Death Summons Dr. W. A. Dilts in Indianola
Wapello rumor notes the death of Dr. W A Dilts born January 13 1863 in Louisa county near Wapello He studied at Iowa City and Keokuk Medical School and practiced in Salem before moving to Indianola He is survived by his wife two sons and two daughters Funeral services were held at Salem with Rev B G Hawkins officiating Meanwhile Burlington man E R Carpenter suffered severe burns at the Iowa Southern Utilities substation near Wapello and is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital in Burlington Other local notes report marriages trips illnesses and social club activities in the Wapello area
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Wapello
W. A. Dilts
Indianola
Thomas
Martha Diltz
Iiow
Louisa County
Iowa City
Keokuk
Salem
B. G. Hawkins
Hedrick
Carpenter
E. R. Carpenter
Burlington
Iowa Southern Utilities
L. E. Weber
Mercy Hospital
M. B. McNeil
Detroit
Mich
Niagara Falls
Canada
Lake Erie
Devil's Lake
State Capitol
Madison
Zelma Speer
Betty Jean
Kansas City
William Kendrick
Fred Beilke
Ives
John Adamson
Hours of Secretary Set at Meeting of Board of Directors
The board of education set the secretary’s hours at 9 am to 5 pm in summer and 8 am to 5 pm during the school term. She will receive two weeks of paid vacation.
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Board of Education
S.S.S. Tonic Promises Vitality For Anemic Conditions
This old ad claims S.S.S. Tonic restores red blood cells and boosts energy. It links fatigue, appetite loss, and nervousness to low red blood cell counts and asserts the tonic improves digestion and overall vigor without organic disease. The advert highlights a two week treatment size and availability at drug stores from 5.5.5 Co.
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S.S.S
Rev Zimmerman to Speak at Meeting in Columbus City
The Rev Donald E Zimmerman of Crawfordsville will speak at 8 pm Friday at the United Presbyterian church in Columbus City for a preparatory service ahead of the communion on Sunday at 11 am. Local residents and visitors attend events as listed, including visits by families from Manitou Colorado and Truro Iowa with travel to nearby towns.
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Columbus Junction
Donald E. Zimmerman
Crawfordsville
United Presbyterian Church
Columbus City
Ralphi Dean
Manitou
Colo
Norman Brook
Max Emmert
Iowa City
Lolf Hall
Mr. Hale
Des Moines
Government Hospital
A. J. Smith
Joan
Truro
M. L. Brockway
Musa Todd
E. Jasmann
Conesville
Ladies’ Aid Society
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Frank Stone
Altoona Visitors Feted at Dinners
Altoona visitors Mr and Mrs H L Orr and Betty visited Columbus City relatives Bessie and Nellie Moore and others in Morning Sun Conesville and at the homes of J Fred Moore and Fred Duncan They called at Ira Orr home Monday evening Clyde Robinson and wife welcomed a son born July 10 The government thermometer ranged from 67 to 86 degrees on Wednesday.
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Columbus Junction
H. L. Orr
Betty
Altoona
Bessie
Nellie Moore
Columbus City
R. S. Baird
Charles Orr
Lizzie
Alice Orr
Conesville
J. Fred Moore
Fred Duncan
Ira Orr
Clyde Robinson
School Board Passes Bills and Vacation Hours Policy
The board will keep offices closed Saturdays afternoons during vacation. The secretary’s bond stands at $5,000. Local bills totaling $2,727.55 and out of town charges totaling $1,138.28 were ordered paid.
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the Board of Education
Birthdays Observed at Picnic at Chautauqua Park
A Columbus Junction gathering at Chautauqua park honored July birthdays of Mr. and Mrs. Harry Jones Mrs. T A Wy kert Mrs F W Mohlie Mrs Wesley Shipman Raymond Mohlie and Eugene Mohlie. Attendees included families from Charles City Wapello and Rock Island with several in attendance and musical program credits noted. Eugene and Mary Bethel Mohlie joined their parents for the Sunday return to Charles City.
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Columbus Junction
Harry Jones
T. A. Wykert
F. W. Mohlie
Wesley Shipman
Raymond Mohlie
Eugene Mohlie
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Eugene
Mary Bethel
Charles City
Wayne
Lester Leroy
Wapello
J. H. Wykert
Margaret
Margaret Hanft
Carol Jean Littrel
Mary Bethel Mohlie
Fred Mohlie
Cyril Cline
Rock Island
F. B. Hopkins
Navy Men Furlough Visit Ainsworth Residents
U S Navy personnel from the U S S Lexington based in San Diego spend a 30 day furlough with families in Ainsworth including the Koehler and McCaleb households. Local social notes mention visitors from Indianola Cedar Rapids Chicago and Des Moines along with church and community updates.
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Carl Koehler
Lyle McCaleb
Ainsworth
Horse Dies After Working in the Field
Bay Island Royse Carey lost a valuable farm horse Saturday due to heat while plowing corn in the field. The article also lists several local moves visits and family updates, including Mrs. Abner Kunkel’s three week vacation and relatives visiting from Wyoming and Del. Delores Vince to spend the summer with John Woodward. Paris Kunkel trip to Cordovia Illinois and other minor notes follow.
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Bay Island
Royce Carey
Abner Kunkel
Cordovia
Ill
Little Delores Vince
Velma Harriet
Peoria
Carrie Beverlin
Joe Weikert
Frank Weikert
Sarah Johnson
Muscatine
Jerry Bohling
Huller
Bohling
New Boston
Headlight Glow Signals Possible Early Bulb Replacement
Dim headlights may indicate bulbs near end of life and suggest proactive replacement. The note urges drivers to inspect lighting and consider timely maintenance to ensure safe night visibility.
Cattle Testing Reports From West Branch Herds
Cattle Testing Reports Issued show 414 cows tested in June by West Branch Cow Testing Association led by tester Oscar Strand. High cow Martha owned by Alfred M. Larson produced 1368 pounds milk and 84.8 pounds butterfat. Herd leaders include W. A. Cameron Downey with Guernseys at 42.2 pounds butterfat and Edwin Qorr with four grade Guernseys at 42.1. Others exceed 30 pounds butterfat including Ivan Gates 13 grade Jerseys at 40.7 and Oswald E. Jensen eight grade jerseys at 40.3. Ed Hayslett and 19 grade Jerseys averaged 40.1. Additional herds over 30 pounds butterfat noted for A. M. Spencer Endsley and Rummells and H. M. Richards and Son.
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West Branch
Oscar Strand
Martha
Alfred M. Larson
W. A. Cameron
Downey
Edwin Qorr
Ivan Gates
Oswald E. Jensen
Ed Hayslett
A. M. Spencer
Endsley and Rummells
H. M. Richards and Son
Rehearsal for Four-H Opera at Columbus Junction
The first rehearsal of The Bohemian Girl was held Tuesday evening in the Columbus high school auditorium with principal characters present. The Louisa County fair in Columbus Junction Aug 13 to 16 will host the production with 130 to 140 cast members and a Four-H girls chorus. An orchestra will accompany, and a music festival precedes the opera with a large Four-H girls chorus. E C Rogers Mrs J B Garrett and Miss Alice Pierce lead preparations.
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Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Louisa County
E. C. Rogers
Farm Bureau
J. B. Garrett
Alice Pierce
Jersey and Holstein Herd Culls In June Totals
Twenty one cows were culled from the herd during June. One cow was bought and 13 heifers were put on test. The records list grade and purebred Jerseys and Holsteins with several weights and names such as John M. Wolz and D. C. Hayzlett among the entries.
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John M. Wolz
D. C. Hayzlett
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Blanche Pantel
Houston
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Bridge and Rock
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Winfield
C. W. Warren
Otto Wagner
Cecile Rukgaber
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Catherine Pulver
Mt. Pleasant
Martha McCray
Nellie
Oscar Hale
Everett Hayes
Oakville
Howard van Sickle
Cedar Rapids
Ed Pontzius
Zimmerman
Wayne County
Dean Hammond
Ypsilanti, Mich
Bureau of Air Commerce
Chautauqua Park
Hanft
Margaret Wykert
W. A. Bloomquist
Isabelle Green
Ruth Weber
Wilma Dicks
Evelyn Newell
William Shearer
Paul Shearer
Edwin Wiegner
America
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Bobby MC Lean
Verne Busher
Eddie Shipstad
Oscar Johnson
Nelson Sisters
M‘gowan
Mack Roy Shipstad
Frankie Masters
Noyes Bast
U.S. Navy
U. S. S. Lexington
San Diego
George Koehler
George McCaleb
Homer Coppock
Rowan
Nettie Stacey
Blaine Pressley
J. J. Fitzgerald
A. E. Wheeler
T. J. Easter
Florida
Lee Sands
Haskins
Ed Coffman
Vera Moran
Delta Dex Club
Madge Rabenold
Keith Adams
Wellman
Washington Hospital
Mobilgas
Andy
Mobilga
Socony-Vacuyy
Mobiloil
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