Local Families Attend Social Gatherings in Cherokee Area
East Afton and Elk residents plus Quimby guests visited the Robert Booth home Wednesday evening. A farewell picnic for Mrs Ed Stover in Cherokee, with Attendees from Booth and Hyndman households. Jack Covell returned from Sioux City after surgery at St Joseph Mercy Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Everett Nelson
Joan
Erma McCannon
Quimby
Elwyn Shultz
Melvin McCannon
Cherokee
Robert Booth
Jerry Booth
Michael
Julie
Teri
Ed Stover
Jack Covell
Sioux City
St. Joseph Mercy Hospital
Ed Erickson
Lawrence Mansfield
David
Stevie
Orville Tapper
Glen Dyslin
Carl Netley
Marvin Bengtson
John Booth
W. F. McCabe
Paula Rae
Marvin Peterson
Shelter House
Aurelia
Jane
Rufus Wixon
W. M. Booth
Jack Wickersheim
Sac City
Tragedies Shade Arion Farm Incident and Farm Accident
A tractor overturn near Arion killed six year old Michael Van Arsdol who rode as a passenger while the driver survived. At the Leff estate farm near Nelo a corn crib collapsed in high winds injuring a truck inside. A two year old Illinois child was hospitalized in Bloomfield after a hog attack at Granger Missouri home.
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Michael van Arsdol
Arion
Leff
Nelo
Illinois
Bloomfield
Granger
Tractor accident and injuries reported in Indiana Iowa scenes
Young Gerald Boehm near Buf falo Center jumped from his father’s tractor. it sped off crossing highways and fences across four farms. A five year old farm boy near Albia suffered severe head injuries. Tommy Mack was hurt when he fell from a brother’s tractor and was taken to Blank Memorial hospital in Des Moines. Jack Koch in Shelby needed 15 stitches after an auto struck his parked car while repairing a tire.
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Gerald Boehm
Buffalo Center
Albia
Tommy Mack
Blank Memorial Hospital
Des Moines
Jack Koch
Shelby
Lightning Strikes Bicycle Wounding Judith Mooney
Judy Ann Mooney near Monticello narrowly escaped injury when a storm struck as she held a bicycle by the handlebars. Sparks flew from the bike and she suffered soreness on the right side for a day or two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judy Ann Mooney
Monticello
Judy
Local social rounds include showers and visits across area
Mrs. Howard Haight attended a shower for Mrs. Louis Ottrock Jr. of Omaha at the Clifford Carlson home near Alta. Mr. and Mrs. Ben Otto traveled to Carroll to meet daughter Ardelle after a summer in Goshen Indiana. Ernest Otto family joined Dick Bansey for meals near Schaller. Beverly Otto Norma Otto visited Ernest Hustedt in Galva. Dick Bowman and sons from Dayton stayed with Robert Patten. Ronnie Nelson Eddie Smith and Robt Jackson led a 4 H Fly Control demo team to Des Moines for the State Fair event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Haight
Louis Ottrock Jr
Omaha
Clifford Carlson
Alta
Ben Otto
Carroll
Ardelle
Goshen
Ind
Ernest Otto
Dick Bansey
Schaller
Beverly
Norma
Ernest Hustedt
Galva
Dick Bowman
The Highway Story: Fatal Stop Law and a Farmer's Loss
Des Moines seven years ago the Assembly passed a law requiring a full stop before entering a highway from a private drive. Harry Stone’s son Billy was killed when his pickup collided with a speeding car after Billy hopped in. The tragedy highlights publicizing and adherence failures surrounding the law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Stone
Billy
Bill
Harry
Des Moines
Assembly
Farm Bureau
Traffic Law Details On Stop Sign Placement
The text notes considerations about whether a stop sign is posted at an intersection on Or Lane. It discusses traffic control practices and the implications for driver right of way and safety at crossings.
September Farm Bureau and community meetings in Silver area
Calendar notes several events in Silver and nearby townships. Harlan Moen discusses schools at the Silver No. 2 school and a FBYP gathering occurs at the Farm Bureau building. A Silver township women’s tea is set for 1 30 p m at Winnie Pennington’s home and a Pilot township gathering is planned at Mrs Harry Brewer’s residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Silver Township Joint Farm Bureau
Silver No. 2
Harlan Moen
FBYP
Farm Bureau
Silver Township Women’s Organization
Winnie Pennington
Pilot Township Women's Organization
Harry Brewer
Legally Speaking on Caution Near Children
A brief discussion explains that drivers must exercise greater care when children may be nearby. It emphasizes motorists should understand the precautions required to protect children and avoid harm in residential or school areas.
Duty of Motocist to Protect Children on Street
A motioist must act decisively when children are near the street. He should remain vigilant, anticipate sudden moves, sound warnings, slow or stop if needed, stay in control, and do all in his power to avoid an accident.
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Nohild
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East Afton & Elk
Terry Joseph Watson
E. G. Bates
Farmers National Bank
Leonard
Decorating Service
Otto G. Plautz
Snc Wayne
PAAC
Wayne Research Farm
Wayne
Farmers Co-op Co
Legally
Crtia
Mobilubrication
Reese Me Eae
Mobilgas
Fasturetaag and Friendly Service
Rapp
Theresa
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