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Walker Centenary profile shows 622 residents and town growth
The 1973 Walker Centennial notes 622 residents and a century of change from dial phones to a merged North Linn district. It highlights new senior apartments, a sewer system, rebuilt firehouse, parks, churches, and a broad set of local businesses. The piece previews HM Grain Spreaders and lists civic clubs, officials, and the Centennial committees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walker
JO Bugg
Center Point
Independence
Bob Mausser
Bob
Dale Hepker
Urbana
Walker Methodist Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Walker Bible Church
Cause of Town
Cono Center
Cono Center United Presbyterian Church, U.S.A., and the Cono Center Bible School
Main Street