Old Dime Story of Us Paper Sparks a Moral Gamble
The Globe-Post notes a quirky tale about a dime older than Mart John's model and the cost of keeping it out of circulation. An expert at Frash Bank calculates $93 via compound interest, while Joe Nilles claims it was worth more than the contest to outpace The Globe-Post. A separate item describes an Orange Cry about a shooter boasting a telescope sighted 22 rifle bracing to crack an electric fence insulator at a farm.
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Globe-Post
Remsen Bell Enterprise
Joe Nilles
Marts John
Miss Columbia
Joe Nalles
Misfired Telescope Fire Cuts Car Top Across Driver
A sharp shooter aimed from a car using telescopic sights to align the shot. The muzzle was above the car top while the bullet formed a curved trajectory, deflecting downward into the driver's seat. No one in the car was injured.
Worse Than Flood Continued From Page One
Report discusses ongoing concerns over soil erosion and conservation efforts. The text references conservation leaders urging action, noting the need for steady steps to protect topsoil and encourage public participation in saving land resources.
Rounds Flooded Continue to Endanger Residents
Floodwaters cut power and telephone service as rescuers battled rising water to reach residents Mr and Mex Rounds at their home. The 800 block morning sighting described an urgent inland flood scenario with limited access and halted cooking facilities.
Flood wreaks havoc near Hawarden with livestock losses
A severe flood swept through the Hawarden area washing away a 33 by 10 foot corncab and a larger housing 4000 baby chicks. Cattle and other stock were driven from pastures two miles north of the Mew and Lungen home place. Residents reported flooded basements and town streets, with portions of Hawarden described as standing in water. The Wayside Inn announced vacation closures through June 25.
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Howe
Mr Rounds
Leo Meis
le Mary Uns
Hereford
Lungel
Ed Henrich
Dale Ablfs
Rodio Grounds
Tno Crys
Dick Lloyd
Luken’s
Sioux City
Hawarden
Walter
Flood and storm leave Le Mars area flooded and damaged
A 1951 Burk wreck nears West Branch just west of Le Mars as rivers rose and roads flooded. Rescue crews from Le Mars SK Doves and other units aided stalled motorists while bridges between Hospers Sheldon and Bovuca failed. Floodwaters inundated gardens and farms, injuring stock and washing out lowlands. Local residents reported water rising and pumping efforts underway to drain basements and wells.
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West Branch
le Mars
Wis
Raul Row
Hospers
Sheldon
Bovuca
le Mus
Shelton
Local Notices and Family Mentions From Perry Center Area
Names and quick notes: Elward Puckett of Allen Nebos visits with Mrs Ames Swanson and family. Virginia Stout hired at TS Martin More in Sioux City since school ended. Lindi conducts plane spraying at Adams ranch Odebolt. Mr and Mrs John Williams and family with Mehin Wal Thims of Sioux City visit parents Mr Earl William and Crmly Sanday. Beverly Denker attending summer school at the college Wisne Nebraska. Tom Flin ens and Wis Fas Wo Knapp join summer activities.
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Cherry Center
opeChuy
Elward Puckett
Allen Nebos
Ames Swanson
Virginia Stout
Martin More
Sioux City
Adams Ranch
Odebolt Low
John Willams
Mehin Wal Thims
Earl William
Sanday
Beverly Denker
the College
Wisne
Nebraska
Tom Flinnens
Wis
Wo Knapp
Weekend Visits and Socials Around Le Mars
Miss Clara Holman returns to Springfield for school vacation. Bill Hathaway and family visit from Sioux City. Chiff Lindher and Lana travel to Odebolt. Ed Beaulieu farm residents move in. Kovarna family lodgings noted. Marlys Gary and Dennie with grandparents Swanson. Pupils from No 6 ready Soil Conservation Puppet Show for 4 H at Le Mars. Helt of Sioux City visits Korvarna family in Friday evening. Hathaway family again with Kavarna and Lindlef homes Sunday stay.
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Saddle and Hunt Club
Clara Holman
Springfield
Bill Hathaway
Sioux City
Chiff Lindher
Lana
Odebolt
Arthur Coons
Ed Beaulieu
Jim Kovarna
Lester Kovarna
Marlys
Adolph Kavarna and
Chiff Lindlef Homes
British Attitude Delayed Post Office Jobs Debate
A clipped editorial note discusses British attitude on post office jobs and hopes for continued crackdown by Attorney General Brownell. It cites Mr Haven and Wanston Churchill amid truce talks with Chinese Reds, noting Chinese communists rejected US proposals after Churchill showed willingness to accept their terms. The piece hints Britain’s stance after an armistice in Korea.
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Page
Brownell
Haven
Wanston Churchill
Hoesen
Churchill
United States
Im Korea
China admission to UN risks losing Formosa and trading ties
The speaker argues China should join the United Nations but warns it would unseat the Nationalist government from the Security Council. He predicts the UN would withdraw recognition of Formosa and Red China could claim Formosa, leading to liquidation of anti-communist forces in the Far East while Britain prioritizes trade. He doubts U.S. approval of such a sell-out.
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China
United Nations
Uresa
Natl
Nations Security Council
Formosa
Redy
Ihe
Far East
Great Britain
United States
United Nations Security Council
Wedding Details for Ebrecht Nuptials in Lyson Parish
Lewis Ebrecht wedding description continues from page one detailing the bride in a nylon net gown holding a white Bible with a roses bouquet. Attendants wore blue and pink lace gowns with colonial bouquets. Jose A Lewis of Rapid City listed among the wedding party. Mrs Lewis in a rose nylon frock and Mrs Ebrecht in navy nylon with white accessories. Reception followed with wedding bells, streamers, and decorative candles in the church parlors.
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Sina
Jose A Lewis
Rapid City
South Dakota
Lewis
Ebrecht
Bridal reception honors in Le Mars wedding
The bride’s table features pink and blue decor with a large wedding bell as a centerpiece. Miss Charleen Bishop and Miss Maureen Dobbert cut and served the cake while hostesses included Mis Fred Denkinger and Mie Anne Mandelhow. The bride, a 1953 Le Mars graduate, and the groom, a Navy veteran, plan to reside in Le Mars after a one week wedding.
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Fred Denhinges
Wayne
Nebraska
Charleen Bishop
Maureen Dobbert
Memo
le Mars
J A. Lewes
Rapid City
Dakota
Mia
Bred Denke Ingeer
Donald
oMrs
Wilfred
Nehon
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Poller
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Thes
Vance Hotel
John Frdmin
Tairy
Assys Eimort Meses
Futon Globe Post
How Ud Klemme
3Rd Ave
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Althoud
Rose Pewis
Gur
Vance
Bud Pave
Arle Pierson
Dean Lerhin
New Deal Park
Keke
Uty
Langs
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St. S. E
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Harold
Aldon
Don
Edward
Meni
Therb Ordenthm
Hinton
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Nek
Vick Labia
Worpy
Pringfield
Ager
Maioor Gambler
Lewis Ebrecht
Qanta
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Dad
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Pappy
Pater
Daddy
Vanispan
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