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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1946

Page

8

Weather and local notices from the Daily Record Aug 5 1946

North Dakota city area forecast shows partly cloudy conditions with possible thunderstorms from the west late Tuesday into Wednesday. Temperatures range high Tuesday near 90 low Tuesday night around 70 and highs Wednesday about 85. City police log records multiple incidents including fires, drunkenness, disturbances, and traffic fines across several streets and avenues with numerous births announced at Mercy St Luke's Udell and local hospitals.

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Jap Women Legislators First Efforts Scorned in Tokyo

In Tokyo AP reports Japanese women legislators, in their first lawmaking foray, introduced a bill for "peace memorial enterprises" to mark Japan's surrender but were scolded for unbusinesslike parliamentary methods. Rep. Saburo Shiikuma argued Japan needed food and reconstruction before monuments and noted the women did not consult party leaders beforehand.

Tokyo Japan Saburo Shiikuma

Issue of Holy Land May Go Before U.N.

London AP Prime Minister Attlee will ask the British cabinet to decide on submitting the Palestine issue to the United Nations assembly. Moscow radio says attempts to solve the Holy Land problem without UN help are going nowhere. Bevin, ill since July 27, will attend the cabinet meeting.

London J Attlee Palestine United Nations Assembly Moscow Holy Land United Nations Truman Ernest Bevin

Tension rises after King David bombing claims in Jerusalem

Irgun Zvai Leumi threatens heavy blows against British in the Holy Land after asserting responsibility for the King David hotel bombing which killed 91. A spokesman warned of 1,000 British casualties if curfews are imposed and urged Hagana to reject forgery charges, as Jewish Agency shuns semi partition plans.

Jerusalem Holy Land Irgun Zyai Leumi King David Tel Aviv Hagana King David Hotel

Son Drives Him Back to Hideout in Swamp Shootout

In Rochester Indiana a fugitive Lester Nichols 41 hunted for questioning in the shooting of his wife Nora 43. His son Melvin 16 says he fired at his father twice as the man returned to swampy hideout. Mrs Nichols was shot in Akron Indiana Friday night and remains in fair condition with injuries to her hand and chest.

Rochester Ind Huckleberry Marsh Lester Nichols Nora Nichols Melvin Akron

OPA Seeks Injunction Against Richard Besak

The OPA seeks a federal injunction to prevent Richard Besak of Oxford Junction from slaughtering above his quota after May 1 31, alleging violation of control order 2. A separate action shows Emma Johnson of West Branch doing business as Frozen Foods had a complaint dismissed for slaughter quota violations.

Richard Besak Oxford Junction Cedar Rapids Paul Porter OPA Besak Emma Johnson West Branch

Doctor Delivers Baby During Golf Round in Salt Lake City

At the Country Club course in Salt Lake City the physician hurried from the seventh tee after a call from the husband of an expectant mother. He showered, drove to the hospital, delivered the baby, and returned in time to finish his foursome at the eleventh hole.

Salt Lake City Country Club Esha

New Dairy and Food Inspector Appointed in Benton Iowa

Emil M. Surry, a Cedar Rapids grocer and former president of the Iowa retail grocers and meat dealers association, has been named dairy and food inspector for Benton Linn Iowa and Johnson counties. State Agriculture Secretary Harry D. Linn announced the appointment to fill Fred Ford’s vacancy. Surry began duties August 1, after running his store for 125 years until selling last March.

Emil M. Surry Johnson ‘Avenue Cedar Rapids Iowa Retail Grocers and Meat Dealers Association Benton, Linn Iowa Johnson Counties Harry D. Linn Surry Fred Ford

Six-Cent Pay Rise Confirmed For National Oats Workers

National Oats announces a six cent hourly raise affecting about 200 hourly workers. Most run a 55 hour week with overtime at time and a half over 40. Base pay rises to 82 1/2 cents for men and 68 44 cents for women as higher brackets replace base rates.

National Oats Company James L. Cooper Cooper

British Baby Bonus Starts With 10 Shillings Each

London AP Britain begins a four million a week baby bonus program with over two million mothers expected to queue at post offices Tuesday for initial payments averaging 10 shillings each. The Family Allowance Act of 1945 funds five shillings weekly per child under 16 except the oldest. James Griffiths, minister of national insurance, said 2,250,000 applications have been filed and about 20 percent rejected. the program marks the first phase of a broader social security plan including sickness unemployment retirement maternity widowhood and health benefits.

London United Kingdom Britain James Griffiths National Insurance

Courthouse sentences Larceny case in county jail

Judge Floyd Philbrick sentenced Lester Leon Gress to nine months in jail after he pled guilty to larceny. Gress admitted stealing a watch and electric clock from George Roening of 1207 Sixth Street NW two weeks earlier. A marriage license was issued to Richard E Krause and Bonnie E Petersen of Cedar Rapids. The Gazette mis-spelled their names in Saturday’s report as Richard E Krane and Bonnie E Peterson.

Floyd Philbrick Lester Leon Gress Gress George Roening Sixth Street NW Richard E. Krause Bonnie E. Petersen Cedar Rapids Richard E. Krane Bonnie E. Peterson

Noble custody petition dismissed by judge in 1944

A separate maintenance petition filed April 20 1944 by Lois L Noble against Samuel B Noble was dismissed Saturday by Judge Floyd Philbrick at Mrs Noble's request.

Lois L. Noble Samuel B. Noble Floyd Philbrick

Stolen Change Reported From City Fair Trailer

Early Saturday morning thirty dollars in dimes and other small changes were reported stolen from a trailer at the Central City fair. The incident details the loss of cash and small coins, with no suspects named at this time.

Round of Home Visits Continued by Truman

President Truman kept a quiet pace during his third day at home in Independence Missouri avoiding the Kansas City contest. He walked 13 blocks with three secret service agents and then rode with a agent to Grandview to visit his mother Martha E Truman 93 marking his third visit in as many days.

Independence Truman Kansas City Secret Service Grandview Martha E. Truman

Ike in Rio Welcomed by 21-Gun Salute in Huge Reception

Gen Dwight D. Eisenhower and his wife rested in Rio de Janeiro after a tumultuous but ceremonial arrival that included a 21 gun salute and honors typically reserved for heads of state at Santos Dumont airport.

Rio DE Janeiro Dwight D. Eisenhower Santos Dumont Airport

Rosemont Gardens Dominates Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Show

Rosemont gardens owned by Roy R. Ribble swept Cedar Rapids Gladiolus Society awards at Bever Park show. The Gazette trophy high point winner and grand champion single spike honors went to Rosemont entries with multiple trophies for best basket, reserve champion, vase, and sweepstakes. Other notable winners included Elmer Feye of Bellevue in reserve champion single spike and Alice Baker as novice high point, receiving three bulbs of Oriental Pearl.

Rosemont Gardens Cedar Rapids

Leathernecks Stay in China at Full Strength

In Shanghai Admiral Cooke announced U S Marines in north China remain at full strength and will fire back if attacked after the July 29 ambush near Peiping that killed four marines. He named the attackers as Chinese Communists. In Nanking the pro government Ta Kang Pao reported rumors Truman instructed Marshall to plan withdrawal to avoid more incidents.

Shanghai China Charles M. Cooke, Jr United States Seventh Fleet Peiping Nanking Ta Kang Pao Truman Gen. Marshall

Deaths include Dr Zoa Munger osteopath and Solon resident

Obituary notices report Dr Zoa May Munger 1834 First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids died at home after a long career as an osteopath. Born in Warren County Ohio she moved from Middletown Ohio and was active in national osteopathic groups. Funeral at Turner chapel Tuesday with burial in Middletown. Also noted are death notices for Mrs James Kasparek in Solon and John Joseph Kocian Cedar Rapids resident. Burial arrangements and visitations outlined.

Zoa May Munger First Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Warren County Ohio Middletown Dora Dietz Munger United Brethren Church Otterbein University Westerville Des Moines Marvin Kober St. Paul’s Methodist Church

Obituary: George E. Foster 67 Wellman Cedar Rapids

George E Foster 67 of 1736 A avenue NE died at his home at 9 30 a m Sunday Born near Wellman December 6 1878 he lived in Cedar Rapids three and a half years He was a member of Central Park Presbyterian church Cedar Rapids Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Wellman Surviving wife Nettie a son Lloyd B Chicago a daughter Mrs Aldo C Jadrnicek Cedar Rapids three grandchildren a brother Ralph and a sister Mrs Ethel Rugg Wellman Services will be at 2 p m Tuesday in the Methodist church Wellman Burial Wellman Friends may call Beatty chapel to 10 30 a m Tuesday

George E. Foster Avenue Wellman Cedar Rapids Central Park Presbyterian Church Knights of Pythias and Pythian Sisters Nettie Lloyd B Chicago Aldo C. Jadrnicek Ralph Ethel Rugg Beatty Chapel

Obituary: Mrs Alta Hartson dies at 4:30 p.m. Sunday

Mrs Alta M Hartson aged 60 died at her home after a brief illness. Born February 19, 1881 in Parkersburg Indiana she had lived in Cedar Rapids 23 years and Marion the last two. Survived by four daughters Gladys Ebsen Alta Rawson Vera Hilton Celia Camp two sons Archie Everett 24 grandchildren two great grandchildren. She was a Baptist. Funeral in Turner chapel at 1:30 p.m. Friday. Friends may call.

Alta M. Hartson Marion Parkersburg Cedar Rapids Gladys Ebsen Alta Rawson Vera Hilton Gary Ind Celia Camp Archie Marion and Everett Bellflower Calif Hartson The Baptist Church Turner Chapel

Obituary for Mrs. Thomas Troy 71 of Seventeenth Street NE

Funeral services for Mrs. Thomas Troy age 71 will be held at St Matthew s Church at 9 a m Tuesday conducted by Rev James D Kearn. Burial follows at Mt Calvary cemetery. The Rosary will be recited by the Knights of Columbus and Father Kearn at 8 p m Monday in the Brady mortuary where friends may call.

Thomas Troy Seventeenth Street St. Matthew’s Church James D. Kearn Mt. Calvary Cemetery Knights of Columbus Father Kearn Brady Mortuary

Death of 214 month old Gary Ray Goodall

Gary Ray Goodall, 214 month old son of Floyd K. and Mrs. Goodall, of 1602 Twelfth Avenue SE, died in a local hospital at 4:30 p.m. Sunday. Surviving, besides his parents,

Gary Ray Goodall Floyd K. Goodall Twelfth Avenue SE

Two Brothers and Family Honor Late Relative at Cedar Rapids

Darrell and Larry Beatty and sister Nancy with grandparents Mr and Mrs W C Young and W W Goodall and Mrs Martha Goodall of Cedar Rapids gather at Beatty chapel at 2 p m Tuesday for services led by Rev A Timothy Starr of Dairy Dale Community Church Burial is in Cedar Memorial Park Friends may call at the chapel.

Darrell Larry Nancy W. C. Young W. W. Goodall Martha Goodall Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel A. Timothy Starr Dairy Dale Community Church Cedar Memorial Park

Mrs. Cahill Dies After Brief Illness at 43

Mrs. Harold T. Cahill 43 of 1017 Mt. Vernon avenue SE died in a local hospital Sunday night after a brief illness. Born in Cedar Rapids on November 8, 1902 she was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blahnik and lived here all her life. Survived by her husband, parents, a sister Mrs. Lyle Gordon of Long Beach California and three brothers Joseph of Ra gine Wis Lumir and Milo of Cedar Rapids. Services will be held Wednesday at the Kuba funeral home with time to be announced. friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Harold T. Cahill Mt. Vernon Avenue Cedar Rapids Joseph Blahnik Lyle Gordon Long Beach Calif Joseph Ra‘gine Wis Lumir Milo Kuba Funeral Home

Milner Hotel clerk Leslie Burgess dies after stroke

Leslie Burgess a longtime Robins resident and former Milner hotel clerk died early Monday at his brother Douglas Burgess home in Winner S D after a stroke. Survived by wife Grace two sons Owen and William Cedar Rapids two brothers Douglas Winner S D and Norman Robins. A son Jesse died in 1943. Body to be brought to Cedar Rapids for services at Turner chapel time to be announced.

Leslie Burgess Ellis Boulevard Milner Douglas Burgess Winner S. D Robins Illinois Central Railroad Grace Owen William Dar Rapids Douglas Norman Jesse

Death of Cedar Rapids Resident Ella Cooley at 87

Ella Cooley 87 a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died at home Monday after a long illness. Born 1859 in Milton Vermont she moved to Cedar Rapids as a child. Survived by sister Mrs Minnie Hollowell Cedar Rapids a niece Mrs H A Palmer Cedar Rapids two nephews Harry Yonkers Cedar Rapids and A C Hollowell Kansas City Kan Funeral services at Turner chapel with time to be announced Burial in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel

James Kasparek Solon C.S.A. Lodge Mary Deitrich Edward Koutsky Cedar Rapids Joseph Stinacher Joseph E John J Mary Keppy Davenport John Horskey Albany Ore Elizabeth Urbanek Joseph Brosh Iowa City Frank J Louis T. B. Hlubacek Brosh Oak Hill Cemetery Brosh Chapel Ella Cooley Avenue NE Miss Cooley Milton Minnie Hollowell H. A. Palmer Harry Yonkers A. C. Hollowell Kansas City Kan Turner Chapel

Cedar Rapids Man George Haddy Dies After Long Illness

George Haddy 87 of 822 Ninth avenue SE died at his home at 9 30 a m Monday after a long illness. Born in Syria he came to Cedar Rapids 40 years ago. Surviving are his wife Delia four sons John Alex Tom and Sam all of Cedar Rapids 22 lpter and four great grandchildren. He was a member of St George Syrian Orthodox church. Funeral services will be held in Polansky funeral chapel at a time to be announced later.

George Haddy Ninth Avenue SE Syria Cedar Rapids Delia John Alex Tom Sam St. George Syrian Orthodox Church Polansky

Mrs Josephine Nemecek Dies in Minneapolis

The body of Mrs Josephine Nemecek who died in Minneapolis Saturday arrived at Barta Hesser chapel Monday morning. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill cemetery conducted by a reader of the Christian Science church.

Josephine Nemecek Minneapolis Oak Hill Cemetery Christian Science Church

Producer Sees Threat to Film Cartoon Shorts

Hollywood AP reports Walter Lantz, veteran producer and Cartoon Producers Association president, warns Mickey Mouse Donald Duck and Woody Woodpecker shorts may vanish unless exhibitors pay more for screen brighteners. He cites rising costs, fixed low revenues, and Disney staff cuts as signs of a failing business.

Mickey Mouse Donald Duck Woody Woodpecker Walter Lantz Cartoon Producers Association W. Woodpecker Lantz Walt Disney Disney

Louisiana Governor to Make Film of His Life

Baton Rouge Louisiana governor Jimmy Davis confirms contract to produce a movie of his life titled Louisiana He says he is too busy to start work and has no idea when filming will begin He is a noted songwriter and political figure in the state.

Baton Rouge INS Jimmy Davis Louisiana Davis

Thrill Day at Hawkeye Downs Features Crash Cook Daredevil

All-American Thrill Drivers bring a 120 minute program to the All-Iowa fair at Hawkeye Downs on Aug 15. Minneapolis ace Crash Cook billed as King of the Daredevils will headline as the team performs death defying stunts including smashing through a brick wall at high speed among brick fire wood and steel barriers.

Cook Minneapolis Hawkeye Downs

Sheriff Quits in Wake of Fighting in Athens Tenn

McMinn county moves toward restoring constitutional government after a six hour jail battle ends with top officials abdicated. Sheriff Pat Mansfield resigns, last seen Friday. resignation telegraphed to Gov. Jim McCord. Election commission certifies veterans' victory amid guards and political upheaval.

Athens, Tenn McMinn County Citizens Committee Pat Mansfield Jim McCord County Election Commission George Woods

Rotary Goal Is for Worldwide Fellowship

Alvin R. Edgar, Ames, spoke at the Cedar Rapids Rotary club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel. He outlined this year’s international Rotary goal of advancing understanding, peace, and fellowship, urging members to work as individuals while a series of meetings aims to shape peace in the atomic age. Edgar heads Rotary International’s 132d district, the largest with 88 clubs.

International Rotary Alvin R. Edgar Ames Cedar Rapids Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel Edgar Rotary International Rotary

Batavia Metal Sale Falls Through Amid Senate Scrutiny

In Chicago a proposed sale of Batavia Metal Products to Rausch Industries of Detroit collapsed. A new deal to sell the Batavia unit to another group is reportedly under consideration as part of a broader probe into a Midwest paper empire linked to Murray and Henry Garsson and a munitions combine.

Chicago Rausch Industries, Inc Detroit Batavia Metal Products Company Midwest Senate Batavia Corporation Murray Henry Garsson

Bombs Spark Protest Over Holy Land Partition Plan

In Beirut near simultaneously bombs struck the American legation and the British consulate as police linked the attacks to protests against the British American Palestine semi partition proposal. The blast damaged walls and windows with no reported casualties. one person was taken in for questioning.

Beirut Lebanon Palestine

Air Show Highlights and Winners at Cedar Rapids Meet

The Cedar Rapids air show featured a mix of conventional and unique models led by Bill Owen Jr with the sole pusher gas plane. Ten year olds Ronald Umsted and Bob Miller tied for youngest entrants, while A C Dean of Des Moines was oldest. Winners spanned classes A to Open, with first place by Richard Bloomquist and E J Polashek among others. Marines showcased a Corsair in acrobatic display as police and town guards ensured crowd safety.

Bill Owen, Jr Cedar Rapids Clydy Teeter Waterloo Ronald Umsted Bob Miller Morning Sun A. C. Dean Des “Moines Richard Bloom Quist Marshalltown Dean Swift Des*Moines Cromwell Jones Iowa City E. J. Polashek Cresco Bill Andrus Des Moines Alfred Dean Ken Jackson L. R. Johnson Richard Clement Wally Blake William E. Owen Leon Armstrong Clinton Robert Martin Richard ‘Mueller Ken Hastie Iowa Illinois Nebraska Marion Annamosa Independence Rock Island Moline Mt. Pleasant Ames Ilowa City Omaha Milan Ill Leo Miner John Parks Marine Corps Robert Flaherty Ben Franklin Okinawa Kyle Mills Town

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