Iowa's Alcohol Problem How Does A Problem Drinker Become Chronic
Iowa researchers categorize about 60 000 drinkers into problem drinkers alcohol addicts and chronic alcoholics. Dr Harold A Mulford of the State Psychopathic Hospital argues alcoholism is illness and a public health issue requiring a multidisciplinary treatment team. The 1955 General Assembly study spurred State University of Iowa research on classification and prevalence of problem drinking in Iowa communities.
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the Chronicle
State University of Iowa
Iowa
Iowa City
Harold A. Mulford
Division of
Alcoholism Studies
State Psychopathic Hospital
Town City
Mulford
General Assembly
SUI
Alcoholic problem discussed in Pella Chronicle piece
The December 25 1958 Pella Iowa Chronicle describes chronic alcoholism as a major drain on workers families and society noting endless cycles of drinking and related health and social harms. Dr Mulford is slated to discuss the costly nature of Iowa alcohol problems in a forthcoming article.
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Pella
Iowa
Towa
Mulford
Iowans Head to Rose Bowl for New Year Football
Hawkeye fans depart from Davenport Des Moines and Town for the Rose Bowl in Los Angeles. Two SUI Alumni Special trains carry alumni officials and friends, about 700 students travel on two more trains, plus a Scottish Highlanders group and SUI Band members. Events include an All Iowa Reception, All Iowa Dinner Dance, and Winter Picnic in Pasadena. Some travelers plan a ten day Hawaiian Islands trip after New Year.
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SUI
SUS
Santa Fe Railway
California
Pasadena
Iowa Society of Southern
Iowa
Hawaiian Islands
Don Houston Drives Angus Stock to Papal Farm in Rome
Don Houston a Dunlap farmer travels with ten purebred Angus heifers and a purebred Angus bull to the Papal farm in Rome. The animals were donated by breeders from five states to improve southern Europe beef herds.
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Don Houston
Dunlap
Papal
Rome
Europe
March of Dimes focuses on birth defects in 1959 drive
Birth defects remain a leading cause of infant death and lifelong disability in the United States. The National Foundation's 1959 campaign targets polio remnants, birth defects, central nervous system disorders, and related illnesses with early detection, diagnosis, and treatment research, seeking prevention strategies and patient aid for children up to 18.
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America
National Foundation
U.S
Alvin Pacheco
San Francisco
Barbara Betka
Stanford Convalescent Home
Palo Alto
Calif
Alvin
Keeping Up with the Jonses on a Hill Passes Risky
A playful aphorism notes that living near the Jonses remains less perilous than attempting to pass them on a hill. The quip reflects cautious driving humor and social comparison in a light tone.
Tuber culosis cases concentrated among men
The report highlights that the majority of tuberculosis cases occur in men, indicating a gender disparity in disease prevalence. Further data on age groups or occupations is not provided in the available text.
Accident Victim Sends Word to Correspondent
Mrs H W Vriezelaar received a Christmas card from Sarah Jones of Barnes City noting the driver who wrecked on Highway 168 near the Vriezelaar farm remains casted. Jones still thankful, Vriezelaar cared for her until ambulance arrived. Several local visits and family news follow including births, hospital calls, and holiday gatherings among Pella Knoxville Pershing and Denver connections.
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H. W. Vriezelaar
Sarah Jones
Barnes City
Vriezelaar
Donald Kingery
Frank Plath
Denver
Colorado
Arthur Vriezelaar
Jeffrey William
Vriezelaars
R. J. Heeren
Pella
Arie de Vries
Mary Vriezelaar
Marshalltown
Dave Vander Ploegs
Mesa
Arizona
Belated Birthday Dinner for Vriezelaar Family
A belated birthday dinner was hosted Sunday December 21 at the home of W. J. Rice west of Monroe. Attendees included Mary Vriezelaar of Marshalltown, Mr and Mrs Arthur Vriezelaar and family of Monroe, and Mr and Mrs John Vrieselaar and Susan.
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W. J. Rice
Monroe
Mr. Vriezelaar
Mary Vriezelaar
Marshalltown
Mra
Arthur Vriezelaar
John Vrieselaar
Susan
Families Flee Sully Area for Warmer Climate
Sully residents led by Ernest Ellcott and Rose Palmer depart for Austin Texas and other points as winter travel begins. Henry Van Wyk Gary and Margaret Ann depart for a 10 to 14 day trip to Tampa Florida. Bert Renaud Verlan and Glenn Vander Pol leave for California to visit relatives and attend the Rose Bowl on New Year’s Day. Melvin Ratelift and spouse welcome a daughter.
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Ernest Ellcott
Elscott
Rose Palmer
Austin
Texas
Henry van Wyk
Gary
Margaret Ann
Tampa
Fla
Bert Renaud
Verlan
Glenn Vander Pol
California
California. They Will Visit Mrs. Renaud’s Brother, Clarence Vander Pol
Melvin Ratelift
College students visit home for holidays in Iowa
Miss Joan De Vries and Miss Alicia Bandstra, Dordt College students in Sioux Center, Iowa, return home Friday evening for the holidays. Miss Carlene Wisgerhof also comes home to spend the holidays. Des Moines and Oskaloosa hospital mentions appear in the local notes along with a club gathering where Mystery sisters were revealed and a Christmas program was led by Mrs Homer McDowell.
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Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
C. H. Wisgerhof
Joan de Vries
Mise Alicia Bandstra
Dordt College
Sioux Center
Iowa
Henry van Norden
Methodist Hospital
Des Moines
Carlene Wisgerhof
0. H. Wisgerhof
Wheaton College
Illinois
Wilbur Nikkel
Sam Vander Pol
Prairie City
James Reed
Wayne Wildman
Irma Voss
Homer McDowell
M. R. Anderson
Jack Asby
Walton Conover
Fred de Vries
Ernest Elscott
Bryce Macy
Bert Renaud
Delmar Shultz
Wilma Verwers
Bill Bolen
Donavan Musgrove
Donald Robertus
Gladys Howell
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Alchohol
Dutch Inn Cafe
Betty
Wimp
Mary
Joan
Sandra
Pella Floor Crafters
Rose Bowl
van Gorp Mfg., Inc
Jaarsma Sybenga Bakery
A. D. Vermeer
Phillips 66
Sully
Tunis Blom
Wiley
Lady Fair Beauty Salon
Farmers’ Co-Op Exchange
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