Walter M Ross crafts cloth pictures in Chicago life
Walter M Ross 67 of 7941 Ellis Ave Chicago creates textile pictures of mountains seas and landscapes using fabrics and techniques like applique pins and glue. A descendant of Betsy Ross he has 38 years as an artist and decorator, has done stage scenery, and later aided Legion choral groups and amateur clubs. He was featured in the Chicago Tribune on his 67th birthday and continues to perform as an entertainer and instructor.
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Walter Ross
Pella
Eis Avenue
Chicago 19
Chicago Tribune
Mr. Ross
Walter
Chica
Mather Greg
Nee
Los Angele
Gregorio
Gregorie Pi
Chicago Daily Tribune
Goodly
Walter M
Red Rasph
Walter M. Ross
Ellis Ave
Ross
Betsy Ross
Moon
Ottumwa man commends Pella for clean streets and homes
Carlson Furs of Ottumwa Iowa sends a letter to Mayor T J Klein praising Pella Iowa for clean streets and well kept lawns and backyards. He notes friendly people at a cafe and hopes other Iowa cities adopt the same methods. The letter is dated June 8 1950.
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Ottumwa
Pella
Carlson Furs
Albia Road
Iowa
Des Moines
Vella
Herman W. Carlson
Francis Huyser
Bert van Roekel
Joe Vanden Berg
Centennial at Delta recalls Mary Fisher’s 100th anniversary
Mrs. Mary Fisher recently observed her 100th birthday at Delta. Born in Scotland on June 15, 1860, she came to the United States with her parents a year later. As a child in Wisconsin her log cabin home saw frequent visits by Indians, she recalls.
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Delta
Mary Fisher
Scotland
Wisconsin
Fisher
Two Sisters Die Within Hours in Dubuque
In Dubuque two sisters died within a 14 hour span. Miss Rose Rohenkohl died Tuesday evening and her sister Sister Mary Elleanore passed away the following afternoon.
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Dubuque
Rose Rohenkohl
Mary Elleanore
Plan to Check Heating System in Sumer Time
Caution from the National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association urges a spring inspection of home heating plants. Annual checks extend equipment life and comfort, seal furnace joints, remove furnace jacket, clean soot, and service blowers, filters, and gas controls for efficient heating and safer operation.
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National Warm Air Heating and Air Conditioning Association
Cal
Furnace care tips for clean air and comfort
Clean furnace filters filter summer dust and pollens from circulated air. Check the humidifier unit for rust lime or scale to ensure it operates properly. Proper humidification of indoor air supports health and comfort.
Power Line Incident Involving LeMars Pilot
Pilot Paul Bowman of LeMars misjudged an REA power line while spraying corn from the air last week. The line snagged the plane’s wheel pant and snapped without causing damage to the aircraft.
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Paul Bowman
LeMars
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Voice of
Fabrice
Garfield Park
Chicago Coliseum
Mamie
T. J. Klein
Hubby
Noel’s
Elly Furnaces
Bere
Coop
Franco Amer
Campbell’s
Marton
Flavorist
Coop Strawberry Preserve
Globe Livestock Remedies
Starr Cleaners
Pella Dress Club
Ford
America
Ulrich Motor Company
M. C. van Hemert
John Tibbeel
Dale Vander Pol
Johnny Klein
Johnny
Kenny Kooyman
Coop Binder Twine
Lumber Yard
Port Huron
Vermeer
Sisalkraft
White House
Farmers Union
Pella, Iowa
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