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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 19, 1947

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Hunt for Dead Continues After Texas City Blast

Recovery squads in Texas City resume work at the Mon santo Chemical Works ruins with gloves and gas masks. The Red Cross reports 580 identified dead since Wednesday, while Texas City officials and Red Cross note possible duplicates and pending revision as 335 bodies are officially reported. Fire and smoke linger over the dock and plant as crews add to the 57 found at the Mon santo site. A freighter carrying 16 cases of small arms ammunition destined for Venezuela is linked to the incident, though officials doubt it amplified the blast.

Texas City Texas Red Cross United Press Monsanto Chemical Company Venezuela Coast Guard Board of Inquiry Galveston

Weather and legal notices in Daily Record of April 19 1947

The issue lists weather highs and lows for Friday and the coming days, with precipitation totals and Iowa forecast. It records divorce decrees for several couples and multiple local fines for offenses including pandering, disorderly conduct, drunkenness, speeding, and improper parking. Births announced at several area hospitals and reckless driving fined $100.

Accusations Fly In Landlord Tenant Court Case

In a police court session Mrs. Edwin Wade faced Earl Fowler who denied threats with a revolver while seeking access to a washing area. Neighbors corroborated his account, a shotgun was found, and Judge Johnson dismissed the case on costs amid ongoing accusations of drunkenness and profanity.

Edwin T. Wade Harry S. Johnson

Kenny Spent the Night at Home

Police answered a call at Third Avenue and First Street SE where a woman claimed a break in. They arrested 47 year old Kenny Cronkhite for drunkenness and booked him at police headquarters. He joked that the city jail felt like home. Cronkhite spent the night there.

Third Avenue First Street Kenny Cronkhite Cronkhite

Labor Demonstration Shapes Iowa Legislative Sessions

The piece reports on mass picketing plans by unions in Des Moines with thousands expected. Officials from city, state, and the governor’s office coordinate traffic control while lawmakers consider an anti closed shop bill and a secondary boycott ban. The measures carry fines up to $100 or 30 days in jail.

Iowa Des Moines Jack Brophy State Highway Patrol Capitol Robert D. Blue Highway Patrol State Guard Carl Burkman Senate Herman B. Lord R-Muscatine Fred Maytag R-Newton

Flyer Who Cracked Up April 7 Finally Rescued

In the Sierra Madre mountains 21 miles east of Manila an injured American pilot was rescued after his liaison plane crashed on April 7. Lt. Stanley J. Hillock of Los Angeles suffered two broken ankles and a fractured hip. Sgt. Thomas Harper of Chester, Illinois, endured a three day hike and lost 40 pounds during the search.

Manila United States 13Th Air Force Stanley J. Hillock Los Angeles Sierra Madre Mountains Thomas Harper Chester

Death of John W. Moser Former Strawberry Point Resident

John W. Moser 81, former Strawberry Point resident, died Wednesday at San Diego Services. Burial planned in San Diego. He spent most of his life here apart from years in Cedar Rapids and San Diego. Survivors include two brothers Henry and Ernest Moser and sister Mrs Julius F Wentzel, all of Strawberry Point.

Strawberry Point John W. Moser San di San Diego Cedar Rapids Julius F. Wentzel Henry Ernest Moser

Decontrol of 50 Rental Areas Is In OPA's Hopper

Washington UPI reports OPA officials drafting an order to decontrol more than 50 rental areas, affecting parts of 23 states within two to three weeks. The move accompanies a transfer of rent control to Frank Creedom of Housing Expeditor and the dismissal of about 750 OPA workers.

OPA Washington Frank Creedom Congress Senate Banking Committee Creedon

Labor unions split on Des Moines protest action at statehouse

C R Laborto halted production citing public interest while many AFL CIO leaders expected workers to join the Des Moines mass movement. Two unions signaled intent to participate. others planned to remain at their posts amid bus driver union comments and transportation issues. About 1,100 workers at two plants could be affected.

AFL CIO Des Moines Keith Churchill United Farmament and Metal Workers LaPlant- Choate Cherry-Burrell McGuire Churchill

Dorce Secrest Fined For Reckless Driving

Dorce B Secrest 42 of 3124 Emerald avenue SE paid a 100 fine plus costs after pleading guilty in Justice H R Churchill's court to reckless driving. Secrest was arrested Friday on a complaint by Bernard L Gallaher and Fred W King who said their two cars were stopped for a traffic light at First Avenue and Thirteen Street E when Secrest attempted to drive between them.

Dorce B. Secrest Emerald Avenue SE H. R. Churchill Secrest Bernard L. Gallaher B Avenue NE Fred W. King Central City Gallaher King First Avenue

Ban on Peoria concert sparks fascism charges

Peoria mayor Triebel defended banning Paul Robeson from a Friday appearance, likening actions to fascist regimes. Robeson vowed to return, while crowds gathered at city hall. Police were on alert as tension rose over the controversy and council resolutions against propagandists.

Peoria Robeson Ill Carl O. Triebel Paul Robeson Franco Spain Nazi Germany Spain France Germany Triebel Council Victor Klarich

Wallace Plans To Stump U.S. On His Return

Wallace announces a coast-to-coast speaking tour in the United States after completing his tours in Scandinavia and France. He decries imperialism and propaganda while urging moderation among Germanic Slavic and Anglo-Saxon nations, and addresses Churchill’s crypto Communist charge with a call for peace. He spoke to 300 at Stockholm University and to 2,000 Swedes at a university hall.

Wallace U.S Stockholm Herry A. Wallace Scandinavia France Michael Straight The New Republic Lunbia Mnes Russia United States Stockholm University Europe Eastern Britain Winston Churchill Stockholmniversity Hall Churchill

Dr. J. D. Parker Dies at Fayette

Fayette obituary for 79 year old Dr. J. D. Parker who died of a heart attack Friday night after returning from California. Born February 11 1868 in Fayette he trained at Upper Iowa University and University of Michigan Medical School. He practiced medicine 55 years and served as a trustee of Upper Iowa University. Surviving: wife Nellie Klemme Parker son H. K. Parker daughters Dorothy Goebel Eleanor Fox. Arrangements pending.

the Gazette Fayette J. D. Parker California Dr. Parker C. C. Parker Upper Iowa University University of Michigan Nellie Klemme Ridgeway H. K. Parker Glenridge N. J Dorothy Goebel Rochester Minn Eleanor Fox Baltimore Pendy

Be Fined $100 After Tavern Fight

Two men were fined after pleading guilty in police court to disturbing the peace. Marvin D. Ampey 1012 Eighth street SE was fined 100 and costs after bottles and glasses were thrown in a tavern fight. Irvin Stankiewicz 22 of Chicago was fined 25 and costs for drunkenness and disturbing the peace after an incident in Cedar Rapids yards where he knocked down a porter.

Conductorville Pangburn Fourth Street Marvin David Ampey Eighth Street Earl Fowler Bever Avenue SE Irvin Stankiewicz Chicago Marvin D. Ampey Eighth Street SE Viola Jones Ninth Street SE Ampey Strucker Cedar Rapids

Funeral of O. C. Hibbs in Marengo Sunday

O. C. Hibbs 64 former Fontanelle resident and retired C B Q transportation superintendent died in Aurora Newfoundland April 18. Services set for Sunday at 3 p.m. in Marengo Presbyterian Church. Survived by wife four brothers two sisters a son a daughter and a grandson.

Marengo O. C. Hibbs Fontanelle Iowa C. B. & Q. Railroad Aurora Hibbs Lawrence Kan Ftuderdale Fla Presbyterian Church Will Ft. Lauderdale Oregon City Ore R. R Harry Greeley Colo Elsie Swaney Rockford Ruth Williams Chicago Paul Madeline

Oats Yields Boosted By Contour Farming

In Ames Iowa AP reports contour farming raised oat yields by 5.4 bushels per acre in trials by the Soil Conservation Service and Iowa State College. The work led by George Browning showed moisture conservation and reduced soil losses alongside higher yields highlighted by Frank Mendell of the Soil Conservation Service.

Ames Soil Conservation Service Iowa Agricultural Experiment Station George Browning Frank Mendell

ArTor of Unitarian Church to Speak at Peoples Church

Dr W Waldemar A tor of the Unitarian church in altimore will speak at the Peoples Unitarian church Third avenue at Sixth street SE at 11 a.m.

W. Waldemar W. Artor The Unitarian Church Inaltimore Peoples Unitarian Church Third Avenue Sixth Street

Jumps Off Golden Gate Bridge for G I Loan Bid

Frank H. Cushing a 42 year old operator of a thrill circus jumped from the Golden Gate Bridge into the bay about 200 feet below in an attempt to obtain a G I loan. He and his wife and another man drove to the toll gate before 4 AM and Cushing mounted the railing before leaping. He was rescued by a crab boat and taken to the coast guard. Mrs. Cushing said they sought the loan and planned the stunt for publicity.

San Francisco Frank H. Cushing Golden Gate Bridge Cushing Elmet Coast Guard Bridge Highway Patrol G.I

C R Man Fined on Pandering Charge

Orville Pangburn, 30, of 221 Fourth Street NW, was fined $100 and costs in police court Saturday after pleading guilty to pandering. Pangburn was arrested Friday on the way of two women who testified he jumped at them from behind. At police headquarters he admitted accosting the women and a similar offense the prior Wednesday night.

Orville Pangburn Fourth Street Pangburn Pan Ae Beir

Air Corps Reserve Panel Heads Cedar Rapids ROA Meeting

A Cedar Rapids Reserve Officers Association meeting will feature a panel on air corps reserve matters in the Montrose hotel French room Wednesday night. William Mineck will direct the program with air corps reserve members and a state college military staff delegation participating. Major Donald G. Buck will report on new developments as plans for the organized reserve corps include a war department combat film screening.

Air Corps Reserve Matters Cedar Rapids Reserve Officers Association Montrose Hotel William Mineck Air Corps Reserve Mhem Pa College Donald G. Buck Organized Reserve Corps Pace Fgam War Department

Judge Doubts On Cat Case In Chicago Eviction Hearing

In Chicago municipal court Miss Helen of 60 faced eviction over her 11 cats. Judge N J Bonelli paused the case and set it for April 21 after assurances that she will speak to the cats.

Chicago Helen N. J. Bonelli

Six Nazi Industrialists Enter Innocent Pleas

In Nuremberg six German industrialists including Friedrich Flick and five former aides pleaded not guilty to charges of aiding the Nazi regime. The defendants faced counts of benefiting from Hitler's rise and pursuing profit through wartime victories as part of the initial wave of prosecutions.

Mernberg Friedrich Flick Vna Mary Buna Mort Hitler

Deaths: Mrs Fred Randa 86 Cedar Rapids resident

Cedar Rapids woman born in Czechoslovakia on December 6 1855 died at home at 9 20 am Saturday aged 86. Survived by three sons John Edward Joseph Milo a daughter Mrs Fred Bishton five grandchildren two great grandchildren. Services 2 pm Monday at Barta Hesser chapel burial Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call after noon Sunday.

Fred Randa Eighth Street St Cedar Rapids Czechoslovakia John Edward Joseph Milo Tipton da ”Ter Fred Bishton C Rapids Oak Tuli

Services for Miss Mary Duster at Immaculate Conception Church

Miss Mary Duster of 1724 Grande Avenue SE died Thursday. Funeral services set for 10 15 a.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Church led by Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy. Burial in Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary recited Sunday by Daughters of Isabella at 4 p.m. and by Msgr Molloy at 8 p.m. at Brady mortuary.

Mary Duster Grande Avenue SE Immaculate Conception Church John M. Molloy Mt. Calvary Cemetery Brady Mortuary Daughters of Isabella Msgr. Molloy

Services for Alexander Luthi Held at Beatty Chapel

Alexander Luthi of 416 Fifth Street SE died Friday. Services will be at Beatty chapel at 3 30 p m Monday with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Alexander Luthi Fifth Street SE Beatty Chapel Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Coe ROTC Unit Rated Excellent in Informal Inspection

Captain Leo W. Manning reports the Coe ROTC unit received an excellent rating after an informal inspection of both administrative and training sections. Col. T. Sutton, Iowa military district officer in charge, led the review with headquarters in Des Moines.

Coe Sales 5. O. T. C Leo W. Manning Ss Science Col. T. Sutton Iowa Military District Sutton Des Moines

Inez Mosier Returns to Treasure Island After Visit

Inez M. Mosier machinists mate has returned to Treasure Island California after visiting her mother Anna M. Mosier of 828 C Avenue NW. For a Bubee-tenda tumble proof safety chair call 4610 or 33478.

Inez M. Mosier Treasure Island Calif Anna M. Mosier C Avenue NW

Funeral attendees gather in Cedar Rapids for Miss Shaughnessy

Mrs Charlotte Rodskier Falvey Rodskier and Mr and Mrs Edwin Bretz of Chicago Edward Rodskier of Cheyenne Wyoming and Charlotte Hubbard of Battle Creek Michigan attend the funeral of Miss Clara Shaughnessy in Cedar Rapids Monday.

C. R Charlotte Rodskier Falvey Rodskier Edwin Bretz Chicago Edward Rodskier Cheyenne Wyo Charlotte Hubbard Battle Creek Mich Cedar Rapids Clara Shaughnessy

Welch Couple Return From French Lick Banks Meet

Mr and Mrs Frank C Welch return to 2300 First Avenue NW after attending a meeting of the executive council of bankers at French Lick Springs Indiana on Friday.

Frank C. Welch First Avenue NW French Lick Springs Ind Welch Executive Council of Bankers

Estae of Gee Farmer Dispositive Notice

Iowa court records list the estate of Gee Farmer with disallowances and necessary administration details. Attorneys for the case are noted as the estate’s legal representatives and include the administratrix in charge.

Athaty Iowa

Driscoll Fined for DUI After Two Collision Incidents

Bernard C. Driscoll, 21, of 925 Twentieth Avenue SW, was fined 300 dollars and costs in district court after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested Friday after two accidents in which he failed to stop, damaging a Washington D C owned parked machine and a fire hydrant at intersections NW. He admitted drinking prior to the collisions.

Bernard C. Driscoll Twentieth Avenue Driscoll James Hadin Washington, D. C Fifth Street NW B Avenue Fifteenth Street NW

Four Year-Old Case Is Dismissed by Judge Thompson

In district court Judge G. K. Thompson dismissed a four year old case filed April 19 1943 by Mrs. Jack King against Samuel M. Sponseller Charles N. Waltrip and Jack Livingston for personal injury. Two related cases with the same defendants also dismissed along with two three year cases. Plaintiffs included Helen Durek minor Marie Durek Lucille Henry Madeline Norton. Defendants were the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers Local Union No NB1362 and Collins Radio.

G. K. Thompson Jack King Samuel M. Sponseller Charles N. Waltrip Jack Livingston Helen Durek Marie Durek Mariek Lucille Henry Madeline Norton International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers

Suit Filed To Recover Alleged Missing Items

Richard H. Tallman filed a petition in district court seeking $734.43 from Enwood Transfer Inc. He alleges a trunk shipped to Barranquilla Colombia arrived in July 1945 with a broken lock and missing articles. He seeks $303.13 value, $31.30 interest, and $400 for time and inconvenience.

Richard H. Tallman Enwood Transfer, Inc Tallman Barranquilla Colombia South America

Myers Pleads Guilty On Robbery Charge

James Delbert Myers 19 of 720 Third Street SW pled guilty to robbery before Judge Floyd Philbrick in district court. He faces sentencing Monday at 10 a.m. The charge stems from the Feb 3 theft of a purse from La Rice at 515 Sixth Avenue SE. Myers had previously pled innocent.

James Delbert Myers Third Street Floyd Philbrick Myers la Rice Sixth Avenue SE

Baxter Motor Company Ordered To Answer Replevin Claim

Eugene Baxter of Baxter Motor Company was ordered by Judge G K Thompson in district court to move or plead by April 28 in a replevin suit brought by Harrison Blanton. Blanton alleges the car remains held for an alleged lien for labor and parts and seeks $200 for loss of use.

Eugene Baxter Baxter Motor Company G. K. Thompson Harrison Blanton

Will of Lillie May McNulty opened for probate

The will of Lillie May McNulty of Cedar Rapids who died April 10 was admitted to probate in district court Friday. Executor Earl J. North was named. Beneficiaries include daughters Gertrude L. High of Cedar Rapids and Tilda Elizabeth Halfein of Wyoming and son Edgar C. Bartlett of Plano Illinois.

Lillie May McNulty Cedar Rapids Earl J. North Gertrude L. High Tilda Elizabeth Halfein Wyoming Edgar C. Bartlett Plano, IL

Divorce Suit Dismissed in District Court

Judge Floyd Philbrick dismissed the divorce case of Matilda Chytry versus Joseph Chytry and the written instrument case Leo Burrell versus Brute A. Dominick in district court Friday.

Floyd Philbrick Matilda Chytry Joseph Chytry Leo Burrell Brute A. Dominck District Court Friary

Judge Thompson Dismisses Century Indemnity Suit

Judge G K Thompson dismissed the damages suit filed by Century Indemnity Company against James R Derrenger in district court on Friday.

G. K. Thompson Century Indemnity Company James R. Derrenger

Judge awards judgment in promissory note case

Judge Floyd Philbrick grants M. L. Jones a $485.55 judgment against Harry Hopker in district court Friday as Hopker failed to appear. Case based on a promissory note.

Floyd Philbrick M. L. Jones Harry Hopker

Property Damage Suit Over Car Collision

Milo Abernathy sues Rudolph Kubik in district court for property damage from a collision on March 29 at Second Street and A Avenue NE. Plaintiff alleges $176 in losses. L A Hammon drove Abernathy’s car at the time.

Milo Abernathy Rudolph Kubik Abernathy Second Street Avenue NE L. A. Hammon

Doctor Hamilton Files District Court Petition

Dr Henry H Hamilton filed a district court petition seeking judgment of 184 31 against R C Freeman and Laura Dr Hamilton claiming they owe that sum for professional services and medicine.

Henry H. Hamilton R. C. Freeman Laura

Judge Floyd Philbrick Sets Morning Jury Assignments

Judge Floyd Philbrick will set assignments for jury cases at 9:30 in the morning. Previously assigned cases will be rearranged and new cases will be assigned.

Floyd Philbrick

All-City Music Festival Showcases 412 Voices at Memorial Coliseum

The All-City High School Music Festival drew several thousand to Memorial Coliseum for a two hour program by a combined chorus of 412 voices plus 90 piece band and orchestra. The chorus performed eight numbers including Battle Hymn of the Republic and Waltzing Matilda to enthusiastic applause. Conductors Paul Ray Joseph Kitchin and Stanley Vesely all Coe College faculty members led the chorus orchestra and band.

Lou Breuer Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids Schubert Sousa Washington Post King Cotton Saint-Saens Paul Ray Joseph Kitchin Stanley Vesely Coe College Ray

Rural Independent School District bond notice at Concord School

Officials announce a bond issue for the Rural Independent School District at Concord School No 1 Marion Township. Bids due January with bonds maturing 1948 1957 and 1965 totaling 5000 plus interest. Auction favors lowest rate with preference for accrued interest and bids governed by district secretary and board of directors.

Ned Secreta Bey Concord School Marion Township Imity Che Man Bosra

Estate of Myrtle A. filed in Iowa probate court

On the fourth day of July the court appointed and qualified as administratrix Edward J. Dahms to liquidate the estate of Myrtle A. in Linty Iowa. Creditors must present claims to the court to be paid from the estate. All debts are directed to be filed in the office of the administrator.

Myrtle A Linty Iowa

Kubicek Novak & Kubicek Attorneys Firm

Kubicek Novak and Kubicek Attorneys is listed as the law firm in the document referencing legal counsel.

Notice of Probate and Loan Claims in Linn County Iowa

This notice states that on the 4th day of a month in Linn County Iowa the estate of James Gibson and Julie A Bishop, deceased, is being administered. Creditors are invited to present claims to the county clerk and arrange for payment as directed.

Eeem Antonie Linn Gousty Ms Ec Linn County Iowa Towa Linn Unty Otice Ames Saith Gibson Innesste & Reques Akemmediate Aly Julie A Shia

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