Pretty Leslie novel review and nonfiction picks
Edited by Ben J Gibson Jr previews fiction Pretty Leslie by R V Cassill and notes the Cedar Falls native teaches at Iowa. Also lists nonfiction titles including Happiness is a Warm Puppy and Silent Spring among others.
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Ben J. Gibson, Jr
Pretty Leslie
R. V. Cassill
Simon & Schuster
Mr. Cassill
Cedar Falls
University of Iowa
Charles Schultz
Hedda Hopper
Virginia Cary Hudson
James Baldwin
Rachael Carson
Textures of Life by Hortense Calisher reviewed
A Sardis Sl university town setting frames a bold avant garde tale about Puritan hypocrisy and psych analysis. The doctor and wife pursue wisdom and self insight as Pretty Leslie confronts a lifelong fat girl burden. marriage adjusts as Liz Pagani and David navigate art, motherhood, and control in New York society.
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Sardis
Iowa City
Doctor
Leslie
Hortense
Calisher
Little, Brown
New York
Liz Pagani
David
Liz
General Our Man Stanley by Philip Hamburger review
Staccato style reports from Stanley cover politics and espionage with brisk, sharp observations. Hamburger's book surveys 20th century affairs through a reporter’s lens, blending wit with critical distance and a sense of historical detail.
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Our Man
Stanley
Philip Hamburger
Bobbs-Merrill
Griswold to Open 40-Bed Martens Manor Nursing Home
An artist’s sketch shows Martens Manor a 40 bed nursing home to be run by Mr and Mrs Joel Martens in Griswold Construction is underway with completion slated for August 1 The brick building features single double and ward rooms dining lounge chapel reading room and a snack bar connected to the dining area Outside exposure TV and telephone service and a nurse call system will be provided Richards Inc of Sioux City designed the facility Mrs Martens daughter of Mr and Mrs Farmer Neighbors also listed among the operators
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Griswold
Martens Manor
Joel Martens
Cone
Richards, Inc
Sioux City
Satire and Books Highlight Talk of the Town Tones
A New Yorker style survey notes Stanley’s humor and humanity in Talk of the Town pieces. It praises his satire on inaugurations elections shows fairs and luncheons while affirming faith in everyday dignity.
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The
New Yorker
Stanley
Parole Board Critique and Political Sparks Stir Iowa
Utzig denounces Gov. Hughes trip to Fort Madison as a misused gesture while Hughes defends taking stands on issues to boost political life. Gov. Hughes argues strong positions command respect even amid disagreement, citing 1800s campaigns for urgency. The piece also notes Utzig leaving the parole board and sketches a possible GOP attorney general race with several contenders.
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Utzig
DES Moines
IDPA
Harold Hughes
Hughes
Gov
Iit
Utzic
Arnold Utzig
Dubuque
Board of Parole
Fort Madison State Penitentiary
Parole Board
Centennial invitation reaches St. Peter's Lutherans in Humboldt
Baptized members of St. Peter's Lutheran church Humboldt Kan receive invitations to the centennial celebration this Sunday. Local attendees include Roy C. Bierbaum Griswold Arthur Bees Atlantic and their hosts Henry Lassman Havelboldt. Jack Van Heel Omaha and his mother Mrs. W. E. Medsker Griswold visited Chicago with Jack's parents Garrett and Mrs. Van Heel.
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Griswold
St. Peter’s Lutheran Church
Humboldt
Kan
St. Peter’s
Roy C. Bierbaum
Arthur Bees
Atlantic
Henry Lassman
Humeboldt
Lassman
Bierbaum
Local visitors and moves touch area families
Lewis and Mrs. Ethel Wyman of Nevada Missouri visit sister Mrs. Virgil Jobe and relatives. Ross Porter of Houston Texas spends a week with his brother Mrs. J C Porter and others. Mrs. John Ellsworth of Lisa Fort Crook Nebraska joins Sunday at Glen Stamp home. Mrs. Art Webster of Danbury, former area resident, has moved to Neighbors nursing home Griswold. Obey stop signs.
Officials Injured in Ambulance Crash Near Creston
Four people were hurt when an ambulance carrying Union County Sheriff George Stroman and Creston Police Chief Melvin Woosley, with driver McKinley Boswell, rear ended a car driven by Bertha Costen on Highway 3% west of Creston. The trio had just left a patient transfer to Clarinda Hospital.
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Creston (Ap
Union County
George Stroman
Creston
Melvin Woosley
Here
Stroman
Woosley
McKinley Boswell
Clarinda
Bertha Costen
Creston man charged after vehicle out of control
Boswell was charged by Iowa Highway Patrolman Kenneth Brown with failure to have his vehicle under control after an incident at Creston.
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Creston
Boswell
Iowa Highway
Kenneth Brown
Anita Visitors and Youth State Delegate Named
Anita notes Mrs Charles Salmon of Youngstown Ohio spent a week visiting friends in Anita. Mr and Mrs Lynn Osen and son John of Beloit Wisconsin visiting relatives in Anita and Menlo. Craig son of Mr and Mrs Russell Holland will represent Anita at boys state from June 2 to June 2.
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Anita
Charles Salmon
Youngstown
Ohio
Lynn Osen
John
Beloit
Wis
Menlo
Osen
Irene Osen
John Osen
Beloit College
Craig
Russell
Holland
Boy's State
Fewer Farmers Expected But More Businesslike
Allan G. Mueller University of Illinois predicts a future with fewer farmers but a more commercialized, businesslike clientele. Howard L. Roach of Plainfield Iowa argues for greater focus on selling farm products, noting vast spending on production versus selling.
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Chicago
Allan G. Mueller
University of Illinois
National Institute of Farm and Land Brokers
Howard L. Roach
Plainfield
Iowa
Roach
Soybean Council of America
Will Retire Davenport After 46 Years with Ottumwa Courier
AP reports Ira Downing, Ottumwa Courier business manager, will retire this month after 46 years with the newspaper. Other Lee group executives will be promoted to fill the vacancy, announced Monday.
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Davenport
Ira Down‘jing
Ottumwa Courier
Lee Group
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