MT Pleasant News Establishes Daily MTG Publication
The MT Pleasant News shows a daily issue and rate details with pricing for weekly and monthly subscriptions. It notes entry for mailing and service information and cites chief staff and publishing entities including Weet Monroe and Rogers families.
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MTG
Weet
Monroe Bt
Rogers Hosmese
W. K. Rogers Kalies
Fullerson
Getecription Esico
Mentha
King Features
Mi Pleasant
Laws
Congress
Mt. Pleasant Property Tax Rate Rises in 1947 Levy
Tax figures released by the Town Taxpayers inspector show Mt. Pleasant’s 1947 levy based on 80 percent of property value increases by 8.71 per 1000, with comparisons to 1946 rates. The rates list 80 percent value and actual value per $1,000 for cities in the area, noting market values are higher than assessed taxation bases. The table includes Burlington Ottumwa Muscatine Keokuk Fort Madison Fairfield Washington Mt. Pleasant Bloomfield and other cities with their 1946 and 1947 rates.
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State Tax Commission
Burlington
Ottumwa Oo
Musculine
Keokuk
Madison
Fairfield
Washington
Mt. Pleasant
Bloomfield
Athletic awards presented at Town Wesleyan chapel
Athletic awards were presented at the closing chapel service at Town Wesleyan Saturday morning. The program highlighted wide activity among Wesleyan athletes and required about 40 minutes with music. Dr. A. P. Kenst of Ottumwa gave the address as Wilbur Hamersly passed the cap and gown to Gerald Langtin in a transitional ceremony.
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Town Wesleyan
Wesleyan
A. P. Kenst
Ottumwa
Wilbur Hamersly
Gerald Langt
Looking Backward Five Years In Local Notes
Five year recap lists 135 volunteers as blood donors, 39 Boy Scouts from Troop 27 camped overnight at the Boylston bridge. Also notes marriages at home of Mr and Mrs Oscar Baiwna Sans Souci, and obituaries including Mrs James Baldwin. Pupils at Widowbank school with perfect attendance named.
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Boy Scouts
Troop 27
Boylston Bridge
Leoni May Barnett
Lea Willard Sanderson
Hillsboro
Oscar Baiwna Sans Souci
C. S. Hamilton
James Baldwin
New London
Ruth Harlan
Sillsboro
O. G. Jager
Batavia
Widowbank School
Edward Wormhoudt
Kendig Rogers
Carol Blacksmith
Dorothy Wittmer
Miona Edger
Miles Nesbitt
Tucan Conn
Paul Wells
Emma Owen
French Finn
Train Service BouND 1:10 pm 331 pm Opa UM
Train service notice with distorted OCR reads as BouND schedule and times around 1 10 percent and 3 31 pm at Opa UM.
Pi Beta Phi page brims with spring formal tales and honors
Pi Beta Phi news recounts spring formal events with Jim Green Masie Taeger and Ralph Schmidt couples, Joyce Keeter flash, and Sat night spotlight on foundress candle ceremony at Brazelton Hotel. Who's Who honors Beth Rochefort Marian Stephens. Fi Phi members named. Founders Day banquet noted with readings music and candles. About eighty actives and alumnae attended.
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Teask Fraternity
Pi Beta Phi
Jim Green
Masie
Taeger
Maissé
Westeyin
Ralph Schmidt
June Brenner
Brent
Ralph
Pat
Walter
Barrett
Joyce Keeter
Pi Phi
Beth Rochefort
Marian Stephens
Fi Phi
Tola Phi
Bonnie Dewart
Stephens
Rochefort
Brazelton Hotel
Colleen Swan
Bulle Koehler
Joan Maxwell
Carol Shalley
Janice Johnson
Miller
Bennett
Hershey Hall
Saunday
Oscar Levant
Herbie
Tau Sigma Gamm Thought of the Week Summary
Fragmentary note discusses college students and upcoming exams as the school year ends. Mentions a Thought of the Day and a week of events led by Slava Conn. Smidted Last week refrain is unclear and partially garbled.
Owls Club congratulates and welcomes new patrons
The Owls Club notes two boys display scholastic ability and extends welcome to Tru Sigma Gaunna patrons, Frank McCowan Roy Racing and Dr. George Sutton. Prof Skidmere enjoys fresh air as garden work nears fruition. Tarp urges pity for the unhappy but indulgence for the happy amid exams.
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Domitile Ant
Awt
Owls Club
John Toker
Vv Kenyon
Npt
Tau Sigs
Paul
Tru Sigma Gaunna
Frank McCowan
Roy Racing
George Sutton
T. Tarp
Zeta Tau Alpha Hosts Bridal Shower And Fraternity Tea
Zeta Tau Alpha members and guests attended a kitchen shower for two brides to be, held at Mary Herrs home with two bridal bouquets and miniature umbrella favors. The event included bridge and hearts games, gifts, and refreshments, followed by a coffee hour in Zeta rooms for four fraternities.
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Mavintine Trits
Mary Herr
Pat White
Gwen Wonderlick
Zeta Yau Alpha
Phyllis Perry
Zetas
Aplain
Unis
Zeta
Independent Women and Patios Scrap Gathers at Tall Meeting
An odd fragmented report describes a gathering labeled Independent Women with references to Phila, house elantog, and a Tall meeting in Morisitey. Groups formed for a senyengar limit while mentioning assorted items like a used saw, a Slety date, ar mouldy orange, and other odd objects.
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Phila
Eleantog
Morsitey
Dale Lowe
Peppermint Prom Lights Alpha Xi Delta Formal
Alpha Xi Delta recalls a peppermint themed spring formal at the country club with red and white decorations and striped motifs. Glenys Marner and Joe Aleh named king and queen, Rosemary Huston and Paul Haserodt announced engagements, and Rosemary's strapless gown suffered a mishap as seniors Hess and Tommy prep for graduation.
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Glenys
Glenys Marner
Joe Aleh
Dean Baker
Marge
Fred Astaire
Leota Coppes
Willy Panteco
Rosemary Huston
Paul Haserodt
Rosemary
Hess
Tommy
Anis
Alpha
Wanda Helphrey
Rolley Glasgow
Wanda
Orches and Awards Highlight Saunter Park Event
The group enjoyed a successful outing at Saunter Park with a prize peppermint for all, chaperone Miss Webb, and praise for Miss Mostr in Craig's Wife. Cast and crew earned orchids for fine performances while some critics noted extra toil and gripes over late duties.
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Crane
Dr.Hunt
Miss Webb
Nad & Marvelous
Sauniter's Park
Orchids
Miss Mostr
Craig
Charles Gentiles Entertain At Dinner On Memorial Day
Memorial Day dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Charles Gentile featured guests Virgil Gavin and son from New Castle Indiana Mrs Jamies Holwell and sons of Keokuk and Mr and Mrs Fred Siverly of New London Also Mystic Lodge notice a regular meeting Tuesday night June with second degree election of Grand Lodge and local lodge officers Past Grands and Odd Fellows urged to attend Ed Barnest N G
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Charles
Mystic Lodge
Grand Lodge
Offiaa's
Odd Fellows
Ed Barnest
N. G
Dad of Thanks Card Acknowledges Relatives and Nurses
A brief thank you note from Stace Lampe expressing gratitude to relatives and friends for cards and support while dower and girls remain in the hospital. Mentions nurses and hospital staff.
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Bos
Stace Lampe
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SPE
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Dane
UCE
Wally
Prom Wesleyan Tiger
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Zeta Tau Alpha
Alpha Xi Delta
Princess
Candy Kitchen
Gladys Campbell
Spencer Corsetiere
Morning Sun Rendering Works
Mt. Plesaant
Glen Shull
Caldwell Bros. S
Die Lai Es Ie
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MT. Pleasant Motor CO
Nature
Doan
Government
Fiat
Chick
Ture
F. V. Coles
D.D.S
Dentist Central
Ami
D. L. Cookes Funeral
W. H. Bainter
Bard
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Byron D. Hartley
Realdencs dl
F. M. Edwards
Talen Bleck
Bernd Fieer
George W. Sutton
William H. Megorden
Crane Jewelry Store
iWelephone
Harold McLerar
Max Kinney
Life
Aechinnt & Mearth
Harold F. Lehew
Agt
Metropolitan Life Ins
Fort ‘Madison
Tuwa
N. E. Cor
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V. D. Morris
F.B. Crane & Son
B. D. Crane, Optometriad
Onlen Bleck
H. T. Traut
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