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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1955

Page

7

Emma R Klein services set in Marion

Emma R Klein died Friday at Cedar Rapids hospital at 11 30 pm. Funeral at 1 30 pm Monday at Murdoch chapel with Rev R Franklin Galloway, burial in Oak Shade cemetery. She taught in Cedar Rapids and other states, retired 1930, active in Marion Federation of Women’s Clubs and several local clubs. survived by a niece and two nephews. Friends may call at the chapel after this afternoon.

Emma R. Klein 1000 Ninth Street Marion Cedar Rapids Murdoch Chapel R. Franklin Galloway Oak Shade Cemetery Miss Klein Prairieburg Henry Klein Garfield College Club of C. E. Clark East Moline Otto A. Trefz Milwaukee Raymond K. Trefz Moline

Dr James R Tabor To Practice at Marion

Dr James R Tabor 26 of Baldwin Iowa will start general medical practice in Marion after leasing 947 Seventh Avenue from Bud and Mrs Connell He is Iowa University medical graduate 1954 recently finished internship at Cleveland City Hospital He served in Japan with the Army of Occupation in 1947 He and his wife Norma Parks and their eight month old daughter Jennifer Jill will settle in Marion when quarters found Also notes on local meetings visits and social items from Marion Iowa communities.

James R. Tabor Baldwin Marion Seventh Avenue Bud Connell Tabor University of Iowa College of Medicine Cleveland Ohio City Hospital Japan Army of Occupation Norma Parks Floyd Parks Maquoketa Parks Soil Conservation Service Service Dr. Tabor Howard Tabor Jennifer Jill

Sunshine Food Market seeks workers for Cedar Rapids store

Good wages and benefits offered for openings at Sunshine Food Market. Apply in person to Jerry Hampton at 1501 1st Ave East, Cedar Rapids on Monday Aug 22 or Tuesday Aug 23 from 5 30 to 8 30 pm. No phone calls. Marion Sun Mart. Adv. Curtis Gearhart and spouse have purchased the Manns house at 1415 Twelfth Street and have taken possession, sale handled by Montgomery and Company Realtors.

Jerry Hampton Sunshine Food Market 1St Ave. East Cedar Rapids Marion Sun Mart Curtis Gearhart Robert G. Mann Twelfth Street Montgomery and Company, Realtors Gazette Roosevelt National Bank Leo Klinger Klinger 2Nd Ave Meatall 12Th St. S.E Collee Cedar Ds

County Sues Central City Over Bridge Work Payment

Linn county filed a district court collection suit against Central City seeking $4,000 plus possible totals of $4,953.28 for work on a bridge approach. The contract, dated February 11 and 14, 1952, had the city paying one third of costs but not more than 4,000. The county claims it performed its work and the city refused payment.

Linn County Central City Jask Croton Hiland Srd Ih St Bogsevels

Presidential Archives To Be Preserved

Washington set up a new federal framework to preserve presidential papers in accessible archives and libraries built with private funds. President Eisenhower signed a law authorizing federal acceptance and supervision of presidential libraries, including university collections, to ensure papers are available to scholars and safer from nuclear threats. The plan, led by archivist Wayne Grover and the GSA, aims to create national and local collections, centering on the presidents whose names adorn the institutions.

Washington Eisenhower Wayne C. Grover United States Harry S. Truman Independence Grover General Services Adminstration Government Housekeeping National Archives GSA Edmund F.mansure

Cedar Rapids cerebral palsy center begins second year

After a summer break the Cedar Rapids cerebral palsy treatment center reopens for its second year. Since its October 1954 start with 15 students enrollment has more than doubled. The center reports over 6,000 treatments given and two children will enter public schools this fall. Visitors may call 2871 for appointments.

Cedar Rapids Anamosa Monticello Vinton

Nixon Backs Lee In Hunt for Home

Vice president Nixon voiced support for Sammy Lee, the Korean American Olympic diving champion, after Lee faced racial barriers while seeking to buy a home in Garden City California. Nixon phoned California officials and secured assurances Lee could purchase a residence. The Garden City chamber of commerce pledged full cooperation in the effort.

Washington INS Richard M. Nixon Sammy Lee California Nixon Lee Garden City Calif Garden City Chamber of Commerce Olympic Star

Scout Jamboree Opens in Canada

Niagara on the Lake Ont United States President Eisenhower sent a message as Vincent Massey opened the eighth World Boy Scout Jamboree. 10 800 boys from 60 nations attend a week long encampment with Massey saluting the march past.

Niagara ~ ON - The-Lake Ont Canada Vincent Massey Massey Eisenhower

Baby winner named at Mesquakie powwow

Six month old Tama Frank Sanache won the Indian baby show at Mesquakie powwow, with Mary Jo Black Cloud and Vincent Lasley, both 15 months, placing second and third. The event continues today with shows at 1 30 and 4 30 p.m.

the Gazette Tama Frank Sanache Mary Jo Black Cloud Vincent Lasley

Court Officials School Held in Decorah

Acting Bailiff Marvin Fatka of Cedar Rapids will speak on speed crackdown results at a Decorah court officials school. Justices of the peace, constables and mayors from 19 northeast Iowa counties will attend, with topics on court procedures and highway patrol case handling. The session opens at 7 p.m. in the Decorah Elks club rooms and features Isadore Meyer, James Macholz, Riley Dietz, and Bert Smithling on the program.

Marvin Fatka Cedar Rapids Decorah Justices of the Peace Iowa Justice of the Peace and Constables Association of Iowa Winneshiek County Isadore Meyer Highway Patrol James Macholz Cedar Falls Scott County Riley Dietz Bert Smithling

Top Beef Brings $30 In Tama 4-H Auction

GLADBROOK The reserve champion baby beef of the Tama county 4-H show sold Saturday for $30 per hundred to Bath Packing Company. The 940-pound steer was exhibited by Monte Knutson of Marshalltown. The champion steer was not offered. The 200-pound champion market pig shown by Douglas Getherman of Gladbrook sold for $51 to Paul Klinefelter of Gladbrook. The top lamb went to Bath at $20.75 per hundred.

Gladbrook Tama County Bath Packing Company Monte Knutson Marshalltown Douglas Getherman Paul Klinefelter Bath

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Notices

The Gazette lists advertising rates for 1 to 7 day want ads with lines and word counts, noting consecutive day pricing and word allocations. It includes a brief obituary and thanks section for Mrs. Mary Paula and mentions lost and found classifications without detailing items.

Gazette Sunday Gazette

Unusual Advertising Opportunities For High Caliber Salesmen

Multiple classified ads seek high earners for national sales of advertised maintenance materials and seasonal products. Listings promise salary guarantees, commissions, and rapid hiring with contact details for Baxter Motors Incorporated and other employers. Also notes openings for machinists, engravers, and farm help with training and steady work.

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