Iowa Organist Declines San Francisco Convention Offer
William O. McMains of Oskaloosa, long known as the organist of the presidents, turned down a San Francisco Republican convention invitation due to business and travel after a long European tour. He has played at five of the last six national conventions and notes television has changed convention programming, while expressing pride in his career and a preference to stay home to watch the Democratic event on TV.
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Double Your Reading Speed Quick Self Training Method
A Chicago publisher promotes rapid reading techniques that claim to double reading speed and memory. The company offers a free book Adventures in Reading Improvement by mail to readers requesting it, with no obligation, at 835 Diversey Parkway Dept. 926B, Chicago IL 60614.
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Thirteen Die in Iowa Weekend Auto and Other Accidents
Thirteen people died in Iowa over the weekend due to traffic crashes drownings and a burn incident. A two car crash near Humboldt killed Arthur Boyum and family members including Gloria Larry and Jimmy, and Mrs George Szekly. Other deaths include Jose Ortize in Mason City, Victoria Dodson from Bremerton in a Marengo crash, Leon Koening and Randy Koening Castalia fire injuries, and several drownings in Ashton and Wapello.
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Humboldt
Arthur Boyum
Sioux City
Gloria
Larry
Jimmy
George Szekly
Reese, Mich
Victoria Dodson
Bremerton
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Marengo
Leon Koening
Castalia
Randy Koening
Collision injures two near Castalia Friday
A Friday collision near Castalia left two people injured. Authorities described the crash and will release further details as investigations continue.
Five Mt. Pleasant escapees captured at Iowa City roadblock
Five inmates from the Mental Health Institute at Mt. Pleasant were stopped at a roadblock on Highway 218 near Iowa City after fleeing in a stolen car. City and state officers boxed in the vehicle near Oakcrest hill, fired two warning shots, and the group surrendered, then were returned to Mt. Pleasant that night.
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Mt Vernon honors Hazel Bobst at 2 PM service
Hazel Bobst 72 lifelong Mt Vernon resident died Sunday. Born April 10 1892 she attended Mt Vernon schools and Cornell college married Andrew Bobst October 20 1915. Survived by nephew Varillis Peddycourt Cedar Rapids. Service Wednesday 2 PM at Baxter funeral home with calling Tuesday noon.
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Cedar Rapids
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Tipton Osteopath Dr C P Christiansen Dies at 51
Dr C P Christiansen 51 a Tipton osteopath for 18 years died suddenly Sunday night He was Iowa University and College of Osteopathic Surgery and Medicine graduate practiced in Tipton since 1946 Survivors include wife Norma two sons Dr Chester Christiansen and Larry and six grandchildren Services Wednesday at 1 30 PM First United Church of Christ burial in Masonic cemetery body at Dye funeral home
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Bromwell Attacks Opponent Over Cooperation Claims
West Union Iowa congressman James Bromwell accuses his Democrat challenger of vague cooperation talk. He cites his own long-standing ties with Iowa officials and notes many constituents have written or visited regarding district issues. He says Democratic candidates have communicated with him over the years.
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Iowa Girl Is Miss Smile in Photo Contest
Miss Joanne Seders a 19 year old daughter of a Mason City auto dealer was named Miss Smile at an unusual beauty show in Cyprus Gardens Florida. Judges selected after reviewing close up photographs of contestants smiles. Her prize included a new wardrobe and a Ford Mustang.
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Convention Notes Iowa Delegation Seeks Hotel Space at Republican Meet
Iowa Republicans waited for headquarters at the Mark Hopkins hotel as Gene Autry occupied suite 236. Autry’s stay delayed Iowa’s move in while hotel manager joked he pays the salary. Gene left at 3 p.m. and Iowa moved in an hour later. Des Moines GOP chair Robert Ray rode with a Pinkerton to Oakland to meet Evan Hultman. Hultman arrived later. John Robert of the Daily Iowan rode along and received a free ride. Cedar Rapids visitor Ed James, Collins Radio contract analysis manager, is spending a week at the convention.
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Rites Held in Iowa City for Mary Sedlacek
Mary Sedlacek of Iowa City died after a long illness at a local nursing home. Born June 5 1876 in Johnson County she married John Sedlacek and the couple farmed near Newport township before moving to Iowa City in 1931. Surviving are three sons, two daughters, fourteen grandchildren, forty six great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. Requiem high mass is set for Tuesday at St. Wenceslaus Church with burial at St. Joseph Cemetery. Rosary is Monday evening at 8 at Donohue mortuary.
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Iowa Ranks Eighth in Space Defense Spending
Washington Iowa's share of space defense spending for the first half of the year placed the state eighth nationwide. Rep Neal Smith said Iowa industry and universities won contracts totaling 8.8 million dollars, led by Collins Radio Co Cedar Rapids the University of Iowa Iowa State University and other Iowa groups.
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Keokuk Sheriff Hurt in Crash Near Hedrick and Richland
Keokuk County Sheriff John Bud Wallerich was injured in a two car crash at highway 147 and 78 eleven miles south of here late Saturday. His car was rear ended by Awilda Sizemore of Ollie. both vehicles were east bound. Wallerich received treatment for a head cut back and shoulder injuries and was later sent for X rays. Sizemore was hospitalized for leg chest pain and a severe chin cut. Wallerich was on duty and had just left Hedrick en route to Richland.
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Nicholas Schinker Dies After Lingering Illness
Nicholas J. Schinker 83 a lifelong Norway resident and father of Postmaster Charles Schinker died Sunday after a lingering illness. He worked as a machineist in Cedar Rapids for 20 years before retirement. Survived by wife Rose four sons Edmund Wilfred of Norway Arthur and David of Cedar Rapids a daughter Mrs Don Ament Cedar Rapids ten grandchildren and one great grandchild a sister Anna Zvacek Perry and funeral arrangements at St Michael’s Church with calls at the family home.
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St. Michael’s Church
Three Hurt in West Union Two-Car Crash
Three people were injured Saturday night in a two car collision one mile west of West Union on highway 18. Hospitalized were Clarence Wood son 53 of Hawkeye Mrs. John Bouska 35 of Hazleton and her daughter Marilyn 5.
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