Nursing homes grow as aging population climbs
The piece notes a rising need for nursing homes as more than 10 percent of residents are 65 or older, with estimates showing this to near 15 percent in a decade. It visits Stanley Rest Haven on West Madison Street and lists eight patients from nearby towns and counties, stressing licensing, inspections, and essential services. It highlights gerontological concerns, mental health, and community projects for the elderly, and previews Eisenhower cabinet appointments and their potential influence.
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St. Louis
Eisenhower
State
John Foster Dulles
New York
Treasury
George M. Humphrey
Ohio
Defense
Charles E. Wilson
Michigan
Herbert Brownell
Arthur E. Summerfield
Interior
Douglas McKay
Oregon
Agriculture
Ezra T. Benson
Utah
Ainsworth Locals Move Into New Brick Home
Mr and Mrs Jess Pearson and daughter Barbara have moved from their farm east of Ainsworth to a new brick house built by Carl Wood. Their son in law and daughter Mr and Mrs Clarence Kaufmann also reside in the community.
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Jess Pearson
Barbara
Ainsworth
Carl Wood
Clarence Kaufmann
Pearsons
Jess Tomlinson
Cedar Rapids
LaMoine
Orie O'Connor
Marie Davis
James Pumroy
Fairfield
Marie
Mae Davis
Jane Wood
Earl Wood
Dallas Simmons
Clyde Hammer
Moline
Presbyterian
Manhattan
Kansas
Major
Dwight Harley
Florence
Colo
Local families gather for weddings and winter plans
Many area residents attend weddings in Fairfield and Moline while travel plans unfold. Mr. and Mrs. Tomlinson visit LaMoine in Cedar Rapids. Thomp son family hosts in Ker ney Nebr. hospital, travel, and winter arrangements described for multiple households including Henders ons, Tro tters, and Harleys. Thanksgiving visits span Moline and surrounding towns with extended family gatherings noted.
Insurance edition notes on farm, road, and home hazards
Des Moines Register insurance edition highlights drownings, farm accidents, and highway crashes in Iowa. It cites 1951 fatalities, corn picker injuries, and poison deaths including 1400 infant suffocations in 1950. Georgia fire incident and general home danger tips are mentioned with safety campaigns underway.
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Des Moines Register
Des Moines
Hartford, Conn
Lowa
Iowa Fire Loss Rises in First Nine Months
State fire marshal reports higher fire losses in Iowa during the first nine months of the year due to increased property valuations. There have been 2,427 fires in the state to date.
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Newton
Jasper County
Iowa Sarety Council
Iowa
Fires and safety trends from county and national data
October saw most fires in towns, with Scot. county leading in fires and losses. Unknown causes and overloaded circuits sparked many blazes. More households join sickness and accident protection, hospital care expands. Smokers cited for one third of US fires. never smoke in bed advised. Auto thefts rise while factory accidents decline and school fire safety checks increase.
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Scot. County
United States
Wellman Man Admitted For Polio Treatment At Iowa City
Carl Rodgers of Wellman has been admitted to University hospital at Iowa City for treatment of polio. He is listed as in fair condition.
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Carl Rodgers
Wellman
University Hospital
Iowa City
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