Life covering Games in Helsinki 1952 letters
Dodie reports from Helsinki July 29 1952 describing track and field and a soccer match Yugoslavia beating Russia. She recalls hockey with Dutch Indians captains and attending a Russian press conference with a vast caviar feast. She notes language barriers Finnish hospitality and plans to return to London via Paris with photos of dignitaries and 11 year old Japanese reporters.
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Yugoslavia
Russia
Jan
Fanny
Amsterdam
St. Farb
Moscow
Stalin
Molotov
Malenkov
Vishinsky
Ford
Farb
Tokyo
Asahi Shimbun
Hitle
Welllll
London
Paris
Jim Jeter shines as Creston Elks reach state final
Jim Jeter pitched four wins in nine days for Creston Elks including a 5 1 victory over Linden Merchants to clinch the state semifinal berth. He struck out 17, allowed five hits, and began Creston’s scoring with a first hit and an RBI. The article also notes strong local Midget league play, with Redbirds leading and youngsters gaining game insight.
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Jim Jeter
Creston Elks
Creston
Bruin
Big Jim
Hopkins Yearlings
Bruins
The
Elks
Stratford
Rippey
Iowa Steeler
Cedar Rapids
Jim
Linden Merchants
Portalder
Linden
Jeter
Blaine Shupe
Joe
State Savings Bank
Cardinals
Max Dougherty
Bill Hale
Paul Bartlett
Giants
Basil Lucas
Terrell
Yankees
Redbirds
Bob Dougherty
Don Leighton
Early Iowa Towns and County Fair Echoes
The piece recalls Dan Leonard’s Holt County post office origins and Bedford Chamber’s centennial planning for 1963. It then surveys a county fair dominated by livestock displays, 4-H entries, women’s clubs, school booths, and shows by Chitwood Daredevil Drivers, inviting readers to attend the final three days.
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Taylor County
Dan
Holt Township
Holt
Dan Leonard
Bruce Mahan
Iowa City
Bedford Chamber of Commerce
Bedford
Aur
Inter-Church Council
Chas, Hamilton
Gay Maidens 4-H Club Hosts July Meeting
Lulu Mae Brand hosted the Gay Maidens 4-H club on July 26 with one leader and the committee woman present. Thirteen girls answered roll call and Achievement Day was discussed for August 1 at Agnes Wintermute's home. Talks and demonstrations were given by Leta Belle Steele, Mary Moon, Kay Wintermute, and Marsha Helm.
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Lulu Mae Brand
Agnes Wintermute
Leta Belle Steele
Mary Moon
Kay Wintermute
Marsha Helm
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Bedford Times-Press
Times-Republican
Hodford
Main St
Iowa
A. W. Hamblin
Taylor
Counties
Iowa Press Association
N.E.A
Dodie
Helsinki
Mom and Dad
Coe College
Prince Phillip
Park
Dodie P.S
Sid
Glenwood
Clarinda
Women’s Department
Gay Maidens
Plato
Ralph W. Emerson
Mary Baker Eddy
Tryon Edwards
Bartyes
Betty Rose Coats
Arthur Dinwiddie
Fone
NEW York Life Insurance CO
W. E. Marble
H. L. Raines
Maryville - Missouri
James A. Lucas
James FE. Hughes
Farmers & Merchants Bank Bldg
Lenox
J. B. Martin
Linderman Hotel
Clyrinda
M. R. Brant
Bedford, Iowa
Wayland H. Maloy, M. D
Shenandoah
Leland Duncan
DR. C. E. Nichols
Optometrist
J. H. Wilmes
Court Street
C. W. Steward
Ahreng Drug
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