Gift to Griffin sparks long land contest in Sheldon
In O'Brien County Iowa a squatter named James Griffin has been declared the owner of eighty acres inside Sheldon valued around $125000. The land, unimproved, sparked a major title dispute that could travel to the secretary of interior. Griffin, seen as eccentric yet determined, may emerge as the town's richest man if the decision stands.
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Reporter
Griffin
Sam
James Griffin
Register of the Federal Land Office
Sheldon
O’brien
General Land Office
Secretary of Interior
CROP Program in Iowa to End in March 1952
The Christian Rural Overseas Program in Iowa will complete operations and dissolve on March 21, 1952. Iowa’s 1951-52 contribution exceeds 1630000 dollars, bringing total Iowa donations since 1947 to 1656000 dollars. Sponsoring agencies Catholic Relief, Church World Service, and Lutheran World Relief will dissolve their joint sponsorship on February 29, 1952. Church World Service will run a separate CROP program with its own constituency.
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Christian Rural Overseas
Iowa
Catholic Rival Life
Wrs-Ncwc
Church World Service
Lutheran World Relief
Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Funeral Attendance
Local residents share meals and visits across Hull George Sheldon and Rock Valley. Attendees include Mr. and Mrs. Logan Vanden Brink Paul Bill Rypkema Betty Arrvid Eldris Mrs James Schwartz of Iona Ed Moss funeral attendees from Rock Valley and nearby towns.
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Logan Vanden Brink
Paul
Steve Vanden Brink
Marvin Dickevers
Hull
Bill Rypkema
Betty
Arrvid Eldris
George
S. J. Smid
Stegeman Appliances & Hardware Boyden
Iona
James Schwartz
Sheldon
Andy Bruns
Ed Moss
Pete van Zee
John Dykstra
Dan van Dyke
Roy Bouma
Pete Zuiderhof
Jake Meendering
Charli Kooiman
Marven van Zante
Marven Klomp
Rock Valley
Chicago
Doc Giese Wins Ping Pong Tourney Amid Local Rivalry
Winners and runners up are named Glen Vande Garde Dr K M Giese Cliff Vander Wilt and Lloyd Goodyear. Cliff Vander Wilt defeated Lloyd Goodyear to reach the final while Dr Giese out pointed Glen Vande Garde to meet Vander Wilt in the final. The final showcased a high skilled display by Cliff and Doc. The crowd attendance was disappointing and organizers invite more entrants and spectators next tourney.
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Doc. Giese
Glen Vande Garde
K. M. Giese
Cliff Vander Wilt
Lloyd Goodyear
Dr. Giese
Glenn Vande Garde
Cliff
Doc
Boyden
Reflections on 1897 Newsmen, Storms, and Local Courts
Cal writes about old Reporter back files and patent medicine ads from 1897. He recalls a Sioux City storm with stalled cars, a calm highway patrolman aiding a stuck officer, and the public’s love of underdog basketball in a tournament. He closes with a wish for B and A championship play.
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O.K
Sioux City
Merrill
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