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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1957
Page
2
The page reports high and low temperatures for multiple cities, cloudiness and light rain forecast in Iowa, and a list of fines for traffic and signaling violations. It also notes several obituaries and funeral services across towns, plus births and marriages.
Senators pressed for an urgent warning system as witnesses discussed gaps in ballistic missile alerts. Douglas and Johnson clashed over overtime limits and their impact on ICBM and IRBM testing, with the latter accusing McElroy testimony of bottleneck claims.
James Griffey of Keokuk a 30 year old father of eight was held in Cedar Rapids on a bad check charge. He was arrested in Keokuk and brought back to Cedar Rapids Monday. Police say he passed a worthless check for 20 dollars at the Allison hotel on November 3.
Mrs E W Detwiler aged 100 who celebrated her birthday on Dec 1 was found dead in her Vinton home Monday. She lived alone in the house built by her husband in 1892 and attended a Methodist open house the same day. Services will be Thursday at 1 30 p m at Fry-Holland funeral home with burial in Evergreen cemetery.
Tuesday, in Judge Charles Penni groth's court, evidence was submitted in a jury trial over a fatal May crash in Cedar Rapids. Plaintiff Francis D. Collogan seeks 20000 for injuries and 150 for auto damages from driver Robert Postel, with Nadine Lagerquist estate as passenger. Defendants allege negligence by Collogan. Postel sues for 35450 and Lagerquist estate for 10000. Jurors named. alternate seated. Attorneys listed.
The Iowa Supreme Court affirmed a Linn County District Court award of 4800 to farm owners Ernest and Mrs. Trachtas for land taken for relocation of Highway 218 south of Cedar Rapids. They had sought 20000, appealing a 2603 commission award. The case parallels a nearby condemnation suit where the Novak family won 5250 after 2129.50, with both actions naming the Iowa Highway Commission.
Two people pled guilty to charges of lewd acts with a child and received suspended sentences. The case cites a 19 year old married woman, Mrs. Jerry Phyllis Mae Pisney, of 1512 E Street SW, who is separated from her husband.
A North Jefferson senior spoke for split Jefferson high students asking if they will graduate from a real high school or just a name. Board officials said the unfinished building cannot be used for the second semester, with plans for a three hour inspection and a target move between Feb 15 and March 1.
A Cedar Rapids suit by the Bakers against the Wards and Dunsmores for 411 was dismissed for lack of evidence. A separate case of immoral acts with a 13 year old in a car led to a three year sentence at Anamosa reformatory for Danny K Herb, followed by parole. Municipal court cases include Mrs Pis ney and others linked to delinquency of a minor with varied dispositions.
A 72 year old Worthington Acres man, John Henecke, was sentenced to 60 days in Linn county jail after pleading guilty to drunk driving. Judge B. J. Maxwell replaced the usual $300 fine with jail time when the defendant said he could not pay. He was arrested by a highway patrolman Saturday on Ely road SW.
A suspended six month county jail term was handed to Jesse B. Rifenbery age 39 with no permanent address after pleading guilty to larceny before Judge B J Maxwell. He allegedly took a 30 caliber carbine from James R. Glandan’s home earlier this month and must return the gun and show good behavior within one week.
The Ward couple seeks 2659.05 in Linn County district court against Gerald and James Dunsmore and John and Charlene Baker over a Sept 30 1956 collision on Highway 30 six miles west of Cedar Rapids. The suit claims injuries to Mrs Ward and auto repairs as damages. The Dunsmores counterclaim 383.07 against the Bakers.
The Iowa supreme court upheld the Light Company's interlocutory appeal from a $150 000 action in Linn county district court. The suits seek wrongful death damages for Robert Taschner and his father Leslie Taschner, electrocuted July 19, 1955, at Municipal airport. Damages of 100 000 and 50 000 are requested by their widows.
Three wills entered probate Monday in district court. J S Burmeister died December 3 and left property and a life estate to wife Louise who was named executrix without bond. David Haddad died December 4 with wife Sadie named sole heir and executrix without bond. Anna Vojt's will leaves five children Mary Jasa Libbie Straka Vlasta Fred and James Vojt with Mary Jasa confirmed executrix without bond. Eviction of Ordean and La Vonne Mathison from Schminke property ordered after nonpayment. they must move by December 28.
Art Lyness aged 93 remains in fair condition at a Manchester hospital after a fall at his son uis farm home Monday afternoon. He suffered a broken hip in the incident and received care locally.
A Cedar Rapids study committee flags long term benefits of collaboration with Marion township and outlines objections to a merger with Cedar Rapids. It notes potential industrial growth on the northeast boundary, bus service impacts, and the need for high school facilities by 1962 to maintain state aid.
McKinley junior high school was evacuated for several minutes on Tuesday afternoon after a fire was discovered in a wood working room wastepaper basket. Fire department officials said the blaze caused slight damage to wood scraps and paper in the ground floor room before it was extinguished. Pupils returned to resume classes after a quick, orderly exit.
Paris AP report notes carnations chosen as the only floral decoration for President Coty’s stag dinner for President Eisenhower. The formal event at the Elysee palace excludes women, cites protocol, and features pheasant main dish as NATO delegates opt for tail coats over uniforms.
In Salem Illinois a grocery closed for the day with five year old Gloria Henson inside. She used a pop bottle to break the glass in the front door and went home, avoiding injury.
Fred George Kimm a lifelong Norway resident and farmer died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born October 22 1887 he married Clara Larson in 1915. Surviving are his wife three daughters a son two sisters and a brother. He was a member of New Jerusalem church with services Thursday at 3 30 p m in Turner chapel and burial Cedar Memorial.
Gertrude Buchanan widow of Charles W. Buchanan died at home after a sudden illness Monday night. Born December 8 1879 in Norway she leaves a daughter Mrs George Nichols of Fort Leavenworth Kansas a sister Elsie Guddall of Seattle and a brother Lt Col Ret Harry Springer of San Antonio. Funeral arrangements pending Turner chapel.
Harriett Mabel Smouse, 391 Thirtieth Street SE, lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and Penick and Ford retiree, died Monday at 4 p.m. Born August 9, 1871, she lived with her niece Belle Gibberson Steele. A member of First Presbyterian Church, services are Wednesday at 3:30 p.m. in Turner chapel by Dr. Theodore Lilley, with burial at Linwood. Friends may call at the chapel.
Services for Mrs. Guy S Hahn of 1912 Second Avenue SE are planned for 1 30 p m Wednesday in Turner chapel with Rev John P Woods of Westminster Presbyterian Church officiating Burial will follow at Oak Hill cemetery.
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