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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1963

Page

9

Calm Decisions Needed at SUI Graduation Exercises

Iowa City graduates at the University of Iowa commencement hear Prof Earl E Harper urge thoughtful calm in crises. He outlines six areas for deliberate action including democracy, nuclear dangers, physical welfare, social attitudes, fine arts and religious values. The event awarded degrees to over 500 graduates.

Iowa City — College Earl E. Harper SUI University of Iowa Harper SUI School of Fine Arts Iowa Memorial Union Virgil Hancher Dr. Harper Walter Lippmann

Feguer Granted Execution Stay Through March Fifteen

Victor Feguer remains on death row as the planned execution is stayed again until March 15 due to awaiting presidential clemency action. The 27 year old former convict from St Johns Michigan was convicted in the 1960 kidnapping and slaying of Dr Edward Bartels a Dubuque physician.

Feguer Fegner Iown Fort Madison Graven Kennedy Meek Pecos Texas Leavenworth Kaw Iowa St. Johns Mich Edward Bartels Dubuque Waterloo

New Luther Proxy Takes over Job

Dr. Elwin Farwell 43 was named president of Luther College Decorah Iowa succeeding Dr J W Yivisaker who resigned last fall. Acting president was Dr David T Nelson. Farwell came from California Lutheran College Thousand Oaks where he was dean after serving as pastor in Andrew Iowa.

Salem Lutheran Church Andrew, la

Water Shortage Strikes What Cheer Town

What Cheer faces a water shortage as one of its two wells quit pumping and the other runs at reduced capacity. Thorpe Well Co. crews from Des Moines worked Friday after noon and again Saturday morning to repair the wells. Residents report low pressure or no water, with the school closed Friday. The shortage followed three fires earlier in the week.

the Gazette Thorpe Well Co Des Moines

Burglars Loot Meyer Grocery for 47 Dollars in Thursday Break-In

Conroy burglars pried open a door to Meyer Grocery and took six to eight cartons of cigarettes totaling about 47.38 dollars. The adjacent post office in the same building was entered but nothing appeared missing.

Conroy Meyer

Wirtz Warns Strike Could Trigger Nationwide Arbitration

Secretary of Labor Wirtz warned in Chicago that one more major strike could lead to national compulsory arbitration laws. He spoke to the National Academy of Arbitrators and said he would regret such legislation while noting public sentiment on emergency strikes and ongoing brinkmanship between labor and management.

Chicago Wirtz Labor and Management Fridday National Academy of Arbitrators Bernard Baruch Labor Court

Miss Dearborn Named Chairman of MS Chapter

Linn County chapter of the National Multiple Sclerosis Society elected Elizabeth Dearborn Linn County chairman with Alice Thompson as vice chair and Michael Kelly as treasurer. Other officers include Mrs Benton Jones secretary and Forrest Rosser as advisor. The group coordinates patient aid and fundraising and notes about 75 known local MS patients.

Linn County National Multiple Sclerosis Society Elizabeth Dearborn Second Avenue Alice M. Thompson Thompson Drive Michael E. Kelly Twenty-fifth Street Benton Jones Fairfax Forrest Rosser Twenty-third Street Merrill Gracey Springville Leo J. Morrissey Park Avenue SE Joseph F. Hladky East Post Road Thompson Third Street Linn ‘County

Dairy Price Cutting Bill Filed in Iowa Senate

A bill to bar processors distributors and retailers from cutting dairy prices or varying prices by community was filed in the Iowa senate. It would award treble damages to harmed parties and was sponsored by Sen. C Joseph Coleman and six others.

DES Moines Iowa Senate Iowa Joseph Coleman Clare Peter F. Hansen Manning Senate House George O'Malley O'Malley

Jim Fee S News Final Weather In Motion Teases Saturday Broadcast

Jim Fee reports a complete picture of the day on KCRG TV 9 NEWS FINAL with WEATHER IN MOTION at 10 p.m. Saturday. The segment previews headlines, weather outlook, and late news highlights for viewers.

Jim Fee Kcrg-Tv

Harry's Transfer and Services Listing

Classified notice listing multiple local services including furniture moving tree trimming snow removal carpenter repair and general maintenance with contact numbers and brief service notes. Also mentions insurance and miscellaneous ads for thawing pipes and weed control among other offerings.

Harry’s Hauting Bob Neral W. Turner Specia AL Finan Bicht Simon

Week Day and Sunday Publication Deadlines

The notice lists deadlines for same day publication at 1 a.m. on weekdays and 5 p.m. on Sundays for Saturday editions. It provides scheduling cutoff times to ensure timely printing.

Lost and Found items and ads from local listings

A mixed local page lists several found items including a gold wedding ring near the courthouse and a beagle dog in the Arthur district, with contact numbers for claims. Other notices include vacant rooms, a large white tom cat with red collar, and various advertisements for printing, real estate, and services.

Arthur Chamberlain Real Estate

Heavy Barn Fire Destroys Stock Near Watkins

A midnight blaze on the Leo Schmuecker farm north of Watkins destroyed a large barn and much livestock. Dwayne Schmuecker, the son who farms there, faced losses including 22 milk cows a bull several calves a milk cooler baled hay and straw. Cause undetermined. Firefighters from Watkins Blairstown and Newhall responded.

Watkins Leo Schmuecker Here Schmuecker Dwayne Blairstown Newhall

Development Firm Elects At Iowa City

Iowa City based Business Development Inc elected six new directors including J. J. Leichty Jim Swaner and Atty. William Meardon to two year terms. Re elected were Roy Williams James Stewart and Ray Vanderhoof. Holdovers are Emory Kelley Kent Angerer Robert T. Davis and Lyle Miller. Retirements include A. O. Kelley Dr C G Sleichter and H A Mike Dunlap. Ex officio members are W W Summerwill Charles Dore and Dr Virgil Hancher. The firm with about 130 stockholders sells shares at 100 each and reported purchasing an 80 acre tract formerly the Fuhrman farm near the Procter Gamble plant.

Iowa City — Business Development, Inc Iowa City J. J. Leichty Jim Swaner Atty William Meardon Roy Williams James Stewart Ray Vanderhoef Emory Kelley Kent Angerer Robert T. Davis Lyle Miller A. O. Kelley C. G. Sleichter H. A Mike”’ Dunlap Chamber of Commerce Industrial Committee W. W. Summerwill Chamber Charles Dore Virgil Hancher B. B. Fuhrman Procter & Gamble

Jesup Youth Killed in Two Car Crash

A Jesup youth, Russell Miller 19, died after a Friday night collision on icy Highway 20 east of Jesup. Four others were injured including Gary Gerdis 21 in the Miller car and Clarence Batchell 41, his wife, and daughter Linda 15 in the other vehicle, all taken to Waterloo area hospitals.

Raymond Jesup Highway 20 Here Russell Miller Kenneth Miller Gary Gerdis Waterloo Clarence Batchell Near Waterloo Linda

Eagles Gather and Gulls Protest over Fish on River

Bird watchers counted 236 eagles on the Illinois side of the Mississippi opposite Keokuk. Tension exists among eagles gulls and crows as fish theft and competition unfold while about 2,000 ice ducks are ignored.

Keokuk UPI Illinois Mississippi

Hog House Burns on Alice Shannon Farm Near Sigourney

Fire at about 2 30 p.m. Friday destroyed a large hog house on the Alice Shannon farm near Sigourney. Firemen from Sigourney and Delta prevented spread to an adjoining granary. Loss included nine purebred boars and 105 three week old pigs. The 25 by 45 foot structure was built two years ago.

Sigourney Alice Shannon Delta

Dr. W A Hagen of Ames Dies on Flight to London

Dr. William A. Hagen 69 director of the national animal laboratory for the U S Department of Agriculture died in his sleep on a plane en route to London He was between Chicago and London at the time He was among 100 U S delegates to Geneva for a science and technology conference Survivors include his widow one son and two daughters

Hagen New York State Veterinary College Cornell University

Help Wanted Male B WANTED Short order cook evenings

Brief help wanted notice seeking a married man for a short order cook position at a coffee shop in the evenings. Apply in person to Jackie White at Town House. No strikes or layoffs. EM 5-2914.

Sears Repair Shop Ksin Ave S.W AS & D Arthur Spaight Myers M. L. Hale Jackie White

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