Terrace pitlet on Reed's Canary grass field at County Farm
Photo taken June 17 by News shows a standard terrace pitlet built in Reed's Canary grass to drain a 1800 foot slope. Henry County soils district notes terraces dated 1945 1946 by Harry Kiger. outlet drops 5 feet over 10 feet, grass stabilizes water flow, reducing topsoil loss.
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Harry Kiger
Stair Christie
Soils District
Kiger
Henry County Soils Conservation District
Reed
Henry
County Farma
Christie
Rise of War Fears Behind Bevin Bidault Plan
A behind the scenes study links discussions to bring Russia into a Western security pact next month. Hungary’s communist seizure prompts Vatican and others to push for peace talks with Moscow. Experts see pressure politics rather than imminent war, noting Russia’s limited means and fears of a broader conflict. Diplomatic tensions center on aid to Greece and Turkey and the possibility of isolating the Soviet bloc.
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Washington
Bevin- Bidiutk
Rawsia
Big Pranco
Russia
Balkans
Messrs
Bevinane
Bidault
Moscow
Hungary
Greece
Turkey
Veitbig
Rusela
Rose Bowl motion pictures shown at high school
About 2000 attendees gathered Monday evening at the high school to view the Tournament of Roses parade and Rose Bowl football film. Harold Hawkins led the program with commentary, Lawrence Grass operated the projector, and a collection was taken to fund future football needs.
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Harold Hawkins
Lawrence Grass
Pictures Shown At Rotary Meeting Highlights
Lyle Shellabarger displayed colored photos from Tennessee the Carolinas and Virginia at a Monday Rotary gathering. The slides illustrated plots of interest while Shellabarger provided accompanying notes. Next week the club meets at Pieccabin in Sanders Park with Tony Turner and the Seals as program hosts.
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Lyle Shellabarger
Shellabarger
Tevnessee
Carolinas
Virginia
Rotarians
Mm Pieccabin
Sanndders Park
Toop
Thy Seals
Tony Turner
Cals
Dave Chatge
Ottumwa and Eddyville Brace For New Flood Blows
Ottumwa and Eddyville face another flood threat after two severe inundations. From Ottumwa's east riverfront the bottom remains flooded while residents bunker supplies, sandbag, and evacuate. In Eddyville homes sit partially underwater as the river rises with each shower, and locals contemplate moving or rebuilding amid Red Cross aid and scarce business.
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A. M. Patterson
Ottumwa
En's
Eddyville
Red Cross
Wednesday Night Band Program Announced by Director Jones
The park band program for Wednesday evening was announced by Director H. P. Jones. The lineup includes The Liberty Bell march Overture Americana The Three Trumpeters Divertissement with Al Hudson Walter McGrimn Ben Galer Agostini They Say It's Wonderful For Sentimental Reasons Best Vocal Barbara Hedlund Cossack Invocation My Adobe Tavienda Massey Penny Vocal Donal Craig and Swatalian March Suite.
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H. P. Jones
Buchtel A. Ebartaches
Klenner -Stoffman
al Hudson
Walter McGrimn
Ben Galer
Agostini
Berlin
Croc Watson
Barbara Hedlund
Dinee Lentkoyf
Alabama
Mid air crash claims pilot at Omaha air show
A mid air collision at an Omaha air show killed one pilot identified as Paul Black. Witnesses report two Mustang aircraft diving sharply before the crash near the American Legion air show grounds in Nebraska.
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Omaha
Nebraska
MNSI
Ofwo Mustang
Ammerican Legion Air Show
Liceus
Local VFW to Attend Encampment in Burlington
National Commander Lanis Starr will headline the 26th Annual Encampment of the Town Department of the Veterans of Foreign Wars at Burlington on June 27 28 and 29. Commander Bill Lanis leads a local group of VFW members including Roger Galer Ralph Carnahan Joe McCullough Cecil Sprott Herman Marlin Waldo Van Winkie Frank Warner Glenn Dunlavy Dean Travis Wayne Hile Perry Mathews Glen Hawkout Howard Zook and Anthony Marwy.
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Lanis
Starr
Veterans of Foreign Wire
Burlington
State
John
Mevitty
V. F. W. Nest
Bill Lani
Roger Galer
Ralph Carnahan
Joe McCullough
Cecil Sprott
Herman Marlin
Waldo van Winkie
Frank Warner
Officers Elected By Local Infantile Paralysis Foundation
The Infantile Paralysis Foundation chapter held a Monday afternoon meeting in the office of O.T. Wilson. Elected officers are Tollast O. T. Wilson president, Mrs. C. He Hamilton vice president, G. A. Cottrell treasurer, Mrs. Leo Flickinger secretary, and Dr. W. A. Sternberg medical adviser. A favorable treasurer’s balance of 1927 was reported along with committee members and other attendees. The group offered services with 10 college faculty members and students as well as townspeople.
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Para’ Foundation
O.T. Wilson
Tollast
O. T. Wilson
C. He Hamilton
G. A. Cottrell
Leo Flickinger
W. A. Sternberg
L Adiviser
W. K. Rogers
Marry Chichester J
New London
Eugene McCord
Leah Beery
Salem
Donald Githens
Winfield
Sam Miller
Olds
J. H. Garretson
Warner Russell
Clifford Wilkins
Mt. Ulion
Clarence Rham
Wayland
Mildred Long
Lowell
D. &. Jones
Floyd Goodell
Two Baseball Games Scheduled For Tuesday And Wednesday
Two district baseball doubleheaders are set for Tuesday and Wednesday evenings at McMillan Park. Tuesday features ML Peasant Merchants versus New London VFW and Keokuk Goals against Fork Madigan Moose, with Gipple on the mound and Parsons catching. Wednesday brings VFW boys versus Burlington and Burlington Moose versus Keokuk American Legion, with Ble pitching and Linen catching. fans expect a lively opening night.
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ML. Peasant Merchants Aganist New London V. FW
Keokuk
Fork Madigan Moose
Gipple
Merchants
Parsons
Var
Tocal V. Fy. Iw
Vo FW
Teary
Burlington
Burlington Moose
Keokuk American Legon
Ble
Othher
McMillan Park
Des Moines Weather Warns of Severe Floods as Ottumwa Evacuates
Widespread flood warnings issued across central and southern Iowa as Des Moines river overflows threaten low grounds from Jefferson to Des Moines. Ottumwa orders immediate evacuation of west end while Fort Dodge, Carroll and Oaklawn report extensive damage, power outages, and hundreds homeless. mobile generators deployed and planes aiding searches for isolated residents amid ongoing flood rescues.
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INS
Towa
United States— Weather Bureau
Des Moines
Jefferson
Room
Middle River
Fort Madge
Othuniwa
Fort Gedge
Dairies
Ottumwa
Herman Schaeter
Thith
Vyacnation
Ths
West End
Schaeter
Carrol
Carroll
Deliveries Curtailed by Standard Oil in Midwest States
Standard Oil of Indiana announced curtailment of gasoline deliveries during June July and August to filling stations in 15 central states due to growing scarcity. Supplies will be distributed among distributors while dealers determine allocation to drivers. Increased output earlier this year is now offset by lower refinery stocks and higher demand, with Iowa among affected states.
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Chicago
INS
Standard Oil Company of
Indiana
Thias
Robert E. Wilson
Charman
Standard of
al Lop Capncty
Ates
Towa
Mrs Walter Jarvis Taken by Death
Mrs Lataly Jane Jarvis died at her son’s Minneapolis home Monday night. Her body will be transported to Mt. Pleasant arriving Thursday morning for funeral services at the Grane Funeral home at one o clock. Burial will follow at Aspen Grove cemetery in Burlington. Widow of Walter Jarvis who died in 1942, she had suffered hip fractures in recent months. The Jarvis family formerly lived at the hilltop north of Oakland Mills before moving to Mt Pleasant.
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Lataly Jane Jarvis
Minneapolis
Minn
Mt. Pleasant
Grane Fungrat
Jarvis
Oakland Mills
Mb. Pleasant
New Employees at Central States Office Hired
Central States Insurance association reports four new hires: Dorothy Lesnard Mason City Louie Sellers Kuhoha Marjorie Haller Wapello and Barbara Miller Yar fanouth. The offices now operate five days a week with closed holidays.
Davenport Youth Drowns in Mississippi River
Davenport senior Richart fathwell, 17, fell into the Mississippi River while carving near Davenport. Two friends reportedly attempted to rescue him but failed. The incident occurred today as track of youths near the river.
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Davenport
INS
Richart ‘Fathwell
Mississippi River
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Palsly
Chicago Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Quotes
Markets across Chicago and regional locales list cattle hay price ranges and dairy notes. Included are quotes for calves, yearlings, and hogs with mixed demand and estimates for weeks running, alongside location market mentions and specific product grades.
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Infantile Paralysis Foundation
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