Red Oak Tractor Makes 300 Mile Trip
Four men drove a new tractor from Red Oak to Loup Nebraska, a 300 mile journey completed in 11 hours 45 minutes. Gordon Anderson, a Red Oak rancher, rode the tractor west at dawn Saturday. Don Gell, a Red Oak dealer, joined with his son Jack and Jerry Anderson to share driving duties.
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Red Oak
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Don Gell
Jack
Jerry Anderson
Doctor Hunt Returns From Texas
Dr John N Hunt returns to Mount Pleasant after graduation from Texas A and M College. He earned his diploma last week and has held his degree since February. He will join his father in medical practice in Mount Pleasant.
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John WN. Hunt
CG. B. Hunt
Fram
Boston Braves to Hold Trial School at Ottumwa
The Boston Braves plan a trial school at Ottumwa from June 11 to 14 at the Merchants diamonds on Mary street. Scouts including Bud Giancy will attend. Players cover their own expenses. if signed, reimbursement applies.ko
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Boston Braves
Ottumwa
Merchant's Diamonds
Mary Street
Bud Giancy
Wayland Brothers Among Iowa Students to Receive Degrees
Two Wayland brothers, Charles Ro and Dan Eicher, sons of Mr and Mrs Jacob Eicher, are candidates for degrees at the 87th commencement of the State University of Iowa in Iowa City. Charles seeks a bachelor of arts and plans medical study. Dan pursues a BA in political science. Both veterans served in the armed forces. Leland Elmer Moll, son of Mr and Mrs Boyd Moll, is a candidate for a Master of Arts. Mildred Cammack is a candidate for a Bachelor of Science and graduate nurse degree at the 17th spring commencement.
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Iowa
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Wayland
Charles Ro
Dan Eicher
Jacob Eicher
State University
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Carles Eicher
College of Uberal Arts
College of Medicine
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Dan
Marine Corps
Leland Elmer Moll
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Route 2
Hillshars
de Shale University
Towa
Towa City
Hott
Mildred Cammack
Lanra
Cammack
Salem
University of Iowa
Iowa City
Earl Miner Delivers Freshman Law Student Impressions at Rotary
Earl Miner spoke at the Rotary Club meeting recounting humorous experiences of a freshman in the University of Town law school. Dr. R A Lofgren discussed locating a suitable place for the Rotary Boy Scout troop, which will meet in the Episcopal Church basement. Dr. Roger Morrow gave a farewell as Rotary president and will teach at Western Illinois State Teachers College Macomb this summer. Walter Hunt, vice president, will become president July 1. A fish fry was announced at Crane cabin Oaklain Mills next Monday evening. Guests included Chet Bowman and Rosarian James Worsley.
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University of Town
Rotary Club
R. A. Lofgren
Rotary
Episcopal Church
Roger Morrow
Western Illinois State Teachers
Macomb
Walter Hunt
Crane Cabin
Oaklain Mills
Chet’ Bowman
Rosarian
James Worsley
Cedar Falls
Deeds Recorded At Courthouse In Multiple Transfers
New deeds on record at the recorder’s office list transfers including Ford Madison Savings Bank to Geel Edgington and wife of the southwest quarter of section 35 in Baltimore township. Stephen Stellensmeit de Bernard T. Glef Tensmeter theft 20 acres in section 25 in Jackson township. R. M. Godfrey to Paul Rabliff 16 acres in section 30 in Jackson township. JG Alleman and wife Lo Willis Alleman and wife three tons in Way and Thury H. Deck to Jess O. Kirk 21% acres in section 4 in Denisir township. Alison John and wife to Iowa Wesleyan College part of out lot 36 along the G. B. and Q. railroad at Adams, also part of lots 3 and 4 on Adams street. George E. John and wife Lo to Wesleyan College property wash of block two bordering along the B. and railroad at Adams. The John property may be sold to the city for expansion southward from the light plant to the tracks.
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Ford Madison Savings Bank
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Edgington
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Baltimore
Township
Bernard T. Glef
Jackson _township
R. M. Godfrey
Paul Rabliff
Jackson Town
Alleman
Lo Willis Alleman
Thury H. Deck
Jess O. Kirk
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Alison John
Iowa Wesleyan College
G. B. and
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Adams Street
George E. John
Lo Towa Wesleyan College
al Adams
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Demonstration for 4 H members and leaders set at city hall
A group demonstration for 4 H members and leaders will be held at city hall from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM in June. Shirley Nelson, county extension home economist, will be in charge of the event.
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Shirley Nelson
County Extension
Iowa Business In April Makes Strong Gains
Prof. George R. Davies reports in the Iowa Business Digest that April shows broad gains over March though some sectors rise minimally. Price increases lead at 60 percent, with gains in building contracts, industrial payrolls, bank rebates, retail sales, employment, and other business indicators.
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Iowa
George R. Davies
Towa
University of Towa Bureau of Business Research
Residential building permits surge in March 1947 gains
The report highlights a 14 percent rise in residential building contracts and a notable increase in building permits, with gains also noted in life insurance sales and department store retail activity. Bank debits and farm product prices show smaller movements as the sector shifts.
Regular American Legion Meeting Notice
Regular meeting of the American Legion will be held at the Legion hall on Wednesday evening June 4. Law will be served from 6 o clock on.
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American Legion
Legion Hall
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