Iowa farm markets and building boom lift state in May
In Des Moines on May 19 Iowa reports a busy week for crop conditions with corn ground ready for planting awaiting warmer weather. Prices vary with regional demand as corn trades around 70 cents at country elevators and higher for feeders. hog profits rise while cattle trade at mixed prices. Construction active in cities, coal and sand ventures expand, and banking consolidation boosts regional finance.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Wilton Junction
Neola
Mclelland
Hill & Atkins
Ade
Chicaro
Central Iowa Fuel Company
Chariton
Red Rock
Melcher
Marion County
State Condemiuis Twin Lakes Land for Park Use
State officials discuss designating Twin Lakes land for a public park. Negotiations aim to acquire about 15 acres adjacent to Twin Lakes without condemnation, with state senator Holdoegel and county representatives briefing the council and officers on the plan.
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Condemiuis
Twin Lakes
Des Moi
Holdoegel
Fhom County
Independence Historical Pageant Slated July 4 6
Independence Iowa May 19 Rotary club heard Bu chanan County Fair & Livestock association plans for an historical pageant at the fair grounds July 4 5 6 produced by Thurstan Production company of the Twin Cities. A county track meet will accompany the pageant with a silver loving cup for top school team and medals for individual members. A popularity contest will select a leading pageant role and booster editions will accompany local papers with merchants aiding promotions. The August fair season will feature a continuation of events.
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Independence
Rotary Club
If. C. Keith
Buchanan County Fair & Livestock Association
Thurstan Production Company
Twin Cities
Independence High School to Graduates 47 in Week of Commencement
Independence Ia May 19 The coming week will be busy as Independence high school holds commencement events for a class of 47. The week includes baccalaureate by Rev W Fritschel, class play Green Stockings, and graduation exercises with diplomas awarded. Girls outnumber boys two to one. list names of graduates follow.
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Independence
Wom. Fritschel
Immortal Lutheran Church
Theigh School
Juanita Mac Relay
Marion T. Barnett
Helen Bechter
Eileen Brown
Doris N. Cook
Leis Ellen Downing
Ethel Mae Firth
Ruth V. French
Helen L. Wawkins
Fern Elverta Hayes
Eloise BD. Hayzlett
Vera Mae Head
Mildred AL. Treland
Dorothy J. Keagy
Lorena C. Kester
Neva HH. Madsen
Flora I. McGill
Gladys E. Miller
Madeline R. Miller
Mary Veriginia Mttchell
Gladys M
Helen S. O'Neil
Pauline EL
Blanche E. Place
Helen’ M. Dannenbrink
Francis Richard Helen Salisbury
Clara L. Stiefel
Margaret J. Toomey
Helen BR. Wendling
Dorothy V. Winter
Lester A. Brooks
Charles M. Dannenbrink
Francis Richard Rerds
LaVern Griffth
Edgar M.lett
Fred Lane
Lyle Mavers
Lea A. Miller
Mito Millar
Thomas W. Mandy
Harold Norton
Howard K. Palmer
Rosal G. Parks
Joseph Till
Wesley E. Towlerton
Joseph A. Westemeier
Sweetpea
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Stary Conunry
Gilbert
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R. A. Dunkelberg
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Bare Pay
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Sweet Girl
Grace and
Charm
Phoenix
Hsle
Waterloo
the Medical Life Insurance Company At
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Waterloo, Lown
Paris
Kayser
Georgettes
Taffetas
Daul Davis
Kayser Marvelfit
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