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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1955

Page

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Sabbath School and Preaching Schedule Update

Sabbath school held every Saturday at 10 30 am with preaching each Saturday except the first month. Service includes a youth session on the first Saturday at 9 00 am at 890 am.

Hogs Mixed During Week in Chicago Market

Chicago Livestock reports a week of mixed hog and cattle trade with hogs easing 25 to 60 cents while sows and light hogs show varied movement. Cattle receipts heavy with all classes down except stockers and feeders. sheep receipts small with lambs and ewes selling around steady to firm.

Chicago Chicago Livestock JNL BES Buichem Zeninst Burrows

Iowa Society for Crippled Elects New Officers

DES MOINES UP The Iowa Society for Crippled Children and Adults wrapped up its two day meeting electing Mrs. Jay E Tone Jr of Des Moines as president Judge George Suckett of Perry and Dr RR Rembolt of Iowa City were named vice presidents Mrs Curtis Yocom Chariton was chosen secretary R J Astley Des Moines treasurer and Walter Walker Mason City among others named to the executive committee New directors include M J Keeler Indianola Lied Stockdile Estherville Kerr ton Klein Des Moines Contine Maxwell Sioux City Arthur B Mehmond Fort Mason Edward Lorenz Dubuque James W Fay Emmetsburg and Robert Karlaw Iowa Falls.

Des Moines Jewa Society For Crippled Children and Adults Jay E. Tone, Jr Dex Moines Seal Treatment Center George Suckett Perry RR. Rembolt Iowa City Curtis Yocom Chariton R. J. Astley Des Maines Walter Walker Mason City Clifford Powers Clyde Reid Boone Paull Tornquidt Davenport Louis JF. Kurtz Tedif, Tittle Inotls Tne Btninne M. J. Keeler Indianola Lied Stockdile Estherville Kerton Klein Ontine Maxwell Sioux Arthur B. Mehmond Fort Mason Edward Lorenz Dubuque James W. Fay Emmetsburg Robert Karlaw Iowa Falls

Cedar Rapids hog market prices steady on Saturday

Prices at Cedar Rapids hog market held steady with varied quotes for different cuts and packers. Listings include goats and goat butchers, along with several packers and treasurers, showing a snapshot of late market activity despite unclear OCR text.

Cedar Rapids Cedar Hab Soot Goat Wwe Stoo Hutoners IWR Initrhern The Oath Goat Butchers o-Tho Inn Veces Gand

Fourth Birthday Joy Amid Hospital Scenes For Rodney Brodie

CHICAGO AP reports Rodney Brodie, just turned four, celebrated with cake and ice cream in a hospital setting after a serious hemorrhage. Family noting his bright conversation and gradual recovery, while doctors plan another check in December. A separate Marion scene recalls a medical center birthday tribute amid a local fire incident near Trachia farm.

Tiedney Rodney Medical Center Screons Roger Leonardt Trachia Farm Moser Marion IBM Trachia

FDA to Tighten Wheat Sanitation Rules Next July

The Food and Drug Administration will tighten sanitary standards for wheat starting July 1, 1958, to boost cleanliness in the supply. Wheat with one rodent pellet per pint or 1 percent or more insect damaged kernels may be seized. Current rules allow more infestation before action.

Washington Food and Drug Administration Ersin Teade

Ransom Bills Found in Chicago Area Raise Alarm

Chicago area reports reveal 30 ransom bills traced to the Greenlease case and related incidents. The bills, linked to a sequence of robberies and alleged payments, appear across Waterloo and nearby locales. Officials, including law enforcement, note the spread of the currency tied to a sprawling criminal act.

Chicago FHS Pedpep Nesey Bank of Rabby Carl Augelin Hall Bonnie Neady

Marion and area church notices list services and events

A consolidated church column lists multiple congregations in Ginn County with pastors, service times, Sunday schools, and choir rehearsals. Details include Marion Baptist, Joseph’s Catholic, Christian, Free Methodist, Methodist, Presbyterian, Lutheran, and Seventh Day Church of God activities, announcements of district meetings, and upcoming confirmations and sermons.

Roy P. Pields Ginn County Leonard Sammon Des, Voines J. P. Knepper Cedar Rapids Cedar Irapids James P. Sable Rust College Wly.f Elizabeth Waffle Jesson Xoon Chitrch Uncheon Mivigan Norman Waffle Franklin Galloway P.W.G de Witt Kohl Circle Hoy Williams Springville S.A. Fontaine Mra Clandr Sir Lutheran Missouri Synod E. L. Brandt Walther League Ladies Aid Society Lakes Aid Society Prairie Chapel Larry D. Green Glenn Hartung Mt. Vernon Disuiet Davenport Seventh Day Church of God

Iowa City house robbed as residents away at game

Iowa City police investigated a Friday evening theft from a local residence. Items stolen included a four dollar child's bank, a telescope, a shiny ring, and carpenter tools from two Pine Street building sites. A separate crash on Memorial Drive injured a 12 year old boy requiring stitches and hospital care.

Iowa City iJhouse Ed Bryan Ceuric Wilson Aly Chalee Torrin Elmer Kemp Deerusas Ogi Ainlem Boy Timmy McQuire Mary E. Sedtacele Fat Memorial Eule Ali Sena Mercy Hospital Hater Filne Apeine Mooriaon Utah Aoa Poultry Inick Keith Flamerdal Fourth Avenue SE Uaa Rave Han Roe Bae Markey

Clarence crash sends man to Mercy Hospital

An early report from the Clarence area details a highway collision near Clarence injuring a man who was rushed to Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids. The accident, attributed to brake failure and unclear factors, prompted state officials to plan public conferences on government and civic participation.

Gareth Clarence Joseph Penner Baltimore Hoeghy Alto Nacel Missouri Villey Penner Abn Hoeah Frienraule Trim Willadelphia Telday Seattle Mistral Yan Highwey Ours Valley Mercy Prr- Hospital Cedar Rapids Iowa

Two Drunk Drivers Fined at Iowa City

Two men pled guilty to drunk driving charges and were fined 300 dollars each by District Judge Harold D. Evans. Ellery Meske, 45, of Iowa City, was arrested by the highway patrol on May 12. Pat Versky, 37, of Sioux City route 1, was arrested by the patrol on May 11.

Owa City Harold D. Evans Ellery Meske Iowa City Highway Patrol Pat ‘Dversky Sniom Patraé Maren

Johnson Polio Shot Make-Up Scheduled

Johnson polio shot make-up session planned for Johnson county in the Salk vaccine program. The event targets ML children and will be administered next Saturday at 11 a.m. in Newry and vias ler, Gt Franklin Top, under program direction.

Wanevil Towa Janson County Rai Newry & Vias Ler Gt Pranklin Elpliten

Weather outlook projects below normal temps in north

The 30 day outlook through mid October predicts temperatures below normal in the northern third of the nation, near to normal in the remaining areas, and above normal warmth in the southwest. Precipitation is expected to be above normal in the north and southeast, with subnormal totals elsewhere.

Harry Perkins Marion Washington Corydon Weather Bureau Junior West United States Lier

Dallas Negroes Lose Court Test

A federal judge ruled Dallas public schools must not admit Negro students now, delaying integration until the board completes its study. The injunction suit, filed by 28 Negro pupils seeking access to five Dallas schools, was dismissed with leave to refile if the board ceases its study.

Dallas INL William H. Atwell

Two Cents Desk Clerk Refuses Fine Shortfall

In Des Moines Tomlinson paid a $14 speeding fine for 30 mph in a 25 mph zone but had no extra change to cover the shortfall. He returned with a cashier and a sack of pennies, which were handed back, and she supplied paper rolls to wrap them for the refund.

Des Moines Donald ‘Tomlinson Tomlinson Jean

Rhee Names Three Generals to Key Cabinet Posts

In Seoul President Syngman Rhee reshuffles the cabinet to elevate military influence. Brig. Gen. Lee Ho becomes Justice Minister, Lt. Gen. Kim Hwan is named Minister of Commerce and Industry, and Lt. Gen. Lee Eur Joam is appointed Communications Minister as civilian ministers resign amid an inflation crisis and wartime economy rebuild.

Seoul INS Syngman Rhee Rhee Lee, Ho Defense Kim H Hwan Telmster Commerce and Industry Lee Eur Joan ROK Army Communications Minnister Cho Yong Soon Keng Sung Tal Lee Ice Comereo - Industry and Munications

Truman says Potsdam did not set Western Germany borders

Former President Harry S. Truman branded Tass claims that Potsdam fixed Western Germany borders as a Russian lie. He said the boundaries were not set there and would be decided in the final peace treaty by all powers.

Kansas City JNS Harry S. Truman Germany Truman Tass Potsdam

Harry B. Smith 69 Dies in Toledo Home

Harry B. Smith of New Albany Indiana 69 died suddenly at his home in Toledo. A three year old girl’s plea for water reportedly led to Smith’s death from fumes after he helped save others. Survived by wife and two sons Demyremen Gus and Richard.

Toledo Harry B. Smith New Albany Ind Patricia Puriliar Demyremen Gus Sioux Falls Richard Waterloo Menderech

Student Injured in Crash Near Anamosa

An Ames student 18 year old Agriesl iky was injured when a car driven by Ben T Redmond of Anamesa collided on Route 1 near Anamosa. Edward Mervin Turner called for Benson to resign claiming mishandling of farm price supports as the vehicle rolled 440 feet into a field. Maxvinsky suffered head injuries and was airlifted? No, details unclear.

Lebheg Srepenee Anamosa Edward Mervin Dan Turner Agriesliky Ames Eara T. Henson Wissconsin Republic Nican Iowa John Peckman Mezvinsky Vally Field Ben T. Redmond Anamesa Maxvinsky

Television Listings and Tragic Train Crash Report

Partial radio and TV listings appear alongside a fatal train crash report from Chile. The article notes 13 deaths and 40 injuries after a passenger train collided with a cargo train, though many details are garbled.

Brenan Bande Polpaico Chile

Communities Told To Be Catastrophe Minded

Carroll B. Larson of the University College of Medicine urged towns to adopt catastrophe-minded planning after noting tornadoes fires explosions and deadly weather may strike any community. He warned that anticipation and preparation prevent emergencies from becoming disasters.

Uulysa Jiawa Towa Br. Carroll B. Larson University’s College of Medicine Vowa Drs Largon

Welk's Champagne Music Makers Draw Big Crowds

From Chicago to Cedar Rapids this week the Welk Orchestra fills venues. The Champagne Music Makers headline a whirlwind tour drawing near capacity crowds wherever they perform.

Chicago Aragon Ballroom Welk

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Iowa Society For Crippled C. R. Markets Nina Maria Ret Wharion Rodney Brodie Rodney Dee Brodie Lang Beach Galits Ward Johnson James Wilson University of Illinois L. A. Franke Meyer Franke Blue Birds Harriet Hoskins Wishing Blue Bird Group George Lowe Old Marion Road Linda Gray Connie Jones Winneted Lowe Pally Schaefer Jack Jones Glen Arnold Irwin Henfer Paelisit Boulevard Royt Brodiel Ferris IH August de Curtins North Hollywood Calif Bessie Iivingood W. H. Dungh Jerry J. Mann Gren C. . Russell Furl Dodge Raymond Eckhart William I. Grassfield Marion Churches Charles Moore Youll Ad. Joseph's Catholic T. J. Mckillod William R. Blessington Will Fietger Appoin TM CNS Baas Fonu Anna Sagers Ginn Awa Linn Coan Tietrick Cours Pareto Kenneth Jawis Tan County Perrann Link County Delaht Brumbolia Tawa Hinm Nm A. Nelson. Jr J. Bhek Allarner Bran Neagle Jr Tate Lin Caynty Lawn Jaren Bevern Ettorney Hoegh Fun County Tina Hou West Man Omest Gann Ji Reeder Radio & TV Prd Ave Ines Tot Nerm, Nuria Turner Benson Television Faekcrg-Tv Cader Rapide 2 Wmt-Tv Cadar Rapids J—Kwwl-Tv Watarine Wolty, Amene Woc-Ty Davenport S—Weet Who Mesa Jiminy Demmeret Monte. Cristo A—Rewe Ays Nema Venthergnorts Jompae Shaw Runyon Hans Dling ABC KCRG KXE WMT Rena Tanah Midwest ANC Salurde Slucer Jonns Apamecene Jerome Sas Siarer Omberto Esten Tews Ance Orchestre Quincy Howe Orta Mitor Mons Aa Grehestri Vampore Konivor Greneba Rey BF Dante Orehestre Noor Timteher Yeeiloeyeles Al’s Hawkeye Downs Furniture Sale Doe Bartolme Bob Brooks Ozark Jubilee Pat Boone Red Foley Red Rudyard Kipling Lawrence Welk George Craig Ned Taylor Joe Gordon Red Bastien Western Theater Lion's den Joe Bartelme Armchair Joan Bennett Henry Fonda Kcrg-Tv
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