Gardens and scouting staff highlight Iowa State College column
The Iowa State College horticulture notes cover gladiolus and dahlia planting tips with detailed spacing and staking, strawberry care using rotenone, pest and disease controls for roses raspberries beans and strawberries, plus irrigation guidance. It also outlines the Prairie Gold Scout Reservation staff for Graettinger with 20 counselors, six adult directors, and two cooking staff for the summer camp program.
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Graettinger
Prairie Gold Scout Reservation
West Okoboji
Peter Ainsworth
Spirit Lake
Ainsworth
Joe Kessler
Spencer
Bob Hempe
Alton
Gerald McGreevy
Dave Carlstrom
Gowrie
T-Sgt
Richard Rockwell
Des Moines
Byron Peterson
Bess Hamilton
Anna Jorgensen
McGreevy
Boy Scouts
Washingtons spring of 1955 satire and censorship debate
Opinion mixed with political critique centers on FTC chairman Howrey defying antitrust principles and the Senate commentary by Warren Magnuson. Secret FOA briefings under Harold Stassen spark alarm over censorship and misuse of funds in foreign aid and disarmament efforts.
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Senate
Howrey
Sen
Warren Magnusson
Wash
Potomac
FOA
Harold Stassen
GPU
Local society notes highlight weekend visits and travel
Irene Heidecker, a student at Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls, spent the weekend with her parents, accompanied by roommate Nancy Halverson and friend Betty Hruska. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Jensen visited Sioux City with Dr. and Mrs. J. H. Walston. The Thorsons’ daughter Kay had tonsil surgery last Thursday. George Singer and C. A. Jensen travel to Canada for a week of fishing while Olmstead and Neilson plan Minnesota visits. Various local families hosted guests in Estherville and Ringsted, with multiple weekend and weekday exchanges noted.
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Irene Heidecker
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Francis Heidecker
Nancy Halverson
McIntyre
Betty Hruska
Sioux City
Robert Jensen
J. H. Walston
George Neilson
Graettinger
Carl Olmstead
Chicago
Minnesota
Mrs. Olmstead
Nelsson
Ronald Nelson
Ringsted
Frank Christensen
Don Thorn
Madelie
Minn
Thorns
Kay
What is a Good Child in a Free Expression Era
This piece discusses balancing a child's need for activity and individual expression with respect for others. It argues that experimenting and making mistakes are essential to learning, and that parents should guide behavior without guilt. It highlights vacation time, outdoor play, and structured programs as safe channels for lively energy.
Gas Shower Guests Overcome by Gas at Legion Hall
About 40 guests at a Paullina Legion building shower inhaled fumes when wind channeled heater exhaust into the room. The incident occurred after fumes entered the gathering space via the chimney, prompting medical checks and safety reviews.
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Legion
Paullina
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