Farewell party marks Duane Boyer induction week
A farewell gathering at the Vern Boyer home celebrated Duane Boyer soon to be inducted into service. Attendees included Laura Learn, Harold Learn, Hubert and Junia Cummings, Junior Boyer, Clara Boyer, and many others. Activities featured contests, games, and late refreshments with a village social atmosphere.
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Duane Boyer
Vern Boyer
Laura Learn
Harold Learn
Hubert
Junia Cummings
Junior Boyer
Clara Boyer
Darlene Nottnagel
Genevieve Peters
Bob Boyer
Wilson Patterson
Leo Boyer
Lola
Eva
Ruth Boyer
Raymond Mays
Irene Hooves
Elgin
Huber
Junia Cumming
Fritz Notthage
Everett Huff
Marquette
Raymond May
Marian Patterson
Cedar Falls
Apent
Patterson
Leo Bever
Clifford Plea
Will Power
Cresco
John Rutledge
Lawrence Gehring
Baptist Church
XN. E. Baptist Association
Fairgrounds
Levi Learn
Wm. Mueller
Walter Durscher
Yack Hollow
The
Children Need to Play Wartime and Playtime Role
Children require time to play and space to move, with safe play areas and materials. The U.S. Children's Bureau recommends six elements for better play: time, space, materials, spontaneous play, trained leaders, and special recreations focused on personality development.
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Wed
Children’s Bureau
Snemselver
Hain Tree of South America Rain Tree Phenomenon
A rain tree in tropical South America is named for juice ejected by cicadas that makes it seem continually rainy under its branches. The unusual tree behavior links entomology and botany in a distinctive natural illustration.
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South America
Pasadena Fire Removes Swastika Flag at JC Campus
Fire crews from Pasadena were called to the junior college campus to remove a swastika flag at the top of a flag pole. An 80 foot extension ladder was required to reach and take down the banner safely.
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Ake
Pasadena
Calif
Roof Shingle Upgrades Under FHA Modernization Loans
Small repayments are being collected by the lending agency for asphalt shingle roof overhauls financed through FHA modernization loans. Payments are made monthly and can extend up to three years.
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Jending Agency
Canadian chemists develop reflective road center paint
A new paint for marking road centers uses ground glass to reflect car headlights at night. The invention from Canadian chemists increases lane visibility and aims to improve nighttime driving safety.
Victory Gardens Planting Guide Preserves Summer Harvests
One more week remains to plant the first group of vegetables for maturity before frost. Sweet corn tomatoes and peppers are highlighted as key crops for July through August planting. gardeners plan to stockpile fresh produce for late fall winter and early spring. Also includes strawberry care weed control and pest notes on Colorado potato beetles bean leaf beetles cucumber beetles and beets carrots and other early crops.
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Iduly i
Maur
Stor
Iowa
Food Specialist Athhenaeus Delved Into Ancient Cookery
Food Specialist Athbenaeus, a Greek living in the time of Pericles, is the first European recorded to have made a special study of foods and cookery.
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Athbenaeus
Pericles
New State Tax Bills Expected This Session
A survey shows 43 state legislatures in session may review about 11 000 tax bills, with roughly 1 800 enacted into law. Mrs Melville Mucklestone, president of the National Consumers Tax Commission, offers the estimate.
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Solons
Melville Mucklestone
National Consumers Tax Commission
Raindrop Speeds Explain Cloud to Downpour
The text explains raindrop formation from atmospheric vapor and distinguishes fog and mist from large raindrops. It notes large drops fall 15 to 25 feet per second while smaller drops reach about 5 feet per second. It defines cynosure as a center of attraction, tracing its Greek root to dogs tail and its link to Ursa Minor guiding mariners to the North Star.
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Ursa Minor
Sousa's Washington Post March Debuted by Marine Band
The Washington Post March by John Philip Sousa was dedicated to the Washington Post and first performed by the United States Marine Band under Sousa on June 15, 1869, on the Smithsonian Institution grounds in Washington, D.C.
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Washington Post
John Philip Sousa
United States Marine Band
Sousa
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D. C
Path to statehood described in territorial admission process
The article explains a standard sequence for admitting a territory as a state. A petition to Congress leads to an enabling act, County officials to organize a convention, draft a constitution, and a popular vote before Congress approves statehood. If accepted, a resolution proclaims the territory a state.
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Congress
Quarterly Statement of Elgin Pleasant Valley district June 30 1942
Independent School District of Elgin Pleasant Valley Township, Counts of Fayette, presents the quarterly financial proceedings for the quarter ending June 30 1942. It lists disbursements warrants issued and balances in the School House and General Funds, receipts from district tax and tuition, and an affidavit by Secretary J B Baumgartner sworn June 30 1942. It also notes the Liberty statue details in the Capitol dome context.
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Independent School District
Elgin
Pleasant Valley Township
Fayette
Gilbertson
Crider
Hunsberger
Schori
General Fund
J. B. J. Baumgartner
B. J. Baumgartner
Bank Statement for Elgin State Bank June 30 1942 Iowa
Elgin State Bank Fayette County Iowa presents its June 30 1942 condition with resources including loans and discounts U S bonds and securities overdrafts bank property and deposits. Officers Samuel Mosby vice president and B J Baumgartner cashier swear the statement is full and correct. notary Edna Hunsberger confirms on July 3 1942.
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Elgin State Bank
Iowa
Elgin
Fayette
State of
Fayette County
Samuel Mosby
B. J. Baumgartner
B. J. Er Eraerer
Edna Hunsberger
Clermont Local News Personal visits and job moves noted
Osage visitors stayed with Arthur Nelson as Madonna Trude sought work in St Paul and worked as waitress in the Oriental cafe. Mrs. Moeller of Des Moines and Mrs. Tapper of Cedar Rapids visited their mother Mrs. G. Roland and joined a Des Moines trip. Jessie Loftsgard family moved into the former Thompson house. Florentine Westpfahl, employed in Fredericksburg, visited home. Amounts $229,801.17 and 135,123.88 appear as figures in the clipping.
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Glen Godfrey
Osage
Arthur Nelson
Madonna Trude
St.Paul
Minn
Oriental Cafe
Herbert Moeller
Des Moines
Vern Tapper
Cedar Rapids
G. Roland
Jessie Loftsgard
Jack Thompson
Wesley Wright
Gays Mills
Wis
Florentine Westpfahl
Sam Dawson
Fredericksburg
Cedar . Rapids
Nis
John P. Camp
Steven
West Union
Julie
Lynn McAlvin
J.C. Halvergen
Helen
Alfred )Baechler
John Schneider
Lgnn
Local social notes list weekend visits and births in Decorah area
Mrs. Joe Larson and daughter hosted dinner with Elvira Johnson guests. Mary Washburn returned home after weeks with her daughter and family at Osterdock. A baby girl named George Douglas born to A J Lindberg and family in Minneapolis. Jean Marie to Leslie and Cedar Rapids Johnsons. Several hometown visits and family events follow across Cedar Falls Watertown and Decorah area.
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Joe Larson
Gunder
Immanuel Larson
Elvira Johnson
Mary Washburn
Osterdock
Ezra Rowland
M. L. Hoviand
West Union
J. S. Bisking
Cedar Pan
Norma
Fayette
Lillian Patterson
Council Bluffs
W. T Vinton
A. J. Lindberg
Minneapolis
Cedar Falls
Oscar Virchow
Leslie Johnson
Cedar Rapids
Jean Marie
R. V. Brandt
Lois
Anna Stee
T. C. Ressler
Carol
McGregor
Heights
Glen Dawson
Clyle
Fredericksburg
Carl Westpfahl
Ed Gerleman
Colesburg
Richard Horan
D. J. Flynn
Waterloo
B. Lund
Onalaska
Wis
H. E. Rooker
Oran Brandt
Castalia
Decorah Hospital
Belgian Congo size compared to Southern states
The Belgian Congo territory is described as roughly the size of the 14 southern states. Daniel Lamber, who died in 800 at age 40, weighed 739 pounds and is reputed to be the fattest man ever.
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Belgian Congo
United States
Daniel Lamber
Felt for Protection Pieces Cut from Old Hats
Felt pieces repurposed as protectors for table tops. Sue advises gluing felt patches to the bottoms of vases lamps bookends and ashtrays to prevent scratches and wear.
Wet Newsproper Board Trick For Noodle Rolling
A practical tip suggests placing a sheet of wet newspaper on the table under a board to prevent slipping while rolling out noodles. The method aims to stabilize the surface for smoother dough work and consistent thickness.
Volleyball Invention by William Morgan in Holyoke
William G Morgan then YMCA physical director in Holyoke Massachusetts founded volley ball in 1895. The article notes his role and location as the origin point for the sport and its creation date.
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Wiliam G. Morgan
Holyoke
Mass
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J. Robinson
Thos. E. Howard
Drayage
Central States Power & Light Corp
L. G. Lehman
N. W. Bell Telephone Co
Porline
Elmer C. Pinney
C. Vin White
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Antes & Antes
Charles Feller
John Falk & Sons
C. J. Harrington
Insurance Educations Test Bureau
L. G Meyer
B. H. Wolf
Oscar Holden
Jane Moody
Joan Grimm
M. R. Hangon
Harald Bennett
Konhler's Store
L. C. Smith & Corona atRew Teer Co
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Freedom
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Thomas Crawford
IA. D. Iwas
U. S
Max Thoma
F.E. Kohler
Clermont
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Woscoo
Marlene Dietrich
Fred McMurray
Gene Antry
Smily Baractic
Preston Foster
Lynn Barr
Japan
Eleanor Powell
Red Skelton
Henry Fonda
O. DeHavilland
Alka-Seltzer
Poland
China
Carl West
Mr. Farmer
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