Iowa Legislature Enacts 350 New Laws
The Iowa Legislature finished work with 350 new laws likely to take effect July 4 unless prior. Seven bills were vetoed by Gov. Erbe. The session saw 1,337 bills referred to committees, 175 “also ran” measures passing one house, and various vetoes and new policies including a traffic point system set for June 15. Fire, education funding, employment, and welfare topics feature in this roundup.
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General Assembly
Iowa
House
Senate
Carl Pesch
Iowa Highway Patrol
Ames
Fire Service Extension
ISU Engineering School
Commission
Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System
Good month to start perennials for next year
Horticulturist Ben Vance of Iowa State University advises starting perennials from seed in June for blooms in 1962. A cold frame protects seedlings from rain and sun. if unavailable, sow in a prepared small plot with soil amendments like sand peat or compost, though germination may be slower.
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Erbe
Iowa
Congress
State Department of Social Welfare
Ben Vance
Iowa State University
Gardening hints for seed beds and shading methods
Readers learn how to sow seeds in rows 4 to 6 inches apart and cover with sand water lightly to keep soil moist. Use cold frames or cheese cloth shading to protect seedlings. Transplant after true leaves appear, spacing 4 to 6 inches, and root cuttings in sand under shade for humidity.
Woody Plant Care Tip Encourages Regular Watering
The guidance notes that two or three times per day watering will promote rooting of certain woody plants you may want to grow. This actionable tip emphasizes frequent moisture for new roots and healthier establishment of young plants.
Marriage Licenses Issued to Four Couples In Iowa Cities
James S. More age 24 of Iowa City and Rosalind M. Buenzow age 23 of Iowa City. Edwin A. Moeller of Sumner and Irene Guhlow of Tripoli. Gerald T. Vander Werf age 22 of Shel Rock and Mary Ann Judisch age 19.
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James S. More
Iowa City
Rosalind M. Buenzow
Edwin A. Moeller
Sumner
Irene Guhlow
Tripoli
Gerald T. Vander Werf
Shel Rock
Mary Ann Judisch
Local Couples Listed in Waverly and Sumner Pairings
Waverly residents Fred Arthur Eick twenty one and Mary Alice Maley seventeen are paired. Sumner residents Kenneth William Jones nineteen with Janice Kaye Zell seventeen. Waverly duo Duane Ward twenty two with Marie Holzman nineteen. Fredericksburg resident Robert Dean Elliott twenty two with Patricia Ann Buhr nineteen in Sumner. Larry Buhr nineteen with Janice Mae Greenless eighteen in Sumner.
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Waverly
Fred Arthur Eick
Mary Alice Maley
Kenneth William Jones
Sumner
Janice Kaye Zell
Duane Ward
Marie Holzman
Robert Dean Elliott
Fredericksburg
Patricia Ann Buhr
Larry Buhr
Janice Mae Greenless
Divorce Action Brings Bohle and Pierce Cases to Court
Fuel Oil Service Co along with Law S and S Firestone Store partner Ty Law appear in a divorce action against Verlyn J. Bohle. Hazel M. Pierce sues Kenneth Pierce in a separate divorce proceeding.
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Fuel Oil Service Co
Kiam Emmert
S. & S. Firestone
Ty Law
Verlyn J. Bohle
Hazel M. Pierce
Kennet, Pierce
On the Job Horseplay Causes Injuries and Death
The report notes that horseplay on work sites leads to serious injuries and sometimes fatal outcomes. It warns workers to avoid reckless behavior and stay vigilant to prevent harm.
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University of Pittsburg
Pittsburgh
Daily Iowan
Sioux City
Harold Kistner Jr
Northern Biochemical Corp
Burnice Geiger
Kistner
Dailey
Tom Dailey
Burlington
Iowa Democratic State Central Committee
John B. O’connor
Coralville
Agricultural Stabilization and Conservation Committee
Iowa Employment Security Commission
State Administration
Grand Avenue
E. Ninth Street
Veslm
Lone State College
Gene Vincent
Sunset Theatre
State Farm
Om State Farm
Duane Holm
State Farm Mutual Automobile Insurance Company
Bloomington
Illinois
Bank
the Creamery
Industry of Iowa
F.D.I.C. Member
American Savings Bank
Carnation Dairy
Dan Jahnke
Potter Siding
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