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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1955
Page
6
Iowa weather outlook shows fair and warmer Thursday night and Friday with frost in eastern areas. Stronger weekend trend toward milder, partly cloudy conditions with a high near 50 on Wednesday and a low around 28. Multiple town notices cover court cases, motor vehicle fines, and obituaries across Cedar Rapids and nearby counties, with service times listed for several individuals and communities.
Municipal Court Judge James Patterson recommended suspensions for two motorists. Charles Naxera of 1439 First Avenue SE received a 20 day suspension, and Robert Jones of 22112 Tenth Street NW a 30 day suspension. Both were fined $12 plus costs, with Jones also fined $5 for driving with an expired license.
Deaths Mrs. Joseph Zeman aged 88 of Davenport dies in a Davenport nursing home after a lingering illness. Born in Dickeyville Wisconsin she married in 1892 and lived in Davenport Cedar Rapids and back to Davenport. Survivors include husband two sons three grandchildren and two sisters. Also note Col R A McGee brother in law and Mrs Theresa Dansdill Cedar Rapids teacher remembered. Nemec Services for Mrs Joseph Nemec to be held Friday at Barta Hesser chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial.
Paris on Thursday announced a state of emergency in Algeria to empower Premier Faure to ban gatherings close cafes and movie houses and censor press and radio. A clash in the mountains left 10 rebels dead and 48 arrested as the government intensifies action against the Army of Allah.
Dr. Gaylord M. Couchman at First Presbyterian denounced a famine of compassion and urged applying Jesus' virile love, not sentimental affection. He cited Booker T. Washington and urged turning away from personal slights to practice consistent love, kindness, and selflessness.
Prochaska's report outlines a city plan to install interlinked traffic signals coordinated with railroad crossings to reduce delays. It would add pedestrian walk indications and emergency vehicle lane signals, plus interconnected timing on First through Fifth streets and avenues.
Rep Schwengel of Iowa nominated ten Iowans to the Advisory Committee for the National Rivers and Harbors Congress. Nominees include Dean Jones Iowa City Edwin A Hicklin Wapello Dale E Carrell Keokuk Geely Lodwick Wever Mel Foster Lyle Mert er Davenport Hudson Swiler Burton Prugh Burlington and R C Petersen Muscatine.
Chicago reports that a U S grand jury convened Monday to launch an investigation into the poultry tobacco and fish industries operating in the Chicago area. The inquiry targets possible regulatory and trade practices across multiple sectors.
Parke, Davis president Harry J. Loynd told stockholders that early clinical studies in Illinois support the polio vaccine’s merit and that production will expand to double yield. He expects FDA license by mid-April contingent on favorable evaluation. Cedar Rapids opens vaccine HQ at the YMCA with about 1,000 volunteers needed to inoculate Linn County children. 7,500 youngsters eligible for free shots pending evaluation results.
Cedar Rapids council holds a 1 hour 5 voice reading of the 70 page zoning map revision with eight protesters present. City officials including City Attorney Garberson and Planning Director Moore lead the discussion as a public hearing date is set within weeks. The plan replaces five zoning categories with nine use types and adds off street parking rules, nonconforming use provisions, and penalties up to 100 dollars for violations.
YMCA officials announced the annual water show will run May 19 20 and 21 under the direction of Dave Brockway Tryouts for the water pantomime Spring by the girls department supervised by arriet Bryant are set for 1 12 30 p m Saturday at the YMCA The program centers on a springtime theme with swim team numbers diving and a performance by Beulah Gundling synchronized swimming champion
Cpl. Glen E. Millard of Earlville was aboard the transport Gen. Aultmann which arrived in San Francisco on Wednesday from Okinawa and Japan. The serviceman served with Army and Air Forces units aboard during the Far East deployment.
Lawmakers pushed tax reform including an income tax filing threshold for individuals and couples, debated raising corporate tax rates, and approved four appropriations bills totaling about 13 million dollars yearly drawn from highway funds and gasoline taxes. Plus bills to fund state auditing, clerical costs for gas refunds, workers compensation for state workers, and returning unspent construction funds to the general fund.
LAS VEGAS AP The Atomic Energy Commission warned authorities between Las Vegas and Kingman Ariz to watch for seven canisters that floated through the blast area of the Nevada Proving Grounds 10th shot. The canisters were among at least 11 dropped to record effects of a self propelled air to air atomic missile test. They carried parachutes and simple recording equipment.
Sis Dies Effie Dennis and her daughter travel to Trenton Missouri for the funeral services of Mrs Dennis’s sister Wm E Franey. Dr Richard C Spencer to head a panel on the Iowa general assembly at ISU April 16. Kluss hospitalized after surgery at St Luke’s. Christmas events committee to meet at the Montrose hotel. Youth activities committee meets Monday at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce building. Apollo Commandery to dine Friday at 6 30 p m with conclave at 7 30 p m. Safety committee meets tonight at 7 30 p m. Live music suspended at Sammy’s for Holy Week. A 1955 Pontiac offered for 2279 at Culver Motors. Office phone updated to 25812.
About 725 Atlantic Greyhound bus drivers walked off Thursday in a contract dispute, halting company operations in 10 states from Ohio to Florida and the District of Columbia. The strike, the carrier’s first ever, left 43,800 daily customers needing alternative transportation as agents were told to arrange other travel for stranded passengers.
Glenn Winchell was elected worthy president of the Eagles club Aerie 2272 at a Wednesday meeting. Officers named include Milo Hodina as worthy vice president Sid Water as worthy chaplain Leo Tesar conductor G W McSkimming inside guard Van Barnes treasurer and Joseph Schmitt trustee for a three year term.
Four nuclear powered electric generation plant proposals were submitted to the Atomic Energy Commission under the power demonstration reactor program. The estimated total cost is about 150 million dollars, with 80 to 90 percent borne by the proposers. Proposals cover the Chicago area, Massachusetts, Michigan, and Columbus Nebraska, and will be evaluated competitively within available funds and materials.
SALT LAKE CITY AP reports a major grocery chain plans to sell milk at 12 cents per quart when stores open Thursday, part of northern Utah's ongoing milk price war.
Linn county payments for old age assistance and aid to needy blind last month were higher on the average than the state. The Linn per recipient averages were 76.67 for blind cases and 58.81 for old age, versus state averages of 73.01 and 57.23. In aid to dependent children Linn averaged 112.52 per case and 32.35 per child, with total payments of 26 331 to 234 cases covering 814 children. A total of 74 809 was paid to 1 272 old age cases. Linn had 70 blind cases totaling 5 367 in payments.
Two women pleads guilty and received suspended sentences in Rockwell City court. Mrs. Louis Kemler, 23, of 517 Fifth Street SE, was given a suspended two year term for attempting to set fire to a dwelling. Mrs. Leona McCann, 29, of Dubuque, got a suspended ten year term for breaking and entering.
Wilbur Smyth, 35, of Ely and Norman R. Mortenson, 22, of the Hiway hotel, pleaded guilty in Judge Floyd Philbrick’s court. Smyth received four months with two suspended for assault with intent to injure and rifle threats against his brother at the family home. Mortenson was given 60 days for bicycle theft in downtown Cedar Rapids.
John J. Carniewski aged 42 of 411 Eighth Street SE pleaded guilty to a drunk driving charge. Judge Floyd Philbrick fined him $300 plus costs and allowed installment payment of $50 down and $50 per month. Highway Patrolman James Gildroy arrested him Wednesday morning on Highway 30 three miles west of Cedar Rapids for erratic driving.
Delia convey's will names four Catholic institutions as heirs. The document specifies the entities set to receive bequests and outlines the distribution plan among the churches and related Catholic organizations.
M Convey admitted to probate on Thursday and died March 20. The will leaves 500 dollars to St Joseph's Hospital Ottumwa and 100 dollars for Masses for deceased family members. Remainder divided among St Vincent's Orphanage Davenport Father Flanagan's Boys Home Omaha and St Mary's Church Sigourney building fund. Bess Fitzgerald Cedar Rapids named executrix without bond.
Robert A. Phillips sues Elmer A. Brinkmann doing business as Brinkmann Insulation Company for an accounting of wages alleged due. Phillips, a salesman, was to receive 15 percent commissions on gross sales and seeks court enforcement to reveal and pay his due earnings. He claims some payments occurred but commissions remain unpaid.
Lapham Hickey Co wins 780.95 against Chandler Machine Products Co and Chandlers. Carbola Chemical Co earns 57.50 against Ernest R. Jessen. Harold M. Hall, trading as Hall Clothiers, sues George R. High for 234.56 alleged due on account.
Betty Harms 17 a Wyoming high school pupil is in serious condition at University hospitals Iowa City after an auto crash in Wyoming. Robert James Smith 21 Cedar Rapids drove off highway 136 hitting a telephone pole, with Sharley Bearce 18 also injured. Smith held for observation at Mercy hospital Amamosa.
DES MOINES AP A bill to upgrade Iowa milk standards cleared the Senate 47 to 0 and goes to the House. It requires by July 4 1956 regulations for production processing and distribution of Grade A pasteurized milk Grade A raw milk and pasteurized milk of undeclared grade aligning with the U S Public Health Service ordinance. Senator Johnson noted current Grade A labeling may mislead housewives and that passage would assure stricter handling and quality.
New York UP Margaret Truman will start her first concert tour in over a year with a singing engagement next week in New London Pennsylvania The former president's daughter had abandoned her career as a concert singer to focus on summer stock and television for more than a year.
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