133 Become Members of Local Church
A church notice reports 293 new members joined First Methodist Church during the conference period. Names include Dale Burker, HYa Woodin, W. W. Krughoff, Walter BeReutwmann, Mack Weston, Esther A. Webb, Esther Tchards, R. W. Lofgren, Wedel T. Smith, and many others through Palm Sunday to June 8.
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First Methodist Church
Dale Burker
Hya, Woodin
W. W. Krughoff
Walter M. BeReutwmann
Mack Weston
Wesley Solo
Bessle By Livingston
Esther A. Webb
Mabel Walker
Dean Travis
Elva Wiggins
Richard Wilson
Kenneth
Wedel T. Smith
Clyda Wilson
Hucaid Kneder
Glenn Conrad
Lydia Blosser
James McGrew
Ernest R. Bellis
Mortis J. Morgan
George
EL. Means
Burton E. Towne
Wilfred ©. Harris
Roy. Almond
John Mills
Richard Mills
Darrel Mills
John Raymond Woldberg
Ralnh Neynolds
Kendig Bogurs
Robert Shepp
Emma M. Sundburg
Bessis Calhoun
Tom Timmermn
Gerald A. Shaw
James Wick
Betty Applebes
Billy Applebee
Pollyatina Brooks
Dorothy Cochereft
Matilyn Gocherel
John Duttweiler
Tuchard Wlefson
Orlan Irvin
Richard Fogle
Hlotse’ Hannum
Ethel Hamm
Kenneth Hilo
Wyndham Hunt
Rul Ann Jensen
Gaye Jennings
Philly Johnson
David Keefer
Lindon Keefer
Two Farm Bureau Meetings Scheduled County Education Program on agenda at Winfield school
The Scott township Farm Bureau members meet Thursday, June 12 at the Winfield school with the township girls in charge. They will discuss the County Education Program. Friday evening the New London township Bureau members meet at the Community Hall where Christie soil conservation topics will be discussed.
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Scott Township
Bureau
Winfield School
Sce
New London, Townshiac Bureau
Bhan” Christie
Permission Granted for New Gas Station in City
The city council met Monday evening and granted Glen Kerker permission to open a gasoline service station on the northwest corner of the intersection of Ineksin and Washington streets. The station, fire proof, will resemble the Michigas station at Washington and Adams. A resolution was also adopted to memorialize Liesonnel and express sympathy to the family of GO. A. Wailllaker, former mayor, who died recently.
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Glen Kerker
Ineksin
Washington Streets
Washington
Adams Streets
Kerker
Liesonnel
GO. A. Wailllaker
Twilight Ball Game Tonight at McMilan Park
A twilight baseball game is scheduled for Tuesday evening at McMilan Ball Park featuring the Duntor Legion against the Wo. W. The match is expected to be competitive and a good test for the Lewin boys against the West team.
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McMilan Ball Park
Duntor Legion
Wo. W
Lewin Boys
McMillan Ball Park Nearly Ready
McMillan Ball Park is near completion with poles up and lights to be tested Friday night. John Reschley says work on the stands should finish by Saturday evening. The first night game is planned for next Tuesday with the V F W as likely opponents and many tickets already sold according to Bil Lamm.
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McMilan Baseball Cel
John Reschley
Bil Lamm
A. I. W. Comminder
City Crackdown on Air Guns and Firecrackers
City officials warn youths and parents after reports of firecrackers and air rifles used in alleys near the public library. Mayor J E Vandagrit urges strict enforcement, promising pickup of offenders and stronger action to curb illegal devices.
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Thesday
J. E. Vandagrit
Water pump sent to Keosauqua for basement pumping
A gasoline powered water pony from Mt. Pleasant Myndiy was sent to Keosauqua to pump out basements amid frequent power outages. The American Legion and Mt. Pleasant Chamber of Commerce, aided by Robert Hanna and Tom McGullough, secured and delivered the high capacity unit to Keosauqua.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Pleasant Myndiy
Keosauqua
Uib
America Legion
Mt. Pleasant
James L Reed Taken By Death in Ames
James Lyssle Reed age 59 former Wayland Olds resident died Monday morning at his daughter's home in Ames after moving to Chicago. Surviving sister Arch Huston of Olds. Funeral services Thursday at Crane Funeral Home at 1 pm with burial at North Hill Cemetery Wayland. The body arrives Wednesday. visitation Wednesday evening.
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James Lyssle Reed
Wayland-Olds
Gcernliy
Chicago
Ranon Wicks
Ames
Arch Huston
Olds
Crane Funeral Home
North Hill Cemetery
Wayland
Graneuneral Home
Real estate deals reported for past month in Jackson area
Hild Heal Estate lists sales closed last Saturday and several recent transfers. Transactions include Robb L. Jordan to FB Frendelly Rome on E Madison, Stanley Feehan to Robb Jordan on 60 in Jackson township, Kemerys to Edwards on EB Madison, Thompson to Bemma and Anderson on Warren, Timmerman to Crile on W Washington, Walker to Wrisbery on N Lincoln, Darbyshire to Timmerman on Adams, Thorington to Band on Lincoln, and the Clara Smith residence on Adams sold to Henry M. Raines.
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Hild Heal
Jrst
Robb
Ll. Jordan
Elly Rome
E. Madison Street
Stanley Feehan
L. Jordan
Jackson Township
Argl
David Kemery
Gen. Edwards
Madison
F. Thompson
Sam Bemma
Anderson
River Still Drops At Oakland Mills
The Skunk River continued to fall at Oakland Mills on Tuesday afternoon, easing about 18 inches from its crest. At Brighton the river fell slightly Saturday but rose again Sunday afternoon by over two feet, flooding Highway No. 1 near the bridge north of Brighton.
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Oakland Mills
Walter
Brighton
Oakland
Local Happenings and Travel Notes Across Communities
Miss Rebeccta Ditto of La Grange Illinois left Tuesday afternoon after visiting Mr and Mrs Baron Crane and family. Miss Marjorie Baumgarten arrived in Mt Pleasant for summer vacation from Loveland School. The Cranes plan a month east and Canada trip. the Russells will stay in their home. Mrs Mary Gldiebaugh returned from two months with daughters in Menin Ossio and Roselle. She was accompanied by Mrs W K Rogers and Miss Nancy Rogers visiting the Merrmann family at Rostig and the J Z Brown County at Riverside. Mrs Lillian L Wehner left for extended eastern states visit. She currently resides at 109 Lafsyelie Avenue Overland Pennsylvania. Mr and Mrs B F Benson and two daughters returned from Kansas City where they visited Mr Benson’s brother. they faced high water in northern Missouri and reached Excelsior Springs after a windstorm. Mr and Mrs William Chase of Scranton Penn are parents of seven-pound Barbara Jane born Saturday June seventh at Hahneman Hospital in Scranton. Mrs Ghose formerly Nancy Louisd Lankford. Mrs Jank Lankford of Bushnell Missouri expects to visit her new granddaughter. Mrs M H Linus retired from a job at Grand Canyon and Marones Arizona. Her sister Miss Maxine Miller of Macomb Illinois accompanied her. Mr and Mrs Leonard Close were in Davenport Tuesday where Mr Close attended states grand lodge of Live Masonic garden. Miss Doris Thomas began duties Monday as chemist at Bon owitz Chemical Company near Burlington.
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Rebeccta Ditto
Mary Gldiebaugh
Gilmore Swaney
Menin
Ossio
Cedric Herraur
Roselle
W. K. Rogers
Nancy Rogers
Merrmann
Rostig
J. Z. Brown
Riverside
Lillian L. Wehner
Lafsyelie Avenue
Oveland
Penna
B. F. Benson
Kansas City
Penn
Barbara Jane
Hahneman Hospital
Scranton
Ghose
Nancy Louisd Lankford
Jank Lankford
Bushnell
M. H. Linus
Grand Canyon
Marones
Ariz
Maxine Miller
Macomb, Til
Band Program for General Park Concert
A Wednesday evening program at General Park features the Thunderhardt Sousa pieces including Prayer from Haneel and Grete Humperdhingk and Romantic Overture Bachiel The Man I Love Gershwin Bolero. Vocal performance by Mrs Willard Hatfield with Red Rhythm Valley Star Dust Carmithae l Quality Plue warch Jowell.
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General Park
Thunderhardt
Sousa
Haneel
Grete Humperdhingk
Bachiel
Gershwin
College Report Dinner Set for Next Monday At Yershey Hall
Members of Rotary Kiwanis and other local business and professional groups will attend the annual Iowa Wesleyan report dinner Monday evening at Yershey Hall. The event combines the two chats and will feature an Iowa Wesleyan program outlining the college’s outlook. Similar dinners in recent years have drawn strong interest from ML Pleasant Benny county.
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Rotary and
Kiwanis
Towa Wesleyan
Yershey Hall
Iowa Wesleyan
Colege
ML. Pleasant
Benny County
Russia Tightens Grip In Europe
London reports Britain monitors rapid Soviet moves in eastern Europe as czarist control tightens. In Moscow the government increases prison sentences for leaks of state secrets, while in Hungary and Austria allied control and party leadership shifts unfold amid speculation about resignations. Local hospital notes record births and admissions, with several patients dismissed or treated for operations the week.
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London
England
Russia
Europe
Muneary
Austria
Moscow
Budapest
Allied Control Commission
Hungary
Coun
Vienna
Fischer
Chsancellor Eig
People's
Pictorial History of Mt. Pleasant Campus Building Never Built
The seventh Wesleyan building on the central campus was never erected after initial plans and a $15,000 budget. About $9,000 had been raised and held by the First National Bank as a fund anchor. Dissension over exclusive college use led to plans being abandoned and a proposal to allow town residents to join was debated, ending the project.
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Wesleyan
AL Wesleyan
Tstelet
State College
Inigo College
Tristens
Christian Association
Funeral Held for Fred Cooper at Tidora
Funeral services were held for Fred Cooper 31 superintendent of the state training school for boys at Tidora. Cooper died Sunday afternoon of a heart attack and burial will be in Fort Dodge. Miss Patterson plans to attend a project meeting Tuesday at the city to discuss youth programs and the campus session at the University.
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Tidora
Fred Cooper
Cooper
Grunday
Fort Dodge
Flower Show Rules Given The Mt Pleasant Improvement League
The Mount Pleasant Improvement League committee announces a flower show at Mt Pleasant City Hall Friday July 14 open to county residents excluding professionals. Exhibitors bring own containers, entries due by noon day of show. judges award ribbons and prizes per class. Free admission. exhibits may be removed after 9 PM or next day. Award categories include best display, best bouquet, and various flower types across multiple divisions.
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Mt. Pleasant
Mt. Pleasant City Hall
Henry County
Mount Pleasant
Lirague
Ama
Weary County
Une Joan
Sivbous
Tsk
Rumors of Soviet Invasion of Austria Circulate
Vienna dispatch reports Austrian communist press escalates attacks on foreign minister Karl Gruber amid a nervy campaign claiming a Soviet invasion of Austria is imminent. State-linked outlets label Gruber as an agent of Western capitalists and denounce him as steering Austria toward American interests.
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Vienna
Austria
INS
Karl Gruber
Ned Grubarne
Farmer Is Killed By A Tornado Near Akron
A tornado swept across Plymouth County killing farmer Hugh Smith and injuring Dan Smith near Akron. The storm damaged four farms and damaged the Big Sioux river area causing flood losses. Ottumwa and Sioux City reported high winds, power outages, and debris cleanup as rescue teams aided Ottumwa flood victims and continued recovery efforts.
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INS
Plymouth County
Saltaway
Charles Saucer
Sarone Mullenix
Iharsh
Dain Manufacturing Company
Akron
Sioux City
Willi Leathio
Sioux City Air Base
Mears Ae
Kent Air
Navy
Ottumwa
Two Men Sought to Assist in Army Recruiting in District
TSgt Derrel C. Watson seeks two men to help recruit in the district. Prior army experience is preferred, and enlistment of under years is required. Pay includes food, clothing, and other allowances beyond regular pay. Benefits under the GI Bill apply to all entering the Army. Recruiting office open at the courthouse in Pleasant on Tuesday and Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday in Fall Meld.
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Tsgt
Derrel C. Watson
Watson
Ue Army
G. I
ML. Pleasant
Tuesdeay
Fai Meld
Senators urged restore of department funds in history note
Secretary of State Marshall asked the senate to restore all but 5 million of the 60 million cut in state department funds. He called the reduction the cruelest reduction in our history and urged restoration.
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Washington, BD. C
Lns
Marshall
Senate Inday
Morning Market Summary From Chicago and The West
Markets report mixed livestock and produce activity with hogs around 13 590 head and cattle to 2 150. hogs steady to firm with light bids. beef cows averaging up to 21 loads with 10 to 18 50 for cows. sheep noted at 25 50 to 26 00 for native spring lambs. poultry and miscellaneous items listed including Leghorn hens and hides. weekly estimates project mixed demand through midweek.
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Chicago
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Farm Bureau
James L. Reed
Wemor
By Jimmy Hatlo
Hane
Albin E
Munson
Dawson Ave
Leonard Close
Davenport
Myr. Close
States Grand Lodge
Masonicarden
Doris Thomas
Bontiowitz Chemical Company
Patelela Walt
Tut
Baron Crime
Minn
Frederick
Dassite
Hesb
Bink
Farmer
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