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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 06, 1956
Page
2
January through February weather summary for several cities lists highs and lows, precipitation, barometer readings, and sunrise and sunset times. It also records numerous births at various Cedar Rapids area addresses, dam readings at LaCrosse and Dubuque, and funeral notices for Sisco, Brant, and Cerny services with locations and timings.
City briefs summarize Cedar Rapids happenings with notices on Trowel Chapter meeting at 7:30 p.m. in the Masonic temple, Planned Parenthood clinic gathering at St. Luke's hospital, and Convention Bureau luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel. Also listed are local incidents, hospitalizations, and community notices involving Kiwanis, Jaycee Toastmasters, Rebekah lodge, Cana pus clubs, and civic leaders.
A Senate exchange reveals a dispute over campaign contributions with Neff defending a $2,500 donation to a colleague's re election bid. The letter asserts funds were raised openly with no strings attached and accuses the recipient of making unfounded reflections on the party.
Postville faced widespread water main breaks flooding several lawns amid a cold snap. Crews used high pressure and pounding to free ice from a water tank and预计 another day or two to finish removal. A new water softening system aims to ease exceptionally hard water in town.
Washington reports the State Department was expected to reject a Soviet protest alleging U S propaganda and military balloons crossed into Soviet air space, claims tied to West Germany and Turkish bases. The note cited balloons up to 1400 pounds with cameras and radio gear, released by American organs from West Germany and bases near the Soviet border.
Sinclair was father’s cousin and built the 315 Nassau Street SE residence then named Nassau. He joined First Presbyterian of Cedar Rapids in 1899, served as Sunday school superintendent and elder, and remained active in church work through Indianapolis. He helped form United Charities and Cedar Rapids Community Chest, contributed to Indianapolis Community Chest, chaired YMCA boards, and sat on St Luke’s Hospital and Kiwanis in Cedar Rapids.
The Linn county March of Dimes campaign officially ended Sunday with a total of 10 299 82 dollars, about 15 000 short of the 25 000 goal. Some funds remain uncollected and will be picked up Feb 15.
Albert Joseph Sloan aged 93 died at his Cedar Rapids home after a brief illness. Born April 3, 1877 in Ireland, he immigrated in 1882. Survived by wife Rose Schaefer, daughter Patricia Sloan, son Col. Donald C. Sloan, siblings, and two grandchildren. Services in Turner chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial. Memorial gifts to the Heart Committee of Linn County.
William Wayne Frakes 51 died at University Hospital Iowa City at 2 55 a m Sunday from a fall at his home 2321 Second Street SW Cedar Rapids resident 10 years Marion prior 10 worked 18 years at Quaker Oats. Survived by wife Vlasta two daughters Charlotte Idella mother Idella Layton brother Melvin sisters names. funeral Tuesday 2 pm Janeba Funeral Home Rev H L Sunderman burial Czech National Cemetery.
Obituary notices for Mrs Clarke R Parker widow of Rev Parker former pastor of First Baptist Cedar Rapids died Sunday at Baptist home Maywood Illinois aged 85 surviving son Cy Parker La Porte Ind daughter Mrs Emerson Van Cleave Montgomery Ala three grandchildren two great grandchildren services set for 12 p m Tuesday at Culer chapel La Porte Indiana burial Oak Hill cemetery and other notices for Mrs Charles E Martin and Jeanette Martin plus funeral plans for Harry R Gaumon with services in Cedar Rapids Rhododendron Ore and Linwood cemetery
Marie Swacka 96 widow of Joseph Swacka and lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died at home 1288 Thirty-third street NE at 11 45 p m Sunday after a brief illness Born February 9 1859 in Czechoslovakia she came to Cedar Rapids in early life Surviving are two daughters and other relatives cited in obituary
Mrs Emma Hartman and Mrs Co J Privratsky with two sons Joe Swacka and Charles Swacka, all from Cedar Rapids, along with eight grandchildren and nine great grandchildren, will be memorialized in services at Turner chapel at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday led by Rev Keith Taber of Kenwood Presbyterian Church, with burial in Czech National Cemetery. Friends may attend.
Robert R. Mike Phelps 41 of 520 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday night from natural causes per the coroner. A truck driver and welder, he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1935 and was a World War II veteran. Survivors include wife three daughters Jane Roberta and Michele two sons William and Michael a sister Margaret Fayman and a brother L D Greenawald. Services in Beatty-Bearle chapel time to be announced. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Clayton Grant La mos of 1000 F Avenue NW Cedar Rapids who died after a long illness at home will have services at Beatty Bearle funeral home at 1 30 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev Arthur F Schuldt of St James Methodist Church Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home
Cedar Rapids officer Clair Rausch said fishing in the Cedar River is allowed only between the F avenue dam and the Chain Lakes bridge with a March 1 deadline. He noted low water and cold have endangered fish, and thaw will help restore oxygen levels.
Beulah Couch claims a jar of pickles fell on her foot on February 13, 1954 at the Me Too Food Market on First avenue NE and Sixteenth street, asking $3,129 for medical costs and pain. The petition alleges the fall caused permanent injury due to the defendant’s negligence. Separately, a sheriff’s investigation of a break in at the George Sutcliffe residence near Covington reported missing jewelry.
President Eisenhower named Charles A. Lindbergh and five others to form the first board of visitors to the U S Air Force Academy in Colorado. Members include Dr. Arthur Compton Dr. Virgil Hancher K T Keller John A Hannah and Gen Carl Spaatz. The board will inspect facilities and review overall operation.
Gary Lindsey, member of Trinity Methodist and Roosevelt high school student, was re-elected president of the Cedar Rapids Church Youth Council at the annual dinner at St Pauls Methodist. Pat Potter became vice president and Bob Kubik treasurer. Rev John S Wood of Chicago spoke on The Mathematics of Life. Other program participants included Rev Roger Johnson, Dr Jackson Burns, Gerald Engel, Allan Birney, and John S Wood.
The senator explains he chose Friday to reveal the incident and that he told no one of his plan. He names Neff only after statements were made and a confirming telegram challenged critics. He says he did not intend to start early, avoiding fly-by-night investigations, and notes he read Neff's telegram to give him a chance to present his side.
Rashid filed a visual navigation flight plan and at 10 000 feet Fowler said the pilot rerouted to Bowling Green Kentucky ignoring advice to abort. Bodies burned were recovered from the wreckage within two hours. Sam Smith of Jasper reported the plane flew low over town with lights on about five minutes before the crash. Burton Cagle led the ambulance team to the scene noting the plane cleared about 200 feet of open ground before plunging into boulders and timber on a steep slope.
Kenneth Swanson, 23, Spirit Lake, a University of Iowa junior, received a 15 day suspended sentence for larceny and a three day suspended sentence for intoxication after pleading guilty in municipal court. An off duty patrolman observed Swanson take two billfolds from purses at the Chesterfield club during dancing at 2:50 a.m. Sunday.
George K. Engelmann, 63, of 717 Ellis Blvd NW, filed for the Linn County sheriff race on the Democratic ticket. A painting contractor for 25 years, he previously ran for city safety commissioner, finishing third in 1940 with 1,161 votes to Prochaska’s 6,660 and Thayer’s 1,610. Born March 18, 1892 in Cedar Rapids, Engelmann has lived in the area and is unmarried. Filing deadline is April 10 for the June 4 primary. general election in November.
Asst Health Officer Carl Smith outlined changes to balance work crews by ability to improve efficiency and conditions amid a no-work stoppage. CIO Ferris cites grievances over routes, pay, truck condition, and coverage as tensions rise between workers and City Hall over a 1956 bargaining process and seniority questions.
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