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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1952
Page
2
The page reports daily temperatures and a town forecast for Monday through Wednesday with potential scattered showers and a warmer trend. It lists several police, traffic, and public notices, plus numerous birth announcements, deaths, and funeral details across multiple towns including Hastings La Crosse Dubuque Davenport Keokuk and Manchester.
William P. McDonald, 70, of 320 Fourth Avenue SW, was charged with drunken driving after Cedar Rapids police arrested him Saturday for erratic driving near Fourth Avenue and Third Street SW. He was released on a $500 bond.
William Zach died March 23 and his will was admitted to probate on Monday. Daughter Anna Topinka was named executrix without bond. The Cedar Rapids lot and an 80 acre farm with half the cattle and hogs are to be divided among five children: William Zach Jr, Godfrey Zach, Mary Corporan, Emil Zach, and Anna Topinka.
Kent state Savings bank in Kent Iowa was burglarized when assailants cut through a two by three foot hole in a brick wall using a wrecking bar and sledge hammer. They rifled 12 safety deposit boxes but did not steal money from safes, taking $112 in nickels and $50 in pennies left in rolls, plus some jewelry and bonds. The break occurred Saturday night and was discovered Sunday morning by cashier W. W. Davis. FBI and sheriff investigators noted brick dust and a tampered front door. bank officials say the vaults’ money amount is undetermined. This was the bank’s first burglary in 50 years. Kent lies nine miles southwest of Creston, Iowa.
Dr Elton ue blood, a theologian and educator, called for a great burst of faith as the path to a moral rebirth for the United States and the world during a Holy Week union service at First Presbyterian Church. He described a confused era described as a strange world with no peace or war, urging faith as the cure. Police report says county workers found three tires shot on a county quarry trailer and a fourth blasted with a shotgun.
Dr Trueblood warned that peace remains distant after the war and urged a moral revival. He cited corruption, Washington scandals, and college athletics abuses while stressing science and democracy rely on integrity and responsibility. He called for disciplined faith to sustain freedom.
Herbert E. Boots aged 18 and Charles R. Boots 17 pleaded innocent Monday after arraignment on larceny charges. They were arrested Saturday in connection with the theft of two automobile batteries.
Two Cedar Rapids youths, Karl Humble 17 and LeRoy Lubbers 16, were thrown from a motorcycle on Highway 218 south of North Liberty. They suffered cuts and bruises and were taken to University Hospital in Iowa City for treatment. The machine skidded out of control while en route to Iowa City.
Planned Parenthood clinic set for 1 p.m. Wednesday at St Luke's hospital. Exchange Club luncheon speaker Andrew Stritt on FBI matters Tuesday at Montrose hotel. Free wash day clinic at Kratchmer's Reliable Furniture Co helps with laundry problems. Navy Mothers Apron Dance and Card Party April 8 at W.F.W. hall 1 to 4 p.m. Gibby Gibson's Orchestra to perform. Kiwanis board meets Tuesday noon at the YMCA. members attend Holy Week services Wednesday noon at First Presbyterian. H Hahn Ill critical at Mercy hospital former Borden Ice Cream Iowa head. No visitors. Correction: Town Electric dividends total $948 254 not $1 623 598. rate 90 cents a share.
A band concert and stage show are set for Wednesday night at VFW Post 788 to mark the installation of newly elected post and auxiliary officers. The post band performs at 8 followed by installation ceremonies and a concluding stage show.
Milo J Sedlacek sworn in as Cedar Rapids mayor in a crowded council chamber. He pledges open government, fiscal efficiency, citizen participation, and a nonpartisan approach while stressing municipal finance and tax considerations under a five member council.
Council approves a lease with General Outdoor Advertising to use a catwalk for a 10 foot high billboard above the parking lot. The city will receive 250 dollars yearly and one sign space under a nine year contract that can be canceled with 30 days notice. Offstreet lots will not have meters to maximize space. An offstreet parking committee plans charges for use of the areas. Members include Prochaska E F Stepanek Stewart Holmes William Quarton and William Culver.
Diane Webster aged three, granddaughter of Linn County Sheriff James Smith, was struck by a pickup in front of the courthouse Monday afternoon. Police said she ran into the street and was taken to St. Luke's hospital with only slight injuries. the driver Ray Wyatt of 2228 B Avenue NE was questioned.
Reports from Larisa say a military court in Greece sentenced 30 ministers to death for failing to report for military service as required by law.
Cedar Rapids city council accepted the resignation of Wayne E. Meyer a veteran firefighter since 1949 on April 9. He cited long hours for low pay and the complex vacation system as his reasons. Other police and fire staff have quit recently citing inadequate pay. Wage negotiations for all city employees are underway.
Mayor Sedlacek wrapped up a 28 minute farewell council session and reflected on a cooperative council. Attendant ceremonies included a prayer by Rev. Frank H. Ward and a public open house at city hall with exhibitions and newly refurnished offices.
Cedar Rapids reports openings for marine corps officer training under the platoon leader program. College students and grads attend summer drills for a second lieutenants commission. Air Force recruiting in Cedar Rapids says five enlistment openings remain. Linn county draft board schedules 3:30 p.m. Thursday meeting in city hall basement.
Funeral services for John Jack Woerderhoff former Cedar Rapids resident killed in a New York City plane crash will be held Wednesday in Chicago. The body will be flown to Rhodes Funeral Home in Chicago. burial location unknown. Son of J L Woerderhoff he was co pilot of the plane. his father left for Chicago Monday. Mrs J L Woerderhoff and Mr and Mrs A L Woerderhoff will travel to Chicago Tuesday from Cedar Rapids.
Miss Virginia Campbell a graduate nurse of 1312 Tenth Street NW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Tuesday afternoon. Services will be at Mercy hospital chapel at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. J D Kearn of St. Matthew's. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at Beatty chapel until 6:30 p.m. Monday. Rosary at 8 p.m. recited at the hospital chapel by Father Kearn and Mercy hospital nurses alumnae.
The former Georgina Skalicky of Cedar Rapids will be honored with services in Chicago Tuesday at 10 a.m. Her body returns to Cedar Rapids for burial Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Czech National Cemetery with committal by Rev Zdenek F Pauk. Mrs Groth, born in Czechoslovakia on April 10 1911, came to Cedar Rapids in 1913 and later moved to Chicago in 1950.
Charles Netolicky 55 of 723 Fifth Avenue SE died suddenly at home at 6 30 am Monday. A Cedar Rapids resident for 16 years he was a World War I veteran and a Carpenters Union AFL member. He married Her Mina Naxera April 2 1929 in Cedar Rapids and is survived by his wife a daughter Her pam and a son Charles both of Cedar Rapids. Services set for 1 30 pm Wednesday at Barta Hesser chapel with T B Hluba cek officiating. Friends may call after 4 pm Tuesday.
Joseph Yanecek a Walford resident for 48 years died after a brief illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Services will be in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev W C Cleworth with burial in Hala cemetery south of Walford. Friends may call at the chapel.
Des Moines police say Wallace Edward Kile and Jack Thurmond Noble confessed to robbing the Brown hotel and garage and the Bassman brothers market. Noble admitted the Bassman grocery hold up for a $49.30 take, far below earlier reports. The pair, longtime partners since teens, have a history of jail time together.
Doctors in Cedar Rapids plan to mail invitations to patients cured of cancer for a April 22 dinner at the Roosevelt Hotel. The event, part of a national Thanksgiving Week effort by the American Cancer Society, aims to give hope to about 70 000 people cured last year and underscores cancer's curability to those facing the disease. The city is highlighted as a symbol to inspire patients nationwide.
A federal libel seeks seizure and condemnation of 34 cases of prunes labeled Four B B B B Brand Medium Santa Clara Prunes. Mold contamination allegedly found in prunes shipped from San Francisco to Cedar Rapids in March 1951, held by John Blaul's Sons Co. A warrant for seizure and a hearing on condemnation were issued. The filing, under the pure food act, names the U S government as plaintiff and Cedar Rapids firm as possessor.
Henry Grovert, 79, a Benton county farmer and former supervisor, died Sunday morning while walking to services at St. John's Lutheran church in Newhall. Funeral services will be held at the church with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be moved from Fry-Holland funeral home in Vinton to the family home near Newlead. He is survived by a son Maurice and a daughter Isma of Chicago.
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