Indictments Voted Against Crawford County Officials
Denison dispatch reports Crawford county officials face 13 indictments over alleged long running mismanagement and maladministration with resignations or ouster urged for Supervisors Stegemann Fleming and Smith. Other targets include R A Bloes county home steward W J Wearmouth and Leonard Hassett. Grand jury seeks court action to recover funds from county and drainage districts after a 15-week probe with 75 witnesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
INS
Crawford County
A. W. Stegemann
Schleswig
James D. Fleming
Lloyd Smith
Dow City
Grand Jury
R. A. Bloes
W. J. Wearmouth
Leonard Hassett
Leo Hoegh
Hoegh
Kent Emery
R. K. Brannon
Eighteen Killed on Iowa Roads in One Week
DES MOINES UP eight een persons have been killed on Iowa highways in the last five days including six deaths in the last 24 hours safety officials said Friday The normal average is seven a week The 18 deaths may rise this weekend and compare to a record 30 killed in one week set August 24 31 1941
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Notices of probate and dissolution spanning Linn County Iowa
A June and July 1954 sequence reports multiple local legal actions. Administratrices Hazel J. Kane and Elsie Grace Panes file estate settlements for Ella Barrett of Linn County. Dissolution notice for Eastern Iowa TV and Appliance Company records stockholder approval. Executor appointment for Myrtle M. Tenney, Linn County, with claims to be filed in the Clerk of Court. Attorneys listed: Wadsworth, Elderkin and Locher. Downlott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Qosa Uly
Ella Barrett
Linn County
Iowa
Hose
Hazel J. Kane
Elsie Grace Panes
Arnes
Wadsworth, Elderkin and Locher, Attorneys
Eastern Iowa TV and Appliance Company
Eastern
Owa TV and Appliance Company
oWa Corporation
Code of Iowa
Eth
Owa TV
Pultanmith
D. M. Elderkin
State of Iowa
Myrtle M. Tenney
Around Iowa Letter Carriers Elect-Espe Gillaspey Named President
Argyle resident Gillaspey elected president of the Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Association pioneer group at Red Oak. The organization includes carriers with more than 25 years of service. Sandra Knight, 16, of Rockford named queen of the All-State Vocal Music Camp at the University of Iowa on Friday night. Robert Wade, 20, and Joel Jacobson, 26, both of McCallsburg, sentenced to 30 days in jail for driving an auto with deflated tires on Milwaukee railroad tracks near Nevada. The body of Joseph Bauer, 68, of Sioux City, missing since Dec. 2, recovered from the Missouri River near Winnebago, Neb. William T. Milligan, 69, of Albia hospitalized after being attacked by a rabid gray fox. he killed the animal with a hammer.
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Espe Gillaspey
Argyle
Iowa Rural Letter Carriers Association
Pioneer Group
Red Oak
Sandra Knight
Rockford
University of Iowa
Robert Wade
Joel Jacobson
McCallsburg
Milwaukee Railroad
Nevada
Joseph Bauer
Sioux City
Missouri River
Winnebago
Neb
William T. Milligan
Albia
Police Seek Mother Of Abandoned Infant In Webster City
Authorities search for the mother who abandoned a newborn girl found in a car. The infant, born around 2 30 pm Thursday, was in good condition at Hamilton County Hospital. A note on the clothing asked caretakers to care for the baby, citing unwed paternity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Hamilton County Hospital
Lloyd Rinehimer
Woman 20 Is Sentenced for Des Moines Arson
DES MOINES AP Char metta Jones, 20, was sentenced to 20 years in Rockwell City for starting 18 fires since 1951. District Judge C Edwin Moore handed down the sentence after she signed a confession saying smoke made her sleepy. The fires caused about 7000 dollars in damage. A younger brother and sister were committed to institutions for their roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Charmetta Jones
Rockwell City
C. Edwin Moore
Notice of appointment of administrator and executor in Linn County Iowa
Notice of appointment announces Elmer Kruse as Administrator and Wallace Mills as Executor of estates in Linn County Iowa. Creditors are warned to present claims to the Linn County Clerk for approval and settlement. Attorneys Robert C. Nelson and Edgar L. King are named for the respective estates.
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Iowa
Linn County
Crerk Linn County
Elmer Kruse
Robert C. Nelson
Wallace Y. Mills
Edgar L. King
Tax lien records top $860,000 in Polk County
Des Moines authorities filed federal income tax liens totaling more than 860000 against metal products salesman Carl L. Bess and his former wife Virginia. The action ties to a Chicago plant and war time tin pricing. The government lists specific 1944 1945 tax figures and argues excess wartime payments were taxable income.
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DES Moines
INS
Des Moines Metal Products
Polk County District Court
Carl L. Bess
Virginia
Bess
Chicago
Gasoline Explosion Injures Two Des Moines Residents
Two Des Moines residents Edward Allison, 38, and Mrs. Georgia Beroeg, 34, were hospitalized with first and second degree burns after gasoline poured into a carburetor exploded. Allison was helping a relative start a car when the blast occurred. Beroeg was sprayed with flaming liquid while walking on a nearby sidewalk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Edward Allison
Georgia Beroeg
Allison
Beroeg
Executor Notice in Iowa Estate of Fannie Christie
Executor of the estate of Fannie Christie in Linn County Iowa on July 2 announces claims and debts must be paid and file claims in the Linn County District Court. Joseph B Christie named as executor. Kubicek Novak and Kubicek attorney team Mason City.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Fannie Christie
Joseph B. Christie
Kubicek
Novak
Gazette want ad rates compiled for small to large its
Classified section shows ad size pricing from two to six lines with per line costs and deadlines. Includes payment and contact note, mentions mortuaries monuments Novak Monument Co listings, and a “Lost and Found” block with two items including a lost orange Persian cat and bifocal glasses with contact details.
Lowans Honored for Aid to Netherlands Flood Relief
Des Moines and Pella residents were thanked for aiding the Netherlands during the 1953 floods. Rene Roel mayor of Haamstede and his wife conveyed the thanks. Iowans donated about $27,000 in money clothing food farm equipment and other materials. The Roels spoke in Des Moines and Pella during a nationwide three month “thank you” tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Pella
Netherlands
Rene Roel
Haamstede
Second Reformed Church
Chicago
Lost and Found Ads Mix in Cedar Rapids Page
Classified price and service ads fill a page noting lost items, including a black cat and a red billfold with valuables, plus various trades and employment notices. The clutter also lists roofing, painting, and hauling services, plus job openings for sales, service, and management positions at local firms.
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18Th Ave
Don J. Augustine
Vanyoltenburg
8Th Ave
Joh
Irvinartinson
Mack Augustin Mastering
L. L. Augustine
Hefus
Gaumon
William Turner
Albert Gee
Hewitt
Iit Lith
Marion
CEC
Interig
Eneral
Fe Bisibrand
Ramples
Irving Umit
Jerry Vosdingh
Fred Kramer
North Liberty
Breneman
Bob Waddington
Kalous Dding
Paul J. Nolan
Jay
Bartow
Meer & al
Mason
Ambitious salesman and general help wanted ads cluster
The page lists multiple help wanted spots including an ambitious Chrysler auto parts counter salesman with training offered, a tractor and fence trade inquiry, a sewing machine salesman in Cedar Rapids, an experienced pressman, a furnishing company seeking workers, and hospitality and bartender positions. It notes no experience required for some roles, while others require neat appearance and honesty.
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State Auditor’s
Aspore
Towa
J. J. Mills
J. Jay Mills
U.S
Lichty
Kippi
Gazette
Bize of
Pune
Rita
Novak Monument CO
Urs
Reward
Lowans
By Jimmy Hatlo
Williams
Major Hoople
Tom
Triluams
St. SE
Armstrong Ee
Ward
Harold Fienelkorn
Shellsburg
Rosen Tailor Shop
Probasco Jeweler
GOODMAN _DCTIVE
N. A. Burkart
L. A. Calif
Mt. Vernon Ave
Melody Inn
Sammy's
Haddy
Swisher
P Ceme
Ed Simon
Lester Batley, Sr
Ates
Fyma Prunes
Tal 'S
Fitzpatrick's Concrete Construction CO
Dia
King Bookkeeping
Don
Robert Kalous
DIAL
Venetian Blind Service
3Rd
LEARS
Manni
Ackenzies
Carpenter
Wanal
Myers
Onlee
Superio
Guaranty
Ave. Bee
Mlady
C Ave
17Th St
Ave. NW
Mary Butte Sring
Minnesota
Nebraska
Shane Uniform Company, Inc
Evansville
Indiana
The
Grolier Society
Cedar Rapids
Ntgomery Ward & Company
Singer
1St Ave. SE
Cedar Rap
Chrysler Products Nn
Handler Motor Co
Columbuso
bre-Peranals Co
Aimee Citylinois
Olumbus
Ohio
Jondike
Necchi and
Elna Sewing Machines
Cedarapids
Necchi-Elna
West Side Sewing Machine Shop
Third Ave
Puaten Pressman
Ick Cave
Ospital Plan
Nicetent
Acme Cheetin Ngcand
3rd_ Avenue
Avle
Ave Work Builders, Inc
Berry S Birra
SRE Fafiren
Myers Ave Ave
Biar
16Th Avesw
MR. Holley
Pension
Din Insurance
Highway Equipment Company
Dave
Tony Linder
Motors
J. K Gribble
Tian Baars
1St Ave
Twin Towers Cafe
F. C. Saga
Jackson County Public Hospital
Manuoketa
Reeves Attleboro
Cedar Rapids Gazette Circuiton
Collins Radio
Hotel Roosevelt
Progressive Northwest Side Concern
Highway Equipment Co, Inc
Indale
Michigan
New Hampshire Re Insurance Co
arry W._ Dunker
Aga
Hiawaths
Butterfly Cafe
Bee
Twin Towers
Dot
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