ruth Updegraff heads the child welfare committee in charge.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
State American Legion Auxiliary
Ruth Updegraff
Child Welfare Department
Alcorn named new commander of American Legion post
Eugene T. Alcorn becomes commander of the West Union post succeeding Robert F. Estey. The transition places Alcorn at the helm of the local veterans group as it reorganizes under new leadership.
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West Union
Eugene T. Alcorn
American Legion Post
Robert F. Estey
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Oelwein Register
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Fayette County
Roy Anderson
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Boyson
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Third Avenue
Eweler
Model Planet
Leo Miner
John Pavis
Cedar Rapids Munici
Minneapolis
Marengo Church
Groote MP
Ies
Pere Pas Ee
Pheas Wasce Filed
Jolly
Faber
T'S Beverage Company
8Th Ave
Cedar Rapids
Commonwealth Dining Room
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