Ramblings and remnants stock car race at state fair
Des Moines writer recounts a muddy half mile stock car race at the Iowa State Fair where Don White of Keokuk dominated from start to finish in car No 6. Nineteen of twenty seven starters finished as a fatal crash occurred but was later reported inaccurately by the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sept
Indianapolis Speedway
Fair Ground
Grandstand
Don White
Keokuk
Mr. White
White
Clyde King
Auto races at the 1952 state fair narrated in first person
The writer recalls a five hour race day at the state fair in a cold stadium seat. A description of race rules after incidents, car standards, and Oldsmobile dominance marks the event. The day included weather shifts and a Washington meeting before returning home by bus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Wittiner
Wagner
Campbell
Fred Downing
Swift Relatives Hold 37th Sunset Park Reunion
The 37th Swift family reunion gathered about seventy five members at Sunset Park Washington on Sunday. Attendees included Bryan Swift as president and Mrs Alfred Fritz as secretary treasurer. A potluck dinner preceded a brief business meeting with officers elected for the coming year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunset Park
Washington
Everth Swift
Bryan Swift
Alfred Fritz
Jane Bruty
Leo
Francis PV. Bruty
Tally
J. Mc Wheetan
Leonard Flynn
Irene
Ivonne
Michael
David
Norman Leehner
Curt
Cris
Pat Swift
Mary
Cora
Howard
Athea Fritz
Curl Senneider
CC. S. Ragan
Ivelyn McCutcheon
Ettenne Spencer
Clair Keating
Harold Wolfe
Kurt
Wntherine
Dennis Flynn
Everette
Local couples listed in regional social notes
Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Fritz of Brighton Mr. and Mrs. M M Flynn of Keota Mr. and Mrs. Joan M Swift Perry and Judy of Hammond Ind Mr. and Mrs Evertte Curtis and Richard of Danville Mr. and Mrs James Nolan Mark and Eileen of Cosgrove Mr. and Mrs Raymond J Sojka Vivian Tia Rita and Sheryl of Riverside and Mr. W KK Fivyon of West Chester are noted in a community social roundup.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Fritz
Brighton
M. M. Flynn
Keota
Joan M. Swift
Perry
Judy
Hammond
Ind
Evertte Curtis
Richard
Danville
James Nolan
Mark
Eileen
Cosgrove
Raymond J. Sojka
Vivian
Tia
Rita
Sheryl
Riverside
W. KK. Fivyon
West Chester
Unknown winner shocks Nevada in Senate primary
Unofficial returns from 95 percent of precincts show Thomas W. Meehling defeating former Attorney General Alan Bible for the Democratic nomination to the U S Senate. Meehling led with 5 777 votes to Bible's 15 078.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reno
Nev
Ice drift ties 1881 pants to 1884 Cape Farewell find
Explorer Commander Donald MacMillan recalls a friend leaving his pants on polar ice off Siberia in 1881 and the garments being recovered at Cape Farewell, Greenland, in 1884. The anecdote illustrates persistent ice movement across the Arctic regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald MacMillan
Siberia
Cape Farewell
Greenland
Former Junction Resident Enroute To Europe Meetings
Des Moines doctor Helen Johnston sails from New York on the Queen Mary for Europe to attend Medical Women's International Association in Vichy France as US council member and World Health Organization meeting in Geneva. Also visits England Holland and Germany before returning to Columbus Junction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Junction
Helen Johnston
Des Moines
Johnston
Columbus City
New York City
Europe
Medical Women’s International Association
Vichy
France
United States
World Health Organization
Geneva
Switzerland
England
Holland
Germany
Edward J. Griffin
W. P. Griffin
Ft. Custer
Mich
Army
Hawaii
Japan
John R. Dilts
Fla
Pittsburgh
Norfolk
Thomas Huston
Air Force
San Angelo
Texas
Bryan
Sam Butcher
Armstrong
Lee Colton
Miles Butcher
West Liberty
Colton
H. W. Fillason
Suzanne
Gregory
States
Donald Schafer
Carla Bell
Nauvoo Grape Festival Plans Highlight 15th Event
Nauvoo Illinois readies its 15th annual Grape Festival with parades lectures and pageants each evening. The event features a wedding of the wine and cheese toast and welcomes Sae and Fox Indians from Tama Reservation who will establish an Indian village at the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nauvoo
Ilinois
United States
Roquefort
France
Tama Reservation
Quasiquemay
Captain White
Mississippi
Lows
Washington City Council Seeks Utilities Contracts
The Washington City Council met in regular session September 2, 1902, with Mayor Phippis and councilmen present. Contracts with Iowa Southern Utilities for street lighting and water services were discussed. proposed resolutions and contracts were left on file for one week before final action.
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Washington City
City Plas
Een Pan
Mayer Phipcis Pees
Vion Wotthe
Iron McClure
W. Th Smart
Wernt Sorton
Hazel Mangold
Iowa Southern Utilities Company
Walter
John
Sowneh
Crown Ceremony Sets Scene at Want Ads Pageant
Chief Edward Davenport will crown the festival queen during the Sune day evening pageant scene featuring a Save With Want Ads backdrop and community celebration.
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Edward Davenport
Suneday
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Bruce Cowden
Iowa
Shannon & Co
R. E. Shannon
Dave R. Elder
Bruce C. Cowden
Charles Morris
W. J. Shannon
Hazen
United Press
Inland Daily Press
Iowa Daily Press
Iowa Press
Audit Bureau of Circulations
Lowa
National Feed & Supply CO
Dex Moines
Towa
Labor Day
Oldsmobile
Olds
Logan
Jay B. Logan
Air Base Sqn
Apo
New York, N.Y
Swift
EGG Markets
Rock Island Produce CO
Reisters
Phillips 66
Earth
Nevada
Harry
Joe Palooka
Ham Fisher
Martha Butler
Federal Land Bank
National Farm Loan Association
E. W. Cummings Sec
Treas
Jeffery Buhch
Washington Concrete Co
12Th St
Rock Island
Corn Belt
Durst Feed Store
Dixie Dugan
McEvoy & Strieb
Jackson
Blondie
Chic Young
Alvins
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