Acquittal in shooting case ends party incident trial
Theodore J. Gauffer, 26, of rural Toddville, was acquitted by a Linn district court jury of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury in the Oct 15 party shooting of Ellen Kay Korsmo at 348 Seventh Avenue SW. Korsmo faced possible lifelong disability from a leg wound as witnesses described. The defendant had been serving a separate ten year term for breaking and entering. prosecutors alleged an argument led to the shotgun discharge.
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Theodore J. Gauffer
Toddville
Linn District Court
Gaulfer
Ellen Kay Korsmo
Seventh Avenue
Ft. Madison
L. C. Strathman
Korsmo
Gauffer
Dumbaugh
Horan
Aluminum Chloride Solve Perspiration Dilemma
Dr Molner discusses options for excessive underarm sweating including 25 percent aluminum chloride or 10 percent variants, formaldehyde solutions, and a potential surgical option. He notes triggers such as temperature, humidity, clothing, anxiety, and thyroid activity, and suggests relaxation as a remedy, with cosmetic prep as another path.
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Molner
If You've Never Used a Want Ad Youve Missed A Performer
A brief classifieds pitch urges readers to call 369-1294 to place a want ad and find a reliable advertiser. The line promotes the ad service as a sure performer and uses a direct dial number for action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dial
Odrinex Diet Pill Ad Promises Money Back Guarantee
An advertisement claims Odrinex fattens appetite and aids weight loss without heavy exercise or strict diets. The pill costs $3.00 and is guaranteed refundable if not satisfied. returns accepted to All Man's Drug Stores at 215 2nd St, 5.E. Available with mail orders.
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Odrinex
All Man's Drug Stores
Witnesses Place Korsme in Kitchen During Argument
Defense suggests Korsme testimony evasive about who was in the kitchen during the first argument. Gauffer left scene unaware Korsmo was shot. Erlacher says Gauffer claimed he did not know. Judge Eads presided. jury deliberated about six hours. Judge Vietor refused to lower Gauffer’s $5,000 appeal bond on the breaking and entering conviction pending Supreme Court action.
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William R. Eads
Harold D. Vietor
Gauffer
Supreme Court
Medication Caused Reaction Sues Physicians
Delores Baer sues two Marion doctors for 23478.50 claiming penicillin type drugs caused a severe reaction leading to permanent rheumatoid arthritis. The Linn district court case names Thomas G. Wright and William Armstrong as defendants after her Mercy hospital admission for a skin burn on April 23 and daily prescriptions through May 5. Damages cited include pain, illness susceptibility, lost earnings and medical expenses.
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Delores Baer
Marion
Linn District Court
Thomas G. Wright
William $. Armstrong
Mercy Hospital
Armstrong
Elsie Borseth Wins $510 Damages in Auto Accident Suit
A Linn district court jury awarded Elsie Borseth $510.40 in her $15,000 auto accident damage case against Raymond Blackwell. Defense attorney Tom Riley used the tactic of introducing the plaintiff's unrepaired car into evidence. The collision occurred on Nineteenth street between First and Second avenues.
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Linn District Court
Elsie Borseth
Raymond
Skip) Blackwell
Tom Riley
Blackwell
Elsie Gorseth
Nineteenth Street
Trial on traffic signal petition concludes with jury verdict
Judge Warren J. Rees presided as the trial began Monday. The jury deliberated about two hours after hearing avenues for the traffic signal petition. Medical expenses pain and reduced earning capacity were noted as damages with potential permanent disability.
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Warren J. Rees
Mail Deadline for Licenses in Linn County
Mailed in applications for motor vehicle registrations in Linn county must be postmarked before midnight Saturday or received by Tuesday. No extra mail charge. 1968 tag fee shown with last year’s registration plus 25 cents for reflectorizing plates. Five percent penalty with $1 minimum since month start. To order by mail send 1967 registration and a check to Linn county treasurer. New plates and papers mailed to purchaser. if papers not sent, supply 1967 number name and current address with the check. Auto department hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Mon through Fri. Transfers from other counties must be arranged before Linn county issuance. New plates must be displayed by March 1.
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Linn County
Linn
Scheuerman Named in Outstanding Young Men of America
Iowa City Jaycees announce Sharm Scheuerman’s selection for inclusion in the 1968 Outstanding Young Men of America. Nominated by the local Jaycee board last fall, he earlier received the Iowa City Jaycee distinguished service award in January 1967.
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Iowa City
Lincoln's Birthday Holiday At State, County Offices
Lincoln's birthday will be a holiday for some county and state workers. Iowa state liquor stores and Linn County courthouse will close. Federal employees remain on duty as Lincoln's birthday is not federal. Washington's Birthday on Feb 22 is observed as a national holiday.
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Iowa
Linn County
Lincoln
Washington
Bosh to Speak at Hawkeye Scout Recognition Ceremony
Mayor Frank Bosh will be keynote speaker at the Eagle Scout Recognition ceremony of the Hawkeye Area Boy Scout council. The event is at 3 15 p m Sunday in John F Kennedy High School. Bosh serves on the council executive board and on the Explorer growth committee.
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Frank Bosh
Hawkeye Area
Boy Scout Council
John F. Kennedy High School
Bosh
Scout Council
Explorer
Exercise the Jack La Lanne Way on KCRG Channel 9
The notice advertises a daily fitness segment from Monday to Friday at 8 30 AM on KCRG TV Channel 9 featuring the Jack La Lanne program. It highlights a routine style workout and broadcast timing for viewers seeking morning exercise guidance.
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Kcrg-Tv
Channel 9
Spaight’s
Montrose-Hofman Hotel
Spanky and Our Gang to Play Coe Winter Carnival
Unseasonable weather cancels Coe College ski trip for the Winter Carnival. Spanky and Our Gang are set for a sellout Saturday show with about 275 tickets left at $2.50 each, available at the college business office. The group, rising to national fame with Sunday Will Never Be the Same, will also perform a dance at the Gage Memorial.
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Coe College
Spanky and
Our Gang
Chestnut Mountain Lodge
Galena
Ill
Spanky and Our Gang
Rick Carlson
The
SAC
Coe Business Office
Hollywood Palace
John Davidson
Carlson
Gage Memorial
Sights and Sounds to Perform at Cedar Rapids Event
David Farmar says Sights and Sounds will play for dancing at a Cedar Rapids event. Sororities and fraternities will run a carnival booth Saturday afternoon in the Women’s Fieldhouse from 2:30 to 4:30 pm. The carnival opens Thursday night with The Magnificent Seven at Coe auditorium. Friday features Help and Dr. Strangelove showings.
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Union
David Farmar
Sights and
Cedar Rapids
Coe Auditorium
Dr. Strangelove
Jarrod Barkley Fails to Defend Heath in The Big Valley
Jarrod Barkley cannot defend his brother Heath in a COLOR episode airing Thursday at 9 PM on Channel 9. The TV western follows the Barkley family as tensions rise and loyalties are tested amidst frontier conflicts.
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Jarrod Barkley
Heath
Big Valley
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Roland Krekeler
Gazette Courthouse
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Morgan Optical Dispensary
2Nd Ave
Jaycees
Scheuerman
Maes
Ken & Taege, Inc
Second Ave
Second Avenue
Coe
Dacron
Penn
Penney's Catalog Center
2Nd St. SE
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