New Dam Plan At Oakland Mills Faces Objections
Des Moines November 19 state executive council hears petition by Town Electric to build a new dam on Skunk River at Oakland Mills Henry county. Landowners oppose claiming higher water levels would saturate soils harming crops. company argues dam won’t raise river level beyond current dam and will reduce silt filling. Permit decision pending with fees and taxes set. project cost about 225000.
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Charles City Man Dies at Iowa City Hospital
Garrett W. Winterink, a 70 year old Charles City resident, died Monday in a Town City hospital after a life spent in the same neighborhood. His parents settled in the area in 1854.
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Early Charles City Farm Beginnings Mentioned in Obituary
The obituary notes Charles City area cabins and a father who secured old land later developed into a farm. It cites Mr Wintarink with a nearby stock business and records that his widow and son Harold survive. The funeral was held today.
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Charles City
Zemo Promises Clear Healthy Skin for Various Ailments
advertisement for Zemo and Yamo antiseptic liquid claims to remove pimples blackheads blotches eczema and ringworm. trial bottle costs 35 cents large bottle 1.00 and Zemo Soap 25 cents available at all druggists. zZemo for skin irritations.
Farce Play Ends With Junior Basketball Scrimmage
A group of boys staged a farce play and the gym cleared to host a basketball scrimmage between junior teams. The Ladies' Guild, led by Mrs. J. W. Wilimek, sponsored the banquet. Tables were dressed with yellow chrysanthemum bouquets and yellow candies, using candlelight for part of the program.
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