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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1957
Page
2
Elmer Wheeler recounts a visit with a doctor to discuss hair loss. The doctor argues heredity matters but not deterministically, notes hair counts by color, explains the hair growth process from the papilla to the follicle, and hints at future discussion of sebaceous gland disorders and stress. The mentor ends with guidance to return for more on causes and treatments.
A witty remark surfaces on public page critiquing boastful self-importance. The quip suggests that true influence fades when the prefixed “w” is removed, turning a boastful title into a mundane noun. Local readers recover humor in concise social satire.
Federal Judge Henry N. Graven of Greene received the 1957 Award of Merit from the Iowa State Bar Association at a Des Moines banquet. The group urged Ike to name Graven to a southern Iowa federal judgeship and pressed Congress to create a third Iowa federal judgeship due to the growing case load.
On May 31, 1957, Keith Stapleton was appointed and qualified as Administrator with Will Annexed of the Frances Angeline Vaughn estate in Linn County Iowa. All debts owed should be paid promptly to the administrator and all claims must be filed with the Linn County District Court, Fisher and Fisher Attorneys.
The und ersigned Bernadeane Peters is appointed Administratrix of Grace V. Fdaburn’s estate in Linn County Iowa. June 7 1957. Creditors urged to file or settle debts with the Clerk of Linn County District Court and the attorney Gerard J Glaza.
In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear the last will of Fannie V. Mayberry on June 12 1957 at 9 am for proof and probate. Lynch Transfer & Storage Co Inc claims a lien on stored goods and will sell at auction to the highest bidder for cash on June 26 1957 at 10 am Cedar Rapids warehouse items include an ice box dresser shed washing machine chairs tables and other misc items under lien notices continue.
The State of Syrine County announces the appointment of Virginia Paul Moore as Administratrix with Will Annexed of the estate of William Baylis late of Linn County Iowa deceased. Creditors must promptly pay debts and file claims with the Linn County Clerk for authentication. Attorney Fred W Hann represents the administratrix.
Administratrix of the estate of Aden Shaburn late of Linn County Iowa requests all indebted persons to make immediate payment. Claims against the estate must be filed with Linn County District Court in Iowa.
Linn County Iowa executrix Letha Leota Waddle of the Albert S Waddle estate requests all indebted persons to pay immediately and all claimants to file authenticated claims with the Linn County District Court office. Fisher and Fisher represent the estate.
The Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment will hold a public meeting on Monday June 24 1957 at Cedar Rapids Iowa. Docket No 3 1057 concerns Adoreah owner and Cobban Court SE location near the front of Out Lot 8 Original Town with a requested dwelling setback closer to property lines than the usual 9 feet on one side and 5 feet on the other. The meeting is open to the public at Sixth Floor City Hall.
OELWEIN Iowa Arnold Ralph Penhollow 43 who was stricken by polio at age eight died Friday. Though almost totally crippled he used a pencil held in his chin to write local news items for the Oelwein Daily Register since 1949. He survived by his parents Mr and Mrs Harry Penhollow and five siblings.
State Fire Marshal Edward J. Herron halted a car weaving in rush hour traffic and held the driver until police arrived. Fred W. Graef, 47, Des Moines, was charged with drunk driving and pled innocent. Bond posted for a hearing set June 18.
Notice records a special stockholders meeting held May 15 1957 approving renewal amended and substituted articles for Tait and Wagner Company Cedar Rapids Iowa. Articles outline corporate purpose capital stock 350000 authorized 2500 Class A 1000 Class B voting rights classes details director officers tenure annual meeting place and notice rules. Board and officers listed with names Wagner Taft Pazour.
Four Iowans die in a head on collision on U S 65 near Clarks Grove Minnesota five others injured including Kenneth Chapman Des Moines and Marilyn Ann Torgeson Mason City Miss Torgeson and Mrs Mabel Larson Forest City were among the victims the crash followed a high speed pass into oncoming traffic described as a tremor by nearby residents.
AMES AP Gov Herschel Loveless should appear before the special legislative investigating committee and recount what he knows about highway commission affairs. Rep Clark McNeal and Sen Thomas Dailey spoke on WOI TV asserting governor should testify or stay apart from the inquiry. They discussed the Waterloo maintenance garage site and Loomis recommendation amid questions from reporters.
Notice that Buster B Davies sues Jeannette Davies for final divorce on cruelty grounds with appearance deadline by July 12, 1957 in Cedar Rapids Iowa. Also notices estate administrator Wayne Dean Carney for Jessie Marie Carney with claims and debts due to the estate, and publication of Articles of Incorporation for Abundavita Company in Cedar Rapids detailing corporate name, purpose, capital stock, governance and governance dates.
A collage of lost items and personals: a veteran’s hand- tool brown billfold with government papers and money, contact numbers EM 2-6292 or EM 2-5204. a lost concrete track chute on Route 20 with reward and EM 4-4144. sunglasses and a black patent envelope purse with rewards. contact Mrs. Jean Woods, Vinton. Rentals, barber college ad, a young German seeks sponsor, carpool riders to Lowe City with times and contacts.
Frank Haugh a 62 year old Des Moines resident crippled since polio, was attacked with a club by one of two teenaged boys Friday. The youths aged 17 and 16 were turned over to the juvenile court after molesting Haugh’s 15 year old granddaughter Frances LaFavor. Haugh was knocked down when the 16 year old threw a stick during the assault as other teenagers watched.
DES MOINES AP Two University of Iowa student leaders William Teeter and Larry Popofsky met Gov. Herschel Loveless to voice concern that his veto of the capital improvements appropriation could derail the university building program. Loveless said he would call a special session to seek re enactment with needed revenue.
Senator Arch McFarlane was named chairman of a new advisory board for the Iowa public employee retirement system. Rep. A L Mensing was elected vice chairman and William F Poorman of Des Moines became executive secretary. The panel reported over 66 million dollars invested to guarantee pensions after age 65, with 5.343 million invested since January 1 at 4.23 percent average interest.
Iowa City couple D. J. Gatens and his wife were awarded 82,500 in damages by Johnson County District Court over damages to their barn property at the edge of Iowa City tied to the new Highway 6 by pass. A sheriff's jury had earlier given 37,000 in damages.
A Los Angeles man identified as John H. Cunningham was seriously injured Friday when he jumped or fell from an Omaha to Minneapolis train near Hinton Iowa’s Plymouth county community. He was taken to LeMars hospital in serious condition with severe shock. He reportedly was en route to Mankato Minnesota.
Classified advertisement listing diverse home improvement and rough carpentry services. Includes roofing carpentry cement work interior exterior painting grading sodding and general repairs with multiple local contact numbers and notes on hauling rubbish ashes and lawn care. Includes sale of sod and lawn roller rental and sale near Toddville locale.
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