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Bedford Times Press

Location

Bedford, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 13, 1973

Page

3

Gloom purveyors' critique of U S society from News Digest

Thurman Taylor counters critics cited by Associated Oregon Industries praising U S living standards. He cites high per capita income compared with Europe and Russia, strong college graduates, and relatively low poverty, arguing many nations would envy America's wealth and education levels.

Thurman Taylor Associated Oregon Industries, Inc Gloom Purveyors United States U.S Paradise

Funeral services for Gary Goin in Blockton remembered

Funeral rites for Gary Howard Goin 28 of Blockton were held December 3 at Blockton Christian Church led by Rev. George W. Swan. He died November 30 1973 at the Mental Health Institute Clarinda IA. Interment was Rose Hill Cemetery Blockton. He was born November 6 1945 in Maryville Missouri and grew up in Blockton. He battled schizophrenia then cancer and died after a brave fight. He is survived by his mother Maxine and other relatives.

Gary Howard Goin Blockton Blockton Christian Church George W. Swan Goin Mental Health Institute Clarinda Rose Hill Cemetery Virgil and Maxine Goin Maryville, Mo Gary Maxine University Hospitals Iowa City Jesus Virgil Prisdor Ister Marion Tobby Gardens Geore Calif Lillian Goodridge Dean Ave Des Moines Lexine Cindy Jeffery Kathy Jackie Tobby Garden Grove Callif

How Santa Claus Became A Tradition

A condensed historic note traces Santa's rise from German Saint Nicholas legends and Norse winter lore. It credits Clement Clarke Moore with shaping the modern image in his 1822 poem The Visit of St. Nicholas and notes the sleigh and reindeer motifs derived from his tale and a German servant's imagery.

Santa Claus St. Nicholas Hertha Clement Clarke Moore General Theological Seminary New York

Marriage License Dec 7 for Winkler and Slaten

LeRoy Richard Winkler Jr. age 20 of Creston and Barbera Jolene Slaten age 19 of Blockton issued a marriage license on December 7.

LeRoy Richard Winkler, Jr Creston Barbera Jolene Slaten Blockton

Mabel Layman 85 Last Rites Held December 7

Funeral services for Mrs. James Layman 85 of Rockwell City were held December 7 in Rockwell City. She died December 4 1973 at Stewart Memorial Hospital Spirit Lake Iowa. Interment followed in Rockwell City. Survivors include three daughters and one son plus numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. Her marriage to James Frank Layman occurred March 10 1920 with prior life in Gravity Corning and Rockwell City. She was active in United Methodist Church UMW and WRC.

James Mabel) Layman Rockwell City Gravity Rockwell City Layman Stewart Memorial Hospital Spirit Lake Iowa James Frank Layman Corning Lewis E William Homer Pearl Belva Leaffy Loyd Hinch Brainerd Minn Berandean Paul Hunt Lois Robert Voss Alleman James S. Layman Shenandoah Leon Marshall Bedford Charles Marshall Plymouth Mich Clarence Marshall Kansas City Ollie Ferguson Elsie Longfellow Wichita Falls Texas

Understanding Why Individual Health Insurance Fits Your Needs

The advisor likely means your lack of access to group plans. Individual policies meet two basics: protection for people not in a group or whose employer offers no coverage, and supplementary coverage where needed.

Health Insurance Institute N.Y

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