Stamp Collecting Letters From Egypt Tell Of Friendship
The story describes John Applegate Jr whose stamp collection leads to letters from Abd El Aziz Riad of Cairo Egypt. Two letters recount schooling Arabic language art music and Egyptian life plus stamps and photos with a planned third letter.
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John Applegate
John Applegate, Jr
Abd el Aziz Riad
Cairo
Egypt
John
Farouk
Abd el Hamid Riad
Higher School of Applied Art
Jornals
Hofman
Sphinx
Tout Aneamon
Luxor
Cenima
Greta Garbo
Constans Bynt
Norma Shearer
Asia
Mohamed
Tax Free Gas For Farmers Proposal In Iowa Senate
Iowa Senator William McArthur proposes a bill to tax free gasoline for farm use identified by color and delivered in bulk for tractors and farm engines. Family cars would be prohibited with penalties. current taxes and refunds would end, saving state costs but risking hardship for farmers. Representative Earl Dean of Mason City supports the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
William McArthur
Mason City
McArthur
Department of
The
State Treasury
Earl Dean
389 High Schools Entered in Music Contests for State
Iowa City February 14 report shows 389 Iowa high schools entered the state music championships, down eleven from 1952. University of Iowa hosts festival May 3 to 6 after sub district and district contests. class AA added for larger schools.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Iowa High School Music Association
University of Iowa
North Central
Northwest
Southwest
Southeast
South Central
Association
Egypt praised for beauty and ancient wonders in distant note
A letter from Aziz describes Egypt as first in many ways and invites a postcard exchange. He praises the country’s beauty and ancient tombs mosques pyramids and good weather while asking for affordable postal cards from the recipient and promising a reply soon from Cairo Egypt.
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Egypt
Greta Garbo
Aziz
Thancia Naharia College
Kobry Lemon
Cairo
Local Families Share Sunday Visits and Birthday Dinner
Last Tuesday marked Dean Schaetter's birthday with a supper inviting the Frank Stratt and A. J. Robertson families. Chas. Strohm joined H. A. Engel's for dinner after Sunday school. The Don Stover family visited Mrs. Anna Sankey, Frank Pratts dined with Raymond Sankey, and Win Meyer spent the weekend with friends in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Hill
Dean Schaetter
Frank Stratt
A. J. Robertson
Chas. Strohm
H. A. Engel
Don Stover
Anna Sankey
Frank Pratts
Raymond Sankey
Win, Meyer
Wachington
Beth's duty and a mountain wedding conflict
Beth Raynor learns from Mrs. Bleak that Donald Blake may not be allowed a partnership if they marry soon. She leaves for a summer teaching stint while Donald pursues his career, returning to find both homes rebuilt and his offices established, redefining her duty to family and future.
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Beth Raynor
Mrs. Penny
Beth
Mrs. Bleak
Donald Blake
Donald
Mr. Bleak
Joe
Azariah
Miles. Raynor
Mra Bleak
Aken
Rheonald
Inter
Old Bleak
80-1
Agortial Mieak
Notable Quotation From Hachaoge on Rationale
A dated quotation from Hachaoge debates the value of giving reasons for statements. It suggests those who explain their statements do what is appropriate and prudent, while those who offer no reason may speak yet convey little substance.
Iowa to Roll Out State Police Radio Network
Des Moines, Iowa Feb 13 Park A Findley head of the Iowa bureau of investigation announced plans for a state wide radio broadcasting and receiving system for police work. The state broadcasting station is operating in the state house. Trials of various makes will precede county sheriff and municipal adoption.
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Des Moines
Iowa
U.P
Park A. Findley
Iowa Bureau of Investigation
Findley
Iowa Bankers’ Association
State Bureau of Investigation
Riverside Social Reels as Club Guests and Obituary Notes
Riverside events feature Sorosis study club gathering at the Cress home with seventeen members and a Mary Todd Lincoln review by Maude Cress, plus plans for February 24. Dr Marian Swigert begins practice February 15 after moving into the Wilkinson Drug Store area. card party hosts at St Mary’s hall. Obituary notes publish Mrs O B Ford of Yale Oklahoma, aged seventy two, and Ida Storey born in Ohio.
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W. H. Cress
Birdie Godlove Grere
Sorosis
Cress
Maude Cress
Mary Todd Lincoln
A. Frost
Hazel Blythe
Mary Salladay
Erd Cress
Anna Griffin
Lela McCreedy
Extelle Cruz
Marian Swigert
Riverside
Wilkinson Drug Store
St. Mary's Hall
Rose Dautremont
Batello Cruz
John H. Younkin
C. B. Ford
Yale
Oklahoma
Ford
Vicinity
O .B. Ford
Ida Storey
Ohio
Orrin B. Fordin
Burr Oak
Kansas
Iowa
Iowans Picnic Feb 25 in Los Angeles Amid West Towans Rally
Reported by Feb 14, the Towans of the West gather in Los Angeles at Lincoln Park on February 25. Hawk Eyes president Brennan and committee plan a 15000 strong turnout with a two PM program featuring Lieut. Gov. Frank F. Merriam and Brennan to welcome attendees. Secretary C. H. Parsons provides contact details as state societies convene. Local visits mention Dr. J. M. Chillam and Mr. Anthony Yeggy hosting.
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Los Angeles
Calif
West
Robert Brennan
Hawkeyes
Brennan
Lincoln Park
Frank F. Merriam
Towan
C. H. Parsons
Alexandria
Mutual
Pur and Declam Contests Highlight Wellman Evening
Mrs Lloyd Durst spoke on Pur at Hensingers with eight members and guest Miss Elizabeth Bock attending. The community heard a humorous declamation contest judged by Mrs Thelda Freel Miss Gladys Smith and Mrs L C Miller with eight finalists chosen for Monday gym entries.
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Howard Gardner
Flynn
Gardner Home
Rock
Wellman
Harve Freel
Thelda
Glidys Smith
Qordelle H. Braden
Stanley Trukill
University Hospital
Iowa City
Thelda Freel
Misa Gladys Smith
L. C. Miller
Mary Sherman
Miss Sherman
Udga Tablets Promise Quick Relief for Stomach Ailments
A testimonial promotes Udga Tablets for gas pains acid reflux and dyspepsia with claims of dramatic recovery after 14 years of illness. It offers a $1 package and a money back guarantee via Geo. L. McDaniel, Druggist.
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Adga
Gee
Udga
Geo. L. McDaniel
Iowa music teachers conference features four distinguished guests
Iowa music teachers and supervisors will hear lectures and demonstrations by three distinguished musicians and one veteran supervisor at the University of Iowa conference next Friday and Saturday. George Dasch will lecture on instrumental music, Harold Bachman directs his own band, Jacob A. Evanson of Western Reserve will discuss vocal groups, and Miss Alice Inskeep will share Cedar Rapids schools' insights. The event aims to prepare teachers for the spring music festival with many schools sending representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
University of Iowa
George Dasch
Chicago Little Symphony Orchestra
Harold Bachman
Jacob A. Evanson
Western Reserve University
Cleveland
Alice Inskeep
Cedar Rapids
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Hollen
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Bailey
Lemley & Vam Insurance
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Chiropractors
Chas
BROWN
Court House
Bassler
Ainsworth
Joun W. Applegate
City Hall
State Theatre
Livingston & Hit Hene W. Livingston and &K&, C. Richer
West Main
Jones Funeral Home
Shemman
West Main St
Tive Motor
Mary Sherlock
McClure Newspaper Syndicate
WNU
Quay
J. M. Chillam
North Liberty
Anthony Yeggy
Lee Buchwalter
Mary Green
Keolta
Lester Disney
Legion and Auxiliary
Donald Kyle
State University of Iowa
AID Music ‘Teachers
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Isabe
Inskerp
Bachman
Studebaker
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Speedway
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