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Tag Archives: Jim Malloy
Everyone’s Best Friend – Jim Malloy
June 3rd is a significant date in my life. My parents, Francis Martin Ryan and Rhea Madonna Fritz were married in Breda, Iowa, on this date in 1941. Twelve years later on the same date, my brother Kevin (“Cub”) was … Continue reading
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Tagged Boyer River, Iowa Veterans Home, Jim Malloy, June 3rd, King Creek
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Chuck’s House Party
Last week, I read in the Vail Observer that Rev. Victor Rehmaeker died at the age of 85. I have a couple of memorable moments that involve both my mother and Father Rehmaeker (RAY-maker). The last incident first. When my … Continue reading
Midnight Saving Time
The town of Vail, Iowa, has a population of fewer than 500 residents. Nonetheless, it has a swimming pool. It’s not a publicly-owned government pool, but a community pool ran by community activists and volunteers which has been in existence … Continue reading
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Tagged Denison, Grace Lindberg, Harlan, IA, Jim Malloy, Vail, Vail Community Swimming Pool Ass'n
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The Green Latrine
When I was 19-years-old, I purchased a 1954 Ford 2-door station wagon from Tom & Brian Dieter. They had nicknamed it “The Green Latrine”. The entire wagon was green – a green I can’t describe. It may have been close … Continue reading
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Tagged 1954 Ford 2-door station wagon, Brian Dieter, Jim Devolld, Jim Malloy, Tom Dieter
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