Fairfield Boy Killed in Hit-and-Run Near Fairfield
Police and state troopers search for a hit-and-run driver after a car struck three boys riding bicycles near Fairfield Iowa. James Mercer 13 died at the scene. Junior Moyer and Claude Brown were injured. Brown rode on the handlebars. Car described as black or dark blue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfield
Iowa
James Mercer
George Mercer
Weee Junior Moyer
Claude Brown
Young Brown
Mercer
Moyer
Brown
Municipal Band Concert in Park Repeats Last Week Program
Ralph Young director of the Municipal band announced the Wednesday evening park concert will largely repeat last week’s program, which was rained out. He noted some numbers may be changed but the core lineup remains the same.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph Young
Laura Hedleson
Cedar County
Miss Hedleson
Toca
Armory Grounds
Granna Holleywell
Lee County
Disabled Veterans Elect Their Officers in Washington Chapter
At the Washington Disabled Veterans chapter election Don Knight was chosen commander Donald Bell senior vice commander Marsh Atkinson treasurer and Bev Sterling adjutant. A future meeting will name the color guard and other officers. Next meeting is Thursday August 29 at eight in the city hall firemen's room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Don Knight
Donald Bell
Marsh Atkinson
Bev Sterling
Whn
City Hall
Fly on Back of a Horse Starts Fire
In Yreka California a fly on a horse’s back touched a hot wire after the horse swished its tail. The resulting spark ignited a forest fire that destroyed about 55 acres of virgin timber, officials said. The incident involved a six point landing by the fly and an electrocution of the horse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yreka
Calif
U. S
Forestry
Petition Awards In Railway Suits In Washington County
Several Washington county property owners file petitions to increase awards from Rock Island railroad condemnation for Ainsworth Brighton cutoff right of way. S. W. Kort seeks 15400, Charles Cannon 1756, with others asking 3000 and 2000. Injunctions and removal of equipment sought until damages are set and paid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Rock Island Railroad
Ainsworth-Brighton
Onerift
S. W. Kort
Charles Cannon
Mr. Kort
Mr. Cannon
C. C. Wilson
A. E. Baldrige
Et al
Fred P. Heck
E. D. Mersrison, Jr
H. J. Schoonover
Jessie Schoonover
Henry J. Bailey
Roy A. Sowash
Pearl Sowash
E. R. van Nostrand
Sowash
Mr. van Nostrand
Henry B. Bailey
Sarner Petitions for Divorce and Child Support
Charles William Sarner files in district court for divorce from Norma Evelyn Sarner. They wed August 1 1943 in New Jersey and have one child Ronald Keith Sarner aged 18146 months. He asks custody with the mother and ongoing child support at $15 weekly. attorney L J Kehosa represents him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles William Sarner
Clerk of
District Court
Norma Evelyn Sarner
New Jersey
Ronald Keith Sarner
L. J. Kehosa
Childrearing Moments Endure in Place and Time
A reflective remark by Bishop John M. Moore about memories that time cannot destroy. The quote emphasizes how places and scenes from youth retain a lasting hold on the heart.
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John M. Moore
Timber spread by James as fly escapes
The report notes a timber spread led by James with the fly seemingly getting away. Details are sparse in the readable text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Champion Baby Beef Wins Grand Championship In County Show
Elmer Schneider of Riverside exhibited Cash the Angus calf to grand champion in the baby beef department and overall grand champion at the county 4 H show. Bill Foster owned the reserve Angus champion Mike, north east of Washington. Hereford champion Oscar and reserve Tiny were owned by Tommy Havel and Glenn Rowe. Clement Thomann won and showed the Shorthorn Teddy with reserve Dave. The awards list includes many blue red and white ribbons for Angus Hereford and Shorthorn entries by multiple 4 H clubs and area farms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elmer Schenider
Riverside
Angus
Mike
Bill Foster
Washington
Oscar
Tommy Havel
Ainsworth
Glenn Rowe
Wellman
Teddy
Clement Thomann
Dave
Angus - Elmer Schneider
Bob Gerot
Robert Schneider
Elmer Schneider
William Schneider
Milo Patterson
Carl Rowe
Duane Tadlock
Dick Schenider
Don Thomann
Gerald Howell
Ronald Bowser
Lawrence Thomann
Bruce Campbell
Cliff Corpman
Jimmy Barnes
Hereford
Ralph Stout
Martin Brophy
Bill Crandall
Ed Brophy
Ken Brennan
Franklin Stout
Gene Yoder
Leon Shellman
Shorthorn
Dick Sehneider
Cedar Clippers
West Point
Cadar
Helman
Montgomery Ward
Brides
Penney
Fire Besets Newcomb Hotel Leaves 1100 Homeless
A five story Newcomb apartment hotel fire in Quincy Michigan left about 1100 people homeless. Night elevator operator Liverett Lawson died from suffocation and Franz Liceson suffered burns amid a two hour effort by firefighters. The blaze started behind a downtown annex and climbed to the roof. Elevator operator Lewis Varneil assisted guests to safety as the largely two and three room apartments housed residents. Damage was estimated at over 25000 dollars.
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Quincy
Newcomb
Liverett Lawson
Olevator
Franz Liceson
Isue
Lewis Varneil
Birthplace of Alexander Hamilton on Nevis Island
The birthplace of Alexander Hamilton, an early American statesman, is the island of Nevis in the West Indies.
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Alexander Hamilton
Island of
Nevis
The
West Indies
Washington to vote Sept 19 on gas and electric franchises
Washington citizens will vote on two questions September 19 to authorize new 20 year gas and electric franchises for Iowa Southern Utilities. The move follows Federal Power Commission approval to bring natural gas, with expected rate cuts and new heating options, and plans to construct a looping power line from Des Moines to Davenport via Iowa City. Electric upgrades include a lightning proof line and a westward feeder, costing about 200000 dollars, plus internal line improvements.
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Washington
Iowa
Southern Utilities
Iowa Southern Utilities Cons
Forth Electric
City
Federal Power Commission
Towa
Texas
Chicago
Frank Miller
I.S.A
Mller
Iowa Southern Utilities Electric
Iowa City
Des Moines
Davenport
Con Pany
Miller
Iowa Southern Utilities
Scancchises
Columbus Junction
Wayland
Richland
Brighton
Columbus City
Packwood
Ainsworth
Ovie Crawfordsville
West Chester
Olds, Letts
Grandview
Harper
Kea
Wellman
Wintiell
Ottumwa
Davenport Boy Dies From Polio Attack
Davenport Iowa August 20 Bobby Hedstrom seven son of Mr and Mrs Bertran Hedstrom died here today of infantile paralysis His death is reported as the first from the outbreak in the city and district
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Davenport
Iowa
Bobby Hedstrom
Bertran. Hedstrom
Legion Auxiliary Picnic At Sunset Park
The American Legion Auxiliary and Junior Auxiliary invite members to a phce dinner picnic tonight at Sunset park. The event starts at 6 o'clock in the rock garden, with attendees asked to bring table service sandwiches and a dish to pass.
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Sunset Park
Rock Garden
Sunset
Mrs. Cuddeback Taken by Death in Washington Area
Mrs. Delsie D. Cuddeback wife of Glen Cuddeback of six and a half miles west of Washington died at 1 55 this morning in the county hospital after a week of serious illness. Born August 31 189x she was a daughter of LeRoy and Dora Hesseltine. She married Glen Cuddeback October 22 1919 at Muscatine and lived on the family farm. Surviving are her husband son Kenneth daughter Lois Irene mother LeRoy Hesseltine of Clatskanie Oregon six brothers and sisters and one daughter Merna Jean deceased. Funeral plans were pending word from Oregon. Services planned at L A Jones funeral home with burial at Elm Grove cemetery.
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Delsie D. Cuddeback
Glen Cuddeback
Washington
Washington County
LeRoy
Dora
Thompson) Hesseltine
Muscatine
Cuddeb
Kenneth
Lois Irene
LeRoy Hesseltine
Clatskenie
Oregon
Harold McCullough
Conesville
Tracy Miller
Henry Schenkel
Walter Nordyke
Robert Hesseltine
Columbus Junction
Claire Hesseltine
Merna Jean
West Coast
L. A
New High Price For Iowa Steers
Chicago reports new all time highs for Iowa fed cattle with 100 1300 pound steers at 27 90 and 66 pound yearlings at 27 75 per hundredweight. Prices at major midwest markets shown as steady to 50 cents higher amid light grain fed yearling demand.
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Chicago
Iowa
Midwest
Disease in Davenport Claims Local Youth This Year
A Davenport lad fell ill about a week ago with a disease affecting the town this year. No further details are provided on the illness or its origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Troops Parade on Slav Border Amid Tense Exchange
The United States protested Yugoslavia over the downing of an American plane and demanded compensation and courtesies. Eight British soldiers and seven German POWs were reported missing after a crossing into northeast Italy as the SSth Division paraded for U.S. and British officers.
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United States
Yugoslavia
Rome
U. S
Ssth
Marshal Tito
Belgrade
Italy
Col
Kenei
Yugoslaa
European Air Transport Service
Ciambino
US. Army
Vienna
Venezia Giulia
Halden Solidifies Iowa Legion State Commander Bid
Des Moines reports Jesse W. Halden, 52, Newton WWI veteran, appears north to win the Iowa American Legion state commander post. The fifth district presented his home. second district candidates Perl Tornanish and B D Stittman are possible. Varied district awards and extensive post community projects noted.
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Des Moines
Jesse W. Halden
Newton
American Legion
Halden
Perl Tornanist
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Federal Reserve Board
International
Home Furnishings Awards
Mary Ann Havel
Marcella Bowser
Wayne Hyde
Guernsey
Jeri Lee Anderson
Roger Mayer
Arthur Libenguth
Bennie Barnes
Carl Yoder
James Eash
Harry Duening
Bill Litwiller
Harry Duensing
Karmerettes
Famerettes
Rubio Merry Makers
West Point Club
Ruth Foster
Isabelle Combs
Girls Work
Iis Health Gim
Goodluck
Cloverleaf
Merrymakers
Farmerettes
Truman
President Truman
Williamsburg
Naval Air Station
Quonset, R. L
John Pastore
J. Howard McGrath
Eft
U.S. Senate
International Soundphoto
Legion Auxiliary
American Legion Auxiliary
Mrs. Cuddeback
State Department
Nel
Halden Iowa Legion
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