Salem and Centerville Residents Attend Local Events
Salem couples and friends gathered for reunions and visits across Moravia and Centerville. Attendees included Edward McCord, Carrie Turner, Opal VanDorin of Montana, and Johnson families, with trips to Dell Hellyer home, Hatcher show in Moravia, and Arizona travel plans noted for Charles and Junior Youngker. Several FFA members and area families joined dinners, calls, and Sunday visits at multiple homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo Foster
Mo- Tavia
Robert Jennings
Carl Wetterlind
Charles
Junior Youngker
Arizona
Haver Free
Emily
Fern Callen
Elsie Howell
Indiana
Edward McCord
Donald Whitehead
George
Dick Hellyer
Floyd
Ferrel Purvis
Moravia
Jos Schick
Charlene
Catharine
Carolyn Fulton
St. Joseph
Horton Potts
Appanoose County Board Proceedings Summary
Appanoose County Board Proceedings list names and payments for workers and equipment. E Inman and E J Hammond receive SHWT and other entries show Fred Murphy Chas Finley John Madson Ralph Madson C H Andrews Joe King Massa Walter Anderson and Guy McConnell with various SHWT tractor and grader amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. Inman
E. J. Hammond
Fred Murphy
Chas. Finley
John W. Madson
Ralph Madson
C. H. Andrews
Joe King Massa
S.H
Walter Anderson
Tractor
Guy McConnell
Apparent Road Work and Payroll Ledger 1937
Detailed county payrolls list numerous workers by name and position such as patrols, graders, truck drivers, and tractors. It records payments, taxes, and expenses for road construction and public works, including state tax figures and vendor charges, with final adjournment notes by the county board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Appanoose County
Hharato
Notice to appear in court at Centerville term
The notice requires appearance before noon on the second day of the August Term 1987 to defend a case filed in Centerville. If not, default will be entered and judgment decreed. Attorneys Miller Everett and Miller list dates July 8 15 22 29.
Origin of Itasca Origin Revealed in New History Book
The State Historical Society reports a July 13 1832 Lake Itasca discovery by Schoolcraft party including Zebulon M Pike and Lewis Cass. New book chapter cites Schoolcraft’s letters supporting Boutwell Veritas Caput theory as the source name. Itasca State Park centennial notes lingering debates and contemporary proof in Steamboating on the Upper Mississippi.
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Itasca
NEW Historical Society
Henry Rowe Schoolscraft
Lake Itasca
Mississippi
Zebulon M. Pike
Lewis Cass
Michigan Territory
Schoolcraft
James Allen
Douglas Houghton
William T. Boutwell
Mary H. Eastman
Nanabozho
Boutwell
State Historical Society of Iowa
Petersen
Upper Mississippi
Galena
Jowans
State Historical Society of
Town
Mississippi Valley
Iowa
Early Musical Training for Preschool Children
The article argues that musical development starts in very young children. Parents are key teachers as rhythm, tone, and melody guide early understanding. It describes using bodily movement to rhythm and that early attempts may differ from adult performance but are essential beginnings.
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Mythin
Early Vocal Play Helps Baby Learn Tone and Pitch
Advice to caregivers on nurturing a baby's musical development by recognizing both loud and soft tones and encouraging singing. Emphasizes avoiding discouragement of any early vocal attempts and guiding progression with gentle, supportive cues.
Fungi described as animals in spirit by Dr Beck
The Chicago Tribune excerpt explains fungi vary in size from microscopic to mushrooms. They are plants in body but animals in spirit, lacking green chlorophyll and differing from plants in key ways despite plantlike form and reproductive traits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thormes M. Beck
Chicago Tribune
Animal Kingdom
Tibetan Prayer Wheels in New York Exhibit
The Washington Post notes Tibetan prayer wheels are hand spun but one on display in a New York museum uses a tin propeller to catch the wind. Each wheel holds a paper roll with thousands of Om mani padme hum repetitions, with each spin likened to many prayers. An Almora wheel reportedly stores 2,000,000 prayers, and a pilgrim spinning it 20 times daily yields over 100,000 prayers a year.
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New York
Washington Post
Almorah
Obedience to the Right and Moral Duty
A reflection on obedience as a clear source of moral duty and conviction. Doing right strengthens reality-based action, while other methods may yield ideas that do not move behavior. The author cites George Eliet on how the reward of doing right empowers continued action.
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George Eliet
Vatican City and its extra-territorial buildings
Vatican City covers St Peter's, the Vatican palace and museum on over 13 acres with gardens and adjacent buildings between Viale Vaticano and the church. Thirteen Rome buildings outside the boundaries enjoy extra-territorial rights for Holy See administration.
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Vatican City
St. Peter's
Vatican Palace
Vatican Gardens
Viale Vaticano
Rome
Holy See
Child Welfare Advice On Gentle Trial And Reassurance
Guidance from the Jaws Child Welfare Research Station at the University of Iowa urges parents to avoid overt laughter at a child’s early attempts. The message emphasizes fostering confidence by patient support and friendly encouragement to encourage trying new adventures.
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Jaws Child Welfare Research Station
University of Iowa
Steamboating on Upper Mississippi Book by State Historical Society
The State Historical Society of Town announces Dr. William J. Petersen's Steamboating on the Upper Mississippi The waterway to Iowa covering 1823 to 1870 with Iowa focus. It details steamboats on the river from St. Louis to Fort Snelling, voyages, races, profits, explorers, and settlers as the era unfolds.
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The
State Historical Society of Town
William J. Petersen
Upper Mississippi
Iowa
St. Louis
St. Paul
Upper
Mississippi Valley
Great River
Halcyon
Henry Miller Shreve
Petersen
Mississippi
Keokuk
Virginia
Fort Snelling
Black Hawk Purchase
Galen-Dubuque
Falls of
St. Anthony
Minnehaha Falls
Dr. Petersen
Dubuque
Charles L. Petersen
Diamond
State fair features eight day women's fair
The 1937 Iowa State Fair and Exposition will host an eight day women’s fair from August 27 to September 3. Officials expect over 160000 women to attend events including farm bureau exhibits from 25 counties, a farm women’s contest, home economies demonstrations, cooking and canning with 1135 in prizes, textile and home crafts with 2074 in prizes, flower and garden clubs with 1205 in prizes, and daily programs by the Joint Council of Parents and Teachers, plus baby health, art demonstrations by Karl Bolander, 4 H Club projects, and women’s federation tours as part of the largest women’s fair yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Farm Bureau
Jaws Congress of Parents and Teachers
Karl Bolander
Suthori Ly
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Jay Maseman
Violet and
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Guy McKerna
William Burn’s
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Turner
Ambulance Service
Geo. Lowe
Clyde M. Smith
Harry Herman
Wayne Heer
W. L. Croxston
W. M. Roby
Homer Adams
Merle Jones
Jack Fox
Dan Cate
Cliff Gerard
Oliver Jones
Cove
Kenneth Paxston
Jim Argo
Doyle Curtis
Patrol
Earl Evans
John Burgher
Clifford Burgher
Dick Burgher
Lowell Strickler
C. F. Houser
Morris
Jack
Equip
Rots
Rprs
Owatonna Tool Co
Ottumwa Bridge Co
Pleasant Two
Homer Ross
C. E. Bozwell
Lee Thomasson
J.P. Bryan
Geo. Kinney
Mike Ross
Jesse Hutchinson
Pure Oil Co
Railway Express Co
Reddig
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Rosenbaum, J. & Son
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Sharon Two
Walter Daniels
W. C. McGee
Pearl Morris
John Henshaw
Cat Kendall
Lowell Houger
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Shkolnick
J. W
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L. R. Hiatt
Clyde Howell
Cody J. Luse
Lyndon MacDanel
W. G. DuVall
Grant Tadlock
Alfred Howell
C.H. King
B. E. Turner
Truby
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Howard Proctor
F. E. Boyer
C. A. Craver
W. W. Houser
Frank D. Widmar
Rode Polich
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L. G. Davis
Esther House
M. W. Exline
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Homer Kng
Verner Hawk
M.W. Lockman
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J. W. Dale
Paul Sales
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T. J. Gorman
J. M. Stites
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Dewey Selvy
E. E. Ewing
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Ackley
Geo. E
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Guy
Caldwell
Pickering
Essie
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Albert
DeLong
Dorothy Edith
Centervilla
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John
Lee
James C
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John R
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Venell
Bruno
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Howard D. Evans
John R. Smith
West
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H- Stainos
County Board of Supervisors
Reubin Tingle
Township 69
Range 18
Louis Sacco
Ford Weils
Armstrong Coat Company
Appansose County
Sherman West, J. A. Hoover, H. Stamos
Grace J. Bedinger
Vance Ce
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H, Stamos
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District Court of Town
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Augustus C. Boyer
A. C. Boyer
Jane Boyer
Marthe A. James
Simeon James
Emily M. James
Cornelius P. Cole
Mary Close
Mary Ann Cozad
Hariette Close
Henrietta Cross
Cornelia Close
Wm. Close
Hannah Close
Bethel Close
Andrew Close
Andrew J. Close
A. J. Close
Alganor S. Stoner
Brazilla Bowen
Fifth Principal Meridian
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