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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1948

Page

2

Dixiecrats May Get Spot On Iowa Ballot

Iowa may see the Dixiecrats join the November ballot if they hold a state convention and certify nominees to Secretary of State Rollo Bergeson. He noted conventions must occur in Iowa and gave deadlines from September 1 to September 26 for filing candidate slates, with other parties like the Progressive, Socialist, and Prohibition already active or expected to qualify.

Dixiecrats Iowa Rollo Bergeson Bergeson Birmingham New Progressive Party Communist Party Agriculture Commerce United States Congress

Iowa U All-Girl Band Leads Lions Parade

In New York City's Lions International parade about 15 000 participants marched past Fifth Avenue. The University of Iowa all-girl pipe band from Iowa City wore Scotch garb led by drum major Ginny Anderson under director W Adamson.

New York Fifth Avenue New York City University of Iowa Iowa City W. Adamson Ginny Anderson Royal Stuart Hunting Stuart Iowa Corn Song

Army Enlists Three Men from Iowa Stations

The Cedar Rapids army recruiting station announced three enlistments. Donald D. Sheehan of Vinton joined for one year and was sent to Fort Riley Kansas. Donald R. Clarke of 1118 Eighth Street NE and Robert L. Arnett of 1052 Twelfth Street NE enlisted in the regular army for three and two years respectively.

Cedar Rapids Donald D. Sheehan Warren O. Sheehan Vinton Fort Riley Kansas Donald R. Clarke Leona Clarke Eighth Street Robert L. Arnett Twelfth Street

Paul Hamer in Fair Condition After Wire Work Injury

Paul Hamer, 57, of 1838 O Avenue NW, is reported in fairly good condition at St. Luke's hospital after suffering burns to his left leg and right arm Monday while working on light wires on First Street East between A and B avenues. He is employed by the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company.

Paul Hamer O Avenue NW St. Luke’s Hospital First Street Iowa Electric Light and Power Company

18 Eastern Iowans Beat Navy Recruit Deadline Saturday

Cedar Rapids navy recruiting office announced 18 eastern Iowans who beat the July enlistment deadline last week. Men were called Friday night after recruiters learned no more July enlistments could be taken after 1 p.m. Saturday.

Navy Cedar Rapids

Iowa Selective Recruiting Swears In Local Recruits

Fourteen men passed examinations in Des Moines and were sworn in as recruits while the navy announces selective recruiting for Iowa substations. Those enlisted include Thomas H. Williams John M. Rogers William C Dale Jr James L Bacher Caryle G Ralston Jon Meeks Clark J Paulas Weldon Dee George J Brecht Jerry G Meade Glenn Freeman Jr James R Hepker James E Dulin Ralph A Moody Vernon L Lubben Chester A Carleton Don Duhrkopf Jr and others from Walker Urbana Vinton Manchester Sumner and surrounding areas. The Cedar Rapids station plans three 18 year olds monthly for one year enlistments with re enlistments also accepted.

Walter Semelroth Fined For Disturbing Peace

Walter Semelroth twenty two of 22 Kendridge Terrace NE was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. He was arrested early Tuesday after his wife signed an information against him.

Walter Semelroth Kenridge Terace NE

Fatal Accident Claims LaPorte City Woman

Waterloo report says Merle Vaughn 27 of LaPorte City died in a hospital after injuries from a Thursday truck auto crash near Washburn Iowa. Ada Vaughn 63 died at the hospital. Mry Vaughn 4 and Roger 5 were injured. Harold Hanna 23 drove the milk truck. Investigators noted restricted lines of sight due to tall weeds at an intersection.

Waterloo Merle Vaughn LaPorte City Washburn Roger

Cashman Brothers Lead Chicago Cattle Market Sale

Cashman Brothers of Muscatine topped Chicago cattle sales with 19 Herefords averaging 1350 pounds and selling at 40.50 per hundredweight. The sale highlighted a strong market for feeder cattle and steady demand from buyers.

Chicago Cashman Brothers of Muscatine

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Iowa U Army C.R Turdey Des Moines Thomas H. Williams Seventeenth Street William Williams John M. Rogers Lyle Rogers Elkader William C. Dale, Jr William C. Dale E Avenue NW James L. Bacher Herbert & Bacher Caryle G. Ralston, Son Mary Vernon L. Lubben Martin C. Lubben Manchester Chester A. Carleton D Avenue Don Duhrkopf, Jr Walter D. D. Duhrkopf Sumner Bayon Knit Bos An Rayons Craemer's Steven Fieldcrest Shop Clearance Craemer Value Iefs Raylon Wonderful Lorraine Whittle Girdles Brassieres Aos
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