West Liberty Champion Dog Mast Seized by Bear at Lake Kabetogama
Lake Kabetogama near International Falls Minnesota last Wednesday a hungry mother bear and cubs tried to move in with dogs. A West Liberty man L E Papenthien and wife returned to their cabin to find Mallard the champion setter severely clawed, food eaten, bones dug up, and the bear and cubs gone. Mallard had a deep shoulder gash and flank wounds. Mallard had earned honors in field trials and dog shows in Des Plaines Davenport Hammond Milwaukee Minneapolis and other cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ballard
Lake Kabetogaton
Minnesota
L. F. Babenthien
West Liberty
Mallard
Middle-West
Lake Kabetogama
International Falls
Minn
L. E. Papenthien
West Liberty Chevrolet Center
Nts
W Liberty
American Kennel Association
Papenthien
Des Plains
Ill
Davenport
Hammond
Ind
Milwakuee
Minneapolis
Squeaking Chains Fix with Soap Rubs
A home tip advises rubbing squeaking chain links with soap to stop creaking noises. The simple method aims to reduce friction and quiet household chains.
West Liberty Awards Contract for Streets and Sidewalks
The Haegg Construction Co. of Cedar Rapids wins the contract to improve several streets in West Liberty. The project will widen streets and add new sidewalks. Work starts immediately with completion expected around September 14.
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West Liberty
Haegg Construction Co
Cedar Rapids
Volty Street
Coming Events at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
West Liberty notices list weekly church events led by Rev. Luther A. Meyer. Divine services at 9 40 am Sunday in Legion hall with sermon Watch Your Tongue. Sunday school at 10 40 am for all. Council meets Sept 2 at Elmer Nelson’s home. Women meeting Sept 4. Building committee Sept 5. Mission festival Sept 21.
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West Liberty
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Luther A. Meyer
Legion Hall
Church Council
Elmer Nelson
Ministers Plan Worship Rites At West Liberty
West Liberty churches announce services for Christian, St Josephs, and Methodist congregations. Christian holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m worship at 10 45 a m with potluck at 6 30 p m and choir notes. St Josephs offers masses at 6 8 and 10 a m with confessions Saturday 4 5 p m and 7 8 p m daily mass 7 30 a m and World Peace devotions Saturday 7 p m. Methodist notes pastor away Aug 31 and Sept 7 no services those Sundays and Promotion Sunday planned for September first.
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West Liberty
R. Walters
Ralph
Betty Akers
St. Joseph's
Church School
Lucille Swain and Richard Ross Vow Exchanged in West Liberty
Announcement from West Liberty confirms the marriage of Mrs. Lucille Swain and Richard Ross of West Liberty. The couple spoke their vows in Burlington on August 11.
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Lucille Swain
Richard Ross
West Liberty
Burlington
Leta Mae Howard
June Young
Cedar Falls
Miss Howard
Nichols
Miss Young
Newhall
Roy Chase
Long Beach
Calif
C. L. Seaman
Barbara
Cherokee
T. A. Robertson
Pettengill Returns to Fair After 32 Years
Dr W F Pettengill visited the West Liberty fair for the first time in over 32 years then returned to Kane PA Sunday. A large group including Elliott and Pettengill families shared a family picnic at Hoover park and several residents spent the weekend visiting kin and attending services. Downey school opened Monday with teachers Peterson and Meeks.
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Kane
Hoover Park
C. C. Jacobs
H. F. Wright
Moline
Gary
Charles
Downey
John Basher
Walter Rier
Marengo
Durant
Lyle Brook
Duane Thomas
Harold Morback
Peggy
Bobby Berkempas
L. C. Gill
Janice
Larry
Muscatine
FE. E. Huelin
C. C
Marian Cornwall
Freda Berry
Iowa City
W. A. Cameron
Downey School
Victor Peterson
Cordelle Meeks
Atkinson Returns To Ft Bliss Radar School
Pvt Jerry D Atkinson has left home after a 17 day furlough to return to Fort Bliss Texas for several months of radar training. His new address is Pvt Jerry D Atkinson US 55 215669 4054th ASA Enl Stu Det AA and GM Br TAS Blis No 952 Fort Bliss Texas.
Familiar Bell Recalls Students To Class Work
West Liberty school children will hear the familiar bell as classes resume after its recent cleaning and reconditioning for the new year. Rubber flooring in the playroom keeps soils easy to remove with a damp mop and gentle steel wool for stubborn stains followed by a light wax for a refreshed look.
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West Liberty
Check Refrigerator Door Seal for Tight Closure
Inspect the rubber gaskets around the door to ensure a tight seal. A proper seal prevents cold air loss and keeps warmer air from entering, maintaining efficiency and food safety.
Watkinson Home Hosts Family Basket Dinner
The Harley Watkinson home hosted a family gathering Sunday with attendees from WaPello Des Moines Davenport Cedar Rapids Haywood Calif Pomona Calif Wellman Riverside and Iowa City. Notable items include Verna Petriken’s return from a week with her daughter and family and Lyle Truman's major operation at University Hospital Iowa City.
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Harley Watkinson
Penny Lynn
Linda Lou Watkinson
Wapello
Fred Lewis
Emma _ Catta
Iowa City
Duane Thomas
Moline
Lewis
Clara Schroeder
Jerry Williams
Charles
Riverside
Raymond Fingle
Wellman
Attendants Named for Nichols Wedding of Kaalberg Matthews
Attendants for the September 10 marriage of Miss Patricia Kaalberg of Nichols and Ronald Matthews of Mesa Ariz have been chosen. Matron of honor is Mrs W J Steinacher. bridesmaids are Miss Margaret Jacobsen West Liberty and Miss Joan Finkenhoffer Davenport. Best man is W Richard Myers West Liberty. ushers are John Matthews Mesa and W J Steinacher Nichols. Reception 2 to 4 p m at the bride’s parents home.
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West Liberty
Patricia Kaalberg
J. W. Kaalberg
Nichols
Ronald Matthews
J. J. Matthews
Mesa. Ariz
St. Mary’s Church
W. J. Steinacher
Margaret Jacobsen
Joan Finkenhoffer
Davenport
W. Richard Myers
John Matthews
Mesa
Ariz
Kaalberg
Dorothy Chelf
Kathleen Kaalberg
Dage Ieen Salemink
Hubes@ Hepker, Jr
Robert Black
Jack Salemink
Wes Stenacher
F. J. Kaalberg
Eugene Cain
Hubert Hopker
Matthews
June Young
Leta Mae Howard
Ramona Kaalberg
Karleen Salemink
Donna Matthews
Irene Grimm
Faye Winders
Joan Sloan
Margaret Jacobesen
Doris Askam
Evelyn Bailey
Officials Happy Over Success of West Liberty Fair
West Liberty officials celebrate the 90th annual fair with thanks to contributors and Muscatine residents who attended despite heavy rain. Board members listed include Linn Larson president George Gordon vice president Rodney Morris treasurer Hubert Elder marshal Robert Barclay secretary Robert Buckman Willard Watters James Birkett Preston Brown Arlie Kennedy Ernest Hoopes Leslie Steen Robert Brooke Jr Raymond Owen Ed Waite Fred Lehman and Ray Wuestenberg.
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West Liberty
Muscatine
Linn Larson
George Gordon
Rodney Morris
Hubert Elder
Robert Barclay
Robert Buckman
Willard Watters
James Birkett
Preston Brown
Arlie Kennedy
Ernest Hoopes
Leslie Steen
Robert Brooke, Jr
Raymond Owen
Ed Waite
Fred Lehman
Ray Wuestenberg
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Lowerty
Laws
Clay Street
Glenn £. Anderson
L. T. Klein
George Case
Bertha James
Blanche Means
Kate Kimberly
Will Wiese
Chad James
Glenn James
Barbara Bacon
Hopkins
Marlene Buster
Richard Moylan
Tipton
Donna
Mesa, Ariz
Florida
Max Trainer
Orlando
Fla
Don Chelf
Kathleen Sievers
Janet Ping
Richard Myers
Don Owen
Oather Johnston
Atkinson
Radar School
Lillian D. Capp
The
Strand
BY Engar Martin
Boots
Willie
Wyane
Freckles
BY Merril Blosser
Ture
Roxie Nichols
Christian Church
West Liberty Citizens Committee
American Association of University Women
Fortnightly Club
Muscatine Central Committee of
Republican Women
Iown
St Louis
the Home Bakery
Ima Hanks
Blondie
Chic Young
Captain
Spike Kegg
Scram
Spike
Wiltys
BY Leslie Turner
William Holden
Boots Malone
Jeff Chandler
Judith Nicol
Robert Taylor
West Liberty Fair
Bob Cory
Plymouth
West Liberty Motor Sales
Chrysler
West Liberty, Iowa
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