Drowns on Guttenberg Sea Wall While Fishing
Clarence Moulton, 53, Hopkinton farmer, drowned Monday night after slipping from the Guttenberg sea wall into the Mississippi River. His body had not been recovered by 10 a.m. Tuesday amid a search by spotlights and boats. He is survived by his wife Fannie Willard and four children, plus his father Clell, and two brothers.
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Australia
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Methodists Vote to End Racial Segregation in Churches
North Iowa and South Iowa Methodist Conferences approve a constitutional amendment aimed at abolishing the national all Negro central jurisdiction. Delegates vote 284 to 1 and 271 to 0 respectively to invite merger of Negro churches in Mason City and Marshalltown with the northern conference and to unite central jurisdictions.
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How They Voted on Recent Congressional Roll Calls
AP reports Iowa congress members' positions on several roll calls. The housing bill passage was 64 to 25 against Hickenlooper and Miller. Mor gan’s FPC nomination was approved 57 to 27 against Hickenlooper and Miller. A billboard amendment failed 38 to 55 with Hickenlooper voting against. The FCC reorganization resolution passed 323 to 77 with several Republicans for and Democrats Coad and Smith against.
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Earlville Girl Loses Sight in Both Eyes
Miss Mary Ann Mormann of Earlville, daughter of Mr and Mrs La Verne Mormann, lost sight in her right eye after a severe electrical shock during family washing and has now lost vision in her other eye. She is at Mercy hospital in Dubuque where X rays are being taken. Physicians hope this may be temporary. She was a junior last year at Xavier high school in Dyersville.
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Clear Creek Vote on Board Set for June 20
Iowa City voters learn candidates for the Clear Creek Community school district board. For the 1963 term L. E. Bowman will run unopposed. Three candidates compete for two 1962 term seats Carroll Allen George Haman and Henry Pitlik. Two more directors for 1961 end Norbert Meade and Richard Campbell are unopposed. E F Mick seeks unopposed treasurer. Polls open noon to 7 p m at the Tiffin school.
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Services Wednesday for Lee W. Boyse 75
Prairieburg obituary for Lee W. Boyse 75 longtime Linn County livestock dealer and horse trainer dies of heart attack. Born in Tiffin he lived 30 years in Prairieburg survived by wife Katherine Wat son four sons Nyal Keith Kenneth Donn two daughters Patricia Burianek Shirley Wear one brother Melvin 12 grandchildren. Services set Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Central City Methodist Church burial Mt Clark cemetery Passmore funeral home.
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Patricia) Burianek
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Large Gas Transports Allowed in Dyersville
Dyersville city council approved allowing large gasoline transports to unload in the city after a meeting with council members State Fire Marshal Ed Herron and transport company representatives. Herron said there is no extra hazard from large transports and that 100 gallons of gasoline are as dangerous as thousands.
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Clermont Men Hurt In Marquette Crash
Clarence Jacobin 26 and Gerald Wander 27, both of Clermont, were in fair condition at Prairie du Chien hospital after their car overturned into a ditch near the depot at Marquette early Tuesday.
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Iowa GOP Chief Praises Governor Erbe’s Fiscal Policy
Des Moines Iowa Republican State Chairman George Nagle commended Gov Norman Erbe for sound fiscal policies and efforts toward centralized purchasing and data processing study. He defended Erbe against Lex Hawkins Democratic attacks, noting the governor’s absence at a Hawaii conference and a six week legislative adjournment.
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Iowa Republicans Praise Legislature and Governance
Nagle defended the Iowa Republicans and criticized the Democratic chair, arguing against wasteful spending and praising party accomplishments. He lauded Governor Erbe and the recent Iowa legislature for passing sound laws addressing city and town issues and advancing individual liberties and free expansion.
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Gazette Establishes Cedar Rapids Subscription Rates
The Gazette advertises new subscription terms including weekly rates of 45 cents and six issues per week plan. It notes mailing options and regional service coverage across various states, with emphasis on local availability and pricing.
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Tiger guest on ALCOA PRE SENTS at KCRG TV 9
A small girl's playmate is a tiger appearing on ALCOA PRE SENTS broadcast on KCRG TV 9 Tuesday at 9 PM.
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Gifts From Embezzler Under Church Review
Congregational church officials in Sheldon investigate gifts from Burine Geiger to decide if they should be handed to the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp for bank creditors. Geiger, former board chair, was jailed for a $2 million embezzlement at Sheldon National Bank. the church has reorganized and seeks a new pastor after Rev. Thomas Lutman’s resignation.
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Pesch: Past Driving Records Still On File
Des Moines AP State Safety Commissioner Carl H. Pesch warns that past driving mistakes remain in driver records even after a new point system wiped out old points. He says a three point 12 month threshold triggers hearings and possible license suspension while prior offenses are considered.
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Car Rams into House injuring two Iowa City residents
Special to The Gazette Wilton Junction Iowa Sunday The Iowa City car left the right side of Highway 6 and rammed a house damaging the foundation plaster and windows Vernon Spenser 39 and Chief Petty Officer Derek North 31 both of the naval reserve facility were hospitalized in good condition with facial cuts.
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Iowa City Children Injured In Two Accidents
Three Iowa City children were injured in two accidents within 35 minutes on Monday. Sisters aged 7 and 2 suffered serious injuries after a car hit them near Elm Grove playground on Benton street. Elizabeth Geyer 9 fractured jaw and Debbie 2 brain concussion, both in good condition. Max Hawkins Jr 8 had a minor knee injury when his bicycle collided with a truck driven by Brian Durbrow. he was released after treatment. Police noted missing stop signs at the playground crossing and no charges were filed.
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Phillip McKevitt Dies Vinton Police Chief and Sheriff
Phillip W. McKevitt 79 former Benton county sheriff and Vinton police chief died Monday at the Veterans hospital in Iowa City. A World War I veteran and longtime community leader he served as sheriff 1921 to 1923 and as police chief 1930 to 1937 and was district court bailiff. He was a 46 year Mason. Survived by three daughters, a sister, and five grandchildren. Services Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian church with visitation at Fry and Holland funeral home Wednesday 3 to 9 p.m.
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Gunfight at the O K Corral aired with Wyatt Earp
A TV listing notes a reairing of the Gunfight at the O K Corral featuring Wyatt Earp scheduled for Tuesday at 7 30 PM on channel 9 TV.
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East Iowans Earn ISU Scholarships
Iowa State University awarded Merit and alumni scholarships to 65 upperclassmen for the 1961-62 year. Recipients must have at least 2.5 GPA, 1 year at ISU, and scholarships ranged from 100 to 300 dollars. East Iowans named include Ronald L Bailey, Loren Engrav, Janis Van Buren, David Brandt, John Case, Joyce Schoenbeck, Alan Davis.
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Fairfield Man Given 20 Years In Fatal Beating Case
Thom as Byron Lewis, 27, formerly of Douds, receives a 20 year state penitentiary sentence after pleading guilty to second degree murder in the April 11 robbery slaying of 71 year old Harry McIntire. Co-defendant Donald Anderson, 19, of Albia, pled guilty to an open charge and drew life imprisonment on a first degree murder conviction.
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