Truman Opponents Exhibit Unity In Southern Bid Against Truman
Southern governors led by Fielding L. Wright of Mississippi declared they will challenge President Truman at the Democratic National Convention. Wright and others planned a 15 state southern caucus in Philadelphia to select a rival candidate as Truman tours the West Coast and moves East. GOP forecasters at the New Castle meeting predicted Dewey leading the Republican ticket with several possible winners among Taft Stassen Van denberg Baldwin Halleck and other figures.
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United Press
Truman
Fielding L. Wright
Mississipi
Wright
Governrs
New Castle
Philadelphia
Thomas E. Dewey
Notice for Coal Bids in Washington Iowa 1948
The Washington Independent School District seeks sealed bids by 7:30 P M July 1 1948 for coal supply for 1948 49 delivering to Washington Iowa district buildings for about 400 tons of 1 2 inch stoker coal and 100 tons of 6x8 inch egg coal First filling in August Bids opened 7:39 P M July 1 1948 in Lincoln School Building Washington Iowa Bids must name Iowa producer and mine location and include a certificate from the State Mine Inspector showing compliance with workmen's compensation and mining laws Iowa coal preferred under 1946 Code Section 73 2 with bond if required Board may accept or reject bids Donald R Royer Secretary Washington Iowa
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Board of Education
Washington Independent School
Washington
Iowa
Board
Lincoln School
Secretary of the State Mine Inspector
Towa
Illinois
Western Kentucky
Donald R. Royer
Leets Hold Reunion Attendance Among West Chester Residents
West Chester on June 14 reports Walter Leet and family hosting reunions for the Walter Leet lineage and Lucy Leet homesite events. Harold Leet and John Richard visit from Passaic while Floyd Kinnan’s clan depart. others arrive from Grass Valley and Denver for family gatherings.
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R. C. Ferguson
West Chester
Walter Leet
Harold Leet
John Richard
Passaic
N.J
Floyd Kinnan
Mary
Helen
Oakdale
Nebr
Lucy Leet
Richard Leet
Washington
The Orville Griggs Have Wire Recorder
A reader letters item notes interest in Mr Thayer’s wire recorder and mentions personal use as entertainment. Sunday visitors at Roy Page’s home include the Schantzes from near Washington Omer Conklin and Mrs Page’s mother Mrs Wilson.
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Mr. Thayer
Roy Page
Joe Schantz
Near
Washington
Omer Conklin
Local households share visits across towns
Inspects Guard in Movieland notes owners Roy and Mrs. Page living with a new refrigerator. Laurita Griggs of Columbus Junction spent the early week in the Orville Griggs home. Allen Griggs visited Armour Griggs in Columbus Junction. W J Norton of Stockport spent Tuesday with the Orville Griggs family. Daryl Statler Linden and Joel shared Sunday dinners at John Robertson's home. Harvey Leeper and daughters Patty and Carolyn of Perry visited Mrs. Raymond Gillaspie and Mrs. Allen Fieckling's cousin, Mrs. Ivan McCrory and grandson Larry of Burlington. Carl Kyle and daughter Darla returned to Iowa City after three weeks with Clarence and Mrs. Lynn. Orville Grigges attended a Comrade Class Sunday School party at Walter Duvall’s Tuesday evening.
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Harold Leet
John Richard
Floyd Kinnan
Federated Church
Helen Martin
California
Glenn Martin
Dale Eagle
Junior Bauer
Rocky Mountains
Minnie Mitchell
Eagle Grove
R. Co. Ferguson
Joan Tichenor
la Crosse
Wis
Hiram Phillips
Phillips
Wisonesia
Northern Baptist Convention
Milwaukee
George Castle
Gwendolyn
Keith [D. Heaton
Ridgefarm
Ill
Miss Castle
Joe Rodriguez
Lucy Leet
Rodriguez
Rock Island
Aleph Hites
Clayton Skinner
Indianapolis
Ind
Skinner
Roy Page
Laurita Griggs
Columbus Junction
Orville Griggs
Allen Griggs
Armour Griggs
W. J. Norton
Stockport
Daryl Statler
Linden
Joel
John Robertson
Harvey Leeper
Patty
Carolyn
Perry
Iowa
Carl Kyle
Darla
Iowa City
Orville Grigges
Walter Duvall
Shallow Water Bass Lure Advice
The fly and spinner is not a good combination for bass fishing in deep water. It is most effective in pools not more than five or six feet in depth.
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Arthur H. Vandenberg
Mich
Robert A. Taft
Harold E. Stassen
Minnesota
Charles A. Halleck
Indiana
Raymond F. Baldwin
Connecticut
Weed & Linolleum
Eclipse Lumber Company
Ainsworth
Kalona
Columbus
Pig Stand Drive
Old Hickory Smoked
Lake Success
Trygve Lie
United Nations
International Soundphoto
Wehr Studios
Ivan McCrory
Larry
Burlington
Allen Fickling Home
Marine Guard
Los Angeles
Ambassador Hotel
Soth Congress
International
FOX
Donald Barry
Lynne Roberts
Lightnin' IN the Forest
Republic Picture
Senate Armed Services Committee
House
Raymond E. Baldwin
Leverett Saltonstall
Massachusetts
Cian Gurney
South Dakota
Millard Tydings
Maryland
Richard B. Russell
Georgia
Walker
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