13 Jun 1947
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Newspaper
Mt Pleasant News
Location
Mount Pleasant, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 13, 1947
Page
1
The Mt Pleasant News announces new subscription rates for mail and carrier delivery. Rates show weekly 28 cents, monthly 2.00, yearly 7.50, with international service and wire features. Paper notes post office filing as second class matter under federal act.
A note lists two protogravure volumes sent by George Bayles of Seattle, Bayles Bros Inc. They depict the northwest’s geology and scenic wonders, featuring leather bindings and gold leaf titles. Published 1907 and 1911, the volumes celebrate mountains rivers harbors and Northwest beauty. Little Annie Rooney.
A reminiscence traces Will and George Bayles in Lae Keefer Mouring and the Bayles family’s contributions. It recalls art volumes gifted to a library, Miriam Withrow’s musical career, Asahel Curtis photogravures, and Pacific Coast travel scenes. Also notes Mason Bayles’ Wesleyan ties and L R Willis photo gifts, plus local civic reflection and railcar cost figures.
A compilation of past events from 0 to 45 years ago lists the death of Gustave A. Myberg near Salent and other local notices. It mentions Epworth League delegates from Mediapolis and various historic items such as courthouse damage, marriages, and community remembrances in Marshalltown, Wes leyan, and nearby areas.
War Dads Auxiliary gathered Wednesday evening at the VFW rooms with eleven members present. Silvery requested permission to take the reading projector to Des Moines to present it to the Veterans hospital. Refreshments were provided by Mrs. Mary Rich and Mrs. Pfeiffer. The group concluded with a social time following the meeting.
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