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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 1952
Page
1
Weather notes show highs and lows across multiple cities with precipitation totals and a Dec 1952 year-to-date figure. The page also lists divorce petitions, traffic fines, intoxication and speeding cases, and several obituaries with service details across towns such as Lisbon Elkader Oelwein Waverly and Elgin along with births announcements and a Mercy hospital update.
Fire Chief E. P. Kohout urged соблюдение city fire code section on holiday decorations. He warned against untreated cotton batting straw dry vines leaves and similar flammable materials in public venues and noted light bulbs must not be wrapped in paper or combustibles. He said materials can be flame proofed with a borax boric acid solution and offered a spray formula.
James L. Wright, 67, longtime chief Washington correspondent for the Buffalo Evening News, died after a long illness. He covered the capital for over four decades, reporting on Presidents from Taft to Truman. Survived by widow Marie, two sons, and two brothers including Adm. Carlton H. Wright and Adm. George C. Wright.
President Truman wired heartfelt sympathy to Mrs James Lloyd Wright after the death of her husband, longtime Washington correspondent for the Buffalo Evening News. He noted the husband was a good friend and respected as a newspaperman and citizen during funeral services for his mother-in-law.
In Traer Bertha Stark was elected worthy matron of the OES with Raymond Lambert as worthy patron and Lola Ames as secretary among others. Monona reports Michael Geraghty injured at Rogness sawmill. Waukon granary blaze destroys 1500 bushels grain a workshop and more. cause overheated car explosion suspected. Postville decorates streets for Christmas. Marian De Witt elected OES worthy matron in Waukon with L L Shurtleff as worthy patron and John Palmer as associate patron. others listed. Monona Clarence Nevermann breaks leg stepping from bus after an accident. no pupils injured. Delta Homer Rohloff elected worshipful master of the Masonic lodge with Ronald Sawyer and Richard Rohloff as wardens.
AP reports the aeronautical division of Minneapolis Honeywell has created an electronic pilot the E-11 to automate fighter jet flight attack missions and home the plane. It can integrate with radar and fire control and instrument landing systems, reducing human pilot workload while allowing override safeguards. Orders reportedly include installation on the air force RB-66 twin-jet light bomber.
Planned Parenthood clinic to meet at St. Luke's on Wednesday at 1 p.m. Kenwood Gift Shop reports a new toy shipment. Mrs Floyd Shep pard to Seattle then Japan for a year with husband, an electrical engineer. Exchange Club to hear Dr Edward Kopecky at Montrose hotel. CR Squares dance at ZCBJ hall tonight. Cedar Rapids Coin Club hosts Christmas party and box social at YMCA. Mr and Mrs Robert Blahnik travel to Minneapolis after mother's death. YMB Social Committee to meet at Bruce Walker's home. Keith L Gardner fined $25 for peace disturbance after arrest at Sammy's tavern. YMB committees meet for dinner and future appointments. Funeral attendance for Mrs Elizabeth Edmonds noted in Centralia. Dr A W Navratil advertised for office services. J Franklin Machen to speak on Southern Speech at Montrose hotel breakfast. John Allen, Iowa State College student, wins music recognition award.
Britain’s coronation committee on Monday lifted its ban on televising the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II on June 2. After protests from TV owners and others, the committee re examined the issue and approved extending television to parts of the service.
The Civic bureau of Nominations requests nominations for the annual Distinguished Civic Service Award to be presented at the Chamber of Commerce meeting in January. Nominations must be filed by December 15 and blanks are being mailed to civic groups. Eligible nominees must be under 37 in 1952 and the cited service must be voluntary. A committee of civic representatives will select the recipient.
Katerina Muzik 94 widow of Frank Muzik died at 2 30 a.m. Monday after a brief illness at her daughter Mrs Wesley Trachta's home 210 Johnson NW where she had lived 12 years Born in Czechoslovakia January 6 1858 she came to the United States at age 12 and belonged to Karel IV lodge No 13 z BR Surviving are two daughters Mrs Fred Zinner San Francisco and Mrs Wesley Hubacek Cedar Rapids a son Frank J Muzik British Columbia a granddaughter two great grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Anna Rezac and Mrs Louise Kadlec Services Thursday at Brush chapel at 2 p m conducted by Rev Zdenek F Pauk burial in the Czech National cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Tuesday
Frank Hosek 76 of Cedar Rapids Fairfax area died Sunday at his daughter's home after a long illness. Born April 28 1876 in Monroe township Johnson county he married Anna Witousek in 1898. Survived by wife two daughters a son six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Services 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brush chapel with Rev Zdenek F Pauk. burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call Tuesday.
Dr Frank Earl Humphreys 71 owner of a Cedar Rapids small animal clinic died Sunday at a local hospital after a brief illness. Born in North English he lived in Cedar Rapids 23 years. Survived by wife Kate two daughters Helen Gerturde and a son Frank. Services Tuesday at 1 30 pm in Barta Hesser chapel. Burial in North English cemetery.
John B. Robinson a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and Universal Engineering Corp employee died at 10 30 a m Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later with the body at Turner mortuary.
Vice president elect Richard Nixon said Taft is a team player and will work smoothly with the new administration. He spoke after returning from Mexico City where he represented Eisenhower at the inauguration of Adolfo Ruiz Cortines.
In Manchester the Community Congregational church raised its next year budget in under three hours on Sunday. Forty six men in two man teams collected pledges totaling 327 dollars above the annual amount. Pastor Rev David Davids rang the church bell at 8 p.m. to mark 100 percent success and the 46 returners were treated to lunch at the church.
Washington reports contrast between Tobin's call for labor unity against enemies and Adlai Stevenson's view that labor should act for national welfare. Stevenson argued the next Democratic leadership requires responsibility and political attitude changes. He noted Roosevelt era class war rhetoric is outdated for future labor strategy.
Washington reports a House subcommittee plan to tighten federal housing rules. Proposals include warranties, bonds, stricter site inspections, and faster owner complaint handling, with opposition from the National Association of Home Builders over warranty and bond mandates.
The Wednesday night session of the Cedar Rapids section of the Institute of Radio Engineers is canceled because speaker Frank McIntosh of Washington, D.C., cannot attend. The next meeting is scheduled for December 17.
The Iowa Council of Family Relations announces its new officers. Des Moines based Dr. L. C. Murray is named president with Dr. Glen Hawkes of Ames as executive secretary and Paul Seydel of Maquoketa as vice-president. Lydia Swanson of Ames and Wilma Mumford of Council Bluffs serve as officers, with Olive Holliday of Cedar Falls as recording secretary.
One man is fined and two receive suspended sentences after guilty pleas. Harvey Wiltsey of Fifth Avenue SE pled lascivious acts with a child and paid 500 dollars with 200 down and 50 monthly. William Nikitopoulos, 72, received three months suspended for the same charge after voluntary commitment to Linn County Home. Earl Fenstrom, 41, Chicago, got seven years suspended for a false check charge contingent on restitution and payment of hotel and motor bills.
Drunk driving charges were filed Monday morning against Fred William Krall, 65, of 512 McKinley Street SE, and Samuel W. Clark, 38, of 2908 Madison Street NE. Krall was arrested after midnight Saturday following a collision at First Street and Second Avenue SW with Robert L. Day of Murray. he was released later on a $500 bond. Clark was arrested about 2 a.m. Sunday after an Alburnett area accident involving Howard and Harold Stevenson of Center Point, Harlan Hite of Marion, and Darwin Paul of Central City. he drove away and was treated at St. Luke's Hospital and held there.
The United Fire and Casualty Company is liable for possible damages to Vern Remy from a August 1950 motor vehicle crash. Remy filed a $79,000 personal injury suit in U S district court at Waterloo. The Iowa Supreme Court reversed a prior ruling by Judge J E Heiserman, ordering liability.
Plaintiffs Dahms and Anderson dismissed Edward J. Dahms versus Marie Anderson for account. Frank Cer lveny and Daisy Osborn dismiss damages suit against Frank iNordhues.
The Iowa State Department of Public Safety asked the Iowa Executive Council to permit the agency to manufacture its own ammunition. It currently spends 11 000 dollars annually and could increase practice rounds with the same funds if allowed, needing 14 300 dollars in equipment. Gov Beardsley urged study. The council also approved a five year liquor store lease in Grundy Center at 90 dollars monthly, five dollars more than the old lease.
The army and air force recruiting station in Iowa reports two men from the region have enlisted for air force service. Leo E. Stepanek, 19, of Cedar Rapids route 2, and Darrel D. Dvorak of Belle Plaine will train at Parks air force base in California.
Five air force officers were killed when a fire swept a two story frame bar racks at Rapid City base. Six officers suffered burns and one fractured an ankle leaping from a second story window.
A Columbia University oculist Dr. William Fein bloom developed a clear image lens aimed at helping nearly blind people. The device hopes to outperform prior aids by enabling users to watch television and perform daily tasks without assistance.
A Waukon ambulance driven by D C Gilbert was hit at First Street and Eighth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids while responding to Iowa City. Dana Sherwood 938 M Street SW drove the other vehicle. No injuries reported. second such incident in Cedar Rapids in two weeks.
The Cedar Rapids city council on Monday granted the Seventh Day Adventist church permission to solicit free will offerings door to door and to use a sound track for Christmas carols. Rev. T. Nickum sought approval after caroling began and police chief Kudina suggested Council review. The church at 3424 First Avenue NE plans to use offerings for welfare work and promises the system will not cause public annoyance.
The Reconstruction Finance Corporation approved a $65 000 loan to George J. Bucell of Calmar Iowa a poultryman who sells 35 percent of his eggs to the army. He plans to pay off an existing RFC debt and increase working capital.
In Des Moines a rabbit named Thumper freed himself after three days jammed under a porch. Mrs. Faye Rinard checked noises, fed him lettuce, and tried to rescue him. neighbors feared starvation. Her father Charles Oakley helped break the brick foundation with a hammer, and Thumper fled in a burst of speed.
DES MOINES INS The Executive Council confirmed that bookkeeper Eleda Ellingson resigned, effective last Friday. No further comment was provided by officials or council members.
Robert Benish of 515 Eighth Avenue SE contends a gun was not taken from him. The Gazette report said he was fined 125 for disturbing the peace and resisting officers. Police say the loaded shotgun was taken from his apartment kitchen while his wife removed the ammunition clip during the struggle.
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