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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1947
Page
2
The Daily Record lists Friday temperatures for Duluth and Los Angeles with precipitation inches, Iowa forecast shows Sunday to Tuesday trends, and a long police court notice with multiple fines for offenses in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. It also notes births announced in Marion and Cedar Rapids area hospitals and a Montana birth, with family names and addresses included.
A rock slide west of Linwood Kansas delayed the Rock Island Rocket after it plowed into rocks late Friday night. Engineer D E Thomas of Harrington was injured and taken to a Kansas City hospital. No other cars derailed as tracks were cleared and trains rerouted to Santa Fe lines.
An unidentified man reportedly drove to the center span of a Mississippi River bridge in Burlington and leapt into the water, dying. Three Cedar Rapids trainmen witnessed the fall as authorities, aided by auxiliary coast guardsmen, searched the river for the body. A car found at the scene bore the name Dale Persinger, 41, registered in Chicago.
Hereby announces the appointment of an executor to the estate of an unnamed deceased person in Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment to the executrix Maurice L Nathanson is the attorney for the estate.
Des Moines AP report quotes Charles Breed of New York and Siegel predicting limited gains from a proposed tax cut. Breed sees a 10 percent overall cut with Congress likely trimming two to three billion dollars rather than reaching a higher target. Siegel foresees possibly another 10 percent cut in 1948 and notes the bill’s path remains long and contingent on Congress, with delays pushing any effective date to January 1 due to administrative hurdles.
Rep. Vursell announces plan to create a 700000 dollar trust fund for dependents of coal miners killed in two major explosions. The proposal follows a request from John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers at a labor committee meeting. The fund would divert the 700000 penalty money from the treasury to aid widows and orphans from Centralia Illinois and Pineville Kentucky disasters.
The 218 bags of shelled peanuts from Tifton Georgia to Cedar Rapids are the libelee in a federal libel case. The U S deputy marshal has them in custody for a hearing set April 30 at Hubbard Ice and Fuel Co. under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetics act.
Karla Galarza, 22, a white student, was ordered to transfer from Margaret Murray vocational high school for Negroes to Burdick high school for whites after attending Murray. She plans to challenge the segregation ruling in court after returning April 14, while her father Dr Ernesto Galarza eyes legal options.
Killen Deel 28 of Bluefield Virginia was held by Cedar Rapids police on a stolen car charge after a Shady Acres cabin proprietor reported a man selling cheap auto accessories from a 1940 Pontiac, suspected stolen, with authorities in St Paul Minnesota seeking extradition.
Two youths aged 15 and 17 confessed to robbing three Ottumwa grocery stores of 1492 dollars and several checks. Police recovered 1000 dollars and some checks. The pair also admitted stealing 15 cars in the last four months and were sent to Eldora training school.
Oklahoma City AP notes William Thomas Goodwin failed to reach his girlfriend by phone and found a store locked. Police alerted the proprietor to unlock the door, allowing Goodwin to leave.
In Moscow many Russians blame the United States and Britain for current troubles in the conference while picturing Roosevelt’s supposed influence as a path to harmony. Citizens cite Molotov and Vishinsky speeches and radio reports to justify their views.
A discussion among a small group includes a building superintendent and a ministry office worker weighing whether Russians are justified. They disagree on Roosevelt and General Marshall, with views split on leadership and understanding.
In Jerusalem the Holy Week united Christians in prayer at 14 altars along the path to Calvary, Jews at the Western Wall, and Muslims at Haram Esh Sharif before the Nebi Musa pilgrimage. Passover rituals and Good Friday observances reflect the city’s multi faith heritage.
Reeve ot J Theodore Biever, 27, of Chicago, was fined $25 and costs by Judge Harry S. Johnson in police court Saturday on a charge of disturbing the peace. Biever was arrested Friday night by Patrolman Dan Kruidenier after he became involved in an argument with a bell boy in the Montrose hotel, and refused to desist when Kruidenier suggested he do so.
DES MOINES AP reports Iowa state commission cigarette tax receipts rose by 79 540 to 369 559 for March while beer revenue fell to 63 000. The March total shows a 21 428 drop from March of last year as collections reflect February 1 sales.
Ruftis Brothers of Rapids and Chicago filed in district court seeking judgment of 13,548 with 30,000 forecast for two years and 8,100 for 900 bulldozer blades plus 2,448 for 153 wagons and other items. The suit claims Henderson breached a May 20 1946 distributorship contract.
Judge Floyd Philbrick granted Stephen F Pazdera a confessed suit of 280.73 on a promissory note and dismissed Olga Kosina v A W and Eleanor Merritt. Judge G K Thompson awarded Joe Stalker and Stalker Electric 179.24 against James Flickinger and dismissed Elsie Miller executrix v Aetna Life Insurance on stipulation of adjustment.
Geraldine Miller petitions the district court to set aside a decree of annulment of her marriage to William F. Miller granted in Moline city court on December 16. She alleges they wed November 20 and she was induced by fraudulent promises to attend court.
Dr. Lafe H. Fritz of Dubuque sues Linn County for 217.80 against Dale Hammond couple for services rendered Aug 31, 1937. George Salome, grocer, seeks 171.84 from Earl and wife for an account from Mar 24, 1944, to Apr 1, 1945.
Emma Brown Friday confirmed executrix of Anna Werning’s will who died March 12 and named sole heir with bond set at 1000 dollars. Also probated Friday, Julia A. Biskup’s will from March 19 appointed Leonard Biskup executor without bond, with half the estate to him and quarter shares to the Rev. George Bishop and Helen Harlan.
Investigators report a breakin at Fleurq Equipment Company near the junction of highways 149 and 30. A cash box in a desk drawer was emptied of 13.67 dollars sometime Thursday night or Friday morning, entry gained by a skeleton key through a rear door.
Paul Harrington filed suit in district court seeking 416.12 in damages against Charles J. Madison. He says he loaned 300 by cashing Madison's check on May 18 1946 and the check was dishonored for insufficient funds. He also alleges another loan was made.
The Rev. Thomas N. Abodeely has set 9 a.m. as the hearing time for an ouster suit against Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Aberhart. The case seeks removal from 1727 Grande avenue SE with claims the defendants are $80 in arrears on rent.
Students at Lone Willow School on Sixth Street Road SW planted a willow tree to honor the school’s name after the previous tree was broken by a storm. The ceremony included participants Carol Vasil, Doris Coleman, Betty Kovar, Jackie Anderson, Leo Sanka, Eunice Booth, June Topinka, and County Superintendent Walter Shanp. Seventh and eighth graders joined in an art presentation detailing the school’s history.
April twelve is set as the date for the annual kite flying meet at Ellis park soft ball diamonds. The event features seven or more contests for boys and girls with homemade kites in four events and commercial kites in others. Prizes include a grand prize for the all around champion and awards for artistic and unique designs.
The justice department labeled a letter to Wayne University president an unfortunate mistake and said it falsely claimed no evidence the American Youth for Democracy is subversive. A second letter followed citing FBI Director Hoover testimony and noting the letter was written without proper facts.
Five AFL building trades unions stayed off the job on Saturday amid unresolved wage disputes with contractors. Painters, bricklayers, laborers, cement finishers and iron workers kept in continuous meetings as negotiations continued with contractor R. W. Rindernkecht of Allied Constructions Interests. Workers quit at midnight Monday when wage agreements expired.
The union pressed for a pension plan similar to the company proposal and sought paid relief for meals, overtime after eight hours for extra men, half-pay for drivers on long split shifts, and rest rooms at terminal points. Oliver reported the union’s exec committee had not received a 25-cent settlement recommendation from Randall, and no action was taken by the company on the meal-relief proposal.
Mrs Zella K Lewis a former Cedar Rapids resident died March 27 in Brooklyn New York Services were held there March 29 She is survived by her sister Mrs I M Preston 506 Seventeenth Street NE Cedar Rapids a daughter Mrs Barbara Stutts and a son Jack Lewis
Mrs. Katie Fitzgibbon aged 88 of Parnell died Friday night at her son Walter’s home on Sev enth Avenue SE after a lingering illness. She leaves a daughter Mrs. Margaret Faughton of Iowa City and several children. Services set for 9 a.m. Monday at St. Joseph’s Church Parnell with burial in St. Joseph’s Cemetery. Friends may call at the family home.
Mrs. John Reyman Vostrel longtime Swisher resident died at home near Swisher at 7 30 pm Friday age 60 She and husband John marked 42nd wedding anniversary Survived by husband four daughters a brother two sisters five grandchildren Services in Brosha at 2 pm Tuesday with reverends Burian and Pokorney Burial Blaine Cemetery Swisher Friends may call at the chapel
Funeral services were held for Elizabeth Shirrah Calder Montillon at 1:30 p m in Turner chapel with burial in Linwood cemetery. She was a lifelong Presbyterian, widow of John Montillon, and mother of two daughters Mrs A F Otis of Glen Ellyn and Mrs R V Porter of Syracuse with four grandchildren and a sister Mrs Isabelle Brecht of Iowa.
Mrs. Elmo Whitney of 1601 E Avenue NE died Wednesday night in a local hospital after a lingering illness. Surviving are her husband a daughter Mrs. William R Smith of Cedar Rapids and one grandchild. Hatch funeral home Central City will conduct a service at 2 p m Monday with burial in the cemetery near Prairie Urg.
John H. Bormann died recently at 1959 Park Avenue SE. Funeral services are set for Monday at 1 18 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. M. Molloy officiating. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Sunday evening by Msgr. Molloy and the Catholic Order of Foresters at the family home where the body rests. callers may visit.
Funeral services for Mathias Leo Nolan of 1631 Washington avenue SE are scheduled for 8 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Heart church with burial at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Han ford Post of the American Legion to conduct military rites at the grave. Rosary led by Msgr. J M Molloy at 7 30 p m Sunday at Monahar funeral home where friends may call.
A 35 foot barrage balloon broke from its mooring Friday morning in Washington and drifted north to Delaware and Maryland. It sank in Chesapeake Bay near Rock Hall and later washed onto an eastern shore farm where a farmer demanded removal. The balloon, once part of the Washington New York air route, prompted police cautions.
Gaylord Johnson, 34, was injured when he fell from a corn crib near Atkins on Saturday morning. He was taken to Luke's Hospital in Coder Rep with a possible broken hip after the incident involving a lorry endell and feces near the scene.
Irene G Pry and Edward J Dahms office noted a claim regarding support settlement to be presented in Linn County. The fragment references the matter and the involved parties but lacks full details.
An Ottumwa switch engine and one car toppled into the Des Moines River. Three Milwaukee railroad workers Kurt Adcock, engineer Billy Wells, and Cleve Carnahan, all riding in the engine cab, escaped by climbing to shore after the 200 foot wood span failed.
Funeral services will be held in Des Moines for Harvey Rowe a pioneer Iowa insurance man who died in a local hospital Friday He organized the Home Mutual Insurance Company in 1901 and served as secretary and president until last year.
Ce dar Rapids natives from local industries will inspect Club One-9-Teen facilities next week as part of a survey to determine need for a young adult recreation center. The visit follows a Friday meeting of the club executive with the Chamber of Commerce Retail Merchants and Manufacturers bureaus and the youth activities subcommittee of the Council of Social Planning. The group aims to gauge employer backing for a program that would use the club three nights weekly as a social center for working youths.
Glenn A. Kenderdine a thirty third degree Mason of Des Moines will speak at Scottish Rite Easter services in Iowa Consistory. Bruce Chapter of Rose Croix sponsors the ceremony titled Relighting of the Lights with Wilmer J. Robinson as wise master and Norman H. Emerson directing the Scottish Rite choir.
County auditor Hana tlik reports on a public bid for excavation work including quantities of 246 931 cubic yards and 430 eases with olives and tie. The notice warns bidders of technical reserves and the right to reject, noting the successful bid may be refunded and awarded to the best bidder.
Notice states that heirs or persons in debt to the estate must pay immediately to the administrator. Any claims against the estate must be filed in the Linn Journal County Probate Court by a specified deadline. The notice is issued to settle debts and claims against the estate.
Notice from Iowa county court regarding the estate of Gipson Ete of Marrs deceased. Creditors are urged to immediate payment of debts and claimants to present their demands for adjudication in line with probate proceedings.
Notice announces the appointment of an executor for case No 19144 and related matters. The document names Beene and Lewis EK as parties and identifies the involved attorney. The filing indicates the executor has been appointed and will administer the estate under applicable law.
United Air Lines executives will be guests of honor at a Chain of Commerce dinner April 26 at the Montrose hotel. The event marks the ceremonial pre flight inauguration at the new Rapid City airport with Boyd and Heer as vice chairmen. Gowd Towne and Swan Gowd of Des Moines arrive to confer with local officials as United launches service to Cedar Rapids next day.
Me Too stores plan an Easter egg hunt at Ellis Park for children up to 12. Maynard Downe of Me Too reports overwhelming demand as 5 000 eggs will be hidden Sunday morning across two courses for ages up to six and ages seven to fourteen.
County Auditor Sennen Otto F announces a bid for 2500 lineal feet of 18 inch corrugated iron and 5000 lineal feet of 15 to 34 inch corrugated culvert pipe and related items. Preference given to Iowa grown and coal produced products. Bids must meet state highway specifications and be submitted as per furnished forms.
Sealed bids due 10:00 a.m. at the County Treasurer’s office for two timber bridges 445 and 324 by 24 spans located in Putnam County. Bid security five percent or $150 drawn on a solvent Iowa bank. Plans and specs available at the County Auditor and County Engineer offices.
In a special session the Cedar Rapids based corporation proposes to reorganize under Iowa law. The meeting addresses amending and replacing articles of incorporation to reflect capital changes and authority for issuing stock bonds and related corporate actions.
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