Islands and climates charm the Atlantic voyage tale
The author recalls a transatlantic approach visiting Bermuda Azores Newfoundland and Martha’s Vineyard. He contrasts island life from the Azores’ mountains to Bermuda’s beaches and Vineyard fishing economy, noting sea driven livelihoods and tourist flows, plus a Navy Air Force layover at Argentia and a portrait of Commander Davis.
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Atlantic
Bermuda
Azores
Newfoundland
Martha’s Vineyard
Pico
United States
Martha's Vineyard
Vineyard
Nantucket
Providence
Boston
Tirceira
Lajes
Cordr
W. L. Davis
Commander Davis
Nevada
Europeans Work In America A Dutch view on US factory life
Five Dutch linoleum workers sent to Pennsylvania plants for three months report their impressions. They praise mechanization and overtime pay but note wives working, higher leisure, and affordable goods. They contrast Dutch and American life, including weekly 48 hour work limits in Holland versus their brief trip for higher wages.
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United States
Dewitt C. Morrill
Wall Street Journal
Atlantic
Pennsylvania
Mr. Morrill
Holland
Morrill
No Reason For Poor Diet In Iowa
IowaHealth urges better nutrition highlighting milk as essential and affordable. It notes dairy, citrus, and vegetables are plentiful and urges families to use available resources and free pamphlets from the Iowa State Department of Health.
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Iowa
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Iowa State Department of Health
Des Moines
Labor groups move to cut construction costs
Grass Roots Opinion notes the Building Trades Department of the AFL will appoint two committees to reduce expenses in the construction industry. Ferndale voices disbelief at taxes, while Del and Rehoboth praise doctors' charitable care. Baltimore notes a shift toward less federal involvement in business affairs.
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Hamlin
W. Va
Building Trades Department
American Federation of Labor
Ferndale
Calif
Enterprise
Joe
Maizie
California
Rehoboth Beach
Del
Coast Press
Baltimore
Daily Record
Washington
Anamosa school paper notes and student activities
The piece reports on BIW Jr physics studying electricity with an old catskin called Creorge, English Lit grammar, college plans for two thirds of the class, and a one act play contest. It mentions a four hour recital, nine weeks left in school, spring weather, senior photos 48 so far, Monti-Anamosa gossip, Judy Hollar in St Luke's Hospital after knee operation, and a general friendly student rivalry.
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Physics Chiss
Anamosa
Monti
Judy Hollar
St. Luke's Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Students Learn Driving And Myths Of Sharing The Road
A classroom scene features students debating driving errors and road safety with a humorous exchange about gear shifting and lane discipline. A teacher prompts financial terms as the dialogue echoes broader lessons on personal faults and observation.
Ray Meier Seeks Vice Presidency of Nation
Ray Meier, a popular Monti High senior known as Flea, lettered in basketball and football, captained the 1954 basketball squad, and served in FFA and clubs. He aspires to be vice president of the United States, a goal noted in a humorous class feature.
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Monti High
Ray
Flea” Meier
Glee Club
F.F.A
F.F.A. Sentinel
M” Club
Panther Club
Congregational Church
U.S
Ray Meier
Dirt Under The Rug
A salacious, gossip filled note with multiple named individuals discusses relationships rides and social mishaps. It accuses Rihanna Julie Donna and others of impropriety and teases their interactions with boys and driving behavior. The item reads like a schoolyard column of rumors.
Do Monti's Clubs Need Changing
Student opinions reveal a call for more activity and reform across school clubs. Suggestions include combining FFA and FHA classes, increasing meeting frequency, and restricting club joiners to boost commitment. Several readers urge more leadership from Student Council and revisions to Pan ther and M Club engagement.
Willene Hubner A Sweet Sophisticated Senior
Willene Hubner, senior at HMS, known for a bright personality and strong academics. She has sung in both Glee Clubs, joined M Club initiation as a junior, served on Student Council, and contributes to the annual staff while active in St Pauls Lutheran Church and 4-H.
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Janice Moncrief
Patty Smith
F.H.A
Donna Morey
Panther Club
M Club
Willene Hubner
Bonita S
Willy
Willene
HMS
St Paul's American Lutheran Church
Anamosa
Wayne Willing Workers 4-H
Lefty Lang Named Senior Leader at M.H.S. Amid Wide Involvement
Ken Lang known as Lefty Lang earned nine letters across football baseball basketball and track at M.H.S. He served as student council president and was named National Honor Society member. He participates in band church and M Club and dreams of a night club horn solo with Nat King Cole.
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Panther Club
Ken
Brass
Lefty
M Club
St .Matthew’s Lutheran
Nat Kink Cole
M.H.S
Ken Lang
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B.A
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Wilbur K. Doxsee
W. K. Doxsee
M. EB. Messersmith
Victor Richardson
Monticello
Monticello Express
Iowa Press Association
National Editorial Association
Audit Bureau of
Newspaper Advertising Service, Inc
Iongo
Iowa Press Advertising Service
Jack
Bob
Jim
Hot Springs
Ronnie R
Julie D
Donna M
Highway Patrol
Jack T
Sarah
Judy P
Janet N
Linda
Marge B
Bob H
Appleby's
Bruce
Elaine
Doreen Streeper
John Bohlken
Bob Ganfield
Richard Hanssen
Galen Eiben
Julie DeShaw
Livewire
Housewives
Express
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