Wayland Boy Scouts Net $31 14 From Scrap Drive
Wayland's Boy Scout troop held a scrap drive collecting four and a half tons of paper and two and a half tons of iron. They already sold 2200 pounds of iron and two and a half tons of paper, netting 31 14. The remainder is stored for a higher price. Sixteen scouts enjoyed a camping trip north of Wayland, building bridges, swimming, and Morse code practice by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Kk. Boller
Wayland
Dale Riehenberger
John Martin
Sam Bergh
Ross Bateman
Ocean City
New Jersey
Regatta at Land o Lakes Draws 20 Boats and Big Crowd
A Northwoods Lake scene near Land o Lakes Wisconsin hosted the Land of Lakes Regatta with Lions Club and Fish and Game Club sponsorship. More than 20 boats raced despite expectations of 40, with a noted crowd, a fish fry, and a lakeside spectator group including local and visiting residents.
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Land
Lakes Wisconsin
Black Oak
King’s Gateway
Arthur Godfrey
Land of Lakes
Lions Club
The
Fish and Game Club
North Woods
Out New Channel For Skunk River Discussed By Locals
The text notes the Skunk River area has seen channel changes for about 25 years and mentions poor fishing. It describes cabin yard ground unevenness from fallen, decayed trees and reflects gratitude to the Longers as guests with anticipation of visiting again when autumn color peaks. Edith M. Gates signs the note.
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Angle River
Longers
Edith M. Gates
Skunk River
Brighton
Washington
Hunter Declares Elephant The Most Dangerous Beast
Russell Barnett Aitken, returning from an African expedition, says elephants are the most dangerous wild beasts. He notes African elephants differ from circus elephants and are dangerous especially if a cow with calf or a bull in mating season.
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Hunter
Cleveland
Russell Barnett Aitken
Eircuses
Aiken
Columbus Junction News Briefs Aug 28
Local families announce births and reunions. Robert Meeker and Lloyd Max Marshall welcome daughters born Aug 26 and Aug 24 respectively. Bebb families hold reunion at Columbus Chautauqua park with 50 attendees. officers named. Other items note visits, vacations, and a St. Louis trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Robert Meeker
Lloyd Max Marshall
Newport
Boulton-Blanchard
Columbus Chautauqua Park
Blanche Williams
Everett Caskabaum
Murray Hutton
Ames
Iowa City
Clyde Harbison
St. Louis
Bees Better Tempered During Good Weather
In Davis California a University of California study notes bees grow mean in bad weather and temper improves with fair skies. Gentleness is bred for efficiency and fewer stings, aiding beekeepers and honey production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davis
Calif
University of California College of Agriculture
Birthday greetings to local residents honored on cards
Warm wishes go to Mrs. Foster Bickel and Mrs. Don Minick on their birthdays. Also listed are Mrs. Don Shepherd K. G. Wessier and John Hindah Keith Carey Mapel son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Mapel with five candles and Rosemary Jeanne Mineart daughter of Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Mineart with nine candles.
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Laurence Henss
Kathleen
Larry
Jimmy
John Witting
Bluffton
Ohio
Lizzie Steiner
Naham Basinger
Ethel Ezra Wenger
Chicago
Emma Wenger
Henry Beebee
Belmont
Mass
Bee- Lee
Lydia Bittler
Mer
Marvin Roth
Roth
Donald Teal
Vienna
Duane Wittmer
Mary Ellen
Wichita
Kan
Ezra Wittmer
Mary Wittmer
Frank Sullivan
Seattle
Wash
Walter Sheare
Ottumwa
Sullivan
Mary Morris
Mart Morris
Morris
Wayland
Sheafe
Lote
Pete Morris
A. J. Robertson
Brighton
Jemima McClintic
Happy Hour
Methodist Church
Wayland Park
Arthur Henss
Lester Henss
William Henss
Crawfordsville
J. B. Cundy
John Cundy
McBride
Marcussen
Cedar Falls
G. W. Schantz
Marvin Payne
Macomb
Roger Wyse
Priscilla
Camp Friedenswalt
Union
Mich
Goshen
Ind
Er. S. Mullett
Paul Textor
Loyd George
Memorial Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Willard Boller
Shetler
Kalona
Lizzie Boller
Friendly Helper Sunday School
Wayland Mennonite Church
Dean Kauffman
Saunders Park
Carolyn Campbell Pendray
Joe Koebel
Clarence Koebel
Rock Island
Nellie Gerig
Barbara Boller
Mayme Howard
Eli
Dale Klopfenstein
George Eicher
New York City
Harlem
W .J. Eicher
Bluffton College
Blutftton
E. BB. Witkie Grove
Oskaloosa
Warren Sherer
Marlys Sherer
Don Hensley
Burlington
C. B. Hensley
Des Moines
Wilbur Patrick
Bain-Hulme Post
The
American Legion
the Legion Hall
Labor Day
Lastear
Post
Physical Failure Is Cause of Car Deaths
A National Safety Council study finds 1 of every 18 drivers in last year's 32,500 fatal crashes had a physical defect. Fatigue and sleepiness accounted for three-fifths of defects. 1 of 9 pedestrians in fatal crashes had a defect. Defective sighting in over a quarter, hearing issues in 10 percent, and other illnesses filled the rest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
National Safety Council
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Wayland Boy Scouts
Iron Drive
Wayland Mennonite
George Richer
Heidi Walser
Switzerland
Harold
Wayne
David
Max Lance
Archie Haberman
Walter Doak
Mel Haberman
Della Clark
Ruthport
Winfield
George
Randy Magdefray
Wayland Softball Associ
Iowa
Allon
Germanville
Stringtown
Cottonwood
Wayland-Germanville
Finley
Sockum
Milwaukee
Gall Bladfer
Eagle River
Bangle River
Vilas County
Forrests
Deer Country
MEN & Boys
Washington, Iowa
Glenn G. Hayes
Mike
Martha Butler
Jaycees
Green Field
Jim Dobie
Gentleman Jim Dobie
Kansas City
Kansas
Gypsy Joe
Balkestes
Oklahoma City
Okla
Billy Hickson
Milt Olsen
Burlington, Iowa
Racine
Wisc
Advanc
Washington Junior Chamber of Commerce
Happy
Unitechagie
Linwood J. Heck Riverside
Dale Engle
Donald K. Orr
West Chester
Poe
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