Disappearing Americana Dailey Circus Arrived Here
Washington County memories recall the 1948 Dailey Brothers five ring circus arrival at the Chautauqua grounds. The era of steam circus trains, elephant ballet, and aerial acts contrasted with the decline of Rock Island passenger service and the disappearance of downtown parades. The Evening Journal noted railway promises, yet South Washington station closed and passenger trains vanished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington County
Charles Franzen
Dailey Brothers Five Ring
Chautauqua
Dis
Norma Davenport
Valdez
Evening Journal
Washington
L. J. Kehoe
Chamber of Commerce
Rock Island Railroad
South Washington
Stamp Corner Preview of 1950 first day cancellations
The column lists upcoming US stamp releases with dates and post offices for first day cancellations. Highlights include a 10 cent commemorative airmail for the 50th anniversary with May 15 release in Washington DC, a 6 cent Law and Order issue on May 7, a ten-stamp sheet of 6 cent US flags releasing July 4 in Pittsburgh, a 12 cent Henry Ford “Tin Lizzie” on July 30 in Greenfield Village, a 50 cent Lucy Stone stamp on August 13 in Dorchester, a six cent Walt Disney commemorative on September 11 in Marceline, a six cent Jacques Marquette stamp on September 20 in Sault Ste Marie, and a 25th anniversary Women Marines five cent postal card on July 26 in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
U. S
Washington
D. C
Washington, D. C
Pittsburgh
Henry Ford
Lizzie
Greenfield Village
Mich
Lucy Stone
Dorchester
Mass
Walt Disney
Marcelline
Missouri
Jaques Marquette
Sault St. Marie
Michigan
San Francisco
Calif
Wayland visitors gather for Goshen trip and church event
Wayland residents Mrs Katie Roth and the Leichtys along with Mr and Mrs Swartzendruber spent the weekend in Goshen and Elkhart Indiana area visiting relatives. They attended a choral program in Middlebury where Miriam Sweigart and Rev Marvin Sweigart and Arliss Swartzendruber from Saginaw had brought the singers. the Sweigarts and Mrs Swartzendruber are linked to Wayland through Lily Stauffer. Activities extended to funeral attendees for 94 year old Nettie Gerig.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayland
Ellis Leichty
Earl Swartzendruber
Katie Roth
Goshen
Elkhardt
Indiana
Roth
Mervin Roth
Leichtys
Ellis
Lois
Henry Hochstettlers
Swartzendruber
Earl
Fred
Middlebury
Miriam
Marvin Sweigart
Arliss Swartzendruber
Saginaw, Mich
Sweigarts
Lily Stauffer
Saginaw
Nettie Gerig
Ben Gerig
Clayton Eigsti
Mahlon Eigsti
Willis Eigsti
Marvin Swedburg
Marton, NL
Sam T. Miller
Elkhart
Leslie Pet
Families Celebrate Milestones and Local Happenings
Local social notes record 50th wedding anniversary at the Perry Mathew home near Mt. Union with five Mathew daughters and families. Mushrooms on Main Street draw attention as Bessie McGuire displays a 1342 oz prize catch. European tour plans announced by Dr. C. C. Wyse and Max Kauffman for May 9. A 90th birthday courtesy for Miss Besse Allen of Fairfield hosted by Edith Boshart and Allen Wenger, with relatives from Davenport Iowa City Winfield Moline and Wayland present. Rex Severt of Wellman visits, while Stella Boller in Phoenix sends birthday wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erson
Bettendorf
James Baughman
Pulaski
Harold Graber
Davenport
Karen Graber
Dunkerton
Herman Smucker
Edna
Mary Gingerich
John Gingerich
Earl Hochstettler
Kalona
W. L. McMickle
Perry Mathew
Mt. Union
Mathew
Besse Allen
Fairfield
Miss Allen
Edith
Wenger
Paul Henss
Moline
Ill
Ruth Johnson
Jelmar Johnson
Winfield
Marjorie Boshart
Iowa City
Ronald Roth
Pleasant
Jim Boshart
Janis
Olive Boller
Wayland
Rex Severt
Wellman
Stella Boller
Phoenix
Arizona
Health News Roundup on Cancer Vaccine and Loud Music Dangers
Summary of health notes on a potential anti cancer vaccine from the National Cancer Institute and a study from the University of Florida warning that teenage bands can reach 120 decibels, risking ear damage. Also mentions the Dugway chemical test sheep deaths and new childproof cap trials, with various regional sales and auctions listed in Iowa and nearby areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Utah
Dugway Proving Ground
Skull Valley
Army
William W. Stone
Army Material Command
National Cancer Institute
Frank J. Rauscher
Rauscher
University of Florida
Kenneth C. Pollock
Cape Kennedy
Pollock
Gainsville
Also Mentioned on This Page
Dailey Circus
Si Kitchy
Butch
Chief Yellow Eyes
Armory Grounds
By Walt Green
Goodwill Industries
North Marion
J. W. Helscher
CLA
P.O. Box
Iowa
Ohio National Life Ins. Co
Cincinnati
Family Health News
Walter H. Kemp
Madigan General Hospital
Tacoma
Hammersmith Hospital
London
Food and Drug Administration
FDA
Journal
Washington County Fairgrounds
Dora Bolar
Brighton
Eddie Edwards
Highway
Francis J. O'Neill
Wapello Livestock Sales, Inc
Wapello
Ollie Livestock Exchange
Ollie
Kalona Community Auction
Towa
Washington Livestock Sales Co
Kalona Sales Barn
Smylie’s Livestock Market
Columbus Junction
Cownie
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