Boys Held Despite Parents Advice To Turn Them Loose
Two penniless runaway boys from White Cloud Michigan aged 14 and 15 were held in Des Moines city jail after being picked up in Joliet Illinois and refused release by local authorities. They caused disruption in the juvenile ward while officers sought guidance from welfare officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
White Cloud
Mich
Joliet, Ill
Arvene Nelson
Newage County
Iowa
City Jail
Nelson
California
Iowa Farmer Crushed In Corn Bin Dies In Hospital
Ben Arends a 79 year old Blairsburg farmer died in Webster City hospital Friday night, six hours after being buried under corn in a crib he was repairing. Shelling crew heard his shouts, a crib side was removed for rescue, civil defense resuscitator used, but he did not survive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Webster City
Ben Arends
Blairsburg
Arends
Humboldt man elected president of Iowa REA Accountants
Harold Peterson of Humboldt was elected president of the Iowa Rural Electric Administration Accountants Association at the Des Moines convention. Other officers named include Ruth Miller of Allison as vice president Glen Maynard of Independence as secretary treasurer and Marlys Rawson of Garner as reporter. The three day meeting ended today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Harold Peterson
Humboldt
Iowa Rural Electric Administration Accountants Association
Ruth Miller
Allison
Glen Maynard
Independence
Marlys Rawson
Garner
Iowa deaths and incidents report from Newton to Lake City
Killed on a Newton area farm when a tractor overturned while pulling a cornpicker. August Anliker found dead in a Lake City cornfield, death likely natural causes. Bennett Lee of Lohrville dies from injuries in a Holdrege crash. his wife and Hans Andresen also died. James E. Alexander jailed in Sioux City on induction evasion charge. Des Moines property tax rate set at 3.08 per 1000, up from 2. The 1955 mills equal 89.934 versus 86.855 this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
August Anliker
Lake City
Bennett Lee
Lohrville
Holdrege
Neb
Darryl
Hans Andresen
Schaller
James E. Alexander
Fort Dodge
Sioux City
Alexander
Estherville
Des Moines
Harold E. Anderson
Student from Dysart Found Dead at Ames
Ames AP reports 21 year old Harry K. Lames, Iowa State veterinary student from Dysart, was found dead in his dorm room Friday night and authorities say he hanged himself. He was active in extra curricular affairs and was described as in good spirits prior to the tragedy. He is survived by his parents Dr and Mrs H S Lames of Dysart, a younger brother and two sisters. The body was returned to the Overton funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dysart
Harry K. Lames
H. S. Lames
Overton Funeral Home
Alway Steel
Olding
3Rd St. SE
Goodman Detective Service
Rasta
Rosen's Tailor Shop
4Th St. SE
Harlan W. Bean
6Th St. Road
S.W
Hawkeye Downs
Poe
Dia
MACY
Denver
Coats Ick Haddy
Korn
Wilson
Davenport Man Dies From Knife Wounds
Davenport police report Irvin Buck 26 died from knife wounds suffered during an argument with his brother in law Art Swain 24, who is held. Swain said Buck interfered during a quarrel between him and his wife.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Irvin Buck
Art Swain
Swain
Buck
Notice of Administratrix Appointment for McClung Estate
Notice is given that Josephine W. McClung was appointed and qualified as Administratrix with Will Annexed of the William Verne McClung estate in Linn County Iowa on October 7 1954 All debtors to the estate should pay promptly and claimants must file authenticated claims with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Simmons Perrine Albright Ellwood and Neff Attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
William Verne McClung
Iowa
Josephine W. McClung
Simmons, Perrine, Albright, Ellwood
Neff
Two Men Held For Harvesting Marijuana Weed
Des Moines sheriff says two eastern men were jailed for investigation after a Des Moines cabin yielded sacks of marijuana. Robert R. Purdy of Fremont West Virginia and Richard R. Mayfair of Pittsburgh were arrested as they were unloading six to eight green sacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Thomas L. Reilly
Reilly
Robert R. Purdy
Fremont
W. Va
Richard R. Mayfair
Pittsburgh
Purdy
Mayfair
Independence Gas Supply Authorized in Independence Iowa
Northern Natural Gas Company of Omaha gains authorization to supply natural gas to Iowa Public Service Company on an interruptible basis for general distribution in Independence Iowa. The Power Commission decision, pending review, would become final in 30 days. If curtailment occurs about 36 days yearly, Iowa Public Service will switch to propane air gas produced in its Independence plant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Northern Natural Gas Company of
Omaha
Iowa Public Service Company
Independence
Power Commission
Emery J.woodall
Iowa Public Services
Northern
Iowa Public Service
Jury verdict favors utilities firm in Iowa suit
A district court jury in Iowa City returned a verdict for Illinois Gas and Electric Company in a $77,500 damages case filed by L. J. Litchford. After more than 20 hours of deliberation over four days, Litchford claimed an electric shock from a 3,300 volt line over a shed on the William Hieber farm near Solon on July 9 left him with the loss of his left arm and six weeks of hospitalization.
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Iowa City
Kowa-l Illinois Gas and Electric Company
L. J. Litchford
Litchford
William Hieber
Solon
Eight-State Jaycee Convention Opens in Davenport
Bernard E. Shanley counsel to President Eisenhower was keynote speaker as about 600 delegates from Iowa Illinois Minnesota Missouri Wisconsin North Dakota South Dakota and Nebraska gathered for the eight state Junior Chamber of Commerce meeting in Davenport. The Iowa group planned to push a resolution for a 60 mile per hour daytime and 50 mile per hour night time speed limit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Junior Chamber of Commerce
Bernard E. Shanley
Eisenhower
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Missouri
Wisconsin
North Dakota
South Dakota
Nebraska
Tubbs Transports Inc renamed to Tubbs Oil Co Inc in Iowa notice
Notice records amendment to Articles of Incorporation for Tubbs Transports Inc changing the name to Tubbs Oil Co Inc. The change was adopted by unanimous stockholder vote on September 28 1954 and filed with the Iowa Secretary of State with a certificate dated October 1 1954. J W Tubbs president and Lillian Jakubec secretary sign. Attorneys listed as Anken Keyes Crawford Cedar Rapids Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tubbs Gravaparts Inc
Purose
Tubbs Transports, Inc
Tubbs Off Co. Inc
State of Iowa
Tubbs Oil
O., Inc
J. W. Tubbs
Y Lillian Jakubec
Anken, Keyes and Crawford
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Attorney Disqualifies Self in Assault Case
OSKALOOSA AP William Musgrove 44 faces an arraignment on assault with intent to murder charges after his attorney H S Life disqualified himself for representing Mrs Musgrove in a divorce case. Mahaska County Atty Harold Heslinga had disqualified himself for the same reason. A special prosecutor L R Carson was named and Musgrove must secure new counsel for a 9 a m Monday arraignment following a grand jury indictment alleging he wired dynamite to his car last August aiming to kill himself his wife and Frank Luzadder 19.
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Oskaloosa
William Musgrove
Musgrove
H. S. Life
L. R. Carson
Mahaska County
Grand Jury
Frank Luzadder
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Classified Listings
Public notice style page shows historical Gazette classified ads and rates for one to seven line small notices. Listings include lost items such as purses watches tires and gloves, calls for adoption and foster care, rental and sale advertisements, and services from local merchants like detective services and tailoring. The OCR captures numerous items with contact details and abbreviated lines typical of a mid century newspaper classified section.
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Gazette
Sunday Gazette
Nightlife listings and dances at local venues
The page promotes private parties at Melody Inn and dancing at venues like Swisher Prairie Landers Sammy's and Leo's Pioneers at Hi Way Garden. It notes contact numbers, addresses on Zika Avenue NW and 12 Ave, and advises reserving tables for Stanwood events on Oct 23rd and Oct 30 with prices at $1.00.
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Melody Inn
Ainment Nights
Tonite
Swisher Prairie Landers
CBS
Frank Buhr
Leo
Stanwood
Comprehensive Local Home Services Directory Listing
A long classified-style page advertises water well drilling cement work plastering carpentry painting window service and hauling. Providers include Cedar Rapids based firms offering guaranteed masonry plumbing septic services and appliance repair with contact numbers and addresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
16Th Ave
Bob
Dick Alexander
Marion
Kutchera
Irvin Martinson
Pau Ee
BPACE
Mt. Vernon Ae
St. St.sw
Venetian
Blind D
John Vosdingh
Ninth St. NW
Clark’ Sree
Tuck Pacer
Call
Wilbert Mitchell
Irving W
Marion Cement
CEC
Cess LS
Lyman
Mae
Bob Waddington
Paul J. Nolan
Kramer
Ed Simon
Koawe H
Vic Barto
Help Wanted in Iowa: multiple sales and management roles seek qualified men
Classified notice listing numerous job openings in North eastern Iowa including sales management trainees at a leading company with earnings potential from 7000 to 10000 yearly, organizational manager, stock records clerk, dairy farm and cab company positions, farm hands, and part time office and clerical work. Readers urged to contact for interviews and send details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immelately
Iowa
State Employment Service
Gilson
Hotel Roosevelt
Box Enone Gazette
Also Mentioned on This Page
REA Accountants
Lichty
Armer
Floyd E. Parker
Newton
Ames
Independence Gas Supply
Jaycees
Oyansports. Inc
Enue
Novak Monument CO
Helen Dean
Spencer
Jackson School
Terry Hunter
1St Ave
Goodyear Tire
C.R
Cottage Grove
Joe & His Troubadors
DIAL
Zika Avenue
Sammy
Usiness
SEARS
E Repair
Thor and
Partegees
Onsama
Robert Kalous
Myers
Gueranty Bank
Kenwood
Collins
Second Ave
M. Brown
N. Johnson
5Th Ave
Public Finance CO
Montrose
Twin Towers
R. A. Barker
Springville
McCandless
Magnus Hotel
Don Hennessey
Monticello
Lowa Ey Ne
Walter
Barbersan
Ckarber College
Parker
Collins Radio Company
PPLY
Iowa National Mutual Insurance CO
P.O
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Apply
17Th St
ASA Ireesr Hearing Aid
Black Hawk
Bremer
Butler Chickasaw
Floyd
Grundy
Howard and Mitchell
Johnonaghan
Whitcher
Magnus
Anl
Epeet Manupactying Company
Council Bluffs
Shell Oil CO
PLAID
COOK
Twin Towers Cafe
Rapid Placeme
Gouaranty Bank
Chet Poplar Heights
J. Schreiner
Allison Hotel
Rickness
South Jones
Linn
Oxford Junction
Rawleigh's
Dept
Loca P.O
Williams
Major Hoople
Big Chino
Singapore
Martha
Veterans
Erfetria
Bishop Stoddard Cafeteria Co
THE
Turner Co
By Jimmy Hatlo
Atp
Katy
Elsie M. Jones
Luray
Virginia
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