Burlington Garage Destroyed By Fire
Smoke and flames destroyed the Van Osdel Garage in Burlington after a three hour blaze causing about 100000 in damage. Fire crews from Burlington Iowa Ordinance Plant and West Burlington assisted stand by protection as 12 new cars 14 used cars and customer vehicles were lost along with tires and garage equipment. Fire walls kept the fire from spreading to neighboring buildings though smoke and water damaged nearby structures.
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Burlington
van Osdel
Central Fire Station
Iowa
West Burlington
Names Delegate to The Iowa-Des Moines Conference in June
Mrs Harold Graham elected conference delegate to the annual Iowa-Des Moines meeting in Columbus Junction May 29. Delegation confirms Graham will represent the area at the June proceedings.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Harold Graham
Iowa
Des Moines
May Vehicle Sales Report in Washington County
Ninety one cars and trucks were sold in Washington county during May and registered at the county treasurer's office.
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Ninty
Washington County
Mennen Skin Bracer Shaving Cream Bundle Deal
A discount bundle offers a bottle of Mennen Skin Bracer and a tube of Mennens Shaving Cream for 59e. The offer combines two classic grooming products in a single sale.
Methodists Hold Fourth Quarterly Conference In Columbus City
Dr Lauren D Thomas district superintendent from Mt Pleasant led the fourth quarterly conference of the Methodist churches of Columbus City and Columbus Junction. Columbus Junction listed superintendents include William Dillon general superintendent William Dunn adult superintendent Mrs Julia Hawkins intermediate superintendent. Mercy Hospital Iowa City received patients Mrs Ray Greene and Margaret Huston with Mrs Greene undergoing an operation Monday. WSCS officers were installed at the May 27 service. Columbus City P T A officers elected include Ocean Lee president Wanda Sterling vice president Bonnie Frick secretary treasurer Wilma Wasson reporter.
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Des Moines
F. C. Spaethe
Lauren D. Thomas
Mt. Pleasant
Methodist
Columbus City
Columbus Junction
Bible School
William Dillon
William Dunn
Julia Hawkins
Dale Beenblossom
Ray Greene
Margaret Huston
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Ocean Lee
Wanda Sterling
Bonnie Frick
Wilma Wasson
Farm households form most of Manchuria’s population
Four-fifths of Manchuria’s roughly forty million residents live in farm households. Most work the earth of the vast central plains, highlighting the region’s agrarian character and rural stability.
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Manchuria
Local News Highlights from Princeton Trips to Chicago and Births
Mr and Mrs W T Carson and Mrs Justus Peterson returned from a week in Princeton Illinois visiting relatives. Mr Carson attended the National Plumbers convention in Chicago. Mrs Hazel Durst announced the birth of grandson Robert Arnold born in Boone Iowa to Mr and Mrs A I Allen. He weighs pounds 10 oz and has sisters Rosemary and Barbara. Fernhurst Battery A national guard members depart for an overnight bivouac in the county tonight at 6.
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W. T. Carson
Justus Peterson
Princeton
Ill
Carson
Chicago
Hazel Durst
Robert Arnold
Robert
A. I. Allen
Boone
Iowa
Rosemary
Barbara
Allen
Fernhurst
Battery A
National Guard
Bell foresaw air power transforming warfare in 1908
Alexander Graham Bell predicted that control of the air would shape global dominance, stating that the nation securing air superiority would intimately control the world. The remark reflects early recognition of aviation’s strategic impact.
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Alexander Graham Bell
Community drive fosters county cooperation and progress
A call to all Washington County residents to support a county wide development project. The effort, led by KIWANIS and backed by Junior Chamber, Washington Y's Men, Rotary and others, aims to establish a county headquarters for future activities and service to all residents.
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Washington County
Kiwanis Club
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Washington Chamber of Commerce
Y's Men
Rotary
Jamp-Fire Girls
Woodlawn Cemetery
City of Washington
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