Tama County Courthouse Faces New Building urged by grand jury
Tama county grand jury urged the board to reject further repairs and push a new courthouse to replace the deteriorating structure. They cited extreme decay, fire hazards, and costs of upkeep, while praising jail facilities as adequate and clean. Inspections included the county and city jails. home inspection canceled due to flu. No cases were brought by the new county attorney.
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Alice Witosky
Toledo
Tama County Grand Jury
Tama County
Grand Jury
Tama County Board of Supervisors
H. E. Dede
Foreman
John Bergmeier
Shirley Applegate
Leonard L. Novak
E. A. Mitchell
George W. Kunch, Jr
Milo Kalina
Tama City
Tama
Jared Bauch
Volga River Riders Elect New Officers in Fayette
The Volga River Riders club will install newly elected officers at a reorganization meeting Saturday evening at the Farm Bureau Building in Fayette. John Hofer of Fayette is president, Carl Heth of Hawkeye is vice president, Eve Rett Sinnott of Randalia is secretary, Mrs. Howard Cushion of Maynard is treasurer, Gordon Kelly of Maynard is director, and Mrs. Cecil Kelly of Maynard is reporter.
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West Union
Volga River Riders Club
Farm Bureau
Fayette
John Hofer
Carl Heth
Hawkeye
Everett Sinnott
Randalia
Howard Cushion
Maynard
Gordon Kelly
Cecil Kelly
Mills Theater to Be Demolished by May First
Tama faces demolition of the Mills theater by May 1 as Phillips Petroleum seeks to buy the site after the building is removed. W. W. Mansfield has been ordered to vacate by March 1. the Mills family owns the property and the theater, once Soleman Opera House, hosted vaudeville and community events.
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TAMA
Mills Theater
Phillips Petroleum Corp. of
Oklahoma
Twin City
Phillips Corp
W. W. Mansfield
Mansfield
Frank W. Mills
Mills
Soleman Opera House
Opera House
Annual Charity Ball Held At The Venue
Details from the event note a charity ball held yearly at the same venue with attendees and arrangements described in brief, highlighting the ongoing tradition and community support through the fundraiser.
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Ferent
Consultant on Finances Seeks Higher Pay From State Board
Paul D. Speer, Chicago financial consultant for the state board of regents, asks for a raise citing rising costs. He proposes increasing his cut from bonds from one-twentieth of one percent to one-tenth, or a 50 percent pay hike, arguing for a higher percentage on issued bonds. Some board members oppose the request, and President Stanley Redeker is to negotiate a possible lesser increase or none.
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Des Moines
Paul D. Speer
Chicago
State Board of Regents
Speer
Jonathan Richards
Red Oak
Truth or Consequences Confused by Three Stars and Fakes
A 6 PM family fun show on KCRG-TV 9 features three real musicians and three impersonators causing confusion among contestants during a color Friday episode. The mix up creates humorous moments as hosts guide the game.
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Kcrg-Tv
Iowa GOP aims budget to revenue not spending
Republican leaders push a tailor made budget matching available revenue. The piece notes_inspection tests show many defects in vehicles, possible mandatory private garage inspections, and mentions state figures including Clarke and Mezvinsky. It cites Marilyn Maye as a gala prospect and Census Bureau data on Iowa voter turnout.
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Des Moines
State Safety Department
State Safety
Robert Taha
Marilyn Maye
Miss Maye
Robert Ray
New City Clerk Named for Oelwein Post
Richard Kirkham of Chariton was named city clerk of Oelwein, effective Feb. 1, succeeding Tom Peterson. Kirkham currently serves as city treasurer and assistant city manager in Chariton.
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Oelwein
Richard Kirkham
Chariton
Kirkham
Tom Peterson
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Alaska
Northwestern Bell
Iowa G.O.P
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Iowa Daily Press Association
Clarke
Hugh H. Clarke
Belmond
Hong Kong
Mezvinsky
Edward Mezvinsky
Johnson County
Douglas Smith
Smith
University of Iowa
Neal Smith
Altoona Democrat
Iowa City
Congressman Smith
Maye
U.S. Census Bureau
Iowa
Utah
District of Columbia
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Weber
Penneys
Second Street
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Save Now
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BOF
Penney
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