Memorial monument ideas stir Maquoketa citizens
Citizens of Maquoketa discuss multiple memorial options to honor soldiers and sailors of the world war. Proposals include a new courthouse dedication, purchase of land for a Victory park, transforming Riverview into a scenic monument site, and a rest room for public visitors supported by local merchants.
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Ince
Maquoketa
Beaton Farm
Riverview
Lamey
Main
Mapie
Two Wyoming youths drown in Wapsie River near Oxford Junction
Sunday at Oxford Junction John Hansen 17 and Otto Lazare 20 drowned while bathing in the Wapsie river. Rescuers Melvin Ingwersen and J Von Sprecken fought to save them as the strong current claimed two lives. bodies recovered Tuesday afternoon near the water surface.
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Wyoming
Wapsie
John Hansen
Otto Latare
Oxford Junction
Melvin Ingwergen
J. von Sprecken
Hansen
Lazare
Ingwersen
von Sprécken
von Sprecken
Thee
Five Candidates Vie For Postmaster Berth In City
The city eyes a decision by the examiners as Herman Stans acts as postmaster. Herman Stans, FB Tugalls, Erwin Hugh M. Tracy, W. D. Spurl, and Hen Mowery have entered the race and are called to account by the two examiners. Guesses are free and the field is set for the plum position.
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Sig
Herman Stans
FB. Tugalls
Erwin Hugh M. Tracy
W. D. Spurl
Hen Mowery
Round family to move into Wynkoop property on Summit Street
Wynkoop property on South Summit street, a brick residence with barn and three acres, was sold to Mr. Round of Dubuque from E R Moore. Round plans immediate remodel to make it the family home. Round farm south of town is for sale with a prospective buyer already viewing a highly improved farm.
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M.S Round Mis
Wynkoop
South Summit Street
Myx
Bellevue Couple Wed At St Josephs Church
Bellevue residents Helen Weis and Herman Roling were married by Rev. N J Beis at St Josephs church Monday morning. The couple are well known in Bellevue and receive well wishes from the community. Others traveling include Mr and Mrs Will Albee of North Platte Neb and Mr and Mrs Phillip Johnson near Cambridge Neb who visited Mrs Eli C Wilson and headed to Washington DC by auto. Fred Ostert and wife returned to Davenport after being called by the illness of his father in Andrew with Alma Calkins accompanying them. The Mason City night police force of seven men walked out after demanding higher wages and no action from the city council.
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St. Joseph’s Church
Bellevue
Helen Weis
Herman Roling
N. J. Beis
Will Albee
North Platte
Neb
Phillip Johnson
Cambridge
Elic Wilson
Washington, D. C
Fred Ostert
Davenport
Andrew
Alma Calkins
Mason City
Former Maquoketa Boy Assigned Important Mission
A Maquoketa graduate, Moulton of Washington state, has been assigned to promote the Kennewick irrigation project in Washington DC. He and district directors expect possible July funding and start of construction this year, with final location work underway and no delays anticipated.
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Maquoketa
Mark M. Moulton
Fomer
Reclamation Service
Congressional
M. M. Moulton
Washington
Heiligo
Kennewick Irrigation District
Highlands Improvement Club
Kennewick Commercial Club
Bir. Moulton
Victory Celebration Plans Loom Large At Maquoketa July Fourth
Maquoketa prepares a major July Fourth celebration with two featured draws and a high class air demonstration by two professional pilots. All nearby towns are invited, with events including foot races, hurdle races, relays, tug of war, and horse driving contests. Entries are due morning of July 4 at J A Buchner’s office.
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Maquoketa
Timber City
Committee On Soldiers and Sailors
Buchner
Ds Tollow
Maquokeis
J. A. Buchner
Soldier Boxe
Lonter
Readied Sentinel mailing list grows for county residents
The Sentinel announces a newly prepared mailing list ready at the office. It claims to be the most complete ever compiled in the county and includes two adjoining townships in Clinton county.
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Sentinel
Eeady
Clinton County
Congregational Picnic Scheduled at Second Ward Park
The annual Congregational church and Sunday school picnic will be held next week Thursday June 26 at Second Ward Park. Howard Johnson travels to Lake Delavan Wisconsin to join his parents and Mrs Johnson. Mrs Benebeck of Lost Nation improves after Cottage Hospital care and will return home. Eleanor Matthias attends Northwestern University and plans a Lake Geneva house party then home next week. Henry Wing returns from Fr Snelling Army hospital after severe wounds on the front.
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Congresstional Church
Second Ward
Howard Johnson
Lake Delavan
Wisconsin
F. V Johnson
Flv
Stuart
Wilma
Kansas City
Tadies
John Benebeck
Lost Nation
Cottage Hospital
Eleanor Matthias
Northwestern University
Lake Geneva
Wil
Henry Wing
Fr Snelling
Henry
France
Chautauqua Lineup At Lost Nation July Second
The Mutual Chautauqua Co outlines the Lost Nation program for July 2 to July 6. Wednesday features Meister singers quartet with lecture by BE Alexander. Saturday presents Toots Paka Hawaiiar Troupe and dramatic reading by Annie T. Davault. Sunday offers Sam Lewis Concert Co and a feature by Senator R Kirkman. Junior Chautauqua is free for all children each forenoon.
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Lost Nation
Mutual Chautauqua Co
Meister Singers Quartet
BE. Alexander
Toots Paka Hawaiiar
Annie T. Davault
Sam Lewis
Haak Family Mourns Loss Amid Community Notes
Willem Haak receives word his father died Sunday in Rikton South Dakota at age 69. He leaves a wife and seven children including Dora, Fama, Augusta, Henry of Elkton, William of Last Nation, Lewis of Dusquesne, and August of Colorado Springs. Haak has gone to Elkton to settle affairs as neighbors, relatives visit, and local residents attend the Gatlogk club picnic. Reports include local visits, naval service returns, hospital patient updates, and community remarks from Ames, Des Moines, Rock Island, Firesteel and Newport News.
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Willem Haak
Rikton
S. D
Last Men
Dora Haak
Fama Ehlers
Augusta Woodyhe
Henry
Elkton
William Haak
Last Nation
Lewis
Dusuquie
Colorado Spring
Wm. Hak
John Maiolfi
C. Hore
Des Moines
Baal Skellie
Carl Kultmer
Navy
Gatlogk Club
Bice
Mradokn Burchare
Rock Island
Fiarry Blake
Route 1
Fd Schultz
Lost Nation
Cottage Hospital
Former Maquoketa Lady Is Dead and Poisoning Suspected
Sunday a telegram notified Fred Gurius of the death of his half sister Mrs. Helen Leptien of Redlands California. Monday Miss Lottie Leptiat daughter of Mrs Leptien reported mother and daughter had been poisoned by eating canned tomatoes. Mrs Leptien was critically ill. The Leptien family lived in Maquoketa's second ward before moving away years ago. No funeral or burial details were provided.
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Fred Gurius
Helen Leptien
Redlands
Calif
Lottie Leptiat
Leptien
Dave Leptien
Ward
University of Iowa 59th Commencement Held in Iowa City
The University of Iowa held its 59th annual commencement in Iowa City on Tuesday with nearly 350 degrees diplomas and certificates awarded across eight colleges Despite wartime conditions the university marks its 72nd year as a strong season The principal speaker was Marion Le Roy Burton President of the university His address titled The New American highlighted the era The graduates include Elroy J Avery son of Mr and Mrs A M Avery who received the Master of Science degree
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Town University
Iowa City
Cdrter
Marion le Roy Burton
Universit Minnesota
Elroy J. Avery
A. M. Avery
Spin town plans trade move amid road woes in Maquoketa area
A resident from a nearby town muses about moving trade to Clinton due to deteriorating Maquoketa roads. He notes that Maquoketa merchants have his business, but poor eastern roads threaten traffic as surrounding counties face hard roads and the city becomes isolated.
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Maguoketa
Clinton
Maquoketa
Child Wounded In Pump Jack Accident Near Town
A two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Geo Manning living north of town suffered a painful hand injury when a pump jack mashed her fingers. She was brought to town and three fingers were amputated. Residents Mr L Hill family left for Gene sen for alumni banquet. Imogene Mitchell returned from Brookline Stass college work. George Weber family visited Aurora Ill. Lieut Herman Schumaker visiting relatives near Ware Texas awaiting discharge. Will Harrison family returned from Chicago. Harrison furniture store. Harry Page discharged from military service at Camp Grint arrived home. Lucian McDonald family awaiting son Cratenct return from France. received four packages and peace tokens.
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Phe Bete
Geo. Manning
L. Hill
Genesen
Imogene Mitchell
Brookline Stass
George Weber
Independence
Aurora
Ill
Herman Schumaker
Spokane
Wash
Schumaker
Ware
Texas
Iil
Will Harrison
Marion
Chicago
Harrison
Harrison Furniture
Harry Page
Carp Grint
Harry
5Th Supply Co
Racitan Arsenal
N. J
Lucian McDonald
France
Ciatenct
Permanent Organization Formed for American Legion Chapter
Twenty five World War veterans met in the G A. R. hall for the first time to organize the American Legion. Temporary officers were chosen with Post Commander Joe Popelar, James Haney as Post Commander, Joan L. Jones as Secretary, and Verney Conery as Treasurer. A three member committee was named to recruit members, and the group adjourned to meet again next week.
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G A. R
American Legion
Joe Popelur
Autho
Joe Popelar
James Haney
Joan L. Jones Treas
Verney Conery
Bors
Es Agate
Maquoketa Bride Ties Kept Secret in Madison Union
A local notice reports the marriage of Miss Trola Butler to Prof. L W Butler of Madison Wisconsin, performed midweek at Soelerke. The bride, from Maquoketa, is active in school and social circles. the groom recently returned from overseas service and holds a senior post at the university. They will reside in Madison as friends offer hearty congratulations. Other notes mention Verda Sutton home for the Fourth and several residents returning from trips or attending events.
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Dale Sutton
Camp Funston
Koné
Maquoketa
Cupid
H- 9
Freeman
Mise Trola
L. W. Butler
Madison
Wis.) University
Soelerke
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Mills
Mra Hamley
Galuska
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Clifford Miller
Lime Springs
Earl Miller
James Miller
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William Bell
Columbus
Ohio
Alvina Weiderman
Agnes Cheney
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L. B. Carson
Mel Wag “Goner
Dubuque
Walter Campbell
New York City
Mabel Fleming
Anamosa
Fannie Shattuck
M. Patts of
Lyons
C. T. Anderson
St Paul Scott's
Nashville
Laura Ingalls
Sinney Hospital
Dubeque
Fratcella Witsckke
Obertin
Kari, Miller
Waterloo
Mary Trout Godfrey
Martin Hertensen
CT. Anderson
Ed Nissen
Anderson
Horace Whitehouse
Ohio Wesleyan University
Telaware
Columbia
Msade
MM Young Voices
Whitehouse
Walter Jumeson
Ames
Tuesay
Leon Bristol
Firesteel
S Dak
Cumlin
Hoffmann
Howard Jfirtsman
Newport News
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V. EL. Olney
Kenneth
Hemry Biatchley
University of Iowa
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Verda Sutton
Chicare
Herold Hinckley
Tadiang
James Grisors
Delevan, Wis
Augusta Akilish
Jows City
Mra A. L. Kuodle
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Cedar Rapids
McAllister
G. T. Mitchell
Harciet
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