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Ten Daughters Marry On A Bethel Farm In Aplington
In Aplington Iowa Ecko Mennen recalls walking 800 feet to wed his first daughter and notes he has now seen ten daughters marry within 60 miles of the 240 acre family farm. He jokes about keeping parking meters to earn extra money and children remain close by in the small community. Meanwhile in Syracuse New York Margaret Mahl born 63 years ago faced eviction from a derelict home she had lived in since childhood after authorities deemed it unfit for habitation. Her heat and light were kerosene powered and water came from a neighbor until crews restored her house with help from the Air National Guard. A ribbon cutting marked her return to selling flowers. In Chicago Illinois Navy doctor Lt Cmdr Frank E Griffin stopped at an accident scene to treat Mrs Nora Ryerson and three children, saving a life and prompting questions about the duty to aid.