Keota Alumni Hold Nostalgic School Reunion
Keota high school alumni gathered May 26 in the gym for a “last day of school” event with 200 attendees plus 25 to 30 balcony spectators. Former teacher Eva Reed led the mock classes while guests from Ames Ottumwa and many towns reconnected, sharing songs, recitations, and memories in a recreated early classroom setting.
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Keota
Geographic Globe
Eva Reed
Muscatine
Lester Smith
Edward Axthelm
Lone Tree
Bill Bayliss
Burlington Gazette
Marjorie McCrabb
Ames
Mildred Ochs
S. Dak
Dad’ McNurlen
Board of Education
Art Clendenning
Edith Teets
A. A. Clendenning
Mary Marr
Roy Warrington
Ed Axthelm
Irene Coffman
Tom Marr
Fairfield
Corena Ross
Tommy Morris
C.D. Kirkpatrick
Paul Russell
J. L. Papes
Marion
Charles Morris
Ottumwa
Walker
Harris
Williamsburg
California
Marion Little Ames
Lela Miller
Waterloo
Elizabeth Neyman
Corydon
Elwin Lewis
Washington
John Hays
la Moille
Iowa
Dot Wickencamp Sigourney
William Bayliss
Burlington
E. FE. Axthelm
Why Undated Quarters Circulated Prompt Change
The Liberty quarter design placed the date where it wore off easily, causing many undated coins to circulate and prompting a recent design revision.
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The
United States
Longest straight stretch claim on Illinois highway 121
Unofficial claims say Illinois state highway 121 between Casner and Chrisman covers 46 miles as the world’s longest straight road. The report notes disputed measurements and lacks official confirmation.
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Illinois
Casner
Chrisman
Baseball schedule and standings notes from a past era
Major League Baseball listings show open dates and listed games for yesterday and today across American and National Leagues. Matches include Chicago at Pittsburgh, Boston at Philadelphia, Cincinnati at St Louis, Brooklyn at New York, with additional Open Date notes and team records for White, Pet, and related standings parameters.
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Louis
New York
Cincinnati
Chicago
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
St. Louis
Cleveland
Washington
Pet
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Washington Nee Si
Omimwke
Cceinaeae
Detroit
Ian Ee
Louisomee
Hoston
Landscape Garden Talks Series Topics Announced at Y
Topics announced for a landscape gardening series at the Y assisted by Mrs. A. E. Baldrige. Second lesson covers boundary and foundation planting and shrub care with plans tailored to attendees. Further lessons address perennial planting color harmony rock gardens pools and native materials.
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A. E. Baldrige
Glen Thompson
Brighton
Hitler forms department to combat sabotage in Germany
Berlin reports the government has created a special unit to fight sabotage and related acts. Roland Freisler leads the new department, with unclear remit, prompting questions about what constitutes sabotage and the role of criticism in national reconstruction.
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Berlin
Roland Freisler
Hans Kerr
Berliner Tageblatt
Neighboring Communities News Notes by Subscription Rep
Local brief highlights from nearby towns compiled by the Journal's subscription representative. Murals, school events, small business updates, and community notices are shared to keep residents informed.
Town notes highlight visitors and locals at early events
Glenn Davis of Keota reports mild weather as Crawfordsville hosts daytime activity with many teams in the fields. Charley Wolf of Ainsworth and Fletchers Motor Co. draw interest from visitors including Johnny Baker of Southern California. Local families, farms, and social life are described with mentions of J A Babcock hosting fair guests and community scenes at Morrison hotel.
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Glenn Davis
Keota
Crawfordsville
Charley Wolf
Ainsworth
Fletchers Motor Co
Mr. Wolf
Johnny Baker
Anxious mother recalls rescue and bonnet search
An anxious mother asks if they are the men who saved Angus and where his bonnet is. Charley Faulkner enjoys good business in Olds with a couple of strong selling days. M and Borders, Crawfordsville merchants, were active yesterday. Shaffer Bros. advance in business with an up to date machinery line. Davison notes town car traffic averages about a year per minute.
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Angus
Charley Faulkner
Olds
Shaffer Bros
Charley Wolf
Street chatter and local business notes mix in Crawfordsville
A street orator denounces radicalism while readers joke about rheumatism. Rh Doorman opens a barber shop in Crawfordsville and plans improvements. His father near Winfield seeks assis tance for an upcoming fall corn crop. Bud seeks a Journal quickly to show his future housekeeper he reads good papers. S J Baird may have been in Washington during a recent absence for four dollars for home daily. Homer is mentioned. gratitude is expressed.
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Rh. W. Doorman
Crawfordsville
Winfield
Bud
S. J. Baird
Washington
Homer
No Thanks Prefers Polite Declines at Tea
Mrs Mannerly advises her daughter to say no thank you rather than yes thank you. Mabel recalls answering yes and hearing friends urge her to stop eating soon after tea. She asserts she responded with no thank you each time.
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Mabel
Train schedule incidents at Washington station
Arrivals and departures listed for several trains with times for east and westbound services. Includes passenger and freight trains, daily runs except Sunday, and agent signatures J. C. McKAY and W. C. BELL.
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California
el Paso
Brighton
Fairfield Eldon
Belknap
Centerville
Seymour
Allerton
Princeston
Spickards
Mxecessior Springs
Liberty
L. Goodlander
J. C. McKay
OM Ast Pap RH RK. CO
Washington
Southweat Limited
Southwest Limited
Paseonter
W. C. Bell
Bible class leader draws large local group
J L Stewart teaches a men's Bible class of 56 members in town Monday. The class includes scholars and listeners, with many eager to learn while others prefer quiet listening during the session. The scene contrasts dining at home with early evening study and reflection.
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J. L. Stewart
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