Local Residents Attend Camps and Shows Across Iowa
Lynda Johnson and Diane Larson left for Lake Okoboji to attend Lutheran Bible Camp. Laurice Kerns visited the James Cruickshank home. Mrs. Forrest Tutt and Mrs. Paul Biedermann went to the American Legion Auxiliary Convention in Des Moines. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Fisher of Stewartville Minnesota visited his mother, Mrs. Lee Fisher. They attended the Gladioli Show in Spencer where Mr. Fisher earned eight first prizes, five second prizes and a grand prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynda Johnson
Diane Larson
Lake Okoboji
Lutheran Bible Camp
Laurice Kerns
Ankeny
James Cruickshank
Forrest Tutt
Paul Biedermann
American Legion Auxiliary
Des Moines
Richard Fisher
Stewartville
Minn
Lee Fisher
Spencer
Fisher
Scout Trip and Slumber Party News Flash
Twenty years ago Harold Lawton and Don Davidson took a car load of Boy Scouts to Poca hontas for a swimming outing Tuesday evening. CWO Marshall A. Tubbs of Rolfe earned the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service in Korea. Thursday evening Beverly Helms of Waltham Minnesota May Anderson Dolores Hendrickson Lois Samuels and Bobbie Swan were guests at a slumber party hosted by Mr and Mrs M T Bailey. Mrs James Cronk assists at the Cozy Cafe during Mrs Marine Virginia Snook's absence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Lawton
Don Davidson
Pocahontas
CWO
Marshall A. Tubbs
Rolfe
Korea
Beverly Helms
Waltham, Minn
May Anderson
Dolores Hendrickson
Lois Samuels
Bobbie Swan
Janet Ranger
M. T. Bailey
James Cronk
Marine
Virginia Snook
Bible Conference At Spirit Lake Attracts Don Majorowicz Family
The Don Majorowicz family attended a Bible Conference at Spirit Lake Methodist Camp Grounds on Sunday. Local residents, visitors from Chicago including C. W. Scheihing and Charlotte Forsythe’s relations were noted. A rehearsal by D.M.T. orchestra occurred at the William Fisher home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Majorowicz
Spirit Lake
C. W. Scheihing
Chicago
J. A. Johnson
Scheihing
Charlotte Forsythe
H. Forsythe
J. M. Bush
Smiths open oil station at six-mile corner
Forty years ago on Thursday August 6 1931 Mr and Mrs Geo Smith opened a new oil station at the six mile corner with Dorothy operating a lunch and cold drink counter. They report good business and indicate they stayed to tie three spare tires to their...
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Smith
Six-Mile Corner
Dorothy
Families and individuals plan lake trips and events for August
Fifty years ago on August 4 1921 families and Miss Ruth Webb spent Sunday at Lost Island Lake. The Cook and Green families left for Arnolds Park for a week in G F Smith cottage. J R MelIntire and son Billy went to Fort Dodge for Billy to be examined for the Iowa Baby Contest in Des Moines. E E Wilcox reported corn ears denting in his field July 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. R. Cook
B. L. Green
Lakes
G. F. Smith
Arnold’s Park
J. R. MelIntire
Billy
Fort Dodge
Iowa
Des Moines
E. E. Wilcox
Moon hazards loom as rover could crash on crater edge
The piece notes the rover risk of high speed and crater contact while praising the project’s moveability and safety. It reflects on public interest in moon exploration, compares interest to TV cartoons, and mentions future space milestones alongside local civic chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Illy
Charles Lindberg
Miller Sisters Visit Cedar Falls Grandmother
Locals Elizabeth and Julia Miller of Cedar Falls spend the week with their grandmother Mrs. Christine Miller, enjoying time with family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth and
Julia Miller
Cedar Falls
Christine Miller
Wind in Our Feathers: Moon Mission Success
The article highlights the United States sending men to the moon and returning them safely. It notes television transmissions from the Moon and the Rover aiding astronauts on the lunar surface. The piece reflects pride in space achievement and the tense countdown before descent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Moon
Rover
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Ator
Greg Kaiser
Joan Kaiser
Evelyn Kaiser
Aeenene
Towa
Feas
Doc” Carroll
Frank Larson
Everett Rees
Cariville
Gordon Heard
Theron Graeber
Bradgate
Milo Ives
Earl Ives
Morris N. Ives
Carl Kauffman
Ruth Webb
Lost Island Lake
Pocahontas County
G-J
Cleals
Larry Buttner
Ted Williams
Minnesota
Larry
Washington
Jim Cruickshank
Dave Torgerson
Don Cruickshank
Owatonna
Ron Troutman
Michelle
Jim
Art Kilbourn
Clarence Heathman
Eddie J. Aden
S.&h
Welch
Jor
Clover Farm
FLAV
Sat. Freeman's
U.S
Motors Corporation
W. H. Goodrich Gilmore Street
Gilmore City, Iowa
Hardy
Rolfe Agricultural Center
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