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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 05, 1955

Page

6

Woman Near Site of Blast Recalls Nevada Test

Mrs. Lydia Durst of Silver Springs Maryland describes huddling in a trench 3500 yards from ground zero during a Thursday atomic blast in Nevada. She recounts the flash seismic shock and dust with a comforting stranger at her side and notes the television lights remained operable after the detonation.

Lydia Durst Silver Springs Ground Zero Doom Town Nev INS Nevada

Appointment of Annie E. Geyer Executrix for George Geyer estate

The undersigned announces on April 27 an appointment as executrix for the estate of George Geyer in Linn County Iowa. Creditors must immediate payment and claims must be filed in the Linn County District Court office with proper authentication. Geo Parmer is the attorney of record.

Lint George Sed Tian County Iowa Ose Vasa Linn County Annie E. Geyer Executrix Geo Parmer, Attorney State of Decenoed Wees Tertat McConlogue & Pence Orneys

Impression of an Astonishing Moment Report

The speaker recalls an event described as highly impressive and remarkable, noting strong impact and awe. The remark emphasizes personal reaction without detailing specifics or contexto.

Family Week Car Plan for Young Travelers

Recreation section advises turning car space into a play area for kids during National Family Life Week. Pack coloring books, small games, a first aid kit, toilet tissue, and a damp cloth. Bring a picnic treat, plan scenic stops, and try storytelling to vary the trip. For more info call 4-8169.

Council of Social Planning

Gorin Delights 900 at Paramount Community Concert

Baritone Igor Gorin charmed about 900 in a Paramount Community Concert with a polished recital. He opened with Handel's Art Thou Troubled, delivering smooth tone, sotto voce control, and a firm baritone, then performed Secchi's When Two That Love Are Parted and Haydn's The Sailor Song to showcase lyric and gay styles.

Igor Gorin Paramount Gorin Secchi Haydn

Notice of Probate Hearings in Linn County Iowa 1955

Notices announce probate hearings for wills in Linn County Iowa. Executors Maude Lineweaver and Willis A Glassgow appear with attorneys McConlogue Pence and Crissman. Dates include May 1955 with times listed for confirmation and filing of claims.

Gorin and Hinshaw Deliver Diverse Recital Display

The review highlights Gorin’s versatile program including Wagner, Schubert, Verdi, Rimsky-Korsakov, and Russian lieder with strong showmanship and multiple encores. Hinshaw accompanied with clean Bach and Chopin passages and added numbers, while a separate note mentions an absurd mountain lion hunting license in Alta. Proceeds support the Alta municipal pool fund.

Verdi Harvey Hinshaw Hinshaw Umann Traumerer Alta Municipal Swimming Pool Fund Alta Piami

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