Life of Mrs Hyng Noted in Prairie Community
Mrs Hyng, long a resident of the prairie area near Town City, died recently after a period of illness. She and her husband once farmed east of town, later moving to West Union. Surviving relatives mourn her life of helpful service and the couple’s family farm continues under Clarence. The community notes strong local industries including cattle, hogs, eggs, and butter shipments, with nearby creameries at Englefield and another at Home.
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Hous
University Hospital
Town City
West Union
Clarence
Hyng
Gore
Watson, Hes
Englefield
Hom
Loss in Presbyterian Church Stirs Argo Community
The Argo Gazette reports the Presbyterian Church mourns the death of Mrs. Houg her husband, their son Clarana, and her parents Mr. and Mrs. Chris Meyer of Bigin, with remaining family members listed. She served for three years as president of the Ladies' Auxiliary and was lauded for a highly active, devoted ministry.
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el Presbyterien “Church of Weat
Oon
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Burk Dies After Short Illness at Waterloo Hospital
M F Burk, longtime Clermont meat market operator and beloved Bilgin resident, died yesterday at Waterloo Hospital after a brief illness. His passing at one o clock yesterday afternoon saddened the community that had long known him as a friend maker and civic presence.
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M. P. Burk
Waterloo
Mate
Clermont Enterprise
Burk
Clermont
Bilgin
Bauman Son stock sale likely to reopen soon
A group of interested parties in the Bauman and Son stock mat case discuss a possible sale of the stock as a whole and rep opening of the plant in the near future. The American Legion plans a meeting Monday evening May 35 at 8 oclock. all members urged to attend.
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Bauman & Son
Thos
American Legion
Tullas -Schoten
Colmminnder
Fragmentary quotation on land of opportunity and work
A partial OCR snippet discusses land of opportunity and the idea that anyone with a little capital can take off their coat and go to work. The fragment suggests a belief in self reliance and opportunity through labor. No clear dates people or places are identified in the text provided.
Annual banquet plans and committee appointments noted
A Monday evening meeting outlined this year's ben ue and reception details. Committees were appointed to handle arrangements including program refreshment and decorating with members listed such as Ida Kogan Minerva Watbel Florente Kohler Flossia Capper Margaret Grether Glan Schori and Max Thomas among others.
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Ida Kogan
Minerva
Watbel
Florente Kohler
Flossia Capper
Margaret Grether
Mary Marie story teased as girl hides double life
A fragmentary promotional blurb hints at a tale where a girl leads a double life. One half presents her as Mary under a studious father and sober role while the other half reveals Marie enjoying freer, humorous living with a different family.
What Happens to Children After Divorce Novel Mary Marie
The Echo offers What Happens to the Children When Father and Mother Divorce a life story about Mary Marie, blending romance and heart interest. The work is set to be offered to readers starting May 20.
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Mary Marie
The
Echo
Church Notes and Mother's Day Plans Highlight Local Service Notes
L E Chareh reports Ladies Aid meets with Mrs Max Thoma and a Mother's Day sermon with special music is planned for next Sunday at 9 46 and 10 45 AM followed by Sunday school. Epworth League meets at 7 16 PM with a later 5 PM service. Readers urged to attend church regularly and give thanks to God.
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Ladies’ Aid Society
Max Thoma
Gektor
Epworth League
Ghurch
Illyrter
Axga
The Man Worth White
A Keokuk County News tribute extols a man who pays his bills, treats family and friends fairly, and avoids gossip. He stays active in good deeds, speaks temperately, and spreads fellowship, earning lasting respect and a memory that endures after death.
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Ceriab
Syas
Keokuk County
Season opener set as Farmersburg visits for early game
The Farmersburg Sunday team travels to our field for the season’s first contest. Our squad will field the same core as last year with a couple of new faces. The game is set for 3 00 PM and a strong crowd is urged to attend.
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Farmersburg
Bigin
Fang
Baptist Church Notes Sunday May 14 Mother's Day Events
Sunday 10 a m English service marks Mother's Day with a 11 a m Sunday school celebration and reminders to wear flowers. 7 30 p m Young People Society meets followed by English service. Thursday 8 p m prayer meeting and 9 p m choir rehearsal. Last Sunday at Clermont a fine meeting. Sunday school gears up for Children’s Day, thermometer read 102 yesterday.
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Young Poplas’ Society
Shearnel
Clermont
National Highway Route Shift From West Union to Elgin Road
The plan picks the West Union to Elgin route over Clermont and Postville by avoiding multiple railroad crossings and aligning with projected national highway paths. Engineers aim to save mileage and simplify maintenance, with Clermont to receive federal gravel surfacing before any county maintenance changes. This preserves a single ongoing maintenance job and boosts Fayette county road improvements.
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Weat Union
Seecmnat
Hunsberger
Blunt
Henry George Corner
Entat
Elgin Road
Clermont Road
Clermont
Postville
McGregor
Union-Clermont
Fayette County
Argo-Gazette
Memorial Day Preparations By Ladies Cemetery Association
The Ladies Cemetery Association will meet on Wednesday evening May 17 at the Hford Hunsberger home. The group plans Memorial Day activities and a program committee was appointed earlier. Officers and other committees will be chosen at the next meeting. The business session starts at 7 40, then poppies will be made. Poppies will be sold at a modest price to cover costs.
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Ladies’ Cemetery « Association
Hford~ Hunsberger
Fathers and sons as chums in private life
A Fort Dodge Messenger letter critiques a public talk on fatherhood. The writer mocks loose use of the word estimated, argues real affection should not be flaunted publicly, and contends most fathers are genuine and engaged at home, not at public banquets. He warns statistics are hazardous and urges sincere, private fatherly involvement.
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Such
Thi
Des Moines
Whet
Fort Dodge Messenger
High to Erect Commodious Modern Home on Center Street
Gottlob Dennler has completed arrangements to build a large modern residence on Center Street this year. If plans hold, this will be the fourth modern home in High this year, with possible additional houses to follow. Albert Schori traveled to Chicago Saturday night visiting family temporarily residing in Evanston.
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Gottlolb Dennler
Center Street
Bealdes
Albert
Schori
Chicago
Evanston
Miller Seeks Fayette County Supervisor Seat
J F Milley announces candidacy for Fayette county supervisor for the 1983 term. A longtime board member and current chair, he highlights his county wide view, conservative yet progressive ideas, farming background near Elgin and Clermont, and devotion to public service. He urges voters to consider his record and vote in the Republican primary.
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J. F. Milley
J. F. Miller
Fayette Equity
Board of Supervisors
Fayette County
Miller
Tid Farm
Elgin
Clermont
Jane
Pleadant Valley
Railroad brakeman injured in Plummer yard accident
Chris tensen, brakeman aboard Conductor B. G. Rounds’ freight, was hurt when thrown from a coal chute area as the air brakes were applied. His left arm was crushed beneath a freight car and doctors later amputated the arm to prevent infection. Christensen, popular railroad man, is recovering in hospital after the incident in Thief River Falls Minnesota.
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Brot Sanoun
Oho
Che
Boo Ling
B. G. Rounds
Plummer
Christenson
Blaely
Bratrud
Warren
Melby
Christensen
Superior
Thief
River Falls
Minnesota
Tribune
Florence Conner
Western Photoplays In 2200 Says Tom Mix At Opera House
Tom Mix, Fox star, predicts Western pictures will endure into the twenty-third century and be viewed as antiquated now. He debuts his latest photoplay "Trallin" at the Opera House Saturday night and notes future audiences may compare Westerns to Elizabethan or Louis XV era films. Mix jokes about future viewers seeing cattle country costumes from 1921. Warning: hot weather burdens horses. all riders should prevent overheating.
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Tom Mix
William Fox
Hig
Trallin
Hilizabeth
Louis XV
Mix
Elgin High School Socials and Baseball Win
School news reports memorable Senior and faculty events hosted by Rev and Mrs Hillman. Seventh and eighth graders presented a joint program, while the Elgin High School baseball team defeated Wadena H. 8 by 13 to 5. John Conner returns to work after a week’s absence.
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Mra
Hillman
Mrs. Hillzian
Clermont
Maten
Trene Boleyn
Emil Schneider
Arthur Chapman
Arther
Elgin High School
Wadena H
John Conner
Howe
Spraying guidance for apples and cherry trees in orchards
The guidance covers timing and mixtures for apple scab and pests. It recommends spraying when 80 percent of blossoms have fallen, using lime sulfur with water and adjusting strength for insects. For canker worm and leaf eating pests add arsenate of lead, mix carefully, keep stirred, and use soon after mixing. Liquid lime sulfur preferred. if dry, use about 4 pounds per gallon equivalent. Cherries may be sprayed with apples if not too neat. Emphasizes that untreated trees risk fruit loss from diseases, insects, and frost. current prospects are favorable only if spraying occurs.
Birth During Sleeping Sickness Case Nurtures Hope
Mrs John Minard of Geneva formerly Webster City sick with sleeping sickness was hospitalized in Hampton Iowa. In mid March she grew drowsy and bed bound. On April 15 she delivered a healthy baby boy and both mother and child show improvement. Doctors expect recovery.
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John Minard
Geneva
Webster City
Lutheran Hospital
Hampton
Decorah
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Benue
Ahmed
Mary
Marie
L. E. Chareh
Mera
Bennett
Bristol
Vermont
Atey
Elmer Bennett
Clérmont Ia
High-Farmersburg
Baptist Church
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