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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1955
Page
2
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a mixed weather outlook with cooler temps in the east and milder conditions later in the week. It also lists numerous births, deaths, and public notices, including legislative actions, highway funding discussions, and local incidents.
A United Air Lines four engine DC-6 on a routine check flight crashed near Ronkonkoma New York shortly after takeoff killing three veteran pilots Henry Dozier 40 Montclair New Jersey Stanley C Hot 45 Hicksville New York and Vernis H Webb 35 New York.
Richard Irwin Hughes aged 39 of Olin was arrested in Olin on interstate transportation of a stolen vehicle. He appeared before U. S. Commissioner Charles Benesh and was bound over to the grand jury with a $2,500 bond. He allegedly conspired with Charles Richard Ruckman of Clarence to steal a 1949 pickup in Geneseo Illinois and dismantle it to sell parts. Ruckman, serving a five year larceny sentence at Fort Madison, faces Dyer Act charges and will be tried after his current sentence.
Two teams of U S border patrol inspectors will conduct civil service exams in Cedar Rapids for patrol positions starting 8 30 a m Wednesday April 13 in the post office civil service room. Passers will face oral exams then a local doctor physical. Starting salary 3795 a year, max 4955. Another session is set for Davenport on April 15.
Cedar Rapids internal revenue office extends hours before the tax deadline. A Saturday session on 8 a.m. to noon and a Friday, April 15 extension from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. will aid filers. Regular hours resume on other days until the deadline.
Two representatives from the Iowa State Employment Service will speak at Cedar Rapids CIO Union Counselors' school. John A. Scorpis assistant manager and Edward M. Moldt deputy claims officer will present. The fourth of eight sessions begins at 7 p.m. in the CIO Labor Center with Recording Secretary Darryn Porter presiding.
Three teens aged 15 16 and 17 were questioned by juvenile authorities after five six packs of beer were found in the trunk of their car. The youths, Franklin High students, had spent Monday night in Bever Park before being arrested Tuesday morning.
Churchill steps down under doctors pressure as a younger leader is sought. He’s suffered strokes but appeared in good health with crowds cheering as Elizabeth II and Eden discuss succession. Eden, Churchill’s deputy, is expected to take the helm with no cabinet post for Churchill.
President Eisenhower told Winston Churchill in a message that he would never reject Churchill’s counsel and advice. He credited Churchill’s experience wisdom and courage, saying the Free World has much to gain and will seek his help.
Senator Hickerflooper of Iowa says Churchill's resignation is rather sad as the great statesman bows out. He calls Anthony Eden an able diplomat and a man of high achievement, and believes the United States can work well with him.
Two young brothers Robert Coghlan 25 and Roger Coghlan 18 months died from smoke and heat after a Sunday fire in their Marion apartment. Services set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Muridoch chapel with Rev. James P. Gable. Burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Two other hospitalized children released. cause blamed on a cigarette touching a studio couch cushion in first floor apartment of Albert Henderson 29.
DES MOINES AP. The Iowa Supreme Court upheld a lower court ruling dismissing a flood damage suit by 16 claimants against Iowa Electric Co over the Manchester dam on the Maquoketa River. The justices ruled the statute of limitations bars recovery. Plaintiffs Robert P. Nall and 15 others alleged damages dating back to 1925.
Mary Amelia Steffen of 1317 L Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died at 9 30 p m Monday after a long illness She was born December 28 1864 near LaSalle Illinois and came to Iowa with her parents at age six In 1888 she married Adolph Steffen who died in December 1945 Surviving are a son Earnest W Steffen of Cedar Rapids and a brother W G Strack of Grundy Center She was a member of the Grundy Center Methodist Episcopal church and funeral services and burial will be in Grundy Center Cemetery at Coffman and Ferree chapel Friends may call Beatty Bearle chapel until 9 p m Tuesday.
Funeral services for Herbert Ferguson of 500 Thirtieth Street SE were held Wednesday with Rev. George Gaide officiating at Turner Seened. Burial followed in Monona Cemetery with graveside services conducted by Rev. E. W. Hilmer.
Wm O Lazenby a Cedar Rapids resident for 60 years died in a Cedar Rapids hospital following a long illness. Born January 11 1886 at Victor he was survived by four daughters Rose Mary Dixie Lee Louise Ann and Ruth plus a son Emerson a sister and a brother all of Cedar Rapids. Services are set for 3 30 PM Thursday at Turner chapel with burial in Spring Grove cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Cedar Rapids resident Henry F Brazier died Monday. Services are set for 11 am Wednesday at Brady mortuary with Rev Floyd Hinshaw officiating. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Dr. Gaylord Couchman told Holy Week services at First Presbyterian that Jesus frees humanity by choosing restraint despite internal compulsion. He warned against lax liberty, critiqued communism as a judgment on modern life, and urged steadfast self denial as warfare under God’s overruling plan. The sermon was the second in a five‑part Holy Week series sponsored by local churches, YMCA, and the Ministerial Association.
The April term district court announced trial dates and lists criminal and non jury cases. Criminal trials cover offenses from April 11 to June 27 including lascivious acts indecent exposure rape assault and drunk driving with names of defendants and prosecutors. Jury and non jury calendar items include Louvar v Hasley Kilberger v Raschid Briney v Goodman Sel ken v Northland Insurance and many others.
A dated catalog of civil case pairings and guardianship matters with names such as Barta Baker Vaughn Edwards Cannon Hickle and Carlton, plus entities like Merchants National Aetna Casualty and Cedar Rapids school district, spanning April to June.
Two men pled guilty to drunk driving in Floyd Philbrick's court and were fined 300 dollars plus costs. Dale C. Peyton, 29, of Pale Road NW, and Charles Du Fault, 49, of Marion, were arrested by Cedar Rapids police on March 20 and March 28 respectively. Both may pay fines in installments with specified monthly payments.
Three account suits were filed Monday and Tuesday. Mercy hospital sues Shar on Gordon for 124.23. Iowa Steel j and Iron Works sue Everett Ford doing business as Everett Ford Construction Company for 74.48. Thomas Combs doing business as Thomas Combs Grocery sues Mr and Mrs Clifford Martin for 365.93. A promissory note suit was filed by Linn County State Bank of Coggan seeking 314.18 from Frances E and Evelyn O'Brien.
Henry Boesenberg Tuesday dismissed a damage suit filed against Mr and Mrs John Spoerl. Also dismissed was the Spoerls counter claim against Boesenberg.
The White House said President Eisenhower will not hold a news conference this week as Congress is in recess and the president seeks a recess too. Press Secretary Hagerty stated the decision on Tuesday.
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