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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1948

Page

2

Berle says Hiss tied to pro-Soviet State Dept group

Rep. McDowell quoted Adolph Berle Jr stating Alger Hiss belonged to a pro-Soviet faction within the State Department that sought to appease Russia. Berle reportedly viewed Dean Acheson as head of the bloc opposing a get tough stance. Berle did not label Hiss a Communist.

Washington Rep McDowell R-Pa Adolph A. Berle, Jr Alger Hiss State Department Russia Berie Dean Acheson Hiss House An American Activities Subcommittee Berle New York Monay Whittaker Chambers Chambers

Iowa forecasts and local notices in Cedar Rapids paper

Weather outlook for Iowa with temperatures reaching 90s to 98 in the west through Thursday. Police court fines and notices. marriages licenses. divo rce decree for Jay W. Torrence from Ardis L. Torrence. Also deaths of Belle Plaine Eliza Greenlee 96 Mt. Auburn Sam Hains 67 and Marengo Paul Leslie 80. Local obituaries and service details listed.

Iowa Poron West Perion

Women of Britain Now Smoke Pipe

AP reports a campaign encouraging women to smoke pipes to ease Britain's cigarette shortage. Maureen Guerin urged design friendly pipes in a Daily Herald letter, noting women might embrace them as they do slacks. Mrs. E G Taylor says she has smoked a pipe 12 years and many friends tried pipes since the shortage. Special pipes for women exist in London but sales are slow.

Aerd London

Czech Refugees Arrive in Italy

About 1,600 Czechoslovak refugees arrive in Naples under IRO protection after fleeing last winter’s Communist coup. They travel from IRO camps in Germany and will be resettled from camps vacated by Nazi persecution victims.

London Czechoslovakia Italy International Refugee Organization IRO Germany Naples

Deportation case links Stevens to Moscow meetings in 1932

A deportation hearing witness testified that Alexander Stevens alias John Peters was seen at the Comintern building in Moscow in 1932. Stevens, a Czechoslovak, faces deportation for illegal entry and alleged affiliation with a group seeking to overthrow the U S government by force. The witness Andrew Smith said he knew Stevens as Peters and listed party membership from 1919 to 1935.

New York Alexander Stevens John Peters United States Comintern Moscow Stevens Andrew Smith Peters Smith Communist Party

Tax Collections Reach $344 Per Capita in 1947

U S census bureau reports average tax collections of 344.46 per American for the year ending June 30 1947. Federal taxes totaled 37.08 billion with state and local taxes at 6.745 and 5.797 billion respectively. Total general revenue across all levels was 52.1 billion, below the 1945 peak.

Washington Census Bureau Bureau States

Butter Prices Drive Oleomargarine Tax Revenues Rise

Des Moines AP reports high butter prices boost oleomargarine taxes in Iowa. For eight months this year revenue reached 511,905 dollars, up from 229,417 dollars the previous year and 463,452 dollars for all of last year. The 5 cent per pound tax is paid by distributors. A May monthly record of 86,322 dollars topped the year’s collections, with 55,187 this month, 34,919 last month, and 22,372 a year ago.

Des Moines Department of Agriculture

Death notices for Henry W. Alden in Atkins area

Funeral services for Henry W. Alden lifelong Benton county resident who died Sunday at his Atkins home will be held at Beatty chapel Cedar Rapids at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev Julius Koch of Atkins. Burial is in St Stephen's Lutheran cemetery Atkins. Friends may call at the chapel.

Henry W. Alden Benton County Atkins Beatty Chapel Cedar Rapids Julius Koch St. Stephen’s Lutheran Cemetery

Death of South English Farmer John H. Smith

John H. Smith, a retired farmer of South English, died Sunday at the home of his daughter Mrs. Cyrus Robinson. He leaves two daughters and five additional daughters, a son Albert C. Smith, and 13 grandchildren plus 14 great grandchildren. Services will be held in South English with burial at Pleasant Hill cemetery near the Congregational church.

John H. Smith William Legg Thirty Third Street Drive Cyrus Robinson South English Katherine Strohman Superior Wis George Lidberg Gordon Nina Smith Belgian Congo Africa Albert C.smith Denver Pleasant Hill Cemetery Country Congregational Church Mr. Smith

Death Notice for George Richard Bowne of Washington DC

Word has been received of the death Sunday of George Richard Bowne of Washington DC son of Mr and Mrs A G Bowne of 1526 avenue NE He died of a heart attack Surviving besides his parents are his wife an infant son George Kenneth two sisters Mary and Patricia of Cedar Rapids and a brother John Gilbert of Ames Funeral arrangements are in complete Mr and Mrs A G Bowne are in Olivet Michigan called Saturday morning by the critical illness of Mr Bownes brother A L Bowne

George Richard Bowne Washington, D. C A. G. Bowne Avenue NE George Kenneth Mary Patricia Cedar Rapids John Gilbert Ames Olivet Mich Mr. Bowne A. L. Bowne

Services for Mrs Mary McMeel to be held at St Patrick's

Services for Mrs Mary McMeel of 350 Rockford Road SW will be at 9 a.m. Wednesday in St Patrick's Church led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. D. J. Lenihan. Burial follows at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary at Brady mortuary Tuesday at 8 p.m. by Msgr Lenihan and 8:30 p.m. by Catholic Order of Foresters court 727. Court 727 members to meet church at 8:45 a.m. Wednesday to attend the services.

Mary McMeel Rockford Road St. Patrick's Church D. J. Lenihan Mt. Calvary Cemetery Brady Mortuary Msgr. Lenihan Catholic Order of Foresters Court 727 Court

Services for Rose M. Shomler in Turner chapel

Rose M. Shomler widow of John W. Shomler died Friday in Pasadena California. Funeral set for 2 30 p m Wednesday in Turner chapel with a reader from First Church of Christ Scientist. Burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Body arrives Cedar Rapids late Tuesday night. Friends may call Wednesday morning.

Rose M. Shomler John W. Shomler Pasadena Calif Turner Chapel First Church of Christ, Scientist Cedar Memorial Cemetery Cedar Rapids

Services for 18 month old girl killed in farm accident

Services for Jacklyn Maish, 18 months old, daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis Maish, 82912 Third Street NW, who was run over by a car on a Williams burg area farm, will be held at the Rohn chapel at 2 30 p.m. Wednesday by Rev Frank Ward. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Jacklyn Maish Francis Maish Third Street NW Williamsburg Rohn Chapel Frank Ward Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Services for Perry Paullin to be held in Cedar Memorial area

Perry TM Paullin died May 28 1944 as suffered in action in Italy. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Barta Hesser chapel by the Rev J Paul Stevens and Hanford Post of the American Legion. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Perry Paullin Italy J. Paul Stevens Hanford Post American Legion Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Services for Harry O Brainerd Held at Monahan Funeral Home

Services for Harry O Brainerd of 718 Tenth Avenue SW will be at 3 30 p m Wednesday at Monahan funeral home. The Rev J Paul Stevens of Sharon Evangelical United Brethren church will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Harry O. Brainerd Tenth Avenue Monahan J. Paul Stevens Sharon

Funeral services for Carleton Weed planned at Oak Hill Cemetery

Services for Cedar Rapids native Carleton Weed who died Sunday in Chicago will be held at Oak Hill cemetery at 4 30 p m Wednesday. The Rev Marvin B Kober of St Pauls Methodist church will conduct the graveside ceremony as the body is brought to Turner chapel Wednesday afternoon.

Carleton Weed Cedar Rapids Chicago Oak Hill Cemetery Marvin B. Kober St. Paul’s Methodist Church Turner Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Margaret Ellen Ryan set at Beaman

Services for Mrs Margaret Ellen Ryan mother of Mrs E L McKibben 1500 Fourth avenue SE will be held at the Beaman Methodist church on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Burial follows at Vienna Barta-Hesser chapel.

Margaret Ellen Ryan E. L. McKibben Fourth Avenue SE Methodist Beaman Vienna Cemetery

Services for Grant Collins Retired Cedar Rapids Oil Owner

Grant Collins of 1847 First Avenue SE died Monday. Funeral chapel service is set for Thursday at 1 30 p m conducted by Rev Theodore Lilley. Entombment will follow in Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Grant Collins First Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Oil Company Turner Chapel Theodore Lilley Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Fire Destroys Barn After Lightning Strike Near Waukon

A barn on the Grant Hagen farm eight miles east of Waukon was struck by lightning and burned Sunday night. The blaze destroyed a calf several small pigs a large quantity of hay this year’s grain crop and a milking machine.

Waukon Grant Hagen

Police Negotiations Stall Over Vacancy Filling Plan

City negotiations between the grievance committee and Chief Condon and Safety Commissioner Hughes paused as they failed to agree on when the proposed system would take effect. Mayor Hahn said more meetings are likely before council action, with no official date yet.

Condon Gordon Hughes Frank K. Hahn the Gazette

Jellison Fined For Drunk Driving

Amos W. Jellison, 41, of 929 Twenty second avenue southwest, pled guilty to drunk driving and was fined $300 and costs by Judge G K Thompson. He was arrested about 830 p m Monday on First avenue east at Fourteenth street by the Iowa Highway Patrol.

Amos W. Jellison Twenty-second Avenue G. K. Thompson Jellison First Avenue E Fourteenth Street Iowa Highway Patrol

Man Begins Six Month Jail Term for Desertion of Children

Kenneth Robertson, 30, of 1125 Thirteenth Avenue SE, started serving a six month sentence in the county jail for desertion and abandonment of minor children. He was sentenced June 30, 1941, with the term suspended until this Tuesday. Deputy Sheriff P J Whittemore made the arrest.

Kenneth Robertson Thirteenth Avenue SE P. J. Whittemore

Suits Filed Against Darrow Firms Grow

Two more account suits were filed Tuesday against Cleo and Glenn Darrow and the Darrow Sales Company. Wendt and Campbell, Inc. seeks 577.28 and National Tool and Die Company asks 108.60.

Cleo Glenn Darrow Darrow Sales Company Wendt and Campbell, Inc National Tool and Die Company

Will of Mrs Zet tick admitted to probate

The will of Mrs. Edward Zet tick, who died August 10, was admitted to probate on Monday. Her husband was named executor without bond and sole heir.

Edward Zettick

Judge Awards Default Judgment Against Mysak For Central Petroleum

Judge G. K. Thompson granted Central Petroleum Company a default judgment of 33.80 dollars against Henry A. Mysak on an account.

G. K. Thompson Central Petroleum Company Henry A. Mysak

Accident suit against Buehler dismissed by judge

The damage case of Lester F. Buresh versus Henry A. Buehler was dismissed by Judge G. K. Thompson on the plaintiff s motion Tuesday.

Lester F. Buresh Henry A. Buehler G. K. Thompson

Blessing Divorce Petition Dismissed After Plaintiff’s Motion

The divorce petition filed by Paul Blessing against Margaret Blessing was dismissed on motion of the plaintiff. No further action is indicated in the record.

Paul Blessing Margaret Blessing

Soybean Support Prices For 48 Crop Announced

Washington AP reports the Agriculture Department set support at $2.18 per bushel for the 1948 crop of green and yellow soybeans, grade US No.2 with under 14 percent moisture, versus $2.04 for 1947. Black brown and mixed varieties will be supported at $1.98 per bushel.

Washington U. S Department of Agriculture Agriculture Department

Rites Saturday For Pfc. Eugene R. Jackson

The body of Pfc. Eugene Ray Jackson, killed in action on Negros Island in the Philippines April 28, 1945, will arrive in Cedar Rapids from Kansas City Thursday evening. Surviving are his mother Mrs. Ella S. Jackson of Cedar Rapids, a son Mark Eugene of Palo, two sisters, and a grandfather. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Beatty chapel with grave military rites at Oak Hill cemetery by VFW and American Legion.

Eugene Ray Jackson Negros Island Philippines Cedar Rapids Kansas City Ella S. Jackson Third Street Fort A S. D Fort Benning New Guinea Parachute Infantry Corregidor Mark Eugene Palo Esther Glass Harriett Spencer Benjamin Parker Waterloo Beatty Chapel Oak Hill Cemetery V.F.W American Legion

Schuman to Form French Cabinet

Paris United Press report says former premier Robert Schuman plans a new middle-of-the-road French government after long talks with moderate leaders. Communist protests occurred as debates over a general election intensified.

Paris Robert Schuman France Schuman

Negro Recruit Quota Abolished in Peacetime Draft

Washington AP says the peacetime draft ended the World War II era quota system for Negroes. No fixed quota. selections now occur as needed. Negroes will receive basic training at camps nationwide and be assigned to units wherever required after training.

Washington Defense Army

If You Can Keep Your Eye Upon The Ball Golf Poem

Edgar A. Guest presents guidance for golfers with advice on swing discipline and patience. The poem emphasizes keeping the eye on the ball and the club head following through, maintaining a straight left arm, controlled body movement, and accepting advice gracefully to become a better golfer.

Milwaukee Polio Cases Rise to 126

Milwaukee records show polio cases increasing to 126 on Tuesday with a new case added to Health Commissioner E L Krumbiegel.

Milwaukee E. L. Krumbiegel

Dorothy Wagoner Captures 4-H Poultry Sweepstakes

In the Iowa state fair 4-H poultry show Dorothy Wagner of Alburnett won the grand sweepstakes award. She exhibited the heavy roaster, sweepstakes pen of cockerels, and blue ribbon pen of birds across all classes. Lois Meskimen, Kenneth Morrison, Margaret O Connell, and Betty Stephenson also took top prizes in their respective divisions.

Des Moines Dorothy Wagner Alburnett Dorothy Lois Meskimen Ely Kenneth Morrison Marion Margaret O’connell Walker Betty Stephenson Center Point

Victim of Family Mixup Says Chicago Arson Suspect

A 13 year old girl who confessed to starting a chain of fires near her uncle's farm was described by Dr Sophie Sloman an acting head of juvenile research as a victim of family mixup and divorce. She spent an hour at Illinois Research hospital answering questions about her motives and says she wanted to live with her divorced mother Leona Eagle of Bloomington.

Chicago Wener McNeil Illinois Research Hospital Sophie Schroeder Sloman Institute For Juvenile Research Wenet Charles Willey Leona Eagle Bloomington Ill Sloman

Prison Hermit Dies Twice Cheated Electric Chair

Archie Herron 88 known as the hermit of New Jersey's state prison died after twice escaping the electric chair. He was sentenced July 15, 1908 for fatally shooting Rev. Samuel B. D. Pickett, a retired minister acting as village recorder in Metuchen. A sanity hearing ordered by former Supreme Court Justice J. J. Bergen saved him the first time. the second death sentence followed a NJ law requiring jurist sign the death warrant.

Trenton INS New Jersey Archie Herron Samuel B. D. Pickett Metuchen Herron Supreme Court J. J. Bergen Bergen

City Briefs Roundup of Local Notices and Moves

Courteous taxi service advertised with dial 6161 City Cab. American Legion celebration set for Fairfax on September 4. Ham supper 85c planned Thursday evening at Trinity Methodist. Mrs. Mabel Wilson has moved to Marshalltown from Boone with son-in-law Clyde Barker. Lodge Hvezda Pokroku reschedules to meet at Riverside Park on Sept 7. Cedar Rapids Public Library hours change to September 1: 9 am–8 pm weekdays, 9 am–6 pm weekends. Mrs. W W Bontrager and Mrs. Wayne Manson travel to Cody Wyoming for illness of Martin I. Bice after emergency appendectomy during California trip.

Marshalltown Mabel Wilson Cedar Rapids Boone Clyde Barker The Cedar Rapids Public Library Martin Bice W. W. Bontrager Wayne Manson Cody Wyo Martin I. Bice Third Avenue SE Bice Joan California

Two Deaths in Cedar Rapids Traffic Toll Rise

Cedar Rapids records two more deaths in traffic accidents linked to a long running eight month safety contest run by the Young Men's bureau. The toll since March 15 includes injuries and ongoing investigations.

Cedar Rapids Young Men’s Bureau

Switzer Campaign Talk at Springville Harvest Home

Switzer urged Iowa voters to avoid a poor year condition while speaking without notes at the Springville Harvest Home event. The program featured Democratic delegates and a Springville band, with L A Johnston presiding and Clarence Biederman set to speak for the Progressive party in the evening.

Switzer George C. Claassen Cedar Rapids Henry Hood Springville Dale Stentz Joseph Mekota Linn County William Krumbholz Linn J. G. van Sickle Lee Osborn L. A. Johnston Clarence Biederman Progressive Party Iowa Springville Fairgrounds Henry Wallace Richard Fallon Biederman Mitchell

U S District Attorney Silent On War Surplus Board Probe

The U S district attorney’s office declined comment on a possible federal probe into the state war surplus commodities board. Polk County Attorney Switzer suggested more evidence might exist, but officials said no new indictments followed a Polk County grand jury inquiry. An A G appointee confirmed all evidence and witnesses were presented.

Des Moines U. S. District Attorney’s Office War Surplus Commodities Board C. I. Level Cedar Rapids Polk County Carroll O. Switzer Level Federal War Assets Administration Polk County Grand Jury Jens Grothe Switzer Grand Jury

Cricketer’s quick save as fire breaks out in pocket

In Atherstone England Denis Plumb fielded a red hot catch when the ball struck a box of matches in his pocket and sparked a small blaze. He removed his pants to cool off and prevent further danger.

Atherstone England Denis Plumb

Jap Strike Edict Bans Occupation Workers From Striking

The Japanese government ruled that no Japanese employed by the occupation could strike or bargain collectively. The edict targets labor activity and collective bargaining rights in postwar Japan.

Tokyo

FCC Accused of Thought Policing by Broadcasters

A spokesman for U S broadcasters testified to a House committee that a 1946 FCC ruling on atheist broadcasts amounts to thought policing and program control. The case stemmed from Robert Scott of Palo Alto who demanded time to argue against God. the FCC rejected the request but left broad policy doubts.

Washington Congressional FCC Don Petty National Association of Broadcasters House Robert Scott Palo Alto Calif Scott Petty

Gas Tax Refunds and Collections Hit New Records

Des Moines reports August refunds of 1,080,129 to 50,149 claimants, up from July and August last year. Gasoline taxes refunded apply to non highway use, with total collections for August at 3,137,298 versus 3,174,306 last month and 3,280,001 the previous August.

Des Moines

Plan Playoff for East Central Iowa DYSART

A three way tie in the East Central Iowa league among Williamsburg Marengo and Dysart prompts a special playoff schedule. Each team will play the others twice with ties possible and new arrangements if needed. Early games list Dysart at Williamsburg and Williamsburg at Dysart plus matches involving Marengo.

Dysart Williamsburg Marengo Miarepse Williamsburg Marengo

Scenic Lansing Blanks Monona in Baseball Mini-Standings

Scenic Baseball league results show Lansing blanks Monona 0 0 0, Monona scoring none as Prairie du Chien defeats Castalia 6 4, Palmersshore wins 9 1 over Saseabeckel, and Postville adds multiple runs in Sunday action. Standings list du Chien, Lansing, Castalia, Waukee, Palmershore, Postville, Waterville, and others with varied win totals.

Pr. du Chien Lansing Monona i Castalia Waukee Palmersburs Ferry Twin Cities Waterville Postville Harpers Ferry Valley Marston Tihel J. Schulz Castalia Laentuviekia Ice Sonat Doerring Krambeer Fenton

Baseball to Feature Big Four Fair Days

Three games are set at the Big Four fair in Postville. Saturday 1 p.m. Postville vs Castalia. Sunday Postville vs Farmersburg in a Scenic league tilt. Labor Day Monona, Scenic league leader, meets West Union, Northeast Iowa league leader.

Postville Castalia Farmersburg Monona West Union Iowa

Iowan Bowl results in girls tennis tourney upset

Roberta Capps of Des Moines fell to Mary Hamer of Austin Texas in the national girls tennis tourney on Monday with scores of 6-0 6-3.

Philadelphia Roberta Capps Des Moines Mary Hamer Austin Texas

Polio Cases Rise in Southwest Iowa

Three more people were admitted to Mercy hospital in Council Bluffs for polio treatment, increasing southwest Iowa's polio patients this year to 137.

Council Bluffs Mercy Hospital Iowa

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