Dedication of Harmes Altar Set for May 30 in Sigourney
The Mass of the Ascension will be celebrated May 30 at 3 p m in Sts Peter and Paul cemetery to bless the new Harmes memorial altar. Rev Paul A Kleinfelder will lead with Rev William F Wiebler as celebrant. Choir and servers noted. The memorial plaque quotes Jeremiah about the Hammes children killed in a crossing crash last October.
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Gary Sieren
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Clarence Residence Damaged by Fire Early Wednesday
A fire damaged the Ernest Deweill residence in Clarence around 3 a.m. Wednesday. Firemen said the blaze started in the furnace in the utility room, with heavy smoke and water damage reported throughout the building.
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Tornado Safety Steps Issued Ahead of Tornado Season
DES MOLNES AP Iowa weather bureau issued its guidance for action if a tornado approaches. The advisory outlines steps to take to protect lives and property during severe storm season.
Services Friday for George Nutt in Oelwein
Obituary notes George W. Nutt born November 26 1867 in England who died recently. He lived in Oelwein since 1900 and worked as a machinist for the Great Western. Funeral services are Friday at 1 30 p m at Hintz funeral home with burial in Linnwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids. Survivors include a daughter Mrs Herb Lentz two stepdaughters and a stepson.
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Herb Lentz
Waterloo
Polk County Grand Jury Declines Child Stealing Indictment
DES MOINES Jan Polk County grand jury Tuesday declined to indict Robert Artz on a child stealing charge brought by his former wife. The case concerns alleged abduction involving a minor and awaits further legal action.
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Donald Wright Denies Breakin at Masonville
Donald Wright denies a Masonville break in charge amid a custody dispute involving Debra Ann Artz 34. The case links to Manchester parents, Mrs. W. L. Joiner, and a grain facility dispute. Judge set trial for Delaware county civil court. Wright released on 6000 bond. September term to decide.
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Debra Ann Artz
Manchester
Donald
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Ray
Delaware
Annual alumni events and commencements listed across towns
Urbana holds the twenty seventh alumni banquet May 2 at 630 in the high school gym. West Union commencements Thursday evening. Ruth Bishop valedictorian and Thomas Loftus salutatorian. Decorah baccalaureate Sunday in the high school gym. Walford commencements Thursday at 8. Cedar Rapids speaker Rev Waldemar Argan. Seniors Leah Hassey and Lole Houser noted. Toledo address to 50 Tama rural graduates Friday at 2 in the Toledo school auditorium. Bennett baccalaureate Sunday. commencement Tuesday at 8 with Joyce Meyer valedictorian Peggy Ann Martens salutatorian. Names listed include Karen Borchers, Larry Brown, Albert Delever, Janet Edier, Janice Edter, Shirley Goethals, Jerome Jacobs, Marilyn Jordan, Donald Lilienthal, Deanna Marks, Peggy Ann Martens, Gerald Johan sen, Joyce Meyers, Donald Muss, Ross Rekemeyer, Howald Schmidt, Gary Schlyder, Glane Sievera, Donald Steen, Barbara Timmerman, Bonita Timmerman, Lee Wiese, Roger Wiese, Sharelyn Stuehm.
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Cedar Rapids
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Janet Kay Edier
Janice May Edter
Shirley Goethals
Jerome Jacobs
Marilyn Jordan
Donald Lilienthal
Deanna Marks
Peecy Ann Martens
Gerald E. Johansen
Joyce Meyers
Donald Muss
Ross Rekemeyer
Howald Schmidt
Gary Schlyder
Glane Sievera
Donald Steen
Barbara Timmerman
Bonita Tim
Commencement Activities Planned at Upper Iowa University
Upper Iowa University schedules a series of events for commencement week in Fayette. The centennial pageant The Treasured Years plays Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., weather permitting, followed by Baccalaureate Sunday at 10:30 a.m. in Colgrove Walker building, which hosts the dedication at 3:30 p.m. Mr. and Mrs. C. W. Colgrove attend as donors. Commencement occurs Monday at 10:30 a.m. in the same building with Dr. D. Eton Trueblood as speaker. A college dinner is set for Saturday at 2 p.m. and a smorgasbord at 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Major Iowa parties to hold central committee meetings Saturday
Both Democratic and Republican state central committees meet in Des Moines on Saturday with Democratic plans for 1958 election groundwork and jobs focus. Republican session under new chairman L. L. Jurgemeyer aims to outline campaign changes and strategy. Gov Lovejoy hosts Democratic luncheon at the governor’s mansion.
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Manchester Man 67 Hurt in Fall from Roof
Dale Munger, 67, of Manchester, suffered two broken arms after falling 10 feet from a farm building on the Frank Pass farms. He was helping shingle a milk house when the accident occurred. He was treated at Delaware County Memorial hospital.
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Delaware
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Iowa Tops U S Average in Sales of Savings Bonds
Towana bought 10 584657 worth of United States savings bonds in April, bringing the year total to 51 million in Iowa. The state average is 36 percent of the 1957 quota, higher than the national 31 percent. Linn County ranks second in volume with 2 268401 for four months. Various eastern counties report April sums and percentages of quota.
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Keokuk
More Latitude For Institute Heads In Iowa Mental Hospitals
DES MOINES IA Tuesday conference between hospital superintendents and the Iowa Board of Control yielded plans for broader district budgets and higher pay for low wage workers. Board member George Callenius said attendants and social service staff will get boosted salaries while superintendents gain budgeting latitude at Mt Pleasant Clarinda Cherokee Independence Glenwood Woodward facilities.
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Iowa Board of Control
George Callenius
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Cherokee
Independence
Glenwood State School
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Three Eastern Iowans Take Fraternity Posts
Iowa City Three East Iowans named to fraternity posts at the University of Iowa. Cedar Rapids Recital page lists pledges and officers, while Keota and Toledo items note community events and a dance revue.
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Vandals Sought At Manchester
Widespread vandalism in Manchester caused about 400 in damage this week. Seventeen west Manchester street lights were shot out with air rifles and several dozen tulip plants in Thrill park were destroyed. Iowa Electric Light and Power Manager Lou Holbert said lights are vanishing faster than replacements, with about 314 lights replaced since Jan 1, over half due to vandalism.
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Manchester
Thrill Park
Lou Holbert
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
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