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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 1957
Page
2
Sunday forecast shows fair mild temperatures with near normal readings and light showers possible Thursday or Friday. City notices include traffic violations and public safety measures, plus multiple birth announcements, divorces, and marriages from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
Obituaries from multiple towns report deaths and upcoming services. Mrs C G Treskow aged 75 funeral Tuesday at St John Lutheran Madison burial in Madison. Mrs William S Kenney 80 services Wednesday at Gill Funeral Home. Fred B Skinner 77 services Tuesday at Gill Funeral Home. Verne Utterback 85 death Sunday night, arrangements at Reynolds. George F Harford 64 services Tuesday at Goettsch, burial Oakwood. Charles Lane 79 death Monday, services arranged at Martin. Nicholas Hoffman 82 funeral Tuesday at St Martins, burial Calvary, body at Devaney.
The body of Freeman Rosencrans 44 of Keokuk was discovered Monday morning in the Mississippi River. He was last seen Wednesday morning after leaving for work. The car linked to him was found Thursday about 10 miles north near Galland. Rosencrans long served as circulation manager for the Keokuk Daily Gate City. Authorities call the disappearance unexplained with no note or signs of despondency.
Cedar Rapids city council approved an ordinance expanding fire limits to include zone 2 areas west and east of the Cedar River and a northeast zone. Open fires remain prohibited in core zones with fire resistant building measures required. Further burn controls and a new building code will follow, Fire Chief Jesse Hunter said.
Des Moines AP The House appropriations committee approved a bill providing 13,600,390 for capital improvements at State Board of Regents institutions over the next two years. The plan specifies 4,814,200 for the University of Iowa, 5,220,000 for Iowa State College, 2,580,000 for Iowa State Teachers College, and 500,710 for Oakdale Sanitarium, with other allocations pending. A parallel measure would fund the Conservation Commission at 1,500,000, while the Senate proposed 1,000,000 for the commission.
Newman Brothers Inc led bids for a Riverside park wading pool at 2060 dollars, undercutting last summer's two similar pools at 2230 dollars each. Claire Morrow and Howell Construction followed with 2245 and 2297 dollars respectively. Council to parks department for checking before contracts.
St Matthew's Church will be dedicated May 30 with a planning committee led by Harold Neilly. The day-long ceremony will conclude with an 8 p.m. concert by the Paulist Choristers of Chicago at Memorial Coliseum. Rt Rev Msgr James D Kearn, pastor, sang with the group in its early days.
Frank Lovejoy headlines the Chi cago 212 feature at the Dupont Theater airing Tuesday at 8 30 PM on Channel 9. The program highlights Lovejoy in a stage presentation broadcast to local viewers.
Samuel K Weir a Cedar Rapids native for 69 years moved to Henderson Nevada eight years ago died there Sunday after a long illness Born January 16 1877 in New York City he married Nancy R Bailey on July 15 1900 in Cedar Rapids He was a Rock Island railroad conductor retired ten years ago Survived by his wife and two sons Morris R Weir of Henderson Nevada and Kenneth J Weir of Deerfield Illinois He belonged to Sinclair Memorial church Mt Herman Lodge 50 year member Iowa Consistory El Kahir Shrine and ORCE Services will be at Turner chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial conducted by Rev Ralph Colton and Mr Herman lodge A F and A M
Fred E. Frease died at his home at 2733 Wilson Avenue SW. Services were held at Janeba funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Monday led by Rev. Glenn S. Hartong. The body will be taken to Konantz funeral home in Fort Scott Kansas for Wednesday services and burial at Evergreen cemetery. Frease, born July 26 1900 in Garland Kansas, had lived in Cedar Rapids the last 3 1/2 years and was plant superintendent at Air Reduction Sales Co. He is survived by his wife Verna M and two sisters Mrs Lawrence A. Parker of Fort Scott and Mrs Claude Stanley of Douglas Kansas. He was a member of Rising Sun Lodge No 8 A F and A M of Fort Scott. Friends may call at the funeral home until 9 p.m. Monday.
Laura Belle Christensen widow of Sam Christensen of 1541 Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a brief illness. She was born September 20 1878 in Tipton and is survived by three daughters Alta Christensen Mrs T F McPartland and Mrs Leon Elekar all of Cedar Rapids two brothers Casper Filson of Altdena California and Harry Filson of Inglewood California. She belonged to St Pauls Methodist church the Degree of Honor American Legion auxiliary and was past chief of the Pythian Sisters. Services will be held at Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Tuesday conducted by Dr H Hughes Dill with burial at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.
Marie Honora Fisher 3315 First Ave SE Cedar Rapids died Monday after a sudden illness. Born January 12 1898 in Williamsburg she married Miles J Fisher November 19 1917 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving are husband son Miles X Fisher sister Ellen Horak and brothers Joseph and John P Conway. Services at St Matthew 9 am Wednesday with Rt Rev Msgr J D Kearn burial Mt Calvary. Rosary at 8 pm Tuesday in chapel led by Msgr Kearn.
Edith Myrtle Foote 73 widow of John C Foote of Cedar Rapids died Monday after 55 years in the area Born Superior Nebraska February 18 1884 Married in Cedar Rapids November 10 1931 Surviving five brothers W T Whiting Marion Roy E Leslie Archie E all Cedar Rapids Willis O Whiting Central City Member Salem Evangelical United Brethren Church Services Beatty Bearle Chapel 1 30 p m Wednesday Rev Leonard E Deaver Burial Palo Cemetery Calling after 7 p m Monday
Former Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. 8S. C. Cook died in Cleveland Ohio Saturday after a sudden illness. Surviving relatives and details follow in the obituary noting her local ties.
A daughter, Miss Katherine Cook, and a son, Tom Cook of California, are listed as immediate family. Graveside services will be held in St. Joseph, Missouri on Wednesday. The family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Benjamin Rose Institute of Cleveland.
Joan Meaghan of Cedar Rapids was chosen to represent Eastern Iowa in the state correct posture queen contest sponsored by state chiropractors. She advances to the Des Moines state contest May 5 alongside rival Karren Berry of Vinton and other Cedar Rapids and area entrants.
A public hearing is set for May 16 at 10 a.m. on rezoning plans in northeast area around Nineteenth Street E Avenue NE and the Milwaukee tracks. Iowa Manufacturing Co seeks light industrial zoning along the tracks with triangular tracts exchanged near Franklin athletic field. R-2 residential zoning would cover property along E Avenue NE as industry earmarks land for a city park. An agreement with neighbors about development and a warehouse by Iowa Manufacturing is discussed but not part of the ordinances.
Stohl a longtime candidate for county board of supervisors on the Democratic ticket twice won nominations but lost in general elections. Surviving are three sisters and four brothers. Services 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at Brosh funeral home and 10 a.m. at St Mary’s Church Solon with burial in St Mary’s Cemetery. Rosaries to be recited Monday and Tuesday at Brosh chapel in Cedar Rapids and Solon with calling hours after 6:30 p.m. Monday and after 9:30 a.m. Tuesday.
Cedar Rapids Rotarians enjoyed a half hour of Cajun humor as Andre Mouton of New Orleans shared tales about life in Evangeline country Louisiana. Mouton, manager of the Mid Continent offices of the port of New Orleans board, spoke from Chicago headquarters about bayou life.
William L. Wolfe, 56, of 412 Eighth Avenue SE, pled guilty to a third offense of drunk driving. Judge Floyd Philbrick scheduled sentencing for 10 a.m. Friday. Wolfe admitted to a Feb 9 incident on Highway 30 a mile west of Lisbon and had prior guilty pleas in 1940 and 1950.
Norbert V Chehak a 67 year old man of 302 Twenty first street NE pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. District Judge Floyd Philbrick fined him 400 dollars plus costs and ordered a 60 day license restriction and forfeiture of his liquor book. Chehak admitted driving on First avenue East on February 21.
A district court jury was chosen for the $7,983.80 civil suit filed by Larry A. Pont against Miles Hess. Pont alleges injuries from a February 5, 1953 collision on Highway 151 two miles west of Springville. Judge Charles Penningroth presides. Jurors include Betty Pickering, Maynard Bartling, Reo Straw, Donald Frimml, Donald Earll, Wesley Poore, Helen Mead, Marguerite Uniiect, Elise Dills, Charles Brown, Richard Kazimour, and Lloyd Sharp.
Edward L. Burgess a 19 year old SUl student and part time employee admitted taking 494.75 in cash and a check from John F England owner of Country Grocery 2700 First Avenue Burgess used a key to enter the store and the upstairs apartment where money was kept in a fishing tackle box He was arrested Sunday after detectives found the loot hidden atop a furnace in his basement and he was ordered to enter a plea by May 11
The Linn County Sheriff's office received a report of gasoline theft from James Mitchell's farm near Cedar Rapids. A break in occurred Saturday around 6 p.m. at a combined machine shop and corn crib, with a hasp forced on an overhead storage tank. The amount stolen was undetermined. The farm lies a half mile south of Highway 30 west.
Leonard J. Sankot, doing business as the Sixteenth Avenue Home Appliances, filed a cross petition in district court on Monday seeking relief in the civil action. The filing indicates ongoing counterclaims and requests for court intervention in the dispute.
A petition declares a case against Lloyd D. Watson over a conditional sales contract. The filing requests voiding the contract and recovery of 429.88 for merchandise.
A $4 521 10 personal injury and property damage suit was filed Monday by Franklin L and Val Glubka against Charles R Sta stny. The plaintiffs allege Val 9 was crossing Fifth street SE near Saint Wenceslaus church on Dec 7 1956 when struck by an auto driven by Sta stny.
The first regular Ozark air service arrived at Cedar Rapids with dignitaries including Airport Commission Chair Don Hines and Mayor Jim Meaghan greeting passengers. The inaugural revenue passenger was Mrs. J. W. Meader, aged 86, who flew to Minneapolis to visit her granddaughter.
The return to St. Louis on the last Sunday night flight included flight personnel and six company officials. It also carried two wives, eight southern route civic officials, ten northern route civic leaders, and five representatives from newspapers and radio stations along the line.
John J. Locher Jr. announced the United Hospital campaign will keep the Roosevelt hotel office open for several weeks after the final report. Cedar Rapids residents may pledge at the current office and a downtown Cedar Rapids business office will open in May to handle bookkeeping and collections over a three year pledge period. The Roosevelt office will close after the new office opens.
Washington reports say Senator Hickenlooper cannot confirm rumors that former Iowa Governor Leo Hoegh is considered for a federal post amid FBI inquiries. Iowa lawmakers and Hoegh deny knowledge, with Hoegh noting any details must come from Washington while he continues practicing law in Chariton.
DES MOINES AP A bill to consolidate the fire marshal’s powers and duties into one section of the law was approved by the senate and sent to the governor. It strengthens enforcement of fire regulations for public buildings and adds requirements for two fire escape outlets and potential additional exits for crowded structures. The measure also creates new storage regulations for explosives.
In Augsburg Germany two U S army helicopters clashed in flight killing one officer and an enlisted man and injuring five others authorities said the crash occurred Monday raising questions about Army aviation safety and procedures shared by officials in Bonn and Washington.
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