Capitol Letter weekly report on work of 56th General Assembly
Town Press Association notes a push for increased operating funds and a possible service tax plan to raise about 20 million dollars without taxing retail activities. Includes debate on polls, speed laws, farm bureau separation, highway deaths, and first 1955 state appointments.
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Capitol Letter
56Th
General Assembly By Town Press
Association
OSM
Commission
Senate
Cutler
Farm Bureau
Iowa
Lee~ Felary
Hera Benson
Benson
Town celebrates long marriage amid community notes
A town celebration honors a sixty year marriage as civic events unfold. The write up covers a watershed conference, a state tax committee proposal, and Army engineering reviews for a $253,000 improvement near Clinton. Also noted are local obliquities including birthdays and community officers.
Survey of City Water System By Burns and McThonnelly Inspector Here In 1920
Three engineers from Burns and McThonnelly of Kansas City arrived to survey the city water system operation. One man, Mathews, previously served as an inspector when the original city water plant on East Washington Street was built in 1880. The firm was retained by the city council at a fee of two dollars to provide engineering services on this project.
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Burns and McThonnelly
Kanaas City
Stva Beason
Me Mathews
Washington Street
Tarear
Dodd
Wis
efty_council
Aiet
Aberdeen-Angus Cattle Offered by Angus Farms
A recent prospect in Richardson area features purebred Aberdeen Angus cattle offered by Angus Farms. Bt Ison Stock Farm supplied the stock, with ownership recently consolidated in Clario a and Fe Sawa.
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Epee
Jemere Angus Farms
Clarioa
Fecently
Boven
Aberdeen-Angus Belie
Ison
Asex
Scholarships for Freshmen to State University of Iowa
Merit based state aid will cover all regular freshman year fees for at least 110 students from Iowa high schools who rank in the top 10 percent of their class. Applicants must take a state exam at designated centers, with tests administered in April. Centers will host testing, and results determine eligibility for University Merit Scholarships for incoming freshmen.
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Ree
State University of
Towa
Tomahich
Canta
von Apr
Hota
Towa State Board of Education
Local Car Listings and Names Across Shenandoah and Clarinda
A fragmentary column lists numerous vehicle makes and owners from Shenandoah Clarinda and surrounding towns, including Ford Chevrolet Dodge Studebaker Olds Packard and International brands. Names include George Seertat Clyde Clarke Charles Morris Byron Haidt Alfred Sump and more with contact numbers and addresses.
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Clyde Clarke
Charles Morris
Shenandoah
Pontiac
Cramiey
M Va
Enternational
Carl Seis
Iuiek
Willis Ant
Elizabeth Robinson
Byron Haidt
Chevalet
Pred Lindberg
Cnryater
Alfred Sump
Clarinda
Charien Mercury
Charles Phelan
Sheandoa
Dodge
Lowell Duncan
Shambaugh
Studebaker
Virgil Pruitt
College Springs
Chryater
Lloyd Howard
Coln
Ford
Subuservice Co
Atc
Rite David and
Ora East
College
Kenneth Suipley
Colm
International
Donavan Almquist
Williamy Slough
George Ravine
Oldston
Clarinds
Nehara
Lady Wiraig
Cad
Mae
Fred’ Bishop
Packard
PLAN BIG EXERCISES FOR RESERVE UNITS OPERATIONS BIG BLAST
Reserve units will take part in large scale drills named Big Blast and Big Blast LIV. The Fifth Army under Lt Gen Hobart Gay and X Corps under Maj Gen Lentz will direct the sister exercises in March and April. Army reserves from Iowa Minnesota Nebraska will join the event with staff from Fort Riley and Fort Sheridan.
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Pith
Fifth Army
Hobart
X. Corps
Fort Wiles
Kan
Lentz
Natard
Army Reserve
Fifth “Army
Mhett
Ila
Jorge Holmted
Con Tuding
Itd
Tnfantry
Towa
Minnesota
Fron Hla
Iowa
Nebraska
Fort Riley
Warren
Vba
Fort Sheridan
Illegal to Shoot Snowy Owls in Iowa With Arctic Migration
A state note warns hunters that it is unlawful to shoot snowy owls and Arctic migrants reported across Iowa. Experts say the birds migrate every five years from northern tundra to the Catalan barrens, attracted by small prey. The alert highlights the protected status and urges compliance during hunting seasons.
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Catalan Barrens
Miatour
Fata
Towa
Braided Rug Workshop Planned At Larson Home
A Pubic Bureau meeting is set for February 1 at Mra Gilbert Larson's home to learn about braiding rugs and smocked pillow tops led by Mra Russell Kent of Hep. A committee gathered at Mra LaVon chante 0's home for lab meetings. Various locals including Mra Nelson Palmauiat Clarence Sea Virginia Hope Theo Shants and Alisa Wehmiller are noted in a fragmented account. A party hosted by Mrs Ralph Powers is mentioned along with truckers and record books for sale at Herald-Journal in Corning and Clarinda news segments.
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Tilly K
Low Angeles
Calif
Kay
Department of Army
Far East
California
Maxine
Aus
Linda Fred
da Pan
Beaver Stiverson
Seattle
Wash
Aire Satvernan
Jerome Noble
Chicago
Air
Emmet Lona
Sheridan
Wye
C1 Lundquist
Sta
Mildred Alexaner
Kafot
Red' Oak
George Gillette
Sharpsburg
Earl Hipsley
Larisa
W Tfaylor
Medford
Ralph Bases
Jerry Sparur
Mary Anderson
Stra
Abna Allen
Harve Dretinen
Preston Mace
John Gillette
Clarins
George Swan and
Jay
Indianola
Larsons
Wethesda
Parn Bureau
Mra
Gilbert Larson
Mra Russell Kent
Hep
Mra LaVon
Mes Nelson
Palmauiat
Clarence Seairginia Hope
Theo Shantsday
Clarinda
Alisa Wehmiller
Ary
Corning
Rand
Ralph Powers
Tuenay
Prospects Bright for Iowa Industrial Expansion 1955
Iowa eyes significant industrial growth in 1955 guided by government forecasts and McGraw-Hill surveys. The Iowa Development Commission cites midwest location, strong transport links, and skilled workforce as key advantages. Major firms like American Motors and National Biscuit plan expansion, with Detroit's Square Company boosting electrical equipment output. Much capital will flow to Cedar Rapids and nearby regions.
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Iowa
Business Publica
McGraw-Hill Publishing Co
Wall Steevt Journal
US Department of Com
the Square
Detroit
Cedar Rapids
Deer Reports Show 2367 Kills In 1954 Season By December
Conservation officials note 2267 deer killed by December 1954 with 1796 by licensed hunters and 571 by farmers on own land. About 108 deer submitted to stations. season largely uneventful with a single shooting accident involving a son. No other accidents reported.
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JOWA
San Cota
Te Conservation Commission
Hie Son At
Tacvosing Citadel
Paraceai Areata
Tax official to assist with state returns Monday
Clyde E Taylor, state tax assessor, will visit the Page county courthouse on Monday to help citizens with their income tax returns. He asks taxpayers to bring the tax forms mailed by the State Tax commission.
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Clyde E Taylor
Creston
Page County
State Tax Commission
Seed quality and weed seeds in farm seed samples
A report from Page County Extension Director John Hunter and Iowa State College seed lab chief LE Everson stresses the importance of seed purity for oats and red clover. Everson cites 600 plus samples, averaging 18 percent weed seed in oats and 60 percent total weed content, with 3 percent primary noxious weeds in red clover. farmers should demand tested seed to ensure germination and weed-free quality.
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Page “Vownty
Page County
John Hunter
LE Everson
Towa State College
Everson
Towa
Ducks Adapt to Mild Iowa Winter Projections
Storm Lake counted about 4000 ducks including two snow white mallards while other counties logged large totals across Black Hawk Lake and Des Moines reservoir. Officials noted some ducks may stay through a mild winter, keeping open water to prevent freezing.
Clarinda Safety Patrol Eligible for All-Expense DC Trip Contest
The Clarinda School Safety Patrol offers all-expense trips to Washington DC for eight patrol members and two teachers who will attend the National AAA School Safety Patrol assembly. Winners from Iowa will parade with 30,000 peers in a national review, with March deadlines for paper submissions and eligibility rules outlined by organizers.
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Capital Clarinda
School Safety Patrol
Washington, DC
Scnior
ER My Rae
Lowa
Ty Lange
Hmmerman
Trope
Vote of Confidence for Vets Council Here Monday Night
Veterans Council proposes a three post planning committee led by Junior Allen to draft a final organization plan for a statewide veterans council. Officials sanction the committee, giving it authority to act while coordinating veterans affairs in Clarinda. Dues and revenues from veteran activities may fund a central meeting place and council operations.
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Vets Council
Junior Allen
Veterans Council
Rave “Ofticial
Nor Allen
AT Heil
Clarinda
Mts Speport
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