Aviators Attend Cedar Rapids Invitational Breakfast
A skywriter greeted 170 aviation enthusiasts from Iowa Illinois and Wisconsin at Cedar Rapids airport for a breakfast hosted by the Cedar Rapids Flyers club. Ray Squires arrived first from Country Club field while Reinhart Schnell of Dixon Ill won a third prize in spot landings.
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Iowa
Illinois
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
Ray Squires
Country Club
Flyers’ Clubs
Reinhart Schnell
Dixon, Ill
Dextainel
Ned
Jim Wathan
Gee
Lacey Gee
Art Kroening
C. Kein
Miami
Fla
Ed Erickson
W. S. Ziegler
Moline
Til
Taxpayers Assn Admits Error In Supervisor Story
The Iowa Taxpayers Association apologized for an error in its July issue claiming committee work by county boards of supervisors was never authorized by law. It clarified that while the law limits board days in, there is no limit on committee work. The group aims to help find sound public employment solutions and will continue to stimulate discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa Taxpayers Association
County Boards of Supervisors
Town Taxpayers Association
Clutier Gets New Postmaster Charles M Boyer
President Roosevelt designates Charles M Boyer as postmaster at Clutier Iowa replacing the previous appointee and signaling a local administrative change in the postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Roosevelt
Charles M. Boyer
Clutier
Mrs Minna Innes Dies. Tipton Resident 77
Tipton Miss Louise Innes of Los Angeles and Mrs Joe Johnston of Tipton, and sons Charles and Joe Innes of Tipton survive lifetime resident Mrs Minna Innes who died at her home Saturday aged 77 born Cedar county March 23 1864.
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Tipton
Minna Innes
Cedar County
Louise Innes
Los Angeles
Joe Johnston
Charles
Joe Innes
Death of Miss Pearl Metcalf at Marion Age 55
Miss Pearl Metcalf died Monday at 3 15 a m at her home three miles north of Marion on the ac kmereeas road. Born November 21 1885 she was the daughter of Willis and Jane Munier Metcalf. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 p m at the Yocom chapel with Rev Arthur W Henke leading burial will be in Oak Shade cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Metcalf
Marion
Ac Kmereeas
Miss Metcalf
Oak Shade Cemetery
Yocom Chapel
Beckners and Baileys Visit Levasseur Family in Peoria
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Beckner and Mr. and Mrs. Fay Bailey spent the weekend at Peoria in the home of their cousins, Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Levasseur.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Beckner
Fay Bailey
Peoria
Ivan Levasseur
Cheerful Companions Fish Fry at Thomas Park
The Cheerful Companions class of the Christian church will hold a fish fry at Thomas Park on Tuesday at 6 30 p m The event requests usual picnic items and provides fish and iced tea for attendees
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Cheerful Companions
The
Christian Church
Thomas Park
Child Study Club Annual Family Picnic Set at Thomas Park
The Child Study club schedules its annual family picnic for Wednesday at 6 30 p m in Thomas Park. The meat will be furnished.
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Thomas Park
Weekend guests at Mrs Barnes home include Miss Eubank and Marion Barnes
Weekend guests at the home of Mrs Bertha Barnes and her son-in-law and daughter Mr and Mrs Harold B Phillips were Miss Martha Eubank of Harlingen Texas and Marion Barnes of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bertha Barnes
Harold B. Phillips
Martha Eubank
Harlingen, Tex
Marion Barnes
Chicago
Reliable electric fans promotion at Owen's Cut Rate
Advertisement notes electric fans available from $1.22 and up at Owen's Cut Rate Drug Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Owen
Glendale hostesses honor guests at dessert luncheon
Mrs Don Brooks and her son Phillip of Glendale California were complimented by Mrs Marvin Fernow who entertained Saturday at a dessert luncheon. Other guests included Mrs Leo Voss of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Geor Neff Mrs Bernard Struck and Mrs Burdette Hanna of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Brooks
Phillip
Glendale
Calif
Marvin Fernow
Leo Voss
Cedar Rapids
Geor Neff
Bernard
Burdette Hanna
Marion
Bailey Matriarch Visited Son in LaPorte City
Mrs. J. M. Bailey returned from a week in LaPorte City where she stayed at the home of her son Dr. L. F. Bailey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Bailey
LaPorte City
L. F. Bailey
Miss Hazel Ross Returns From Three Week Vacation
Miss Hazel Ross returns from a three week vacation spent in San Diego and Los Angeles with plans to resume her regular duties at the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Ross
San Diego
Los An
Marion families visit at Great Lakes recovering from surgery
Mr and Mrs Bert Graves and their daughter Ruth host Mr and Mrs John Fillmore and their son Stephen William of Marion along with Miss Margaret Beardsley of Anamosa for a Sunday visit with Roy Graves who is convalescing at the Great Lakes naval training station after an appendectomy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bert Graves
Ruth
John Fillmore
Stephen William
Marion
Margaret Beardsley
Anamosa
Graves
Roy
Great Lakes Naval Training Station
Marion Bea Club to Meet at Public Library Tuesday
The Marion Bea club will convene Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the public library. Members are urged to attend for the upcoming schedule and discussions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Bea Club
Ain
Bailey Guests at Anamosa Home Visit
Donna and Kenneth Bailey visited Mr and Mrs Leslie Toenjes as guests at their Anamosa home, sharing hospitality during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna
Kenneth Bailey
Mrs
Leslie Toenjes
Anamosa
Ice Cream Ad in Casa Blanca Cafe Feature
Local ad notes own ice cream sold in quarts for 29 cents and pints at a license outlet. Casa Blanca Cafe is listed in the advertisement as the selling location.
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Casa Blanca” Cafe
Tucka Club Plans Tuesday Picnic at Reed Park
Members of the Tucka club will bring their children to a picnic on Tuesday at 12 at Reed Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tucka— Club
Eed Park
Elgin man spends weekend at home here
Ld. Smith of Elgin Tl employed there spent the weekend at his home here, a brief note noting his return and residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ld. Smith
Elgin, Tl
M S K Sunday Class Plans Tuesday Picnic
The M. S. K. Sunday school class of the Methodist church will meet Tuesday at 6 p.m. at Betty Lochner's home, 289 Fourteenth Street, for a picnic supper. Members should bring their own dishes sandwiches and a covered dish.
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The
Methodist Church
Betty Lochner
Fourteenth Street
Marion Nature and Then Club Hostess Plans
Mrs. C. A. Dykes of 609 Ninth Avenue will host Wednesday at 2 p.m. The Marion Nature and Then club meets weekly, as Troop No. 38 Boy Scouts shift to a Tuesday 7:30 p.m. meeting at the Lincoln building to start an outdoor camping program this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Dykes
Ninth Avenue
Marion Nature and Then Club
Boy Scouts
Lincoln Building
Hewitt Family Spends Sunday in Monticello
Leonard C. Hewitt and his mother Eva Hewitt traveled to Monticello for a Sunday outing and returned home afterward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonard C. Hewitt
Eva Hewitt
Monticello
Germ-killing Agent Promoted in Dandruff Claim
An advertising line touts an infectious dandruff agent with a bold claim that seven of ten users notice a germ-killing action. The snippet implies a marketed product asserting effective scalp benefits.
Cornerstones of Presbyterian Church Picnic at Alburnett Road
The Cornerstones of the Presbyterian church will host a picnic dinner Thursday at 1 p.m. at the home of Miss Henrietta Robinson on Alburnett road.
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The
Presbyterian Church
Henrietta Robinson
Alburnett Road
Church to Host Practice for Children’s Day
The Sunday school meets Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the church for practice ahead of Children’s Day on June 29.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Than
Buntings Return From Cedar Rapids Vacation at Hartwick Cottage
Mr and Mrs J Philip Bunting return from a vacation with their son in law and Gi hor Mr and Mrs Ben Moats of Cedar Rapids at their cottage near Hartwick.
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J. Philip Bunting
Ghior
Mrs
Ben Moats
Cedar Rapids
Hartwick
Lagerquist Guests Visit Michigan Family
Mr and Mrs H R Lagerquist of Sawyer Michigan were guests Monday of Mr Lagerquist's brother E A Lagerquist and his family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. R. Lagerquist
Sawyer, Mich
Mr. Lagerquist
E. A. Lagerquist
Tea at Granger Home for Bride-Elect Miss Dow
Chapter CS PEO will entertain Tuesday from 3 30 to at the home of Mrs Arthur E Granger in a tea honoring Miss Jean Dow, a bride elect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur E. Granger
Jean Dow
Seager Couple Headed to Round Bay Lake Vacation
Mr and Mrs Ralph C Seager departed Saturday for a vacation at Round Bay Lake in Nevis Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph C. Seager
Round Bay Lake
Nevis
Minn
Bowen Home Welcomes Sisters and Petersen Visitors
Mrs Bowen receives her sisters Miss Minn Heck and Mrs S Petersen and Mr Petersen of St Louis arriving Tuesday for a visit at the W G Bowen home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Bowen
Mrs. Bowen
Minn Heck
S. Petersen
Mr. Petersen
St. Louis
Draftee Dee Lathrop Ordered to Report July 6
Dee George Lathrop is notified by the local draft board to leave Marion on July 6 as a replacement on Linn county’s draftee list.
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Dee George Lathrop
Marion
Linn County
Orr family reunion links Ohio and Pennsylvania visit
Mrs John Johnson left Saturday for a week long vacation at her old home in Greenville Pennsylvania Her sister Mrs J L Stewart joined her in Chicago and they attended a reunion Sunday in Youngstown Ohio of the Orr family They will visit J W Orr at Greenville
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John Johnson
Greenville
Chicago
J. L. Stewart
Youngstown, O
Orr
Rather
J. W. Orr
Guest from Denver Rotary convention visits Piqua
W S Gallry of Piqua Ohio, en route home from Denver Colorado, where he attended a Rotary clubs convention, is the guest of Miss Mabelle C Oxley.
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W. S. Gallry
Piqua, O
Denver
Colo
Rotary Clubs
Mabelle C. Oxley
Milwaukee couple visits in local grandfather's home
Mr and Mrs Clarence Graboski of Milwaukee spent the weekend at the home of Mrs Brutsman the grandfather of J L Brutsman. Miss Catherine Brink accompanied them to Milwaukee Sunday for a visit.
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Clarence Graboski
Milwaukee
Family duo travels from Leland Wells to East Dubuque and Dickeyville
Leland Wells and Richard Hall drove Sunday to East Dubuque Island and Dickeyville Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leland Wells
Richard Hall
East Dubuque
Island
Dickeyville
Wis
School floors sanded and sealed for easier care
The floors at the school on Irving and Emerson are being sanded this Bar by the school janitors. The floors will be covered with a floor seal to simplify maintenance and care.
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The
School
Irving and
Emerson
Mrs Brown Moves to New Apartment on Ninth Street
Mrs John Brown who has been staying with her brother Will Ryan since returning from California has taken an apartment with Mrs George P Whitney at 630 Ninth street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Brown
Will Ryan
California
George P. Whitney
Ninth Street
Funeral Services for G W Rogers Held Tuesday
Funeral services for G W Rogers who died Saturday at 1 p m at his daughter's home near Marion will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p m at the Church of the Brethren in Robins. Burial will be in the Dunkard cemetery. Friends may call at the Yocom chapel.
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G. W. Rogers
John Leidigh
Marion
Church of the Brethren
Jehovah's Witnesses Driven From Lawler Riot
In Lawler Iowa a Sunday morning clash between about 50 local men and 30 touring Jehovah's Witnesses led to torn clothing and minor bruises with no serious injuries. Witnesses arrived in seven cars to leaflet. townspeople forced them to stop and depart. A tear gas revolver was reportedly fired. no charges will be filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawler
Jehovah's Witnesses
George C. Murray
Chickasaw County
Iowa
Murray
Wr Sect
Conte
New Hamton
Pioneer Rosalia Colson Dies at 91 in Marengo
Mrs Rosalia Beardshear Colson 91 a Marengo pioneer died at her son Isaacs Belle Plaine home after a lingering illness She was born August 26 1848 in Mount Liberty Ohio Her mother died when she was four and at seven she moved with her family to Iowa She married Joseph H Colson May 30 1866 at her home a Civil War veteran
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Ganet Marengo
Rosalia Beardshear Colson
Marengo
Isaac Colson
Belle Plaine
Colson
Rosalia Beardshear
George and
Susan Beardshear
Mount Liberty
Ohio
Iown
Joseph H. Colson
Mother and Baby Die in Auto Collision
Five traffic deaths over the weekend raise Iowa toll to 235 for 1941. A mother and her 11 months old daughter were killed in an auto collision near Des Moines. Pearson, en route to Chicago with his wife, was struck when another vehicle did not stop. Robert Lett, 11, died in Atlantic hospital after being run over on highway 148. Samuel J. Fugle, 77, died in Sioux City after a motorcycle collision.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Jasper County
Pearson
Chicago
Robert Lett
Arnold Lett
Anita
Atlantic
Sioux City
Samuel J. Fugle
House Group Votes To Approve Higher Gift And Estate Taxes
The House Ways and Means Committee tentatively backed higher estate and gift taxes aimed at adding about 113.7 million dollars in revenue. Chairman Doughton announced the current 40 thousand dollar exemption would change, with proposals differing from Treasury plans in rate increases and exemption limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Ways and Means Committee
Doughton
N.C
Unc
Treasury Department
Treasury
British Know How To Act In Unison in Iowa
Mrs Reid told the Rotary club that Britons act as a unified people though the officer class hinders the army. She described early air raids and women seeking shelter after brutal warnings. The major impact cited was damage to Britain’s communications from railway and port bombings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rotary Club
Reid
Red
Delbert Meier
Monona
Britain
Parade of Progress Opens Five Day Run at Coe College
The General Motors Parade of Progress drew 70 460 people to the Coe College athletic field over five days and near capacity on Sunday with 20 202 attending. Harry Manning publicist thanked 50 young men traveling with the exhibit in a statement on attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Motors
Freeport
Ill
Coe College
Harry Manning
Mokrejs Claims Japanese Aim to Poison Chinese Mind Against Foreigners
John Mokrejs, then visiting Cedar Rapids, warned the Estate board that Japan seeks to poison Chinese attitudes toward foreigners to seize control. He said Japan uses food shortages and blockades to blame outsiders and enforce economic edicts, aiding slow domination of China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mokrejs
China
John Mokrejs
China Lamp Company
Cedar Rapids
Y. M.G
Ffokress
Des Moines Opens New Airport with 30000 Attendees
Des Moines celebrated the dedication of a $2 506 000 municipal airport as about 30 000 people watched the first Midwest Air Olympics. Findlay test pilot Lieut Michael Murphy won the acrobatic trophy in a remade German plane and Bill Tkachuk of Chicago won the spot jumping event within 250 feet of the circle. A Douglas bomber bound for Great Britain briefly took off for the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Michael Murphy
Findlay
Bill Tkachuk
Chicago
Great Britain
Jimmy Haizlip
Des Moines Youth Killed in Youngstown Car Crash
Hulbert H. Mulock 21 of Des Moines died in a Sunday auto crash near Youngstown Ohio. He recently graduated from Dartmouth and was visiting former roommate William McKelvey. Mulock’s driver was injured. His father E H Mulock headed Central Life Assurance and formerly mayor of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Hulbert H. Mulock
Youngstown
O. Mulock
E. H. Mulock
Central Life Assurance Society
Dartmouth College
William McKelvey
Mulock
Iowa
Levsen and Busch Tie On Maquoketa Wedding Night
Miss Betty Jeanne Levsen daughter of Mr and Mrs Emil H Levsen wed John D Busch at the W P Bowers home in Maquoketa. Imogene von Schrader served as bridesmaid and William Rankin Jr attended the groom. The couple plan to make their home in Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maquoketa
W. P. Bowers
Betty Jeanne Levsen
Emil H. Levsen
Roughs
Springville
Imogene von Schrader
Busch
William Rankin, Jr
Ssille High School
C College
Beech
Lost Nation High School
Maquoketx J .R College
Davenport
Frank M. Sheres Dead At Waterloo
Funeral notice reports Frank M. Sheres of Waterloo Iowa survived by his widow, two sons, a daughter, and a foster daughter. The obituary notes service years with the Black Hawk County agency and references his death in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Frank M. Shere
Omer Black Hawk
Waterloo Ice Chie
Tama Boy Earns Award At Hawkeye Boys State
The 1941 Hawkeye Boys State closed at the Iowa fairgrounds with 700 youths from 97 counties returning home after eight days of government experience. Twelve from each county received awards for honor courage loyalty leadership and service. Russell Benda Tama received a plaque.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Fairgrounds
Russell Benda Tama
Benda
Missing Coralville Boy Found Safe
Police announced the missing Coralville boy has been found. A boy matching the description was reported in Iowa City after clothes were found in a boat on the Iowa River. Firemen dragged the river and learned the boy had hitchhiked south on highway 218. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Lloyd Rogers of Coralville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
INS
Kenneth
Crawfordsville
Iowa River
Lloyd Rogers
Coralville
More Comfort Wearing False Teeth
An ad promoting FASTEETH Powder to ease denture discomfort. The product is sprinkled on upper and lower plates to secure fit and improve comfort for wearers. It emphasizes ease and firmer retention for better chewing and confidence.
Navy Aims to End West Coast Machinist Strike
Naval officers seek a speedy settlement of the seven week strike that has halted production at 11 San Francisco shipyards. AFL and CIO leaders branded the walkout a violation of a coastwise labor pact and urged workers to return to duty. In Detroit, 15,000 CIO United Automobile Workers ratified Ford’s closed shop contract covering 130,000 Ford employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
John Wills Green
All Parties
AFL
Philip Murray
Congress of Industrial Organizations
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Murray
Congress
Detroit
United Automobile Workers
CIO
Ford Motor Company
Washington
Ford
Ban on Italian Nationals Exits From United States
The federal government ordered a halt on departures of Italian nationals from the United States. The justice department instructed immigration and border patrol officers to prevent any Italian from leaving, mirroring June actions against Germans. The move enforces an executive order regulating foreign exchange and foreign owned property, including gold silver coin bullion and currency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Justice Department
Immigration and Border Patrol
Department
Treasury
British March On Into Syria
British military authorities report new successes for British troops in two sectors as they advance into Syria from London stating gains and progress by Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syria
London
INS
Iis
Vichy Forces Face Allied Advance in Syria and Lebanon
The Vichy government reports heavy air and ground pressure as British and Free French units advance from Shaddadi and Beirut toward Palmyra and Damascus. Allied forces claim entry into Palmyra while Vichy troops resist beyond Damascus along the Lebanese coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VICHY
INS
Damascus
Syria
Shad En
Palmyra
Aden
Beirut
Inquiry Aims Into O-9 Plunge and Loss of Crew
Navy orders a court of inquiry to determine why the WWII relic submarine O-9 sank during a 440 foot pressure test off the coast. The incident killed two officers and 31 men after the hull failed below 200 feet. Rescue flotilla and officials paid tribute as truth and sacrifice were honored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Edwards
Sal
Donger
Metzger
Grapneis
Secretary of Navy
Frank Knox
Triton
Portsmouth Navy Yard
Homer G. Glant
Japs to Meet Tomorrow for War Decision
Tokyo reports war council and high command will decide Japan's future policy after meetings. The Japan Times says Japan remains friendly with Germany and Russia under existing treaties, implying neutrality while policy is set. Gen Eugen Ott and Foreign Minister Yosuke Matsuoka conferenced, signaling potential shifts amid Axis ties and Russia neutrality terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
War Council
High Command
Japan
Germany
Eugen Ott
Yosuke Matsuoka
Matsuoka
Foreign Office
Delegates named for Iowa Presbyterian Conference in Ames
The Rev. W Tyrrell and the Rev. H P Gray are selected as delegates to the sixtieth annual Iowa Presbyterian conference in Ames. The event highlights church leadership and regional ministry efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mechanicsville
Co. W. Tyrrell
H. P. Gray
Iowa Presbyterian Church
Ames
Government subpeonas in cheese industry probe
The anti trust division subpoenas cheese producers and distributors to appear before a federal grand jury in Madison Wisconsin on June 25 to produce operation records. Chicago probe resumes with hog and cattle market practices as last week 69 firms and individuals were indicted in pea canning and 12 in sheep and lamb marketing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Madison
Wis
Odds favoring no college degree for first graders
The odds are 16 to one against a child in the first grade ever earning a college degree. This stark statistic highlights long odds facing students from elementary school onward in attaining higher education.
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John Drabelle
Drabelle
Chamber of Commerce
Wathan
Marion News
Rosalia Colson
C. R
By Claude Callan
Dan
Hulbert Mulock
John D. Busch
Frank M. Sheres
Terloo
Tama
Hawkeye
U.S
Carter
Gartas
Armstrong
Japan Times and Advertiser
Drig Craven
First Ave
Teleki
Tirana
Mason City
J. C. Landenberger
Optometrist
Third Street
Michigan
Dean’s ¢ Fruit E Market
Ledy
Toch Cash & Corry
Secongere
Clinton
Davis Clennews
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