Sigourney Plans From Century Ago May Again Rise
Special to The Gazette in Sigourney notes a potential industrial site in northwest Sigourney. Early plans by J T Clark and George W Wood to build a railroad depot and extend Clark street promised a Brush town development in 1872. Residents recall the failed roads and the Pennell family homes as street and residential growth may finally materialize near the future industry site.
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Sigourney
Rock Island Railroad
Clark and Woodin
J. T. Clark
George W. Wood
Keswick Road
Pennell
Clark Street
Nina Pennell
What Cheer Centennial Events Begin Thursday
What Cheer celebrates its centennial with a Thursday flower show at 1 p.m. crowning of the eldest registered woman at 7:30 p.m. and a 9:30 p.m. street dance by the Ponderosa Playboys. An outdoor program honors the queen and attendants over 75 followed by fashion, whisker contests, and 55 flower classes.
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Ponderosa Playboys
Sisters of the
Brothers of the Brush
Robert Fulton
Dubuque Festival Queen Crowned at Summer Event
Carol Nesler a 19 year old student nurse was chosen summer festival queen in a Tuesday night judging. The festival officially opens Thursday at noon in Dubuque with Nesler to reign over the event.
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Dubuque
UPI
Carol Nesler
Miss Nesler
Dubuque Ski Club Sums Festival Badge Sales
The Dubuque Ski Club reports festival badge sales totals tied to its summer celebration. Officials say proceeds fund youth programs and club operations, with figures indicating growing community participation and sponsorship support.
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The
Dubuque
Matthews Reunion Honors Mrs. Frank Lin Phillips President
The Matthews reunion elected Mrs. Frank Lin Phillips as president in a gathering at the Phillips home. The event was hosted by the Phillips family in Earlville and included attendees from the local community.
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Earlville
Franklin Phillips
Matthews
Phillips
Ates
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