Smouse House to Host The Captain's Table Revival
Ned Devitt plans to revive the Smouse House as a dining venue while keeping The Captain's Table name. The historic Washington property, built 1913–1916 by Winfield Smouse, is on the National Register and features ornate brickwork, a former telephone closet, and a tavern named Yesterdays. Plans include refurbishing with local youths, sourcing original furniture, and opening more rooms to draw tourists to historic sites.
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Morris Plan offers large loans with 90 day deferment
Break from payments with Morris Plan loans ranging from 5000 to 15000. Consolidate monthly debts into a single payment and skip the first payment for ninety days. For details call Ken or John at 363-0261.
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Cornell Set for 200 Graduating in 125th Commencement
About 200 Cornell College seniors will graduate Sunday at a 125th commencement on the campus lawn led by English Professor Steve Lacey as faculty speaker. The program features baccalaureate services, honorary degrees for Chun Suk Auh, Ralph Christoffersen, and James Laughlin, and alumni achievement awardee Clayton Ringgenberg.
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Korea
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New Directions Publishing Corp
Branstad urges LaSalle grads to choose a life of opportunity
Governor Terry Branstad spoke to LaSalle High School seniors urging a life of choice over chance. He cited Helen Keller and the door opening metaphor, urged ongoing education, goal setting, persistence, and the three Rs of rights respect and responsibility plus the value of friends teachers and learned values. Branstad noted he had spoken at Regis High School and enjoys addressing youth.
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