Ralph Shannon remembered as wholesome Washington newspaper man
A hospital room tribute recalls Ralph Shannon of the Journal in Washington. Described as a man of high principles, deep understanding, and great humor, he guided colleagues for over 45 years and held numerous community leadership roles without seeking prominence. His legacy includes kindness, service, and a lasting impact on the town’s newspaper life.
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State Sanatorium
Oakdale
Ralph
Ralph Shannon
Washington
Journal
Orville Elder
Dave
Bill
Charles Morris
Charles
Riverside visitor Karolyn Kaage attends events
Miss Karolyn Kaage, daughter of the Haages, left Riverside Monday to resume her duties as an attorney for the Social Security Board in Chicago after a weekend visit at the Fred Havel home. She attended East Prairie rural school and is a graduate of the Iowa State University College of Law.
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Riverside
Karolyn Haage
Social Security Board
Chicago
Fred Havel
Kaage
Frank Haage
Steve Dautremont
Ernie Lund
Duane Latta
Richard Cress
Ted Pratt
Robert Schneider
Millie Flynn
State University of Iowa
Joe Pailliotet
Louis
Richard Thompson
Iowa City
Thompson
Pailliotet
Coralville Dam
Blues and Aging Bring Winds of Change
A reader advice-style piece outlines how blues mood and aging affect daily life, from foggy thinking to shifting relationships, with tips to seek medical help, pursue new goals, and find support through talking and healthy changes. It notes Americans spend billions on home upkeep and features publication details.
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King Features
Washington carrier rates ription pricing note
A fragmented text notes subscription pricing by carrier in Washington. It lists 6 months 1 year and per month rates, including a weekly carrier rate of 40 dollars. The fragment lacks full context or dates.
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Washington
Correcting declarer play on a spade trick in a rubber bridge hand
In a Becker column, South faced a key decision on the seven of spades lead. Ducking the jack would have defeated West's plan and let South make 3NT, showing the importance of read and lead interpretation in declarer play.
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Declarer
North
South
West
East
King Feati
Bomber Family in Harper on Mother's Day
Local social notes describe the Bombei family visiting relatives in Harper on Mother's Day, plus multiple gatherings across nearby towns. The report lists guests and small family events including birthdays and dinners, with mentions of Keota Washington Des Moines Wellman and Cedar Rapids in attendance.
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John Duvall
Westchester
Leonard Bombei
Vince Schute
John Bomber
Harper
Ivan Brown
Sam Menkens
Mt. Pleasant
Hattie Wellington
Famiy
Brighton
H. D. Dusenbery
Ed Griffith
Clement Griffith
Junior Griffith
Keithsburg
Illinois
Ronnie Bomber
Janet Johnson
Wellman
Dale Hartzler
Rdar Rapids
Jess Hartzler
Cindy Ann Yoder
Daugher
Keith Yoder
Des Moines
Earl Guengerich
Ernie Lampe
Rose Lampe
Fred Kramer
K. ‘Th Parcells
Fairfield
Earl Parcells
Leonard Bomber
Cedar Rapids
Robert Bower
West Point
Ernie Lampes
Kenneth Cuddeback
John McDowell
Keith Parcell
Merle McDowell
FHA
Mid-Prairie
Lampe
L. Bomber
Dorothy Lampe
EF. D. Miller
Diennes Menackh Mobile at 1889 World’s Fair Paris
A mobile exhibit titled which traveled to the 1889 Paris Exposition marks a notable showcase during the same year the Eiffel Tower opened and Benz engines drew attention in the city.
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Paris Tower
Mrs Adams Guests With Son and Family
Mrs Naomi Adams visited Cedar Rapids on Saturday to spend Mother's Day with her son and family the Tom Adams. Oskaloosa couple Mr and Mrs John A Merz and Iowa City couple Mr and Mrs Howard Wombacker plus children joined the celebration.
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Boyd Sanders Keota
Naomi Adams
Cedar Rapids
Tom Adams
John A. Merz
Oskaloosa
Howard Wombacker
Iowa City
Jess Page
Jess
Orley Pages
Washington
Lauralee de Masi
Lakewood
California
Howard Baumert
Flora Lee
JL. V. Clarahan
Sigourney
Aubrey See
Dysart
Walter Stoutner
James Stalder
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Rita Miller
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B. J. Byrne
Charles Grisham
Verne Chaney
Tom Dooley
Clarence Smith
Iowa Industrial Development Clinic
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Knoxville
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Elmer Peiffer
Merle Dickinson
Hubert Smock
R. A. Stewart
Lake Benton
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Carl Leighty
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D. M. Grimes
John Flanders
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F. A. Gosett
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Mrs. Adams
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Andy
West Chester, Lowa
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Southeastern
Smart Distributing Co
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Verything
U. S. District Court For the
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