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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1956
Page
2
Charlot Khadey aged 18 of route 4 Washington Illinois died at a hospital after an automobile crash at a country crossroads near Kelona. Albert Troyer 18 of Wellman was injured in the same accident and described in good condition. The car reportedly missed a turn, rolled over and caught fire with burns and other injuries recorded.
State Auditor C B Akers announced a record year for Iowa savings and loan associations with assets totaling over 177 million dollars a 21 percent gain. New housing construction loans rose 4 percent to a 34 percent share, while existing home purchase loans climbed 2 percent to 45 percent.
John H. Barnhart a retired Rock Island railroad engineer died Monday at his Burlington home after a long illness. Born near Decorah May 2 1865 he lived there before moving with his parents to Estherville then Burlington. He married Ortha Rutan in 1890 and Minnie Pauley in 1927. Survived by wife daughter Virginia Arnold two steps Warren Kendall and Mrs J W Davies. Services Wednesday at 11 am in Prugh's chapel with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Cedar Rapids.
Del ta Mr and Mrs Cap raha are the parents of late born March 3 at Keokuk County hospital WIDMING A benefit dance at the Opera House Friday evening. Arlington Mrs James 51 John has returned home from Albows City hospital Mildred Shambaugh retired from Rochester Minn hospital convalescing at home. Arlington Don Cummins elected director of Garden Prestie cemetery board. Toledo Junior G O P delegates Friday Dysart Dysart Traer Dysart Dysart Gladbrook Toledo Tama Dysart Dysart Dysart Tama Aurora Two teachers returned to posts Mrs Clair Anderman Katherine Eickenberry Keswick Mrs Leo Strah patient in Keokuk County hospital Sigourney Quasqueton Mr and Mrs w Dick Higgins of Independence moved to Anna Holiman residence. West Union Dr EB Garbee elected West Union Rotary president. Others listed. Algourney Ed Newhouse Harper patient at University hospitals. Sigourney Mrs Ray Mely Intosh patient in Keokuk County hospital with back injury from fall. McGregor Mondays Township Community club disbanded 1842, donated treasury balance of 1848.38 to McGregor County Community Hospital. Earl Davies Jr and Mrs George Fergusson last officers.
Ottumwa leaders push for expanded industry under a four year plan to attract new plants and improve transportation. The campaign targets rails highways and improved air service, with twooma two two-man teams visiting existing plants to identify needs. Major employers include Morrell and Deere Ottumwa Works, which together employ many workers.
In West Union and Center Point reports local chatter about political hopefuls and a Fayette County spring concert for the school band. The text mentions candidates, a car accident near Tama and Toledo, and planning for industrial growth with new bridges and a 122 acre site for future industry.
Iowa City hosts the twenty centh annual Play Production Festival with SU and Iowa high schools plus 14 community theaters performing on the University of Iowa stage from Friday through April 14. Original plays from several towns join festival showcases and adjudicated high school entries highlight the program.
Ames AP reports plans from the Iowa Highway Commission to resurface an additional 200 miles of Iowa reads widened to 24 feet. Costs are down about four percent, and gas tax revenue exceeds expectations. The Iowa Good Roads Association pressed for study of four lane needs.
J Q Swift 33 of Manchester announces candidacy for state senator in the Thirty third district a Dem ticket backed by county board of supervisors. The plan includes 39.70 miles of road projects statewide with grading and surfacing in Delaware and Buchanan counties. Swift a Notre Dame and Creighton graduate served in the air force during World War II and is a lawyer with four children.
Iowa banking notes show the State Bank of Des Moines boosting its capital from 100000 to 180000 and Hills Bank and Trust Co of Hills rising from 74 000 to 190000 during March. Superintendent Jenkins P Black reported the changes.
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