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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 11, 1955

Page

4

Hospital-Specialist Lease Examined in Iowa Trial

A Des Moines trial over a hospital doctor dispute examined a proposed lease for radiologists at Jane Lamb Memorial hospital. Peter J. Alexander testified the agreement would have the hospital appoint radiologists, supply space, pay staff, and bill patients in the radiologist’s name, with fees settled by the hospital board. The case tests whether hiring specialists to operate hospital laboratories constitutes practicing medicine, with Judge Moore signaling a long recess into mid September.

Knudsen Philip H. Cless Alexander Towa Hosital County Medical Society Hospital Board of Trustees Cress Moore

Landes Awarded Marston Medal at Iowa State College

Landes, Gene Boyd, a 1910s Iowa State College mechanical engineering alumnus and former vice president at Carbide and Carbon Chemicals, was named the Marston Medal recipient. Born in Keosauqua, he began with Iowa Telephone and Sherman Smith Manufacturing, retiring March 31, 1954, after a storied career in petrochemical production and plant management.

Carbide and Carbon Chemicals Company Iowa Telephone Company Des Moines Sherman Smith Manufacturing Company Independence

Liquor Seizure At Burlington Tavern Spurs Raid Charge

Burlington authorities seized two full bottles of whisky one partial bottle and a shot during a raid at the Fifth Wheel tavern owned by Jeann Elliott. County Attorney William Cahill said a liquor violation charge is likely illegal possession of liquor. The raid involved sheriff's deputies city police and listed the owner as the defendant.

Burlington Jeann Elliott Fifth Wheel William Cahill

Triplett Grabb and Sioux City Boy Testify at Trial

Eight year old Sioux City neighbor testifies that Ernest Triplett grabbed his wrist at the Osborn home the night Jimmy Bremmer disappeared. The trial, tied to the Bremmer boy’s kidnapping and death, continues with a taped mental health institute statement slated for jury consideration.

Osborne Triplett Bremmer R. G. Rodman Cherokee ‘State Mental Health Institute Rodjman

Phillips Scholarship Fund of $10 500 Set

IOWA CITY The Chester A Phillips scholarship fund of 10500 was announced at a post graduation alumni reunion of the University of Iowa college of commerce. George P Lloyd a 1926 graduate presented the fund in recognition of the lasting impressions Dean emeritus Phillips has made. Provost Harvey Davis will accept for the university pending finance committee approval. Phillips, 73 next month, acted as interim university president in 1940 and remains active in banking and local civic groups.

Iowa City Chester A. Phillips University of Iowa College of Commerce Phillips College of Commerce George P. Lloyd Joliet, Ill Lloyd Harvey Davis State Board of Education Bpten University of Iowa Eugene Gilmore Virgil M. Hancher First National Bank of

Rowboat sinks ends boys Huckleberry Finn trip to St Louis

Emmetsburg youths Kent Vander Velde, 16, and John Morris, 15, said their motorless 14 foot rowboat capsized on the Missouri near St Joseph, Missouri, forcing them to swim to shore and abandon a 700 mile journey from Sioux City to St Louis that began June 2.

Emmetsburg Kent Vander Velde John Morris Missouri River St.Louis St. Joseph Sioux City

ISC Confers Diplomas on East Iowans

East Iowa graduates join the ICA ISU in the eighty fourth annual commencement at the Armory. Bachelor of science degrees span engineering agriculture science home economics and related fields. Notable names include Amana Violet Rettig Belle Plaine Marlene Frazell Cedar Rapids James Allen Gerald Beyers John Lind and Harry Duensing among many others from towns such as Amana Atkins Decorah Iowa City and Washington.

Ames Iowa State College Armory Gazette Area Amana Violet Rettig Atkins Donald Jacobi Belle Plaine Marlene Frazell Richard Petiit Calmar Floyd Buchelt Carl Meyer Darryl Wangsness Cedar Rapids James Allen Gerald Beyers Jean Brink Helen Dennie John Engshow Patricia Farris Barry Herron Elizabeth, Hilborn John Hunter Charles Lynch Dolores Scolaro Richard Treka Hugh Wiegman Gerald Vetter Central City Joe Doudna Conesville Gerald Allen Decorah Gertrude Torgrim Ann Zachary Delta Duane Rowe Durant John Lawlor Agrono Dysart Carol Pieper Dyersville David Freymann Elgin Burton Wolf Elkader Erma Eggimann Independence Charles Ong Robert Ralston Iowa City John Lind Richard Reid Lone Tree Donald Wolf Marengo Paul Ohland Marion Gene Morris Martelle John Kuntz Mechanicsville Kenneth Herring Mt. Vernon Rhoda Schnittjer Oelwein Jeaneen Sinclair Riverside Oscar Steele Sigourney Richard Carmichael Toledo Esther Hayes Cree Vinton Tom Gallaher George Guenther Patricia Guenther Clarence Lutz Washington

William L. Haas 62 Dies in Waukon

William L. Haas longtime Waukon druggist and Grimm Drug Company partner since 1937 died Friday after a brief illness at Veterans Memorial hospital. He was born August 13 1892 near Waukon served in World War I married Emma Miller in May 1921. Survived by wife son Ronald of St Paul daughter Mrs Charles McCarthy two grandchildren brother Ed sister Mrs Ed Duggan. Services Monday at 9 am St Patrick church burial Mt Olivet cemetery.

Waukon William L. Haas Veterans Memorial Hospital Grimm Drug Company Mr. Haas Daniel Haas Emma Miller Caledonia Minn

Defendant in Newton Shooting Case Tested

Thomas A. Dodd, 29, accused of killing one person and wounding two others after a Newton tavern hold up on June 3, underwent mental tests at the psychiatric hospital in Iowa City Friday. Jasper County Attorney Dale Swanson said a report on the tests would be ready about Tuesday. a murder charge is expected to be filed in Newton’s Justice of the Peace court, with arraignment to follow after defense counsel is consulted.

Newton INS Thomas A. Dodd Iowa City Jasper County Dale Swanson Swanson Dodd Justice of the Peace Fred Meredith Raymond Hawke Des Moines

Driver Convicted in Death of 8YearOld Girl

DES MOINES, IOWA. Charles Hanson, 28, convicted of manslaughter by a district court jury for the traffic death of 8 year old Prudence Thompson who crossed a street with her mother on April 23. The mother injured. Hanson fled the scene and was arrested hours later after drinking at a tavern. Sentencing set for next Friday. manslaughter carries up to eight years in prison.

Des Moines Charles Hanson Hanson Prudence Thompson

Iowa Methodists pay over one million in pastors salaries

DES MOINES AP The southern Iowa Methodist conference reported pastors salaries totaling 1 033 611 for the year ending May 31 the first time over one million. The report also noted 520 churches with 137 914 members a gain from new members but a loss from inactive roll reductions. Changes in district superintendents were announced with retirements and new appointments.

Des Moines Methodists Southern Iowa Iowa-Des Moines The Methodist Church W. Frank Clayburg Iowa Dale J. Williams Williams

Salk Report By U S Hit By O Connor

Washington AP In a clash over the polio vaccine controversy the Public Health Service released its white paper on vaccine production and Basil O Connor questioned its completeness He urged access to Dr Jonas Salk’s side of the story and the foundations funding role The Surgeon General defended the vaccine and noted progress toward new biologics but no date for mass vaccination was given.

Washington Public Health Service Basil O'Connor National Foundation For Infantile Paralysis New York O’connor O'Connor Health Service Leonard Scheele

Police raid at Des Moines nets 49 arrests

Des Moines police raided the Racket club at about 4 40 a.m. arresting 49 persons. About 10 officers and plainclothesmen seized liquor. Gerald E. Bryson, 44, charged with operating a disorderly place. Twelve charged with intoxication and resorting to a disorderly place. 36 with resorting to a disorderly place.

Des Moines Gerald E. Bryson

Balik Elected Iowa NLPM President at Convention

Robert J. Balik of Spillville was chosen president of the Iowa Branch of the National League of Postmasters at its 46th annual convention. Elected to other offices were James Mullane Norwalk first vice president Eva Anderson Fremont second vice president James C. Jenson Council Bluffs third vice president Lowell B. Lund Rake treasurer and A C Bank Buffalo Center reelected secretary.

Davenport Robert J. Balik Spillville Iowa National League of Postmasters James Mullane Norwalk Eva Anderson Fremont James C. Jenson Council Bluffs Rake A. C. Bank Buffalo Center

Carrier Nominated for Vinton Postmaster

President Eisenhower nominated Hoyt E. Carrier to be postmaster at Vinton Iowa and sent the nomination to the Senate for approval.

H. E. Carrier Vinton Washington Eisenhower Friday Hoyt E. Carrier Vinton, la Senate

Notice of Adminstratrix Appointed in Linn County Iowa

Public notices list several estate matters in Linn County Iowa. Administratrixs Mildred Littres Anna Halt Soderlond Rose Ressler are named with appointments dated June 10 1968 and May 27 1955. Claimants and creditors are instructed to file claims with the Linn County District Court and to remit debts promptly. Attorneys Carl Hendrickson Willis A Glassgow and Ted V Ruffin are noted.

State of Iowa Linn County Lena Knapper Sayde Lena Knapper Tate District Court Mildred Littres Joseph J. Severn Olan Rix Mate Oscar Oderlund Ate Hose Anna Halq Delmer C. Porter Broward County Florida Aeree Linn Pocaty

Murphy Radio Sells KSO Des Moines Station

The Murphy Broadcasting Company announced that radio station KSO Des Moines has been sold to Lyman Ayers Frederick Ayers and Robert Enoch, owners of WXLW in Indianapolis, for 125000 dollars with FCC approval sought. Change of ownership will occur in several weeks as the buyers plan to operate the Des Moines station. The sale clears the way for Murphy to pursue an eight television station venture with Coyles Broadcasting Company.

Des Moines Murphy Broadcasting Company KSO Indianapolis Ind Federal Communications Commission Lyman Frederick Ayers Robert Enoch WXLW Murphy Company Coyles Broadcasting Company

Protest Widening of Burlington Street in Iowa City

Copies of a petition protesting the proposed widening of Burlington Street were distributed to 15 businesses Friday. The document argues increased congestion east of the 5 block area, forced remodeling and sidewalk issues for residents and businesses, potential problems with left turn lanes and right of way, and high costs to taxpayers. The petition will be presented to the city council before the June 30 public hearing.

Iowa City Burlington Street

Communism Labeled Pseudo Religion At Iowa Conference

Dr Henry Smith Leiper addressed Grinnell Iowa leaders calling communism a pseudoreligion with a centralized program and missionary aim. He contrasted Communist conviction with Christian hesitation and urged stronger mission support during the Congregational Christian State Conference's 116th annual meeting on Grinnell College campus.

Grinnell College

Teen Age Car Theft Ring Is Broken Up

Davenport police say eight juveniles aged 14 to 17 were arrested and placed on probation after a two month spree stealing more than a dozen cars. One youth was sent back to the State Boys Training School at Eldora for parole violation. A witness described a stolen car driven at 85 miles an hour.

Davenport Eldora

Elgin Tavernkeeper Injured After Car Plunge Into Embankment

Elgin tavern operator Andrew Brackin was injured when his car jumped an eight foot embankment opposite the Methodist church. He was taken to Postville hospital after crawling up the bank to rouse nearby residents. Brackin is a World War II veteran.

the Gazette Elgin Andrew Brackin Postville Hospital Brackin

Sleepy Driver Injured In Crash Near Oelwein

OELWEIN An Oskaloosa man, Rodney Koeppel, 28, was injured early today in an auto accident on highway 3 about nine miles west of Oelwein. He is a patient in the Oelwein hospital. Authorities said Koeppel, who was alone, fell asleep at the wheel. They said his car rolled over twice.

Oelwein Oskaloosa Rodney Koeppel Highway 3 Oelwein Hospital Koeppel

Palo Votes 135000 School Bonds Issue

Palo citizens approved the issuance of 135000 dollars in school bonds at a special election. The proposition carried 153 yes to 81 no with 3 spoiled ballots among 237 votes, meeting Iowa’s 60 percent requirement.

Palo — Palo Citizens Iowa

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Classified Notices

The Gazette outlines ad rates by size for consecutive days with examples of 1 to 6 line ads and prices. It notes submission deadlines, advance payment for out of town ads, and lists several lost and found notices along with rental and tailoring services. Witnessed items include lost items, personal ads, and basic business listings from a mid century newspaper section.

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