Relatives Halt Display of Cook Body in Oklahoma
Angry relatives stopped the public viewing of William E. Cook’s body in Comanche Oklahoma, forcing undertaker Gene Boydstun to move the corpse to Selena Kansas. About 15 000 people reportedly viewed the body since Sunday as questions arise over the funeral arrangements and the handling of the case.
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Comanche
Okla
William E. Cook
Gene Boydston
Selena
Kan
Noce
Boydstun
Cook
San Quentin
Calif
Bertha Massengill
Oklahoma City
Lawyerohn Connolly
Massengill
Abong
Ben V. Hunter
Oklahoma Funeral Directors Association
State
Boydston
Connolly
Carl Mosser
Atwood
Robert Dewey
Seattle
Wash
Gomer Smith
California
Dewey
Annual Jewish Festival Closes With Dramalogue at Temple Judah
The Idol on the Altar a dramalogue about Hanukkah runs Friday at 8 p.m. at Temple Judah. Participants include Leo Smulekoff Mrs M Frankel the religious school and confirmation class Temple Judah choir and Rabbi Walter H Plaut. The festival marks the Maccabean victory over Antiochus with candle lighting prayers hymns and charitable gifts.
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Temple Judah
Leo Smulekoff
M. & Frankel
Temple Judah Choir
Walter H. Plaut
Antiochus
Judea
SUI Will Judge Prize Stories at Iowa City
The University of Iowa writers' workshop will select and judge the national prize short stories. Prof Paul Engle and Assistant Prof Hansford Martin succeed Herschell Brickell as editors of the O Henry Prize Stories volumes issued January 1954 and thereafter.
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Iowa City
Writers’ Workshop
University of Iowa
New York
Paul Engle
Hansford Martin
Herschell Brickell
York City
Society of Arts and Sciences of
New York City
O. Henry
William Sydney Porter
Bus Line Seeks Permit To Extend Charter Service
Interstate Commerce Commission officials draft a Washington report on a proposal by the Elwein Waterloo Bus Line to extend charter service to 14 midwestern states. Fourteen witnesses testified in Des Moines arguing for transport to church meetings business gatherings conventions and school trips within a 60 mile radius of Oelwein to points in four states. Erwin Larson of Charles City representing the line said the charter service would cover any point within sixty miles of Oelwein to destinations in four nearby states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
INS
Interstate Commerce Commission
Washington Headquartee
elwein-Waterloo
Des
Man and Wife Resolve Divorce Contests to Live Separately
Des Moines reports George Jones a barber and his wife Madeline dropped divorce actions that blocked each from entering their home. They agreed to live in separate rooms under orders until the disputes end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
George Jones
Madeline
Appointment Notice of Executrix in Linn County Estate
On the 17th day of September 1952 the unappointed person was appointed and qualified as Executrix of the estate of J. Hoebel late of Linn County who is deceased. All persons owing or holding claims against the estate must promptly pay or file them with the attorney Coen L Benesh and the Clerk Linn County.
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Coe Nn Norice
Hasem
Ember
J. Hoebel
Linn County
Ice
Linn Counowe
Arian Hoebel Fackson
Executrix
Coen
L. Benesh
Three Legged Dog Delivers Pups in Williams Office
A three legged dog, famed for a snowbound birth nearby, gave birth to eight puppies on the desk of Earl Jaynes, manager at Spahn Rose Lumber yard in Williams. The mother, once tended by railroad crews, was later adopted by the Jaynes children after Floyd Parker, who helped move the dog to town, learned of her plight.
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Williams
Ins
Earl Jaynes
Spahn-Rose Lumber Company
Illinois Central
Floyd Parker
Iowa Falls
Truman urges buildup of military strength for world peace
President Truman told a Washington Aero Club dinner that enduring peace requires ongoing military growth. He argued strength deters aggressors and aligns with UN principles, marking the Wright brothers’ flight anniversary at Kitty Hawk December 1903.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
America
U.N
Aero Club of Washington
Wright Brothers
Kitty Hawk
N. C
Des Moines Auto Racer Charged in Fatal Drunk Driving
Des Moines man Guy M. Barrett Jr. is charged with drunk driving after an early morning race that left 18 year old Robert Hukill dead. Barrett, 27, waived to the grand jury and posted $600 bond. Sheriff deputies said Hukill and Barrett’s cars stayed side by side at speeds up to 90 mph.
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Des Moines
Robert Hukill
Justice Court
Guy M. Barrett, Jr
Hakill
Garrett
Local fraternal posts and civic notes across Iowa towns
West Liberty officers sworn in for OES with Ferne Sullivan as worthy matron and Alfred Smith as worthy patron. Garrison elects Freida Garbers as Tabitha Society president. Waukon to run March of Dimes drive January 1 to 31 led by Walter Howe. Tama hosts third annual speech and hearing survey at Tama High. Edgewood elects Bert Meyers fire chief and council names WRC officers. Central City PTA plans Christmas program. Waukon switchboard operator Diane Pratt to move to Los Angeles. Waukon Masonics elect Arden Iverson master and list officers. Quasqueton Joyce Hussey visiting. Waukon council plans heated ice skating rink at the fairground. Newhall Walter Stoecker hospitalized for observation. Toledo polio fund drive fundraising totals $1,669.89.
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West Liberty
Ferne Sullivan
OES
Alfred Smith
Adele Tuburen
Ray Wuestenberg
Ruth Webb
Lucille Reinsager
Roxie Nichols
Lois Kirby
Garrison
Freida Garbers
Tabitha Society
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Merle Woerdshoff
Francis Arthur
Edgewood
Clarence Elliott
WRC
Cynthia Rulon
Grace Gleason
Mae Porter
Clint Fairweather
Central City
PTA
Waukon
Diane Pratt
Los Angeles
Arden Iverson
Masonic Lodge
Keith Mason
C. A. Amundson
J. H. Palmer
L. L. Shurtleff
B. W. Smith
Tama County
Carrie Burley
Tama
Vision Expert Cites Night Driving Faults
Vision specialist Dr O W Richards from the American Optical Company warns at an Iowa State College conference that aging reduces night driving vision. He urges larger highway signs lower night speed limits and specially designed glasses for some drivers while advising against night driving for those with certain eye diseases.
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Richards
Vetoed Milford bond fails again for new school
A proposed 140000 dollar Milford school bond failed to reach the required 60 percent majority for the third time this year, falling 39 votes short. também A petition by seven Sergeant Bluff farmers to block Sioux City land condemnation for expansion of the air force base was dismissed in district court. The city seeks 1600 acres for a 19000000 dollar expansion authorized by Congress. Warm Springs trip for lost polio treatment by Ray Mills, president of the Iowa Federation of Labor and Des Moines councilman, is planned. Colonel Wilson H. Neal named senior air instructor for the 132 fighter bomber wing of the Iowa Air National Guard, starting Jan. 2.
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Milford
Sergeant Bluff
Oee
Sioux City
Sioux City Air Force Base
Warm Springs
Ray Mills
Iowa State Federation of Labor
Des Moines
Air Guard
Wilson H. Neal
Air Force
Iowa Air National Guard
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Classified Fragments
Classified lines show ad sizes and rates in cents for 11 day 3 day and 7 day runs. Numerous lost and found notices and personals mention pets and items, with contact phone numbers and locations across city blocks.
You and Me You Money Opportunity Ad
A recruitment pitch seeks three ambitious men with cars and a readiness to work. The narrator Mr Haverly invites interviews at the Hotel Roosevelt Friday or Saturday between 11 00 a m and 7 00 p m promising rapid advancement for hard workers willing to manage 10 100 people.
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Mr. Haverly
Hotel Roosevelt
Stenographers and Typists Wanted at Chalmer s Mfg Co
Attractive openings for qualified women with 5 day week 40 hours. Good starting rate, opportunities for advancement, paid vacations and holidays, group insurance with cost sharing. Bus service available. Interview at employment office 3015 1st Ave SE Chalmers Mfg Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
T. J. Bartos
Martin-Roasa Tractor and Equipment Co
1St Ave
Cedar Rapids
Thomas Plumbing Service
SE Chalmers Mfg. CO
Dependable Single Girl Wanted for Gazette Ad Dept
A 17 to 20 year old high school graduate living in Cedar Rapids is sought for a permanent 40 hour week job with overtime in the advertising proof dispatch department. The position includes outside calling on downtown retail stores and inside miscellaneous detail work. See Mr. Moore at the Gazette office. No phone calls.
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Jess H. Travis
Gaetan
Fox Res
1St Ave
Ea Beer
John Blauls and Sons Co
Ist St. SE
Mien Monument CO
Winonan
P. O
Cedar Rapids
The
Paramount
Myhre
Lesman
Gazette
Mac & Milo
Tows Rapids Barber College
Edar Rapids
Moore
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Bus Line
Iowa Briefs
Iowa
William Riley
Burlington Railroad
J. L. Brunk
Highway Transport Company of
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Alamo
Neb
Keokuk
Roy Dickinson
Keokuk Steel Casting Company
Keokuk Chamber of Commerce
Will Davis
Vining
Louis Riha
Vining Cooperative Telephone Association
I Ernest Herink
Care Gazette
J. V. Novak & Son Wrest
Jimmie Bluf
4Th Ave
Boston
Mt. Vernon
Duke
D Ave. NE
Harmony Cafeteria
aNerenane
Elliott Tailors
Kresge
Rosen’'S Tailor Shop
Soweey
Eather jJacket
Oath
URESH
See St. SE
STEEN
Ance
Callenwood
Morris Fur Shop
Mullin
Lovely
M Pharmacy
Ee Wapetpe
ROVER
2Nd Ave. SE
Sane
Turkey
Wareco
Investigations
BONDS
DIAL
Geedmen Detective Service
Ace Theater
Mae's Beauty Shop
Ist St. NW
BOB’ S Hillbillies
Csps Hall
Jean
Farle
Joe's Troubadors
Cnn
Chesterfield
Twin Towers
Melody Inn
Sammy
Rene Hee
Lidave
Kenny Hofer
Hi-Way Gardens
Stanwood
Day Draft Inn
Butterfly Cafe
Loni OL Solol
LL Business Services
NEW CO
Eling ‘Boren
LEAR
Milo Kennedy
Turner Bros
Gaumon
Kinkead Construction Co
Mound Ave
Christ Anderson
Dick Alexander
Marion Wa
Smaster
Ren Onnie
Ee Fond
Vosdinen
Turner
Clarence Tack
Mac Augustine
Euapan
Aspocus
Clark
ED Simon
Bill Leibrand
Lyman
Jerry Voldingh
Ot St Dial
Arvey Booth & Son Biel
Bob Waddington
Ikkeeping
Schmidt
Merchants Bank
Piasonable
Cedar Net
Mulhearn
Roosevelt
Deceus
Russell Ice Cream Co
Collins RA Radio Main
Schamberger Motor Coo
16Th Ave
U. S
Sunyak
Kremers Urbanance Hotel
Robert Litts
McNall Machinery and Supply Corp
D Avenue NW
Tia
Mental Health Institute
Independence
Blue Moon Cafe
Ist
Crosley
Avco Mig. Corporation
Cincinnati
Ohio
D. B. Nason
Crosley Division
Arlington Street
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Wasiee
2Nd Ave
M. Brown
Fkip Wantea—Mare Wilson & CO
Apply Employment Office
Wilson & CO
3Rd St
Collins Radio
You and
Allis Chalmers Mfg. CO
Bob Earl
Ete PLC
Ernie Voshell
Help Wanted
Stenographers
Iowa National Mutual Insurance CO
Nichols
Handler Motor Company
Second Ave
Bupane Gas
Mr. Klingaman
Montgomery Ward
Interstate Finance Corp
7Th St. SE
Blue Cross
Turner CO
Stenographer
Typ
Dorothy Marp
Newman
General Motors
Culver Motors
Second Ave. SE
Kenwood Transfer
Dragon Cafe
HOTEL
Montrose
Tee National Company
Rite Box
Law Office
Azette
RTE
Todd
Matheny
Mgr
Singer Sewing Center
1St Ave. SE
Nash-Finch Company
Ate Ee
Banke Life CO
Nat'l Bank
Ateway Transportation CO
Help
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
3Rd Ave
Sgheme Newman
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