Winter Weather Outlook and Local Births Notice
Cloudy and colder conditions forecast with gradual warming midweek. Five day temperatures run 5-8 degrees above normal. low 15-20 in north, 20-25 south, highs around 32-38, with little precipitation and no major day to day changes. Birth announcements from St. Luke's and other area hospitals list several newborns and parent details across multiple addresses and times. Several minor local notices include divorces, traffic fines, and public safety updates from city blocks and intersections.
Admiral Barjot Dies After Notable Suez Command
Paris AP reports Adm. Pierre Barjot died Monday. He led French forces during the 1956 invasion of the Suez Canal Zone and his career spanned NATO and naval command roles.
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Paris
Pierre Barjot
Suez Canal Zone
Iowa Deaths Chronicle Details Numerous Funeral Services
The Iowa death list notes multiple obituaries and services across towns including Waukon Masonville Lone Tree Anamosa Iowa City Monona Toledo Viola Monticello Lamont Cedar Rapids and Keota. Names include Timmy Klocke 2 months James L Yansky 74 Bernyl Wells 48 Thomas James Wolfe 20 Elsie Schultz 75 Arnold Bremer 73 Daryl Fesler 44 Mary Teets 86 and others with church service times and burial details for each.
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Waukon
Timmy Klocke
Neil Klocke
St. Pius Catholic Church
Bakke-Hanson
Masonville
Harry McElroy
Immaculate Conception Church
Rosary
Manchester
Maharles J. Gerner
St John's Lutheran Church
Ver 'S
Lone Tree
James
Chariton
Toledo
Elsie Schultz
Henderson’s
Oelwein
Emil Pellner
Hintz
Iowa City
Arnold Bremer
Cee
Forest Park
Daryl Fesler
S. Monona
George Peters
Monona Catholic Church
Schultz
Viola
John E. Alien
Goettsch’s
Anamosa
Monticello
Gary Dean Barnts
Herbert Ba ¥Nts
Goettsch’s. Lamont — Fred Evert, 88. Kruessel-Fawcett
Palo
Mary L. Pickerill
Turner's
Cedar Rapids
Keota
Mary Teets
Powell's
Weather Outlook Gives Groundhog Rumors Some Cheer
Temperatures stay cool under cloudy skies on the first day of February as a weak low pressure system moves moisture into Iowa. Groundhog shadow uncertainty boosts talk of an early spring while a high pressure system from western Ontario drops colder air, with a warmer midweek forecast and above normal temperatures through Saturday.
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United Press International
Texas
Iowa
Ontario
Missouri
Loading zones on downtown Cedar Rapids extended to 8 p.m.
Cedar Rapids city council approved extending loading zone hours to 8 p.m. at three spots on First Avenue. The extra two hours beyond the 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. rule apply on the south side east of Second Street SE and 22 feet east of Third Street, with a north side zone between First and Second streets also extended to 8 p.m. Daily except Sundays and holidays. Safety Commissioner Mikesell cited postal delivery needs to avoid double parking in the loop.
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First Avenue
Cedar Rapids
Second Street
Third Street
First
Ralph Mikesell
Extra Cash Through Want Ads
A short classified line invites readers to call EM 2 1121 for extra cash via want ads. It emphasizes a simple, direct phone contact without further details.
Killian's Announces Five Executive Promotions
The Killian Co announces five executive promotions. James Phillips will assume temporary duties and become manager of Killian's East in Lindale Plaza when it opens in summer 1960. Gordon A. Rumpf is named basement merchandise manager, replacing Phillips. Eugene L. Heitman becomes buyer for his former departments and reports to T. V. Curry. Reed L. Cooper is named assistant to Frances Bey and Mrs. Hazel Nevins is appointed assistant housewares buyer.
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James Phillips
Killian’s East
Lindale Plaza
Gordon A. Rumpf
Phillips
Eugene L. Heitman
Rumpf
Heitman
T. V. Curry
Bombings Continue Amid Oregonian Strike Tensions
The Oregonian strike leaves about 950 idled as unions observe picket lines. Truckers and Teamsters push deliveries through bombed routes while managers face internal discipline for hauling to the struck papers.
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Oregonian
Austria Restores Royal Furniture
Vienna reports the restoration of the Austrian State furniture collection preserves Hapsburg era splendor. The agency, tracing to 1750 under Empress Maria Teresa, continues restoring pieces once housed in royal palaces. Many items were damaged in World War II. repairs have continued since occupation ended.
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Vienna
API
Hapsburg
New Vienna
Furniture Agency
Maria Teresa
French Boom Sees Paris Stocks Jump on Algiers Surrender
Paris stocks surged after insurgents in Algiers surrendered, boosting confidence in French markets as trading opened. The move came amid rapid political shifts and renewed investor optimism.
Cedar Rapids Banker Reuben E. Johnson Dies at 58
Reuben E. Johnson of Cedar Rapids died at home Saturday at age 58. Born November 29, 1887 in Courtland Illinois he married Mabel Esbensen in 1927. He studied at Humboldt College and taught commercial studies before entering banking in Des Moines and later joining Iowa National Mutual Insurance. He retired in 1956. Survived by wife a daughter Mrs George Sellmer a son Robert a sister and a brother. He was member of First Baptist Crescent lodge A F and A M and the Senior Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Services scheduled 1:30 p m Wednesday at Turner Chapel with entombment in Chapel of Memories. Friends may call at Turner's.
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Reuben E. Johnson
Beverave
Cedar Rapids
Courtland
Ill
Ma‘bel Esbensen
Humboldt College
Humboldt, Il
Des Moines
Iowa Jonnson National Mutual Insurance Co
George P. Sellmer
Verona
N.J
Robert
Charles Collins
Harry
Humboldt
Johnson
First Baptist Church
Crescent Lodge
A.F
A.M
The
Chamber of Commerce
Turner Chapel
James Webb
Chapel of Memories
Turner's
Cedar Rapids Man Dies After War Service and Local Ties
Charles Kacerovsky 310 Sixth St SE Cedar Rapids longtime resident and Cherry-Burrell employee died Saturday at age 95. WWII veteran born June 27 1900 survived by wife Margaret Smith Kacerovsky two stepsons Elmer and Earl Smith stepdaughter Mrs Robert Boland a sister Mrs Joseph Kadlec and two brothers. Services Wednesday 9 at Immaculate Conception Church burial Czech National. Rosary recited Tuesday 8 at Brady mortuary. friends may visit after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
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Charles Kacerovsky
Sixth St. SE
Cherry-Burrell Corp
Cedar Rapids
Egypt
Kacerovsky
Veterans of Foreign Wars
ICBJ
Holy Name Society of Immaculate Conception Church
Margaret Smith Kacerovsky
Earl Smith
Long Beach
Elmer
Waterloo
Robert Boland
West Plains
Joseph Kadlec
Ely
Joseph
Immaculate Conception
Maurice Sheehy
Brady Mortuary
Services for M. Leo Schoonover
Services for M. Leo Schoonover will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 Tuesday with Rev D A Loferski of St Johns Episcopal and Crescent lodge AF and AM Burial at Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel Schoonover was a member of the Elks Master Masons will meet Crescent lodge at the Masonic hall at 1 Tuesday Family asks donations to Cancer Society or St Johns building fund.
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M. Leo Schoonlover
Turner Chapel
D. A. Loferski
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Crescent Lodge
A. F
A. M
Cedar Memorial
Schoonover
The
Elks
Masonic Hall
Cancer Society
St. John’s Building Fund
Services for Mrs Richard Zobl and sons set at St Matthew's
Funeral services for Mrs. Richard Zobl and her two sons Rory and Gary Steven are scheduled for 9 Tuesday at St Matthew's Church conducted by Rt Rev Msgr J D Kearn with burial at Mt Calvary. Rosary and WCOF are planned at Turner Chapel at 8 Monday with Msgr Kearn presiding. A previously unnamed survivor is Mrs William Paulsen of Cedar Rapids, grandmother of Mrs Zobl.
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Richard €. Zobl
Rory Richard
Gary Steven
St. Matthew's Church
J. D. Kearn
Mt. Calvary
Turner Chapel
Msgr. Kearn
WCOF
William Paulsen
Cedar Rapids
Zobl
Services for George A Lattner
Services for George A Lattner are set for Tuesday at 9 in Immaculate Conception Church led by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Maurice Sheehy. Burial will follow at Mt. Calvary. The parish and the Holy community are invited to pay their respects.
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George A. Lattner
Immaculate Conception Church
Msgr
Maurice Sheehy
Mt. Calvary
iThe Parish
The
Holy
Rosary Recitation for Society At Brady Mortuary
A name society will recite the Rosary Monday at 8 p.m. at Brady Mortuary. Friends may call at the funeral home prior to services.
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Name Society
Brady Mortuary
Albert M. Bert Walker Dies at 76 in Cedar Rapids
Albert M. Bert Walker 76 of 1525 Fourth Ave SE died in a hospital after a long career as a machinist at Iowa Steel and Iron Works. Born October 22, 1883 in Maquoketa he lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years. He married Estella Graves September 3, 1925. Survived by his wife and a stepdaughter Julius Deering of Brainerd Minnesota. Services at Beatty Bearle chapel Wednesday at 1:30 led by Rev. Jack Oliver. burial Forest Chapel Cemetery Anamosa. Friends may call after 6 Monday. Quarter Century Motorcycle riders asked to attend.
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Albert M
Bert’” Walker
Fourth Ave
Iowa Steel and Iron Works
Maquoketa
Cedar Rapids
Estella Graves
Julius Deering
Brainerd, Minn
Baptist Church
Burlington
Walker Act
Machinists
Quarter Century Motorcycle Club
Beatty-Bearle Chapel
Jack Oliver
First Christian Church
Burial Forest Chapel
Anamosa
Widow of Andrew Fleming Dies After Sudden Illness in Altoona
Mary Ellen Fleming widow of Andrew J Fleming of Altoona Pa died Sunday after a sudden illness while visiting her daughter and son in law at 1704 Texas Ave NE. The body was moved from Monahan Stewart funeral home to N A Stevens mortuary Altoona with services and burial planned in Altoona.
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Mary Ellen Fleming
Andrew J. Fleming
Altoona
Obituary for Green Poe at Cedar Rapids residence
Green Poe of 1020 Tenth Ave SE Cedar Rapids died in a hospital Sunday at 56 years old. Born December 1 1875 in Kentucky, he was a retired Penick and Ford employee. Survived by wife Ida Marshall and two sisters. service Wednesday by Rev Percy Burt of Waterloo. Burial Linwood. Friends may call at chapel after 2.
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Green Poe
Tenth Ave
Cedar Rapids
Penick and Ford
Kentucky
Ida Marshall
Turner Chapel
Percy Burt
Waterloo
Linwood
Death of 4day-old Diane Richards
Diane Dawn Richards, four day old daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard Richards of 254 Miller Ave SW, died Saturday. Survived by parents, a brother John LeRoy and a sister Mona Lisa at home. Graveside services Tuesday at 3 pm at Mt Calvary Cemetery conducted by Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan. Monahan Stewart funeral home in charge.
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Diane Dawn Richards
Richard Richards
Miller Ave
John LeRoy
Mona Lisa
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
D. J. Lenihan
Monahan- Stewart Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Lewis Mittan
Services will be conducted Tuesday at 9 in St Patrick s church by Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan. Burial follows at St Patrick s cemetery Fairfax. Msgr Lenihan will recite the Rosary Monday at 7 30 in the Teahen chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Mittan
St. Patrick’s Church
D. J. Lenihan
St. Patrick’s Cemetery
Fairfax
Msgr. Lenihan
Teahen Chapel
Quadruplets' Dad Dies On Their 21st Birthday
Galveston AP report states William Badgett aged 56 died unexpectedly Monday on the 21st birthday of his quads. The family rose to fame after the quadruplets drew public attention for their large brood and shared birthday.
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Dad
Galveston
William Badgett
Badgett Quads
Fire department elects new chief and officers
Clarence Lester Clemmens chosen as chief of the fire department with his brother Thomas Clemmens as assistant chief. Arthur Clancy is secretary, Paul Chapman treasurer, Wilmot Lendt foreman, and Ralph Bowser with Leroy Gade named trustees.
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Clarence
Lester Clemmens
Thomas
Arthur Clancy
Paul Chapman
Wilmot Lendt
Ralph Bowser
Leroy Gade
Cedar Rapids mother faces grand jury in baby smothering case
A Cedar Rapids mother, 24 year old Mrs Virgil Aakre, is bound over to Linn county grand jury to be considered in a February district court term. She is accused of smothering her 2 month old daughter on November 4 after the baby cried. Grand jurors for the term are listed.
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Cedar Rapids
Linn County Grand Jury
Virgil Aakre
Grand Jury
Aakre
Mental Health Institute
Independence
Linn County
Jack A. Andrews
Jack Burwell
Earl Cowan
H. R. Holman
Robert J. Jackson
Grover Miehe
William F. Mitchell
James Mobry
Willard C. Petrie
Paul Quaas
Alfred Strawman
S. M. Wiley
Rush for Auto Plates At Linn Courthouse
Busy day at Linn courthouse as license plate sales surged with Saturday being the last day to purchase without penalties. Deputy treasurer Lloyd Curtis notes many started Saturday but left due to crowds. total sales 33 655 vs 51 916 in 1959, showing about 18 000 delinquent motorists. A 5 percent penalty was added Monday and another 5 percent on March 1.
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Linn
Lloyd Curtis
Paroles Given After Guilty Pleas On Morals Charges
Two men receive bench paroles from three year reformatory terms after pleading guilty to lascivious acts with a child. Paul Kesler and Richard Aitchison of SW addresses pled guilty to reduced charge sodomy on a 16 year old girl. Ronald Fisher of 921 Second St SW gets a suspended 30 day sentence for receiving stolen property under $20 after pleading guilty to buying a carburetor manifold.
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Floyd Philbrick
Paul Kesler
Lst. SW
Richard Aitchison
Third St. SW
Ronald C. Fisher
Second St
Charles Penningroth
Suits Filed Involving Local Debts on Promissory Notes
Clarence Co op Co sues Richard Meyer for 235.56 on account. Wilbur Peterson sues Maur ice E. Ward for 1149.50. Ohio Finance Corp. sues Ernest P Wolfe and Barbara Wolfe for 347.20 and Ralph D Stearns for 357. All cases filed on promissory notes.
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Clarence Co-op Co
Richard Meyer
Wilbur Peterson
Maurice E. Ward
Ohio Finance Corp
Ernest P
Barbara Wolfe
Ralph D. Stearns
Judgment for Clifford against Carberry on note
George and Lillian Clifford obtain a judgment against Elvin F Carberry and Bernice Carberry for 962.74 on a promissory note. The case records indicate the amount due and the defendants named in the action.
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George
Lillian Clifford
Elvin F
Bernice Carberry
Census estimates U.S. population at 179 million
The Census Bureau puts the national population at 179 472 781 as of Monday. This figure reflects the latest census estimates and includes all states and territories.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Nnation
NLRB Examiner Hears Wilson Boycott Charge
A second airing in Cedar Rapids federal court examines if Cedar Rapids locals of the United Packinghouse Workers violated labor rules by picketing Wilson and Company’s construction workers gate. Trial Examiner James T. Rasbury leads the hearing for the NLRB with Gene Goslee prosecuting and Robert F. Wilson defending. The union has been on strike since November 3 and a prior injunction halted the gate picketing pending the board’s ruling.
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United Packinghouse Workers Union
Cedar Rapids
National ‘Labor Relations Board
James T.rasbury
Washington
Wilson and Company
Gene Goslee
NLRB
Minneapolis
Robert F. Wilson
Henry N. Graven
Wilson and Co
Slogan Contest Draws 1200 Plus Submissions for Cedar Rapids
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce reports an estimated 1200 to 1500 slogan entries for the city contest with 10 days left to postmark by February 10. Most entries come from Cedar Rapids but entries span 25 towns including Des Moines and Dubuque. one blooper suggests The sinus city. Entry blanks are available from the Chamber.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Chamber
Burglars Take 80 Cents After Office Break In
Burglars bypassed four safes at Century Engineering Co 221 Fourth Ave SE early Monday and fled with 80 cents from a shipping clerk’s desk. They entered by breaking a window in the shipping room.
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Century Engineering Co
Fourth Ave
Cedar Rapids Council Backs Two Rezoning Changes
The Cedar Rapids city council approved moves to rezone 436 Edgewood Rd NW from R1 to R2 to aid Davis Dairy Co and to rezone the Edgewood Road Johnson Avenue corner from R1 and R2 to B1 for a neighborhood shop. They require 7 feet dedication to widen Edgewood and set a future 10 foot setback if the 100 foot right of way is needed.
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Edgewood Rd
Davis Dairy Co
Edgewood Road
Johnson Avenue NW
Arthur
Sylvia Bezdek
Russell Davis
City Planning Commission
Davis
Bezdek
Johnson Avenue
Edgewood
Council
Medium High Heels Best for Daily Wear
New York advisory suggests in between heels as daily wear option. They balance beauty and comfort, helping posture remain upright and steps graceful while avoiding the discomfort of high stilettos. Flats feel too sporty for most outfits.
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New York
NEA
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13Th St. NW
Charles White
Wendy Oaks Trailer Ct
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Ozark St. NE
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Aave. NW
Robert Burmood
Cave. NE
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University Hospital
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Gerry Lorenzen
G. J. Lorenzen
L. A. Johnstons
Springville
Joplin
John C. Kurt
Jan
Kurt
H. C. Kurt
30Th St
Grundy Center
Arthur W. Bine
Beeman
Bine
John Barrys
Blakeblvd
Jimmie R. Snodgrass
Bella M. Snodgrass
Peter J. Paulsen
Rose G. Paulsen
Jayne
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James A. Cook
Sandra Wright
Duane Wright
15Th Ave
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William Heald
Elmhurst Dr
Craig D. Simmons
Weingrd
James Upah
16Th Ave
Lois Mitchell
Ist Ave
Elsie Svoboda
Cave
Gary Martin
Tth Ave
Paul Schnippwell
8Th Ave
Richard Helm
40Th St
Spencer Brooks
B Ave
Nella McCrory
Curtis Ruhl
Memorial Dr
Floyd Dunbar
van Horne
Francis Saunders
Leonard
N. D
James Romine
4Th St
Russell J. Phillips
Blakely Blvd
James Anderson
Wilson Ave
Clyde Cunningham
Sth Ave
John Stepan
Raymond MecKiernan
Wesley Dostal
Seem
Killian's
Killian Co
Teamsters
Dan Wymore
Oregon City
Clyde Crosby
Teamsters International
Oregon
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Austria
Algiers
Schoonover Services
Zobl Services
Lattner Services
Albert M. Walker
Mrs. Mittan Services
John B. Turner & Son
2Nd Ave. S.E
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Wilson
Planning Commission
Eral Advisers
Barta
Hesser
Fifth Avenue
Jay W. Hesser
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