Civil War art pieces join Musser Museum collection
The Laura Musser Art Gallery adds two Kurz and Allison lithographs, Battle of Wilsons Creek and Battle of Pea Ridge, to its Civil War holdings. Gifts include a drum once carried by Thomas H. Cummins of Muscatine and a rosewood and silver fife once used by Conrad Braun with the 35th Iowa Volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Todd
Laura Musser
Gary Adamson
Kirkwood
Samuel Clemens
Cyril Clemens
Mark Twain Journal
Thomas H. Cummins
Muscatine
TH. Cummins
G. A. Garrett- Sons
Cummins
Iowa Volunteers
Wilson's Creek
Conrad Braun
35Th
Co. C
Waller Knetsch
Knetsch
Conesville approves Christmas home lighting contest
Conesville town council approves the Christmas home lighting contest with registration open until December 13 at Conesville Community Church or by phone. Judging is December 19 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. with Bill Shearer and Warren May as judges and prizes to be awarded.
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Conesville
Bill Shearer
Warren May
Checks On Alcohol Port Moresby New Guinea
A commission of inquiry on drinking in New Guinea heard that too much alcohol is ruining hundreds of native families. New Guinea's 2,312,000 villagers were allowed to drink officially in September 1963 after a United Nations Mission visit, and rising crime has led native leaders to call for prohibition.
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Port Moresby
New Guinea
United Nations
Birmingham Policeman Helps Needy Families in Striking Act
Varry L. Jones, a Birmingham police officer for 17 years, is known for helping strangers. He recently aided a family found cold and hungry, sharing his own money for food after the father spent groceries. Jones has a history of tying aid to rehabilitation and ensuring the children receive Christmas support through the Fraternal Order of Police. His wife, two daughters, and the community note his consistent generosity and commitment to others.
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Birmingham
Ala
Varry L. Jones
Ife
Mfe
Jones
YMCA
Alcoholics Anonymous
Fraternal Order of Police
Santa Claus
Television Sets Use In Britain Average Four Hours Daily
British households watch television about four hours per day on average. The figure reflects general viewing habits across the country and indicates steady use of TV sets in daily life.
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Britain
New 4 H club to organize in Columbus Junction
A new Junior 4 H club is being started in Columbus Junction for girls aged 10 and 41 interested in joining. Call Janice Riyan to join. First meeting at 7 p.m. December 9 at the Ryan home. Mothers and daughters invited. Meetings Slated The Women’s Missionary Society of Columbus City Free Methodist church holds Christmas potluck Friday December 10 at 6:30 p.m. in the Peoples National Bank community room. All members and friends invited. Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge meets Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at the lodge hall. Hostesses Mrs Mildred Harbison and Mrs Beulah Preta. Royal Neighbors meet Saturday evening December 11 with date change noted. Spring water sold in flasks or bottles since ancient times.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Janice Riyan
Ryan
WMS
Columbus City Free Methelist Church
Peoples National Bank
Church
Silver Leaf Rebekah Lodge
Mildred Harbison
Beulah Preta
Royal Neighbors
Skier Doomed Flip Stuns Don Valley Ski Center Crowd
Dan Genge, ski school director at Don Valley Ski Center in Toronto, performs a deliberate flip to demonstrate a hard jump while onlookers watch. The incident occurs during a ski lesson as spectators react with awe and surprise.
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Dan Genge
Don Valley Ski Center
Toronto
Canada
Bayonet Name Origin Tracing to French City
A brief note explains that the bayonet gets its name from the French city Bayonne, linking the blade’s identity to the Basque region and historical Central Europe influenced warfare.
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City of
Bayonne
How To Hold FALSE TEETH Securely
Denture adhesive helps dentures stay firmer and steadier during eating and talking. FASTEETH provides longer lasting hold and comfort for secure wearing. See your dentist regularly for properly fitting dentures and oral health.
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Nalda Christian
Musser Museum
WSCS
High Prairie
High Prairie United Methodist Church
Robert Harbaugh
Marlin Hichelberger
Pea Ridge
Durant
Stockton Royal Neighbor
Sweden House
Davenport
Lester Ralfs
Victor Krebs
Don Fox
Alfred Bockwoldt
Lily Ehlers
Robert Schlapkoh
Harry Paulsen
Henry Brus
Donald Hering
Irvin Brus
Floyd Nicewarmer
Chamber
Robert Jehle
Durant High School
Council
John Coffin
Clifford Crafton
John Thornton
Jason Wolford
Russell Maxwell
Raymond Swailes
James Blum
John Garteke
Addison Hill
Harry Jones
Geo. M
Muscatine,a
Journal
FFA Club
Smylie-Haupest Livestock, Inc
4-H
FFA
Rik
Mnin
Muscatine Journal
East 3Rd Street
DIAL
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!