Save 100 Lives campaign aims to cut Iowa traffic deaths
Iowa safety chief Russell Brown launches the Save 100 Lives effort using a point system, radar enforcement, and new licensing tests. The piece notes a sharp shift in the year’s traffic fatality trend and urges public excitement to reach the goal. It also includes a side feature advising restless teens to contribute through work, service, and self-improvement.
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Russell Brown
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Lawrence Welk Stars To Headline Iowa State Fair
Five Lawrence Welk show stars including Alice Lon The Champagne Lady will headline the Iowa State Fair evenings on August 26 27 and 28. The two hour revue also features Myron Floren Rocky Rockwell Tiny Little Jr and Aladdin with plans to add more TV stars from east and west coasts. A Broadway precision chorus will join the revue running August 23 through 28.
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Lawrence Welk
Des Moines
Alice Low
L. B. Cunningham
Welk
Miss Lon
Myron Floren
Rocky Rockwell
Tiny Little, Jr
Aladdin
Fair
Tommy Sands
Broadway Precision Chorus
Weather boosts crops in Pocahontas County fields
Pocahontas County reports plentiful rainfall aiding crop growth with beans to be harvested this week if weather allows. Corn is growing well with some fields shoulder high and minimal corn borer infection. Pastures look good and a strong second alfalfa cutting is expected. oats ready for early harvest pending suitable weather.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas County
Iowa News Highlights: Legion Auxiliary Meets in Laurens
Mrs. Jack Bouma leads Iowa American Legion Auxiliary at Laurens meeting addressing junior participants. Dr. A I Reed of Estherville marks 60 years in medicine with 20 years as a generalist in Grand Junction and 60 years in Estherville as an ENT specialist, still practicing six days weekly. Rev. Peter Graf of St Donatus nets a 50 pound catfish with two companions weighing 70 pounds in total. Rebecca Burmound of New Hampton escapes injury after falling from a backing car door. Hill brothers David of Portland Oregon and Henry of Suther land reunite after 44 years. David visits the old family home during the trip. Ten year old Jimmy Brown of Storm Lake picks a four stemmed strawberry from his garden. A quote from Stuart W Knight notes a friend as one who helps in need as in good times.
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A. I. Reed
Estherville
Grand Junction
Peter Graf
St. Donatus
Perry Lubbers
Dick Kiple
Farmersburg
Leigh painting of Paul Revere ride shown at Old North Church
Tourists and visiting sailors view William R. Leighs famous Midnight Ride of Paul Revere at the Old North Church in Boston. Rev Clifford Chadwick narrates the Revolutionary War event as the painting loan, extended to November 1, draws crowds and philatelists note the Paul Revere stamp issue. Endicott Peabody is chancellor of the Old North Church.
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William R. Leigh
N.A
Old North Church
Boston
Clifford Chadwick
North Belfry
Leigh
Longfellow
Leigh Sinting
Grand Central Art Galleries
New York
New England
Endicott Peabody
Salem Street
Massachusetts
Randolph man among 82 Pioneer Shippers honored
Fred K. Dodd of Randolph was among 82 Pioneer Shippers honored by the Omaha Chamber of Commerce. The annual honor recognizes long time shippers and producers who have patronized the livestock market for 50 years or more.
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Fred K. Dodd
Randolph
Omaha Chamber of Commerce
Donald OConnor for Pocahontas County Recorder
Democratic candidate Donald OConnor announces his bid for Pocahontas County Recorder in the November 1958 general election. He pledges wholehearted fair and impartial service if elected and asks for voter support.
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Pocahontas County
Donald O’connor
Local Optometrists and Insurance Services Advertised
A page lists multiple providers in Humboldt Rolfe and Pocahontas Iowa. It promotes optometrists Dr E P Hansen and Dr H G Frigaard with eye exams and new equipment, plus insurance and real estate offices including Tornado T J Raynes and Fred Smith. Other entries show chiropractors and dentists with contact details.
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