Joining the NCHA Sparks a Tent and Camp Store Venture
The narrator and spouse join the Iowa Chapter of the National Campers and Hikers Association after buying a car tent named Topper. They plan to display camping gear at the State Fair Grounds in Des Moines and see the group as a social step, trading their Nash for more comfortable camping and socializing with fellow members.
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Iowa
NCHA
National Campers and Hikers Ass'n
Des Moines
Topper
Fair Grounds
Budget Publication Notice for Palo Alto County Meeting
The Extension Council of Palo Alto County Iowa will meet July 30 1958 at 8 00 p m in the County Extension Office Emmetsburg to hear taxpayers for or against the 1959 fiscal year expenditure estimates The figures list County Agricultural Extension Education and related programs totaling several thousand dollars with no specified amounts for some lines Willard Brown Secretary of Extension Council
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Extension Council
Palo Alto County
Iowa
Emmetsburg
Family campers flood Ledges State Park for a grand display
The NCHA event drew more than thirty families to Iowa’s Ledges State Park for a weekend camp out. Visitors explored Topper's display, asked many questions, and shared camp lore around a lively fireside gathering. The aim is to promote family camping, improve facilities, and protect natural beauty. The Hildreth family from Rockwell City plans retirement camping next year.
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Iowa
Ledges State Park
Milady
NCHA
Wallace
Hildreth
Rockwell City
Albia Baby Named Seven At Birth
Chris Joseph Clark of Albia born July 7 1957 weighs 7 pounds 7 ounces and is the seventh great grandchild of Mrs. Mary Nicoletto of Albia and of Fred Clark.
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Chris Joseph Clark
Albia
Mary Nicoletto
Fred Clark
Twin colts born on Andy Buss farm near Glidden
Two new foals arrived at the Andy Buss farm near Glidden, born to a registered American bred saddle mare. One is a filly and the other a horse colt, according to local farm notes. Garden Clubs
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Andy Buss
Glidden
Garden Clubs
Times 154 Offers Envelope Printing Help
Local print shop advertises envelope printing and outer printing services with a quick phone line for orders. The note cues readers to call the Times 154 for details on materials and pricing.
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the Times
Annual Financial Statement of Gracttinger School District
The School District of Gracttinger Community Palo Alto and Emmet Counties Iowa presents its annual financial statement for the year ending June 30 1958. Secretary Myron R Sinn and President Jens Kirkegaard certify accuracy and filed with the County Superintendent as required by law. Receipts on hand balance and disbursements are itemized including general fund, transportation, federal and state aid, and revolving accounts with total receipts and total disbursements. Grand total all funds lists 208 111.30.
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Gracttinger
Palo Alto
Emmet
Iowa
Code of Iowa
Mylon R. Sinn
Jiens Kirkegaard
House Lund
Dewy
Fresh Meats and Groceries by Robert Simonsen
An ad from Robert Simonsen, proprietor, inviting customers to buy fresh and cured meats, hams and bacon at low prices, with cream, milk, bread, fruits, and vegetables available. It emphasizes a large stock and Sunday dinner options and provides the telephone number 71.
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Robert Simonsen
Mower accident injures Terry Christensen in Whittemore
Terry Christensen of Whitte more suffered a severe fracture to his left leg in a mower accident. He stood on the sidewalk as the tractor and mower turned, the cycle bar struck him above the ankle, causing the injury.
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Terry Christensen
Whittemore
Terry
Fisher Hooks 42 Inch Northern at Sweet's Marsh
Wilbert Schilling of Waverly hauled a 42 inch northern pike at Sweet's Marsh using a chub as bait. The catch weighed 19 pounds, far above the normal three to four pound average for northerns in the area.
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Wilbert Schilling
Waverly
Sweet's Marsh
Itch-Medication Ad At Jensen's Drug
A quirky classified style ad urges customers to stop itching with ITCH-ME-NOT. It promises quick relief for external itch and burning, claiming fast healing and urging purchase at Jensen's Drug.
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Jensen
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