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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 08, 1955
Page
14
The piece chronicles inventors from James Rand to Thomas Ireland Howe and Wilcomb Judson, tracing how small, early breakthroughs—folding tubes, safety pins, matches, clothespins, zippers, mousetraps—built vast industries. It notes Rand’s 1841 patent and the lasting impact of collapsible tubes on toothpaste and pharmaceuticals.
An oil furnace leak caused a basement blaze at E. and H. Beverage Co in Kalamazoo. The fire damaged 12 wooden beer cases and several bottles exploded. firefighters found the fire extinguished by the beer.
Central Park Presbyterian church in Cedar Rapids added two speakers for Wednesdays missions institute. Miss Rachel Benfer of Chicago is secretary for women's work in the East Central area and Roger Hansen of Mount Pleasant Utah is superintendent of Wasatch Academy. Existing speakers include Rev Eben Cobb Brink and Dr Henry J C Schneider. The event is expected to draw representatives from 40 east central Iowa churches, opening at 3 p.m. with a dinner at 5 45. Benfer has served with the Presbyterian board of missions since 1940 and holds an honorary doctorate from Dubuque University. Hansen is a World War II veteran and former Wasatch Academy teacher and principal.
The nineteenth annual Coe high school speech tournament kicks off Thursday at 8 15 p m in the Coe auditorium with a talk by Dr Donald Watson on should the U S adopt a policy of free trade toward nations friendly to us A Q A will follow James Spangler of Gordon Fennell will assist as technical consultant The event draws 125 students from 18 eastern Iowa high schools and runs through Friday with sections all day and into Saturday noon Open to the public without charge
Three men enlisted in the Cedar Rapids naval reserve division Monday night bringing total enlistments to 11 for a month long drive. The unit aims for 50 new members with ongoing enlistment efforts and prizes for top recruiters. Three veterans reenlisted: Ralph Atherton Wayne Lantz and David Bruce.
Detroit AP report shows Automotive News weekly output by car makers for week ended Feb 5, week ended Jan 29, and Jan 1 to Feb 5. Totals cover Ford General Motors Chrysler and other firms. U S and Canada car truck counts listed with per-firm assemblies and changes.
Three members of Local No 3 of the United Packinghouse Workers of America were chosen as delegates to a district meet in Waterloo March 17 19. They are Wayne Young Leonard W Sipe and John W Wolfe. More than 100 delegates from 37 unions are expected.
The Iowa supreme court unanimously invalidated forming Readlyn independent school district expansion in Bremer county due to improper publication of proceedings. The expanded district may continue to operate until year end. costs altered against defendants. The decision notes publication must appear in the next nearest newspaper and that jurisdiction arose at petition filing.
A 30 year old Cedar Rapids coal truck driver Howard Andrews admitted to officers he never held a valid license after being stopped for speeding 46 mph in a 25 mph zone. He was fined $15 for speeding and $10 for driving without a license plus $10 for the company permitting an unauthorized driver. Clifford Wiley was denied a license until after May 1 and fined $10 for driving without a license.
Veterans of Battery G 185th field artillery 34th division meet at VFW headquarters Saturday at 8 p.m. to mark the fourteenth anniversary of their service. The unit, mobilized from the Iowa National Guard in Cedar Rapids, entered federal service February 10 1941 and served in five European campaigns earning unit citations from France and the United States government. Guests include Gen Carleton K Smith organizer and first commander Col Peter Topic Lt Col Carl Herd and Major Max Wortman.
Five Cedar Rapids high school students Elizabeth Reed Robert Bradley Cliff Gilleland Mary Lou Broghammer and Jeanne Maybanks will compete Friday to represent the city in the American Legion high school original oratorical contest. The event at Mt. Mercy academy auditorium starts at 2 p.m. with no admission charge. The winner advances to the district contest in March. Judges are Edgar L. King Gene Elston and Mrs. Frank D Aquila.
Dismissal petitions in a $15 000 personal injury suit were filed by the U S District Court in Cedar Rapids. Charles J Kalina dismissed his action against Glenn H Barth of Vinton for injuries from a November 17 1952 auto accident. Barth dismissed a $7 000 counter claim for auto damage and personal injury. The court had been told earlier the suit was being settled out of court.
The Rev. J. Richard Wagner urged Coe College students to develop a bifocal vision, balancing international awareness with local duties. He stressed bonds of human fellowship, Christian service, and high ideals, warning against totalitarian threats and urging active civic responsibility amidst wartime tension.
Disneyland tops children’s programming in the national awards while Man's Right to Knowledge wins in the education and information category. Edward R. Murrow earns first in three divisions for See It Now and Person to Person and radio news.
Senator Hickenlooper said the Russian shake up might indicate turmoil within the dictatorship. He noted rumors of changes for several days and that nothing in Russia is particularly surprising as the unexpected always happens.
MIAMI BEACH AP Texas oilman T. E. Robertson writes the state department offering a $100 reward to any American pilot who shoots down a MIG over Formosa. He says he is tired of our boys being shot at.
Eight Boy Scouts earned advancement awards at a troop 28 Court of Honor held Monday night at St. Mark's Lutheran Church. Recipients included Phillip Hougen second class. Tommy Bever Kip Jordan Barry Bell Dick Roasa Joe Stejskal Dick Dodge and panel Von Meyerhauser tender oot. Eagle Scout Don Mehaffey spoke, presented by Scoutmaster Verl Lindberg.
The Iowa City city council approved an ordinance granting Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric a 3 percent electric rate increase after a year of wrangling. The company had sought 14.3 percent on February 9, 1954, with hearings held before final approval. The boost takes effect at the next meter reading.
Household goods and service ads fill a Cedar Rapids style page. Listings include rent for cars and private rooms, clothing and jewelry merchants, tax services, construction and excavation firms, well drilling, and various job postings for drivers, sales, and trades across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
Help wanted female 12 to apply in person at St Ave Bakery after 3 30 Rapid Placement Service offers bids and ads at 605 re Bids 216 3rd St SE JO seeks types for women at Seiasedar mabiosmest. ee Class. 15 Room bit:tows. Need extra money ideal hours for housewife or mother earn 1 50 per hour no experience required call 4 3967 evenings 6 to 9 Waitress must have experience Java Room Hotel Montrose Employment Agencies.
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