Coroner’s Jury Rules Giese Drowning An Accident
The coroner’s jury found Richard Giese 20 of Wilton died by accidental drowning at a Muscatine gravel pit on Aug 5. Four companions testified they swam and played tag. Giese could not swim and vanished into deep water. Rescue squads recovered the body after signs prohibited swimming were noted and an autopsy cited suffocation due to drowning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Giese
Richard Giese
Wilton
Muscatine
Muscatine County
Giese
Roy Blocker
Rudolph Walters
Jim Linksen
Stephen Roxbury
Joe Lenz
Automatic Gravel Company
Charles Lenz
Larry
Anson
Davenport
I. H. Odell
Herb Conley
Ed Vanatta
Kenneth Chatfield
Presidents rising after the deaths of their predecessors
A historical note lists seven vice presidents who became president following the deaths of their superiors: Tyler, Fillmore, Johnson, Arthur, Roosevelt, Coolidge, and Truman, highlighting a pattern of ascent due to succession.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
John Tyler
Millard Fillmore
Andrew Johnson
Chester Arthur
Theodore Roosevelt
Calvin Coolidge
Harry ‘Truman
New Address For Airman Schmelzer Filed
A new address has been received for Airman Earl Schmelzer. It lists A 3 C Earl Schmelzer AF 17406500 95th Hq Sq Sec APO 2334 San Francisco California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Earl Schmelzer
San Francisco
Calif
West Liberty approves school merger by wide margin
Voters in four districts approve the merger with a total 280 to 14 vote. West Liberty district 247 to 14, Atalissa 19 to 0, Cedar Hill 7 to 0, Johnson county Lincoln 7 to 0. District Judge West denied a temporary injunction delaying the new board election pending legal review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Liberty
West Liberty Community
Atalissa
Muscatine County
Cedar Hil
Cedar County
Lincoln Township
Johnson County
Matthew Westrate
Atalissa Independent School
Frank Ralston
Ischools
Geneva Women Golf Tourney Advances to Finals
Othmer and Pat Schmaltz beat Mildred nee in the main bracket while Meerdink topped Bess Recetas aca Gis Pratt defeated Mildred Kent in the lower bracket. Velma Umlandt beat Nancy Kent, Irene Mer dink advanced by forfeit from Beth McDermott, and Demi Fairbanks won by forfeit from Ellen Godeke in the lower section. Estelle Gentry defeated Arlene Lister, with semi finals to be completed and finals near as Olive Pratt and Babe Dow compete in the handicap event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Othmer
Pat Schmaltz
Mildred Nee
Meerdink
Bess Recetas
Aca
Gis
Pratt
Mildred Kent
Velma Umlandt
Nancy Kent
Irene Merdink
Beth McDermott
Demi Fairbanks
Ellen Godeke
Estelle Gentry
Arlene Lister
Gene Chelf Elected to Presidency at Family Gathering
The 14th annual Chelf reunion gathered 28 members at Weed Park. Gene Chelf was elected president for 1956, Welby Chelf as vice president, Mrs Tom Chelf as secretary and treasurer, and Mrs Pearl Winters as president. The 1956 reunion is set for the second Sunday in August at Weed Park.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelf
Weed Park
Gene Chelf
Welby Chelf
Tom Chelf
Pearl Winters
Carl Winter
Marshalltown
Lawrence Malmberg
Joyce
Cara
Iowa City
Frank Herrold
West Liberty
Mississippi Guests Visiting at Sloan Residence
Mississippi guests arrive at the Sloan residence visiting Mr. and Mrs. M. C. Lee and Mrs. Lawerence Sloan along with numerous relatives and friends including Jimmy Jane Zon Sloan Judy Jerry Paul Kempf Cindy Paula Bethel Hents Phyllis Jean Larry Wayne Fretneg Clarence Toyne Glen Sloan Karen Erin Faye and William Koester Mike Nancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. C. Lee
Lawerence Sloan
Jimmy
Jane
Zon Sloan
Judy
Jerry
Paul Kempf
Cindy
Paula
Bethel Hents
Phyllis ‘Jean
Larry
Wayne Fretneg
Clarence Toyne
Glen Sloan
Karen
Erin Faye
William Koester
Mike
Nancy
Wilton Busy Bees 4-H Club Achievement Night
The Wilton Busy Bees 4-H club held its achievement night at Wilton city hall. Committees listed include Program led by Nancy Glider and Elaine Behrens with Carol Behrens and Nancy Blanchard. Style Show directed by Margaret Lang Ehrecke with refreshments by Darlene Ball and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Busy Bees
Wilton City Hall
Nancy Glider
Elaine Behrens
Carol Behrens
Nancy Blanchard
Margaret Lang- Ehrecke
Darlene Ball
Jean McClean
Judy Glider
Amy McClean
Gladys Swanson
Ann Scott
Rita Collier
Sandra House
Shirley House
Birthday Dinner At Douglas Home Honors Relatives
A dinner at the Douglas home celebrated the anniversaries of Mrs. Nancy Douglas and Mrs. Patsy Douglas and a nephew Teddy Douglas, with friends including George Hickman of Black Rock Arkansas attending. The event also noted a recent marriage act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Douglas
Nancy
Patsy
Teddy Douglas
Sey Ee
George Hickman
Black Rock, Ark
Lady Eagles Plan Future Activities at Lodge Meeting
Ladies of the Eagles discussed upcoming events at the lodge with plans to sponsor activities. Leota Belknap spoke on welfare and read a letter from Lillian Gallagher who is ill. Members were asked to help clean the lodge kitchen Friday evening August 19. Next meal is September 8, instead of Labor Day. A white elephant sale is planned. Attendance honors went to Carrie Byrd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethelerage Rose Bieber
Minnie J
Miss Sturms Feted at Shower In Honor of Bride-Elect
Sharon Hartman hosted a shower for bride-elect Betty Lincoln at 1142 Logan Street. Shrimp and blue decorated the event with streamers. prizes were awarded to honoree and a long list of attendees including Peggy Miller Janet Sturms Patty Henderson Pat Dunker Joan Henke Darlene Lee Lyla Lee Sandra Hoopes Janet Brown Catherine Flannery Joyce Tobias and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sharon Hartman
Logan Street
Betty Lincoln
Peggy Miller
Janet Sturms
Patty Henderson
Pat Dunker
Joan Henke
Darlene Lee
Lyla Lee
Sandra Hoopes
Janet Brown
Catherine Flannery
Joyce Tobias
Shirley Walker
Shirley Hagerman
Fern Hartman
Vera Posten
Merlene Walton
Assembly Held by Women's Society of World Service
The 77th annual assembly of the Evangelical United Brethren church’s Women's Society of World Service was held at Cedar. Missionary to Africa Eveland, and Mrs. Robert Allwater, Iowa United Church Women state president, attended. The Fall Institute for the district will meet here on Tuesday afternoon and evening, Nov. 22. Eveland was elected president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Women’s Society of World Service
Women's Society of World Service
The
Evangelical United Brethren Church
Cedar
Africa
Robert Allwater
Iowa United Church Women
Eveland
Daughters of Union Veterans Convene Meeting
A Daughters of Union Veterans gathering read orders and named officers for the coming year. The meeting was set for Tuesday, September 6, instead of Labor Day, with the date adjusted from August 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uesday
Daughters of Union Veterans
Fur Handbag Styles For Fall Accessory Looks
A fashionable fall accessory features fur handbags available in pony, rabbit, raccoon, and leopard varieties. The stylish pieces offer diverse textures and animal patterns to complement seasonal outfits.
Wilton Briefs Recap Local Travelers
Wilton residents report several trips with stays at Niagara Falls Rapid City South Dakota and Denver Colorado. Mr and Mrs E J Horn Mr and Mrs Clifton Marcif Steve Mr C J Davies Jerry Judy and David are cited among those taking vacations and visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
E. J. Horn
Niagara Falls
Clifton Marcif
Steve
Heath Smith and Son
Rapid City
S$.d
C J. Davies
Jerry
Judy
David
Denver
Colo
Also Mentioned on This Page
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Geneva
Olive Pratt
Babe Dow
Mississippi
Sloan
Wilton Club
Douglas
Lady Eagles
Lodge
Eagles
Carrie Byrd
Miss Sturms
Shower Civen
Muscatine, In
Journal
Foot and Shoe Research Division
Foot-so— Port Shoe Company
Fischer Shoe Store
Moo
Anne
Pawars
Faberves
Dial AM
Ptoa U
Olds
Oldsmobile
Lecel Tous
Front Street
Holiday
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!