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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 03, 1957

Page

2

Weather and Birth Notices From Weekend in Midwest Cities

The Daily Record site reports Monday highs and lows for Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago and other cities with precipitation totals. A later area forecast notes little temperature change through Wednesday, with clouds and a cold spell ahead and a string of births listed for Mercy and St Luke's hospitals along with several court decisions and traffic-related fines.

Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago N. Orleans Denver York Oenix Miami Seattle Iowa

Mitchell weighs moratorium on wage hikes in 1960s

Secretary of Labor Mitchell said a moratorium on union wage increase demands next year should be seriously considered though he did not fully endorse or reject the plan. He urged labor and management to weigh housing cost relief and noted Eisenhower’s call for voluntary restraint, leaving UAW talks to the union and industry.

Atlantic City Mitchell Richard Gray Afl-Cio Building and Construction Trades Department Eisenhower United Auto Workers

Heat Pocket Left By Tunnel Blast

Washington AP reports Dr Willard F Libby of the Atomic Energy Commission says a Nevada test blast sealed heat and gases in a tunnel 900 feet underground. Techs drill to learn if a gas filled cavity or molten core formed and if steam could power generation.

Washington Nevada Willard F. Libby Atomic Energy Commission AEC Libby

U S Military Police Set Daytime Watch on Russian Mission

U S military police in Frankfurt have placed a daytime watch on the Russian mission after Soviet harassment of a U S team in East Germany. Four army sedans patrol outside the fence, following Russian vehicles. The measure comes amid ongoing restrictions and harassment reported near Potsdam and at the mission compound.

Frankfurt Germany U. S U.S East Germany Potsdam

Peters to Testify for Himself in Amish Farmer Murder Trial

Cleo Eugene Peters 19 of Muscatine Iowa will testify in his own defense in Miller sburg Ohio as jury selection proceeds in a first degree murder trial. Co defendant Michael Dumoulin 20 Wooster Ohio is set for trial January 6 after both men pleaded not guilty by reason of insanity though doctors ruled them legally sane. Prosecutor James Estill seeks the death penalty.

Millersburg Ohio Cleo Eugene Peters Muscatine James Estill Peters Michael Dumoulin Wooster Paul Coblentz Mt. Hope Coblentz Myron Petters W. T. Papscott Moline Dumoulin

Eight Year-Old Sues over Barbed Wire Fence Injury

A $6,000 injury suit, brought by James W. Baugh for his eight year old son James Jr., against John and Louise Kretschmar in Linn county, was dismissed after the plaintiffs rested. The incident alleged facial cuts from a barbed wire fence on the Kretschmars 2925 Robbins road NW. Judge J E Heiserman heard a defense motion for directed verdict before the action was dropped with no prejudice to refile. Court costs taxed to plaintiffs. Trial began Monday.

Linn County James W. Baugh James, Jr John Louise Kretschmar Kretschmars Robbins Road J. E. Heiserman

Jury Finds 18 Year Old Innocent on Beer Charge

An 18 year old youth was found innocent by a jury Tuesday on a charge of obtaining beer as a minor. The jury deliberated less than an hour and a half before returning the verdict for Paul L. Fulga of 2424 Southland Street. The trial started Monday in Judge Charles Penningroth's courtroom.

Paul L Fulga Southland Street Charles Penningroth

Will of Antonia Christie Probate Dismissals and Estates

Antonia Christie died November 19 and three grandchildren receive 200 each Richard Kula Tom Walter Johnie Barbara Dianne and Marcia Eicholtz A diamond ring goes to daughter Mary Eicholtz rest of estate split equally among Mary Eicholtz Agnes Walter and Joseph Kula George C Claassen appointed administrator with 3000 bond Three lawsuits were dismissed William H Kottmeier versus Hildegarde C Kottmeier A D Mills and Company versus E R Ross Brutsman Baxter Motors versus Gerald F Bissell Victor C Miller won 548.58 in note suit against H P and Roberta Zhorne

Antonia Christie Richard Kula Tom Walter Johnie Barbara Dianne Marcia Eicholtz Mary Eicholtz Agnes Walter Joseph Kula George C. Claassen William H. Kottmeier Hildegarde C. Kottmeier A. D. Mills and Company E. R. (Ross Victor C. Miller H. P Roberta Zhorne

United Fund Nears Goal in Cedar Rapids Marion Drive

The United Fund campaign in Cedar Rapids and Marion stands at 99.6 percent of its $495,016 goal with $493,004 raised by Nov. 8 plus $6,158 since. Followup envelopes boosted totals across divisions led by pattern gifts and classified funders. seven groups reached or exceeded quotas including Allied Laboratories and Bethel AME church.

United Fund Cedar Rapids Marion Allied Laboratories Bethel Ame Church Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation Company Wagner

Soldier and the Lady on POPCORN PLAYHOUSE

The program Soldier and the Lady airs on POPCORN PLAYHOUSE Tuesday at 10 05 p m on Channel 9.

Soldier and the Popcorn Playhouse Channel 9

Home Alarm Device Against Atomic Attack

Civil Defense Administrator Leo A Hoegh said a low cost home warning device, plug into any outlet, is being developed as part of research to guard against nuclear attack. He spoke before the American Municipal Association and noted the need for strong local leadership in civil defense for national survival.

San Francisco Civil Defense Leo A Hoegh Iowa American Municipal Association America Washington

Violence Allegations at Nashville Teamsters Hearing

A Ten Messee Teamster testified in a U S district court that he was beaten and trucks were sabotaged while the Nashville local was under trusteeship. The case seeks to void James Hoffa's presidency as 13 New York area members challenge the election.

Washington Nashville Teamsters International Brownie Moore U.S Moore New York City Teamsters Union James R. Hoffa Big Union Frank Dickinson Letts Hoffa Vestal Miller Thomas Dodd Miami

Little Rock Judge Fines NAACP Leader Mrs Bates

Mrs. L. C. Bates, state president of the NAACP, was fined 100 dollars by Municipal Judge Harry Robinson for violating a city ordinance that requires disclosure of NAACP confidential records. She appealed to the circuit court.

Little Rock L. C. Bates National Association For the Advancement of Colored People Harry Robinson NAACP Circuit Court

Crescent Lodge Names McPhee as Worshipful Master

Kenneth W. McPhee senior warden of Crescent Lodge No. 25 Cedar Rapids was named Monday to be worshipful master for the coming year He will succeed John W Smith and is a drag engineer for Collins Radio Company Local lodge leadership and career details are noted.

Kenneth W. McPhee Crescent Lodge No. 25 Cedar Rapids Mr. McPhee Collins Radio Company John W. Smith

Optimist leader urges rugged youth in speech at Cedar Rapids

Harold W. Brand of Houston president of Optimist International spoke at the Roosevelt hotel urging clubs to teach youths the costs of freedom and responsibility. Elmer Brinkmann announced two carloads of Christmas trees for sale to fund year round projects. trees will be unloaded Wednesday for the Optimist lot opening Saturday. Brand will also address a joint meeting of local Optimist clubs and Hiawatha at the annual Christmas dinner dance at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Optimist International Optimist Club Roosevelt Hotel Harold W. Brand Houston Texas Optimist Clubs Cedar Rapids Optimists Rand Brand Hiawatha Club

Rep. Celler Demands Dulles Resign Over Europe Tensions

New York Democrat Emanuel Celler, returning from Europe, declares Secretary Dulles the best hated American in Europe. He says Dulles should resign to avert NATO disunity and urges new leadership in the State Department. Celler also posits Nixon might influence NATO if he succeeds Eisenhower, though Nixon is not favored now.

Dulles Europe Rep Celler New York Emanuel Cellar D-N.y Cellar House, Judiciary Committee Idlewild Rome England France Germany Italy State Department Eisenhower NATO Nixon Paris Uso

Severe Odds To Combat in Middle East

United Nations observers press short term aims in the Middle East as Dag Hammarskjold visits. Jordan’s stance toward Israel and Arab unity weigh on prospects for peace, with Western help likely tied to stabilized borders and reform of oil-driven policy. Channel and time noted.

Middle East Associated Press U.N Jordan Israel Egypt Syria Palestine Hussein Hammarskjold Damascus Turkey Suez

Deaths David Ruml Services Wednesday in Turner Chapel

David Ruml aged 60 died Sunday. Funeral services scheduled for 11 a.m. Wednesday in Turner chapel conducted by Dr. Theodore G Lilley of First Presbyterian Church. Burial to follow at Oak Hill cemetery.

David Ruml Fifth Avenue SE Turner Chapel Theodore G. ‘Lilley First Presbyterian Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Death of Julian J. Bartusek Former Cleaners Owner

Julian J. Bartusek 40 of 1504 0 avenue NE died Tuesday at the Iowa City VA hospital after a long illness. He was born December 16, 1916 in Gowrie and formerly ran Bartusek’s Cleaners in Marengo before joining Federal Life Insurance Co. in Cedar Rapids as district manager. A World War II veteran he belonged to the American Legion in Marengo and the VFW and DAV in Cedar Rapids. Surviving: wife Lilliam married November 1953. two stepdaughters Jeri Lea Blood of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Elston Ashpole of Ekron Kentucky. his parents Mrs. Dorothy Bartusek of Des Moines and Joseph J. Bartusek of Cedar Rapids. two brothers Joseph of Minneapolis and Lincoln of Milwaukee. a sister Mrs. Richard Sanford of Fullerton California. Services Thursday at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Mt. Calvary. Rosary Wednesday at Kuba Funeral Home at 7:30 p.m.

Julian J. Bartusek Avenue NE Iowa City Mr. Bartusek Gowrie Bartusek Marengo Federal Life Insurance Company Cedar Rapids American Legion VFW DAV Lilliam Jeri Lea Blood Elston Ashpole Ekron Dorothy Bartusek Des Moines Joseph J. Bartusek Joseph Minneapolis Lincoln Milwaukee Richard Sanford Fullerton Calif Immaculate Conception Maurice Sheehy Mt. Calvary Kuba Funeral Home Msgr. Sheehy

Cedar Rapids Woman Carrie Minor Dies After Brief Illness

Carrie Ola Minor of 123 Fifteenth Street SW Cedar Rapids lifelong resident died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at noon Monday after a brief illness. Born November 16 1890 in College township she leaves sisters Nora Minor and Emma Wilkinson both of Cedar Rapids. She belonged to Calvary Baptist church services set for 1 30 p m Thursday by Rev Don Anderson at Linwood. Turner chapel will receive friends until 9 p m Wednesday.

Carrie Ola Minor Fifteenth Street Cedar Rapids College Township Nora Minor Emma Wilkinson Miss Minor Calvary Baptist Church Don Anderson Linwood Turner Chapel

Funeral services for Marie Elliott at Immaculate Conception

Funeral services for Marie J. Elliott will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. at Immaculate Conception Church. Burial is in Aspen Grove Cemetery, Burlington. Msgr. Maurice S. Sheehy and St. Ann's Circle will recite the rosary Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at Monahan Funeral Home.

Marie J. Elliott Second Avenue SE Immaculate Conception Church Maurice S. Sheehy Aspen Grove Cemetery Burlington Msgr. Sheehy St. Ann’s Circle Monahan Funeral Home

Services for Senor Jane Chap man

Services for Senor Jane Chap man will be held at St. John's Episcopal Church at 3 30 p m on Wednesday conducted by Rector D A Loferski Burial takes place at Oak Hill cemetery in Belle Plaine Friends may call at the Turner chapel until 10 a m Wednesday

Senor Jane Chapman Second Avenue SF St. John’s Episcopal Church D. A. Loferski Oak Hill Cemetery Belle Plaine Turner Chapel

Services for Frank W. Sramek in Arlington Funeral Home

Cedar Rapids native Frank W. Sramek died in Arlington Virginia on Sunday. Services will be held at 1 45 p m Thursday at the Arlington funeral home with burial at Arlington National Cemetery.

Frank W. Sramek Cedar Rapids Arlington, Va Arlington Funeral Home Arlington National Cemetery

Anamosa Man Died of Cerebral Hemorrhage

Clare Sutton age 42 an employee of Anamosa Poultry and Egg Produce Company was found dead in a cell at the Jones county jail early Saturday the coroner said the death was caused by a massive right intra cerebral hemorrhage An inquest was held in Anamosa with jurors Charles Ween Gene Gordon and Leonard Wegman present.

the Gazette Anamosa Jones County Howard E. Campbell Olin Clare Sutton Anamosa Poultry and Egg Produce Company Marshall Bill Allen Allen Charles Ween Gene Gordon Leonard Wegman

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record PRC Uni BOS i Rivien Mississippi LaCrosse Lansing Dam McGregor Dubuque Davenport Keokuk St. Luke's Fortner George Gardner Virgil Fifth Street Moody Jack Jeffries Ben E First Avenue Sacora Denny J Hiawatha the Laner Leslie G Thirty-first Street Cook Don A Alburnett Brenneman Ralph F Arizona Avenue Mercy Sebers Willis F Avenue NE Peck Dale Avenue NW Hall Maynard C Avenue NW Falls Church Charles Krouse Krouse Arthur Krouse Toddville Huron A. J. Kolarik Kolarik A. J. Kopecky Eighth Avenue SE Marian G. Hoye Glenn B. Hoye Donald McLaughlin Jean McLaughlin Joseph Haddad Nola B. Haddad Hilda E. White Charles I. White Mildred A. Pena Leonides R. Pena Lucille Meyers Donald E. Meyers Oakland Road Still Alarm, Company No Robert S. McComb Henry Bendorf High Amana Millicent J. Swanson McGowan Road Edwin McConnell Third Street Lucille H. Cady Howard C. Ellson Leo C. Zak Richard A. Nielson Central City Edwin L. Dvorak J Street Stanley J. Coulden Eighth Avenue Beverly F. Galli B Avenue NE Charles Wade Russell L. Lacher J Avenue NW Faree Lee C Donald Lee Quess Blakely Boulevard Don Mastain Charles Hodgen Raymond W. Randall St. Luke’s Hospital Thedla Baker Fourteenth Street SE Mercy Hospital Francis Mildred Drew Eighth Street SE Standard Oil Company Loyal Marie Ewoldt Washingte Avenue Richard O. Frazier Fruitland Boulevard Prouty, Cooper, Moen and Smith George B Jean M. Griffin Third Street NW K. N. Kruse Morris C Nellie Johnson Newman’s Mercantile Company Kay F. Keller Goodyear Services Stores Roger N Rita Noel Kruckenberg, Berndt, Shank,Morgan and Middleton Donald F. Roloff Fifth Avenue SW Ralph E.stuart Tenth Avenue SE Leslie Anthony James Snodgrass Fifteenth Avenue SW Duane Jr Mary K. Schneider Blakey Boulevard H. Olmsted Kenneth V Gwenyth Sharpe Twenty Seventh Street NW The John E. Lopes Florist Raymond R. Westfall Country Club Parkway SE Delay Western Stores Kaybee, Inc Arnold E. Woods Fifth Street SE Sanitary Farm Dairies Mary Seaton John D. Alkire Farmers Cooperative Exchange Melvin Rich Viola Stella Newman Gerald Long Twentyseventh Street Aldridge Insurance Company Mike Koury Wanda Tobin Eighth Street Dairies, Inc Kaybee Robert Trembly John Shada Mery A. Ross Fifteenth Avenue Emil Allick James L. Jakubec, Jr Royce Daisy Nelson Sixth Avenue R. C. Locher Merle E Ada Coon Pay-N-Taker, Inc Ira D. J Aleta Harrison Iowa Steel and Iron Works Eugene Regina Lanfier Thomas M. Salmons William B Betty M. Sexton Thomson Tobacco Company Farmers Mutual Hail Insurance Company of Iowa Jerry Sweeney Ben Lloyd Campbell Funeral Home Hale Cemetery Calmar Orville D. Manley First Christian Church Murdoch Funeral Home Center Point Kalona Earl Beck Greeley Colo Kalona Methodist Church Sharon Hill Peterseim Frank Euler Sigourney Powell Funeral Home Keota George L. Blattner Keota Cemetery Reds Lowan Brady Mortuary Fifth Avenue Baugh Kretschmar Monahan Mortuary Monahan Stewart Dixie Teamster sBy Hamilton W. Faron W. M. “Dusty” Miller Teamsters Don Vestal Dallas Mrs. Bates 3Rd Ave Vernon Ave Crescent Lodge McPhee Turner John B. Turner & Son J. M. Roberts Russia International Bank For Reconstruction and Development Czechoslovakia Cheyenne Fear Fussdas Carrie Minor Elliott Services Chapman Services Sramek Services Marion Funeral Home Murdoch Funeral Homes
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