Grace Nordyke to Fly Home After Visit in Iowa
Grace Nordyke of Hollywood plans a plane trip from Cedar Rapids to Los Angeles today after a two week stay with her mother Mrs Emma Nordyke and relatives. Also noted are memorial day visitors, local water and garbage fees due, and several brief community notices.
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Grace Nordyke
Hollywood
California
Cedar Rapids
Los Angeles
Emma Nordyke
G. L. Sage of
Leon
Ruthe Duvall
West Chester
Cedar Falls
Iowa State Teachers College
Cpl Dallas Swisher Assigned to Far East Air Base in Japan
Cpl Dallas C Swisher, who joined the service in November 1947, has been assigned to the Far East Air Material command in Japan and attached to its headquarters at Fuchu. He is from Columbus Junction and serves in the air forces in the Far East.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Cpl
Dallas C. Swisher
Far East Air Forces
Japan
Far East Air Material
Melvin Gingerich to Receive PhD in American History
Melvin Gingerich of New Era Iowa is set to receive his Doctor of Philosophy degree in American history in June during an Iowa City ceremony at the University of Iowa.
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Melvin Gingerich
University of Iowa
Hills Wildcats
Bremer
Iowa City
The
Hills Grounds
Oliver Franks
United States
Washington
Kodak Cameras and Large Stock of Colored Film Available
A local ad offers information on film sizes for Kodak cameras and other cameras. It notes a very good stock of colored film is on hand and prompts readers to inquire for specifics.
Washington Weather Partly Cloudy and Warm
Partly cloudy and dry conditions prevail tonight through tomorrow with warming temperatures across the region. Highs reach well into the 70s with comfortable evenings and no precipitation expected.
Local Notes and Personnel Changes Across Columbus Junction Area
Swisher family links to Mand at Fuchu while Marie Jones joins Columbus Junction State Bank after completing commerce studies. Visits from Chief Holmes and Mrs. Pressly Holmes to Lake Stevens, Wash., and rest home care for Mrs. Joe Guinn and William Tener noted. Alex Randolph to celebrate 70th wedding anniversary May 29 in Columbus City. Ottumwa high school grad John Pence earns first rating and silver medal at Boone state music contest. Luckey Implements relocates to new Columbus Junction building with full repair department and Kaiser Frazer line amid a $75,000 investment.
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Mand
Fuchu
E. L. Swisher
Marie Jones
American Institute of Commerce
Davenport
Columbus Junction State Bank
P. O
Pressly Holmes
Karen
Lake Stevens
Wash
Lester Gipple
Joe Guinn
Columbus Junction
William Tener
Riverside
Restopia
Alex Randolph
Columbus City
John Pence
Jack Pence
Ottumwa
Ottumwa High School
John
Boone
Luckey Implements
International Harvester Company
Highway No. 92
Kaiser and Frazer
North Main Street
Mrs. Meeks Returns From California Visit After 38 Years
Mrs. J Su Meeks returned from a six week California trip visiting Pasadena and Los Angeles at the Bettis home. Her sister Mary Younkin from Mobile accompanied her but returned after five days. Her son Glenn joined the trip, and a May 25 turkey dinner honored them. The party included nephews and nieces from Culver City Los Angeles South Laguna Van Nuys and Pasadena.
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Estelle Cruz
Riverside
J. Su. Meeks
California
Wilbur Bettis
Pasadena
John L. Younkin
Culver
City
Dudley Ranger
Los Angeles
Ruth Younkin Colvnn
South Laguna
June Barbour
van Nuys
Edna Ranger
Floy Younkin Parker
Meeks
Farmer Adel Gerot Expands Planting on Riverside Tract
Adel Gerot is planting corn on forty acres southeast of Riverside, recently bought from Frank Mincer Jr. The new land adjoins his existing farm purchased from Gail Murdock two years ago. Visitors included Mr and Mrs Chris Lutz of Iowa City with Mr and Mrs Charles Havet.
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Adel Gerot
Riverside
Frank Mincer Jr
Gail Murdock
Chris Lutz
Iowa City
Charles Havet
Crawfordsville Social News Highlights May Visits
Dc Fletcher and Cleo Fletcher went to Chicago for a New Ford show. Mr and Mrs Thomas Hahn hosted friends and relatives. JoAnne McNeil visited grandparents Mr and Mrs Howard Stewart in Washington. Earl Griffith, visiting from California, dined with Mrs Ollie Anwyl Thursday. Wayne Davis and daughter of Mount Pleasant were guests.
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J. A. Raymond
Crawfordsville
S. Dc
Fletcher
Cleo Fletcher
Chicago
Thomas Hahn
JoAnne McNeil
Howard Stewart
Washington
Earl Griffith
California
Ollie Anwyl
Wayne Davis
Mount Pleasant
Families Move Into Newly Purchased Home Saturday
The couple plans to move into their new home this Saturday and will temporarily share space with the Henss family until they can fully settle in.
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Henss
Busy As a Bee Insects Life Span And Workload
The saying busy as a bee is explained as bees born in autumn may live through winter and reach nine months. Summer workers born when nectar is plentiful often die after about two months due to heavy work.
Thunderbird Symbol Reflects Phoenix Valley Spirit
Thunderbird of Arizona becomes emblem of the Valley of the Sun as residents fuse ancient Indian lore with modern Phoenix life. The emblem marks a regional cultural identity inspired by centuries of native heritage.
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Arizona
Phoenix
Dairy scientists push for more foreign type cheeses
Dairy scientists note growing attention to foreign type cheeses once imported in large quantities. They suggest many of these cheeses could be produced in the United States in the future.
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United States
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