Two Clarinda Men Die In Plane Crash Near New Market
Two Clarindians were killed Sunday afternoon when a small cub plane nosed into a creek bed on Lyle Harris farm, 20 miles north of New Market. Robert Schenck, 18, and Don Keeran, 27, died instantly as the plane spun at low altitude. both were pilots with dual controls. Witnesses Loren Davison and Harris saw the crash as the aircraft dropped into a ditch. neither occupant appeared to see them. Schenck is survived by parents, a brother, and a sister. Keeran by wife Bonnie, a four year old son, and parents. Keeran had served in the Air Force and was pursuing flight training.
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Davison
Herrig
Da'son
Oma
Schenck
Keeran
Ray Schenck
Ronnie
Mra Melvin Srite
Ray Ie
Bonnie
Craig
Ralph Keeran
Phyllis
James
Clarinds Herald-Journal
Sunday Dinner Guests Named for Beemer Family
Sunday dinner guests of Mr and Mrs Homer Beemer were Mr and Mrs Orie Cree Mr and Mrs Harley Nickell and Mr and Mrs A C Carlaon and son Richard of Sioux City arrive for a meal in a social note from the era.
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Homer Beemer
State Government Costs Less In Iowa In 1947
Iowa's per capita state government cost in 1947 was 62.15 dollars, below the national average of 58.26, indicating lower tax costs for Iowa residents. The report details distribution of state revenue, local allocations, and the major share of taxes returning to counties, cities, towns, and schools to fund local government and education programs.
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Iowa
Statistical and Market Research Division
Iowa Development Commission
Locke Will Probate to Distribute 118000 in Bequests
The will of James R. Locke probated in District Court disposes of 118000 to multiple beneficiaries. Bequests include 15000 to three nieces and a granddaughter, 4000 to St Claire Roman Catholic Church, 3000 to St Joseph Academy, 10000 to Roscoe Locke, 10000 to Alta M Campbell Bush, 5000 to Doris Heacox, 3000 to Merv Hough, 1000 for a burial marker, and 1000 for a dog trust. One half of the residue goes to Roscoe J Locke, the other half to Father Paul Merasco and the Des Moines Diocese Bishop. Executors named are Ale M Dubach, Fred J Strough, and Father Paul Merasco. Will dated November 18 1948, witnessed by Veda Underwood and Joseph J Peters. Bedford Times-Press.
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St. Joseph Academy
Des Moines
Roscoe J. Locke
Alta M. Campbell Bubsch
Chicago
Nelle Roberts
Corning
Doris Meredith
Ale M. Dubach
Fred J. Strough
Paul F. Marnsco
Veda M. Underwood
Joseph J. Peters
Des Moiner
Bedford Times-Preas
Salvation Army Drive Seeks Funds From Public
Local Salvation Army committee lists Dr. E. J. Janson as chairman John E. Dille as treasurer and E. H A Beemer plus H. A. Cols as members. The notice thanks past donors and urges continued support to salvage thousands for the cause.
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Salvation Army
E. J. Janson
John E. Dille
E. H A. Beemer
H. A. Cols
Relatives Gather At Combs Home For 25th Wedding Anniversary
Relatives gathered at the home of Mr and Mrs Glen Combs to honor their 25th anniversary. Guests included Mr and Mrs Chas Combs, Mr and Mrs Harry Combs, Mr and Mrs John Combs, and many others plus the honored couple. A three tier angel food cake with silver decorations was served after a meal prepared by Mrs John Combs.
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Glen Combs
Mevin Calam
Dioncus
Ashow
Ytis
Combs
John Combs
Chas, Comba
Harry Combs
George van Horo
Arnold Basher
Charles and
Helen
Marvin Ellieon
Glen Spring
Gary
Joyce
Dennis McAlpin
Shirley
Marvin Carlson
Nettie Combs
Merril Combs
Richard French
Baby
Salvation Army appeal to sustain services nationwide
A Salvation Army fundraising appeal asks for support to help millions in need through shelters hospitals homes food kitchens camps and other institutions across America. A portion of funds will stay with the local committee to meet community needs. Please make checks payable to the Salvation Army.
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Ite
America
Salvation Army
Fire Damage At Woodyard Farm Near New Market
Fire swept the upper part of a Woodyard farm house Thursday afternoon about four o clock last week. Grav ity fire company answered the call and, with help from New Market and Bedford units, fought the blaze six miles southwest of here. The building was not burned, though serious damage occurred. The Woodyard place is a long established pioneer homestead now occupied by John Woodyard and his family.
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Woodyard Farm
Here
New Market
Bedford
Woodyard
John Woodyard
Oddities and local notices from rural Iowa columns
A roundup of quirky rural items from near Dows to Estherville and Anamosa includes a 26 pound calf born to roan cows, a converted school bus living as a mobile home for farmers near Estherville, and an ongoing os nitrich egg hatch project at a hatchery. Local reunions, a 94th birthday, a highway pursuit, blooming peach trees in Hamburg, a pigeon harvest, and a foster-mother calf at Jefferson pavilion finish the batch of tiny news items.
Rebekah Circle Meeting Feb 23 List of committees
Rebekah Circle will meet Feb 23. Refreshment committee names Mrs Or pha Lock Mrs Lee Michell Mrs Carrie McCulm and Mrs Elmer Churchill. Entertainment committee includes Mrs Nelson Smalley and Mrs Neil Combs.
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Rebekah Circle
Orpha Lock
Lee Michell
Carrie McCulm
Mras Elmer Churchill
Nelson Smalley
Neil Combs
Birthday Surprise for Mr and Mrs Huss Home Visit
A group of friends gathered at the Huss household Saturday evening to celebrate Mrs Huss on her birthday. Self invited guests planned the supper and brought everything needed for a good meal enjoyed by all.
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Mra Chas
Huss
Huse
Glen Hicks Visits Brothers for Treatments in Clarinda
Glen Hicks of Glendive Montana visits his brothers Guy of Bedford and Homer in Municipal hospital for treatments in Clarinda.
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Glen Hicks
Glendive
Montena
Guy
Bedford
Homer
Clarinda
Bender Family Visit To Red Oak Highlight Weekend
Mr and Mrs A W Bender from Red Oak visited Saturday with Mrs Benders sister Mise Zona Posten, sharing a family gathering and travel stories during the weekend.
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A. W. Bender
Red Oak
Bender
Mise Zona Posten
Straw Stack Buries Cattle Killing Two At Leslie Roush Farm
A straw stack collapsed on Saturday night during a snow storm at Leslie Roush farm, burying five cattle and killing a valuable bull and a calf. The stack toppled after cattle feeding there had chewed into it, ice and snow weighed it down, discovery came Sunday morning, neighbors were alerted, the bull and calf died while the remaining stock recovered. A 4-H calf owned by Darrell Roush survived unharmed.
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Leslie Roush
Leslie Roush Farm
Darrell Roush
Wedding Anniversary Celebration At Moore Home
A family in Bry Joie von weit tavhe Cha We celebrate a joint wedding anniversary this Wednesday. Local friends and relatives will gather at the Moore residence to honor the couple and share memories from the years together.
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Bry
Joie von
Moore
Fellowship Supper at Methodist Church Friday Feb 18
The next Fellowship supper at the Methodist church is scheduled for Friday evening February 18. Social time and a program will follow the supper.
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Methodist Church
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St. Claire Romen Catholic Church
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Paul F. Mavasco
Jerry Pecorelli
New York
Dynamic Setting Company
Pecorelli
Fillo
Weehawken
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Paul Weir
Estherville
Abe Hawkins
A.J. Arends
Anamosa Hatchery
Arenda
California
Seymour: Herald
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Chiego
Berala and
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Mra Della White
Reacior
Peno
Numa
Atepic
Pennsylvania
Forest City
John Harstedt
Ortis Dilliner
Lineville
W.E. Jones
Hamburg
Will Vines
Matt Huber
Bremer Co
Ash Pavilion
Jefferson
Rebekah
Briardale Food
Omar
Clinton
Mazda
Ola
Cooper’s
Posten & Son
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