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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1957

Page

4

Center Point farm wife weighs in on Iowa lease bill

Mrs. Covert L Goodlove of Center Point argues the Farm Bureau backed measure HF 5 would shift notice deadlines for farm leases from November 1 to September 1. She contends early signings save summer work and argues lawmakers misunderstand tenant needs. Rep Ernest Kosek counters with landlord concerns.

Iowa House of Representatives Covert L. Goodlove Center Point Ernest Kosek Cedar Rapids Mrs. Goodlove Kosek Henry Stevens Farm Bureau Rep. Stevens Linn County Farm Bureau

Overwork Cited in Judge Riley’s Death

Senate subcommittee heard Senator Hickenlooper blame overwork as a substantial contributing cause in Judge William F. Riley’s death. He and Senator Martin urged a third federal district for Iowa, citing judges’ long hours and early starts while noting no filled vacancy in the Southern district.

Dorothy Williams Washington Senate Judiciary Bourke B. Hickenlooper R-Ia William F. Riley Iowa Hickenlooper Thomas F. Martin Henry N. Graven Riley Eisenhower Senate Graven Martin

Tock To Head New Fayette School Area

William A. Tock named superintendent of the West Central Consolidated district with 18 years in education and a role in reorganizing Maynard Randalia and Westgate schools. Mark Risinger to serve as assistant superintendent guiding three new grade schools.

Maynard William A. Tock Maynard Consolidated School West Central Consolidated School District Mark Risinger Randalian Consolidated School Tock Wayne County Randalia Westgate Risinger Harry Arthur Radalia Stask Arthur

New City Treasurer Named in Calmar Appointment

PCALMAR ldor Bjonerud was named Calmar city treasurer Wednesday at a special city council meeting. Mayor E J Hackett announced the appointment, succeeding Dena Winger who retired after 26 years in the post.

Pcalmar Ldor Bjonerud Calmar E. J. Hackett Bjonerud Dena Winger

Police Training schools set for four Iowa towns this spring

Iowa peace officers will attend a series of training schools in Mt. Pleasant Independence Spencer and Atlantic this spring. The programs are sponsored by the Chiefs of Police Association and the Iowa State Sheriffs' Association with cooperation from Attorney General Norman A. Erbe the FBI and the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation. Dates run April 23 in Mt. Pleasant April 25 Independence April 30 Spencer and May 2 Atlantic.

Des Moines Iowa Mt. Pleasant Independence Spencer Atlantic Lorin Miller Iowa Association of Chiefs of Police and Peace Officers, Inc Miller Chiefs of Police Association Iowa State Sheriffs’ Association Norman A. Erbe Federal Bureau of Investigation Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation National Guard Pinicon Hotel Buchanan County E. A. Hart Joe Koeppel American Legion Hall Cass County

Monticello Woman Observes 90th Year

Monticello honors Mattie Rodman who turned ninety on Thursday born February 21 1867 in Germany and immigrated at seventeen. She married Mart Rodman December 24 1890 and lived in Monticello their entire married life. Mr Rodman died in March 1952 leaving five children eight grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren.

Monticello Mattie Rodman Rodman Germany America Mart Rodman Alva Rodman Springville Harry Rodman Walter Werner Chicago Glenn Grace Rodman

IBlaze Destroys Faber Dwelling Near Manchester

Fire destroyed the residence on the Dora Faber farm seven miles northwest of Manchester. Tenants Mr and Mrs Alba Sweaney and their 5 year old daughter found new lodging in Dundee. Fire started from defective wiring in the kitchen. firefighters and neighbors saved first floor furniture.

the Gazette Manchester Dora Faber Here Alba Sweaney Sweaneys Dundee Faber

Iowa Briefs Miniatures and shows across the state

Iowa briefs report on school programs and community events. Fifth graders at University elementary in North Liberty perform Footsteps to Freedom Friday at 2 p.m. at the gym. North English junior high stages Beauty and the Beast Friday at 7 30 p.m. in the auditorium. Keota notes a hospital return and a local patient. Volga honors Mrs. Ernest T. Smith with a wall clock from the Farm Bureau Women. Waukon names Ronald Brandt admissions counselor at Waldorf College. A daughter born Feb 11 in Honolulu to Capt and Mrs W M Smith. Strawberry Point Cub Scouts award wolf and lion badges. Wyoming Lions plan Tonics and Tunes minstrel March 1 and 2. Webster reports infant Bow man home from hospital. Sigourney Lions plan minstrel shows March 29 and 30.

North Liberty University Elementary School Keota Bill Helscher Iowa City Walter Romine Mercy Hospital VOLGA Clayton County ,Farm Bureau Women’s Group Ernest T. Smith Waukon Ronald Brandt Waldorf College Forest City W. M. Smith Honolulu Earl Kelley Strawberry Point Merlyn Meyer Park Leachman Douglas Jessen Charles Forrester Ronald Meyer Joey Meyer Gregory Swenson Rand Huebner Michael Fitzpatrick Bruce Platt, Jr Steven Kohls Wyoming Lions Club Norman Dusanek Webster — John Burdette Bowman Sigourney The Lions Club l

Transfer of Highway Building Funds Asked

Ames Iowa Highway Commission petitions the State Executive Council to transfer 1.4 million dollars to engineering and administration funds 350000 to the primary road maintenance fund and 7500 to litigation funds due to increased workload from expanded state and federal highway programs. Chief Engineer John Butter cited the need to support ongoing work amid rising demand.

AMES INS Iowa Highway Commission State Executive Council John Butter

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