Hoover Birthplace Society to Mark Hoover’s 81st Birthday
The Hoover Birthplace Society plans its annual meeting at the south shelter in the park on Herbert Hoover’s birthday August 10. A picnic supper will precede the trustees annual report and business meeting. Relatives visit from Winnetka and McNabb join the Jensen family for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
The
Hoover Birthplace Society
Herbert Hoover
Alfred Nelson
Arlene
Merlyn
Winnetka
Wilfred Jensen
Nelson
Achievement Day Planned by Sweetland 4-H Club
The Sweetland church hosts the annual achievement day on Saturday at 1 30 p m. Dorothy McClure presents Care of the Feet and Facial Make-up. Sally McClure speaks on Care of Your Dresses. Jane Shepard Mae Ann Baer demonstrate Pressing Woolens. Linda Glenny demonstrates Making a Buttonhole. Phyllis Sywassink speaks on Basic Seven for Duty. A supper and slumber party follow with breakfast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy McClure
Sally McClure
Jane Shepard
Mae Ann Baer
Linda Glemmy
Phyllis Sywassink
West Branch Class of 1927 Reunion Scheduled for 1957
The West Branch 1927 alumni gathered at Hoover Park shelter for a basket dinner and letter readings from Roy Mullison and Mildred Van Dine. They planned the thirtieth anniversary for 1957 at the same time and place, with many attendees listed. Also noted are local visitors and residents on vacation or visiting relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Branch
South Shelter
Hoover Park
Roy Mullison
Pasadena
Calif
Mildred van Dine
San Ga
Frank J. Snider
Iowa City
Stan
Mabel Hemingway Sasiela
Margaret Roe
Roy
Esther Stratton Witmer
Tipton
Alvin
Thelma Moore Sorensen
Oswald
Esther Jones Jensen
John
Edith Petersen Valenta
George
Ora Waters Kennedy
Esther Johnson
Mildred Cariens Parry
Ellis Taylor
California
Harold Skinner
Fountain Grove
Ind
Lorna Pownall
Henrietta Ketchum
Betty
Maquoketa
Navy Cuts Time for Apprentice Seamen Promotion
The Navy halves the months needed for seaman apprentices to be prom oted to seaman and for E-2 to E-3 upgrades. Chief Rys says many sailors can earn petty officer ratings within 12 months of service. Active duty personnel only. commands urged to set accelerated training including petty officer grades.
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Navy
Rys
Davenport
Davenport PCA officers attend Iowa conference on agriculture credit
Local officers from Muscatine and Davenport join 14 other Iowa Production Credit Associations in Des Moines for a two day agriculture credit conference. Directors James Connell Lee Riggs Hugo Meineke and others discuss technology impact and credit extension. The 16 associations serve 7,200 farmers and loaned 49.9 million dollars in the year ended June 30, 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Davenport
Iowa
Rodents and Insects Ruin Grain Stock for Millions
A historic pest outbreak limited grain yields severely, damaging stored crops enough to feed roughly 10 million people. Scientists warn containment efforts must accelerate to prevent broader food shortages.
Illinois City Garden Club Plans Sept Flower Show
The Illinois City Garden Club met at Mrs. George McGreer’s home with 16 members and exchanged plant slips. Plans were made for a flower show at the Illinois City Methodist church on Sept. 9 with judges Mrs. Charles Opel and Mrs. Blanche Martin. Committees were named for teas and dinners, and the next meeting will be at Mrs. Mervel’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illinois City
Illinois Garden Club
George McGreer
Illinois City Methodist Church
Charles Opel
Muscatine
Blanche Martin
Reynolds
Allonj
Eugene M
Della Rounds
Alta Holmes
Henrietta Price
Mervel
Jackie Krueger
Rock
First Auto Race Won at Indianapolis Speedway
The first international automobile race at the Indianapolis speedway was won by Ray Harroun driving a Mormon car named Wasp. The 500 mile course was completed at an average speed of 74.59 miles per hour.
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Indianapolis Speedway
Ray Harroun
Wasp
Farmers Use 373 Kilowatt Hours In July 1954
U S farmers averaged 373 kilowatt hours of electricity in July 1954, 46 kilowatt hours more than July 1953. The rise highlights higher agricultural energy use across the period.
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U.S
Donna Mossman Polio Patient In Fair Condition
Donna Mossman, daughter of Dr and Mrs Don Mossman, admitted to University of Iowa Hospital with polio, reported in fair condition aided by treatment. Family and friends from nearby areas visit, including Mr and Mrs Clair Crawford and Mr and Mrs George Crawford.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donna Mossman
Lone Tree
Donna Lee Mossman
Don Mossman
University of Iowa
Fair Condit
Ion
T. J. Sorden
Wisconsin
Norbert Thomann
Johnny
Debbie
Riverside
Henry W. Larson
Carol
Karen
Rock Island
LaVon Crawford
Dorothy Bramwell
Cedar Rapids
Clair Crawford
George Crawford
Aman
Evelyn Smith
Alice Smith
Shirley Braun
Harry Braun
Nichols
Long Beach
Calif
C. H. Edmonds
San Francisco
California
Nottsbury Farm
Mexico
Attendance Large At Moscow Event
Attendance was large at a Moscow event held at noon. Awards were given to the oldest woman present Lena Hearst 87 of Iowa City and to Sir add Miss Ralph Grin a Marion Indiana. Officers elected for the coming year were President Albert Danfeldt Vice President William Secretary treasurer Mrs Arthur Thorp. The committee on cold drinks J J Hasie D Johnson and Verle were named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena Hearst
Iowa City
Add
Ralph Grin
Marion
Albert Danfeldt
William
Arthur Thorp
J. J. Hasie D. Johnson
Verle
McGill Family Reunion At Grandview And Nearby Visits
Grandview hosts a family picnic at Lake Darling with the McGills and Alvis of Columbus Junction plus the Ross family from Washington. Visitors include A W Phillips of Kilgore Texas en route from Boston, and Myrtle Dickerson, a Grandview High School graduate of 4 class. Families gathered at the park. others attended Eaton and Burlington reunions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Darling
Alvis
Columbus Junction
Lyle Ross
Randy
Washington
A. W. Phillips
Kilgore
Tex
Boston
Mass
Maurice Bleese
Jim
Brighton
Charles James
Wapello
Harlen Keltner
Ray Bonnichesen
Douglas Sanday
Grandview
Harold Bartelt
Muscatine
Quintin Sarmit
Quincy
Maurice Blees
Larry Day
Dave Wallace
Kendall Wallace
Bert Baker
Lyle Bevelen
Dickey
John Wallace
Larry
Burlington
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Muscatine, Ia
Hoover Society
Sweetland Church
Sweetland Sunshine
Hee Se
Mittman's Market Fruits &Vegetables
Production Credit Association
Dennis
Kenner Food Stores
Captain
Las Cruces
Highway 85
BY Leslie Turner
Ater
EL Paso
Camp Ripley
Minn
S.F.C
Warren Froehner
John Schenkel
Muscatine National
Illinois City Garden Club
Della
Pfc
Merrill Martin
Camp Chaffee
Ark
James Duffield
Gertrude Brannan
Raymond Duffield
Roy Duffield
Galesburg, Ill
Henry Mapes
Kindler Avenue
Bennet’'s
4Th
Sycamore St
Miller & Sons
Hope Ave
DPAL
Moscow
McGill
Food Mart
Monroe St. Es
Rath
Calif. Elberta
Freckles
BY Merrill Blosser
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