Irish land plots spark promoter wit in wartime veteran tale
A Pittsburgh promoter misreads a legal notice to tout a Cork Ireland land grab plot few know about. Through digressions about Texas and the moon, the piece satirizes promotional schemes and recalls Gen. Breck Somervell, a World War II service chief, while noting local fire calls and a fundraising ball in North English.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Felow
Texas
Pittsburgh
County Cork
Ireland
Somervell
Ocala
Fla
Bres
B. Somervell
Yukon
Reneld Bauer
North English Volunteer Fire Department
What Cheer Man Dies of Bullet Wound
Homer Tinsley 70 of What Cheer died from a 22 caliber pistol wound at his home early Sunday. Coroner R Gillis Gillette called the wound personal safety related. Surviving: wife four children (Ronald William Forest and Mrs David Flint) plus a stepson, three brothers and a sister. body at Whyte funeral home with services Tuesday at 2 p.m. Thirteen A S senators have become Presidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Specter
the Gazette
Homer Tinsley
Keokuk County
R. Gillis Gillette
Tinsley
Oskaloosa
Town City
Ronald
William
Chicago
Forest
Afton
David Flint
Jerry Holmes
What Cheer
Herman
Sigourney
Eerl
Des Moines
Merie Trager
New Sharon
Whyte Funeral Home
Corker a precocious fellow in the narrator's tale
A self deprecating note about a boy named Corker described as precocious and likened to the speaker. The voice cherishes having the name, though the speaker asserts it suits Corker more than himself.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Corker
Parole Action For 7 Lifers Is Deferred
Des Moines AP reported the State Board of Parole delaying action on seven lifers who received commutations Jan 10 from Gov Elthon. The senior inmate Nick Lewehuck at Fort Madison prison has served since 1915. Parole hearings show inmates tend to become upset when commutations are granted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
State Board of Parole
Elthon
Nick Lewehuck
Fort Madison
Record Audiences Enjoyed Children's Concerts Sunday
A Cedar Rapids Symphony concert series drew over 3200 attendees for three performances. Henry Denecke directed with local schools, and a new ballet by Dieman Bennett and Cornell College choir joined the Dieman Bennett troupe. The standout number was Star in the West from Dello Joio's Song of Affirmation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Key
Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Henry Denecke
Supervicar Taha Bo Dhatahine
Ocene Tere
Lal
Norman Dello Joio
Dieman- Bennett Ballet
Cornell College
Cedar Rapids Gazette Recital Features Blue Danube Waltz and Ballet Troupe
The program opens with the Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss performed by the Diemant Bennett troupe. The concert includes lively ballet routines, colorful costumes, and graceful dance numbers designed to delight the audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Johann J. Strauss
Diemant Bennett
Social Groups rally for Heart Sunday campaign aid
Shirley Hamel Harper and Rick Nelson led a high quality 4 pm concert with "Secret Marriage Overture" and Debussy pieces, praised for educational value. Parole considerations and community support frame the broader story of relief efforts, paroled prisoners and dance education amid a civic fundraising drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shirley Hamel Harper
Rick Nelson
Nelson
New York City
Food Service Director Leaves Coe for New Job
Thomas, food service director at Coe College, resigned Monday to take a similar post at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Mrs. Thomas and the children will stay at 143 Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE through the school year’s end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee HF. Thomas
Coe College
Vermillion
S. D
University of South Dakota
Three from Cedar Rapids Elected to State Building Council
Cedar Rapids men win posts at the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council during a two day Dubuque meeting. Pete Ferris becomes president. John Zahorik is vice president. John Evans re-elected secretary-treasurer. Max Dietrich re-elected trustee. A survey in Iowa City proposes a United Fund plan with fraternity volunteers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Fund
Iowa City
United Funds
United
Community Chest
Iowa’ City
Lne Cedar Hapids
Towa State Building and Construction Trades Council
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Pete Ferris
Plumbers and Fitters Union
Ernie St Germain
St. Germain
Operating Engineers
John Zahorik
Iron Workers Union
Andrew Lange
John Evans
Building Trades Council
Cedark Rapids
Max Dietrich
Burlington
Hickens Stand on Formosa Praised by Senator
Senator Hickenlooper cited the Eisenhower administrations Far East stance as pressuring China to ease its aggression. He spoke in Des Moines to the Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs, calling the U S position sound and encouraging. A Shell Rock activist criticized antiwoman sentiment in the Iowa legislature and the federation praised Gov Hoegh for appointing women to key state roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hick
U. S
Formosa Des Moines
INS
Formosa
Eisenhower
Congress
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women's Clubs
Des Moines
United States
Far East
Iowa
Helen Vandenburg
Shell Rock
Iews Federation
Hoegh
Lost and Found Notices and Local Services Classified
A chaotic page lists lost brown female dogs with clipped ears and various rewards, plus numerous small ads for rentals, watch repair, remodeling, rug cleaning, hospital supplies, and services. Includes notices for social events, cafe gatherings, and listings for beauty shops, dining, and transportation sharing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Novak Monument Co
Ave
Anthony Pass
Worthin
Bilal
Varesh
Probasco Jeweler
Mera
Ino
Basana
Bebet
Harmacy
Vernon
Rosen
Sas
Jrd
Rio
Lard
Corona
Bonnie's Beauty Show
Melody Inn
Ely
Dusineta Services Advertises Stair Building and Drywall
Dusineta Services promotes stair building and drywall work across multiple floors. Phone contact 2-1767 provided for estimates and service inquiries.
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John Reynolds
Gilengarriff Harbor
Bantry Bay
Glengarriff Harbor
Kilarney
Koppers @o., Inc
Manuufacturer
Works Progress Administration
New York
LaGuardia
National Emergency Council
Army
Services of Supply
Army Service Force
Quartermaster Corps
Ottumwa
Mde Y
Las Vegas
Midwest
Rip van Winkle
Catskill Mountains
Wapello County
Hackiebarney
Weryell
A. S
Heart Fund
Raphy
Lewchuck
Edna
West
McCarran
Ernest
Ole” Lindquist
Olle
Denecke
Symphony
Prodd
Ole
Lewi
Lindquist
Whalton
Indianola
McBoing
Gerald McBoing Boing
Hasrd
Larry Cabalka
Franklin High School
Narrowe Jack Ware
KCRG
Ware
Gerald
Cabalka
Une. Uffe
Linn
Lulu A
Dean Jamrich
Grace Veer
Mason City
Germany
Alpha Gamma Delia
Veer
Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Delta
Kappa Delta
Britt
Alpha
Theta Chi
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Kappa Tau
Sigma Nu
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Red Cross
The
American Legion Auxiliary
John Hunt
Michigan
Iown
Heart
Coe
Jamrich
Food Service
Mau Mau
Nairobi
Kenya
Mwangi
C. R
White House
Mt Everest
BUACK
Paul J. Nolan
Harrish
Vic Tsarto
Carpenter
How Waddington
Gradin
Klog
Amlea
Lobins
R Rapids Hiateriel
R. Kennedy
Rand
Superior Construction
Dick Alexander
Marion
Epching Fernhow House
Ilih St. NE
SiMe BU
Potia
Vin Kasner
LE Hale
Ird Ave
Sat
Sun
Rusa
Marengo
Irving W. Smith
Ronnie
T&rbaco
Rathie
Ig Ave
Gaumon
Deny Sacorm
Ingome Tak
Dll
Bebers
Hiawatha
Tralter Court
Dons Elauling
Asher Rubbish
Alto Rock
Heasanabie
Ghana
Simon
Nienerat Fevah
Aero and
PunEn
Ray Lee Boack
Sama
Lyman
Eeeee Dusineta Services
Fark
Rerace
Amel
T. MN
Lindi
Werk
Martien
Rees
Muskc
Andy Roosevelt
WallAcy
Loto Lm
Iont Conneriey
Net- Mine
ACAL
Bnoel
Gan Neely
Jetna Pinanee
Gazelle
Tap Waren
Williamentis
Rane
Accident and Health Agency
Mr. Bain
Cherry Burrell Corporation
Cedar Oplds
Roosevelt Machinists
Allis Chalmers
MFG. CO
Ist Ave
George $. May
Gozelle Tpousile
Carl A. Morris
President
Waterloo
Ina Fm
Peoples Bank
Eady
Stemwr
Stemlar's
Axor
Rawleigh
Gedar Rauids
Goat Jones County
Rawleigh's
Freeport
Ilinois
Austin
Granby
Barbers
Cmitas
Ahte Macment
Gazette
Hsip
Finip
Davis Cleaners
Fuller Brush Ca
Balesman
Mental Wealth Institute
Tedemaon
Inf
Blairston
Dial
Famcie
Collins Radio Company
Ani
Fennar Cashier’ Mae National Finance
HAL Local
SON
Mr, Ark, Aer Tinge CO
IRD
Quaker Oats CO
Link-Belt Speeder Corp
Gazette la
the Gazette Bee
Graves
Esses Vim Warber Collége
Cedar Ravidet
Vonere
Sedat Rapids Fe
Singie Man
Honus
Bald Wacaelong
County Home
DAR
Java
G. Surety
Gates Nglidlass
2Nd Ave
W. Vool Presser
Demneys
Tay Warons
Nw Peregnal
Teaister
ACE Employment Room
Bervice Guaranty
Cedar Rapids Wirelesale
Cleveland
Teaving
Iowa Davis
Ciazette
Witte Piri
Daisht Boure
Krening
Femein
Nelp
Famais
OWA National Mutual Ins. CO
Jeona
Iweater
Ringamith
Spierela J
Jad
Prisco
First Avenue
Iwomar
Kenwood
Dickation
Meek Wubile
Jowa Thester
Stan
Munk
Cedar
Third Avenue
3Rd Ave
ACE
Alda
Chenhal
Paramount Bing
Guaranty
Lamb Wrekine Surely CO
Towa Antes & Teecks
Miles
Bave
Siuser Motor
Financia
Ur Caralty Finance Corp
Packard
Raerdrise
Metaone Arburette
Ideragmn
Addres
Eadquarters
Feckufa
Meira
Ornsee
Harvester Company
Second Avenue
Wal
Kazlath Ave
NASH
Hodge C.O.E
Stiral
Enok
Overnall
Stone's Truck Service, Inc
Swab Motor Co
2Nd Ave, S.E
TED & Glen
Allen's Used Cars
BUICK
Vynaiow
Dynallow
FORD
Eee
Allens
OLDS
Cadillac
Eleventh St
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