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Newspaper
Maurice Times
Location
Maurice, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1929
Page
4
New motor vehicle regulations set penalties for unpaid damages, suspend licenses, and require drivers to stop for school buses. Only chauffeurs need licenses, while overtake rules outside towns demand prudent speeds and safe passing.
Thirty three eighth graders completed examinations at the courthouse last week to graduate with their class on the Sioux County fair opening August nineteenth. Invitations and programs will be mailed soon. Regular teacher examinations for duty occur July 24 25 and 26 at the courthouse.
Spirit Lake Iowa hosts the second annual interdenominational Bible conference at the Methodist Camp Grounds from August 4 to 11 1929. Dr Parley E Zartmann directs with speakers including Dr J C Mace Dr Clovis G Chanpell Rev John Greenfight and others from Memphis Grand Rapids Winona Lake Hutchinson and Moscow. Daily sessions for youth and adults announced with program details to be released mid June.
A Kodak film display drew crowds at Mariemes Drag event as attendees praised vintage photography and costume artistry. Organizers highlighted local artists and vendors, noting steady turnout and social media buzz.
Mr and Mrs George Campbell travel to Sioux City to meet relatives Mrs L E Campbell and Irene from Portland Oregon en route from Des Moines. Miss Campbell tours the east and visits relatives during summer vacation. Also report Odd Fellows Rebekah lodge officers installed at Rock Valley with social hour and refreshments. Mrs A L Craik summoned to Casanova for aunt's death. Ellen White returns home from Sioux Falls. Ricklefs and Week families visit Estelline SD. Found boys coat at Washington township 4th of July event. owner may claim at The Ledger office.
The note covers Alfred Sawyer born in North Buena Vista Iowa. It recounts his WWI service from enlisting October 17 1917 through four months in trenches and Champagne period with the 168th infantry of the Rainbow division. It mentions training at Camp Dodge Iowa discharge May 17 1912 after 25 months service and a Rhine visit in winter 1918. He lived with the Tweedys in Treton and later Camp Meeker California.
A brief notice offering rug weaving from carpet rags. Mary Perebesm promises affordable prices for handmade rugs to customers seeking recycled textile crafts.
Winchester 12 gauge repeater offered at Gamble with savings in case lots. Ranger tools priced per box in bulk sale.
Farmers seeking details on the new weed law and town ship weed commissioners may request the bulletin from the Town Department of Agriculture in Des Moines. The law may require property owners to pay for weed destruction if not cut by the county supervisor specified date. Secretary Thornburg notes noxious weeds are a growing problem and urges community cooperation to trial the law and curb spread.
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