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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 07, 1950

Page

3

Weather notes and urban incidents from April report

The daily weather covers high and low temperatures for several cities with forecasts of snow and rain. It notes five day trends averaging below normal, plus wind data and sun and moon times. Local fines for speeding and infractions are listed along with several fire and incident calls and a court case between Jacqueline A. Lindquist and Albert S. Lindquist.

Les Anreles Seattle Miami Sioux City Iowa Municipal

Disturbance Charge Free on Bond After Tavern Scuffle

Edward Lee a 17 year old resident of 727 H street SW was released on $50 bond after a tavern owner accused him of pulling a knife and slashing a finger during a 1 a.m. scuffle at Midway tavern. Lee pled innocent to disturbing the peace in police court and the case was continued to Wednesday. Barry LaBlanche manager of Midway tavern identified Lee as the offender. Patrolmen Arthur Zimmerman and Lester Woodward arrested Lee.

Edward Lee H Street Lee Barry LaBlanche Midway la Blanche Arthur Zimmerman Lester Woodward

Local Names Shared in Property Transfers

Mildred A. Stritt connected to Clarence H. Stritt, Geraldine Shephard linked to Leonard Shephard, Harriet M. Juergens listed under Bernard J. Juergens, and Doris L. Crane associated with Joseph F. Crane in notices detailing ownership or beneficiaries.

Mildred A. Stritt Clarence H. Stritt Geraldine Shephard Leonard Shephard Harriet M. Juergens Bernard J. Juergens Doris L. Crane Joseph F. Crane

Local births and deaths reported across Iowa towns

Cedar Rapids and Springville residents welcome new births while Cedar Rapids families gain a son and a daughter on April 6 and 7. Deaths include Dysart resident Walter Brandt after an explosion, with funeral plans pending. Obituaries also note Katherine Morse and Mrs. George Hansen in Anamosa and Monona services, and service notices for Mrs. Marble in Anamosa and Mrs. Fletcher in Manchester.

Dysart Walter J. Brandt Waterloo Winifred Edward Jim” Corcran Dysart Methodist Church

Doctor Warns Against Losing Weight Fast After 40

Chicago reported physician Dr. Edward J. Stieglitz cautions adults over 40 to lose weight slowly. He says a weekly drop of one pound or monthly five pounds is safest and cites risks of quick loss: regain, weakness, exhaustion, and skin wrinkling.

Chicago Washington Edward J. Stieglitz Journal of the American Medical Association

Army Reserve Corps Expansion Plan Unveiled

Gordon Gray, retiring army secretary, announced an expanded and improved army organized reserve corps. The program aims to grow to about 955,000 officers and men.

Washington Gordon Gray Army Army Organized Reserve Corps

New Examination Ordered for Ellis

Des Moines reports say 11-year-old Tommy Ellis will undergo additional mental tests after being charged with a birthday stabbing of an 85-year-old Des Moines widow. Judge Lou Ladd appointed two Des Moines psychiatrists to conduct the tests and report findings to the court.

DES Moines INS Tommy Ellis Lou Ladd Frank Ely Paul Cash Ellis Ladd Howard V. Turner

Private Detective Nabs Couple on Check Fraud

Sioux City report says private detective Ray Thompson arrested Mrs. Wayne Orwell age 28 and Rudy Robinson age 22 of Laurel Nebraska on suspicion of writing about 40 bogus checks. They faced charges of uttering and drawing false checks.

Sioux City INS Ray Thompson Wayne Orwell Rudy Robinson Laurel, Neb

Easter Services and Local Notices Across Town

Illegible city briefs report holiday travels at where Dr and Mrs Navratil head to Michigan. St Luke’s hospital lists Emil Surry as a patient. Church notices include Shueyville Easter program and Union Church sermon He Is Risen. Toddville No. 1 church Easter events feature baptism and 7 30 pm program. Correction notes Suchomel’s Toledo contest award. Covington sunrise service with preacher The Risen Christ.

St. Luke’s Emil M. Surry Johnson Avenue St. Luke's Hospital Toddville Toddville Free Joseph T. Suchomel Thomas F. Suchomel Ridgeway Drive Toledo Covington C. C. Miner Miner Green Grove

Bingo operator found innocent of gaming charge in Council Bluffs

Municipal Judge Allan Ardell found Victor Langstrom innocent of a gaming charge after he was arrested December 27 for operating a bingo game. The judge noted there were not enough facts to determine bingo's legality.

Council Bluffs Allan Ardell Victor Langstrom Langstrom

First Cedar Rapids theater operator Jim Thompson dies age 76

James Mackrell Thompson 76, owner of Cedar Rapids first motion picture theater the Delphis, died Thursday night at 4063 First Avenue SE after weeks of illness. A native of Ireland, he served as Gazette Company custodian for 33 years and as coachman for the Walter Douglas family. He helped the Cherry Sisters rise to fame and showed early films including a two reel Split Skirt and a Bob Fitzsimmons fight. services Monday at 1:30 pm conducted by Mt Hermon lodge with Knights Templar escort.

James Mackrell Thompson Cedar Rapids First Avenue SE Thompson Ireland The Gazette Company Walter Douglas Australia Quaker Oats Company Jim Thompson Jim Marion Mr. Douglas Landeau Grand Hotel Greene’s Opera House Delphis First Avenue Bob Fitzsimmons Iowa Cherry Sisters Bever Greene’s Broadway Mr. Thompson Gazette Masonic Lodge Mt. Hermanlodge A.F A.M Royal Arch Masons of Royal and Select Masters of Apollo Commandery K.T Presbyterian Church Anna Marie Martha Thompson Craigywarren Ballymena Margaret Falknan Freeport Ruth Wagner William Hugh Thompson Alexander Thompson Guisborne New Zealand Robert Thompson Dumfries Scotland Turner Chapel Mt. Hermon Lodge Knights Templar Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery Masonic Hall

Deaths Mrs Frank C McCay 69 Former Cedar Rapids Resident

Mrs Frank C McCay aged 69 died Tuesday evening in Wichita. Born January 1 1881 in Cedar Rapids she married Frank C McCay on June 25 1913 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by her husband a brother S K Weir of Las Vegas Nevada. She belonged to the Presbyterian church and the Order of Eastern Star at Topeka.

Frank C. McCay Cedar Rapids Wichita S. K. Weir Las Vegas Nev

Rockefeller Jr recounts ties to his father and empire

John D Rockefeller Jr describes his split from mere staff to his father's representative, detailing his early entry into the private office in 1897, signing his father's name on agreements, and his pride in the trust and in carrying forward philanthropic and business aims. He spoke after being made an honorary member of the New York Chamber of Commerce alongside Eisenhower and Hoover.

New York John D.kefeller, Jr Rockefeller Standard Oil Chamber of Commerce State of New York Dwight D. Eisenhower Herbert Hoover Brown University Broadway John D. Rockefeller, Jr

Lived in Wichita Areas Noted in Obituary

The record notes the deceased resided in Wichita for several years and belonged to groups including the White Shrine Hy Patia club Queen City Rebekah lodge and Railway Engineers and Firemen's auxiliary. Services were held at 2 p.m. Friday in Wichita with burial there.

White Shrine Hypatia Club Queen City Rebekah Lodge Railway Engineers and Firemen’s Auxiliary Wichita

Ellen Werner, Cedar Rapids Matriarch, 81, Dies

Ellen N. Werner, age 81, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, died in a local nursing home Friday. Born February 14, 1869, she was a member of St Patrick's church Forresters and Woman's Relief Corps. Survived by four sons Chris Charles Roy and Louis, three daughters, a brother a sister and many grandchildren. Funeral at St Patrick's at 9 a.m. Monday with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Rosary at Teahen chapel Sunday evening.

Ellen N. Werner Third Avenue Cedar Rapids St. Patrick’s Church Forresters and Woman’s Relief Corps Chris Charles T Roy J Louis J Oskaloosa George Victorine George Schamberger Helen O’brien Chicago J. H. Malone Omaha Mary Driscoll Mechanicsville D. J. Lenihan Oak Hill Cemetery Teahen Chapel Msgr Lenihan

Mrs Frank Stepanek dies after long illness at 91

Cedar Rapids resident Mrs Frank Stepanek 91 died at home Thursday night after a lingering illness. Born in 1859 in Czechoslovakia she is survived by her husband two sons Otto and Frank Jr and a granddaughter. Services at St Wen ceslaus at 9 a.m. Monday conducted by Rev A W Chihak burial in Bohemian cemetery. Calling hours Sunday at Brady mortuary with parish Rosary at 7 p.m.

Frank Stepanek Eleventh Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Czechoslovakia Otto Frank, Jr Linz Austria St. Wenceslaus Church A. W. Chihak Bohemian Cemetery Brady Mortuary

Mary Batcheler 78 Dies In Cedar Rapids Hospital

Mary Lanette Batcheler 78 of 1547 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 10 05 a m Friday She was born in Clay Mills Jones County and leaves a sister Mrs Samuel L Bear of Cedar Rapids A dry goods clerk and Baptist church member in Independence services at Barta Hesser chapel at 1 30 p m Monday burial in Clay Mills cemetery Onslow Friends may call after 4 p m Saturday

Mary Lanette Batcheler Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Clay Mills Jones County Samuel L. Bear Independence Baptist Church Onslow

Petrick Fined For Drunk Driving After Cedar Rapids Arrest

Paul L. Petrick, 27, of 159 Fourteenth Avenue SW, pled guilty to a drunk driving charge and was fined $300. He was arrested about 5 p.m. Tuesday by Highway Patrolman James Gildroy on Highway 218, one mile south of Cedar Rapids.

Paul L. Petrick Fourteenth Avenue James Gildroy Cedar Rapids

Two 17-Year-Olds To Plead on Larceny Count

Two 17 year old boys Duane Schneider of 1717 Fourteenth Avenue SE and Ernest Rife of route 2 were ordered to plead by April 15 on a breaking and entering charge. Cedar Rapids detectives arrested them Tuesday night after a burglary at William Caldwell’s home 213 Eleventh Avenue SE. Caldwell reported nine jars containing 41.71 dollars stolen. jars were found behind a garbage can. Detectives arrested the youths when they returned for the loot. Judge Philbrick appointed attorneys at state expense.

Duane Schneider Fourteenth Avenue SE Ernest Rife Route 2 Floyd Philbrick Cedar Rapids William Caldwell Eleventh Avenue SE Caldwell Jake Stusak Philbrick

Family Finance Company Sues Laub and Slaman for $190.50

A. A. Murphy and Company doing business as Family Finance Company filed suit against Joseph Laub and Theodore Slaman seeking $190.50 allegedly due on a promissory note.

A. A. Murphy and Company, Inc Thursday Joseph Laub Theodore Slaman

Keller Sues Wolfs for 100 Dollars Rent Owed

Forrest V. Keller filed suit against Andy and Lois Wolf seeking 100 dollars with 5 percent interest from March 31. He alleges rent of 25 dollars monthly for a house in Alburnett not paid for December 1949 and January February March of the current year. Hearing on the petition set for 10 a.m. April 14.

Forrest V

Stone's Truck Service sues J. E. Gabriel for unpaid balance

Stone's Truck Service Inc files suit against J. E. Gabriel seeking 271.30 dollars plus interest for an unpaid balance on a trailer sold to the defendant on December 22, 1949.

Stone’s Truck Service, Inc J. E. Gabriel

Landergott sues Prochaska over December 1949 crash

Charles Landergott filed a $340.71 damages suit against Georgiana Prochaska for injuries alleged from a car accident December 23, 1949 on First Street SW at Fourteenth Avenue.

Charles Landergott Georgiana Prochaska First Street Fourteenth Avenue

Fort Dodge Woman Dies After Extended Illness

Mrs. John Hutchinson 78 of Fort Dodge dies at 11 12 p m Thursday after an extended illness. The body was moved from Beatty chapel to Laufersweiler funeral home where services will be held at a time to be announced.

John Hutchinson Fort Dodge Lloyd Davis Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel Laufersweiler Funeral Home

Ada C. Martin 85 Dies After Long Illness in Cedar Rapids

Ada C. Martin aged 85 of 1336 Fifth Street NW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 7 10 p m Thursday after a long illness. She leaves two sons Ross and Roy both of Cedar Rapids. Service scheduled at Beatty chapel 1 30 p m Monday with Rev F L Hinds haw burial in Linwood chapel after 1 p.m Saturday.

Ada C. Martin Fifth Street NW Cedar Rapids Ross Roy Beatty Chapel F. L. Hinshaw Linwood Cemetery

Services for Mrs Joseph No Votny

Services for Mrs Joseph No Votny of near Swisher, who died Wednesday, will be in the Brush chapel at 2 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev Galen Hershey. Burial will be in Shueyville Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Shueyville Galen Hershey Evangelical United Brethren Church Joseph Novotny Near Swisher Brush Chapel Shueyville Cemetery

Mulvany Services Set for Austin C Mulvany

Private services for Austin C Mulvany who died Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital will be held in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Saturday conducted by the Rev Frank H Ward Burial will be Cedar Memorial cemetery.

Austin C. Mulvany Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel Frank H. Ward Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Mortgage suit awards judgment and car sale order

Mrs Ruthard Smith Henry Smith and Bernard Stoker Friday won a judgment of 111.14 against John Smith Jr in a chat tel mortgage case. The court also ordered the sale of a 1940 car to settle the mortgage.

Ruthard Smith Henry Smith Bernard Stoker John Smith, Jr

Suit Filed Against Hobel Motor Supply Over Unpaid Bill

Brown and Bigelow Company of Minneapolis filed a civil action Friday against Richard Hobel doing business as Hobel Motor Supply. The suit seeks 195 dollars plus interest for alleged non payment of a January merchandise bill.

Wall Divorce Suit Dismissed Without Prejudice

Vincent R. Wall filed for divorce from Dorothy J. Wall and the suit was dismissed without prejudice on Wednesday per the plaintiff's motion.

Vincent R. Wall Dorothy J. Wall

Keokuk Former Mayor Biermann Seeks State Rep Seat

John Biermann of Keokuk, once mayor 1946 to 1948, announced his Republican candidacy for state representative in Lee county. He would challenge the incumbent Ernest Palmer of Fort Madison for the district seat.

Keokuk John Biermann Lee County Ernest Palmer Fort Madison

Dulles Assigned Consultant Roles in Foreign Affairs

Dulles remains a regular operating officer of the state department while John Sherman Cooper, former Kentucky senator, will join as a temporary consultant with Acheson for upcoming London meetings. Dulles will advise on broad foreign affairs issues and government action plans, but will not attend the London talks.

State Department John Sherman Cooper Kentucky Acheson London Dulles

Air Photo Map of Iowa Planned

Iowa advances a complete air map for the first time under a State Aeronautics Commission contract. A Minneapolis firm photographs 105000 square miles including parts of southern Minnesota and northern Missouri from 36200 feet, with 6000 acceptable photos expected for completion next year.

Des Moines Iowa State Aeronautics Commission Minneapolis Army Minnesota Missouri

Parker Heads Group To Revise Yearbook

Clyde Parker the Cedar Rapids superintendent of schools is named chairman of the commission to revise the 1942 yearbook Health in Schools. The American Association of School Administrators compiles the yearbook and ten educators join the revision with Dr Ralph H Ojemann of the Iowa child welfare research station at the University of Iowa among the members.

Clyde Parker Cedar Rapids American Association of School Administrators Ralph H. Ojemann Iowa Child Welfare Research Station University of Iowa

Hickenlooper Campaign Headquarters Opened in Cedar Rapids

Announcement of the opening of eastern Iowa campaign headquarters for Sen. B. B. Hickenlooper made Friday. Headquarters will be at 406 Merchants National Bank building in Cedar Rapids. Maxine Maxson of Cedar Rapids, staff member, has returned from Washington to manage the Cedar Rapids office. The senator also maintains a headquarters in Des Moines.

Eastern Iowa Sen B. B. Hickenlooper Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Maxine Maxson Washington Des Moines

Bednasek Prosecutor Seeks Re-election

Iowa City report states Jack White, Johnson County attorney and prosecutor in the Bednasek murder case, will run again on the Democratic ticket. White has led the office since 1944 after the jury acquitted Robert Bednasek, a 24 year old UI student, in the death of Margaret Ann Gee Gee Jackson, 20, of Burlington.

Iowa City INS Jack White Johnson County Robert Bednasek Cedar Rapids White Bednasek University of Iowa Margaret Ann “Gee-Gee” Jackson Burlington

New Flu Death Reported at Clarinda State Hospital

The Iowa State Board of Control reported another influenza death at Clarinda State Hospital. A second patient died of arteriosclerosis, and board member Henry Burma noted a University of Iowa Hospitals report suggesting a new flu type at Clarinda distinct from other studied cases.

Des Moines State Board of Control Clarinda State Hospital Henry Burma Iowa City Clarinda Burma

Burlington Dishwasher Admits Setting Fires

Dewey Boales 22, a Burlington hotel dishwasher, confessed to starting multiple fires in a rooming house where he lived. He cited a dispute with his brother in law Harry F. Garber as motive. fires caused extensive damage and endangered a young girl, who was saved by her father.

Burlington Sns Dewey Boales Boales Harry F. Garber Garber

Le Mars Driver Killed in Side Collision

Kenneth F. Mann age 60 of Le Mars was killed when his truck was sideswiped on a rural road seven miles east of Le Mars at 11 30 a m Friday. He was thrown from the vehicle and died instantly.

LE Mars INS Kenneth F. Mann

S W Winners in Marbles and Jacks

Friday results in the Playground and Recreation Commission marble and jackstones tour nament determine district qualifiers. Winners from Hayes, Van Buren, Lincoln, Taylor, and others advance to district titles with Saturday matches at Fillmore Van Buren McKinley Franklin and other sites.

Playground and Recreation Commission Hayes — Marbles Marvin Findlay Gerald Kopecky Charles Landergott Robert Struesky Jackstones Janice Keegan Ruth Herman Albert Begin van Buren — Marbles Stephen Wilder Ronald Pierce Tom Harriott Hershal Katz Lucille Holub Cecilia Arnold Lilyan Melsha Jeanette Bushnell Taylor — Marbles Steve Schwarz Merle Wood Jim Igram Dean Schwarz Hayes Taylor van Buren Tyler Johnson Buchanan Jackson McKinley Kenwood Arthur Garfield Polk Franklin

Fire damages roof of Albert Meyers house

Fire at 1704 Park Avenue SE damaged the attic and roof of a 2.5 story house occupied by the Albert B. Meyers family and owned by L. M. Stalker. Firemen fought the blaze over 30 minutes and prevented spread to neighboring homes. Mrs. Meyers and son Larry were inside. damage includes smoke and water on second floor rooms. The house is insured.

Park Avenue SE Albert B. Meyers L. M. Stalker Stalker

Three Cedar Rapids Men Named To Labor League Board

Three Cedar Rapids men were elected to the executive board of the Iowa Labor's League for Political Education at a Des Moines meeting. L. Curtise Wood, James D. White, and Ernie St. Germain will join the 21 member board which will meet April 15 to elect officers and form committees.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Labor’s League For Political Education Des Moines L. Curtise Wood Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor James D. White Ernie St. Germain Iowa State Building Trades Council

Carpenters Win 15-Cent Wage Hike in New Contract

Cedar Rapids carpenters receive a 15 cent per hour raise in their new contract with Allied Construction Inc building contractors division. The rate rises to $2.05 hourly and takes effect April 1 to May 1, 1951. This is the first raise in two years for Carpenters Local 308.

Cedar Rapids

Two Killed in Decorah Highway 9 Crash

Special to The Gazette. At midnight a truck struck a bridge on highway 9 east of Decorah killing Mrs. Albert Snook and Orville Thompson, with Charles Goltz seriously injured. The three Decorah residents were in the vehicle loaded with bottle gas. guard rails were struck, fire started, parts scattered 75 feet, gas containers did not explode. Mrs. Snook’s husband works in Mankato, Minnesota.

the Gazette Decorah Highway 9 Here Albert Snook Orville Thompson Charles Goltz Decorah Hospital

Nursing home care payments disputed in Iowa case

Mrs Ford alleges Mrs King diverted allowances for drugs and personal items from four patients at a Cedar Rapids nursing home. Three were moved by relatives after welfare office consultation. the fourth, with no relatives, was removed by Mrs Ford. The home is one of 20 licensed facilities in Cedar Rapids under 1947 regs.

Ford King Iowa King Home Cedar Rapids

Holy Week Series Concluded at First Presbyterian

Dr Earl Roadman president of Morningside College Sioux City closed the noonday Holy Week talks in Cedar Rapids First Presbyterian Church. The final sermon titled The Source of Jesus Power drew about 2000 attendees as Cedar Rapids and Marion Ministerial Association the YMCA and the Council of Churches sponsored the 12 10 to 1 pm series each year.

Earl Roadman Morningside College Sioux City First Presbyterian Church Cedar Rapids and Marion

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