Plane crash lands in Des Moines on dark runway
United Airlines DC-3 crashes through a small building and stops against a fence after a thunderstorm darkened Des Moines field. All 16 passengers two infants and three crew members unharmed. most hospitalized for checkups and released. Pilot William Carter praised for controlled landing.
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Des Moines
Postalin
United Airlines
William Carter
Denver
G. E. Tenney
Cleveland
Chicago
Iowa and Surrounding Towns American Legion News Briefs
Engagement announcements and post officer updates dominate the Solon Hoptinton Traer McGregor Vinton Fayette Volga City Iowa City Victor Solon Shellsburg Lowden and West Union notices. Highlights include Dorothy Berger and William Long engagement. multiple posts elect officers such as Commander Main Hacker and Nellie Ryan. commemorations of Sgt Charles Glanz death. marriages Constance Erion and Richard Smith. reunions and state convention peripheral to the Iowa City academy.
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Paul Gienapp
Augustine Kirby
TRAER
Paula LaRue Cavalier
George Cavalier
James Peter Ambrosy
Waterloo
St. John’s Rectory
McGregor
American Legion Auxiliary
John Case
Cletus Damon
Dan Danford
Herbert Bickel
Jack Goheen, Jr
Raymond Trugg
Lyle Moe
Reva Adams
Ryan
James Ryan
American Legion
John S. Doyle
Darrene Cihler
William Ryan
Charles Kennedy
Nellie Ryan
Victor—Dor
Gladys Uridis
Lizzie Hinrichs
Des Moines
Solon
Donna Marquett
Camille Reyhons
Malinda Harapat
Vivian Whitney
Betty Urbanek
Linna Gleachi
Marie Ima
Margaret Millner
Shellsburg
Bernard Offt
Willis Mullinex
Clifford Franks
Robert Bergen
Howard Bergen
Reuben Senft
Claude Blattler
William Lindquist
Harry Koopman
Lowden
Elizabeth Hintz
Edgar Hintz
Edward Broksteck
Rock Island
St. John’s Lutheran Church
East Moline
West Union
Rebekah and
Odd Fellows Lodges
Ern Pratt
Nels Beck
Arlington
Walter Pratt
Fire Destroys Wakonda Club as Lightning Strikes
Des Moines Wakonda Country Club clubhouse is ruined after a lightning strike caused a blaze that spread through the building. Five firefighters were injured, two seriously, as walls collapsed under heavy flames. Damages estimated from 225000 to 500000 with 100 people inside at the time.
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Des Moines
Wakonda Country Club
Wakonda
Des Moines Golf and Country Club
Associated Press
Toddville American Legion Auxiliary Installs Officers
Officers installed include President Mrs. Virgil Newman and Vice Presidents Mrs. Edward Freeman and Mrs. James Duck. Also named were Secretary Mrs. Max Newman Treasurer Mrs. Clarence Waterbury Chaplain Mrs. Frank Strait Historian Mrs. Joe Jordon and Sergeant at Arms Mrs. Fay Oliphant.
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Toddville
American Legion Auxiliary
Virgil Newman
Edward Freeman
James Duck
Max Newman
Clarence Waterbury
Frank Strait
Joe Jordon
Fay Oliphant
Iowans in California Picnic Set for Aug 7
In Los Angeles thousands of Iowans will attend the annual Iowa Association of Southern California summer picnic on Saturday August 7 marking 49 years of reunions. Registration starts at 9 a.m. with county lists posted around the park to help Hawkeyes locate friends from home. President J Ray Files, an LA attorney and former Fort Dodge resident, says the event aims to renew and strengthen ties among former Iowans and friends and to promote fraternal spirit.
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Los Angeles
Iowa Association of Suthern
California
Iowa
J. Ray Files
Fort Dodge
Iowa Association
SUI School of Nursing Sees 153 Applications
Iowa City AP reports 153 applications for September admission to the University of Iowa School of Nursing, announced by Hospital Supt. Gerhard Hartman. The figure, reached June 14 after a spring nurse recruiting campaign, surpasses 1946 and 1947 final totals.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
School of Nursing
Gerhard Hartman
Hartman
Junga California Arrives to Begin Celebri Planning
In Junga California residents report arrival on Monday as officials begin planning a celebratory event. Details remain sparse, but local sources confirm coordination with regional organizers and anticipated public involvement.
Arlington Votes on 20 000 Bond for New School Gym
Arlington residents will vote Thursday on a 20 000 bond issue to finish a new school gym and equip it, and to reconstruct the present building. The proposal would supplement a 40 000 issue approved in May 1947.
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Arlington
Arlo Schwartz Killed by Lightning in Iowa Home
AP reports Arlo Schwartz a 34 year old dairy operator was killed when lightning struck his bed in an upper floor bedroom in Ottumwa. Firemen said the bolt entered through an open window and trailed through a gable to the iron bed leaving Schwartz burned and knocked from bed. He served four years in the army including fourteenth months of heavy fighting in France and Germany and is survived by his parents four brothers and two sisters.
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France
Germany
SUI To Have Largest Summer Commencement
Iowa City reports the University of Iowa will award about 750 degrees on Wednesday August 4 marking the largest summer commencement. Registrar Ted McCarrel notes the class exceeds the 1947 August high by 169 and follows two prior record breakers this year with 718 degrees at the January mid-year and 1 324 at June. President Virgil M. Hancher will officiate and award the degrees.
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Iowa City
University of Iowa
F. C. Higbee
Ted McCarrel
Virgil M. Hancher
George Ham of Dyersville Dies After Brief Illness
George Ham 72 a real estate dealer in Dyersville for 42 years died in a Dubuque hospital Tuesday after a brief illness. He led the Dyersville Commercial club 12 years and was deputy grand knight of the Knights of Columbus from 1926 through 1928. Survived by wife, a daughter Mrs. E B Polderboer of Dyersville, and a sister Mrs Albert House of Frederick SD. Services at 9am at St Francis Catholic church. Burial in St Francis cemetery. Body at Kramer funeral home.
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Dyersville
George Ham
Dubuque
St. Francis Catholic Church
St. Francis Cemetery
Kramer Funeral Home
Rites for Elmer Dewey in Iowa City Friday
Elmer M. Dewey a former Johnson county supervisor died Tuesday in an Iowa City hospital. A World War I veteran with a long restaurant career he was son of Cedar Rapids natives and wife Merle Tiffany survives. Services set for 2:30 p.m. Friday at Hohenschuh funeral home.
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Iowa City
Elmer M. Dewey
Johnson County
Dewey
John Dewey
Cedar Rapids
American Legion
Merle Tiffany
Hohenschuh
Redman to Assume Board Duties Monday
State Rep. A. G. Redman of Sec City, the new member of the state board of control, visited the offices and said he plans to begin his duties Monday. He stated he does not intend to make permanent living arrangements in Des Moines due to his ongoing commitments.
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DES Moines
A. G. Redman
Sec City
State Board of Control
Redman
Governor may reappoint Redman to finish term
Since Governor Blue failed to secure renomination the incoming governor could send Redman to the state senate for confirmation next January or seek approval of another appointee. Redman fills the seat left by the late E. W. Carlsen of Elkader who died last December.
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Terim
Blue
Redman
State Senate
Senate
E. W. Carlsen
Elkader
Iowan Killed by Hit Run Driver Near Albert Lea
Albert Lea Minnesota report says a hit and run vehicle struck two Iowa men changing a tire on highway 69 ten miles south of Albert Lea. The dead man was Alfred Ness of Lake Mills Iowa and Carl Jue land of the same city was seriously injured. Juveland was hospitalized in serious condition at Naeve hospital.
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Albert Lea
Minn
Here
Freeborn County
Ottumwa Boy Drowns In Des Moines River
Leslie Stribling age 13 drowned while wading in the Des Moines River in Des Moines. His body was recovered 26 minutes later by police but resuscitation efforts failed. He was the son of Mr and Mrs John Stribling.
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Ottumwa
Leslie Stribling
John Stribling
Des Moines
Guard Trophy Announced for Iowa National Guard Unit
DES MOINES AP The Eisenhower trophy will be awarded annually to the outstanding Iowa national guard unit Adjutant General Charles H Grahl said Wednesday Only units reaching full strength for the year and maintaining ninety percent average will be eligible Selection will also consider summer field training and armory performance A similar trophy is being considered for air units.
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Des Moines
Eisenhower
Iowa
Charles H. Grahl
Dwight D. Eisenhower
National Guard
Five dollar bills grow into church funds at Bethel Memorial
In Crve Coeur Illinois Bethel Memorial church members turned loose 101 five dollar bills to multiply funds for a new building. Seventy one were returned profitable by total 509 dollars. A high school senior earned 50 dollars via balloons and gum while a housewife netted 52 50 from chickens. Two children lost profits to thieves but friends reimbursed them.
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Creve Coeur
Ill
Bethel Memorial Church
Church at Edgewood To Note Anniversary
EDGEWOOD The 100th anniversary of the Congregational church founding will be celebrated July 24 and 25. A historical pageant by G. Marshall Randall is set for July 24 night. July 25 morning services, a noon fellowship dinner, and an afternoon program follow. Former pastors and members will speak.
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Edgewood
Congregational Church
G. Marshall Randall
Mark White
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