Boy Fatally Shot While Playing Army Near Des Moines
A 13 year old boy Gary Subdon was fatally wounded by a pellets from a .410 shotgun while he and three companions played army on a walk home from the Raccoon River near the Sixty third street bridge. The other boys Raber Schultz and Gibbs were carrying the guns. Schultz pulled the trigger thinking unloaded. Subdon died at Broadlawns Polk county hospital after the incident.
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DES Moines
West Des Moines
Gary Subdon
Raymond Subdon
Gary
Broadlawns
Polk County
Larry Raber
Michael Gibbs
Robert Schultz
Cleo Lewis
Raber
Schultz
Lewis
Kin of Central City First Settler Dies
Mrs Arthur McLeod age 80, great granddaughter of Central City's first permanent settler, died Wednesday. Born October 22, 1883, she was daughter of Joseph Clark a pioneer settler and lifelong Central City resident. She was married to Arthur McLeod in February.
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Central City
Arthur McLeod
Joseph Clark
Lighting Contest Winners at Decorah
Decorah winners in the Christmas home lighting contest sponsored by the Decorah Chamber of Commerce were named. First place and a $100 bond went to Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Winger, with Barbara Iverson taking second for a $50 bond and Edward J. Walters third for a $25 bond. Kenneth Munkel won a $10 cash prize while $5 prizes went to Mrs. V. Goettelman, Ken Galloway, Virgil Denk, Don Allen, and Mike Jensen.
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Decorah
Decorah Chamber of Commerce
Lloyd Winger
Barbara Iverson
Edward J. Walters
Kenneth Munkel
V. Goettelman
Ken Galloway
Virgil Denk
Don Allen
Mike Jensen
Iowa Sees Industries Create 3957 New Jobs
Des Moines reports from the Iowa Manufacturers Association finding industrial expansions announced in the first 11 months will add 3957 job opportunities and boost retail sales, bank deposits, and personal income as plants come online. The economist notes a mushrooming effect on business.
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Des Moines
UPI
Iowa
Iowa Manufacturers Assn
IMA
Harry Linn
Linn
Michigan 4 H Award Honors Luther College President
Dr E D Farwell president of Luther college has been named a state winner of the 1963 4 H Alumni Recognition award for Michigan. The honor, from Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp, honors former 4 H members for citizenship leadership and public service. Farwell, raised on a Branch county farm, led 4 H clubs, dairy cattle judging teams, and livestock projects, later coaching Michigan State University teams and guiding Luther College to agricultural development recognition.
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Decorah
E. D. Farwell
Luther College
Michigan
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp
Little Rock
Ark
Olin
Dr. Farwell
Branch County
Mich
Michigan State University
Michigan State
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Farwell
Pacific Lutheran Theological Seminary
University of California
Epsilon Sigma Phi
Wartburg Band Festival Set With Noted Clinicians
Wartburg college hosts its annual band festival on March 21 inviting high school bands within 200 miles. Clinicians include Tom Davis and Dr William Tietze with many specialists from SCI and Wartburg, led by Robert E Lee. Registration deadline is February 16.
Murphy Martin News Briefs On Channel Nine
Murphy Martin presents fresh film stories at 10 15 each weeknight on Channel 9 delivering entertainment updates and industry notes for local viewers.
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Murphy Martin
Channel 9
First Baby of the Year Contest at Strawberry Point
Strawberry Point merchants sponsor the annual first baby of the year contest. Parents and the newborn receive gifts from local merchants as part of the celebration.
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Strawberry Point
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Raccoon River
Sixty-third Street Bridge
McLeod
Angus
Edna Clark
Santa Monica
Calif
Warren Clark
Santa Barbara
Passmore Funeral Home
Associated Press
Luther
Morgan Optical
First Ave
Wartburg
Lee
Swartzendruber
Jewelers
Guaranty Bldg
Taper
Killian
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