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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1955

Page

5

Missionary Freed on 67th Birthday in China Harbor Border

Levi A. Lovegren of Seattle, the seventh American civilian freed under China’s repatriation plan, crossed the border to a joint birthday celebration with his wife. He denied espionage charges and said his confession was coerced. he had served four years eight months of a five year sentence. Also freed were three Roman Catholic priests after two years under house arrest.

Hong Kong China Levi A. Lovegren Seattle Reds Mildred Frederick A. Gordon Somerset Ohio Joseph E. Hyde Lowell Mass James G. Joyce Clinton Gordon

Amana glider pilot hurt in crash at city airport

Burdett Grier aged 30 of Amana suffered back injuries Sunday when his glider crashed at Municipal airport. He was taken to Mercy hospital in fairly good condition Monday. Grier, a member of the Iowa Soaring Association, flew the club’s single place glider. after release from the tow car the glider stalled and dropped about twenty feet.

Burdett Grier Amana Municipal Mercy Hospital Grier Iowa Soaring Association

Notice of Amendment to Articles of Incorporation Iowa Davis Cleaners

Notice of amendment to the Articles of Incorporation of Iowa Davis Cleaners Inc filed under Iowa law. Describes authorized capital stock of two classes 2000 common shares 320 2006% preferred shares 200 each, dividend details, liquidation preferences, voting rights, and retirement terms. Includes certificate number 5048 issued August 9 1955 and corporate officers Theodore Kristal president Ann Krishtalka secretary with Cedar Rapids address.

Iowa Davis Cleaners, Inc State of E Corporation Cedar Rapids Iowa Davis Cleaners, Inc Theodore Kristal Ann Krishtalka Bass Higley Ride

Cedar Rapids Horsemen’s Show Draws 1500 at Hawkeye Downs

A crowd of 1,500 attended a four hour horse show and amateur rodeo at Hawkeye Downs in Cedar Rapids hosted by the Cedar Rapids Horsemen’s club. Nancy Kennedy of West Liberty was crowned rodeo queen over nine rivals. Results span Pony Class through Calf Roping with riders from Oxford to North English, Cedar Falls to Muscatine and Des Moines among the top finishers.

Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids Horsemen’s Club Nancy Kennedy West Liberty Silver Stirrup Riding Club Saddle Club Janita Freese Oxford Dora Stewart Lisbon Dennis First Onslow Walter Rose Independence Mike Boyd Ladies Western Pleasure William Ratliff Waterloo Sandra Hooper Muscatine Marcia Minor Fairfax Jerri Clark Cedar Falls Lola Forsyth Brandon Ralph Carson Rowley Frank Rose Dick Monahan Allan Neustel Central City Larry Shuey Grinnell Charles Cochran Solon Don Urbanek Bruce Besh Burdette Johnson Aurora Jim Estling Dundee Elmer Garrels Mt. Pleasant Paul Calvert

Cedar Rapids Approves $500000 Sewer Bonds

Cedar Rapids city council moved toward issuing 500000 in sewer construction bonds. Finance Commissioner Stewart Shank and City Attorney C W Garberson were authorized to start bond sale proceedings. The bonds will fund both sanitary and storm sewer projects with a levy backing repayment.

Cedar Rapids Stewart Shank C. W. Garberson Shank

Move prompts storm sewer funding amid warnings by official

Mrs. Zimmerman suffered a broken right arm a sprained left ankle and multiple bruises when a car door flew open on Highway 218 near Draport corner causing her to fall onto the highway shoulder. She was taken to Mercy Hospital after the accident as Public Improvements Commissioner Stolba urged funding for storm sewer and sanitary sewer projects.

W. W. Stolba

C R Woman Falls from Car at Draport Curve

Mrs. James Zimmerman, 37, of 2925 Wildwood Court NE, was treated at Mercy hospital after falling from a moving car near Draport Curve. She remained in good condition Monday with injuries reported but not life threatening.

James Zimmerman Wildwood Court Mercy Hospital

Venus shines as the most beautiful planet to observers

The statement notes that Venus captivates with its beauty to the naked eye, describing it as the standout among planets for visual appeal without instrumentation.

Venus Planets

Boy Wounds Self While Hunting Near Mt. Vernon

Ernest Blood, 13, was wounded in the left foot Sunday while hunting near Mt. Vernon with his father W. N. Blood of 825 Tenth avenue SE. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon said the boy accidentally discharged a .22 rifle. The father took him to St. Luke’s hospital, where he was reported in good condition Monday.

Ernest Blood Mt. Vernon W. N. Blood Tenth Avenue SE Larry Condon St. Luke’s Hospital

Mrs Clifton Remains In Critical Condition

Mrs Eliza beth Clifton a 63 year old Highland Park public health nurse remained in critical condition after a Saturday noon car crash on Draport curve She was driving to visit her niece Mrs Niel Luettjohann in Beverly and is hospitalized at St Luke s hospital

Elizabeth Clifton Highland Park Draport Curve Clifton Niel Luettjohann Beverly St. Luke’s Hospital

Free Book on Arthritis And Rheumatism Ad

Advertisement offers a free 44 page book titled Rheumatism from The Ball Clinic in Excelsior Springs Missouri. Claims non surgical non medical treatment with 36 years of proven success and no obligation to request the booklet by writing to Dept. 1402.

Ball Clinic Dept Excelsior Springs Missouri

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