Swiss immigrant Rita Walser becomes U S citizen in Davenport
On March 7 1958 young Mrs Wayne Davis formerly Rita Walser of Washington was naturalized in federal court Davenport Iowa It followed her 1953 arrival from Switzerland with no English and a long path of help from Travelers Aid Wayne Davis her husband and Dr Widmer sponsored her journey Rita earned citizenship after a series of forms a correspondence course and a group test in Davenport The story notes her sister and brother in law in Colorado and her younger brother Gerhard joining them in AmericaContinued on page 2.
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Rita Walser
Washington
Davis
Switzerland
United States of America
Davenport
Rita
John Birie
United States
New York
Travelers Aid Bureau
John
Travelers Aid
Chicago
Ainsworth
Colorado
Gerhard
America
Dr. Widmer
Wayland
U. S
Winga
Winga’s
Midwest Naturalization Center
Omaha
Neb
University of Iowa
Widmer
Mrs. Davis
Nicholas Urges Iowa Tax Change For More Revenue
Lt. Gov. William Nicholas a Republican candidate criticizes Gov Herschel Loveless for prosecuting tax evaders while endorsing a micro film method to compare federal and state returns. He says five million dollars yearly could be gained without broad prosecutions and that more proposals will follow.
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ULP
William Nicholas
Herschel ©. Loveless
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Iowa Tax Commission
Tax Commission
Mason City
Michell County Council of
Republican Women
Ames Man Crushed By Bulldozer in Quarry
Walter Tish, 51, of Ames, was killed when a bulldozer he operated at the Ray Cook Construction Co. quarry toppled from an eight foot ledge and fell on him. The accident happened about 3 a.m. on the night shift. he is survived by his wife and two children.
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Ames
Iowa
Walter Tish
Tish
Ray Cook Construction Co
Wellman Man Dies In Iowa City Hospital
Wayne I Blumenstein 48 of Wellman dies at Veterans Hospital Iowa City after three months as patient. Funeral 2 p.m. Sunday at Powell Funeral Home Wellman with burial Was sonville Cemetery. Surviving relatives include parents three sisters and a brother. Dr J Raymond Chadwick of Iowa Wesleyan College guest preacher at Washington Methodist Church service.
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Wayne I. Blumenstein
Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa City
Powell Funeral Home
Wayne Ferguson
Wassonville
E. W. Blumenstein
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J. Raymond Chadwick
Iowa Wesleyan College
Mt. Pleasant
Washington Methodist
Methodist Church
Iowa
Chadwick
Insect Weed Control Discussion Held in Washington
A Washington YMCA meeting brought Iowa State College experts and local dealers to discuss weed and insect control. Farmers learned about Dutch Elm disease risks, corn borer control, soil pesticides, brush and weed management, and livestock insect control, with emphasis on new sprays for the year.
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Iowa State College
Washington
Farm Groups Organize Iowa Farm Business Council
Officers of five farm business associations in Iowa formed the Iowa Farm Business Association Council. John Morris of Columbus Junction is chairman, William Sievers of Storm Lake is vice chairman, and Wendel Carlson of Stanhope is secretary. Groups include Central Iowa Cedar Valley Mississippi Valley North east Iowa and Northwest Iowa associations.
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Ames
Iowa
Iowa Farm Business Association Council
H.B. Howell
Iowa State College
John Morris
Columbus Junction
William Sievers
Storm Lake
Wendel Carlson
Stanhope
Central
Cedar Valley
Mississippi Valley
Northeast
Northwest
Republicans Urge Action On Recession Housing Measure
Republicans press for immediate House passage of the Democratic housing bill aimed at boosting homebuilding and jobs. AFL-CIO urges tax cuts, warning unemployment could rise beyond February's 5.2 million, while the administration weighs broader relief and a quick tax-cut path.
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White House
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Banking Committee
Rayburn
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AlIowa
Talle
GOP
Housing Subcommittee
Man Charged in False Tavern Robbery Stunt at King of Clubs
Louis Maiers, 45, of Dubuque Iowa, is charged with staging a fake safe robbery at the King of Clubs tavern. He allegedly planted the loot in the basement to mislead investigators after a $2400 burglary. He also faces illegal transportation of liquor charges and was released on bond.
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Iowa
Louis Maiers
King of Clubs
Maiers
Merlin Weber
Weber
Warren Stump
Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation
Illinois
Widespread Storm Strikes From Plains to Atlantic Seaboard
A new storm system brings heavy snow across Oklahoma and Kansas into the Northeast and mid Atlantic regions with gale warnings from Atlantic City to Cape Ann. Flights canceled in New York area, trains slowed, and power outages reported in several states.
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Kan
County Men Present Program at District Meeting in Fairfield
Washington County soil commission delegates Howard Anderson Oren Burkey Lawrence Mikseh Paul Boettcher E Ray Bell and Merritt Canady outlined the Washington Districts achievements and problems. The session included a brief history of the soil commission setup with Boettcher as district planner and Bell as A S C chairman. Local attendees included Harvey Hofer and Sam Boyd.
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Fairfield
Soil Commission
Washington County
Howard Anderson
Oren Burkey
Lawrence Mikseh
Paul Boettcher
E. Ray Bell
Merritt Canady
Washington District
The
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Washington Sion
Ray Bell
Washington Group
Harvey Hofer
Sam Boyd
Rites Held in Lamoni for Deborah Lynn Traxler
Services for Deborah Lynn Traxler daughter of Mr and Mrs William Traxler of Lamoni were held at 4 pm in Lamoni with burial at Rose Hill Cemetery. She was born Thursday morning in Washington County Hospital and died Thursday night at 9 15 p mArrangements were by Sherman s Funeral Home.
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Deborah Lynn Traxler
William R. Traxler
Lamoni
Rose Hill
Deborah Lynn
Washington County Hospital
Sherman
Farm measure forecast House approval against Benson veto
Democrats forecast quick House action to block administration cuts in farm price supports and planting allotments. The Senate passed a nonbinding resolution 50 to 43 to hold supports at 1957 levels, risking a presidential veto by Eisenhower.
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Agriculture
Ezra Taft Benson
Eisenhower
Harold D. Cooley
Dn.c
House Agriculture Committee
Benson
Nixon Plans South America Trip With two Week Visit
Vice President Richard M. Nixon and his wife Pat will embark on a two week goodwill tour to South America starting April 27 and return around May 10 He will attend the May 1 inauguration in Buenos Aires of Arturo Frondizi representing President Eisenhower on a four nation itinerary likely including Uruguay Peru and Venezuela
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Richard M. Nixon
Pat
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Eisenhower
Arturo Frondizi
Buenos Aires
White House
James C. Hagerty
Uruguay
Peru
Venezuela
U.S
John Foster Dulles
Steel Worker Says He Threw Two Children Into River
In Wheeling West Virginia a 33 year old steel worker John W Turner told police he threw his two children from Fort Henry bridge into the icy Ohio River. Footprints to the railing and the children's fingerprints on the rail convinced investigators. Turner offered no reason for the act stating he loved them and his wife. The mother Betty said they were getting along fine.
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Fort Henry
Ohio River
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John Jr
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Turner
Betty
Weather forecast from United Press Iowa
Mostly cloudy with very light snow flurries through Saturday. Lows tonight mid 20s to low 30s. Saturday highs in the 30s. Sunday remains cool with more clouds. Five day outlook shows temperatures about 2-5 degrees below normal into Wednesday, with a colder start of week and warmer middle. Precipitation estimated at .05- .15 inches, light snow flurries possible Tuesday.
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United Press
Iowa
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