Memoir of Bill Manassier The Washington mail carrier
Bruce Cowden profiles Bill Manassier known as Just Plain Bill detailing his career from railroad telegraphy to gasoline station work and finally to mail delivery in Washington since 1927. He recalls a night unloading a stray bull at the Burlington depot and other station duties illustrating telegraph operator life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bill Manassier
George William
George
William
Bill
France
Basco
Ill
Burlington
Mississippi River
Keokuk
Pekin
Oskaloosa
Mr. Manassier
Burlington Station
John McConahey
Mt. Union
J. E. Kunath
Express
Burlington Freight
Winfield
Keota
Rock Island
Howard Fulton
Mr. Fulton
Keote
Crawfordsville
IOWA Agents Meet in Ottumwa Mark Ten Year Anniversary
Ten years ago today Geo W Rudiger S W Naster and Robert McFarlane were among about 100 attendees at the Iowa agents association meeting for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company held in Ottumwa Iowa.
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Geo. W. Rudiger
S. W. Naster
Robert McFarlane
Iowa Agents’ Association
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company
Ottum- Wa
Bill Manassier long-time Washington city mail carrier
The article profiles Bill Manassier a veteran Washington postal carrier nearing 23 years of service. It notes his prior work in oil and gas, his shift from curbside pumps to Standard Oil, and his role supervising five routes with five regular plus two substitute carriers. It details daily routines, relay boxes, heavy bags, and his patience with residents, dogs, and challenging weather while serving and assisting the elderly and disabled on his route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homg
Warehinston
Manassier
Washington
Standard Oil Company
Methodist Church
Army
Navy
Bill Manassier
Bill
Ecarriers
Brannan Says Plan to Dump Surplus Potatoes
Secretary Brannan told Congress he plans to dump government surplus potatoes and let them rot. Senator Anderson urged immediate action to curb the rising stockpile and waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Charles Jr. Brannan
Congress
Clinton P. Anderson
N. M
Sound Waves Aid Industry Ultrasonics Reach Daily Use
Ultrasonics, a new branch of science, could transform everyday products. In GE Schenectady lab a dime sized barium titanate disc vibrates at 3 million cycles per second to create ultra high sound that alters molecules, enabling rapid aging of whiskey, non stirring paints, and quicker fabric dyeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Electric
Schenectady, NY
International
Mercy killing case heard as daughter testifies of insanity
In Bridgeport Connecticut on January 31 Carol Ann Paight is tried for the mercy killing of her father Sgt. Carl Paight. Her mother Mary Nolan Paight testified that Carol could not have been of sound mind and was driven by fear of cancer.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Carol Ann Paight
Mary Nolan Paight
Carol
Stamford
Carl Paight
Carl, Jr
Local residents share visits and family events weekend
McCallsburg couples Mr and Mrs J I Gjerde return home after a weekend with son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Don Burger. Mrs Emma Hardy visits Des Moines relatives including son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Robert Logan as Logan graduates from Drake University College of Law. Dr and Mrs Logan continue homeward trip via Keokuk. Wheaton College student Dave Livingston Jr visits parents during a mid semester break. Weekend meals and visits include Mr and Mrs Alvin Shebeck and family at Columbus Junction, Mr Shebeck’s birthday, and Mrs Robert Hyde and son Wayne at the Longers. BE C Smith return from Minneapolis where caring for Mrs C Fred Stewart post operation with Stewart now mobile on crutches. Nate Young attends John Deere dealers convention in Moline. Jack Rees of Madrid visits W J Shannon home. Rees is Shannon’s brother.
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Emma Hardy
Des Moines
Robert G. Logan
Logan
Drake University College of Law
BE. C. Smith
Minneapolis
Minn
Colt Weaning Grain Ration for Foals
Young foals begin grain at about four weeks to ease milk demand and keep the mare in good condition. A balanced mix of corn and oats in equal parts provides a good pasture ration, with oats and pasture also effective for growing foals.
Today’s Smile Handwashing Lesson at the Pharmacy
A pharmacist’s mate tests a novice by asking to wash only one hand. The exchange highlights a light moment as the instructor requests a demonstration to observe the technique.
Senate Weighs Electoral College Reforms Prompting Debate
Sen Estes Kefauver warned that the current method of selecting a president could trigger a revolt if the electoral college or the House ignores voters. The Senate debates five reform proposals with a vote planned for tomorrow at 3 EST, including Lodge’s plan to split electoral votes by popular vote.
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Washington
Estes Kefauver
D., Tenn
Electoral College
House of Representatives
Kefauver
Senate
Henry Cabot Lodge, Jr
Mass
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Bruce Cowden
State of
Iowa
Brown Finance Co
Court House
TSE
The
United States
Ida
Vans
Film Classics, Inc
sport—Orchestra
Eve
Wole
B&h
FOX
Panther Island
Cherokee Strip
Ean
Taylor Wenn
Federal Railroad Administration
Brannan
Senate Agriculture Committee
Anderson
Agriculture Department
J. I. Gjerde
McCallsburs
Don Burger
Dave Livingston Jr
Wheaton College
Wheaton, Ill
Alvin Shebeck
Joan and
Gary
Columbus Junction
Will Longer
Mr. Shebeck
Robert Hyde
Wayne
Nate Young
John Deere Dealers
Moline
Jack Rees
Madrid
W. J. Shannon
Mr. Rees
Mrs. Shannon
State Farm
Earle F. Libe
Keith L. Vetter
Colt
Donald L. Heisdorffer
Kepta
Mace Motor
Ford Sales & Service
Cone
California
Golden State
Sleepy Hollow
Chicago
Kansas City
Los Angeles
Arizona
San Diego
Ouk
L. Goodlander
Rock Island Lines
Rock En
U.S.S. Norton Sound
North Pacific
International Soundphow
del Monte
Ty Limited
Wieners
New Niagara
LUX
North Iowa
R. C. Wead
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