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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 10, 1947

Page

6

Neon glow worm proves unusual tale true in Keokuk County

David Martin of 304 Thirty first street drive SE told his welding department co workers of a neon worm. The next day the worm appeared glowing brown plastic like one and one-eighth inches long. Martin’s brother Bruce found it on a Keokuk county street at night, where a faint glow illuminated the sidewalk before the creature moved.

David Martin LaPlant-Choate Martin Bruce Martin Keswick Keokuk County Mr. Martin

Darkling Worm Sparks Cedar Rapids Craft Tale

In Cedar Rapids Mr. Martin shows little interest in the worm's scientific name. He prefers a good tale about the colored creature glowing in total darkness, proving it with a simple story rather than scientific detail.

Cedar Rapids Martin

Three Boys Admit Firing Warehouse Blaze

In Decatur Illinois three juveniles aged eight and ten confessed to starting a $150000 warehouse fire at United States Manufacturing Company. An employee reported seeing a boy thrust a blazing broom into a door crack. The steel building and contents were a total loss valued at 150000 dollars.

Decatur, Ill United States Manufacturing Company Perley Lupton Decatur Soy Products Company

Mildred McComas Charged Over Punchboard Gambling in Toledo

Mrs. Mildred McComas, operator of the Knotty Pine cafe in Toledo, waived preliminary hearing on a charge of illegal possession of gambling devices punchboards. Held for grand jury action under a $200 bond. charge filed by Toledo police chief John H. Vore.

Tama Mildred McComas Toledo John H. Vore

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