Iowa Editorial Focuses On Homes For The Aged And Inflation
A Des Moines area editorial laments the governor’s mansion updates and urges municipally owned old people’s homes to relieve housing strain. It argues such homes, not denominational projects, require community backing and doctor access, freeing housing for families. Industrial News Review notes anti inflation plans face political hurdles from interest groups and calls for universal sacrifice and work.
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Frank G. Moorhead
Democratic
Des Moines
Moorhead
Iowa
Madrid
Why not design dresses with hip pockets for women
In Correctionville News an elderly woman known as Granny Kane, aged 93, stood in a long parcel post line. A young man urged others to let the old lady go first, drawing attention as Granny Kane herself stepped forward.
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van Buren
County Register
Correctionville
Granny Kane
Red Cross Drive in Washington County Recalls Strong History
The Washington County Red Cross rolls forward with a new money raising drive while recalling a rich postwar record. Early 1900s to 1919 efforts built a large membership, wartime humanitarian work, and multiple township branches. The current drive aims to fund national relief work and strengthen postwar organization with ongoing annual additions.
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Washington County
American Red Cross
The
Red Cross
Judy Hering Receives New Bicycle Sparks Joy
Judy Hering received a shining new bicycle from her parents on Saturday. Her blue eyes sparkled with pure delight as she learned to ride it, while family friends and neighbors shared in the happy moment. Numerous local residents visited, hosted meals, or paid calls during Easter week and weekend gatherings across Havre and nearby areas.
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Havre
Judy Hering
Clyle Mason
Pete Koehler
Mason Road
Raymond Kephart
Near Fairfield
Fred Kephart
Maurice Stone
Burlington
Donald Yoder
Mary Jean
Martha Jane
Willis Wittmer
Will Longer
Dwight Wittmer
Quincys
Illinois
S. C. Wittmer
Virgil Wittmer
Lisle Hering
Judy
Lewis Hering
Iowa City
Harold Wilson
Marilyn
Ruth Ann
Everet Westen
Evert Westen
Larry
Mary Jo
Washington county Red Cross endured war effort and growth
During World War II Washington county Red Cross mobilized 3065 members in 1941 and expanded to over 8400 volunteers. The chapter quickly raised funds, organized all departments, and produced surgical dressings and knitted garments while war relief money poured in. The county exceeded quotas and is ready to resume full activity if needed.
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Red Cross
Washington County
Lime Creek
English River
Town
Oregon
Crawford
Brighton
Clay Townships
National Red Cross
Washington County Red Cross
Dinner guests at the Floyd Reish ley home
Thursday evening visitors included Mr and Mrs Raymond Wittrig of Iowa City Mrs Howard Witt rig and Mr and Mrs Vernon Wittrig of Washington plus dinner guests at the Floyd Reish ley residence.
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Floyd Reishley
S. C
The Secret To Good Fly Casting From East Coast Expert
Ted Kesting quotes Jason Lucas on angling mastery the back cast key is a natural stance elbow at side and a smooth 45 degree cast speed pause at vertical to avoid overrotating the rod watch the wrist finish keep line high and pause before the cast ends you will soon cast well and catch many fish
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Back East
Jason Lucas
Gable Masters Virginia Reel In Gone With the Wind
Clark Gable’s performance in the Virginia Reel for Gone With the Wind required multiple new skills including dancing the Reel learning to walk in trousers with a strap under the sole and tying Scarlett’s bonnet string. He also trained to drive a carriage with expert lessons from Bill Stuart the studio animal trainer and smoked cigars instead of cigarettes.
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Gable
Virginia
Clark Gable
Greer Garson
Vivien Leigh
Margaret Mitchell
Scarlett O'Hara
Bill Stuart
Seal harvest decline on Pribilof Islands in 1947 season
Government sealing operations on Alaska's Pribilof islands reported a total harvest of 61 447 fur seal skins for 1947, down 3 276 from 1946. This reflects ongoing adjustments in wildlife management and harvest levels under federal oversight.
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Alaska
Pribilof Islands
Sun Valley Ski School Draws National Attention
One of the largest ski schools in the United States operates at Sun Valley Idaho teaching as many as 500 pupils in a single day. The village mirrors Swiss architecture and attracts movie companies for sets.
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United States
Sun Valley
Idaho
Cattle as Wealth Hurting South African Agriculture
The practice of valuing cattle as wealth beyond their productivity hinders native farming. Large herds, kept mainly for prestige, cause overgrazing leading to erosion, poverty, and hunger despite little milk or meat output.
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South Africa
Ru-Tel Relief For Rheumatic Pain Hits Drug Stores
Thousands sufferers of rheumatism arthritis neuritis and lumbago find fast soothing relief from Ru-Tel tablets now released to drug stores. The formula from a Minnesota pharmacist was developed with 12 leading doctors and is guaranteed to satisfy or money back. Pleasant to take and stomach friendly.
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Minnesota
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Washington
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F. W. Eastwood
Presbyterian Church
Eastwood
Rose M. Reid
Reid
Roger S. Sherman
Anna Dawson
Lucy Dempsey
P. L. Etter
Home Service
King ME
Marvin
Sigma Chi
Dixie Dugan
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Area
Ted Kesting
Paul Gray Hoffman
Lewis Douglas
William L. Clayton
Ferdinand Eberstadt
Truman
U. S
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James V. Forrestal
Wall Street
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Universal
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