Stones of Roanoke mystery hidden at Brenau College
Discovered in 1937 Eleanor Dare Stones once sparked front pages as clues to Sir Walter Raleigh's Lost Colony. Now stored in a Brenau College basement, one stone kept under lock and key by President Josiah Crudup amid doubts about authenticity. Scholars debated until public interest faded.
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Gainesville
UPI
Walter Raleigh
Brenau College
Eleanor Dare
Josiah Crudup
California
Chowan River
North Carolina
Ananias Dare
Virginia
John White Goor
Roanoke Island
Saluda River
South Carolina
Chattahoochee River
Georgia
John White
England
Queen Elizabeth
New World
White
Eleanor White Dare
America
Atlanta
North Georgia
Eleanor
S. E. Morison
American Antiquarian Society
Georgia Tech
Count Gibson
Ted Richardsons call at Chester West Chester notes
West Chester July 22 residents Ted Richardson Davenport visited Mr and Mrs Roy Bauer. Mrs Richardson formerly Ruth Seeds is daughter of a former local Methodist minister. Cedar Rapids guests Carol Griggs and daughter stayed with Harold Griggs. Past Chief's hold picnic. 13 members attended. Co hostesses served turkey, dressing, rolls. President Leonard Brinning led meeting. August plans set. correspondent to California trip for a month. Eldin Bauer to cover West Chester news.
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West Chester
Ted Richardson
Davenport
Roy Bauer
Richardson
Ruth Seeds
Bauer
Carol Griggs
Cedar Rapids
Harold Griggs
John Hough
Don Darbyshire
Leonard Brinning
Charles Ralston
Keith Statler
California
Eldin Bauer
Francis Romine
Keota
Unusual Santa Fe bus driver cheers 75 students
Barry Morrisroe a Santa Fe school bus driver and St Michael's College student brightens mornings and afternoons for 75 glum faced kids by singing. He teaches Christmas carols and later organizes concerts Easter egg hunts and a space display. Parents thank him. the students gift $50 and Morrisroe hires a photographer to capture each pupil's photo.
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Morrisroe
St. Michael’s College
Morrisree
Santa Fe
St. Michael's College
Visitors call in Brinning home WELLSTON
A summary of social visits to the Brinning and nearby households. Numerous relatives and friends from Washington, Tempe Arizona, Big Springs Texas, Keota and Davenport called at the Brinnings, Shull, Sherman, and related homes. Guests shared meals, barbecues, and celebrations including a 30th wedding anniversary and 4-H events.
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Wellston
Max Haifley
Ralph Brinning
Washington
Chas. Brinning
Dave Brinning
Larry
Clarence Shull
M. E. Pallett
Tempe
Arizona
Keith McClelland
Joyce
Beverly
Roy Page
Clifford Corpman
Lavern’ Sherman
Walter Ray
Big Springs
Texas
Floretta Rau
Brinning
Bob Galloway
Lisa
Don Morrison
Earl Galloway
Lavern Sherman
Robert
Richie Morrison
Sherman
Francis Wright
Roy Wright
Phil Mayer
Wrights
Phil
Bill van Sickle
Colorado
van Sickles
Ted Mayer
Larry Sheetz
Andy Sheetz
Keota
H. ©. Hotle
Gerald Graf
Omer Crawford
Betty
Richland
Betty Crawford
Joyce McClelland
Lake Darling
Peggy Ackland
Pat
Steve Larson
NEW PERSONALITY THIS ELM TREE AT LOGANSPORT
A 15 foot elm at the James Lundy home in Logansport Indiana died at the top and then revived with human help, developing a completely new personality. The tree stands out from its elm neighbors with eye catching assurance and draws attention.
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James Lundy
Logansport
Ind
Illinois visitors tour Keota and area town events
Keota residents host visiting Hillside families including Joe Tuminello Michaela Tina and Joey July 18. They plan to meet relatives in Iowa City and Ankeny before returning to Keota. Lagos Acres Swimming Pool names committee to oversee staffing lifeguards and pool activities and to explore Red Cross programs. Funeral services for Edith McCune noted in North English after her Keokuk County hospital death.
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Keota
Joe Tuminello
Michaela
Tina
Joey
Hillside
Illinois
Charles White
Red Cross
LaRue Conklin
Bess Lantry
Grace Miller
Edith McCune
Sigourney
Best Funeral
North English
Local families gather for visits and events in OsKaloosa and surrounding towns
The column lists entries from North English to Keota Oskaloosa and Sigourney noting birthdays visits and hospital stays. It mentions Vick Yoder born in Keota, Yoder family ties, a soap box derby win in Oskaloosa and a best constructed car trophy. Mrs. C D Russell brief surgery in Iowa City with expected return home, plus several Sunday visits and family trips. A recipe note suggests serving Louisiana yams with toppings for extra flavor.
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North English
Keota
Vick Yoder
Arnold Yoders
Oskaloosa
C. D. Russell
Mary
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
J. D. Himrod
Sigourney
Harold Holmes
Thei
Vaughn Holmes
Alburnett
Vaughn
Clayton .Funs
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Capitol Dome
Pat O'Neal
Des Moines
Ted Richardsons
Chester
Mrs. Nelson Woodford
N.M
Barry Morrisroe
G. H. Mayer
Ellis Finke
Wilson
Ron Munday
Ethel Hotle
Jack Hotle
Dale Robertson
Steve Hotle
Mike Crawford
Fay Crawford
Mike
the Hotles
Faye
Florence Crawford
Danny Hotle
Chicago
Jack Hotles
Blitz Brothers
By Sakren
Mabel
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Funny
Lowell Norenbergs
Burlington
Missouri
Willie Shafer
Cave Boys
Darvin Cave
New York
Louisiana
Plymouth
Town & Country
East 3Rd St
Washington, Iowa
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