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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 02, 1956
Page
3
The Daily Record lists high and low temperatures across cities with precipitation and forecast notes. It includes Tuesday and Wednesday weather expectations, temperature ranges from the northwest to southeast, barometer readings, wind, sunrise and sunset times, and year-ago comparisons. Also recorded are births, marriages, divorces, fire incidents, traffic violations, and funeral notices across multiple towns with names and addresses.
Cedar Rapids and Marion city councils reached agreements to furnish water and sewer service to Glenbrook Cove area of Marion between First Avenue and Tama Street SE. About 50 houses to receive sewage and water at Cedar Rapids rates with cross jurisdiction plans.
No driver's license Robert Berends of Worthington Acres given a 10 day suspended sentence. Failure to have car under control Mary Stemlar of 1932 Fourth Avenue SE fined $5 and costs. Henry Dvorak of 624 Eighth Avenue SE fined $10 and costs. Faulty equipment Melvin Semerroth Jr of Atkins fined $5 and costs. Violation of safety standards Frederick Robidoux of 1107 Tenth Street.
Fred M. Glass of the Port of New York Authority says helicopters cannot compete with surface carriers as public transport without government support. He expects aero-cab and intercity services to emerge first, with suburban use later, and foresees at least a decade before a substantial transportation role.
Dr Karl Bowman a UC psychiatrist says death by own action threats must not be ignored Even those who do not intend to act may miscalculate overdose gas suicide threats can place a person in a position where death by own action seems the only way He rejects the belief that threats never yield action
A Cedar Rapids fatality centers the grim tally as Iowans die in Illinois and Iowa crashes. Names include Mrs Earnest Carlson and Keith Tentinger among others. A head on collision near Rockford kills Airman William Pate and three Woodstock family members.
A lively comedy titled Roman Interlude airs on Channel 9 at 6 30 p m Monday as part of Theater of Stars. The lighthearted piece features brisk dialogue and a playful stage rhythm likely to entertain a broad audience.
Alfonso W Doyle 1635 Third avenue S Cedar Rapids resident and Iowa Manufacturing employee died at a Cedar Rapids hospital at 7 am Sunday after a long illness Born December 3 1907 in Parnell He previously worked at Wilson and Company He was a member of Knights of Columbus and Holy Name Society Survived by wife Marcella and four children including James in Germany and John Michael Judy and Mary Patricia Also three sisters and a brother Services at Immaculate Conception Church Thursday at 9 am Burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery Visiting hours begin Tuesday at Brady Mortuary with Rosary and parish and K of C observances to follow
Mrs Elvin H McCoy aged 75 of 1212 Fifth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at 8 a m Sunday in a local hospital after a lingering illness Born in Bridgeton New Jersey July 22 1880 she was a member of the Three L class of First Christian church and the Railroad Retirement club Surviving include her husband a son Robert of Cedar Rapids two grandsons three sisters and a brother The Barta Hesser chapel will conduct funeral services Tuesday at 1 30 p m with Rev Jack Sliver of First Christian church Burial will be Bear Creek cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Martin F. Koob a Cedar Rapids resident for much of his life and a long time millwright for Penick and Ford died in a Cedar Rapids nursing home Sunday night after a lingering illness He was born near Solon March 8 1870 Surviving are three daughters Mrs Dan Blake Mrs Hildegarde Barr and Mrs Cecelia Kilger six grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren In 1892 he married Rose Lie P Hronik who died in 1931 daughter Isabella died in 1943 Services set for 9 am Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church with Monsignor W H Schulte Burial and Rosary at 8 pm Tuesday at Monahan Funeral Home where friends may call after 1 pm Tuesday
Carl Fellendorf 31 of Marion and John Howard O'Brien 28 of Cedar Rapids were each fined 300 dollars and costs for drunk driving in district court Monday. Fellendorf, arrested after his car hit another in Marion Saturday night, paid 100 dollars with 200 remaining at 25 dollars monthly. O'Brien, arrested Sunday on Highway 30 near the junction with Highway 149 for erratic driving, paid 100 dollars with 200 left at 50 dollars monthly. Judge Floyd Philbrick imposed the penalties.
William Verlet Howe, 34, of Marion was ordered by Judge Floyd Philbrick to undergo a psychiatric examination at the University of Iowa psychopathic hospital. The exam must be completed by April 30 after Howe pleaded innocent to sodomy charges involving a Marion boy.
A 19 year old girl, Donna Mae Rupp of 105 Fifteenth Street NE, pled guilty to larceny in district court and received a suspended five year sentence to the women’s reformatory at Rockwell City. She was paroled to the State Board of Parole after the offense involved taking 29 dollars from a Powder Puff beauty salon cash drawer.
The will of William E Neff who died March 21 was admitted to probate Monday. The estate is divided in equal shares to the Daughters Ruby Pobuda and Bessie Wasley. Ruby Pobuda was named executrix without…
Iff's office reports a radio vanished Sunday between 1 45 and 2 a m after a power outage. No further details on suspects or location are provided.
A civil action was filed Monday in district court by Iowa Paper Company of Waterloo against Tribune Publishing Company seeking 115.10. The suit was recorded in the district court docket and involves a business dispute between the two firms.
Storm aftermath reports from Des Moines and surrounding towns describe hail damage, mud washes, and scattered outages. Streets crews repair washouts while insurance offices report activity is normal. Mud from a Jefferson high site and other construction areas floods lawns and basements, with several roof and antenna damages noted.
PILOT GROVE Texas A 79 year old retired farmer says he can locate a hoard of 60000 in gold coins buried near Pilot Grove creek from an 1850 ambush. He claims his kid companions once found six skeletons and swore to secrecy, leaving him as the last survivor to search for the treasure.
In Mendoza Argentina police report 70 theft charges tied to a radio seizure at a public office and a motel. Authorities say the suspect faced subversive acts and public order disruptions after a portable ration device was taken.
KCRG TV plans two half hour news blocks each weekday with Dick Yoa kam introducing regional and local highlights and a weather outlook. Bob Brooks delivers brief sports bulletins before 6 15 pm when John Daly anchors 15 minutes of illustrated news from New York and Washington via Channel 9. The Cedar Rapids Gazette staff provides AP INS wirephoto coverage for Eastern Town.
The city council postponed a decision on a petition for a special nursery permit at 5008 Center Point Road NE. Opponents cited traffic noise and property devaluation while supporters said the nursery would buffer residential from an industrial area. Council will view the site before ruling, with conditions agreed from the City Plan Commission. In a second action, Dr J A Smrha was authorized to build a ranch type office at First Street SW in an R 4 zone, with no opposition.
Survivors describe a sudden drop after takeoff from Greater Pittsburgh airport as the Martin Skyliner crashed into a hill side killing 22. Stewardess Mary Jane Fanning died. co-pilot Harlan Jesperson critically injured. pilot Raymond F. McQuade in fair condition. Many dead were seated rear sections. Flight planned to Newark with stops.
Calcutta report says the Indiana Socialist party urges a non-violent resistance with Hindu untouchables to gain access to two Banaras temples. The plan emphasizes peaceful action and civil rights through organized protest in the city.
Parks Commissioner Don Gardner announced bids will be opened April 23 for reinforced concrete pools fifty feet in diameter with a four foot surrounding walk. Daniels park pool will replace a failing plumbing system and be near rest rooms on H Avenue, while Bever park will host the area's first wading pool. Plans came from the city engineer’s department with potential future pools if costs and construction prove feasible.
Mayor Jim Meaghan said council action is likely within a week on a proposed ordinance to control warm air heating installations. A review with contractor spokesmen noted needed adjustments before formal action. The plan includes a board of heating examiners annual license fees permits for jobs a warm air inspector and minimum contractor standards.
By United Press six other U S plane crashes on Sunday killed 16 people. An air force jet trainer apparently out of fuel crashed and burned while attempting to make a landing.
London report says Russia awarded the Order of Lenin to the designer of the Soviet Yak aircraft and other World War II propeller driven planes. The award, announced by Moscow radio, honors the engineer for his contributions to Soviet aviation.
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