Weather Summary and Local Notices For Iowa and Surrounding Areas
The Iowa forecast calls for mostly cloudy and windy conditions through Saturday with light rain in the east. Highs 38 to 45 northwest and 45 to 52 southeast. partly cloudy Sunday and warmer Monday. Temperatures through next Wednesday expected near normal with cooling nights Friday and Saturday. Precipitation moderate to heavy, mainly east and north, with possible snow northwest. Local notices include court and medical service payments, and several birth and service announcements across Marion Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
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Iowa
Lincoln
Neb
Weather Bureau
Sioux City
Veterans Groups To Convene for Member Election
A June 4 convention of six veterans organizations will nominate one member to Cedar Rapids Memorial Commission. Commission Chairman Abe Pilicer announced notices went to American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, Disabled American Veterans, Spanish American War Veterans, Marine Corps League and Amvets with three delegates each. The meeting at 7:30 p.m. in City Hall aims to fill the five member panel’s vacancy as Harry Corot’s term ends June 30.
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Emparens
Memorial Commission
Cedar Rapids
Commission
Abe Pilkcer
Harry Corot
Cedar Rapids’ Memorial Coliseum
The
American Legion
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Marine Corps League J
American Veterans of World War II
Amvets
Pilicer
Greenglass Defends Rosenbergs as Hypocrites
David Greenglass, the key witness in the 1951 Rosenberg treason case, told the Senate Internal Security subcommittee that Julius and Ethel Rosenberg martyred themselves by refusing to confess. He said his sister and mother rejected him after the trial, and he described his own past as a Red agent and his decision to testify against them.
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Washington
Atom
David Greenglass
Ethel
Julius Rosenberg
Greenglass
Senate
Internal Security
Lewisburg
Rosenbergs
David
Julius
U. S
Rosenberg
Reds
American College
Trades wage changes reported for skilled unions
The article lists trades including carpenters, liren workers, plumbers, roofers, sheet metal workers, steam fitters, truck drivers, masons and tile setters. It notes carpenters and liren workers finishing two pose contracts and mentions no wage increases last year. Plasterers and floaters see a raise from 2.87 to 3.00 per hour on April 1.
Cedar Rapids Women Elected to Gold Star Mothers Officers
Two Cedar Rapids women were elected to leadership roles at the Iowa Minnesota Gold Star Mothers convention in Waterloo. Ellyne Platz became president succeeding R. L. Brown, Elaine Toms was named recording secretary, with Frankie Harrison in Davenport as vice president and Florence Wonders in Waterloo as treasurer.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa- Minnesota Department of Gold Star
Waterloo
Ellyne Platz
R. L. Brown
Elaine Toms
Frankie Harrison
Davenport
Florence Wonders
March Net Drop For Milwaukee Railroad Income
Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific Railroad reports March net railway operating income of 1 251 281 dollars, down 194 252 dollars from the same month a year earlier.
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Chicago
MNS
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company
Banking Institute Names President
The Cedar Rapids chapter of the American Institute of Banking met at the Montrose hotel. Arthur Monson of Chicago spoke on You and the AIB. Monson, former Chicago AIB president, heads the bond department’s new issue division at the Chicago Federal Reserve. Officers elected: Dick Ekstrand president, Wilmer Ross first vice president, Howard Tracy second vice president, Bess Hartman secretary, Harold Whiting treasurer, Ethel Pepin women’s committee chair. John Mangold Catherine Miller Doug Grinde join the board of governors.
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Cedar Rapids
American Institute of Banking
Montrose Hotel
Arthur Monson
Chicagol
AIB
Mr. Monson
Chicago
Chicago Federal Reserve Bank
Dick Ekstrand
Wilmer Ross
Howard Tracy
Bess Hartman
Harold Whiting
Ethel Pepin
John Mangold
Catherine Miller
Doug Grinde
Iowa Storms Cause Fires and Power Outages Across Eastern Iowa
Severe weather across eastern Iowa brought out a Cascade farm fire burning out of control with 3500 bales of hay 10 calves and milking equipment lost. Lightning caused outages in Boone Cedar Rapids Monticello and Hamburg alongside hail and frost that threatened fruit crops and power plants. Temperatures and forecasted precipitation varied by location with cooler spells and scattered showers expected.
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Noonan Farm
Cascade Fire Department
Boone
Britain and Soviet Leaders End Visit With Mutual Aims
The two sides issued a 2800 word communique pledging to curb armament races and back UN moves for Middle East peace. They called for freer information exchange and greater non strategic trade, but noted no progress on German reunification and a brushed off Far East issue.
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U.N
Middle East
Far East
Services Monday for Leon J. Olinger 60
Leon Joseph Olinger 60 of Strawberry Point died Thursday. Funeral services set for Monday at 10 a.m. at St Marys Church with burial in St Marys Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Saturday and Sunday at 8 p.m. at Gill funeral home. Born February 1 1896 near Strawberry Point he married Kathryn Anton who died in 1940 then married Elizabeth Anton Hansen in 1941. He was a retired farmer, Knight of Columbus member and World War II veteran. Survived by two daughters Sister Dominic Marie Racine Wis and Mrs J G Twist Mason City a son Bernard Strawberry Point a sister Sister Marie Francis Detroit four brothers Glen and Paul Strawberry Point the Rev Julius Olinger New Hampton and Walmah San Leandro Calif and his mother Rose Olinger Dubuque.
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Greeley
Aaron Harbaugh
Rhines Funeral Home
Edgewood
Marengo
Edna Masceller
Harrison Funeral Home
Ioof
Quasqueton
Carl Heiland
Waukon
Ingerman Jacobs
the Gazette
Strawberry Point
Leon Joseph Olinger
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Gill Funeral Home
Kathryn Anton
Elizabeth Anton Hansen
Knights of Columbus
Dominic Marie
Racine
Wis
J. G. Twist
Mason City
Bernard
Marie Francis
Detroit
Glen and
Paul
Julius Olinger
New Hampton and Walmah
San Leandro
Calif
Rose Olinger
Dubuque
America and India Share Spiritual Ties Across Cultures
A speaker compares India and the United States as religious lands with separate social problems, noting untouchability and racism. He argues America needs India and vice versa, urging rebuilding dialogue through shared spiritual understanding as foreign students receive honorary JCs in Cedar Rapids.
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India
United States
America
Bach
God
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Two Cedar Rapids Residents Await Grand Jury Action
Two Cedar Rapids residents Emmitt E. Doolin and Helene Turner Bowers await federal grand jury action in Linn county jail on charges of cashing government checks belonging to others. Doolin, 31, on 1 000 bond, and Bowers, 42, on 2 000 bond, were arraigned Thursday before U.S. Commissioner Charles L. Benesh. Both were arrested by U.S. Secret Service agents. Doolin allegedly signed a government check to Verdell Leaves and cashed it January 4, 1950. Bowers allegedly cashed a 30 check to Jake Bowers December 5 of last year. Both waived preliminary hearings and were bound over to the grand jury.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Emmitt E. Doolin
Seventh Avenue
Helene Turner Bowers
B Avenue NE
U. S
Charles L. Benesh
Secret Service
Doolin
Verdell
Merchants National Bank
Helene Bowers
Jake Bowers
Grandary
Air Force Recruiting Station in Cedar Rapids Extends Saturday Hours
The Cedar Rapids air force recruiting station will stay open Saturday afternoon after an order from headquarters. Regular weekday hours remain, and the station will also be open until 9 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, aligning with local late shopping hours.
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Air Force
Cedar Rapids
Two Men Sentenced in Linn County Court
Sam W. Schminkey, 46, Worthington Acres, fined 500 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to a second drunken driving offense with a 500 dollar payment plan set. Matthew Terronez, 29, 511 A’s Avenue NE, received a suspended 90‑day jail sentence after pleading guilty to possession of obscene films following an April 13 arrest by detectives who found four reels.
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Linn County
Sam W. Schminkey
Worthington Acres
Sentens
Schminkey
Highway Patrol
Matthew Terronez
A’ S Avenue NE
Terronez
Man Appeals Traffic Violation Conviction
Fred T. Rhomberg of 1028 Eighth Street SE filed Friday in Linn county district court an appeal of a Cedar Rapids municipal court traffic conviction. He was found guilty by Judge James Patterson on April 11 for failure to have his car under control after an accident at C avenue and Seventeenth street NE on June 21. Rhomberg was fined $10 and costs.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Fred T. Rhomberg
Eighth Street
Rhomberg
James Patterson
C Avenue
Seventeenth Street NE
Plaintiff Dismisses 37102 Injury Suit
The plaintiff William E. Failor of Marion dismissed a $37,102 personal injury and auto damage suit in district court on Thursday. Defendant A Ethel Wallace of Anamosa was ordered to pay court costs. The August-filed suit arose from a Marion car collision between the two drivers.
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William E. Failor
Marion
A. Ethel Wallace
Anamosa
Four Wills Admitted to Probate in District Court
In district court four wills were admitted to probate. Ira C. Turner died January 4 leaving Emily Jane as sole heir and executrix without bond. Lee O. Whitcomb died March 21 naming Sadye E. as sole heir and executrix without bond. Sidney P. Harnden died April 15 naming Hazel as sole heir and executrix without bond. Martin W. Bowman died April 16 naming Bessie R. as sole heir and Vara F. Bowman confirmed executrix without bond.
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Ira C. Turner
Emily Jane
Lee O. Whitcomb
Sadye E
Sidney P. Harnden
Hazel
Martin W. Bowman
Bessie R
Vara F. Bowman
Judgment in Favor of Bassett in Counterclaim Suit
Judge Floyd Philbrick entered judgment after trial on an auto accident case between Marvin F. Bassett and Quasi Implement Company. Bassett awarded 78.84 for car damage in the counterclaim, while Quasi Implement claimed 716.98. The collision occurred on the Center Point Central City road on June 25.
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Floyd Philbrick
Philbrick
Marvin F. Bassett
Quasi Implement Company
Quass
Bassett
Quass Company
Center Point-Central City
City Briefs and Notices From Cedar Rapids Area
Local items report Michael J. Griffin undergoing surgery at St Luke's with no visitors allowed. Mrs J E Norrgard of Cedar Rapids elected to membership in Iowa Historical Society. Red Mason barber shop listed with contact. Local injury after collision on Third Ave and First St SE. driver named Max Maltas. Anniversary sale promos from Hampton's Gift Shop. Cedar Rapids post office receives 50 000 three cent stamps for Fifth International Philatelic Exhibition. not on sale until next Tuesday. Pierson's Florists promotes chrysanthemum specials. Cub Scout Pack 2 Hayes School announces awards for multiple members.
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New York City
Cedar Rapids
New York Coliseum
Actress Julia Adams and Ray Danton Expect Child
Hollywood report states actress Julia Adams and actor Ray Danton expect their first child in November. The couple announced the pregnancy during a press event in Los Angeles.
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Hollywood
Julia Adams
Ray Danton
Coe To Receive 2000 Gift From Colgate Palmolive Grant
Colgate Palmolive's 500000 award to 186 colleges includes Coe College with a 2000 grant. The announcement was made by Board Chairman E J H Little at a 150th anniversary luncheon. President Howell H Brooks confirmed the amount late Thursday. Grinnell and Drake also share in the Iowa gifts.
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Coe College
Colgate-Palmolive Company
Coe
Howell H. Brooks
E. J H. Little
Brooks
Little
Iowa
Grinnell
Drake University
Deaths Dr Agnes Safley Dies Rites Saturday
Dr Agnes I Safley Cedar Rapids physician for over fifty years died at a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born May 14 1875 at Tipton she lived in Cedar Rapids long. Surviving son Robert S Safley sister Mrs Margaret Echlin three grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Services at Rohn funeral home 1:30 p.m. Saturday conducted by Rev R F Galloway burial in Red Oak cemetery Tipton.
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Agnes I. Safley
Cedar Rapids
Tipton
Westminster Presbyterian Church
University of Iowa
Tipton High School
College of Medicine
Robert S.safley
Margaret J. Echlin
Newborough
Ind
James, Thomas
Patricia Jean Safley
Rohn
R. F. Galloway
Red Oak
Camp Good Health
Westminster Presbyterian Church Building Fund
Service for Dr Melvin G Fenton in Cedar Rapids
Funeral services for Dr Melvin George Fenton a Cedar Rapids native and World War I veteran who died in Lincoln Nebraska will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Saturday conducted by Rev Frazer Thomason of Cedar Christian church Burial will be at Linwood cemetery He was born June 6 1892 in Foxborough Massachusetts and married Zola Terhune in Cedar Rapids in 1939 He leaves a wife a step daughter Mrs L J Nye of El Paso Texas and was a member of Cedar Christian church Mt Herman lodge No 263 El Kahir Shrine and the Iowa Consistory He graduated from the University of Iowa in 1916 and belonged to Xi Psi Phi fraternity.
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Melvin George Fenton
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Lincoln
Neb
Turner Chapel
Frazer Thomason
Cedar Christian Church
Linwood Cemetery
Foxborough
Mass
Fenton
Zola Terhune
L. J. Nye
el Paso
Texas
Mt. Herman Lodge
el Kahir Shrine
Iowa
University of Iowa
Xi Psi Phi
Obituary: Mary Catherine Keith Cedar Rapids Resident Dies
Mary Catherine Keith born September 27 1901 wife of Harry R Keith dies after long illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 8 15 a m Friday Survived by husband a daughter Sally Lumley one grandson a brother William Miller three sisters Mrs Leo Smith Mrs Jack Weiland and Mrs William Randall all of Cedar Rapids She was a member of the First Christian church funeral at Turner chapel 1 30 p m Monday by Rev Jack A Oliver burial Oak Hill cemetery call after 6 p m Friday
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Mary Catherine Keith
Harry R. Keith
Forest Drive
Cedar Rapids
Sally Lumley
William Miller
Leo Smith
Jack Weiland
William Randall
Keith
First Christian Church
Turner Chapel
Jack A. Oliver
Oak Hill Cemetery
Infant Gorsh Obituary Notice in Cedar Rapids
Richard Lawrence Gorsh infant son of Mr and Mrs Donald L Gorsh of 303 Fourth Street SW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 8 20 Thursday after a speech he was born here and is survived by his parents a sister Joyce and twins Dale and man Gorsh all at home and grandparents Mr and Mrs George Gorsh Chester Frendle and Mrs Florence Fron in Cedar Rapids
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Richard Lawrence Gorsh
Donald L. Gorsh
Fourth Street
Cedar Rapids Hospital
Ating
Joyce Gorsh
Dale
Man Gorsh
George Gorsh
Chester Frendle
Cedar Rapids
Florence Fron
Funeral Service for Turner Family matriarch at Cedar Memorial
The obituary notes the death of a Turner family member and memorial details. The service is set at Turner Chapel at 3 30 p m Saturday with Rev A J Stokes of the Interdenominational church officiating. Burial will follow in Cedar Memorial cemetery with friends invited to attend.
Obituary Notice for Cedar Rapids Resident John Novak
John Novak 72 retired carpenter and Cedar Rapids resident for 47 years died at home 1109 Fourteenth Avenue SW at 10 a m Friday after a long illness Born in Kilin Bohemia January 7 1884 he was an honorary member of Carpenters union AFL No 308 Survived by wife Marie Svoboda Novak two daughters Mrs Loren Klopp Alburnett and Mrs Robert Swalley Cedar Rapids six sons George Joseph Charles Otto Warren Pa John Wesley Clarkston Mich and 12 grandchildren Friends may call Brush chapel Saturday Funeral announcement will be made later
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aeCedar Rapids
Fourteenth Avenue
Kilin
Bohemia
Novak
Carpenters Union Afl
Marie Svoboda Novak
Loren Klopp
Alburnett
Robert Swalley
Cedar Rapids
George
Joseph
Charles
Otto
John
Warren
Wesley
Clarkston, Mich
Brush Chapel
Sadie A Rosenthal 79 Dies in Chicago Hospital
Sadie A Rosenthal 79 of Chicago died Thursday at Edgewater Hospital. Survivors include daughter Herman Nadel Cedar Rapids granddaughter E K Ohlman Chicago brother Henri Whitehead Chicago and son Edwin Mark. Body at Weinstein Mortuary Chicago burial Saturday at West Lawn Cemetery at 2 p.m.
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Sadie A. Rosenthal
Chicago
Edgewater Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Herman Nadel
First Avenue NE
E. K. Ohlman
Park Avenue SE
Edwin Mark
Henri Whitehead
Weinstein Mortuary
Westlawn Cemetery
Fortune Mourns Mother Nancy E Fortune 87
John H Fortune of 1924 First Avenue NE is notified by death of his mother Nancy E Fortune 87 widow of Will Fortune. Services will be at the Christian church in Elliott at 2 p m Sunday.
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First Avenue NE
Elliott
Nancy E. Fortune
Will Fortune
Christian Church
Four Injured in Head-on Crash Near Garnaville
In Elkader two women aged 60 and 65 were critically injured when hurled through windshields in a head-on collision on Highway 52 about 7 p.m. two miles north of Garnaville. Their husbands, Albert Kloser and Mark Van Horn, were seriously hurt. The women were hospitalized in Dubuque, the men in Guttenberg. Investigating officials were Sheriff Forrest Fischer and Deputy Milton Klink.
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the Gazette
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Highway 52
Garnaville
Albert Kloser
North Buena Vista
Mark van Horn
Manitoba
Canada
Dubuque
Guttenberg Hospital
Klosers
Th van Horns
Forrest Fischer
Milton Klink
Arrest of man for cashing stolen check in Chicago
CHICAGO AP Albert Harley was arrested for attempting to cash a stolen check because he could not spell his assumed name for a clerk. The name on the check was Aloyozy Szastak.
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Chicago
Albert Harley
Aloyozy Szastak
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