Eastern Iowa farm leaders attend Cedar Rapids luncheon
County Farm Bureau presidents, women’s chairmen, Triple A chairmen and county extension directors from 14 eastern Iowa counties joined by Rex Conn of the Gazette as the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce retail merchants’ bureau outlined plans to entertain a farm family from each of 26 eastern Iowa counties at the All Iowa fair on Aug 18. The group also discussed marking farms owned by the same family for 100 years. Gordon Barger chaired the session.
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County Farm Bureau
Iowa
Retail Merchants’ Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Gordon Barger
Russians on Trail of Atom Data Five Months Earlier
Montreal AP report details government evidence in spy trials showing Soviet agents pursued Canada's atomic energy work as early as March 1945. Documents from the Ottawa embassy allegedly outline routes to obtain weapon and research data, with Fred Rose cited as a conspirator and Igor Gouzenko identified as the source of the papers.
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Montreal
Canada
F. Philippe Brais
Ottawa
Russia
Pacific
Moscow
Fred Rose
Western Front
Labor Progressive Party
Igor Gouzenko
Deaths Edward Dunn Marion Worker Dies Suddenly
Edward Dunn 53 a painter at LaPlant Choate Marion plant died at his home Saturday evening after telling his wife he had been hurt while helping a man with a tractor then grew ill. Born January 19 1893 in Michigan he came to Marion about 19 years ago and was a former Marion streets employee. He is survived by his wife one sister Mrs Stephen Hines of California and one brother John Dunn of South Dakota.
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Edward Dunn
Marion
LaPlant-Choate Company
Sister Mary Robert Dies In Waterloo Hospital
Sister Mary Robert a teacher at St. John's parochial school Waterloo died Saturday evening in a Waterloo hospital. Born May 23 1890 she joined the Sisters of Mercy Cedar Rapids in 1914 professed 1917. Survived by mother Mrs Nichola Ludman sister Mrs Helen Schrimper and one niece and nephew. Funeral at Mt Mercy chapel Tuesday at 9 30 a m with Rev Maurice Tracy celebrating.
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Mary Robert
St. John’s
Waterloo
Sisters of Mercy of
Cedar Rapids
Nichola Ludman
First Avenue SE
Helen Schrimper
Grande Avenue SE
Mt. Mercy Chapel
Maurice Tracy
Funeral services for Mrs Ka cena Kacena Cedar Rapids
Funeral services for Mrs. Ka cena Kacena wife of Louis A Kacena lifelong Cedar Rapids resident will be held at Immaculate Conception church Monday at 9 am Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy will officiate Rosary at Turner chapel tonight Burial in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs Luther Sherman Ross to Be Buried in California
The body of Mrs. Luther Sherman Ross mother of Mrs Roy Curray of 2200 Linden Drive SE will be taken to Claremont California this evening for funeral services and burial. Friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 pm today and flowers are requested to be omitted.
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Luther Sherman Ross
Roy Curray
Linden Drive
Claremont
Calif
Turner Chapel
Mrs Hormel Dies in Los Angeles Wife of Meat Pack Founder
Mrs. George A. Hormel, widow of the founder of George A. Hormel Inc., died Saturday in Los Angeles. Word reached her niece Mrs. B. L. Bain of 1516 C Avenue NE. Burial will be in Austin, Minnesota, where she previously lived.
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George A. Hormel
Funeral services for Mrs James Thompson
Funeral services for Mrs James Thompson aged 61 will be held at 2 p.m. Monday in the Barta Hesser chapel. The Rev T M Nielsen will officiate and burial will follow in Campbell cemetery east of Cedar Rapids. The deceased resided at 1810 Mt Vernon avenue SE and died Saturday.
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James . Thompson
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Barta-Hesser
T. M. Nielsen
Campbell Cemetery
Cedar Rapids
National Woman's Party Plans Des Moines Convention
The National Woman's Party will hold its annual convention in Des Moines May 3-5. State chairman Mrs. Helen Vanerburg of Boyden announced that it is the first time the organization meets west of the Allegheny mountains. The party aims to promote the proposed equal rights amendment to the federal Constitution.
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Des Moines
National Woman's Party
Helen Vanerburg
Boyden
Allegheny Mountains
City Briefs Weekly Civic Meetings And Talks Draw Crowds
A special meeting of the board of adjustment is set in the city hall council chambers Wednesday at 3 p.m. The South Side Civic club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. at C.S.P.S. hall with movie previews and refreshments. The Cedar Rapids Women’s Democratic club gathers Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. Captain Levin of the Iowa State College Navy V-12 unit speaks on military unification at Kiwanis lunch Wednesday noon at the Roosevelt. Stanley Dixon, radio newsman, discusses America and the Near East at Rotary lunch Monday noon at the Roosevelt.
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Board of Adjustment
South Side Civic Club
C.S.P.S. Hall
Cedar Rapids
Women's Democratic Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Richard B. Levin
Iowa State College
Navy
Kiwanis Club
Stanley J. Dixon
WMT
America
Near East
Rotary Club
Models and Modeling by Sister Mary Etienne
Sister Mary Etienne of Mount Mercy junior college faculty writes a feature on models and modeling for the April issue of The American Biology Teacher, an educators' magazine.
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Mary Etienne
Mount Mercy Junior College
the American Biology Teacher
Toolbox theft report at avenue NE shop
Joe Peal of 920 Sixth Street NW reported to police that his tool box valued at 87.25 dollars was stolen from an avenue NE shop within the past two weeks.
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Joe Peal
Sixth Street
Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids Society Plans Friday Picnic Supper
The Cedar Rapids Society for Hard of Hearing hosts a monthly picnic supper on Friday in the society rooms at 10612 Second Avenue SE. Members invite families and friends, and attendees are asked to bring picnic requirements.
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Cedar Rapids Society For Hard of Hearing
Second Avenue SE
Picnic style supper at Pythian hall dances Monday
A picnic style supper will be held in the Pythian hall at 6 30 p m Monday The Knights Pythian Sisters and friends will join in the entertainment and dancing Information regarding the event may be obtained by phoning
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Pythian Hall
Knights Pythian Sisters
Phoning
Chorus Rehearsals Lead to All-City Catholic Festival
The all girl chorus and mixed chorus for the city Catholic festival will rehearse Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Immaculate Conception school auditorium.
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Immaculate Conception School
Mount Mercy Junior College to Host Nurses Leader
Mrs. Bertha Zuch of Des Moines, parliamentarian of the Iowa State Nurses association, will address Mount Mercy Junior College from 10:30 to 11:10 a.m. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. Members of the Mount Mercy College Women's club are invited.
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Bertha Zuch
Des Moines
Iowa State Nurses Association
Mount Mercy Junior College
Mount Mercy College Woman’'s Club
Cedar Rapids Agent Tops New York Life Applicants 1945
Walter E. Wadhams, 1703 First Avenue SE, Cedar Rapids, led all Iowa agents of New York Life Insurance in new life insurance applications during 1945, according to a New York office announcement.
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Walter E. Wadhams
First Avenue SE
New York Life Insurance Company
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
New York
Fluegel Earns Honor Roll at Wentworth Academy
Cadet David A. Fluegel son of Mr and Mrs F E Fluegel 2345 Blake Blvd SE earned a place on the honor roll at Wentworth Academy Lexington Missouri for the first six weeks of the second semester. This honor recognizes scholastic proficiency.
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Fluegel
David A. Fluegel
F. E. Fluegel
Blake Boulevard
Wentworth Academy
Lexington
Firefighters Put Out Car Fire Across Street from Station
A bicyclist alerted Central Fire station Saturday about a smoldering car across the street. Firemen extinguished a short circuit fire in a parked vehicle owned by R. Smith at 2016 First Avenue East.
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Central Fire Station
R. Smith
First Avenue E
Truman Urges Dems to Back Reform and World Leadership
President Truman presses Congress to enact his international and domestic program. He calls for restored world trade, a $4 billion Britain loan, and housing growth to 2.7 million units in 18 months. He warns against inflation, urges price controls, and champions UN leadership to secure peace and a balanced budget. He highlights national welfare over party politics.
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Harry S. Truman
Mr. Truman
Congress
Truman
Great Britain
France
United Nations
United States of America
Democratic Party
Party
Republican critique on defense votes and preparedness
The speaker asserts that opponents voted against essential defense measures while criticizing the Democratic administration for not preparing enough. He notes that subsequent events showed their position as short-sighted and that many Republicans accused Democrats of failure to prepare.
Lucas voices opposition to atomic tests at Jackson Day dinners
Senate Democrat Lucas in Providence argued against using ships for atomic bomb tests, proposing the vessels be repurposed for temporary veteran housing along the coast. He joined speakers nationwide praising President Truman and Democratic gains while cautioning against aggressive weapon displays in the Pacific.
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Sen. Lucas
D-Nii
Coun- Lucas
Providence
R.I
Congress
Winston Churchill
Truman
Andrew Jackson
Roosevelt
Lucas
Pacific
Miss Yates Improves After March Auto Crash
Hazeldell Yates 18 of Palo a Coe College sophomore in jured when struck by an automobile March 15 He is improving at St Luke s hospital Linn county grand jury convenes April 1 to review evidence against Lawrence Williams charged with manslaughter in the death of Miss Yates companion June Davy of Mazon Illinois.
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Hazeldell Yates
Palo
Coe College
St. Luke’s Hospital
Linn County Grand Jury
Lawrence W
Larry” Williams
Fourth Avenue SE
Miss Yates
June Lavelle Davy
Mazon
Ill
Cub Pack 26 Awards Ten Boys at First Baptist Church
At a Cub Pack 26 meeting, Cub Master Ray Happel awarded Jack Fox Barry Mc Cabe Billy Needham Richard Miller Jim Platz of Den No 1. Jim Barry Tommy Wilkinson of Den No 2 and Bill Happel Jerry Brokaw Tommy Shaheen of Den No 3 also received awards. Dick Page was initiated into the Pack.
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Cub Pack
First Baptist Church
Ray Happel
Jack Fox
Barry McCabe
Billy Needham
Richard Miller
Jim Platz
den No
Happel
Jim Barry
Tommy Wilkinson
Bill Happel
Jerry Brokaw
Tommy Shaheen
den No. 3
Dick Page
Motorist Ticketed After Car Collision
Police ticketed Ralph Seaton of 341 Fifth Avenue SW for failing to yield the right of way after a collision with Marvin Heath of 600 Second Street SW at First Avenue and First Street W. Seaton’s westbound car turned left into a filling station drive as Heath’s eastbound vehicle approached. No injuries were reported.
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Ralph Seaton
Fifth Avenue
Seaton
Marvin Heath
Second Street
First Avenue
First Street
First Avenue Bridge
Heath
Equipment of Mainliner to be auctioned in Des Moines
Gladys Rand owner and Walter F. Hayes auctioneer announce a sale on April 1 of all Mainliner night club supplies and equipment. The Polk county club has been closed since a raid by constables months ago. The establishment opened August 14, 1940.
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DES Moines
Mainliner
Gladys Rand
Walter F. Hayes
Polk County
Woman cited for stop sign violation in syrup tale
A Caldwell housewife, cited for running a stop sign while rushing to a store said to have syrup for ale. After paying her fine she met the same traffic officer leaving police headquarters with a bottle of syrup under his arm.
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Caldwell
Idaho
Soviet Union presses case at UN security council
The Soviet Union presses its arguments before the UN security council as officials hold talks with delegates including Sir Alexander Cadogan and Francisco Castillo Najera. Experts study permanent rules of procedure while US and Britain resist extending veto power, hoping for simple majority action. Iran hints at troop withdrawal before Monday meeting and Truman's delay of the Pacific nuclear test is welcomed to ease tensions. Stalin’s emphasis on UNO is read at face value.
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Security Council
Alexander Cadogan
E. N. van Kleffens
Francisco Castillo Najera
Li Nation Council
London
United States
Great Britain
Council
UNO
Ahmed Ghavam
Tehran
Iran
Truman
Pacific
Josef Stalin
Russia
Reutherments and an annual wage guarantee for auto industry workers
An official proposal outlines wage safeguards for auto workers, including a guaranteed annual wage and terms framed to stabilize pay amid industry shifts. The plan aims to protect labor earnings while addressing employment trends in auto manufacturing.
Leonard backs Thomas in union vice presidency bid
Richard T. Leonard UAW Ford director joined Saturday with Thomas supporters as he announced his candidacy for one of the union’s two vice presidencies. Leonard headed negotiations in the Ford deal and warned that anti labor forces have top AFL leaders. He backed Thomas who urged price controls and a fair tax program to sustain wage gains.
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Thomas
Richard T. Leonard
UAW
Ford
International Executive Board
Leonard
Ford Motor Company
Truman
AFL
National Association of Manufacturers
Jury Favors Defendant In $13 000 Damage Suit
A Palo Alto county jury ruled for Farmers Elevator and Walter Ewy in a $13 000 damage suit filed by Louis Lawman. Lawman's four year old son Lee died last September when crushed between a truck and porch during household moves conducted with a truck owned by the elevator and driven by Ewy.
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Emmetsburg
Palo Alto
Louis Lawman
Farmers Elevator Company
Walter Ewy
West Bend
Lawman
Lee
Ewy
Harriman Returns Home With Brief Tours in Far East
Harriman traveled from Washington via the Far East where he performed missions in Tokyo and Korea but would not discuss details. Lt. Gen. Walter Bedell Smith was confirmed as Harriman's successor in Moscow. Harriman, son of railroad builder E. H. Harriman, rose from deputy NRA head in 1934 to ambassador to Russia in 1941 and participated in key Roosevelt Churchill and Chiang Kai-shek Stalin strategy conferences during World War II.
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Far East
Tokyo
Korea
Walter Bedell Smith
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Europe
Harriman
Moscow
E. H. Harriman
Washington
National Recovery Administration
Roosevelt
London
Britain
Russia
Winston Churchill
Chiang Kai-shekee
Josef Stalin
Pedestrian Injured by Car at Mount Vernon and Fifteenth
Roy Fortner, 66, was struck by a car turning into a service station drive around 5 p.m. Saturday on Mount Vernon avenue. The motorist C. J. Pollock, 58, drove Fortner to Mercy hospital. Pollock faces charges for failing to yield to a pedestrian.
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Roy Fortner
Mount Vernon Avenue
Fifteenth Street
Fortner
C. J. Pollock
Twenty-fifth Street
Pollock
Mercy Hospital
Henry Overman
George Rubey
Heiney Death-Row Appeals Plan New Plea
Spirit Lake Iowa attorney K B Welty said he would again ask Governor Blue to commute the death sentences of Philip H Heiney and his son William to life imprisonment. The Heineys, 72 and 45, are slated for execution at Fort Madison next Friday and Welty planned to file the appeal Monday or Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spirit Lake
K. B. Welty
Robert Blue
Philip H. Heiney
William
Blue
Welty
Heineys
Fort Madison
Building Curb Expected Tuesday
A government order restricting construction of non essential commercial and industrial buildings will be announced Tuesday after joint press conferences by Housing Expeditor Wilson Wyatt and Civilian Production Administrator J D Small. The plan sets permission thresholds for various building types and includes exemptions for ongoing work with materials already purchased.
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Washington
Wilson Wyatt
J. D. Small
Wyatt
Matt
CPA
Peron Near Presidential Goal in Argentine Vote
Col. Juan D. Peron, nationalist labor candidate, was within 58 000 votes of the presidency as Feb 24 election counting paused. Total showed Peron 1 146 630 and Tamborini 952 808.
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Buenos Aires
Juan D. Peron
Peron
Jose P. Tamborini
Diana Barrymore and Bramwell Fletcher Separate
Hollywood AP confirms Diana Barrymore daughter of John Barrymore has separated from her husband Bramwell Fletcher, the actor, after a period of marital strain and publicized disagreement.
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Diana Barrymore
Hollywood
John Barrymore
Bramwell Fletcher
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