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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 05, 1947

Page

31

Thousands of Iowans Get Social Security Benefits

Des Moines reports reveal many Iowa workers now insured since 1937 and approaching 65 with life income ahead. Data show 11,600 retired wage earners receive over 240000 monthly. 3733 wives collect about 43000. 1600 widows over 65 get 30000. 2000 mothers and 5700 children total 38000 for mothers and 68000 for children. 110 dependent parents over 65 receive about 1300 monthly.

Seggeene Iowa Mr. B Des Moines

Unbroken Skin Permeability Reaffirmed By Dr Brady

Dr William Brady reiterates that intact skin blocks substance absorption except when skin is damaged. He cites historical mercury ointment harm and debunks cold exposure as a disease trigger, citing Dr Cecil Drinker and Dr Vindo Getting as authorities who reject cold related illness, reflecting a clash with Boston old timers.

Cecil Drinker Harvard Public Health School Vindo Getting Massachusetts Boston

Emery Named Principal Of Tipton High School

Emery, a research assistant in educational administration at the University of Iowa, will become Tipton high school principal January 27. He succeeds Orville P. Loper who resigned to become dean of men at Fayette College Missouri. Emery previously served as dean of boys and counselor in Indianapolis area schools and taught night classes at Manual High School. He earned a B A from Indiana Central College in 1941 and a Master’s from Butler University in 1945.

Tipton Donald G. Emery University of Iowa Tipton High School Orville P. Loper Fayette (Mo.) College Emery Indianapolis Iowa Manualoa School Inidioma Central College Butler University

Before the white man came buffalo herds in US numbered vast

The passage notes an estimate of around 60 million buffalo across the United States before European settlers arrived, highlighting the large historic wildlife population prior to widespread hunting and settlement.

United States

Noted War Correspondent Will Lecture at Cornell

MT VERNON Vincent Sheean noted war correspondent publicist and author will lecture at Cornell college at 8 p m Thursday on Problems of War and Peace and lead a post talk forum He has worked for Chicago Daily News New York Daily News Paris staff Chicago Tribune served in US Army Air Corps Africa Sicily Italy Indo China and with Pattons Third Army as war correspondent author of Personal History An American Among the Rif s and Not Peace But a Sword

MT. Vernon Vincent Sheean Cornell College Sheean Pana Ill University of Chicago Chicago Daily News New York Daily News Paris Chicago Tribune Hitler Air Corps Sicily Italy Indo- China 20Th Bomber Command Patton Third Army San Francisco American Broadcasting Company

NEA Urges Action as Poor Schools Endanger U S Precepts

The National Education Association warns that neglected public schools and underpaid teachers threaten American ideals and scientific leadership. It cites rising incomes, stagnant education funding, and 138,000 emergency certificates, urging better salaries and stronger community ties with teachers.

Martha Kearney Ashington INS National Education Association NEA The Association

New Span Will Connect Iowa And Nebraska

Decatur Nebraska AP report notes bed rock work for a new Big Muddy bridge over the Missouri River linking Sioux City Iowa and Blair Nebraska. The Burt County Bridge Commission leads the project with two 420 foot main spans and a total length of 2500 feet. Federal funds and planners foresee about 325 cars daily and a boost to northeast Nebraska and northwest Iowa towns.

Decatur Neb Missouri River Big Muddy Nebraska Iowa Burt County Bridge Commission Sioux City Blair Omaha W. W. Small Norfolk Sioux City- Omaha Kirkman Engineering Company Bridge Commission

Army officer Kahi leads CCC supervisors and service record

Kahi joined the army as first lieutenant in Lowry Field serving as trial and staff judge advocate. He directed CCC supervisor training, led an anti-aircraft battalion in the Pacific with 25 months of combat, three unit citations, two amphibious landings, and three campaigns. He earned the Bronze Star with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Air Medal, and Bronze Arrowhead while later directing a department with divisions in criminal investigation, fire marshal, highway patrol, and motor vehicle services. He will be paid 4000 dollars a year.

Kahi Army Lowryfield Pacific Kahl CCC Pi Kappa Alpha Irwin Bureau of Criminal Investigation the Highway Patrol

Iowa approves H and W Motor Express extension into Davenport area

The Iowa State Commerce Commission granted H and W Motor Express Company authority to extend trucking operations into Davenport's industrial zone near the aluminum railroad line. Objections were filed in writing by Alu Commercial railroad.

DES Moines Iowa State Commerce Commission H and W Motor Express Company Davenport Alu Commercial Railroad

Henry Will Experience Stomach Ulcer Pain Symptoms

Fragmentary text hints at a medical query about stomach ulcer pain affecting a person named Henry. The readable bits mention burning sensation and dosage tablets, suggesting a consumer health inquiry or prescription guidance context.

Deafened Now Hear with Tiny Single Unit

Science makes it possible for the deafened to hear faint sounds with a handheld hearing device. It requires no separate battery pack or bulky wiring and can be adjusted by the user. Beltone offers a free descriptive booklet and home demonstration without cost.

Council On Physical Medicine Beltone

Decatur Mayor Sees Bridge Plans Completing Career

Mayor Small, a Scotsman born in Canada, vows the bridge will advance public works long pursued. After two decades as mayor, he previously pushed paving, sewage, water supply, and a new municipal hall, hopeful but unsure those projects would materialize.

Small Canada

Sokol and Czech Cemetery Groups Plan Ceremonies

Prokop Velky lodge 137. Officers to be installed at 7 30 p m Monday with refreshments after. Rudolph J Langer to lead educational branch. Czech Cemetery association to meet 7 p m Tuesday at C S P S hall to elect board of directors and discuss Soldiers memorial plans. The C S A Women’s Drill team also mentioned.

Prokop Velky Lodge No C. We Pe Pye Sokol Rudolph J. Langer American Sokol Union Czech Cemetery Association C. S. P. S. Hall Bohemian Nation Cemetery

Peter Rathmann Rites In Clarence Monday

Peter Rathmann, son of Mr and Mrs Jergen Rathmann of Clarence, will be buried after funeral services at St Johns Evangelical Church at 2 p.m. Monday. He was a World War II veteran and a member of the American Legion with survivors including his wife and brother John Rathmann of Oxford Junction. Legion conduct military rites at St Johns cemetery graveside.

Des Moines St. John’s Evangelical Church Monarthmann Jergen Rathmann Clarence John Rathmann Oxford Junction American Legion Legion St. John’s Cemetery

New Deputy Sheriff Appointed in Jones County

Anamosa announces the appointment of Lewis Driebelbis, 31, a 25 month army veteran, as deputy sheriff. He previously led the social welfare office here before joining the army and has most recently worked for an implement company at Earlville.

Anamosa — Lewis Driebelbis Jones County Earlville

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