Factional Iowa politics and state appointments noted
The Clarksville News reports on local obituaries and family notices in Clarksville and surrounding areas, including recollections of Leonard Ramsey of Clarion. It also covers Iowa legislative actions on old age assistance and medical aid, changes to the state board of public instruction, interim appointment limits, and a shift in leadership at the Iowa conservation commission. State Penal Director Benjamin Beer announces Dr. John Hege as full time psychiatrist at Anamosa and Nolan Wandson as acting associate warden at Fort Madison, with a broader plan to recruit a new director for the commission.
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Iowa Conservation Commission
Glen Powers
Powers
Commission
E. B. Speaker
Benjamin Beer
John Hege
Anamosa
Baer
Nolan F.wandson
Fort Madison Penitentiary
Ellandson
William Nardini
Wasington
D. C
Bennis Schmadeke Honored At Dinner
Bennis Schmadeke received honors at a community dinner honoring local leaders R. J. Topp and other civic figures. The event highlighted service and contributions to the town, with attendees noting Schmadeke’s dedication to local projects.
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Bennis Schmadeke
Douglas Oltman Swallowed Aspirin
Douglas Oltman swallowed 15 aspirin tablets while visiting relatives. He collapsed and was admitted to a local clinic after being bitten on the face by a dog, which required several stitches and a tetanus serum to prevent infection.
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Warpuli i
Relat
Albino Gopher Capture Described in Local Note
A local report describes an albino pocket gopher caught in a trap featuring pink eyes and feet. The animal is identified as the albino Fennemer gopher with the un listed encounter noted, and Gary Fen nema is named as the son of Mr. and Mrs. Edmund Fen nema.
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Fennemer
Gary
Edmund Fennema
Dynamite Found At City Dump
Clerasville police officer found part of a case of dynamite at the city dump. It is believed a person discarded the explosive, risking serious damage. No injuries reported and investigation ongoing.
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Doyie Wdiy
Clerasville
Cite Crain
Easter Wedding Ties Clarksville Families to Rockford
Clarksville residents Ed Colbert and family from Dubuque joined relatives of Ar Sherburne and Harold Sherburne for the Saturday Rockford wedding of Earl Zieman and Edna Basermen of Rockford. Ross Ridenour and son Rodney of Arlington visited Joe Molsherry’s home Sunday.
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Ed Colbert
Dubuque
Harold Sherburne
Earl Zieman
Edna Basermen
Rockford
Ross Ridenour
Rodney
Arlington
Joe Molsherry
Senate Debates Abolishing Death Penalty and Sunday Closing Law
Capitol hearings drew about 450 in the chamber on the death penalty bill with 11 voicing for abolition and seven against while nearly 600 attended a Sunday closing bill hearing. The senate committee on manufacturing heard the Sunday measure, which has not advanced. The chamber approved a 1.68 million dollar annual Kerr Mills medical aid request for two years, but future prospects remain uncertain.
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Senate
House
Senate Chamber
Senate Committee On Manufacturing, Commerce and Trade
Wallace Sterner wins Black Hawk Plaque for best Iowa book
Wallace Sterner of Lake Mills receives the Black Hawk Plaque for the best book written by an Iowan in 1962 for Wolf Willow, chosen from eight nominees. The piece notes ongoing reapportionment litigation as a three judge panel weighs if Shaff plan is ripe for review before adjournment. Judge Van Oosterhout cites abstract review concerns while Attorney General Hultman urges delaying decision until after December referendums. Harry Smith, Sioux City attorney, represents the AFL-CIO in the case.
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Midland Booksellers <Association
Wallace Sterner
Lake Mills
Stepner
Iowa Federation of Labor
Afl-Cio
Iowa
Martin van Oosterhout
Orange City
Circut Court of Appeals
State of
Harry Smith
Sioux City
Labor
Grassley Reports on legislative progress and process in Iowa
Iowa lawmakers push toward revenue bills and floor action while standing committees control timing. Grassley notes the sitting committee limits bills to prevent a yearlong session and preserve order, with 14th Amendment issues raised in a Senate panel and options for redrawing apportionment. The Greene City Council minutes document April 1 1963 actions on water, salaries, permits, civil defense, and town operations.
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House
Representatives
Senate
Waler
Prade
Earl Schroeder
Yerkes
Markle
John Henning
Lawrence Hoffert
Ramker
Econd
Dre
Greene
Cree
Butler County Supervisors March 11 1963 Proceedings
Butler County Board of Supervisors meet March 11 1963 at 9:00 a.m. with Chair Harold E. Voss presiding. Actions include approving bonds for Marietta Corporation, planning with Bell Telephone buried cable in Clarksville area, and approving numerous county warrants and road/utility payments. Adjourned to April 1. minutes certify accuracy of proceedings.
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Mereting Moard
Hitle
Couaty
Owa
Betler County
Jmentius
Harold
Duetibers
Namige
Ueci
Starkweather
Kawwige
Sarkweather
Erkins
Rin Marivetta Corporation
Motien
Gekweather
Neo Eral
Ube Rell Telephone Company
Clarksville
Wm Pardo
Roar
Oclock BP
Asx
Bridsetion
Ly Starkweather Aml
Cedar Valley Hospital
Halverson
Holm
Bo Stmmel & Martin Funeral Home
Laws Public Service Company
Tslinor
St Joseph Mercy Hospital
Rook
County Home
Mental Baking Company
Lei] Telephone Company
Hy Vander Kooi
Willis J
Meheau
F. F
Northwestern Bell Telephone Company
Aee Kasurossen
LL. AL
Nene
Hull
Fea
Bell
Swensen
AL OW
Vorkhes
Ruth
Grand Jury
Clarksville Implement and Motors
Ford
Kiussi Motors
Morion
le Starkweather
Kanige
Butler County
Ofice
Larsen
Coumty
Harold E. Voss
Bill hikes trespassing fines for hunters and fisher men
A bill raising the maximum trespassing fine from $10 to $100 cleared both houses. Sponsors say the measure targets people who invade farms and other property, risking safety of others.
Iowa House Approves Bill on Local Key Club Licensing
The Iowa house approved a bill to permit city and town councils and county boards of supervisors to license and regulate key clubs. A similar bill passed the house two years earlier but died in the senate.
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Iowa
County Boards of Supervisors
House
Senate
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Sherift
Thos Allison Cafe
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Athke Oil
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Wunsch Plumbing & Heating
Lennox
Fairbanks Morse
Ritchie Automatic Waterers
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