Riverside church marks 75th jubilee at St Stanislaus
In Riverside a 75th anniversary jubilee is planned for St Stanislaus Church north of Riverside. The venerable building, erected by pioneers 70 years ago, lies on a winding road between Riverside and Bayertown. A June 2 celebration is expected to draw a large crowd and invites visitors to tour the church.
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Riverside
Sind
St. Stanislaus Church
Bayertown
St. Stanislaus
Elmo Heitzman
Work Keeps Young Men Healthy and Lifelong
The article argues engaging in definite work preserves health and longevity for men. It notes Henry Ford’s view that a man isn’t at his best until past 65 and praises sixty five years of experience as leading to fruitful accomplishments.
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Winfield Beacon
Henry Ford
Abandoned towns listed in Keokuk County history notes
Forty former towns villages and post offices in Keokuk county are listed as abandoned in the Annals of Iowa compiled by David C C Mott. The April issue covers Jefferson to Mahaska with Washington county to appear later. Some sites still host a few residents or a store but lack a post office. Others are long deserted with no remaining inhabitants.
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Keota Eagle
Keokuk County
Towa
Historical Quarterly
Historical, Memorial and Art Department
Des Moines
David CC. Mott
Jefferson
Mahaska
Washington County
Talleyrand
Ioka
Lancaster
Riverside student wins state speech contest title
Miss Jeanette Karel daughter of Mr and Mrs C J Karel River side won first place in the final reading contest for freshmen in speech at the state university last week. She was among 33 selected from over 1000 enrolled. Vance M Morton judged the contest. The Riverside and Winefield Beacon note local pride in cleaner town efforts following a week of cleanup by officials and residents.
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Riversides
Jeanette Karel
C. J. Karel
Riverside
Schoobst
State University
Karel
Vance M. Morton
The Lady Who Dared Returns Tearle to Film Spotlight
Conway Tearle is back starring with Billie Dove and Sidney Blackmer in First National’s The Lady Who Dared at the Fox Theatre directed by William Beaudine. The film follows Lincoln’s life as a man of destiny with Judith Vasselli Cosimo Kyrie Bellew Lloyd Ingraham Ivan Simpson and others in a sweeping dramatic documentary style. Griffith’s direction blends humor romance suspense and tragedy to touch the heart.
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Conway Tearle
Asking
Tearle
Billie Dove
Sidney Blackmer
First National
Fox Theater
Willian Beaudine
Jack Norton
Teare
Tle
Eater
Judith Vasselli
Cosimo Kyrie Bellew
Lloyd Ingraham
Ivan Simpson
Kenneth J. Saunders
Lincoln
Destiny
Monique
Ann Rutledge
Griffith
Lincoln film dazzles in pre reform era era at State theater
Review notes Abraham Lincoln film opened at the State theater this afternoon. It is described as a remarkable entertainment spectacle by United Artists with Griffiths direction and vivid presentation of facts.
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Griffiths
United Artists
Qibraham Lincoln
State Theater
Prohibition Enforcement Aims An Issue In Town
The Gazette questions why enforcing prohibition is harder in town than under county and state laws. It notes Louisa County has been legally dry for years and argues drinking levels may not rise due to prohibition.
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Columbus Gazette
the Gazette
Louisa County
Riverside leader to deliver Memorial Day address
Richard McCleery of Washington calendar manufacturer is to speak at Riverside Memorial Day exercises on Saturday May 30. The program lineup is not complete and will be announced in the Leader next week.
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Riverside
Richard McCleery
Washington
Money Crimes and Punishment Reflections From a Prison Visit
A Brighton editorial reflects on Ft. Madison inmates and challenges in crime punishment. It notes most crimes are money related and argues law should require repayment with interest and full restitution to deter future offenses. The piece cites a $9,000 embezzlement case with eight months and a $500 fine.
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Brighton
Ft. Madison
Mussolini
Spring Yard Work Elevates Winfield Homes
Residents notice more lawn care this spring with trellises lattices benches bird houses and baths. Landscaping with shrubs and trees transforms the town into a garden and boosts property value.
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Winfield Beacon
Joyful News and Family Visits Highlight Midland Times
Mrs Wes Woods reports her mother seriously ill at Mt Pleasant prompting a family gathering. Mr and Mrs Farrel Youngs and son Jimmie visited Jean Flecher's family near Winfield. Gwendolyn Rhea enjoys a pony gift from neighbor Hestertine, brightening her summer vacation plans.
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Wes Woods Ruiall
Mt. Pleasant
Ana Wirs
Farrel Youngs
Jimmie
Jean Flecher
Winfield
Gwendolyn Rhea
Local visitors and road work mark Crawfordsville notes
In Crawfordsville on May 25 Rev J A Barnes of Monmouth visits at T H Barn e s home. Mrs Eva Spangler Craig and children of Burlington visit Lloyd Deharper. Buxbaum and Anwyl families visit in Washington Saturday. Grading work begins on the Carter corner to Wyman road to be graveled. Frank Graham of Dallas arrives for an indefinite stay with brother Harold. Masonic lodge members attend dedication of the new Masonic building in Washington Friday night. Lewis Warren of Washington visits Rev B E Hebner's home briefly.
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Crawfordsville
J. A. Barnes
Monmouth
T. H. Barne
Eva Spangler Craig
Burlington
Lloyd Deharper
Buxbaum
J. J. Anwyl
Washington
Carter Corner
Wyman
Frank Graham
Dallas
Harold Graham
Lewis Warren
Shoe care tips for patent leather footwear
To prevent cracking clean the shoes with a damp cloth. When dry apply drops of castor oil or Vaseline to the tops. Rub in, then polish with a woolen cloth.
Crawfordsville R. 1-3 Apple Spraying and Visit Notes
A. E. Mulhern and F. W. Sands had their apple trees sprayed Thursday morning by W. R. Cosgro of Cone, their second spray. Meo and Mrs. Clarence Hessel of Tama, Iowa visited Bert Hesseltine’s home overnight, attending funeral services in Washington before returning.
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Crawfordsville
A. E. Mulhern
F. W. Sands
W. R. Cosgro
Cone
Meo
Clarence Hessel Fine
Baby
Tama, Towa
Bert Hesseltine
Washington
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