Arlington notes and visits dominate small town column
Arthur fragments show residents and guests in Arlington with Abel family from Delwein visiting grandparents, Red Lake fishing trip by Gusta Abel and George Turner family in Aurora. Kate Humphrey hosted Jolly Neighbors club. Mary Winkstein of Garber visited sister in law Mame Winkstern and Fred Gifford. Keith and Connie Cornish of Fayette spend week in area.
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Derieli
Abel
Charles
Delwein
Kate Humphrey
The
Mary Winkstein
Garber
Mame. Winkstern
Fred’ “Gifford
Aurora
Ablington
Keith
Connie “Cornish
Fayette
Edison’s Battery for Railroads Pioneered Electric Signals
The article notes Thomas Edison’s development of a battery cell designed for railroads, powering the first electric semaphore and signaling systems. It credits a decade of work on a prototype that influenced modern batteries used in railroading and beyond, with applications from air conditioning to locomotive propulsion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Edison
United Farmers Hear Report of Meeting
The United Farmers met at the Cap Arnold home southwest Fayette Wednesday. Dr CC Hall gave a report of the Peoria board of directors meeting held June 7. Plans were made for the state United Farmers picnic July 1 at West Union fairgrounds. Howard D. Salins of Chicago will be guest speaker. The next regular meeting is June 30 at Sackville school northeast of Oelwein.
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United Farmers
Cap .Arnold
Fayette
CC. Hall
Peoria
George Rotinds Receives Grandfather Title in News
George Rotinds is honored as grandfather when word arrives that his daughter and son-in-law Mr and Mrs Hart Forsythe welcomed a son named William Hart in Haywood California on May 23. Later, James Maurice Jr. was born to Mr and Mrs James Rounds in Dayton Ohio on May 29.
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George
Willias Hart I
Hart Forsythe
Haywood
Calon
James’ Maurice, Jr
Jand
James Rounds
Dayton
Ohio
Norris
Henry’ Reiersonerly
Walker
Clifton ‘Printle
Osweiler
Lake Mills
Alta
Rudd, Tows
Minnesota
Dilitiois
Acknowledgements for Grand Opening Best Wishes
Recognition to firms that sent flowers and telegrams for our Grand Opening. Sidney Fairwell thanks Don Ess Coats, Chicago, and Joyce Sportswear. Jack Goodman also offers best wishes and continued success from Chicago.
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Sidney Fairwell
Don Ess Coats
Chicago
Best
Joyce Sportswear
Jack Goodman
Local Social News From Lockhaven and Nearby
From Lockhaven Pennsylvania and surrounding towns come social notes of visits and gatherings. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Aanes and Dr and Mrs A M Aandes of Red Wing Minnesota hosted family and guests while Mr and Mrs Richard A Olson entertained at a Sunday dinner. Bert Sturm Jerry and Bobby Wilbur visit the Jacobson home in Cresco and Aurora visitor David Child stayed with grandparents Mr and Mrs Nels Iverson. Mrs W R Blake attended a luncheon and bridge tournament at the Country Club in Cresco. Mary Washburn returned from a two week visit with children in Osterdock Millville and McGregor. James Loftsgard and Randine Cedar Rapids were weekend guests of Mrs Jessie Loftsgard.
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Lockhaven
Hanson Flying Service
Lloyd Aanes
Tale Pee
A. M. Aandes
Red Wing
Minn
Richard A Olson
Bert Sturm
Waterloo and
Jerry
Bobby Wilbur
West Union
Henry Jacobson
David Child
Aurora
Nels Iverson
W. R. Blake
Cresco
Richard L. Olson
Osterdock
Millville
McGregor
James Loftsgard
Randine
Cedar Rapids
Jessie Loftsgard
Local notices of travel and funeral attendance in Iowa and nearby states
Richard Meyers arriers and Grace Munger visit family in Michigan Illinois and Wisconsin. Funeral attendance in Town City for George F Ramsey. Multiple relatives and friends from Oelwein Des Moines Waterloo Van Horne and Nora Springs visit or travel. Gertrude Hillman plans New York City visit with Kathryn Hillman. Community members attend reunions and teach plans for next year.
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Lillie Morey
Loyd Braudti
Beverly
Albin Holmstrom
Town City
George
Bradford ‘Kunkle
Oel
Wein
Loyd Brandt
James. Harrington and Son
Les Dence
Dale Dowling
Oakland
Calif
Mary “Elson
Milo’ Fox
Darrel
Arthur
Daughté Darra Lou
Oak Ridge
Tenn
Ted
William. Reiter
A Weber
Idaughter
Clifford Heidt
Loretta Schnoor
van Horne
Iowa
Vinton
Jacob .Heiber
Lane
Kans
Albert Eschen
Stanley
Notable Visit and Park Picnic Details in Hazleton
Ray Sisson of New Hampton visited the Clark Barteau home Sunday and enjoyed a picnic in Hazleton park. The report also discusses making waterproof glue by soaking ordinary glue in water, then combining with linseed oil to form a jellylike mass that spreads easily when heated.
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Ray Sisson
New’ ‘Hampton
Clark Barteau
Hazleton Park
Knife sharpness depends on blade steel and temper
The text explains that knife sharpness and edge retention rely on steel quality, blade grinding, and tempering. It notes that the finest blades are forged, making them strong, flexible, and easier to grind, implying longevity and performance.
World’s fastest largest battery of automatic typewriters at Detroit
A factory in Detroit is installing what is believed to be the world’s fastest and largest battery of automatic typewriters. Using 24 typists, the machines can produce up to 10,000 individually typed letters at once. They operate on a player piano principle, with perforations in reels of paper triggering keys.
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Detroit
Food as major budget item in consumer costs
Food stands as the single largest budget item for households, comprising about 29 percent of national consumption expenditures. The data highlight food's central role in shaping living costs and policy considerations.
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Arlington
Veraeyers
Richard Ramsey
Shirley
McKiney
Red Lake
Chester Turner
Mrs
Eugene Culbertson
Aessin Gust
Westinghouse
Roddy Kilowatt
Interstate Power Company
Clermont
Lucy Engle
Clarence Dacobia
Waten
First National Bank of
Oelwein
Oelwein Daily Register
Medes
St. , Louis
Joe Collins
St. Louis
Lipson Brosne
Sheron
Roberta Frecks
Lot’ Brceker
Samuel Groner & Co
Juliette Frocks, Inc
Sam Rothbart
Stern Slegman Prins Co
Betty Rose
Lilli Ann
San Frank
Best Wishes
Kaatman Knitting ' Co
Minecapelix
Mark Robbins Co
S—Ochwein
MET
John Sanborn
Richard Meyers
Arriers Watch
Hazleton
Grace Munger
Glen
Battle Creek
Mich
Lucille
Millwaukee
Linda
East Chas
Jo W. Jessen
Ridge Riders
Skippy
Midwest
Strawbery Point
Earl
Dairy Farmer
Edwards Motor Co
Oliver Farm Equipment
Hudson Sales and Service
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