Wayland June 27 Pulling contest to headline homecoming
A homecoming celebration in Wayland features a team pulling contest on June 27 with $400 in prizes under Joxa State fair rules. Two classes light and heavy test pulling power via a dynamometer. weigh-ins at Borgstrand Feel and Gravel 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. June 27. Entry by William H. Thoma with a 25 percent prize fee. $200 per class in total prizes.
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Bain-Hulme Post No 401
American Legion
Town Horse and Mule Breeders’ Association
Borgstrand
William H. Thoma
Jack Shelley to Speak at Wayland Homecoming
Jack Shelley, WITO Des Moines news chief and WWII war correspondent, will speak June 26 1947 at 8 p.m. in Wayland as part of the Bain-Hulme American Legion post homecoming events. If rain, address moves to the high school auditorium. Shelley covered European and Pacific theaters and witnessed Japan’s surrender aboard the Missouri.
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Japan
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Rheumatic Fever Strikes Thousands of Vets in Service
An estimated 40,000 veterans contracted rheumatic fever during recent military service. The note contrasts with advice on wax care for Wax Blinds recommending polishing wax for easier maintenance.
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