Park improvements and local notices from Humeston era
Park commissioners laid diagonally set cinder walks in the town park. In Humeston area, Newman Gibbs died from a horse accident near Humeston. Derby creamery roof fire was put out by Jim Taylor. The Humeston Dramatic Co staged Finnigan's Fortune, proceeds aiding the Humeston band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Park Commissioners
Newman Gibbs
Humeston
Derby
Jim Taylor
Humeston Dramatic Co
Finnigan
Burglars Strike Two West Corydon Firms
Burglars hit Bonnie Dudley Dance Studio and Nessen's Pharmacy on Corydon's west square Friday night, stealing under 1000 dollars. Entry began with a roof breach at Nessen's site, then a wall break into the dance studio, with boards removed from a rear window at Dudley. Mark Nessen reported 400 to 500 dollars in cash and 363.76 dollars in drugs. Dudley lost under 100 from a pop machine. Detectives pursue leads with no arrests yet as of Monday.
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Corydon’s Square
Wayne County Sheriff’s
Bonnie Dudley
Nessen
Dudley
Mark Nessen
Tax sale nets county $50,000 and other county court actions
Nearly $50,000 in back taxes was netted by Wayne County on Monday as seven buyers purchased properties totaling 49,859.98. District court actions include Foreclosure and lien cases against City of Humeston, mortgage foreclosure by Hawkeye Bank, crop and hail insurance claims, and OWI charges. Marriage licenses issued to Dennis Nickell and Nancy Hysell. Sheriff’s notes report vandalism, a car crash near Humeston, broken-into house, stolen electric meter, and tent damage. Traffic fines issued for speeding and vehicle infractions in Corydon and surrounding towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Epworth League
Iowa Methodist Hospital
Clarence Hughes
Gazelle
Trudy Jones
Lillian Exley
Richard Tait
Wayne County Genealogical Library
Wayne County Historical Museum
The
Historical Society
Hutchinson and Son
ByLo Grocery
Surbaugh’s
Cascade
Wayne County
Dean Besco
Besco
Dennis Friesendba
All Tech
Ankeny
City of
Humeston
Hawkeye Bank and Trust
Fka
First State Bank
Chariton
Gaylord
Hart
Wilmetta
Humphrey Waddell
Shelton
P.C
Ag Hail Insurance Company
George E. Downard
Corydon
State of Iowa
Eugene Lee Jackson
OWI
Robert
Doris Moore
Dena Evans
Bob Thomas
Loose Rock
Laura Wharton
Seymour
Kenna Rockhold
Lineville
Gary Wayne Hydorn
Donald Gene Lavely
Derby
Hydorn
West English
Lavely
Letter to the editor on Past Decades feature value
A reader comments on Lillian Exley and Virginia Spensler debate in the New Era. The writer defends non news features including Past Decades as essential for subscriber interest and urges Merle Stanley’s approach be shared to sustain space for the feature, expressing commitment to continued readership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Exley
Virginia Spensler
New Era
Ms. Spensler
Ann Landers
Sam
Susie Sunshine
Sadie
Variety
Anl
Merle Stanley
Merle
Iowa Conservationist features Chuck Humeston interview and park news
Virginia Sponsler reviews the Iowa Conservationist issue highlighting Chuck Humeston from Emmetsburg, an interview with retired Bill Basler, and articles on state parks, wildlife, and recipes. The piece notes subscription prices and a cookbook gift with readably detailed recipes and photos.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chuck
Emmetsburg
Iowa City
Iowa Conservationist
Iowa
Springbrook
Lewis and Clark
The
Conservation Commission
Bill Basler
Kossuth County
SWCC to Offer Child Abuse Reporter Training in Red Oak
Southwestern Community College will present a two hour class for Child Abuse Mandatory Reporters on June 28 at Western Center Red Oak. The course covers identification and reporting requirements for mandatory reporters including police, daycare workers, nurses, dentists, and doctors. The Adult and Continuing Education Department runs the program with qualified instructors and charges a nominal fee. To register call 1-800-247-4023 or (712) 623-2226.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southwestern Community College
SWCC
Western Center
Red Oak
Swcc Adult Education
Swcc Western Center
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Broad Street
Hugh and Veronica Doty
Virginia Sponser
O.D
Mormon Trail Community
Wayne
Decatur
Lucas
Clarke Counties
New Congregational Church
G. H. Putman
Herman Robenhouse
Ross Holmes
F. H. Riggle
Derby School
C. C. Miller
Osceola
Victoria Kyner
United States
Wilma Miskimins
Harry Miskimins
Cambria
Clifford H. Sutton
Delco
Idaho
H.D. Hines
Fred R. Foster
Willard Eaton
Humeston Oil Co
Humeston Methodist Church
Rebecca Faye Williams
Loyd Williams
Stanley L. Mark
W.L. Mark
Near Garden Grove
Beverly Ann Byers
R.E. Byers
New Sharon
Guy D. Moon
Earlie Miller
North Des Moines Reformed Church
Benjamin Ver Steeg
Margaret Applegate
John Applegate
Knoxville
Raymond K. Fry
Kansas City
M.C. Shupe
Ernest Fry
Frank Nickel
Glenn Trisler
Hoyt Snyder
South Central Watchmakers Guild
Allerton
Wayne Rickert
Camp Dodge
Hawkeye Boys State
Martha Hutchinson
Floyd Jamison
van Meter
Connie Lee Moon
James Marker
Adel
Humeston Baptist Church
LeRoy
LeRoy Town Company
Te Town
Mormon Trail Band
Mt. Pleasant
Doug Watsabaugh
Merlin Watsabaugh
Project 70001, Ltd
Maryville
Newark
Harold Evans
Grand Lodge
1.C.C.F
Arlington National Cemetery
Humeston Gym
Fieief
Rebekah
Daryl Carter
Tom and
Linda Watkins
George McCulloch
Dennis Wayne Nickell
Nancy Ann Hysell
Fay Caffrey
Douglas Charles Erickson
Russell
William C. Miner
Randy David Keller
Beverly Rae Hitt
Greg D. Snow
Thomas Donald Ewing
Robert Dale McCarty
Virginia’s Corner
Virginia Sponsler
Chuck Humeston
Barbara Cartland
Janet Dailey
Wayne County Board of Supervisors
Grand River
Main Street
Humeston Commercial Club
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