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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 04, 1946
Page
4
Des Moines AP says Iowa saved millions by county price boards under the OPA fight against inflation. Iowa boards refunded 28906.62 to 1548 consumers and collected 52839 from violators, with 53 boards closing after nearly five years. Kline called the program a civic success.
Mrs. Rodell Rasler, 28, died in Davenport after injuries from a October 27 car crash that left her riding companion injured and the vehicle plunging down a 15 foot embankment near Cram air airport. The death brings Davenport's traffic fatalities for the year to seven.
Des Moines AP report notes the twelfth annual Iowa Taxpayers association meeting on November 15 will feature U S Rep Harold Knutson of Minnesota speaking on Taxes and Spending, with Iowa Rep James Dolliver introducing him. Gov Robert D Blue will discuss Inflation and Taxes, along with other officials and a main public report on postwar taxation.
Four girls a war veteran and his wife were left homeless when a fire destroyed the second story of a Des Moines apartment house Sunday. Owner Mrs Nora Gilpin 69 suffered burns entering a second floor unit to fight the blaze and was rescued by a custodian from a nearby building after being overcome by smoke.
Lloyd Woods a 17 year old of IOelwein died in Mercy hospital at 1 am Monday from a .22 caliber head wound. He was found Sunday at 10 pm by his twin sister Joyce near a telephone with the gun on the floor. Coroner J R Wood said an inquest would be held. Surviving are his parents Walter and Mrs Woods two brothers Richard Knoxville and Merle at home five sisters Mrs Arthur Reitter Sumner Mrs Charles Meeker Illinois Joyce Betty and Norma at home.
Des Moines report indicates F K Schmidt, superintendent of Eldora public schools, is the leading contender for ISEA president. Nominations occur at the delegate assembly Wednesday morning with the election set for Thursday. A vice president and a large on the executive board will also be chosen. Schmidt is a former ISEA executive board member and now chairs education for the Iowa American Legion.
Davenport AP report Edward Akin 78 dies in hospital after being struck by a car while crossing a street Friday night. He passed away Sunday, final cause linked to injuries from the accident.
Vernon Behrends 22 and Marvin Molendrop 21 of Applington were reported in critical condition at a Waterloo hospital after their car overturned in a ditch near Aplington Saturday night. Driver Henry Sealman of Grundy Center lost control. Behrends suffered a throat injury from a case of beer bottles as he was thrown from the vehicle.
Decorah resident Leo Bruenning, 40, was shot in the knee when a rifle discharged while being replaced in an automobile during a rabbit hunt with his son. He was taken to a Rochester hospital for treatment.
In Keosauqua AP report Donald Schlotfeldt, age 14, was shot in the left arm when his shotgun discharged while duck hunting. The arm was amputated at the elbow.
Mrs Frank J. Ward was rescued by firemen in gas masks after smoke overcomes her during a Sunday blaze that destroyed her Clinton home. Damage from the fire totaled $10,000.
Dr Baker assistant editor of World Outlook spoke at St Pauls Methodist Church about three tests for genuine Christians in crises. He cited observations from Chungking Manila and Tokyo as wartime mission loan recipient and noted faith justice and mercy are essential signals of national renewal.
Dr Baker former Mt. Vernon resident and Cornell graduate spoke in Cedar Rapids at St Pauls Woman's Society event on the Strategy of the Christian Religion in the Orient. The talk tied to the annual Thank Offering service and referenced his Lydia Roberts scholarship and Pulitzer traveling scholarship in journalism.
Almost 50 exhibitors from Iowa Minnesota Illinois Kansas Mississippi Indiana and Missouri competed in the Cedar Rapids Cocker Spaniel club second annual specialty show at Memorial Coliseum. Best in show honors went to Ch. Myray Masterpiece owned by L. S Turner of Columbia Missouri.
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