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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1957

Page

13

Inspector attends Iowa State Council meeting in Des Moines

Inspector Jack Baker was authorized to attend a quarterly meeting of the Iowa State Council Sheet Metal Workers International Association in Des Moines on June 9 at city expense. Heating inspectors in Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska are being invited, per President J. J. Fiala of Cedar Rapids. The association has affiliates in Cedar Rapids, Dubuque, Davenport, Des Moines, Mason City, Sioux City, and Waterloo. A sidewalk waiver request for Bel Air Estates first addition south of Mount Vernon Road was noted, with no terminal origin point for connections. Public Improvements Commissioner Swede Nalvarsen opposed the idea. the petition was referred to the city engineer for study and recommendation.

Jack Baker Iowa, State Council Sheet Metal Workers International Association Des Moines H. O. Becker The Harriet Company Bel Air Estates Ht. Vernanrad SE Becker Swede Nalvarsen

Noisy 30 Minute Protest Staged by Scott Prisoners

Davenport city notes report a 30 minute protest by Scott county inmates demanding more and better road work. Officials described two trusties aiding meals at the jail faced solitary confinement briefly. Prisoners sought a radio, news sections, and better jail food, while a radio was brought in despite prior ban after a prior escape.

Scott Coward Jung Davenport INS Evelyn K. Dodd Scott County Caeedee Beverave- Jah Joe Atkinso Atkinson Pete Wildinn Othe Asun Indianapolis

Chrysler To Build 900 Medium Tanks For 119 Million

The Army awarded Chrysler Corporation a 119 million dollar contract to build 1188 medium tanks at the Newark Delaware plant operated by Chrysler. The M44-A7 tanks are based on the Patton design and the order reflects a cost saving versus manufacturing in Detroit. Allied firms were invited but Chrysler alone submitted a firm offer.

Chrysler Washington Cai Aries Chrysler Corporation Newark Del Namy Tnc Alea Mato Chry Iler

New Chairman Named By Simpson Trustees

Simpson college trustees elect Kenneth MacDonald as chairman replacing A Paul Thompson who remains on the board and serves on the executive committee. Ralph Meee is elected vice chairman with new trustees James Beallace and Harold Graves joining. Commencement exercises and related notices follow in local district and court records amid multiple public notices and legal proceedings.

Insthangla Kenneth MacDonald Des Maines Register and Tribune Simpson College Board of Trustee A. Paul Thompson Des Maines Iowa Power and Light Company Thompson Ile Ralph Meee Cserola Chirke County State Bank James Beallace Des Moines Harali Graves

Iowan Killed When Struck by Bulldozer

Burlington AP report states Tove Johnson 22 of Morning Sun was killed by a bulldozer while a rock quarry crew stripped rock at the Line Morning Sun The victim was son of Clayton Johnson Adel The operator Bailey 22 of Osercola was hospitalized for shock Both men unmarried employees of the Canterete Miterids and Construction Co of Cedar Rapids

Burlington Tove Johnson Osercola Johnson Clayton Johnson Adel Bailey Canterete Miterids and Construction Company Cedar Rapids

Truckload of Milk Spilled at Randalia

Randalia a truckload of milk was spilled Friday afternoon when the truck failed on a hill and overturned near Highway 267. The driver Donwtd Streeter and helper Clem Sens Hepiri were injured. both were hospitalized in fair condition.

Pcalta Ciavelle Randalia Donwtd Streeter Hughway Binakilia Schutt Y Sirever Clemsen

House Unit Split Over Effects of School Aid Bill

The House Education Committee issued no report on school construction aid and sharply disagreed on whether federal funds would create control. Democrats argued for no federal interference while Republicans urged centralized federal action, amid debate on how aid would be allocated and overseen.

Washington House Education Committee Severn Democrats Ube Matios Tvoetter

Four Livestock Dealers Face Weighing Probe in St Louis Yards

Washington dispatch says four livestock dealers operating at St Louis National Stockyards face an Agriculture Department inquiry. Officials said the investigation targets alleged false weights and forging scales to influence shipments. The probe focuses on improprieties at yards in posing as legitimate weighings and possible federal violations.

WCU Sui Department St. Tenis Ards Eagle

Police Chief Faces Ticket Over Speeding Incident

Mrs. Burl Brown claims the police chief husband could eat after the incident as she hunted for him. She drove through town and through an intersection where the analysis cracked her speed seven miles over the limit. Mrs. Brown said her husband would pay the fine.

Burl Brown Iso Wiles ‘Pavlor Brown

Gladbrook Mayor Is Free on Bond

DES MOINES INDIANAPOLIS REPORT: Gladbrook mayor Dr Lloyd Henry Thomsen was freed on a bond after being bound over to the Polk county grand jury on a drunken driving charge. The 40 year old veterinarian was arrested in Des Moines after weaving and failing field sobriety cues. He admitted having three beers but refused a blood test. Westfall of Des Moines testified he saw Thomsen at a service station before the arrest.

Des Moines INS Gladbrook Lloyd Henry Thomegen Polk County Thomset Nit Bibert Westlilt Westfall Br. Thomasen Westfalls Davis Thomsen Enileniu Ariel

Capitol Buys Lowans Song From Music Group

Capitol Records signs a campus group from Iowa State University to release a song titled Who Is It recorded by Kekur owner. Toni Ecker of Waverly wrote the tune. The plan calls for a Hollywood release with national distribution beginning July 1. The ensemble includes Dixie Davenport and backing vocalists from various towns.

Towa City Cap Oof Tivel University of Lews Frisday Capitol Records Toni Ecker Waverly Ba Kekur Hollywood Capitol Dixiy Davenport Angimosa Derk Sinonsen T LaCrange Hil Jim Williams Atelantic den Roeder Waterloo Ob Arven Homewand Bigs

Boy 10 Drowns in Des Moines River Near Fort Dodge

In Fort Dodge, Robert Meniearis, 10, drowned in the Des Moines River while attempting to wade with his brother Ronald, 3. A third person, unnamed, was nearby as two city workers heard cries and pulled Ronald from the swift current. Firefighters recovered Robert about ninety minutes later.

Boy Fort Dodge Robert Meniearis Coleman District Here Des Moines Fort Boden

Pedestrian Killed Boy 17 Charged in Death

OTTUMWA UP Warelal Asheraft 17 of rural Bloomfield was freed on bail after being charged Friday with reckless driving in the death of Ottumwa woman Kits Minnie J. Alarrison 8 struck by Asheraft’s car on Iowa 34 within city limits. Police said he would appear in police court Tuesday to face the charges.

Ottumwa Warelal Asheraft Bloomfield Otturmiwa Kits Minnie J. Alarrison Gitumawa Ashcraft Iowa

Robert Butler children sued for 1.5 million in Des Moines

In Des Moines Illinois district court suits totaling 1.5 million dollars are filed against the late Robert Spring Butler's children. The petitions allege a trust fund and real estate holdings were mismanaged and that proceeds were not distributed to the plaintiffs, Edvard Earle Butler and Margaret Bunker, as heirs. A third brother, Hubert W. Butler, is noted in the case.

DES Moines Avercoun Robert Spring Butler Butler Schl Tod Edsvard Earle Butler Les Moines Alargaret So Bunker Highlanul Park Til Wiew Hubert W. Butler Choy Ett Gene KL Haller Eupelle Butler McCormick Harvester Company Des Maine Robert x d Butler

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Classified Line Items

A fragmentary newspaper classified page lists ad rates and sample lines for messages, mortuary notices, lost and found, memorials, and services. It references Novak Monument Co and local funeral home notices while noting acceptance times and submission guidelines for Saturday editions.

Reck Cornish Hens Top Wesleyan Menu

Vernon area notes list a Wesleyan event featuring guest speaker Mary Pigkford and a meal of cornish hens with wild rice. Attendees from Ait Pleasant and nearby towns gathered for the community meal and program.

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Vague notice of wage longing and minor income aim

A fragment describes a desire to be permanent and earn about 1.75 per week, suggesting an informal plan to secure steady income. The garbled text mentions a vehicle and a pursuit of financial stability without clear context or specifics.

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