Bloom 89 Dies Known to Three Generations at Cornell
Jasper Jap Bloom, 89, Mt Vernon area bookstore owner and longtime Cornell figure, died Saturday. Services set for Wednesday at 2 pm Baxter mortuary. Burial in Lisbon cemetery. Born November 18, 1873 in Monroe Wisconsin, he came to Lisbon area at age seven and later ran the local bookstore started by William G. Power becoming sole owner in 1924. He played clarinet in several bands and supported local organizations including the Chamber of Commerce and Masons.
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Jap” Bloom
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Thornton Withdraws From Judgeship Nomination
DES MOINES AP The nomination of R Joseph Thornton of Iowa City to the judicial nominating commission was withdrawn at his request. Gov Harold Hughes said he received a telegram from Thornton as the Senate considered other appointments. The remaining six nominations were approved for two six and four year terms.
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Iowa City
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Cedar Rapids
James W. Cravens
Sanborn
John M. Downey
Des Moines
William F. Knous
Milwaukee
Two Killed in Auto Crashes Near Corydon Iowa
A two car crash three miles south of Corydon Sunday killed Donald James Scovel of Carlisle 49. His wife Maxine 39 their daughter Wendey 13 and stepdaughter Pamela 12 were injured along with Albert Zook 19 of Corydon the other driver. Scovel's death followed a weekend sequence of crashes on Iowa highways. A separate fatal crash east of Underwood claimed Harlyn Terry 19.
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Carlisle
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Albert Zook
Iowa
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Underwood
Explosion causes severe damage with twisted debris
The blast left structures twisted and damaged with the force of the explosion. Officials had no immediate estimate of the total loss as investigators began assessing the scene.
Sports roundup banner from TV 9 Bob Brooks
TV 9 anchor Bob Brooks delivers weekday sports updates each weeknight at 10 25 sharing scores standings and highlights from local and national games with concise reports and highlights.
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Three Hurt in Car Accidents Near Independence
Independence reports two Sunday accidents injuring three teenagers. Joan Deans, 18, Manchester, suffered facial lacerations and back injuries when Gary Brislawn, 20, Independence, lost control and rolled a car south east of town. Brislawn escaped injury. Roger Johnson, 18, Independence, left a road and overturned, injuring his ear and knee. another passenger, William Smith, 18, Independence, was treated and released. Brislawn and Johnson face charges for failure to have cars under control. Brislawn is on leave from the navy.
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Manchester
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Gazette Want Ads Spotlight Finds First
A keen reader searches the Gazette want ads to locate the earliest listing for a sought item or service. The feature highlights how readers can quickly spot opportunities among classified notices and small job postings.
Prison Escapee Found in Wreck
Louis Rusty Myers a 38 year old Rock Island convicted murderer who escaped from the Iowa penitentiary was found unconscious in a wrecked station wagon near Kewanee Indiana and taken to a hospital in Fort Madison authorities said Orris Burlington had given Myers a ride and later reported theft of his car while Myers allegedly stole clothes money and left in the vehicle after a stay at the Orris home Saturday night
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ZINSEP Ad Promises Fast Relief for Stomach Ailments
An advertisement claims thousands of ulcer sufferers have used ZINSEP for 36 years to relieve acid reflux gas and heartburn with instant soothing effect. It promotes lasting relief or money back and lists UNION PHARMAOGAL CO in Kansas City as distributor with a $2.00 price postpaid.
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