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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 23, 1954

Page

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Iowa City Weather And Local Notices April 23 1954

Daily Record reports Thursday weather for many locales with highs and lows across Minnesota Iowa and Wisconsin. It lists precipitation totals in inches, wind at the municipal airport and five day outlooks. The issue also covers births marriages licenses divorces and civil suits along with obituaries and service notices from various towns including LaCrosse Prairie du Chien Dubuque Davenport and Oelwein.

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Three G O P Candidates Set for Linn County Rally

Three of the Republican guberna tor nominees appear at a Linn County Young Republicans meeting at Sokol hall at 8 pm. William H. Nicholas Mason City and Ben Ellsworth Ottumwa join Warren Fletcher Des Moines and other GOP hopefuls in the ongoing candidate forum series. Bergman urges delegates and potential candidates to attend for discussion on county and state convention delegation.

Linn County Warren Fletcher Des Moines William A. Bergman

Deaths Carl H. Fraverd of Benton Harbor dies at 59

Carl H. Fraverd 59 of Benton Harbor Michigan died at his home after a sudden illness. Born June 10 1894 in West Union he married Vera Miller April 30 1930 in Nevada Iowa. He worked about 30 years in the monument business and held district manager posts in Iowa Michigan and northern Indiana. Surviving are his wife his mother and a brother. Services set for Sunday at Dean and Dey Brothers funeral home and Tuesday in Cedar Rapids with Mizpah lodge conducting burial at Linwood Cemetery. Master Masons urged to attend.

Carl H. Fraverd Benton Harbor Mich West Union Vera Miller Nevada Iowa Fraverd Monument Michigan Indiana Monument Sales Manufacturing Company St. Cloud

Walter G Peterson longtime Iowa Mfg employee dies in Cedar Rapids

Walter G. Peterson 4002 First Avenue NE an office employee of the Iowa Manufacturing Company died at 1 40 p m Thursday in a Cedar Rapids hospital He was born in Stockholm Sweden in 1879 and married in 1915 to Margaret Jones He leaves four nieces Edna and Marie Wiese of North Hollywood Calif Mrs Charles Newman of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Frank Ward of Fresno Calif and two nephews Robert and Harry Wiese of North Hollywood He belonged to Grace Episcopal church for 15 years Mt Hermon lodge No 263 AF and AM and the Elks Cremation services were held Friday Memorial services will be held at the Oak Hill cemetery at a time to be announced later.

Walter G. Peterson First Avenue Iowa Manufacturing Company Cedar Rapids Stockholm Sweden Margaret Jones Charles Newman Edna Marie Wiese North Hollywood Calif Frank Ward Fresno Robert Harry, Wiese

Services for Mrs Emma Ruopp to be held at Linwood Cemetery

Mrs Emma Ruopp a former Cedar Rapids resident died in Glendale California on Tuesday. Funeral services will be at Linwood Cemetery at 1 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev H G Schwegler of the First Lutheran church. Friends may call at Turner chapel from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday as the casket will not be opened after the service.

Emma Ruopp Cedar Rapids Glendale Calif Linwood Cemetery H. G. Schwegler First Lutheran Church Turner Chapel

Services for William Bachmann Held at Trinity Lutheran

William R. Bachmann of 349 Seventh Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Wednesday. Funeral services will be at Trinity Lutheran Church at 1:30 p.m. Saturday conducted by Pastor E. H. Widmann. Burial will be in Shiloh Cemetery. Friends may call at the se chapel until noon Saturday.

William R. Bachmann Seventh Avenue Cedar Rapids Trinity Lutheran Church E. H. Widmann Shiloh

Services for James F. Donohue at Immaculate Conception Church

James F. Donohue died Wednesday. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Immaculate Conception Church conducted by Rt. Rev. Msgr. William H. Schulte. Burial in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Rosary at 7 30 p.m. Friday at Teahen chapel. friends may call.

James F. Donohue Seventeenth Street SE Immaculate Conception William H. Schulte Mt. Calvary Cemetery Msgr. Schulte Teahen Chapel

Services for Jacob G Pauba at Turner Chapel Saturday

Jacob G. Pauba a Cedar Rapids resident for 61 years died Thursday. Services will be held at 3 30 p.m. Saturday in Turner chapel with Rev. Paul Davis of Sioux City officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Jacob G. Pauba Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel Paul Davis Sioux City Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Correct Zone Figures Asked by Summerfield

Postmaster General Summerfield says letter writers can save taxpayers millions yearly by placing correct zone numbers on mail to large cities. The numbers would also speed deliveries by several hours, he said.

Washington Summerfield

McCarthy Aides Accused of Privilege in Schine Case

A 25 page statement reviewed months of the Schine affair detailing 65 telephone calls and 19 meetings between army personnel and Mc Carthy aides. It cites 15 special passes for Schine from Nov 10, 1953 to Jan 16, 1954 and requests to spare him from KP duty. Wal ter Bedell Smith testified about Cohn seeking a CIA commission for Schine and warned against using the agency for an inquiry. Smith noted Cohn said it would be too juicy to investigate. Stevens offered to bring Gen Ridgway and other officers to bolster his case.

Walter Bedell Smith Cohn Schine Smith Central Intelligence Agency CIA Stevens Matthew Ridgway McCarthy Army Sen. McClellan D-Ark Cohne Fort Monmouth New York Navy Air Force

Queen Ann Brooks Busy Drake Relays Hostess Schedule

Queen Ann Brooks, daughter of President and Mrs. Howell H. Brooks, attends the 1954 Drake Relays in Des Moines. She is hosted by Drake senior Sandra Blymyer and will stay in the Hotel Fort Des Moines presidential suite. Activities include a breakfast, the opening program, a luncheon with Alpha Phi Omega, and a Des Moines tour.

Ann Brooks Drake Des Moines Miss Brooks Howell H. Brooks Coe Drake University Sandra Blymyer Miss Blymyer Fort Des Moines Blymyer Relays Drake Auditorium Alpha* Phi Omega National Service Fraternity Sigma Phi Alpha Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity Queen Ann Alpha Epsilon Pi Drake Stadium Sigma Alpha Epsilon Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority

Stevens defends army loyalty review amid McCarthy clashes

Testimony describes a complete review of loyalty and security procedures ordered by Stevens, with changes to protect against espionage. He recounts meetings with McCarthy aides, notes insistence on basic training for Schine, and denies urging attacks on other services while criticizing the relentless push for special treatment. The hearing covers cooperation with Fort Monmouth and the brief for Schine’s NYC posting.

Stevens Jenkins

Two Eastern Iowans Hurt in Auto Crash

Robert Tate of Oelwein and Dale Wilson of Dubuque were injured when their car left the curve on a highway near Holy Cross. Tate, 30, was listed in good condition at a Dubuque hospital, while Wilson, 34, suffered a broken back, arm and pelvis and was in critical condition. Wilson owns Five Point Creamery near Durango. Tate is employed by Wilson.

Oelwein Robert Tate Dale Wilson Dubuque Holy Cross Tate Wilson

Policeman Rides Runaway Horse Back to Stables

IOWA CITY Patrolman Richard Lee rode a runaway horse bareback from Lafayette street to the city sales barn after workmen at the sewage plant restrained the animal. The horse, claimed by Charles Grimm, was described as gentle by Lee who pursued it to prevent a repeat escape.

the Gazette Iowa City Richard Lee Lee Lafayette Street City Charles Grimm

Tax Liens Name Film Celebrities

HOLLYWOOD INL twelve entertainment celebrities named in federal income tax liens filed against property in the Hollywood area. The liens total $205,528, naming films and notables, a circus, several entertainment enterprises and a movie columnist. Notables include Jerry Lewis and Patti Lewis, Dean Martin, Linda Darnell, Mickey Rooney, Martha Vickers, Joan Crawford, Olivia de Havilland, Marcus Goodrich, Gordon MacRae, Nat King Cole, Marie, Billy Eckstine, John Cardrine, Buddy Baer, the Clyde Beatty circus, four local entertainment outfits, and Jimmy Fidler.

Hollywood INL Bureau of Internal Revenue Los Angeles County Recorder Jerry Lewis Patti Dean Martin Linda Darnell Mickey Rooney Martha Vickers Joan Crawford Olivia de Haviland Marcus Goodrich Gordon MacRae Sheila

City Briefs: Hospital Stays and Scout Awards

Mercy hospital treats In Hospital-Ann Novak Broker for a badly sprained ankle with expected release around May 3. Cub Pack 19 awards go to 19 members including Allan Lucas and John Vanda. Van Note Ill Former Cedar Rapids resident Virl H. Van Note in Santa Rosa, Calif. suffered two strokes and is listed in serious condition. he lived in Cedar Rapids for about 50 years before moving away 15 years ago.

Ann Novak Sixth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Allan Lucas iGawain Elliot John Vanda Charles Thurston Tommy Ashley Walter Clyde Max Mitchell Dayle Moyer Dick Emmert John Weaver Glyn Turner Rick Laird Mike Murray Jimmy Kennedy Gary Finlayson van Note Virl H. van Note Cedar Rapids Santa Rosa Calif W. E. Midcalf

Public Relations Experts Address Iowa Conference Opening

Businessmen at Cornell college hear public relations leaders from Firestone Addison Lewis and Chicago discuss shaping the field. George Alexander Bowie outlines four broad questions guiding buyer choices while Don Short links PR to rapid postwar R D growth and the need to direct and inform the public. J Handly Wright warns against shunning media on disputes, stressing editor relations to protect company goodwill.

MT. Vernon Iowa Cornell College Pfeiffer Hall George Alexander Bowie Firestone Tire and Rubber Company Department of Public Relations J. Handly Wright Chicago Wright

Revisions Proposed For Ozark Airlines

Civil Aeronautics Board Examiner James S. Keith proposes wide changes to Ozark Airlines Midwest service. Unless appealed, the recommendations take effect in 15 days and run through September 26, 1958. The plan adds Des Moines and Ottumwa routes, drops Muscatine, and links Davenport Moline with Indianapolis St. Louis Davenport Moline Des Moines Chicago. Braniff would discontinue at Ottumwa and Burlington.

Washington Civil Aeronautics Board James S. Keith Ozark Airlines Midwest Keith Des Moines Ottumwa Ozark Muscatine Davenport-Moline Indianapolis St. Louis Chicago Braniff Airlines Burlington

Stanley Cemetery Association elects new president

STANLEY Neva Pond was elected president of the Stanley Cemetery Association. Other officers named were Clare In gamells as secretary and Mrs Clarence Parker as treasurer. STANLEY A pre contest music concert is set for Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the school by groups planning to compete in the large group music contest at Readl on May 8. MARENGO Edwin Wanamaker of Marengo elected president of the Iowa County Firemen's Association with Roy Harris of North English as vice president and Maurice Repp of Marengo as secretary treasurer. MARENGO Two more trains will be dropped from service through Marengo Sunday. Trains 5 and 6 discontinued. the only eastbound stop will be the 8:47 a.m. Rocket to Chicago.

Stanley Neva Pond Stanley Cemetery Association Clare Ingamells Clarence Parker Readl Marengo Edwin Wanamaker Iowa County Firemen’s Association Roy Harrris North English Maurice Repp Chicago

Americans Asked To Sell Revolt at Chicago Address

Admiral Robert B. Carney urged Americans to become "salesmen of human revolt" in the pattern of the American Revolution. Speaking to Chicago's Executives Club he said hundreds of millions crave freedom and democracy while communism offers stark revolution. He asked why Communists should be the exclusive salesmen of oppression and urged the United States to demonstrably promote freedom for the individual.

Chicago Robert B. Carney Naval Operations Russia Executives Club of Carney

United Reveals New West Coast Chicago Flights

United Air Lines will inaugurate the fastest Cedar Rapids to San Francisco service Sunday, reducing trip time by more than two hours. A 44 passenger Convair departs Cedar Rapids at 8 45 a.m. for Denver 12 25 p.m. connect to a DC 6 to San Francisco arriving 5 05 p.m. Pacific time. The Cedar Rapids to Chicago leg departs 7 10 a.m. and arrives 9 20 a.m. with DC 6 connections to Cleveland New York and Boston.

Cedar Rapids San Francisco United Air Lines Cc. C. McIntyre United Chicago Convair Municipal Denver Cleveland York Boston McIntyre

Deadline shifts for air mail with daylight saving time

Cedar Rapids residents must mail air mail letters earlier to assure next day delivery under a new airline schedule starting Sunday. Six eastbound flights begin Monday with deadlines at 6 25 5 55 Sunday 8 50 a m 12 55 4 and 8 50 p m. four westbound flights have deadlines at 7 55 10 25 a m 6 25 and 11 p m.

Cedar Rapids United Air Lines Post Office

U S Probes Soviet Killings in West Germany

Berlin AP The United States accused Russia of outrageous and uncivilized acts for ordering the murder of émigré leader Nikolai Khokhlov and the brutal kidnapping of Dr. Alexander Truchnovich in Berlin. Acting U S High Commissioner Walter Dowling sent the charges in a letter to Soviet high commissioner V S Semyonov, noting Khokhlov’s defection after being sent to the American zone to target an anti-Soviet refugee group and Truchnovich’s disappearance on April 13.

Berlin U. S Frisday Russia West Germany Walter Dowling V. S. Semyonov Germany Dowling Nikolai E. Khokhlov NTS Alexander Truchnovich West Berlin

Beardsley To Attend Governor Conference in DC

Gov William S Beardsley will fly to Washington Sunday for a three day governors conference Monday through Wednesday He will speak Sunday in Davenport at the state convention of the Future Farmers of America before leaving the state

Des Moines INS William S. Beardsley Washington Davenport The Future Farmers of America

All-Night Prom At Dysart Tonight For Juniors Seniors

Dysart high school hosts an all-night prom for juniors and seniors starting at 6 30 this evening. After dinner and dancing, activities continue through the night and a 4 a.m. breakfast is planned Saturday. This marks the second year the event is all night.

Cial Te Gazette Spoysart Dysart High School

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