Signs in Europe reflect mixed voter leanings toward anti communism
A raw look at postwar Europe shows Greece’s royalists win a lopsided vote amid a push by many to avoid communism. In eastern Germany the Communist party trails anti red rivals despite Red Army backing and censorship, signaling lingering desire for Western alignment.
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Germany
Red Army
Red
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Communist
Fragmented remark on blame in domestic context
OCR text shows a partial line about someone blaming it on his wife. No clear event, names, or date available to specify a distinct news item. Content is too fragmentary to determine a full summary or headline.
Promises and Prosperity Mark Mall Wedding Note
The clipping notes a widow with a promise not to remarry from Joe Smith's death. It recalls Snappy remarks praising Joe’s habit of helping others. The bride is described as 24 and the groom as 60, noting his status as a wealthy man in the area.
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Neck of the Woods
Dunkirk narrow escape joke from Irishman with British expedition
An Irishman in the British expeditionary force recounts a narrow Dunkirk escape. He jokes that a bullet went in his cust and out the back, while a friend notes it could have hit the heart. He quips that his heart was in his mouth. A second quip claims there are three kinds of women the beautiful, the intelligent and the major.
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Dunkerque
Pat
Lampshade sparks marital clash at shopping trip
Mrs Brown shows a large lampshade to her husband calling it lovely. Mr Brown replies with a sharp warning that if she wears it to church tomorrow she will go alone.
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Mrs. Brown
Mr. Brown
Bear chase tale and love trouble quoted in dialogue
A fragmented exchange recalls a bear chase where a youth leaps toward a limb and nearly misses, then describes a failed meal of romance as a pastor questions, revealing a love quarrel and concerns over a girl growing conceited. The passage mixes danger with romantic anxieties and a humorous tone.
Washington Y News and Notes Fall program opens for boys shops
The fall program starts next week with two shops for boys ready to action. Tools and lumber supplied plus instruction. Boys may bring their own tools, which will be locked in a cabinet. Local merchants will help provide lumber and supplies for making various items. The model shop and woodworking shop promise many useful lessons and articles.
Matalone Buys Farm and Crops Near Columbus Junction
Chicago investor Steve Matalone purchased a 289 acre farm at the southwest edge of Columbus City with crops, machinery, and livestock. David Springman will move in to operate it. Former owners A H and Walter Pritchard had acquired the land earlier from Robert Schmidt. A separate 10 acre tract near Spring Run was sold at auction for 655 per acre. News notes cover local officers, elections, and community updates.
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Steve Matalone
Chicago
Columbus City
A. H
Walter Pritchard
David Springman
Washington
Iowa
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Pritchard
Walter
Sioux Rapids
Future Farmers of America of Columbus High School
Kenneth Colglazier
Carl Patrick
Lee Zaruba
Rollin Smith
Robert Greene
Farrel Gentzler
Tom Woodruff
Hall Bays Farm
Floyd Hall
L. B. Hall
T. J. Gipple
Spring Run
Fred Alburn
Stephens
Excelsior Springs
Reaney Club
Columbus Community Club
Robert F. Reaney
Lester Orr
Sheldon Hawkins
Ping Pong Tournament at the Y Next Saturday
A Y tournament for boys 10 and up is set for Saturday September 21 with junior and senior divisions. Registration closes at midnight Tuesday September 17 to finalize pairings. prizes, certificates, and new paddles will be provided.
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Ihrough
Washington
Orror
Mr and Mrs Rhodebeck Finish 2700 Mile Canada Trip
Mr and Mrs Claude Rhodebeek with Mr and Mrs Jim Yooley of Ottumwa completed a 2700 mile journey into Canada. They traveled via Duluth Toronto and Hearst returning through Niagara Falls. Bananas plentiful and peaches sold at 1 dollar per bushel.
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Claude Rhodebeek
Jim Yooley
Ottumwa
Canada
Duluth
Toronto
Hearst
Niagara Falls
Raymond Landau
Mary Ellen
Doyle Jarrard
Lloyd Miller
Donnie Joe
Proper spacing around a refrigerator for cooling
For good air circulation around a refrigerator, leave three or four inches of space at the back and at least ten inches above. This allows the condenser coils to stay properly cooled and efficient.
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