Social events and gifts mark Palo Alto County party night
The Christmas party and dinner at the Country Club drew directors and guests with a gift exchange for Cherokee State hospital. At Honson Home Mr and Mrs Joseph Hans Son hosted dinner for guests with carols, bingo, and gifts. A shower honored Miss Lavon Carney, and Mrs Borman hosted a card gathering with high scores and lunch to close.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Palo Due County Bank
Palo Alto County
Honson Home
Joseph L. Hans Son
Mer
Lavon Carney
St. Thomas Parish
Nail
Eg Borman
E Mehan
Retail Sales Geo Down For 2nd Quarter
The second quarter of 1956 showed a broken, uneven pattern in retail sales across 18 cities. Eight cities reported decreases while ten posted increases, with the volume of sales varying by division and region.
Economic pattern shifts during 1956 Midwest sales decline
The article notes a broken pattern in retail sales during the second quarter of 1956 across Palo Alto communities and adjacent counties, reflecting tighter federal credit controls and planner hesitation. It cites declines from 1935 levels, with totals in Exometsburg and nearby areas dropping significantly while predicting a similar trend into the third quarter.
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Midwest
Palo Alto
Exometsburg
Publish Notices On Draiage Hearings
Two district notices indicate public hearings on drainage matters. County officials set dates in January for objections and assessments, with details including room locations and board actions.
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Jong Tegal
Fragmentary notes on names and dates from Marian Dee
Partial OCR reads Marian Dee and several names with dates such as Dec 10 Dec 12 and references to Mrs Hansen Brenda True Mrs Weber and daughter Grasttin fer. Dec 12. Likely a personal or medical-notes snippet with multiple individuals and a schedule.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ora
Marian Dee
Charles Hansen
Brenda Truea
Weber
Grasttin
Accent on Traditional Home Design from Sat II Homes Guide
Article notes budget two bedroom plans by architect Paul T with potential expansion to two more bedrooms and two baths upstairs. Mentions optional front porch for light, attached garage, and first floor area of 1,449 sq ft. Also discusses nylon sheets versus cotton, weaving, strength, care, and care warnings. A former Alta resident, Lyle Sraith, is referenced.
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Homes Guide
Dein
Paul T
Ford
Small Homes Guide
N. Dearborn Street
Chicago
Bredley
Ayler
Brad
Toy
Tao
Nylon Sheets Offer Laundry Cost Savings Claim
A manager named Banas promotes nylon sheets to reduce laundry effort and costs. He argues higher upfront price but longer wear, easier washing, less ironing, and lighter bulk compared with cotton sheets, suggesting overall pocketbook savings despite initial cost.
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Banas
Nyion
Sifce
Jelnéer
Fire destroys two buildings on Melvin Peterson farm
A S27,000 fire gutted a two bay garage and a barn on the Melvin Peterson farm near Forest City. Neighbors battled the blaze but the structures were fully involved before firefighters arrived. No injuries were reported and the cause was under investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melvin Peterson
Forest City
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I Lyle Sraith
Joan Crawford
Cliff Robertson
Sun
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Richard Todd
Jean Peters
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Janet
Eddie Duchin
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Red Orton Moto
Ayagilotte
Mikes
Smelighs
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Sven
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GE Fron
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