GI Gazette reports two Cedar Rapids men chosen for army honor guards
Pvt. Gaylord Caldwell will guard the Capitol with the Third Infantry at Fort McNair Washington. Specialist Richard Treka named to the 601st Field Artillery Battalion guard at Zweibrucken Germany for appearance and drill efficiency. Also noted are assignments of Pvt. Orville Hunt and Capt. Leo Shikoski along with eight men slated for Des Moines induction on Feb 19 and other local service moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Army
Washington, D.C
Zweibrucken
Gaylord A. Caldwell
Capitol
Richard D. Treka
6011St Field Artillery
Zeweibrucken
Rgt
Fort McNair
Washington
Independence High School
City of Independence
Fort Carson
Bruce
Air Force
Bolling Air Force Base
Treka
Sylvia Treka
Forest Drive
Immaculate Conception High School
Collins Radio Company
Fort Chaffee
Ark
Fort Bliss
Texas
Europe
News Center
Pvt
Orville E. Hunt
Deloris Hunt
Fort Richardson
Ottumwa
Alaska
Des Moines
Linn County
Glenn J. Strebner
Avenue
William FE. McGuire
Second Street
Arnold E. Langer
Nelson R. Turner
Sixteenth Street
Robert G. Hey
Tenth Street
Obe Ross, Jr
I Avenue
Paul J. Orzhos
Mt. Vernon
Willard K. Young
Walker
Hey
Ross
Young
Local servicemen on leave and active duty brief notes
A roundup of Cedar Rapids servicemen on leave from various bases including Camp Pendleton and Lackland air base. Cpl William A Meyer and Charlies D Vyskocil depart for 20 and 30 days respectively, Fireman Alfred W Hoffner returns from Kodiak, Orval R May Jr to attend school, James E Brodie re-enlists and travels, Lt Richard Dye visits Cedar Rapids, Pvt John C Adams completes training, Sgt David J Shakespeare discharged and enrolling, plus three Cedar Rapids men on temporary active duty for Operation Big Blast VI.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cpl
William A. Meyer
George Meyer
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Marine Corps
Camp Yendleton
Calif
Corps
Charlies D. Vyskocil
C. H. Vyskocil
Fifteenth Avenue SW
Naval Radio Station
San Diego
Naval Air Station
Iwakuni
Japan
Wilson High School
Coe College
Navy
Alfred W. Hoffner
Edward Hoffner
H Avenue NW
Kermit Roosevelt
Long Beach
Kodiak
Alaska
Roosevelt High School
Orval R. May, Jr
Orval R. May
Lackland Air Force Base
Texas
Parks Air Force Base
Franklin High School
Air Force
James E. Brodie
Mark Brodie
Bremerton
Wash
Cowell
California
Mary Alice
Garden Grove
Richard Dye
Charles Dye
Wisconsin Street
Cedar Rapids
Municipal Airport
Louis D. Burkhalter
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Robert C. Fresenberg
Franklin Avenue
Henry C. Heaton
Nineteenth Street
Lynn C. Schwandt
First Avenue
CSA Central Committee to Meet in CSPS Hall
The CSA central committee will meet at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the CSPS hall. Lodge Junior American Czech No. 388 CSA will hold its regular meeting at 8 p.m. Monday in the CSPS hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
CSA
CSPS
Lodge
Designer's Dream Car Shaped in Bartow Prison Camp
Eddie Harr, a Bartow inmate serving a five year sentence for breaking into a Tampa used car lot, works on a clay model for a futuristic sports car in a state prison auto shop. Prison officials and local car dealers back the project as Harr nears release in about three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bartow
Fla
Harr
Tampa
State Road Department
Eddie
S. E
Parker
Hart Permis
Young craftsman builds ahead in fiberglass car design
The article highlights a Washington state youth, a former mechanic and Marine aviation machinist, who learned fiberglass in Chicago and now pursues an ambitious car project. Encouragement came from three field representatives of the Fisher Body Craftsmen Guild, who praised his three year lead over current designs and offered practical suggestions to advance his plans. The piece notes his potential to steer him away from crime and despair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de, Wash
Hart
Marine Corps
Chicago
Fisher Body Craftsmen Guild
Cafe Operator Is Psychologist in Chicago Station
The manager of a cafe at Chicago's Union Station reveals he is a practical psychologist. He explains his clock runs five minutes fast to help commuters rush for trains, ensuring they leave with a last gulp before boarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Smulekoff
Chicago
INS
Union Station
Motorist Seeks Plate Numbers To Match Girlfriends Size
ST JOSEPH Mich LLP authorities rejected a motorist request for license plate numbers 36 24 36 alleging he wanted the digits to mirror his girlfriend's measurements. Authorities noted plate numbers are assigned and cannot be altered to fit personal requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Joseph, Mich
Llp
Attempt at Prompt Pay Lands Man in Trouble
DETROIT police report Peter Stina, 50, was booked for attempting to pay a fine for jaywalking. Officers say he offered a $20 bill and tossed it toward them when handed the ticket, charges described as attempted bribery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
ULP
Peter Stina
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Leo F. Shikoski
H. L. Shikoski
Fifth Avenue SE
Bette
James H. Murdock
Ray Murdock
Thirtieth Street
Fort Eustis
McKinley High School
Walter A. Hill
G. W. Hill
James Connally Air Force Base
Hill
John C. Adams
Ed Brennan
Fourth Avenue SE
Fort Riley
Kaw
Fort Leonard Wood
David J. Shakespeare
A. B. Shakespeare
E Avenue NW
University of Iowa
South Side News
Eddie Harr
Bartow Automobile
Pete Wright
Wright
Seat
Iowa
Kidcraft
Architectural Aluminum CO
Norm Dake
Center Point Rd
Tome Town
Frodhy
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