BEE BUZZES by G E Bowers lampoons a general and local quirks
The Buzzer voices mixed satire on General Ben Lear and a Texas congressman, poking at military discipline and dignity. It riffs on golf course incidents, a fire scene tractor rescue, and colorful local characters like Latty Schemmer and Red Buckley. The fragment hints at a long column of humorous clips and reader quips across many small town happenings.
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Kilday
Texas
Ben Lear
Memphis
Bro Eneset
Ily
Lear
Rock Valley Wins Two Shutouts In Row
Rock Valley pitchers dominated with a no hit bid by Danish and timely hitting from multiple players. The defense kept pressure on Algont’s starter, and Rock Valley rode a string of solid at bats including key hits by Ye Boers and De Jung to secure their second straight shutout victory and move forward in the season.
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Nemrin
Hamenn
Algont
Rock Valley
Bud
Forvad
Stenck
Lock Valley
Lee
Winte Hult
Dr Bhior
Auioss
Deitish
Ree de Jung
Tareefy Hall
Wayne Hoi
Bhor
de Uver
Dai Lubis
Alle
Alvond
Wayne An
Blairy
de An
MOTE
Boston Hoboes Shut Out 11 to 1 In Action Packed Tilt
Boston Hoboes lost 11 to 1 on Tuesday night as Rock Valley pitchers dominated. Wayne Uhuft led the offense with a leadoff single and two runs, while Glitzy Segal, Natl Sinulert, and De Jong drove in key runs. The game featured eight scattered hits for Rock Valley and solid defense throughout the contest.
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Boston
Roy Jones
Kark
Renehes
Rock Valley
Wayne Uhuft
Tikis
Ucce
Blair Tahini
Agin
de Jong
Segal
Mansy Ayike
Wayne Haik
Wigmer
Ghue
Stork Valles
Jin Wagner
Alton
Bret Une
Wade
Ui Kidelines
Minnesota Man Praises Silage of Sunflowers
Ferman Louis, a Minnesota resident near Duluth and Grand Rapids, told The Bee neighbors mocked him for digging a pit to prepare sunflowers as silage. He tested the silage after rain, finding it green and appetizing. Louis plans to trial the method in November to feed dairy cows, claiming the silage preserved iron minerals and underground mites, with promising results amid growing soil work.
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Ferman
Hernan
Grand Hadpids
Sim
Willy
Louis
Bad Cheek Writer Mikes Cheek Good
Fragmented OCR text reports crimes and social details. Arrests for gas exposure and a person named Dykstra linked to a spouse case are described along with a jail sentence and a birthday event. Numerous garbled phrases suggest a local newspaper page with mixed crime, social notices, and household anecdotes.
Orange City Eggs Reach England Shipment Note Spared
Fragmentary wartime letter from Orange City describes eggs shipped to England and a message exchange between Kathrene and a Canadian contact. The text references an ARP presence, a merchant news note, and a personal plea to conclude the war, with addresses and names partially readable.
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Orange City
England
Hitler
Atoney
Anthea Elcome Niin
Tim Mithy
Serra
Hodd
Summer Enrollment At 1S.C. Reaches An All-Time High
Ames reports Tun State College summer enrollment sets a regional record with 131 students from nearly all of Towa’s 99 counties. Engineering splits lead the gain, aided by government funding and diversity in majors. Notable attendees include Robert South Modhinck, Leroy Warren Kerzer, David Tabert, and others in engineering, textile and clothing, home economics, and related fields, with several families visiting Grundy Center after travel from Ames.
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Ames
Towa
Vocamintes
GOS Etndente
Suvamos Quenter
Agriculture
Aeience
Veterintre Mediciig
Anguet 28
Town Atle College
Inci
Robert South Modhinck
Action
Leroy Warren Kerzer
Hawanien
Tees
Hansen Buys Building of W B Bogart
W B Hansen buys the Orpheum theatre building from W B Bogart in a deal that excludes the home. The Bogarts will move to Fort Dodge this month as GPT opens two bowling alleys in a newly decorated building. Kessler house to be vacated. Waterdynes to run Mot. unidentified blasting and state liquor store transfer noted.
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W. B. Hansen
Orpheum Theatre
Balding Fraon Titl
Mary Roark
Chanee Thacker
Mfr
Kessler
Bogerts
John Court Inuildins Street
Hinthe
Mrs H Van Rennes Stricken Sudden Death In Family Notice
Mrs H Van Rennes died suddenly following illness on Thursday in Hospers Iowa. The obituary lists her husband J Greerling and several children Elizabeth Hung Cave Mrs Wry De Hrun Sint Cintner Mrs Led Tren Hang and others, with extended relatives in the Netherlands and Nebraska. Surviving siblings, grandchildren and a son John who preceded her in death are noted along with many friends and neighbors in Stott County and surrounding towns.
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Mrz
Rennes
Wires
Laan
Totowiun
Acetal Etricians
Meith Tybee
Witter Woneekild Danske
Fuueeal
Churel
Ker
Dactir
J. Greerlings
Urs Hossa
Wizabeth
Younfal
Netherlands
1H van Steuies
Nive Elideu
Netherkiuits
Stott County
Grange City
Lions
Hospers
Vat Reriites
Fone
Elizabeth Og Hung
Cave
Mra Wry de Hrun
Sint Cinter
Mra
Biddun
Windshield and Jackrabbit Logers Reported Traffic Incident
Fragmented readable text describes a nighttime collision or near miss on a southwest road near town. Names and specifics are garbled but mention a windshield, a vehicle, and a stop after a high speed pass. No clear outcome, location, or offense can be confirmed from the legible fragments.
Two Hundred at Van Surksum Family Reunion
A detailed list describes a Van Surksila family gathering held at a house in Massachusets region. Attendees include G. Dybotrt, J. G. Dykstra Sr, Martin Besithais, Wye Tissd Son, Videve, John G Dyhsten, Se anit Mes, Miss Jodi Osiot rt, Mr amd Wes Joluy Vag Gelder, and The Wig event. The write up notes the large turnout and the social connections of the extended family at the reunion hosted by Mesumse ib vad apes chair.
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Ales
Kark Valley
G. Dybotrt
G. Dykstra
Martin Besithais
Vis
Amd
Wes
Joluy
Long-Time Hospers Resident Passes
Long time Hospers residentGerit Kran ch Tuikatina resitene ot pers iatthty, sixe, in early hvday events etc. The deceased was born at Tam, Mev i ASO and was 73 years of age. Survived by widow from prior marriage and six children. The obituary notes farming near town, later moving to Hospers, and membership in local historical society.
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Brest
Lily
H. T. Walt
Olor
A. Vagiler
Berg Shiga
Antorment Wy
Tan
Tam
Netty Leeman
Hosers
Teoaldos
Joh Brovereser
Gurvirer
TL Semitniat
Himailton
Mel
Juba
Elilower
New Zealand
Mick
Henry Strabbing
Gertrude
Minnie Kronomerer
Kaleansano
John
Uolanit
Women Exhibit At Club Draws Growers And Members
The Woman's Club opens an exhibit inviting all growers to view selections from members and guests traveling west coast routes. The itinerary includes a trip toward Mexico and Washington, with several named participants and a planned motor journey. A caravan of 0,800 attendees is noted amid uncertain details and tentative plans.
Armstrist Defense Board Chair Named in County
A local source reports J. A. Armstrong was appointed chair of the County Defense Board. The action, voted this week, assigns Armstrong to lead on security planning with agency heads in agriculture and administration. Details indicate coordination across state and county offices.
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Beard
JW Sox
Comeployee
Onnet
Jocat
Canary
Ju Sioux
Roca Tyombers Sellt Jostle
Nek
Armustrom
Floyd Tala
G. J. Soho
Engeow Milder
Takvey
Cncrlz
Cauoty
Ie Town Defense
Tryaril
Mberk T
Loveland
Pitts Amcual Fiver Show Entries Mark Angest Om
A notice invites entries for a local fair event with a favorable season, listing conditions and entry rules. It notes prize categories, entry deadlines, and that winners receive awards. no entry fee is charged. The document references a women’s club group and local neighbors in the selection process.
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Mark Angest
Pitts Amcual
Busse
Fas
Pxishal Ag
Lyon County All Stars to Face Storm Lake at Sinim Center
Lyons County All Stars prepare for a next Tuesday event at Sinim Center as Storm Lake shifts to meet them in a pivotal game during the Sioux Center Golden Jubilee week. The upcoming schedule includes a potential rubber match with Rock Valley and Stoohake, with tentative plans for a July 23 game against the Mouse Etats.
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Lyon County
Atle Stars
Storm
Sinim Center
Duly
Bish
Bratcher
Sharehwood Gunttynes
Buel Danish
Loon
Kander
Fleeth
Anomal Torley
Sioux
Center Golden Jubilee
Rock Valley
Stoohake
Almes
West Work
Roosevelt letter from reader roots for American identity
An Associated Press dateline from Washington reports Roosevelt reading a sentiment from a Missouri resident who cherishes being American. The letter, dated January 23, expresses pride in American life, family, and work, and asks the president to share it publicly.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Roosevelt Rail
Fether
Missoni
Jane
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Latty Schemmer
Nick Nykstra Farm
Red Buckley
de Smet
Dor
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Frank Bunnink
Ison Quing
el Hansen
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Gretel
Jost
Solurin
Minnesota
Mikes
Age Velers
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Orchy
Tiny Thor
Shevitt
Dykstra
Wile Redinga
Fay Gaspar
Suhemmer
Sls
Lecendant Urodaee Co
Orange Kite
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Diler Heuners
Feo
Ana
Rere
Rowetsly
Lsie
Kathrene
Weil
Canada
Ufeal Engineering
David Tabert
Shalsen
Hawarden
Ibgilis
Stuith Treton
Relen M. Karta
Eck Talley
Sha Ab. Rogtors
Mack Valles
Stanley Stevens
Stanley
Grundy Center
Dr. J. van Geel
Ed den Wartog
Belly Jean
Tester
Windshield
Waile
Teuan Zdumonnan
Rand
Jas Sedh
Zimmunuitn
Hiny Shauk
Ueaduy
van Surksum
Womans Club
Nie
Amon
Hansen
Owl
A. A
Vowler Plogg
Mies Sain
J. Py Schutt
Vasil
Old Mexico
Nord
Walington
Salads
J. A. Armstrong
Co. Defense Board
Theron Armistratiss Gunhagar
Seretiy
Werohany Wiekittil
Neltrestmonds
Moreau
Holt Conerrention
Fara Credit
Whuistrations
Ageigultiral
Lyon County Alltars
America
Aly
Guveh
Keston
Douglas
All America
Ereon
Engiaral
Errand Bey
Dustion Niimayer
Jorge
Harry Mi Pelikan
Ms Muther
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