Toll at Deer Creek honors long life of Hans Hendrickson
A town bell toll marked the death of Hans Hendrickson, pioneer of Deer Creek. His brother Peter, longtime sexton, tolled the bell 92 times across 92 years, the most calls in memory. The same clipping notes Otter Creek Telephone Company as a tiny dial service exchange with 68 customers in Jackson County, Iowa.
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Hans Hendrickson
Deer Creek
Peter
London-Deen Creek
Otter Creek Telephone Company
Jackson County
Iowa
Local families gather during holiday visit in Estherville area
Tacals Cpl. and Mrs. LaVerne F. Nissen from Chanute AFB visited relatives during Christmas. The piece lists numerous holiday guests and travel to and from Estherville Graettinger Emmetsburg and nearby towns. It notes births, hospitalizations, military assignments, and upcoming duties. A wide tapestry of local residents and kin reflect the season’s travel and reunions.
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Cpl
LaVerne F. Nissen
Chanute A. F.B
Fred Nissen
Benton Curry
Norman Nissen
Fred Featherston
Kingsley, Ta
Freed Nissen
Norman
Herbert Curry
LaVerne Nissen
E. V. Manchester
Graettinger
Sullivan Coan
Kenneth Swift
Axnola Reinetz
Maple Hill
Eatherville
Townsfolk recall early political divisions in 1640s
Fragmentary reminiscence notes that eastern politicians might have altered the balance between northern and southern states in colonial times. The piece hints at debates shaping regional influence and votes, with towns and counties referenced in a nostalgic voice.
Eisenhower Urges Nation to Support March of Dimes
President Eisenhower called for nationwide support of the 1953 March of Dimes during January. He met Raleigh sisters Patricia six and Pamela five who recovered from polio and appeared on the poster. He urged Americans to join the campaign as TV spots promote the effort amid the 1952-epidemic context with thousands still in treatment.
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New York City
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Raleigh
N.C
Patricia
Pamela O'Neil
March of Dimes
Loca March of Dimes
Eisenhower
Pamela
Patricia O'Neil
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