Reflections on Fourth of July and Milford Barnes Career
An editorial mix discusses modern patriotism and nostalgia for early Fourth of July celebrations, noting shifts due to technology and mobility. It honors Dr. Milford EB Barthes upon retirement, highlights his medical career and international work, and lauds his influence through students and a testimonial dinner in Iowa City.
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Milford EB. Barthes
University of Town
Barnes
Ainsworth
Milford
Columbus Junction
Chicago
London School of Tropical Medicine
Tio
Siam
Ceylon
Java
Sumatra
Pacific
Iowa City
Virgil M. Haneker
Kate Donovan
Milford Barnes
Will Riley
Doctor Barnes
Esle M. Barnes
United Presbyterian Home
Ramblings and Remnants Recall Noisy Fourths in Washington
The piece reflects on past Fourth of July celebrations in Washington Iowa noting the era of loud fireworks and dangers. It recalls local injuries from homemade explosions, shifts toward calmer observances, and compares open and safe fireworks rules across states. Mentions historic county centennial events and past parades, races, and local gatherings.
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Washington
Iowa
Spencer
Jin A Drue
California
Connecticut
Georwia Illlnois
Nebraska
North
South Dakota
Utah
North Marion Avenue
Sunset Park
Berdo Erounds
Wits
Quiet Fourth of July Highlights in Small Towns
The piece contrasts Keeota and nearby Richmond Fourth activities with a quieter, workday holiday. It notes baseball results, local celebrations, and planned softball tournaments in Crawfordsville, plus automobile races nearby. The author prefers reading the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ton
Keota
Washington
Richmond
Crawfordsville
United States
Iowa
Mrs. Jean Harkness Visits WoOG Stewart Home
Mrs. Jean Harkness and her daughters Loa Lu and Susan from Waco Texas arrived for a visit at the WoOG Stewart home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Harkness
Loa Lu and
Susan
Waco, Texas
Woog. Stewart
Chandler Cast as Cochise in Battle At Apache Pass
Jett Chandler repeats Cochise in Universal-International Technicolor Battle At Apache Pass opening Friday at the State Theatre. John Lund stars with Chandler. Susan Cabot Bruce Cowling Beverly Tyler head the supporting cast. Chandler notes Cochise as a fresh role and cites past Oscar nomination for Broken Arrow. Roy Schiebel and family relocate to Darien Conn from Chicago.
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Chandler
Cochise
Apache Pass
Jett Chandler
Universal-International
John Lund
State Theatre
Susan Cabot
Bruce Cowling
Beverly Tyler
Hollywood
Roy Schiebel
Roy, Jr
Darien
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Ove
Des Moines Register
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Texas
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Roy Rogers
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Phstrict
Washington County
Lows
Ceeloek
Welles
Household Finenes Corporation
Sheriff's Ute
Charles Snryder
Bruce Cowden
Blacksarth
Arkansas
Louisiana
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
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Oklahoma
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Wyoming
Fairfield
East Washington Street
Tay
Hiehehair
Stegers
Westinghouse
Mirestone
Montgomery Ward
Firestone
the Pines
J. A. Picken
Brown Finance Co
Over North Side Cafe
Stevens & Davis
Live Stock Commission CO
Union Stock Yards
Joe Palooka
Joe
Ann
Ham Fisher
E, Joe
Raymond Massey
Abraham Lincoln
Alexander Knox
Wilson
George Arliss
Disraeli
Paul Muni
Louis Pasteur
Rock Island Produce CO
Reisters
Washington County Farm
Dixie Dugan
BY McEvoy
Stricke
Blondie
The
Bumsteads
Chic Young
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