Easter social visits dot Des Moines and Davenport
Senator and Mrs. A. Claire Dewey of Des Moines visited relatives over Easter in Rock Island. Mrs. Glen McCulley and Billy Payne of Davenport stayed with her mother Mrs. D. S. Hancher. Several residents plan moves and attend a church chicken supper in Ainsworth.
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A. Claire Dewey
Des Moines
Glen McCulley
Billy Payne
Davenport
D. S. Hancher
Fred Cromwell
G. W. Hay
Wilbur
Beck and Son, Junior
Town City
D. Hancher
Cloyce Watson
Local Residents Mix With Visitors Across Easter Weekend
Iowa City and surrounding towns hosted a flurry of guests over Easter. Families from Davenport, Sioux City, Ames, and Des Moines joined local kin for dinners, birthdays, and church gatherings while workers and students moved between Wellman Ottumwa and Des Moines on spring breaks and assignments.
Upsets Likely At Drake Relays Races
Des MoinesApr 10 Special Experts expect Drake relays to break form with upsets across events. top hurdlers Wolcott Gatewood and stars like Smith Collinger face strong fields. long sprint and relay records may fall as Drake tickets go on sale to about 900 colleges and 200 high schools.
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Des Moines
Wolcott
Gatewood
Fred Wolcott
Rice
Boyce Gatewood
Texas Flyer
Ed Smith
Wisconsin
John Collinger
Iowa
Mozelle Ellerbee
Tuskegee
Ala
Speed Demon
Wilbur Greer
Eddie Toribio
Rice Institute
Emmett Brunson
Texas
Drake
Oklahoma
F. P
Pitch) Johnson
Funeral Services for Mrs N Jordon Held at Riverside
Riverside services held for Mrs N Jordon with Rev C F Fitzsimmons a former Methodist pastor presiding in Riverside. The notice records the church affiliations and the clergy involved in the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. Jordon
Riverside
C. . Fitzsimmons
The
Methodist Church
Patrick Henry’s Last Words
The quote attributed to Patrick Henry reflects regret over not reading the Bible, stating it is too late and expressing trust in God’s mercy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick Henry
No Taxes on Pitcairn Island In The Strict Sense
Pitcairn Island has no taxes in the strict sense but levies tithes to support missionary work in other Pacific islands. Residents must obtain licenses to carry guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pitcairn Island
Pacific
Pitcairn
Leonardo da Vinci Formulas Behind Renaissance Paints
The article states that the formulas underlying pigment manufacture were devised by Leonardo da Vinci and later successors who rejected Renaissance era paints. It highlights a lineage of artists innovating paint chemistry to improve materials used in art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leonardo da Vinci
Sousa Invented a Horn Named for Sousa as Instrument
The late John Philip Sousa, famed bandmaster and composer, is believed to be the only American who invented a professionally used musical instrument the sousaphone and had it named in his honor, according to Collier's Weekly.
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Sousa
John Philip Sousa
Collier's Weekly
Local Births and Hospital Notes
Mr and Mrs Russell Owens of Ainsworth welcome a son Marian Eugene born Saturday at 6 10 pm weighing eight pounds Wanda Rhodes of Kalona underwent an appendectomy Saturday evening Mrs Leigh Moffitt and daughter Merilyn Leigh were discharged Sunday to Wellman. others discharged or admitted include Mrs Wilson Rogers and son Gary Edward of Wellman and Mrs F L Edmondson of Brightown for treatment.
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Mere
Russell Owens
Ainsworth
Marian Eugene
Wanda Rhodes
Kalona
Leigh Moffitt
Merilyn Leigh
Wellman
Ralph Hexworth
Brighton
Lloyd Fisher
Riverside
Lloyd Swift
Washington
Wilson Rogers
Gary Edward
F. L. Edmondson
Moralog
Julia Huffstutler and Merle Edwards Wed in Washington
The marriage of Julia Marthe Lee Huffstutler and Merle Lee Edwards, both of Washington, was solemnized yesterday at 8:00 a.m. in the home of the bride’s uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Justin North, with Rev. Vernon Carter officiating. The couple will reside in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julia Marthe Lee Huffstutler
Merle Lee Edwards
Washington
Justin North
Vernon Carter
The
Christian Church
North
Fred Edwards
Oetten Seet
Schoolmen's Conference Planned at Cornell College
Mount Vernon Iowa attendees from most state colleges prepare for the seventh annual Schoolmen's conference at Cornell college on Saturday April 22. Dr Samuel J Melangham head of the Cornerl education department directs the conference. Dr Harold B Alberts director of the University schools Columbus Ohio will be the guest speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mount Vernon
Iowa
Cornell College
Samuel J. Melangham
Harold B. Alberts
University
Columbus
Ohio
Rummage Sale Notices for City Hall and Masonic Temple
Announcements list a rummage sale on Priv day April 14 at City Hall 4612 DeMolay and tonight at Masonic temple starting 8 o'clock. The items include a Priv day sale and a community event.
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Pri
City Hall
Iitteod
DeMolay
Masonic Temple
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