Manry sails solo across Atlantic in tiny boat
Robert Manry, 50, a copy editor from Cleveland, sailed alone 78 days in a 13 and a half foot craft named Tinker Belle from Falmouth, Massachusetts to Falmouth, England. His voyage drew global media attention with RAF planes and reporters following his progress until he reached Falmouth harbor.
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Robert Manry
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Atlantic Ocean
Falmouth
Mass
England
Mr. Manry
Customs and Immigration
America
R.A.F
Falmouth Harbour
Dear Abby column word salad on love and sailing voyage
A crowded Dear Abby column features readers and advice about love at thirteen and a long voyage by Mr Manry. It includes personal reflections on life ashore, a note about editors and a prank, and various confessions and cautions from young readers in a lively newspaper voice.
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Abby
Flor
Atlantic Ocean
Improvement Club Picnic At Keota Park
Keota Improvement Club held its annual picnic at Keota park on Sunday noon. Most members attended with guests including the Eugene Reed family of Washington and the Hubert Reed family of Davenport. Visitors included Mrs. Rex Dunshee of Des Moines and Molly Trier.
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Keota
Improvement Club
Keota Park
Ruby Sharp
Everett Green
Eugene Reed
Washington
Hubert Reed
Davenport
Rex Dunshee
Des Moines
Molly Trier
Mark
Scott
Mary Heisdorffer
Elmer Waller
Marie Rhodebeck
Eileen Heisdorffer
Mary
Patty
Kathleen Adam
Meryller
Adams
Merrimac group at State Fair visits noted by Amrine
Merrimac residents Mrs Harlan Craft Mr Ralph Smith and son Mr Roy Eshelman Mr Glenn Schafer and Mr Dean Schafer visited the State Fair. Also Mr and Mrs Chester Comer of Bussey and Mr and Mrs Bill Graham of Newton called by the Carl Amrine home Sunday and Sunday night.
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Carl Amrine
Merrimac
Harlan Craft
Ralph Smith
Roy Eshelman
Glenn Schafer
Dean Schafer
Chester Comer
Bussey
Bill Graham
Newton
Re elect Dick Stephens Senate Ads Mention Local Visits
Political advertising notes a Republican primary bid for Dick Stephens to the State Senate, with events and visits around Amline and nearby towns. The fragment details include multiple local visitors to the Amrine, Carroll, and Chater homes, and attendance at the State Fair.
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Dick Stephens
Senate
Return to California Dale Vogels and Keota visit
Mrs Dale Vogel and children and friend Andy Kenny left Keota from Fort Madison August 30 to return to Northridge California after spending two months visiting relatives. Mr and Mrs Albert Ollinger spent the weekend in Pocahontas with Mrs Emma Ollinger. Several Keota residents attended weddings in Oak Park Illinois and visits in Iowa City Bensonville Illinois Dallas area. Birth of a son to Bill Nelson and wife in Ottumwa noted with Keota relatives hosting.
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Boyd Sanders
Keota
Dale Vogel
Marlene
Dale
Victor
Nadine
John
Andy Kenny
Fort Madison
Northridge
California
Albert Ollinger
Pocahontas
Emma Ollinger
Carl Stites
Ellen
Iowa City
Bertha Stites
Bensonville
Illinois
John’ Green
Green
Virginia
Larry Anderson
David
Lisa
Mark
Albert Stoutner
Marion Stoutner
Jah
Bill Ross
Bruce ‘Outner
Annetta Bouwman
First Presbyterian Church
Oak Park
Lizzie Stoutner
Denver
Colorado
Lissa Timmons
Des Moines
Bob Stoutner
Muscatine
George Grossland
Chicago
William Gill
Wauwatosa
Wisconsin
George Huff
George Orndorff
Doug Michaels
Keith Stoutner
Washington Evening Journal Publication Details and Rates
The Washington Evening Journal based in Washington Iowa lists staff roles including editor William Shanon and advertising director Charles Morris. It notes publication frequency afternoons except Sundays and holidays and provides mail subscription rates: two months for 2.75 dollars, six months for 5.25 dollars, and one year for 10.00 dollars.
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Brazil
Europe
Ft. William
Washington Evening Journal
Washington
Town
William Shanon
Charles ‘Morris
Roy Shaffer
Hewitt Hazen
Suly
Lowsee
United Press
Land Daily Press Assn
Towa Pressean
Burea
Tm Towa
Wombachers and Guests Visit Keota Family Home
Mrs Howard Wombacher and children of Iowa City visited Friday at the Jess Page home in Keota. Mrs Junior Merz and friends from Oskaloosa called Tuesday. Mr and Mrs Page traveled to Oskaloosa Sunday to see Mrs Page's aunt Margaret Levien at Mahaska Manor. The Bayliss children earned ribbons at the Gadget Show in the Town State fair with Easy Lift and Post Puller and canned foods. The Keokuk County 4H Garden club plans a tour September 3 ending with a sack lunch at Sigourney park. Visitors for Adam reunion included Carl Vogel and families from Keystone and Herbert Vogel. Nancy and Grant Walker visited from Washington, with Cathy and Harry Walker staying with the Hahn family.
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Brian
Holmes
Oters
Gilchrist
Wayne Shaws
Webster
Blanchet
Mahaska Hospital
Oskaloosa
Carl Vogel
Keota
Ronnie Vogel
Blairstown
Casper
Wyoming
Hubert Vogel
Lake Boyson
Alcoon Lake
Lee Nelson
Slystale
Paul Nelson
Nelson
Lynn
Bay City
Texas
Bob Nelsons
Boyd Sanders Keota
Howard Wombacher
Iowa City
Jess Page
Junior Merz
Page
Pages
Margaret Levien
Mahaska Manor
Richard Bayliss
Leonard Bayliss
Rosemary
Donald Bayliss
Garden Club
Keokuk County
Sigourney Park
Herbert Vogel
Charles Vogel
Keystone
Nancy
Grant Walker
Washington
Petie Hahn
Cathy
Harry Walker
Kenneth Hahn
Jesus chose busy men who put first things first
A Baptist General Conference note states that Jesus selected disciples who were busy yet prioritized essential duties, illustrating a balance between activity and spiritual focus. The remark underscores diligence aligned with faith.
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Jesus
Area Television Program Listings Featured Multiple Shows and Times
The listing compiles daytime and evening programs with titles such as Flintstones Lassie Gunsmoke and Peter Potamus alongside game shows and news slots. Includes station blocks like Captain Kangaroo and The Late Show with notes on times and minor program variations.
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Potamus
Tsuen
Opan Manger
Maverick
Big Valley
Jack LaLanne
Tonia Reed
Benn
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Washin
Israel
Egypt
Assyria
Tinkerbelle
Public Library
Treasure Island
Manny
Abigail van Buren
Mid-Ocean
Journal
Charles Morris
Iris
Morris
B. H
Mother
Strong
Allen
Benchwarmer
Merrimac Group of State Fair
Amline
Comer
Graham
Carl
W. W
Bernard Court Sr
Mediapolis
Bernard Carrol Jr
Debbie Carrol
Andrew Zihlman
Ben Neff
Amrine
Delmer Rhodebeck
Dale Vogels
Tai
Pacar
Wcessy NS
Suez Canal
Mrs. Brown
Wombachers
Faith Baptist Church
Washington Fairgrounds
Baptist General Conference
Oliver J. Parish
Area Television
Megan
Rutty Linn
Honey West
Bat _aasterson
Ters Tots
Heckie
Tenn Txedo
Son Weine
Lassie Theo Tom & Jerry
Bugs Bunny
Mtr Towers
Milton
Ogle & Harriet
Donna” Reed
Welk
Ream Flipper
Ibe Mev
Wwr
Kanga
Hecke
Tae
Rouxe Lata Tom & Jerry Quek
Sky King
Linus Flicka
wmsr_s_sar
Kangaron Heckien
Tenn
Tuxedo Mishey
Mouse Lannie
Tom & Jerry
Quix Draw
Skylme
Face Nation
Matinee Theatre
Mister" Kn
Amateur Hour
Onth Century Rocky
Kangaroo Tuey Mevoyn
Dick’ van
Tom
Teks Houmepart
Jay Rojers
Mecoys
Andy
Dick van D
Lite Wait Cronkite
Secret Storm Forum Shingle Wait's Cronkite
Swining News
Lite
Bothors
Father Cap'n
Vern Woodecker
Wunr
Nowan
Skerekeen
Tate Snow
Linus
Navy
Ano iPao
Bonanza
Clifford L. Conklin
Republican
Washington County Board of Supervisors
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