Cedar Rapids hosts first ever model circus showcases
The Karl King Ring Iowa group presents two day free model circus displays on the Coe College women’s fieldhouse lot in Cedar Rapids June 29 and 30. Cedar Rapids builders Hull Fussell and Wilson will show large scale layouts with 800 chairs and custom wagons, plus other rings ideas.
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Gazette
Verne Fussell
Cedar Rapids
Karl King
Iowa
Circus Model Builders and Owners Association of
U. S
Fussell Brothers Circus
Lown Ring of the
Model Builders
ATEEN
Karl King Ring
Circus Model Builders and Owners Association of the
United States
Coe
Cmb&oa
Iowa City
Nat D. Hull
Eric Wilson
University of Iowa
Iowa Ring
Fussell’s
Fussell Bros. Circus
Wilson’s
Wilson Circus
Hull
Hull-Riggs Wild Animal Circus
Fussell
Bob Parkinson
Illinois
Lloyd Large
Davenport
Ringling Brothers Circus
Paul Caster
Des Moines
Western Union Reports Record Revenue for 1956
Western Union Telegraph Company posted a record 1956 revenue of 252.502 million dollars, up more than 10 million from the prior year. Net income reached 13.771 million dollars, the highest in 27 years, or 2.21 dollars per common share versus 2.10 dollars in 1955.
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New York
INS
Western Union Telegraph Company
Washington Wonderland Rumors of a Near Whole Cabinet Shakeup
A presidential confidant says before fall leaves the Eisenhower cabinet could see an almost complete turnover with only three of ten incumbents likely to stay. Herbert Brownell Jr James P Mitchell and Fred A Seaton named as remaining leaders while Alfred Gruenther is eyed for a top post.
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Ike
John Foster Dulles
Dulles
Montgomery
Dean Acheson
Christian Herter
Thomas —. Dewey
Brownell
Mitchell
Martin Durkin
Seaton
G.O.P
Interior Department
Douglas McKay
Supreme Court
Justice Department
Alfred M. Gruenther
lessZi
Ione Race in County School Board Election
George Wislsel and Mrs. L A Johnston face off in Linn county area No 4 for a seat on the county board of education with incumbent Ernest Kosek seeking another term in area No 3. Ballots will decide in eight districts for Johnston and Wislsel, while Kosek runs unopposed in ten southwest districts. The winner joins April 1. Albert Blinks is retiring.
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Ione
Linn County
George Wislsel
Bertram
L. A. Johnston
Springville
Walter A. Shupp
Ernest Kosek
Cedar Rapids
Marion Rural
Rogers Grove
Linn Grove
Linn Rural
Mt. Vernon
Lisbon
Kosek
Cedar Rapids Community
Marion Independent
Robins
Silver Creek
Sisley Grove
Clinton’ Center
Fairview
Stony Point
New Buffalo
College
Wislsel
Johnston
Albert Blinks
Eastern Star
The
Presbyterian Church
David
SUI
George Willsel
Bertram Township
Linn County 4-H
Linn County Farm Bureau
Paul
Alvin Pavik
Houston
Texas
Alice
Mt. Vernon High School
Susan
Twenty-seventh Street
Drive
Iowa
Washington High
University of Iowa
Vesper Concert and Art Exhibits by Cedar Rapids Schools
A Cedar Rapids public school program features a vesper concert at 3 p.m. March 10 in Memorial Coliseum. The Six Teens from Wilson High School lead performers joined by Roosevelt and Franklin units, with art from Wilson senior and other schools on display.
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Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Wilson High School
Jackie Walshire
Donna Dvorak
Carol Dohnalek
Marcia Mishler
Pat Vrba
Joy Daker
Roosevelt
Franklin
Fillmore
Cleveland
Wilson Senior High
Roosevelt Junior High
Grant Wood
Harrison
Tyler
Wright
Shirley Scott
Wilson
John E. Hutchins
Cincinnati Symphony
Coe Auditorium
Hutchins
Roosevelt High School
R. Cedric Anderson
Holmes
Hermann
St. Mary
Adams
Colleen Warren
Lord Jesus
Phoebe Marie Bingham
Joan
Choir and Band Selections in Roosevelt High Program
Meaghan accompanying for the Six Teens directed by Carlson and Lyon perform pieces including I Like It Here and Lift Thine Eyes. Franklin Senior choir under McGregor presents Russian Easter Carol of the Trees and Ye Shall Have a Song. Roosevelt high school band closes with America.
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Y Grieg
Cleveland
Gladys Thomann
Wilson
Brahms
Targett
Abt
Woodcock
Franklin Senior
John McGregor
Gaul
Thompson
Job de Lord Done
Cain
Roosevelt High School Band
America
Hi Fi Enthusiasts Face Noise Troubles in Gear Quest
Green Bay report on high fidelity hobbyists who upgrade amplifiers preamplifiers and speakers then struggle with record changers and turntables. The article explains how matching mechanical and electronic components to preserve speed and accuracy proves difficult for perfectionists.
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Preston McGraw
Postal box moved to street center in Duncan
In Duncan Oklahoma postal officials relocate the curbside mailbox to the middle of the street after complaints that the original drop in service point was too distant. The change aims to improve convenience for customers and speed of mail access.
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Duncan
Okla
Peoples Gas System Plans Big Expansion
Peoples Gas Light and Coke Company announced over 150 million dollars in expansion over three years. The plan aims to boost peak day gas delivery to about two billion cubic feet. 1956 revenues rose 11.34 percent to 160.9 million with earnings up 7.64 percent to 15.1 million.
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Peoples Gas System
Chicago
INS
Peoples 'Gas Light and Coke Company
Consolidated Gas
Folding Box Prices Seen Rising in Midwest
A survey from the Folding Paper Box Association shows Midwest folding carton prices steady for six months but likely to rise in the next few months. Executive director Gustav L. Nordstrom cites higher costs for materials and machinery as key drivers based on reports from 86 member plants in the Chicago area.
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Midwest Chicago
Folding Paper Box Association
Midwest
Gustav L. Nordstrom
Association
Chicagoland
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LaFayette
Christian Pineau
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Western Union
Washington Wonderland
By Ruth Montgomery
Consumer Reports
Green Bay, Wis
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Zenith Television
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