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Local notes from Pocahontas county and nearby towns
The column covers residents and events in Pocahontas and surrounding towns including Ray Williams joining autoists, Tom Powers claiming hog-raising record, Elmer Spear’s weekend visit, Clarence Lighter’s business, Mr and Mrs Obrecht’s California trip, and Grant's health scare. It notes civic meetings, school plays, highway post painting, civil service exam results, and a baby’s death from diphtheria with sympathy to the family.
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Ray Williams
Tom Powers
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