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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 08, 1956

Page

3

Partly cloudy warmer Sunday with a milder forecast

Daily weather notes show Saturday highs from the 30s to 60s across major cities, with a Sunday outlook partly cloudy and warmer in the northeast and 50s in the southwest. Tonight and tomorrow bring a few snow flurries, then cooler Monday. Also reported are wind details, sunrise and sunset times, barometric readings, and multiple local obituaries and service notices for Doris Hansen, Charles Klein, Ella Sampica, Thomas Evans, Clara Runger, and others.

Phoenix Vines Denver Oline Fort Worth Inneapolis Memphis New York Washington St Little Miami Ls Angeles New Orleans

Censure of Six Colleges Voted By Professors

The American Association of University Professors voted to censure six colleges for alleged infringements of academic freedom. Censured: University of California, Ohio State University, Oklahoma University, Temple, Jefferson Medical College, Rutgers University. St Louis University and North Dakota Agricultural College placed on the censure list.

ST. Squis INS American Association of University Professors University of California Ohio State University Oklahoma University Temple, Jefferson Medical College Rutgers University St.Louis University North Dakota Agricultural College Association Russell Sullivan University of Illinois University of Vermont Michigan Kansas City Reed College New York University California Ohio State Oklahoma Temple Board of Regents AAUP California University

Graven Revokes 2 Bench Paroles in Federal Case

Federal Judge Henry N Graven revoked the bench paroles of Cleo Otis Dawson and Louis A Zeman and ordered immediate federal prison. Dawson 28 of Omaha received a 345 year sentence for mail theft after failing to meet parole terms. Zeman 53 of Sequim Washington had pled guilty to grand larceny involving checks and faced an 18 month minimum in Washington state prison before parole.

Des Moines Henry N. Graven Cleo Otis Dawson Omaha Dawson U. S. Treasury Susis Nesser Council Bluffs William F. Riley Nebraska State Reformatory Louis A. Zeman Sequim Wash Farmers ‘Home Administration Carroll A. Switzer Zeman Washington Graven

Judge Urges Simple Living At YMCA Gathering

A 48-year-old Denver juvenile court judge told 300 Cedar Rapids YMCA leaders that many chase greatness instead of living simply. Judge Gilliam called self belief and mutual support vital, linking love and giving to true greatness. Dr. Bach added to the theme, urging spiritual understanding and world view among leaders.

Denver YMCA Cedar Rapids Philip B. Gilliam Gilliam North Central Area Council The Iowa Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakotas Montana

Deaths Norman C Chapman 84 San Bernardino Calif

Norman C Chapman 84 of San Bernardino California died Friday at home Born in North English Iowa he lived much of his life in Cedar Rapids and was a retired Rock Island railroad yard switchman He was a member of Calvary Baptist Crescent lodge 25 A F and A M Trowel chapter 49 RAM and the Order of Railway Switchmen He is survived by a daughter two sisters a brother and two grandchildren Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 a.m. at Barta Hesser chapel with burial in North English cemetery The body arrives in Cedar Rapids at noon Wednesday and visiting hours begin after 4 p.m. Wednesday Master Masons are asked to meet at the Masonic temple Thursday at 9 30 a.m.

Norman C. Chapman San Bernardino Calif North English Chapman Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Calvary Baptist Church Crescent Lodge A.M Trowel Order of Robert Shaw Sigourney George Herr Claude Lockridge William Chapman Barta-Hesser Chapel Don L. Andersen Masonic Temple

Mrs. John A. Wilson Dies In Cedar Rapids Hospital

Mrs John A Wilson aged 78 widow of John A Wilson and Cedar Rapids resident since 1902 died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 825 p m Saturday after a brief illness She was born November 17 1871 in Streator Illinois and came to Cedar Rapids from Manenee Surviving are a daughter Vera Craft who lived with her at 886 Center Point Road NE and a son Lloyd S Wilson of Park City

John A. Wilson Elizabeth H. Wilson Center Point Road Cedar Acids Cedar Rapids Streator Ill Manenee Vera Craft Lloyd S. Wilson Park

Memorial services for Mrs Wilson announced in Forest

Forest Illinois notes Mary Specht of Marengo and Ella Charleston of Denver Colo as sisters surviving along with five grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Mrs Wilson belonged to St Andrews Evangelical United Brethren church. Funeral conducted at Beatty Bearle funeral home with burial at IOOF cemetery Marengo and friends invited to call after 7 p.m. Monday.

Strawberry Point Doris Dorman Hansen Gill Funeral Marengo Charles R. Klein First Methodist Church Ioof Hoover Funeral Home Olin Ella Mae Sampica Wyoming Cemetery Iowa City

Edith Hollenbeck Services Arranged in Cedar Rapids

Edith Luanelia Hollenbeck wife of Leonard J. Hollenbeck of 257 Twelfth Street NW and Cedar Rapids resident 73 years will have services at 1 30 p m Monday in Turner chapel conducted by Rev Hubert L Sunderman of St Andrews Evangelical United Brethren and the Royal Neighbors of America Burial will be in Linwood cemetery Mrs Hollenbeck died Thursday Friends may call at the chapel

Edith Luanelia Hollenbeck Leonard J.hollenbeck Twelfth Street Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel Hubert L. Sunderman St. Andrew’s Evangelical United Brethren Church Royal Neighbors of America Linwood Cemetery Hollenbeck

Boy Stock Market Expert Stumbles On Two Questions

New York television game show recap where 10-year-old Leonard Ross from Tujunga California fails two parts of a five question stock history round on The Big Surprise. He misses first listed companies on the New York Stock Exchange in gold mining communications and merchandise and cannot name the first textile firm Ameri can Woolen. He leaves with at least ten thousand dollars and may return next week for another chance. Ernest V. Stoneman and a look alike also qualify for future rounds with Stoneman winning twenty thousand dollars and a reminder that Mrs. Gertrude Dewitt ages style returning next week.

New York INS Leonard Ross Inbc-Tv Tujunga Calif New York Stock Exchange Homestake Mining Company Western Union Sears Roeibuck and Company American Woolen Leonard Ernest V. Stoneman Carmody Hills Percy K. Lints Detroit Lints

Wife of Paramount founder Adolph Zukor dies

In New York Mrs Adolph Zukor 80 wife of Paramount Pictures founder and board chairman died Saturday at Doctor's Hospital.

New York Adolph Zukor Paramount Pictures Corp Doctor’s Hospital

Exalted Ruler Installed At Cedar Rapids Elks Club

Carl W. Nelson named Exalted Ruler of Cedar Rapids Elks with Johnson C. Greedy Charles Mullinex Richard Nazette William Ryan Jr. Alpha Weiss Earl Evans and Joseph Frederick taking key posts. Joseph W. Enzler elected to five year board term joining Ernest Gundling Ralph Harman H. J. Illian Robert Cherry. Neff testimony says he acted as attorney not lobbyist and sought senators attitude on the natural gas bill.

Carl W. Nelson Patterson Dental Supply Company Cedar Rapids Elk Club Johnson C. Greedy Charles D. Mullinex Richard F. Nazette William H. Ryan, Jr Exquire Victor D. Merveaux Arthur E. Lindquist

Perjury doubt and ethics review on Neff and political payments

A congressional committee concludes there is no proven perjury by witnesses and does not view Keck funds used for campaigns or Superior Oil money for Patman and Neff salaries as illegal. Neff's actions show poor judgment visiting five states to gauge 10 senators on a single bill, with potential violation risk in offering donations to Case or Hickenlooper. A total of 10,000 was discussed, with 2,500 to Case and 2,500 to Nebraska G.O. finance committee. 2,500 to Case is being returned to Keck.

Keck Patman Neff Case Bourke B. Hickenlooper Hickenlooper Nebraska G.O. Finance Committee

Cedar Rapids Home Show draws 13160 attendees weekend finale

Attendance at the Cedar Rapids Home Show surpassed 13 000 as Eastern Iowans braved wintry weather to explore exhibits at Hawk Eye Downs Exposition hall. Saturday total reached 13 060 with over 6300 on the day, as the fourth annual event closes today with stage entertainment and $1000 in groceries to be given away hourly to winners.

Cedar Rapids Borschel W. W. Steele Twentieth Avenue R. Gillam Hiawatha Eighteenth Street William Haywood P Avenue Linda Kay Reinier Center Point Road Arthur Daves Tenth Street W. E. Thomas Thirty-fifth Street Robert L. Miller Ninth Street K. D. Lightner Twenty-third Istreet Joe E. Dostal iClutier

Fire Wrecks Barn Near Iowa City Amid High Winds

A barn on Max Yocum’s farm two miles west of Iowa City burned Saturday night destroying 1,700 bales of straw and hay. Officials blamed wind and arcing electric wires for the blaze. Yocum saved 26 cattle as Coralville and Tiffin firefighters prevented spread to nearby structures.

Iowa City Max Yocum Here Yocum Coralville Tiffin

The Talleyrand Affair on Monte Cristo TV slot

A Sunday TV feature titled The Talleyrand Affair airs on Channel 9 at 5 30 p m. The program promises intrigue tied to the famed Count of Monte Cristo series with a focus on European intrigue and political maneuvering.

Talleyrand Monte Cristo Channel 9

Grandpa’s Peanut Brittle Dilemma Hits Scout Sale

A silver-haired father recalls a 40 year arc from a wedding vow to a granddaughter’s peanut brittle fundraiser. He jokes about aging, teeth loss, and avoiding hurting the girl’s feelings as the Scout troop sells treats.

Cedar Rapids Chamber Luncheon Plans and Local Notices

City briefs list a Chamber of Commerce luncheon at noon Tuesday in the Roosevelt hotel, plus multiple organization meetings. Entries include Y’s Men projects night, Jaycee and Toastmasters events, Antiques sale, Syrian dinner ads, and public notices from the Adjustment Board and Lions clubs.

The Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt Hotel

Rotary Club Luncheon Guest Speaker and Coe Basketball Honor

Rotary Club of Montrose will host Howard E. Hill, president of the Iowa Farm Bureau Federation, for a Monday noon luncheon at the Montrose hotel. The club will honor the Coe College basketball team as conference champions and recognize local donations totaling 835.38. Wayne E. DuFoe, 35, of Moline, was arrested on a car theft charge and held for Green Rock police after the vehicle he allegedly stole was found abandoned by Cedar Rapids police. A beginners class in speech reading meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in room 310 of the ORCE building, sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Hearing Society.

Rotary Club Howard E. Hill Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Montrose Hotel Coe Wayne E. DuFoe Green Rock Cedar Rapids Orce Building The Cedar Rapids Hearing Society

Liberia rejects Soviet relations in Eisenhower visit

President Eisenhower hosts Liberian envoy George Padmore who states Liberia will not accept a friendship pact or Soviet economic aid. Liberian President William V. Tubman proclaims the nation will not barter its integrity. Eisenhower welcomes the assurances and foresees stronger U.S. Liberia ties.

Washington Liberia Eisenhower George Arthur Padmore African Republic William V. Tubman United States

Wind Rescue by Coast Guard Helicopter

A coast guard helicopter rescued six young boys by thrusting a derelict raft toward shore. The pilot hung low and used the rotor wash to push the improvised vessel to safety on Saturday near New York.

New York INS Coast Guard

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C.R. Weather Municipal St. Luke's David A Avenue Gorman Mark Second Avenue SW Linscheid Loane Lundberg Roy E Atkins Kent Edward W Tipton Richland, Wash John W.baum Rockford Road Companies Aerial LaVerne Zaehringer Shirley A. Madsen Michael Shea Scotta Buchan Arvin H. Bockenstedt Patricia Hofford Charles Wegner Linda O’brien Edward L. Mesick Rock Island Patricia R. McCall Lisbon Donald L. Redlinger Betty G. Redlinger Dorothy Pecka Franklin Pecka Harriett K. Jenson Mary S. Jenson Thomas Evans West Branch Cathout Funeral Home Kasson Minn Monticello Millard G. Roberts Parsons College David N. Howell Y’s Judge Gilliam Marcus Bach University of Iowa School of Religion Dr. Bach Schweitzer Albert Schweitzer Africa Gandhi Murdoch Funeral Homes Marion Center Point Walker Novak Monument Co Gkvien Schein Avnewe Mt. Vernon Ave K. Lapes Florist Gazette Tom Merryman Ray L. Potts Waveland Drive Mr. Potts Tol Agen Hollenbeck Services BIBLE Janeba C.R. Elks Ambulance and Oxygen Service Ambulance Service Company Dial Iowa Memorial Co Third Avenue Wissea Reese Coliseum Armory Mt. Vernon Jaycee Committee Junior Chamber of Commerce Board of Adjustment Leity Hall Eagles Lodge King’s Daughters Louisa Leibert Leo Klinger Crescent Street Ymca Toastmasters Club Bishop's Jack Muckler Homer Stone H. Harrison Gerald Engel William Rankin Robert VanHorn A. L. Cooks Fourth Street Sioux City Cook George Bauer Hawkeye Toastmasters Hawkeye Toastmasters Club Bishop’s Fred Bjornson Ross Wilson Joe Sears Glen Evans Ralph Western Tom Termohlen Sokol Kolaches Sokol Hall 1St Evangelical and Reformed Church 8Th Ave. S.W Wayne W. Witte Jaycee Toastmasters Jaycee Toastmasters Club Nick’s Joseph W. Riley, Jr P.A. Mack Harlan Dobry William Malloy Paul Powers Dean Hasty National Association of Retired Iowa Board of Engineering Senate Statehouse Madie Wheaton Edward C. Coray Wheaton College Alumni Association Ilub Amana Pisarik Paul Pisarik D Street First Street Lynn Swaney Richard Plattenberger Second Street Pitt Frek Betz Monuments Associated Press NEW Ceylon Solomon West Ridgway Diaz Bandaranaike John Kotelawale Turner Service Turner's Turner
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