Des Moines Cavalcade Winners Include Lewis Dick Leaning
Lewis Dick Leaning won first in the baritone division at the Cavalcade of Music in Des Moines earning a gold card to sing before judge Jerry Colonna. Misa Lucille Limbaugh of Griswold earned an excellent rating in the soprano solo division. Start sooner-drive slower live longer.
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Lewis Dick Leaning
Cavalcade of Music
Des Moines
Jerry Colonna
Misa Lucille Limbaugh
Griswold
Elks Flag Day Service Set for Wednesday Here
The Atlantic B P O Elks will host a Flag Day observance at the clubhouse Wednesday at 8 pm with Rev. A JD Steffenson of Atlantic Methodist church as speaker. Miss Ruth Rock will receive the Elks scholarship.
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A. JD. Steffenson
Atlantic Methodist Church
Elks
Miss Ruth Rock
Msgr
P. N. McDermott
Delmar Patterson
Bob Bendorf
Ayd Cambridge
Boy Scouts
American Legion
Amvets
War Dads
Esquire
Harry Webber
Mr. Steffenson
Miss Rock
Car crashes off bridge edge injuring youth near West Liberty
Vernon Leslie Keith, 21, of West Liberty was fatally injured when his car struck a small bridge edge and plunged into a creek about 1 am four miles east of West Liberty on Highway 6. Witness Otto S. Sulzbrener of Omaha pulled Keith from the creek after the crash.
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West Liberty
Vernon Leslie Keith
Here
Highway 6
Keith
Otto S. Sulzbrener
Omaha
Neb
Expansion of Bomb Projects Predicted
Washington reports a likely larger expansion of the A-bomb and H-bomb programs. Lawmakers said the issue arose in a closed atomic committee meeting with the Atomic Energy Commission. The cost to perfect the first bomb nears two billion dollars, with billions more spent since.
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Washington
Senate-House Atomic Committee
Atomic Energy Commission
Truman
Mr. Truman
Avoca Couple Welcome Daughter Bera Harris
Bera Harris, daughter of Mr and Mrs Calvin Harris of Avoca, born Sunday at Jennie Edmundson Hospital in Council Bluffs. Card of Thanks expresses gratitude for support after death of their son and brother, signed by Mr and Mrs Ed Anderson and Mr and Mrs Lawrence Lasserld.
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Bera Avoca
Calvin Harris
Avoca
Jennie Edmundson Hospital
Council Bluffs
Ed Anderson
Lawrence Lasser
Mabel Johnson
Cresbard
8. D
Fred W. Herbert
Howard Johnson
Nancy Lou Johnson
Local News Briefs From Dakota and Surrounding Areas
A series of short items covers visits, travels, and notices across Atlantic and nearby towns. Stella Barr visits Redfield relatives. campers and scouts gather at Camp Foster and Camp Wakenda. Dick Eblen among Atlantic youths. various trips to Canada, Missouri, and Michigan noted. A marriage license is issued to Provon and Gladson. Local farm sales include top prices for heifers and steers at Omaha. A divorce action is filed by Beverly O Neal. Weather details report humid conditions with fluctuating temperatures and rainfall across Cedar and Dubuque counties.
Weather Outlook for Iowa Temps Rise, Rain Likely
Near 90 in the west to 85 in the east ern Iowa. Partly cloudy and warm weather shown for Friday with scattered nighttime showers and mid-90s Thursday. Next five days expect temperatures up to five degrees above normal and about an inch of rain as scattered showers midweek. Cooler Friday, then above normal again by Sunday.
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Iowa
Bushman Makes Large Breakfast As Vet Sees Slow Recovery
Chicago dispatch reports Bushman the ailing gorilla ate a large breakfast totaling watermelon, lettuce, bread, fruit and milk. Veterinarians say barring complications he should show steady improvement though hind legs remain crippled by arthritis after a heart attack last Thursday.
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Chicago
Bushman
Lear Grimmer
Walnut News Short Updates From Walnut Area
Walnut residents and relatives return home after visits in Avoca Long Beach and Council Bluffs Mrs Holm Christensen recovers from surgery in Council Bluffs Hospital Supt Burnham and Carolyn home after Texas trip Burnham on crutches following a sprain Portland Dre family visits Anna Bussow and family Los Angeles visitor Sadie Hennelly joins Carl Langbehn family Alyceann Juhl debuts at Atlantic recital Bob Lafrentz attends Boys State at Camp Dodge Norma Jean Pflugshaupt to attend Girls All State
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Walnut
Ralph Ash
Long Beach
Agatha Johnson
Mary Enzleman
Avoca
Stanley Freeman
New Castle
Wyo
Ethel Forbes
Holm Christensen
Council Bluffs
Burnham
Carolyn
Texas
Oliver Smith
Portland
Dre
Anna Bussow
Clarence
Pete Bussow
Sadie Hennelly
Los Angeles
Carl Langbehn
Leo Rankin
Des Moines
Earl Palmers
Atlantic
Alyceann Juhl
Bob Lafrentz
Camp Dodge
Norma Jean Pflugshaupt
Women who taught VBS at Wiota church named
Three women who helped teach vacation Bible school at the Franklin township Lutheran church southeast of Wiota were Mrs. Paul Eilts of Wiota Mrs Glen Pond of Massena and Miss Katherine Fitchen Their names were omitted from a list of teachers in Saturday's story.
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Wiota
Franklin Township Lutheran Church
Paul Eilts
Glen Pond
Massena
Katherine Fitchen
How to Swim Series Second Installment
How to Swim presents guidance by Bob Kip Huth and Harry Burk from Yale and Olympic coaching. The article summarizes basic swimming techniques derived from their book Basic Swimming and explains drills for beginners.
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Bob Kiphuth
Yale
Olympic
Harry Burk
Dog-Paddle Teaching Step for Young Swimmers
The dog paddle serves as an instructional ease for beginners to feel water and keep the head above water. Yale instructors use it to build comfort, then progress to independent swimming by emphasizing hip-driven kicks and gradual removal of aids.
Beginning Swim Lesson Reminds Instructors To Stay Engaged
The scene describes an instructor remaining close to a child during early water lessons, moving gradually away in small steps while keeping hands out to build confidence. The approach emphasizes forward movement and minimal distance, with the child learning the beginner’s crawl as the next step.
White clothing urged for pedestrians on highways at night
Guidance advises pedestrians to wear white or light color clothing when walking along highways after dark to improve visibility and reduce collision risk. Authorities stress use of reflective gear and staying off busy roads whenever possible.
Predict Quick House Passage Of Rent Control Extension
Washington reports democratic leaders expect swift House action on a bill extending federal rent controls on a local option basis. The Senate approved a compromise 36 to 28. The plan would extend authority for a year and auto expire in six months unless local votes choose to continue.
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Washington
House
Senate
Federal
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