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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1947
Page
9
The February 17 1947 issue lists Iowa weather with forecasts for mostly cloudy conditions and snows, plus a temperature range with highs around mid twenties. It records marriage licenses, police court fines for disturbances and traffic offenses, births at St Luke's Mercy and Mercy hospital, and accident notes including a scene leaving without identity and other violations.
A list of individuals from multiple Iowa cities including Marion Solon Decorah Williamsburg and Cedar Rapids faced fines for meter violations parking on the wrong side of streets and a driving over a fire hose. Amounts included one dollar per case with some cases detailing costs.
The Greek war relief drive begins in Cedar Rapids Tuesday led by Harold Ward, appointed by former President Hoover as national campaign chairman. Since its six years of operation the Greek War Relief Association has provided over 25 million dollars in relief supplies and services for Greece. Cash disbursements total nearly 14 million with gifts valued at 11 million shipped. Hoover, before his European food survey, praised Greece for fighting for freedom and suffering deservedly from war hardships.
Dr Myron L Koenig former Coe College dean and George Washington University administrator told Rotary Club listeners that teaching American history in Washington is uniquely challenging. He cited local ties foreign students and descendants of officials as factors shaping course content and discussions. He noted Russian students interest in English physics economics and life in America and warned about cautious treatment of figures like Grant and his cabinet member Hamilton Fish in the capital.
Contributions to the Greek War relief drive may be sent to Russell Manatt, treasurer, Merchants National bank. The campaign will run through Feb. 25. Serving with Ward on the Greek relief committee are Jim Brady, Russell Manatt, Dr. W. W. Argow, Byron S. Hollinshead, John Evans, Ray Spielman, William R. Smith, Jim Plumb, Dick Miller, Paul Costas, Josephine Hexter, Orville Lintz, Bob James and Ann Miller.
Washington authorities unveiled steps for tenants to appeal eviction certificates granted landlords. The rules follow a Supreme Court ruling and allow a 30 day automatic stay upon filing for review with the OPA regional office. Appeals to the national OPA office or emergency court of appeals are provided, with possible stay cancellation for frivolous or bad faith filings. Landlords may evict for nonpayment, nuisance, or immoral use unaffected.
WEST UNION The Boy Scout campaign raised 681 dollars, topping the requested quota by 31 dollars. The effort mobilized local volunteers and supporters, with organizers praising community involvement and noting funds will support troop activities and programs.
Major George Stevenson at the Cedar Rapids recruitment station announced a deadline extension from January 31 to March 31 for combat wounded veterans re-enlisting in their former grades. Applicants must meet general physical standards except for combat incurred disabilities. more details are available at the Federal Building recruiting station.
The council authorized the department of public improvements to buy 13 street cleaning cans with carriers and six extra wheels. Mrs. Joe F. Ely of 1532 Ellis Boulevard NW was granted a class C beer permit.
The United States proposes designating the Marshalls Marianas and Carolines as a strategic area under US administration, seeking U N trusteeship while retaining control. The draft pact, circulated to Secretary General Lie and the Security Council, faces potential opposition from Russia Britain and Australia amid Japan peace treaty talks. If approved the US would administer virtually the same rights as annexation over 623 islands north of the equator, with bases at Saipan Tinian Truk and Kwajalein.
Edward Thomas Hudachek died at 10:40 a.m. Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born January 7, 1878 in New port township Johnson county, he lived near Lisbon for 36 years. Survived by four daughters, six sons, three sisters, three brothers and 16 grandchildren. Services at St. John's Church Lisbon at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, burial in St. Mary's Mechanicsville. Rosary at 8 p.m. Monday. Friends may call Brosh funeral home Solon until 6 p.m. Monday and at the family home afterward.
Mrs Edith Liddicott 66 of 325 Fifteenth street NE died Sunday at 7 p.m. after a sudden illness. Born Cedar Rapids April 15 1880 she lived in Beatrice Nebraska before returning in 1938. Surviving five Ernst sisters Cedar Rapids First Lutheran Church services Tuesday 3:30 p.m. at Turner chapel. burial Cedar Memorial. John Vosburgh 59 of 4420 Bowling street SW died Sunday at 6 a.m. after a lingering illness. Born Belle Plaine February 20 1887 he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1927. Surviving son Stanley daughter Mrs. C. W. Hall Jr and a grandson all of Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs A O Kirk Belle Plaine and several nieces and nephews. Services Tuesday 2 p.m. at Kuba Funeral Home. burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call.
Mrs Mary Ellen Tuttle widow of Halley E Tuttle died at 2:55 a m Monday at her Cedar Rapids home after a sudden illness. Born April 13 1852 in Batavia Illinois she lived in Cedar Rapids 47 years. Surviving Hawley Tuttle Sacramento Frank Tuttle Davenport a sister Mrs John Lewis Palo nine grandchildren. Charter member Trinity Methodist church services in Turner chapel later burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel after 1 p m.
Frank Kucera 131914 Second street SE Cedar Rapids died at home after a brief illness. Born May 5 1875 in Johnson county he came to Cedar Rapids from Swisher. Survived by son Frank C. Kucera Milan Ill sister Anna Cejka Cedar Rapids grandson and several nieces. Turner chapel service set 1:30 p.m. Tuesday with Theodore Hlubu cek Jr burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Pope Pius XII will broadcast a short wave message to American pupils on Wednesday at 12 15 p m CST over Vatican radio. The address will be heard in the United States on the 19 84 meter wavelength.
E P Boynton chairman of Cedar Rapids city plan commission major streets committee told Real Estate board members at the Y M C A that chances for a new road to Marion are poor. He cited blocked plans for C avenue NE, the Equitable Life plat, and costly Indian creek bottom work. Oakland road offered best potential, while Fourth street would require railroad- and city-funded upgrades.
Rescue teams recovered three bodies as darkness halted work after a DC-4 Avianca crash near Bogota left 53 dead. The four engine airliner carried 49 passengers and four crew, including at least seven Americans, en route from Barranquilla to Bogota when it smashed into El Tablazo cliff 30 miles northwest of the capital.
Davenport Iowa reports another traffic crash with Ivan Cawiezel 35 dying from injuries after a collision between his sister Camilla Cawiezel 34 driving one car and a second vehicle. Thomas Fieweger 18 not hurt, Rosemary Fuchs 18 hospitalized.
Chariton report states Mrs Rus sell Gray aged 45 of Woodburn died Monday from injuries after a Sunday night auto wreck near Chariton. Her husband and W R Mullinax were hospitalized with injuries in the same accident.
Heiko B. Thoren, 62, died instantly when the car he rode in collided with another machine near here. The other driver, Mrs. Nellie Brinkman, was uninjured.
Pittsburgh United Press reports Walter Mike Milligan former Pitt guard and line coach under Wesley Fesler has been named head football coach at the University of Pittsburgh. He succeeds Fesler who resigned to lead Ohio State last week. Milligan’s selection was anticipated.
Des Moines AP Paul Griffith national commander of the American Legion said telegrams opposing a reported 2.25 billion dollar cut in the armed forces budget have been sent to all senators and representatives. He warned that past penny wise policies have left the forces weak and that housing shortages will ease with new regulations removing ceilings and incentives for multiple dwellings. He noted 29 percent in Dallas prefer renting to buying, and cited 425,000 housing units completed in 1946 with 4,000,000 needed since V J day.
Albert Pierce 17 of 1030 Old Marion road suffered a chest injury when his motorbike collided with a car at B avenue and Twenty-seventh street NE Sunday. He was taken to St Luke's hospital with a fairly good condition Monday. The other Sunday crash at First avenue and Thirty-third street E between James Tait and Harry Gardner caused property damage with no injuries. Gardner was fined $5 and costs for driving on the wrong side.
Don Fritz of 1202 L street SW was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court for disturbing the peace after his wife signed a complaint alleging he struck her and tore her coat in a downtown tavern. Matt Lytle of 927 Sixth street SE faced drunkenness and disturbing the peace charges. his case was continued. Lytle allegedly struck Ivan Armstrong, a special police officer, at the Z C B J hall Saturday night.
Miss Kathryn Roberts daughter of Mr and Mrs Perry Roberts begins duties as office secretary of the Pilgrim Congregational church Oak Park Illinois following resignation from Mutual Fire and Tornado Insurance Company She is Roosevelt high school and Coe college graduate Rev William A Jacobs former Cedar Rapids pastor leads the Pilgrim church with Drexel V Mollison assisting in music and youth ministry.
R E Dumpprope of 2800 Fruitland Boulevard SW was fined $25 and costs in police court for leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. The charge related to a Christmas Eve crash. he was arrested Saturday night by Sgt Ray Murdock and Patrolman George Rubey. Police reported his car had not been moved from the garage since the collision until spotted 10 minutes after he left.
The American Bar Association announced its midyear meeting of delegates from state and local bar associations will take place in Chicago from February 24 to 26.
A Cedar Rapids man reports a new revival of the Spanish prisoner fraud, sending an intriguing Tampico letter to postal authorities. The scam promises a third share of a fortune in a trunk hidden in a U S customs house, urging the victim to travel abroad with funds to extract papers. The letter names "L" and "Sr Manuel Alvarez" as decoys, with warnings posted by post offices to avoid defrauding.
A beer bill filed in the Iowa House by Republicans Butler, Rolfe, Fimmen, Bloomfield, and Nielson would create a department of liquor and beer law enforcement under the state bureau of criminal investigation overseen by an attorney general directed commissioner. The measure requires officers to visit beer premises and investigate complaints. An amendment for local option by the drink was filed in the Senate by Senator Barkley to put beer and liquor by the drink to voters, with a separate liquor-by-the-drink bill on the calendar after the beer bill.
Des Moines Iowa senators George Fall and John Berg introduced a bill to merge all state tax revenue into a single general fund. The fund would allocate 10 million dollars for old age assistance and an adequate homestead credit fund, with remaining distributions set by the state treasurer. The measure aligns with Governor Blue's proposals.
Four Cedar Rapids Scout leaders attended a regional planning conference in Iowa Falls to map details for the Clear Lake Sea Scout regatta set for June 29 to July 6. Skippers Nate Worcester Jack Hoffman Jr Don Isett and Robert W Miller field Scout executive attended. Cedar Rapids Sea Scouts will join sailing races deck events and core Sea Scout skills.
Assistant Health Officer Clyde H White's January report to the Cedar Rapids city council shows 41 chicken pox cases. Nine scarlet fever, five whooping cough, and three mumps cases are also listed.
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