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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1954

Page

8

Artery Bank Technique Described at Iow a City Medical Meet

University of Iowa surgeon Dr. Rodman E. Taber outlined an arterial homograft method using freeze-dried aorta sections stored in vacuum tubes for later transplantation. The technique aims to treat obstructions and aneurysms by replacing damaged arterial segments with healthy donor tissue from deceased patients.

Iowa City University of Iowa Rodman E. Taber Department of Surgery Taber R. E. Kallio R. G. Bunge S. L. Bonting Marion Jones

Killed in Head-on Crash Near Estherville

Estherville Iowa AP reports Ed ward Kennedy Armstrong died in a hospital from injuries after a head-on two car crash on highway 9 at the east edge of Estherville Tuesday night. James Francis Rock of Clear Lake was in satisfactory condition. The Iowa traffic toll reached 514 as of Oct 27, up from 495 a year earlier.

Estherville Edward Kennedy Armstrong Highway 9 James Francis Rock Clear Lake Iowa

East Iowans To Attend SUI Pharmacy Seminar

Iowa City hosts a two day University of Iowa seminar on pharmacist liability led by Allan D. Vestal. Attendees from Cedar Rapids D A Atkinson Milo Chehak Eugene Challed Beverly Carlson Edward Stava Carl Reeder Dr Paul Maney Norman Johnson Donald Horne Dyersville John Brueckner Fayette P E Davis Mrs P E Davis Iowa City Dr Thomas Flem participate in the event.

Iowa City University of Iowa Allan D. Vestal SUI College of Law College of Pharmacy Norman C. Johnson Donald Horne Dyersville John D. Brueck

Notable Names in Local Obituary Notices

The clippings list individuals associated with local notices including Henry P. Baumann Titus C Evans Dr E G Gross Carl N Johnson James W Jones George Martin Evelyn Monk Norris Dr W D Paul R B Van Dyke Robert L Van Horne Allan D Vestal Gail A Wiese Dean Louis C Zopf Manchester Clair H Groves Tipton R P DeKock Vinton Mrs J E Blumgren.

Ing Henry P. Baumann Titus C. Evans E. G. Gross Carl N. Johnson James W. Jones George Martin Evelyn Monk Norris W.D. Paul R. B. van Dyke Robert L. van Horne Allan D. Vestal Gail A. Wiese Dean Louis C. Zopf Manchester Clair H. Groves Tipton R. P. DeKock Vinton Mrs J. E. Blumgren

Halloween at Maynard To Aid U.N. Children

Westminster Youth group of the Presbyterian church in Maynard will host a four group house-to-house coin drive this Sunday night to support the United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund. The effort began in 1950 and has since spread nationwide.

Maynard Westminster The Presbyterian Church United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund

Decorah Men Inducted Into Armed Forces

Six Decorah men were inducted Monday at Des Moines and sent to Camp Chaffee Arkansas. The men are Alton Losen Charles Snitker James Hanson Bernard Barth Norman Knoke and Dave Reque.

Gazette Decorah Decorah Armed Forces Des Moines Camp Chaffee Ark Alton Losen Charles Snitker James Hanson Bernard Barth Norman Knoke Dave Reque

Luxury Apartment Project Planned in Des Moines

Arthur Sanford and Company announced a million-dollar seven-room apartment building to house families seeking space and comfort. The planned 10-story structure at Thirty-seventh and Grand will offer three bedrooms and three baths, sound-proofing, air conditioning, and a two-car garage per unit. Marvin Barrett said applications already exceed the available units.

Des Moines Arthur Sanford and Company Windsor Terrace Sanford Marvin Barrett Barrett Arthur Sanford Sioux City

Mother and Son Escape After House Explosion

A young mother Mrs Gary Jenkins and her 2 year old son Rodney escaped serious injury when an explosion tore through their small Gowrie Iowa home and fire followed. Mrs Jenkins sustained first degree burns while carrying her son out of the blaze Rodney was unharmed. Firemen attributed the blast to a cook stove or gas heater as most furniture and the baby's clothing were saved before entry was blocked. Mrs Jenkins lost much of her clothing. Her husband serves aboard the navy aircraft carrier Philippine Sea in the Far East and is believed en route home.

Mrs. Jenkins Navy Philippine Sea Far East

Dad of the Year to be named at SUI events

The University of Iowa will name its Dad of the Year at two Friday jazz concerts at 7 and 10 p.m. The honoree will lead Dad's Day activities over the weekend and be honored again at halftime of the Iowa Wisconsin game Saturday, receiving a gift from Omicron Delta Kappa as visiting fathers and their student children attend.

Iowa City University of Iowa SUI Billy Eckstine Peggy Lee Pete Rugolo Omicron Delta Kappa Fathers of Sui

Solon Sells 14 Rural Schools as Stone Academy Is Saved

Sixty? fourteen rural schoolhouses went to auction in Solon with 112 year old Old Stone Academy saved by local residents and Iowa Historical Society urging, raising 8912.50 from 14 sales. Buyers included Samuel Weston, Herman Hertz, Henry Kessler, Max Yocum, John W. Lee and others. outbuildings sold separately. funds to equip Solon addition.

Gazette Laurie van Dyke Old Stone Academy James Wilson Warren Krafka Solon Stone Academy Solon Community School District Solon School William J. Petersen Iowa Historical Society Cedar No Samuel Weston Herman Hertz Big Grove Henry Kessler Big Grove No North Edward Kasparek Jefferson Max Yocum John W. Lee Wes Brock Anthony Bulechek Ernest Diltz Paul Miller Leo Kessler Charles Bartlett Cedar Township Graham

Northeast Iowa GOC Test Set for Sunday

A Ground Observer Corps exercise will run Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon with 150 observer posts in central and northeastern Iowa and Des Moines volunteers. Twelve Civil Air Patrol aircraft from Waterloo and Des Moines will fly the northeastern state in two plane formations, monitored by posts reporting simulated messages to the Des Moines filter center.

Des Moines Frederick G. Straut United States Air Force Iowa Civil Air Patrol Waterloo

Political Advertisement Notice Card

A political advertisement appears in brief form noting campaign appeal and voting call. It references candidates and issues without detailed information or endorsements.

Iowa Sees 1954 55 School Spending At 200 Million

Des Moines AP The Iowa State Department of Public Instruction estimates total school spending for the 1954 55 year will exceed 200 million dollars. About 59 million for construction and 143 million for operating costs are planned, up from last year's 46 million and 132 million. Enrollment is projected at 542 000 with 412 200 in grade school and 130 000 in high school. Over four years enrollment rose about 15 000 yearly while costs rose faster due to teacher salaries and materials.

DES Moines State Department of Public Instruction Iowa Tuseday

SUI Labor Session Draws East Iowa

Nearly 100 representatives of labor, industry and government and students of labor management problems are expected at a conference at the University of Iowa Center of Continuation Study on Thursday and Friday. Main topics include Is Labor Law Revised Needed and Where is Collective Bargaining Leading American Capital and Labor. Discussions will cover unions, industrial management, and government mediation in the public interest. Notable participants include Fred C. Sorensen, Martin P. Luber, John R Carpenter, E. M. Krentz, and Adwin Kitzman.

Iowa City University of Iowa Center of Continuation Study John R Carpenter Cedar Rapids E. M. Krentz Adwin Kitzman What Cheer

Wartburg College Plans Expansion and New Arts Building

Wartburg College board of regents approved three expansion steps. Architect C C Woodburn was hired to design a new fine arts building. Plans include fencing and temporary bleachers for the athletic field and seeking permission to build the second unit of Centennial Hall, the recently dedicated women's dormitory.

Centennial Hall

Head Coe Librarian Named to ISC Staff

Elizabeth A. Windsor named assistant professor and head of reference at Coe College library and Raymond W. Fahien named assistant professor of chemical engineering at Iowa State College. Windsor holds degrees from the University of Illinois and has led Stewart Memorial Library since 1942. Fahien earned BS from Washington University, MS from Missouri School of Mines, and PhD from Purdue. previously a process engineer for Ethyl Corporation.

AMES Iowa State College State Board of Education Elizabeth A. Windsor University of Illinois Stewart Memorial Library Coe College Cedar Rapids Raymond W. Fahien Institute For Atomic Research Washington University Missouri School of Mines Purdue University Ethyl Corporation Baton Rouge

Wyoming School Directors Take Site for New Wing

Wyoming consolidated school directors selected a site east of the current gymnasium owned by Carl Saxon for a possible new high school wing if voters approve a $214,000 bond issue Friday. The board also prioritized funds for a shop building in the bond package.

Carl Saxon

Stanwood Couple Welcome Their Thirteenth Child

Stanwood couple Roy and Mrs Bails welcomed a son at St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids at 5 a.m. The family now counts seven girls and six boys with the oldest child aged 17.

Stanwood Roy Bails St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids

East Iowans To Be in ISEA Chronicle Cast

East Iowans Sam Smiley Ann Smiley Eugene Bristow Carolyn Morgan Allison Browne David Linder and Ned Barry all of Iowa City join the cast for Never Ending Frontier a chronicle of Iowa's common schools. It debuts Nov 3 4 5 in Des Moines then Nov 12 17 in Iowa City with one show canceled Nov 14. James Tolkan Strawberry Point rounds out the cast.

Iowa City Iowa University of

Four Initiated into Delta Sigma Pi at Iowa

Four men from the Gazette area have been initiated into the Iowa chapter of Delta Sigma Pi, the international commerce fraternity, at the University of Iowa. Names listed include Dean Clancy Clarence Gordon Halverson Elkader Don Gertenbach Tipton Frederick Hite Vinton.

Iowa City Gazette Iowa Delta Sigma Pi International Commerce Fraternity University of

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