21 Dec 1958
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 21, 1958
Page
1
Weather notes predict light snow mainly in north areas with a warmer touch to many regions. Daily civil notices list services for Monday and Tuesday at 1 30 pm, plus multiple obituaries and hospital updates from St Luke's and Municipal Hospital following a weekend auto accident with minor injuries.
The Hall Convalescent Home expansion will extend across the former Ninth street and add a modern two story facility with a central core, elevator, and roof garden. The project includes a second floor living quarters, a geriatric division adjacent to Mercy Hospital, a tunnel connecting to hospital services, and solar screens to reduce glare. Admissions will be via Mercy Radiation Center board, with charges set to ensure fair compensation. the project follows the 1956 Margaret and Howard Hall Radiation Center and expands Cedar Rapids medical care resources.
Soviet Deputy Premier Anastas Mikoyan plans to visit the United States next month to discuss the Berlin issue with President Eisenhower and Secretary Dulles. An informant says he aims to cover a broad range of East West problems beyond trade and economics. If the U S raises the Berlin dispute first, Mikoyan will be ready to discuss it. Information from East Berlin on other topics was not received.
Mary R. Ely 72 died in New York City. She is survived by two nieces in Colorado and Denver. Private graveside services in Oak Hill cemetery led by Rev. Gundrum at 3 p.m. Tuesday. Also noted: John M. Schweitzer 1714 Cave NE dies Friday. services at St. John's Episcopal Church 3:30 p.m. Monday with Crescent lodge escort. burial Cedar Memorial. Nellie E. Clark entombment in Oak Hill. Frederick Walter Clayton services at Beaty Beurle's. Chester G. Ainsworth funeral at Calvary Baptist 2:30 p.m. Monday. burial Linwood cemetery. obituaries list multiple calls and rites.
The Linn County Bar Association honored Arthur Axmear as he retires as clerk of Linn county district court after 31 years of service 1927 to 1958 The group lauded his integrity and efficiency and presented a wall barometer in appreciation of his work for the bench the bar and the people of Iowa
Fragmented local notices report a Fulbright scholar injured in a crash near Coecol Ridge, other car occupants hospitalized, and multiple services and appointments listed for St Patrick's, Sacred Heart, and Mt Calvary churches. Community events include Rotary talks, a joint Opti and Canopus club meeting, and New Year’s catering services.
Don H Miller of the Evening Optimist Ensign will speak Tuesday evening on Nuclear Power School. The announcement notes his talk covers the program and its future prospects.
Ken Oliver advertises Ruth Thompson's Fashion Aire at 2919 Istave SE offering evening appointments. Responsible contact EM 5-2130.
A garbled mix of memorials and donations lists items from Howard BR. Green Co. Collins Radio Company and Link Belt, honoring C P Lewellen and Gladys Robinson Reese. Mentions a Phi Beta Kappa and Omicron Delta Kappa initiation for Jerry Redus, grandson of Mrs Emil Dvorak of Cedar Rapids.
BUENOS AIRES AP reports starting next week Mondays and Fridays will be fish days in butcher shops hotels and restaurants as part of a government campaign to conserve beef while herds are rebuilt.
The Cedar Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars band will present its fourteenth annual Christmas concert at 3 p.m. in the VFW hall. The 30 piece band under director James Lundstrom will perform light overtures marches and Christmas music. The public is invited.
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