U.S. Economic Outlook Bright Says Twenty Century Fund
The Twenty Century Fund reports optimism for 1960 and beyond, predicting adequate food housing education and medical care for all Americans. Productivity has risen from 27 cents in 1850 to an expected 1.61 dollars per hour by 1960, driven by mechanization and expanding industry. The study cautions about inflation deflation and business cycles but believes sustained long term growth is achievable.
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New York
United States
Twentieth Century Fund
Edward A. Filene
America
Doctor Holds Persons Need Bed to Themselves
New York insight from Dr. Victor G. Heiser on solitude and sleep. He says a room of one's own aids rest and a bed for each person prevents disturbances, noting shared beds hinder movement and full relaxation.
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New York
Victor G. Heiser
Dr. Heiser
Health Talk on Relaxation Techniques for Mental Balance
The Educational Committee of the Illinois State Medical Society urges regular rest and self taught relaxation. Tips include rhythmic breathing, progressive muscle focus, and mentally shifting to pleasant thoughts to reduce tension and improve sleep.
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Illinois State Medical Society
Landscaping the Farm and Homestead at Clark Center unit
The Clark Center Home Bureau unit met at Mrs. Golda Brosman home with Mrs. Rachel Bright assisting. Major lesson was Landscaping the Farm and Homestead by Mrs. Fikuart. Next meeting set for October 4 at Mrs. Mabel Burkett home with Helen Miller assisting.
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Clark Center Home Bureau
Golda Brosman
Rachel Bright
Tor
Mabel Burkett
Nettie Beachout
Mabel Lowry
Vada Shaffner
Mona Kelly
Ethel Fraker
Norma Cline
Helen Miller
Hilda
Ruth Veach
Thelma Claypool
Leslie Dean
Edith Kammacher
Helen Patchett
Lynn
Bertram
Crane
Imperial Valley Irrigation Area Vast and Highly Productive
Imperial valley in California spans over one million acres and stands as one of the world’s largest and most productive irrigated regions. The expansive network supports extensive agriculture and water management practices shaping regional economy.
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Imperial Valley
Calif
West Union Social Notes Mention Local Visits and Funerals
A collage of social items from West Union lists crowd attendances at a Sunday service and a funeral at Prust Funeral Chapel. marriages, visits, and weekend trips are noted for residents and their relatives including Frakes, Pad dock, Hilbert, Tingley, Meek, Rolling, and Renshaw with ties to Terre Haute Indianapolis Cloverdale and Danville.
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Na Eee
J. Kemp
Mra
Ade Paddock
Prust
West Union
A W. Rerishaw
Elmer Jenkins
Mary
Marshall
Fern, Frakes
Terre ‘Haute
Carl Frakes
Dan Manhart
Annapolis
Albert’ Prevo
Martin Wernz
Terre Haute
Charles
Hilbert
John Troxel
Raymond Low
Commodore Frakes
Indianapolis
Ray
Renshaw
Mattoon
John Bush
J. W. Renshaw
Glen’ “Rolling
Judy
Lorenzo' Meek
Ronnie
Cloverdale
Indiana
Meek
Rolling
Melrose Friends Welcome North Dakota Visitors
Ruth Davis and her children Charles and Elizabeth returned September 1 from a visit in North Dakota with relatives including their uncle Louie Trump. Kansas visitors Frank and Mrs Davis spent two weeks with Melrose relatives. A large family gathering on September 4 honored the Kansas guests with many Davis relatives and friends in attendance.
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Ruth Davis
Charles
Elizabeth
North Dakota
Louie Trump
Frank Davis
Kansas
Melrose
Della Freeman
Rosemary
Harold
Marshall
Wayne Davis
Charles Davis
Wm. Ellington
Jesse Davis
Zelna Billington
Albert
Veral Blakeman
Verlin
Loraine Billington
Dean
Anna Lee
Allen Fessenbeck
Gail
Carolyn
Roy Davis
Bert Morgan
Roy
Maggie Drummond
Esther Wells
Annapelle Wells
Terre Haute
Henry Townsend
Charleston
Leta Fix
Frank
County Notes From Miss Frances Drake
Miss Frances Drake reports social visits and family events. Alva Wells and wife returned from the Indiana state fair in Indianapolis. Several locals, including Mrs. Clada Cannady, Ethel Ingle, Sarah Leonard, Irene Drake, Loyd Lindley, and Alice Sackrider, gathered for visits and a wedding at Ohio Chapel with Dorma Lee Thompson and George Hackler.
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Alva Wells
Indianapolis
Clada Cannady
Frances Drake
Ethel Ingle
Sarah Leonard
Irene Drake
Loyd Lindley
York
John ‘Philippe
Julia’ Sackrider
Alice Sackrider
Elder
C. L. Haggard
Lester Swope
Lena Artman
Doyle
Mary Graham
Opal
Oblong
Miles Evarts
Lester Shanks
Casey
Bill Canady
Trene Drake
Ruby, Guyer
Dorma Lee ‘Thompson
George Hackler
Ohio Chapel
Revival Prospects Highlight Five Points News
Five Points community notes report revival in progress led by Evangelist Rev Wright from Hume with family assisting musically. Local residents visit relatives and attend events including Mt Pleasant homecoming and F H A gathering while news of Robert Dawson’s death in Colorado Springs is noted.
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Wright
Hume
William Veach
Lester
Robert Dawson
Colorado Springs
Colorado
Newt Brossman
Rudolph Bell
Sylvan Morgan
Lila
Mt. Pleasant
Bert
Fiscus
Wm. McKee
Tillman Linton
Swhich
Chester Linton
Rew
Weaver
Hodge
Cincinnati
Rex~Wilhdit
Glen Wilhoit
Ed Sutton
Vv. E. Quirin
Elizabeth Morgan
Marshall
Lyman Thompson
Thompson
Selah Newman
Donna Wilthoit
Clarksville Church and School News Highlights
Sunday school attendance reached 73 with a total collection of 61.48 as Rev Gettings delivered the sermon. Teachers Mary Curran and Elsie Jane Marrs begin the new school term. Various local visits and family gatherings are noted among residents including the Harbors, Marrs, Clapps, Foxes and Newmans.
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Gettings
Zenas Murphy
Mary Curran
Elsie Jane Marrs
Everet Clapp
Kathleen Beachout
Clarksville
Clyde Wallcott
Clayton Marrs
Rachel Hutchings
Harry Harbor
Sam Carney
Chester
Herbert Spires
Emil Fox
Bud Krock
Marshall
Wdith
Youthful Organizer Byron Bancroft Johnson Led A L A
Byron Bancroft Johnson helped organize the American League and served as its president from 1900 to 1927, three years after graduating from Marietta College. He guided the league through its early years and established its leadership.
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American League
Byron Bancroft
Ban) Johnson
Marietta College
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U.S
Winds State Medical Society
Darwin
Mrs. , ‘Commodore Frakes
Miss Frances Drake
J. L. Manwaring
National Dixie Hotel
Marshall, Ill
David F. Smilie
W. Court St
Paris, Il
AAA
AUTO
Terre
Haute
Fastrack
W. B. Hills
Martinsville
Ill
U. S. 40
Charles M. Hills
Claude Newman
Frank Pearce
North Sixth St
Marshall Roofing Company
5Th St
Drs. E. H. and
Lois G
Spooner
Optometrists
Paris
W. Wood St
Illinois
Herald Advertising
Farm Bureau
Pal Buen Eche
2Nd Stréet
Terre Haute, Ind
V. C. van Tassell &, Son
Robinson, I
Otha
Woodford and
Domino
Guernsey
Jersey
Knowles
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