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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 15, 1956

Page

5

Tama Girl Dies After New Heart Surgery

Roberta Jean McNamee seven of Tama died at 9 p.m. Wednesday at Raymond Blank Memorial hospital Des Moines from post operative complications after a new type of heart operation to repair a congenital defect. The Tama Legion post raised 1100 dollars to aid the family. Survivors include her parents three sisters a brother and paternal grandfather Amor McNamee Sr.

Gazette Tama Roberta Jean McNamee Raymond Blank Memorial Hospital Des Moines Roberta Virgil McNamee Tama Legion Post McNamees Mason Funeral Home Amor McNamee, Sr

Three Die In Iowa Auto Crashes

Iowa reports show three fatalities from separate crashes Wednesday night and Thursday. Zara Lyon of Jefferson died at Perry hospital after a three car crash near Perry Wednesday evening. Harold Gene Fitzgerald 21, of Malvern died when his car hit a bridge west of Red Oak Thursday. James W. Collins 33 of Plattsmouth Nebraska an airman at Offutt Air Base died when his car ran off Highway 75 north of Council Bluffs. Lyon was among five injured in a three car crash that also involved District Judge George Sackett and two Jamaica couples en route to the state boys basketball tournament.

Iowa News Iowa Zara Lyon Jefferson Perry Hospital Perry Harold Gene Fitzgerald Malvern Red Oak James W. Collins Plattsmouth Neb Offutt Air Base Omaha Council Bluffs Lyon George Sackett Jamaica

Car Goes Wild in Bever Park. Man Charged

Martin Gibbs of 1620 Park Avenue SE faced a charge of failing to have his car under control after an accident in Bever Park. Police said Gibbs drove off a park road, struck a tree after 75 feet, and continued to a bridge in the park. he was uninjured.

Martin Gibbs Park Avenue SE Bever Park

Steen Named as Council Member in Union Trade Deal

In a local government report Steen is named to the council amid a Union trade agreement. The document details the appointment and the involved parties.

Mt Vernon Farmer Mitt Stoneking Dies After Long Illness

Mt Vernon resident Mitt M Stoneking 72 retired farmer died Wednesday after a long illness. Funeral services set for Friday at 2 p.m. Baxter Mortuary with burial in Campbell Cemetery. Born April 12 1883 he lived in Mt Vernon area his whole life. He married Cordelia Barry on June 4 1903. Survivors include his wife four daughters Dorothy Gleason Kentland Ind Frances Lacock Springville Alma Cole and Myrtle Bills Cedar Rapids three brothers Fred Harry and Roy Mt Vernon 21 grandchildren and 34 great grandchildren.

MT. Vernon Mitt M. Stoneking Baxter Mortuary Campbell Cemetery Stoneking Cordelia Barry Dorothy Gleason Kentland Ind Frances Lacock Springville Alma Cole Myrtle Bills Cedar Rapids Fred Harry Roy

Marion planners back six point highway plan

A letter from Ralph Young Marion publisher and planning chair endorses the Cedar Rapids and Marion six point highway program. The proposal urges sympathetic Iowa Highway Commission action and will be presented next week by Cedar Rapids and Marion at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Ames with Mayor Jim Meaghan and other officials.

Chamber of Commerce Cedar Rapids and Marion Ralph Young Iowa Highway Commission Cedar Rapids Commission Ames

City leaders form group for public improvements

The Chamber names William C. Culver as chair of the public improvements committee and Robert Caldwell as chair of the highways committee with the executive vice president and Mr. Young. Other city officials and plan commission members may join the group.

Chamber William C. Culver Robert Caldwell Young Plan Commission

Woman Receives Homecoming Postcard From 1946

Mrs. W. A. Parkinson of Springfield reads a postcard from Ponca City Oklahoma saying her son would visit. The card was dated May 18 1946 creating a time discrepancy and a hint of a delayed reunion.

Springfield Ill W. A. Parkinson Ponca City Okla

Notice of Appointment of Executor No 24718

State of Iowa Linn County notice that on February 29 1956 Fay Hillis Humbert was appointed and qualified as executor of Clementina Jane Humbert deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly. All claims against the estate must be filed with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorneys Donnelly Lynch Lynch and Dallas.

State of Iowa Linn County Clementina Jane Humbert Laws Iowa Fay Hillis Humbert Donnelly Lynch Lynch and Dallas Atorneys

Program announced for Iowa GOP convention

Des Moines announces plans for the Iowa Republican presidential convention to be held April 6. Temporary chairman is David Stewart of Sioux City and featured speakers include Senators Bourke Hickenlooper and Thomas Martin, Governor Leo Hoegh, and Robert Sar. Delegates to the state convention will be elected at county meetings Friday.

Des Moines INS Iowa Republican State Central Committee Don Pierson Humboldt David Stewart Sioux City U.S Stewart A. B. Cummins Bourke B. Hickenlooper Thomas Martin Leo Hoegh Robert Sar Charles City

Lawrence Hugo Debuts Star Ring Roll on Channel 9

Lawrence Hugo makes his star ring roll debut on STAR TO NIGHT airing on CHANNEL 9 at 8:00 p.m. Thursday.

Lawrence Hugo Star Tonight Channel 9

Frist blouse prize daily drawings at Kilian's News Program

Register daily at the blouse department on Street Floor from March 16 to March 24 for a chance to win a blouse. Daily winners announced at 9:00 a.m. on Kilian's News Program on WMT. presence not required for the drawing.

Killian WMT

Judy Bond Week Highlights at Killian's Store

From tomorrow through Saturday March 24 Killian's promotes Judy Bond Week with new spring blouses. The campaign showcases Judy Bond fabrics colors and styles with easy care. Shoppers may register for a free Judy Bond and explore hand detailed feminine blouses.

Judy Bond Killian's

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