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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1949
Page
1
The Daily Record of August 2 1949 includes a health advisory urging DDT use around refuse cans and doorways to prevent disease. The issue also carries a weather section with temperatures for cities like Miami Chicago and Denver and a long list of local notices and obituaries from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
Three wills were probated this week. Frantiska Neprash of Cedar Rapids died July 12 1949 with United State Bank named executor. his son Jerry A Neprash is heir. Joseph Koranda’s will, dated May 15 1949, will be handled by Peoples Bank and Trust Company as executor. Willis C Sheets, husband of Matinda E Sheets of Marion, died July 11 1949 and was named executrix. provisions give $2000 each to Leonee Maxwell and Myrna Harrington, with remaining estate to the husband.
Demmel files action against Eer Buehler seeking $375 allegedly owed since October 2, 1948 for gas station equipment and supplies. The case cites a nonpayment dispute from the early postwar period.
Columbus discovery in 1493 led to naming the Virgin Islands in honor of Saint Ursula and her 11,000 virgins, reflecting early European explorations and religious associations.
W Averell Harriman, roving ambassador for the Marshall Plan, urged Congress to approve the administration foreign arms program quickly to protect the growing generation in Europe. He said the United States is winning the struggle for peace and freedom but warned that delay in arming Europe risks setback.
Washington sources report Senators delayed hearings set for Friday to Tuesday as they consider trimming the foreign arms program. Indications point to a smaller scope and reduced funding.
Mrs J F Gordon of 1737 B avenue NE is recuperating at St Luke's hospital after a ten day stay and is now permitted visitors. Dempsey's Vacation this week. Will be back August 8th. Ahepa Meeting Cedar Rapids chapter 194 will meet Wednesday at 8:30 pm at St John's Hellenic Orthodox church hall Fifth street and A avenue NE. Dial 5146 for Century Cabs. Bungalow Canning School Wednesday 2 pm. Mrs Earl Mee Keehan Cedar Rapids route 3 has word of the death of her brother Floyd Ellis Monday at 8 pm in Washington Ia. Funeral announcement later. Two-way radio City Cab Dial 6161. Correction A C Painting and Spraying Co does not spray exteriors of homes in residential areas. Brushes are used for this work. Father Dies Jane Medley 513 Second avenue SW notified of the death Sunday of her e Jacob Dryke 86 Duluth Minn. Holec Returns Victor P Holec has completed six weeks at Fort Belvoir Va and will be a senior electrical engineering student at the University of Iowa this fall.
Testimony details Novotny's alleged statements about Rutledge’s guilt and possible hanging. Parker recounts discussions with Novotny and overheard comments while witnesses and affidavits from Biskup Phillips and Blahnik are reviewed. Court adjourns for lunch as defenses clash with Crissman over questioning lines.
The School Board approved the July 1 1950 to July 1 1951 budget totaling 2 578 040 dollars with no objections. It recommended tax remission of 200 dollars on a parking lot at A avenue and Second Street NE for the current tax period. Civic Development Association representative Robert Armstrong said the lot funds land purchases for the non profit group. The board met with a three woman delegation from Edgewood No 2 district about bus service, pledging consideration. Ground play areas at Hayes Lincoln and Arthur schools were closed for the rest of summer after damage to property. Downspout damage, spilled oil paint, broken windows and a damaged piano were cited. Other actions included paying July and August bills, outlining a health program, denying a pole wiring request on Roosevelt zone property, resignations from Yule Mitchell and Paul Miller, and rehiring five bus drivers. Paul Shoenbeck was appointed.
D O McCoy, of 526 Dunreath Drive NE, Cedar Rapids, learned Monday that his mother Maurine McCoy and his sister were killed in an automobile accident near Wilcox Arizona. The family had been traveling to Lovington to meet them. details of the crash were not available.
The board approved salary increases for staff including an English instructor at Franklin to 2500 dollars and building and grounds supervisor Joseph Suma to 5000 dollars and cafeteria director Mrs. Bina Clapp to 2700 dollars. Plans to hire a new principal were discussed as Superintendent Parker noted 25 to 30 applications and plans to interview soon.
Cedar Rapids recorded a record low for July with only three reportable diseases. Health Officer Carl Smith cited possible underreporting, fewer exposures, and sanitation efforts as factors, noting two chicken pox cases and a polio case. He urged continued cleanliness to curb illness.
Organist Happy Eight will headline the Cedar Boat club river concert on Wednesday aboard a barge mid river opposite Ellis park pavilion. Merrill Lund said hundreds attended the first two open air shows. The program runs from 7 to 9 p.m. Also featured are Donna and Rita Edwards on marimbas and eight year old singer Joan Meaghan.
Johnson Perry Newman of Toddville a lifelong Linn county farmer died at 2 25 am Tuesday after a long illness. Born September 25 1863 he married Mary Esther Oliphant on September 29 1885 in Maynard. Survived by wife a daughter Verita Louise Smith of Dallas a son Dahl Newman of Los Angeles three sisters and eight grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. Funeral 1 30 pm Thursday at the Toddville Church of Christ with Harry B Davis. Burial Oliphant cemetery. Turner chapel call available.
Private funeral services for Will S. Collier 1552 Washington avenue SE lifelong Cedar Rapids resident theater manager until retirement March 1944 die Monday conducted in Turner chapel at 10 30 a m Wednesday by Rev Allan E Schoff Central Park Presbyterian church burial Fairfax cemetery flowers omitted
The term Viking is traced to a description of people who lurk in bays and prey on coastal communities. The definition reflects historical linguistic roots tied to raiding behavior along Scandinavian shores.
New York AP report notes buyers returning to markets after long inventories were exhausted. Prices rise in copper and non ferrous metals, textiles and coffee as government stockpile activity and crop support stabilize markets.
Fair managers announce two Circus Days at the All Iowa fair August 14 to 21 with Wallendas on the high wire Zacchini sisters and Tony Ridola Belgian troupe headlining nightly revue includes Melvin Dance Ensemble and circus opening number Circus Days. Top prices 1.50 box seats general admission 1 grandstand 1 bleachers .25 children under 12 .25
May Drug Stores of Cedar Rapids filed suit against Atty. Gen. Robert L. Larson the Iowa State Tax Commission Linn County Attorney William Crissman and Linn County Sheriff James Smith challenging the Iowa unfair cigarets act. The firm says the act banning sales below cost is illegal unconstitutional and void.
Four people injured in a Venice crash near Omaha on Monday, two youths dead. T H Maenner, real estate boards leader, in good condition. his wife listed satisfactory. Also injured were Donald Faber and Roger Hancock. Bromage and Weston died as bodies were shipped home.
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