Defense spending and a contractor’s meal deduction dispute
Editorial notes defense outlays again shape the economy and questions about cutting military spending. It highlights Al Hanson of Hanson Construction who won a U.S. Court of Appeals case allowing deductions for meals on business trips even without overnight stays, a ruling praised by peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
al Hanson
Hanson Construction Company
Internal Revenue Boys
Hanson
Tax Court
U. S. Court of Appeals, Eighth Judicial District
High Court
Nice Reminder From Hibbs On American Traits
Ben Hibbs editor of the Saturday Evening Post urges Americans to focus on virtues, not just faults. He argues we overreact to criticism and should take pride in our decency while noting other nations err as well. He jokes about weight claims and other daily foibles as light examples.
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Ben Hibbs
Saturday Evening Post
Hibbs
America
Gossip, crises endure as world conditions shift
A compilation of pithy rural newspaper quips notes gossip expands like a balloon with each puff while amid crises the human race endures. A wry editorial mocks parents urging sons to shovel snow truly, and a playful jab about operators on a switchboard being mainly women contrasts small town talk with daily life.
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Davis County
Burlington
Dear Doctor My psoriasis cleared after switching to low-priced spread
A collage of reader questions on health topics from psoriasis to growth hormones and anemia. The page features brief reader inquiries about bow legged toddlers and childhood overweight with Doctor responses and a note on growth hormone limits. Copyright 1958 King Features.
Quick Yam Mushroom Skillet Dish
New York article outlines an easy quick yam and mushroom skillet recipe. Combine garlic and stock, boil, add yams and cook until tender, then add mushrooms and cook briefly. If using canned mushrooms, substitute their liquid for stock and heat to serving temperature. Serves four.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
UPI
West’s false card costs declarer in master bridge play
In a south dealer game West defended cleverly after East produced the king of diamonds on the ace. South chose a risky line to ruff a diamond but West’s false card created a critical problem, allowing West to gain a second trump and defeat the contract.
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West
Declarer
East
King
South
Res Syndicate, Inc
Iowa Newspaper Publishing Details and Rural Rates
Historic Iowa publication notes publish dates and staff roles with management names. It lists class matter status and postal office entry followed by United Press Leased Wire and audit associations. Rural subscription rates are shown for various term lengths and delivery areas in Washington Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue Journal
Iowa
Hitler, Shannon & Co
Ih EF
Wellman Bank Directors Re-Elected Amid Annual Meeting
Wellman Iowa stockholders re-elected directors C T Anderson Mrs R H Barber Roy Durian Wallace Bash and C T Johnson. S R Barber was re elected chairman and president with C T Johnson Roy Durian as vice presidents. Roger Borup was re elected cashier and secretary of the board. Additional staff appointments followed and community club activities were noted across the Wellman area including church and ladies groups.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wellman
Wellman Lavying Bank
C. T. Anderson
R. H. Barber
Roy Durian
Wallace Bash
C. T. Johnson
S. R Barber
C. T Johnson
Roger Borup
Wellman WSCS in Meeting Wednesday
The Evening Circle of the Wellman Methodist Women’s Society for Christian Service met January 17 at Mrs. Lois Williams home. Devotions led by Mrs. Marilyn Williams. Lesson on Alcohol and Christian Responsibility presented by Mrs. Lois Sullivan and Mrs. Charlotte Dietterich.
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Methodist Church School
Chester
Dorothy Swain
Elma Berger
Betty Nicholls
Della Brenneman
Tressa Yoder
Ethyl Rugg
Myrtle Bluemenstein
Nina Johnson
Josie Yoder
United Nations
New York
Powell
Crossett
George Lutz
Clyde Snider
B. C. Foster
Des Moines
Harriet Phillips
Toppan Johnson
Eldon Kesselring
Iowa City
Carol Kesselring
Marcia
Wilbur Geyer
Donna
Washington
John Miller
Muscatine
Wellman
Gertrude Griffith
Ethel Snavely
Elizabeth Henn
Yoder
Richard Geyer
Methodist Womens Society of Christian Service
Lois Williams
Marilyn Williams
Lois Sullivan
Charlotte Dietterich
Becky Gingerich
Etta Swartzendruber
Lois Winegarden
Wellman Garden Club
Methodist Church
Charles Eckhardt
Myrtle Vincent
Roll Call
Livingston professional directory listing attorneys and doctors
Directory from Livingston includes Day and Bates Attorneys George F Morrison Morrison & Morrison Edmund D Morrison Jr James E Lloyd associated, John C Owen Attorney, osteopathic physician Dr P L Etter, optometrists John W Lemmon and Dr R Q Eastland, with contact numbers and addresses. The page notes closed Thursdays.
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Ee Morrison & Morrison
Edmund D. Morrison Jr
James E. Lloyd
West
Washington
R. Q. Eastland
Journal
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van Swyne
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South Dealer
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Joe Barta
Ora Gingerich
Vic Rampelberg
Baxter Freese
Milton Wehrle
Leo Gillain
Robert Kreideman
Duane Tadlock
Stanley Barber
Charles Bush
Arden Dawson
Paul Eiman
Gene Gosechke
Park Griggs
Kenneth Kempf
Arden Miller
Jay Miller
Joe Schmelzer
Fred Juliano
Tom Fordyce
Tressa Johnson
Lois Greiner
Louise Rickey
Martha Adams
Emma Barta
Emma Webster
Erma Rugg
Ladies Rural Club
All In
Glenn
Cape Canaveral
Fla
John Glenn
Earth
Wellman Wscs
C. B. Godber
Professional Directory
Louis J. Kehoe
Jeffrey Bidg
Stewart & Shearer
Attorneys At Law
Richard A. Stewart
Paul V. Shearer
Dept. N
East Washington
Livingston, Day & Bates Attorneys
Robert Day
Robert Bates
West Main St
George F. Morrison
Gifford Morrison
Ira Morrison
Marion Ave
John C. Owen
West Washington
South Side Square
P. L. Etter
Osteopathic
Optometrists
John W. Lemmon
Lemmon Jewelry
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