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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1956
Page
10
About six more Iowans took the state private detective exam, joining roughly 35 to 38 licensed in Iowa. Bureau Chief R W Nebergall said licenses cover private operators or agency heads with bonds of 2000 for agencies and 1000 for private operators, annual fees 25 and 10, prorated after January 31.
Ottumwa Heights college and academy will take three East Iowa students on a 12 day Easter tour to Boston New York and Chicago. The travelers are Margaret Dunn of Monticello Janice Leinen of South English and Mary Joan Kane of Olin. The trip is supervised by faculty and offers low cost bus travel to historic and literary sites in the United States.
NEWTON, UP The Maytag Company board elected three new vice presidents R E Vance who also serves as secretary E G Higdon who is also controller and E F Scoutten who also directs industrial relations. The election puts vice presidents in charge of major divisions. The board declared a regular quarterly dividend of 75 cents on $3 cumulative preference stock payable May 1 to holders of record April 16.
Des Moines Iowa State Commerce Commission held an all day hearing on a 6 percent rail freight rate hike proposed by Iowa lines. The request, trimmed from 7 percent, aims to align state rates with a recent Interstate Commerce Commission decision. Railroads and trucking interests opposed the rise and were told to file briefs as the commission takes the case under advisement.
Brandon has seen $230000 of construction in the past decade covering residential commercial school and farm projects. Five new houses have risen since World War II plus remodeling. A major item is the $92800 gymnasium and classroom addition to the school. Brandon with 319 residents lies in Buchanan County’s southwest corner.
Charles Stover reported a burglary at his Santa Fe shop, marking the thirtieth break-in in just over three years and prompting him to seek state police assistance.
Victims suffer fractures and cuts in incidents from tree trimming to wood sawing while hospitals report patients in Cedar Rapids and Monticello. Community events include Easter egg hunts in Columbus Junction and a Fayette County Cancer Crusade goal set at 6147 dollars.
A boxing match between Ludwig Lightburn and L C Morgan is slated for Wednesday night at 9:00 p.m. on Chanine. The event schedule notes the time and opponents for the local card.
Iowa City report cites University of Iowa police expert Richard Holcomb advising merchants to avoid predictable routines. He warns lights off and routine bank trips invite thieves, urging varied business hours, routes, and unpredictable security to reduce burglary risk. East Iowans attending include George Davis Jim Shannon Charles Snider Richard ee and Wayne Stalkfleet.
Mt Vernon area Cornell alumni plan a reunion dinner April 4 at Pfeiffer Hall starting 6 30 p m. Faculty and staff will attend with alumni. Paul K Scotty Scott will show slides of college personnel campus events and new buildings. Officers listed include Richard Wolfe president 1927 Mt Vernon and Florence Chambers Hoidahl secretary treasurer 1929 Mt Vernon who handles reservations.
Floyd Pearson of Millear & Pearson in Decorah announced his candidacy for county attorney as a Republican in the June 4 primary. He is the sole Republican candidate thus far. Incumbent Isadore Meyer seeks the Democratic nomination and is unopposed. Embret Seland filed for re election as First district supervisor on the Republican ticket, covering Frankville Springfield Military and Bloomfield townships.
Fayette Ladies Professorship Association donates 38000 to Upper Iowa University earmarking 25000 for the Dickman Recreation Hall construction. The gift includes wooded land for a bird and small game refuge. Announced: Zinita B Graf hall annex bids open April 13 and several honorary degrees including for Miss Dora Carter. Salary boosts and Centennial committee named.
Several East Iowans were initiated into social fraternities at the University of Iowa. The initiates include John Aldershot Delta Chi and Donald Helms Sigma Chi from Cedar Rapids, Peter A. Asgaard Decorah Sigma Chi, Dallas Fairley Delta Chi, and William Lundquist Phi Kappa Sigma from Marion, and Robert Koser from North Liberty Sigma Chi.
A playful feature highlights the arrival of the largest car in a regional auto show, drawing crowds and sparking comparisons among exhibitors. Officials emphasize scale, power, and novelty as vendors showcase oversized models and discuss engineering challenges.
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