Laborer Goes Berserk on Third Avenue
A 31 year old laborer unloading a refrigerator at 519 Third Avenue SE went berserk around 2 pm Friday. He tried to enlist bystanders to help break into a car claiming his wife was smothering to death. He smashed a car window, then told police at headquarters his wife her sister and two children rode into town on invisible pills and vanished at Ellis Park. He was taken to Mercy hospital psychopathic ward for treatment.
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Third Avenue SE
Ellis Park
Mercy Hospital
Raymond W. Eden Wounded in Korea
Pvt. Raymond W. Eden 23 son of Mr and Mrs Clem W Eden of 1021 First Street SE has been reported wounded in action in Korea. A war department telegram Aug 19 said he was slightly wounded Aug 9. A friend’s letter reports left shoulder and left face injuries making writing difficult. Eden, left handed, shipped overseas May 31 after being drafted Jan 18. He worked as a receiving clerk at Witwer’s wholesale grocers before enlisting.
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Raymond W. Eden
Clem W. Eden
First Street
Korea
War Department
Pvt. Eden
Edens
Pfc
LeRoy Dudley
Coggan
McKinley High School
Eighth Cavalry
Witwer’s Wholesale Grocers
Army
Mrs Raymond Ashlock Will Instruct at Coe
Announcement of a part time home economics instructor at Coe college made by acting president Howell H Brooks Mrs Raymond T Ashlock will teach at Coe She has taught at Roosevelt High Cedar Rapids Springville High American School Tampico Mexico and held roles at Kilian Company and various educational programs She holds a BS from Iowa State College with teaching certificate and has studied at the Chicago Art Institute
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howell H. Brooks
Coe College
Raymond T. Ashlock
Grande Avenue
Iowa State College
Smith Hughes
Chicago Art Institute
School Head Resigns Two Days After Term Opens
Ross Edwards, Fredericksburg high school principal, acts as superintendent after E. E. Robinson resigns two days after the fall term began. Robinson had two years left on his contract and clashed with three newly elected board members. His wife also resigns as a teacher in the system.
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Fredericksburg
INS
Ross Edwards
E. E. Robinson
Robinson
Board of Education
Hancher Criticizes Restrictions on U S Production
Virgil M. Hancher, president of the University of Iowa, told 208 University of Wisconsin banking graduates that American dynamic industrialism can bring a vision of plenty for all. He condemned artificial production limits and the view that world tensions pit capitalism against communism.
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Madison
Wis
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Edgewood Valley Golf Club Plans All Female Caddy Staff
Edgewood Valley Country Club in Chicago will employ an all female caddy staff next year. Director Vic Spitz says the caddies are quiet and stay on the course carrying 36 holes. A competitor in a tournament complained his caddy was too cute to keep his eye on the ball.
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Chicago
Edgewood Valley Country Club
Edgewood
Vic Spitz
Notice of Executor Appointment in Linn County Iowa
On August 31 1951 Dwight Krumholtz was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Charles Houck late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Dwight Krumholtz Executor Dwight Krumbholtz Attorney
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aos Linn County
Charles Houck
Linn County
Iowa
Dwight Krumholtz
Dwight Krumbholtz
State of
M. A. Boxwell
Notice of Probate of Will in Linn County Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on September 4, 1951 at 9:00 a.m. the last will of Conrade R. Chandler, late of Linn County Iowa, deceased, will come before the District Court in Cedar Rapids for proof and admission to probate. Dated Cedar Rapids Iowa August 31 Arthur Axmear Clerk District Court Elliott Shuttleworth and Ingersoll Attorneys.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
Trude R. Chandler
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Arthur Axmear
Elliot Shuttleworth
Ingersoll
Atorneys
Notice of Will Probate in Linn County District Court
Notice is hereby given that on September 7, 1951, at o clock a.m., an instrument purporting to be the last will of the mayor, deceased, will come for hearing in the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House for proof and admission to probate. Arthur Axmear, Clerk. Fred W. Hann, Attorney.
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State of
Iowa
Linn County
Court House
Cedar Rapids
Arthur Axmear
Fred W. Hann
State of Seaan
Barnes, Wadsworth, Elderkin and Loch
Notice of Will Admission Hearing for J Lindley Coon
State probate court will hear the proposed last will and testament of J Lindley Coon, deceased, in Cedar Rapids. The hearing is set for September day at nine o clock in the morning. The filing appears in the August 31 record by Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin and Loch-
Cecil Brown Tonight on KCRG Features Music Circus Originator
Broadcast at 7 00 with guest guesses including St John Terrell founder of the Music Circus at Lambertville New Jersey. 1600 for NEWS OR BROOKS baseball coverage begins at 7 45 with line ups and interviews on KCRG. Indians vs Terre Haute Three I Cham pions play by play at 8 00. Three I League playoffs start next Wednesday with Bob Brooks broadcasting Indians games. End your contributions to the Al Perez Fund to Bob Brooks c o KCRG Cedar Rapids.
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Cecil Brown
Athens
Greece
KCRG
KCRK
Brown
St. John Terrell
Lambertville
New Jersey
OR Brooks
Kcrgkcrk
Indians
Terre Haute
Bob Brooks
al Perez
c/o
Cedar Rapids
GAZETTE Radiolog Eecograms Feature Themed Dance Night
A garbled reader note highlights a local festival scene with music and dance events. The fragment mentions a Barn Dance style program amid a 1951 era entertainment mood, referencing broadcasters and regional entertainment figures. Community event details are limited but point to musical merriment at a local venue.
Iowa medical education costs press lawmakers
Dr Tidrick and colleagues describe the high cost of medical training and the need for more clinical facilities and patient exposure. They note $2,800 to $3,000 yearly for tuition equivalents and warn that distant legislators may not grasp the expense until they visit, while supporters praise Iowa farmers for political generosity and understanding.
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Medical School
Tidrick
W. R. Ingram
Board of Education
E. D. Warner
Iowa City
Johnson County
Ingram
Veterans Hospital
N. G. Alcock
Iowa Medical School
Iowa State Medical Society
America
Iowa
Iowa Citizen
Farmer of
Dr. Alcock
Iowa Medical Training Warns Against Lapses
Dr Tidrick warns Iowa medical training must be maintained to avoid lapses seen in famed schools. He notes graduates perform well on licensure exams and demand for internships and residencies supports a high standard across Iowa. The same caution applies to professional schools facing funding pressures. Official notice: Iowa state commerce commission invites objections to Iowa Electric Light and Power Co petition for a franchise to build and operate an electricity transmission line in Linn County with a hearing set September 18 1951.
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Tidrick
Iowa
Iowa State Commerce Commission
Linn County
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Rapids
Township Eighty-two
Said Township
Des Moines
Carl W. Reed
B. M. Richardson
David B. Long
George LcCaughan
Local Radio Schedule Highlights A Saturday Night Lineup
KCRK presents a static free broadcast with FM 96.9 and Channel Ms. The evening features Sports Parade at 6:15 followed by News at 6:30 and Comedy Errors at 6:50. Brown hosts 7:00 20 Questions at 7:30 Melody at 7:45 with a 7:55 warmup and 8:00 T Hautec. R. 10:00 News.
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Brown
T. Hautec. R
Radio Schedule Summary from Liberty Network
KWCR broadcast schedule lists Red Nichols at 6:00 and Wallace Duell at 6:15 followed by news at 6:45. Pro football coverage at 7:30, boxing at 9:00, organ recital at 10:15 and a dancing party at 10:30.
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Red Nichols
Wallace Duell
Sune Ey Fee
WHBF TV Saturday Night Schedule in Rock Island
Channel 4 lists a night lineup starting at 6 00 with Theater followed by Faye Emerson at 7 00 and a 7 30 Show Goes On Then an 8 00 Film at 8 15 Stork Club and a Western Film at 10 15 featuring the late evening program block on WHBF TV Rock Island.
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Theater
Faye Emerson
TV Listing for Davenport Channel Evening Schedule
Local air schedule lists programs for WOC TV Davenport including Hayride, Doodles Weaver segments, Man Hunt, Sports Scholar, Mystery Hour and the Coming hour. Listings show times such as 7:00 or 10:30 with brief program names.
Ames Channel 6 Saturday Schedule Items
WOI TV Ames airs Channel 6 Saturday programming including Meaghan Tales at 8 2 and Raeeget EB rota portsre at 6 1 with Bastide at 9 209 Sports Scholar at 10 30. Local listings present brief show notes and times for the lineup.
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Meaghan Tales
Raeeget
EB Rota Portsre U Ss
Bastide
Theaters Show Daily Screenings Across Paramount Iowa State
The Gazette lists today’s schedules with matinee and evening showtimes. Paramount offers Here Comes the Groom and shorts at 2:55 5:10 7:25 9:40. Iowa presents Flying Leathernecks and Road Block. State screens Prince Who Was a Thief and Bullfighter and the Lady.
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Gazette
Paramount
Iowa
State
Notice of Appointment of Executrix in Iowa Estate
State of Iowa Linn County notice dated August 17 1951 appoints and qualifies Eileen Molloy as Executrix of John M Molloy deceased. All debts must be paid to the estate and claimants should file duly authenticated claims with Linn County District Court Clerk. Thos L Woods attorney for the executrix.
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State of Iowa
Linn County
John M. Molloy
Iowa
Eileen Molloy
Thos. L. Woods
Notice of Appointment of Executrix for Stroppel Estate
Linn County Iowa August 24 1951 Maylo Harriet Stropppel named executrix of the estate of Liphipena Stroppel late of Linn County deceased. All indebted persons must pay promptly and those with claims should file them with the Linn County District Court clerk.
Notice of Appointing Executrix and Divorce Petition
The notice sets FLOSSIE RUTH MARFIELD as Executrix of M A Boxwell estate in Linn County Iowa with claims for payment. An original petition in Albert Kysilka vs Mary Kysilka seeks a final absolute divorce citing cruel and inhuman treatment, with appearance required by September 28, 1951 in Cedar Rapids Linn County Iowa. Attorney Joseph J. Severa, Cedar Rapids.
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District Court of Iowa
Linn County
Albert Kysilka
Mary Kysilka
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Joseph J. Severa
16Th Ave
Here Comes the Groom film review with Crosby at Paramount
Nadine Subotnik reviews Here Comes the Groom starring Bing Crosby and Jane Wyman at the Paramount. The film mixes romance, comedy and music with Crosby charm and heartwarming scenes, including four songs and Anna Maria Alberghetti’s debut.
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Bing Crosby
Jane Wyman
Axis Smith
Franchot Tone
James Merten
Robert Keith
Anna Maria Alberghetti
Paramount Theater
Bing
Caro Nome
James Barton
Jacques Gencel
Beverly Washburn
Frank Capra
Cedar Rapids Seeks Bids for Push Button Crossing Signals
The Cedar Rapids City Council announces a bid solicitation for twenty five push button electrically operated school crossing signals. Sealed bids are due September 13 1951 at 10 am in City Hall Council Chambers. Specifications available in City Clerk’s office. Dated August 30 1951. Maude M Krebs, City Clerk.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Maude M. Krebs
Iowa Board of Accountancy CPA Examination Notice
The Iowa Board of Accountancy announces a CPA certification examination for qualified candidates in Iowa. The test will occur at the State Capitol Building in Des Moines starting 1:30 P.M. on Wednesday November 7, 1951. Applications must be filed at least thirty days before the exam with Do Knobbe CPA, Secretary, 1010 Savings & Loan Building, Des Moines.
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Iowa Board OF Accountancy
43Rd General Assembly
Certified Public Accountants
State of
Iowa
State Capitol
Des Moines
Do. B. Knobbe
C.P.A
Savings & Loan
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Shamrock
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Tex Beneke
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Dr. Ingram
Liberty Network
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Rock Island Channel
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Sip
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Maylo
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Flossie Ruth Marfield
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Miss Smith
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Dana Andrews
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Stewart Granger
David Niven
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