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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1952

Page

2

Weather and death notices from August 4 1952 Daily Record

Temperatures across major cities Sunday show highs in the 80s and 90s with scattered readings and varying precipitation. Iowa forecast calls for mostly fair skies and warming into Tuesday, with a chance of scattered thunderstorms in the west. Local obituaries include Wallace Bean Belle Plaine, Earl Meyers Belle Plaine, Mrs Gilbert Vick Decorah, Miss Bessie Moore Columbus Junction, Mrs Robert Feller Dysart, Emil Kahn Massillon, Jock Simmonds Massillon, Charles Wenman Iowa City, and other service details. Police reports list multiple traffic fines for speeding and signal violations, along with a few minor incidents. Funeral services and burial plans are listed for several residents across multiple towns.

Quasqueton Decorah Gilbert K. Vick Decorah Lutheran Church Columbus Junction Besssie Moore Stacy Funeral Home Dysart Robert Feller Massillon Emil Kahn Davenport Toledo Jock Simmonds Harold S. Simmonds Henderson Funeral Home Woodlawn Iowa City Charles E. Wenman Cathout Funeral

Courthouse Man Pleads Guilty To Drunk Driving

Henry F. Honn aged 60 of 518 Seventh Street SE pleaded guilty in district court to a drunk driving charge. Judge Floyd Philbrick set a $300 fine plus costs and allowed $50 down and $25 monthly payments. Honn was arrested Saturday night by Highway Patrolmen Charles Fels and James Gildroy who first spotted him at the intersection of highways 261 and 151 and followed for about a mile and a half toward Cedar Rapids before stopping him.

Henry F. Honn Seventh Street Floyd Philbrick Honn Charles Fels James Gildroy Cedar Rapids

Charge Filed Against Woman at Quincy Ill

Barbara Wood of Seaside California was charged in Linn County district court with false uttering of a check. The 22 year old woman allegedly passed a $46.50 check at the Killian Company drawn on Merchants National Bank payable to Miss Mood signed Louis P Moeller and returned as no account. She is held on a similar charge in Quincy.

Barbara Wood Seaside Calif Quincy Ill Linn County California Killian Company Merchants National Bank Miss Mood Louis P. ‘Moeller

Marion Man Held in Jail on Adultery Charge

Donald Allen, 23, of Marion, waived to the grand jury Monday on a charge of adultery and was returned to Linn county jail in lieu of a $1,000 bond. Jailed Saturday by Marion police, he was arraigned Monday before Justice Charles Benesh. A halt order was placed against Allen in case he is released by county authorities. The information charging Allen with the offense was signed by the husband of the second party.

Donald Allen Marion Grand Linn County Justice of the Peace Charles Benesh Allen

Separate maintenance suit filed by Kathryn Norman Schladetsky

Kathryn Norman Schladetsky filed a separate maintenance suit Monday against Carl J Schladetsky. They were married December 25 1948. Plaintiff seeks temporary support of 20 dollars per week and 15 dollars expense money to aid in prosecuting the case.

Norman Kathryn Schladetsky Carl J. Schladetsky

Judgment Awarded to Ellwood Over Stark Default

Ralph Ellwood wins $850 by default against Arthur L. Stark after seeking $900 for a 30 day loan. The ruling concludes the dispute with Ellwood receiving the lower amount due.

Arthur L. Stark Ralph Ellwood Ellwood

Case dismissal in Pfeifle bond suit

On motion of the defendant the case of National Surety Corporation against Edward E Pfeifle a suit on bond was dismissed Monday by order of the court.

The National Surety Corporation Edward E. Pfeifle

Judgment for St Luke's Hospital Against Philip Sweet

A district court awarded 120.37 to St Luke's Hospital against Philip Sweet. Interest and costs of the action will be assessed against the defendant.

Philip Sweet St. Luke’s Hospital

Lawyer Fined Twenty Five After Pearson Slugging Claim

Washington district court fines lawyer Charles Patrick Clark 25 dollars for punching columnist Drew Pearson in the Mayflower hotel lobby on June 18. Clark, convicted of simple assault, faces an appeal of the jury verdict despite arguing Pearson advanced toward him and was the aggressor.

Washington INS Charles Patrick Clark Drew Pearson Franco Spain Clark Pearson Mayflower

Iowa Pension Plan Headed Into the Red

An actuary warned the Iowa public employee pension system will run deficits under current operations. Towne urged a 26 percent payment rate to be actuarially sound, noting 18 percent from the start would have sufficed. Liabilities far exceed assets, prompting a shift to a pay as you go approach and regional hearings planned.

Des Moines Iowa Towne

Center Street Sewer Bid Opening Set for Aug 28

The city council decided to open bids for a Center street NE sanitary sewer project from Old Marion road to Prairie drive on August 28. They approved plans and specs and set November 1 as the completion date with funding via special assessments on abutting property owners.

Center Street Old Marion Road Prairie Drive John J Wagner Frank Young

Hanson Maintains HQ at Hawkeye Downs for All Iowa Fair

The All Iowa fair office moved to Hawkeye Downs with Fair Manager Andy Hanson based there until the fair opens next Sunday. The Hawkeye Downs phone is 4 2623 and the advance ticket sale office remains at the Chamber of Commerce building. Tickets for all 16 grandstand shows are sold daily there until opening.

Hawkeye Downs Andy Hanson Chamber of Commerce

DAV To Offer Prayer In Memory Of C R Man

A memorial service at the Disabled American Veterans 31st national convention in Boston will include a prayer honoring Pfc. James R. Schulte of Cedar Rapids. Names for the service were randomly drawn from the Department of Defense casualty lists to honor Cedar Rapids service members who died in Korea.

Pfc James R. Schulte Marine Corps Cedar Rapids Bernard J. Schulte Washington Avenue Boston Bradford Hotel Department of Defense

Candidate Asks U N For Loan of Plane

Miss Louise Yim, candidate for vice president of South Korea, asked the United Nations to loan a plane to campaign among farmers' wives. Her sister and campaign manager said urban voters support her fully, while farmers' wives are uncertain about her candidacy.

Pusan Korea Louise Yim South Korea United Nations Sunday

Hutchins Host Birthday Dinner For Lee Peterson

Mrs A F Hutchins entertained at a family dinner Sunday honoring the eighty second birthday of her father Lee Peterson. Out of town relatives included Mrs S J Kovatovich and three children of Gilbert Minnesota Mr and Mrs L R Sayles and their children of Chicago Mrs Mildred Stickney and their children Mr and Mrs Bill Hutchins and their children and Mr and Mrs Douglas Hutchins of Marion.

A. F. Hutchins Lee Peterson S. J.kovatovich Gilbert Minn L. R. Sayles Chicago Mildred Stickney Bill Hutchins Douglas Hutchins Marion

Miller and family visit Norman from military service

Mr. and Mrs. Harold S. Miller of Norman Oklahoma and their two daughters Marilyn and Michele arrived Sunday to visit the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Miller at 995 Eighteenth Street. Miller served 17 months in Japan and Korea as a medical supply officer with the 45th division and has been discharged from the army.

A. E. Millers Harold S. Miller Norman Okla Marilyn Michele A. E. Miller Eighteenth Street Miller Japan Korea 45Th Army

Gillis Hosts Dinner Marking 52nd Wedding Anniversary

Mr and Mrs Charles Burch celebrated fifty second wedding anniversary with a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs E J Gillis. Six guests attended at the Gillis home on Monday.

E. J. Gillis

Geiger-Burch Family Reunion Attended by Members in Brandon

Mr and Mrs Charles Burch and Mr and Mrs E J Gillis attended the Geiger Burch family reunion on Sunday at the Ray Geiger home in Brandon.

Charles Burch E. J. Gillis Geiger-Burch Ray Geiger Brandon

Lagerquist Family Returns Home From Boone Visit

Return home to Spring Valley Minnesota for Mr and Mrs Gordon Lagerquist and their son Tim after a two day stay with his brother E A Lagerquist Weekend visitors James Benson son and Earl Carlson of Boone stayed with Benson family James Benson Jr his wife.

Gordon Lagerquist Tim Spring Valley Minn E. A. Lagerquist James Benson Earl Carlson Boone Benson James Benson, Jr

Visit Ends as Worthington Couple Return Home

Mr. and Mrs. J. Bannes returned Monday to their home in Worthington Minnesota after a two day visit with Mr. and Mrs. D. D. Van Sitters at 958 Twelfth street.

Property Sale by Hess to Lowe Construction Company

Mr. and Mrs. George Hess sold their property at 2165 Seventh Avenue to Lowe Construction Company in a sale handled by Earl Booze. The Fosdicks returned from a two week auto trip through the Black Hills Yellowstone Park the Teton mountains and Estes Park Colorado.

George Hess Seventh Avenue Lowe Construction Company Earl Booze J. B. Fosdick Black Hills Yellowstone Park Teton Mountains Estes Park Colo

Chicago Visit and Local Moves Across Iowa

Kenneth Brown and his son John visited Chicago over the weekend. Mrs. Fred Haines has returned home from Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. William R. Failor moved from 890 Central Avenue to the Kemp farm near Marion. Mr. and Mrs. Vernon Ench and daughters Mary and Barbara returned to Milwaukee after visits with Mrs. Tanner and Mrs. Dickey families.

Chicago Kenneth Brown John Hospital Fred Haines Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids William R. Failor Central Avenue I. E. Kemp Marion Milwaukee Vernon Ench Mary Barbara W. H. Tanner Bery Dickey

Patient at St Luke's Hospital

In Hospital W. H. Tanner at 1486 Seventh Avenue is a patient at St Luke's hospital.

W. H. Tanner Seventh Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital

Lindekens Return From Fishing Trip

Mr and Mrs George L Lindeken 1190 Sixth street and their children Michael Donnie Karen along with Mrs Lindekens father Fred Walsmith are home from a weeklong fishing trip at Womens Lake Hackensack Minn

Marion George L. Lindeken Sixth Street Michael Donnie Karen

Ladies Progressive club meets Thursday at Mrs Hike

Mrs Paul Anderson convalescing after surgery. The Ladies Progressive club will meet Thursday with Mrs Robert Hike. Mrs Tom Maher and children Donna Jo Diana and Debbie visit Savanna Illinois with husband’s sister Mrs William Ellithrope. Dot's Cafe to close from 2 am to 6 am until further notice. Colgate Dental Cream 2 giant tubes 69c. Edison’s Adv.

Ladies Progressive Club Robert Hike Colgate Edison’s Tom Maher Donna Jo Diana Debbie Savanna Ill William Ellithrope Dot’s

Council Orders Parking Changes on Center Point Road NE

City council halted parking on the west side of Center Point road NE between B and C avenues to allow a right turn at the B avenue signal. Also approved 90 minute parking on Second street SE from Tenth to Eleventh avenues and on the west side to Twelfth. referred two hour limit request on First street SW. authorized widening the Penick and Ford driveway by four feet at the main plant gate.

Center Point Road C Avenues B Avenue Second Street Tenth Eleventh Avenue Eleventh Twelfth Avenue Police Department Penick and Ford First Street

Pacific Security Parley Opens At Kaneohe

U S Australia and New Zealand foreign ministers convene the Pacific Mutual Security Conference at Kaneohe Marine Air Station to refine the tri partite agreement and pledge mutual defense against armed aggression. Dean Acheson Richard C Casey and T C Webb lead the talks expected to begin at 2 pm CST.

Honolulu T. H United States Australia New Zealand Dean Acheson Richard C. Casey T. C. Webb Kaneohe Marine Air Station Pearl Harbor

Stevenson Signals Cautious Stance on Debates and Campaign Tactics

The article notes Stevenson weighing whether loans are debt or conspiracy, opposing restrictive cloture in democracy, and plans for an advisory committee linking the DNC with his campaign. He aims to woo youth, avoids taking sides in Tennessee Democratic contests, and has not considered meetings with dissident Democrats. Mrs Tilton returns James Byrnes from Clinton.

Senate Democrats Democratic National Committee Eisenhower

Dinner Guests For Mr and Mrs Whiteford

Mr and Mrs R A Whiteford were dinner guests Sunday of Miss Florence Whiteford in Williamsburg.

R. A. Whiteford Mr. Whiteford Miss Florence Whiteford Williamsburg

Tavern Raided for Early Beer Sales at Melody Inn

Cedar Rapids police raided the Melody Inn at 329 Twelfth Avenue SE early Monday and charged owner Lumir Stolba and bartender Ernie De Shaw after five men were found drinking at 6 45 a.m. The legal hour is 7 a.m. on Mondays. Charges will be filed and the men told to appear in superior court Tuesday.

Cedar Rapids Melody Inn Twelfth Avenue SE John Kuba M. L. Nathanson Lumir Stolba Ernie de Shaw Superior Court

Deaths Walter Happel 52 Cedar Rapids Resident

Walter J. Happel of 1351 Twenty first avenue SW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 1 30 p m Sunday after a brief illness. He was born May 27 1900 on a farm west of Cedar Rapids and lived in the city nearly 50 years. He leaves his wife Martha five children Marvin Edwin and the three daughters Mrs Leo Vileta Dorothy Loren in Korea two sisters and two brothers. Services 1 30 p m Wednesday Beatty chapel Rev E A Widmann Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Walter J. Happel First Avenue Penick and Ford Company Cedar Rapids Martha Marvin Edwin Happel Leo Vileta Dorothy Happel Loren Eighth Army Korea Elizabeth Michel Stratford Christina Stoll Boone Clara Schroeder Latimer Paul Shellsburg Theodore Beatty Chapel E. A. Widmann Trinity Lutheran Church Linwood Cemetery

William Gildersleeve Rites Held in Burlington Lincoln Cemetery

William Gildersleeve, a World War I veteran and former Cedar Rapids resident, died at the Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Home in Quincy. Born January 12, 1887, he lived in Burlington and was survived by a stepsister in Des Moines. He belonged to the Eagles and American Legion. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Prugh chapel in Burlington with later graveside rites at Linwood Cemetery Wednesday at 11 a.m. conducted by Rev. Floyd Hinshaw.

William Gildersleeve Cedar Rapids Illinois Soldiers and Sailors Quincy Burlington Aiken Nellie Gildersleeve Herman Frueh K Street Gildersleeve Eagles American Legion Prugh Chapel Turner Chapel Linwood Cemetery Floyd Hinshaw St. James Methodist Church

Services for Catherine Nyere Orison

Life long Cedar Rapids resident Catherine Nyere Orison died at home Saturday. Funeral service set for 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Turner chapel with Pastor H. G. Schwegler of First Lutheran officiating. Entombment in Oak Hill cemetery mausoleum. Friends may call. flowers omitted per family request.

Catherine Nyere Orison B Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel H. G. Schwegler First Lutheran Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Services for Walter Rugg in Cedar Rapids Tuesday

Walter Fred Rugg a Cedar Rapids resident for 20 years and a Collins Radio Company employee died Saturday. Services will be held at 1 30 p m Tuesday by Dr Marion H Williams with cremation to follow.

Walter Fred Rugg First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Collins Radio Company Turner Chapel Marion H. Williams

Iowa High Court Asked To Rule on Christian Bequest

The Iowa Supreme Court is asked to decide if a will giving estate income to persons who believe in Christian principles is valid. District Judge Charlton ruled the clause unenforceable, directing settlement as if no will existed. Trustees appeal, noting the trust aimed to benefit believers in the Bible and Christian doctrine.

Iowa High Court Des Moines Iowa Supreme Court Shannon B.charlton Manchester Supreme Court W. B. Small Waterloo God Father Jesus Christ Son Holy Spirit District Court

Eisenhower Jr Enthusiastic Despite Korea War

Maj John Eisenhower son of the Republican nominee says his first impression of Korea is a hole but he is very happy where he is. He joined the 15th Regiment of the Third Division, a unit his father once commanded, and he said he supported his father's nomination though he doubts he will vote in November.

U. S Korea John Eisenhower Eisenhower 15Th Regiment Fort Lewis Wash

U S Bombers Strike Pyongyang Headquarters in Two Waves

United States Fifth Air Force reported two massive bomber waves hit a key North Korean military headquarters near Pyongyang. The strike involved 275 sorties against the site, with claims of extensive destruction and several MiG-15s destroyed or damaged.

Seoul Korea Fifth Air Force U. N Pyong‘yang Air Force Marine Pyongyang

Legion program and leadership elected announced for Iowa event

The Legion outlines a three day domestic program to bolster strength and solvency. A public band event is planned at the new high school stadium Monday at 7 30 p m followed by a national commander address Tuesday at 11 a m and a convention parade at 2 p m starting near the Chamber of Commerce. Albert C Stemler named grand chef de gare at the Forty and Eight meeting in Montrose hotel succeeding Oscar L Jewell with officers Don Wilson John Billingsley and Hugh Griffith also elected. Nine district chemins elected include Ben J Sywassink Eugene Conlon Verne Hopker A E Smith George Mowitt Carl Warren William Alexander Hattie Reinhart and Kenneth Muff.

Donald R. Wilson Chamber of Commerce First Avenue Third Street Thirdstreet Third Avenue Plaza Albert C. Stemler Council Bluffs American Legion Iowa Montrose Hotel Stemler Oscar L. Jewell Mason City Don Wilson Iowa City John Billingsley Newton Hugh Griffith Ames Ed Zimmerman Red Oak Clyde Ernst Lof Des Moines Phillip Furleigh Clear Lake Guarde de la Porte Joseph Weber Cedar Rapids Jamonier Don Schmidt Fred Gradert Davenport Commis Voyageur Duane Longstaff Ft. Dodge Grand Drapeau Oscar Jewell Cheminot Nationale Frank Kinney Sioux City Cheminots Ben J. Sywassink Muscatine Eugene Conlon Verne Hopker Vinton A. E. Smith George Mowitt Grinnell Carl Warren William Alexander Oakland Hattie Reinhart Boone Kenneth Muff

Police Court Fines Drop in Cedar Rapids July Totals

Cedar Rapids city records show police court fines for July totaling 6032.75, down from June's 6800.50. July also brought 6921.35 in police division income, plus 770.50 court fees and small sums from marshal meals and witness fees, while the superior court civil division shows 59.75 in receipts and disbursements, including a 48.75 judgment.

Cedar Rapids Maude M.krebs Police Division Superior Court

Eisenhower Favorite in London Betting Odds

Bookmakers in London report Dwight D. Eisenhower as the favorite in presidential betting with a slight shade of odds on. The comment notes Eisenhower leads the field in wagers placed Monday by bettors in the capital.

London Dwight D. Eisenhower

City Briefs and Local Notices Highlighting Residents

Hospital notices report patients at Mercy Cedar Rapids and Veterans Iowa City with varying visitor rules. Plans for the City Plan Commission meeting in city hall. Local enlistments, a 30 day leave for Cpl. Kauzlarich, and William J Wiman joining officer candidate school. Thelma Trimble Johanos earns a master of music degree and bachelor’s earlier at University of Rochester. Break-in at John Music’s service station investigated. billfold lost near Sixteenth avenue bridge. Moving plans for the Pike family to Bemidji Minnesota. Two Cedar Rapids airmen near completion of basic training at Lackland AFB Texas.

Thelmas Trimble Johanos J Avenue University of Rochester N.Y Trimble Air Force Celdar Rapids Lackland Air Force Base Texas Albert R. Wieneke Sidike 'Wieneke William E.rasplicka John. A. Rasplicka Foote Street

Efforts To Head Off New York Central Railroad Strike

Peace talks began in New York to avert a threatened strike by New York Central workers. Four railroad brotherhoods entered a closed session with company officials as talks focused on a two year old dispute over working rules and more than 300 grievances.

New York New York Central Buffalo

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