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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1948
Page
7
The issue reports high and low temperatures across cities, weather outlook from Iowa Agricultural Agents, and pollen counts. It includes local law notices such as improper parking fines and intoxication sentences, plus numerous birth, death, and obituary notices from Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns.
Chicago market experts say the heat wave could cut meat prices as demand shifts to salads and fruit. Wholesalers may slash prices to clear backlogs while stores in Pittsburgh cut steak and bacon prices to move stock.
Edward Dayton eight son of Donald Dayton Wayzata Minn national president of the Sister Kenny Foundation for the Prevention of Infantile Paralysis is a patient at the Sister Kenny clinic of the medical center in Jersey City with polio he is not in serious condition.
The Cedar Rapids Rent Advisory Board adds four members from Housing Expeditor Tighe E. Woods list: Rabbi Herman E. Schaalman, Clarence Car Birr, Harold Smith, and Charles E. Hedges. John J. Wagner, board chair, will swear in the new members at a Tuesday meeting and reorganize the board. The enlarged panel will review the July 1 rent hearing transcript and vote on leadership. The existing five members remain, with the prior slate including Wagner, McLaughlin, Holmes, Wood, and Biddick.
The article outlines conflicting testimonies about a 1930s Ford transfer tied to Whittaker Chambers and Senator Hiss. It details claims of ownership, use by a Communist organizer, and disputed title transfers to Cherner Motor Company and Rosen, with handwriting and meet- locations contested.
A westbound Greyhound bus rear ended a large semi in Columbus Wednesday night injuring twenty three people, three seriously. Local authorities investigated the crash and transported victims to area hospitals for treatment.
The body of Pfc. Perry M. Paullin husband of Mildred Paullin 1025 Second Street SW Cedar Rapids will arrive Monday and go to the Barta Hesser chapel funeral details to follow Paullin died May 28 1944 from wounds in Italy after serving with the 34th division in Camp Claiborne Ireland England and North Africa Surviving are his wife his father Tracy Paullin his mother Sara Paullin and sister Mrs Isabel Schraeder all of Cedar Rapids area.
Andee Radebaugh widow of Roy Radebaugh died at her home 620 First avenue NE at 4 p.m. Wednesday after a long illness. Born August 10 1886 in St Louis she had lived in Cedar Rapids for 60 years. Survived by brother Claude C. Roth two sisters Mayme D Roth and Olivia Sleight all of Cedar Rapids. She was a member of First Christian church. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Saturday Turner chapel with Rev Marion H Williams. Burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m for John Walker 25 of 664 Thirty third street NE fatally injured installing air conditioning equipment at a ballroom under construction at Ce Mar Acres Burial will be Cedar Memorial cemetery with Hanford post military rites at the graveside He served in World War II overseas three years reenlisted and was discharged in 1948 He is survived by his wife Patricia two daughters Julie Ann and Joyce Ellen his parents Mr and Mrs Harold Walker of Brooklyn Ia and sister Mrs Darlene Kinney of Evart Mich He was born December 19 1923 in Burlington.
Mrs. George Lutz of Cedar Rapids died at home at 2 50 p m Wednesday after a long illness. Born near Solon September 27 1864 she lived in Cedar Rapids 60 years. She was a member of First Lutheran Church. Survived by husband two daughters Rev Sara Pearson of Denver and Mrs James L Jakubec of Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs Katherine Alt and a brother James McArthur both of Cedar Rapids a grandson and a great granddaughter. Services Saturday at 2 p m in Barta Hesser chapel with Rev H G Schwegler of First Lutheran Church presiding. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p m Friday.
Jeanette Kay MacAllister six week old daughter of Mr and Mrs W M MacAllister 119 Ellis Terrace NW Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 am Thursday born in Cedar Rapids July 12 Survived by brother William Kenneth MacAllister grandparents Mr and Mrs Charles E Tisher Cedar Rapids Marguerite MacAllister Seattle WA and W K MacAllister Menominee MI Private services will be conducted in the Turner chapel.
Miss Elizabeth D. Ross, 65, a Cedar Rapids resident of 57 years, died in a local nursing home after a long illness. Born in Belfast, Ireland on April 9, 1883, she was conducted in Turner chapel by Rev. Theodore Lilley of the First Presbyterian Church. Burial followed at Oak Hill cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs. Michael Saub of 812 Seventh Street SE will be held Friday at 2 p.m. in St George s Syrian Orthodox church. The rites will be conducted by the Rev. John Mickel of Grand Rapids Michigan and the Rev. Thomas Abodeely.
Burial will be in St. George's cemetery. Friends may call at the Barta Hesser chapel.
Catherine FE Coughlin died Thursday at her niece Mary Malloy Cornwall’s home in Stockton California after 27 years there. Born February 26 1869 in Racine County Wisconsin she moved to Cedar Rapids as a child and later settled in Stockton. Survived by sister Julia McCarthy brothers Daniel J and John T Coughlin of Cedar Rapids and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial will be Saturday in Stockton with no flowers requested.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jo seph J. Mitvalsky, a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident, will be held in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Friday. The Rev Z F Pauk and Praha Rebekah lodge No 5 will conduct the rites. Burial is in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Thirty Coe College seniors are candidates for graduation at the close of the summer term Friday. No formal ceremony will be held. they completed the June commencement with the Class of 1948. Candidates include Robert K. Barta John W. Bauserman Charles W. Cairns Benjamin E. Corbett and many others from Cedar Rapids Mediapolis Hopkinton Maquoketa and Evanston. The summer session, led by Dr. Alfred W. Meyer, runs from June 7 to Aug 27 with two terms July 16 and July 19 through Aug 27.
The Linn county attorney's office on Friday moved to dismiss three old district court criminal cases on the state’s recommendation. Arnold Hjalmer Christiansen faced motor vehicle larceny charges, Gloria Mae Madison an uttering check indictment, and Gerald C. Barkell Jr Jimmy George Vernon and Donald Henry Berends faced breaking and entering charges. The will of Anton Nemec was admitted to probate, and Wilma Arendt was awarded $465 from Creighton A. Arendt for unpaid child support. Cedar Rapids Pump and Supply Co sues Mabel King and A L Hanshaw for $316 on a promissory note. James L. Kitts was released to Clinton county authorities on a desertion warrant.
Des Moines AP Hugh Harrison managing editor of the Davenport Democrat will be campaign manager for Carroll O Switzer Democratic candidate for Iowa governor Switzer announced Thursday Harrison has long served Democratic state conventions since 1910 on resolutions committees and covered national conventions as a news reporter Born in Davenport he began in Denver and returned to Davenport as reporter and city editor before joining the Democrat in 1902 He remains active with the Elks Masons and Davenport Chamber of Commerce and will continue his newspaper duties during the campaign.
Harry W. Martin, who has served at the Cedar Rapids post office since January 24, 1902, will retire August 31. He began as a substitute carrier, became a clerk, then postal cashier in February 1929, later titled superintendent of postal finance. He handled postal funds from stamps, rents, and periodicals. Martin, second oldest in service after Robert Lubbock, lives with his wife at 3526 First Ave NE and plans a trip next year. a successor will be announced.
The armed services will issue appreciation cards to volunteers rejected for physical reasons. Secretary Royall and Secretary Symington ordered the move. First cards to be distributed around Sept. 1 will name the applicant and state that despite the rejection, he may reapply if regulations or conditions change.
In New York the market moved with a steady to firm tone as a few rails rose while many stocks trailed a narrow price path. Daily turnover hovered around 550000 shares, among the year’s lightest totals.
A broad list of stocks and prices appears with Dow Jones average around 182 and gains led by rails and utilities. Notable names include Allied Chem, American Can, Chrysler Motors, Coca Cola, Shell Union, and Union Carbide among others, with prices and percentages showing modest moves across sectors.
Gov. Blue disclosed that C. R. Bruntlett, on death row for the December 8 sorg slain of Percy Smith, has written two letters from Fort Madison seeking clemency claiming Smith is still alive. Bruntlett alleges they dug up a body and burned it. The letters were referred to the state investigation bureau as an appeal proceeds in the Iowa Supreme Court.
The Linn county draft board announced pre induction physicals will begin around October 1 for men not exempt or deferred with inductions planned after November 1. Twenty five year olds will receive questionnaires first after September 7, followed by other age groups. Classifications will start after questionnaires are returned, though exact criteria were not yet provided. Draft registration begins Monday and eight Iowa recruiting offices will serve as exam and induction stations as the state projects about 15000 draftees in October.
Helen Lee Worthing, once a Ziegfeld Follies standout hailed by Mary Pickford, was found dead in her bed in Los Angeles Wednesday night of natural causes. She, 47, had lived in a small room rented from Jerry Oro, a longtime friend. Her career spanned Broadway to film after a 1928 marriage to Dr. Eugene Nelson ending in divorce seven years later.
U S postmasters were told air mail may be sent to Seychelles at 25 cents per half ounce. Air articles will go via Mombasa, British East Africa, then by steamship, with irregular sailings of one or two per month. Location of Seychelles not specified by bulletin.
The national industrial conference board reports a record high consumer price index of 165.5 percent of the January 1939 base for mid July marking four consecutive monthly increases. Purchasing power fell to 60.4 cents per dollar, down 0.7 percent from June and 8.3 percent from a year earlier, based on prices in 62 cities.
Mrs. Fred Fish, 28, mother of three, was found dead Thursday in her Clinton home. Police tried to revive her with an inhalator, but the efforts failed.
Traffic bureau figures show two fatalities in Cedar Rapids during eight month safety contest sponsored by the Young Men's bureau. The toll reflects accidents and injuries recorded by the police department for the period.
Nearly 400 Cedar Rapids public school teachers will attend a two day institute in the Board of Education building. Dr. Paul G. Misner and Clyde Parker will lecture with other supervisors and guest speakers shaping sessions on Friday and Saturday for various departments.
Amsterdam AP report quotes Dr John Wand bishop of London urging World Council of Churches to combat a growing what the hell attitude fueling global disorder. American church leaders echo calls for ecumenical unity and worldwide fellowship to overcome apathy and self centeredness.
John Huston was named the outstanding director for The Treasure of the Sierra Madre in the 1947-48 Film Daily Poll. He won by one vote 154 to 153 over Elia Kazan for Gentleman's Agreement, with Jules Dassin in third for Naked City.
The record shows U S personal savings rising from about 14.2 billion dollars in 1941 to a wartime peak near 400 billion in 1944. Analysts cite government programs and price controls as drivers of the surge.
Conductor R Cedric Anderson announced Sundays program for the Plaza by the Cedar Rapids Concert band. Seventh of eight Local 137 sponsored concerts features marimba solo Joan Edwards and violinist Norman Paulu with pieces from Canada to Cubana and a Finlandia Wagner Lohengrin pairing. Free admission with WMT broadcast 8 to 830 pm.
The Illinois Iowa Aeronautical Association will stage its first annual model airplane meet at Cedar Rapids Municipal airport Sunday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100 contestants are expected from nearby cities. Competition is limited to association members and divided into gasoline powered free flight rubber powered and glider classes with U control as a side display. The event is free to the public.
About 65 University of Iowa Scottish Highlanders will perform at Chicago Railroad Fair on Sept 30 as part of Iowa day. They join three showings of Wheels A Rollin with Gov. Robert D. Blue also taking part. Rehearsals start Sept 23 under Pipe Major Bill Adamson.
Eldora hosts Nickel Day with all events priced at five cents or less. The Eldora Chamber of Commerce offers ice cream, candy, pop, rides, a kiddie movie, and contests with nickel prizes to let local children enjoy inflation free entertainment.
Story Hour hosted by Mrs Richard Miller at the Kenwood library at 4 pm Friday closes the current reading clubs. Cedar Rapids trailer residents urged to meet at Grass Trailer Sales on 214 3rd St SW Thursday at 7 pm. Harold Steen son of Mr and Mrs A A Steen of 1411 Second St SW has returned from an eight week NROTC training cruise on the battleship Iowa in Hawaiian waters while an Iowa State College student.
In College Park Maryland James A Guthrie aged 25 was struck by a train his left leg was severed below the knee he fashioned a belt tourniquet and crawled about half a mile for help
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