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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1955
Page
4
Des Moines AP reports third quarter state sales tax collections topped 14.6 million dollars the first time in 22 years while the 1955 rate increase to 2 percent and new cigaret and beer taxes take effect. Through the year, totals set quarterly and yearly records with overall revenue up 89.5 million dollars.
Iowa notices from Linn County announce the appointment on September 23 1955 of Jessie L Miller as Executrix of the estate of Ankler State deceased and George F Clark as Administrator of the estate of G Clark deceased. Creditors are asked to file claims, verified, with the Clerk of Linn County District Court or the attorney Allen Heald.
Washington reports dispute Iowa Farm Bureau president E Howard Hill was being considered for the post but Hill said he is not available and Benson stated no resignation is expected Hill noted he could better serve Iowa farmers from his current role Des Moines AP Hill is Minburn Iowa Farm Bureau president and Governor Hoegh urged a high level farm policy appointment while administration officials have discussed Towan prospects
Clinton city council voted to submit to voters in the November 8 election a plan to annex about 614 square miles. The measure was revised from an earlier plan by the planning commission, which would have added about 12 square miles including the Du Pont plant. Du Pont officials noted the plant area had already been annexed by Camanche, and Clinton officials said a future boundary line with Camanche was agreed upon.
The court appoints and qualifies Kenneth L. Moon as attorney for the administratrix of Anna Rogers late of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts to the estate must be paid promptly and all claimants must file duly authenticated claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court.
Manchester Iowa thirteen year old Mary Ann Cooke daughter of Mr and Mrs Morrey Cook underwent heart operation in a Rochester Minnesota hospital. She was on the operating table from 730 am to 1 pm while blood was shunted through a machine to repair a heart cavity. She rallied after the operation and asked for food and the nurses. Surgeons said the critical period is from three to four days and believed recovery was assured barring unforeseen complications.
Des Moines resident Belen D. Ortega, 24, employed by Firestone Tire & Rubber, died when his car skidded 170 feet and crashed into a ditch just outside the north city limits. He was alone, suffering a fractured skull and crushed chest.
Four ham Hart fatally injured Friday in a tractor accident on his farm north of Farnhamville Webster County Iowa. He died on arrival at Greene County Hospital. Probate indicates George K. Nelson named executor of Liam A. Nelson Jr. estate, with John A. Shea as attorney. notices seek claims and final accounting.
Help wanted in multiple ads for sales oriented positions. Mr. Gilson at Hotel Roosevelt invites men to interview for life insurance agency roles requiring recruitment and training of sales staff. Two weeks paid training and a probationary period possible. No phone calls. Also listings for dairy processing plant work and various part time opportunities with pay details and contact cues.
A fatal tractor incident is reported in Jefferson Iowa. Separate official notice invites bids for Van Horne Iowa water improvements with plans, specifications, and a public hearing on October 25 1955. The bid process requires sealed proposals with a 10 percent bid bond and performance bond of 100 percent.
Job ad seeking salesmen for a 25 year old firm with paid training. Requires effort, travel four nights weekly within a limited Iowa area. Interview Monday Oct 3, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Iowa State Employment Service.
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