Railroads Need Freer Rates To Meet Transit Demands
The president of the Association of American Railroads warns that despite spending nearly 11.9 billion on capital improvements since 1946 another 6 billion will be required in the next five years to meet transport needs. He supports the Presidential Advisory Committee on Transport Policy urging freer competition in rate making among transport forms to improve efficiency and relieve taxpayers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association of American Railroads
AAR
Portland Progress club Christmas party and community notes
The Portland Progress club held its annual Christmas party December 5 at the Burt Legion Hall with about thirty attendees. Members planned the next club calendars and several local residents are mentioned with visits, travel, and domestic happenings.
Local Visitors Report From Ray Fitch’s
Mr. Leo Clark with daughters and family and Mr and Mrs Lester Gay with Ken and Bobbie of Britt visited Sunday afternoon at the Ray Fitch’s. The note reflects a regional column style and community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Clark
Lester Gayken
Bobbie
Britt
Ray . Fitch's
Farm Machinery Prices Rise Slower Than Wages, Says Manufacturer
A letter to Secretary Bonsen from a leading farm equipment maker argues farm costs rise faster than farm machine prices. Since mid-1950 wages have grown 34.4 percent, fringe benefits up, materials costs higher, yet machine prices up only 25.1 percent since mid-1956. The writer cites efficiency gains in newer models as a farmer economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bonsen
The Highway Story of a Town Delivery Man
A long practiced left turn habit led to a fatal highway crash ending a dependable delivery man’s life after years of near misses. The piece contrasts fatal risk with Red Cross aid efforts abroad and in Korea, highlighting disaster relief and membership data.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Hollihan
Danvers
Red Cross
U.S. 6Th Army
Korea
Peach Almond Sauce for Custard and Dessert
Mix sweetened condensed milk lemon juice lemon rind strained peaches and almond extract with toasted slivered almonds. Chill until ready to serve then spoon over custard waffles or ice cream.
Surpluss Commodities Shipped to Iowa Counties
Iowa counties receive 1.718 million pounds of farm surplus foods for December and January aid. The U S Department of Agriculture program offers an average $5.00 per person monthly value, with butter cheese dry milk shortening and grains among items.
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Iowa
Rolla R. Glenn
State Board of Social Welfare
Glenn
United States Department of Agriculture
Allamakees
Clark
Emmet
Floyd
Franklin
Hancock
Jefferson
Louisa
Shelby
Washington
Adair
Benton
Bremer
Buchanan
Butler
Cerro Gordo
Chickasaw
Clay
Clayton
Clinton
Decatur
Delaware
Des Moines
Dickinson
Fayette
Grundy
Humboldt
Jackson
Keokuk
Kossuth
Lee
Linn
Lyon
Muscatine
Page
Plymouth
Pocaholtas
Poweshiek
Ringgold
Scott
Tama
van Buren
Warren
Wayne
Webster
Winnebago
Woodbury
Worth
General County
Board of Supervisors
County Director of Social Welfare
County Extension Council Members Elected December 1 1955
Township meetings selected representatives to the Kossuth County Extension Council replacing the County Farm Bureau as the governing body for the Extension Program in 4 H Agriculture and Home Economics. One year terms include Buffalo Donald Budlong Cresco W H Bosworth Fenton Mrs Owen Berhow German John S Rippentrop Greenwood Erwin Heldorfer Hebron Hugo Melz Ledyard Albert Looft Lotts Creek Albert H Meyer Plum Creek Claude Seely Prairie Herman J Studer Riverdale Bernard Thilges Sherman Harry Naffzigern Swea R E Peterson Wesley Fred Asa Two year terms include Burt Herman Kramer Hagle Richard O Green Garfield Ervin Bannart Grant Gene Tokheim Harrison Mrs Dean Swanson Irvington Edward Arend Lincoln Willie Murra La Verne Donald F Fett Portland M J Trunkill Ramsey Raymond Goche Seneca Paul Bernhard Springfield Maurice Kiel Union G W Schlichting William Thul
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Kossuth
County Extension Council
County Farm Bureau
Buffalo
Donald Budlong
Cresco
W. H. Bosworth
Fenton
Owen Berhow
John S. Rippentrop
Greenwood
Erwin Heldorfer
Hebron
Hugo Melz
Ledyard
Albert Looft
Lotts Creek
Albert H. Meyer
Plum Creek
Claude Seely
Prairie
Herman J.studer
Riverdale
Bernard Thilges
Sherman
Harry Naffzigern
Swea
R. E. Peterson
Wesley
Fred Asa
Burt
Herman Kramer
Hagle
Richard O’green
Garfield
Ervin Bannar
What's Cookin At School Miss Nelson
A school diary notes mumps absenteeism with eight students home and perfect attendance among several named pupils. Classroom activities include turtle care, Christmas decorations, fractions, subject and predicate, and lettered projects. Fifth to tenth grades cover geography aims, Shakespeare, biology, driving, home ec, and festive displays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson
Alan
Roger
David K
Paul
Doris
Jo Ann
Richard
Melanie
Mary
Kevin
Ruth
Linda
William
Vivian
Geog
Africa
China
Hungary
Great Britain
British Empire
Boys Practice Symmetry and Three-View Ortho Drawings
In mechanical drawing class the boys work on symmetry studies and inked figures. They also create three view orthographic projections and add dimensions to the drawings.
Christmas Card Corner Simplifies Holiday Mail
A Iowa State College expert offers a simple plan to speed Christmas card sending. Set up a dedicated corner with cards, recipients, and writing supplies. Sit briefly to write one or two notes at a time and finish the task quickly this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emelda Kunan
Iowa State College
SUI RESEARCHERS LOOK TO BONE SKIN BANKS FOR GRAFTS
Iowa researchers Dr Wayburn Jeter and Dr Michael Bonfiglio study bone and skin grafting for mass disasters. They confirm an antibody may cause rejection of foreign bone or skin and show immunity can be created in animals using bone extracts. The article notes 63 million turkeys produced in 1955.
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SUI
State University of Iowa
College of Medicine
Michael Bonfiglio
P. B. Medawar
Iowa
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Kenneth W. Swan
L. A. Winkel
Aykchison
Algona
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Towa
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Phares
Titanka
D. W. Meller
L. L. Snyder
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Freim
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Portland News
Portland Progress Club
Legion Hall
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Beverly Christensen
Mary Kisth
Mary Carlsen
Pine
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Vietor Fitch
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I Portland Progress Club
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Nest Club
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Tinda
Barry
Randy
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Arden Nelson
Chemnell
Fayetteville
Missouri
Henry Nelson
Herber
Portland
Hugh Williams
Marie Parson
Sarah Stewart
Martin Becker
Esther Bahling
Limlian Hurdt
Mike Arend
Dennis Hurdt
Roscoe Stewart
Fairmont
Robert Donnelly
Glen Larsen
Hazel Carroll
Clyde Moore
Minnie Larsen
Mason City
Velma Larsen
Levant Moore
Lewis Larsen
Nancy
Donald Wham
Lacey Newville
Mamie Speicher
Buffalo Center
Darel Speicher
Velma
Lewis
Donald
Lievd Bartlett
Albert Lea
Mary Ann
Luncdiv
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Lee Yankor
Cedar Falls
Methodist Hospital
Rochester
Sehere
Fridew
Mede Phelps
Anita Moore
Gly Turtlett
Mary Apa
Fridta
Atto and Atm Co
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Tah Ware Bain
Cune
Leva Movi
Lloyd Bartlett
Ann
Bill Karel
Bancroft
Anseee Hanson
Swea City
Saturdive Mae
Edmond Larsen
Heverly
Chinton Bjustram
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Otto Harlan
Cecil Bjustrom
Russel Walker
American Red Cross
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Phillips
United States
Welp
Isebrand
Titonka, Iowa
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