Descendants Highlight Oskaloosa Centenary Figures
Ruth E. Love profiles Ella Huddleston Patrick and other first families of Oskaloosa as the town marks its centennial. Patrick, 79, last original director of the State Bank of Oskaloosa, notes early settler memories, family ties to the bank, and descendants including Bill Patrick and Mary Kay Frisbie.
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Ruth E. Love
Oskaloosans
Ella Huddleston Patrick
State Bank of
Patrick
Kan
William Henry Hiddleston
Oskaloosa
Ros“ankins
Ruth
Wes Roberts
Holton
Republican Party
John Roberts
Dorothy
William Frisbie
Alary Kay
Mary
Ena Patrick
State Bank of Oskaloosa
Bill Patrick
Beink
Abraham Lincoln
Journal-World Photo
The Ideal Homes of The Year tour by Better Homes & Gardens
September issue highlights the Idea Home of the Year conceived by Better Homes & Gardens and built in over 100 cities. Read about the model home tour and find cities and addresses for visits. Get your copy in September wherever magazines are sold.
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America
Better Homes & Gardens
Bester Homes & Gardens
Cadets Required To Sail Four Voyages On Eagle
Every Coast Guard Academy cadet at New London Connecticut must make four voyages aboard the bark Eagle, a square rigged school vessel for seamanship training.
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U.S. Coast Guard Academy
New London
Conn
Ancient Athenian War Fleet Found Off Siracusa Depths
Divers working near the Ortigia Islands in the Bay of Siracusa report skeletal wreckage they identify as part of an Athenian fleet sunk in 413 B C during the siege of Siracusa. Scientists, led by Prof. Luigi Barnard Brea, call the finds a potential milestone revealing Greece's naval power, with clues traced by Arthur Baker, the British consul.
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Siracusa
Sicily
Luigi Barnard Brea
Earth
Sicilian Department of Antiquities
Arthur Baker
Baker
B. C
Ortigia
Athens
Defeat the Beginning of the End the Power of Athens
A fragmentary excerpt references Athens and a struggle described as defeating the early phase of decline. Details are sparse but imply a turning point involving regional power.
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Athens
Field Day Called Off At Mound Valley Station
Manhatten officials cancel the Aug 29 field day at the Mound Valley branch agricultural experiment station. Superintendent F. E. Davidson cited insufficient moisture as the reason, noting only 0.4 inch fell in July and about 0.2 inch in August, leaving corn soybeans and sorghums without moisture-driven differences.
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Manhattan
Mound Valley Branch Agricultural Experiment Station
F. E. Davidson
Davidson
Assault Charges Dropped in Wichita Couple Reconciliation
The felonious assault charges against 26 year old King Jane Johnson were dismissed yesterday after her husband Les Me requested withdrawal. Deputy county attorney Jack Glaves said the couple reconciled and plan to try to rebuild their home for their two children following the July 19 shooting.
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Wichita
Jane Johnson
Les Me
Jack Glaves
Glaves
Studebaker Trial Drive Promises Quality Story
You can experience a complete quality story with a Studebaker trial drive. The car offers a new sure-footed pace and action-power for any need. Ride relaxed in the spacious interior cradled by Miracle-Ride. Visit for a trial drive and compare Studebaker value for value.
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Studebaker
Airman to Seek Divorce From Wife After Prison Return
Sacramento report says Airman Daniel Schmidt plans to file for divorce by Monday after returning from captivity with the Communist Chinese. His attorney notes Schmidt learned his wife Una remarried while he was prisoner. The petition may seek custody of their 24 year old son Danny Jr. born during Schmidt’s imprisonment.
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Sacramento
Calif
Ian “Daniel
Schmidt
Howard P. Welch
Daniel
Una
Alford Fine
Korea
Welch
Danny Jr
Teens Admit Stealing About 100 Cars in Richmond
Two youths aged 15 and 16 confessed to auto theft charges saying they took around 100 cars, mainly bright convertibles. They described the cars as attractive and used them to meet girls, citing how the "sharp looking" vehicles helped attract attention.
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Richmond
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Ackard
Commander
For & Passengen
Rod Leathir
Royal College Shop
Massachuset
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