Fairbank Dam Project Spurs Town Center Beauty
The Fairbank community redevelops along the northeast Iowa waterway with a new dam and bridge, financed by local residents and leaders like Rob ert Lord Medred Bentley. The project aims to create a central park like water front for swimming picnics and small trees. Neighborhood merchants and residents support the plan as a boost to town life.
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Ciizens
Tre Donet
Iowa
Jos
Robert Lord Medred Bentley
Phelpe
Si. S Nichels
Fairbank
Fairls
Messio
Heimer
Toms
Cowl
Dorie Thissson
Local Notices From Sumner Area Dated June
The item lists various residents and visitors including Mrs Helen Wheeler from Chicago, Dr and Mrs G J Sexton, Mr and Mrs Braster, and Mr Owen. It mentions relatives in Sam Al Schuldt, dates like June 7, and events such as gatherings, visits, and luncheons around Sumner and nearby towns with references to Waterloo Oelwein Minneapolis and New Salem.
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Helen Wheeler
Chicago
G. J. Sexton
F OH
Mercy T Gter
HH Stahlb Weerner
Oelwein
Waterloo
al Schuldt
Echi
Minneapolis
Ed Wimme
Iewell
Harris
Braster
Beresner
Allerton
A Owen
New Salem
Nemar
Rome
Gesege Cady
Stitchery Club
Victims at Fault in Many Motor Vehicle Accidents
A historical article analyzes pedestrian fault in auto collisions, detailing victim roles, time and day patterns, and age groups most affected. It cites Dr. S. R. Gerber data from Ohio on fatalities among healthy adults, with emphasis on leisure hours, weather, and supervision. The piece also notes editorials and local notices related to community events and ads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vic Lil
Aubie
Hazleton Social News Notes From Spragg Gathering
Hazleton and nearby towns share a social roundup with extended families gathering at Charles Spragg’s home for a 34 year reunion picnic. Attendees include Wells family members from Olymphia and S. D. and relatives from Fostoria, Medford, and Waterloo. Also reported are visits, marriages, and travels among local residents and relatives, plus a Rochelle Illinois marriage announcement for Miss Luis Mae Clark and Dr. John K. Kay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. BP. Spragge
S Way Wells
Olymphia
Ington
EL C Wells
Helen
Wayland
S. D
Childrvon
Mrs. Spragg
Charles Spragg
Oelwein Area News Highlights Family Visits and Community Events
Sunday visits from Bosshardt and Slater families mark a bustling week in Oelwein area life. Local units attended W R C Flag Day in Oelwein, a panic dinner and program followed. Numerous gatherings, birthdays, and reunions across Independence, Fairbank, Aurora, and neighboring towns feature extended family travel, hospital stays, and civic club meetings.
Oran News Visitors From Washington and Local Events
Mr and Mrs Joe Lorber visit relatives in Oran from Washington State. Mrs G F Clark hosts the Oran Methodist Ladies Aid with about twenty attendees. Floyd Gerkins undergoes major surgery at Waterloo’s All Ten Memorial hospital and hopes for quick recovery. Local businessmen enjoy a fishing trip on the Mississippi with Francis Youngbiut Louie Suhr Earl Lockwood and Richard Lockwood. John Primus celebrates 71st birthday with family dinner. Mildred Lauer Mabel Youngblut travel to Camp Claiborne Louisiana visiting Lawrence and plan trips to Hot Springs and Lake of the Ozarks. Will Hall of Nashua and Cecil Lawrence Williams visit Oran. Dwight Dugger visits Council Bluffs. Floyd Bahe returns from Readings hospital. Pete Staack hosts Sunday dinner with Sam Theisman Allan Grundy Center and Kenneth Fink. Leslie MeLaurey visits on business. Oscar Suhr and Louise Dugger spend time in Oran. Sherwood resigns from local teaching post to move to Klemme. Harold Adams and children from Fairbank visit Oran.
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Chub
Most Moines
Louis Bosshardt
H. EL. Bosshardt
Oelwein
M Bethel Slater
L. H. Slater
Rusy Sitka
Cedar
Repikis
Foyd Smith
Mertie Pratt
Firsg
Petersen
California
Iowa
Holmstrom
Saay
Quinton Thomas Wos
Kave
Edna Rome
Vey Kiefer
George A
Fairbank
Alexander
William Marshall
P. M.ilhouse
Merchert Munger
Minneapolis
Roy Munger
Albert O .Winnell
Washington
L.C
Suncai
Ralph
Matilda Carlson
Walter Jarrett
Tate Leach
Chauncey Cove
Clarence Christiansen
Independence
Ethel Strong
Lamont
F. H. Moore
J. W. Donnell
Rudolf Selo
Harry Freedman
Waterloo
Grant Munger
Cedar Rapids
Lena Mannion
Win. Soltermann
Ted Ernest
Don Wittenburg
Near Lamont
Vonda Lee Garland
Clwa City
Tonia
Chester Perske
Irene Remelee
Nashuz
Progressive Club
Effie Matteson
Kenneth Matteson
J. F. Loeck
C.M_ Parker
Carpenter
Mitchell Counties
Dale Miller
Paul Heaglen
Mary Sue
Clair Anderman
Russel Miller
Oelwein Park
Miller
Hozglan
Matte Whitman
Ernest Redies
W. E. Hundley
Manchester
Addie Miller
Billy Garland
David Allen
Albert Hahn
Virginia
Fred Scharti
Verral Stimpson
Marian
Erve Werner
Harold Moyrton
Mason City
K. K. Matteson
Jennie Clubine
Carl Mittlestedt and
Con Kelsey
Bre Ehler
Glenn Stewart
LaVerne Steffen
Hazletor
Clair Andermen
Delvein
Wm. Finck
Henry Hahn
Arthur Hahn
Helen Hervwood
Recorder
Edna Matteson
Indenensérce
John Myrten
Louisiana
Mildred Lauer
Mabel Youngblut
Camp Claiborne
Mabel
Lawrence
Hot Springs National Park
Lake of the Ozarks
Will Hall
Nashua
Oran
Cecil Williams
Lawrence Williams
Plainfield
Rufus Williams
Dwight Dugger
Council Bluffs
Fred J. Kulow
Floyd Bahe
Readign Hospital
Sam Theisman
Allan
Grundy Center
Kenneth Fink
Pete Staack
Leslie MeLaurey
Fayette
Oscar Suhr
Louise Dugger
Des Moines
Sherwood
Klemme Town
Harold Adams Land
Local social notes from Sumner and nearby towns
Paul Bennett and John were Hendry callers. Numerous visits note residents and shoppers from Oran, Cedar Falls, Oelwein, Waverly, Humboldt, and Hazleton. Reunions at Buck Creek church, Sunday gatherings at homes, and garden for a picnic in Oelwein park. Travel includes a bus trip to Chicago and business calls in Sumner, Cedar Falls, and Hazleton.
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Paul Bennett
John
Hendry
Oran
Buck Creek
Sumiay
Jessie Nichols
Abia Nichols
Itely
John Donnelly
Fairbank
Horace Reith
Richard Benesh
Oelwein
Silas Sherman
Jesup
Helen Reith
Waverly
Mildred Reith
Over
Barr
Lars
Lewis Reith
Adolph Nelson
Cedar Falls
Mildred
Anna Bailey
Sumner
Ronald Kulow Eas Oelwein
Lee Bennett
G. F. Clark
Chicago
Paul Neale
Earl Shippy
Oelwein Park
Elmer Bennett
Eldora
Ronald Kulow
Jerry
Albis Nichols
Frank Youngblut
John Welsh
Hazleton
Betty Jean
Jerry Kulow
Playboy Philip Plant Dies in New York Heart Attack
Philip M. Plant, 38, noted as a thrice married playboy and former husband of actress Constance Bennett, died of a heart attack in New York. He inherited an estimated fortune of 15 to 20 million dollars from his foster father, Commodore Morton F. Plant, founder of the Florida East Coast railroad.
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United States
Philip M. Plant
Constance Bennett
New York
Plant
Commodore Morton F. Plant
Florida East Coast Railroad
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Fred Kraft
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Sumner News
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Nelson Maker
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Fred Ambrose
H. F. Wood
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Greene
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Elva Harrington
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Jerome
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Burke
Luis Mae Clark
Rochelle
Fred Kay
Monticello
Charles Fail. Oelwein
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Kate
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S. A. Maharan
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Leonard Brown
Sam
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W. R. Jewell
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Minn
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Harriet Spencer
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Steve Berryman
Oran News
Joe Lorber
State of
Philip Schmitard
Oran Methodist Ladies Aid
Floyd Gerkins
All Ten Memorial Hospital
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Mississippi
Francis Youngbiut
Louie Suhr
Earl Lockwood
Richard Lockwood
John Primus
Elmer Primus
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