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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 08, 1952

Page

10

Omaha School Expels 12 Year Old Married to 31 Year Old

In Omaha a 12 year old girl Georgie Lena Riddle was expelled by Pershing school officials after it was learned she married Clinton Jones a 31 year old box factory worker. The board ruled she could not associate with other students while living with her parents. A local justice of the peace said he married the couple after the girl claimed age 14 with parental consent.

Omaha Lea Thurber Pershing School East Omaha Georgie Lena Riddle Kermit Riddle Kentucky Georgie Clinton Jones Thurber Hiddle Clinton Jones Riddles Charles Thomas Iowa

Intersection crash claims Iowan pedestrian life

An eighty year old Council Bluffs man, H. D. Hervey, died after an accident at an intersection Saturday night. Gerald Hansen, 40, of Council Bluffs, was jailed for investigation but released on call. no witnesses exist and ice or a possible earlier hit by another vehicle could explain the death. Police note uncertainty in the sequence of events. A separate crash near Gothenburg, Nebraska, killed 26 year old John E. Carter of Vallejo, California, in a two car collision with Neil Reutsel, 22, of Maxwell, Neb.

Council Bluffs INS H. D. Hervey Gerald Hansen Hervey Hansen Gothenberg Neb Des Moines Gothenburg Wnet John E. Carter Vallejo Calif Dorothy Heck Nebraska Carter Neil Reutsel Maxwell

Notre Dame Seeks Commercial TV Station

Notre Dame university publicized its bid for a commercial television station at a Chicago Notre Dame club meeting. Father Edmund Joyce said the NCAA governs football telecasts but Notre Dame would not sue, relying on public opinion instead while noting about 50 thousand dollars earned from the Oklahoma game and higher 1950 film expenses.

Chicago INS University of Notre Dame Notre Dame Club of Edmund P. Joyce 5.C NCAA Notre Dame Father Joyce Joyce

Eagle Scout Award Presented by Troop 24

Warren K. Walrath son of Mr and Mrs Leonard T Walrath 3019 Oakland road NE received the Eagle Scout badge at a recent court of honor. Warren a Franklin High School junior has been a Scout four years and belongs to the Black Crescent lodge of the Order of the Arrow. First class awards were given to Tyrone Bennett Paul Lunseth Jerry Maples Ronald Radeke and Richard Ringsmuth. Second class awards went to Job Hawk Jackie Skalisky and Dave Wilkinson. Merit badges were awarded to Bennett Lunseth Maples Radeke and Ringsmuth.

Warren K. Walrath Leonard T. Wealrath Oakland Road Warren Franklin ‘High School Black Crescent Lodge Order of the Arrow Tyrone Bennett Paul Lunseth Jerry Maples Ronald Radeke Richard Ringsmuth Job Hawk Jackie Skalisky iDave Wilkinson Bennett Lunseth Maples Radeke Ringwsmuth

Iowa Pair Leave Tots Nabbed in Burglary Attempt

Davenport couple Jack Brouwers 23 and Jeanette 20 left two young children in a rooming house while attempting to burglarize a lumber yard office in Galesburg Illinois. Brouwers was wounded and captured after a confrontation with Officer William McElwain.

Iowa Galesburg George H Fuller Jack Brouwers Jeanette Brouwers Shardlaw Hansen Hansen Brouwlers William McElwain McElwain George Campbell Seaton Ill

Navy Man Dies After Four Hours in River

Lieutenant Commander Robert K. Whitney age 32 from Denver died after spending four hours in icy Mississippi water near Memphis. His boat capsized during a duck hunt about 13 miles north of the city. Whitney’s body was recovered south of the wreck with his life jacket inflated. Two fellow officers survived.

Memphis Tenn Icomdr Robert K. Whitney Stewart McDonald Harlan Mississippi River Whitney Denver Here Coast Guard

Iowa Rookie Police School Planned for Rookie Officers

Skeleton plans for Iowa's first two week rookie police school were outlined by Detective Chief Harry Gibbons. He said 50 percent of larger towns support cooperation and a late spring or early summer date is planned. The program, assisted by criminologist Prof. Richard Helcomb, aims to improve efficiency for rookie officers across communities. Rhodes interviews set for Iowa college men with eight district meetings and two delegates to the Oxford selection. Samuel Stevens chairs the Iowa elections committee. Prof. Nicholas V. Riasanovsky also participates.

Sioux City INS Harry Gibbons Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers Gibbons Des Moines Iowa Richard Helcomb University of Iown Iowa City Oxford University England Samuel Stevens Grinnell College Towa Nicholas V. Riasanovsky University of Towa

Norris Named Executive Secretary of Walton League Division

Paul B. Norris of Des Moines selected as executive secretary for the Tawa division of the Izaak Walton League replacing Harry E. Rector of Vinton who resigned to focus on his business. Elm Farm Ollie a Guernsey became the first cow flown by airplane in 1930 milking during the flight and milk sealed in paper containers was parachuted over St Louis Missouri.

Paul Norris Walton Post Des Moines INS Paul B. Norris Des Moines Tawa Izaak Walton League Norris Harry E. Rector Vinton Elm Farm Ollie Guernsey St. Luis

Keokuk Jail-Breaking G I Back in Custody

Orion Rhodes, 20, a Keokuk soldier known for multiple escapes, was recaptured Sunday in Canton Missouri after breaking from Keokuk jail Friday night by tearing a hole in his cell floor. He had previously escaped on Thursday.

Keokuk UFP Orion Rhodes An.o.l Canton Missouri State Rhodes Raight iRhodes Army

Unknown Era Alien Invasion Narrative Declared Impossible

A humorous or skeptical remark asserts no extraterrestrials will invade the United States due to the cost of living. The line downplays any imminent alien threat and frames it as a commentary on affordability and feasibility.

United States

Lost and Found and Personal Notices Compiled

A jumble of lost pets and items appears with notes and rewards. Entries include Brindle Boxer Brindle found near 218 3rd Ave southwest Liberal a dog named Butch and a missing brown and white cocker spaniel Stardust. Also listed are a rhinestone bracelet lost near 11th Street bus, a black Labrador puppy, and a lady’s wristwatch. Minor personal notes and contact phone numbers accompany each item.

Butch 3Rd Ave Dial Hunt’ Ers Tuas Eldon L. Stepanek Fairfax Heward Bine 11Th Street Lady's Walsewitch Careill Yoth Ave

Local ads mix offers and services in a bustling classified page

A dense collage of service listings and promotions from tailors hospitals and shops. Prominent ads include ROSEN'S TAILOR BHOP, Kenwood carpet cleaning, Hart construction and numerous home services. Also notes on events venues and dining spots with contact details and hours.

Job Ad Teases Paid Learning With Quick Training

Attractive is the word experience isn't necessary and you'll get paid while you learn. If you are looking for a job of many dttr actions, see Miss Blazek.

Costello Miss Blazek

Retiring RD Seeks Replacement for Cedar Rapids Gazette Route

After years of successful work, one RD sales rep for the Cedar Rapids Gazette retires. The west and northwest Cedar County territory in Linn Benton and Tata counties needs a replacement. A large list of mail subscribers awaits renewals with new prospects. A middle aged man familiar with farming is preferred and living in the territory helps. Permanent, year round income offered with few changes in rural circulation. Contact Mr. Jess B. Birks, Circulation Manager.

Thi Cedar Haunds Linn Benton Tata Jess B. Birks Cedar Rapids Gazette

Automobile Sales Career with Benefits and Vacations

Position requires prior automobile industry experience. Earn above average pay commensurate with ability. Vacations and insurance benefits provided.

Long and Short Puzzle Tribune Clues

Quick crossword style list features numerous clues across horizontal and vertical entries. Includes terms for length styles gear heraldic terms foods and objects as well as musical and linguistic hints. Contains many cryptic style definitions and cross references for a mixed wordplay puzzle.

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