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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1954

Page

9

Printing Board Lets Biggest In Twelve Years

The State Printing Board awarded twenty one contracts totaling about 175000 dollars for printing work for 1955 legislation. Wallace Homestead of Des Moines won several contracts including session laws and legislative calendars, with other bidders Klipto Loose Leaf Company and Jamieson Bindery.

DES Moines State Printing Board Wallace-Homestead Company of Wallace- Homestead Wallace-Homestead Jamieson Bindery Company Conservation Commission Fidlar and Chambers Company Davenport SUI University of Iowa Klipto Loose Leaf Company Mason City Liquor Control Commission Tribune Publishing Company Ames State Board of Education Klipto State Fair Board Versteegen Printing Company Sioux City

Lawmakers set volume bid for stationery

The cost of legislators stationery totaling 23000 will be determined on a volume basis. Each legislator receives 1000 letter heads and a similar number of envelopes to start and may request more if needed based on demand from bidders.

Medical College Hosts Diabetes Institute in Iowa City

More than 60 Iowa physicians and others attended an institute on diabetes at the University of Iowa College of Medicine. Eastern Iowa attendees included Glen W. Harvey, Raph D. Hunting, C. F. Segal, John Froxel, Evelyn H. Rieck, Genevieve Arensdorf, Barbara A. Petmk, John M. Push, James R. Troxel, B. F. Wolverton, W. John Foster, Francis C. Tucker, Theresa J. Naso, Gabrelle Nadeau, and others from Cedar Rapids Solon Toledo Vinton Wellman Williamsburg.

Iowa City Iowa University of Iowa College of Medicine Glen W. Harvey Raph D. Hunting C. F Sidney H. Segal John Froxel Evelyn H. Rieck Genevieve Arensdorf Barbara A. Petmk John M. Push James R. Troxel B. F. Wolverton W. John Foster Francis C. Tucker Theresa J. Naso Gabrelle Nadeau Cedar Rapids Jean A. Marshall Solon C. W. Maplethorpe Toledo John E. Blumgren Vinton Jay R. Miller Wellman Lester H. Royal West Liberty Jay S. Benton Williamsburg

Man Appeals Reckless Driving Conviction

An appeal is underway in district court over a reckless driving conviction from a three car crash nine miles south of Mt. Pleasant on Sept. 12 that killed four people. Milton Becker, 37, of Mt. Pleasant, was fined $100 by Justice of the Peace Rudolph Eckey after a jury found him guilty. Becker’s attorney has filed an appeal set for late this month. Victims included Irma Youel 56 and Blanche McBroom 39 of Fort Madison, McBroom’s son Tim 12, and Robert H. Meyers 31 of Houghton.

Milton ‘Becker Mt. Pleasant Justice ‘of the Peace Rudolph Eckey Becker Here Iowa Irma Youel Fort Madison Blanche McBroom

Martin reports campaign expenses in senate race

Thomas E. Martin, winner of the Republican Senate race, filed his campaign expense report with Congress. He listed 6231.47 dollars in expenses and 4125 dollars in contributions, noting some other costs were paid by a separate transportation committee with no recorded amount.

Iowa City INS Thomas E. Martin United States Senate Congress Martin Senator

Double Rites Planned For Bancroft Brothers

In Bancroft Iowa two brothers George Droessler 28 and Harold Droessler 25 were killed in a car collision with two trucks at a railroad crossing near Burt. Their brother James 23 died in a separate crash near Algona on Good Friday earlier this year. Their mother Mrs A A Droessler died months ago after illness.

Bancroft George Droessler Harold Burt James Algona A. A. Droessler

Appointments at SUI Announced by State Board of Education

The State Board of Education approved several University of Iowa faculty and staff appointments on campus. Harold E. Clough became instructor in dentistry. Philip P. Ellis named instructor in ophthalmology. William Olin appointed assistant professor of otolaryngology after military leave. Robert E. Hodges granted medical leave. Leonard R. Brcka named assistant business manager and Ray B. Mossman appointed assistant secretary. Brcka and Mossman hold current leadership roles in the SUI office.

Iowa City State Board of Education University of Iowa Harold E. Clough SUI College of Dentistry Randalia High School Upper Iowa University Fayette SUI Davenport SUI College of Medicine Philip P. Ellis Just William Olin Iowa College of Medicine Robert E. Hodges Board of Education Leonard R. Brcka SUI Business Office Ray B. Mossman Brcka Mossman

Keokuk Man Sentenced for Beating Six Month Old Daughter

Roy Frame, 31, of Keokuk, pled guilty to assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. He received six months in jail after admitting he beat his six month old daughter Theresa when she refused a night feeding. The child suffered head injuries and a skull fracture with a cerebral blood clot.

Keokuk INS Roy Frame Frame G. L. Norman Theresa University of Iowa Iowa City

Countryman To Become Atty General Nov 22

Des Moines Iowa Attorney General Leo A Hoegh plans to vacate the post as Dayton Countryman of Nevada is elected to succeed him. Countryman will assume the attorney general duties after the official canvass of the November 2 election returns by the state executive council on November 22.

DES Moines INS Leo A. Hoegh Dayton Countryman Nevada Hoegh Beardsley Countryman Robert L. Larson Iowa State Executive Council

Appointments Listed By Pershing Rifles at Iowa

In Iowa City the University of Iowa Pershing Rifles announced new posts. Cpl. Leroy W. Dingman from Cedar Rapids was named guide while Cpl. David E. Carter from Manchester and Cpl. John R. Wolford from Newhall were named squad leaders.

Iowa City University of Iowa Leroy W. Dingman Cedar Rapids David E. Carter Manchester John R. Wolford Newhall

Capital Jump at Independence Bank by Stock Dividend

DES MOINES Iowa The Iowa Banking Department announced that Security State Bank of Independence raised its capital from 25000 to 100000 in October by a stock dividend end.

Des Moines Iowa Banking Department Security State Bank Independence

Herring Plans Private Law Practice After Governorship Defeat

Clyde E. Herring, defeated Democratic candidate for governor, says he will enter private law practice in Des Moines next January. His second term as Polk county attorney expires December 31.

Des Moines Clyde E. Herring Polk County

Charles A Elliott 69 Dies in Norway

Charles Andrew Elliott a barber of Norway for 34 years died Friday. Survived by wife, son Donald, daughter Kathryn Holland both of Norway, brother Leonard of Walker, sister Lena Pohle of Koszta. Services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at Norway Methodist Church.

Norway Charles Andrew Elliott Donald Kathryn Holland Leonard Walker Lena Pohle Koszta Norway Methodist Church

Gazette Want Ad Rates and Classified Fragments

Fragmented OCR sums ad rates and notices from a Gazette page. Includes Lost and Found, Personal notices, services, rummage sale, and local business ads with scattered phone numbers and locations. Names such as Billy Graham appear in religious notices, while various locations and streets are mentioned across the listings.

Automobile Salesmen and Trades Advertised in Cedar Rapids

Classified notices show openings for automobile salesmen with commission plans, plus experienced mechanics, bartenders, and housekeepers. The ads list employers such as Sears and local service firms, offering positions in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas with details on pay, duties, and required experience.

Classified Help Wanted And Services Ad Snippet

Mixed ads offer painting and papering with chain saw work, leaf raking, and odd jobs with contact numbers. Also child care at home, ironing and laundry, knitting, housekeeping, and male draftsmanship product design posts among cluttered listings.

Whitcomb Sales and CE Personnel at Goodyear Ohio

R N Whitcomb, sales and CE personnel, located at Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company, 1144 Enron Market Street, Ohio.

R. N. Whitcomb Sales & CE Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Enron Market Street Ohio

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