Iowa towns mark centennial milestones and early settlements
Muscatine observes its 100th anniversary with a history pageant and visits to historic sites including Mark Twain's home. Davenport, Dubuque, Keokuk, Burlington and other Iowa cities prepare centennial observances recalling early exploration and settlement along the Mississippi, with governors visiting and residents recalling early pioneers.
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Hawkeye
Muscatine
Davenport
Dubuque
Iowa
Mark Twain
Episcopal Church
St. Mathias
Ellis Parker Butler
Herrings
Julien Dubuque
Keokuk
C. Muir
Muir
J. W. Johnson
Flint Hills
Burlington
Wisconsin Territory
Herring
McNutt
Indiana
Olson
Notice of Certificate Hearing for Ray Seaton Freight Lines
Official notice to Washington County citizens that Ray Seaton of Seaton Freight Lines seeks a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity to operate as a motor carrier in multiple Iowa counties. Hearing set for July 18, 1933 at 10:30 A.M. at the Washington County Auditor's office. issued June 15, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Railroad Commissioners
Washington County
Ray Seaton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Seaton Freight Lines
Ottumwa
Washington
Iowa Board of Railroad Commissioners
Ainsworth
Crawfordsville
Olds
Swedesboro
Mount Pleasant
New London
Danville
Middle Lown
West Burlington
Burlington
Washington, Henry
Des Moines
Washington County Auditor
Board of Railroad Commissioners of the
State of
Lowa
Geo. L. McCaughan
Vacations and Health: Safety on the Open Road Advice
Dr Ernest H Lines urges careful driving and pretrip car checks to prevent vacation crashes. He stresses slow at crossings, no passing without clear distance, no driving when tired or intoxicated, and rotating drivers. The article is part four of a 12 installment series on Vacations and Health.
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Altho
Display of Largest Locomotive At World’s Fair
The center of the display at the World’s Fair will feature the line’s largest locomotive with visitors invited to inspect. The cab includes boiler back-head equipment and cab signals modeled for engine crew use. A S2-inch deriving wheel rotates over a 152 pound bed section, set against a driving wheel from John Tull, the Pennsylvania Railroad’s century‑old locomotive.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania Railroad
John Tull
Iowa Leaders Named to Education Emergency Commission
Seven Iowa figures join the Joint Commission on the Emergency in Education to report at the National Education Association convention in Chicago. Members include R M Hughes Agnes Samuelson J W Studebaker Mrs M P Summers Charles F Pye J H Hart and Mary A Lord. The panel aims to document tax crisis effects on schooling and study national attitudes toward universal education.
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Ames
Joint Commission On
National Education Association
Chicago
Lowans
Pres
R. M. Hughes
Iowa State College
Agnes Samuelson
J W. Studebaker
Des Moines
M. P. Summers
Sioux City
Iowa Congress of Parents and Teachers
Charles F. Pye
Iowa State Teachers Association
J. H. Hart
Cedar Falls
Mary A. Lord
North Junior High
Commission
Sheriffs Reach Waterloo For Annual Convention
Members of the Town Sheriffs association gather in Waterloo June 29 and 30 for their annual convention and business meeting. Mayor M. J. Morgan and Sheriff H. T. Wagner welcome the group, with talks by R. W. Nebergall editor of The Iowa Sheriff and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town Sheriffs’ Association
Waterloo
M. J. Morgan
H. T. Wagner
Wagner
R. W. Nebergall
Iowa Sheriff
J. BB. Steiner
Hineil Steffen
George W Wood
John W. Gwynne
Mack Hawk County
Judes Lovejoy
Buer Crowne
Jack Hawr
Washington Tennis Team Loses Sunday
A Washington tennis team went three wins and four losses at Burlington Country Club yesterday. Players Tom Cantoni, Kolesick, Loretta Cantoni and Metz led singles wins, with Cantoni and Kolostek winning doubles. Anderson of Burlington defeated Jack Woods in a late match as play began for the Washington city tournament.
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Washington
Burlington Country Club
Tom Cantoni
Lane
Canetoni
Kolostek
Garrett
Gerdis
Kolesick
Loretta Cantoni
Mrs. Mleming
Burlington
Dave Metz
Little
Metz
Sterling Lord
Woods
Anderson
Jack Woods
Washington City
Lucille Mangold
L. Mangold
Corbin
L. Cantoni
Cantons
G. Turner
H. Turner
Trask
D. Woods
G. Turner Mateh
C. Owen
J. Owand Trask
Brown and Shelangoski
B. Clow
West and Little
Marshall
West
Owen
Trask and Kolesick
Milligan
Canton
County Attorney Plans Round-Table Discussions on Law Enforcement
A series of round-table discussions are planned on problems in law enforcement and on preparation and presentation of evidence to the courts in criminal cases. The meetings aim to improve procedures and ensure effective courtroom practice.
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Mississippi River
Marquette
Joliet
Montrose
Minnesota
Schmelemen
Wisconsin
Horner
Illinois
Official
Washington Directory
Frances L. McCoy
Lemley & Yard
Washington National Bank
Main St
Ralph W. Thompson
Crull Temple
Washington, Ia
W.D. Hanna and
O. F. Larkin
Bailey Bridge
Complete Investment Service
Monument Dealer
L. B. Lupton
South
Iowa Ave
A. J. Franzen
Iowa Avenue
General Electric
C. E. Bassler
Jay Brown
George Morrison
Ethel Grecian
Edna Purvis
Hendricks
W. P. Rawn
Hilkea Jacobs
Miller Co
Kathryn Flynn
R. H. McCarty
Marion S. George
Winnie
Officers
Lloyd Lytle
Eldridge
W. G. Conner
Henry Bailey
P. L. Jordan
Wm. Mohland
B. J. Holmes
C. C. Reister
Cc. E. Lemley
Marian
Bailey
J. F. Simpson
J. E. Lemmon
W. J. Morrow
O. F. Boller
J. H. Squire
Will Dupuis
Carl Hedges
Fred Reid
Farm Bureau Officers
Richard L. Stephen
Max Waterhouse
Witer R
Brown County Agt
W. J. Roudabush
American Legion
Jay O. Brown
Chas
Kennedy Clyde Putnam
Ted Crone
William Graf
Preston Wolf
Loans & Investments Insurance
Frank R. Sagr
Washington St
COX Motor Company
Firestone
Goodrich
FENN
Auto & Tractor
North
L. C. Willets General Auto Repairing
Kendall
Dunlap Tires
West 2Nd St
W. LD. Dwyer
Bailey Ridg
Northeast Corner Square
DR. C. F. Boller
State Bank Corner
Aaron Stafford
Jones Funeral Home
East Main St
Ralph Moothart
Vic Crone
A. E. Baldrige
Sam Mareon
Jane A. Chilcote
Sherman's Funeral Home
West Main St
Court House
Eva Denny
Blair Law
W. Carl Hedges
Helen Wilson
Ab Anderson
Frank Wilson
E. D. Morrison
Fort Sherman
J. H Peet
C. W. McLaughlin
Orville Elcher
Livingston & Eicher
S. W. Livingston
E. C. Eicher
Washington Independent School District
Chiropractors
J. H. Peet
Harland W. Méan
Della Patton
Ethel McCreedy
P. L. Etter
C. W. Tucker
T. J. Pease
George Breitenbach
A. E. Atchison
Chas. C, Brown
Orville Elder
Etha Dawson
John W. Applegate
E. Jefferson
D. D
Sherman
Orville Elder Recording Secy
Fred. Stewart
Leslie Dunlap
Leigh W. Louie
Ream & Carson
Ernest H. Lines
Itfos
Chester
Lucent
Mynas Tosacco Co
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