Colt Factory Still Going
Hartford based United Press International profile notes Samuel Colt built a thriving Hartford factory while Henry Deringer of Philadelphia produced a famed pocket pistol. The article covers Colt’s inventions on a brig, his Civil War commission removal, and Deringer’s legal battles over patent infringement leading to the Lincoln assassination gun.
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Hartford, Conn
UPI
Samuel Colt
Henry Deringer
Philadelphia
Abraham Lincoln
New England
Colt
Andover
India
Deringer
Richmond
Doctor Coult
United States
Europe
Florida Everglades
California
Congress
Hardy Pioneers
Hartford
Sam
Devs
Connecticut
William A. Buckingham
Superor
Derringer
J. Derringer
John Wilkes Booth
Ford's
Washington
President Lincoln
Clematis in bloom and late-season garden tips
A county extension horticulturist notes clematis are increasingly popular and easy to grow with sun, moisture, and mulch needs. Readers are advised on tomato topdressing, general fertilization, raspberry pinching, and late seeding of marigolds and zinnias for rapid growth.
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Ben F. Vance
Iowa State University
Newspaper masthead and staff roles
David Elder listed as Editor and Business Manager William Shannon Vice President Advertising Director Charles Morris News Editor Bob Shaffer Local Advertising man Manhater ene Cowden Contributing Editor Howard Hazen Production Superintendent Published afternoons except Sunday Christmas and July 4 Entered as second class matter under Act of March 3 1879 at post office Washington Iowa United Press Leased Wire Members Inland Daily Press Assn Iowa Daily Press Assn Iowa Press Assn Audit Bureau of Circulations
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David Elder
William Shannon
Charles Morris
Bob Shaffer
Ene Cowden
Howard Hazen
Washington
Iowa
Wyman Alumni Hold Annual Banquet In Wyman Gym
Wyman 29th Alumni Banquet celebrated June 13 with 101 present in the Wyman gym. President Robert Humphreys led the meeting and minutes were read. New officers named include Alfred Davis president and Merlin Finke vice president. The event featured remarks by Thumb Hoffman on school improvements and Gordon Huston sharing pilot experiences.
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Donald Kracaw Wyman
Wyman
Robert Humphreys
White Cloud Club
Fiumphrey
Sarah Davis
Wilma Rees Arthur
Harold Rees
Wilma Arthur
Wilma
Winfield Mt. Union Community School
Duane Hoffman
Wyman Kitchen
Gordon Huston
Eastern Airlines
Robert
Alfred Davis
Merlin Finke
Helen Richardson Edwards
Jean Lantz Kracaw
Louie Humphrey Aronhalt
Ol Man River
Evening Journal brief item June 24 1964
Washington Iowa news item notes events and notices in the Evening Journal dated Wednesday June 24 1964 with local updates for readers in Washington and surrounding areas.
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The
Washington Evening Journal
Washington, Iowa
Evening Journal
Washington
Iowa
Triple threat dancers and football players in square dance
A reviewer compares today's square dancing to football noting the value of versatile performers. The ideal caller is a "triple threat" who excels as performer, host, and public representative, combining skills in leadership, communication, and stage presence.
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Maxine Jarrard
Square dance calling as a versatile professional
The article praises square dance callers as teachers and team players who work with partners and club officers. It argues for versatility across patter types and dances, comparing a multifaceted caller to a decathlete and a triple threat football player, urging ongoing practice and knowledge for dancers and future leaders.
Hedrick Social Roundup and Local Visits
Henry and Mrs. Davis and family visited the parental Floyd Bever home in Hedrick. The former Madaline Elscott, wife of the late Mrs. Baker, is identified as the train crash victim. Mr. Baker and four children were injured. A birthday dinner outing for Marshal Rose accompanied by Mrs. Rose and the Andersons of Columbus Junction are noted. Rev. Nequist of New Market and Rev. Rushing plan attendance at church and synod meetings in Mt Pleasant and Ames. Union Bible School schedules at local churches begin June 29 with programs for all ages and kindergarten readiness welcomed.
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Vivian Wells
Crawfordsville
Henry Davis
Floyd Bever
Hedrick
Baker
Madaline Elscott
Charles Anderson
Columbus Junction
Carrol Newquist
New Market
John McNeill
Nequist
Methodist
Mt. Pleasant
Rushing
United Presbyterian Synod
Synodica of Ames
Harold Spangler
Ames
Union Bible School
Presbyterian Church
Methodist Church
Louisa beef Producers elect officers and note resignations
Grace Butler reports Harry B. Christy of Columbus Junction elected president of the Louisa County Beef Producers Association. New directors named include John Padgett Earnest Siegel Allen Johnston and Gale Tschantz who is resigning as band director at Columbus Community High School.
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Columbus Junction
Harry B. Christy
Louisa County Beef Producers Association
John Padgett
Letts
Earnest Siegel
Oakville
Allen Johnston
Crawfordsville
Gale Tschantz
Columbus Community High School
Horace Mann Insurance Company
Waterloo
Tschantz
Todd
Lola Whisler
Eva Johnston
Max Vannice
Mediapolis High School
Vannice
Harriet Jones
David R. Jones
Columbus City
Hirshheim
Germany
New York
Clayton Wolford
Wallaces Farmer
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Colt Factory
James V. Healjon
United Presse International
United Presse
Inland Daily Press Ass
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press Ass
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Otreiaiei
David Berge
Brass Rail
Berge
Bob Osgood
Loin
T-Bone
Peaches
Aio
Florida Gold Orange Juice
P.m
QUIK
Graham
Holsum
Arizona
DIAL
Henry Davises
Louisa Beef
Grace Butler
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