Crail attic sale showcased community workers and memories
At Crail sale in Crail house the Rocking Chair Brigade observed Mrs. J B Crail and neighborhood helpers sorting some 2500 items. Auctioneers like Bill Bruty and Marty Whittaker kept spirits high as linen, china, and dresses drew bidders including Mrs Edna Humble and Mrs Joe McElhinney. The event continues next Saturday at 1 PM with more lots to sell.
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Crail
Crail House
Marty Whittaker
Harry Whittaker
Marty
Joe McElhinney
Iowa City
Cherie
Crails
Sale Aims to Benefit Local Collectors and Recipients
The note urges caution for buyers and hopes the sale raises funds for the people involved. W. F. Biekel visited Marshalltown and spoke with Margaret Moninger, who is recovering from a stroke but progressing, and who values Washington and has sent regards to locals.
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W. F. Biekel
Marshalltown
Margaret Moninger
Washington
Kasper and Barnes Take Nuptial Vows
Rose Mary Kasper and Louis Justin Barnes wed September 3 in Riverside at St. Wenceslaus church with Rev. Edward Neuzil officiating. The bride wore a white organdy gown and pearl jewelry, with a train and beaded tiara. The couple plans a honeymoon in the western states and will reside at 224 North Johnson Street in Iowa City.
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Riverside
Edward Kasper
Rose Mary Kasper
Louis Justin Barnes
Edward Neuzil
St. Wenceslaus
Town City
Norma Kasper
Edwards Burns
States
North
Johnson Street
Iowa City
Oxford
Riverside Trinity Methodist Church
Wilbur Zieglowsky
Washington
Mae Bruegge
Edward Bruegge
John Weber
Milton Birks
Aft
Ernest Bowmen
Cloye Whitlock
H. I. Marner
Columbia Walker
Benjamin Franklin and the Free Patent Philosophy
Benjamin Franklin argued for public contribution of inventions and refused to seek patents. He believed ideas should belong to the public domain and not generate private profit.
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Benjamin Franklin
Till the End of Time at the State with Dorothy McGuire
RKO Radio presents Till the End of Time a romantic drama starring Dorothy McGuire Guy Madison Robert Mitchum and Bill Williams Madison a discharged Marine struggles with civilian life as he falls for a war widow Their romance faces clashes amid rehabilitation challenges from fellow Marines Mitcham and Williams The film is directed by Edward Dmytryk and adapts Niven Busch novel They Dream of Home.
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Firsht Sight
RKO Radio
Dorothy McGuire
Guy Madison
Robert Mitchum
Bill Williams
Madison
Miss McGuire
Mitcham
Williams
Niven Busch
Edward Dmytryk
Westminster School Opens With Mary Henderson Teaching
Westminster, Sept. 6 Mary Henderson of Keota begins the new school year as teacher at Westminster School. A pupil notes she is “awful pretty.” Keith Stewart recovers from injuries after a Sunday bull attack, with an arm broken at the elbow and other bruises. the bull has reportedly been shipped out. The column also notes local chatter about cats, a large brood of mother cats with twelve kittens, and various community happenings including local painting work by Joe Carter, DDT usage on the porch, and visitors from Michigan, plus moving preparations and high school students listed for the district.
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Merle Eckels
Westminster
Westminster School
Mary Henderson
Keota
Keith Stewart
Joe Carter
Richland
Will
C. L. Bakers
Clarence Baker
Michigan
Virginia Beckels
Iowa State College
South
Second Ave
Washington
Ted and
Junior Griffith
Phyllis Dieney
Marjorie Greiner
Jim
Ponnie Rieh
Brighton Schools Enroll 313 Pupils For Coming Year
Brighton schools opened with an enrollment of 200 for the coming year including 48 in high school and 113 in grade school. The article also notes several local visits and family travel, plus a marriage, a few deaths, and social news from Brighton and nearby communities.
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Brighton Schools
Franklin neighbors share Sunday visits and notes
Franklin community notes visits by Mr. and Mrs. Hoyle and Gerald at the Bert White home. Brent Brenneman and Derby at J. L. McGraw home. Emma Humston and J. W. Nebergall at Harold Humston home. Rev. Frank Galloway called on Mrs. Ralph Wager. Elliott McKinstry at Wim. Chmelar home, Art Dawson and J. A. Arnold in Morning Sun and Burlington. Boron carbide described as a hard abrasive material used for sandblasting nozzles and replacing jewels in watches.
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W. W. Durst
Franklin
Howard Hoyle
Gerald
Bert White
H. J. Brenneman
Derby
J. L. McGraw
Emma Humston
J. W. Nebergall
Harold Humston
Frank Galloway
Ralph Wagegoner
Elliott McKinstry
Wim. Chmelar
Art Dawson
J. A. Arnold
Morning Sun
Burlington
South American Population Compared to United States
Population of all Latin American nations combined nears the size of the United States population. The comparison highlights the growing demographic heft of the region alongside the U.S. population.
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United States
Soybeans Rise as Iowa's Second Largest Crop
Iowa researchers describe soybeans becoming the second largest crop after corn, with 1944 yields over 38 million bushels and income of 72 million dollars in 1945. The 1.88 million acres planted in 1944 boosted national supply, supporting oil meal, feeds, fats, oils, and soya flour, plus new plastics from soybean fibers in Waterloo.
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Iowa Development Bulletin
United States Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Iowa Development Commission
Lowa
United States
Waterloo
Soybean Digest
Argiculltural
Ames
Local Notes from Columbus Junction and Nearby Areas
Mr and Mrs Ronald Lewe of Greely Colorado welcomed a daughter Faye Ann born August 94 Mrs Lewis formerly lived in Columbus Junction Tom Dulaney at Bellevue hospital Muscatine treated for Malta fever Arthur Woodruff had an operation at University hospital Iowa City The Pretz and Outkamp family reunion set for Chautauqua park September 19 Mrs Bill Boulton named secretary of the Music Mothers at Columbus High School Officers elected Mrs J Kelly Melee president vice president Mrs E A Stewart treasurer John McCoy outlined a new program for Columbus schools Music Mothers to handle refreshments at home football games Stephen Langstatt four year old son of Mr and Mrs Warren Langstatt injured his right hand with part of the third finger amputated at Hershey hospital Muscatine
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha Butler
Columbus Junction
Ronald + Leweis
Greely
Colo
Faye Ann
Lewis
Tom Dulaney
Bellevue Hospital
Muscatine
Arthur Woodruff
Tovta City
Pretz
Outkamp
Chautauqua Park
Bill Boulton
J. Kelly Melee
Music Mothers of Columbus High School
E. A. Stewart
H. Lee Huston
John McCoy
Columbus
Stephen
Warren Langstatt
Here
Hershey Hospital
Protect Crops by Using Water in Storage Rooms
A storage room kept with a tub or several pails of water may shield stored crops from frost. A thin ice skim forms on the water first, providing a moisture barrier before crop damage occurs.
Marjorie Woodruff Weds Enoch Sanford in Columbus Junction
Marjorie Jean Woodruff daughter of Mr and Mrs Glen Woodruff and Enoch P Sanford son of Rev and Mrs W L Sanford were married at 3 PM Wednesday Sept 4 in the Community building of the Independent Bible church Columbus Junction In a double ring ceremony officiated by Rev Sanford pastor and father of the groom in the presence of about 150 guests Decor includes yellow and white gladioli and daisies Nuptial music by Effis Kelly and a Hawaii singing performance by Frances Itakoza Bride given in marriage by her father Grace Sanford maid of honor and Charlene Woodruff bridesmaids Lynn Sanford best man with ushers Elllis and Charles Woodruff The service concluded with John Sanford singing Because and The Lord's Prayer A reception followed the ceremony and both graduates of Columbus high school plan a trip to Wisconsin
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Edna S. Crile
Brighton
Everette Grove
Waterloo
S. M. Grove
Grove
Harold Paella
Mary Jo
Galesburg
Joe Pacha
Curtis Peterson
Long Beach
Calif
Belle Hyzer
Washington
James Dawson
Lou Stacy
Raymond Stacy
Stockport
Cyrus Landless
Verne Landess
Anamosa
Landess
Cyrus Landess
B. V. Garby
Victor Stacy
Wayland
Roy Fleak
Webster City
Lucy Fleak
L. E. White
White
George Koch
Helen
Katherine
Pleasant
Ray Ernest
J. F. Kool
E. L. Edmondson
Jane
Des Moines
Warren Stem
Betty
Dwight Bules
Gary
Ind
C. W. Long
Doyl Barnes
Edith Sheets
Methodist
Guthne Center
Walter Richardson
Omaha
Neb
William Kos
Barnes
Leslie Daggett
Selma
L. A
Columbus Junction
Marjorie Jean Woodruff
Glen Woodruff
Enoch P. Sanford
W. L Sanford
Independent Bible Church
Sanford
Effis Kelly
Frances Itakoza
Hawaii
Grace Sanford
Harold Williams
Moline
Charlene Woodruff
Lynn Sanford
Ellis
Charles Woodruff
John Sanford
Appealed to Justice in Early Duels
The early duels framed as appeals to divine justice with belief that God would favor the innocent and secure victory for that party.
Education costs per pupil vary widely in 1939 1940
The report shows eight poorest states averaging 39.44 dollars per pupil while eight richest states average 140.72 dollars. This reflects stark regional disparities in education funding during the period.
Cousin Plans Move to Denver for College Attend
The text notes that a cousin will go to Denver, Colorado, where Mr. Sanford will attend college.
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Denver, Colo
Mr. Sanford
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Dixie Dugan
BY Mevoy
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Franklin News
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Marjorie Woodruff
E. P. Sanford
R. G. Wessler Repair Shop
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Crose Electric
N. Ave
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DR. P
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Nat'l Master Plumbers
Waghington
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Washington State Bank
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