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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 1956
Page
4
Stephen M. Hopkins 15 of Unionville area died when his father's tractor overturned after striking a stump on Sunday. He was found pinned under the tractor and died before or shortly after, with funeral services planned Thursday in Unionville.
CORAEL The Decorah Kitties drum and bugle corps receives official confirmation to march in the Washington inauguration parade January 21. Director Jim Hedons says forty boys aged 14 to 18 will travel January 19 to 26, with thirty-seven marching. Registration for new and old members set Saturday at Decorah High School.
Mrs Nelle A Evans a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident dies Monday. Service to be held at Turner chapel at 3 30 p m with Dr Theodore Liley of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Cremation to follow. Friends may call at the chapel after 1 p m Tuesday until 2 30 p m Wednesday. Casket will not be opened after the service. In Camp Kilmer New Jersey President Eisenhower sent personal greetings to Hungarian refugees at the reception center. He assured them of support and noted voluntary organizations and government agencies would help establish their new life in America.
President Eisenhower delivers a heartfelt welcome to Hungarian refugees in a public address. He notes shared values of freedom and offers assistance for those choosing to rebuild in the United States. Aboard Columbine III, 13 Hungarian children and eight adults celebrate their first American Christmas aboard the plane, with gratitude letters sent from the passengers.
Washington reports indicate Quela Culp Hobby may be named by Gov. Allan Shivers to fill the Texas Senate vacancy created by Price Daniel’s resignation. If appointed she would serve until a spring special election. Hobby, wife of former Gov. Will Hobby, was a World War II WASP commander and first secretary of HEW. Daniel plans to vote on party organization in January.
In the canal, Egyptian ejections delay a British French and neutral salvage fleet led by Wheeler. British and French vessels work to clear two sunken ships at Port Said while awaiting Egyptian permission to proceed with the Joh operation as the Suez Crisis unfolds.
A young mother identified as Mrs Milston Hunt 28 leaped with her 35 month old daughter Judy into the Cumberland River at Washville Bridge. An office worker John Knox swam to shore with the baby then held the mother on pilings for 15 minutes until a river launch rescued them both. The baby was in good condition. the mother in critical condition after swallowing water. Egypt seeks compensation from Britain France and Israel over canal invasion after British and French withdrawals. Christmas observances noted across Europe with snow in Berlin Vienna and Warsaw and a call for unity from Poland’s Catholic primate.
A committee recommended building a 30 by 60 foot multi purpose center at $15 000 to $18 000 with later additions. It urged a coordinated, part time specialist system across agencies like Playground and Recreation Commission YMCA YWCA Community House to pool personnel. In Europe, brief midwinter snow varied by city with limited ski prospects.
City briefs note open rinks Eco Skating Roosevelt Manhattan and Arthur with supervision at 1 p m Tuesday Heed Hayes and Bever rinks open without supervision Leo A Delbridge son of Mrs Julig L Gage 607 Sixth Ave BE plays Ted in Snow Job at Majestic Fort Worth Texas Delbridge 1854 Dee college grad discharged from the air force Dec 12 to return home Jan 9
Fragmentary weather report and town notes from December 2 1834. The text references precipitation and local observations in an archaic form with multiple illegible sections. Notable terms include Gevalia and Angeles and references to Phacnla and apuintlean.
Thirty nine members of the Hungarian Olympic team arrived in San Francisco aboard a Pan American clipper as a free Christmas gift of freedom. A large crowd greeted them including Governor Knight and family as well as other dignitaries. The group traveled from Australia on the Freedom Flight.
London based Moscow radio broadcast promised health happiness and prosperity for Americans in a message aired Tuesday May 1057 as part of a program beamed to North America.
Camden based dispatch describes Judge Madden recalling corporal discipline for a youth in a second court appearance. The judge contrasts old family discipline with modern judicial methods in a brief, reflective exchange. In The Hague Mitch Queen Juliana criticizes false reports of a rift with Prince Bernhard amid mounting public scrutiny.
Nancy Ramy a 16 year old American Olympic swimming star greeted Hungarian visitors including 16 year old Zuza Oridogh and coach Mihaly Igloy as the Hungarian water polo team arrived for Christmas in the San Francisco Bay area. The group of 10 players planned to visit Bay Area homes and travel to New York on Thursday.
Three Nebraskans pleaded innocent in district court Monday afternoon to a charge of robbery with aggravation. They are Gerald Van Sant Ralph Whittington and Francis Lyons accused of holding up a Cedar Rapids tavern last Friday afternoon. They were returned to the county jail on 6000 bond each.
A man in a Santa Claus suit robbed a Michigan filling station, demanding cash from the register and escaping with about $300. In Indiana, Charles Chamberlain left $1,000 to his old hound, specifying funds be used for the dog's welfare.
In Des Moines the American Legion reminded war veterans that a 1940 act allows revival of life insurance while in active service. The change takes effect January 1, enabling those who rendered permanent service or were discharged to reestablish coverage on the same plan and amount with a written application during active duty or within the late December window.
Melvin Renstrom claimed he was assaulted by a hit and run horse on a Billings street. The motorist said he slept on the road to let two startled horses pass when one jumped over the car hood, denting a fender with its hoof.
The White House hosted a multi generational Eisenhower Christmas with four generations present. Major John Eisenhower, his wife Barbara and four children led a large family gift exchange before a 40 pound turkey dinner. The event followed earlier gifts at Ft Belvoir Virginia as the President plans year end meetings with congressional leaders.
Senator Humphrey asks major U S airlines to provide free transportation on a space available basis for Hungarian refugees from Camp Kilmer New Jersey to new homes in the United States. Braniff Airways has already offered free transport and the Civil Aeronautics Board approved the action.
Report describes Hungarian refugees moving toward the frontier with two young children and an infant carried in a knapsack. An old man found in the snow says frontier guards aided him to freedom. Camps prepare Christmas treats for refugees and youths enjoy oranges and figs. A man removes 20 Hungarian children to buy cakes, supplying new clothing for all.
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