Iowa acquires Benoist antique plane for state history
Iowa adds a priceless 1910s Benoist biplane to its collection, a gift from Mrs. Fred Adams and Al Solbrig. The aircraft, once flown by Os car Solbrig, joins other historic aircraft in state storage, with research planned to date its exact manufacture.
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DES Moines
IDPA
Iowa
Fred Adams
Davenport
al Solbrig
Quincy
Illinois
Oscar Solbrig
Solbrig
Tom Benoist
Ben - Wah
Wright Brothers
Glen Curtiss
U. S
Curtiss
Wrights
Carl Duede
Berlin
Missouri
Aeronautics Commission
Legislative Notes Progress on bills stalls into next week
The Legislature near May 16 shows unresolved differences between Houses on major bills. Expect a few more days to finish. Potential truck license fee increases and interstate limits on 65 foot double bottom trucks spark debate. Farmers gain steam from Cholera Eradication, grain moisture tester tests, livestock slaughter plant inspections, and farmland assessment provisions. Senatorial confirmation of Forst as Revenue Director meets opposition. State Auditor findings highlight tax account delays and incomplete settlements. Lieutenant Governor Jepson pushes for reforms to make the department more accountable.
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House
Senate
Forst
Jepson
WSCS election set at Crawfordsville
Women's Society of Christian Service met at United Methodist Church in Crawfordsville for Mother's Day themed program with fifteen members. Officers were elected for various posts, installation planned for late August, and a $100 donation to Rust College approved. Members discussed a bridal shower, luncheons with Washington WSCS, and refreshments duties for Bible School. Family visits and Mother's Day gatherings noted.
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Crawfordsville
Women’s Society of Christian Service
United Methodist Church
Versa Anderson
Myral Smith
Washington Wscs
Bruce Campbell
Betty Conrad
Allen Conrad
Jim Wilson
Kenneth Cherryholmes
Charles Wells
George Canott
Howard Anderson
Willis Conrad
John Hamil
Christian Social Relations
Don Blankenhorn
Florence Henss
Max Mitchell
Floyd Fisher
Harvey Thomas
Bible School
Fred Richardson
Rust College
White Cloud Club
Herbert Hoover High School
Toledo
Richardson
James Wilson
Clarence Hering
Bob Carter
West Chester
Our Society
School of Missions
Ames
Ted Griffith
Gordon Packard
Ted Kiesey
H. D. Dusenbery
Ken Dusenbery
Cloyce Crone
Edgar Slemmons
Clark Bauer
Jim Stancer
Margret West
Howard Moore
Sacha Club Honors Tea at United Methodist Church
The Sacha Club of Ainsworth hosted an honors tea at the United Methodist Church. Ten honor students and their mothers attended along with Sacha members. Barbra Christiansen of Norway spoke, showing slides comparing Norway and the United States. Guests enjoyed a themed program, refreshments, and a future meeting planned for June 10 at the home of Mrs. George Stout Jr. and Mrs. Jerry Richards.
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Ainsworth
Sacha Club
United Methodist Church
Sacha
Terry Cellman
Don Edwards
George Colthurst
Jerry Richards
Wilfred McCreedy
Raymond Lasek
Barbra Christiansen
Norway
Waco School
Gene Scott
Gary Stewart
George Stout Jr
Orie O’connor
Gene Stephens
Dale Roberts
W. D. Roberts
Olive Miksch
Ottumwa
Elmer Simbro
Washington
Women’s Society of Christian Service
God
Kenneth Ornduff
India
Coffee Club at Captain's Table West Chester meeting notes
West Chester May 15 report on the Time for Coffee Club meeting held May 7 at Captain's Table. Members brought mothers or substitutes to dinner. Gail Niffenegger hosted and opened with two poems about mothers. roll call followed with members sharing thoughts or poems. Next gathering set for May ? to Miss Esther Booth's, June 9.
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West Chester
Time For Coffee Club
Gail Niffenegger
Jerry Foriash
West Chester United Methodist Church
WSC
Keith Fisher
Tom Hobbs
David Johnson
Hobbs
Hillcrest Services
Jay Hough
Ken Dusenbery
West Chester Federated Church
Merle MceDowell
Ruby Sharp
Concern Magazine
Margaret Smith
John Weerman
Fred Coakley
Guidepost Magazine
Merle McDowell
Verne Colliver
Weba Weerman
Caller contacts Crawford family on Mother's Day
The Corbin Crawford home received a late evening call from their daughter and family the John Hickmans in Los Angeles California on Mother's Day.
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Corbin Crawford
Crawford's
John Hickman
Los Angeles
California
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Louis Anderson
Mansfield
Frank Berlin
Iowa Aeronautics Commission
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Hugh Rob
Ison
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Roberts
Sandusky
Ohio
Stuart
Billy Robinson
Grinnell
Art Artman
Burlington
Glenn Curtiss
San Diego
Sen
Richard Stephens
Donald Sands
Mrs
Bob Carters
Delbert Lewis
Helen Lewis
Keith Smutz
Diana
Libertyville
Myrtle Meyer
Kenny Whitham
Steve
Fairfield
Kenny Mayer
Dawn
Karry
Brighton
C. A. Thompson
Clarke Pfeifer
O’connor
Pfeifer
Charles Thompson
Thompson
David Rarick
William Rarick
Elvin Graf
Clayton Sexton
Riverside
Louis Sexton
Iowa City
Arnold Rarick
John Perdue
Marsha Dvorak
Lone Tree
Larry Martin
Kim
Columbus Junction
Herman Eagle
Paul Beard
Delbert Holmes
Gary Knottnerus
Gary Windus
R. T. Knottnerus
Harold Gilliand
William Wulsall
Eva Crawford
Pearl Gardner
Coffee Club
WSCS
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