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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1955

Page

2

Divorce and funeral notices from June in local paper

The page lists divorce decrees and obituaries including Dorothy M Cherry Mary MeLait and others against Paul Lybarger Marjorie Whittier vs Kenneth A Ives Te Sel Whittier Phoeniy 7 vit 3M te Sultanesloo. It notes services for Albert L Truesdell and burial details, plus weather forecasts and daily temperature data for June.

Dorothy M. Cherry Mary MeLaiits Chester C Melanie Jung Fygylvaerger Paul Lybarger Marjorie Whittier Kenneth A. Ives Mase E Wilson Betkean Lown Prairieoary Ales Albert L. Truesdell Monilay Bassmore Prairieling Noam Osvieyes

Masons Proceedings and Birth Notices Across Town

The page details Masons events including addresses, speeches, and sessions for delegates from about 400 lodges. It lists numerous birth announcements such as Mercy Zalesty, Jurry, Claire Gardner, and Beers, among others, with dates and locations throughout Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns. It also notes a welcome address by Mayor Milo Sedlacci, conferred greetings by the Eastern Star, and various tours, luncheons, and concerts scheduled during the gathering.

Milo Sedlacci Colore Order of Eastern’ Star Wilbur PL Earhart Stuart First Scissors Iowa Mumer Kuoslay Roosevelt Juntel Ad Spathe

Dr Salk Praises New Polio Vaccination Safety Rules

AP dispatch from Washington reports Jonas Salk endorsing Surgeon General Schoell and a public health reorganization as the nationwide polio vaccination program proceeds. Salk says reform aims to quell reports of government disputes over handling the program and urges prompt testing and product measures while lawmakers prepare further action.

Wassingson Jonas Salk Leonard Schoeln Sulle Scheele Chatman D-Tenn House Commieved

Truman Attacks Eisenhower Policy in Portland Speech

Former President Truman denounces the Republican administration in a Portland Oregon speech. He accuses Washington of hindering public power programs, warns of TVA cuts, and urges a 1956 shift to restore government to the people with a sympathetic federal stance on river development. He cites Oregon Liberal Republican Let Warne Morse’s support and stresses the need for a president who backs river projects and public power.

Truman Let Warne Morse Oregon Rongeess Washington TVA Tonesty Japan TVA Aid Hell's Canyon

Race Crash Horrors Mark Track Disaster Onlookers Grieve

Eyewitness accounts describe a deadly track crash with victims pinned by debris and intense flames. Police and volunteers struggled to calm hysterical crowds as priests administered last rites to the dying. Ambulances and trucks ferried wounded to hospitals while officials organized evacuations and rescue efforts.

Klemary Hosspitals

Robert Wilcox Dies of Natural Causes in Sleeper Death

Rochester report states 44 year old actor-husband of Diana Barrymore died Saturday in his sleep aboard a New York Central train. Autopsy cites heart attack with an extremely enlarged heart. liver ailment noted. Barrymore's sister fainted upon hearing the news. mother Elizabeth Wilcox collapsed in Rochester.

Rochester Effier Robert Wilceos Diana Barrymore New York Central Waller Riley Theiretor Barrymore Ohio Canal Culton Akron Jyler Hochester Jos Elizabeth Wilces

Motorist Injured In Three Car Crash In Davie

Three vehicle collision on Eighth Avenue and Second Street SE left motorist Davie Blate with a laceration. He was treated at Mercy hospital. Blake's car was struck broadside by Fahit Kapels of 609 Sixteenth Street SE. The incompatible details describe possible theft charges against Kapels.

Davie Blate Eighth Avenue Second Street Mercy Hospital Bollen Blake Fahit Kapels Sixteenth Street Enter Wallace Rock Js Kapels

Touring Bus Explosion Kills Four Children in West Germany

A touring bus explosion in GENADRUECK West Germany killed four children and injured 27 others including two adults. The incident occurred Saturday and involved a bus carrying children and adults from CINSI-A Wiisfied with 43. Authorities described the scene and began investigations into the cause and potential safety lapses.

Genadrueck West Germany Nem Osuabrukel

Alumni elect officers at Iowa State College meeting

The Iowa State College Alumni Association elected officers for the coming term. Aliongary Arence Soon Krrau of Ames was re elected president, AD Wirevall of Chicago named vice president, Mrs Protedhel Clapp of Ames secretary and J T Mall of Ames treasurer. W B Bars ran Ames re elected secretary, Angus McLaughlin Des Moines named to another term on the board. Grarre Henning Des Moines elected to the executive council.

Aliongary Arence Soon Krrau Ames Iowa State College Chicago Protedhel Clapp J. 7 Mall W. B. Bars Angus McLaughln Des Moines Foynl Sale College Grarre Henning Drs Moines Adhe Élig Council Alonni Association Irs Elmer Bierbaum Cherokee Reiher Kilngchler Sioux City George Seaton Iustate Waldo Wegner Deday Mapids

Halim Girl Saves Bomber Officer Wins Fortune

A Halim girl saved an American Flying Fortress bomber officer from capture by Germans about 1 year ago and learned Saturday he left her nearly $16,000 in his will. John Walmer, a Californian, died earlier this year according to Agence France-Presse.

Fauna Naly INS Cap Fore Tohn Walmer Agence France Presse

Ambiguous wartime charges amid trials and testimony

Fragmented text reports charges against Clair Sarmat figures and a downed plane amid wartime inquiries. Angela Musmanno and Portaluri testify on a case involving Mullen and Murray defending against alleged Communist charges, with partial details and disputed loyalties.

Ing Irim Rai Faenza Ravensa Clair Sarmat Iai Angela Musmanno Portaluri Tate Cio Philip Murray Mullen Musmanna Murray

Miss National Press Photographer of 1955 named

In Colorado Springs at the National Press Photographers Association convention a Northwestern University student was crowned Miss National Press Photographer of 1955. Anna OConner of the University of Denver earned Miss Personality honors. the event drew about 900 photographers and 1,400 spectators.

Chicago Spa Anna O'Conner University of Denver Music O'Conner Danigyelis Brondinone Swimming Pool

Mullen Testimony Sparks Perjury Threats in Hearing

Mullen testified before a subcommittee that he was shocked by the Communist party’s nature and warned witnesses may be committing perjury. He claimed he never joined the party, defended Catholic ties through Duquesne University, and alleged that some statements differed from others.

Ayer Mullen Duquesne Oerversity Ye Fathers of the Holy Ghost Communist Party Pennsylvania Michiel Musmatne Trs

Death notices for Scheurs Hudson and Prentiss in Cedar Rapids

Notices indicate Charles H Scheurs long resident of Cedar Rapids died in Chicago Friday night and services were held in Tucson and Phoenix with survivors including Karl P Scheurs Walter H L Scheurs and others. Gladys Mougherty Hudson of Cedar Rapids will have services in Brady chapel with burial in Cageon cemetery. Prentiss 71 died in Cedar Rapids with funeral Monday afternoon in the Seria Hessey chapel and burial in Spring Hill Delta cemetery. Survivors listed include wife Carrie and Edward of New York plus three grandchildren.

Scheurs Charles H. Scheurs Cedar Rapids Tucson Ariz Phoenix Java Sons Karl P Gay City Mich Walter HL Grude Thudson Gladys Mougherty Hudson Brady Chapel Heemin Muftis Fours Square Gospel Church Awi Cageon Chapey Agier A Tad, Suurday Aun G. Wileval First Avenue Serla Hessey Chapel Richard Wagner Torstay Pan Durial I Old Cemetery Delta Friends Way Hall Prentiss

Congressmen Back Ike Atomic Plea Amid Nation Debate

Washington reports a city brief noting Congressmen urged expanding peaceful atomic energy use. discussions covered atomic power, cost sharing, and potential for worldwide aid. Local clubs, toastmasters, and events were listed with meeting times and venues.

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Weather Hampers Women Air Race Delays Five Planes

A weather delay hampered a Washington to Florida women’s air race as 5 planes in the field faced stoppages near meeting sites. Officials waited at Meachaar Field to assess conditions. the 33rd plane led by Fra. Adams Mitchell of Pally Cheveh spoke at a Virginia farmers club meeting in Alexandria as weather forced diversions and noncompletions.

Key Yt API Thietys Washington Loite Havaina Dial Pally Cheveh Wil Virginia Farmers Club Alexandria Rooseveltlnd South Carolina Hotal Johnsour Zanville Chamber Amuna Reteiperation, Inc 89Ers Iak Fraternity Helen Mennitlo the Cedars of Miami Lloyd Keyser Chirtes Kurka

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