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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 11, 1956
Page
1
A three story brick building in Des Moines downtown was badly damaged by a fire Monday night. Damages are estimated at 300000 with 250000 insured. No injuries were reported and 16 fire trucks responded as streets were blocked near the Plumb Supply Company remodeling site.
Two state agents raided Noel's tavern in Dubuque late Monday seizing liquor. Operator John Noel was arrested and later released. Dubuque County Attorney Robert Oeth said charges would be filed Tuesday. The agents joined six others aiding Attorney General Dayton Countryman in his final month of the crusade.
Foreign students at the University of Iowa announced a fundraising drive to send an American student overseas. The effort is sponsored by the Americans Meet the World committee of the University of Iowa International Center. They plan to sell their blood at 25 dollars a pint to finance the scholarship.
A roundup of short notes from towns across Eastern Iowa. The fund drive total reaches 103.20 in Oneida and Clutier. multiple residents report hospital and VA patient status in Cedar Rapids, Iowa City, Manchester, Independence, and Waterloo. Local officials, clubs, and lodges announce officers and events. A street circus in Sigourney kicks off free Christmas events by the Chamber of Commerce.
Special to The Gazette Tipton Harve y Laucamp of Tipton files alienation of affections suit against Earl Ray a Tipton farmer in district court seeking 15000 damages. The Laucamps married December 22 1946 Iowa City. Ray allegedly gained improper influence over the wife beginning June 1956 and the plaintiff says his wife was deprived of affection comfort and aid and left home with their children.
Carol Morris Miss Universe 1957 begins acting with Universal International. She plays a chorus role in Man of a Thousand Faces and plans ongoing training and classes. She recalls sleepless nights after winning the crown and describes reporters invading her Ottumwa home.
In Buchanan county Iowa the Westberg township No 8 school students have attended Jesup school for a year due to poor Westberg facilities. A merger vote passed 57 to 1 in Jesup but failed 71 to 31 in Westberg, leaving the merger defeated and reopening questions for Westberg. A Buchanan board meeting will decide the matter.
The College Community school board named Crites and Peiffer of Cedar Rapids as architects for Prairie High gymnasium in a $166,000 project tied to the January 8 bond election. Leo A Daly Co of Omaha remains involved in the earlier classroom wing plans. officials want revised designs to fit budget and expedite bids in spring.
A TV listing notes a program titled Stranger on the Road set for 6 30 p m on Channel 9. The entry provides only the viewing time and channel with no additional program details.
George Forster, appointed Des Moines city manager by a 3 to 2 council vote, arrives from Janesville Wisconsin. He says he will heal the rift between labor and business and notes he is not a labor man but will serve both sides. Forster will assume duties January 1 while Milton Strickler continues as acting city manager.
Rosia Griener's grandson Jimmie Griener arrived last week by bus from Los Angeles. He knocked on doors and windows to wake her, frightening her before revealing himself by calling on a phone. The startled grandmother summoned the marshal during the surprise reunion.
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