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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1947
Page
2
The Cedar Rapids Daily Record reports a forecast of partly cloudy skies Wednesday warmer west portion then increasing clouds and warmer into Thursday with showers. Highs around 55 Wednesday and 60 Thursday, with lows near mid 30s. Also lists civil notices, marriages, births, and traffic fines including speeding and signaling violations with names and addresses.
The Iowa Senate approved a bill 44 to 1 raising salaries for elective county officers and deputies. It hikes county supervisor pay in most counties and sets new salary scales for auditors treasurers clerks recorders and sheriffs with regional top rates, plus a $300 extra for county auditors as ex officio assessors.
The Cedar Rapids school board approved a revised salary plan for principals coaches and other extra responsibility roles. The new schedule raises base pay with caps and premiums tied to the teachers schedule and training. Several new hires and vacancies are noted amid disputes about a $200 next year cap.
Edgewood No 1 parents in Cedar Rapids annexed district oppose closing their school on Vinton Road NW. Mrs. Henry Jedlicka presented a petition from 104 residents asking to keep the school open for at least six grades until the new Cleveland school is built nearby. The board favors transferring students to other Cedar Rapids schools and plans to auction Edgewood No 3 along Zika Avenue May 5 after a March 10 election authorized sale of Edgewood properties.
John A Marshall driver of one car in a fatal Sunday crash on Highway 30 showed some improvement at St Luke s hospital Tuesday. Harris D Holland driver of the other car remained listed as fair. John Albert DeCook and John and Jerry Marshall riding in the Marshall car were in fairly good condition.
Frances C Prescott McKinley junior high principal will retire in June after 51 years in the Cedar Rapids public school system. The board approved her retirement and accepted Edwin J Bruns resignation as art director amid extensive teacher protests over his departure. Bruns said he seeks more time for private pursuits. Supt Clyde Parker noted his intent.
Eight Cedar Rapids Toastmasters members traveled to Mason City for a district speech contest. Contestant Jack Walters spoke on Paris on Parade while Douglas Sherwin of Mason City won. Dr Hoyt Thomas of Cedar Rapids served as toastmaster.
Detroit elect notes Henry Ford’s Model T as the first car for the masses and highlights his wide influence. It covers his early life near Dearborn, political runs, industrial innovations, Farm and soy initiatives, Willow Run, lend-lease ship shipments, and cultural contributions in Michigan.
The board backs a three year kindergarten pilot despite concerns about readiness and class size. It approves contracts with architect firms for two high schools, a Cleveland school, Arthur addition, and district modernization with a 6 percent planning fee and a $15000 base.
Mike Koury spotted a neighbor’s car parked oddly at 11:30 p m. Police arrested Eddie Cronk 17 and Vernon Joyner 18 on a charge of operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Cronk remained in the car when detectives found him as Joyner allegedly rode with him. Greenwood reported his car stolen after it had been parked at 10:30 p m. and found missing at midnight.
Lester Melsha pled not guilty to assault and battery in front of Justice H. R. Churchill. A hearing was set for Friday at 10 a.m. Melsha, of 1205 First Avenue SE, was arrested by Deputy Sheriff P. J. Whittemore on a warrant issued on the order of Henry Koehn of 410 F Avenue SW.
Ottawa authorities authorized a ten percent increase in household rents amid mounting worker complaints about rising living costs. The government move comes as inflation concerns pressure households and labor groups.
Northwestern Union of Telephone Workers in Iowa orders all members to discontinue emergency repair service. A R Toepfer says union offices face pressure from management while the company claims it will handle all emergencies with 800 supervisors. Union officers say they cannot manage both administration and duties of striking members.
AFL Plumbers Local 125 urged the school board to offer an acetylene welding class for adults. W. A. Schmatt said at least 30 men could enroll, including GI apprentices with no other training. Superintendent Clyde Parker cited no equipment, but a Cedar Rapids shop could help build one. The board asked officials to explore options with the union. Rotating notes mention Roy Cessford and Leslie Grigg coordinating.
Ivan Michael, an electrician in Davenport, found a tin can with partly burned bills while dumping ashes in an alley. He salvaged 1500 dollars including eight 100s and some smaller notes and gave it to County Auditor William F. Voss. If the owner is not found within a specified period, Michael will keep the money as a reward.
The Iowa House awarded Speaker Gus Kuester a gold pen and pencil set for his 58 years in the legislature. Kuester of Griswold wiped away a tear as he thanked the House, noting they had passed about 240 House bills and nearly 100 Senate bills, commending their faithful work.
Five indictments were returned Tuesday afternoon by Linn County grand jurors. Charles J. Madison faces an open charge of false uttering a $50 check to Esquire Cleaners on January 23. LeRoy Wooding is indicted for assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury in an anal attack on Ruth Pazour April 2. Roy Dickinson received a no bill on embezzlement charges.
The obituary notes Henry Ford senior died after retirement from active management. It describes his long influence, rumored \n disputes, and the shift in direction under Henry Ford II who reorganized with ten vice presidents. It mentions legacy projects in Brazil and soybean mills as liquidated.
In Copenhagen King Christian X named Crown Prince Frederick regent after doctors ordered the 77 year old ruler to rest following a heart attack. Officials stressed the king did not relinquish the throne and the prince will govern temporarily while the king recovers.
Bus striketween union committees and Allied Construction Interests Cedar Rapids contractors discuss a contract dispute that left bricklayers painters iron workers laborers and cement finishers idle since March 31. Rinderknecht the contractors president said progress is being made Evans AFL Building Trades Council spokesman said negotiators are getting closer. The core clash centers on wages.
AURORA Ill. Clarence C Thurston 68 a Burlington railroad locomotive engineer died Monday from injuries suffered in the wreck of the railroad streamliner City Zephyr at downtown Aurora Illinois Thursday.
John G. Peters is sworn in as mayor of Tama along with newly elected councilmen on Monday. All municipal employees are retained as the administration begins.
Joseph H. Binko 73 of Ely route 1 died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 5 25 a m Tuesday after a long illness He was born in Bohemia August 10 1873 and came to the United States at age one Surviving are his wife Anna Kubiceka two sons Louis of Cedar Rapids and Joseph of Shellsburg four daughters Mrs John Hartl Mrs Leo Cole Mrs Marvin Lucas of Cedar Rapids and Bessie Binko at home a sister Mrs John Lana of Cedar Rapids and three grandchildren Services will be held 2 p m Thursday at Brush chapel and 3 p m at Rogers Grove church near Ely Burial will be in Rogers Grove cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
George Trealonis 65 of 317 Fifth Avenue SE died at 10:48 p.m. Monday in a local hospital after a coronary occlusion. Born January 2, 1882 in Greece, he had been in a Cedar Rapids coffee shop when he became ill. Coroner Robert Brosh issued the cause of death and the body was sent to Teahen Funeral Home. Friends may call at Teahen chapel after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Services for David W Turner at Brady mortuary and Cedar Memorial chapel will be conducted by Rev D Keith Irwin and the American Legion. Burial at Farn Mortuary. Survived by a daughter and three sons. Walter E Smith of Cedar Rapids listed. correction issued for Mrs Waiter in earlier report.
Mrs Frantiska Teply Dusek age ? died Sunday. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church with Rev Zdenek F Pauk officiating. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at Barta Hesser Chapel until 11 a.m. Wednesday.
Edward Wieneke longtime resident of 8010 Avenue NW dies Sunday. Funeral services set for 9 30 a m Wednesday at St Patrick's Church conducted by his son Rt Rev Msgr J C Wieneke of Dubuque. Rosary at 8 p m Tuesday at Brady mortuary with visitation. Burial in Memorial Cemetery.
Services for Amandus M Kah ley, of 1234 Archer avenue SW, who died Sunday, will be conducted at Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Rev. E D Wells. Burial will follow at Shiloh cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
The Senate agreed to vote at 5 p.m. Wednesday on confirming David E. Lilienthal and other nominees to the Atomic Energy Commission.
Grinnell college men’s choir faced a rearranged program when baritone Charles Wood forgot his music at Cedar Rapids. He reached his wife, who caught a 6:40 p.m. bus and arrived after 9 p.m. with the music, after explaining the urgency to the telephone company.
Donald A. Lloyd of 715 Sixth Street SE and Lawrence Randall of Marion were fined in police court after a collision on Mt. Vernon Avenue at Thirtieth Street. Lloyd skidded 45 feet and hit Randall’s truck, but neither driver was injured. Lloyd was fined 5 dollars for losing control and Randall 2 dollars for failing to signal a left turn.
Senator Vandenberg calls for swift Senate approval of military and financial aid to Greece and Turkey to prevent a global chain reaction. He argues aid supports self determination, forestalls aggression, and preserves United Nations relevance without imperial aims, warning rejection weakens U.N. authority and amplifies dangers.
In Manila Philippines fireworks AP report Federico Samodio digging in his garden found a gasoline drum stuffed with 3 000 900 pesos all in Japanese invasion notes. Samodio says he hasn't retired despite the find.
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