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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1952

Page

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Unspecified Daily Weather and Notices in Early April 1952

The page records daily temperatures and precipitation highlights for several cities including Bismarck Miami Chicago Minneapolis New York Duluth Phoenix Seattle Los Angeles Sioux City and Hastings with forecasts for Thursday and Friday. It lists court actions and public notices on drunkenness intoxication and divorce petitions, plus local births and deaths from towns such as Decorah Vining Brandon Independence Marengo and others with funeral details and service times.

Bismarck Miami Vhicago Minneapolis New York Duluth Phoenix Galveston Seattle Los Angeles Sioux City

City unions weigh wage offers and weekly pay debate

AFL spokesman Harry Wilford cautions no guaranteed settlement as council allows department level choice between offers. Gates predicts possible trouble if AFL blocks. Discussion covers can men in CIO jobs, majority rule in streets, and a future weekly payday after bi monthly bookkeeping setup.

AFL Harry Wilford Gates Can CIO Jmen Streets ‘Department Streets Department Public Improvements W. W. Stolba Streets Virgil Fuller Harold Bruce Sanitation Department Forrest Wright Milo Sedlacek Howard Smith

Kefauver Gains in Wisconsin Nebraska Primaries

In a Republican stronghold Kefauver led in more counties and predicted a national pattern after Wisconsin and Nebraska votes. Nebraska backed his policies while party contests in Nebraska and across the GOP featured Butler Peterson and Griswold as write-in campaigns faced spelling and marking rules for ballots.

Kefauver Kerr Lancaster County Wisconsin Nebraska

Woman Frustrated by Prison Marriage Rule Plans Easter Visit

Mrs. Jackson laments three years without a handshake to her fiancé Ole, a 19 year old Swedish immigrant serving a life term for killing a policeman in Carroll, Iowa. She intends to travel to Omaha for Easter to visit him despite the policy.

Ole Carroll, Ta

Linn county board inspects Chicago microfilm setup

Linn county supervisors and Clerk of Court Arthur Axmear toured a Cook county board of health microfilm records department in Chicago. Chairman Miles P. Sutera, Martin Wiley, and Henry Hood joined the group to evaluate a Remington Rand microfilm system for potential use in the clerk’s office.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Arthur Axmear Cook County Board of Health Chicago Miles P. Sutera Martin Wiley Henry Hood Axmear Remington Rand Corporation Bell and Howell Black Hawk County Waterloo

Delegation Offers Day by Day Work for Jail Sentence

Sheriff J R Cummins in Walla Walla Washington rejects a three man delegation who offered to work a day apiece so that their jailed companion could complete his sentence.

Capes Seeks Retrial in Wrongful Death Suit

Attorneys for Lloyd Capes filed a motion for a new trial and to set aside a March 18 jury verdict awarding judgment to the Waterloo Cedar Falls and Northern railway in the wrongful death suit over LeRoy Capes. Capes sought 56000 dollars alleging improper jury instruction and improper testimony by railway witnesses.

Lloyd Capes Capes Waterloo Cedar Falls Northern Railway LeRoy M. C. Hamiel

Paroles Granted To Edsill and Warren From Parole Board

Two men from Waterloo, Russell Edsill and Wilbert Warren, were granted parole by the Iowa State Parole Board for conspiracy related to the 1948 Bath Packing Company strike and riot. Both had been imprisoned. Edsill has two years four months left, Warren one year eight months. Rath company officials recommended parole and offered Edsill his job. Warren found work elsewhere.

DES Moines Bath Packing State Parole Board Russell Edsill Wilbert Warren Waterloo Parole Board Rath Company Rath Edsill Warren Fort Madison State Penitentiary Anamosa Reformatory

County Officials Hold Two a.w.o.l. Soldiers

Linn county authorities held two a w o l soldiers from Pennsylvania for military officials. Theodore Linday Jr 24 of Elwood Pa and Isaac Frown 22 of Towanda Pa were arrested Tuesday night by Highway Patrolmen west of Cedar Rapids on highway 30. They hitched a ride in a truck and admitted being a w a l from a Seattle Wash army base.

Linn County A.w.o.l Pennsylvania Theodore Linday, Jr Elwood Isaac Frown Towanda Charles Fels Harold DeGear Cedar Rapids Seattle Wash

Shakespeare Will Admits Probate After Dying March Ninth

The will of Andrew L. Shakespeare, who died March 9, was admitted to probate Tuesday. It leaves $10 to each of his sons Harold L. and Lyle L. Shakespeare, and the remainder to his widow Dorothy. Mrs. Shakespeare is named executrix without bond.

Andrew L. Shakespeare Harold L Lyle L. Shakespeare

City Briefs and Local Notices From The Area

Community notes report visitors allowed for Paul Sly cord at 883 Shaver Road SE after Mercy Hospital surgery. Pancake Dinner at Peoples Church this Friday 5 to 7 30 PM with modest prices. Mrs Lagerquist in Korea confirms Pvt Donald Lagerquist arrived after service in Japan. High Twelve luncheon at Roosevelt Hotel features Raymond C. Lewis on cancer education. Sixth item mentions a PBX training inquiry for Ane Gehiriness at 3 7068. Palette Club to view Grant Wood collection at public library gallery with David Turner and speaker. Dr W E Franey moves office to Merchants National Bank Building phone 4 1431. SUI soloists Stephen Hobson and Charles Davis perform tonight at 8 in Iowa Memorial Union with free tickets at Union lobby. Chancy Hays sues Arthur and Mrs Watt for 135 dollars back rent and seeks attachment of property.

Palette Club Art Gallery of the Public Library Grant Wood David Turner Turner Wood SUI Stephen Hobson F Cedar Rapids Charles ‘Davis Iowa City Iowa Memorial Union Paul V. Hays Guardian Union Chancy H. Hays Arthur L. Watt F Avenue NW Hays Watts

Deaths Mrs Oma Adams dies in Cedar Rapids area

Funeral services for Mrs Oma Adams born December 15 1890 at York Nebraska will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 pm Thursday with Rev H G Schwegler officiating Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel The family requests Heart fund donations in lieu of flowers Surviving are daughter Mrs I D Yanaway sister Mrs John Tosh and brothers Ray Price Center Junction Floyd Price Grand Junction Colorado and two grandsons Mrs Adams formerly managed millinery at Killians Arcade in Mitchellville Iowa.

Oma Adams Washington Avenue SE Killian’s Arcade Turner Chapel H. G. Schwegler Oak Hill Cemetery Heart Fund I. D. Yanaway John Tosh Cedar Rapids Ray Price Center Junction Floyd Price Grand Junction Colo Adams York, Neb

Local Man Edward Vobejda Dies After Long Illness

Edward Vobejda 37 former Cedar Rapids resident died at the Mental Health Institute Independence at 7 20 a m Monday after a long illness Surviving are his father Joseph Vobejda Cedar Rapids and a brother Joseph Center Point The body to be taken from Brush chapel to Cedar Memorial cemetery for private cremation committal at 2 p m Wednesday

Edward Vobejda Cedar Rapids Mental Health Institute Independence Joseph Vobejda Joseph Center Point Brush Chapel Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Circus owner Clair Rank Dies at Home

Clair A. Rank born December 24 1885 in Iowa died at his home on Wednesday. He operated a circus and was known as an operator. The body was taken to Brady mortuary and funeral arrangements will be announced later.

Clair A. Rank First Avenue SE Iowa Brady Mortuary

Rivers Flood in Some Areas With Fair Weather Forecast

Iowa reports high water in western areas as the Big Sioux at Akron hits 19.8 feet, the highest in 50 years, forcing several families to evacuate. The Floyd river recedes while the Cedar creeps from its banks in Waterloo and Charles City. milder weather and cooler temps expected to follow.

Iowa News Iowa Big Sioux Akron Sioux City Floyd Springdale Waterloo Charles City Charles Y Council Bluffs Cedar Rapids

Mouse causes tractor engine trouble in Nebraska

Falls City Nebraska report says Harvey Fritz could not locate the fault as mechanics found pulverized corn above the piston after removing the engine head. A mouse had entered via the manifold and stored corn inside the engine.

Falls City Neb Harvey Fritz

Iowa GOP Session Focuses on Des Moines Convention

Iowa delegates and the national bid hinge on the Republican state convention in Des Moines. Taft and Eisenhower camps contest the 26 delegates, with district delegates named and at large seats split evenly, risking on floor moves to alter at large picks. Life magazine plans to cover the event as KRNT Radio Theater shifts schedule for Friday.

Wisconsin Nebraska Iowa Des Moines Taft Eisenhower Life Magazine KRNT Buchanan Independence Gazette MacArthur Stassen Warren Chicago

Linn Delegates Register for GOP Convention at Savery

Linn county delegates to the Republican presidential convention in Des Moines may register and obtain credentials at 9 30 a m Friday in the Savery hotel Grand ballroom. Chairman Ted Birdsall leads the event. Second district caucus in the same room at 10 a m and credentials may be picked up at KRNT Radio theater before the 11 a m opening. Registration costs 2 per delegate.

Linn County Des Moines Savery Hotel Ted Birdsall Birdsall KRNT

James Hollis to Head C R Toastmasters Club

Eisenhower and Taft forces battle for delegates after Wisconsin and Nebraska results. James L. Hollis elected president of Toastmasters club 431 with officers Don Hunt Ted Lewis Dick McIntyre and Herman Ginsberg leading committees.

Wisconsin Nebraska Eisenhower Iowa New Hampshire Minnesota Maine James Hollis C.R. Toastmasters Club James L. Hollis Toastmasters Club No. 431 Don Hunt Ted Lewis Dick McIntyre Herman Ginsberg Farms Dave Ford Jack Yager Charles Young Martin Roeniig Mor Iris Katzoff

Prisoner Released After 43 Years Plans Future Life

After 43 years in prison, Ole Jackson is freed and travels to Omaha to work as a cobbler. He will begin Friday or Saturday, with his fiancée Mrs. Jackson hopeful to marry though blocked by a six month rule. She recalls their happiness at his arrival and vows to seek special parole permission.

Fort Madison Omaha Jensen Jackson

Free wash day clinic and business notices in Cedar Rapids ads

A collection of local notices includes a free wash day clinic at Kratch mer's Reliable Furniture Co plus ads for family friendly displays. Cedar Rapids items note an academic conference in Chicago with leaders Irving and Brooks, Lions club talk by Dr Louis Irwin, Lincoln school district kindergarten survey, and a federal motion to dismiss two damage suits totaling 16 644 34 filed in Cedar Rapids federal court.

Irving L. Churchill Howell H. Brooks Coe North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools Chicago Cedar Rapids

Suits Filed Over Small Debts In Local Court

Two account suits were filed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Walter F. Nesper doing business as Nesper Sign and Neon Company sued Donald J. and Peter J. Buch doing business as Buch Sales Company for 248.51 dollars. Phillips Petroleum Company sued Mr. and Mrs. C. L. Van Arsdale for 80 dollars.

Walter F.nesper Nesper Sign and Neon Company Donald J Peter J. Buch Buch

Suits Dismissed and Default Judgment Awarded

Two suits were dismissed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Eldora L. Lee vs LeRoy C. Lee in a separate maintenance action and the Art Adams Agency vs Charles Mears in a contract suit. Mears dismissed a counterclaim against Adams. Robert and Virginia Greenlee were awarded a $121 default judgment against Mr. and Mrs. George Van Slyke in an account suit.

Eldora’ L. Lee LeRoy C. Lee Art Adams Agency Charles Mears Mears Adams Robert Virginia Greenlee George van Slyke

Juliana to Address Congress on KCRG Broadcast

Queen Juliana of the Netherlands will speak before a joint session of Congress. The address is set for Thursday at 11 30 am and will be carried by KCRG 1600. The broadcast is described as an official royal message to the United States.

KCRG-1600 Juliana Netherlands

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Cc. R. Weather Vennes Hastings la Crosse Prairie du Chien Rise McGregor Dubuque Daven Keokuk Nettie Doman Marie Anderson William H. Anderson Mae Kastanek Adolph Kastanek Superior Court Earl Eastman Peoria Mary Shaffer la Verne Shaffer Ethel F. Brown Bernard C Brown Silvia H. Schulte Theresa M. Schulte Doris L. Joura Arthur N. Joura Wylma R. DeSpain Theodore R. DeSpain Delphine A. Perry Wilbur W. Perry Charles E. Davis Bette L. Davis Martha Sandy Fourth Avenue SE Glenn Ebert L Avenue NW Mortimer Roszell Marion George Meaney C. A. Knock E Avenue NW Dwayne Fenton A Avenue NW D. E. Larson Center Point Road Third Avenue SE Company No Ninth Street NW Forty-ninth Street Twenty Eighth Avenue Memorial Drive Twenty-sixth Street Twenty-first Avenue E Avenue Twentieth A Mercy Horst Zahn Second Avenue SE Robert Smith Second Avenue Toy Masad Fifth Avenue SE Edwin Melsha Seventh Street St. Luke’s Beal Gleason Walker Reinhardt Belle Plaine Edward Prochaska Hrabak National Cemetery Vining Decorah Michael Barth St. John’s Lutheran Church Locust West Union Alice Stahl Burnham Brandon Lilla Miller Oelwein Parker Jesup Frances Burke St. John’s Church Swan Funeral Home Marengo David Lee Schwab Everett Schwab Hoover Funeral Home Oxford Cemetery Ida L. Hedges Zion Lutheran Church CIO G.O.P Sen. Butler Val Peterson Senate Butler Peterson Dwight Griswold Sen. Wherry John Reynolds Ford Diane Walton Witte Tyler School First Avenue NE Miss Witte Charles Shepard Axmear and Board Devo Third Street Urner & Son Funeral Directors Second Avenue S.E Atendant Vernon Lawson Hardin County Marie Vitek Czechoslovakia Ophelian Study Club Thomas Dolan Anamosa Milo Naxera Shakespeare Will Paul Slycord Shaver Road Mercy Hospital Peoples Church Korea Donald Lagersquist Pvt Donald Lagerquist Japan High Twelve Raymond C.lewis New York City Roosevelt Hotel Lewis American Cancer Society W. E. Franey Merchants National Bank Frank Nye Linn Savery Kratchmer’s Reliable Furniture Co Rapids Chevrolet Co Lions Louis L. Irwin University of ‘Iowa Lions Club Lincoln School Wesley Steele Lincoln Congress Third Avenue J. E Lapes Oxfords BIG Shoe Store
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