Discouraged Czechs Flee to Western Countries, Says AFCR Leader
Ivan Taborsky, executive director of the American Fund for Czechoslovak Refugees, reports increased returns to Czechoslovakia from displaced persons camps in Europe. He cites red tape and failed resettlement as driving factors and notes Cedar Rapids hosts aim to place 3,000 refugees in the United States with AFCR support and sponsorship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ivan Taborsky
American Fund For
Cedar Rapids
Europe
Taborsky
Federation of Czech Groups
United Nations
America
the Gazette
George Naxera
Federation of
Naxera
U. S
Czechoslovakia
Canada
Australia
United States
American Fund For Czechoslovak Refugees
AFCR
New York
Federation of Czech
Tiporsky
Cedar _ Rapids
Joe Splichal
Nursing Home Sold to William E Schamberger
The Friendly Nursing Home at 1900 First Avenue NE was sold by Mr and Mrs Marshall L Brown to William E Schamberger who plans to invest in the property. The Browns had run the facility for a decade at the site. the deal was arranged through Willenberg and Kelly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Avenue NE
Marshall L. Brown
William E. Schamberger
Grande Avenue SE
First Avenue
Willenberg and Kelly
A. H. Aukerman
D. L Morrissey
Avenue NE
Bishop Hunt Visits With Friends in Cedar Rapids
The Most Rev. Duane G. Hunt, Catholic bishop of Salt Lake City and former Eastern Iowan, spent Tuesday in Cedar Rapids en route to Salt Lake City after attending a bishop’s meeting in Washington. He called on Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. H. Schulte and Mr. and Mrs. C. S. Schwinn before departing Wednesday morning. Hunt is a Wyoming native and Cornell college alumnus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duane G. Hunt
D.D
Salt Lake City
Cedar Rapids
Bishop Hunt
Wyoming
Cornell College
Washington, D. C
Hunt
W. H. Schulte
Immaculate Conception Church
C. S. Schwinn
Twelfth Avenue
Cancer Unit To Continue Scholarship For Nurses
The Iowa division of the American Cancer Society will continue its nursing scholarship program in 1955. Fifty scholarships worth up to 500 dollars each for three years will be offered to Iowa women, representing six percent of first-year nursing students. Applications must be received by March 21 1955.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mason City
INS
Iowa
American Cancer Society
S. F. Singer
Ottumwa
Bandits Take Nearly 300 Dollars in Two Robberies
In Des Moines two masked men carried out a pair of hold ups Tuesday night and Wednesday dawn. About 200 dollars were taken from Moscove's grocery as the couple entered their home, a gun demanded the money. Four hours later about 97 dollars was taken from a Shell service station after a gun was shown to the attendant. Both groups fled on foot.
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Des Moines
Jacob Moscove
Moscove
Richard Buckley
Ion Foot
Lutheran Brotherhood elects new officers
Marvin Schuchmann was re elected president of the Lutheran Brotherhood this week. Other officers are Almon Fliehler vice president Glenn Fayram treasurer and Bernard Fenchel secretary.
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Strawberry Point
Marvin Schuchmann
Lutheran Brotherhood
Almon Fliehler
Glenn Fayram
Bernard Fenchel
Senator Young Won’t Vote For Censure Of McCarthy
Senator Young of North Dakota says he will not vote to censure Senator McCarthy on the Watkins committee charges. He defends free speech and McCarthy’s work exposing Communist influence, while calling Zwicker’s testimony provocation not warranting censure. Senator Case also reverses and will not vote to censure on Zwicker’s count, denying fear of Gov. Foss’s opposition in 1956.
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Washington
Young
McCarthy
Watkins Committee
Congressional
Communist Party
Senate
North Dakota
Ralph W. Zwicker
Zwicker
Army
Sen. Case
R-S.d
Joe Foss
South Dakota
Iowa Briefs: Local Health, School, and Civic Notes
Maynard Purley Jennison discharged from Oelwein hospital and convalescing at daughter Lorraine Allen’s home. West Union Brotherhood hosts Castalia Lutheran group. Clarence buyers acquire late Alma Hansen residence. Pvt Merle Wegman ill with polio in Georgia. parents visit with Rev. White. West Liberty Legion posts 287 members, aiming 300, oyster supper planned Dec 7. Richard Updyke to Hastings, Nebraska. Walter Bahe in serious Oelwein hospital. Miss Helen Dorseth hospitalized in Cedar Rapids. Independence approves Hennessey Brothers bid for junior high site dirt work at $10,877. 30 days. Sigourney Edgar DeMaree injured in Des Moines accident. Wes Tyler ill with bronchial pneumonia. Lizzie McGimpsey transfer to Hubbell Nursing Home. Webster Lorden Cemetery Assoc to meet. Garrison adult typing class organized. Harold Kepner instructor. Webster junior class play Act Your Age set for Monday. Garrison Methodist auction raises $2,343.66 for building fund. Sigourney John Appleget and wife welcome son born Nov 15. Applegets’ daughter-in-law Mary Beach. Pendence mayor vetoes hiring Stanley Engineering for electric survey study. second veto in three months.
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West Liberty
Legion
Richard Updyke
Hastings
Neb
Maynard
Walter Bahe
Oelwein Hospital
Clarence
Donald Pruess
Earlville
St. Joseph’s
Helen Dorseth
Mercy Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Independence
Hennessey Brothers
Garrison
Arold Kepner
Webster
Methodist Church
Sigourney
John Appleget
San Antonio
Milroy reports no campaign funds in Iowa house race
J N Milroy of Vinton, a Republican candidate for the Iowa house in the November 2 election, reports to the secretary of state that he received no campaign contributions and spent 263 dollars. Dr Lee Shafer dies Davenport physician succumbs to heart attack in Davenport hospital. Five Iowans promoted to colonel in US Army Reserve include Gelperin Vorisek Davis Hanke Fairall. Einstein theory topic heads joint Math Society meeting with Vaclav Hlavaty as speaker.
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Milroy
J. N. Milroy
Vinton
Iowa House
Secretary of State
Lee Shafer
Davenport
Lee E. Shafer
U. S. Army Reserve
Abraham Gelperin
Elmer A. Vorisek
Des Moines
George F. Davis
Edward M. Hanke
Sioux City
Loyal S. Fairall
Marshalltown
American ‘Mathematical Society
Institute of Mathematical Statistics
Vaclav Hlavaty
Indiana University
Families demand action after U N spy sentences
American families react to the sentencing of two civilian army workers in Communist China. They question U S and U N efforts, press congressional help, and cling to letters claiming prisoners are alive as they await release. Families cite long separations and vow to campaign for their loved ones.
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Ey United Press
China
U. S
U. N
John Downey
New Britain
Conn
Richard Fecteau
Lynn
Mass
Downey
Fecteau
Air Force
Elmer Llewellyn
Missouri
Mont
Eisenhower
American Legion
Judge Rules for Plaintiff Jury For Defendant In Legion Rent Suit
In Anamosa district court Judge Buell Maxwell ruled Guy Lawrence must pay the Anamosa Legion post 1125 in back rent under the lease. A 14 hour jury decision awarded Lawrence 500 for materials and labor spent remodeling the legion building into a bowling alley. Lawrence had counterclaimed 2524.59 for remodeling costs.
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Gazette
Anamosa
American Legion
Buell Maxwell
Guy Lawrence
Anamosa Legion Post
Lawrence
The
Legion
Legion Post
Worldwide Bible Reading Selections
The American Bible Society recommends biblical readings for the latter part of the week. Psalms 23 and 27 are highlighted, with Psalms 27 underscoring the theme Faith for Our Day for the Society’s eleventh annual program conducted between Thanksgiving and Christmas.
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The
American Bible Society
Duty First In The Poet Of The People Edgar A Guest
A verse urges prioritizing duty over pleasure. The speaker advises a son to place work first, complete tasks, and only then enjoy leisure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
Tim
Antes
MGM Sets Jumbo Film With Reynolds in Lead
MGM reactivates Jumbo to star Debbie Reynolds and top MGM players. Debbi e and Eddie Fisher plan a two month honeymoon after a June wedding. The piece notes other Hollywood items including Cloris Leachman joining Kiss Me Deadly, Judy Garland's pregnancy update, and various celebrity sightings and health notes.
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Ollywood
INS
Debbie Reynolds
MGM
Eddie Fisher
Debbie
Eddie
East
Roger Eden
Stanley Donen
Edonard Spigelegass
He Sees Surgeons Then Heads to Florida for Recovery
A source states he visited two surgeons and a bookmaker and feels he is progressing. He plans to depart soon for Florida to recuperate away from public attention.
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Florida
Quotes and Baseball Banter on World Affairs
A collage of quotes touches on global danger from atom bombs, praise for Babe Ruth and Yogi Berra, praise for Jimmy Foxx as a moral influence, and Yoshida framing Japan as a Communist target. The remarks blend sports sentiment with geopolitical observations.
Decorah Hearing Set on Gas Allocation Petition
A hearing is scheduled for January 4 on the Decorah Gas Company's petition to intervene in Federal Power Commission proceedings. The request seeks Decorah's inclusion in the allocation of natural gas from Northern Natural Gas Company of Omaha.
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Decorah
Decorah Gas Company
Federal Power Commission
Northern Natural Gas Company of
Omaha
Classified Ad Rates and Lost Items Notices
The Gazette lists rates for one to six line ads for various durations and notes in advance payment policy. Notices include several lost items such as a Persian male cat, a Guernsey cow in Norway Iowa, and a white billfold with identification papers, including contact numbers for rewards and recovery.
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Gazette
Satuday
Dial
Kenneth _ Brecht
Norway
Sat
Local residents in Decorah and Calmar move plans noted
CALMAR Mrs. Kenneth Reis ner is a patient at the Decorah hospital. CALMAR Mr. and Mrs. Richard Buchheit plan to move to Dubuque Saturday. They have sold their residence here to Bob Kubesh. GARRISON Mrs. Art Beard is a patient at Vinton hospital.
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Calmar
Kenneth Reisner
Decorah Hospital
Richard Buchheit
Dubuque
Bob Kubesh
Garrison
Art Beard
Vinton Hospital
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Iron Curtain
Art Heusinkveld
Free World
U.N
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French Foreign Legion
France
Indo- China
C.R
Cancer Unit
Bandits
George Clark
Sen. Young
Joe Hall
Iowa Briefs
Maynard — Purley Jennison
Oelwein
Lorraine Allen
West Union
Brotherhood Organization of Zion American Lutheran Church
Brotherhood of the Castalia Lutheran Church
Chris Greim
Alma Hansen
Greeley
Merle Wegman
Ludwig Wegman
Georgia
L. P. White
Yank
Clayton, N. Y
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Lewisburg
Louella Parsons
Liberace
Lee
Warners
Irving Wallace
Henry Blanke
Joanne Rio
Mickey Spillane
Ralph Meeker
Robert Aldrich
Cloris Leachman
Miss Leachman
Mary Martin
Aldrich
Kitty Foyle
Ginger Rogers
Judy Garland
Cedars of Lebanon Hospital
Jeanne
Hollywood
Anatole Litvak
Sophie
London
Lana Turner
Palm Springs
Lex Barker
Universal-International
Marquis
Franchot Tone
Barbara Payton
Wilson
Franchot
Sammy Davis, Jr
San Bernardino
Jess Barker
Yvonne Dougherty
Palmdale
Elizabeth Taylor
Marion Jordan
Molly
Fibber McGee
St. Vincent’s Hospital
Joe E. Lewis
Russia
Britain
Lord Coleraine
Yogi Berra
Sam Dente
Babe
NLY
Japan
Yoshida
Ize Ofad
Novak Monument CO
Pritzy
Sun Mart
Salerofeff
AVICE
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Yorpsfer
Marion
Probasco Jeweler
Osen
4Th St
Feat
Dial Griffin
Mternon
2Nd Ave
Ellen Sisco
Kat Dalsbo
Melody Inn
Bath Dens
Enberg
Sammy
Wed
Sun
Victory Tavern
Draport Inn
Elysar
Agnes - Bubb
AL Haulwaddington
Algocagions Sires
Gradi Ates
Sera
16Th Ave
Sears Washing Machine
H. L. Johnson
Center Point Road
Lowe P.O
Cedar Rapi
Lowa
Besavet E Butchera al Cavatin
A. Sharp
18Th Ave
Dick Alexander
Robert Kalous
Ken C
Mersch
Ave
N.E
Melvin L. Kasner
Lane
5Th St
John Vosdingh
St. S.W. C
Sentic
Clark's
Irvin Martinson
Don P Augustine
Ronnie
Ed Rathie
Irving W
Sema ‘Ling
Carvet Willi Turner
St. NW
Bill Leibrand
Lester Batley
Vic Barto
Myers
Geevness
Tasner
Guarani
Second Ave
M. Brown
R.N
S.E
Surance
Doe Lyons
Highway Equipment Co., Inc
P-131
Gaezette
Howe Ruta
Morley
Teo
Frida Eddy Paper Corp
Shaver
Neo Warted
Traer Food
Zik Plumbing
Bo Ae Ton
Stert, Brush Co
Berv
Castle Bros
Marn Barbers
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