Iowa counties hit high marks in savings bonds drive
Marion County banks report two month sales of 417313 dollars, 28 percent of quota, as volunteers E L Job of Knoxville and P H Kuyper of Pella tout Iowa counties equalling or exceeding national averages. They say citizens invest in United States savings bonds, strengthening communities and the nation.
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Marion County
E. L. Job
Knoxville
P. H. Kuyper
Pella
United States
Local Manufacturer John Klein Nears 50 Years In Business
John Klein, a Pella area manufacturer, nears his fiftieth year in the overall business. Starting as a jack of all trades, he rose to engineer and superintendent at Pella Products Co. The firm now makes about 20 000 dozen overalls and uniforms annually with 40 employees and mass production methods. Klein’s son Bob already leads Pella Products Co., continuing the family legacy.
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John Klein
Klein
Pella
Pella Products Co
Chicago
Bob
Check the Label Before You Buy New Garments
Advice on choosing clothing with clear labels and proper care. Emphasizes testing, responsible retailers, and using returns to push better labeling. Encourages direct complaints to manufacturers to drive improvements and reduce consumer dissatisfaction.
Bond sales in county reach 417313 dollars in two months
Purchases of series E and H savings bonds in Iowa during February exceeded 15 million dollars, an increase of 1 percent over February 1955. Total sales for the first two months of the year were 37,264 dollars.
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Iowa
Lt Gerald Synhorst Joins USS Nautilus Aboard
Lt Gerald E Synhorst USN reported for duty aboard the USS Nautilus at New London Conn on Feb 18. He will assume duties as Auxiliary Division Officer and Diving Officer after reporting from the Nuclear Power Training Unit Idaho Falls. His family, Paul and Barbara, reside at 35 Wayne Road Groton Conn.
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Gerald E. Synhorst
USN
New London Conn
Synhorst
Gertrude Synhorst
Columbus
Pella
Idaho Falls
Synho
Paul 5
Barbara
Wayne Road
Groton
Conn
Osceola teen loses arm in portable saw accident
Clifford Smith, a 15 year old senior at Osceola High School, was badly injured when he fell into a portable saw while cutting wood. His arm was nearly severed at the shoulder, resulting in amputation.
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Clifford Smith
Osceola High School
Purchases and Quotas Shown For Counties Areawide
Readout lists Jan and February purchases by individuals in Mahasko and Ari jas counties. Mahasko reports 265 675.00 with 20 percent quota attainment while Ari jas lists 426 927.00 at 19 percent.
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Mahasko
Ari Jas
Vandals Damage Home of Sioux Rapids Resident
The home of Mrs Emma Stennerson of Sioux Rapids was badly damaged by vandals. Every window was broken glassware smashed and furniture upset. Mrs Stennerson is in Florida. Snowflakes always have six aides.
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Emma Stennerson
Sioux Rapids
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Florence Miedema
Ron Romens
Henry Klein
Gerald Synhorst
Polk County
Federal Savings & Loan
Des Moines
Farmers’ Coop
Felco
Martin Naaktgeboren
Lois Grosters
L Blue
John M. van Dyk
Pella Floor Crafters
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