Prophet Purcell forecasts mild fall with late cold spells
Rushville weather prophet Mark Purcell predicts no real cold spell until the third week of November. Fall eases into summer briefly with warm days, then turns cool by late September with wet spells. Early October should stay warm and moderate into late fall, with a sharp cold spell in mid November and a December rain snow mix. Christmas expected normally cold.
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Rushville
Ind
Mark Purcell
Purcells
Bradfordsville Blood Drive Aids Rattlesnake Bite Victim
Bradfordsville Ky residents rallied to aid Jerald Sue Abell a ten year old bitten by a rattlesnake. She received seventeen transfusions at Children's Hospital and may need foot surgery as doctors monitor swelling and circulation. Donations poured in from the town of 325, with many leaving cards and even money to help Jerald Sue.
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Bradfordsville
Jerald Sue Abell
Children’s Hospital
Jerald Sué
Red Cross Regional Blood Center
Jerald Sue
Don Abell
Abell
Dairy Farmer Cited For Aiding US Navy
Don Mossman a Missouri born ex dairy farmer turned small manufacturer has gained national prominence for aiding the navy. He runs a Joliet Illinois plant employing 45. Mossman developed a complex switch of 889 parts for navy task forces after RCA sought his help. He is praised by RCA Illinois manufacturers and Governor Stevenson as America’s small manufacturer of 1952. His story has been featured on multiple radio and TV programs.
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Columbia, Mo
Missouri
Don Mossman
Nebraska
Mossman
Joliet
Radio Corporation of America
Navy
Illinois Manufacturers Association
Adlai Stevenson
America
First Civilian Jeep in Retirement at Kansas Ranch
The first Army Jeep converted for civilian use rests in retirement on a 16,000 acre Kansas ranch. Mr and Mrs Fred Heine, who bought it from Willys-Overland, preserve the historic vehicle awaiting shipment to the Smithsonian. They are among the first civilians to own a converted Army vehicle and paid the first price for civilian models after World War II.
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Lucas
Kan
Smithsonian Institution
Washington
Fred Heine
Jeep-minker
Willys-Overland
Herey
4 Salty Gravy Test Improves Salt Balance
The test describes fixing an overly salty gravy by dropping a raw potato into it for a few minutes before serving to absorb excess salt and balance flavor.
Farm Youths Inspect Fire Dangers Aimed at Safety
The National Youth Farm Fire Safety Program mobilizes 138000 farm youths to inspect about four times as many farms during vacations. They chart hazards, advise on fixes, and pursue prizes from 600 mutual companies. Results show sharp declines in farm fire losses in New York and North Dakota.
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National Association
Mutual Insurance Companies
Mutual Farm Fire Insurance
Junior Chambers of Commerce
State Extension Forester Service
Iowa
New York
State Extension Forester Agency of
North Dakota
Today Is Happy 65 For 2,700 Americans
The piece notes 2,700 Americans turn 65 daily in 1955, adding to a growing elderly population of 12 million. Dr Charles Dutchess argues 65-year-olds today are more vigorous than 50-year-olds a century ago due to better living standards, preventive medicine, medical care, and therapies including penicillin and sulfa drugs, extending life by about 20 years.
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America
Charles E. Dutchess
Schenley Laboratories, Inc
Dutchess
Neighborhood rushes to aid girl trapped by drain
In Albany California a three year old girl named Sherry Whippo became stuck in a bathroom drain after inserting her finger into the grate. Neighbors and a careful rescue by an improvised plumber freed her by sawing through the pipe.
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Falbany
Cali
Sherry Whippo
Aix
Lamb color guidance for fresh meat selection
The note advises that fresh lamb should have firm fat that is creamy white or slightly pink. It emphasizes checking lamb color while shopping to judge meat quality.
South Sund Social Notes Reach Across Towns
Local residents share visits and calls among Lodgepole Sidney and Sundl. Highlights include L. J. Callies visiting from Lodgepole, Charles George of Las Vegas stopping en route to Haxtun, and a birthday dinner at Hank Oliverius’s in Sidney. Sgt. Keith Knott listed as a Korean War casualty with discharge recent.
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Benjamin Callies
Roland
Dennis
Lodgepole
Glenokes
L. J. Callies
Frank Kokes
Toe A. Oliverius
Charles George
Las Vegas
Nevada
Glenn Dickinson
Haxtun
Colo
Charles
Glenn
Sunol High School
As Vegas High School
Ruth Barnhart
Ben Rieken
Sidney
E. W. Zalesky
Joe A. Oliverius
Anton Oliverius
Sam Moore
Hank Oliverius
Hank
Kenneth DeMers
Sund c
Ralph Gentry
Corky Simpson
Rovena
Tex
Corky
Montana
Texas
Sevral
D. E. Dickinson
J. W. Kokes
Jim Schimka
Bob Misegadis
Ed Misegadis
Candis Jodine Wittrock
Carpenter
Wyo
J. W. Houser
Harry Knott and
David Fraass
Keith Knott
Fitzsimmons Hospital
Denver
Gene Burkhart
Merino
Kenneth Tilghman
Alvin Kokes
Don't Press Lapels Shape With Damp Cloth And Hanger
Do not press lapels with an iron. Dampen lightly with a moist cloth, mold with fingers, then place the coat on a hanger and let it dry thoroughly before wearing or storing.
AAUW Proposes Nine Measures for Party Platforms
The American Association of University Women proposes nine measures for Republican and Democratic platforms. They include U.N. participation, a constructive foreign policy for global democracy, education autonomy under public oversight, federal aid with state control, teacher profession strength, media education use, equal pay, and student and professional exchanges plus cultural relations expansion. Dr. Winifred G. Helms presented the recommendations to platform chairs.
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American Association of University Women
Robert L. Larsen
Sidney Branch
United Nations
U. S
Adisory Board of Commission
United States
Winifred G. Helms
Status of Women
AAUW
Community Notes From Gurley and Nearby Towns
Gurley News lists visits and social calls across towns including Gothenburg Scottsbluff Kimball Fremont Venango Grant Superior Dalton Hemingford Dal ton and Colo rado Springs. People travel for family gatherings birthdays and farm help with extended mentions of Rohde Mitchell Fredrickson and Olson families among others.
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Rollie Fickenscher
Gothenburg
Patsy
Pittenger
Reinmuth
Ardis
Budd
Scottsbluff
Jane Delenter
Kimball
Mary Ann Kurth
Chuck Heller
Everett Schujer
Fremont
Cliff Draper
Wm. Ahlschwede
Henry Fredrickson
George Rohde
Randy
Ronald Rohde
Ruby Mitchell
Colorado Springs
Francis Mitchell
Korea
Waldean Jensen
Superior
Laura Mortensen
Dalton
Hemingford
Rolland
John Engel
Carbon Paper For Typewriter Or Pencil
Carbon paper promoted for use with typewriters and pencils advertised in The Telegraph.
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Telegraph
How to Keep Curls When Bathing
If hair falls out of curl easily it straightens in steam. Anchor ringlets before the bath, comb hair, circle each curl in place, pin securely, then slip on a net. After bathing wait for dampness to dry completely before removing curls to prevent wilted coiffure.
Office Supplies Ad Highlights Everyday Essentials
WHE Telegraph lists common office needs such as pencils, paper clips and rubber bands. The brief itemizes basic supplies for routine workspaces.
Gideon the Warrior Judge of Israel
Gideon, also called Jerubbaal, was a judge and military leader who freed Israel from Midianite oppression. He is famed for smashing Baal’s altar at Aphrah and guiding Israel to victory.
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Gideon
Israel
Jerubbaal
Aphrah
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