Capone Gang Associate Alex Greenberg Slain in South Side Killing
Chicago police report the murder of Alex Louis Greenberg 64 a former Capone era financier found dead on a South Side street as his wife watched. Authorities note he kept records showing payments totaling 4627.83 over several months and say the crime may reflect a debt dispute rather than professional hitmen.
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Chicago
Old Capone
Alex Louis Greenberg
Greenberg
Capt. McLaughlin
Cedar Rapids police promoted to detectives by city council
City Hall notes report Cedar Rapids officers Clarence Milota and Harold Cerveny promoted to detective with Milota taking effect December 16 and Cerveny January 1. Both selected from civil service list with veterans' preference. The council set December 27 for a public hearing on two rezoning ordinances, extended paving project deadlines for Haegg Construction, approved city audits, and authorized bond retirements and street improvements including alley surfacing and sewer work.
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Cedar Rapids
Clarence Milota
Harold Cerveny
William Kudina
Haegg Construction Company
Haegg
Grubhoffer Elected Master Of Mt Hermon Lodge
Edward F. Grubhoffer has been elected worshipful master of Mt. Hermon lodge AF and AM Cedar Rapids for the next year. He succeeds William J. Probert at a Thursday night meeting. New officers include H Dean Harger Ralph E Whipple O Lee Eckert and Otto F Hanzlik with Eckert and Hanzlik re elected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. Grubhoffer
Mt. Hermon Lodge
A.M
Cedar Rapids
William J. Probert
H. Dean Harger
Ralph E. Whipple
O. Lee Eckert
Otto F. Hanzlik
Eckert
Hanzlik
Law Fraternity at SUI Pledges East Iowans
Eight University of Iowa students from The Gazette area have been pledged to Phi Alpha Delta professional law fraternity. Pledges include Robert Feiden Cedar Rapids Richard Hinsenbrock Guttenberg Vernon Maulson Manchester George Yates McGregor Virgil Vochoska Riverside John Shafer Waukon John Stirk West Union and Dick Witt What Cheer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Gazette
Phi Alpha Delta
Robert Feiden
Cedar Rapids
Richard Hinsenbrock
Guttenberg
Vernon Maulson
Manchester
George Yates
McGregor
Virgil Vochoska
Riverside
John Shafer
Waukon
John Stirk
West Union
Dick Witt
What Cheer
Appointment of Executrix for John Blazek Estate
Notice declares Anna er Executrix Carl Henrickson Attorney appointed on December 1 1955 in Linn County Iowa to administer the estate of John Blazek deceased. Creditors must settle debts promptly and claims filed with the Linn County District Court.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
John Blazek
Nee Linn County
Anna
Er. Executrix
Carl Henrickson
Local Woman Fined for Larceny in Municipal Court
A 20 year old expectant mother with three children was fined 25 dollars and costs on a larceny charge in municipal court. Mary Lou Bowers admitted taking 20 dollars from a neighbor's purse and acknowledged additional thefts from a dresser in the Himschoot home. Judge James Patterson warned of harsher penalties if she repeats the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Bowers
Fifth Street
Paul Himschoot
Larry Bowers
James Patterson
Wheel and Tire Stolen From Car on Thursday
Arthur Steen of 1061 Twelfth Street NE reported a theft Friday night after a wheel and tire were stolen from his car and a replacement was left in its place. He valued his wheel and tire at 55 dollars.
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Arthur Steen
Steen
1061
Twelfth Street NE
Mrs Roy M Smith of Webster Dies at 67
Sigourney special to The Gazette reports the death of Mrs Roy M Smith 67 of Webster a longtime Rebekah lodge and Order of Eastern Star member. Born in Webster she graduated Sigourney High School in 1906 married Roy M Smith in 1910 and farmed near Maynard and West Union before returning to Webster 14 years ago. She was a Methodist Church member and held state offices in both Rebekah lodge and OES serving as state instructor for six years and grand title.
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Sigourney
Roy M. Smith
Webster
Rebekah Lodge
Order of Eastern Star
Sigourney High School
Smiths
Maynard
West Union
OES
Relatives Gather for Funeral of Local Woman
Survivors include her husband a daughter Mrs Frank Potts of Marengo and a grandson. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in Reynolds Funeral Home Sigourney with burial in Lorden Cemetery Webster.
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Marshal
OES
Women’s Club
Webster
Frank Potts
Marengo
Reynolds Funeral Home
Sigourney
Lorden Cemetery
Salvation Army Kettle Campaign Opens in Cedar Rapids
The Salvation Army begins its 1955 kettle drive on Cedar Rapids streets to aid needy families. Kettles at Armstrong's and Killian's corners operate 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. until December 24, with extended hours to 9 p.m. on shopping nights. Lead volunteers are Rachel Phillips Mary Kohl and Mrs. Joe O'Neal. Money from the kettles and a county appeal funds holiday relief.
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Salvation Army
Cedar Rapids
Armstrong’s
Killian’s
Rachel Phillips
Mary Kohl
Joe O’neal
Cedar Rapids Christmas Exchange Partners With Council
Families in the Cedar Rapids area participate in a Christmas exchange organized in cooperation with the Council of Social Planning. The effort pairs households with donors to provide gifts and support during the holiday season.
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Cedar Rapids
Council of Social Planning
Byers To Speak At Homecoming Of Maine Lodge
Maine lodge 643 annual homecoming meets tonight at the hall 838 First avenue NE Dinner at six program at seven thirty Rex B Conn Gazette farm editor will be master of ceremonies and will introduce State Senator Frank C Byers of Cedar Rapids and Thomas Stimson grand master of Iowa Odd Fellows as speakers Committee members in charge are William J Hemmer John Singer Jr and J L Hemminger BYERS
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Maine
First Avenue
Rex B. Conn
The
Gazette
Frank C. Byers
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Stimpson
Anamosa
Iowa
Odd Fellows
William J. Hemmer
John Singer, Jr
J. L. Hemminger
Orthopedic Club Plans Christmas Party for Handicapped Children
The Orthopedic Club and the Council of PTAs co sponsor a Christmas party for physically handicapped children Saturday at the YMCA. Sallie Tiller and Don Taylor, Coe College students, lead Saturday socialization sessions in Keen Teen room. Bernard Brown drives a cab to transport the children with Red Cross escort. Funds come from Women’s gen club and the Optimist club. Public schools aid in educational adjustments.
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Council of
Parent-Teacher Associations
YMCA
Sallie Tiller
Don Taylor
Coe College
Bernard“Brownie” Brown
American Red Cross
Women’s Gen Club
Optimist Club
Yale Freshman Collects 252 Beer Can Brands
New Haven Connecticut United Press reports Yale University freshman Robert Walsh of Malverne New York keeps 252 beer cans in his room, each empty and from a unique brand, illustrating an unusual collection and curio at the campus.
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New Haven, Conn
Yale
Robert Walsh
Malverne
N.Y
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Capone Gang
Mrs. Greenberg
New York
Capone
City Hall
CeMar Acres
B Avenue NW
McGladrey, Hansen, Dunn and Company
Electrical Board of Examiners
Glen DeWald
Howard Hollinghead
Fourteenth
Fifteenth Avenue
W. W. Stolba
Milwaukee
Fourth Street
First and
Second Avenue
Gilbert M. Brokofsky
City Engineering
Brokofsky
Twentysixth Avenue
Cedar View Addition
City Plan Commission
Grubhoffer
Law Fraternity
SUI
East Iowans
Stanley
Ogden & Adams
Kenwood
C.R. Mather
Byers
Orthopedic Club
Special Education Department
Iowa Typewriter Exchange
Kelvinator
Globe Appliance
Kai
Ohio
KOR
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