Tornadoes strike Midwest towns across Kansas Missouri
Across Kansas Missouri and neighboring states a severe outbreak of tornadoes caused multiple fatalities and widespread damage. Pleasant Hill and Higginsville suffered destroyed homes while Fort Dodge and Olathe reported injuries and extensive property loss. Illinois Iowa and Nebraska also faced destruction with power outages and school cancellations.
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Wholesale prices rise for second straight April month
Washington reports wholesale prices climbed 1.1 percent in April, marking a second consecutive monthly increase and signaling higher costs for consumers. Food and fuel led the surge with farm prices and processed foods posting notable gains, while fuels rose again and the index implies inflation remains above prior estimates.
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Joel Yoder 83 Dies at Kalona Iowa
Joel H. Yoder 83 died early today May 5 1977 at Pleasantview Home Kalona after brief illness Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Friday at Sunnyside Conservative Mennonite Church with ministers Morris Swartzendruber David L. Yoder and John King in charge Burial in Fairview Cemetery Kalona Visitations at Peterseim Funeral Chapel Kalona He was born June 7 1893 in Arthur Illinois to Jost and Susan Gingerich Yoder Married Amelia Schlabaugh on December 16 1915 she died in 1970 Survived by daughter Fannie Mast Goshen Indiana six grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Also preceded in death by an infant son in 1919 another son Ray in 1948 and a brother
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Joel H. Yoder
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Sunnyside
Funeral Friday for Dale W. Jones 67 Brighton
Dale W. Jones 67 a retired farmer of Brighton died May 4 1977 from gunshot wounds found at his farm east of Brighton Funeral services set for Friday at 10 30 a m in Brighton United Methodist Church with Rev Milton Houts officiating Burial in Hillcrest Brighton A memorial fund is established Gould Funeral Home handling arrangements He was born March 19 1910 near Brighton son of John W and Hattie Clark Jones married Ferne M Dunbar February 27 1930 Surviving are wife daughter in law Carolyn Eyestone two grandchildren three sisters and other relatives He was a member of United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge and farmed east of town for 35 years before retiring in 1976.
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Carolyn) Eyestone
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Adela Lee) Wells
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Omaha designer showcase highlights Eash sisters
Evelyn Eash and Sheryl Eash attended a designer showcase of homes in Omaha last weekend. Sheryl contributed to decorating one apartment through her ASID work at the University of Northern Iowa, illustrating professional involvement in the event.
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Funeral services for Ada L. Springman held in Sherman-Eden
Funeral services for Ada L. Springman were conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Sherman-Eden Funeral Home with Rev. J. Roland Crandall presiding. Pallbearers were Glenn McCall, Rodney Arnold, Grant Humble, and Donald Davis. Burial followed at Elm Grove Cemetery. Police investigate a rollover crash near Marr Park on highway 92, injuring an unidentified driver and causing about 1000 dollars in damage. Washington County Extension Office offers 4-H club leader and member signs for homes at 85 cents each.
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Livestock markets mixed in Joliet and Des Moines reports
In Joliet, cattle receipts were light and unable to establish a market while hogs rose up to 25 cents with No 1-2 200-240 lb at 39.00-39.50. Des Moines noted moderate trade with butchers up 25 cents and sows steady. price ranges covered 230-500 lb animals and weekly receipts estimated at 85,000 head.
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Kalona Alumni Banquet Set For May 21 In Kalonial Townhouse
Kalona High School alumni will gather Saturday evening May 21 at the Kalonial Townhouse with a 7 pm dinner, a brief program, and memory sharing. The Class of 1927 will be honored on its Golden Anniversary. apologies for nonlocal invitations. Reserve by May 18 with Louise Kallaus. tickets are five dollars.
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Green Chosen in Late NFL Draft Selections
Dave Green a former Washington High School football player and a senior at New Mexico University was picked in the late rounds of the NFL draft on Wednesday. The wire service report did not specify which team drafted the 6 foot 7 inch 250 pound lineman.
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Nixon’s final soliloquy on resignation and self‑critique
In a Frost interview Nixon contrasts his decision to dismiss Haldeman and Ehrlichman with Eisenhower’s Adams firing. He reflects on Gladstone’s butcher remark and to what extent he would apologize. He recalls efforts to sustain international initiatives and peace talks before resigning, admitting he fed rival foes a weapon they wielded. He concedes others would have acted similarly if in his position.
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