Wilton Barbecue Draws 15 000 for Electric Co op Event
Crowd estimated at about 15000 gathered in Wilton for the Eastern Iowa Power and Light Cooperative annual meeting and barbecue. 3000 pounds of beef were served as officers and reports were presented, with two large exhibit tents, prize awards, and a program including Jerry Voorhis and a Wilton band. Traffic was directed by the Iowa highway patrol and Wilton American Legion members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilton
Oscar Nevings
Sioux City
Iowa Power and Light Cooperative
Glenn Schepers
Lost Nation
W. C. Anderson
West Liberty
F. E. Fair
Herbert Ovesen
Elmer Mesmer
Mediapolis
Jerry Voorhis
Cooperative League of the USA
Wilton Band
Iowa Highway Patrol
Wilton American Legion
Birthday Dinner Hosts and Local Socials Gather in Wilton
Mrs. Belle Pentzel hosted a birthday noon dinner with a rose center cake by James Pentzel. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Albert Morris, Mrs. Gertie McMahon, Mrs. Edith Stratton, Lola Mae Pentzel, Clara Ellis, and others. Area residents visited, teachers attended a Davenport convention, and American Legion auxiliary members met in Wilton with reports on district events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Jordan
Gay Mead
S. O. Holcomb
Ruth
Dorothy
Boeck Island
Margaret O'Connell
Margaret Dunsmore
Moline
George Bannick
Davenport
Kate Creitz
Kenneth Patton
Wilton
American Legion Auxiliary
Legion
City Hall
Margaret Steffens
West Point
Gretchen Voss
Martha Koeppen
Clara Fitzjarrel
Sew and So Club Shifts Meeting To Oct 24 Date
The Sew and So club meeting moved from Oct 17 to Oct 24 at the home of Mrs. John Cox. Community notices mention Grace Pearson visiting in town, relatives arriving from Denver, and local club and social activities this week. Nearby residents and families are noted visiting and hosting gatherings across town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sew and So
G. L. Club
C. M. Bowman
Earl Nichole
Williamstown
R.T. Craig
C. C. Jacobs
H. F. Wright
Moline
Ladies Missionary Society
John Coxon
Coxon
Willard Brayton
Cattle Congress
Waterloo
Lorna Coxon
Warterloo
Joe Reynolds
Town City
Fred Levit
Duane Lodge
Marilyn
Parkersburg
Harry Peterson
Freda Berry
Iowa City
W. A. Cameron
Anthrax Cases Rise in Iowa Livestock This Year
Iowa reports 89 anthrax cases in hogs and cattle to date this year, up from 6 all of last year. Dr H A Garrett notes imported bone meal as a possible factor and mentions a state ban by the Department of Agriculture last spring. Cases span 28 counties mainly along the Mississippi River. last year 66 cases were from 17 counties.
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Des Moines
Iowa
H. A. Garrett
Town Department of Agriculture
Mississippi River
Ottumwa Challenges Four Cities to Get-Out-The-Vote Drive
Ottumwa announces a get-out-the-vote campaign inviting four similar sized U S cities to participate. The move aims to boost turnout and share best practices for mobilizing voters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
U. S
Local Social Notes Highlight Visits and Trips
Mrs Mil dred Nopolous, Mrs Clara Ellis, Mrs Jeannie Cockshoot and Mrs Amelia Wacker served on the social committee. Mr and Mrs Charles Adams visit their son George Adams in Tulsa Oklahoma for three weeks. Clara Ellis visits son Leonard Decker in Davenport. George Kook and John Lau camp return from a duci hunting trip at Appleton Minnesota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Nopolous
Clara Ellis
Jeannie Cockshoot
Amelia Wacker
Charles Adams
George Adams
Tulsa
Oklo
Leonard Decker
Davenport
George Kook
John Laucamp
Appleton
Minn
Driving Pleasure and Comfort on Long Rides
The text highlights easy hill climbs straightaways and relaxed driving with deep soft seats and ample space for arms legs and shoulders. It mentions a handful of powerful yet tireless features contributing to a pleasurable journey.
Water Systems Conference in Geneva Highlights Operations
Southeastern Iowa waterworks operators met at Geneva Golf and Country Club to discuss operation and maintenance of municipal water systems. The Iowa Department of Health and Iowa American Waterworks Association section organized the event with J R Shay and Fred Evans presenting. A tour of Muscatine facilities preceded a luncheon and a program including a film by Shay and a talk by Robert Harbaugh on electricity in water works. Carver Pump Co. of Muscatine helped sponsor the luncheon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fimo Ferguson
J. R. Shay
Burlington
Iowa State Department of Health
Ators
Geneva Golf and Country Club
Walter Molis
Water Department
Shay
Iowa
American Waterworks Association
Health Department
Fred Evans
Des Moines
Muscatine
Maple Grove Road
Mr. Shay
Robert Harbaugh
Potatoes seen in ample supply next year despite potential shortage
The Agriculture Department says a spring potato shortage is possible but overall 1953 potato and fresh crop output may exceed 1952 if conditions stay average or better. Prices are expected to average slightly below this year.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Career Problem Upsets Frank Ava Gardner Marriage
Frank Sinatra says a career problem has upset his marriage to Ava Gardner but is not serious. He plans to see his wife in about 10 days in Hollywood and notes he never interferes with her career. Sinatra is performing at a nightclub in St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Frank Sinatra
Ava Gardner
Sinatra
Hollywood
Africa
Warren to Speak at Audubon GOP Rally
Governor Earl Warren of California will address Audubon Saturday night October 25 in support of President Eisenhower. Seventh District Congressman Ben Jensen of Iowa is expected to introduce Warren at the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Audubon
Earl Warren
California
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Audubon County
GOP Central Committee
Ben T. Jensen
Extra
Warren
Mrs Daniels Called in Death Rites Thursday
Mrs Ella J Daniels 62 lifelong Muscatine resident died at Bellevue hospital after a brief illness. Funeral services at 2 p m Thursday at Ralph J Wittich Funeral Home with Dr J M Kennedy of First Presbyterian Church presiding. Interment Greenwood cemetery. Born July 23 1890 in Muscatine to John and Clara Nietzel. Married LeRoy G Daniels March 9 1907 in Newton. Member First Presbyterian Church and Electa Chapter No 32 Order of Eastern Star. Home at 1608 Orange Street. Survived by two sons Norman E of Pittsburgh and ...
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Ella J. Daniels
Muscatine
Bellevue Hospital
Ralph J. Wittich
J. M. Kennedy
First Presbyterian Church
Greenwood Cemetery
Daniels
John
Clara Nietzel
LeRoy G. Daniels
Newton
Electa
Order of Eastern Star
Orange Street
Norman E
Pittsburgh
West Liberty and Junction Boys Reported Fair
A dispatch from the State University of Iowa hospitals lists David Wilson six of Columbus Junction and Forbes Johnson six of West Liberty as polio patients in fair condition. Also in the bulletin are Angel Sanders nine and Donna Sanders seven of Clarence rural route one in serious condition.
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Iowa
David Wilson
Columbus Junction
Forbes Johnson
West Liberty
Wilson
Lelia Wilson
Johnson
Esther Johnson
SUT
Angel Sanders
Donna Sanders
LeRoy Sanders
Clarence
Death notice for Kenneth C. family in Muscatine
Kenneth C. of Muscatine is survived by one daughter Mrs. James Finley of Nichols one sister Mrs Alma Faulhaber of Muscatine and seven grandchildren She was predeceased by her parents and her husband on Sept 2 1950.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth C
Muscatine
James Finley
Nichols
Alma Faulhaber
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Lecdies’ Aid
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M. &. Church
Fasy
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Buick
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Freckles
By Merril Blosser
Easy
Pasty
Bill
Slaughter
Shaul oWe Eownnerview
MR. Wilson
Frank
Ava
Korea
Junction
Cranston
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