Iowa Expands Speech Defect Help in State Schools
An Iowa program to aid children with speech defects expands across multiple counties. Centers operate with a unit and specialist per center, serving 10 pupils each for focused instruction. Schools in Clay O’Brien Osceola Cherokee Buena Vista Benton Iowa Washington Henry and surrounding areas host correctionists and sessions through nine weeks of targeted practice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
State Department of Public Instruction
Clay
O’brien
Osceola
Spencer
Sibley
Sheldon
Hartley
Sutherland
Billie Haacker
Polk County
West Des Moines
Johnston
Washington
Henry
Pat Kelly
Story
Guthrie
Iowa Mountaineers Present Travelogues Series at Iowa City
The Iowa Mountaineers at the University of Iowa announce a 12 travelogues series for 1949 50 opening October 9 with My Hawaii by Aloha Baker Color footage of Polynesia and more travelogues follow from Maynard M Miller Murl Deusing Hubert Milverton Carta John Jay Ava Hamilton Robert Friars Dr Alfred M Bailey and Cmdr and Mrs Finne Ronne detailing adventures from the Yukon to Antarctica Highlights include Safari in Africa Land of the Mayas and Ronne Antarctic Research Expedition 1949 with associated color films and narration by notable explorers and presenters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Iowa Mountaineers
University of Iowa
Hawaii
Aloha Baker
South Sea Islands
Maynard M. Miller
American Geographical Society
Seward Glacier
Yukon Territory
Africa
Murl Deusing
American Museum of Natural History
Pacific Northwest
Hubert Milverton-Carta
Red Cross
New Zealand
Carta
Europe
European Alps
John Jay
St. Moritz
Grand Canyon
Alexander Grant
Canyon
Paris
Normandy
Brittany
Riviera
French Alps
Robert Friars
Ava Hamilton
New Mexico
Alfred M. Bailey
Linn County Board of Review Sets Final Hearing Friday
The Linn county board of tax assessment review will hold its final hearing on assessment increases next Friday at the courthouse. The board will adjourn for five days before the final hearing, the Iowa State Tax Commission having set October 7 as the absolute deadline. Notices of increases were mailed Saturday for real estate outside Cedar Rapids.
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Linn County Board of Tax Assessment Review
Iowa State Tax Commission
Board of Review
Cedar Rapids
M. G. Linkletter
Owen Cunningham to Speak at Cedar Rapids Law Club
The Cedar Rapids Law club schedules a noon meeting at the Montrose hotel with Owen Cunningham of Des Moines as speaker on evils and highlights of the Tojo trial. Cunningham recently returned from Japan where he played a major role in the Tojo case and trials of 27 other alleged Japanese war criminals.
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Cedar Rapids Law Club
Montrose Hotel
Owen Cunningham
Des Moines
Linn County Bar Association
Cunningham
Japan
Oshima
Hitler
Mussolini
George C. Marshall
NBC Sea Lion enters channel swim in bold challenge
New York reports sea lion Pierre Cillon sponsored by NBC plans a cross channel bid next Saturday to beat the 1926 Calais to Dover record of 10 hours 45 minutes. Pierre trains with flippers and a tail while being pitched as a serious entrant from a reality program stunt.
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New York
Sns
Pierre Cillon
See-lee-ohn
National Broadcasting Company
NBC
Pierre
Calais
Dover
Wenceslas Spacek
Ralph Edwards
Bert Kennedy
Los Angeles
Burlington plant to cut 103 workers by November 1
Lt. Col. H. R. Schwecke announced a layoff of 103 workers at the Iowa Ordnance Plant in Burlington. The reduction will be completed by Nov 1, bringing total staff to 501.
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Burlington
INS
Iowa Ordnance Plant
H. R. Schwecke
Hot Senatorial Race in Illinois Seen in 1950s Outlook
Washington AP reports a bruising Illinois Senate race likely pitting Everett Dirksen against incumbent Scott Lucas. Dirksen seeks GOP nomination with help from Col. Robert R. McCormick of the Chicago Tribune. Lucas chairs the Democratic floor and backs Truman programs. Both parties frame the 1950s contest around Truman policy and GOP attacks on statism.
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Washington
Everett M. Dirksen
Scott Lucas
Illinois
Senate
Congress
Dirksen
Lucas
Col
Robert R. McCormick
Hicago Tribune
Pew
G.O.P
McCormick
Robert A. Taft
Ohio
Truman
House
the Tribune
G.O P
Community lodge and school board meetings listed
South Side News notes that Lodge Pomenka Vlasti will meet Friday in the C.S.P.S. hall. Karla Masaryk lodge of C.S.A. will gather Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the C.S.P.S. hall. The Czech school board schedules a meeting Thursday at 7 30 p.m. in the Czech school building.
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Lodge
Pomenka Vlasti
C.S.P.S
Karla Masaryk
C.S.A
Marion Lodge
A. F
A. M
Noble Grand Association
Grove City
Rebekah Lodge
C.F
Marion Business Girls Club
Legion Hall
F. T. Fox Lodge
B. of
R. T
Memorial Hall
Navy Skyrocket D-558-II Claimed World’s Fastest Plane
Aviation Week reports the Douglas D-558-II Skyrocket reached the speed of sound in level flight during a mid July test, making it the world’s fastest airplane. The Navy officials in Washington stated they have no information confirming the claim.
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New York
Aviation Week
Navy
McGraw-Hill
Air Force
Washington
Navy Department
Skyrocket hits 710 miles per hour in July test at Muroc
Aviation Week reports the Skyrocket reached about 710 mph in the July test at Muroc Air Force Base California with veteran Douglas test pilot Gene May at the controls. The X-1 has reportedly exceeded sound speed, while McGraw-Hill notes design capability of 1 820 mph at 75 000 feet and mentions faster-than-sound trials by the U S armed services. The Skyrocket endurance is about 30 minutes with only 12 minutes aloft on rocket power and the jet fuel limits its time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aviation Week
Muroc Air Force Base
California
Douglas
Gene May
Air Force
McGraw-Hill
U.S
Wed by Betty Weaver and Nathan Walker in Mediapolis home
Betty Weaver daughter of Mr and Mrs Earl Weaver of 903 Sixth Avenue and Nathan Walker son of Mrs Daisy Walker of Mediapolis were wed in a double ring ceremony at the bride’s parents home. The Rev C V R De Jong officiated in the presence of immediate family and a few friends. The couple will reside at 900 Central Avenue.
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Betty Weaver
Earl Weaver
Sixth Avenue
Nathan Walker
Daisy Walker
Mediapolis
C. V. R. de Jong
Tom Eland
Harold Grimm
Cedar Rapids
Cleo Ness
Elaine R. Kohl
Amos C. Kohl
Fifth Avenue
Marion
LeRoy Banks
Marion Banks
Center Point
Leon Hawkins
Methodist W.S.C.S. Meeting at Church
The Methodist W.S.C.S. will meet at the church at 1 30 p.m. Wednesday. Friendly guild members host, Deborah circle presents the program, Mrs William D Elder leads the devotional. Nursery is run by Rachel circle.
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W.S.C.S
Friendly Guild
Deborah Circle
William D. Elder
Nursery
Rachel Circle
Local Christian Women Groups Schedule Feb Club Meetings
The Christian Women’s Council factions meet at 2 pm Thursday with listed hosts on Sixth Street Seventh Street Fifth Avenue and other streets. The Cary club convenes 2 30 pm Monday with Mrs Burns and program National Parks by Mrs Phelps. Marion OES and Presbyterian Ladies Aid also plan meetings with specified hosts.
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Christian Women
Christian Church Women’s Council
Ernest Decious
Sixth Street
T. A. Newman
Seventh Street
James Slife
Fifth Avenue
Cary Club
Charles D. Burns
National Parks
L. M. Phelps
Presbyterian
Presbyterian Ladies Aid and Missionary Society
R. J. Williams
Tenth Street
Stewart Hawk
English Boulevard
Emerson Wolfe
Eighth Street
Herman Eggers
Sixth Avenue
Barbara Lazenby Enrolls at Iowa State Teachers College
Barbara Lazenby daughter of Harley Lazenby has enrolled in Iowa State Teachers College, reflecting family ties and continuing education in early 20th century Iowa.
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Barbara Lazenby
Harley Lazenbys
Iowa State Teachers College
Marion High Names Class Officers In Elective Voting
Classes at Marion high school elected officers on Friday. Freshman president Jim Lang with Sally Berlin as vice president and Marvin Novotny as secretary treasurer. Sophomore president Margaret Evans with Jimmie Hayes as vice president and Marilyn Le Clerc as secretary treasurer. Junior president Edwin Carlson with Bob Jeffrey as vice president and Jeannine Freeman as secretary treasurer. Senior president Sam Baez with Patricia Inaswons as vice president and Laura Freeman as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion High School
Jim Lang
Sally Berlin
Marvin Novotny
Margaret Evans
Jimmie Hayes
Marilyn le Clerc
Gyet Agragen
Edwin Carlson
Bob Jeffrey
Jeannine Freeman
Sam Baez
Patricia Inaswons
Laura Freeman
Anti-British Propaganda Spreads in Somalia
In Mogadiscio an unidentified U S radio station broadcasts anti British Somali language news bulletins inciting revolt. Italian pamphlets printed in the United States reach Somali tribal leaders, praising Abdullahi Issa for opposing the U N plan to return Somalia to Italy.
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Mogadiscio
Somalia
United States
U.S
Abdullahi Issa
Allah
U.N. General Assembly
Great Britain
Italy
Florence Butler Installed as Iowa Library Association President
Florence Butler of Sioux City was installed as president of the Iowa Library Association at the annual Des Moines meeting. She had been named president-elect at the 1948 meeting. The article notes a separate historical line about U S steel pricing shifting to coal based steel in 1849.
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Des Moines
INS
Florence Butler
Sioux City
Iowa Library Association
Lost and Found notices in Gazette want ads
Classified blurbs list several lost items and rewards. A black unlined jacket with satin inserts may be found by calling Marilyn in Belle Plaine. A lost wallet or billfold with driver’s license is sought near 1744 C Ave SE with a contact number. A white Dalmatian named Duxe is missing. a reward offered. Contact Dial numbers for details and eligibility.
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Pear Town Theater
Marilyn Aa Belle Plaine
Dial
Priday Am
Atown
Local Classifieds Offer Services and Goods Listings
Numerous small ads show watches jewelry tailoring and repairs. A locksmith and detective services are listed along with home repairs flooring gutters and septic services. Miscellaneous items include furniture, chairs, tables, and rental notices.
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Florence B. Mason
Benton
Iowa Counties
Vinton
Belle Plaine
Williamsburg
Genevieve Lunving
Karl Robinson
Canadian Rockies
O'Hara
Alberta
Devil’s Tower
miAli
SINIA
Law Club
Channel Swim
Jack Bell
Demos
Mick
Taft
Hickenlooper
Brannan
Ruman
Pennsylvania
Robert F. Wagner
Dulles
R-N.y
Herbert H. Lehman
South Side News
Katz Salvage
Adv
Ladies Progressive Club
Dry Creek
Leonard Trachta
George Goodyear
Lorraine Circle
Eastern Star
Masonic Temple
The
Mines
A. J. Dice
Adah Thompson
George C. Oxley
Willis Jordan
White Way Cafe
Methodist
Sue Cary
Golden Rule Lodge
L. A
B. of R. T
Charles L. Wescott
O.E.S
Gerald Thomas
Lamoni
Elma Fern Samuelson
Gerald Todd
Marion City Council
Rural Garden Club
Richard Ware
E. D. Jack
Harold Jack
Oelwein
St. Paul’s Lutheran Birthday Club
Clayton Pitcher
Thirteenth Street
Ralph Mertens
Park Rapids, Minn
John Mertens
Tennyson Club
Richard Arp
Blairs Ferry Road
Tuck-a-stitch Club
Leonard A. Dunn
Seventeenth Street
Sorg Drug
Drygoods
Storm’s Drygoods Store
Baptist Church
Rachel Booth
Don Hoff
Eighth Avenue
Marion Christian Church
Shakespeare Club
John Vernon
J. A. Beeson
Reading Circle
E. C. Ainley
Twelfth Street
Stanley Hotle
Mr. Hotle
Robert Ross
Ruth Hotle
Miss Hotle
Virgil True
St. Louis
O.R.C
John Troy
Nassif
A. E. Miller
Irvin L. Ford
McGregor
Free Methodist Women's Missionary Society
Arthur Hanson
Donald Woods
Center Junction
Mr. Woods
Harold Woods
Robert Hender
R. A. Hender
Henders
G. B. Stitzel
Dixon, IL
Harry G. Stitzel
Clarence Reinhard
Middleton, Wis
G. L.* Martin
Patmos Commandery
Norma Helbig
Marian Roberts
Cedar Falls
Helbig
Marjorie Mekota
Donald Davis
Derell Stimson
Grinnell
Iowa Chiropractors
O. A. Beerman
Guttenberg
Mrs. Beerman
Millie Dubbels
Miss Dubbels
Beermans
Talian Somalia
Librarians Elect
U. S
Gazette
Rapids Chevrolet CO
First Ave
Sowanee Jewery
Sas
Exec
Kansas Y
Vincent's Jewelry
Goodman Detective Service
Brice
Marin J. F Manes
Tii
St 'Ee
M Pharma
2Nd Ave
Kosek’s Dime and Dollar Store
16Th Ave
Renwood Transfer
Bhai
Eva
Priendly Iyrstus
Ave Rover Jeweler
Crriffin
Zipper, Worth Ave
18Th Ave
Hobby
3Rd Ave
Maslo—Dancine
Arelle
Danceland
C.S.P.S. Hall
Louie DeGlatz
Ith Ave
3Rd St
Swisher Pavilion
Band
Wightly
Yardley
Pirst St. BE
Merlin Hultman
Mer
Swisher Pavilionaturday
Finey Chenged Watchmakers
Black Dirt
Hennessey Bros., Inc
Delco Oil Arthc Am Novak Heating Co
Odes
F . T“Brinkman
Griffith Feather CO
Enews
Kinkead Mchasadian Co
Faeree Po
Lenden
Dick Alexander
Calus
Christ Anderson
Erger
Blagaard
Bae Morris Azine Lesan
Con Co
Pease
Eames Arnold
WGCRE
Cenera
Henderson Marion
Handy Man
Cail
Wal Cement
Kirkpatrick
Arvey' Booth & Sons
Rurner
Hau
John Maher
Jetest Design
Smulekoft
Cedar Bay
Box Gazette
Fender
Iowa Town
APA
Time Bookkeeping Corte Apl Bea
Fieip
Collins Radio
Peorean Rie Ee
Furninance
Match Corp. of America
Chicago
GMC
Geentogs
Rite Box
Keffer
P. O. Box
Davenport
Old Reliable Company
Linn County
Opa
Mc- Sexon
Minnesota
Bmck
Jack Augustin
Fee i Sea International Harvester Co
3Nd Ave
Peter Pan Bakery
6Th Ave SE
Bellman Roosevelt Hotel
Comet, Inc
Littleton
Brohard
Cincinnati
Leonard Millara
West Coast
Patten
Roosevelt Hovel
Gee
McCormick Deering Tractor
Gordon Implement Co
Anamosa
Smith Inc
Greenfield
Mass
A.m
Montezuma
Onealee Center
Twin Towers
L&enette
Joe’s Wee Blue Inn Bistie
Washer Insurance
SBS
A. W. Peterson Co., Inc
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