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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1952
Page
1
The Daily Record presents a weather section with forecast details for Sunday through Wednesday, including high and low temperatures, precipitation notes, sunrise and sunset times, and monthly precipitation totals. The page also lists public notices including divorces, marriages, and a variety of local civil records, plus obituaries and fire department activity summaries.
M Sgt LeRoy L Fortner a Cedar Rapids native later of Peoria has won the Army Commendation Ribbon with metal pendant for Korea service February through August 1951. His citation credits skill ingenuity and initiative as an engineer supply sergeant aiding his unit's mission. Capt C C Phieger Ninth Naval District inspector general visited Cedar Rapids to inspect the naval reserve training center.
Union and city officials clashed over the latest $10 wage offer. Attorney Garberson said workers were told this was “the table,” with White proposing a Monday wage-talk reprise. About 200 of 500 city employees remain idle, mainly in garbage street and park departments, while waterworks and sewage crews keep running.
Charles W. Johnson, 33, was captured in Havana after a Miami extortion plot tied to a kidnap hoax. A $15,000 jewel theft and $200 cash were paid after a caller claimed the son was kidnapped. the boy was found unharmed at Coral Gables hospital. Police say Johnson surrendered after detectives traced him from two hotels. remaining jewels and a pawned watch were recovered.
Independence officials rely on city attorney ruling that Mayor Armstrong did not properly fire Police Chief Ray Franks, keeping Franks in office and invalidating Joe Keopple’s April 11 swearing in. The council said Armstrong failed to file required firing reasons with the city clerk.
Numerous Cedar Rapids churches devoted services to a Cancer Thanksgiving project. At First Presbyterian Church Dr. Theodore G. Lilley tied Jesus sword imagery to the American Cancer Society emblem and described Cedar Rapids as the ACS Symbol City highlighting about 70 000 residents and nationwide education efforts.
The Linn county chapter of the American Cancer Society offers a free series of the cancer education film Breast Self-Examination in the Crystal ballroom of the Montrose hotel starting 11:15 a.m. Tuesday. A doctor will attend each showing to answer questions after the film, with sessions at 11:15, 12:15, 1, 2, 3, and 4 p.m.
Dr. Lilley urged action to save 70 000 lives this year by recognizing seven cancer warnings. The First Presbyterian Church filmed a “Cancer Credo” created by the American Cancer Society for the Symbol City project, with Klieg lights, a choir, and classroom scenes at Franklin High School.
A 300 member chorus from four Catholic high schools will perform at 8 15 p m in the Immaculate Conception school auditorium under conductor Dr Glen Jablonski from Iowa City public schools. The program features all female male and mixed choirs from St Patrick's St Wenceslaus Immaculate Conception and Mt Mercy high schools. The day began with a 10 a m High Mass at the Immaculate Conception church. Admission is 50 cents for adults and 25 cents for children.
Robert K. Goodwin said he will step down as state chairman of the Republican state central committee in Des Moines on April 27. He will remain on the committee to represent the Fifth district, with a successor to be elected next July. Possible successors include Don Pierson and James Schramm.
Federal district court in Cedar Rapids lists three new cases with ten hearings set. The U S government sues for condemnation of 126 bottles of Forty Hope Mineral Tablets and a $13 025 25 judgment against Ray C Peet and Dorothy D Peet along with a mortgage foreclosure. A rent control suit names Richard Carsner and others over eviction of Leo and Emaline Miner at 253 Ninth Avenue Marion. Multiple May hearings follow in civil suits including rent overcharges, auto damage and condemnation matters with motions to quash or dismiss and requests for injunctions.
Lady Sylvia Ashley won a fault divorce from Clark Gable in Santa Monica court after he said he did not wish to be married. Judge Stanley Mosk awarded her $6,002.47 in community property plus 10 percent of Gable’s gross salary for the first year and 7 percent for the next four years.
Carroll AP Marjorie Jean Conger 20 of Sioux City fatally injured in a car truck collision near Carroll on U S 30. She died in a Carroll hospital about three hours after the 8 30 a m crash. Conger was a passenger in a car driven by Virginia Flesher. The car skidded on a curve and collided with a loaded transport driven by Edward Tier y of Grand Island Nebraska.
The Coe College concert band under Prof Stan ley Vesely drew an audience of over 950 for the annual Masaryk concert sponsored by the Federation of Czech Groups. The program featured Slavik music, two Wagner numbers and three small ensembles including cornet soloist Phyllis Clendening and trios. Encores totaled five with conductors Rockwell Dahler, Richard Brickley, and Wilson Hamilton leading performances of the Czech anthem and the Star Spangled Banner.
Lumir C. Bys aged 49 of 804 Nineteenth Avenue SW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 12 15 p.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Born near Fairfax October 12 1902 he lived in Cedar Rapids 30 years. Surviving wife Louise Miller Bys daughter Mrs Kenneth Champar son Donald and a grandchild plus two brothers William Los Angeles and Frank Manchester. Services 8 30 a.m. Wednesday Brush chapel and 9 a.m. at St Ludmila's Church Rev Frank R Hruby with Rosary 8 p.m. Tuesday at the chapel. Burial in St John's cemetery.
Frances Elizabeth Worden widow of George R Worden died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 11 a m Sunday after a brief illness Born March 3 1859 in Jones county she lived in Cedar Rapids 62 years Surviving two daughters Mina L Mattson Winter Park Florida and Hallie D Ottermann 1940 Johnson Avenue NW two sisters Ida Newhard Marion and Anna Prentice Anamosa Membership Bethany Congregational church funeral at Turner chapel 1 30 p m Tuesday Rev Milton E White Burial Linwood cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
John F. Casey age 67 died at 8 10 a m Sunday at his niece Mrs Eldo Smith home 613 Eighteenth street SE in Cedar Rapids He was born in Buchanan county on July 9 1879 and lived in Monti for 73 years Surviving are two nephews John and Leo Britt of Delhi St Patrick s church Monti will conduct services at 9 a m Wednesday Burial will follow in St Patrick s cemetery The body was moved from Brady mortuary to the Cedar Rapids home where Rosary will be recited by Rt Rev Msgr William Schulte at 7 30 p m
John E. Tisher 89 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday at his son Alvah N. Tisher’s home in Salinas California where he had visited three weeks. Retired railroad man with BCR and N for 50 years. Survived by two grandchildren and one great grandchild. Wife Mary died 1950. Funeral announcement later.
Services were conducted in Berkeley California on April 15 for Robert LeRoy Williams 72 formerly of Cedar Rapids who died April 12 at his Berkeley home Survivors include two children Harold Williams Richfield Idaho and Mrs Viola Harris Buhl Idaho his father William Williams 620 Fifth Avenue SE and two sisters Mrs Lottie Politis and Mrs Zella
Cedar Rapids area Marling family members including 10 grandchildren and three great grandchildren are highlighted in a local note. The item notes extended relatives across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
Maddie White died Saturday. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with Rev. Percy Burt officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Massive flood fight across the Mississippi and Missouri basins continues with thousands of evacuees returning home and towns dealing with waterlogged streets and damaged dikes. Army and local authorities urge caution while hundreds of sightseers crowd threatened areas along the river.
A two car crash three miles north of Strawberry Point on highway 13 at 3 a.m. left three injured with two in critical condition. Donald Nielson, 34, Lamont, was taken to Delaware County Memorial in critical condition. Norma Everett, 21, Strawberry Point, in critical condition. Edward White, 38, Strawberry Point, remained in fair condition at St. Luke’s in Cedar Rapids.
The USNS General M. C. Meigs docked in San Francisco with 3,246 rotation personnel from Korea. Twelve Eastern Iowans are listed among the returnees including Sgt. Leo G. Backen Cedar Rapids route 2 Tama Pfe, Cpl. Norris D. Bigbee Belle Plaine route 2, Sgt. Donald O. Bigelow Tiffin, Cpl. William G. Bresnahan Waukon, Cpl. Donald R. Calkins Iowa City, Cpl. Donald E. Crist Maquoketa, Sfc. Raymond N. Fountain Hills, Cpl. Herbert H. Platner Mechanicsville route 1, Cpl. Donald B. Romer Maquoketa, Sgt. Herbert G. Schade Walker, and Sfc. Clement J. Sharp Cedar Rapids Second Avenue SW.
The Iowa Executive Council accepted a $7,929 bid from Killian's of Cedar Rapids for new draperies to be hung in the house and senate chambers at the Capitol building.
The Appalachian Way extends 2,183 miles, reportedly the longest continuous footpath. It spans from Springer Mountain to Mount Katahdin, attracting hikers and outdoor enthusiasts worldwide.
Belle Plaine resident Holland S Grimm, 37, pled guilty to drunk driving and was fined 300 dollars plus costs after a Saturday incident in Cedar Rapids where he allegedly struck a parked car and fled. Ely resident Joseph L Prachar, 44, a third offender, was cited to enter a plea by Thursday at 10 am. he previously pled guilty in Johnson county on January 12 and in Linn county on December 26, 1946, with a mandatory three year penitentiary sentence for a third offense.
Robert Cook aged 29 was charged with assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury on Jake Slavik operator of the Waubeek tavern Slavik said Cook struck Mrs Slavik and fought him after being refused beer Deputy Larry Condon said Cook is wanted for forgery in Redwood Falls Minnesota and is paroled from Cannon City Colorado penitentiary where he was sentenced for robbery He was arraigned before Justice Miles Adams and waived to the grand jury Bond was set at 2000 dollars.
Deputy Larry Condon reported the L and L cafe in Lisbon was burglarized between 8:30 p.m. Sunday and 4:40 a.m. Monday. Thieves took 18 cartons of cigarettes and 60 cents in pennies. a kitchen window was jimmied open. Operator Lewis Byers described the scene.
Cedar Rapids city council advanced an ordinance to ban night parking in the Loop year round from 2 to 6 30 a m in designated areas with extended boundary lines to assist year round street cleaning and snow removal. Cars illegally parked will be towed to the police station for later redemption. A similar 1 6th Avenue SW and 14th Avenue SE restriction runs year round 1 to 6 30 a m.
Miller obtains a $223.10 judgment against William Reilly and Janet Reilly in a civil matter. The ruling names Miller as plaintiff and identifies the defendants by full names. No further context provided.
A damage suit brought by Mrs. William Stine against William Krejci and E N Boerkren was set Saturday by the plaintiff.
Trial of E. A. Crowell for a false check charge was continued to the April term at Crowell's request. Judge Floyd Philbrick presided and granted the continuance on Saturday.
Fred Hook Monday filed suit against Lester D. Bowers seeking recovery of a power law valued at $300 and due process. Hook seeks either $200 damages plus return of the law or $300 if the saw cannot be found.
Robert A and Marilyn D Her rick Monday filed suit to evict Milton M and Elayne Flicker from a house at 2013 Franklin avenue NE. A hearing set for Saturday at 9 am by Judge Charles Pen ningroth.
The Buren Construction Company, Inc. confessed judgment of 650 in a suit brought by C. E. Moray. A court order set the judgment with five percent interest from July 13, 1951.
Leonard Kienzle, 53, of Cedar Rapids, received an eight months sentence in the county jail with four months suspended, a change from the Gazette’s reported full eight months suspended.
Laurence A. Randall filed a suit on Monday seeking separate maintenance against Bessie Lois Randall.
Effie L. Owens as guardian of John A. Owens property dismissed a mortgage foreclosure case filed April 3 against Charles Allen and D. Dale Vogt.
Mayor William J. Holland and City Manager Peter F. Roan will present on the council manager form of government in Iowa City Monday at 8 p.m. in the Jefferson hotel. Prof. Russell Ross will precede with a talk on the system. The program is by the Council Manager Association of Iowa City and discusses city plans and finances.
Friday and Saturday filings include Barta Hesser Funeral Home versus Thelma Davis for 750.32 on an account, Joseph Rhinehart versus Albert L. Smith for 379.31 due on auto damage, and James E. Patterson against Robert and Mildred Downs for 150 due on account.
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