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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 14, 1952

Page

2

August 14 1952 Daily Record weather and notices

Iowa forecast mostly fair warm humid with showers and thunderstorms Friday. City temperatures ranged from 53 to 97 with readings in Minneapolis St. Paul New Orleans and Seattle. Police court fines and notices. multiple divorce petitions. fire calls. births and obituaries across multiple towns including Fairbank Iowa City Tama Anamosa and Tipton.

Arch Minneapolis New Orleans New York Duluth Phoenix Jacksonville Seattle Los Angeles Sioux City Iowa

Stevenson Critiques Party Change and Travels in Washington

Stevenson argued for cross party cooperation for the common good and warned of a new doctrine of change for change. He contrasted Hoover’s gloom with Barkley’s upbeat Democrat stance and mocked Republican captivity to insiders while recounting Eisenhower Nixon campfire stories. He noted his Washington trip drew criticism as a noncongressman president.

Stevenson Hoover Barkley Barkeley Korea Republican Party G.O.P Truman Americans For Democratic Action The CIO Dixiecrats Eissenhower Nixon Washington Rutherford B. Hayes Congress

Three Eastern Iowans Return From Orient

SAN FRANCISCO AP The transport Gen. William Weigel arrived with 1291 army rotation troops. Iowans aboard include Cpl. Richard G. Devore Belle Plaine Cpl. Robert L Rohret Iowa City and Sgt. Gerald J Kremmer Lamont.

San Francisco William Weigel Orient Richard G. Devore Belle Plaine Robert L. Rohret Iowa City Gerald J. Kremmer Lamont

Bandits Get $71,000 From Warren Bank Official

Three armed men in burlap masks forced the car of Union Lavs and TrustCompany manager Charley Foley off a Warren street and robbed him of about $71,000 in cash. Foley escaped unharmed, and police quoted him on the assault.

Warren, Ohio Warren Bank Thursiday Warren Charley Foley Union Lavs and Trust Company Woodland Avenue Foley

Girl Killed and Five Hurt in Two-Car Crash

A six year old girl from Havelock died and five others were injured in a two-car intersection collision seven miles north of Pocahontas. Nancy Kruml died shortly after at Emmetsburg hospital. others hurt include Mr. and Mrs. Kruml and Peggy Kruml, Bert Jacobson, and John R. Trinkle.

Pocahontas Havelock Here Nancy Kruml Joe Kruml Emmets‘burg Kruml Peggy Bert Jacobson

Stilt fall injures 12 year old in Aurora

Felix Hawkins, 12, son of Mr and Mrs Bert Hawkins of Aurora, fractured the right leg below the knee after falling while walking on stilts Wednesday. He was taken to People's Hospital in Independence for treatment.

Aurora Felix Hawkins Bert Hawkins People’s Hospital Independence

Man Found Slain In Iowa Ravine Shot Behind Ear

Charles K Harrison 24 was found dead in a hollow along Lost Creek six miles north of Fort Madison Iowa with a gunshot wound behind the left ear. Police seek two men who abandoned a car nearby. a wallet watch and ring missing, money and coins found, gun not recovered. Harrison had worked at the Iowa ordnance plant and recently helped his mother in a Lexis Illinois grocery venture. Body to be moved to Cedar Rapids for services.

Fort Madison Charles K. Harrison Shale City Robert Lost Creek Here G. C. McGinnis Harrison Robert Harrison Marion Mossley Clarence Millard Millard Mosley Robert Johnsson Napersville, Ill Iowa Ordnance Plant Burlington Agnes Harrison Lexis, Ill

Deaths Henry Chester Williams

Henry Chester Williams of Palo died at University Hospital Iowa City at 1 45 p m after a long illness. Born February 24 1871 in Benton City Iowa he lived in Linn County most of his life. Survived by two sons Herbert Williams Cedar Rapids and Raymond Williams Vallejo California six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral 1 30 p m Friday at Turner chapel with Rev Frank H Ward burial Palo cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Henry Chester Williams Palo University Hospital Iowa City Mr. Williams Benton City Iowa Linn County Herbert Williams Cedar Rapids Raymond Williams Vallejo Calif Turner Chapel Frank H. Ward Palo Cemetery

Mrs Anna Fitzpatrick 72 Dies After Lingering Illness

Anna Fitzpatrick 72 longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Monday in Los Angeles after a prolonged illness. Born in Pilsen Czechoslovakia she lived in Cedar Rapids 60 years. Survived by son Thomas four grandchildren and five great grandchildren all former Cedar Rapids residents and brother Frank Bebber Springville. Rosary was recited Wednesday with funeral services in Los Angeles Thursday morning.

Anna Fitzpatrick Cedar Rapids Vicinity Los Angeles Pilsen Czechoslovakia Fitzpatrick Thomas Frank Bebber Springville

Services for Gas Chifis with Cedar Rapids ties

Gas Chifis a restaurant operator and Cedar Rapids resident for 28 years died in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 30 p m at Cedar Christian church conducted by Rev Frazer Thomason and at 3 30 p m by Rev George Hadzis at the Hellenic Orthodox church. Burial will be in the Hellenic Orthodox cemetery. Friends may attend.

H Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Indianapolis Frazer Thomason Cedar Christian Church George Hadzis

Services for Mrs Anna M. Wilson Held Friday at Hedrick

Mrs Anna M. Wilson of 1834 First Avenue NE died Tuesday. Services take place at the Hedrick Presbyterian Church at 2 p.m. Friday. Burial is in Martinsburg Cemetery. Friends may call at the prep chapel until 10 a.m. Friday.

Anna M. Wilson First Avenue NE Presbyterian Church Hedrick Martinsburg Friay

Lulu D Newman 78 Dies in Chicago Home of Son

Lulu D Newman aged 78 formerly of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday evening at the Chicago home of her son Ivan Peterson. The obituary notes her former residence and immediate family ties.

Lulu D. Newman Cedar Rapids Ivan Peterson Chicago Newman

Cedar Rapids considers 1953 budget with rising taxes

City officials outline why operating costs have surged and a 5 percent mill levy looms amid protests by DPO and United Electrical Workers locals. Budget items include street maintenance 246,940 and police 497,000 with calls for tax relief and possible voter input.

Council Denies Rezoning for Pencil Firm at IB District

The city council denied a rezoning request for land at B Avenue and Six Street NW that would have allowed Souvenir Lead Pencil Company to build a factory. The area remains IB residential, with 47 petitioners praising the decision and pointing to future four way street plans by the City Plan Commission. Anna Soukup led the petitioners urging the denial citing noise and smells from industry.

B Avenue Sixth Street NW George M. Schmidt W. W Woody” Stolba City Plan Commission Stolba Anna Soukup

Budget increase approved despite union concerns

Officials noted higher work loads and costly improvement projects as the council approved the budget without dissent. Commissioner Burgus backed the plan, while Chamber of Commerce leaders and union members expressed frustration over accountability and higher expenses. Burgus warned the decision would cost him about $40 more.

Union Brown Myers Burgus C. W. Garberson Milo Sedlacek Chamber of Commerce Boudreaux John Wagner Harry Boyd Gordon DeLay W. IR. Dock Reginald Figge

Keen Teen Club Wins Street Dance Permit

The Keen Teen club received city council approval to hold a street dance on Second Street between First and Second Avenues SE on Friday, Aug. 29. Police Chief Kudina opposed the timing citing traffic and drunken driving risks, but offered police support if the permit was granted. Safety Commissioner Prochaska pledged to assist in enforcing safety measures.

Keen William J. Kudina C. F. Shadle Second Street First Second Avenues Kudina Ed Prochaska

Judge dismisses wrongful death suit over high school heat death

Judge Floyd Philbrick ruled May 28 that McKinley High School wrestling coach Lloyd Wilson and principal William Paxon could not be held liable for Kenneth Averill's death from a heat related incident in the school shower. The suit by Dorothy Hruby seeks $50,000. she may amend pleadings within seven days.

Floyd Philbrick McKinley High School Dorothy Hruby Kenneth Averill Lloyd Wilson William Paxon Wilson and Paxon William Crissman C. J. Lynch

Ilgenfritz Receives Three-Year Drunk Driving Sentence

Glenn David Ilgenfritz, 42, of Cedar Rapids, pled guilty to a fourth drunk driving offense and was sentenced by Judge Floyd Philbrick to a term not to exceed three years at Fort Madison penitentiary. He was arrested after erratic driving near Third Avenue and Fifth Street SW. The case notes three prior Linn County convictions and urges AA involvement for rehabilitation.

Cedar Rapids Glenn David Ilgenfritz Twelfth Avenue SW Fort Madison Penitentiary Floyd Philbrick Ilgenfritz Third Avenue Fifth Street Linn County Philbrick Alcoholics Anonymous A.A

Larry Higgins Waives On False Utterance

Larry Higgins a 33 year old Oklahoma City man waived to the grand jury on a charge of false uttering a check before Justice of the Peace Miles Adams. Higgins is accused of writing a false thirty dollar check in Cedar Rapids earlier this year.

Larry Higgins Oklahoma City Grand Justice of the Peace Miles Adams Higgins Cedar Rapids

Ralph Sullivan Freed Pleads Guilty to Assault Case

Ralph Sullivan Freed 32 of 624 Ninth Street SE pled guilty to assault and battery after being charged July 9 with assault with intent to commit rape. Judge Floyd Philbrick gave Freed a 30 day county jail sentence. Freed offered to plead guilty.

Ralph Sullivan Ninth Street SE Floyd Philbrick Sullivan

Cedar Rapids Man Accepts Lesser Charge in Attack Case

County Attorney Willis A. Glassgow stated there was insufficient evidence to convict Sullivan of the more serious offense. The judge approved the plea, ordering the sentence to start July 10 when Sullivan was jailed, and he was released from custody after the ruling.

Willis A. Glassgow Sullivan Cedar Rapids

Emerson-Midwest Sues Buchs Over $851.96 Account

Thursday Emerson-Midwest Corporation filed suit against Buch Sales and Service and Peter J. Buch and Donald J. Buch seeking $851.96 alleged due on a business account.

Emerson-Midwest Corporation Buch Sales and Service Peter J Donald J. Buch

Warm Moist Air Delays Iowa Heat Wave

A Gulf of Mexico air mass brought warmth and humidity to Iowa, with highs expected in the low nineties and warm nights. Thunderstorms covered much of the state, with Lamoni reporting up to 1.21 inches of rain. Cedar Rapids recorded 87 at 1 20 pm then 84 by 2 39 pm as temps fluctuated.

Iowa Gulf of Mexico Lamoni Cedar Rapids

Oliphant family reunion set near Cedar Rapids

City briefs note a family reunion for the Oliphants at the Oliphant grove north of Cedar Rapids Sunday. The rest of the items list notices on deaths, illnesses, local arrests, fines, a dance event, and a convention trip to Cincinnati.

Oliphant Oliphant Grove Cedar Rapids

Rainy fair draws 17484 as rodeo crowds excite Frontier days

Attendance at the All-Iowa Fair on Wednesday reached 17 484 with 9 742 paid admissions. Rodeo shows feature Calf-roping winner Ray Kilgore in 16.2 seconds and notable acts include Ike Tucker the rodeo clown and Valkyries performing aerial horse routines.

Jones Ray Kilgore Bud Still Vern Whittaker Bill Buchbaum

Five More Polio Deaths in Iowa

Iowa reports five polio deaths on Wednesday, the most in a day this year, raising total fatalities to 49. Victims include Michael Weaver 10 Moville and Mrs Vernus Peters 25 Shelby. deaths occurred in Sioux City Des Moines Council Bluffs and Iowa City with a fourth Sioux City report. Rita Ann Butters four months Independence and Brian Foote four West Union admitted to active polio ward at University Hospitals Iowa City with serious and fair conditions respectively.

Associated Press Iowa Sioux City Des Moines Council Bluffs Iowa City Michael Weaver Moville Vernus Peters Shelby University Hospitals Iowas City Rita Ann Butters Independence Brian Foote West Union Butters Foote

Controlling Interest of KWCR Sold for 48000

Washington AP reports the Communications Commission approved radio station ownership changes. KWCR Cedar Rapids transfers control to J H Markel S J Wittman and Allen H Embury for 48000. WRJN and WRJN FM Racine Wisconsin transfer of control to Journal Times Company for 157600.

Washington (Ap the Communications Commission KWCR Cedar Rapids J. H. Markel S. J. Wittman Allen H. Embury WRJN Wrjn-Fm Racine Wis Journal-Times Company

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Co. R Linn County Medical Society Hastings LaCrosse Prairie du Chien McGregor Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Gordon L. Behrens Beverly J. Nation Mt. Vernon Dean Becker Beulah M. Chambers Albert Eilbeck Dorothy Koeppen Marion Clytha E. Schoenhut Arthur L. Schoenhut Mona de la Mater Darold de la Mater Elmer F. P. Medinger Grace C. Medinger Glen Ilgenfritz Twelfth Avenue Yolanda Corot Twenty-third Street Drive David Rossey First Avenue SE la Venne Felter Seventh Avenue SE John Hardman Thirty-fifth Street Drive Robert Strauss Third Street Patrick Forshay Route 3 Donald Struesky Sixteenth Avenue SW Superior Court Edward Makovsky National Oats Company First Avenue Thirty-fourth Street Mercy Herbert Shepard Mound Avenue Robert Woolstrchill Walford St. Luke’s George Sissel Tipton Kenneth Coder J _ street Joseph Vasquez Seventh Street Westchester, Ill J. B. Tucker Tucker Helen Martin Martin Eighth Street Fairbank Martha Elliott Andrew Elliott Thaddeus H. Wright Kansas City Beckman Tama Arthur J. Backen Hohenschuh Mary Louise Countryman Sheets Funeral Home Republican Old Guard Sen Eisenhower Gazette Tom Merryman Etta Young Alvin E. Wilkinson John A. Newman Milwaukee Railroad Walter Foster Chifis Services Wilson Services Louis D. Burgus E. A. Prochaska Mervin Myers DPO Quaker Oats William R. Smith Isaac W. Brown United Electrical Workers LaPlant-Choate Smith Council Keen Teen Club Kudrna the Gazette Tonight’s Gazette Glenn Ilgenfritz Ralph Sullivan Freed R. E. Pier Ellis Boulevard Clara Sourwine Schwinn Bicycle and Hall’s 2Nd Ave Elizabeth Maywormh Fifteenth Avenue SW Mercy Hospital Amelia Snow South Dakota Playground and Recreation Commission Ellis Park River Pavillion Arnold Lint Hardman Thirty-fifth Street Sixteenth Avenue Cincinnati William C.meyer Fourth Avenue Cedar Rapids Typographical Union International Typographical Union Meyer Ernest Hidder Edward Hidder Fourteenth Avenue SE Fitzsimons Army Hospital Colorado Sgt Hidder Charly Lambert Arren Broderick Jack Pendleton Billy Veach Neil Gay Hank Wintjes Bob Erickson Bobby Grego Tex Flynn John Burnham Roland Davis Ike Tacker Ike Stilwell Okla Ske Billy Buchbaum Joh Arner & Son Funeral Directors Second Avenue S.E
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