Editor's View of L. R. Clements in Iowa House Term
An Iowa Town editor reflects on L R Clements the Marion County representative in his first term at age 84. The piece notes his quiet, observant style and hints he may influence future sessions more than current measures. It comments on voter habits and the broader impact of long serving members.
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L. R. Clements
Marion County
Iowa House
Clements
Elise
Senate
Ingamy
Dirt track stars vie for Gold Cup Trophy glory
The field of entrants spans the nation with top dirt track drivers including Gus Schrader chasing the Gold Cup Trophy. A three way split promises thrills as Beckett Corbett Mays and Shaw join eastern contenders to challenge middle and far western speedsters along the Mississippi Valley region.
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United States
Gus Schrader
Beckett
Corbett
Mays
Shaw
Mississippi Valley
Fur Coats Moth Proofed by Berlon at Pella Dress Club
Moth proofing offered for fur coats with Berlon at the Pella Dress Club. Claims no odor and cheaper than storage, promoting lifelong protection for valued garments.
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Pella
Marion County 4 H Rally Day Plans Outlining Event
Marion County 4 H clubs prepare for Rally Day at Knoxville High School with installation of new officers, recognitions for leaders and club members, talks by state and county leaders, a music review, and an address on Marion County history by Iva Huffman.
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Marion County
Knoxville
Dune S. i
Eulaerson
Beulah Newton Johnson
Ker
Mabel” Rockhill
Marion
Iva, Huffman
Rising Star Club
4-H Club Day Highlights Contest and Fashion Show
A school event features a better groomed girl contest with 11 clubs sending contestants scored by three judges. A trip to the State Club Convention in June awaits the top entrant. The Clothing Project Play Moods Modes and Music is performed by the Brownlee Helpers Sew and So and Ever Faithful Clubs. Folk games follow with Virginia Reel and other acts. 4-H girls invite farm girls and mothers to learn about 4-H club work.
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Clothing Project
Brownlee Helpers
U-Need-Us
Liberty Bells
Lightning Bolt Kills Three Cows In Os Kalosa Area Barn
A bolt from a storm struck the H. H. Purcell farm three and a half miles west of Oska loosa killing three milk cows. The bolt followed the hay track through the mow to the cows. The Parcells milking at the time escaped uninjured. Lightning also struck the E. C. Hayes home at 308 North Market breaking a window light. A smoke puff rose but no fire. Will Kruseman, west of Oskaloosa, is in Des Moines Veterans Hospital being treated and improving.
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H. H. Purcell
Oskaloosa
Bennett
North Market Street
E. C. Hayes
Oskaloosa Herald
Will Kruseman
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Hedge posts and cedar sale at Pella Sale Barn
For sale about 500 hedge posts and 300 cedar red elm posts ten feet long offered June 4 at the Pella Sale Barn. Local buyer may pick up and arrange delivery.
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Pella Sale
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