Mis sissippi boy leaves New York after subway incident
An 8 year-old Mississippian, Larry Thomas, returns to the South after three weeks in New York City. He says he would rather work as a waiter in Vicksburg than face possible abuse there. Published reports hailed him as a hero for fending off a gang and aiding a white boy during a subway attack.
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Motorists warned signs do not mean slow down
Officials remind drivers that stop signs require a full stop, not a mere reduction in speed, to avoid accidents at intersections. The advisory emphasizes complete stoppage and cautious reentry, particularly at cross streets and school zones.
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Engagement of Sallie Schonlau to Tom Lawrence Planned
Mr and Mrs Harry Schonlau of Omaha announce the engagement of their daughter Sallie to Tom Lawrence of Omaha son of Mr and Mrs Milton Lawrence of Atlantic A August 14 wedding is planned A family picnic dinner was held at the home of Mr and Mrs John F Lermen honoring Mrs Harold Borens of Saratoga California and her husband with out of town guests from Saratoga Don Auerbach Milton Ferry Elmer Borsen Wiedman Alma Skodholm Alice Ellsworth Douglas Fred Lykke and three daughters Clarence Blumer and Art Bostedt all of Omaha and Council Bluffs A miscellaneous shower for Miss Sharon Miller at 1300 Plum street hosted by Mrs Ed Pinhero Mrs Floyd Barnett Mrs Everett Rossman and Mrs Bair included contests gifts and helpers for the bride elect.
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Milton Lawrence
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Harold Borens
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Sharon Miller
Jerry Bair
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Russell Hull
Faye Fredricksen
H. F. Fredricksen
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Harvey Johnson
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Community ladies arrange meetings and events across Lewis area
The Lewis Auxiliary and Violet chapter hostesses held meetings with plans for a public chicken supper on June 27 at the Lewis community building. Garden club planned a July 7 picnic breakfast at Cold Springs park after a flower arranging lesson. Church circle notes covered marriage customs and a mission lesson about Stanley Wohlenhaus in Brazil. A bridal shower for Faye Fredricksen included a program and refreshments. Open house for Mrs. C Fulton’s 90th birthday is set at the Lewis Congregational church.
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Marion Baker
Carl Hancock
Roderick Kunze
Lewis Auxiliary
King Tomlinson
Tom Pope
Lewis Community
Lou Kennedy
Garden Club
Robert Bell
Cold Springs Park
C. §. Fulton
Lewis Congregational Church
Community club calendar and local meeting notices
The calendar lists club and church events with meeting details. Zion Altar Guild meets Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. with Mrs. Al Lemke at 1006 Plum Street. Thursday honored Past Noble Grands gather at Lotus Rebekah Lodge IOOF Hall at 8 p.m. Friday UCC Women's Fellowship meets at 1 30 p.m. Social action tea committee includes Mrs. Bart Blake Mrs. Don Brix Mrs. Ross Miller and Mrs. Earl Guttenfelder.
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al Lemke
Plum Street
Lotus Rebekah Lodge
IOOF
Women's Fellowship of the United Church of Christ
Social Action Department
Bart Blake
Don Brix
Ross Miller
Earl Guttenfelder
Wiota Couple Mark 40 Years With Open House
Mr. and Mrs. Claude Spry of Wiota celebrate 40 years of marriage with an open house at the Wiota Methodist church on Sunday afternoon June 14 from 2 to 5. The couple, married June 14 1924 by Rev. M A Gable, have resided in Wiota since their wedding. Mrs Spry is India Hoerris of Anita and Mr Spry is son of E A Spry of Wiota. He served as a rural mail carrier until retirement 15 years ago due to disability. Relatives and friends are invited. no gifts requested.
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Wiota
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India Hoerris
A. L. Harris
Anita
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E. A. Spry
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Community notices from local church groups
The Rev Chapman led devotions Monday night and Leo Kragelund presented a couple with a gift. Mrs Fred Scarrett presided at the WSCS session Thursday. Devotions and lesson You Are Christ Called were given by Mrs Clarence Osen and Mrs Robert Duff. Mrs Boyd Falconer led the 1:45 p.m. prayer group. Martha and Esther circles met in Fellowship hall June 18. Lunch was served by Mrs Edgar Petersen and the committee of the month.
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Clarence Osen
Robert Duff
Boyd Falconer
Martha
Esther
Fellowship Hall
Edgar Petersen
Iris Garden club meets with 14 present on Cancer talk
Mrs. Russell Cullen and Mrs. Earl Mills co hosted the Iris Garden club meeting with 14 members attending. A discussion on Cancer Information was held. Eleven Shine club members traveled to Creston to meet Mrs. Curtis with entertainment by Mrs. Harvey Gar. The Reno Altar society met with Mrs. Vernimont. Mrs. Fay Anstey led the Rosary for 17 members. New officers elected include Ambros Cullen president Earl Quinn vice president Russell Cullen secretary and Calvin McCurdy treasurer. Don’t drive if you drink.
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Earl Mills
Iris Garden Club
Sunshine Club
Creston
Robert Curtis
Harvey Garside
Reno Altar Society
Wilford Vernimont
Fay Anstey
Ambros Cullen
Earl Quinn
Calvin McCurdy
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Surplus rifles tracked by civilian marksmanship office
The Army centralizes a list of buyers and rifle club members for surplus rifles amid heightened inquiries following Kennedy’s assassination. Officials say the move tracks civilian use for target practice and competition, not a response to the president’s death.
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John F Kennedy
Continue Quizzing Jurors in Boy's Murder Trial
Waterloo AP report on ongoing jury selection in the murder trial of 16 year old David Richard Bruno for the May 2 stabbing death of his stepfather Bernard D. Hill. Eleven jurors had been questioned as the trial opened, with plans to question at least 35 and seat 12 jurors plus one alternate. The venue moved to an air conditioned Municipal Court room. Defense signaled possible self defense plea as evidence showed a confrontation after Hill forbade leaving the home.
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Bruno
Hill
Beatles order ten new suits in Hong Kong
The Beatles spent the day in their hotel rooms while tailors prepared ten suits for the group. A hotel spokesman confirmed the order as a mob of about 3000 fans greeted them at the airport and a police escort ensured their arrival at the hotel. The group plans two performances in Hong Kong before leaving for Australia.
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Hultman Attacks Hughes Over Penal Affairs
Des Moines AP Republican candidate Atty. Gen. Evan Hultman charged Gov. Harold Hughes with muddled doubletalk on Iowa prison and penal affairs. He urged full public disclosure of events surrounding the resignation of Benjamin F. Baer as director of corrections and questioned Hughes's simultaneous support for Baer and the Board of Control.
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Harold Hughes
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Walker case opens in Fort Worth libel suit
Attorneys for former Maj. Gen. Edwin A. Walker begin presenting evidence in his $2 million libel suit against The Associated Press. A jury of four women and eight men was selected, with all 12 required to agree on any verdict for State District Court Judge Charles J Murray.
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Fort Worth
WRC Elects Officers At Three Day Convention
Sioux City AP report: Women’s Relief Corps Iowa elected officers as its three day convention reached midpoint. Leona Hood of Newton named president succeeding Emma Reed of Shenandoah. Fort Dodge nominees Fern Kingsley as vice president Ina Williamson as treasurer and Lydia Hoelworth as chaplain. Newton’s Marie Meyer named delegate to national convention in Atlantic City with an alternate delegate also chosen.
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Women’s Relief Corp. Department of Iowa
Grand Army of the Republic
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Leona Hood
Newton
WRC
Emma Reed
Shenandoah
Fern Kingsley
Fort Dodge
Ina Williamson
Lydia Hoelworth
Spencer
Dora F Tredie
Atlantic City
Marie Meyer
Ethel Henley Named Lone Tree Executive Board Chair
Ethel Henley of Lone Tree selected as executive board chairman. She will lead the board through strategic oversight and governance decisions for the organization.
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Ethel Henley
Lone Tree
Haircut Prices Rise in Audubon by a Quarter
Barber shops in Audubon boosted the price of a haircut from 1.25 dollars to 1.50 dollars effective Monday, a rise of 25 cents. The change affects all standard services.
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