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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 29, 1964

Page

5

Organize To Fight Farm Vandalism in Iowa

Private groups in three Iowa counties offer rewards totaling about $1,000 for information on fence cutting incidents tied to the National Farmers Organization holding action. Muhaska County Protective Assn. and farmers in Floyd and Cass counties report damage after livestock markets. NFO says it condemns violence. demonstrations at Morrell Packing plant were peaceful with gate access terse for different haulers.

Rose Hill Iowa Mahaska County Protective Assn Howard Strasser Floyd Cass National Farmers Organization NFO Morrell Ottumwa

U S Plan Cuts in Welfare Funds Across Iowa

Iowa welfare officials say federal funding will fall for two years starting July 1 as program participation drops from 57.63 percent to 56.9 percent. The change reduces monthly federal shares in Old Age Assistance from 57.81 to 57.45 dollars and in Aid to Dependent Children from 21.49 to 21.39 dollars, with similar reductions in Aid to the Blind and Aid to the Disabled.

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Boston Man Wins Dows Scholarship

William Hibbard of Boston, an honor graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, will study at the University of Iowa on the $3,000 Sutherland Dows graduate scholarship in music composition. He plans full time creative work while pursuing a Ph.D under Professor Richard Hervig in the Iowa City department of music. The scholarship was established in 1961 by Sutherland Dows Jr. of Cedar Rapids, chairman of the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co.

Iowa City University of Iowa Sutherland Dows William Hibbard Boston New England Conservatory of Music Boston Museum of Fine Arts Richard Hervig SUI Department of Music Sutherland Dows, Jr Cedar Rapids The Iowa Electric Light and Power Co

Three Injured In Iowa City Intersection Crash

Three people were taken to Mercy hospital after a two vehicle collision at Lucas Street and Iowa Avenue in Iowa City. All have been released. Driver Carol Thompson 721 Oakland Avenue suffered a head cut. her 7 year old son Bill received a bruise. Blanche Falleaf 47 of 729 Market Street was treated and released. her husband Richard Falleaf 53 was charged with failure to yield the right of way. Police say the Falleafs were in the southbound car and Thompson was westbound on Iowa Avenue.

Iowa City Mercy Hospital Lucas Street Iowa Avenue Carol Thompson Oakland Avenue Bill Blanche Falleaf Market Street Falleaf Thompson

SUI Iowa offers dance tumbling and swimming classes for youth

The University of Iowa extends weekly dance and trampoline tumbling for boys and girls and girls swimming classes, starting Saturday. High school dance classes on Thursdays, registration at Women's Gymnasium. Fees: six to nine class sessions range from 6.75 to 12 dollars. Classes close when enrollment reaches 25. registration Saturday only if not full. No phone registrations. forms must be signed by a parent.

Iowa City University of Iowa SUI Department of Physical Education

Sioux City OKs Compulsory Pet Vaccination Ordinance

The Sioux City council approved a compulsory vaccination ordinance after 13 rabies positive cases this year. It mandates annual immunization for all domestic animals over six months and imposes fines up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail for noncompliance. The measure empowers health officials to issue emergency orders to destroy untagged animals if rabies spreads.

Sioux City UPI Sioux City City Charles Maxwell Nual Board of Health

Scholarships Awarded to 2 SUI Dental Students

Two University of Iowa dental students Warren Chadima and Theodore Almquist received Prouty Co. scholarships toward tuition. Each $250 award honors high academic achievement for Chadima and financial need plus achievement for Almquist. Funds provided by Prouty Co. of Des Moines via the Iowa Dental Association group insurance.

Iowa City University of Iowa Dental Warren Chadima Theodore Almquist Prouty Co Des Moines Iowa Dental Assn Group Insurance Chadima George E. Chadima Cedar Rapids Almquist Albert City SUI Dental Achievement Fund SUI Foundation

Petition Seeks Rezoning Of 11 Acre Tract Near University Heights

Johnson officials report a petition with 261 signatures filed with the Johnson County board of supervisors to rezone 11 acres west of University Heights from multiple dwelling to single family. A citizens committee formed at University Heights planned to circulate the petition to halt apartment construction.

Iowa City University Heights Melrose Avenue Johnson County Board of Supervisors

Iowa Tra By The Associated Sept 29 1964

State safety department allocates funds and reports routine traffic statistics for Iowa cities. Officials outline program goals and projected impacts from new traffic safety measures enacted this year.

The Associated State Safety Dei

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Water Softener Work Under Way at Victor

Work started this week on repairs to the town water softener in Victor. The existing unit has served since 1950 and an additional softener is being installed to meet rising water demand. General Filter Corp of Ames, Iowa, installed the original unit in 1950. The town council authorized the new installation due to population growth. Local water personnel prepared sites, reducing costs to residents.

Victor General Filter Corp Ames Iowa Victor Town Water

Services Thursday for Henry Wehrhan Atkins

Henry John Wehrhan 75 longtime Atkins resident died Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital He was born September 14 1889 in Cedar Rapids and married Ann Grauerholtz on October 16 1916 She died June 1 They lived near Atkins and northeast of town for 54 years Survivors include son Richard Cedar Rapids three daughters Wilfred Barber Green Top MO Raymond Gefaller Palo and Glenn Schirm Ladora ten grandchildren two great grandchildren and two sisters Edith Matthiessen Milwaukee and Mary Seeman Wilmar Funeral services Thursday at 2 p m in the Chapel of Memories Burial will be Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Rapids Friends may call Fellmer Funeral Home Keystone Wednesday afternoon and evening The body will be taken to the chapel at 11 Thursday

Atkins Henry John Wehrhan Cedar Rapids Ann Grauerholtz Richard Wilfred Barber Green Top Raymond Gefaller Palo Glenn Schirm Ladora Edith Matthiessen Milwaukee Mary Seeman Wilmar Minn Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery Fellmer

Labor Leader Claims Dignity Tops Labor Talks

Davenport AP report notes Vern Davis, president of the Iowa Federation of Labor, says human dignity outweighs wages in current negotiations. He cites a shift to a "human wage plus" with goals like job security, safety, and washup time, alongside livable plant conditions. Other speakers include Carroll Wright, Ken Schuman, and Harry Dahl. Gov. Hughes and Sen. Humphrey slated to speak Wednesday.

Davenport Iowa Federation of Labor Federation Vern Davis Carroll Wright Quad City Federation of Labor Ken Schuman Iowa Farmers Union Harry Dahl Iowa Industrial Commission Harold Hughes Hubert Humphrey

Enrollment Up at Iowa Wesleyan Boosts Mt Pleasant Housing

Enrollment at Iowa Wesleyan College reaches 816 students, a 10 percent rise led by 775 full timers. Housing is at capacity with overflow in Brazelton hotel and Harlan House. few male vacancies remain at Sheaffer Trieschmann hall for women. College to limit men’s housing next year until new dorms open. President Henderson credits Mt Pleasant residents for providing certified housing. Adults also show greater return to college for additional study.

MT. Pleasant Iowa Wesleyan College John W. Henderson Brazelton Hotel Harlan House Sheaffer Trieschmann Hall Henderson

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