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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 15, 1951
Page
2
Foto Facts contributor recalls a fatal misjudgment near an Iowa wreck. A driver with drunk suspicion turns out to be seriously ill from Rocky Mountain spotted fever, prompting reflection on fact checking before leaping to conclusions. The tale underscores the danger of premature judgment and the value of restraint.
A Cedar Rapids driver training course for adults runs June 11 to July 20 at McKinley High School with morning classrooms and car practice. Enrollment requires at least 50 students and a $16.50 fee. register by May 25. If enough sign up, fee payable May 25 to June 4.
Two sanitary engineers will speak at the Cedar Rapids Engineers club meeting Wednesday at 6 30 p m Prof Don E Bloodgood of Purdue University will discuss Industrial Waste Disposal and Paul Houser chief engineer for the state department of sanitation will discuss Stream Pollution Conditions in the Vicinity of Cedar Rapids
Kay Marie Marx, 29, former wife of Groucho Marx, had the last word in their public marital discord as she picked up the final claim in Hollywood.
Lt. Gen. Albert C. Wedemeyer said he will join generals expected to testify before senate committees examining the MacArthur dismissal. He plans to be in New York Thursday night, then proceed to Washington as defense officials notified him of his forthcoming appearance.
An ad by Sidney J. Lewis of D-Frost- O-Matic Corp claims a tested free trial lets individuals earn up to 21 dollars per evening selling an automatic refrigerator defrosting device. The offer targets Chicago readers and invites requests via a penny postcard to 6 N. Michigan, Chicago, Ill, with no cost or obligation.
National Poppy day orders reach 27,200 for Cedar Rapids, largest by American Legion auxiliary to Hanford post No. 5. Flowers are prepared at Clinton Veterans hospital by disabled veterans. Volunteers collect donations for rehabilitation and child welfare funds. Local captains and headquarter staff listed with numerous names.
Wilson High School drama club will stage The Shop At Sly Corner in the school auditorium on Thursday and Friday. Directed by Miss Cecile Rukgaber with Jeanette Trachta assisting, the comedy-thriller follows Decius Heiss whose dual persona as a gentleman and crime receiver leads to murder before the curtain falls. The cast includes Richard.
A list of individuals including Jim Beatty Geraldine Ckal Retha Vornholt Marlene Dorland Lois Hahn Marilyn Kott Meier Julia Svoboda Don Holmes Jim McSkimming Bob Moraski and Dewaine Zimmerman appears in a local notice detailing residents connected to an upcoming community event or memorial.
The St Louis traffic commission proposes a law to stop automobile and truck owners from using streets as free storage. Chair Frank Kriz says owners abandon vehicles long term for lack of motors wheels or tires.
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