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Mount Pleasant News (Newspaper) - September 25, 1958, Mount Pleasant, Iowa The it. Pleasant news these Days by George e. Sokolsky it is to laugh last july the democrats were a sure thing in new York state. No professional politician of either party calculated that the republicans had any Chance whatsoever. The delay in Nelson Rockefeller s steam roller Campaign for the nomination engineered it is said by the eminent Public relations counsel mrs. Anna Rosenberg was a due to the uncertainties of election j then the democrats got to j fighting. It is a real old fashioned i Kilkenny Battle of the kind that j has not been seen hereabouts in j Many years. The fight started Over the nomination of James Farley for i United states senator. This was thumbs Down by governor Averell Harriman whose no booked no i discussion whatsoever the reason was Cyrstal Clear to everyone in this Vicinity namely that Farley would undoubtedly get More votes than Harriman which would not look Good also that ii Farley were elected United states senator he would be the number one Democrat in new York state and that would be Tough on governor Harriman. It mayor Wagner and even Carmine Desapio although the latter did not give this much consideration. Vol. 80, no. 226 it. Pleasant. Iowa thursday evening sept. 2.i, 1958 by Carrier 30 per Wert by mail s7.50 per year president will speak missile interceptor finds Mark unusual duty a with president Eisenhower looking on resigned Sherman Adams performs what for him is an unusual duty of his Post. Adams administers the oath of office to the presidents new chief speech writer. Or. Malcolm c. Moos formerly a political science professor at Johns Hopkins. Such swearing in is usually handled by Frank k Sanderson White House administrative officer. Hurricanes Call for storm Alert Miami Tupi a two hurricanes a one operating 425 Miles off the Florida coast with winds of at least 90 Miles an hour a put the East coast of the United states on storm out of this the quarrel grew for the governor whose tendencies Are old new Cealish injured that if lie associated himself with the Liberal party he could free himself from the Strait jacket of the democratic organization. He therefore began to beat the Drums for abort today. Thomas k Finletter a former Sec mightiest of the year s newest rotary of the air Force and an tropical howlers was Helene local idol of the Liberty party. J pc 0ff Daytona Beach. Fla., at about Carmine Desapio the democratic noon. Leader of new York City advo-1 while Helene was slowing Down rated Frank Hogan who has been to a six mile an hour Pace her fun elected for five terms As a by j til re non apr Iota Hie. A new storm Friday and saturday Are buddy poppy Days the annual Sale of buddy poppies sponsored by the veterans of foreign wars Post no. 2561 and its auxiliary will be held in it. Pleasant on Friday afternoon and evening and on saturday. Cape canaveral. Fla., up a the nations most advanced interceptor missile found its Mark in a mock supersonic missile attack off the Florida coast wednesday the air Force disclosed today. A Long Range Boma re fired and controlled remotely from Kingston n y., sought out an x-10 research vehicle flying at 1.000 Miles an hour 75 Miles out Over the Atlantic the air fore said the x-10 interception was a blasted from the the new Boma re has been billed As the nations first missile killer but it was Learned in Washington that last aug. 12 the army intercepted a target missile in new Mexico with a Navy developed Talos. The army is now concentrating on the Nike Hercules. Which is believed to have a maximum Range of 75 Miles. The Early Bomarc Model has a Range of about 250 Milos but the advanced version can travel More than 400 Miles. Members of the vow auxiliary scouts children of Post and auxiliary members will be on the streets offering the symbolic memorial poppies and receiving contributions. Every dime or Dollar which a ii is Given in Exchange for a buddy Ohl ass a k. 11 la fill poppy goes into a special sacred say Auto racer lure unpredictable a new partisan District attorney in new j achieved full Hurricane Force of 75 i f one. Be Spei it for York county and who is a demo Miles an hour far to the Southeast n g to rehab i Chat Desapio slapped governor that one named Usa was located Harriman across the Knuckles and j about 500 Miles East of san Juan put Hogan Over As candidate for j puerto Rico. United states senator at the party j a convention. Immediately the governors entourage cried a tammany control Quot and instead of campaigning against the Republican candidate for governor. Nelson Rockefeller they campaigned against Carmine Desapio who. As Leader of tammany Usa was moving West Northwest at 14 Miles an hour according to the san Juan weather Bureau. The Bureau kept a Hurricane watch up for the Leeward islands. Helene was churning in the general direction of the South Atlan j Cate 0f wild poppies of France tic states this morning and was ex-1 Anco Flanders which provided the world those tation of America s disabled veterans and their needy loved ones. A majority of the funds received from the Sale of these poppies will be used in Henry county and a Small portion goes to the vow Home in Eaton rapids. Mich., for widows and orphans of veterans. The vow buddy poppy is made of red and Green plastic a Duple his Youngjr wife a Rod Hall rescued Averell Harriman infected to keep on that Northwest-1 Only Floral decoration for Eniy course for the next 12 hours War Battle craves but chief forecaster Gordon Dunn said the storms future direction the u. S. Coast from North Flor in countries. Thousands of disabled veterans 1954 rom oblivion and against All advice had Harriman elected by a Small vote i is this Small vote. 11.000. Which i was Uncertain is the Crux of the problem for calculates that if the Liberal Idle to Khe Virsinia Border was put for months and even years make party which produced about 264,000 votes in the 1954 gubernatorial election had not supported him he Gould Keg. Up roue1 Duris a would have been Defeated by simple arithmetic. There can be no ques non but that the calculation was then Correct and is now Correct. Ipswich. Mass. I up i Black Leat her jacketed h o t racer allegedly confessed today that he killed his wife because she feared he would injure himself in a race. Police said George ii Frost 19, Beverly admitted slaying his wife Alice 19, burying her a n d then telling Autho ties she h a d Frost led police to the Well hidden grave. Police capt. Frank Stackpole said the Hammer slaying sunday climaxed an argument Over whether Frost could drive a who Are unable to perform other Friend s hot Rod car in a race work and Are confined in hospitals on the Alert for Helene. Dunn said Hurricane Helene these poppies. Thus work fills Long monotonous flours and gives the men an interesting activity and keeps minds and hands Busy and i the next 24 hours and he warned j residents to keep a close watch on i turns thoughts away from Thern future advisories. J selves. He said tides would be about a i in a proclamation signed Mon foot above Normal by Friday morn j Day mayor Mcbeth proclaimed therefore to appease tile Liberal ing from Daytona Beach to Cape Friday and saturday As buddy party which is a conglomeration Hatteras n. C. Of socialists and new dealers and opportunists but has proved to con tit to i f tool bloc voting in Dave Dubinsky s j Irmyr hit hmm International ladies garment workers Union and in other unions,1 governor Harriman announced prematurely and altogether out of i turn that in the event that Frank Winfield the student Roun Hogan is elected United states Oil it the Winfield Community High senator he will appoint next Janu school with faculty advisor Prin poppy Days in our City. Church tents h. S. Homecoming i Gross Over $25,000 next saturday. Mrs. Frost was afraid her husband might get Hurt while racing the car police said Frost charged with murder in Ipswich District court said he was Quot sorry a police said. The couple had two children Roger 2, and George. 7 months old. Coed at 82, mrs. Elsie Koepke goes through some of the literature in course she is taking at new York University. She says work is the secret of youth. She has 16 grandchildren and great grandchildren. Indict iowan four others in Bank robberies Springfield 111 it up a a Federal grand jury Here wednesday indicted five men including one iowans in connection with Bank robberies at Chestnut and Reynolds both in Illinois. Hampton Threinen East pleasant Plain. Iowa and Walter m. Chase. 29. A swept. Ill. Were charged with robbing the Bank at Chestnut about one year ago. Chase and his Nephew. Wilbur f Hilliard 19. Oswego and another Man were All indicted for the Bank robbery at Reynolds. All w Ere being held on $20,000 Bond. Date set for Hall of Fame presentation the Date for the presentation of the Henry county advantages As a site for the proposed agricultural Hall of Fame has been set As oct. 7 in Kansas City. A personal presentation of information will also be made at. That tune to the site selection committee. Plans Are being made to run the movies of tile Midwest old settlers and threshers reunion also. Orville Kinworthy Secretary of the chamber of Commerce told the site selection committee representative by Telephone that a Large delegation will go to Kansas City that Day for the presentation perhaps 1,000 or so. He was informed that Only about 75 persons could by accommodated and that it would not be advisable to bring a larger delegation. The chamber of Commerce office is now taking names of persons who will want to be in attendance at the presentation will have major role for gop a jockey a no not a jockey but Barbara Stanwyck after spending much of a Day on a climactic fight scene being filmed in Hollywood for a Trail to nowhere a a a television film. Glenn a. Sherman had Many friends Here Glenn a Sherman. 54, Fairfield banker who died unexpectedly Early wednesday had Many friends in it. Pleasant. He had been Wuth friends from Here in Chicago tuesday at the american Bankers association convention. He returned Home tuesday night and stated he had not Felt Well during the Day. He was stricken about 2 a. In. And died before a physician could arrive. Services will be held Friday at 2 p. In. At the Fairfield first methodist Church. County Council on education convenes Here the Henry county Council on education Mot wednesday evening sept. 24, at 7 30 in the office of Joseph s. Davis county superintendent of schools. Twenty six representatives from the nine school systems in the county were present. Davis asked various members to introduce themselves. He then introduced Francis Dunn superintendent of the Salem schools who As vice president assumed the administrative duties of the Council. School Board members to meet school Board members from Over suffers injuries to fingers Little Beverly Benjamin nearly three years old suffered a painful injury to fingers of thursday morning when the hand was caught under a window Sash Garilyn Wessel superintendent of the Olds school and tips chairman told the group that i a vigorous attempt should be made to recruit future teachers As there is a great need in this area. <2 attempts should be made to up Grade one hand standards and qualifications in the teaching profession. 3 a ques of Tion Naire is currently circulating among teachers pertaining to a need for organization in the mat Washington up a the White House said today that president Eisenhower will take a major part in the forthcoming congressional election Campaign including a speaking trip to the West and Middle West. At the same time Republican National chairman Meade Alcorn also disclosed a gop plan to enlist the political support of the More than 15 million a senior citizens Over 65 years old. Alcorn said it has the president s a very enthusiastic 0 0 3 major political speeches by the president were scheduled for oct. 20 in los Angeles oct. 21 in san Francisco and oct. 22 in Chicago. Press Secretary James c. Hag erty told reporters following a Long huddle Between the president and Alcorn that a these three dates Are not going to be the Only ones. ,. A a the White House Wras not ready to announce it but the president reportedly was considering one or More major political appearances in the East with his Choice involving Baston new York and Philadelphia. Too Hagerty said such details As this remained to be worked out later possibly including one or More nationwide television Campaign speeches by the president. Alcorn said plans were Well under Way for organizing a senior Republican clubs a As a counterpart of the Young Republican organizations but aimed at luring the political support from the Large age group of persons 65 and Over. Claim planes in violation the county will Convene at the that fell. The Mother Dorothy ens High school Here this thursday Minger Benjamin had trouble re evening to discuss school legislative j leasing the window and the hand us a of disc plying and protecting matter and to elect representatives remained caught for several min teach hers to the Delegate Assembly to be held utes. Little Beverly was taken to memorial Hospital and later released no Bones were broken but the fingers were badly mashed. London up a radio piping charged today that eight american fighter planes violated com the Finley Church food tent at Monist chivas air space during the the Midwest old settlers and Day threshers reunion grossed Over in october. The Delegate Assembly composed of representatives from All counties and sponsored by the Iowa association of school boards debates various school matters and votes on recommendations to the state legislature. The meeting Here was called by county superintendent Joe Davis. County pictures in farm and Home Section Ary. Frank Adams once new Floyd Leming Are Busy Mak $4goo. The news has been informed by mrs. Helen t. Bates chairman of the Finley food Concession. This figure brings the total grass Maytag adds 300 new employees City police commissioner and Fin my plans for the High school Home letters Campaign manager As Dis. Coming to be held Friday. Ort. 3. Met attorney in new York county election of the Homecoming of course. Adams would have to Queen will be held within a week j 0f Tjie Fooce tents to More than be elected the following november or so and the Queen and her at i $25,000. Figures previously Given did Newton. Iowa. It up it a the which is politically impossible. J tenants will be presented and the not Ajjie amount. Finley grossed Maytag co. Has hired about 300 new therefore it is a futile gesture de-1 Queen crowned at the halftime input pave a total estimated grass of employees since recalling the resigned to make the liberals Happy ter Mission of the Winfield morning i the tents As $24,000. I minder last month of the works it made the usual democrats Sun football game on that Friday Finley was a Pioneer in the food a furloughed earlier this year very unhappy. Throughout the rank evening. The Coronation will occur serving at the reunion and took a company officials said today. And file one could hear rumours on the football Field of the weather Chance on the Success of the re-1 e. F. Scoutten vice president of records earthquake that democrats w ill vote for Hogan is suitable. Union the first year it was held j personnel said production depart _ but not for Harriman because they j to lug school marching band while their congregation and that mints at both plants Here have Washington up Are not going to let their party be under the direction of Norman 0 Wesley Are not As Large As those been working a 53-hour week in an Georgetown University taken Over by a Bunch of socialists Pogemiller. Band instructor will of a three it. Pleasant churches Effort Quot to catch up on demand graph recorded a severe which is what truly is. Tile monthly farm and Home Section of the news to be published Friday will again carry county 1 news pictures of interest. The Harvest season fire prevention a new farm Horna mystery picture a Home made water system. An abandoned Rural school these Are among the pictures in tile Issue the seism Eart i the Liberal party perform a Salute to Homecoming serving the two groups have done current production Levels a Marc quake Early today near t h e Squall Rands and the Queen during the a remarkable Job along with those somewhat higher than they Welt at tor in the Atlantic Ocean. North of i intermission. From it. Pleasant. The Quot Home the same time a year he said. Brazil. Bulletins Washington Ipuy the government announced today that it will offer to sell monday about billion dollars in Short term notes and special Hills to obtain ready Cash. Washington up a chairman orc Harris dark. Of the House influence investigating subcommittee said today that neither sen. George v Smathers a Flat a nor democratic mayor David l. Lawrence of Pittsburgh did anything a improper in the Pittsburgh to a Channel 4 Case. W Ashington i put president Eisenhower said today that state ordered school closures in x Irginia and Arkansas could bring eventually a disastrous Quot consequences to the nation. Donald Young the membership chairman gave a report on the membership enrolled in the professional organizations. He stated that most of the nine school systems in the county were too i s . And n . Clifford Mckee superintendent of the new London schools and legislative chairman spoke on the legislative program of Iowa teachers. He stated that this was a very important year legislatively speaking. In the Progress of education asks acc if it wants control Over quiz shows Washington up a chairman Oren Harris of the House influence investigating sub comr Mittee revealed wednesday he has asked the Federal communications commission if it wants authority to regulate radio and television quiz shows. The Arkansas Democrat said the pc presently has no such authority. It is empowered for the most part either to put a broadcaster out of business or do virtually nothing to him. He said the House subcommittee was staying in close touch with an investigation of to quiz that All teachers should participate shows by the new York District actively in the political Campaign attorneys office. But he said the and inform themselves regarding j subcommittee had no immediate the platform of the various Cand j a is of its own to recommend dates. That teachers should be i any Federal Clamp Down on Dis come Active in their political Par j honest quiz programs ties that it is their civic Aud ethical duties to be intelligent and informed on current educational issues. Or. Dunn conducted a discussion pertaining to the county teachers fall dinner to be held on wednesday oct. 22, in the masonic Hall at 6 30 . Or. Dunn informed the teachers that Frank Stone member of the state action committee on faculty presents hilarious skit a Wallop Washington hats which always better it. Pleasant s chances against Washington in football were passed on to the mph students and faculty at a special As legislation and superintendent of Sembly Xhu Raday afternoon. In Chere is a fight on and while after the game a Homecoming cooked Quot Type of Mea is have been a w ise men Are trying to assuage All dance will be held in the school Factor in the Success of the re a the parties concerned the truth gymnasium with dancing until mid unj0n, it has been pointed out in is that neither governor Averell night to music furnished by Quot the news stories in the past. And too Harriman nor candidate Nelson j hit admission prices the profits realized by the tents Are Rockefeller is waging any kind of will be 50 cents for adults and High welcomed by the Church Organiza Campaign what they say sounds school students and 25 cents for All tj0n treasuries Church officials like a locker room conversation in Grade students. Ticket sales for the state. The Racquet and Tennis club or dance will Start sept. 25. Early approximate Gross amounts by churches were presbyterian $7,000 methodist. $5,500 St Al Phonsus $4,800 Finley. $4,800, and Wesley Chapel $3,140 a round table discussion in the purchasers will receive a Winfield 29 club where Rich men talk to j plastic Pennant free each other and believe that they All persons whether or not they Are listening to the world. J Are Winfield school alumni Are 111 never has a political Campaign cited to attend the Homecoming in new York known such Good game. Half time ceremony and the manners and such urbanity. It is dance very gentle indeed. And if it to be As gentle and As soft. Many of the voters May stay Home porpoises out swim most fish. But can remain under water no altogether because if the parties at. Longer than three minutes. They usually surface for 30 to 45 seconds sleep. Breath even every during Issue do not care Why should anybody else meanwhile the republicans Arr discovering that the reason that Rich men Are Rich is that they a candidate but they really have less hold on to their Money. They had than usual. Expected to Roll in Money when copyright 1958, King features they got Nelson Rockefeller As a Syndicate. Inc it it. Pleasant stores will be open Friday night for your shopping c convenience schools at Keokuk will give keynote address. The moving Day for the c of c this was moving Day at the chamber of Commerce office. The move was from the i Asem location. In the Braselton hotel to the new location in the ski wards building on tile South Side of the Square. Secretary Orville a worthy had devised a unique Way to get assistance with the moving. A meeting of several committee members was the faculty skit brought the House Down and was by far the Best Quot Wallop Washington skit presented so far. Supt c. A. Cottrell As coach Bob Evans had a number of his gridded the faculty dressed in football Jessies and helmets1 in for a strategy meeting and really a chewed Quot them out for having other interests mostly girls besides football. As the meeting progressed hilariously coach Evans had the team ready to a Wallop Washington Quot. Coaches Bob Evans Gay Dahn and Dick Wuest were cheerleaders Jackie Mason Sandra Stith and called at the old office then he i Linda Keller at the meeting and announced that the meeting was being adjourned to the new office location and a would everyone please carry a i it >x0&Quot Philip and Sandra to get License. Lindsay in court. Happiness and trouble came on the same Day for two of the Crosby Brothers Philip 24, and Lindsay Zug suns of Bing. Nee Harry i Allis. Philip got a marriage License with showgirl Sandra to Drummond 20, in Las x Egis Nev. Meanwhile Back in Hollywood Lindsay was in court pleading innocent to a drunk driving charge growing out of an Accident which occurred sept. In officer said he a tort o Christy . Alto his car struck a naked Caf rail $253, trial oct. 2<\ a stole the show As they Cut up and led yells. The press was at the open Skull session in the person of Jim Rose. I news sports editor. At least 179 persons have j jumped from san Francisco a san Francisco was originally Golden Gate Bridge Only one named by its Spanish founders survived but suffered several Yerba Buena. It gots its present broken Bones and lacerations. 1 name on Jan. 30, 1847,

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