Five Men Die In Crashes On Iowa Highways
Five men died in separate Iowa traffic crashes late yesterday and today, raising the 1956 highway death toll unofficially to 74. Grinnell's Thomas Johnson, 23, perished when his car struck a bridge on U.S. 6 and buried him under the vehicle. John Anderson, 27, of rural Meservey died when his car overturned north of Thorton in Cerro Gordo county. Clarence Brown, 50, of Lancaster Mo., died after his car hit a stock truck near Ottumwa. Leon ard Kessel of Ollie Ia. was unhurt. Alex Fahn, 43, of Vetter Ia. died when his car hit a school bus near Auburn. no children were hurt. Lewis Deitz, 28, of Fairbank was killed four miles south of Oelwein in a two-car crash. Ronald Baum, 57, of Independence sustained injuries and was listed in fair condition.
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United Press
Iowa
Thomas Frederick Johnson
Grinnell
U.S. 6
John Anderson
Meservy
Thorton
Cerro Gordo County
Iowa Highway Patrol
Anderson
Clarence Brown
Lancaster
Ottumwa
Brown
Leonard Kessel
Ollie
Kessel
Alex Fahn
Vetter
Auburn
Sac County
U.S. 71
Lewis Wendell Deitz
Fairbank
Oelwein
Iowa 150
Ronald Baum
Independence
Appointment of Executrix for Joseph Doupnik Estate
Notice is hereby given that on February 3 1956 Mary Markham was appointed and qualified as executrix of the estate of Joseph Doupnik late of Linn County Iowa deceased Those indebted to the estate should pay promptly and those having claims against the estate must file them authenticated with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Richard Holden attorney
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Towa
Linn County
Joseph Doupnik
Iowa
State of Iowa
Bender
Frank F Richard
Sle
Minnie Reinheimer
Said
Gedar Rapids
Laws
Linn
Ose
Geraldine D. Hofford
Sargent, Spanier & Hines
Edward gAtous
Little Reach of Words Sparks Misunderstanding
A short, pithy reflection warns that speaking plainly often leads to being misread. The line suggests clear honesty can backfire, inviting readers to weigh truth against audience perception and intent.
Leveled Marketing Could Stabilize Hog Prices in 1955
AP from Ottumwa reports William McCallum of John Morrell and Co says a live hog price near 17 dollars per hundredweight could be sustained in 1955 if producer marketing was leveled. He proposes staggering farrowings to spread supply beyond October to January and notes current storage and turnover patterns.
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Ottumwa
John Morrell and Company
William McCallum
McCallum
East Iowans Named to Iowa State Deans Honor List
East Iowa students were named to Iowa State College's Deans honor list for the fall quarter. Qualified undergraduates maintained a 3.5 average. Recipients include Robert Sokol Blairstown Ronald Faas Roger Horrigan Nancy Peck Calmar Howard Ewoldt Betty Gregory Janet Hoffmann Stephen Obrecht James Treka D Isabel Van Cleve Donald Zrudsky Martha Meyer Clarence Richard Eichacker Maurice Miller Independence Edward Duncan Keith Hopp Gerald Schmidt Lisbon William Ellis Marengo Dennis Thurman North English William James William Waters Postville Larry Hoffman Sigourney Clark Varnum Tama Leonard Seda James Young Traer.
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Ames
Eastern Iowa
Iowa State College
Iowa State
East
Donald Zrudsky
Cedar Rapids
Martha Meyer
Clarence
Richard Eichacker
Homestead
Maurice Miller
Independence
Edward Duncan
Keith Hopp
Towa City
Gerald Schmidt
Lisbon
William Ellis
Marengo
Dennis Thurman
North English
William James
William Waters
Postville
Larry Hoffman
Sigourney
Clark Varnum
Tama
Leonard Seda
James Young
Traer
Big Independent Unions Merge to Form Unified Federation
A merger effort unites the National Independent Union Council with the Confederated Unions of America. They plan a joint federation with a draft constitution as a Sept. 26 Chicago convention nears. The move aims to consolidate about six million independent union members and counter AFL CIO raiding. Potential affiliates include the Alliance of Independent Telephone Unions and Central Union Council of Iowa and western Illinois.
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Washington
Chicago
National Independent Union Council
Confederated Unions of America
Afl-Cio
Alliance of Independent Telephone Lnions
Central Union Council
Iowa
Illinois
Iowa Water Issues Debated at Des Moines Hearing
In Des Moines a public hearing by the Iowa legislative study committee on water rights and drainage heard from southern Iowa farmers and local officials about dwindling water supplies and conservation. Northern Iowa spokesmen argued for flood relief and ways to remove excess water.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa Legislative Study Committee
Iowa
C R Group Hears About Road Plans Before Congress
Gerald Bogan of the Iowa Good Roads Association told Cedar Rapids High Twelve club that a federal highway bill under House consideration would aid Iowa by increasing regular aid and emphasizing the interstate system. He noted Iowa could build 700 miles of four lane highways with about two million dollars annually, while retaining funds for other roads, and warned vehicle numbers and traffic will rise further.
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House Public Works Committee
Washington
Iowa
Gerald Bogan
Iowa Good Roads Assocation
Cedar Rapids
High-Twelve Club
Bogan
Deere Lays Off 800 at Waterloo Plant
Seasonal sales slump and drought in the southwest are blamed for 800 more layoffs at the John Deere Waterloo works. Company officials say total cuts near 1,400 since last September 1, reflecting a steady payroll reduction.
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Deere
Waterloo
INS
Dreuth
John Deere
Waterloo Works
Karston Murder Trial Recessed for Weekend
The William G. Karston murder trial resumes Monday after his attorney rested the case and three rebuttal witnesses testified before Judge Edward L. Simmon recessed the court for the weekend. Karston pleads innocent by insanity to first degree murder in the hold up slaying of Wendell W. Jones, aged 56, a Pulaski farmer. His half brother Almer Andersman, 24, of South St. Paul, Minn., has been sentenced to life in prison in connection with Jones death.
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Bloomfield
William G. Karston
Karston
Edward L. Simmon
Wendell W. Jones
Pulaski
Almer Andersman
South St. Paul
Minn
Jones
Executors Named for Frank F Richard Estate in Iowa
State of Iowa Linn County notices record that Bender has been appointed and qualified as executor of the Frank F Richard estate. Creditors urged to settle debts and claimants to file authenticated claims in Linn County District Court. Attorneys Brecater, Olmes & Holmes represent the estate.
Radio Moscow beams Iowa tribute on farm delegation exchange
Des Moines reports Radio Moscow aired a shortwave program honoring the first anniversary of the US Soviet farm delegation exchange. The broadcast praised peace efforts, noted Loren Soth's 1955 proposal, and included recordings by American delegates touring Russia. The program highlighted meetings with Iowa farmers and celebrated Stalingrad rebuilding.
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Des Moines
INS
Radio Moscow
Iowa
United States
Soviet Union
4 Moines
Kendall Hampton
Loren Soth
Des Moines Register and Tribune
Geneva
Russia
Charles Hearst
Cedar Falls
Hearst
Stalingrad
Gretchen Green Crowned SUI Interfraternity Pledge Queen
Gretchen Green an 18 year old University of Iowa freshman from Des Moines was crowned interfraternity pledge queen during intermission at the fraternity pledge council dance. She won from a field of 19 candidates at Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Gretchen Green
University of Iowa
Des Moines
Four Carloads of Pork Shipped to Iowa Welfare List
Iowa officials were notified that four carloads of pork products will be shipped to the Hawkeye State for distribution to persons on welfare lists. It marks the second shipment under the current program sponsored by the agriculture department.
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Des Moines
INS
Iowa
Hawkeye State
Agriculture Department
Former Custodian of Iowa Statehouse Dies
DES MOINES UP reports Fred Willis aged 74, longtime custodian at the Iowa Statehouse and former superintendent of state buildings and grounds, died in a hospital Friday night after years of service to state facilities.
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Des Moines
Fred Willis
Statehouse
Notice of will hearings and executors appointed in Linn County
Notice announces probate hearings for Minnie Reinheimer estate in Cedar Rapids and confirms executors for Raymond Hofford and Mary Kalous estates. It instructs creditors to file claims and debtors to repay, naming clerks and attorneys handling filings and appointments.
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Sample Entries
The Gazette lists want ad rates and policy language for classifieds including word count and submission timing. It shows sample notices such as lost items, thanks messages, pet listings, and sale reminders with contact details and prices where applicable.
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Gazette
Enlistment Totals Reported as Army and Reserve Calls
Army recruiters in Cedar Rapids reported two men enlisting in the regular army for Camp Chaffee Arkansas and eight in the army reserve with varying active and reserve service terms. Regulars Herbert Spreckels Jr. and John Schlemmer joined the Eighth division and armored forces. Reserve enlistees include six destined for two years active duty and four years reserve, plus two Marines for two years active duty. Navy seeks junior year-officer reserves to fill shortages.
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Army
Army Reserves
Marine Reserve
Cedar Rapids
Camp Chaffee
Ark
Herbert F. Spreckels, Jr
Austin
Fredrick Wutzke
Carl D. Johnson
Vinton
Richard F. Hockaday
Manchester
Warren L. Wassmer
Central City
Roger L. West
Marvin J. Pracher
Jerome W. Bullis
Marion
Kenneth L.morrison
Fort Leonard ‘Wood
Navy
Des Moines
Medical Service Corps
Medical and Dental Corps
Aden Uty
Spinsters Get Added Leap Year Incentive
The Adel Chamber of Commerce offers to double the bonus for spinsters who marry during Leap Year. A prize of 425 dollars is offered for the best letter describing "How I Got My Man".
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Adel (Ap
Adel Chamber of Commerce
Classified advertisement for hauling and disposal services
Local ads list pumper licensed contractor for cesspools septics exterior improvements interior remodeling and hauling. Multiple names and contact numbers appear including Ed Rathje Al Steen and Bill Leibrand. Services cover ash removal dirt disposal plaster carpentry curbside cleanup and curing and present phone contacts for after hours requests.
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Kramer
Nerawe Shes
B. Gau MO
Ed Rathje
Rane
Sony Hive
Sories
al Steen
Trunecek
Lyman
Watson
Simon
Bill Leibrand
REISH
Solabie
Vic Bartow
Madineton
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SUI
Iowa Statehouse
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Matias
Rei
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Novak
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K & M Pharmacy
Vernon Road
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Ave
Rawson
San Diego
Calif
Larry A. McDowell
Donald C. Zhorne
Toledo
Poweshiek County
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Cmte A Ems
United State Bank
Oraine
Ray Stee
Iupatt
Valentine C
Probasco
Palace ‘Theater
I Yrar
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Flollywood Entertainment
Hal Sheridan
Janes Toria
Park Ave
Dial We
Borols Sibrinky
Frank Buhr
Midwest Ramblers
WMT
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Fevath
Melody Inn
Joe
Earth Oi Ely Legion Hall
Apor
Ayalle
Tuesay
Irving Wmith
Melvin L. Kasner
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Eos
Ane
Bsepaire Baetinen
Servce
Harlan EE
KINO
Eae
Bob
Yareee
N.E
M. Brown
NORY
N.W
Hull Ave
C Ave
Nestle CO. Inc
Nescafe
Neatle Chocolate
S Ae
Arnie
Theral Personel
Erritory
Den
Cedar Rapids Area
Gisty J
Culver Motors
2Nd Ave. S.E
Ace
Lova Cr
Iilieis
B. F. Goodrich Co
2Nd Ave
Enie
Aining
Iain Frybear
Syndicate Clothing Co
Ress
P . Bor
Penang Insurance Company
Ebraska
Apt. II
Pease
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Newman Brothers
Paramo
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Dibhwasrer
Dragon Cafe
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