Capt James Thompson in Medicine Residency at Fort Sam Houston
Army Captain James W. Thompson of Anamosa is pursuing a residency in medicine at Brooke Army Medical Center Fort Sam Houston Texas specializing in obstetrics and gynecology. He entered the army in 1953 and earned a 1946 MD from State University of Iowa. His wife Margaret resides in San Antonio.
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Capt
James Thompson
Fort Sam Houston
Army
Margaret
San Antonio
Thompson
State University of
Wright Township Marks 100th Anniversary in Wayne County
Wright township in Wayne County observed its centennial with a celebration marking 100 years since its founding. The event honored local leaders and residents who shaped the community's history.
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Wright Township
Wayne County
Stuhler Heads 17th Year at Great Jones County Fair
Harry W. Stuhler serves as president of the Great Jones County fair board in his 17th year. The 18-member group runs a five day fair August 23 to 27 with officers including Ross Baty as vice president and Claude Appleby as secretary and steer show superintendent. James A. Maurice is treasurer and gate superintendent. Other board chiefs include C. L. Goettsch amphitheater, T. J. Eden speed, C. J. Matthiessen police, G. M. Jones concessions, Richard Hanken dairy show, Ed L. Helgens barrow show, M. T. Stott special drawings, and Harlan Russell 4-H manager.
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Harry W. Stuhler
Jones County
Ross Baty
Appleby
Claude Appleby
Baty
James A. Maurice
Maurice
C. L. Goettsch
T. J. Eden
C. J. Matthiessen
G. M. Jones
Richard Hanken
Ed L. Helgens
Barrow
M. T. Stott
Harlan Russell
County Fair Officials and Contacts Listed
M. F. Hogan is superintendent of baseball, R. C. Lambert oversees attractions, William Jansen manages Farm Bureau, C. D. Shaffer assists steer show, A. J. H. McNeill Jr. assists attractions, and John S hover assists concessions. For info contact Secretary Appleby, Joe Legg can advise on 4 H and F F A, and Mrs L A Iverson heads Art Hall exhibits.
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M. F. Hogan
R. C. Lambert
William Jansen
Farm Bureau
C. D. Shaffer
A. J. H. McNeill, Jr
John Shover
Appleby
Joe Legg
L.A. Iverson
Calf Scramble Rules Set for Great Jones Fair
The Great Jones County fairgrounds host the calf scramble on Wednesday August 24 with 12 boys entering. Eligible 4-H and FFA members must be 15 by fair time and have completed two years of beef projects. Prizes include six calves and cash awards with funds going to individuals.
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Great
Jones County Fairgrounds
Parsons
Jones County
Angus
James Irons
Clarence
Ezra Wernet
Wyoming
Hereford
Mel Starry
Olin
T. G. Murray
Oxford Junction
Louie Helgens
Monticello
Cart H. Dirks
Langworthy
F.F.A
Jones County Fair
Weekend Visit and Graduation Gather in Monticello Area
Monticello residents and relatives from Princeton and Silvis spent the weekend at the Ralph Bone home. Attendees included Mr and Mrs Will Albers and others who attended Peggy Albers graduation as a nurse at First Lutheran church in Moline. The Bal sigers and Kidwells returned from a weeklong vacation through northern Wisconsin Canada and Minnesota.
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Lloyd Laudermilk
Princeton
G. B. Wyland
Silvis, IH
Ralph Bone
Will Albers
Richard Andreesen and
Roberta Helgens
Peggy Albers
First Lutheran Church
Moline
Miss Albers
Cliff Kidwell
Karen
William Balsiger
Wisconsin
Canada
Minnesota
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Monticello General
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Popgun Pete
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Hopkinton
Express
Meade
ROD Service
Colesburg
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Owa
Roddy Kilowatt
Reddy
Reddy Kilowatt
Pavin
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