35th Annual Powwow Held Last Week in Tama
The Meskwaki Indians held their 35th annual powwow near Tama on August 17 1950 at the Ol Battlegrounds on Sauk and Fox reserves. The event showcased tradition with dances, pageants, and historic displays, tracing Meskwaki and Fox heritage from early field days to modern celebrations.
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Tama
Towa
Isas
Towa River
Jim
Kansas
General Assembly
Tama County
United States
Iowa
Cedar Rivers
Tama Couty
James W. Grimes
Hiss
Grimes
Secretary of the Interior
Pashetonikwa
Keen
Doe Svacina
Iny
Edgar R. Harlan
Lowa
Contrayear
Worth
Billy Jones
Fern Appoint
Saled
Winners of Thursday Pool Meet at Local Swim Pool
Winners list shows Dan nee Jerald Kloost Van Hemert Kieth Vriezelaar Advanced Crawl 1 Carl Russell Gerald Kloostra, Advanced Side 1 Gerald Kloostra Gerald Kuiper Advanced Back Crawl Leroy Veenendaal Harold Vos Leroy Den Besten Advanced Diving 1 Lee Van Hemert 2 Gerald Kloostra. Balloon race had swimmers cross pool width with balloon between teeth. first finisher under air wins.
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and Dannee Jerald Kloost van Hemert
Kieth Vriezelaar
Carl Russell Kieth Vriezelaar
Gerald Kloostra
Gerald Kuiper
Leroy Veenendaal
Harold Vos
Leroy den Besten
Lee van Hemert
Charles Coon of Oskaloosa Buys The Louilia Press
Charles Coon of Oskaloosa purchased The Louilia Press and arranged a reserve in Alba and the county theater in December, signaling a local publishing stake shift and potential regional print changes.
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Charles Coon
Oskaloosa
Louilia Press
Good Health Starts School Opening Emphasis
Thousands of children nationwide prepare for the new school year with new clothes and supplies. The piece argues that health and early medical screening are essential to prevent missed learning, noting many impairments could be detected and corrected before first grade to ensure a smoother school life.
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Idren
Knoxville Guard Company Receives Excellent Training Rating
Two weeks of intensive training at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri yielded excellent ratings in all training phases for Knoxville's National Guard company. The unit returned to Albia by rail and arrived in Knoxville by bus Sunday morning, with ratings noted in logistics, mess management, police, and general training.
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Fort Leonard Wood
Knoxville
National Guard
Albia
Atomic Energy Commission book tops best sellers list
The Government Printing Office announced a new best seller The Effects of Atomic Weapons from the Atomic Energy Commission. The non confidential publication details atomic explosions and is aimed at civilians in defense, building trades and others curious about bomb effects. Price is 1.25 dollars.
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U. S
Government Printing Office
Washington
Atomic Energy Commission
Superintendent of Documents
Summer Apples Ready For Canning and Freezing
Summer apples are prepared for canning and freezing. The piece notes the delight of savoring summer produce in winter and references Mildred N. F as a person connected to the topic.
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Mildred N
Mrs Smith Recommends Methods To Prevent Apple Darkening
An article outlines several methods to stop apples from browning during preservation. It covers a sulfite dip using bisulfate with 1 teaspoon per quart, salt and vinegar dips, scalding, and packing with sugar, plus instructions for freezing and applesauce preparation as options.
Iowa Business Gains in First Half of 1950
Iowa business activity in the first six months of 1950 ran above the same period in 1949, with farm prices dropping 2 percent while prices paid by farmers rose 0.2 percent, cutting the parity ratio by 3.5 percent. Construction contracts were up 5.5 percent through May, manufacturing employment rose 0.5 percent, and average weekly earnings climbed 4 percent overall. Department store sales dipped 2 percent, but household appliance sales and new car sales surged 26.6 percent and 31.4 percent respectively, signaling broader business activity.
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Iowa
Towa City
Towa
State University of Towa
Bus Digest
Univerty Bureau of Business and Economic Research
Try to Find The Reason Why Child Won't Eat
A child’s poor appetite worries caregivers who know growth depends on food. If no physical cause is found, seek other factors. Excess talking by adults around meals can cause a child to refuse further eating and require attentive observation.
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Chile
Eighteen Men in Second Draft Call Announced
Marion County selective service board announced the second call for physical examinations on August 23 listing eighteen men by name including Loren Anderson Knoxville Alfred Christensen Jr Trac Alfed and others. A separate group of 32 more are scheduled for September 13 and total board members now number 157 under 19 years. The notice notes registrants and reclassifications are being processed as quickly as possible.
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Marion County Selective Service Board
Knoxville Journal
Boand
Loren Anderson
Knoxville
Alfred Christensen, Jr
Trac Alfed
Phil Swany
Arlo 1Hsick
Onstans
Kinovilles
Columb Gihulin
Way
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Frank
Charles Pushetonequa
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waseRee County
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Rose Hill
What Cheer
Barnes City
Rock Road
Guernsey
Rey
Sears
Hampshire
Brown
Lucy L. Brown
Loren A. Wymore
Harold H. Lisk
First State Bank
Knoxville Guard Company
Main
Ralph Stein
For All
Allis-Chalmers
ALLIS
Chalmers
Vos
Benjamin Spock
Pocket, Books, Inc
Rockefeller Center
New York City
Colfax Sale
Chicago
Colfax
Newton
Colfax Sale Company
Hinman Milking Machine
Pella
Sherwin-Williams
Williams
Bud
Jimwin-Williams
Isc
Veenstra
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