Near Misses with Christ End in Lost Eternity
A sermon from Sel First Baptist Church Buffalo Center Iowa warns that people can come close to Jesus yet remain lost. It cites the dying thief and Judas as examples of near access to salvation but ultimate rejection. The message urges immediate repentance and declares now is the accepted time.
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Jesus Christ
Christ
Hell
Heaven
Judas
Son of
God
First Baptist Church
Buffalo Center
Iowa
Clean Up Mason Hazards In Spring Safely Check
Norval Wardle of Iowa State College Extension Safety points out a focused spring cleanup approach for farms. Prioritize major hazards rather than a scattered effort. Key tasks include clearing yard rubbish, removing weeds near buildings, checking electrical wiring, inspecting heating plants and chimneys, and disposing of oily rags paints and oils from basements garages or shops.
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Norval Wardle
Iowa State College Extension
Wardle
European Swallows Wintering Near Africa in Small Groups
Migratory swallows travel from Europe to Africa for wintering in small clusters. Observers note the birds form loose formations as they depart.
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Africa
Notice to contractors for Hancock Kossuth drainage repairs
Sealed bids due by 10:00 a.m. April 80 1954 at Kossuth County Court House Algona Iowa for clearing grubbing and disposal of about 788 trees 478 stumps 182 down timber and debris cleaning part open ditch excavation about 1550 cubic yards and furnishing two surface water inlets. Completion by June 20 1957. Bids may cover entire work or sections. 10 percent certified bid deposit. Contact Kossuth County Drainage Clerk Algona or Collins Thompson Willis for specs.
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Kossuth County Court House
Algona
Iowa
Boards of Supervisory
Kossuth
Hancock Counties
Hancock-Kossuth 587
Kossuth County
Collins, Thompson and Willis
Boards OF Supervisors
Kossuth and
Pearson
District Report Highlights Postal Service Debate and Welfare Funds
The district report discusses heavy mail demands and time needed for research while opposing postal service curtailment. It notes potential rate adjustments, service emphasis, and fair funding for postal workers. It also reports on Joint Resolution 4249 matching funds for state welfare programs aiding 87,238 Iowa residents.
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Washington
Post Office
Department
Congress
Postal Department
House
Senate
Yowsa
State Department of Social Welfare
Portland Progress Club meets in Burt area April gathering
The Portland Progress Club met at Mrs. Tony Sands home with about ten members and one guest Mrs. Hugh Williams. Roll call on teen fashions sparked songs and a talk on Federated Clubs. A $2 donation to the Cancer Fund was approved. Several local families and residents are noted for visits, illnesses, and Easter gatherings. The group plans a May 16 meeting at Mrs. Virgil Schrader's home.
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Portland Progress Club
Tony Sands
Hugh Williams
R. H. Thompson
Burt
Cancer Fund
Virgil Schrader
Bonn
Schutter
Arnold
Woden
Victor Fitch
Arnold Danielsen
Algona
David Lyle
Danielsen
Edna Mae Fitch
David Bolie
Buffalo Center Hospital
Clifford Young
Mason City
Norman’ Becker
Frank Becker
Park Hospital
Rey Fitch
Virgil Barrett
Lakota
Fort Dodge
John Carlsen
Ben Lampe
Bancroft
Glen Larsen
Levant Moore
Lewis Larsen
Nancy
Velma Larsen
Minnie Larsen
Merlyn Bartlett
Dennis Dreesman
Lloyd Bartlett
Merlyn
Mary Ann
Andrew Hansen
Swea City
Ray Fitch
George Johnson
Dewey Skilling
Mary Ann Bartlett
Hazel Carroll
Velma
Darwin Reutzel
Methodist
Reutzel
Orville Moran
Meri Dee
Marva Lee
Omaha
Joe Cervera
Estherville
Leo Harris
Armstrong
Gene Thompson
R. I. Simpson
Gulea
Otto Reutzel
Richard Samuelson
Dickie J
Sharon
Age of personal crisis reports and suicide demographics in Iowa
The Vital Statistics Division studies Iowa death certificates 1951 to 1955 show most suicides occur at ages 50 to 64, with men far more likely than women. In Iowa 1955 suicide rate exceeds the national average by about 30 percent, and 46 percent of deaths by own action occur between 40 and 45. The youngest victim was 10 to 14, oldest 90 to 94.
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Iowa
Vital Statistics Division
Iowa State Department of Health
Tractor overturns into ditch kills 18 year old near Eldora
An 18 year old, Hoger Wilson from near Eldora, was killed when a tractor tipped into a ditch near Union. The incident occurred recently, and authorities are investigating the crash.
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Hoger Wilson
Eldora
Union
Modern Charity Tales From Rock Rapids Locale
Local column recalls a flamboyant charity scheme and a string of town tales. Anecdotes include a flashy woman.targeting roosters and a tale of charitable hustle, followed by 25 years of community notes recording births marriages and local commerce in German Valley and nearby areas.
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Rock Rapids
Towa
Merchants Post Return Limits and Consumer Rights
The article discusses that stores are not legally required to refund deposits or returns once a sale is agreed. It notes customary practices for holiday periods and deposits paid, while explaining that after a down payment the buyer is bound to complete the purchase. The piece also covers that stores must deliver merchandise per agreed terms, with legal remedies if a buyer refuses delivery or payment.
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Thi Ney
Iberat Pol
You'.ll get what you order and rights if misrepresented
The piece notes consumer rights when goods are misrepresented or defective, stating you are entitled to proper adjustment. Prepared in the public interest by The Iowa State Bar Association to inform readers, it cautions that facts may affect how the layperson applies this guidance.
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Iowa: State ‘Bar Association
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Mes
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Tesnan Brothers
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Frank Pishér
Titotica
Elizabeth Kenedy
John Teeter
Ate
Franz Teeter
John
Donna
Edmund Larsen
Beverly
Harvey Larsen
Linda
Harvey Johnson's
Alsgona
Chas
Phelps
Leonard Daniels
Cora Stow
Gene Ringsdorf
Des Moines
Donald Ringsdorf
Henry Radmaker
Barbara
Bart Shipler
W. B. Shipler
Gordon Hansen
Lulu Ringsdorf
Bart
Roy Ringsdorf
Herbert Nelson
Henry Nelson
George Boeckleman
Titonia
Elwood Nelson
Verle Nelson
Nelson
Merle Brown
Wesley
Bill Batt
Butt
Elizabeth Kennedy
Ramon Bisque
Ames
C. L. Young
Sharon Smith
Austin
Chet Smith
Carrie Larsen
Clifford Weltman
Opal Waltman
Etta Holdren
Waltman
Willemssen Hardware
By Grate Sathotf
Anko Kaduse
German
Reformed Church
German Valley
Wallace
B. F. Kleist
Anna
Mayme
Branagan
Della Hall
Car] Krause
Lloyd Krause
Car
Henry ‘Boyken
Miller Nelson
Miller
J. E. Keil
Chipman’s
Frazer
Chipman’s Store
National Siditorial
Association
EET
Pfister
Sean
Farmers Cooperative Elevator
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