Windsor Heights Mayor denies unrest amid term extensions
Windsor Heights Mayor Clarence D. Millsap, in an exclusive interview, says the town has no problems and discusses a shift to a four year term through 1965. He outlines population estimates, school arrangements with Des Moines and West Des Moines Clive, and hints at future re-election plans.
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Clarence D. Millsap
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Equitable Life Insurance Co
Iowa
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West Des Moines-Clive
Fresh Money Raises Hopes For Opening New Hospital
A Des Moines area hospital project, Doctors' Hospital at 48th and Franklin, may open by January 1, 1964 after a proposed financial boost. Court actions hinge on bankruptcy referee decisions guided by trustee Edward J. Kelly, with bondholders’ bank Central National Bank & Trust Co. overseeing the mortgage. The 100 bed osteopathic facility, nearly complete and appraised near two million dollars, sits on a large Franklin Ave tract, with operatory, delivery, psychiatric and pediatric wards, X-ray, a chapel, dining areas, and a business office awaiting funds and approval.
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Roy Stephenson
Edward J. Kelly
Des Moines
Kelly
Franklin Ave
48Th St
Central National Bank & Trust Co. of
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Urbandale Streets Project Underway and Budget
Urbandale launches an ambitious streets project costing about 241000 dollars, with completion targeted by December first. Gillotti Construction Co. leads grading and paving as several streets including Aurora, 71st, Airline, Winston, Prairie, Urbandale Ave, Rocklyn Dr, and 70th undergo improvements with Des Moines sharing half the cost on Aurora.
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Aurora
Merle Hay
Des Moines
Douglas Ave
Winston
Prairie
Urbandale Ave
Westover
Rocklyn Dr
Hickman
Sheridan
Urbandale Firemen's Ball Planned for Oct 12
The Urbandale Volunteer Fire Dept will host its annual Firemen's Ball the Lat evening of October 12 at the Ice Arena located at 72nd and Hickman. Doors open at 8 p.m. The event features Al Hudson's orchestra and door prizes with donation tickets priced at $1.
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Urbandale Volunteer Fire Dept
Ice Arena
Hickman
al Hudson
Bray and Boten Re elected to Urbandale School Board
Unopposed incumbents Max Boten and George Bray won three year terms on the Urbandale School Board. William Sykes was elected school treasurer, replacing Nona McFall. Supt. Lyle Kehm noted a light turnout with 113 votes cast. Boten 109 Bray 106 and Sykes 113.
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George Bray
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Nona McFall
Lyle Kehm
Boten
Bray
Sykes
Johnston Fire Dept Plans Open House and Watermelon Feed
The Johnston Volunteer Fire Department will host an open house and watermelon feed this Sunday, September 22, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the fire station just west of Johnston High School. Proceeds fund new equipment purchases for the department.
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Johnston Fire Dept
Johnston
Northwest Sun thanks Urbandale Chamber for chrysanthemum gift
The Northwest Sun expresses heartfelt gratitude to the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce for sending a chrysanthemum plant and a card with best wishes. Best wishes are also sent to the Urbandale Chamber of Commerce in return.
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Urbandale Chamber of Commerce
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Northwest Sun Switches to Friday Date
The Northwest Sun announces a shift to publishing on Friday instead of Thursday, effective immediately. The paper promises the same content mix including pictures news features church society sports and more while gaining an extra day to assemble the issue.
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Northwest Sun
Swift Boy Faces Three Tumbling Days at Home
John Michael Swift, 22 months, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Swift of Urbandale, endures three days of misadventure. Monday he crushed a finger in a storm window, rescued by his father with neighbor Mrs. De Grunert assisting. Tuesday he tumbled from a porch to concrete steps, sustaining bruises and scratches.
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Robert J. Swift
Ashwood Br
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