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Seen ana Heard ROTARY SPEAKER-LOUIS FUNERAL-Edith E. Tomkir, Drew, 311 Willow who crates an antique and art objects shop in Omaha, will speak at the Rotary Club luncheon meeting Thursday noon at Hotel Chieftain. He will tell about his visit into the Russian sector of Berlin during a recent tour of Europe and the Middle East. Mr. and Mrs.

Drew were among a group of U.S. art dealers who recently attended a sale of the art objects palace in in ex-King Farouk's Cairo, Egypt. STEINBERG Grocery Store will be open for business by the 25th of May. Has been remodel ed 5 9 North 22nd Co. Bluffs.

Died April 24 1954 Survivors: One sister, Mrs. Nellie E. Gilham. Two nieces, Mrs Wayne Burgeson. Council Bluffs cars.

15th 16th Streets are open New location, 1509 W. Broadway. RUMMAGE SALE Wed 28th 29th, in Holy Family Church TO FORM JUNIOR CLUB-The Modern Woodmen of America will organize a junior club at 7 p.m. Thursday at Ogden Hotel. Officers will be chosen.

The new club will be under direction of Paul E. Irons and will be composed of members 16 and younger. There will be entertainment, prizes and refreshments. OWNER GETTING ITCHY! Wants to sell 269 Elmwood. What are your terms? 2 fireplace, modern kitchen.

Hoover. Bluffs. One nephew, Robert Gil liam, Council Bluffs. Services Wednesday 10:00 a.m. at the Cutler Chapel.

Rev. Vernon Rice officiating. Burial Dexter Iowa Cemetery. Cutler Funeral Home YOUNG PROWLER A la-year-old prowler was seized midnight Monday in the of Mr. and Mrs.

Kenneth Kore at 2551 Eighth according to police. The youth was caught as he attempted to climb out a kitchen window when the Kore family returned home. Two other youths, both 14, are sought as his companions. The suspect told police he went to the Kore home "to ask a question about school." He is being held. NO MINIMUM deposit required, when you open a PAYC checking account at the State Savings Bank.

Ask us for full PETITIONS FOR DIVORCE- Walter Shamblen, Council Bluffs, petitioned Tuesday in District Court for a divorce from Clella Shamblen. They were married Oct. 16, 1941, at Maryville. Mo. The petition asked that custody of their four children be given to Mrs.

Shamblen, along with the household goods. Shamblen asked the court to determine how much he should pay for their support He requested title to an automo bile. WALTER CASSEL CONCERT Fn May 7, at T. J. Fieldhouse.

Tickets on sale--Clark Laustrup Music Wheeler Drug; T. J. High School; Hospe's Omaha. Mail order include check to r. J.

High School, Co. B. Res- COUNCIL PLUFFS IOWA NONPAREIL-APRIL Man Cut In Two SWEE TM PIE By Freight Train No Inquest Slated Into Gordon Death There will be no inquest into the death of George Gordon, 48, 1002 Avenue D. He was cut in half Monday night under the wheels a Chicago and Northwestern freigh train near Eleventh St. and Ave nue G.

Coroner Henry Meyer Tuesday ruled Gordon took his own life An eye-witness, Louie E. Hall, 48, --o" jjtjuie iii rum 40 eryed seats, J1.75. General ad- Maplewood, told police he niissjon 512o. Adv BRUISED IN ACCIDENT-Louis V. Brannon, 54, 1005 Avenue A reported to the sheriff's office Monday he suffered leg and arm in a bruised left an automobile-truck accident Saturday miles east of Council Bluffs on a county road.

The' truck was driven by M. C. Salmons, Dell Court, Brannan reported. Brannan estimated damage to the side of his car. "WHAT'S MY LINE." Selling standing at the Avenue crossing' of the fatality.

Hall said he saw Gordon approach the moving freight train near the Avenue crossing. Hall said Gordon stopped, backed up to about 10 feet then "dove" into the train wheels. Police said the car lhat struck Gordon was midtrair. The train crew was unaware of the fatal incident. Was To Start Work Gordon came here from Los An- Phone Adv.

Winn Phillips, 2-0286 FILES FOR DIVORCE Lila Council Bluffs, filed suit for divorce from Merlin Hatcher in District Court Monday afternoon. They were married in Omalia Aug. 26, 1950. Mrs. Hatcher asked for custody of a child and child support.

FUNERAL FOR ZOE Age 58, 130 Vine St. Wednesday 2:00 p.m at Woodrings Chapel. Burial in Fairview FRACTURES ARM Gayle Roland, 5, son of Mr. and Mrs. Gayle Roland 125 Hunter fractured his left arm when he fell Monday afternoon.

He was reported in good condition Tuesday at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital. UNION MADE Carpenter overalls, $4.49. Marcus Clothes Shop 612 W. BACK FROM KOREA Cpl. Alfred H.

Vorthmann of Council Bluffs and Cpl. Donald M. Rudolph of Woodbine were amon? the 2,699 army men from Korea aboard the Navy transports Gen. W. M.

Black and Gen. Mann that arrived Saturday at San Francisco, the Associated reported. SAVE on Bachelor Friend hose --6 months wear from 6 pair or 6 pair Free! And only $1.95 for 5 pair. Marcus Clothes Shop, 612 W. CUTLER Funeral Home.

Ambulance--24-hr, service. Ph. 7779. -Adv. PETITIONS FOR DIVORCE -Richard C.

Skow, Council Bluffs petitioned Monday afternoon in District Court for a divorce from Rose Marie Skow. They were married Aug. 1, 1950. Skow asked tha custody of a son be awarded to Mrs. Skow.

He agreed to pay 560 servicing those fabulous Reming- gples Calif recently and had been ton Electric Shavers featured on hired to report for work at CNW television. trade in too! C. E. car sh Wednesday, police said. Baird Jewelry, 8 Scott 1 1 DIVORCED Mildred Pringle, 158 Fourteenth was granted a divorce 1 Monday afternoon by District Judge Charles Roe from Harold Pringle, 40 Ok BRING your friends and enjoy the music of Skippy Anderson a month child support, and his band.

Sat. night at the Acova Ballroom, AN oca, FINDS CHECK A check for S129.80 from a local building and loan company was turned over to police Monday by Marie Bingel of 219 S. 7th who found the check on the street. The check was returned to owners, WATCH OUT for emergencies! Be prepared. Open a saftey-sav- ings account tomorrow at the Co.

Bluffs Savings Loan. --Adv. PUNCTURES FOOT Glen Wood, 13, son of Mrs. Edith Wood, of 919 Avenue pnnctur- ed his left foot Monday afternoon when he stepped on a rusty nail. He was treated and released from Mercy Hospital.

WE have $50,000 available for G. I. home financing. Let us use it in the sale of your home. Call Paul E.

Weaver, RETURNS FROM AVOCA Mrs. Joseph P. Desmond, 518 S. CASH today for your home. Contract.

Equity. Farms. Acre- ages. Bus. Prop.

Any size or location. Joe Passer. Ph. 7715. --Adv.

BEEM-BELFORD Funeral Home Ambulance Serv. Ph. DANCE SCHEDULED A three piece orchestra with Smitty calling will play at a Benefit Square Dance at St. Patrick's Hall, Neola, Sunday, May 2, at 8 p.m. The dance is sponsored by St.

Columban's a i Church at Weston. BE SURE and shop for all your summer clothing and shoes and save on every purchase at The Bargain Spot, 618 W. Adv. WOODRING FUNERAL HOME 121 S. 7th.

Phone 7485 Adv. DATE CHNGED--The date of the benefit box social planned for Pamela Thomas, 4, who was seriously burned here last Novem- lahoma City, Okla. She charged desertion since 1940. The couple was married in Council Bluffs Nov 17 1937. FOR THE BUSINESS MAN: A complete line of fine office furniture at Emarmes.

Work in comfort, with efficiency. Let Emar- ines plan it for RAT CONTROL CAMPAIGN -The Lewis Township Boys 4-H Club and Farm Bureau members will meet at 8 p. m. Tuesday at the Farm Bureau Office here to make plans for a rat control campaign. MAYTAG AUTOMATIC washer Like new.

Sacrifice for cash. Phone 34360 or HUB CAP STOLEN James R. Budatz, 608 S. 7th reported to police Tuesday that a hub cap valued at $2 was stolen from his car, parked overnight at his home. He had lived in Fremont, for 20 before going to California.

He was a member of First Christ Church, Fremont, and the Brotherhood of Railway Carmen. He is survived by: three brothers, James I. Gordon of Council Bluffs: Lyle I. Gordon of Newton and Donald M. Gordon of Pomona, two sisters, Mrs.

R. Ran- selm of Omaha and Mrs. Herbert Hiller of Medford, Ore. Funeral arrangements are pending. The Meyer Funeral Home is in charge.

Criminality Problem Is Traced To Early Training "She got it from television--that's her 'kiss of fire'!" Omahan Fined $35 On Vagrancy Count Glenn T. Goodman, 57, Omaha was fined $35 and costs by Municipal Judge A. J. Nielsen Tuesday on a charge of vagrancy. Goodman was booked on th charge after he was picked up here several weeks ago along with two other Omahans for in Obituaries Charles C.

Lett Charles C. Lett, 81, Route 4, died Tuesday at a local hospital after a short illness. A native of Keysburg, 111. he vestigation. One companion, George Bivens 39, was booked for illegal possession of Nebraska liquor Bivens' hearing was continued indefinitely Tuesday at request of Deputy County Attorney Richard Turner.

lived in Pottawattamie County, 45 years. He was a farmer and a member of Glendale Presbyterian Church. Survivors are: widow, Lena; RUMMAGE SALE-Holy Family Church, Wed Thurs. 28 29, 23rd Avenue B. --Adv.

DAUGHTER BORN-A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. James Stich, 401 Park Monday afternoon at Mercy Hospital. IMPORTED Begonias --See them. They're beautiful, Younk- erman Seed 9th returned Monday evening ber, has been changed from May from Avoca and Harlan.

While 1 to May 15, It will be held at in Avoca, she attended funeral services for Mrs. George Leslie. DANCE to Skippy Anderson at Treynor. Thursday evening, Apr. 29th.

Sponsored by Treynor High School BLUFF CITY LODGE MEETS --Bluff City Lodge No. 71 AF and AM, will meet at 7 p.m Wednes- Roberts Park, starting at 8 p.m. WE CAN'T find your lost watch, but we can find out what's wrong with the one that's losing time. Chaffee Watch Co. 16 Pearl.

Phone PLANNING COMMISSION -The City Planning Commission will meat at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday day at the Masonic Temple for I in the Council Chamber of the City Hall, it was announced Tuesday by Frank Swanson, chairman. FRIED Chicken Dinner Spring Bazaar. B'dsvay Christian Church. Thurs.

5 to 7 p.m. Adults 51.25, Children CUTS FINGER--Mrs. Alber Harrison, 36, 2718 S. 13th cu. a finger on her left hand Monday while ripping out a zipper with a razor blade.

After treatment at Mercy Hospital she as released. FUNERAL MRS. LAURA CRIPPEN, 85, 615-S. 15th Wed. 2 p.m.

at the Meyer Chapel. --Adv. work on the First Degree. FLOWERS-- "Want the Best -Give Ours A Test." Fred R. Shaw Flower Shop.

18 Pearl St. Ph. NEW SON Mr. and Mrs. Harold Rhode of Glenwood are parents of a son born Monday at the i Edmundson Hospital.

REMINGTON SHAVER CLINIC three days, April 30, May 1 and 3rd. C. E. Baird Jewelry, 8 Scott St. Adv.

Southwestern owa Record BIRTHS SHENANDOAH A son for itr. and Mrs. Chve Hayes. COUNCIL BLUFFS A I A LICENSES Robert E. Lorenz.

25, Offutt ir Force Base, Omaha, and tephanie Olivo, 18, Omaha. A. East, legal, Lincoln, and Darleon M. Barribo, egal, Lincoln, Neb. POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY REAL ESTATE TRANSFERS D.

E. and Sibyl A. Chaney to Kenneth N. and Betty L. Johnson; tract of land in SE corner SWU 18-75-43; $10,500.

B. F. and Florence Vandeventer to F. R. and Agnes Vandeventer; Lt.

26, Blk. 6, Sacketfs also Lt. 9, Blk. 2, Stutsman's 2nd Add. $1.

Mildred and Sheldon E. Tarkington to Herman and Ida Holtz; W.U Lts. 8, 9 and 10, Blk. 34, O.P. Tn.

of Avoca, la, 1. Victor T. and Helen R. Petersen to Frank E. and Evelyn G.

Wood; Lt. 10; Aud. Sub. SWV4 NEU, 24-77-42; SI. D.

D. Hogzert to Martha D. Deatherage; Lts. 7 and 8, Blk. 3, daughter, Mrs.

Margarett K. Osborn of Route two sons, Kenneth A. Lett of Route 4 and Gerald Berne Lett of Council Bluffs; sister, Mrs. Carrie Jones of Route brother, John Lett of Omaha, and eight grandchildren. Funeral arrangements a pending.

Meyer Funeral Home is in charge. John Mclntosh John Mclntosh of Tabor died Tuesday at a local hospital. He was retired. A native of Argyle, Scotland, he had been a resident of Tabor five years. Survivors include: widow, Ronnie Lundeen Mclntosh, former instructor at Abraham Lincoln Report Conditions Of Accident Victims Members-of the Elvin Cleveland family injured in a car accident northwest of Carson Sunday evening were still hospitalized in Jennie Edmundson Hospital Tuesday noon.

Elvin Cleveland, 42, of Carson and his daughter, Dellora, 15, were listed in good condition Tuesday noon. Cleveland's wife, Hope, 42, his Mrs. Betty Cleveland, 19, 0 Macedonia; and Mrs. Bett 10-Second Tremor In Memphis Area MEMPHIS, Tenn. seconds of fear gripped thousands of persons Monday night as a "moderately strong" earthquake jarred along part of the New Madrid Fault.

The fault, which runs from Cairo, 111, to Memphis, was the site of a series of monstrous earthquakes in 1811 and 1812, one of which formed nationally known Reelfoot Lake. The tremor Monday night was felt here; at Blytheville, 60 miles to the northwest; Jackson, 80 miles to the northeast; and Corinth, 80 miles to the east. Other Tennessee and Arkansas cities closer in to Memphis also reported a thorough shaking. The only damage reported was Memphis, where a resident said plaster in the ceiling of his lome was cracked. You must start with young children to solve the problem of habitual criminality, Dr.

James Reinhardt of the Nniversity of Nebraska told Kiwanians Monday afternoon at the Hotel Chieftain. He is a professor of social science at the university and lecturer of criminology. "Parents must not set up a system of false values, "Dr Reinhardt said, "which will dominate the thinking of the child. Youngsters must not grow up doing only those things which comply with a rigid set of standards which are apt to warp his attitudes towards society." Cites Greenlease Case He cited the recent Greenleas kidnap-slaying as an example how a system of false values wi warp a person's mind. He said that Austin Hall the key figure in the case wa subjected to a constant emphasi on money as a young child "As a result," the professo continued, "Carl Hall grew up thinking the only thing in life was to have a lot of money.

When Longfellow School Selects Play Cast A dress rehearsal was held Monday afternoon at Longfellow School for two one-act plays which will end the school's after class recreation program. The plays will be presented next Monday. Hoover School will present the same two plays to end its after class recreation program Thursday. The plays are "The Operation" and "Chivalry Is Not Dead." cast for Longfellow's production are: Jack Haden, Pat Firhes, Elizabeth Berg, Judy Hansen, Mary Marsh, Ruthalee Osborn, Sandra Hall and Nancy Harrison. The after school program is sponsored by the City Recreation Department.

he had spent the- S200.000 his mother left him, he was a trapped man. "He was captured with the idea of having a lot of money and then worked out the plan to kid- oaF" Greenlease for J60 a11 toxw the outcome of tnat he commented. Hall died the gas chamber. The professor said that Hall's striving for money "cut him. off from normal avenues of satisfac- sac- tion.

And when you get that, you Door. Till 6 PM EPIC WESTERN DRAMA! Plus! COIOR CARTOON! STARTS SUNDAY! High School; and two sisters, Mrs. Kathy Reuter of England and Mrs. Jessie Abbott of Glasglow, Scotland. Private services will be held at 2 p.m.

Thursday at the Cutler Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev Norman McCallum of Tabor will officiate. Place of burial has not been determined. James A. Current Word was received here Tuesday of the death Monday of James A.

Current, 96, at" the home of his daughter, Mrs. George Haller of Minneapolis, Minn. He was a former resident of Council Bluffs. Survivors are: three daughters Mrs. Edward Jones of South Omaha, Mrs.

Harry Kerr of Council Bluffs, and Mrs. George Haller of Minneapolis; 11 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren: and eight great great grandchildren. Cleveland's daughter, Catherin six months, were all listed i 'airly good. 22 Will Take City Civil Service Tests Twenty-two applicants are slate to take city civil service examina tions on April 29 at City Hall, Cit; Clerk Leonard Brugenhemke sai Tuesday. Deadline for applications wa Monday night.

Six applicants wil seek eligibility as machine opera tors; 9 eligibility to the fire de partment lists and 8, the police de partment, Brugenhemke said. Theater Schedule: a a "Battle of ROKUI River." 2.25, 5 13, 8:01, 10-49. Should Happen to You," 1:00, 3:48 6 3G, 9:24, Strand "Nig-ht People," 12:50 3 00, 15. 7.25, 9:40. I A A stat "Act of Love," 12-53, 3 13, 5:33, 7:33.

10-10. Brandcis "The' Mad 12:15. 3-25, 6 4 5 10 "0me Crooked Road." 2 5:15, 10. a a -1 Project M-7." 12.50, 1:15 6-10. 1.00.

"Creature From the Black Lagoon," 1:45, 4:40, 7 30, 10:20. DISTINGUISHED IN EVERY RESPECT Including Moderate Cost Meyer Funeral Home Aerou From B.ylisi Park AMBULANCE SERVICE CITY OR COUNTY- DAY OR NIGHT S4S Wlltew Ave. Phone 4710 THUMB CUT Owens, 30, 2604 Mis. Darold Avenue cut right thumb Monday when a i she was washing broke. She iwas released after treatment at Mercy Hospital.

1 1950 4-DOOR BUTCK Dynaflow. I Very low mileage. Excellent con- I dition. Phone 3-7855 after 5 p.m -Adv. SHRINE PARTY About 200 reservations have been made for the Shrine Club's party and dinner Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

the Hotel Chieftain. IMPORTED Gladiolus and beautiful colors, prices Adv. Younkerman Seed special Co BOY BORN A boy was born to Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smith, 341 Lincoln Tuesday at the Jennie Edmundson Hospital.

RENTAL TYPEWRITERS Walter P. Smith. Phone 3-1731- I Adv. Carter's 3rd Add. 5800.

Hancock, la. 0. Arthur and Esther Johnson to Fred J. Anderson; 2 and 5 A. more or less in SEx 36-76-44; $10.500.

Three T. J. Pupils To Carroll Parley Three student council representatives from Thomas Jefferson High School will attend a meeting of the Western Division of Student Councils of Iowa at Carroll Wednesday. John Shelton, student council sponsor, said Tuesday The students attending will be ancy Homan, secretary; Dave Witke, vice-president; and Rosanne Robinson as representative. They will appear on a panel to discuss the qualities of a good student council constitution.

Polk County attorney Clyde E. Herring will be the main speaker at the meeting. New Movies "The Big starring Glenn 'ord and Gloria Grahame, opens Vednesday at the Liberty Thea- er. Co-feature is "Forever Female," with Ginger Rogers. Wilam Holden and Paul Douglas.

Laura Crippen Mrs. Laura Crippen, 85, 615 15th died Tuesday at a loca hospital after a long illness. Born in Louisville, she was a resident of Council Bluffs 26 years. She was formerly a member of the First Christian Church at Onawa. Survivors are: three daughters, Mrs.

Myrtle Jacoba of Council Bluffs, Mrs. Annie Brant of San Pedro, and Mrs. Hattie Mee of Sioux City- three sons, Henry Crippen of Omaha, James Crippen of San Pedro, and Clarence Crippen of San Gabriel, 14 grandchildren Treat grandchi'dren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p. m.

Wednesday at the Meyer Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Philip T. Durham, pastor of the First Christian Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery.

Reach Capacity SHENANDOAH Auditorium capacity was reached in the ticket sale for next season by the Southwest Iowa Civic Music Association. This is the eighth season. Vocal ensembles and orchestra were voted the most popular talent. Arrangements are now being made for next year's attractions. 380 Enrolled For Kindergarten At Noon About 380 pupils had been enrolled for kindergarten next fall in the 13 public elementary schools up to noon Tuesday.

The number ranged from a low of six at Harrison School to 60 at Rue Scliopl. Longfellow School was I next high with 55. Enrollment day was set to get an accurate as possible count of the number of kindergarten pupils next year. About 950 to 1,000 enrollments are expected. Signs Contract Special to The Nonpareil YORKTOWN Mrs.

I Renshaw, who has taught the pub lie school here for the past four years, has been hired to return next term. Rites At Deeorah DECORAH services will be held 2 p. m. Wednesday for Thomas Roberts, 71, widely known' Iowa educator for -40 years wh died Monday. Eliminate Garbage Electrically! Fast! Easy! HOB TONIGHT ONLY! Western la.

Civic Music Ann. Presents: CARROLL NORMAN. Violinist Starts Tomorrow! A Hard Cop and a Soft Dame! LIBERTY Didn't Soy "NICE PEOPLE" We Said "NIGHT PEOPLE!" ALL NEW WASTE KING PULVERATOR i I 1, I I SUPER "HUSH-CUSHIONS!" a i EWPECK-BROOfRICKCRrWORD NIGHT PEOPLE ADDED! ClnemaScope! Technicolor! "TOURNAMENT OF ROSES" He Dared the Deadlier Force of Nature--the Dreaded ELECTRIC IRON PARTS and SERVICE HIUERMANN APPLIANCE 68. W. g'rfwny Phens 3.J802 RETAINING WALLS DRIVEWAYS CURI.ING PORCHES STEPS SIDEWALKS No Job Too Large or Too Small Free Estimates Phone 8212 er 3-4337 PICKENPAUGH CONSTRUCTION CO.

Offie. 1J28 I When Did Science Begin? SIDE BY SIDE WITH HIS MAIL-ORDER BRIDE! CHARLTON HES'TON ELEANOR PARKER THE NAKED JUNGLE TECHNICOLOR Per Month COMPLETE ill IT HOWI NIELSEN'S NEW SPRING LINE Science began the daq man ffrst asked "whqr This search for facts sprang from the dark days of magic, super- stition, and demonology. The laws of nature were known. It was the task of science to under- stand them. In the Middle Ages the average life span was uears.

Todau uou have a life expectancy of ear is a direct result of medical progress. As pharmacists, we are proud of our function In the distribution of lifesaving medical supplies. TAFFE DRUG COMPANY CORNER I ftND A A FRANti ST. PHARMACY 548 EAST BROADWAY Jaylvr i TROPICAL AND YEAR 'ROUND Made-to-Meaiure SUITS Fit Better Wear Longer! '50 ro '100 READY MADE SUITS Large Selection MEN'S SLACKS $5.95 BP ADAM Straw Hats $1.95 $2.95 Key Overalls ALL WEIGHTS FOR MEN AND BOYS Men's C.mpM COATS $2.59 BP BIS ASSORTMENT CAMPUS SPORT SHIRTS Dickies SHIRTS and PANTS TO MATCH Ovr Compl.t* HANES You Than You When Yen luy Out Hand UNDERWEAR AND T-SHIRTS CLEANING PRESSING ALTERATIONS NIELSEN'S CLOTHES SHOP 13? W. I'dwe, pHONe 4.

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