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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1957

Page

9

Hospitals seek new method to satisfy Iowa law on lab fees

Nearly 100 Iowa hospital representatives urged a change in how laboratory and X-ray fees are paid. Blue Shield would pay doctors directly, withholding up to 10 percent for clerical costs, complicating doctor headship of labs. Spokesmen say smaller hospitals fear the cut jeopardizes physician participation. The group backed a resolution urging Blue Cross and Blue Shield to reconsider.

DES Moines Iowa Blue Cross Blue Shield James Anderson Fort Dodge Iowa Hospital Association

Champion Barrow Brings $3 a Pound at Livestock Exposition

CHICAGO AP Gerald's Pride a grand champion barrow sold Friday for 3.00 a pound, 5.00 below 1956 and far under 1955’s 19.25. Shown by 15 year old Gerald Anderson of Leland Illinois, it weighed 225 pounds and was bought by Reliable Packing Company, Chicago. The grand champion wether, a Southdown shown by Ohio State University, sold for 5.00 a pound to Armour and Company for Howard Johnson Restaurants. weighed 95 pounds. The reserve grand champion Dick's Delight, a Hampshire owned by Dick Nash of Sharpsville Indiana, brought 0.75 a pound, weighing 255 pounds.

Chicago Gerald Barrow Gerald Anderson Leland Reliable Packing Company of Wether Ohio State University Armour and Company Howard Johnson Restaurants Dick's Delight Hampshire Dick Nash Sharpsville Ind

Hereford Reserve Champion Sells for 45 Per CWT at Expo

In Chicago the reserve Hereford champion weighing 1 025 pounds sold for 45 a hundredweight to Kathy Beale of Buckingham Iowa. The reserve champion Short horn at 955 pounds brought 32 per hundredweight, owned by Gary Junck of Hinton Iowa.

Chicago Kathy Beale Buckingham Gary Junck Hinton

Decorah Man Denies Draft Refusal Count

Decorah resident Donald Allen Bolson 23 pled innocent to a charge of refusing induction as a non combatant. He was freed on a $500 bond after the June 19 incident was alleged before U S District Judge Edwin R Hicklin in Des Moines.

Des Moines Donald Allen Bolson Decorah Bolson U. S Edwin R. Hicklin

Laff a Day Urges Diet Caution with Food Warnings

A lighthearted LAFF A DAY strip advises readers to avoid fried boiled roasted baked and raw foods for a spell. The panel humorously suggests sticking to safer meals while noting the comic’s playful health tip.

Iowa Banking Board Cuts Banking Superintendent Salary

The Iowa Banking Board reduced the banking superintendent's pay from 18000 to 11000, affecting J H Gronstal of Carroll who took the post a week earlier. The move aims to ease past legislative conflicts over salary authority and aligns with prior board assurances of 11000 annual pay. Governor Loverless, earning 12500, expressed surprise at the rise to 18000 for the predecessor.

Des Moines Iowa Banking Board J. H. Gronstal Carroll Lee Chandler Duke Banking Board Chandler Herschel C. Loverless Gronstal

Notices to Delinquent Taxpayers Mailed Out

The Tax Commission mailed final notices to 3150 Iowa taxpayers delinquent on reap half state income tax. They owe about 240000 dollars. Another 3000 Iowa residents have not paid lump sum returns totaling 90000 dollars. Those under 50 dollars must pay in one sum. those over 50 may pay in two installments.

Des Moines Iowa Tax Commission Fred Campbell

Grateful Hobo Sends Yule Card to Police

Des Moines. a longtime hobo Phil Goldfaden of Long Branch New Jersey sent Police Chief Howard Eide a Christmas card. The note recalled kindness in 1933 when he was “on the road” and thanked the police. Eide confirmed the signature and noted prior greetings from the same sender.

Des Moines Howard Eide Phil Goldfaden Long Branch N. J Eide Goldfaden

Notice of Probate of Will and Divorce Proceedings

Notice announces probate of the will of Ethel Beach in Linn County Iowa with hearing set December 12 1957 in Cedar Rapids. Also notifies defendant to appear by December 1957 to respond in a divorce petition and warning of default judgment if ignored. Attorney names Bleakley and Terpstra.

State of Iowa Linn County District’ Court iPopeornes Ethel Beach Court House Cedar Rapids Edar Rapids Arthur Anmeat Bleakley and Terpstra EMSS Bethe Cedar Avian N

Davenport Man Given Eight Year Sentence for Fatal Crash

Robert E. Love, 38, of Davenport, was sentenced to eight years in the state penitentiary after pleading guilty to manslaughter for a head on crash last March 23 near Davenport. Mrs. Donald Argenta, 21, was killed and her seven month old son died in the same accident. a second manslaughter count was dismissed on the county attorney’s recommendation. A $300 fine was imposed.

Davenport Robert E. Love State Here Donald Argenta Matthew Westrate Love

Taxpayers Face Tougher Penalties in 1958

Des Moines report details new penalties for delinquent taxes and warnings against late filings. Iowa A G assistant Francis Pruss announced state and federal tightening on collections, with penalties rising to 25 percent. He also noted a 6 percent cut in state individual income tax rates effective in 1958 under Gov. Loveless.

Francis Pruss Iowa Iowa State Bar Association Des Moines Pruss Jean Tun Herschel Loveless

Hearing Held in Amana Stock Suit

Special to The Gazette Iowa City. A hearing was held Thursday on a minor motion in a stockholders suit against the Amana Corporation begun in the colonial era. Minority stockholders claim an amendment to the articles would cause wide stock distribution risking their properties. Trial date has not been set in Iowa County district court. Judge M L Sutton of Clinton presided.

Gazette Iowa City Amana Corporation F Lold Corporation Amanas Amana Refrigeration Company Iowa Countty District Court M. L. Sutton Clinton

Awards Upped in Land Condemnation Suits Near Iowa City

The Iowa Highway Commission settled two condemnation suits for the by pass east of Iowa City. Francis Hotz received 7556 for his land after a sheriff's jury had awarded 5066. Adolph and Della Holtz were awarded 3500, 500 more than the sheriff's appraisal.

Spoowa City Iowa City Iowa Highway’ Commission Francis Hotz Hotz Adolph and Della Holtz

State Employes Assn Elects Russell Bobzin President

DES MOINES UP Russell Bobzin secretary of the Iowa Parole Board was elected president of the Iowa State Employees Association Friday night Other new officers include J E Gibson Ames vice president Ena Ruth Whichter secretary and Eva Parsons treasurer

Des Moines Russell Bobzin Iowa Parole Board Iowa State Employees Association J. E. Gibson Ames Ena Ruth Whichter Eva Parsons

Automation to dominate U.S. industry says Iowa expert

Dr. William H. Schrampfer of Iowa State College told the Greater Des Moines Chamber of Commerce that industrial automation is in its infancy but will develop rapidly. He described a cold war with Russia over automation, noting faster progress in military fields and citing his Paris conference participation.

Des Moines United States William H. Schrampfer Iowa State College Schrampfer Department of Industrial Administration The College Greater Des Moines U.S Russia Paris

Cedar Valley Heart Council Names Officers

Dr. Ralph Hunting of Cedar Rapids was elected chairman of the Cedar Valley Heart Council, an arm of the Iowa Heart Association. Other officers include Dr. T. M. Mast, vice-chairman. Mrs. Duane Riggenbach, secretary. and Richard White, treasurer. Four members were named to the state board: Dr. Hunting, Jack Hunn, Betty Boley, and Dr. Harold ONeal. The council spans Johnson, Cedar, Linn, Iowa, Washington, Jones and Benton counties with county heart representatives on its board.

Iowa City Ralph Hunting Cedar Rapids Cedar Valley Heart Council Iowa Heart Association T. M. Mast Washington Duane Riggenbach Parnell Richard White Tipton State Heart Association Hunting Jack Hunn Betty Boley North English Harold O'Neal Cedar Valley Johnson Cedar Linn Iowa Washington, Jones Benton

Ancillary Executor Named in Iowa for Olga Skala Challed

On November 29 1957 Eugene F Challed was appointed ancillary executor of Olga Skala Challed deceased formerly of Los Angeles County California. Creditors should promptly settle debts and file claims with Linn County Iowa District Court and the undersigned attorney Elliott Butlerworth and Meersoll.

State of Iowa Linn County S&s Olga Skala Challed Los Angeles County California Iee District 1

Walker Executrix Named in Linn County Iowa Estate

Notice of administration for the estate of Walker, late of Linn County Iowa, deceased. Creditors and others indebted to the estate must settle promptly with Joya, et al Court Clerk. Leene Walker, Executrix, Lott, Littleworth & Ingersoll, Attorneys.

Ion Bina Walker Linn Towa Joya Leene Walker Executrix Lott, Uttleworth & Ingersoll Lorneys

Appointment of Estate Administrator in Linn County Iowa

Notice states on November 29 the court appointed a new administrator for the estate of Henry in Linn County Iowa. Creditors are asked to render immediate payment and file claims with authentication in Linn County District Court. Attorney names becks and Gandling listed as executors.

Enry Linn County Lowe Gacens Linn Owe Iowa Fred Ever Ernest, H Gandling Milo QO. Hanzlik

Notice of Estate Contract Forfeiture In Linn County

Fortuitous Fortuitvars of yee estate contract to Michael H Haddad and Mrs Michael H Haddad, husband and wife, and to same party in interest, billed as defaulting on payments. Notice states rights under contract dated December 1957 will be forfeited if due payments are not made by September 10, 1957, with forfeiture to purchaser Jerry J. Jase and wife.

Fortoitvars Michael H. Haddad Real Pee Desea ‘Hs Miga Froerry J. Jase Linn Sereby

Weetants movement on cautious driving and red lights

Some people claim careful driving involves looking both ways before running a red light. The remark highlights debated driving habits and safety norms in traffic behavior.

No Quick Action on Union Seen in Iowa

Ottumwa executive vice president of the Iowa Federation of Labor says no immediate action is expected on the Teamsters expulsion. The ouster was decided at the national AFL-CIO convention in Atlantic City. Local steps await directives from AFL-CIO headquarters in Washington.

Ottumwa INS Jack McCoy Iowa Federation of Labor Afl-Cio Teamsters Union Atlantic City Ray Mills Des Moines McCoy Washington, D.C

Damage in Iowa City Fire Sets at $20,000

Iowa City fire at the Consumers Cooperative service station caused estimated damage of 20000. Attendant Richard Hinkel suffers second degree burns and remains hospitalized at Mercy. LeRoy Miller, also injured, aids cleanup with bandaged face. A temporary building handles gasoline and oil distribution as directors plan rebuilding.

Iowa City Consumers Cooperative Service Co-Op Richard Hinkel Mercy Hospital LeRoy “Shorty” Miller

Two Burglary Suspects Held at Manchester

Martin Ahrendsen, 25, of Dyersville and his 15 year old nephew were jailed in Manchester Friday night. Sheriff George Ponsford said they would be charged with two breakins. The Cloves shoe repair shop was entered early Wednesday and a cash register stolen and recovered Friday afternoon in a ditch north of Dyersville. The other breaking was at the general store in Sandy Springs Thursday where merchandise was stolen.

Gazette Manchester Martin Ahrendsen Dyersville George Ponsford Sandy Springs

Two Youths Held for Garnaville Breakin

Sheriff Forest Fischer and Deputy Milton Klink transported two youths from Appleton Wisconsin to Garnaville after a Tuesday night service station break in. The youths aged 17 and 16 were arrested in Appleton Friday with some loot in their possession.

Elkader Forest Fischer Milton Klink Appleton Wis Garmaville

Langets End Service Incorporation Notice

Incorporation of Langets End Service Inc with principal activity in motor vehicles and related services. Articles state capital structure, board of directors, officers, and filing details with the Secretary of State of Iowa. Meeting schedules and officer appointments are described, along with stock terms and bylaws.

Vice, Inc Code of Iowa Iowa Executive Council Lilleaterporatior

Phyllis Battelle and Arthur Van Horn Wed in New York

INS columnist Phyllis Battelle and ABC News commentator Arthur Van Horn wed in a simple Christ Church ceremony in New York. The bride wore champagne satin with pink rose bouquet. the couple plans to reside in New York after a Nassau honeymoon.

Phyllis Battelle Arthur van Horn New York INS International News Service American Broadcasting Network Christchurch Park Avenue 60Th Street John Bartle Everts Miss Battelle Gordon S. Battelle Dayton Ohio America Ohio Wesleyan University van Horn M. V. Honnold Escondido Calif WABC Nassau New York City

Garroway cites 16 Russian failures before success

New York AP reports Dave Garroway told his TV audience that the Russians suffered 16 launch failures before achieving a satellite launch. He said the figure came from an authoritative private missile industry source who would not be named.

New York Dave Garroway Garroway

Crackdown on Liquor Sales Ordered in Des Moines

Des Moines County Attorney Ray Hanrahan ordered a strict crackdown on illegal liquor by the drinks in Des Moines and Polk county. He urged City Manager George Forster Sheriff Wilbur Hildreth and county mayors to act promptly to curtail these violations.

Des Moines LLP Ray Hanrahan Polk County Hanrahan George Forster Wilbur Hildreth

Four Men Accused of Marengo Breakin

Four Benton county youths including three brothers were arrested Friday night for allegedly breaking into Jimmy Dale's Welding Shop in Marengo and stealing tools. The suspects Wayne, David and Ronald Toney, and Dale Kuester, all from Luzerne, are being held in the Iowa county jail.

Marengo Benton County Jimmy Dale Wayne David Ronald Toney Dale Kuester Luzerne Iowa County

Sheep-Shearing Title Retained by Swaim

Charles D. Swaim of Ottumwa Iowa defended his 1956 crown by winning the 1957 international sheep shearing contest at the International Livestock Exposition with 94.73 points among 32 pros. The report also notes the world’s largest periscope, a 90 foot aluminum tube, used for watching nuclear energy tests.

Swaim Chicago Charles D. Swaim Ottumwa Iowa

Americans in Spain Give Children Extra Christmas

In Jerez de la Frontera Spain the American presence at the nearby Rota base creates a double Christmas season for local families. Children in sherry producing households and American servicemen’s families share two gift days with Santa Claus and the Day of the Three Wise Kings. Parents work harder to fund both celebrations and ensure Santa rings twice.

Jerez DE LA Frontera Spain U.S Rota Jerez Kees Jose Francesca Gonzalez Joneses Papa Santa Claus Ae Aldei Pension Tore Ken de Decker Swisher Pavilion Pug's Playboys Allroom Prairieburg

Teach Child True Meaning Of Christmas

Vera Barnett of Ohio State University urges parents to convey Christmas meaning through daily actions not a single day. She defines JOY as Jesus others you, noting real joy requires Christ and service in daily life.

Vera Barnett Ohio State University Extension Miss Barnett Christ Mrs.Barnett Jesus Mrs. Barnett

Reward Offered in Missing Girl Case Sycamore Ill

A $500 reward is posted by the Veterans House of Sycamore for the return of Maria Ridolph seven who vanished Tuesday night near her home. The search includes about 24 FBI agents led by Richard Auerbach in Chicago. The child was last seen with a strange man.

Sycamore, Ill Maria Ridolph Veterans House of Sycamore American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Maria Richard Auerbach FBI Chicago

Tiny Farm Gifts for Toddlers on Christmas Morning

A playful farm themed set collection offers a push and pull rail toy with boxcar sides, a blackboard express, a talking toy phone with a cuddle, a two tone hammer head, a tiny electronic organ, and full scale barns silos tractors and cultivators. The package includes a miniature corral with stock for young ranchers to imagine branding cattle.

Blackboard Express

Space Toy for Prince Charles

Queen Elizabeth II quietly bought a space cruiser toy for Prince Charles at a London department store. The 9-year-old heir to the throne was seen at Cheam School during term-end exams as the gift aimed to be as modern as tomorrow.

London Prince Charles Cheam School Queen Elizabeth II

Patient Flees Hospital and Dies Nearby

Walter Fischback, 56, Kahoka, Missouri, escaped Graham hospital after a scream at 5:40 a.m. and ran about two blocks before collapsing on a residential porch and dying. He had been hospitalized several days for the flu. officials had not yet determined the cause of death.

Keokuk Graham Hospital Walter Fisch Kahoka Fischback

Two Iowans Hurt in Crash Near Winthrop

Robert Gillaspie 22 of Waterloo and Robert Brock 26 of Washington were injured in an early morning crash on Highway 20 near Winthrop. Gillaspie lost control of the car and struck a utility pole. Brock was trapped for over an hour before rescue. Both were in good condition at Independence hospital.

Oelwein Robert Gillaspie Waterloo Robert L. Brock Washington Independence Hospital Gillaspie Highway 20 Winthrop Brock

Tiny Objects Pose Risks for Young Children

Keep Tiny Objects Away from Children warns caregivers to prevent choking hazards during holidays. Do not give small items to little kids and supervise them around toys, decorations, and hard candies to ensure safe celebrations.

Lost and found notices and service ads in Gazette

A cluttered page shows lost items including a sorrel colt with white face and four white feet missing from Cedar Tap area contact Wilcox EM 5 1325 and a blue parakeet named Joe respond to EM 2 7026. Also listings for rental services and various ads for jewelry tile alterations and caregiving posted in the Gazette.

Whit Face Anne Swers Joe

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