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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1948

Page

2

Iowa Weather and Public Notices Roundup

Iowa weather outlook shows fair hot conditions through Wednesday with highs near 98 in many areas and a few isolated showers later. Police court notices list drunkenness and reckless driving fines, new births, deaths in multiple towns, and funeral service details from Dysart to Manchester and Traer.

Bismarck New York Sioux City Miami Minspolis Phoenix Los Angeles Denver Iowa

Hoover Group Drafts Attack On Deadwood

The Hoover commission plans a report to Congress proposing pruning wasteful federal staffing, merging overlapping functions, and shrinking lending agencies. Led by former President Hoover, the panel nears completion with 22 task forces reviewing departments and agencies under the White House.

Hoover Deadwood Washington Hoover Commission Congress Commission On White House

McGrath says GOP seeks federal sales tax

Democratic campaign headquar ters charged that Republicans would push a federal sales tax if they control Congress. J Howard McGrath blamed the income tax cut for red ink and warned the GOP sponsors seek more revenue. Truman and Dewey worked on speeches as campaigns started in earnest. Dewey convened at Pawling New York with aides. Truman planned Labor Day talks in Detroit during a nine day yacht cruise.

Congress J. Howard McGrath Truman Dewey Pawling N. Y Williamsburg Detroit

War veteran college enrollments peak passed in 1948 decline

New York United Press survey finds enrollment of G I s in universities down about 10 percent in roughly 200 institutions for 1948 as thousands leave school for work. Nearly one third of the 2 million G I s who entered college since the war are married with many starting families.

New York G.i.’S United Press G.I

Laff a Day Caption About Starved Waiters

A humorous caption notes the waiters’ pale appearance and suggests moving to a different place. The quip implies a dining scene with wry social commentary.

Deaths Elmer Andrew Runkle Dies in Cedar Rapids at 85

Funeral services are planned in Cedar Rapids for Elmer Andrew Runkle 85 lifelong Linn County resident who died Saturday night after a brief illness. The service will be 1 30 p m Tuesday at Turner chapel with Rev J Richard Wagner and Bruce Chapter Rose Croix Iowa Consistory officiating. He was a past commander of Apollo Commandery No 26 Knights Templar and left a lengthy record of service in local churches and fraternal groups. He is survived by two daughters a son a brother a sister three grandchildren and five great grandchildren. Sir Knights to meet at the Asylum at 1 p m Tuesday for body attendance.

Elmer Andrew Runkle Cedar Rapids Linn County Turner Chapel J. Richard Wagner First Congregational Church Bruce Rose Croix Iowa Knights of Runkle Apollo Commandery No Knights Templar Runkle Lisbon Williams and Hunting Company el Kahir Shrine Elks Club Glenn H. Moore Davenport Fred H. Killen Grande Avenue SE Merrill H. Runkle Manchester Herman A. Runkle Toledo E. G. Dannatt Danville Apollo Commandery

Mary Agnes Seeling Dies After Long Illness at 69

Mrs. Mary Agnes Seeling 69 of 306 Fifth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died at home Monday after an extended illness. Born October 13, 1878 in Waukon she was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Waukon and Royal Neighbors in Cedar Rapids. Surviving: son Karl daughter May Henton grandson two sisters Lillian Stokke Ella Mills Sioux Falls. Services in Beatty chapel time to be announced friends may call after 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Mary Agnes Seeling Fifth Avenue Cedar Rapids Waukon Presbyterian Church Royal Neighbors Karl May Henton Lillian Stokke Ella Mills Sioux Falls Beatty Chapel

Agnes Lynch former Cedar Rapids resident dies in New Hampton

Mrs. Agnes Lynch died at 7 15 am Sunday at St Josephs hospital New Hampton after a long illness. Services will be at St Marys church New Hampton at 8 am Tuesday followed by graveyard rites at Mt Calvary Cedar Rapids at 11 am Tuesday led by Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Marie Houser and Mrs Helen Cook and three sons Lee James and John living in Illinois Iowa and Waterloo.

Agnes Lynch Cedar Rapids St. Joseph’s Hospital New Hampton St. Mary’s Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery John M. Molloy Brady Mortuary Marie Houser Helen Cook Jesup Lee Sterling, Ill James Ionia John Waterloo

Mrs Ethel Gongwer Stewart Dies After Long Illness

Ethel Gongwer Stewart 75 wife of Jesse M Stewart of 2320 Johnson avenue NW died at 4 20 am Sunday after a long illness Born in Benton county April 20 1873 daughter of Simon and Sarah Gongwer pioneer residents of Benton county she had lived in Cedar Rapids 45 years Surviving besides her husband are two nephews Services will be at Beatty chapel 2 pm Tuesday by Rev E D Wells of Marion Burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the chapel

Ethel Gongwer Stewart Jesse M. Stewart Johnson Avenue NW Benton County Simon Sarah Gongwer Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel E. D. Wells Marion Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Hrabetin Retirement Approved by Cedar Rapids Council

Cedar Rapids city council approved the retirement and pension for Police Sergeant Frank Hrabetin after 22 years of service effective September 1. Chief Tom Condon cited ill health and praised Hrabetin as a fine officer, while Hrabetin stated illness prompted his resignation and possible return is unlikely.

Frank Hrabetin Tom Condon Hrabetin Condon Cedar Rapids

City Briefs and Local Notices

City schedules a parenthood clinic at 1 p.m. in room 403 City Hall. Shrine picnic at Hawkeye Downs Friday with dinner at 6 30 p.m. entertainment games and dancing featuring the El Kahir Ch anters. Story hour at Daniels park library 4 p.m. Wednesday led by Mrs. Richard Miller. Evangelist William Hensley from Missouri to speak at 7 15 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday at the Church of Christ 716 Eighth avenue SW. Walter Johns, former Cedar Rapids resident, dies in a Detroit hospital. services and burial held there. Ralph Hauser fined 25 dollars for reckless driving 50 mph on the Third Avenue bridge.

Hawkeye Downs el Kahir Daniels Park Richard Miller William Hensley Missouri Church of Christ Eighth Avenue SW Albert Johns Second Avenue SE Walter Johns Cedar Rapids Detroit Ralph Hauser McKinley Street Third Avenue

Surprise Reward To Larry Condon

Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon received a $100 check from the Clay County stock men's association for helping nab Arthur Cassiday and Virgil Gardner who had been rustling in Missouri and Iowa. Cassiday drew 25 years at Fort Madison and Gardner five. both face further Missouri charges after their terms. Condon, in 18 years with Linn County sheriff's office, called it unusual tangible gratitude.

Larry Condon Clay County Arthur Cassiday Virgil Gardner Missouri Iowa Cassiday Fort Madison Penitentiary Gardner Condon Linn County

Per Capita Income Climbed 9 Percent in 1947

Washington AP reports total U S individual incomes rose to a record 190 0 billion in 1947 with a per capita average of 1323 down to 1144 in Iowa and noting 9 percent national growth from 1946 1 213 to 1323. Iowa 1947 total income 2 963 billion and 1 144 per person.

Washington Commerce Department Iowa

City Seeks Bids for Cedar Rapids Sidewalk Project

Cedar Rapids city council on Monday approved advertising for bids for sidewalk construction. Bids will be opened Sept 9 at 10 a.m. in city hall council chamber. Concrete sidewalks planned along Franklin avenue NE Prairie drive NE Tenth street SE Fifteenth street SE Seventh street SE A avenue NE Tenth street NE Eighteenth avenue SW and Second street SW.

Cedar Rapids Franklin Avenue Prairie Drive Tenth Street Fifteenth Street Seventh Street A Avenue Eighteenth Avenue Second Street

Schools Still Crowded But Picture Is Brighter

Washington report says the public school system edges toward a comeback but still lacks teachers and classroom space needed for about 32 million students in the fall. Acting Commissioner Rail I. Grigsby notes gains over the past year with shortages mainly in kindergarten and early grades, especially in rural districts.

Washington Rail I. Grigsby United States Office of Education

Thomas predicts Dewey win with a twist

Norman Thomas the Socialist candidate forecast that a man named Thomas would win the presidency but with his first name, not his last. He praised Governor Dewey as a reform-minded administrator who guided New York through reforms and called him an opportunist with some trust.

Lincoln Neb Norman Thomas Thomas

Gunmen Tie Up Trio at Dyer Home Loot Worth 23000

Five masked men invaded the Chicago home of Executive Gene T. Dyer owner of WAIT radio Sunday night holding Dyer his wife and friend E. J. Bullwinkel for 45 minutes. They robbed the house escaping with jewelry including a $10000 diamond ring and $23000 in cash.

Chicago Gene T. Dyer Dyer Station Wait E. J. Bullwinkel

Youths Plead Innocent in Cedar Rapids Robbery Case

Donald E. Randall and Harold Schladetzky, both youths, pled innocent before District Judge G K Thompson to charges of robbing Rawson Shook of 3 15 a billfold and a watch Wednesday night in downtown Cedar Rapids. Shook, the victim, was later sentenced to three years in Fort Madison penitentiary. He had been arrested after the robbery and charged with lascivious acts with a child.

Donald E. Randall Second Street NW Harold Schladetzky G. K. Thompson Rawson Shook Cedar Rapids Shook Fort Madison Penitentiary Thompson

Buchanan Woman Sues For Accident Damages

Agnes Spangler of Buchanan county sues R. N. Ellsworth of Eagle Grove in Linn county court for 617.74 after a June 26 highway 150 sideswipe near Center Point. Damages include 494.74 for repairs, 23 towing to Independence, and 100 for loss of use of her car.

Agnes Spangler Buchanan County Linn County R. N. Ellsworth Eagle Grove Center Point Ellsworth Sales Company Independence

Shook Pleads Guilty to Lewd Acts With Child

Shook 42 of 224 Fourth Street NW pled guilty before District Judge G K Thompson to lewd and lascivious acts with a child. He was sentenced to not more than three years in Fort Madison penitentiary at hard labor for the December 30 1947 offense. Appeal bond set at 4000 dollars.

Rawson’'S

Damage Suit Set for U S Court Fall Term

Regular fall term of the U S district court in Cedar Rapids opens at 1 30 p m Sept 28 with the jury trial of a 34597 death damages suit against the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. Dessie A Owens widow of J E Owens claims the Milwaukee troop train struck his truck near Covinga March 1 1946 and seeks 33175 for wrongful death damages 900 for the truck and 522 07 for funeral expenses.

U. S. District Court Cedar Rapids Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Benton County Dessie A. Owens J. E. Owens Milwaukee Railroad Covinga

Alleys To Get Second Spraying

Fly breeding places in alleys will be sprayed with DDT again this week, the YMB fly control committee announced Monday. Several hundred dollars remain from the fund contributed by Cedar Rapids citizens early this summer and this will be used to pay for the second application. But the committee pointed out that individual householders will have to do their part if flies are going to be kept down. Fall weather fly breeding weather and garbage must be kept cleaned up and DDT applied to danger spots as long as warm weather lasts.

YMB Cedar Rapids

William A Cabalka Ends Life by Hanging

William A Cabalka 31 of 2121 Sixth Avenue Marion died Sunday at his brother Charles home near Independence. Coroner Fay J Ruffcorn ruled death by own action hanging, noting ill health and several brain tumor operations. He was born June 18 1917 near Swisher and survived by parents Charles and Mrs Cabalka and three sisters and two brothers. Body at Barta Hesser funeral home Cedar Rapids funeral arrangements pending.

Independence William Arnold Cabalka Sixth Avenue Marion Charles Buchanan County Fay J. Ruffcorn Cabalka William A. Cabalka Swisher Charles Cabalka William Tomash George Svoboda Ralph Miller Cedar Rapids Wesley Barta-Hesser

Isais Defends World Horseshoe Title In Milwaukee

Fernando Isais of Los Angeles defeated Charles Jones of Waukesha Wis 50-49 to win the national horseshoe championship at the Wisconsin Centennial exposition. Isais finished 29 2 with two losses to Guy Zimmerman and Tommy Brownell. Zimmerman Jones and Ted Allen tied for second at 28 3. Brownell placed fifth at 27 4.

Milwaukee Fernando Isais Los Angeles Charles Jones Waukesha Wis Isais Guy Zimmerman San Francisco Tommy Brownell Gloversville N. Y Jones Zimmerman Ted Allen Boulder Colo Brownell

C R Girl Wins Two Iowa AAU Tank Titles

Sally Henry of Cedar Rapids won the women’s 100 yard freestyle and 100 yard backstroke titles at the Iowa AAU swimming meet. Elton Brooks of Cedar Rapids placed second in the men’s 100 yard freestyle behind Roger Watts of Iowa State, whose 36 points led Iowa State to the team title.

Boone Sally ‘S Henry University of Iowa Cedar Rapids Iowa A.A.U Elton Brooks Roger Watts Iowa State Watts

Izaak Walton Trapshoot Teams Named for Linn County

Two trapshoot teams were chosen from a Sunday shootoff to represent Linn County at the Izaak Walton event on September 26 in Cedar Rapids. First team members include John Smith G R Bob High Ray Beckman C D Schlesselman and George Nemec. Second team features Fred Williamson Les Gugier George Schuler Bruce Feller and Ronnie Beckman.

Linn County Izaak Walton Cedar Rapids John Smith G. R Bob” High Ray Beckman C. D. Schlesselman George Nemec Fred Williamson Les Gugier George Schuler Bruce Feller Ronnie Beckman

Allan Himmel Fined For Disturbing Peace

Allan Himmel aged 25 of Ely road SW was fined $25 and costs in police court after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace. He was arrested at 1 20 a m Sunday in the White House lunchroom where police said he struck a bystander.

Allan Himmel Ely Road White House

Warren says wife and daughter will join campaign tour

Governor Warren announced on Monday that his wife and Virginia, 19, will accompany him on the fall campaign tour through Seattle.

Seattle Warren Virginia

Carrier Family Trip Adds Teen Birthday Surprise

The Gazette carriers Pat Fleming Carl Dows Eddy Holub and Ellen Fleming travel with Donald Hopker a Toddville high senior. Beverly Laetare 14 of Oxford Junction uses crutches after a hip injury and Clark Varnum 11 of Tama plans a surprise Monday party with 12 candles aboard the ship. The group tours sights tomorrow with lunch at Jackson Park's museum before returning Tuesday on the Carrier Special.

Pat Fleming Carl Dows Eddy Holub Ellen Fleming Donald Hopker Toddville High School The Gazette Beverly Laetare Oxford Junction Beverly Clark Varnum Tama Clark Edith Jackson Park

Miss Bentley to Be Quizzed Again in Espionage Probe

Washington reports House investigators say Elizabeth Bentley, a confessed ex spy, will return to the witness stand next month. She will outline wartime Soviet efforts to blueprint American industry as the un American Activities Committee shifts from government infiltration to industrial espionage.

Washington House Elizabeth T. Bentley House UN- American Activities Committee

Street Car Hits Boy in Des Moines

Des Moines AP reports six year old Arlen Ballinger escaped serious injury after a streetcar hit him and the operator Harry Pritchard fainted after stopping the car in about two thirds of its length. Pritchard treated for shock and the boy for a minor head bump. Police said the boy ran into the street from his home.

Des Moines Arlen Lee Ballinger Harry Pritchard Rolland Davis Pritchard

Remains of Radioactive Cloud Hover Over France

Officials from the French air force scientific bureau reported that a feeble radioactive cloud lingered over Puy de Dome near Clermont-Ferrand since the Bikini Atoll nuclear test on June 30, 1946. Researchers conducted extensive aerial sampling around the 4,500 foot peak using precision instruments.

Clermont-Ferrand France French Air Force Scientific Bureau Puy de Dome Bikini Atoll

Lancaster crash at Kinross kills eight airmen

A Royal Air Force Lancaster crashed on landing at Kinross air station and eight airmen were killed. Authorities reported no survivors from the Lancaster crew. The incident occurred Monday at RAF Kinross as distressing details awaited official confirmation.

Kinross Scotland Royal Air Force R.A.F

Two Deaths from Cedar Rapids Traffic Toll

Police traffic bureau reports eight month safety contest results from the Young Men's bureau. The toll includes two deaths and multiple injuries in Cedar Rapids as part of ongoing accident monitoring. Conducted to raise road safety awareness.

Traffic Bureau Police Department Young Men’s Bureau

Pace of Rise in Prices Quickens

The Commerce Department said prices are rising faster with broadening scope in recent weeks. Farm prices lag the trend due to record crop prospects while consumer goods show improving quality and fewer shortages. Business sentiment turns cautiously hopeful as June orders rise after a midyear dip.

Washington Commerce Department Office of Business Economics

Mrs Viktor Wins Car At Close Of All-Iowa Fair

Mrs Joseph Viktor of Otis road SE is the winner of the car awarded at the end of the 1948 All Iowa fair. She signed her tickets as Caroline K Viktor and was notified by call from fair officials after the event.

Joseph Viktor Otis Road SE Viktor Caroline K. Viktor

City Hall Notes Cedar Rapids approves personnel, projects

The Civil Service Commission announced two men, Dale W. Fielder and Robert G. Sindelar, passed medicals for fire department eligibility. A street light at Fourteenth Avenue and Second Street SE was approved. Northwestern Bell may open paving on an alley west of Sixth Street between First and Second Avenues SW to repair an underground cable. A street resurfacing assessment was authorized for First Avenue E and Second Avenue SE. A final plat for 20 lots in southwest Cedar Rapids was approved, owned by Clifford O Brine and E D Van Dura, with a $1000 bond for grading Twenty fifth Avenue accepted.

The Civil Service Commission Fire Department Dale W. Fielder Robert G. Sindelar Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Sixth Street First Second Avenues Cedar Rapids First Avenue E Fourth Tenth Second Avenue SE Eighth Clifford O’brine E. D. van Dura J Street Third Street

Equitable Plans Street Surfacing in Parcrest Addition

The Equitable Life Assurance Society seeks to resurface 12 000 square yards of streets in Parcrest with four inches of crushed rock and liquid asphalt binder. Council sends the request to the street department and city engineer for review. Costs to be paid by the insurer.

Equitable Life Assurance Society Parcrest

Class B beer permit issued to Jones and Ortner

A class B beer permit was issued to Lyle W. Jones and Leo A. Ortner for use at 300 First Avenue East.

Lyle W. Jones Leo A. Ortner First Avenue E

License changes at 212 F Avenue NW involve Stratton

A cigarette permit and class C beer license were surrendered by George R. Stratton and Robert J. Houser, who operated at 212 F avenue NW. New licenses were issued to Stratton alone for use at the same address.

George R. Stratton Robert J. Houser F Avenue NW Stratton

World Council of Churches Opens Amid Russian Absence

AMSTERDAM (RP) The World Council of Churches began its first business session with regret over no official reps from the Roman Catholic, Russian Orthodox, Southern United States Baptist and Missouri Synod Lutherans. Dr. W. W Visser T. Hooft cited Moscow conference reasons for the Russian church’s nonattendance and urged continued ecumenical work. Dr John A Mackay warned that secular and religious writers now see Christianity as mankind’s only hope.

Amsterdam World Council of Churches Southern United States Baptist Missouri Synod W. W. Visser T. Hooft World Council Moscow T. Hooft Patriarchate of John A. Mackay Princeton Theological Seminary Council

Attorneys Named For S. C. Police Promotions Probe

A special Iowa Association of Police Chiefs committee met in the Roosevelt hotel to appoint a legal firm to probe the discharge of Inspector Joe Young from Sioux City police. Parish Guthrie Calflesh and O'Brien of Des Moines were retained to determine civil service violations. Members include Cedar Rapids Captain Jesse Clift, Waterloo Chief Harry Krieg, Dubuque Traffic Sgt. W J Andersen, Alex Manson, and Ross Henry.

Iowa Association of Police Chiefs Joe Young Sioux City Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids Tom Condon Parish Waterloo W. J. Andersen Dubuque Alex Manson Association Ross Henry North Western Railroad

No Movie Radio Offers For Little Miss America

Kathleen Cecile Flynn five of Spokane crowned Little Miss America at Hollywood Bowl before 10 000. Her mother refused movie and radio offers to care for five siblings. Sacramento boy Michael Perich twelve stayed to explore after judging. More than 400 000 youngsters vied in the 12th Screen Children s Guild contest.

Hollywood Kathleen Cecile Flynn Spokane Howard A. Flynn Kathleen Hollywood Bowl Michael Louis Perich Sacramento Peter J. Perich Screen Children’s Guild

Army and Air Force Enlist CR. Men

Richard Jenkins son of Mr and Mrs Claude Jenkins 525 Seventh avenue SE has left for Fort Knox Ky for basic training in the army Jackson and Robert O Jackson who re enlisted in the air force were sworn into service Thursday at the army recruiting station Jackson son of Mrs Alyce Womacka 218 Thirteenth avenue SE reported to Lowry Air Force Base Denver

Richard Jenkins Claude Jenkins Seventh Avenue SE Fort Knox Army Jenkins Robert O. Jackson Air Force Jackson Alyce Womacka Thirteenth Avenue SE Lowry Air Force Base Denver

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