Weekend visits and local notices fill West Chester scene
Keith Bauer of West Chester spent the weekend in Davenport visiting his sister Esther. Multiple local residents hosted guests, planned trips, and resumed teaching duties at Lincoln school. A birth in Richland, and travels from Colorado to Iowa filled community chatter as residents hosted, visited kin, and attended events.
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Keith Bauer
West Chester
Davenport
Esther Bauer
WOC
Little Bit of
Heaven
Doris
Louise
Verna Rouse
Joy Fairchild
Lois Humston
Charlotte Earls
Louise Rouse
Miss Fairchild
Lincoln School
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Camp Huaga
Walker
Iowa
Maquoketa Principal Moves to Washington High School
Ten years ago W A Erbe who led Maquoketa High School the past two years signed a contract to be principal at Washington High School for the coming school year. He replaces George Fields who is vacating the position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Erbe
Maquoketa
Washington High School
George Fields
Does your dog have Flees Give Bow Wow flea powder
A brief ad offering Bow Wow flea powder to relieve dogs of fleas at a price of 35 cents. The item is promoted as an affordable remedy for pet owners seeking quick relief.
Oscar the Axolotl Goes Missing in Virginia City
Oscar the axolotl disappeared from the Virginia City historical museum tank. Miss Maud Trout, his caretaker, suspects visitors from south of the border may have abducted him. She fears he may starve unless someone feeds him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia City
Mont
Oscar the Axolotl
Maud Trout
Historical Museum
Miss Trout
Oscar
Missing Oscar the Axolotl Sparks Museum Mystery
For seven years Oscar the axolotl was the museum's top draw attracting tourists. The five-inch salamander, native to Mexican lakes, disappeared from its tank amid rumors of a Latin‑looking group in the crowd and concerns over his diet. Caretaker Miss Trout recalls his talking croak and friendly response.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar
Mexico
United States
Here
Miss Trout
Birthday notices and family gatherings in Iowa listings
Birthday greetings share names from Kalona Iowa City and Tipton areas. Several individuals celebrate birthdays including Teddy Thornton Susan Kay Arthur and Pamara Colleen Woods with family and friends noted from Riverside Hills Kalona Marcus and Springdale. Also report of a newborn seven pound two ounce daughter born to Mr and Mrs Ambrose Kronis at Mercy hospital Iowa City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence Logan
Betty
Joyce
Black Hills
Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Estes Park
United Presbyterian Young Peoples
C. G. Schomeller
Lee Sanders
Glenn Miller
Gerald Duncan
Edwin Lee
W. H. Jackson
Kalona
Dorothy Orris
Nate Young
John Earnest Spenner
Ted Brown
Betty Jewel
Evans Jarvis
Maurice Putman
James Custer
Harriet Coulter
Fay Cherwinker
Haskins
Teddy Thornton
Susan Kay Arthur
William Muller
Ed Rienert
Johnnie
Marcus
Ralph Pelzer
Tipton
Therese Clements
Springdale
Leonard McLachlan
Flora Knebel
Mary Plough
Helen Plough
Iowa City
Riverside, Hills
Charles Schnoebelen
Verne Droll
Walter Droll
Leo Jen
Geneveive Droll
Reno
Ambrose Kron
Mercy Hospital
Ham Burger Afloat: A Pet’s Odd Dining Habit
A pet eater is described who only consumes chopped hamberger held on a string above water. If the meat touches the water, the animal refuses to eat and grows ill after several days. The odd habit highlights the creature’s unusual behavior and health concerns.
One Naughty Deed Not a Delinquency, Says Expert
Dr. Edward Dyer Anderson told a Minnesota welfare conference that a single tantrum or stolen candy does not make a delinquent child. The University of Minnesota pediatrics professor warned parents not to overreact after one misbehavior, noting true delinquency is a repeated pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Paul
Edward Dyer Anderson
Minnesota
University of Minnesota Pediatrics
Local Hospital Admissions and Discharges Highlight Week
Admitted Saturday John Pratt of 320 W Second for medical care. Dismissed yesterday include Mrs. Robert Miller and daughter Crawfordsville, Mrs. Harold Miller and son Weilman. Today welcomes Mrs. Emma Durst Brighton and others. births announced for a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. James R. Lyle at 1 38 PM yesterday and a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Doyle Jarrard route 3 at 8 30 PM. Also a son born to Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Karr Wellman at 4 50 AM today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Miller
Crawfordsville
Harold Miller
Weilman
Emma_ Durst
Brighton
James Meek
Frank Simpson
Wellman
Jean Miller
City
Winifred Norenberg
James R. Lyle
Doyle Jarrard
Route 3
Wayne Karr
Daughters Visit At L B Shidler Home
Brighton August 11 a family reunion was held at the home of Mr. and Mrs. L B Shidler with four daughters present from Des Moines Winfield and local towns. Equality club met at the home of Mrs Dave McNeese. Various relatives live nearby and attend regional events. Funeral attendees traveled from Muscatine Oquawka New Boston Fairfield and Wayland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
L. B. Shidler
Lawrence Gross
Des Moines
Roy Fread
Winfield
Earl Fisher
James Bitner
Equality Club
Dave McNeese
Ross Hodson
Town
Robert Holliday
Tipton
James Meek
Washington County Hospital
L. E. Helmic
Washington
Bessie Myers
Anna Kern
Ralph
Helmic
Myrtle Helmick
Charles
Mathias Kessel
Ida Wendling
Otto Wendling
Muscatine
Lusetta Hurka
Genevive Kratz
Oquawka
Ill
Mae Houck
New Boston
Fairfield
Wayland
Name Faculty For Brighton Schools Term Opens Aug 28
Brighton schools prepare to open Monday for elementary and high school students with classes resuming after the summer break. The article notes the start of the term on August 28 and mentions faculty assignments for the Bright-on district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton
Edna Crile
School announces new year faculty lineup and roles
C BE Darnielle superintendent will also teach mathematics at the high school. L E McAfee is principal and teaches English and science. Mrs McAfee handles home economics and science. Monroe Kelly leads athletics and history. Thomas English teaches English and social science with athletic duties. Other staff include Mrs Willam Miller in commercial subjects and dramatics. William Miller in band and vocal music. Grade school hires Bonnie Cassady as principal and department lead for grades five through eight, with Leona Clarke as departmental lead for those grades. Thomas English serves as junior high coach. Mrs Roger Arnold teaches grades three and four. Rosalie Lamian sky oversees grades one and two. Mrs Cloyee Robertson handles kindergarten and grade two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. BE. Darnielle
Darnielle
L. E. McAfee
McAfee
Monroe Kelly
Thomas English
Willam Miller
William Miller
Bonnie Cassady
Leona Clarke
Roger Arnold
Rosalie Lamiansky
Cloyee Robertson
Sister Mary Consolata Honored at Riverside
A family gathering at the home of Mr and Mrs Paul Knebel honored Sister Mary Consolata O P formerly Luella Knebel of Detroit with a basket dinner and midday observance in Riverside August 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sister Mary Consolata
Riverside
Marge Luckey
Paul Knebel
Mary Consolata
O. P
Luella Knebel
Detroit
Livestock urged to receive green feed for health
Farmers advised that livestock of all classes should be fed green feed regularly to build resistance to disease. The guidance emphasizes regular greens as a preventive measure for herd and flock health.
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Mrs
Roger Smith
Dave Elder
Elders
Old Mexico
Marian Davis
St. Anthonys Hospital
Rock Island, Ill
J. Newton Davis
Elmer Guenther
Lewis Carter and
Orwin
Hillsdale, Jrl
Phyllis Guenther
Monken Thine
Sigourney
Roy Carter
Raymond and
Bob
Wilbur Moore
Richland
Gary Duane
Helen Givans
Libe Insurance Office
Colleen Godwin
Mamitou Springs
Colo
Keith Molesworth
Richmond
Chicago
Mabel Gray
College All Stars
Philadelphia Eagles
Keith
Gray
Dorothy Moore
Maxwell
Lloyd L. Little
Dwight IE. Prince of
Kansas
Princes
Claire Keating
Veteran’s Hospital
Regina Kamm
Nora Nichols
Chariton
S. N. Sor
Rell
Ed Sorrell
Iowa River
Pete Sorrell
Katherine Sorrell
Kirksville, Mo
Claudine Wombacher
Long Island
N. J
S. N. Sorrell
Henry Baker
Glendale
Calif
Ben Goodwin
Connie
Alice Clark
Baker
Goodwin
Calvin Chewning
Lois
Nellie Hill
John Pratt
Hospital
Dean Hasty
Dick Dodder
Vinton
Dean
Draw Mason
Janet Miller
Wintuuw
Dale Kennedy
Gwen Telford
Carl Treskow
Johnny Surface
I. C. Surface
Nebraska
Johnny
Mr. Surface
Wayne Embree
Ft. Collins, Colo
Harold Shelangowski
Earl Simpson
Lee Craig
Cushman
Motor Scooters Sales and Service
Robert
Roger
N. B. Ave
FOX
Johnny Sheffield
Donald Woods
Marjorie Lord
enncsHow
Korea
Telenews
International
Errol Flynn
Patrice Wymore
Los Angeles
Salina
Kan
Paris
France
International Soundphoto
Don Taylor
Billie Burke
Elizabeth Taylor
Mencen Tracy
Bennett
Late News
America
S.C. Simmering
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Connie Faye Goodwin
Kathy Ann Kloepfer
Ence
L.B. Shidler
Speedway
Ernest Meyer
Col
Phyllis Coon
Rt. 2
Keota
Myrtle O’connor
Louisa Gold Butter
Speedway Market
East Side Square
Hiland Palace
Kenny Hofer
Harlan Johnston
Mace Motor
FORD
Mercury
Wilson Coal
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