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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 24, 1946

Page

2

Daily Record Weather and Police Roundup August 24 1946

Temperatures and rainfall totals for cities including Bismarck Miami Chicago and Los Angeles. Iowa forecast predicting mainly cloudy conditions with showers through Sunday and gradual warming into Sunday then cooler Monday. Police blurbs list numerous names with court actions births and local incidents from Cedar Rapids Marion Marshalltown Water­son Lisbon Chicago and other cites.

Bismarck Miami Chicago St Minneapolis Denver New Work Duluth Phoe Los Angeles iSlaus City Iowa Northwest

Toronto Woman Injured in Collision Near First Ave and St

Fern Riley of Toronto suffered a cut above her right eye when the automobile she rode in crashed at First avenue East and First street Friday night. She was with Orlyn J. Bauer of Lost Nation when their car collided with one driven by Lumir T. Vavricek. Bauer was charged with failure to have his car under control.

Fern Riley Toronto First Avenue E First Street Miss Riley Orlyn J. Bauer Lost Nation Lumir T. Vavricek Bauer

Deaths of Howard H. Camburn Neb State Normal instructor

Howard H. Camburn 1882 born Cedar Rapids died in Baraboo Wisconsin after 25 years as an instructor at the Nebraska State Normal He was a St Pauls church member Crescent lodge No 25 A F and A M Knights Templar Survived by wife Lucille and brother Osman M Camburn of Burlington Vt Services in Turner chapel Monday 2 30 pm Crescent lodge with Knights Templar escort Burial in Oak Hill Friends may call after 7 pm Sunday Master Masons to meet Crescent lodge at Mason ic hall 2 pm Monday to attend the service

Howard H. Camburn Nebraska State Normal Cedar Rapids Baraboo Wis St. Paul’s Church Crescent Lodge No. 25 A. F A. M Knights Templar Lucille Osman M. Camburn Burlington Turner Chapel Crescent Lodge Oak Hill Cemetery

OPA Wins Injunction On Furniture Pricing

A judgment enjoining R. C. Haltom doing business as Haltom Furniture Co of Iowa Falls from selling furniture above the OPA maximum was filed in the Cedar Rapids division of the U S district court Saturday.

OPA R. C. Haltom Haltom Furniture Company Iowa Falls Cedar Rapids United States Federal District Court

Police and Pickets Clash in Tobacco Strike

About 3,000 Negro strike sympathizers clashed with police in Winston-Salem near Piedmont Leaf Tobacco. Officers dispersed the crowd after sharp street fighting as workers have been on strike for five weeks.

Winston-Salem N. C Piedmont Leaf Tobacco Company

Davenport Softballers Reach VFW Semifinals

In Topeka Kansas two Eastern teams won in VFW softball quarterfinals. Elmwood of Cincinnati defeated Lincoln Nebraska 8-2 while Davenport beat Hutchinson Kansas 10-3. Pueblo Colorado defeated Mishawaka Indiana 0-0 and Erie Pennsylvania defeated Iowa City Iowa 6-2 in afternoon games.

Topeka Kan West Midwest Elmwood Cincinnati Lincoln Neb Davenport Hutchinson Pueblo Colo Mishawaka Ind Erie Iowa City

House Ballot Probe Group All Confused

House Speaker Rayburn announced Rep. O Neal resigned as chairman of the campaign expenditures committee over pressure of other business. Rep. Priest was named chairman and Rep. Harris added to fill the vacancy with a first meeting planned by mid next week. Allen's resignation and party reaction were noted amid concerns over the panel's purpose and leadership.

Bonham Texas Rayburn Rep O’neal D-Ky House Priest D-Tenn Harris D-Ark O'Neal Allen Martin R-Mass Rep. Bankhead D-Ala Congress Rep. Domenegeaux D-La CIO

Lakes Strike Nearing End

Detroit AP nine day old Great Lakes shipping strike moves toward settlement after NMU agreement with Standard Oil of Indiana for a 48 hour week at sea and 44 in port. Bethlehem offer tentatively accepted for 2,500 seamen. NMU aims to extend talks with other inland lake carriers and major manufacturers.

Detroit Great Lakes CIO National Maritime Union NMU Standard Oil Co Indiana Bethlehem Transportation Co New York Joseph Curran Noel P. Fox Chicago Inland Steel Co International Harvester Co Nicholson Steamship Line Ford Motor Co Jupiter Co Interstate Co

Judge at Ball Game Holds Sketchy Police Court

An unofficial Saturday session led by Assistant City Solicitor Dwight Krumboltz Captain J H Clift and Sgt Frank Hrabetin handled bonds waivers and police court appearances. Judge Harry S Johnson former Cedar Rapids Raiders president and his son Larry were in St. Louis for the Cardinal Dodgers series.

Dwight Krumboltz J. H. Clift Frank Hrabetin Harry S. Johnson Cedar Rapids Raiders Larry St. Louis Bonds Waivers

3 Hurt in Crash as Milo Yilek Fined for Drunk Driving

Milo Yilek of 426 Ninth Avenue SW was fined 300 dollars plus costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Three City Lines bus passengers were injured in a Third Street and Eighth Avenue SE crash at about 930 p.m. The bus was driven by Harry Hittie with Sgt. Ray Murdock and Patrolman Henry Overman reporting. Doris Hintz, 10, sustained a skinned knee. Doris Harger, 10, back injury. Mrs. E. Miller, 43, right shin injury.

Milo Yilek Ninth Avenue Floyd Philbrick City Lines Doris Hintz Tenth ‘Street Doris Harger Tenth Street E. Miller Third Street SE Third Street Eighth Avenue SE

Marion man pleads to reduced charge in Cedar Rapids break ins

Kenneth Angus of Marion admitted breaking into two Cedar Rapids businesses on August 16 and stealing about 187.50. Judge Floyd Philbrick sentenced him to three months in Linn County jail plus a one dollar fine after the district attorney accepted a substituted charge of breaking and entering, favoring a lighter term.

Kenneth Angus Marion Cedar Rapids Floyd Philbrick Linn County William W. Crissman Angus Crissman Dubuque Raymond Powers Philbrick U. S. Navy

Judge Dismisses Bad Check Charge Against Roy Streets

Judge Floyd Philbrick Saturday dismissed a bad check charge against Roy Streets of Cedar Rapids for lack of evidence at the request of County Attorney William W. Crissman. The May 29 filing alleged Streets passed a $90 check from his Peoples Savings Bank account, closed after he overdrawn by 46 cents on Jan 31, 1945. H. A. Stewart of Cedar Rapids also filed suit Friday for $31.43 against Hallie Brunk and Bruce Brunk of Pawnee Ill for damages to his car from an accident last June 11 on Third Avenue SE between Tenth and Eleventh Streets.

Floyd Philbrick Roy Streets Cedar Rapids William W. Crissman Streets People’s Savings Bank H. A. Stewart Hallie Brunk Bruce Brunk Pawnee Ill Stewart

Iowa Deaths and Obituaries Roundup

Marengo and Amana families mourn a 19 month old child who died in Cedar Rapids from injuries after his fall. Decorah, Gunder, and Decorah areas report service details for multiple deceased, with relatives listed. Also notes a Belem Brazil building custom using a boa constrictor to catch mice between ceiling and roof.

Marengo Herbert Schuldt Ralph Schuldt Amana Cedar Rapids Karen Harry Fiser Lizzie Shedenheim Trinity Lutheran Church Cedar Rapids, A Decorah Christine Ludson Lutheran Church Gunder Clayton County Smith Decorah G. K. Peterson Lena Luchs Kanawah Sarah Ragland Minneapolis Waukon John Aschim Glenwood Lutheran Church Clarence Hoquin Wash Ernest Portland Ore Mary Tokvan Enos Applem Fall Creek Wis A. C. Johnson Henry Tipton McCormick Clara Casterline Charles Leatherby Belem Brazil

Livestock Leader Attacks Meat Price Control as Political Pawn

William B Wright of Deeth Nevada, president of the American National Livestock Association, denounces the recontrol program from Denver calling meat a political pawn. He accuses biased policy favoring organized labor and criticizes the Price Decontrol Board for restoring controls despite evidence beef supplies exceed normal. Wright warns of unsound subsidies, notes feed grain exclusions hurt winter feeding, and says western ranchers may need to remarket breeding stock and withhold light cattle to shield prices.

Denver William B Wright Deeth Nev American National Livestock Association Nevada America Livestock Association Wright

Iowa State Fair Hit by Rain Delays Grandstand Program

Rain disrupted the Iowa Centennial State Fair in Des Moines with steady showers delaying the afternoon grandstand event featuring Jim Lynch and his "death dodgers." Officials weighed substituting the thrill show for auto races if the half mile track cannot dry, while attendance rose and gate receipts surpassed 1941 levels despite rain.

Des Moines Lloyd Cunningham Jimmy Lynch Cunningham Fair Board

President Truman Delivers Fish Dinner From Catch

Bermuda AP report says President Truman fished Friday with his vacation party four miles off Bermuda aboard the Manana I. He caught eight fish in total, including a three-pound red hind a four-pound schoolmaster and a six and a half pound rockfish.

Bermuda Truman Puget Sound Mr. Truman Manana I

Wiley Child Injured in Collision at Intersection

Douglas Wiley a 21 month old boy suffered a cut over his right eye when his mother Weldon Wiley driving a car on Thirty-fourth street NE collided with a car driven by Walter Baker on Friday evening. The child was taken to St Luke's hospital and dismissed after treatment. The accident occurred at Tenth street and Third avenue E.

Douglas Wiley Weldon Wiley Thirty-fourth Street Walter Baker Forest Drive St. Luke’s Hospital Tenth Street Third Avenue

Stricken Twins Fail to Grow in Two Years

Pittsburgh report says Judy and Jimmy Morgan now nearly four years old have not grown for two years due to a glandular condition. Doctors started thyroid therapy but the twins remain stunted with Jimmy listed at 2914 inches tall and Judy at 27 inches.

Pittsburgh INS Judy Jimmy Morgan Jimmy

Appointment of Executor for Rose Shirk Estate

Notice of appointment of LEO H. SHIRK as executor of the Rose Shirk estate in Linn County Iowa. August 23, 1946. All debts payable to the undersigned and all claims must be filed with the Linn County District Court Clerk through attorney Geo E. Farmer.

Executrix Notices Probate of Foster Estate in Linn County

Notice is hereby given that Mildred Poster Zadanicer as Executrix of the estate of George Elliott Foster late of Linn County Iowa deceased requests all indebted parties to make immediate payment and those with claims to file them in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court Otto L Schluter is the attorney for the executrix

State of Iowan Linn County Rose Shirk Iowa Leo H. Shirk Geo, E. Farmer Tewn Linn George Eliott Foster Aaid District Court Mildred Poster Zadanicer Executrixz Ok. Co State of Ella Coole Lins County Grace Y. Palmer Fred W Wann State of Iowa Julian A Jowa Ollie Northrup Wm. E. Treichler

Thief Steals Brand New Car From Display Room

A 1946 DeSoto deluxe sedan was stolen Thursday night from the Tigue Motor showroom in Keokuk Iowa. The car had about a gallon of gasoline. owner J F Tigue suspects the thief crossed ignition wiring after removing the keys. The car was driven through the garage and down a ramp into an alley to exit. Also stolen was a 1946 model typewriter.

Keokuk APJ Tigue Motor Company

Yugoslavia Ultimatum Notes and Tito’s Possible Move

The note emphasizes a UN nullification stance on Yugoslavia's use of force as a violation of international law. Acheson cites a Yugoslav report that Tito rejected the ultimatum, while officials predict Tito may claim the flyers were released before receipt, a move seen as a face-saving stance. The U.S. faces doubt about accepting that rationale pending further assessment.

Security Council Yugoslavia United Nations Acheson Tanjug Tito United States

Miltonvale trio to sing at two church services Sunday

City briefs note the Miltonvale college girls' trio will sing at two Interdenominational church services Sunday and lead the young people's meeting Sunday evening at 7. M. J. Kelly of Rock Island Lines, recently operated on at Mercy hospital, now may receive visitors. An Elks Dance tonight at Elks pavilion starts 9 30 with Gibsons 10 piece orchestra.

Miltonvale College M. J. Kelly Washington Avenue SE Rock Island Lines Mercy Hospital Elks Pavilion Thornwood Gibson

Unusual Real Estate Deed Filed in Scott County

Davenport AP reports a partial deed transfer filing for 325 acres in Liberty township valued at 35000 with Louis Gollnitz as owner. Mr and Mrs Harry Lilenthal will pay 500 yearly to Gollnitz for his lifetime and receive a clear title on his death. Gollnitz is 75.

Davenport Scott County Recorder Liberty Township Louis Gollnitz Harry Lilenthal Gollnitz

Troop Arrivals Planned at Ports With Families listed

Two troop carrying ships scheduled to arrive Saturday at U S ports carrying 205 service personnel and 95 war brides and children. In New York Bridgeport from Southampton 60 troops and 95 war brides and children. In San Diego President Jackson from Yokosuka via Pearl Harbor 145 navy and marine personnel.

Associated Press U. S New York Bridgeport Southampton San Diego President Jackson Yokosuka Navy

Former Nazi SS Leader Franz Doppelreiter to Hang

Vienna report states Franz Doppelreiter, former SS head at Mauthausen concentration camp, has been sentenced to death and scheduled to hang on Saturday for war crimes.

Vienna INS Franz Doppelreiter Mauthausen

Notice of Appointment Ad ministratrix in Iowa estate case

Grace Y Palmer named Administratrix of Ella Coole estate in Linn County Iowa. Deadline for payment and filing claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Attorney Fred W Wann to handle administration. Issue dated August 1846.

Calf Wanders On F Avenue Bridge

A 140 pound calf wandered around the F Avenue bridge Friday afternoon. A W Knjassen of 329 F avenue NW told police his son found the calf and he should locate the owner. W M Webber of Louisa reported losing the calf, saying it escaped from a truck at a west side farm implement store after being bought at a sales barn.

F Avenue Bridge A. W. Knjassen F Avenue NW W. M. Webber Louisa

MacArthur To Probe Silk Deal

Washington AP Patterson asked General Douglas MacArthur to conduct a full inquiry into the U S governments silk program after a protest by P F Magagna a Wilkes Barre silk manufacturer in Tokyo advising MacArthurs economic staff. He urged halting all raw silk shipments until alleged scandalous conditions are cleared up.

Washington Patterson Douglas MacArthur U. S P. F. Magagna Wilkes-Barre Tokyo MacArthur War Department United States

Fall from Load of Hay Fatal To Decorah Man

Decorah man Sander B Anfinson, 66, died in Rochester Minnesota hospital after breaking his neck when he fell from a load of hay Wednesday. He had been hospitalized since Wednesday morning. The accident occurred in Decorah area.

The Gazette Decorah Sander B. Anfinson Rochester, Minn

Weekend Verse by Edgar A. Guest

The Week End verse celebrates laughter and leisure with lines urging farewell to worry, hurry, and sorrow. It invites all ages to enjoy a weekend of play, dance, song, and friendship, promising gladness and lighthearted times. The poem fuels a carefree mood and emphasizes joy and communal merriment.

Marion News Highlights Local Farm, School, and Social Notes

Marion residents report Sunday arrivals and housing searches as Charles L. Smith seeks a home after arriving from Beatrice Nebraska. Socials include Mrs Ralph C Seager hosting a party for Toronto sisters and granddaughter Joy Brick. Also noted are medical corps trainee Merle O’Neill, a pharmacy ad, a sugar shortage bakery closure, and Coach Lester Hipple returning from a state athletic directors meeting.

Ralph C. Seager Fifth Avenue R. D. Thomas Tom Brick Toronto Ontario Brick Joy Brick Lester Hipple Marion Spirit Lake

Marion area church services and pastors listed

The notice lists multiple Marion churches with pastors and service times. Christian, Baptist, Catholic, Congregational, Free Methodist, and Methodist denominations appear, including Rev. Charles Moore, Rev. Vernon H. Carter, Rev. T J McEllott, Rev. E J Wykle, Rev. Carl M Cunningham, and Rev. James P Gable, along with times for Bible school, morning and evening worship, congregational pulpit, youth meetings, and midweek prayers.

Baptists Charles Moore Bible School The Christian Church Moore Baptist Church Vernon H. Carter Mr. Moore St. Joseph’s T. J. McEllott E. J. Wykle Cedar Rapids Carl M. Cunningham James P. Gable Presbyterian Church Gable

Church Services and Schedules Across Local Congregations

Presbyterian church led by Rev C V R De Jong holds Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 11 with Methodist congregation. St Pauls Lutheran under Rev Carl T Wuerffel offers sermons at 8 30 and 10 30 with Sunday school at 9 30. Prairie Chapel with Rev A B Curran conducts Sunday school at 10 and morning worship at 11 plus Epworth league at 7 30 p m. Seventh Day Church of God on Sixth Street at Ninth Avenue, Rev Frank H Ward acting pastor, holds Sabbath school Saturday at 10 30 a m and preaching at 11 30.

C. V.R. de Jong Gable St. Paul’s Epworth League Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Frank H. Ward

14 Democratic Candidates Withdrawn and Replacements Named

Des Moines reports that 14 Democratic candidates for Iowa state legislature have withdrawn since the primary, including 10 from the house and four from the senate, with eight new substitutes named to top up party slates. New entrants include Francis Fleming of Manchester for the house, as officials arrange contingent nominations to fill vacant spots.

Des Moines INS Secretary of State House Senate James Klaus Earlville C. L. Crider Elkader Edward M. Bratton Shellsburg Francis Fleming Manchester

Drys Protest Shirley Temples Movie Cocktail Scene

Mrs D Leigh Colvin, national president of the Women's Christian Temperance Union, demanded RKO delete an alleged scene in a Shirley Temple film where the former child star drinks a cocktail. She warned the scene would be harmful to youth and cited Temples as an idol for youngsters who may ask why she can drink.

Chicago Shirley Temple Women's Christian Temperance Union D. Leigh Colvin Rko-Radio Pictures Shirley

Notice of Will hearing and executrix appointment in Iowa

Notice announces hearing for proof of Lena Dill will in Linn County District Court Cedar Rapids August 39 1948 at 9 o'clock with attorney Stewart Holmes. Also notices appointment of Ollie Northrup as executrix of Julian A Northrup estate and urges all creditors to file claims and debts to the Linn County Clerk Iowa.

OY Ee Iowa Linn County Lena Dill Cedar Rapids

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Daily Record Harlan Yeries Taft Hotel Victor Paul Hempel Wilma Adelaide Campbell William K. Hankin Marian Samuelson Harry E. Stratton Arlene L. Spooner Frank L. Rudish Norma K. Wagner Floyd Foulk Phyllis G. Hanson Marshalltown Robert N. Bowers Wilma R. Dalziel Water Son Walter William Hunter Rockford, Ill Janice M. Huey Lisbon William A. Schwab Norma Louise Johnson Perry D Woodward Esther E. Cunningham Ben Corbett Vinton Joy Barnard Charles K. Kosek Second Street Nettie Radjoff Bever Avenue Franklin Meyer Iva Jean Meyer Lloyd D. Craft Ruth M Craft Georgia Mildred Frasinger Samuel C. Frasinger Verl R. Pence, Jr Bernadette Pence Charlotte L. Alloway Lawrence E. Alloway Valeri M Beerbower Homer Beer- Lower Mercy Joseph Clark Eighteenth Street Clarence Kramer Walker Arthur Sedive Fourth Street Clifford Drummey First Avenue SE St. Luke’s Glenn Sample Robert Wolf Vinton Read NW H. H. Camburn C.R Davenport Softballers Roy Iowa State Fair Shines Angler Wiley Otto L. Schluter Lichty Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People Ripley San Francisco Rive New Zealand Moxham Solit Paul Senburg Biney Marion News Charles L. Smith Marion High School Beatrice Seaman Merle O'Neil Simon P. O'Neill Medical Corps School Howard McKee Cheyenne, Wyo Raymond Eckhart Blanche Savidge Sioux City Presbyterian Cornerstones C. C. Scott Edison Pharmacy Tocca Mary Hanna Guttenberg Donald and Ray Taylor Wellman Mrs Harwood McShane A. E. Crew Joe Bulman Lansing C. A. Bailey Austin, Minn Melvin Roy Hildebrand Sac City Gilbert E. Rathman M. IE. Barnes Patricia Bertha Barnes H. B. Phillips Marion Churches Arthur Axmear Stewart Holmes Billmark Cafe Marion, Iowa Carl ‘Truex Stockton Calif Calvary Baptist Church 12Th Street 3Rd Avenue 11Th Ave 6Th St Forrest Brewer Frank Ward C. T. Wuerffel Bethany Lutheran Church the Church of the Lutheran Hour First Avenue E. W. Wuggazer
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