County road work progress with Kos absent on quarantine
The Board of Supervisors report Ed Kos and family in quarantine with no serious illness. Brown and Jessen expect Kos to be released soon. Bob West and county crew finish Highland township road and move to Crawfordsville area. Bill Mohland assists with drag line on Crawfordsville road. The trunk road east of Riverside nears completion under Warner. Mickle left in charge after moving crew to Wyman-Crawfordsville road. The Wyman road is half finished with work ahead. Mickle Hannas crews handle rough work. Hannas coordinates with Miller, McCaleb and others.
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Board of Supervisors
Ed Kos
Messrs. Brown and
Jessen
Mr. Kos
Bob West
Highland Township
Crawfordsville
Riverside
Warner
Tom Mickle
Wyman
Wyman Road
Rallous
Kawn
Hannas
Elam Johnson
Wellston
Johnson
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Fireworks spark disaster hits Spencer Iowa blaze destroys stores
Spencer Iowa reels after a July Fourth sparkler ignited fireworks in a drug store causing extensive damage. About 200 workers clear ruins in the main business district as lighting and telephones are restored and dynamite helps tear down walls for new construction. Local counties supply roads and bridges crews to rebuild, funded by county and town efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Iowa
Red Cross
Secret author of Waverley novels kept for 13 years
The writer behind the Waverley novels remained unidentified for thirteen years, a mystery that surrounded the acclaimed works during their early publication period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverley
Drowning Death at Gladwin Iowa River Claims Charles Winstead
Funeral services were held for 28 year old Charles Winstead who drowned in the Iowa River near Gladwin while cooling off with a companion. The body was recovered about ninety minutes after the disappearance. Winstead lived in Gladwin with his family, formerly worked for the Milwaukee railroad, and left a widow and three children. A trio of engineers from Continental Construction aiding a gas pipeline inventory witnessed the incident and helped with the rescue.
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Columbus Junction
Charles Winstead
Iowa
Gladwin
Gladwin Methodist Church
W. A. Lamp
Columbus City
Winstead
Louis Taylor
lHielp
Mr. Winstead
Missouri
Milwaukee Railroad
Hazel Carpender
Virgil
Ronald
Florence
Tennessee
H. P.heinisch
J.H. Barnard
Continental Construction Company
Washington
Heinisch, Barnard
A. J. Stromberg
Texas
Chicago
Jine
Memorial services and club notices from local groups
The notice lists memorial services for Woman's Relief Corps members on Tuesday at 2 30 p m at the G A R hall with graveside decorations at Woodlawn and Elm Grove. requests for cars and flowers. It also catalogs upcoming meetings: H and H Bridge Club, Chapter 1 PBE initiation, Harmony, Merry Makers, H J club, New Haven Sunday School ice cream social, Harmony Community Club, H H club, C O C class West Chester, and Ladies Aid St Paul Evangelical with dates from Wednesday to Thursday July 2 and July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. R. Hall
Woodlawn
Elm Grove
New Haven
Revolving doors urged as final self expression
A terse editorial from the Arkansas Gazette argues against self harm and uses a revolving door metaphor to illustrate sensitive themes about suicide prevention. The piece emphasizes choosing alternatives over drastic acts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas Gazette
Strange the Food Sharps Never Speak of Sour Milk
A quirky note references Wom an's Home Companion noting that sour milk is overlooked by food experts while praising sweetness. The remark hints at unusual tastes and the magazine’s conversational tone.
Camp Tecumseh Opened For Boy Scouts
Washington county's Boy Scout Camp Tecumseh opened officially today with Rev. F W Eastwood noting concerns about Sunday opening. Parents brought some boys yesterday and meals will be available at a nominal fee. Many guests expected next Sunday July 6.
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Washington County
Hoy
Camp Tecumseh
F. W. Eastwood
Church Leader Role Urged by Mrs Ferguson Address
Mrs. John Ferguson of New York urged the church to lead in solving great age old questions. She spoke at United Presbyterian church on world leadership and church influence in peace and morality without church state union. An oration on prohibition by Everstine Daniels highlighted the service.
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John Ferguson
New York
United Presbyterian Church
PD. C. Fulton
Ferguson
W. A. Gibson
Washington
A. W. Henke
The
Methodist Church
A. A. Wing
Baptist Church
United Presbyterian Choir
Carolyn Hamilton
Vacation School Graduation Held at Church Last Night
The vacation school held at the church completed with 138 pupils enrolled. Dr Eastwood labeled this year the best ever. Graduates included Winifred Jean Gerdes Alice Maxine Foster David Pearson Martha Ann Mace Neta Belle Fetters Ona Maxine Morgan Ruth Alice Turner and others. Graduating juniors and beginners also listed with numerous named students and families.
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Eastwood
Cuhurch
Winifred Jean Gerdes
Alice Maxine Foster
David Pearson
Martha Ann Mace
Neta Belle Fetters
Ona Maxine Morgan
Ruth Alice Turner
Gwendolyn
Yvonne Hunter
Orin Alven Wallace, Jr
Mabel L. Lemley
Carleton Jack Haven
Burke Gillespie
John Lloyd Hughes
Glenn Huston Matueha
Leonard Albert Lovelett
Charles Benson Bear
John Bidwell
Iola Dittmer
Clair Gerdes
Virginia Leffler
Lewis McFadden
Ruth Wead
Jack Watson
Naomi Wilson
Wilma Thompson
Trene Geyer
Jean Applegate
Ruth Applegate
Leal Anderson
Mildren Anderson
Willis Booth
Paul Dodder
Joe Pease
James Gallagher
Henry Shields
Raymorwell Moriarty
Gwendolyn Ramseyer
Carol Jean Twinam
Dorothy Turner
Dorothy Watson
Vada Fetters
Leslie McFadden
Harold Wehr
Gar Ih Wehr
Clinton Stewart
Robita Stewart
Esther Hayes
Charles Foster
Anna Ruth Sorrell
Jeanette Krabill
Annie James
Keith Gillespie
Gladys Leona Witterman
Billy Brown
Fae Schoonover
Wayne Wilson
Betty Michels
Frederick Reid
Nellie Wallace
Doris Jone Steel
David Kleese
Roger Brown
Edward Bidwell
Licenses Urged Before Iowa July Fourth Marriage Rule
Iowa couples planning July weddings were urged to secure licenses immediately as from July 4 to July 10 no licenses will be issued under the new five day notice law. Marriages planned in that period may proceed under current law with a license valid for 30 days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Fresh Air Group From Chicago Arrives for Summer
A group of Chicago children spend the summer here visiting relatives and staying with local families. Miss Marie Vacek of Howell Neighborhood House led fourteen children, with many staying at Graf and nearby homes. Some attendees are named with host families including Pipal, Giduck, Sekerka, Spasel, and Nemecek, among others.
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Chicago
Marie Vacek
Howell
Viola Pipal
William Graf
Miss Vucek
Grafs
Miss Vacek
Graf
Anna Giduck
Elmer Sekerka
Ralph Waggoner
Helen Spasel
Glen Porters
Ainsworth
Rose Spasel
George Reed
Mildred Farman
Spencer Reed
Anna Pufka
Honduran Rebel Leader General Ferrera Reported Dead
Washington reports General Gregorio Ferrera Honduran rebel leader was killed by government troops. American Minister Julius Lay at Tegucigalpa conveyed the news to the state department. Acting Secretary Castle commented that Ferrera's death may end the revolution in Honduras.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Gregorio Ferrera
State Department
Julius Lay
Teguicagalpa
Castle
Errera
Londuras
Anderson pleads guilty to murder in Mason City
In Mason City Iowa on June 29 W O Anderson pleaded guilty in district court to murdering his 6 year old son Leroy with a pocketknife. He was ordered committed to the insane ward at Anamosa with sentencing delayed until September 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
Iowa
Anderson
Leroy
Anamosa
Alaskan Coastline Described in Tourist Handbook
Greeley’s Handbook of Alaska defines the tourist view as a coastal strip with fringe islands about 425 miles by 100 miles from Ketchikan to Mount Saint Elias, noting it accounts for roughly one twelfth of Alaska.
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Greeley
Alaska
Ketchikan
Mount St. Elias
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Bill Mohland
Mickle
Mr. Hannas
Miller, McCaleb
Ine Meer
Anna Som Roh Aee A
J. C. Penney
Co. Te Department
Washington Cafe
East Side Square
Big Spencer
Kilmer K Fregansberger
Dutch Creek Road
Crawtfordsville Road
West Crew
Brighton
R. I
Booster Club
Sunset Park
H. & H. Bridge Club
Ray Cox
West Washington
Orville Elder
Harmony Club
John Wheel
Merry Makers Club
H. J. Club
George Sojka
Harmony Community Club
Emil Fink
H. H. Club
Leona Finch
Lincoln
Bertha Weekly
Minnie Brown
West Chester Methodist Church
St. Paul Evangelical Church
Henry Witthoff
the Journal
Miss Adtaker
the Evening Journal
Prelod
Towa River
Fresh Air Group
Charles Clemente
Rudy Knottner
Martina Nemetek
L. M
Merchan
Lawn & Batiste
Crepe-de-chine
H. Nl. Ward & Co
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