Wayland Commencement Week Includes Address and Picnic
Wayland plans its commencement week for May 9 to 14 led by Parson College professor George Suderman who will speak May 11 and Rev J J Pritchard delivering the Baccalaureate May 12. A community picnic is set for May 14 on school grounds with George Pixley directing the band for a 1 to 2 PM concert.
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Ezra Wittmer
Wayland
George Suderman
Parson
J. J. Pritchard
George Pixley
Iona Wesley and Band
Leslie Brecht
Washington
Lizzie Oswalt
Cynthia Ann
Lewis Lint
Britt, Town
Mark of Zorro film sparks lace romance and daring deeds
The Mark of Zorro presents Tyrone Power in a famed screen triumph with Linda Darnell in a secret romance against Basil Rathbone and an elite cast. Rouben Mamoulian directs a tale of Old California with a night-riding bandit striking terror and exciting swordplay.
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Zorro
California
Linda Darnell
Tyrone Power
Dr Samson Celebrates 60 Years in Ministry
Friends in Washington note Dr. W L C Samson marks sixty years since Easter when he became pastor of the Ninth United Presbyterian Church in Pittsburgh. Elders redecorated the Sunday School rooms to honor the milestone and May he enjoy many more years in his calling. At Stateville Prison scenes for Cali Northside 777 prompted praise from Jimmy Stewart who called the prison palatial in appearance.
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W. L. C. Samson
Washington
Samson
8 Presbyterian Church
Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
S. W. Livingston
Mame Livingston
Nell Samson
Ninth United Presbyterian Church
14Th and
Bingham Sts
Stateville Prison
Joliet
Ilinois
Cali Northside
Twentieth Century-Fox
State Theatre
Jimmy Stewart
Jimmy
Buckingham Palace
L Williams funeral draws out-of-town attendance
Luther Williams funeral in Columbus Junction drew mourners from Nebraska Iowa and Ohio including Frank Griffith Carroll Edwin Jones Jones families and former mayor Ira Oats. The report notes ongoing community events and local civic changes as well as a statement on a housing shortage caused by forest fires and lumber yard usage.
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Columbus Junction
Luther Williams
Frank Griffith
Carroll, Neb
Edwin Jones
John Jones
Allan Pritchard
Norfolk
Stanley Griffith
Laurel
Will Jones
Winside
Gladys Jones
Des Moines
Maurice Evans
Red Oak
John Willams
Randolph
W.e
M. G. Jones
Cincinnati
Ohio
Richard Thomas
Margaret William Edwards
Hugh Antes
Harry Antes
Chicago
Ira Oats
Columbus City
Robert Clark
Laverne Leonhard
Park Commission
Lester Orr Wan
Walter B. Meredith
Louisa County
American Legion
Masonic Lodge
Moose Lodge
Isaac Walton League
Hattie Browning
Juanita Huston
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Fern Marshall
Helen Leonhard
Jescon
R. N. Sprowls
Fresno
Calif
National Board of Fire Underwriters
Sitler Stars in Second Half Bowling League Finish
Bill Sitler led second half scoring with a 174 average as Sorrell tops city league standings with 19 wins and five losses. Charles Crone had a 215 high game and 523 three game total, while Les Gilmore posted 531 in three games. Bankers lead three-game totals with 2301. Old Timers second at 1835.
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Bill Sitler
Sorrell
Sitler
Charles Crone
Les Gilmore
Crone
Gilmore
Bankers
Sorrell’'s
Rosso
American
Smart
Peters
Old Timers
Stewart & Crone
Mills
New Timers A
Benteeno
Carson
Tucker
American Legion
Phillips
Freshwaters
Will Sitler
Custer Lpc
Nee Rihmondson
I Little
Monroe
J A Holland
G Stewart
R Knott
Edmondson and Fuhr Dominate Tourney Play
W Edmondson and G Fuhr both shot 161 in tourney play. Individual competition starts Tuesday evening at the city hall alleys with entries closing tonight per tourney manager Lloyd Little. A team tournament is planned for next week after individuals finish.
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W. Edmondson
G. Fuhr
City Hall
Lloyd Little
Proceedings of the Board of Supervisors April 30 1948
The Board of Supervisors met on call of the Chairman with all members present to conduct official business and vote on local matters. The minutes record decisions, discussions, and actions taken during the Friday session.
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the Board OF Supervisors
Board of Supervisors
County Board awards road and culvert contracts
The Board of Supervisors opened four bids for grading and construction on 44.42 miles of county roads. The Burch Construction Co. won the road contract and Schmidt & Hanson, Inc. secured the concrete and culvert project after bidding. Schmidt & Hanson filed a performance bond and the board adjourned subject to the chairman’s call.
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Burch Construction Co
Schmidt & Hanson, Inc
Schmidt and Hanson
Washington County
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Donald Rich
Douglas School
Henry Widmer
Milton Roth
Lester Roths
Earl Gingerich
Widmer
J.C. Story
Farmington
A. H. Keith
Marion Keith
W. F. Severt
Rochester
Minn
Ward Lantz
Edgar Payne
Jemima McClintic
Mark OF Torro
Halamka
Washington Hotel
Hal
Mr. Halamka
Hal’s
Harding
Des Moines, In
Dr. Samson
L. Williams
Martha Butler
Crystal
Iowa
Southern Utilities
Sorrel
Tion
Winfield, Iowa
Anderson Const. Co
Clarence Fulton
Fred Bourgeois
Armbulan
Esai
RCS
Iowa Wesleyan College
MT. Pleasant
Great May
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