Homecoming of missing boy ends in success for Fihr family
Eugene Fihr, 15, disappeared after boarding a Milwaukee train to Aurora Illinois. After three days of anxious searching his father learned he had returned home. The confusion centered on the Sugar Grove Farm name and mismatched employers, but Eugene hitchhiked home with help from kind strangers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Floyd Fuhr
Eugene
Aurora
Illinois
Milwaukee
Boyden
Chicago
Ill
Arnold Fihr
Floyd Fihr
Fihr
Spencer
Arnold Vwiihr
Sugar Grove
Altho
Arnold Fuhr
Swift Packing Company
Nugene
Sheldon
Ihr
Family thanks volunteers in search for Eugene Fishr
Mr and Mrs Floyd Fishr thank everyone who assisted in the search for their son and brother Eugene and express gratitude to those who aided his journey home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eugene
Floyd Fishr
Kleinwolterink Family Visits John Landhuis Home
Mr and Mrs Kleinwolterink and their Sheldon children and Miss Dena Kleinwolterink visiting and assisting in the Jim VerHoef home called Sunday evening at the John Landhuis residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kleinwolterink
Sheldon
Dena Kleinwolterink
Jim VerHoef
John Landhuis
Democratic alarmists fear Cedar Rapids Dubuque Clinton control
Lou Gardner reports that Democrats in Northeast Town warn that the new Second district will be dominated by Cedar Rapids Dubuque and Clinton. They claim these cities will pressure the other nine counties including four rural counties of the old Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Clinton
Republican rally as district lines reshape Second
The piece argues rural counties can keep control by voting Republican. Congressman Talle is named as the likely Republican nominee for the new Second district, with a potential district majority near 15 000.
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Talle
Iowa and Federal Spending Echoes in Absent Crisis
Iowa maintains a state sinking fund protecting public deposits with a $1.6 million surplus held by State Treasurer Bagley. Congress member Albert Engel exposes overrun costs on Rolla army camp contracts, highlighting bids vs actuals for several sites. Secretary Thornburg and Governor Wilson push farm product certification and note unprecedented federal civilian payroll growth amid budget scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Bagley Wm
Rolla
Missouri
Des Moines
Albert Engel
Michigan
Widow Angeline Buren Dies After Long Illness at 84
Mrs Angeline Alderts Buren 84 longtime George and Boyden area resident died Monday afternoon at her home in Boyden Iowa after a stroke and heart attack Her funeral was held at the United Presbyterian church in Boyden with Rev Imbrie Barnes in charge Burial followed in Boyden cemetery Surviving are three children Frank Mabel and Margaret all of Sheldon three grandchildren and one sister Mrs Margaret Schepers of McBain Michigan. she was predeceased by her husband Rynder and a daughter Anna.
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Angeline Alderts Buren
Peter and
Sarah Alderts
Lafayette
Ind
Boyden
Iowa
Indiana
Scheper
Ackley
Rynder C. Buren
LaPorte City
George
Frank
Anna
Mabel
Margaret
Margaret Jean Miller
W. A. Krahling
Sheldon
Margaret Jean Muller
Baren
Virginia Krahling
Margaret Schepers
McBain
Michigan
Rynder Buren
Anna Buren Miller
United Presbyterian Church
Imbrie Barnes
John Rensink,Jr
R. Kamminga
Paul T.mccrum
John Haspers
Fred Reimers
Arthur Miller
Temple
Van Velzen Family Picnic At Rock Valley On Memorial Day
Mr and Mrs Joe Van Velzen and their children attended a family picnic at Rock Valley to observe Memorial Day with relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe van Velzen
Rock Valley
Memorial Day
Alta Couple Announces Birth Of Baby Girl
Mr and Mrs Alvin Smit of Alta announce the birth Monday morning of a baby girl.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alvin Smit
Alta
Card of Thanks for Mrs Jim Ver Hoel
The family of Mrs. Jim Ver Hoel thanks those who helped during illness and after her death. They also appreciate the beautiful floral offerings and other kind remembrances from friends. Jim Ver Hoel and children.
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Jim Ver Hoel
Kraschel Era Campaign Focused on Economic Wins
The Wilson campaign emphasizes economy as a key achievement of the Kraschel administration, arguing that taxpayers have received tangible financial benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chet B. Akers
Office of Auditor of State
State Tax Commission
Wilson
Kraschel
Federal Budget Director Claims Reductions in Nondefense Costs
Harold D. Smith asserts the federal government has set an example by trimming non-defense expenditures to a minimum, while the Council Bluffs Nonpareil calls the claim untrue and challenges the assertion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold D. Smith
Federal
Federal Government
Council Bluffs
Children’s Day Program at United Presbyterian Church 1941
A detailed list of program items for the Children’s Day service held at the United Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 8, 1941 at 8 PM. Includes preludes, prayers, songs, dialogues, solos, duets, readings, and offerings with participants such as Marilyn Kammalade Norman Roggen and Rev. R. I. Barnes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Presbyterian Church
Caroline
Norman Roggen
Marilyn Kammalade
Norma
David Lagoo
R. I. Barnes
Delores
Darlene Goodyear
Donna van Houte
Gladys Rens
Bertha Westra
Hermina Westra
Norma Horn
Dorothy Houtsma
Jackey Boone
Delores Smith
Joy Jean Rouwenhorst
Mildred Horn
Sandra Lee Verrips
Duane Green
Jean de Boer
Donna Fuhr
Marilyn Salie
Barnes
Neil Ersland
Roger van Meeteran
Marvin Horn
Billy Rosenboom
Richae Blumeyer
Lester Haspels
Frances and
Marlys van Meeteren
Marjorie van Houte
Lavonne Rouwenhorst
Jerry Starkweather
Erwin Verrips
Ruth Haspels
June Kwikkel
Tommy Starkweather
Women Citizenship Club meeting at Mrs De Vries home
Mrs Peter De Vries hosts the Women’s Citizenship Club Friday afternoon with Mrs Howard Verries presenting the topic Women in the Domestic Field. Northwestern Bell promotes defense cooperation per a Clyde L Hendricks brochure, showing strong aid to government agencies in the defense program.
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Peter de Vries
Womena Citizenship Club
Howard Verries
Northwestern Bell
Clyde L. Hendricks
Rehbergs Attend Saddle and Hunt Club Show in Sioux City
Mr and Mrs Louis Rehberg attended the Saddle and Hunt Club Horse Show in Sioux City during Memorial Day events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Rehberg
Saddle and Hunt Club
Sioux City
Bridge Club Meets at Mrs. Koolbeck’s Home
Members of the Bridge club gathered Wednesday afternoon at the Sioux Center home of Mrs. Jake Koolbeck for an entertaining session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridge Club
Jake Koolbeck
Sioux Center
Shower and birthday celebration at Bernie Grooters home
Tuesday evening a shower honoring Miss Zwanger and a birthday party for Bernie Grooters drew relatives and friends to his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernie Grooters
Zwangerman
Bernie
Mr and Mrs Weiman Visit Hull and George
Mr and Mrs John Weiman visited Hull and George, described in the notes as a social gathering with local acquaintances. The record notes their presence and the cordial reception they received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Weiman
Hull and
George
Kooy double wedding held in Worthington Minn
Mr and Mrs Walter Ruyter attended a double wedding ceremony in Worthington Minnesota on Wednesday with their daughters Jane Gertrude John Woodsma and Sue Van Diepen present for the outdoor event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Ruyter
Jane
Gertrude
John Woodsma
Sue van Diepen
Kooy
Worthington
Minn
Memorial Day Drive to Sioux City Ends Quietly
Mr. and Mrs. Jake Mieras rode with Rusty Dickevers and Nell Reimers to Sioux City on Memorial Day Eve. The trip was described as uneventful with no incidents reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Mieras
Rusty Dickevers
Nell Reimers
Sioux City
Mrs J Dekker and daughter visit Stegeman home
Mrs Jake Dekker and her daughter Jeanne of Sanborn visited the parental Mrs John Stegeman on Memorial Day afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jake Dekker
Jeanne of
Sanborn
John Stegeman
Landhuis Family Attends Lubbers DeKolk Wedding
Mr and Mrs John Landhuis and their daughter attended the wedding of June Lubbers youngest daughter of Mr and Mrs John Lubbers to Harvey DeKolk at Trinity Reformed Church in Orange City Monday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Landhuis
June
John Lubbers
Harvey DeKolk
Trinity Reformed Church
Orange City
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Lustspiel
Buchtel
Bigelow
Mascagni
Keler Bela
Bennett
Bergfield'’S Style Shop
Bergfield
Lou Gardner
Camp Banding
Florida
Fort Belvoir
Virginia
Fort Meade
Maryland
Camp Edwards
Massachusetts
Thornburg
Iowa Agriculture
Geo. A. Wilson
Washington
Tax Commission Saves
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Women’s Citizenship Club
Sheldon Harness Shop
Jake van Grouw
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