Marian Swan Goes To California for Hospital Work
Marian Swan R N from Cleveland arrives in STRINGTOWN for a six week vacation before starting a hospital position in Alameda California. The note lists visiting relatives and friends from Chicago Burlington Washington and Mt. Pleasant sharing a Fourth of July dinner and Sunday visits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Swan
California
Stringtown
Marian Swan R. N
Cleveland
Ohio
Almedia
Calif
Don Brooks
Chicago
Chet Yoba
Burlington
Frank Avrit
Bill Deaton
Washington
Geo. Brooks
Clara Hebel
Grace
Rex Swan
Parental Visits and Holiday Guests Noted in Ottumwa Area
Sunday scenes include Ethan Brooks and the Hesseltines in Ottumwa with their son. The Widmers and Dianne joined Sunday dinner at Chris Roth’s home. Shirley Shenty worked at Mt. Pleasant P and G. Joyce Widmer from Washington spent Fourth with Elmer Graber. Frank Aurit of Cleveland visited Rex Swan for the Fourth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Ledger
Washington
Glen Dunlavy
Mt. Pleasant
Max Liechty
Arnold Rinner
Marvin Rinner
Elmer Roth
Lizzie Roth
Raymond Wenger
Noah Widmer
John Gugel
Frank Nebel
Clarence Boshart
Alex Rapp
Elmer Freyenberger
J. J. Richs
Ethan Brooks
Lester Hesseltine and Son
Ottumwa
Marvin Widmer
Dianne
Chris Roth
Shirley Shenty
P. and G. Grocery
Joyce Widmer
Elmer Graber
Frank Aurit
Cleveland
Ohio
Rex Swan
Vent Radiators to Maximize Heating Efficiency
Homeowners are reminded to regularly vent radiators in hot water heating systems. Air trapped in radiators prevents hot water or steam from circulating, reducing heat output and wasting fuel energy. Proper venting ensures full heat delivery.
Award Contracts For School Stokers At Crawfordsville
The Crawfordsville consolidated school awarded a 5596.26 contract for new boilers and stokers to H L Galbraith of Cedar Rapids after four bids. A June 28 special election had approved a 6000 bond to cover costs. A community Fourth dinner and various local visits followed that week.
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Crawfordsville
J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville Consolidated School
H. L. Galbraith
Cedar Rapids
Prairie Flower notes and home visits in July
N Prairie Flower reports social visits in July including Mr. and Mrs. Merle Dawson and baby with Mrs. Mildred Ryan and Gary. Arthur Davison hosts and guests visit from Wayland and nearby towns. multiple family gatherings noted across the week.
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Arthur Davison
N. Prairie Flower
Merle Dawson
Mildred Ryan
Gary
Joe Christner
Bauer Family Visits Parents on 54th Anniversary
Carl Bauer and family from Loveland Colorado visited his parents for their 54th wedding anniversary in Pilotburg July 2. Relatives and neighbors gathered for a cooperative supper while others farmed hay and corn amid a recent shower that hindered haying.
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Carl Bauer
Frank Stransky
Pilotburg
John Bauer
Carl
Loveland
Colo
Henry Hittman
Seattle
Washington
Ralph Flynn
Allison Maas
Jimmy Patterson
Earnest Krentz
Larry Stransky
Richard Scott
Kenneth Peters
Marion Stransky
Merle Howsare
Jan Ann
Donna Proctor
Jim Chalupa
Fred Chalupas
Tommy Jacobecek
Chicaco
John Allen
Alamosa
Cole
Horace
Marion Stranshy
Frances Meacham Visits With Sister in Pierson Iowa
Clay Iowa news item notes Frances Meacham spending time with sister Mrs Margaret Peterson at Pierson while Mrs Peterson ill. Other local items include Ernestine Herr’s return to Des Moines work after vacation with her parents, Ida Stannard’s return from Richmond California, and various social visits and engagements in the community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clay
Frances Meacham
Margaret Peterson
Pierson
Iowa
Meteor Crater Marvel in Arizona At Fixated Pit
The Meteor Crater between Winslow and Flagstaff is a vast impact pit from a centuries old comet strike. Its rim diameter nears a mile with a pit depth around 600 feet marking a notable arid landscape feature.
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Meteor Crater
Winslow
Flagstaff
Arizona
Evening Journal Washington Tows Hitler Shannon Co
The Washington Evening Journal credits its staff and management including R E Shannon managing editor Dave Eider business manager Bruce Cowden news editor W J Shannon advertising manager Max Marble plant superintendent. The paper publishes afternoons except Sundays and is a second class matter at the Washington post office. subscription rates listed 20 cents per week by carrier in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nvening Journal
Washigteen
Hitler, Shannon & Co
Pubishers
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Eider
Bruce CC. Cowden
W. J. Shannon
Max Marble
Washington
Iowa
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Question Suspects In Davenport Crime
Two youths, Joe Ficamilla of Bettendorf and Arthur Cooney of Davenport, were questioned in Davenport Iowa after 81 year old Jim Fasules was slugged and robbed. Fasules is in critical condition with a skull fracture. Detectives say the suspects gave conflicting stories and a linen room ash register was also stolen. Blood traces on Ficamilla’s trousers will be analyzed.
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Davenport
Iowa
Jim Fasules
Joe Ficamilla
Bettendorf
Arthur Cooney
Fasales
Harold Thorndesen
Fasules
Thordesen
Fscamith
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Ainsworth
State Bank
Washington County
J. J. Rich
Aaron Liechty
Norma
Maurice’ Krabill
Donald Brooks
Farmers Store
Leet’s Meat Market
Thomassen
Super
West End Grocery
H & M Lunch Room
Washington Fruit Mkt
Begg’s Grocery
Democratic National Committee
Gael Sullivan
Wakefield
R. L
Sullivan
James King
Foster Center
R. L (International
Wheaties
CERTO
Duz
Peg
Florida
van Camp
Palmolive
Wienies
West Side Square
Ipella Bologna
Clarence Lowe
Cleo McCoy
Lyle Lowe
Earl Lowe
Don Miller
Cleo Fletcher
Richard Lease
Kyle Orris
Arthur Orris
Clarence Hering
Paul D. Howell
Fred Orris
Ora Marlatt
Harry Drake
Arthur Davisons
Dickie
Dionne Schiatter
Wayland
Cy Bush
Homer Davison
Phyllis Patterson
Bunell la Fever
Earl Gingerich
Millard Schlatter
Erma Davison
Dave Benson
Joe Christners
Joseph Brasky
Grafton
Wis
Mrs. M. Peterson
FE. Cooper
Kentucky
W. R. Trunbo
Philip
Tucson
Ariz
Richland
Martin Owens
Otto Walton
Walton
Edgar Kessel
Curtis Kessel
Teddy
Miami
The
Clay Missionary Society
R. L. Stutzman
Lockridge
Woolson W. C. T. U
Raymond Dickinson
Minnie Waterman
Xegetta Hert
Washangton
Brown
Brown Finance Co
Court House
W. Main Brown Finance Co
Scott Furniture CO
Rayburn Land CO
East Side Sq
Dros
Harry
Journal Bla
Barden Insulation Service
Call C. E. Clark
Keota
John Blick
Limestone
Willis Richards
South Ave
George Transfer
Washington Dairy
Handy Square
BABY
New Hampshire Reds
Reister Hatchery
Reister Bros
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island
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