Rural county schools shrink as buses draw pupils to towns
The county reports 52 now 105 rural schools, with seven fewer in operation than last year. Eight closed, one reopened. 62 rural schools will be taught by 155 teachers, with Riverside adding two buses for English River and Highland townships. Kalona and Washington towns will not run buses, and Wellman expands routes, while lines extend into Iowa county.
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Prairie Flower School
Washington
Lester Bo Krabill
Kalona
Riverside
Countrys
Iowa
English River
Highland Townships
Wellman
Iowa County
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Rural districts schedule bus pickups and early school openings
In Washington township a bus will pick up children in the No 7 district and take them to Ainsworth. Another bus will transport pupils from Pleasant Ridge district in Marion township to Crawfordsville. Despite teacher shortages, rural counties report success in hiring staff for the new school year. Most rural schools start August 25 with one opening Monday the 8th.
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Washington
No. 7
Washington Township
Ainsworth
Pleasant Ridge
Marion Township
Crawfordsville
Krabill
Dsth
Tree Sickness Causes Dead Limbs and Dropping Leaves
Fixing tree troubles boosts health and beauty, raises property value, and increases enjoyment. Early intervention prevents further decline and preserves the tree’s value and curb appeal.
Islands Line Iguassu Edge in Brazil Argentina Waters
Scores of islands guard the 2.5 mile wide Iguassu Falls brink between Brazil and Argentina. In dry seasons more than 250 island separated cascades mark the rugged edge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iguassu Falls
Brazil
Argentina
Fish Combines Well Fish Casseroles
Fish Combines Well Fish outlines economical use of canned or prepared fish in various casseroles and combo dishes to stretch meals without sacrificing flavor.
535 Million Tons From America’s Bituminous Coal Mines
In 1951 America's 9 000 bituminous coal mines produced 535 million tons of coal. The figure highlights the scale of coal output and the role of mining operations in the national economy.
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America
Gas sale contract dated before August 1 1952
The company agreed to serve a customer under a written gas sale contract entered into prior to August 1 1952. The terms of that contract governed service and purchase arrangements between the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ran
Aunt Wilma and Mona Meet Jeff at Oceanview Cottage
Jeff Weatherbee visits Mona at Aunt Wilma's cottage by Oceanview marsh. Aunt Wilma reads Gertrude Stein while Mona displays odd attire and aloof manners. Conversation hints at Rex Van Nuys and a strained romance as Jeff contemplates staying or leaving.
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Jeff
Goodby
Mona
Rex van Nuys
Rex
Wilma
Jeff Weatherbee
Aunt Wilma
Gertrude Stein
Evergreen Grove
Army aviators train for all weather and blind flying conditions
Increased demands require army pilots to master instrument flight and operate aircraft in diverse weather. The emphasis is on thorough instruction in instrument flying and reliance on blind flying instruments to ensure safe operations across conditions.
U S Dr inking Habits Fasc inating To Spanish Student
United Press dispatch profiles Pedro Chicote in New York as a Spanish liquor connoisseur who has amassed a 56 year bottle collection worth about 100000 dollars. He regards his museum in Madrid as a historical authority on beverages and notes American bars showcase superior mixing equipment. He plans to leave his collection to Spain, while admitting he rarely drinks himself.
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New York
Pedro Chicote
Madrid
Spain
Chicote
France
Dnemy
Germany
Pilotburg Church Remodeling Progress Noted
In Pilotburg the church basement dig and groundwork made notable headway this week though rain slowed work yesterday. Committeemen Bush Crile Scott and Stransky plus Teets brothers led daily excavating with many helpers across two days of labor.
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Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
Committeey Bush
Clyde Crile
Richard Scott
Marion Stransky
Teets Brothers
Gene
Micky
Merle Howsare
Marvin and
Larry
Dean Schwartz
Tiarlan Wiggins
Lee Jones
Wayne Stransky
Eddie Nejedly
Jim Shaw
Lester Manasmith
Joe Christner
Robert
Fay Goodwin
Marvin
Olin Bishop
Morton Carr
Pete Ashby
Loren Bush
Lester
Jim Ferguson
Dan Garber
Allan
Carl Oldfield
Harold Pribyl
Lloyd Bauer
Mr. Goodwin
House Mover
John Stolfus
Francis McDowell
Harold Schulty
Sam Rog
Pilotburg church celebrates long awaited completion
The 1881 built church near Pilotburg continues as a Pilot for years to come. Aid society women have furnished and served dinners in the nearby school house. Mr and Mrs Carl Oldfield visit Chicago. Mrs Marion Stransky plans a Ladies Aid meeting next Thursday afternoon. Denis Proctor visits Linda Scott this week.
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Ers
Detweiler
Aid Society
Washington County
Carl Oldfield
Chicago
Marion Stransky
Pilotburg
Eel Life Cycle Ends After Spawning
A female eel is estimated to produce 10 700 eggs. After spawning both parents die and adults that migrate from freshwater streams do not return.
Germany Adopts Compulsory Old Age Insurance in 1883
Compulsory old age insurance was first adopted in Germany in 1883, marking a landmark social reform under Chancellor Otto von Bismarck. The program aimed to provide retirement security for workers and influenced welfare policies across Europe.
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Germany
Elder Shannon & Co itemized newspaper masthead
Publication details for the Washington Iowa newspaper show editors and staff such as R BE Shannon Dave fh Elder Bruce Cowden Charles Morris W J Shannon and Roward Hazen. It lists publication days excluding Sundays Christmas and July 4th and notes second class matter status under the 1879 act. Subscription rates indicate payments by mail in Iowa and outside Iowa with yearly and weekly figures.
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Elder Shannon & Co
R. BE. Shannon
Dave Fh. Elder
Bruce ©. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Roward Hazen
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of
Audit Bureau of Circulations
1940s Nordic mills churned fodder for Nazis and Sweden
In 1941 Norwegian and Finnish pulp mills produced nearly 500 thousand tons of animal fodder for the Nazi regime. In 1942 Sweden created about 500 thousand tons of cattle feed from wood.
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Sweden
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Glenn G. Hayes
Washington, Iowa
Natural Gas Service
Federal Power Commission
Southern Utilities Company
By John Trevor
Oceanview
U.S
By Elizabeth Toomey
Indonesia
Conrad Hilton
South
Ninth Avenue
Coleman Oil
Atty
Ralph C. Jones
Bedford, Iowa
Joe Palooka
H'Lo
Jim
Dixie Dugan
Ham Fisher
Naryino
Joe
Blondie
Dagwood
Meevoy & Strick
Miss Dugan
Chic Young
Old-Age Insurance
Ington
Professional Directory
Ttorneys Louvis J. Kehor
Jeffrey
Theo
B. Bailey
West Main
Wweee
Morrison & Morrison — Attorneys
D. Morrison
E. D. Morrison Jr
Morrison
Livingston & Day —Attorneys
S. W. Livingston
Robert Day—Abstract Dept
West Main St
George F. Morrison
G. Gifford Morrison
J. @ Penney Co
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Stewart & Shearer—Attorneys
R. A. Stewart
Paul Shearer
Fe, Wash
Optometrists
DR. R. Q
I Cc
L. Lemmon
John W. Lemmon
East Side Square
M. L. Smith
North Side
P. L. Etter
Journal’ Biog
Rock Island Produce CO
Reisters
Martinsburg
Packwood
James E. Robinson
Hampshire
Duroe & Hamp
Duroe
Dale Smith
Glen Baumgartner
Lyle Smith
Hayesville Savings Bank
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