Cotter High School Blue Devils win eight straight
The Cotter high school teams extended their winning streak to eight with wins over Olds Mt denion and Yarmouth. The varsity clinched a 43 24 win over Olds and a 24 14 victory at Mt Union, while the cotter grades fell to Grandview 32 29. Junior high notes highlight perfect spelling scores and class activities.
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Mt. Union
Barrows
Atrone Yarmouth
Clark
Yarmouths
Peters
Quick
Yarmouth
Tri-County
Wayland
Todd
Grandview
Wyman
Lavon Gardener
Evelyn Vacha
Billy Owens
Barbara Jones
Milo Orris
Jacek Duncan
Roy Havenstein
Arnold Smith
Leprosy Afflicts Millions Worldwide, Estimate
An estimate places 3,000,000 people in various parts of the world afflicted with leprosy. Health officials note ongoing transmission and the need for treatment access.
Weekend Visits and Social Notes in Ainsworth
Erma Pressly visited her parents Mr and Mrs J B Pressly over the weekend. Harold Nichols family traveled to southern states. Mrs J B Pressly and Mildred visited Mary Ruth and Erma Pressly in Burlington. Dorothy Smylie stayed with H Leatherberg in Davenport. Lee Norris attended Equitable Life Insurance agents meeting in Burlington. Eva Blankenhorn hosted Tuesday Bridge with Leona Buenke Myrtle Thoma and Gladys Evans. Shirley Norris Warren Norris and Fred Ralston families visited relatives Sunday.
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Ainsworth
Erma Pressly
J. B. Pressly
Harold Nichols
Mildred
Mary Ruth
Burlington
Dorothy Smylie
H. Leatherberg
Davenport
Lee Norris
Equitable Life Insurance Company
Eva Blankenhorn
Leona Buenneke
Myrtle Thoma
Gladys Evans
Shirley Norris
Warren
Fred Ralston
D. R. Jones Loses Left Hand Finger ships Is Recovering
David R. Jones lost fingertips on his left hand recently and is recovering. Cotter notes local events including funerals, illness, and school makeups as roads remain icy and many workers suffer frost injuries.
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D. R. Jones
Washington County Ministerial Association
Robeson
Elmer Thoman
Robert Duncan
Cotter
Dorotny Davis
Veterans of Foreign Wars Hear on Disabled Veterans Pensions
The Washington County VFW held a called meeting with plans for the district gathering in Iowa City on Feb 18. Comrade Williams from Wyoming spoke on pensions for disabled World War veterans and dependents, urging federal funding and community support amid rising unemployment among aging vets.
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District Court of
Iowa
Washington County
Emilie Hayter
Julia Marie Hauter
Andrew John Hauter
Court House
Washington
Baldrige & Bailey Attorneys
Plaintiff
Washington Co., Post Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
McDermott
Radda
Iowa City
Dale Atkinson
Dave Mijaffey
Hugh McCleery
Rotary Club
W. H. Williams
Thermopolis
Wyoming
V. F. W. Post
V.F.W
Williams
Co. WK
LtSth Infantry
Pred J. Longer
Post
Mimauen
John Kk. Rankin
House
Committee On
Paul C. Walthan
Veterans of Foreign Wars
U. S
Federal
Social Security Board
Welman
WY. EF. W
United States
V. F. We
America
U.S.A
Frogs poised to enter big business in California
A company capitalized at $200,000 filed articles of incorporation to open 20 frog ranches near Modesto California. The venture signals frog farming moving toward formal industry status in the region.
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West
Modesto
Calif
Truth about Advertising by Charles B Roth
A Florida druggist proves simple truth selling beats fancy genius in advertising. The ad offers a wanted service and value, inviting readers to clip a coupon for a 5 cent ice cream soda at Park View Drug Store. The piece argues honest, understandable messages serve the public interest more than marketing mystique.
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Florida
Spend
Park View
Charlies B. Roth
Miniature farm tractor applies for motorcycle license
Don Porter of near Reinbeck sought a highway license for a homemade miniature tractor. County officials consulted and concluded a motorcycle license would likely cover the craft. The tiny tractor uses a five-eighths horsepower motor, an Essex radiator, Chevrolet transmission and wheels, a Ford axle, and can tow a car at about eight miles per hour.
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Don Porter
Near Reinbeck
Move Along Tag System Backs Wilshire Boulevard Traffic
Keep Moving Los Angeles has begun issuing police tags to motorists advancing slowly on Wilshire Boulevard, the city’s main traffic artery, aiming to manage congestion and improve flow.
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Los Angeles
Wilshire Boulevard
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