Beardsley Faces 31 State Board Appointments
Gov. William S. Beardsley must complete 31 appointments to state boards and commissions by early next year and forward the names to the 1953 Iowa senate for confirmation. He has already named seven since 1951, with 24 more to fill terms expiring June 30, 1953. The article lists several current and upcoming posts including health commissioner and key agencies.
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Des Moines
LLP
William S. Beardsley
Iowa Senate
Senate
Beardsley
State Conservation Commission
Martin Lauterbach
Alden
Tax Commission
Willard Russell
Labor
Frank Means
Elmer Hertel
Waverly
Board of Basic Science
Walter L. Bierring
Clyde Herring
State Highway Commission
Mel M. Graham
Audubon
Frank R. Kerrigan
Dubuque
N. P. Black
Parole and Social Welfare Board Members Named
C E Godfrey of Monroe county and Mrs Mary Huncke of Des Moines join the boards of parole and social welfare while Marlin Laviterbach of Alden serves on the tax commission. Terms also expire on the aero nautics commission the basic science board the blind commission the merit system council and the real state board.
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J. D. Reynolds
Creston
William FP
Frudeeer
Burlington
Conservation Commission
Robert Lappen
Des Moines
Board of Control
George L. Eyseth
Clarion
W. S. Rupe
Ames
Rey E. Stevens
Ottumwa
Board of Education
Claude M. Stunter
Corning
Employment Security Commission
Russell F. Swift
Harlan
Liquor Control
C. E. Godfrey
Monroe County
Board of Parole
Mary Huncke
Board of Social Welfare
Marlin Laviterbach
Alden
Tax Commission
Aeronautics Commission
Board of Basic Science, Blind Commission
Merit System Council
Realstate Board
Spencer Council Passes Ordinance to Curb TV Radio Interference
Spencer city council adopted an ordinance to eliminate electrical interference with radio and TV reception. The city electrical inspector will enforce it, and an advisory board of electrical experts will address problems. Violators face misdemeanor fines. equipment owners causing interference are liable unless compliant with FCC standards.
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Spencer
Federal Communications Commission
Character witnesses fail to help speeder in Des Moines
Eveene Co Lee appeared in Municipal Court on a speeding charge with an affidavit signed by 97 supporters claiming careful driving. Judge Tidrick rejected character testimony, noting it does not affect speeding, and fined Lee $24.
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Des Moines
Eveene Co
Lee
Ben L. Tidrick
Des Moines Awards Auditorium Contracts
Contracts totaling 4,314,317 were awarded by the city council for a veterans memorial auditorium project. Arthur H. Neumann and Brothers, Incorporated of Des Moines received the general construction contract for 3,294,773. Other firms will cover plumbing heating ventilation electrical work and an ice rink.
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DES Moines
Ijp
Arthur H. Neumann and Brothers, Incorporated
Solons Favor Income Tax as State Revenue Source
An AP survey of Iowa lawmakers shows the income tax as the preferred source to raise needed funds for state government in 1953. Many favor consolidations or sales tax as alternatives, with some proposing two or more sources or strict economy and personnel cuts.
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Des Moines
Associated Press
Youngster Loses Mother's Ring Amid Snow Loss
Mrs Gladys Kennedy values a diamond ring at 200 dollars. She says her six year old son Dennis found the ring on the dresser Monday night and dropped it while going to or from school Tuesday morning. Local authorities are assisting in the search.
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Gladys Kennedy
Dennis
Outdoor Movie Theater Planned in Decorah
Hod Engbertson announces a new Decorah Amusement Enterprises Inc to build and operate an outdoor theater next spring. The firm has $50,000 authorized capital stock and a Des Moines certificate of incorporation. A five director board will govern, with officers chosen at the first stockholders meeting on the first Monday in March.
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Decorah
Hod Engbertson
Becorah
Decorah Amusement Enterprises, Inc
Engbertson
West Branch settles fire loss for 22700
West Branch city officials approve a settlement of 22700 from an adjustment agency for the municipal building fire damage. Architect Wayne Paulson is authorized to redraw plans for reconstruction, possibly changing interior design. Repairs to the roof are underway to prevent a cave-in from snow, with completion expected next spring.
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West Branch
Wayne Paulson
Iowa Briefs Stay and Moves Across Towns and Banks
Iowa brief items report Dr W D Kehoe retiring after 33 years in Ryan and moving with family to Dubuque. Mrs Foley a native of Ireland has lived here over 60 years and sold her house to W G OBrien. Lowden Will host Santa Claus December 13 in town hall with Amvets auxiliary sponsorship. Dreibelbis attends bankers conferences in Chicago. he is assistant cashier in Wyoming. Decorah Chamber elects Frank R Barth as president with H W Groustra VP. Strawberry Point chamber hosts second annual employer employee Christmas party. Garrison residents move to Tipton and Beyer farm, while Merchant moves to Beyer farm.
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Ryan
W. D. Kehoe
Kehoe
Lillian Foley
Foley
Mildred
Dubuque
Amvets
Wyoming
Gorden Hall
Sistant
Citizens| ‘State Bank
M. D. Dreibelbis
Belle Plaine Savings Bank
Bankers
Chicago
Dreibelbis
Decorah
Frank R. Barth
Decorah Chamber of Commerce
Fire hits Armstrong Rubber plant in Des Moines
Fire at the Armstrong Rubber Company plant in Des Moines caused damage unofficially estimated at 10000 dollars. Production halted for eight hours and several hundred green tires were destroyed during processing.
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Armstrong Rubber Company
Des Moines
Lisbon School Area Merger Endorsed by Voters
Lisbon approved consolidation of seven school districts in a special election by 144 to 5 in Lisbon and 79 029 in the outlying areas. The measure required both Lisbon and outlying districts to approve. Areas include Standing Rock and Graver in Franklin, Glenwood subdistrict in Linn, Linn Aanninis areas, Spring Creek in Linn Cedar counties, Pioneer in Cedar, and Cedar district No 1 in Johnson. Directors for the new district to be elected, date not yet set.
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Lisbon
Walter A. Shupp
Shupp
Standing Rock
Graver
Franklin Township
Glenwood
Linn Township
Linn Aannis
Spring Creek
Linn
Cedar Counties
Pioneer District
Cedar County
Johnson County
Curfew Ordinance Enforced in Tama Tonight
Special to The Gazette reports Tama Mayor E C Carnal and the police will enforce a 1948 curfew law. The ordinance prohibits children from roaming Tama streets at night and assigns enforcement to local authorities under the city council action.
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Tama
E. ¢.Carnal
Zirtman Family Opens Creamery Near Davenport
Mr and Mrs Floyal Zirtman relocate to Napolia near Davenport to operate a new creamery. The move marks the couple's entry into local dairy business with plans to supply fresh dairy products to the area.
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Ryan
Floyal Zirtman
Napolia
Davenport
Zirtman
City curfew law restricts minors to streets late at night
A curfew rule bans youths up to 18 from being on streets after 10 30 p m on weekdays and after 11 p m on Saturdays with parents held responsible and liable to bring children to court for violations.
Leonard Ryan Appointed Masonville Town Clerk
Leonard Ryan has been named town clerk of Masonville succeeding Clair Magirl who has moved to Ryan. The appointment formalizes leadership of the town office as Magirl relocates.
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Masonville
Leonard Ryan
Clair Magirl
Ryan
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