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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 10, 1960

Page

6

Dormitory Frills Spark Iowa Regents Review

In Des Moines the Iowa State Board of Regents revisits dormitory offerings at tax supported colleges. Regent Arthur A. Barlow recalls cooperative housing from the 1930s and asks what became of it while SUI and ISU officials insist current dorms meet student demand. A study of rates will continue as financing relies on student fees and food profits.

DES Moines Iowa State Board of Regents Arthur A. Barlow Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Iowa State Barlow Board

Car Runs Off Curve Claims Iowa Farm Youth

DENISON AP Donald Vernon Hoffmeier 18 Crawford county farm youth who lived near Buck Grove was killed in an auto accident early Saturday. His car ran off a curve on highway 59 141 about 34 miles south of here. He was alone.

Denison Donald Vernon Hoffmeier Crawford County Buck Grove Here

Contracts Set For Pharmacy Bldg at SUI

Iowa Board of Regents awarded contracts for a new Pharmacy building and a research addition at Psychopathic hospital plus remodeling of the Art building on the University of Iowa campus. Bid packages include plumbing electrical and elevator work with a total Art budget of 41 300 dollars and disposal of a 416 Melrose Ave house.

Des Moines Iowa Board of Regents University of Iowa Medical Laboratories Psychopathic Hospital Regents SUI Melrose Ave Pharmacy Viggo Jensen Construction Co Iowa City Ryan Plumbing and Heating Co Davenport Fandel Electric Cedar Rapids Minneapolis-Honeywell Kimball Brothers Council Bluffs General Construction Frantz Construction Co Barber-Coleman Co Rock Island Kewaunee: Manufacturing Co Adrian, Mich Paulson Construction Co West Branch SUI Physical Plant

Girl Burned Lighting Yale Candle at Home

Davenport AP report describes six year old Kathy Pecken Schneider suffering facial burns when her hair caught fire while lighting a Christmas candle at home. She remained in satisfactory condition at a local hospital on Saturday.

Davenport Kathy Peckenschneider

Mrs. Albert Franz 77 Dies in McGregor

Mrs. Albert Franz aged 77 died suddenly Friday afternoon while shopping in McGregor. Services planned Sunday at 2 p.m. in Swede Church with burial at Swede Cemetery. Friends may call at Thornburg Funeral Home. Surviving are daughter Edna of Iowa City and son Alvin of McGregor and two grandchildren.

the Gazette McGregor Albert Franz iFriends Thornburg Edna Iowa City Alvin

SUI Purchase of Lots Authorized

DES MOINES The University of Iowa was authorized by the State Board of Regents to buy four adjacent houses and lots at 9 and 15 West Davenport and 327 and 337 North Capitol. The $105 000 purchase funds will come from university endowment sources and income, enabling expanded office classroom and music space for rising enrollments at University schools.

Des Moines University of Iowa University Schools State Board of Regents University West Davenport North Capitol Street Henry L Charlotte Fisk SUI Regents

Sues Estranged Wife For Profits on Hogs

Iowa City man Donald Shull sues his estranged wife Lydia Shull for 6960 in a hog profits dispute from her farm. He seeks 1960 for his share and 5000 exemplary damages as a divorce action proceeds.

Iowa City Donald Shull Lydia Shull Connecion

Union Woman Injured in West Union Car Crash

Mrs. Warren Johnson, 22, of West Union, was injured in a collision with a car driven by Robert Shedel of West Union at an intersection. Johnson sustained a fractured wrist and bruises and was hospitalized. Shedel was uninjured.

Oelwein Warren Johnson West Union Robert Shedel Shedel

Fire Destroys Luana Home on Friday

A fire Friday destroyed the two story Luana home of elderly resident Lewis Engelhardt. A passing girl saw the flames on the roof and alerted authorities as Luana and Monona fire departments responded to the alarm.

Luana Lewis Engelhardt Monona

Truck Driver Killed in Illinois Road Accident

Joseph Eldon Lotzen 43 of Ft. Dodge Iowa, a truck driver, dies in a Saturday morning crash just across the Mississippi River in Illinois. He was identified by authorities.

East Dubuque, Ill Joseph Eldon Lotzen Ft. Dodge Mississippi Ilinois

Highway Etiquette Sparks Frustration on Busy Roads

A brief editorial notes that delays on the highways stem from drivers refusing to let others pass. The piece laments aggressive driving and calls for courtesy to ease congestion and improve traffic flow.

Farmers Union Leader Criticizes FHA Loan Rules

Kenneth Schuman of Des Moines urged Congress and agencies to overhaul FHA lending at the Iowa Farmers Union state convention. He warned retail chains entering farming could threaten farmers' markets and backed resolutions for farm finance, wage expansion for migratory workers, and reapportionment similar to federal rules.

DES Moines Iowa Farmers Union Farm and Home Administration Kenneth Schuman Congress FHA Farmers Union State Convention Schu‘man Federal

Toll Free Calls For Rowley Set

Northwestern Bell Telephone Co agreed to provide toll free service between Rowley and Independence in light of a proposed school reorganization. Eastern Iowa Telephone Co has delayed line work due to freezing weather while seeking the toll free setup. Rowley subscribers had protested rates and lack of toll free service after a dial system was installed.

Rowley Northwestern Bell Telephone Co Independence Bell Eastern Iowa Telephone Co Eastern Iowa Rowley Telephone Iowa Eastern

Gable Will Places Estate With Widow Kay

Actor Clark Gable left more than a million dollars to his widow Kay in a will admitted to probate. Gable died November 16 at 59 from a heart attack. The 1955 will leaves most estate to his fifth wife while providing a home in North Hollywood for his first wife Josephine Dillon.

Los Angeles Clark Gable Kay

Notice of Probate for Earl H. Travis Will

In the District Court a notice announces probate of the will and testament of Earl H. Travis of Cedar Rapids Iowa. The hearing is set for December 14 at 9:00 o clock for acceptance of the will and appointment of an executor or administrator. Melvin J McCalley attorney is listed.

Eobate Will Earl H. Travis Reuss Cedar Rapids Iowa Leame Oeneda Rapids

Canvassers Seek Buzz for Rich Heights Market

Canvassers advertise an $17,000 opportunity in Cedarids area for a rich height man. They seek sales staff, technicians, and promoters with a Canadian style to apply in person. Housing, shipping, and ground supplies mentioned. Contact Lubrigants Co. Box 676 Dayton for details.

Cedarids Deyton Hamilton

Notice of Appointment of Executor in Linn County Iowa

State of Iowa Linn County notice is hereby given that the estate of C eyloat of Linn County Iowa has been duly supplied and qualified as the executor. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment to the undersigned. Those having claims or demands against said estate should file them duly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Executors: KOSEK Billiman Gray Glasgow Sfepistca Attorneys.

State of Iowa Linn County Ries Osek C. Eylate Kosek, Billiman Gray, Glasgow & Sfepistca

Plough Inc Seeks Sales Representative

Classified notice seeks a sales representative for Plough Incorporated. Applicants should have sales experience and be ready to engage with agricultural product markets.

Plough, Inc

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