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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1955

Page

4

Bricker Criticizes Draft Policy on Fathers and Married Men

Senator Bricker argues the armed forces are callous in holding and drafting married men with children. He urges drafting of younger men ahead of fathers and seeks hardship cases released from active duty. Bricker cites letters detailing wives, children, and strained finances, and notes Burgess denies imminent policy changes.

Washington INS Bricker Ohio Defense Department Carter L. Burgess Defense Secretary Burgess

Demo Farm To Open in Iowa Friday

Midwest Democrats plan a two day Des Moines meeting to draft farm plank for the 1956 platform with delegates from 13 states. Governors and representatives from eight states outline rival farm programs in a bid to shape the farm vote for the coming elections. Governor Averell Harriman of New York will headline a fundraising dinner expecting substantial proceeds for Iowa campaigns.

Iowa Des Moines INS Leo Hoegh Illinois Indiana Nebraska Kansas Minnesota Missouri Ohio Wisconsin North South Dakota Michigan Oklahoma Iowa Central Committee Democratic National Committee Jake More Averell Harriman New York

Memorial Services Mark Iowa Rebekahs And Odd Fellows Meet

Memorial services at First Presbyterian Church honored Iowa Rebekahs and Odd Fellows who died in the past year. W L Burdine gave the invocation, with eulogies for six grand lodge officers and all members, followed by taps and benediction. Rebekahs and Odd Fellows held degree work and officer nominations, with leaders announced for offices including President Helen Nelson and Deputy Sovereign Grand Master L S Bridges visiting from Baton Rouge.

First Presbyterian Church Iowa Odd Fellows W. L. Burdine Keswick Rebekah Sincere Lodge Belle Plaine Memorial Coliseum Praha Lodge Cedar Rapids CSPS Jan Hus Lodge Roosevelt Hotel Rebekahs Helen Nelson Britt Stella Winger Des Moines Lenore Schuknecht Erma Steinech Madrid Katherine Kelley Council Bluffs Irene Schultz Fort Dodge Lilly Hayes Mae E. Welch Gladys Anderson Carolyn Dustin Maxwell Margaret Messerer Cedar Falls Lucille Shanda Mason City Ada Woods L. S. Bridges Baton Rouge Grand Lodge

Donald Heath to Be Promenade Concert Soloist

Baritone Donald H. Heath will be featured soloist with the Promenade orchestra in its first 1955 56 season concert at Coe College auditorium Sunday at 815 p m. Director Prof Joseph Kitchin. Open to the public free of charge. Heath performs Wolfe De Glory Road and Its a Grand Night for Singing from Rodgers State Fair. Heath previously directed choirs in Dallas Evanston Philadelphia and Brooklyn. He holds a Westminster Master of Music and is joined by wife Jean and two sons Chuckl and Tommy.

Donald H. Heath Promenade Coe College Joseph Kitchin Coe American Federation of Musicians Performance Trust Fund The Recording Industries Heath Wolfe Richard Rodgers Cedar Rapids First Community Church Dallas Texas St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Evanston, Ill Ninth Presbyterian Church Philadelphia St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Flatbush Brooklyn N. Y Westminster Choir College Princeton N. J Walter Baker Alexander McCurdy John Gaius Baumgartner George Crueger John Finley Williamson Westminster Las Trinity Episcopal Church East New York Midwest Westminster Choir Heaths Chuck l Tommy

Forgetting Ways Of Progress Seen As Danger to U S

Robert T. DeVore urged Kiwanis listeners that Americans risk losing touch with the sources of strength if progress is not continually created. He said productive capacity comes from brains not brawn and warned against assuming U S advantage is permanent. The talk touched on industry, population growth, and living standards.

U.S Robert T. DeVore Kiwanis Club DeVore Midwest The du Pont Company United States U. S

Wharton Mayor Court Docket Includes Reckless Driving and Stop Sign Violations

In Wharton Mayor L. A. Franke's court this week Mark J. Burd of Washington Iowa faced reckless driving with a $30 bond forfeiture. Richard L. Newman of Marion and Joseph Baker of Fort Madison were fined for stop sign violations with $3 bonds. Ray V. Hagerman was fined $1 for reckless driving. Nine overtime parking violators were each fined $1. Day waitresses noted. Court hours 10:00 to 11:00 mornings. Dot's Case Adv. Justice Court led by M. H. Biddick heard Dwight Krumbholz Cedar Rapids no license on a 4 wheel trailer fined $5 William E. Benham Cedar Rapids no license fined $10 Jerome Kraus Cedar Rapids no operator's license fined $10 Ernest R. Miles Central City improper passing fined $15.

L. A. Franke Mark J. Burd Washington, Ia Richard L. Newman Marion Joseph Baker Fort Madison Ray V. Hagerman Justice Court Court of Justice of the Peace M. H. Biddick Dwight Krumbholz Cedar Rapids William E. Benham Jerome Kraus Ernest R. Miles Central City

Bible Dedication at Marion Masonic Lodge No 6

Marion Masonic Lodge No 6 held a Bible dedication in its hall on Tuesday evening. The Bible on display dated to the lodge charter in 1845. Marvin Oxley presented a history of all Bibles used by the lodge. Rev. James P. Gable spoke on the Bible’s importance to Masonry.

Marion Masonic Lodge No. 6 Masonic Hall Marvin Oxley James P. Gable

Building permits issued by City Clerk Kenneth Brown

Le roy Michel at 855 Central Avenue gets a garage and breezeway for 500 dollars. Ray J. Bleedner of 2441 Third Avenue receives a garage and storage for 485 dollars. Henry Arp and Sons Inc at 760 Third Avenue get a garage for 1800 dollars. Lyle Hall of 1021 Twenty-fourth Street adds an extra room and porch for 1500 dollars.

Kenneth Brown Leroy Michel Central Avenue Ray J. Bleedner Third Avenue Henry Arp and Sons, Inc Lyle Hall Twenty-fourth Street

Straders Return From New England Trip

Dr and Mrs H M Strader have returned from ten days travel through the New England states. They spent ten days on a freighter from Philadelphia to Hopewell Virginia and then back to Montreal.

Aluminum covered cake pan sale at Burd Hardware

Aluminum covered cake pan offered for 89 cents at Burd Hardware. Local shoppers can find this bargain advertisement for a limited time.

Baptist Women Leadership Conference Held at Marlton Church

The Baptist Mid eastern Women's Association held its leadership and training conference Tuesday at Marlton Baptist Church. A noon luncheon served 50 women. Mrs. Stanley Hotle is local committee chairman.

Baptist Women— the Baptist Mid-eastern Womens Association Marlton Baptist Church Stanley Hotle

Iowa Bar To Sponsor Court Days in 1956

Des Moines This sixth annual American Citizenship awards program will include Court Day mock trials with district judges court officials and high school students. Schools must file notice of intention by January 1 to participate. William R Hart of Iowa City chairs the citizenship committee with Carl G Draegert W H Antes David Weichmann and David H Foster as members representing districts six thirteenth seventeenth and eighteenth.

Des Moines Iowa Iowa State Bar Association Iowa State Bar Foundation Bar Association William R. Hart Iowa City Carl G. Draegert What Cheer W. H. Antes West Union David Weichmann Newhall David H. Foster Cedar Rapids

Child McCann Admitted At St Luke's Cedar Rapids

Debbie Mc Cann two year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Pat McCann is a patient in St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids.

Patty Ann Read Mrs. Warren Read St. Luke’s Hospital Central City Debbie McCann Pat McCann St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids

Sloan Man Is Killed In Car Train Crash

Franklin R. Beedle, 25, of Sloan, died after his car was struck by a North Western passenger train on a private Sioux City road. The impact hurled the vehicle 1,200 feet. Beedle was en route to the government material yard on the Missouri river where he worked.

Sioux City Franklin R. Beedle Sloan 2 North Western Omaha Beedle Missouri River

Costume jewelry sale in fall colors at Nordman Jewelers Adv

Nordman Jewelers-Adv advertises a costume jewelry sale featuring new fall colors with prices starting at one dollar. The notice highlights affordable fashion pieces and seasonal selections.

Nordman Jewelers

Mrs Kate Morton Dies in Worcester England

Aunt Mrs J A Beeson and Mrs A E Bragg report the death of their aunt Mrs Kate Morton in Worcester England. Mrs Morton visited Marion several years ago.

J. A. Beeson A. E. Bragg Kate Morton Worcester England Morton Marion

Janet Kline Starts Work at Mayo Clinic in Rochester

Janet Kline traveled to Rochester Minnesota on Wednesday to begin employment at the Mayo Clinic. Her move marks a new chapter in her career with the renowned medical center.

Janet Kline Rochester, Minn Mayo Clinic

Lowans To Cruise 7000 Miles in Homemade Boat

A 72 year old man, a boy and a dog plan a seven month voyage in a 26 foot homemade boat. They start in Dubuque, ride the Mississippi to the Gulf, coast to Washington, then travel inland to New Jersey, Erie Canal to Buffalo, then Detroit, Milwaukee, Chicago, and back to the Mississippi. The craft has a marine motor, cabin, icebox, water tanks, and gas store. Lowen aims for 50 to 100 miles daily.

Waterloo Allen Lowen Eddie Wescom Lowen Dubuque Mississippi River Gulf of Mexico Washington, D. C New Jersey Erie Canal Buffalo N. Y Detroit Milwaukee Chicago Illinois River Universal Marine Lown

Egg Grading Law Test Case To Be Dismissed

Two Iowa businessmen, Mason City dealer George Zanois and Buffalo Center grocer T R Fredericks, will drop their challenge to Iowa's egg grading law due to high costs. They cited $425 already in court costs and asked the case before the Iowa Supreme Court be dismissed. The law mandates grading eggs sold retail and licenses for dealers graders and candleers. An injunction against enforcement was lifted as the Supreme Court took the case.

Mason City Iowa George Zanois T. R. Fredericks Buffalo Center Grocer Iowa Supreme Court Zanois Fredericks

Sewing Bee At Memorial Hall Quilts For Children

An all day sewing bee at Memorial hall, organized by WRC, produced five baby quilts and one large quilt for the Children's Home. Participants included George Stark, Earl Day Kenmier, William Koering, Neil Blok, Oscar Martin, Loring Lacock, Curtis Bickel and Lucy Wooley with Robert Mitchell leading.

Sewing Bee Robert Mitchell WRC Memorial Hall Mines George Stark Earl Day‘Kenmier William Koering Neil Blok Oscar Martin Loring Lacock Curtis Bickel Lucy Wooley

Storm's Big Dollar Stretcher Sale Opens Tomorrow

Starts tomorrow with a days long sale at Storm's Ben Franklin-Adv store. Strong values and daily deals highlight the announcement.

Storm Adv

Mrs Reimers Visits Relatives in Washington State

Mrs. Fred Reimers returns home from Washington with visits to her brother C. H. Emmons in Walla Walla and her niece Mrs. Earl Ashbaugh in Colville.

Fred Reimers Washington State C. H. Emmons Walla Walla Earl Ashbaugh Colville

Bard Hardware Ad Promotes Plastic Storm Windows

Local advertisement touts plastic storm windows at a price of 33 cents and highlights Bard Hardware as the seller.

Bard

Frances Griswold and Donald Lowe wed in New Mexico

Mrs Frances Griswold formerly of Marion and Donald Lowe of Long Beach married September 4 in New Mexico. The couple reside in Long Beach. 41 Dodge runs fine, good ela 50 dollars. Phone 499. v.

Frances Griswold Marion Donald Lowe Long Beach New Mexico Dodge

Visits Mother and Updates on Local Residents

Visits mother Elizabeth Cleveland Killen of Bellflower California. Walter Cleveland who suffered a heart attack several weeks ago is improving.

Elizabeth Cleveland Killen Bellflower Calif F. J. Cleveland Walter Cleveland

Birth of a Son for Rev and Mrs William Travis

The Mitchellville couple Rev William Travis and Mrs Travis announce the birth of a son on October 15. The family name Son Born-Word is listed among the local notices in the newspaper record.

William Travis Mitchellville

Boy Struck at Crossing Receives 10 Stitches

C R Boy nine and John Suffin nine of 615 Fifth Street NW were injured when a car hit them at E Avenue and Fifth Street NW. C R Boy suffered a laceration above the eye and a leg injury requiring 10 stitches. Both were taken to Mercy Hospital. Driver Lucille Cox of route 4 was turning at the intersection. police charged her with violating safety standards.

C.R. Boy John Suffin Fifth ‘Street E Avenue Fifth Street NW Mercy Hospital Lucille Cox Route 4

Hearing on Fort Dodge Ozark flight plan ends

A two day Civil Aeronautics Board hearing on Ozark Airlines demand to run Fort Dodge to Peoria Illinois service with stops at Des Moines Ottumwa Burlington and Galesburg ended after 23 witnesses testified. CAB examiner Walter W. Bryan set Nov 22 for briefs and noted a likely 1956 decision. If approved Braniff service at Fort Dodge Burlington and Ottumwa would likely be discontinued.

Des Moines Ozark Airlines Fort Dodge Peoria Ill Walter W. Bryan Civil Aeronautics Board CAB Fort Dodge-Peoria Ozark Ottumwa Burlington Galesburg Braniff International Airways

Local ads mix trades and services in Toledo Iowa listings

An eclectic page of small notices and classifieds lists services from masonry and painting to hauling and chimney work. It includes contact numbers, addresses, and brief notes on repairs, cleaning, and home improvements with multiple vendors and trades across Toledo Iowa.

Help Wanted Classified Fragments Scattered Across Page

A jumble of labor and service ads appears with various roles and contact methods. Offers include in home child care, elderly companion, ice storage operation, truck driving, radio assembly training, hotel delivery, machinist work, embalmer, waitresses, and more. Dial numbers and addresses are listed with scattered promises of favorable wages and steady work.

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