Local Service Members Earn Promotions and Bronze Star
Staff Sergeant Gai Lo Petersen of Guthrie Center has been approved for career status after a board reviewed his conduct and performance. He works as a telephone equipment recording specialist at Randolph AFB in Texas and is assigned to the Air Force Communications Service. Petersen is a 1964 graduate of Adele Iowa Community High School. his wife Shirley is linked to Dallas Center via the Sack Thomas family. Army Specialist 4 Daniel E Brouwers, grandson of Guthrie Center residents, earned the Bronze Star Medal while serving near Ben Hoa, Vietnam, for meritorious service during combat operations. He expects leave soon after three years of service with basic and schooling done in Georgia. he is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Brouwers of Davenport.
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Ban Antonio
Gai Lo Petersen
Marvin M Petersen
Guthrie Center
L'S. Air Force
Petersen
Randolph Afb
Tera
Air Force Communications Service
the Sergeant
Adele Iowa Community High School
Iris
Shirley
Mia
Vix Sack Thomas
Dallas Center
Iowa
Daniel E Brouwers
L A Brouwers
Guthrie Centes
Ben Hoa
Vietnam
Brouwers
Vetnnam
Georgia
Jack Brouwers
Davenport
Army private completes vehicle repair course at Aberdeen
Aberdeen Proving Ground Md Army Private Crag E Douglas 21 son of Rex E B Douglas Adair recently completed a 14 week course at the Army ordnance center and school training in maintenance and repair of wheeled and tracked vehicle engines and components. He entered the Army in April and completed base training at Fort Dix New Jersey. A 1947 graduate of Adair Casey High School.
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Aberdeen Proving Ground
Army
Crag E Douglas
Rex EB Douglas
Adair
SS. Army, Ordnance Center
Schooo
Aberdeen Prowing Ground
Ft Dia
Adair Casey High School
Needlecraft Club dinner and notices in Jefferson area
Community events fill the Menlo area with club gatherings and a funeral. The Needlecraft Club met at Jefferson Township Hall for a noon dinner, welcomed new member Mrs Steven Kroeger, and planned a future meeting. An obituary honors Elsie Lavina Eddy, born 1878, who lived in the Cases-Menlo region and is survived by two daughters.
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Jefferson Township
Steve Kroeger
Kenneth
Doonald Roberts
Marvin’ Ludwig
Steven Kroeger
Willard Kurkheimer
Marvin Ludwig
Leonard Drake
Carl Brandenburg
Gene Livingston
Everett Guthrie
Donald Roberts
Lee Guthrie
Wayne Barnhouse
Harper Stringer
Elmer Pierce
Pierce
Ina Smith
Coon Rapids
Edna Kinnick
Bayard
Lester Pierce
Jewell
Rocco Monaco
Melcher
Lee Mowrer
Adel
Kroegers
Judy Kalbach
Cecile Pete
Gladys Dille
Montezuma
Mabel Hawley
Lucile Stringer
Mary Cashman
Lus Iary
Alma Buttler
Knoxville
Clarinda
Phyllis Luckinbul
Reba Miller
Bavley
Oddfellows Hall
Elsie Lavina Eddy
Peter
Ephnan
Dorcas
Ann Moon Cass
Macene
Cass
Towg
Henri Klumer
Henry Kolds
Greenfield
Fouratanelle
Trrmleewater
Guthrie County
Cases-Menlon
Clarence
Regina) Wilson
Curatville
Classroom Scoops Continues From Page Three
Senior year activities fill the last days with varied topics across classes. Economics covers capitalism and Marx ideas while Math IV delves into analytic geometry. French scholars grow grammar and vocabulary as English IV studies Wuthering Heights.
Summer Time Leaves Turn Color in Summer
A brief observation notes that in summer the leaves turn color as trees enter peak season. The note references seasonal changes and the typical lush green canopy transitioning during warm months.
Summer Echoes of a Childlike Love by Sheryl Rutherford
A lyrical fragment recalls summer joys and a sense of freedom. Vivid images of heat, bare feet, gardens, tomatoes, flowers, and innocence express longing for youth and boundless love. The speaker, Sheryl Rutherford, signs as author with a trailing quote.
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Sheryl Rutherford
Inquiring Reporter Do You Think There Is Spring Fever Cure
A survey of residents gives mixed views on a cure for Spring Fever. Mitzi Henke and Pam Wall favor a remedy, Bev and Shery propose sleeping in a cow pasture, Gail and Joyce express skepticism, Cathy Loeb wants no winter, and Sheri Hunt suggests abolishing work to boost happiness.
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Mitzi Henke
Pam Wall
Bev
Shery
Gail
Joyce
Cathy Loeb
Sheri Hunt
Debate on seasons and school days sparks opinions
A crowd gathers in Guthrie Center as residents, including Ed and Steve Smith and Cindy Eischeid, discuss whether changing seasons or end of school would occur. Interspersed responses from locals reflect varied views on heat, winter, and natural cycles. The piece mentions travel to Guthrie Center and relations in Ames and Des Moines as part of community notes.
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Steve Smith
Mr. Patternon
Mike Schroeder
Cindy Eischeid
Juanita Slater
Stuart
Debi Springer
Connie Hollar
Val Redfern
Donna Kemp
Bonnie
Debbie Bailey
Nancy O
Des Moines Guests Extend Weekend at Bennie Sheeder Home
Mrs Sandra Sorensen and three children of Des Moines hosted weekend visits at Mr and Mrs Bennie Sheeder. Also visiting were Terry Sheeder and, joining Sunday, Mr and Mrs Andy Gustin, Mrs Neva Messinger, and Mrs Wayne Buttler with two additional guests.
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Sandra Sorensen
Des Moines
Terry Sheeder
Bennie Sheeder
Andy Gustin
Neva Messinger
Wayne Buttler
Zimmer Baby Born in Guthrie County Hospital
Rev and Mrs John Zimmer welcomed a son born Tuesday March 9 at Guthrie County Hospital weighing 8 pounds 11 ounces. The infant is named Steven John and joins sister Lisa, age 2. Grandparents are Mr and Mrs Harvey Zimmer of Port.
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John Zimmer
Guthrie County Hospital
Steven John
Lisa
Harvey Zimmer
Port
Public Notice Before Iowa Commerce Commission transfer request
Official notice to citizens regarding an application for approval of the transfer of a carrier certificate. The Iowa State Commerce Commission schedules a hearing to consider the transportation transfer between all points within state law. The commission lists members and the secretary as of February.
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THE
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Glthrib Pek Nyy
Suan Aurelia
Tuma
Inenn- Derral CR An, Inc
Hedetean, Tows
Tunssemrad
Iowa
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Res Puderudin Ub
Tvt
Douglas
Menlo
Everett Irene Partlow
Keith
Council Bluffs
Calvin
Dysart
George
Marin
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Sherwood
Oregon
Ethel
Menlo United
Jefferson Jolly Makers
Jefferson Center
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Judy Shepherd
Nancy Brown
Joy Livingston
Brenda Ludwig
Layton Menefee
Jim Benshoof
Jim Menefee, Jr
Lincoln
Nebraska
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Miss White
Linda Vonnahme
Thersdore Roosevelt
Atenai Future
Ty Melodee
Menefee
Cheryl
Nita
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Barb Neff
Tyler
Diana
Melodee
Ruth Tallman
Lorraine Smith
Sue Buttler
Jolene Foglesong
Sharon Eischeid
Mrs Neve
Navy
Elvin Maedeen
Guthne Center
Heath
Jefferson
Ames
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Guthrien
Michand Rev
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Hastchimeoa
Nyle Pierce
Stork News
Aeeh AL Watt
Connie Souer
de Slaney
Tees Moses
Bennie's
Loeb
Ben Franklin
Guthrie Airport
John Deere
Endgate Seeder International
Harrow
Allis Chalmers
Wisconsin
HAY & Grain
Charley DeWitt
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