Iowa Traffic Deaths Shrinkage Shows 8,238 Lives Saved Since 1936
Iowa research chief Clifford Swanson reports 8,238 fewer deaths than a 1935 death-rate projection through 1957, with 1952 the best year at a 5.3 rate. The National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis renames to the National Foundation, signaling broader research on polio arthritis and birth defects, guided by Basil O’Connor.
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Clifford Swanson
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Iowa
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National Foundation For
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National Foundation
Basil O’connor
Foundation
Broadest program for medical research and care for arthritis and CNS malformations
An organized force for medical research and education pledges a broad program but limits patient care initially to arthritis patients and children with CNS malformations through age 18. It seeks enhanced public support and ongoing financing through the March of Dimes campaign, urging greater American contributions.
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Foundation
Little Darling of the Ice Debuts in Sioux City
Debbie Williams aged five stars in Holiday on Ice World Premiere from August 15 to 18 at the Sioux City Auditorium. The youngster, already a crowd favorite, performs in three numbers and teams with her father Johnny for an acrobatic pair and features a first solo in Ice Prom.
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Debbie Williams
Holiday On Ice
Sioux City Auditorium
Debbie
Johnny
Rolfe Town Council Adopts Budget and Appoints Library Board
The Rolfe Iowa town council on August 5 1988 adopted the budget as estimated after no objections. The mayor appointed Lucille Taylor A M Simonson and Mrs J H Brinkman to the Library Board to succeed themselves effective July 1 1958. The treasurer's report was approved and the council adjourned. Jerry Karns of Anita reported shooting a large chicken hawk on his parents farm describing a 72 inch wingspan and a body as big as a goose with large claws capable of carrying a lamb.
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Carl Hansen
Boyd Hook
Lloyd Cox
Arnold Wold
Joe Lehman
Ed Shelgren
Cox
Hook
Lucille Taylor
A. M. Simonson
J. H. Brinkman
Jerry Karns
Anita
Pocahontas Veterans Plan County Unit Meeting
A Pocahontas County World War I veterans gathering discussed forming a county unit with plans for a permanent organization set for 2 p.m. August 24 in the assembly room of the courthouse. State and district officers attended as sixty Iowa counties have already organized. Jim Eichler earned a BS from Creighton University on August 1 and is visiting home this month. Alfred Anderson, 79, died August 1 and funeral services were held August 4 at the Methodist church with burial in Riverside cemetery Spencer. he was born in Sweden May 14, 1880 and lived in Pocahontas for over 40 years. Survivors include his wife, a brother Olaf, and a sister-in-law in California. Louise Schoofs of Carroll and Michele Schoofs of Pocahontas were guests at Wienhold residence with cousins Catherine Anne and Rosann Wienhold. Mon ehiensdiet eketvea IE bachelor of arts from the State University at Lincoln Neb., August 1. attendees included his parents and brother Anthony.
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Francis Eichler
Creighton University
Omaha
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E. C. Boulton
Riverside Cemetery
Spencer
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Sweden
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Anderson
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Royal
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Cohen Dry Goods
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Glendive
Mont
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el Segunda
Calif
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Carroll
Louis Schoofs
Michele Schoofs
Joseph Schoofs
R. H. Wienhold
Catherine Anne
Rosann Wienhold
Snot Mon
State University At
Lincoln
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Anthony
Local Social News Highlights and Wedding Notices
Married couples from Pocahontas and Mallard are listed with ceremony details at Sacred Heart and Mallard Methodist churches. New military postings take groom to Duluth Minnesota, while a 13 year old wins a state American Legion essay prize. Local hospitality events honor Mrs Bouma, and Dr Heinze joins Oklahoma State University veterinary faculty.
Iowa State Fair to Mark 100th Anniversary August Show
Des Moines reports the 100th Iowa State Fair runs August 22 to 31 featuring more than 8,000 livestock entries across horses cattle swine and sheep. Competitors vie for over 141000 in cash prizes as officials note the high quality animals shown in judging rings including a champion porker highlighted in the page image.
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Des Moines
America
Oklahoma State University Dairy Research Lead Named
The article notes Oklahoma State University will have charge of the university's dairy research herd. It mentions Mr and Mrs R H Wienhold and daughters visiting Carroll in the Louis Schools home. Urban Osweiler, patient at Mercy hospital in Fort Dodge since July 30, is seriously ill after major surgery. Jean Blaha of Sac City visited last week at the Havlik home. Bob Leagan of Irvington sustained painful injuries when a pickup backed over his leg as he attempted to stop the truck.
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Lahoma State University
R. H. Wienhold
Catherine Ann
Rosann
Carroll
Louis
Urban Osweiler
Mercy Hospital
Fort Dodge
Jean Blaha
Sac City
Albert Havlik
Bob Leagan
Irvington
Young Farm Accident Leaves Teen Injured in Marion Township
Lloyd Freking, 15, of Marion township, rolled a tractor or implement, slipping as a wheel ran over his right leg near the ankle. No bones were broken but ligaments torn. Earlier he had over 100 stitches in his left forearm from a windrower mishap while removing canvass before swathing oats.
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Lloyd Freking
Marion
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