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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 17, 1955

Page

2

Bulganin and Khrushchev Headed for India Tour

Moscow reports Premier Bulganin and Communist Party First Secretary Khrushchev begin a month long trip to India Burma and Afghanistan. They will cover about 5000 miles with Gromyko Mikhailov and other aides. The delegation plans a 20 day stay in India before heading to Rangoon at the invitation of Burmese PM Nu.

Moscow INS Soviet Union Geneva India Burma Afghanistan Bulganin Communist Party Khrushchev Tashkent Soviet Asia New Delhi Gromyko Mikhailov Bulgaria Jawaharlal Nehru Rangoon Russia

Hard To Keep Good Man Down

George Barnes, 73, back in the hat-cleaning business in Baltimore after severe medical setbacks at Johns Hopkins. He lost a leg, most of his stomach, and an aorta aneurysm but says he feels as good as ever and hopes his example inspires others to try. He lives alone, has no children, and reads the Bible to cope with daily challenges.

Baltimore George Barnes George John Hopkins Hospital

Gazette Camera Man Wins Photo Contest Award

Carl Franks of Cedar Rapids Gazette earned third place in the Iowa Associated Press news photo contest for a high speed action basketball shot titled Who Needs the Ball. Sweepstakes winner was Jack Kennedy of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil with a first in the feature class. Ray McCarty of the Spencer Reporter won first in sport news. Bob Long of the Des Moines Register & Tribune won first in sports. Winners announced Thursday at the AP editors meeting in Colorado Springs.

Carl Franks Cedar Rapids Gazette Iowa Associated Press News Franks Jack Kennedy Council Bluffs Ray McCarty Spencer Reporter Bob Long Des Moines Register & Tribune Iowa Associated Press Colorado Springs

Brown Charged With Kidnapping Under Lindbergh Law

Arthur Ross Brown, 30, who admitted kidnapping and killing Mrs. William Allen, was charged Wednesday with kidnapping under the Lindbergh law. The maximum penalty on conviction is death. Brown said he killed her despite pleas for mercy for her two children, claiming robbery as motive. He made a remark about Hall and Heady, the Bobby Greenlease case killers, who were executed.

Kansas City Arthur Ross Brown William Allen Brown Allen Hall Heady Carl Austin Hall Bonnie Brown Bobby Greenlease

East Iowans Enrol At Northwestern U

East Iowa students enroll at Northwestern University as part of 8,222 full-time students on Evanston and Chicago campuses. The list includes Cedar Rapids, Decorah, Iowa City, Manchester, Marion, Tama, Traer residents among 12 schools led by liberal arts.

Evanston Iowa Northwestern University Chicago University Northwestern College of Liberal Arts Speech School Education School Cherie Mohrfeld Sharon Mohrfeld Tama Marilyn Altenhein Traer

One-Armed Typist Among Fastest at Northboro

Northboro Massachusetts United Press reports Thomas A Ryan age 26 an experienced typography operator for a machine tool firm is noted as one of the fastest typists in the area. He has only one arm.

Northboro Mass Thomas A. Ryan

Action for Divorce Filed in Iowa Court

The District Court in Iowa for ma County sees GEORGE D MORTON as plaintiff and MYRIEL MORTON as defendant. A petition requesting dissolution of marriage seeks a divorce, custody of the minor child, and restoration of single status. The court clerk holds the filed petition and will grant and decree the separation as prayed.

District Court of Iowa and Forma County George D. Morton Myriel Morton Eran Tims Ross Morainsi

Officers Elected By Road Knights

Paul Lebeda of Cedar Rapids named president of the Road Knights of Cedar Rapids. Lowell Phelps of ale succeeds, with Vern House as vice president, Jess Phelps as secretary, and Dennis Popper as parts director. The group promotes hot rodding and safe courteous driving for all motorists.

Paul Lebeda Cedar Rapids Road Knights Lowell Phelps Ale Vern House Jess Phelps Dennis Popper

City Briefs and Local Notices Board Highlights

City Chamber Board lunch at noon Friday at the Roosevelt hotel. Electa Circle dessert luncheon Friday 1:30 p.m. at 1317 Havenue NE. Yellow Cab Service new phone 5-1444. Temple Judah Cedar Rapids Friday 8 p.m. sermon by Rabbi Reznikoff “Thanks giving: Reminder of the Rock Whence We Were Hewn.” Barber needed in Cedar Rapids shop dial 4 5818 after 6 p.m. Your Grocer offers fresh dressed Turkeys from Cold Stream Poultry Farm. Catholic Laymen Henry Denecke to speak Friday noon at Roosevelt hotel on What a Symphony Orchestra Means to a Community. Chrysanthemum centerpieces for Thanksgiving from Pierson's Flowers dial 49121. Service Award J L Shuell to complete 35 years with North Western railroad. Pre-Christmas sale antiques 25% off at Hampton's. Danish Butter Rolls from Naxera's Pastry Shop.

Temple Judah Marvin M. Reznikoff Cedar Rapids Henry Denecke Symphony Orchestra Roosevelt Hotel

Editors Rate Nixon Adlai As Most Likely Nominees

Colorado Springs AP report shows Nixon and Stevenson as top choices for 1956 Republican and Democratic nominations. Eisenhower’s candidacy seen as unlikely by most editors. farm policy and foreign affairs labeled pivotal issues. Warren favored as Nixon’s closest GOP rival. Harriman and Kefauver noted among Democrats.

Nixon Adlai Colorado Springs Adlai Stevenson Associated Press Managing Editors Association Eisenhower Warren G.O.P Harriman Sen Kefauver Tennessee Gov Dewey New York Herter Massachusetts Knight Knowland California Harold Stassen Milton Eisenhower Dan Thornton Colorado Lausche Ohio Williams Michigan Johnson Texas Symington Missouri Russell Georgia

Marion Mayor Court Caps Off Week With Multiple Violations

Wharton reports several Marion and nearby residents appeared in Mayor L A Frankes court for traffic offenses this week.Charges included speeding for Hershey Thompson Buckholtz and others with bonds forfeited. noise violations for Gordon and Inger. speeding for Phillips. stop sign violations for Yirkovsky and Cook. parking fines for Bennng and Sproston. intoxication for Bezek. and Bennng with excessive noise. One obituary notes former Marion resident George Bolin dies at 76, with service in Peru, Iowa.

L. A. Franke George E. Hershey Alburnett Robert Thompson Marion Daryl R. Buckholtz Wyoming Don A. Gordon Roy Edward Inger Robins Vernon K. Phillips Springville James Joe Yirkovsky Darrel D. Bennng Everett A. Sproston Thomas R. Crowley Joe S. Cook Iowa City Edward Martin Bezek Oxford Junction

Justice Court fines pledges for speeding and violations

Justice Court in Anamosa under M H Biddick fined Arthur Baker 50 dollars for speeding. Others fined included Glen Shoemaker 15 for passing in a prohibited zone James Sweet 15 for carrying a loaded gun in a car Orland Rogers 15 for improper passing John Whitman 10 for failure to yield Arthur Rebelo 10 for failing to stop and be weighed Charles Alexander 10 for no flares on a disabled truck and Robert Utter 5 for no registration certificate displayed.

Justice Court Arthur Baker Anamosa M. H. Biddick Arthur Rebelo Fall River Mass Charles Alexander Cedar Rapids Robert E. Utter

Fancy Turkeys Capons and Chickens for Thanksgiving

Fancy dressed turkeys capons and chickens for your Thanksgiving dinner. Order early Gordon Hatchery.

Gordon Hatchery

Marion Business Girls Club Party At Arminta Davidson Home

Marion Business Girls club members were entertained Wednesday evening at the home of Miss Arminta Davidson. Miss Lois Emanuel assisted in serving an Italian dinner that included pizza prepared by Miss Emanuel. Fourteen members were present.

Marion Business Girls Club Arminta Davidson Lois Emanuel Miss Davidson Miss Emanuel

Marion Chamber plans dinner for annual meeting Dec 5

Tentative plans are under way for the Marion Chamber of Commerce annual meeting and dinner on December 5. No definite location has been secured yet, according to Dr. George K. O'Brien who is in charge of arrangements.

Marion Chamber of Commerce George K. O’brien

Wind and Weather Lo tion Edison Ad

Local advertisement notes a wind and weather related lotion product with percentage price details and mentions Edison in the promotional copy.

Tussey Edison’s

Knudson Resigns From Iowa Development Commission Post

DES MOINES Iowa Gov. Leo A Hoegh announced the resignation of Otto Knudson of Eagle Grove from the Iowa Development Commission due to ill health. Hoegh said he accepted the resignation with great regret.

Des Moines INS Leo A. Hoegh Otto Knudson Eagle Grove Iowa Development Commission Hoegh Knudson

Visit of Mrs Murdoch to Winnetka Details

Mrs. George C. Murdoch of Winnetka Illinois is en route home from California and will arrive this week to visit her son and daughter in law Kenneth V Murdoch and spouse.

Wanted Appliance Service Man for 40 Hour Week

In person applications invited for an appliance service position with a 40 hour work week. Light Co. advert.

Light Co

Marion High School Junior Play Rehearsals Begin

Rehearsals for Marion high school junior class play Mrs. McThing have started. The fantasy in two acts will be performed the evenings of December 15 and 19 at the school. Mrs. Charles Gustin of Cedar Rapids directs rehearsals.

Marion High School McThing Charles Gustin Cedar Rapids

Coles Planned West Coast Alumni Tour with Family

Russell Coles and Cornell College President and Mrs. Cole depart Friday for a West Coast and Southwest trip. They will attend alumni reunions, meetings in Seattle on November 28, Portland November 30, San Francisco December 5, Los Angeles December 9, and San Diego December 12. They also plan January alumni dinners in Phoenix and Tucson.

Gazette Mt, Vernon Cole Cornell College West Coast Southwest Coles Seattle Portland San Francisco Los Angeles San Diego Phoenix Tucson

Pre Christmas Sale At Betty Jean Ceramics Adv

Betty Jean Ceramics advertises a pre Christmas sale with percentage off on select items. The notice emphasizes savings for shoppers and highlights Christmas gift ideas.

Betty Jean Ceramics Adv

Springfield Guest Visits Fields Family at Parsonage

Missouri guest Rodney Fields of Springfield stays with his brother Roy P. Fields Jr and sister in law in the Christian parsonage as part of a family visit.

Missouri Rodney Fields Springfield Roy P. Fields, Jr

Stamy Guest Visits Family in Robins

Lt. Richard O. Stamy, a veterinarian at White Man Air Force Base Sedalia Mo, recently visited his parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Stamy and grandparents Mr and Mrs S O Stamy at Robins.

Stamy Richard O.stamy Whiteman Air Force Base Sedalia Elmer Stamy S. O. Stamys Robins

Special electric corn popper deal at iBurd Hardware

Ad promotes electric corn poppers with a sale price of 3.95 down from 4.75. Includes store name iBurd Hardware and the ad-style presentation.

Building Permits Issued for Homes and Projects

Henry Hollenbeck receives a permit to erect a dwelling at 1144 Twenty-ninth Street for 9000 dollars. City Clerk Kenneth T. Brown also issues permits for Pauline Barnd at 440 Fourth Street to insulate attic for 141 dollars and George Knott at 910 Seventeenth Street to construct a garage for 350 dollars.

Henry Hollenbeck Twenty-ninth Street Kenneth T. Brown Pauline Barnd Fourth Street George Knott Seventeenth Street

Improvement Reported for Mercy Hospital Patient

Improvement is being shown in the condition of Richard Zimmer of 480 Sixth Avenue who is a patient at Mercy hospital. Mr Zimmer suffered a heart attack at his home last Saturday.

Richard Zimmer Sixth Avenue Mercy Hospital Zimmer

Beerman Returns Home From London Hospital Stay

A. O. Beerman arrives home after a period as a patient in a London Ontario hospital. He had been receiving medical care there and has returned to his home community.

Ontario O. A. Beerman London Ont

Webster City Woman Visits Relatives in Iowa

Mrs John Crawford of Webster City has been a guest of her daughter Mrs Vern L Olmstead and other relatives.

John Crawford Webster City Vern L. Olmstead

Coming Sunday film version of famous Broadway hit

The Marion theater screens the color film version of the famous Broadway hit The Seven Year Itch this Sunday. Advance notices advertise the showcase as a feature event for local cinema patrons.

Marion Theater Adv

German Air Base Stationing for S/Sgt Ernest Davin

In Germany S/Sgt. Ernest Davin son of Milo Davins is stationed at an air force base near Frankfurt Germany confirming military placement and family linkage.

Germany Ernest Davin Milo Davins Frankfurt

Wetomachick Horizon Members Picnic With Guardian

Wetomachick Horizon group members and their guardian Mrs Norman J Waf fle enjoyed a Wednesday evening picnic at the Waffle home.

Wetomachick Horizon Norman J. Waffle Waffle Home

Services Sunday for Charles Lamp in Tipton

Charles Lamp 78 retired Cedar county farmer died Thursday morning Funeral services set for Sunday at 1 30 p m at Sheets and Dahn funeral home Burial will be in the Masonic cemetery Born January 27 1877 he lived all his life in Cedar county Survivors include his wife two daughters Norwin Martens of Tipton and Carrie Lamp of Phoenix four brothers Edward and Fred of Tipton Julius of West Branch and Joe of Letts three sisters Rose Welch Emma Lafrenz and Catherine Achey of Tipton

Tipton Charles Lamp Cedar County Sheets Dahn Funeral Home Masonic Cemetery Lamp Norwin Martens Carrie Lamp Phoenix Edward Fred Julius West Branch Joe Letts Rose Welch Emma Lafrenz Catherine Achey

Dogs Walk Out On Fox Hunters

In Faversham England a pack of Tinckham hunt hounds vanished after a fox chase. The 40 hunters pursued the fox while the dogs disappeared for three hours, prompting astonishment from Pat Thatcher the hunts master who could not explain the dogs actions.

Faversham England Tinckham Pat Thatcher Thatcher

Local help wanted and service ads page

Classifieds show varied ads for printing and hauling services, cleaning and decorating, plowing, painting, and odd jobs. Listings include contact numbers and brief notes on job types, travel opportunities, and immediate drawing accounts for young men and veterans seeking work.

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