Christmas Reflections and Chamber Leadership in 1956
Editorial notes on time and wisdom, local civic thoughts, cattle shipment from King Ranch, apologies by presses, Washington Christmas spirit, and new Chamber of Commerce officers Clarice Meek Ken Peters and Harold Johnson lead the group with dedicated volunteers.
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Hugh Morris
Cotter
Chicago
King Ranch
Texas
Hugh
Iowa
Chamber of Commerce
Clarice Meek
Ken Peters
Harold Johnson
Borrowed Comment Perty Chief Dont Open Until Christmas
In this Newton Daily News item a witty, cautionary note laments a man who neglects essential work parts hindering his path to becoming a self-made success. The quip emphasizes practical effort over display.
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Newton Daily News
Skirts and skins and antennas forecast for 2000 fashion
Dennis the Menace creator Hank Ketcham previews casual wear with high skirts and skin tight pants. Oleg Cassini predicts outfits dated by 2000 and warns against high heels. Maurice Rentner foresees minimal fabric and bare bosoms as designers present TV friendly looks for NBC Wide Wide World from Palm Beach. Temperature controlled by sun ray filtering.
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Oleg Cassini
Cassini
Maurice Rentner
Nbc-Tv
Palm Beach
Fla
Mason-Dixon Line
Vincent Monte Sano
Designers Predict Thigh Revealing Styles For 2000
An optimistic forecast notes fashion for the year 2000. Twelve designers share samples of upcoming trends. Mollie Parris, designer for Mrs Mamie Eisenhower, predicts women will wear thigh revealing silhouettes as the century turns.
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Mollie Parris
Mamie Eisenhower
Old hunter Beals tops 1955 Michigan deer tally
Harvey Beals 94 is believed to be the oldest sportsman to bag a deer in Michigan’s 1955 season. He killed a four point buck weighing 150 pounds in Kalkaska County, noting it was the 113th deer he has killed in 42 years before a statewide limit existed.
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Manton
Mich
Harvey Beals
Michigan
Beals
Kalkaska County
Next Year May Be Important One In Television History
United Press assesses whether 1950s television will stay bold with offbeat programs or settle into a radio like commercial rut led by NBC. CBS dominates November trends with nine of ten top shows while NBC trails in ratings and revenue, signaling a potential shift under new NBC leadership.
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New York
India
Sadler's Wells
TV Row
NBC
Sylvester
Pat) Weaver
Robert Sarnoff
Weaver
Young Sarnoff
David Sarnoff
RCA
CBS
George Gobel
Perry Como
Central Connecticut Aviation Association drops Rocky Hill site
The group planning a regional airport chose not to use Rocky Hill after engineers estimated it would cost about 1 million dollars to clear the rock foundation.
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Hartford, Conn
Central Connecticut Aviation Association
Rocky Hill
Local News Briefs Highlight Area Events And Accidents
Army recruiter moves to the Washington post office every Tuesday noon to 3 PM. Washington Lodge 26 plans third degree work on Wednesday December 28. Ida McGraw and Ed Murphy funeral services held with burial visits. National Farm Organization meets December 28 at Highland Center. Jaycees will collect Christmas trees January 3, with trees left on street corners. Minor accident occurred on Monday when Rena Warner’s car was rear ended by Lloyd Flanders. Warner charged with drivers license violation.
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Army
United States Army
Washington
Silliman
Rena Alison Warner
Route 3
Lloyd Eldon Flanders
Oskaloosa
Warner
Flanders
Telephone firm warns hunters near lines in Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone Co urged deer hunters to be careful when shooting near telephone lines. A hunter's shot that hits a line may cut off the only way to summon aid for himself or a fellow hunter in an emergency.
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Detroit
Michigan Bell Telephone Co
Two Deaths Probed at Ames Greenhouse Cause Undetermined
Ames AP A second death follows a similar incident at a greenhouse south of Ames. Lester Erickson 51 operator died after being found by Sheriff J J Shalley and a deputy while investigating Airman Ronald Abbott 25 of Ames who was found dying Sunday night. Coroner Dr A N Schanche said no foul play suspected liquor likely involved and post mortem results pending tissue analysis by pathologist Dr R F Birge.
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AMES
Lester Erickson
J. J. Shalley
Ronald Abbott
Abbott
Ellsworth Field
Rapid City
S.D
A. N. Sehanche
Story County
Schanche
Erickson
Shalley
Doctor Reaches Scene as Erickson Is Dead
A doctor arrived at the scene after Erickson’s death. Young Abbott was reported to have a financial interest in the greenhouse, and Abbott’s father had performed work there.
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Erickson
Abbott
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