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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 25, 1955

Page

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Loyal D A R Members Plot Against the United Nations

In a satirical New York column Inez Robb portrays a DAR member inspired by a 64th continental congress speech to arm against the U N. The piece mocks anti U N sentiment within the Daughters of the American Revolution and previews a figurative clash with the UN.

New York Daughters of the American Revolution Chez Robb Ngton Ernest W. Howard Clarence Br N DAR U. N Eisenhower

Preparation Can Save Many Lives

Ga zette reporter Russ Wiley presents a series on home protection exercises from a Federal Civil Defense pamphlet. The six duties advise radio tuning to 640 or 1240 for official instructions, shutting off appliances, closing doors and windows, gathering supplies, prioritizing vulnerable family members for shelter, and maintaining calm in the shelter until official safety notice.

Gazette Russ Wiley Federal Civil Defense The Civil Defense Administration Civil Defense

First U.S. Patent Signed by Washington on Ashes Method

The first United States patent, signed by George Washington, covered a method for making pot and pearl ashes. This historical patent marks an early form of formal patenting in the new nation and reflects the era's chemical and industrial interests.

U. S George Washington

Sheppard Case Hearing Set in Cleveland

Dr. Samuel H. Sheppard, convicted of second degree murder in Marilyn Sheppard's death, gains a Wednesday hearing to introduce allegedly new evidence. The Kirk investigation, funded by the Sheppard family, suggests the killer was left handed, possibly a sex deviant, and used a flashlight.

Cleveland Ohio Samuel H. Sheppard Common Pleas Edward Blythin Sam Paul Kirk University of California Dr. Kirk Sheppard Court of Appeals Marilyn Sheppard

Notice of Executor Appointment in Linn County

Notice is hereby given that on this day April 1955 Li Ocheltree is appointed Executor of the estate of Joseph H. Christian, deceased of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims file with the Clerk of County Court at Mekota Attorney.

Linn County Dulty Joseph H. Christian Iowa Lona Ocheltree Mekota

Notice of Will Hearing in Linn County Iowa

Notice is given that on May A D 1955 at 9 o'clock AM a document alleged to be the last will of Mrs Clara Heath deceased will be offered for proof before the District Court at the Court House in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Arthur Axmear Clerk Fred W Hann Attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Clara Heath Godsids Iowa Cedar” ‘Rapids Arthur Axmear Fred W. Hann Attorne

Pastor Don L. Andersen Named Lead at Calvary Baptist

The Rev Don L Andersen longtime assistant pastor and music director at Calvary Baptist Cedar Rapids has been elected pastor succeeding the Rev Russell A Pavy now at Memorial Baptist Fresno He will remain music and youth director at least temporarily Andersen a graduate of Mankato State Teachers College Northwestern Minneapolis attended Wheaton and University of Minnesota previously led First Baptist West Concord Minnesota He chairs Spring Valley camp trustees and under his direction the church expanded choirs bands and youth worship services Mrs Andersen also studied at Northwestern and MacPhail School of Music.

Don L. Andersen Calvary Baptist Church Cedar Rapids Russell A. Pavy Memorial Baptist Church Fresno Calif Andersen Mankato State Teachers College Minnesota Northwestern Schools Minneapolis Wheaton College University of Minnesota First Baptist Church West Concord Minn Minnesota Baptist Convention Spring Valley Camp Muscatine Minnesota State Teachers College MacPhail School of Music

Wood use for paper products per person per year

The average U.S. citizen uses about 800 pounds of wood to produce paper and paperboard products annually.

United States

Parents cuddle separated Siamese twins for first time

CHICAGO UP Mr and Mrs Wilfred Andrews watched their 7 month old separated head joined twins Christine Mary and Deborah Marie feeding them for the first time, holding Christine Mary as nurses aided Deborah Marie. Mercy hospital spokesman said they may be first surviving head joined separation. The couple were surprised by the nurses allowing bottle feeding.

Chicago Wilfred Andrews Chris Tine Mary Deborah Marie Mercy Hospital Roger Lee Rodney Dee Brodie Mrs. Andrews Andrews Christine Mary Ihis

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