Woman Descendant of Leverich to Attend Monument Unveiling
Helen L. Richards, great granddaughter of Chauncey Leverich, has accepted an invitation to participate in Oakwood Cemetery monument unveiling ceremonies on July 4. Richards, a Cedar Rapids State Highway Department employee, learned of her kin from the Austin Daily Herald Centennial Issue and prompted an invitation from the unveiling committee.
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Keokuk
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No Lake Here in 1856 Chauncey Would Be Goggle Eyed
The article recalls Chauncey Leverich and early Austin races before Cedar Lake. It notes missing Leverich links, a murder in October 1856 that killed Chauncey, and details of his daughter Sarah Caroline. Centennial celebrations tie to water travel plans and a long history of local races.
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Elderly Iowa Couple Slain in Spencer Home
Spencer Iowa police probe a double murder after elderly couple A C Hagberg retired department store worker and his wife were found dead in their kitchen and backyard evidence included bloodstained trousers and a .22 revolver. Herbie Seebeck the brother in law is questioned. The couple were former Redwood Falls residents.
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Bomb er crashes near Salina kill three crew
A B47 bomber crashed and burned in a wheat field near Salina killing the three crew members onboard. The incident occurred as the aircraft went down during flight, with local authorities beginning investigations into the cause.
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Tornado Destroys Farms Near Ivanhoe Minnesota
Tornadic winds damaged and destroyed farm buildings around Ivanhoe and nearby towns. The Frank Stof fel farm suffered major damage with the house twisted from its foundation and three cattle killed. Several farms including Gudmundson Josephson Luke Paroloski Cabot Rose Jerzak reported damage. power and phone lines were out about three hours. Streets flooded and hail damaged crops. Marshall and Hendricks also reported damage.
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Eisenhower Doctors Predict Weight Gain and Birthday Visit
President Eisenhower is expected to begin gaining weight soon after hospitalization. He weighs 162 pounds, seven pounds below his June 8 hospitalization, and is likely to be discharged from Walter Reed this week. He plans to spend his 40th wedding anniversary at Gettysburg with Mrs. Eisenhower. White House aides say there is no government business planned for the President during the stay.
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Joe Gonzales Dead at 115 in Los Angeles
The Gonzales family claims Joe Gonzales died yesterday at age 115. Coroner's deputies, summoned by his granddaughter, say he still had his own teeth.
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Los Angeles
Joe Gonzales
Couple Hurt in Crash Near Grand Meadow
Mr and Mrs Theodore Bunne of Ostrander were hospitalized at St Olaf after a 1 30 p m collision four miles south of Grand Meadow with Jewell R Losee of McIntire Iowa. The Bunne car spun at the SAR 8 and County Road 3 intersection while Losees car skidded 159 feet. Both Bunnes were described as not seriously injured. Deputy Sheriff C R Norman investigated. Austin Cab Co ambulance assisted. Burrington ambulance on scene.
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McIntire
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Austin Cab Co
Burrington
Proctor to Welcome Army Colonel for July Fourth
Mayor Bergman failed to secure a general but Col Hibbert H Munter, commander of Fort Francis E Warren in Wyoming, will deliver the main Fourth of July address in Proctor Minnesota a town of about 2693. The Defense Department confirmed the assignment after Bergman urged Secretary of Defense Wilson to send a general if Moscow could get one.
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Wyoming
Living costs push index to 1953 peak level
Washington reports May consumer prices rise sharply lifting the index to a level matching October 1953 all time high. Government data show broad gains across categories, signaling intensified inflation pressure and higher living costs for households.
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Washington
Solon Moves to Limit Judges Vacations in Legislation
A Minnesota senator cites Ramsey County district judges recess as 30 months of vacation. The plan seeks a law capping judge vacations and standardizing district court hours. Chief Justice Dell notes risk to statewide efficiency if reforms target only one district.
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Roger L. Dell
Minnesota Supreme Court
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Dell
Duluth
House Passes Highway Bill
The House approved the largest road building program in U S history, a 33 billion dollar plan for broad highways nationwide. It also clears a 14.8 billion dollar tax bill over 16 years to fund the program as it proceeds, passed by voice vote with minimal debate. The measure awaits Senate approval.
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Actress Sherry Jackson Horse Crash Near Newhall
Los Angeles area rider Sherry Jackson, known for Danny Thomas show, fell from a horse into a ravine near Newhall. She was taken to Kaiser Foundation Hospital with bruises and expected to be discharged home today.
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Danny Thomas
Newhall
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Kaiser Foundation
Two-vehicle crash near Hayfield kills Austin woman
A multi casualty crash at the Highways 56 and 30 intersection one mile west of Hayfield claimed the life of Mrs. Clarence Meyers, 51, of Austin. Eight others were injured including Mrs. Marvel Kulsrud, her son Gary, and the Reindel family. Mrs. Meyers had been returning from the Mayo Clinic in Rochester.
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Austin
Herald
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Rochester
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Youth Drowns in Wells Pool
Wells Minn Peter Viernig 14 son of Dr and Mrs Richard Viernig Wells drowned in the municipal pool when he did not return home after supper The boy was a good swimmer and his body was found in the shallow end An inquest was scheduled for late today Wells lies about 18 miles west of Albert Lea.
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Wells
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