Fire damages Diamond Horseshoe Bowling Alley in Ottumwa
Ottumwa firefighters battled a blaze of undetermined origin causing an estimated 75 000 to 100 000 dollars in damage to the Diamond Horseshoe Bowling Alley downtown. The two story brick building suffered extensive destruction of basements alleys and fixtures, but no injuries were reported. The fire originated in the basement and was difficult to access. Occupants were evacuated and nearby shops sustained smoke and water damage. This was the third fire at the building in five years. Later, Des Moines reports Justice Norman R Hays of Knoxville was elected chief justice of the Iowa Supreme Court for six months starting July 1 succeeding Justice William L Bliss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Harley McClure
Carroll Carter
Ben Sigel
Des Moines
Norman R. Hays
Knoxville
Iowa Supreme Court
William L. Bliss
Mason City
Alyce Moore to Graduate From Omaha Hospital
Alyce Moore daughter of Mr and Mrs Joe Moore of Estherville and formerly of Atlantic will graduate from Creighton Memorial St Josephs hospital in Omaha. Graduation exercises are set for Creighton university on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alyce Moore
Joe Moore
Estherville
Atlantic
Creighton Memorial St. Joseph's Hospital
Omaha
Creighton University
Midown builder sets shotgun traps after thefts
Kansas City builder Gene Wandell installed a burglar frightener in his midtown unit after thieves broke in six times stealing 1650 dollars worth of tools and materials. He rigged a shotgun in a vise linked to the entry window. it fired twice but Monday morning the thieves returned, taking 50 dollars of loot and the shotgun. A note beside the vise read Ha you missed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Gene Wandell
Wandell
Exercise Tailored to Individual Hearts Warns Doctor
New York Dr Jo W Wilee from Columbus Ohio urged that exercise be adjusted to personal needs. He disputed the idea that most athletes die young and cautioned that activity levels must fit past medical history and heredity. He said athletics do not cause heart disease if the heart is normal and not preconditioned by infection or treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Jo W. Wilee
Columbus
Ohio
American Medical Assn
Wilce
Readers Letter Defends Cass County Farm Management
Werluf Hansen of Atlantic Iowa writes in to defend keeping the Cass County farm open arguing it saves the county money by caring for inmates locally rather than funding state institutions. He questions grand jury charges of mismanagement and urges cleaning house rather than selling the farm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Supervisors
Cass County
Red
Atlantic Banks
Werluf Hansen
Local Visitors Attend Weekend Gatherings in Anita
Mr and Mrs Pete Griffin of Brush Colorado spent the weekend at the Harley Miller home. Mrs Ed Anderson of Brush also visited friends here. Mr and Mrs Gene Gillihan and daughter moved to the former Orin Burns residence. H P Burkhart of Little Rock spent holidays with sister and husband. Mr and Mrs James Rickel of Greenbrier visited relatives here last week. Mrs K C Bangham of Cleveland and Mrs Lydia McKelvey of Creston returned home after visiting relatives. Ruby Peterson of San Diego attended the alumni banquet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anita
Pete Griffin
Brush
Colo
Harley Miller
Ed Anderson
Gene Gillihan
Orin Burns
H. P. Burkhart
Little Rock
Ark
Joe Vetter
James Rickel
Greenbrier
K. C. Bangham
Cleveland
Ohio
Lydia McKelvey
Creston
Ruby Peterson
San Diego
Calif
William Bangham
Bridgewater Briefs Reflect Local Travel Moves and Visits
Mrs Amy Stoner and son and daughter in law Franklin Stoner of Iowa Falls take a Canada vacation. Lud Shatava moves to Greenfield for work. Shatava to teach in Fontanelle next fall. Arnold Neishem families visit Salt Lake City. George Blooser family from Maryville guests in Graydon Asay home. Donald Stuva and Alvin Creighton couples enjoy Canada trip. Oren Bayman family visit Creston. Bayman niece Gail Jameses hurt in Ames car crash en route to Creston. Robert Menefee family at dinner. Merle Betts in Omaha. Ball Hunt family visits George Swinehart in Shannon City. Ada Smith funeral in Red Oak. Henry Fleming Loyd attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bridgewater
Amy Stoner
Franklin Stoner
Iowa Falls
Canada
Lud Shatava
Greenfield
Maryville
Graydon Asay
Donald Stuva
Alvin Creighton
Oren Bayman
Ralph Steward
Johnny Cramer
Creston
Shannon City
Mooro
Henry Fleming
Loyd
Ada Smith
Red Oak
Bloomgarden Wins Twenty One Rematch and Lewis Receives Degree
NBC telecast shows Bloomgarden, 28, defeating Snodgrass, 34, for 92 500 in a rematch on Twenty One after prior disputes over ties. Snodgrass earns 4 099. Separately John L. Lewis is honored at West Virginia University with a doctor of laws degree as he recalls a 14 year old start in coal work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hank Bloomgarden
Jim Snodgrass
Nbc-Tv
Bloomgarden
Snodeiass
Greenwich Village
Bloomearden
Snodgrass
Kwame Nkrumah
Nathon
Ghana
Bloomyparden
Morgantown
W. Waioth
John L. Lewis
Irvin Stewart
West Virginia University
United Mine Workers
Lewis Quear
Snack Bar FXIRA relocates to former Dr Jones building
NEW LOCATION FXIRA The Snack Bar has moved from basement rooms under the I G A store to the building recently vacated by Dr J G Jones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
FXIRA
I.G.A
J. G. Jones
Your Future Depends on Our Colleges
Public service message urging support for colleges and universities due to funding shortages. It explains the need for expanded facilities, higher faculty salaries, and broader education for rising student numbers. Readers are advised to request a free booklet from Higher Education at Times Square Station, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Times Square Station
New York
Also Mentioned on This Page
CHIEF
H. L. Hoffmann
Minneapolis
Chicago
Shields
Carroll
Burke
Thurs
Whitney
Hoffmann
Hoffmann’s Surgical Appliance CO
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Gillin's
Gillin Appliance
Red Cross
Sumner
American National Red Cross
Shol Store
Atlantic, Iowa
Blood Mobile
Anita News
News-Telegraph
Bridgewater Briefs
John L. Lewis Ee
Iowa
Jamson County
Iowa City
Philip Gray
Milford Barnes
State University of Iowa
Uluney
Cook and
Caslow
Adverting Council
Advert
G Executivea Association
Ford
Walnut Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!