West Liberty youths chosen for Boys State at Camp Dodge
West Liberty junior students Gene Wolf and Kenneth Geertz were selected from 16 candidates to attend the annual Boys State at Camp Dodge Des Moines from June 1 to 8. Wolf is sponsored by the Rotary club and Geertz by the West Liberty American Legion post with alternates Dale Ewald and Donald Pelzer.
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West Liberty
Gene Wolf
Kenneth Geertz
Camp Dodge
Des Moines
West Liberty High School
Wolf
The
Rotary Club
Geertz
West Liberty American Legion Post
Dale Ewald
Donald Pelzer
Seventy New Adult Books Added to Library Lists
The P. M. Musser public library added seventy new adult books in April per Opal Tanner’s report. Ninety eight juvenile books were received, totaling 168 new volumes. overall collection stands at 46,845. Circulation reached 15,738 with a peak day of 579. 225 items were withdrawn on the lightest day. average daily circulation was 334. Forty three percent of adult borrows were non fiction. Fifty three new borrowers were registered, bringing total to 9,575.
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P. M. Musser Public Library
Opal Tanner
Deeds Recorded in Muscatine Transfers
Deeds filed show Marjorie C. Naber transferring via quitclaim to P. H. Naber lot 76 and part of lot 77 in Country Club addition Muscatine. Thomas J. Smedley and Katharine Smedley quitclaim to Albert F. Hentzelman and Anna M. Hentzelman a tract in section 1 77 1E. Richard C. Duncan and Faye Duncan deed to Charles LeRoy Duncan a tract in lot 6 block 31 South Muscatine. Addie J. Walker transfers to Nellie M. Walker a tract in section 24 77 2W via quitclaim. Peter Whitlow and Dollie L. Whitlow deed to C C Hakes lots 22 and 23 block 73 Park Place addition to Muscatine.
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Marjorie C. Naber
P. H. Naber
Peter Whitlow
Dollie L. Whitlow
C. C. Hakes
Park Place
Muscatine
Wills of Three Set for Hearing in Muscatine County
Three Muscatine County residents have wills filed for probate. Ivy Willhite of Muscatine dies May 8, bequeathing items to two sisters Edne Johnson and Minnie Coss, goods to sons Kenton and Paul, and $50 to grandson Theodore, with remainder to the sons. Paul Willhite named executor. Another will, for L. Pearl Pace, names husband E. H. Pace as sole beneficiary and executor. Augusta Ellen Kephart of West Liberty dies May 5 leaving $100 each to two grandchildren Phillip and Patricia, remainder to daughter Augusta Ellen Kephart executrix. hearing set May 19 at 10 a.m. Mrs Mary Loretta Hanft files bond in Oostendorp estate noting administrator with bond of $5,000.
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Muscatine County
Ivy
Willhite
Muscatine
Edne I. Johnson
Minnie M. Coss
Kenton R. Willhite
Paul B. Willhite
Theodore R. Willhite
E. H. Pace
L. Pearl Pace
Augusta Ellen Kephart
West Liberty
Iowa City
Phillip
Patricia Kephart
Bennett
First Printing Allegedly Attributed to Chinese Makers
Historical hearsay suggests the earliest printed work may have originated from Chinese sources. The claim centers on ancient manuscripts and the spread of print technology across early civilizations.
Bellane tablets for quick relief of heartburn
An advertisement touts Bellane tablets as fast acting relief for heartburn andgas distress. The product claims effectiveness for acid indigestion and gas, priced at 25 cents.
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Ken N
Uth Geertz
Mary Loretta Hanft
Benjamin Arnold Oostendorp
Kook
Mil Wball
Ed McConnell
Buster Brown
Houswares
China
Battersons
Denier
Rayons
Chambray
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