First man made moon aimed at space orbit
A shining satellite sphere to become a man made moon circling Earth every 90 to 100 minutes is to be launched by rockets at 18,000 mph. The IGY project involves 5,000 scientists from 58 nations studying weather, cosmic rays, gravity, and other forces, with Russia pursuing similar aims.
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Alton.l. Blakeslee
Associated Press
Science Reporter
Washington
Space
Russia
John P. Hagen
Naval Research Laboratory
IGY
Offwand
Hagen
The Moon Ball Aims From A Three Rocket Flight
A detailed description explains a space mission using a thin magnesium shell ball with gold and silicon coating to house scientific instruments. A 72 foot long rocket carries the moon ball to space in three stages, separating stages as it reaches use, with the ball and a four foot third stage drifting apart before returning signals by radio.
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Outer Space
Earth
Exira News Social Notes From Town and Nearby
Exira notices report visitors residents and moves including Karl Schlottfeldt and family in Sacramento and the Knudsen house sale to a farm southeast of town. Other items note business trips, university honors, weather balloon recovery, and California visitors with local connections.
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Exira
M.set
Karl Schlottfeldt
Sacramento
Calif
Walter Schlottfeldt
Kitty Nissen
Charles Knudsen
Knudsens
W. G Petersen
Milwaukee
Wis
Franklin Gault
University of Iowa
Beta Gamma Sigma Society
Frank Gault
Wayne Rasmussen
Illiois
Omaha
Hoam
Ed Anderson
Morro Bay
Local Family Visits Across Regions Leave for Upcoming Moves
AYA Mr and Mrs Huyzene Sublet and Cecil Sublet visited in Labrador before heading to Miron to establish a home. Mrs Kenneth Lydin of Broken Bow Nebraska spent time with sisters Mrs Sparling James and Wedemeyer. Mrs Rena Griffin traveled to Lewiston UK for grandniece graduation and to visit relatives.
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Aya
Huyzene
Labrador
Cecil
Miron
Kenneth LyJdin
Broken Bow
Neb
Ed Sparling
Fred James
Wedemeyer
Rena Griffin
Lewiston
Iowa Tax Receipts to be Watched by Both Parties
Iowa tax receipts this year show mixed signals as Gov Herschel Loveless vetoed a broad tax bill and others weigh tax shifts. State Tax Commission data show sales, income and use tax receipts up from 1956 in some measures, but lagging in others, shaping debate over a special session and possible tax shifts.
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William L.ebserline
Des Moines
Iowa
Herschel Loveless
Border
Iown
L. L. Jurgemeyer
State Tax Commission
Leon Miller
Tax Revenue Slump Sparks Alarm Over 1957 Quarter Decline
Report shows January to March sales tax revenue down by 1 7 38133 from the prior year while income tax gains of 2 792 429 offset overall gains. By May 22 total sales tax income drops 1 259 895 as legislators warn of a potential ongoing second quarter decline into 1958.
Muscatine May Gain Interstate Bridge Move
Iowa officials seek to relocate one of three Quad Cities interstate bridges to Muscatine. The final decision rests with the federal Bureau of Public Roads. If approved, the interstate system would need extending into Iowa and Illinois.
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Commission
Beck
Chef Engincer
John Butter
Washington
Bureau
Iuwa
Ilinois
Valedictorian and salutatorian named at Bridgewater High
Sharlene M Feick named valedictorian of Bridgewater High School class. She plans nursing training at the University of Iowa this fall. Janet S Lents named salutatorian and recipient of American Legion certificate and medal awards. She will attend Northwest Missouri State College.
Confirmation at Lutheran church in Elk Horn
Nine boys at the Elk Horn Lutheran church were confirmed Sunday morning by Rev. C. E Jensen. They are Darvin Clausen David Lange Richard Mathiesen Lyle Sheets Gary Larsen Darrel Petersen Eward Leistad Ronald Andersen and Ronald Knudsen.
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Elk Horn
Lutheran Church
C. E Jensen
Darvin Clausen
David Lange
Richard Mathiesen
Lyle Sheets
Gary Larsen
Darrel Petersen
Eward Leistad
Ronald Andersen
Ronald Knudsen
Iowa Gains 10150 Jobs in March 1957 Report
The Iowa Development Commission announced 10150 more people employed in Iowa in March 1957 than a year earlier. Nonmanufacturing gains led. total non-agricultural employment reached 648300, with manufacturing up as well. Weekly manufacturing earnings rose to 82.37 dollars, up 5.50 from last year.
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Iowa
Des Moines
Iowa Development Commission
Avivate
Marne social visits and family graduations noted
Mrs Opal Gress, Mrs Edna Thomson and Mrs Erne North visited Maryville to bring home Carol Gress after her freshman year. Earl Namanny and family traveled to Council Bluffs to celebrate sister-in-law William Fuscher’s birthday. Nora Peterson of Ames. Maury Lou Peterson graduated from Atlante high school in Fre das. Wills Rowe and Blanche attended a Cumberland picnic honoring Kay Muzzy’s 23rd wedding anniversary. Kendal Warne and family traveled to Greely for Keith Warne’s university graduation. Mrs Warne to visit sister Mrs Robert Britton in Colorado Springs next week.
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Marne
Opal Gress
Edna Thomson
Erne North
Maryville
Fiday
Carol Gress
Earl Namanny
Mattie
Matilda
Witliam Fuscher
Nora Peterson
Ames
Hugo Wendt
Merle Fedderson
Clarence
Maury Lou Peterson
Wiota Class Honors Valedictorian and Salutatorian Marks
Margaret Fitechen won valedictorian honors at Wiota Consolidated School with a 96.90 average. Ramona Nevens earned the salutatorian award with a 96.90 average and strong participation in athletics and the school newspaper staff.
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Margaret Fitechen
Mars Nevens
Hamona
Whoo
Alsu
Washington G B M Club Hosts Contouring Demonstration
Washington G B M club members and guests met with 15 members and 3 visitors. Bruce Bailey and Ronald Hall demonstrated contouring and the group voted 5 toward the 4H camp fund. The annual club tour is planned for June BB.
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Washington G. E
Community clubs review meetings and upcoming events canvas
Gay Grant Gals and Klassy Kassies hold meetings with demonstrations, talks, and plans for potlucks and tentatively scheduled tours. Upcoming events include 4 H camp discussions, a mother daughter tea, a June 13 and June 23 gathering, and a Washington Workers program with exhibits and table settings demonstrations.
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Alb
Washington
Joveeyean
Janet Hansen
Maria Miller
Sherry Knop
Dian Nelson
Dennis Tanner
Janet
Joyce Jean Hansen
Carol Hawhey
Marilyn Miller
Carol Thurman
Mareene Bales
Diana Nelson
Gloria Jean Oathoudt
Elaine Bailey
Nancy Disher
Sherry Roope
Sunday Worship Led by 4-H Clubs at Casey and Walnut
Casey Walnut and Thompson township 4-H clubs led morning worship at the Methodist church with organ prelude by Mrs Collis Smith. Bill Powell read prayer and scripture, Dave Clark read Dreaming, and Jackie Maas gave the address. A 4-H pledge and related remarks followed, ending with a basket dinner at the Casey community hall.
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Casey
Walnut
Thompson Township
Methodist Church
Collis Smith
Bill Powell
Dave Clark
Dave Powell
Jackie Maas
Lois Herriott
Carolyn Clark
Kay Sands
Mary Downing
Kathy Morrison
Casey Community Hall
Babson Outlines Retailing Opportunities and Club Plan
Babson Park Massachusetts promotes a United Information Service style consumer club of one thousand members across 1000 cities to steer shoppers to retailers. They urge distinct staff branding, counter bells in large stores, and even roller skates for clerks to speed service and boost sales amid rising costs. John Shellberg’s family plants 60 acres of corn as he recovers from a cow attack at home.
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Babson Park
Mass
Washington
United Information Service
One Thousand Club
Club of One Thousand
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U. S
Harriet Edwards
Las Vegas
Nev
Bunkersville
International Soundphoto
Exira News
Adair Briefs
Miller
Tax Commission
Cass County
Atlantic High School
Muscatine
Marne News
Wiota
Maraaret Borsqgen
Nancy Lynn Walker
Som Mikkelsen
Mardell Nelsen
Jolene Claussen
Darlene Marie Jensen
Jeffovers
Klassy Kassies
Lewis
Dennis Dorsheimer
Wayne King
Suanday
Clarence Conn
Cockiin
Danna Blacely
Earl Rice
Edna Club
Edna Williams
Shirley
Eleanor Chester
Manan Erickson
Caroleon McLaren
Madrid
Mary Erickson
Eleanor
Chester
Shirley Chester
Maron Erikson
Washington Workers
Bridgewater
Waoshington Workers #1 club
Joyce
Teddy Tucker
Audebon — Audubon County
Pam
Eddy, Sharon Willesen and
Lorraine Molgaard
Washington Wonderettes
Wonderettes
4-H Club
Methodist Cueh
Emogene Brown
Jean Sulgrove
Lois Roberts
Maxine Welsch
Colleen Holste
Jeanette Mundt
Janet Campbell
Monica McCall
Linda Skelton
Carol Holste
Verlene Williams
Ruth Asay
Bonita Wylie
Joyce Tucker
Sherry Steward
Disane McCall
Becky Funke
Harold Queck
Bonita Willie
Bible School
Janet Steffen
Karen Frazier
Nancy Higgins
Karen Cochran
Donald Fichter
Harlan Boroughs
Sharon Sunderman
Methodist Church School
Roland Frank
Beverly Lanny
Frat Rowley
Ann Wagler
June Moaryon
Des Gerald Haas
Poe ' Sonenhaver
AR LaMase
John Hollesen
Cen Schmidt
Joann Starks
Patric Redding
Judy Daniels
Cecil Shaffer
Dale Willoushby
Judy Pree
Robert Witt
Gerald Myers
Stuth
California
Miles Valentine Lef
Santa Paula
Sirs
Ralph Cahill
Margaret Newman
Monticello
Babson
Griswold
John Shellberg
Mr Shellberg
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