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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1963
Page
3
The report lists highs for several cities and ongoing forecasts through Tuesday with clouds and showers. It includes rainfall totals, barometer, humidity, and wind details, plus a lengthy roll of local notices, traffic fines, obituaries, service times, and legislative actions.
Mr and Mrs Fred W Niman appealed in Linn district court against the Iowa Highway Commission over the condemnation of 47250 square feet for Highway 49 improvements. They seek 54750 dollars in damages after a sheriff's jury awarded 36500 on January 29. Their home and a basement for another home sit on the land described as northwest of Highway 149 about a mile and a half.
A Linn County District Court judge issued a temporary injunction halting picketing of a Cedar Rapids non union barbershop at 1608 E Avenue NE. William J. Kouba sought the order to protect his right to earn a living without union membership while several other non union barbers joined in the action. The municipal court petition was dismissed after transfer to district court.
A notice of appeal to the Iowa supreme court was filed Monday over a new trial granted in a traffic accident damage case. Emma Doormink of Cedar Rapids faces a $99,900 damages claim from Mr and Mrs Huff, Jones Nine teenth Street SE, plus a $4,962.50 verdict against Streets Commissioner Eggleston and the city. The trial court found damages to be unequal among defendants. The May 15 1961 crash at Ninth Street and Second Avenue SE is cited. Other suits include Rose Equipment Co. vs Albert Rossey for $5879.75 and Dial Finance Co. vs Mary Shelton for $458.08.
The I. Wilhite Oil Co. of Bismarck North Carolina has leased about 5,000 acres in Van Buren county. The independent operator and Star Drilling owner leased land in Bonapart, Washington, Vernon and Henry townships, about 30 miles south of the William Flynn farm northeast of Keota where a promising oil deposit was found last month.
John Kacer aged 66 of 1105 K Street SW died Saturday after a lingering illness. Born October 22, 1896 in Cresco, he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1931 and worked 30 years at Bezdek and Cedar Rapids Greenhouse retiring in 1962. Survived by wife Jessie Shada, a daughter Mrs. James Nowadsky, a son Marvin, four grandchildren, two brothers James and Stanley Racer, and a sister Mrs. Harry Hewitt, all of Waterloo. He was a member of the Cadets of St. George, Catholic Workman, St. Wenceslaus Church, and the Eagles. Services 9:30 Wednesday at Kuba funeral home and 10 at St. Wenceslaus Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Anthony W. Chihak. Burial at St. John's. Msgr. Chihak and Cadets of St. George will recite the Rosary at 7 Tuesday at the funeral home, friends may call after 7 Monday. Past Noble Grand of Home Rebekah Lodge. Services 2 Tuesday at Janeba Kuba funeral home with Rev. John M. Hardy of First Christian Church officiating. Burial Linwood. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Frank Agnew Williams of 1636 Ninth Street NW, a Link-Belt employee and World Wars I and II veteran, died Sunday after a sudden illness. Born August 12, 1899 in Waterloo, he married Larene M. Homer in Independence on June 12, 1948. Survived by wife, daughter Marilyn Ann Richeson of Cedar Rapids, mother Maude A. Williams of Cedar Rapids, ten grandchildren, step-daughter Mrs Sam Jennison of Newton, and step-son John E. Homer Jr. of St Cloud. He was a member of Crescent lodge Moose lodge Eagles and the American Legion. Services at Turner Chapel at 3 p.m. Tuesday by Crescent Lodge. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. All Master Masons to meet Crescent Lodge at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Masonic Hall.
A new punch-card style money order goes on sale at the Cedar Rapids post office to speed processing. The yellow card prints the amount and is punched by a new machine. purchaser hand writes required details as before. The Stampmaster vending machine returns with new stamps to fit the year’s postal rates.
Samuel Paley, 87, noted industrialist and philanthropist, died Sunday in Palm Beach Springs. He founded First Christian church and was a member of the church. He left three great great great grandchildren and a sister Mrs. R. R. McDonald of Colorado Springs.
John P. Stempfle a Cedar Rapids lifelong resident and retired grocer died early Monday after a brief illness. Born September 16 1886 he was married May 31 1941 to Katharine Wilcox in Springfield Missouri. Survived by his wife and brother William C Stempfle of Cedar Rapids he belonged to First Lutheran church Mizpah lodge 639 A F and A M Burial will be at Linwood Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs Elsie Claney 77 Cedar Rapids resident for years died Friday in Fremont Nebraska Surviving Grieg of Ontario Ore daughter Mrs E T Johnson of Fremont sisters Mrs Forrest Rhoads Mechanicsville and Mrs Bessie Miller Independence four grandchildren and three great grand children Services were Monday in Fremont with burial in Broken Bow Neb
Michelle Monna Hopkins infant daughter of Mr and Mrs William P Hopkins route one died Saturday Surviving are two brothers William P Jr and Stephen Edward Hopkins and the grandparents Mr and Mrs Theodore White of Germantown Ohio Graveside services were conducted in Cedar Memorial cemetery Monday afternoon by Turners
New York AP reports Helen Klaben, stranded seven weeks in Yukon wilderness, underwent removal of all five toes on her right foot Monday. The surgery follows her rescue and prior injuries, with officials outlining recovery plans and future mobility considerations.
Sponsors push a bill for alcohol education in high schools and colleges and impose rigid controls on licenses. Key backers include Rep. C. Raymond Fisher and Rep. Walter Hagen, with provisions on pricing per drink, daily revenue records, bottle destruction, Sunday closures, and time limits. Fees vary by license class, with half of revenues returned to local governments and a flat $1,000 license for all establishments plus a separate $300 beer license.
President Kennedy will spend Easter in Palm Beach Florida as announced by the White House. The plan centers on a spring holiday stay with no stated changes to official schedules.
New Yorkers welcomed back newspapers after a 114 day shutdown with eager readers forming crowds in Times Square for first editions. Henry Modell hosted a citywide celebration offering free papers, champagne, and confetti, while police halted the event at times to prevent safety issues. Readers from Baldwin to Staten Island expressed joy and plans to collect first editions and read across sports and news pages.
Iowa Senate passes a bill to speed up felony case timing. Defendants arrested and jailed must be indicted within 30 days and brought to trial within 60 days after indictment. The measure moves to the governor for approval.
The ruling allowing cuts to save $600 million annually took effect Monday. Union leaders say railroad employment has plunged from 1.2 million in 1947 to about 700,000 today, with crews fearing further reductions. Unions for Firemen, Engineers, Conductors, Trainmen, and Switchmen push for shorter hours and guaranteed annual wages.
The allocations committee of United Community Service will hold its orientation at 7 30 p m Thursday in the Reddy room of the security building. Chairman Robert Chadima notes the 49 member panel will formulate and recommend appropriation agreements, review all applications, oversee financial relationships, and advise on special allocations and studies with the coordination and evaluation committee.
The United Packinghouse Workers union and Witwer Grocer Co did not respond to Mayor Bob Johnsons offer to aid the eight week labor dispute. UPW local 1785 President Don Skalsky said a reply would come soon but withheld details. Johnson stressed he seeks no coercion and offers to help via a disinterested citizen board to resolve the issues.
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