Irish land title hoax sparks Corker joke and dreams of Leprechauns
A Pittsburgh promoter sells tiny Irish land plots in County Cork claiming title to a mini parcel on Glengarriff harbor. The narrator muses on Leprechauns as neighbors and recalls prior scam promotions from Texas to the Moon, imagining quirky subdivisions and humorous local angles.
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Texas
Pittsburgh
County Cork
Ireand
Glengarriff Harbor
Bantry Bay
Ireland
Kilarney Country
Yukon
Wapello County
Classified Ad Sheet Shows RAZOR SHARP LOSE ENTRIES
A dense page of classified notices, lost and found items, service ads, and small business offerings. Highlights include lost dogs and gloves, rental and repair services, and local handyman and cleaning ads with contact numbers and locations.
North English Reports 12 Fire Calls in 1954
North English volunteer fire chief Reneld Butler reports the department answered 12 fire calls in 1954 with total losses around 18000 dollars. A firemen's ball will be held Tuesday evening at the Odd Fellow hall to raise funds for new equipment purchases.
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Reneld Butler
North English Volunteer Fire Department
Odd Fellow
North English
Somervell Dies Headed Army Service Forces Leader
Gen. B. F. Somervell, 62, who commanded the Army Service Forces in World War II, died of a heart attack in Florida. As head of Koppers Inc since 1946, he earlier led New York Works Progress Administration projects, aided by LaGuardia Airport development, and steered military supply, housing, and transport operations for the U.S. Army. He authored the slogan The impossible we do at once the miraculous takes a little longer.
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Ocala
Fla
Brehon B. Somervell
Army Service Forces
Army
Koppers Co., Inc
Pittsburgh
Works Progress Administration
New York
LaGuardia
Somervell
National Emergency Council
Services of Supply
Army Service Force
Quartermaster Corps
What Cheer Man Dies of Bullet Wound
Homer Tinsley 70 of What Cheer died from a .22 pistol wound at his home about 2 a.m. Suffering was ruled personal safety related by Keokuk County Coroner R. Gillis Gillette. He had recent hospital stays and was bedfast at home. survived by wife four children a stepson three brothers and a sister. The body lay at Whyte funeral home with services set for Tuesday at 2 p.m.
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the Gazette
Homer Tinslev
Keokuk County
R. Gillis Gillette
Tinsley
Oskaloosa
Iowa City
Ronald
William
Chicago
Forest
Afton
David Flint
What Cheer
Jerry Holmes
Herman
Sigourney
Earl
Des Moines
Merle Trager
New Sharon
Whyte Funeral Home
Parole Action For 7 Lifers Is Deferred
Des Moines AP The State Board of Parole defers action on parole for 17 lifers whose commutations were granted Jan 10 by Gov Elthon. Senior inmate Nick Lewchuck faces possible deportation under the McCarran act if released. Lindquist died Feb 11 and was buried Feb 14. board will review Lewchuck’s case from all angles.
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Des Moines
State Board of Parole
Elthon
Nick Lewchuck
Fort Madison
Parole Board
Lewchuck
Cerro Gordo County
McCarran
Ernest “Ole” Lindquist
Ole
Lew Chuck
Lindquist
Indianola
Food Service Director Leaves Coe for New Job
Lee R. Thomas, food service director at Coe College, left Monday to take a similar position at the University of South Dakota in Vermillion. Mrs. Thomas and the children will remain at 133 Twenty-fourth Street SE until the end of the school year.
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Lee R. Thomas
Coe College
Vermillion
S. D
University of South Dakota
Record Audiences Enjoyed Cedar Rapids Children's Concerts Sunday
A Cedar Rapids Symphony student parent concert drew over 3200 attendees for three performances under Henry Denecke. The program featured Norman Dello Joio Star in the West and a new Pioneer ballet scene with Dieman Bennett troupe and Cornell college choir, plus Gerald McBoing Boing with Larry Cabalka and Jack Ware.
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Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra
Henry Denecke
John E. Hutchins
West
Norman Dello Joio
Dieman- Bennett Ballet Troupe
Cornell College
Julia Bennett
Edna Dieman
Denecke
Symphony
Gerald McBoing
Larry Cabalka
Franklin High School
Jack Ware
KCRG
Ballet Triumph for Young Audiences in Classic Program
A concert featuring the Blue Danube Waltz by Johann Strauss and performances by the Dieman Bennett troupe delighted students. Dancers Shirley Hamel Harper and Rick Nelson gave poised expressive interpretations, with Cimarosa and Debussy pieces enhancing the educational program.
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Johann Strauss
Dieman- Bennett
Shirley Hamel Harper
Rick Nelson
Nelson
New York City
United Fund Survey Planned in Iowa City
A city wide door to door survey may be conducted in Iowa City on February 19 to gauge support for a United Fund campaign versus retaining the Community Chest. About 300 to 500 fraternity members are planned to conduct the survey asking three questions about funding preferences and the fate of the Community Chest. University fraternity presidents pledged support for the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
United Fund
Community Chest
Nairobi Patrol Wounds and Captures Mau Mau Leader
In Nairobi a Kihuyu guard patrol wounded and captured Mwangi Mumbo a 30 year old Mau Mau commander known as General He had escaped a detention camp last year and was taken into custody by Saturday’s patrol.
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Nairobi
Kenya
Mwangi
Mau Mau
Raid in Council Bluffs nets 33 arrests and drugs seized
A Sunday raid on a Council Bluffs house led to 33 arrests including four minors. Officers and County Attorney Matt Walsh confiscated cards dice poker chips six boxes of benzedrine and a drink price list. Paul Velaquez was booked for keeping a disorderly house and contributing to the delinquency of minors. Grace Veer 102 died in a Mason City nursing home with services set for Britt. The American Legion auxiliary seeks 50000 to support a child welfare program.
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Council Bluffs
Pottawattarsie
Matt Walsh
Paul Velaquez
Britt
Grace Veer
Mason City
Germany
The
American Legion Auxiliary
John Hunt
Michigan
Auxiliary
Iowa
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Trio Dominates Iowa Building Trades Election
Pete Ferris of the Plumbers and Fitters union won the presidency of the Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council at a two day Dubuque session. Cedar Rapids secured three of four seats with Joan Zahorik elected vice president and John Evans re elected secretary treasurer. Ernie St Germain and Andrew Lange were defeated by Zahorik. Max Dietrich was re elected trustee. All terms are two years.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Building and Construction Trades Council
Dubuque
Pete Ferris
Plumbers and Fitters Union
Ernie St. Germain
St. Germain
Operating Engineers Union
Joan Zahorik
Iron Workers Union
Andrew Lange
John Evans
Building Trades Council
Max Dietrich
Burlington
Flag Missing From White House Ahead of Overnight President Trip
The White House reported no flag atop the executive mansion as the President prepared for an overnight absence. Officials cited standard security and ceremonial procedures during travel and noted arrangements would be restored upon the leader’s return.
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White House
Coe College Studen Ts Rally For Heart Sunday Campaign
Coe College social sororities and fraternities join forces with volunteers for the Heart Sunday drive in Linn County. Presidents pledge help and plan Monday night meetings as Red Cross Gray Ladies prepare worker kits for distribution to volunteers ahead of the Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. solicitation.
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Coe College
Heart
Heart Committee
Linn County
Coe
John Jamrich
Dean Jamrich
Alpha Gamma Delta
Alpha Xi Delta
Chi Omega
Delta Delta Delta
Kappa Delta
Alpha Theta Chi
Lambda Chi Alpha
Phi Kappa Tau
Sigma Nu
Tau Kappa Epsilon
Red ‘Cross
Jamrich
Hick Praises Stand Of U. S. on Formosa
Senator Hickenlooper told Iowa business women in Des Moines the U S position on Formosa has pressured China’s Communists into a less aggressive stance. He described the Far East policy as sound and encouraging while critics decry perceived anti-woman sentiment in the state legislature. Orientals refer to Everest Chomolunga as Goddess Mother of the World.
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Des Moines
INS
Formosa
Eisenhower
Congress
Rourke B. Hickenlooper
Iowa Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
United States
Far East
Iowa
Helen Vandenburg
Shell Rock
Iowa Federation
Gov. Hoegh
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Ottumwa
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Midwest
Rip van Winkle
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Hacklebarney
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Novak Monument CO
A Ave
da Grande Sue
Worthington Acres
Third St
Probasco Jeweler
Harmacy
Mt Vernon
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Ind
Tech Ve
S.E
Hiawatha
Sim
Reeder Radio
Ha Ave
Pacreakenarans Inc
Meibe Male
Florida
Los Joes
DIAL
Bonnie's Beauty Shop
F Ave
Perrusry
Melody Inn
12Th Ave
Seraport Inn
Paull. Nolan
Vic Barto
Rubrich General
Bob Wain
Gradin
Harlan E. King
M. W
Robins
Coder Rapids
MG & J. Blpg
M. R
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Armey
Kutchera
Marion
Superior Construction Co
Dick Alexander
Fernow House
Aly Re
Goa
Kennet
Mersch
E Ave
Don P Augustine
HARLAN E._ KING
Higley Ave
Irvin Martinson
Venetian Blind Hospital
John Vosdingh
Ninth St
Lane
Donee Ibe
Gesspools Septie
Melvin Kasner
Bill Hale
3Rd Ave
Marengo
Irving W. Smith
M.russo
Ronnie's
Sainting
Rathie
Santaaia
R. E. Gaumon
Saett Qedgins
Pfiffner
Denny Sacora
Bill Sebers
Ed Simon
Bill Leibrand
Amel Isom
Rte
Myers
T. N. Kasner
Taft Hotel
M. W Wing
10Th St
Kantion
Otto
Roosevelt Hotel
Join Connerley
Moanacer
Clark
Anina Finance CO
U-98 Gazette
3Rd St. SE
Leslie ‘Oliver
Williamsburg
Guaranty
Aid
St. SE
Allis Chalmers Mfg. CO
1St Ave
George S. May Company
A. Morris
President
Waterloo
Peoples Bank
Stemar
Stemlar's
Jones County
Rawleigh’s
Freeport
Illinois
Austin
Tn R
Barber College
Earl 'Hennessey
Eigster
ACE
Iowa Davis Cleaners
Fuller Brush Co
Mental Health Institute
Independence
Renn Tiedemann
N.E
Blairsto
N. Dial
Collins Radio Company
Tional Finance CO
AP Ytate
SON
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Aetna Finance CO
Java Room Hotel
Montrose
Todd
Iowa Theater
Cleveland
Box Nut
Davis
Iowa National Mutual Ins. CO
2Nd Ave
Miss Sonneale
Killian CO
West Side Drive
Onedit
Ringsmuth
Spiegels JR
Frisco
First Avenue NW
Kenwood Area
ACE Employment Service
Sonic Ace Employment
3Rd St
Edor
Third Avenue
Cedar
Roc Room
ACE Employme
Chenhall Emmoment
Paramount
Welding Scheer
Lamb Welding Gare
Cedar F Rapids
Interstate Finance Corp
Packard
W. Anderson
Alburnett
Ens
Hydramatic Club
Eve Gee
Chevrolet
UCKS
International Harvester Company
Second Avenue SW
Ted & Glen
Kaiser
God Shape
16Th Ave
NASH
Plymouth
Skalser Y
Wilson Ave
Autos & Trucks—Sale
Stone’s
Anon
DODGE
Stone's Truck Service, Inc
St. A
PLA
Sas
Allens
BUICK
OLDS
Cadillac
Second Ave
Tenth St
First Ave
Eleventh St
U. S
Food Service
Donald Key
Pioneer Life
McBoing
Ware
Gerald
Cabalka
United Fund Survey
C. R
State Building Council
Heart Fund
Hick
Stand
Mr. Everest Chomolunga
Goddess Mother of the World
Accident and Health Agency
Mr. Bain
Cherry Burrell Corporation
Ray Gorry
Rooseveltel
Stenographic Department
Quaker Oats CO
Second
Link-Belt Speeder Corp
St. S.W
Mr. Groves
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