Fredericksburg to Build Church in Memory of Dr. Pitts
Fredericksburg Iowa moves to erect a church memorial for Dr W S Pitts author of the hymn Little Brown Church in the Vale after a day of worship and tribute at First Baptist church. The project honors a longtime physician church leader and citizen who died ten years ago and is supported by local pastors and friends.
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Elgat Takes Vows In Vale Church Four Couples Wed
Nashua Iowa August ceremony at Little Brown church with Rev McComson officiating. Couples: Charles Ohio and Velma Schultz Postville Ralph Phillips and Lara Hites Waterloo Dalton Gough and Dorothy Mitchell Reckford Milton Alsever and Lora Freeman Cedar Rapids.
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Charles Ohio
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Postville
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Waterloo
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Dorothy G. Mitchell
Reckford
Milton G. Alsever
Lora A. Freeman
Cedar Rapids
George Richards
Hies
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Richard
Charles City
George Pierce
Rochester
Earl Pierce
Frank Hammondre
Hawkeye Girl Leaves Hospital After Auto Crash
Miss Margaret Westenberger, severely injured in a Highway 18 crash west of West Union, has returned home to Hawkeye Iowa and is recovering. Thomas Wight of West Union and Beryl Brown of West Mason were also treated. Wight discharged from hospital.
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Funeral Rites of Mrs Steverson Held at Vinton
Mrs. James W. Stevenson died at her home in Vinton Iowa after long illness. Born 1873 in Palk township she leaves husband and six children. Funeral services were held at the Christian church this afternoon.
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Mason City Minister Delivers Sermon in Charles City
The Rev RoL Jackson from Mason City preached at First Congregational Church in Charles City on Sunday morning. The church lacks a pastor after Rev Swan moved to Ohio and a committee seeks funds to repair the basement and fund minor interior changes.
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Will H Powers 72 Dies in Ackley Funeral Tuesday
Ackley IA August 20 Funeral services for Will H Powers 72 who died at his Ackley home Sunday forenoon after weeks of illness will be Tuesday at 2 pm at the home conducted by Rev Ernest Seybold Burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery north of Ackley beside his mother Powers was born January 21 1856 in McDonald County Missouri He moved with his family to Kansas at age 11 and in 1874 to Adair County Ia later moving to the Iowa Falls Ackley vicinity He is survived by two sisters Miss Nancy Ackley and Mrs Rita J Sheppard formerly of Greenfield whose present address is unknown"}
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Eldora Methodist church to undergo major remodeling
Eldora Iowa August 20 remodeling of the Methodist Episcopal church will cost about $40,000 and begin this fall. Architects are drafting specifications for a south side addition that will nearly double space adding a parish hall with stage a pastor study and classrooms. A modern kitchen and Bedford stone exterior are planned.
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New Providence Awarded Town Hall Contract
Bowman and Gaines of Eldora Iowa have won the contract to build a $3206 town hall at New Providence eight miles west. Work starts now and should finish in time for the November election. The hollow tile structure will be faced with brick and serve as a community center with municipal offices and fire equipment.
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Ackerson Funeral Rites At New Hartford
Dr. Joseph Ackerson age 79 longtime New Hartford resident died Saturday at home from age related infirmities. He practiced veterinary medicine in Butler county for many years. Survived by widow and several children. Service held at home with Rev. B L Unger officiating. Interment in Oak Hill Cemetery.
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Fayette paving extended toward Baker schoolhouse corner
Paving on No 11 is extended from the upper end of North Frederick avenue toward the Baker schoolhouse corner. When reached, weather permitting in about a week, the job will be finished between Gelwein and West Union. A new set will then be made to complete the short stretch between the city and Payette county line.
Ackley Deaf Mute Painter Surprises Town With Sign
In Ackley a 28 year old deaf mute named Tyle Toome son has begun painting without instruction. He created a large billboard for a local clothier that rivals trained artists in quality and detail.
Funeral set for Joseph Bunn at Dunkerton
Funeral services for 95 year old Joseph Bunn who died after a two month illness will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist Episcopal church in Dunkerton Rev J Kildow will officiate burial will be in the local cemetery. In Independence Iowa L Ti Abbott suffered severe lacerations to the forefinger from a power saw while adjusting fighting fixtures in the Odd Fellows block. The finger was treated by a physician and Abbott expects to return to work soon.
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Extension schools to end work on Friday
Cedar Falls Aug 20 five extension summer schools of Teachers college in Atlantic Charlton Estherville LeMars Davenport will close at noon Friday Directors and their families will return here after a port vacation period Four directors are extension faculty members summoned in September to assist in teachers institutes statewide Opening fall session prepares for school year Cedar Falls public schools prepare for Sept 3 opening with staff interviews and conferences Aug 20 192?
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Mt. Vernon Township
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Omaha
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Visitors from Los Angeles Return to Their Hometown
Rodaman and Wiler, former residents of this city, arrive in Chicago for a buying trip with plans to visit family here. Miss Marjorie True begins a month long vacation starting Wednesday, visits her parents then travels to Boulder and Yellowstone. George Ford family and Arthur Mann family spend Sunday with local relatives while Houser family stays as guests at Emma Hauser’s Main Street home.
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Yellowstone Park
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Mount City
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Waukee
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Moser Improving After Kimball Area Auto Crash
Bidora Iowa August 20 S D Moser recovering in Mitchell hospital after a collision near Kimball South Dakota. He suffered skull fractures two ribs and a nose one eye was removed due to a cut from flying glass. Mr and Mrs D M Moser and Mrs W H Van Tiger were passengers and not seriously hurt and returned home after a few days.
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Dorothy Allan Hosts Sunday School Party at Home
Allison Virginia August 26 Special Dorothy Allan entertained her Sunday school class at a party at her home near Allison on Friday afternoon.
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Attic and Sorg Speak This Week at Evang Park
Dr J Atlig of North Central college begins a lecture series at Evangelical assembly Riverview park with "New Wine in Old Bottles" as the theme. Dr Atlig and Rev C L Sorg of Kansas City are to deliver principal talks through the week. 2,500 attended Sunday. Mission Society ends convention with sermon by Dr Mack on Faith Victories. Iowa conference WMS aims to raise 3000 for endowment chair at North Central college. Branch reports 12188.51 raised. F M C averages 3.95 per member. Officers reelected: Mrs H J Faust president, Mrs A A Couser VP, Mrs F R Blakely secretary.
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Local Club Officers Named Across Iowa Pages
Rapids records secretary Mrs. C. H. Vandersall of Dumont serves as corresponding secretary while Mrs. Engel holds the treasurer post. Iowa City lists secretary of young people's work Mrs. 5. N. Ramige. Nora Springs names secretary of mission band Mrs. W. C. McKinley, Belle Plaine secretary of Little Heralds.
Elkport Child Dies Playing With Shotgun
A ten year old girl, Doris Kafer of Elkport, Iowa, was killed instantly Saturday while playing with a loaded shotgun in an upstairs room. Funeral services were held today. Veterans meet in Floyd County as the Floyd County Veterans Association plans to gather August 30 at Nora Springs with an invitation from Safe Hill.
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Castoria Advised For Infants Colic and Pain
Parents are urged to keep Castoria for children as a safe remedy. The ad claims Castoria soothes baby quickly without drugs, is vegetable, and suitable for colic, cramps, and diarrhea. It notes twenty five million bottles sold last year.
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