Transfer of World War I Bonus Upheld
DES MOINES Iowa Judge Russell Jordan ruled the state may use 2 000 000 of World War I bonus funds to build a dormitory at the Marshalltown Soldiers Home The decision upholds a last legislature enacted law directing the World War I bonus board to transfer 2 000 000 to the state board of control for use at the home Veterans who sued sought to require use of general funds but Jordan held the money qualifies as World War I veteran aid and the legislature has broad discretion.
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DES Moines
INS
Russell Jordan
Marshalltown
Jordan
Tate Seeks Iowa Speakership in Mason City
State Rep. W. H. Bill Tate announces candidacy for speaker. Tate, a 50 year old real estate and insurance businessman from Buchanan county, is married with four children and is the seventh Republican in the race.
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Mason City
W. H
Bill” Tate
Tate
Buchanan County
Ed Hicklin Improves After Heart Attack hospitalization
Ed Hicklin former state senator from Wapello was reported improving today at a Burlington hospital where he has been under treatment since suffering a heart attack on November 12. A widely known Republican Hicklin led the 1952 effort to nominate Eisenhower and supported Tom Martin in Iowa City who won the senate seat over Gillette on November 2.
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Burlington
INS
Ed Hicklin
Wapello
Hicklin
Eisenhower
Tom Martin
Iowa City
Gillette
Laff a Day Says Funny Line About Ash Tray
A lighthearted caption features playful banter about ashes and an ash tray. The quip riffs on staging a punchline with a witty prompt about relief from smoke and clutter.
Hoegh Pushes Vote Extension to 18-Year-Olds in Iowa
Governor elect Leo A. Hoegh backs a constitutional amendment to lower Iowa's voting age to 18 with likely bipartisan support. Rep. Falvey and Rep. Vermeer plan to introduce the proposal, which requires two legislative sessions and a public vote, delaying any change until after the 1958 election. Georgia already permits 18 year olds to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Leo A. Hoegh
Iowa
L. A. Falvey
Albia Democrat
Elmer Vermeer
Pella
Associated Press
Falvey
Eisenhower
Georgia
Deputy Sheriffs Leave Union Amid Sheriff Shift
In Des Moines, 35 Polk county deputy sheriffs received withdrawal cards from the AFL Teamsters Union after backing a change from a Republican to a Democratic sheriff. Sheriff Thomas L. Reilly rejected union ties, citing a county attorney opinion that deputies could not be union members. Reilly, who had faced defeat by Wilbur Hildreth, ordered the resignations.
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Des Moines
AFL Teamsters’ Union
Polk County
Orville E. Armstrong
Thomas L. Reilly
Reilly
Wilbur Hildreth
Farm House Burns Near Mt. Vernon
A large house on the Stuckslager estate three miles north of Mt. Vernon was badly damaged by fire Friday evening. The blaze started from an overheated chimney in an upstairs closet. Lisbon rural fire truck and two Mt. Vernon fire units fought the blaze as furniture was removed and losses partly covered by insurance.
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Gazette
MT. Vernon
Stuckslager
Lauren Towne
Lisbon
Bones May Be Remains Of '53 Murder Victims
In Des Moines the State Bureau of Criminal Investigation began tests on a skull and bone fragments found near Davis City to determine if they belong to Cy Arthur or Lindsey McKay, two 1935 murder victims. The cases were solved in 1938. McNelley and Mrs. Ella Harris were sentenced to life after McNelley confessed to Arthur’s murder and shooting McKay. Neither body was found. Two children found the bones near a stream.
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Des Moines
State Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Askull
Davis City
Decatur County
Cy Arthur
Lindsey McKay
Robert McNelley
Ella Harris
McNelley
Arthur
Dio McGinnis
McKay
Gillette Seeks State Dept Post Focus on UN Affairs
Iowa Democrat Guy M. Gillette, 75, said he would be interested if offered the post of assistant secretary of state in charge of United Nations affairs. He spoke after a report tied him to a potential bipartisan foreign policy move as the Eisenhower administration weighs high level appointments. No formal offer or discussions have occurred, and current UN affairs head David Kee remains in the role.
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Washington
Guy M. Gillette
Eisenhower
United Nations
Iowa
Congress
Gillette
Administration
State Department
John Foster Dulles
U.N
Daiv Kee
Newhall Boy, 7, Struck by Car in Local Incident
Seven year old Steven Lines, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ivan Lines of Newhall, suffered a basal skull fracture when struck Friday evening by a car driven by Ellwood Boddicker, a local farmer. The child was taken to Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids after stepping into the road while carrying a large sack of groceries.
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The
Newhall
Steven Lines
Ivan Lines
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Ellwood Boddicker
Firemen Ball Triggers Des Moines Air Raid Alarm
In Des Moines a fire north of the city interrupted the Saylor township fire department ball at Highland Park. The siren sounded for about five minutes causing an air raid scare. By the time firefighters arrived, Walter Putney’s two room house was a total loss.
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Des Moines
INS
Saylor Township
Highland Park
Walter Putney
Little Liz Questions Why Men Marry When They Won’t Stay
A reflective note by Little Liz explores marriage as a solution for men who can no longer commit to steady relationships. It hints at financial strain and social expectations influencing union choices.
Theology Student and Companion Seized After Wild 100-Mile Chase
Omaha theology student Donald Ferguson, 33, and his companion Earl Estes Marcus, 25, were arrested after a 100 mph pursuit from Council Bluffs into Omaha. Police fired at the car during a roadblock near Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge. neither man was wounded. Marcus pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and received a $50 fine or 15 days in jail.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha
Donald Allen Ferguson
Earl Estes Marcus
Creston
Bible Institute
Pat Tighe
D. F. Schaffer
Russell Leonhardt
Ak-Sar-Ben Bridge
F. A. Kerns
D. F. Gibbons
Bluff
Ferguson
Markus
Marcus
Iowa School Boards Association Names Officers
DES MOINES AP Charles A. Hacke editor and publisher of the Sac City newspaper was elected president at the ninth annual convention. New officers include W. H. Witte Lowden first vice president Ellen Swanson Mason City second vice president Mrs James Shannahan Des Moines treasurer and Don A. Foster Des Moines executive director.
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Des Moines
Charles A. Hacke
Sac City
Iowa Association of School Boards
W. H. Witte
Lowden
Ellen Swanson
Mason City
James Shannahan
Don A. Foster
Gazette want ad rates and memorial notices
Gazette ad rates list cost per line for 1 to 3 days with various counts and box numbers. The page includes a memorial notice for a daughter and two obituaries or memorials, plus lost and found items including a Persian cat and a brown bullfold.
Lost and found notices and classifieds listing various requests
Multiple brief ads include lost black and white female puppy with contact numbers in Cedar Rapids area, lost mitre box saw with reward, promotional displays for Christmas decorations, painting and carpentry services, rubbish removal and hauling, and general contractor offerings. Contacts provided for each item.
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Cottage Grove
Bever Park
Arthur Collins
Aramount
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Kinstyver Park
Ave
N.E
Paul
Nolan
Ed Simon
KRL
Stair
Ag Rock
Gra Ete
General Bau
Waddington
Trou Hg
Daley
Aggressive Individual Sought for Stable National Company
Recruiting a married man aged 25 to 40 in Cedar Rapids area for a stable position with a large national firm. Must have two years of sales experience and own transportation. Full training provided at company expense plus salary. Starting pay at least 350 per month with potential for substantial growth within six months.
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Zika
D. W. Verstegen, Inc
Wall Street
Sioux City
Iowa
Puller Brush ¢ Co
Barbers
C.R. Barber
Cedar Rapids
Jeeutreente
Burroughs Corp
3Rd Ave
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Hoegh
State Dept. Post
Newhall Boy
Little Liz
By Williams
Amos
Ander
Trwillams
Fairmont Park
Iowa School Boards Assn. Names Officers
Marshal Ook
Memoriam
Clara A
Ard Haven
Pirs Cheistia Church
Ev Pier
Novak Monument CO
2Nd Avenue SE
Saiway Steel Ge
Aeness
St. S.E
Probasco Jeweler
Kenwood
Dial
Rosen's Tailor Shop
4Th St. SE
Ray Stolzenberg
Northern Playboys
Austin Minn
Sammy
Dick Heddy
Sun
Victory Tavern
E. Draport Inn
Ely
MAYVU
Frank Buhr
INC
Avelale
Cles Baltroom
Leo’s Pioneers
Tom Owens
Melody Inn
Dancing Tonight
Kenny Hofer
Hi-Way Gardens
Stanwood
Novada
Irvin Martinson
Wordon
Augustine
W. Marion
Ackerman
Gar
R. E. Gaumon
Gaumon
Interi
Ree
J Piel
Ed Rathie
Sam Amples
Jerry Voldingh
Sands Printing
2Nd St. NE
Parent Gee
W. H. White
Alburnett
Nation Freese
Ar Ga
16Th Ave
Sears Washing Machine
Thor
Third St. SE
H. L. John
Center Point Road
P.O. Box
Own
18Th Ave
Dick Alexander
Robert Ralous
Quanaar
Melvin L. Kasner
5Th
Rapid
Venetian Blind
Venetian Blind Hospital
John Vosdingh
Ninth St. S.W
Cesspools Septicnis
Myers
Jerry Hadrava
T. N
Bole. Co
Collins
St. NE
Us Brown
Johnson District
Tract Food Locker
Tract
Davis
By Jimmy Hatlo
Mona
Calvert
Stereotype
D. H. Vance
Iowa State Employment Service
Mr. Gilson
Hotel Roosevelt
Hearn-Stevenson Motor CO
2Nd Ave
Collins Radio Company
Monnet
Box
A-101 Gazette
BE. J. Fouts
Witwer Wayside
P. L. MecCalley
12Th Ave
4Th Ave. S.E
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