Aging May Boost Some Mental Abilities Says Study
The Institute of Gerontology at The State University of Iowa sponsors a longitudinal study by Dr Mir Zaman in Davenport and Cedar Rapids. It followed 196 high school graduates now aged 32 to 34, retesting them on quantitative thinking vocabulary and interpretation of science materials. Results show significant gains in vocabulary and mixed results by occupation with employment status aiding test performance.
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Institute of Gerontology
State University of Towa
Davenport
Cedar. Rapids
Mir Zaman
East Pakistan
SAT Institute
Zaman
Iowa
Doctor Zaman Returns to Dacca Psychology Dept
Dr Zaman received the PhD degree in June and has returned to his position in the psychology department of the University of Dacca in East Pakistan.
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Zaman
University of Dacca
East Pakistan
William Conrad Found Dead in Ruthven
William J. Conrad, 61, a retired Ruthven and Emmetsburg farmer, apparently died by hanging in a vacant Ruthven house early Wednesday. Deputy Ray Corley said Conrad, in poor health, had been staying with his sister Mrs. John McCullough. Death estimated at 6 am. body found about 8 am. Dr. Winsor ruled death self-inflicted. Funeral plans pending at Lightie Hayes Funeral Home in Spencer.
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William J. Conrad
Ruthven
Emmetsburg
Ray Corley
Conrad
John McCullough
McCullough
McCu
Winson
Exewainer
Lightie-Hayes Funeral
Spencer
Crahan
Marty
Thn
Catholic
Chi - Mason
St. John’s Torm
Martin Funeral Home
Thomas Schluttenhofer
Thomas Matlinger
John F. Mallinger
Lingreen
Thomas
Webster County
Survived by Several Relatives in Death Notice
Merrill of Fort Dodge and Mrs. Clayton Jondie of Los Angeles along with William Crahan also of Los Angeles are named among survivors. Also listed are Mrs. Carrie Schluttenhofer and Michael and Andrew Mallinger plus six grandchildren. Preceded in death by husband in 1945.
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Mary). Merrill
Fort Dodge
Clayton
Alice) Jondie
Los Angeles
Calif
William Crahan
Los “Angeles
Carrie Schluttenhofer
Michael
Andrew
Mallinger
Ruthven Woman Ruthven Ruthven Native Dies at 73
Mrs Earl Current 73 of Ruthven died Wednesday afternoon at the local hospital after being taken there Tuesday. The Lightle Hayes Funeral Home in Ruthven will handle arrangements.
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E.current
Ruthven
Earl Current
Lightle Hayes
Eskimo Heating Fire Hazards in Igloos
Story discusses how Eskimos heat homes with floor fires and a central chimney hole. It notes routine warmth and clean air but warns that spring breakup and wet snow can block the chimney, causing smoke to fill the interior and require emergency venting.
Osborn Farms Abundant Summer Fishing Contest
In Emmetsburg near St Muller the July fishing contest featured multiple catches. Bill recalled releasing several small fish while noting a four pounder landed. Steve won two of the five divisions with notable catches using proper tackle on Price’s fish.
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Bill
Price's
St .Muller
Emmetsburg
Steve
Summer fishing contest opens for youths under sixteen
The third contest of the summer runs through Labor Day at Five Island Lake. Prizes include $3 in each of five classes and a $10 grand prize for the biggest fish. Catches weighed at six stations Price's, Gambles, Kerwick Hardware, Wigdahis Hardware, Naugle's, Coast to Coast.
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Price
Danny O'Brien
Emmetsburg
Bluegill
Roger Hankey
Dennis Muller
Price’s
Gambles
Kerwick Hardware
Wigdahis Hardware
Naugle’ 'S
Five Island Lake
Jaycees Sponsor Beef Sale At County Fair
Jaycees preview a grand champion origus sale with first and second prize buyers receiving hind quarters and third and fourth ticket holders receiving front quarters. Quarters to be drawn after the sale at the fairgrounds Wednesday as part of the community projects led by the Jaycees with listed district organizers and FFA and livestock superintendents named.
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Jaycees
Tom Bredehoeft
Emmetsburg
Fairgrounds
Local 4H and FFA Vocational Agriculture Instructors
Leroy Smith and Clift Wikert lead vocational agriculture instructors and assistants. Four H colt and horse judging features Carl Madsen as judge and Jim Frambach as superintendent with other assistants. FFA and 4H Junior Calite Feeders led by Russell Johnson superintendent. 4Hays Demonstrations judged by Jim Almquist with Stanley Quam as superintendent. Livestock judging coordinated by Howard Huedepoh with all livestock superintendents.
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FFA
Russell Johnson
4Hays
Jim Almquist
Stanley Quam
Howard Huedepoh
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Asta van
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Emmetsbure
Corll
Rex
Sete
William Conrad
Gay
Gillette
Slate
Dorothy Perkins
Deeiog Femi
Tee
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Emmetssurg
Osborn
WTE
Prince
Pauper
Bermades
Jears
Saterday
Orchesure Spirit Lake
Fremen
Tesoday
THE
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Schmidt Charles
Grave
Loy
Bob
Darrah
Campney
Ivan
Oppedahl
Duane Meling
Tendent
Jerry.Knudson
Buford
Henry
Bob’ Krause
Chris Larson
Market Lambs
Tillman
England
George Varcoe
Henry Hankey
Irvin Solberg
Ray
Sean Flynn
Errol
Ann Todd
Atich
Samson
Gordon Scott
Yoko-Tani
Lehmann’s Dairy
the Fair
Emmetsburg, Iowa
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