African students arrive at Morningside on Methodist scholarships
An African couple among a group of students brought to Morningside College on Methodist scholarships attracted attention in downtown Sioux City as they balanced a child and a large bundle on their heads. The new project aims to improve understanding and opportunities for these scholars.
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Sioux City
Morningside College
Graettinger Coop Grain Company
Coop Grain Co
Times
Times Office
Quips on World Affairs and Small Town Life
The author muses on global politics from dictators and city name changes to the absurdity of vanity in place names. It shifts to winter scenes, children testing ice, and family anecdotes while inviting readers to share humorous memories. Included is a Thoreau quote defending hawks over chickens and a nod to ongoing debates among birders.
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H. D. Thoreau
Humorous Night With Gracttinger Show Delights Readers
A reader fondly recalls a Gracttinger minstrel show for a funny evening and jokes about social fits and Wayne Bones Smith’s coat pocket. The note quips that athletes may get athlete’s foot while astronauts could catch mistletoe, reflecting light local humor.
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Wayne “Bones’ Smith
Final Grid Statistics For Pirate Eleven
Pirate coach Morris Smith releases final season stats showing a 2 7 record. Tony Alesch led ground gains with 36 yards per carry and Don Miller earned 38 points. Bob Murphy led in receptions with 11 catches while Bob Vasey threw the bulk of the passes. All conference selections list Ruthven Siou Valley Sioux Rapids Marathon West Bend Mallard Terri and more with Alesch and Vasey among top scorers. Local honors include Miller on the all state and NW IA teams for football.
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Tony Alesch
Pirates
Bob Murphy
Bob Vasey
Alesch
Vasey
Murphy
Gary Park
Keith Norris
Don Miller
Corn Belt
Ruthven
Don Finnegan
Wesley Wellson
Jim Campney
Sioux Valley
Bo Graettinger
Mallard
Bill Schneider
Terri
Roger Hoppe
Daily Press
Icpa N. W. Iowa
Thanksgiving Guests Visit Local Families
Local residents share Thanksgiving Day meals with relatives in Emmetsburg and Madelia. Mr. and Mrs. LaVerne Nissen and Randy hosted in Emmetsburg with an extended group including Norman Nissen and John Nissen family members. In Madelia, Minn., Mr. and Mrs. Frank Christensen dined with their daughter and son-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Donald Thorn.
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LaVerne Nissen
Randy
Emmetsburg
Fred Nissen
Norman Nissen
John Nissen
Clarence Westfall
Bill Libby
Billy and
Jeffrey
Peggy Pegum
Frank Christenser
Donald Thorn
Madelia
Minn
Notice of Appointment for Carl Spies Estate
The undersigned Carl L. Spies is appointed and qualified as executor of the Estate of Carl Spies, late of Palo Alto County, deceased. Creditors to make immediate payment and claimants to file with the Clerk of the District Court duly authenticated for allowance. Dated November 20, 1961.
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Palo Alto County
Carl Spies
Carl L. Spies
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