Record Iowa sales tax returns near peak in July September
The Iowa Tax Commission processed 75,528 retail sales tax returns in the July September quarter, the second highest on record behind 76,237 in 1950. Commissioner Ray Johnson cited quarterly fluctuation, itinerant permit holders during fair season, delinquents, and high turnover as factors. Total revenue for the period reached $13,158,827, while the 18 year levy since 1934 totals $495,044,073.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa Tax Commission
Ray Johnson
Commission
Iowa
Johnson
Buchanan Career Day Set At Jesup School
The first annual Buchanan County Career Day will be held at Jesup Consolidated School on Monday October 20 with leaders from business industry agriculture and the military present. Speakers include Dr Lloyd V Douglas ISTC Cedar Falls main speaker and Dr Donald Howard ISTC supervising teaching groups Perry Greet Waterloo on elementary teaching Marshall Grosscup and County Agent Jay Partridge in agriculture Sherman E Mapes John Deere Waterloo for industry Grant Davis Bath Packing for sales and a military representative. A medical nurse speaker from Allen Memorial nursing school Thomas Frey also attends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesup
Buchanan County
Lloyd V. Douglas
Iowa State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Donald Howard
ISTC
Perry Greet
Waterloo
Marshall Grosscup
Jay Partridge
Sherman E. Mapes
John Deere Tractor Company
Grant Davis
Bath Packing Company
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Thomas Frey
Allen Memorial Nursing School
First SUI Symphony Concert this Sunday at UIowa
The University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra opens its year with a Wednesday 8 p.m. concert in the Iowa Memorial Union lounge. Program includes Smetana Libussa overture, Lalo Violin Cello Concerto in D minor, and Liszt Hungaria. Guest soloist Hans Koelbel, associate professor and chamber music head, joins the performance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SUI Symphony
Iowa City
University of Iowa Symphony Orchestra
Iowa Memorial Union
Koelbel
United States
Europe
Social Security for Ministers Sparks Lutheran Conference Debate
At the 12th biennial American Lutheran Church meeting in Waverly the issue of extending federal Social Security to ordained ministers drew sharp debate. The boards of pensions and a special executive panel oppose coverage while some delegates show divisions, amidst broader endorsements by other Lutheran bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
INS
American Lutheran Church
Board of Pensions
Boards of Pensions and
Christian Action
Amend Social Security Law Change Faces Lutheran Convention
At the American Lutheran convention the amendment to social security laws to include ministers is a focal point. Debates also center on merging all Lutheran bodies and adopting the newly revised edition of the Bible.
Iowa Junior Red Cross To Hold Conference
The Iowa Junior Red Cross Leadership conference will be held at Iowa State Teachers College in Cedar Falls on Monday and Tuesday. Attendees include Iowa teachers who sponsor Junior Red Cross chapters, lay leaders, and Junior Red Cross members. The event is sponsored by the American Junior Red Cross and the college education department. Margaret Buswell, conference chair, says the aim is to improve school district use of Junior Red Cross. Cedar Rapids delegates Clyde Parker Archie Bauman Margo Mifflin and Tipton's Robert Holland are listed among the personnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Clyde Parker
Archie Bauman
Margo Mifflin
Cedar Rapids
Robert Holland
Tipton
Dancer Collins Headlines Teachers College Concert Series
Cedar Falls Iowa State Teachers college presents Janet Collins premiere danseuse of the Metropolitan Opera in the 1952 53 lecture concert series. She performs with Theodore Benedict a calypso singer and pianist at 8 p m Tuesday and Wednesday in the college auditorium. The program features Louis XIV court dances Creole New Orleans West Indian dances and spirituals in her first concert tour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Falls
Janet Collins
Metropolitan Opera
Iowa State Teachers College
Miss Collins
Theodore Benedict
Louis XIV
New Orleans
Institute on a Healthy Personality in Des Moines
Des Moines invites social workers and psychologists from across Iowa to an Institute on a Healthy Personality set for October 21. Sponsored by the Iowa Mental Health Authority state board of control state department of health state department of social welfare and Des Moines public schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Moines
Iowa Mental Health Authority
State Board of Control
State Department of Health
State Department of Social Welfare
Boaters Warned Of Steel Cable Crossing River
Cedar River boaters near Ellis park were warned Saturday night about a steel cable set across the river from Penn s avenue NW to the east side island. Red flags mark the line while Leo Louis water works superintendent urged caution. The cable is part of work to install a new 24 inch water main to the northwest side by the Bill Murphy Company of Des Moines. Dredging by King's Crown Plaster Company of Cedar Rapids will occur Sunday, with actual laying not likely before Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Ellis Park
Penns Avenue
Leo Louis
Louis
Bill Murphy Company
Des Moines
King’s Crown Plaster Company
Cedar Rapids
Geneva Convention Prohibits Attacks on POW Dignity
The text notes that under the 1949 Geneva Convention it is forbidden to insult or humiliate prisoners of war or to seize their personal property decorations or rank insignia. The statement emphasizes protections for POWs against mistreatment during conflicts.
East Iowa Plumbers Attend SUI Course
Forty two plumbers from East Iowa joined the University of Iowa College of Engineering for a three day Plumbing and Heating short course. The program covered sanitary engineering sewage treatment plumbing codes hot water demand business writing merchandising and advertising with eight laboratory tests on water flow in transparent piping. Participants included Leonard Barton Don Kensinger R P Matthews Gerald L Ovel James T Martin Randolph Brasfield Eugene T Laren Kenneth A Mulford Don Frink George A Lemkau John R Stratton Kenneth Stuart and Elmer Merridith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
College of Engineering
Leonard Barton
Don Kensinger
R. P. Matthews
Gerald L. Ovel
Cedar Rapids
James T. Martin
Independence
Randolph Brasfield
Eugene T. Laren
Kenneth A. Mulford
Don Frink
Lisbon
George A. Lemkau
John R. Stratton
Kenneth Stuart
West Branch
Elmer Merridith
West Liberty
University Christian Mission Retreat Held at Scattergood School
Dr. David I. Berger of Dubuque university led worship at the University Christian Mission retreat held Saturday at Scattergood school West Branch. Sponsored by the University of Iowa Student Christian Council, the program aims to plan events from November 9 to 13 on campus with President Virgil M. Hancher as honorary chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
David I. Berger
Dubuque University
University Christian Mission
Scattergood School
West Branch
Student Christian Council
University of Iowa
Virgil M. Hancher
Farewell Reception Planned for Doctor Sherman
A farewell reception is planned in Memorial hall Wednesday to honor Dr. R. C. Sherman who retires after 39 years as a local physician. Dr. and Mrs. Sherman will move to California where their son Richard and daughter Clara reside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Farley
Memorial Hall
R. C. Sherman
Des Moines AP: Aluminum allocation cut for Rosscreen Co
Palmer D Edmunds a hearing commissioner for the National Production Authority ordered on Saturday a reduction of 4982 pounds in aluminum allocation for Rosscreen Company of Pella during the fourth quarter of 1952.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Palmer D. Edmunds
National Production Authority
Rosscreen Company
Pella
Wartburg College Centennial Homecoming Sermons in Waverly
The Rev. John F. Streng of Beatrice Nebraska will deliver sermons at Wartburg college centennial Homecoming services at St. Paul Lutheran church in Waverly on October 19. Streng graduated from Wartburg in 1921.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waverly
John F. Streng
Beatrice
Neb
Wartburg College
St. Paul Lutheran Church
Steng
Wartburg
Want Ads and Notices Mixed Classified Page Fragment
A chaotic classified page fragment lists wants for bail bonds and barbers, rental items, nursing home notes, alterations and repairs, jewelry ads, lost and found, rummage sales, services from painting to plumbing, and numerous employment solicitations for drivers, sales, skilled trades, and office work across various locales. Names, phone numbers, and addresses appear amid a dense collage of goods and job leads.
Wishing Well 4g Patent Office Puzzle Instructions
A brief puzzle note explains a numerical lottery: count letters in your first name, adjust by rules to obtain a key number, then read letters under checked figures from a rectangle. Start top-left, scan left to right, and extract a fortune message from the grid.
Career Salesman Wanted by Research Institute of America
The Research Institute of America seeks a permanent salaried salesman for a 24 month training period with salary progression to 19000 after training. Candidates aged 30 to 45 with proven sales history and college education, plus a car and local territory, are invited to apply with a frank letter to James D. Neville, Box H, 292 Madison Ave, New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Research Institute of America
James D. Neville
Box H
Madison Avenue
New York
Advertising sales opportunity in Cedar Rapids Gazette
Eastern Iowa newspaper seeks copy writing layout and sales experience. Congenial work conditions and friendly associate environment. Apply Monday Tuesday or Wednesday to the Advertising Director at The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Oil Service
Se Rapids Beverage Co
Eis
Dane Fuel Co
Iowa City
Getice” County Court
Ous
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Buchanan
Adlai
Marion
Adlai Stephenson
van Horne
Elmer C. Boom
Iowa Junior Red Cross
Teachers College
East Iowa
Goodman Detective “Service
Cogner
Sanders
3Rd Street
Fpor Ray Hunter
Ormerly
Kenwood
van Gere Arber Shop
First Avenue
Helen Randall
Jesse Pigmsa
Endie Pigman
Sitren
4Th St. SE
Fitch
Vincent SS Jewelry Store
3Rd St. SE
Probasco
Palace Theater
John E. Stewart
Temple Judah
L. Dwelle
Sycamore
Des Plaines
Ilinois
Des Flaines
Della J. Stancel
George J. Stancel
Howe Xe
Picensed Aten
Peter
Welt Hotel
Seth St
Kenwood Transfer
Morris Pur
Mullin
Dial
7Th Ave
All. Saints Church
Fina
Walkers Drug Center
Osco Drug Center
Osco Drug
SANDE
Boldt Nursing Home
Los Angeles
J. V. Novak & Son
Gee Og
Watchingston Stadium
Chesterfield Supper Club
Ellis Blvd
N.W
Melody Inn
12Th Ave SE
WMT Rangers
Swisher Pavilion
Twin Towers Highway 36
Zika Ave
Bob's Hillbillies
Piccadilly Tavern
Roosevelt
Sammy's
New
Hiawatha
Butterfly Cafe
Fen Weemsay
William Turner
Jerry Voldingh
Contror
Union
Clarence Pack
Orton Ce de Apen
Lyman
DEA
Clark
Kutchera Coal CO
Inet Tantalie- Ilbar
Wereir
Thor
FORD
1St Ave
Alleneth Comersce
Avenue
FCW
First ST
Turner Bros
Christ Anderson
Dick Alexander
John Vosdingh
Movine
Willard Sales & Service
Bowker Construction
NOBLE
Paul Nolan
L. A
Ist
Ave
Bob Oe
Sui
Tiebrand
Harvey Booth & Son
Fred Kramer
D . Schmidt
Merchants Bank
Mac Augustine
York
Nursin
Dodge
Eddy Paper Corp
Shaver Rd
Wholsesale Foods
Allen Foods, Inc
Seventh Street
St. Louis
Missouri
Ray Holston
Grand Avenue
Kansas City
Tme Cross
P. O
Watkins
City of
J KR Watkins Co
Winona, Minn
Kramer Motors, Inc
Scottsblu Nebraska
Gentes Novak Heating CO
Clegg M. Betz
Ladora
National
Pee Od
Chandler Machine Products CO
Adolph Trachta
Culver Motor
State OF Iowa
Atontos Autom Mobile
Flanders
Walter ‘ Ecker
Joe Young
2Nd St. NE
High Commission
Orld News
Orleans St
Chicago
St Louis
Olive St
Roe
Stones Truck Tvice
1St St
American Yeast Co
Nee Memorial Drive
Wikidwest Fruit Co
THE
Hoover CO
Avenue E. Beam
Tino
Mr. Schwindt
Singer Sewing Machine
1St Ave. SE
Blind Weavers, Inc
S. Kedzie Ave
Highcaliber
J. F. Anderson Internatonal Harvester CO
2Nd Ave
South Coast
Frank Gray
St. SW
Roosevelt Hotel
Stones Truck Service
St. SV
Peterson-Huston Lumber Colinton Iowa
Ford Hopkins
Fe” Avenue
Bill Walker
10Th St. SE
Oasis Tavern
SARA
Awesome Selling
Gora Atchery
Marion, Ia
Kozy Inn
U. S
G & M Nort
Advertising Man
Cedar Rapids Ga
Zette
Collins Radio
Chalmers
Barnard
Leas Manufacturing
CO. Ing
Wilson & Company
16Th Ave
MR. Mechanic
Harry Hood
Penice & Ford
10Th Ave
Nesbit
Allen Motor CO
SRR
ION
Egooes
Greenwood Ave
Illinois
the Turner
17Th ST
Universal Engineering Corporation
C Ave. NW
Turner CO
B. F. Goodrich
2Nd Ave. SE
South 6Th St
Minneapolis
Newman
MR. Ettinger
Radio Company
Collins
Main Plant
35Th St. NE
Collins Radio Company
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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