Editorials on manners politics and dams across years
A collage of editorial fragments critiques on judging people by actions, notes on political shifts, and calls for flood control in the Missouri valley. It mentions Army engineers, terraces and small dams, hospital insurance trends, and skepticism about social programs and forthcoming legislation. It closes with reflections on Korea and crime reporting in newspapers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
Mississippi
Sas Ine
Mississipgua
Missouri Valley
Lfe
Korea
Belle Plaine Union
Sirichy
Leo Maries Hosts Wednesday Evening
Mrs WooJ. Marie hosts a Wednesday evening gathering at the Leo Marie home with Mr and Mrs Bob Rollo among guests. Other attendees include Mr and Mrs Willard Hunter Sharon and Marlon Dean of Davenport plus Homer Baird of Ainsworth and Grimes of Washington.
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Leo Maries
April
Bob Rollo
Fin
Leo Marie
Hunter Home
Heyman Genkinier
Waukegan
Willard Hunter Sharon
Marlon Dean
Davenport
Homer Baird
Ainsworth
Mr. Grimes
Washington
Humiston and friends visit kin across Iowa
Calls and visits describe Sunday gatherings with Mr Humiston and family in Wilton Junction and Sugar Creek cellar, plus trips to Oskaloosa and Iowa City. Names include Ben L Shea Chaude Rhodebeek Marie Sro and Leo Marie. Goshen College choir mentioned. The Hunter family enjoy a television set at home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Masson
Rasmond Humston
Humiston
Ben L. Shea
Wilton Junction
Towa
Chaude Rhodebeek
Mary Dame
Leo Beauchamp
Jeorue Migseon
Ainworth
Oskaloose
Lievd Humstey
Sugar Creek
Charel
Goshen College
Eldon Roth Homie
W. J. Marie Jr
Childe Michael
Iowa City
Looms Turn Out Over 17600 Miles Of Cloth Daily
A factory report states more than 17 600 miles of cotton cloth are produced each day, highlighting the scale of textile output and the efficiency of current looms.
Keota cemetery sexton retires after quarter century
Keota's long serving sexton and superintendent Mr Cady retires after 25 years in the role. His son Howard assisted him, and Merle Cady of Keota has helped for many years. Charles KE Clark named new cemetery superintendent with a slate of trustees and city officers outlined.
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Keota’s Cemetery
Aor Krause
Keota
B.C
Cady
Sexton
Keota Cemetery
Howard
Oskaloosa
Merle Cady
Charles KE Clark
E.G. Warrington
J. FE. Powell
Walter Do Lyle
George Freshwaters
Reote
W. C. Richardson
Roo» Smith
Don Cady
Charles B. Clark
Tom Mills
Is L. McGuire
Asless
Keith Wells
George Mayer
L. B. Denise
Don Fagan
J. Ro Helscher
L. B. Dempsey
J.R. Helscher
J. R. Helscher
Kelly Wells
Keota Public School
Ten Air Force Officers Face Disobedience Charges
Ten World War II veterans at Randolph and Mather Air Force Bases in California and Texas were formally accused of disobeying orders to fly. Investigations continue into two additional cases to determine if court martial action is warranted, with four officers charged at Randolph and six at Mather.
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Air Force
Randolph Air Force Base
Texas
Mather Air Force Base
Teat
Mrs. Mumper Ends Visit in Kansas
Mrs. Mumper returns from Mission Kansas after winter with relatives. Rev Harvey Moon dies. services held in La Mont. Wallace Johnson to seek medical care in Washington with his wife. Richard Shirbroun to move from Ames to Brighton to open veterinary practice. Community Chamber of Commerce helps Shirbrouns’ relocation.
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Edna Crile
Brighton
Ko Mumper
Mission
Kansas
G. M. Griffith
William Madden
Los Angeles
Verne Madden
Harvey Moon
LaMont
Friends Church
Pleasant Plain
Wallace Johnson
Washington
Two Youths Charged With Reckless Driving
Des Moines police charged Raymond S. Allen 20 and Johnny C. Bell 18 with reckless driving after a bumper racing crash on Fleur Drive. Five people were injured including a 16 year old expectant mother Mrs Mabel Woods. One car skidded and overturned while Bell’s car halted without overturning. An officers board investigated possible court martial.
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Des Moines
Mabel Woods
Truman Signs Japan Peace Treaty Today
President Truman signed the Japanese peace treaty at the White House, paving Japan's return to free nations and ending seven years of occupation. He also signed defense pacts with Japan, the Philippines, New Zealand and Australia to establish a Pacific peace system. State Department officials expect formal deposit before month’s end to trigger the treaty’s effect.
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Washington
Truman
Japan
Free Nations
Mr. Truman
Philippines
New Zealand
Australia
White House
State Department
United States
Tiue
Harold Brown Family Visits in Brighton
Brighton reports Easter visit notes include Harold Brown and family from Pembine Wisconsin. Dorothy Helmick of Dallas Center visits and Mrs Myrtle del hick undergoes hospital operation. Roy Coffin from Le Moines guests. G M Crow from Davenport visits. Elmore en route to Cedar Rapids after California. Mary Ellen Wentworth and family host master vacation. Janet Horton from Ohio State University spends Easter break.
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Brighton
Harold Brown
Har Old Jr
Pembine
Wis
James Morgan
Dorothy Helmick
Dallas Center
Myrtle del Hick
Washington County Hospital
Roy Coffin
le Moines
Clyde Coffin
G. M. Crow
Davenport
Ednarit Burl Elmore
Ro M. Elmore
Cedar Rapids
California
Mary Ellen Wentworth
Bennet
Harry Wentworth
Janet Horton
State Universit
Ohio
Saltonstall presses Eisenhower to declare public views
Washington reports Taft faction pressure on General Eisenhower to speak on public issues. Senator Len Saltonstall of Massachusetts, a GOP nomination supporter, urges Eisenhower to take a public stand while Eisenhower signals he will not campaign actively after leaving the European defense command June 1.
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Saltonstall
Eisenhower
Washington
Taft
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Len Leverett Saltonstall
Paris
GOP
European Defense Command
Community Baptisms At Local Methodist Church
The report notes Mr and Mrs JL Allerton hosting a baptism with several joining the church during Sunday services at the Methodist church. Others including Mr and Mrs Tom Davison and family visited Omaha. Frank Gibson and son stayed with Merc AEB Horton. Phyllis Woodford of Oskaloosa spent Easter with her parents Anson and Mrs Woodford.
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JL. Allerton
Methodist Church
Tom Davison
Keith Murray
Omaha
Frank Gibson
Osceola
Merc. A. EB. Horton
Phyllis Woodford
Oskaloosa
Anson Woodford
Taft Backers Urge Eisenhower To Declare Position
Protests from Taft supporters press Eisenhower to spell out his stance on all issues for the nomination. Saltonstall told a Pittsburgh news conference it would be difficult for Eisenhower to win if he stays silent. He called for the general to bring his position up to date, noting a June plan for limited speeches by his campaign managers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen
Robert A. Taft
Eisenhower
Saltonstall
Pittsburgh
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Iowa
Oou
Junior
Blue Cross Hospital
Great Britain
Congress
Mrs. Wooj. Marie
Gilbert Alliman
Kirk
June
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoer
Jeffrey
Theo. B. Bailey
West Main
Morrison & Morrison — Attorneys
E. D. Morrison
E. D. Morrison Jr
Morrison Bldg
Livingston & Day — Attorneys
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day—Abstract Dept
West Main St
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
Wendell L. Shaffer
Den
Uth
Hotel Washington
Optometrists
R. Q
C. L. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
M. L. Smith
North Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Journal Ride
Mr. and
Mere. Marie Sro
Mrs
Leo Marie and
Martha
Hunter
General Motors
Oldsmobile
GME
Fisher
Willits
East Main St
THE
Maryleu Trier
Keota Alumni Association
Ali Palmer
Joknen
Linger
Gom. Ochs
J. E. Leinen
Donald Fagen
Martha Dean Peiffer
Phil Morris
Mrs. Mumper
Dean
Doan
Johnny
Lacie
Idemobile
Heve
Edna Rile
National Bank OF Washington
F. DT. C
Brindley’s
City Hall Tire Service
Earth
Ume
Ued
Wagner
East Edge of
Atlas Tires
TV Uh Ag
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