Washington Park Fence Removed After 50 Years
Early May 1934 the iron fence around Central Park in Washington was dismantled in a swift morning operation led by Councilman Will Dupuis. The fence had stood about half a century, built by Wilde foundry, and spectators watched as rails were removed and uprights smashed. Racks for hitching were reused, junk sold, and opinions split between relief and criticism as motorized traffic rose and horses diminished.
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Washington Square
Central Park
Will Dupuis
R. L. Lytle
J. H. Squire
W. C. Hedges
W. B. Dupuis
Fred Reid
W. J. Morrow
O. F. Boller
Mr. Dupuis
Fred Werner
Washington Public Square
Northwa Avenue
Inernational Harvester
South Marion Avenue
Lytle
Washington
Dupuis
Brighton
National Bank
Washingon
Perry Jones
Washington Park
Wilde
John Wilde
John H
Daniel
Washington County
End of the horse and buggy era marked by a sudden park fence change
A community moment sixteen years ago signaled the transition to the motor age as the old iron park fence was removed. The piece notes the unlikely longing for the guard rails, now seen as a relic of the past.
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Washington
Birthday greetings for local residents on the date
A list of residents celebrating birthdays and twins on the day includes Donald Ray Norton Frances Minick Virginia Stutsman Pes chel Mrs Carl Hancher Mrs Clyde Clark Joe Goodlander and others. Ten year olds Gerald Horak and Robert Morrell Jr. are noted along with eleven year old Karen Trier eight year old Kenneth Lee and Patricia Ann Williams who turns four with cake candles.
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Donald Ray Norton
Frances Minick
Virginia Stutsman Peschel
Carl Hancher
Clyde Clark
Joe Goodlander
Santos Hernandez
Wilbert Graber
Seba Fleanor
Clayton Funston
Florence Brinning
Hazel Hotle Jones
Washington, D. C
Billy Joe Redlinger
Gale Hotchkiss
Iscota
Pleasant Hill Community
Gerald Joseph Horak
Paul Horak
Robert Morrell Jr
Robert Sorrel
Patricia Ann Williams
Keith Williams
Columbus Junction Students Stage Three One-Act Plays
Columbus high school speech class presents three one-act plays in the high school auditorium on Tuesday April 4 at 5 pm under director Catherine Morris. Casts include Martyn Carey Norma Clevenger Dick Harbison LaMoyne Shee ireer. I Shall Be Waiting features Dick Harbison Rosalie Morgan John Howell Shirles Fletcher Dean Morgan. A Date For Bobby Sox stars Marge Gent gler Bob Duncan Alice Orris Joyce Finke Max Lukenbach. Local notices cover community updates and upcoming events.
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Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Columbus High School
Catherine Morris
Martyn Carey
Norma Clevenger
Dick Harbison
LaMoyne Sheei Reer
Rosalie Morgan
John Howell
Shirles Fletcher
Dean Morgan
Bobby Sox
Marge Gent Gler
Bob Duncan
Alice Orris
Joyce Finke
Max Lukenbach
Ringside Debuts at Fox Theatre With Noted Cast
Lippert production Ringside premieres at the Fox Theatre featuring Don Barry Tom Brown Sheila Ryan and Margia Dean and introduces comedy team Joey Adams Tony Canzoneri and Mark Plant. The film centers on two brothers one aiming for boxing glory the other a concert pianist and their romantic entanglements.
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Tony Canzoneri
Ned Roberts
Frank van
Joan Carson
Kor Ormond
Hollywood American Legion Fight
Dan Toby
Barry
Brown Anu
Ryan
Dean
Hollywood
Joseph Crehan
William Edmunds
Edit Angold
Lyle Talbot
Frank McDonald
Tenue
Fox Theatre
Don Barry
Tom Brown
Sheila Ryan
Margia Dean
Joey Adams
Mark Plant
Screen Guild
Now's The Time To Make Garden Plans
Mason Reger extension horticulturist at Town State College urges gardeners in Ames to plan now. He says a written garden plan helps estimate seed orders and avoid leftovers next year. He cautions against carrying seed into a new year due to poorer germination and weaker seedlings.
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Ames
Mason Reger
Town State College
Roger
Plan for a varied garden with twenty vegetables
The article advises a garden plan including at least 20 different vegetables to offer diverse meals. It suggests space for fresh use and freezing if possible, considers family likes, and recommends adding one or two new varieties like Dwarf Scotch or Tall Green Scotch. It notes grouping short season crops in rows for quick turnover.
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Roger
Space Abundance Spurs Jinter eTop Interest
Local observers note expanding space for JTenter prizes and tech shows as venues compete for top exhibitors. Industry officials highlight growing demand from startups and established firms seeking visibility and partnerships at upcoming fairs.
Ainsworth Yard Highlighted in Trade Magazine Article
The Eclipse Lumber Company at Ainsworth and its manager Heck Gosling are featured in the February issue of The Coal Dealer. Don Ross of Des Moines writes on how Gosling and local merchants formed a Chamber of Commerce and push a continuing plan to promote their home community.
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Eclipse Lumber Company
Ainsworth
Heck” Gosling
the Coal Dealer
Don Ross
Des Moines
Gosling
Chamber of Commerce
Day family visits and law student judging noted
Local notices report Mr and Mrs William Day of Ainsworth and Robert Day visiting David Day in Town City for dinner with Dr and Mrs R T Day of Hampton also noting Robert Day will judge a freshmen law student argument. Other visits include Waddell Brokaw and Blanchard families attending funerals and gatherings in Missouri and Iowa with multiple relatives.
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William Day
Ainsworth
Robert Day
David
Mr. Blanchard
Tim Blanchard
Duane
Delmar Blanchard
Mary
Charles
Minnie Blanchard
England trains civilians for atom bomb defense in blitz era course
A three and a half week course in atomic villages teaches civilians rescue from bombed buildings and radiation detection while wearing protective gear. Demonstrations take place at Easingwold as part of civilian defense training for an atom bomb attack.
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England
Easingwold
International
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