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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1957

Page

2

Golden wedding memories in Marion family notices

The Marion area notes report a golden wedding anniversary for Mr and Mrs Cherry on February 10 with an open house from 2 to 5 pm and a pre open house cafe event. They married February 12 1907 in Marion and farmed near Walker before moving to Marion. They are active members of the Marion Christian church with a son Carl Cherry and a daughter Will Skinner. a granddaughter and six great grandchildren are also listed.

Dirs Elmer Cherm Fourteenth Street Marion Cherry Elsie Andersen L. M Nortlerst Linn County Walker Blair Percy Road Ali

Joseph's School Honor Roll Noted Amid Local Moves

Edgar QO Nelson of Garberhive purchased the residence of Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Failor at 679 Central Avenue and will take possession. The Failor family moves to Perry March 1, with sale completed by Thomas E. McGowan Realty. Fox lodge No. 318 will meet Wednesday at 7 in Memorial Hall.

Edgar QO. Nelson Garberhive Fee W. BE. Failor Central Avenue Pos Eerie Failor Perry Thomas E. McGowan F. T. Fox Lodge Memorial Hall Purchase Houge Snd Foner von Slwoens Zorsey St. Joseph's Pweljlng Selifferd Tefer Central City Darlene Kuisetyl Elzabeth Martinson Diane Bennett Jane Fearman Carol Klink John Riedel Chris Urbanek Robert Klaus Kane Downe Konzen Timothy Maber Q Ten Coleman Bonnie Condon Cathy Curley Mary Frayman Kathy Gorar Levey Korl Susan Mason Kathiyan Nissen Dennis Spain Edward Urbanek Tommy Vietor James Anitt Barbara Cram Mimi Pamela Foy Mary Frances Hennessey Jacky Bightland Julie Martin Dad Martin Maureen Mullaly Kathy Reilly Becky Schmitz Wendy ‘Pinel Mickey Vietor

Freed Lifer Returns 46 Prison Miracles Spark Change

By Tor Runyon, a man released after 43 years in prison recalls a dream of freedom starting May 23, 1814. Elders remember the harsh system, warden comments reflect mixed feelings about the release and its impact on future justice.

Tor Runyon Deep Forest Madison Maries Erstone Jones Won Jones Tyler Lainson Arrow Inorizons Deacon Jones Rangers Sme Tones

Community notices and a prison memory arc across town

A crowded compressed page lists residents purchasing homes on Twelfth Street and Meridan area transfers, local club meetings, school group events, and a long biographical section recounts Deacon Jones's prison years, sparrow friends, cancer treatment and eventual release. Also notes a quarterly magazine, upcoming meetings, elections, and a beauty show contact.

Methodist WSCS Circles Scheduled meetings and events

Local WSCS circles including Esther Martha Miriam and Naomi plan daytime and evening gatherings at various venues led by Mrs. Hucker Gordon Growner Phelps Pogue and others. A spring fashion review at Cramer's store and related church programs plus Easter eggs and diet notes are listed among ongoing activities.

Methodist WSCS Weemsday Esther A. MM. Hucker Edyth Gordon Tones P. Gable Japan Martha J. du Pay Rite Lon Voss Jora Growner Mary L. M. Phelps Miriam Lyde Pogue Naouli Bers John B. Finney Mmembers Rachel Cile Robret J . Law Yennysun Study Club George Roberts Cramer's Department Store

Presbyterian Circles Meet and Community Notices

Presbyterian groups plan dinners and meetings across Cedar Rapids with Circle One through Circle Four hosting sessions at churches and homes. Local editorials note hospital stays and a prison interview piece tied to Deacon Jones as he seeks freedom and a path home.

Wonsat Las Vegas Deacon Jones Jil Teucod Lainson Lee County Ecow

Political Notes from Paxiesville to Des Moines

A jumble of political chatter from Paxiesville Minn to Des Moines includes Isham visiting a sister-in-law, state award talk, figures like Loveless and Eisenhower boosters, and discussion of tax study, school aid, and regent appointments amid Iowa political maneuvering.

Isham Paxiesville, Minn Gene Istacs Alburnett Ruad Ed Hicklin al Wapiello Barney Williams Wis Breenhower Des Moines Loveless Development Commission Eisenhower Iowa Toomey Dustries Ike Branch Platts Towa Allen Industrial Products Camp Pany Battle Croek Mich Oskaloosa B. Th Hickenlooper Democrat Indus-Thomas EB. Martin Mel Graham Audubon Martin Campaig Sargent Quarries Tne Des Reineig Essa Livestor Pacific Adhesives¢ Company Heaverton Ore Osage Iowa Valve Company Oskar Hoosa Morton Frozen Foods Webster City Wilson and Company Cedar Rapids Midwest Biscuit Company Burlington Delvan Mfg. Company Weet Des Maines Diamond Black Leaf Company Des Maines Peanut Products, Inc Sathurday Spose Aindelats Ll

Expert Witnesses Highlighted Among Local Republicans

A fragmented note lists four expert witnesses among local Republicans, including Clarinda, Milroy of Jon, Willian Dillon of Colum, and Junctlom, with Monty and Grundy Center connections. The terse item places them in a plane related scene with references to slate, plane, and Republican figures.

Clarinda Jnethe N Milroy Jon Willian DB Dillon Colum Bus Junctlom Monty Grundy Center

Highway Commission picks and political maneuvering described

Governor Loveless seeks to inform senators of his nominees before sending names to the senate for confirmation. The piece notes party dynamics and mentions a Republican candidate connected to affairs in Clinton county, with references to past service and farming, amid a contentious appointment process.

Tlepublicans Lavelesg Board of Regents Hoegh Ested Loveless Senate Konner A Evans iCharles Willems Charlotte Emersem Nity Preaide Willams Ite Clinton County Biel Testee S Gisletic Fastorte

State Historical Society Marks 100th Year Birthday Dinner

Jowa City notes the State Historical Society celebrates 100 years since its 1857 founding with a birthday dinner in the Town Memorial Union. The centennial program includes talks on interviewing techniques and management writing, with officials and editors in attendance.

State Historical Society R Jowa City State Historiea! Society Memorial Union Towa City State Ovienment Ais United United States

Winter Enrollment Totals 9202 at Iowa State College

Ames enrollment figures released Saturday show winter enrollment at Iowa State College reaching 9 202 with counts across divisions including engineering agriculture science and industrial arts. Notable figures include undergraduates 692 662 in agriculture 3 124 and computing in science division. Speakers at the all day meet included Gerdunte students numbering 10H.

Ames Iowa State Colere Agriculture University of Towalsion of Scienee Krmput Ceinm Gerdunte

Burglars Hit Fort Madison Stores Stole Tools Cash

Fort Madison police report a break in at Murphy and Floyd implement store and Doherty Motor Company Friday night and early Saturday. Intruders broke windows to enter, stole a tonla value items and about $20 from the Doherty firm, and rummaged files and cabinets.

Fort Madison Bur Jalate Murphy and Floyd Doherty Motor Company Doherty

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