Old Junior High Clock Remembers 1900 Graduates
Editorial recalls a 69 year old clock from the West Main Street Junior High building. Gift of the Class of 1900, it lists graduates like Howard McConaughy and Daisy Hull, with engraver Claude S. Lemmon now in Halcyon House. The clock may find a new home in the evolving school facilities.
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West Main Street
Washington
Claude S. Lemmon
Halcyon House
Jesse C. Linch
John Phieger
Squeeze on farm income amid rising costs and world numbers
The Grain & Feed Journal comments on farm income pressure as crop and livestock prices fall since 1949 while costs rise. It contrasts farmer hardship with higher wages for industrial workers and notes global population growth accelerating. James Reston warns population explosions threaten living standards, urging sharper action by technicians.
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Grain & Feed Journal
Lloyd F. Marek
Editorial Briefs Mixed tones on youth, cars, and world views
Fragmented notes scan a bustling 1960s backdrop with snippets on diet, fashion, travel, and politics. References to Junior snacking and a girl leaving school mix with hints of global unity and a Mercedes Benz promotion offering a Germany trip for early buyers.
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Germany
Versatile Dresses Feature for Spring
United Press International reports New York fashion lines showcase versatile dresses for spring. Luis Estevez offers a white silk three tier Grecian gown that converts to a short two tier dress by removing the underskirt.
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Luis Estevez
Estevez
Wash Away Boils Prevent and Treats with Soap and Water
Doctor Fern advises preventing boils with regular soap and water washing. The column explains how germs invade skin, how to care for a boil with antiseptics and hot soaks, when to seek a doctor, and cautions against squeezing. Paris fashion notes and designer examples follow.
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Fern
Dr. Fern
Contract Bridge Master Becker in Turin Match Tale
In a 1960 Turin match between Holland and Belgium top player B Jay Becker headlines a tale of four hearts contracts. One table saw West lead king spades and a routine spade sequence. the other featured Silberwasser defending with a diamond ruff attempt that failed due to precise play by Cats.
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Jay Becker
Turin
Holland
Belgium
Bast
South
Belkin West
Declare
Cats
Molland
East
Silber
West
Mrs Kauffman Admitted To Mercy Hospital In Iowa City
Thanksgiving visitors and local families appear throughout the Wayland area notes. Mrs Harold Kauffman was admitted as a medical patient to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City on November 28. The item lists numerous weekend visits, dinners, and relatives from Des Moines Chicago and nearby towns, plus mentions of anniversaries and a cooperative Thanksgiving meal.
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Ezra Wittmer Wayland
Harold Kauffman
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
Vernon Gerig
Ray Wyse
Charles
C. Wyse
Edwin Roth
L. J. Zehr
Roger Wyse
Max Kauffman
Des Moines
Chicago
Jim Callahan
Jim
Barbara Callahan
Glen
Glen McCoy
W. Schant
Wellsboro
Iowa
Duane Peterson
Wesley Widmer
Jeanette Crile
Ruth Ann Springer Kenny
Janice Dicker
Promise City
Denver
Cole
Farold Meyer
Leroy Meyer
Funeral services held for Franklin and Schmitt
Funeral services for Fred Franklin were held at 10 30 a m Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Liogd Latta in charge. Pallbearers included Leo Mangold Pat Burroughs Al fred Stalder Ray Stalder James Boyd Yaro Sojka. Burial followed in Crawfordsville Cemetery. Funeral services for Mrs Everette Schmitt were held at 2 pm Saturday at Jones Funeral Home with Rev Lloyd Latta presiding. Pallbearers were Robert McDowell John McDowell Wesley Freel Richard and Starold Hagist and Max Sheetz. Burial was in Keota Cemetery.
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Howard McConaughy
Daisy M. Hull
Gertrude Smith
Ruth Latta
England
Austria
France
Italy
Surious Thre
India
Pakistan
China
Latin America
James Reston
Sol Rly
United States
Eisenhower
White House
Kinnedy
Junior
United Press International
New York
Gabrielle Chanel
Bv Burton
Vern
Paris
Oleg Cassini
John F. Kennedy
Adele Simpson
Atv
Tne
King Features
Wes
King Peathes
Silberwasser
Silbernwase
Declarer
Geo. J. Breitenbach
Washington Concrete Co
North 12Th St
Rock Island
Blondie
Chic Young
Mrs. Kauffman
Meyer
Kalona
Jim Davison
Sons
Sigourney
Wayne Davis
Burton Kent
Jones Nant
Vennis the Menace
By Hank Ketcham
Winfield
Oldson
Hampshire
Poland
Leland Cross
J. DD
J. D
IMC
J. D. WA
Ottawa
IHC
Floyd & Orville
Parsons Cleri
CR Agar
Nancy
BY Ernie Bushmiller
Fritz
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