Mrs Novy Hosts Willing Workers In Riverside
Riverside on October 6 reports Mrs Bert Novy hosted the Willing Workers club. Members sewed seven pounds of carpet rags to be donated to an institution. Attending were Mrs C J Karel Iowa City Mrs Anna Krotz Mrs J M Soukup Mrs C Fitzsimmons Mrs George Kos Mrs John Soukup and Mrs Newton Whetstine.
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Riverside
Bert Novy
Willing Workers Club
C. J. Karel
Iowa City
Anna Krotz
J. M. Soukup
C. Fitzsimmons
George Kos
John Soukup
Newton Whetstine
Newton
Weather outlook with scattered showers and cooler temps
Forecast shows weather clearing tonight after scattered showers and cooler air. Tomorrow remains generally fair and rather cool with light winds and comfortable temperatures.
Mail Transportation Through Ocean Liners To Dog Team Routes
The article traces U S mail delivery routes from transoceanic liners to air and helicopter systems and notes sled dog teams and skiers used in remote areas, highlighting the evolution of logistics across oceans and frozen terrains.
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U. S
Canadian Crusader Dr Crozier to Speak at Tabernacle Meetings
Dr Ronald L Crozier known as The Canadian Crusader brings union evangelistic experience to Washington. He appears at the Christian Tabernacle for a series of meetings starting Wednesday at 7 30 pm with services at 7 50 each night except Saturday. The public is invited.
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Ronald L. Crozier
Christian Tabernacle
Crozier
Canada
Washington
Youth For Christ
North Dakota to Welcome Europeans Refugees
Gov. Fred Aandahl announced a plan to turn the North Dakota prairies into a haven for displaced Europeans. He will appoint a bid man committee to determine nationalities and the number of homeless persons to aid under immigration laws. Four clergymen joined the governor to push refugee openings in the state.
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Bismarck
N. D
Fred Aandahl
North Dakota Prairies
Aandahl
North Dakota
Originator of the One Cent Sale Dies in Wisconsin
Charles Kirst, 77, founder of the one cent sale and creator of a $250,000 business by giving free candy to children, died Oct. 5 in Two Rivers Wisconsin. He grew up there and entered the drug store trade at 13, remembered for free jelly beans and candy kisses that drew families into Kirsty’s store.
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Two Rivers
Wis
Charles Kirst
Kirst
Kirsty
Elaborate Bible Covers Painted Over Five Years
Elaborate designs on early European Bible covers required more than five years to complete a single cover. The article notes the extensive craftsmanship and decorative work involved in these bindings.
Homer Porter Buys Telephone Exchange
Homer Porter has purchased the West Chester Telephone exchange with Mrs J W Hinshaw as chief operator and Genevieve Vantrump as assistant. Other items note family visits and local club activity including Home Art club and Miller garage staff changes.
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West Chester
Homer Porter
Black Hills
South Dakota
W. E. Pearson
Home Art Club
Cc. C. Niffenegger
Gorden Pearson
Earl Patten
Fairfield
Miller Garage
F. J. Gerdes
C. A. Gerdes
Mason City
Lewis Farson
Burt
Drunken Drivers Increase in State
Des Moines reports show increases in revoked licenses for driving while intoxicated. September revocations reached 246, up from 167 in August and 192 in September 1946. October totals stood at 49. Suspensions also rose, with 165 in September versus 150 in August and 112 in September 1946.
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Des Moines
Department of Public Safety
United States Exports 1612 Million Long Tons of Foodstuffs
Over the past year the United States exported more than 1612 million long tons of foodstuffs to various markets. The report highlights increased shipments across grains, oils, and processed products amid strong global demand.
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United States
Des Moines Auditor Fired for Campaign Fund Refusal
Dorothy L. Anderson an 18 year old Des Moines former statehouse typist says she was fired by state auditor Chet Akers for refusing to contribute $2 monthly to Republican campaign funds. Akers denies the firing was for contributions claiming she was insubordinate.
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Des Moines
Dorothy L. Anderson
Statehouse
Chet Akers
George E. O'Malley
Des. Moines
Akers
Auditor’s Office
Dairy Cattle Census Records 41.3 Million In U S
A dairy census reports about 41.3 million cattle of all ages are kept in the United States for dairy purposes. The count reflects cattle used for milk production across farms and dairy operations nationwide.
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United States
Record corn crop tops five billion bushels in 1946 47
The world's corn crop for 1946 47 is estimated by the Department of Agriculture to exceed five billion bushels, the largest on record. The figure reflects a substantial increase in production amid postwar agricultural expansion.
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Department of Agriculture
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