It Won’t Be The Same Old Place Crowd Speaks
John Reynolds notes unease and curiosity among residents as 500 new homes and a 100000 population rise loom for the Old Home Town by 1960. He sketches the It Won’t Be The Same Old Place crowd including those who know everybody, the I Was There Folks, and nostalgists, all adjusting to rapid change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Farleys
Mr. Jones
Mt. Vernon Road
Twenty-fourth Street
Bever
Meadowbrook
Kenwood
Resigning Pastor D Keith Irwin Leaves Olivet Church Cedar Rapids
The Rev D Keith Irwin resigns as pastor of Olivet Presbyterian in Cedar Rapids, accepted by the Cedar Rapids presbytery. He moves to Riverside Presbyterian in Minneapolis, with official departure April 8 and new duties April 10, while wife and three children stay until June.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keith Irwin
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Cedar Rapids
The
Presbyterian Church (USA
Irwin
Riverside Presbyterian Church
Minneapolis
Fort Schuyler Presbyterian Church
New York City
Ministerial Association
Council of Churches
Two Cedar Rapids Firms Incorporate in Iowa
The Iowa secretary of state approved two Cedar Rapids incorporations Denel Company an apartment management firm led by Wallace Milden and Reliable Machine and Manufacturing Company led by Matt Macek Jr. Denel lists 100000 dollars in capital while Reliable Machine and Manufacturing has 200000 dollars and is a merger of Reliable Gas Products and Machine Products located at 415 417 H avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Denel Company
Wallace M. Milden
Reliable Machine and Manufacturing Company
Matt M. Macek, Jr
Milden
Elmer Brinkmann
Brinkmann
Denel
Reliable Machine and Manufacturing
Reliable Gas Products
H Avenue NW
Macek
T. J. Wilkinson
Appointment of Executor for Vaclav Secate Estate
Notice states Lumir Stritegry appointed on March 22 1956 as executor of Vaclav Secate estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors urged to promptly pay debts and file claims with Richard Holden attorney at the Linn County district court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
Vaclav Secate
Iowa
Lynn G. Swaney
Hose
Marion Chapter 183 CES Holds Annual School of Instruction
The Marion chapter 183 CES held its annual school and inspection at the Masonic temple with about 200 attendees. June Watson led the instruction. guests included Helen Bowers Alvin Flint Esther Barber and others. Four candidates received initiatory degrees. Parsonage plans at St Pauls Lutheran progress and local real estate moves noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
CES
Masonic Temple
Temple
June Watson
Waterloo
Helen Bowers
Harper
Alvin Flint
Nashua
Esther Barber
Cedar Rapids
Harry W. Dunker
Jessie Wheeler
Boone
Adah G. Thompson
Grand
John C. Smith
George Hanry
Miles Sutera
Offices Moved of Linn County Building and Loan Assoc
The Linn County Building and Loan Association has relocated to the second floor of the First National Bank building. H. F. Lockwood, secretary for more than 30 years, will now head the office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Building and Loan Association
First National Bank
H. F. Lockwood
Association
New Dwelling by Ruth Spear on Fourteenth Avenue
Ruth Spear erects a new residence at 2450 Fourteenth Avenue with Ralph Hilmer as contractor. Mrs. Spear plans to occupy the home on May 15. La Dell Kensinger of Alma handles the deed with Henderson Reaty completing the lot sale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Spear
Fourteenth Avenue
Ralph Hilmer
Mrs. Spear
la Dell Kensinger
Alma A. Henderson
Airman Lacock family returns to Denver after visit
Airman first class and Mrs Roger Lacock along with daughter Laura Leah have returned to Denver Colorado after spending a week visiting relatives. Mrs Lacock is identified as former Marjorie Bassett.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roger Lacock
Laura Leah
Denver
Colo
Harbaughs-Guests greet Edgewood and Dubuque visitors
Visit at the Wayman Harbaugh home Wednesday brought Mr. and Mrs. La Verne Thein of Edgewood and daughter Louise, and Mrs. Rudy Becker of Dubuque with Easter Egg dyes. Pvt. Larry L. Shrape, son of Mr. and Mrs. John Shrape of 1803 Sixth Avenue, is on a 14 day furlough from Fort Knox Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larry L. Shrape
John Shrape
Sixth Avenue
Fort Knox
Be safe with good brakes at Ray's Brake Service
Front end repair, wheel alignment and balancing offered. Contour and grind bond ed and riveted linings for safer braking. Located near Marion Auto Sales in Sam's area, emphasizing safety and service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray’s
Marion Auto Sales
Sam’s
Adv
Ellis family attends funeral services
Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ellis traveled to Independence on Friday to attend the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Ellis, aged 85, the mother of Mr. Ellis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ellis
Independence
Mr. Ellis
Carrie Ellis
Pazour Daughter Mary Lou Pazour Accompanist
Mary Lou Pazour daughter of Louis J Pazour is mentioned as an accompanist in a local item. The brief notes her role and family connection without further context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Lou Pazour
Louis J. Pazours
Accompan
Local residents update and hospital note items
Ailing resident on Avenue is critically ill at home. Easter cards and storms are noted. Mr and Mrs Lloyd Snook returned from Bellflower California after a three month stay. Carl Falcon of 476 Eleventh Street is a Mercy hospital patient.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Avenue
Mrs. Lloyd Snook
Bellflower
Calif
Carl Falcon
Eleventh Street
Mercy Hospital
Adlai Won't Alter Course Stays Moderate for Nomination
Chicago AP reports Adlai E. Stevenson will remain on a moderate path despite pressure from Kefauver supporters to promise higher farm price supports. He rejects outpromising rivals and will not shift his campaign strategy to win the Democratic nomination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Kefanaver
Executrix Appointed in Swaney Estate in Linn County
Lois Mewe named Executrix of the Lynn G. Swaney estate in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must pay debts immediately and file claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Attorney William W Crissman handles the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Mewe
William W. Crissman
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John Reynolds
Fairfax
D. Keith Irwin
Olivet Church
C.R. Firms
Lumir Stritegry
Ecutor
Richard Holden
Typewriter Exchange
Gazette Business Office
St. Paul’s Lutheran Parsonage
Twenty-seventh Street
E. L. Brandt
Cassie
Cynthia Drexler
Tenth Street
John A. Luck
Sixth Street
Fred Wade
Thomas A. McGowan
Coe College
Renfer’s.—Adv
L. F. Bailey
la Porte City
J. M. Bailey
Florence Bailey
G. O. Collins
Davenport
Wayman Harbaugh
Mojnd Hose Sale
Renfer’s. v
Tena Knutson of
Ames
Carl Steffenson
Burd Hardware
Walter Sheets
Washington, Ia
C. I. Mitchell
Fred Schultz
Adlai
Skogman Construction Co
Midwest Investment Co
Equitable Life Assurance
Society OF the
United States
First Avenue
Cedar Rapids Area
Equitable Life Assurance Society
Third Street
S.E
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
Howard W. Mixson
F. S. Erwin
Judy Bond
Armstrong
Armstrong Accessories
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