Thanksgiving reunion after 17 years in Fort Madison
Fort Madison Iowa AP Ralph Russell 58 who served 10 years in state prison for forgery receives a Thanksgiving letter from his daughter Kit Ann Russell Hopper now Mrs Wit Hopper of Sacramento California. The discovery comes via her birth certificate and a long search. The penitent father expresses disbelief but joy at reconnecting with his daughter after 17 years.
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Fort Madison
Ralph Russell
Russell
State Penitentiary
Ann Russell Hopper
Kit
Presidig
Wit Hopper
Sacramento
Calif
Cedar Rapids man convicted on forged check charge
A Cedar Rapids jury found Donald E. Jownler Jr. guilty of uttering a forged check for 450.56 drawn on United Fire and Casualty Co. The trial also featured two civil cases settled out of court including a condemnation action over 7 acres for highway 84 widening near the Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport. Voters were still casting absentee ballots with 12 returns reported and turnout expected to top prior county totals.
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Civies
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Bruce Street
United Fire and Casualty Co
Cedar Rapids
Cushings
Mixweil
Louis van Tillie Messa
Linn County
William Eads
Alfred C. Dewees
Fer W. Cover
Phyllis Wegner
Evi
M. Brown
Pauline Demuth
George Wagelan
Merle Jones
Mae MH
Allen
Richard Bullman
Marilyn Slater
Maine Township
Lyle F Dye
Edward E. Lala
Marion
Judgment Set Aside and Manslaughter Charge Denied
Berends, ai, pled innocent before Judge Charles Penningroth on a manslaughter arraignment citing the death of 2% month old Michael Wayne Knbl on Oct 12 while in the care of the boy. Berends held at Linn county jail in $1000 bail. Also Judge Penningroth set aside a $15,000 judgment against Vert Schmickle in favor of John E. Bare from an auto accident suit filed Sept 10. Schmickle must answer by Dec 6. Dismissals include multiple divorce petitions and suits filed against various parties. enjoined rulings cover Charles Baker to remove rubble dumped into a creek within 60 days and stop obstructing water flow.
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Leressa
Edward Corum
Berends
Robert J. Berens
Jis
Michael Wayne
Knbl
Atti Nan Kohl
Wed Avenue
Tke Linn County
Walker
Vert Schmickle
John E. Bare
Bare
Schmickle
Penningroth
Warren Rees
Charles Baker
Roland Dolan
Jand Tsoa
Prai Jrieharp
Baker
Bes Anid
Investment advice on New England Tel stock for heirs
Readers discuss what to do with a small sum for five sons. An expert notes New England Telegraph yields about 4.65 percent in current market, warns dividends may exceed bank interest, and urges clarity on whether stock is for long term stake or quick gamble.
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New England
Ibuys
Crowing Cmpany
New England Tel
Absentee Voting Office Opens Saturday at Linn County Courthouse
The Linn county courthouse will open Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon for any resident to cast an absentee ballot under the Shaif plan. Ballots may be cast at the auditor's office. the office will be open for voting only and will not transact other business.
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Gftive
Bulril
Lian County
Linn County Court House
Shaif
Auditor's Office
Front
Rewijers
Fleet Burglar Given 19 Years in Prison
William E. Pitts, 21, of 12 Dutch Street SE, pled guilty before Judge Charles Penningroth to breaking and entering after tying to escaping Cedar Rapids police during a Downtown Tap break in on November 19. He was sentenced to 19 years in the state penitentiary at Ft Madison to be served consecutively with a revoked parole, to run alongside another break in conviction.
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Perce
Widge Charles Penningroth
Willian E. Pitts
Cedar Rapids
Third Street
Sheriff's Deputies
Ginn District Court
Penningrath
Weyear
Ft. Madison
Students Send Party Funds to Widow In Dallas
Des Moines students sent 25 dollars to aid the widow of a Dallas police officer killed while searching for President Kennedy. East High officials said the money would help Officer Tippit’s family. the fund was arranged by students and a school principal noted the tragedy.
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Pij
Waterloo Bus Drivers Threaten Strike Over Back Pay
Waterloo Cedar Falls Transit Co drivers threaten to quit and will stop operating Saturday if back pay and health, accident, and life insurance premiums are not provided. A spokesman from the Amalgamated Transportation Union says drivers have received only $40 since November 1. A girl in Avery died after falling from her mother's truck in the yard of the family home.
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Waterloo
Cedar Falls
Teeas
Amalgamated Transportation Union
Avery
Traclore
Kay Poe
Oscar Poe
Gorthvagt
Albiu
Dennis the Menace Appears Daily in Classifieds
A note in the classifieds indicates Dennis the Menace appears daily in the section. The item highlights recurring sightings or listings related to the character within the classified pages.
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Dennis the Menace
Notice of Petition and Appointment in Linn County Iowa
Legal notice about Carmen A Stell filing for annulment and name change, hearings set in Linn County Iowa. Also appointment of executrix for the estate of Lona Lary with notice to creditors and debtors to file claims timely. Parties include Carmen A Stell John D Stell and executrix Ida Wilt Smith with attorney Maine Tom.
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Linn County
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Koehler
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Old Time Dance and Local Advertisements Variety
Old Time Dance at CS.P.5 Hall on Thanksgiving night features Sertolsek's Dohemian Band with admission $7.00. Nearby venues advertise cocktails, bars, and meals, with MELODY INN and DELRAY PLACE offering entertainment and dining. Help wanted notices seek married men with pay, while numerous trades advertise services from hauling to painting, carpentry, and grading with free estimates.
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