Pair Admits Killing Man and Four Shootings
Two Minneapolis men Charles Noel Brown and Charles Edwin Kelley admitted to killing Harry Goldenberg, a Omaha liquor store clerk, and involved in four other shootings across Iowa Minnesota Nebraska. They were captured with Josephine Nesbitt as police closed in in Council Bluffs Iowa.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha
Minneapolis
Fort Dodge
Charles Noel Brown
Charles Edwin Kelley
Josephine Nesbitt
Pottawattamie County
Peter J. Peters
Brown
Kelley
Charles Wetherille
Brown and Kelley
Peters
Nebraska
Bedford
Ind
Brown l
Alvin Emil Koehrsen
Internal Revenue Service
Walnut
Koehrsen
Kenneth Earl Vencel
Missouri Valley
Associated Press
Charles N. Brown
Charles E. Kelley
Iowa
Minnesota
Davenport man charged in stepdaughter death
John Tornquist 33 of Davenport is charged with second degree murder in the death of his 4 year old stepdaughter Jacqueline after he admitted disciplining her for scratching the car dashboard. Medical examiner cites ruptured liver and bruised pancreas as causes. Bond set at 25000, father posts. Hearing continued to Feb 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
UPI
John Tornquist
Jacqueline
Elmer Peterson
Tornquist
Peterson
Scott County
R. M. Perkins
Paul A. Tornquist
House Steering Unit Will Be Named Friday
DES MOINES AP A steering committee will be named this week in the House to manage a log jam of bills on the calendar. Speaker Henry Nelson said he would announce the committee Friday before the legislature’s spring recess through March 5. The calendar held 110 bills with more to be added. the top six to eight bills were described as highly controversial. The Republican majority prioritized reapportionment, redistricting, and appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Towa
Henry Nelson
Forest City
Nelson
House
Highway 3 Widening Planned in Fayette County
The Iowa Highway Commission announced the Maryville corners project fifteen miles east of Oelwein on highway 3. It purchased a 200 by 150 foot land strip at the highways 3 and 154 intersection near See dorf's restaurant and service station. Contracts are expected for widening highway 3 in Fayette county east to the Clayton county line. The intersection will become a four lane channelized junction.
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Oelwein
Iowa Highway Commission
Maryville Corners
Mies
Seedorf
Fayette County
Clayton County
Lawmaker seeks AG ruling on school land transfer election
Rep. Tom Riley asks Attorney General Evan L. Hultman for an opinion on whether school districts may hold elections to authorize land transfers. The move follows requests to legalize Noelridge park transfer from Marion Rural to Cedar Rapids Community School District. Officials cite no clear law for elections on transfers of land with no residents. A Marion Rural delegation met with House Schools chair Rep. Richard Stephens in Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riley
Ely
Sen
Martin Wiley
Cedar Rapids
Bill to ease traffic in Iowa cities targets grade crossings
A Senate bill introduced by Sen. Melvin H. Wolf seeks to allow large Iowa cities to enter agreements with railroads to eliminate or separate grade crossings by relocating, elevating, or consolidating tracks. Cities and railroads would share project costs and enforcement would fall under the Iowa Commerce Commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Senate
Melvin H. Wolf
Waterloo
Iowa Commerce Commission
Fund Short but Full Payments to Fayette Agencies
Fayette County United Fund directors vote to pay cooperating agencies 100 percent of their asks despite a fall drive reaching only 78 percent of quota. President R M Westrsfield cites under budget costs and a contingency fund to cover emergencies. The fund budgeted 2000 yearly for expenses. 1959 used 450, 1960 476.66. A 3000 contingency fund exists each year. Treasurer Victor Crafton oversees.
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Fayette
Fayette County
Victor Crafton
Funds on Hand and Commitments Reported
The record notes total funds on hand amounting to 24306.72 dollars with a commitment to cooperating agencies totaling 22834 dollars.
Fire Destroys Barn On Farm Near Decorah
A large barn on the James Kinsley farm fifteen miles west of Decorah burned about 10 p.m. Wednesday. Firemen kept the blaze under control after 24 hours. Losses included 25 head of cattle 2500 bales of hay 200 bales of straw 2 hogs and milking equipment A tractor was saved Cause of the fire is not known.
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Decorah
James Kinsley
Kinsley
IOWA CITY COUNCIL VOTES BONDS FOR STREET PAVING LOAN
The city council approved the issuance of about 180000 dollars in bonds to fund unpaid assessments for the 1960 street paving program in Iowa City.
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Iowa City
Action Planned In Iowa City's Housing Fight
After months of silence, the Brown street delegation again pressed the council over sub standard housing at 422 Brown St. City Attorney William Sueppel pledged action before a new zoning ordinance. Spokesman Dr Walter Sensenig said the group represents 14 property owners and condemned delays while住 residents defend the housing.
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Gazette
Iowa City
Brown Street
Brown St
William Sueppel
Walter Kirkendall
David Sensenig
Brown
Jack Ray
Route One
C. J. LeVois
Sueppel
Mrs Grethel Gray Joins Seiferts as Dress Dept Manager
Mrs Grethel Gray of Cedar Rapids joins Seifert s as buyer and manager for the new dress department. The downtown store is fully remodeled with a grand opening set for Friday February 24. Gray is well known for her perceptive sales style and friendly manner.
Coat Department Relocated at Seifert's Cedar Rapids Store
Seifert's Coat Department has been completely relocated with Mrs. Grey traveling to New York and other markets more than eight times yearly to assemble one of Cedar Rapids' finest dress stocks. The North wall now hosts a Leather Shop and expanded Suit selection with famous names like Youthcraft Lassie Golet and others adjacent to the Shoe Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Grey
New York
Cedar Rapids
Youthcraft
Lassie
Golet
Seifert's Store for Women Unveils Major Remodel
The Cedar Rapids retailer formerly Higbee's debuts a grand opening tomorrow after a recent remodeling. The store expands the coat dress and suit sections, relocates the coat area, and enhances sportswear with coordinated displays. New decor features soft grey green pale buff with tangerine and gold accents, cherry fixtures, new carpet, lights, and expanded offices.
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Cedar ‘Rapids
Seifert’s
Higbee’s
Higbee Co
Cedar Rapids
Lindale Plaza Store Opens Under Mrs Kacere
Seifert's Lindale Plaza opened Sept 1 1960 under manager Mrs Marilyn Kacere featuring a modern early American motif. The Lindale store fronts Lindale Plaza mall and is merchandised independently but carries all lines available downtown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seifert
Lindale Plaza
Marilyn Kacere
Lindale
Seifert's Shoes Claims 104 Years of Fitting Fame
Experienced shoefitters vanish from America as Seifert's door draws Eastern Iowa customers with unique expertise. National Shoe Retailers Association in New York highlights fashion, color, and accessories. More than 12 brands offered from $6.99 to $22.99 across flats to dress shoes.
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Seifert
Iowa
National Shoe Retailers Association
Madison Ave
N.Y
Seifert's Carried Brand Names For Dress Casual Wear
Seifert offers Town and Country Naturalizer Life Stride Shenanigans DeRhoose and Avanettes for dress and casual wear. Health shoes include Dickerson and Millers. For students the shop lists College Deb Frolic and Town and Country.
Seifert's Downtown Sportswear Expands and Reorganizes
The fastest growing department at Seifert's gains a new look with color upgrades and more space. The main aisle shifts to casual wear and a larger Pendleton section runs along the South wall. Known labels include Pendleton exclusive, White Stag, Koret, Majestic, Jack Winter and Rose Marie Reid.
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Seifert
Pendleton
Seifert’s
White Stag
Rose Marie Reid
Koret
Majestic
Jack Winter
Darlene
Mezzanine Becomes Prime Spot for Tall Apparel Shop
Mrs. Cleta Irvin, director of Seifert's Tall Girl Shop, Maternity Shop and Uniform Shop, recalls turning unused mezzanine space into a top Iowa shop for tall sizes, nurses uniforms and maternity wear. She features Barco Uniforms Phil Jacobs Page Boy styles and uses a New York buying office for Talls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleta Irvin
Seifert
Better Dress Department Added To Seifert's Store
Seifert's downtown store expands with a Better Dress department offering evening cocktail and party wear plus smart street styles. Prices run from $30 to $150 and feature top makers such as Junior Accent Marselle Abe Schrader Leonard Arkin Jack Stern and Jean Lang.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seifert
America
Junior Accent
Marselle
Abe Schrader
Leonard Arkin
Jack Stern
Jean Lang
Seifert’s Dress Dept Expands With Top Lines
Seifert's Dress Department doubles in size and adds strong national lines including Dan Keller Matti Silk Shirtwaists Gi Gi Young Maggi Stover Nancy Greer and others. Prices span 10.95 to 25.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seifert
America
Jonathan Logan
Jeanne ‘D’ Arc
Dan Keller
Matti
Gi Gi Young
Maggi Stover
Nancy Greer
Seifert's Reports 120 Percent Sales Growth
James F. Seifert, president of Seifert's, says sales have more than doubled since a 2 percent year remodel and announces another store remodel in Cedar Rapids to improve efficiency and service for customers.
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James F. Seifert
Seifert’s
Mr. Seifert
Cedar Rapids
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Wetherille
Howard Trowbridge
Milwaukee
Murcer
Donald J. Knowles
Goldenberg
Kansas City
Lowan
Atty
Frank Nye
Fayette Agencies
Gugelle
J. F. Seifert
Cedar iRapids
Grela Fscop
Jerry Darrow
Hummel
Higbee
Mitchell
Darrow
Better Dress Department
R & K Originals
Jeanne D' Arc
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