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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1956
Page
9
US agriculture data show farm product prices up 3 percent from mid February to mid March and 13 percent since January 1, with crops like tomatoes potatoes and cotton leading gains. Beef cattle hogs and chickens rose while milk eggs calves fell, keeping overall parity at 82 percent mid March versus 81 in mid February and 123 percent at the 1946 peak.
Jimmy E. Green 22 of South English suffered lacerations and bruises Friday night when the car he was driving overturned on a highway east of Sigourney after missing a turn. Green, a University of Iowa student, was treated at Keokuk County hospital. Banett Cox of North English, riding with him, escaped injury.
The saying counsels caution in disputes with fools, noting that engaging them can lead to shared folly if one’s own reasoning falters. It emphasizes restraint and awareness of mutual misjudgment.
Washington clung to a hard line against arming Israel despite rising calls from Abba Eban and allies. Eban urged arms to deter Egypt, citing Russian jet bombers and heavy weapons. officials noted past limits while allies like France Canada and Britain shift toward arming Israel.
The Interstate Commerce Commission will hold public hearings on April 25 regarding a proposed 5 percent fare increase by eastern and western railroads. Objections to the raise must be filed by April 19.
The Rock Island railroad asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to abandon its five mile Thornburg to What Cheer Iowa line in Keokuk County. The petition cites insufficient revenues to justify continued operation.
The Iowa Employment Security Commission ruled that a married daughter is no longer part of her mother's immediate family. It refused unemployment benefits to Bessie C. Ramsey after she left work to care for her dying daughter in Oregon, since the daughter had married and formed her own household.
The Switchmen's Union of North America urged railroad lines with contracts to grant a 25 percent wage rise for switchmen. It seeks seven holiday pay days a year and aims to offset disparities with other crafts. International President W A Fleete cited 10,000 members in about 350 lodges and said 30 days notice is given under the Railway Labor Act.
The Milwaukee railroad reports passenger revenue rising after taking Union Pacific Chicago West Coast service on Oct 31. November and December 1955 show gains of 257000 and 257537 dollars versus the previous year, reversing a 10 month downtrend while North Western remains below last year.
Earl Davis pled guilty to carrying concealed weapons and was bound over to district court with Ina Davis entering an innocent plea. Federal warrants accuse the couple of unlawful flight tied to armed robberies in Rock Island Moline and East Moline. Police identify Davis as one of two men in the United supermarket holdup last November 12 stealing 7000 to 8000 dollars.
A Raleigh police blotter item reports a woman at 805 West South Street asked officers to check a dog’s condition. The animal was confirmed dead.
Algerian and Moroccan fighting intensifies as French forces suppress anti guerrilla actions in Algeria. In Constantine region clash near Akbou leaves 18 rebels dead, one wounded, one French soldier killed. Oran area battle costs four French dead with six rebels killed. In Morocco thirty young chiefs of the liberation army pledge to surrender to Sultan Mohammed ben Youssef.
Central States Theater Corpation Des Moines along with Center Drive-In Theater Company Lincoln Neb and Midwest Drive-In Theater Company Omaha were charged Friday with fixing admission and concessions prices. Central States runs venues in Omaha Council Bluffs Iowa Center operates in Omaha and Midwest runs a Carter Lake Iowa theater.
An Ames PTA committee on juvenile delinquency faults some well regarded residents for spreading rumors and failing to face local problems. It rejects a curfew ordinance and a youth center, citing unready police staffing and parental abdication. A knife-attack incident sparked the probe, while most youths are praised for dignity and responsibility. The report also includes a Linn County zoning hearing notice for a rezoning request in Cedar Rapids.
On March 30 1956 J Fokus J Shea was appointed and qualified as Executor of the James B Holgate Allenate estate in Linn County Iowa. He requests all indebted to the estate to make immediate payment and all claims to be filed duly authenticated with the Clerk of Linn County District Court through attorney N E Lilitos.
State of Yowsa Linn County on March 30 1956 duly appointed and qualified as Administrator with will annexed of Annie M Fracker estate All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make payment The undersigned will file claims with the Clerk of County Iowa Alvin P Prucha Administrator with will annexed Richard Molden Attorney
Iowa county notice announces the appointment of Marearet J Anderson as administrator with the will annexed of Linn County estate. Creditors must present claims for immediate payment or be barred by law. The clerk of Linn County Court will handle filings, with attorney Carl Hendrickson listed.
The newly formed Central Iowa Archaeological Society met in Ames to discuss implementing a program to create Iowa reporting sites for archaeological finds. In Boone, Henrich Envelope Co plans a new plant with about 100000 dollars payroll, the third Boone newcomer this March. Davenport firemen seek paid vacations replacing a raise, aiming for three weeks and three additional staff. Alfreda Hansen, 18, of Council Bluffs was picked to represent Nebraska at a Civil Air Patrol congressional dinner in Washington on May 24.
An explosion at Edward Colby’s welding shop drove a gasoline tank trailer and killed the 60 year old proprietor. Fire Chief Boyd Arnold cited gas fumes from a steam cleaning process as the blast cause. The shop and nearby buildings suffered heavy damage with shattered windows within about a half block.
Dr Marcus Bach, associate director at the University of Iowa school of religion, told Des Moines Chamber of Commerce the world is nearer than ever to an age of reason and peace. He urged turning distrust and prejudice into trust and faith through spiritual understanding during a Good Friday talk.
Notice from Linn County Iowa dated March 29 1956 naming Joseph Mekota as Executor of Maude A Stastny estate and Emil L Ericks as Administratrix both estates require creditors to present claims and debts to the respective offices and attorneys in charge in Linn County Iowa.
The State of Iowa Linn County on the 23rd day of the month announces Emil Christle as executor of the estate of Frank Christie deceased. All persons indebted to the estate must pay promptly and those with claims must file them authenticated in the Linn County District Court.
Notice is given that on arch 9 1956 Alois ret e has been duly appointed as Administrator of the estate of Joseph Kodrix late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly. those holding claims should file them in the office of the county district court. Attorney: JY.
R P Harrington 51 Independence business man and farmer filed nomination papers Thursday for state representative from Buchanan county. A Democrat this is his first run for public office He farmed near Jesup and Winthrop after graduating Jesup Consolidated school He later entered the tavern business in Independence in 1935 and is an extensive property owner in Independence and Buchanan county He is married to Lillian Nelson of Jesup and they have six daughters and one son.
The union files suit against Clinton Lock Company for 13502 in 1955 Christmas bonuses for seven employees. The May 16 1955 agreement promised bonuses up to ten percent of annual earnings. William Kooi sues for a separate 290 bonus. The firm made locks and metal building supplies.
The page lists Gazette want ad rates and a dense catalog of notices and services. It includes memory notices, immobiliary ads, personal notices, and numerous small business offerings from carpentry to plumbing and tax services, all shown in a busy early classifieds style.
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