Iowa Study Probes Care Of Aged In State Homes
A new Iowa study committee, chaired by former Gov. Robert D. Blue, will examine whether state facilities for the elderly meet nursing home standards. The panel seeks reports from the Health Department, State Fire Marshal, and Board of Control, and will report to the 1959 legislature after surveying state and county institutions.
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Des Moines
State of Iowa
Robert D. Blue
Eagle Grove
Iowa
Blue
Edward Herron
State Health Department
State Board of Control
Board of Control
Iowa Soldiers Home
Marshalltown
Interstate Asks To Join Atomic Power Project
Interstate Power Company of DuJouque Iowa seeks ICC approval to join nine other electric firms in funding an atomic electric power plant in Minnesota. If authorized by the Atomic Energy Commission, a $20 million plant would be built within five years at an undecided western Minnesota site. Interstate would pay $554,000 over nine years, part from Illinois properties, as its share of a $3.65 million Midwest project. Allis-Chalmers would manufacture the plant for Northern States Power Company Minnesota, with output expected to rival coal plants.
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Chicago
Inter State Power Company
Dujouque
Minnesota
L. Kapp
Illinois Commerce Commission
Atomic Energy Commission
Interstate
Plinois
Central Utilities Atomic Power Association
Midwest Power
Allis-Chalmer Manufacturing Company
Milwaukee
Northern States Power Company
Kapp
United States
ICC
Iili
Nois
Shortage of Biologists Outlined to Iowans
DES MOINES AP This country faces a shortage of biologists says Dr. Harry J. Fuller professor of botany at the University of Illinois He told a Midwest conference of biology teachers that college courses emphasize specialized research and neglect natural history including food supply population growth leaf fall animal migrations and mating behavior He urged more focus on these everyday topics to attract students to biology.
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Des Moines
Harry J. Fuller
University of Illinois
Midwest
Fuller
Fire Destroys Arlington Home in Arlington Fund Drive
Special to The Gazette reports Mrs. Lucinda Heineman and her two children lost their Arlington home to a Friday blaze sparked by an oil stove. The insured contents were destroyed and a fund drive organized at the Arlington bank to aid the mother and two high school daughters with clothing and furnishings. DES MOINES AP notes John K. Rehmann of Des Moines named director of organization for the Young Republican National Federation.
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Oelwein
Lucinda Heineman
Arlington
Arlington Bank
Des Moines
John K. Rehmann
Friday
Young Republican National Federation
Notice of Appointment of Executor State of Iowa Iowa County
Notice is given that on October 25 1957 the undersigned was appointed executor of the estate of R Stitzel of Linn County Iowa. All indebted persons must pay promptly. Those with claims should file them in the office of the county district court. ER Jordan Jordan and Pence Attorneys
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State of
Iowa
R. Stitzelte
Linn County
Owa
In County
Lowa
Tes Trust and Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Blessley & Terpstra
Homecoming Draws Thousands at Iowa State
Iowa State College drew thousands for homecoming events including a pep barbecue with nearly 6,000 in the armory. Cathleen Olson of Onawa was named festival queen during the Friday night program that featured President James H. Hilton, Coach Jim Myers and attendants, the Iowa State Singers, the college band, and student specialty acts, culminating with the Cyclones versus Kansas State football game.
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Ames
Iowa State College
Cyclones
Kansas State
College Armory
Cathleen Olson
Onawa
James H. Hilton
Jim Myers
Iowa State Singers
New Trial Sought in Drunk Driving Case
DES MOINES AP Harvey Long 63 former state representative and lobbyist will seek a new trial after a municipal court found him guilty of drunk driving from a March crash into a utility pole. Judge Harrrison delayed sentencing to November 18 as the defense argues Long’s diabetes may have influenced his blood alcohol reading.
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DES Moines (Ap
Harvey Long
Wf Clinton
Long
Des Moines
Don Hise
Ray Harrisson
Davenport
Harry Frederick Kaack, Jr
Iowa Lutheran Hospital
Julius Weingart
R. Corwin Johnson
Flu Hit 411000 In Iowa Signs of Statewide Spread
DES MOINES AP The Iowa Health Department estimates 137000 new flu cases in the last week lifting the state total to about 15 percent of residents or 411000 having or having had influenza. The outbreak grows in the northwest while spreading to central and southeast areas with peak reached in many counties. Health officials anticipate a general setup statewide within two to three weeks as adults join the rising patient counts. vaccine demand remains strong despite 273167 doses allocated under a manufacturers’ agreement.
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Des Moines
Towa Health Department
Iowa
Heeren
Triangle Corporation Incorporation Notice in Cedar Rapids Iowa
Notice proclaims the incorporation of Triangle Corporation under Iowa law with principal office in Cedar Rapids Linn County. It outlines authorized capital stock five thousand shares of ten dollars each, board of directors, officers, indemnification, and annual meeting timing beginning September 26 1957 with officers Jordan Cesar Rapids Pirie and others. It also notes the appointment of an executor for the estate of an unnamed deceased person and the filing of claims with Linn County Clerk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triangle Corporation
Iowa
Triangle Cororation
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Ilso
corporal_ Jordan
Cesar Rapids
Iown
J. W. Pirie
Edar Rapids
Tangle Corporation
C. Jordan
J J Griffin
Great Western Freight Derailment Ties Up Traffic
Six cars and the caboose jumped the track on the Great Western line causing traffic disruption Friday night. Three crewmen sustained minor injuries. Crews worked to clear wreckage and repair about 800 feet of track after buckling a car near the center of the train. The freight was hauling loaded and empty cars.
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Merservey (Ap
Great Western
Hearing on Plans to Remodel Cedar Rapids Police Building
A hearing is set for 10:00 A.M. November 12, 1957 at Council Chambers City Hall Cedar Rapids Iowa on proposed plans specifications and contract for remodeling the City Police Building located at 310 2nd Avenue Southwest. Interested parties may file written objections and be heard. City Clerk Audie M Krebs signs the notice dated October 24 1957 and published October 25 26 in The Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Council Chambers
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
2Nd Avenue
Aude M. Krebs
Cedar Rapids City Sealed Bid Notice at City Hall
Cedar Rapids Iowa invites sealed bids for a public works project to be opened at Cedar Rapids City Hall on November 12 at 00 a. m. Bidders may inspect specifications at City Clerk and Building Department offices. Payment by City Warrant within 30 days after completion. Ten percent bid bond required. Surety bond to be furnished. City reserves right to reject any bid and waive informalities. Published October 25 and 26, 1957.
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Cedar Reuids
Council
2Nd Avenue Southwest
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Gore
Oy Council
E Cy
Ted
Krebs
Lished
Coralville Land Condemnations Near Completion
OTTUMWA AP Orders distributing funds on condemnation of eight tracts for the Coralville reservoir were signed by U S District Judge Edwin R Hicklin. The cancellations completed government payment for these tracts taken for the dam near Iowa City. Nearly all condemnations are now closed with two matters pending on stipulation and one to be tried.
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Ottumwa (Ap
Coralville Reservoir
U. S
Edwin R. Hicklin
Iowa City
Lake Macbride
John C. Stevens
Amana
Coralville
Stevens
Orville Schauland
Army Corps of Engineers
Rock Island
C. D. Schlesselman
Vernon J. Zach
Edwin D. Wisnowsky
Nekvinda
M. M. Wolfe
Floyd Gould
Gladys Peterson
Harry Gould
Edith Krouth
Services Monday for Mrs John McDonell
Mrs John McDonell 68 died Friday after a lingering illness near Coggon She was a lifelong resident Survivors include her husband four daughters Mrs Bernard Houlahan Ryan Mrs Kenneth Barker and Jean McDonell Coggan Mrs Leonard Zales Cedar Rapids and a son the Rev Richard McDonell Dubuque Services scheduled for Monday at 9 30 a m at St John s Catholic Church Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery near Ryan Friends may call at the family home Saturday Passmore Funeral Home is in charge
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Coggon
John McDonell
Bernard Houlahan
Ryan
Kenneth Barker
Jean McDonell
Coggan
Leonard Zalesby
Cedar Rapids
Richard McDonell
Dubuque
St. John’s Catholic Church
Calvary J
Passmore Funeral Home
Washington County Court Clerk resigns in December
Washington County district court clerk Ronald V. Hotle announced his resignation, effective December 1, citing plans to pursue other work. Hotle made the decision Friday and will depart from his duties at year end.
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Washington County
Washington (Ins
Ronald V. Hotle
Hotle
Montgomery Heads Rural Electric Co-op
DES MOINES Iowa rural electrical group on Friday named William Montgomery of Brooklyn as its new president Other officers include John E Hawk of Bloomfield as vice president and G E Van Houwelingen of Pella as secretary treasurer
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Des Moines
Iowa Rural Electric Co-Operative Association
William Montgomery
Brooklyn
John E. Hawk
Bloomfield
G. E. van Houwelingen
Pella
Monticello Man Hurt in Highway Mishap
Harry Reade of Monticello, 30, was injured Friday when his car left Highway 38 three miles north of Hopkinton. He was unconscious for hours, suffered cuts, but was described as not seriously hurt at a Monticello hospital.
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Hopkinton
Harry Reade
Monticello
Here
Highway 38
Keokuk County Democratic Women's Club Elects Officers
Sigourney Jan Kelly of Richland was elected president of the Keokuk county Democratic Women's club. Other new officers include Mrs. Carl Schmidt Keswick as first vice president Delphine Hayes Gibson as second vice president Mrs. Donald D Alderdyce Delta as secretary and Mrs. George Cassens Sigourney as treasurer.
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Sigourney
Jan Kelly
Richland
Keokuk County
Democratic Women's Club
Carl Schmidt
Keswick
Delphine Hayes
Gibson
Donald D. Alderdyce
Delta
George Cassens
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
Notice states that on October 25 1057 the District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa will hear proof for the will of Edward Theftie deceased. The case labeled No 2384 v State of Iowa lists L D Dennis as attorney. The open day is October at 9 o clock in the morning before the court for admission and validation of the will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Iowa
Linn County
District Court
Jotice
Edward Bheftie
Wee County
Hoave
Cedar Rap
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Day Notice of Real Estate Ownership and Default
A day notice announces that Day Notice roRrEiter of a real estate in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa warns the owners Buckley and Florence M Pouser of a mortgage default. It states payments overdue since 1957 and lists the due installments and related costs, with the threat of contract cancellation and legal action if not cured.
Questioning the Anger in Arguments
A concise reflection on why the most furious person often proves wrong, noting that heated tempers obscure reasoning and reveal bias, while calm, evidence based discussion tends to uncover truth and resolve disputes.
Leaders Explain Why of United Fund Goal and Hope
The Cedar Rapids and Marion drive aims for 495000 with a 10 percent core holdout. Leaders urge citizens to view themselves as responsible donors and spread pledges over months to ensure four campaigns and four agencies succeed.
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Cedar Rapids
Marion
United Fund
Boy's Heart Hit By Shell. Alive After Miracle Surgery
In Monticello Wisconsin a 13 year old boy Edward Hoffman was badly wounded when a four barreled pepperbox pistol misfired during play. The bullet hit his chest and caromed off organs including the heart stomach liver pancreas and spleen. Five doctors performed emergency surgery to save him. The surgeons called his survival a miracle. The weapon was found in the glove compartment of a car driven by Allen Schuler, 12, his playmate.
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Monticello
Wis
Young Edward Hoffman
Young Hoffman
Allen Schuler
Schuler
Earlville Candidates Face Mayoral and Council Races
In Earlville James Bramley runs against Ambrose Westhoff for mayor in the November 5 election. For treasurer Carl Laxson seeks office, while council candidates are Ernest Hunt, Harvey Holscher, William Kragenbrink, Lyle Orcutt, Eugene Ridenour and Herbert Tierschel.
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Earlville
James Bramley
Ambrose Westhoff
Carl Laxson
Ernest Hunt
Harvey Holscher
William Kragenbrink
Lyle Orcutt
Eugene Ridenour
Herbert Tierschel
Iowa Airman To Spend Winter At South Pole
McMURDO Antarctica AP A navy Neptune patrol bomber with 16 men aboard made the first landing of the season at the South Pole. Cmdr. Vernon Jack Coley of Oakland California piloted the six hour flight through 60 degree below zero haze from McMurdo Sound with a brief stopover. Five crew members including radioman George Berg of Council Bluffs Iowa and Edward L. White of East Peoria Illinois will spend the Antarctic winter at the pole.
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Mcmurdo
Antarctica
South Pole
Vernon Jack Coley
Oakland
Calif
U. S
McMurdo Sound
Coley
Pole
George Berg
Council Bluffs
Edward L. White
East Peoria
Collection Suit Filed by Landlord in Delaware Court
Manchester Orval N. Fen sterman named defendant in a $650 collection suit by Martin A. Blackwell. A writ of landlord's attachment is sought against property to satisfy judgment via special execution. Plaintiff claims Fensterman failed to pay a $100 rent installment due last July. lease states the entire balance becomes due on failure.
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Manchester
Orval N. Fensterman
Delaware District Court
Martin A. Blackwell
Trial of Check Case Accessed to Monday
OTTUMWA IUP) Efforts to dismiss charges against Oska loosa livestock dealer Howard Stout 52 in a multi million dollar check kiting scheme failed in federal court Friday. Judge Ed Hicklin denied mistrial and acquittal motions and recessed court until Monday morning. The prosecution will present its case when court resumes.
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Ottumwa
Oskaloosa
Howard Stout
Ed Hicklin
Sioeoene
New York Locals Organize Anti Hoffa Coalition
Twenty Teamsters locals in New York City form an anti Hoffa coalition to oppose James R Hoffa and keep the giant Teamsters union in the AFL CIO. The effort marks the first organized opposition to Hoffa's rule within the New York union community.
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New York
Teamsters
New York City
Afl-Cio
James R. Hoffa
Strawberry Point Scout Fund Drive Surpasses Goal
Strawberry Point residents contributed to a Boy Scout fund drive totaling 612.75, led by drive chairman Ray Kuehl. The amount exceeded the unit’s 473.00 quota.
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Gazette
Strawberry Point
Ray Kuehl
Drive
Theown
AFL-CIO Targets Bakery and Textile Unions for Cleanups
The AFL-CIO warned the Bakery Workers and United Textile Workers unions they will be suspended unless they conduct a thorough house cleaning by November 15. The executive council also ousted the Teamsters on corruption charges and directed the two unions to replace presidents James G Cross and Anthony Valente and hold new elections. Meany signaled efforts to push for expulsion at the December Atlantic City convention if reforms fail.
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Washington
IUS
Bakery Workers Union
United Textile Workers
Afl-Cio
Teamsters
James G. Cross
Anthony Valente
George Meany
Strikes Hamper K C Shoppers In Kansas City
Kansas City shoppers faced long lines or scarcity as union meat cutters and butchers went on strike, picketing 32 supermarkets on Friday, while clerks refused to cross lines. Some stores closed or were crowded. unpicketed outlets operated normally.
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Kansas City
Brother of Anastasia Brother Beaten in Parghelia Vendetta Ties
A man identified as Raf faele Anastasia’s brother was savagely beaten in Parghelia, Italy, on Friday night, around the time mob boss Albert Anastasia was slain in New York. Police link the attacks as part of a vendetta against the Anastasia family, with no clues on the assailants.
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Parghelia
Italy
INS
Albert Anastasia
New York
Anastasia
Rafffaele
Government urges Du Pont to distribute GM stock to stockholders
The U S government proposes Du Pont turn its 23 percent GM stake over to trustees who would gradually distribute shares to Du Pont common stockholders over ten years. Forty percent would be sold first to Du Pont holders then publicly or privately. The plan seeks to end Du Pont control of GM and avoid market disruption.
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Chicago
du Pont
General Motors Corporation
U.S. District Court
Justice Department
Anti-Trust Division
GM Space
Wilmington
Del
DuPont
Com‘mon
Gazette Want Ad Rates and Local Classified Highlights
A scanned page lists classified ads and services from the Gazette, including promotions for watches, diamonds, and home goods. It notes opportunities for Sunday school classes and clubs to earn extra money, local lodging options near Valparaiso, Indiana, and a wide range of services from cleaning to hauling and remodeling.
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Lembre
Valparaiso
Indiana
Paul _Carmichael
Collins Rom
Ind St
Center Point Road
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Ceder Rapids
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Toner
Goth
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Cottage Grove Avenue
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Novak
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ABC
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MAYVU
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Joe & His
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Killians
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Mt Vernon
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AMOS_KRUGER
Alma
En Electric CO
Ronnie
AVICE
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Bskor
Bill
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Rogers
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Pepe
Croatia
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