Understanding Hearts and a Chicago Golden Gloves Recall
In a remembered Chicago trip the writer recalls an evening with Dr. Bob Hender Harvey Coulter and a Golden Gloves boxing match. A floor show followed where Harvey sang Old Man River with a local quartet, prompting a lighthearted misfit moment as the narrator and a companion joined a small singing effort but declined when asked to perform.
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Chicago
Bob Hender
Harvey Coulter
Ralph Kleese
Harvey
Dec
Hary
Inland Daily Press Association Meeting Notes and Al Capp Speech
A Chicago winter meeting of the Inland Daily Press Association is summarized with appearances by Dave Elder and a reflection on Al Capp. The piece includes anecdotes about Mrs. Helen McCleery Huebler and a humorous tale about Hilton book distribution, ending with Capp noting public appeal challenges.
Windy Chicago Hat Soars Across Michigan Avenue
A Chicago observer recalls a windy day on Michigan Avenue when a hat blew off at a red light and rode a gusty path through traffic. Despite cars and trucks, the hat avoided any contact and finally landed on the sidewalk across the street, seemingly unharmed.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Frank Whitehead at Chicago convention concerns prompts hotel room intrusion
In Chicago, Frank Whitehead of Onhaim-Whitehead advertising faced embarrassment after two women entered his hotel room while he showered during a convention. One visitor was Mrs Glenn Whitehead, wife of the Perry Daily Chief publisher, who asked for and received a key to his room.
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Chicago
Frank Whitehead
A Great Game for Weddings Bowling Facts and Folklore
A lively tour of bowling history from ancient Egypt to modern America. It traces pagan rituals, medieval bans, nine to ten pin evolution, and the rise of the ABC and AMF. Notable feats include 301 games, 299 and 301 records, and the sport’s cultural spread to thousands of lanes and millions of bowlers.
Proposing a Domestic Price Tied Beef Import Quota
J C Holbert advocates linking beef import quotas to domestic prices. He proposes a five year price base, a matching import percent shift for 1965, and a fluctuation rule tied to price moves. He criticizes current Australia New Zealand deals as unrealistic and calls for stronger promotion and fair trade.
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Australia
New Zealand
I Saw It In The Paper Feature About My Dad
The item by Walter Williams in the Fairfield Daily Ledge notes a visitor asking if my dad made peace with his Maker before his death. He replied that there never was any trouble between them, reflecting Dad’s typical candor and humor.
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U. S
al C. Fifer
ABC
Roger Luby
Omaha
Walter Williams
Fairfield Daily Ledge
Dad
Moving Day in the Neighborhood
Last Wednesday our daughter and son in law moved about a mile and a half from a farm home to another. Six pick ups aided by sixteen helpers, a kitchen committee served a noon luncheon, and in two and a half hours the move was finished with all furniture in place. Neighbors here and on the farm proved close and cooperative.
Beeny 92nd Birthday Observed in Keota Nursing Home
Mrs Beeny a Greenwood Acres resident in Iowa City celebrated her 92nd birthday on Sunday February 22. Family joined in with an angel food cake plus five other cakes for 41 patients and visitors. A cake from radio station KXIC Town City honored the eldest birthday week reader.
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Keota
Margaret Beeny
Greenwood Acres
Iowa City
Beehy
Stamp program preview from United Nations 1964
United Nations Postal Administration in New York outlines a tentative stamp schedule for 1964. Releases include a 5c and 11c Intergovernmental Maritime Organization set on January 13, followed by several redesigned and commemorative issues through December 7 for Education for Progress and other themes. Orders should go to the UN Postal Administration with money orders or certified checks. first day covers should be sent to the same address. Also notes a new definitive set from St Lucia featuring Queen Elizabeth and local scenes. Coronado’s expedition reference appears in a local note.
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United Nations Postal Administration
New York
Inter-Governmental
Maritime Organization
United Nations
St. Lucia
Caribbean
Queen Elizabeth
Sewing club hosts salad luncheon in Keota
The Hopewell Sewing club met at Mrs Mary Ellen Detweiler's home with 13 members and two children for a one o'clock salad luncheon and social. A short business meeting followed with roll call on What Ive always wanted to do but never did it. Rita Vogel, Clara Vincent and Chevyl Dill received birthday remembrances. The group recalled olden times and planned a potluck dinner for March 24 hosted by Judy Seiren. Mrs Vernon Adams was reminded of her birthday with a coffee gathering. Attendees from Keota included Mary Ellen Detweiler, Marlene Staubaugh, Pat Dietz and Marlene Gingkinger. Betty Bermel Flynn and Shirley Vincent were also present with their children. Mrs Mary Callister is a patient at Mercy Hospital in Iowa City awaiting surgery. her daughter Glade Boswell plans to be with her. Henry Hess of Keota, a resident of Greenwood Nursing Home in Iowa City, is reported as not well.
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Boyd Sanders Keota
Hopewell Sewing Club
Mary Ellen Detweiler
Rita Vogel
Clara Vincent
Chevyl Dill
Judy Seiren
Vernon
Rosie) Adams
Keta
Marlene Staubaugh
Pat Dietz
Marlene Gingkinger
Betty (Bermel) Flynn
Shirley Vincent
Mary Callister
Mercy Hospital
Towa
Mr. Hess
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Matt & Jeff
Doe
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Brothers of the Brush
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Duke
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Dick McCleery
Huebler
Des Moines
Washington
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L'il Abner
Capp
Conrad Hilton
Hilton
Mr. Hilton
Windy City
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Ting Ay
Ham Fisher
Christ
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Keigel
Kegler
England
Crusty Edward II
Martin Luther
Henry Hudson
Connecticut
American Bowling Congress
Woman’s International Bowling Congress
American Machine and Foundry Company
Steve Doughty
Seattle
James T. Blackstone
Robert Ripley
Marion McDowell
McDowell
America
Cleopatra
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J. C. Holbert
Holbert
Iowa Beef Producers Association
Iowa Livestock Is
Iowa State Ity
Town Cattlemen's Hall of Fame
Bettendorf
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Art Swift
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Mrs. Beeny
Mrs. Boyd Sanders
Rolling Green Club
V.E.W. Hall
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Matthew Hahn
Lula Helscher
Phyliss Wright
Kathryn Hahn
Mary Sheets
Jerome Sheets
Marjorie van Sickles
Stella Bond
Amirilla Miller
David Loney
Lawrence Bermel
Kevin Flynn
West Chester
the Bermels
Nancy
By Ernie Bushmiller
Trade and Development Commission
Coronado
Grand Canyon
Southwest
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William Drannen
Rector News Easter
Coweden
Kas Howard Hazen
Sum Kristmas
Ath
Inland” Daily Press
Astin Press Assn Agaiitures
Turday
Sewing Club
Ening Journal
Dixie Dugan
Dixie
Tace
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