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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 21, 1958

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Mixed weather and court notices fill Iowa brief

The Iowa forecast calls for cloudy with little temperature change through Saturday with highs upper 30s to mid 40s and milder early next week. Local legal notices list civil suits against Harold Chamberlain, Joan Dyal, and others, plus multiple probate and obituary items from Manchester to Decorah and surrounding towns.

Bismarck Chicago New York Denver Maha Omah Duluth Phoenix L. Angeles Spokanea Miami Tampa Iowa

Traffic court notes multiple fines in Washington area cases

The record lists numerous individuals from Washington and Marion with penalties for traffic violations including speeding signal violations and stop sign infractions. Amounts range from 2 to 151 dollars with several forfeitures and a 30 day suspended sentence for false uttering of a check.

Peggy Davis Washington Edward O’brien Coldstream Ave Wendell Reece Center Point Rd Jerry Steffon Marion Ha Hammond Robert Johnston Mt. Vernon James Stone H.ave Kathleen Sores Stanwood William Meskimen 31St St John Emery 5Th Ave Ronald Richardson 10Th St Clarence Schmidt Memorial Drive Edward Hartle Hiawatha Donald Campbell Newhall Robert Stephen Cottage Grove Ave Clair Brandon Wilson Ave Roger Robertson A Ave Berneda Hansen 33Rd St Glover Waddington 4Th Ave Roger Borthwick 9Th Ave Kenneth Wilcox Elmhurst Dr Ward Goodwin Moline Neisy Muffler Donald Moffatt 24Th St Sagas Ashley 6Th Ave Montague Brown 10Th St. SE Eugene Gilbert 1St St. NW Albert Hawkins St. SW

The Speed of Light Want Ad Taker Offer

A brief ad encourages selling unused items for cash. It promotes immediate action on wants or needs and offers help writing ads. The notice includes a contact: EM 2-1121, and notes accepted until 5 P M Saturday for the Sunday edition.

Khrushchev Not Absolute Boss As Envoy Is Quoted

Soviet Ambassador Mikhail Menshikov says Khrushchev must seek colleagues consent not an absolute ruler. He argues leadership is collective and notes openness to cultural accords and possible TV interviews with American leaders. also reports TU 114 jet testing non stop Moscow to New York readiness this fall.

New York The Herald Tribune Mikhail Menshikov Nikita Khrushchev Washington Dispatch Khrushchev Marguerite Higgins Washington Soviet Union Eisenhower Moscow

Demoted Russian Is Named Envoy Demoted

Moscow reports Mikhail G. Pervukhin loses his Soviet presidium seat and will serve as Russia’s ambassador to East Germany. Semyon A. Shachkov succeeds him at the foreign aid post. M. Z. Saburov, former deputy, is bypassed.

Moscow Mikhail G. Pervukhin East Germany Russia Moscow Radio Pervukhin Semyon A. Shachkov Ukraine G. M. Pushkin Shachkov Pervyukhin M. Z. Saburov Saburov

Two Federal Court Cases Reported Settled

Two cases were reported settled out of court as Cedar Rapids federal district court prepared for trials in the February term. The tax case Collins Radio Company v. United States and the damage suit Erwin S. Adam v Beverly Young were settled while juror panels were drawn from Linn Cedar Benton and Jones counties for the term. Pre-trial conferences were canceled and one date was moved to March 5 for the Patricia Smith v Messingers case.

Cedar Rapids Patricia Smith Messingers

Courthouse Death of Lisbon Man Prompts Suit

A $35,666.50 lawsuit filed in Linn County district court seeks damages for the death of Joseph M. Tvrdik, who died February 9, 1957, in a highway 30 collision east of Cedar Rapids. Plaintiff Blanch M. Tvrdik, administratrix, alleges negligence by Jack Hawthorne Truck Lines, Western Transportation Co, and drivers Herb Thomas and Harold Litty. Defendants are Clinton County residents. Litty and Thomas allegedly drove Hawthorne semi trailers leased to Western. A jury trial is requested.

Lisbon Linn Blanch M. Tvrdik Joseph M. Tvrdik Highway Cedar Rapids Jack Hawthorne Jack Hawthorne Truck Lines Western Transportation Company Herb Thomas Harold L. Litty Hawthorne Thomas Litty Clinton County Western Tordik

Central City Man Is Given Bench Parole

Ralph R. Ash of Central City received a bench parole on a three year penitentiary term after pleading guilty to a third offense of drunken driving. Arrested Nov 27, he had been fined 500 dollars on a prior second offense and pays 50 dollars monthly. First convicted in 1953 in Linn county, the man benefited from a recent Iowa law allowing parole from the mandatory sentence.

Ralph R. Ash Central City J. E. Heiserman Ash Linn County Iowa

Suit to Collect 12-Year-Old Judgment

A district court judgment entered nearly twelve years ago is pursued for collection by Leo T. Krausnick as administrator of James L. Krausnick estate against William Seilh temper. The petition seeks 7031.25 including interest and costs after a 4500 judgment in 1946 remained unsatisfied.

Leo T. Krausnick James L. Krausnick William Seilhamer

Cedar Rapids Officials Named to UCP Delegation

Three Cedar Rapids officers of United Cerebral Palsy will serve as delegates to the UCP Midwest Southwest regional convention in Pease City Saturday and Sunday. They are Glenn Hoye president of UCP of Iowa Thomas M Collins president of UCP of Greater Cedar Rapids and Ab dallah Igram member of the Cedar Rapids board of directors. They will also attend the Iowa UCP annual meeting held in conjunction with the regional meeting.

C.R Cedar Rapids United Cerebral Palsy UCP Peases City Glenn Hoye Iowa Thomas M. Collins Abdallah Igram Iowa Ucp

Leopold to Leave Prison for $10 a Month Job in Puerto Rico

Nathan Leopold plans to exit Statesville with 674.59 dollars and seek a $10 monthly job plus room and board in Puerto Rico, aided by a 50,000 dollar trust fund yielding 2,000 dollars yearly and a 1948 aunt’s legacy totaling 10,000 to 11,000 dollars. His attorney notes the trust funds are managed for his general welfare.

Leopold Gertz Church of the Brethren Castaper Puerto Rico

Todd Says Nikita Is Top Showman

Mike Todd returned from Moscow praising Nikita Khrushchev as the greatest showman of our time and confident he would win a Russian presidential vote. Elizabeth Taylor said she was fascinated by Russia and likened it to a grade B motion picture.

New York Mike Todd Moscow Nikita Khrushchev Elizabeth Taylor Todd Russia

Republicans Confront Benson Farm Policy Fallout In Congress

GOP leaders voiced worry over Eisenhower Benson farm policies after Minnesota electio n results showing a near split in a long Republican district. They pressed for program corrections while avoiding a push to replace Benson, noting farmers face low prices and surpluses. Eisenhower defended Benson as a dedicated man on the right track.

House G.O.P Minnesota August Andresen Albert Quie Eugene Foley Benson Eisenhower

Hospitalized Student Inhaler Chewing Incident At School

A 16-year-old Washington high school student was hospitalized after chewing cotton from a pocket inhaler and getting high. Three boys chewed inhaler contents at school Tuesday. the 17-year-old who introduced the item was expelled and is on parole for a prior theft.

Washington High School

Deaths Donald Maloney 36 Cedar Rapids native dies in Oakland

Donald James Maloney 36 a Cedar Rapids native died in Oakland California Thursday after a brief illness. He was a Roosevelt high school and University of Iowa graduate, a technical information specialist and editor of the Oakland Naval Supply Depot newspaper. Survived by wife and one son Peter the family will hold funeral and burial in California. Friends asked to contribute to the cancer fund.

Donald James Maloney Cedar Rapids Oakland Calif James Maloney Johnson Roosevelt Highschool University of Iowa Maloney Oakland Naval Supply Depot KCRG Peter California iFriends Leancer Fund

Oklahoma City man dies in Dallas train collision

Edward N. Smith Jr of Oklahoma City son in law of Mr and Mrs Ralph H Clements died after his car struck a railroad train in Dallas Texas. He was a Baylor University dentistry student and husband of Mary Jane Clements with three children Mary Kaye Lyn and Edward N III. Funeral plans remain to be set with the Clements traveling to Oklahoma City.

Edward N. Smith, Jr Oklahoma City Ralph H. Clements Ridgemore Drive Dallas Texas School of Dentistry Baylor University

Services for Samuel E Stoneking in Cedar Rapids

Samuel Elmer Stoneking lifetime Cedar Rapids resident dies Thursday. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Monday at Barta Hesser chapel with Rev. N L Wogen of St Stephen’s Lutheran Church. Burial at Cedar Memorial. Survivors include daughter Mrs Marie Herb sister Mrs Ethel Darling brother Clinton Stoneking, all of Cedar Rapids. Stoneking born Bertram July 13 1882 married Ann Vanous July 15 1909. Ann died 1932. Friends may call after 2 p.m. Saturday. A former Iowa Manufacturing Company employee.

Samuel Elmer Stoneking Cedar Rapids N. L. Wogen St. Stephen's Lutheran Church Cedar Memorial Iowa Manufacturing Company Stoneking Bertram Ann Vanous Marie Herb Ethel Darling Arand Clinton Stoneking Russia

Brother Says the Badly Advised on Little Rock Move

Edgar N. Eisenhower criticizes the federal troop role in Little Rock at the American Bar Association convention. He urges restoring powers to the states and questions enforcing court orders via federal troops. He endorses local authority when requested by officials.

Little Rock Atlanta Edgar N. Eisenhower Eisenhower Tacoma American Bar Association Atlanta Journal

U.S. Soviet Sign Student Exchange

The first reciprocal student exchange between the United States and the Soviet Union will begin this summer. Dr. John A. Wallace of the Council on Student Travel announced an agreement with the Soviet Youth Committee. Forty American students will travel to the USSR and twenty Soviet students will visit the United States for 5 to 6 weeks.

New York U.S Soviet Union John A. Wallace Council On Student Travel Soviet Youth Committee The Ussr America

Services for Marie Forsythe Widow of Charles Forsythe

Marie Forsythe widow of Charles A. Forsythe died in Manistee Michigan. Services will be held at Turner chapel at 10 30 a m Saturday conducted by Rev Walter Cerka of Sharon Evangelical United Brethren church. Burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Marie Forsythe Charles A. Forsythe Manistee Mich Turner Chapel Walter Cerka Sharon

Services for John Vishek at Kuba Funeral Home

Funeral services for John Vishek, 80, of 1612 Fifteenth Ave SE, will be conducted at Kuba Funeral Home at 2 p.m. Saturday by Theodore B. Hlubucek. Burial is planned at Czech National. Friends may call at the funeral home.

John Vishek Fifteenth Ave. SE Kuba Theodore B. Hlubucek

Services for Mrs. Trachta in Brosh chapel on Saturday

Services for Mrs. Paul Trachta will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday in the Brosh chapel conducted by Rev. Joseph Havlik. Burial will be in Czech National. Friends may call at the chapel.

Paul Trachta Joseph Jandl Third St. SW Brosh Chapel Joseph Havlik

Eisenhower to Speak on Foreign Aid Program Tuesday Night

President Eisenhower plans a nationwide radio address from Washington Tuesday night to drum up support for the $3,942,100,000 foreign aid bill sent to Congress Wednesday. The speech will be broadcast by the four major networks at 8 30 p.m. CST.

Thomasville Eisenhower Washington Congress

GE Reports Record Profits and Sales for 1957

General Electric, the world’s largest electrical equipment maker, posts 1957 sales of 4.34 billion dollars and earnings of 247.9 million, up 6 percent in sales and 16 percent in earnings from 1956. Defense items make up about 20 percent of 1957 sales.

New York General Electric Company G.E

Thurston Hall Dies at 75 in Beverly Hills

Actor Thurston Hall known for suave banker and tycoon roles was found dead at his Beverly Hills home from an apparent heart attack. Authorities reported no foul play.

Beverly Hill Calif Thurston Hall Rae

Wit as a Weapon in Comedy Says Psychiatrist

AP profile of Dr. Martin Grotjahn who describes wit as an angry man seeking a victim and jokes as a safe outlet for repressed hostility. He links laughter to unconscious aggression and argues humor can guard mental health despite illness.

Los Angeles Martin Grotjahn Southern California Grotjahn Dr. Grotijahn

Nicholas Not Against Voter Parity in Iowa Race

Des Moines broadcast notes Lt. Gov William Nicholas not opposed to reapportionment. Campaign manager Henry Burma says Nicholas believes the issue is not a problem for the executive office though some misperceive his stance. Nicholas announces Lucille Long will head the women’s division and says he will discuss policies later and study state revenue first.

Des Moines INS William Nicholas Henry Burma Allison Burma Nicholas Lucille Long Whitten

Man Sought Over Free Ride Information Scheme

A Senate aviation subcommittee subpoenaed Harold J. O'Brien of Los Angeles to appear March 10 for questioning about selling information on securing free flights on military aircraft. An investigator paid him 18 dollars and he was flown free from Los Angeles to Washington on a military transport plane.

Washington Senate Los Angeles Onroney D-Okla Aviation Harold J. O’brien

Local briefs note hospital and community events

City residents report Mrs Velma Wolfe undergoing surgery at St Luke s hospital. Mrs Harley Clymer hospitalized at University Hospitals Iowa City for heart condition. Teen dance invites teens to ICBJ hall Saturday 7 to 10 pm with dress code. Office space for rent in American Building. Shrine hosts wild game dinner Friday 6 30 pm Embassy club. John K Williams to speak at American Business Women meeting in Sheraton Montrose hotel. Alex Fidled recovering from leg injury at St Luke s hospital. Recital features vocal students at Ralph Lee studio Saturday 8 pm. Townsend Club Iowa meets K of P hall Sunday 2 pm with Robert C Townsend. Cub Pack 23 awards announced for multiple boys.

National Guard Open House Slated in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids area residents are invited to a Master Day open house at the National Guard Training Center on 520 A Ave NE. The event runs all day Saturday with 8 am to 5 30 pm public access and 8 am to 10 am training for three guard units followed by demonstrations motion pictures and interviews. The event marks Washington's birthday each year.

Army National Guard Cedar Rapids National Guard Training Center Ave Guard Washington

Georgians Kill Bill for Race Labeling of Blood

The Georgia house killed a bill requiring that whole blood for transfusions be labeled by race. Critics said medical authorities opposed it.

Bill Atlanta Georgia House

Fuchs Progress Report From Transantarctic Route

Wellington New Zealand AP reports Dr Vivian Fuchs and his British transantarctic party are about 400 miles from their goal as they push toward crossing Antarctica.

Wellington New Zealand Vivian Fuchs

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C. R. Weather Municipal iFeb Akkaws Mississippi LaCrosse Lansing Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Stegall Richard Ely Taylor Royce 8Th St. NW Ott Paul 5Th St. SE Curtis Lemuel Whitters George 32Nd St Henderson Richard Dudak Louis Meyer Robert Clarence Reuter Dale St. Luke's Webster Reigh 40Th St Neubauer James Vernon Rooks Douglas Springer Jimmy Kelly Earl Paul D. Westfall Iowa City Harriett Holland Georgena M. Brown Raymond J. Brown Ona Dudley Loren D. Dudley Charlotte P. Rogers Cleo B. Rogers Lucille E. Jiroutek Vernon A. Jiroutek Martha M. Swartz Chris M. Swartz Joseph Seporito Town Farm Mutual Insurance Company Harold Chamberlain Palo Earl Carr James Vick Lst Ave. SE St. Luke’s Hospital Francis Wilams Caldbeck 8Th Ave Newman’s Mercantile Company Joan) Dyal 2Nd Ave Al’s Furniture, Inc Lemuel William Nellie Elmore J. C. Landenberger F. O. Espey Gordon L Betty Jane Johnson Istave Surgical Associates Mason City Walter G Ida Forbes Darrell Virginia Miskimen 6Th St. SE Kruckenberg Brendt Shank Middleton Morgan James B Grace Mary Murray D. Nickell Jack D Jo Kay W. A Alice A. Sawyer Northwest Radio and Television School Maude Wagamon Edward H. Anderson Donald Eugene Butts Sam Hill Virgil Dorothy Schmickle Manchester Olive C. Wilson Methodist Church Family Shome Shelly Funeral Home Edward Howard Whytechapel Sam Myers, Jr McAninch Victor Greeley Chester Willard Clifton Earlville Quasqueton Gladys Garvin Oakland Cemetery Beckman Funeral Home Cedar Benton Jones Counties Carl Riley Frank K. Powers Hermann Richmann Lloyd J. Mills Erwin Price Beneficial Finance Company Ralph Dorothy Peters Forrest M. Fischer Elkader Thomas W. Mullaney, Jr Highway 13 Harold A. Bertrand Wee Bonnie Joseph Ragen Mike Nikita Alcorn Martin Mass Third Street Donald J. Maloney Mrs. Clements Stoneking Services Pll Edgar Forsythe Services Vishek Services Trachta Services John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Mt. Vernon Ave G.S Turner John B. Turner & Son Jack Lefler Father Velma Wolfe Seventh St. Sw Pierson Ellis Blvd Harley Clymer First Ave University Hospitals Icbj Hall Shrine Embassy Club Shriners John K. Williams U.S.A Sheraton-Montrose Hotel Fidlerin Hospital Alex Fidled the Gazette Ralph Lee Aave Janet Dunn Sharon Byers Marilyn Roasa Henry Kurka Wendell Rogers Sharon Graf Alan Jones Townsend Club Townsend Clubs K. of P. Hall Robert C. Townsend Cub Pack John Robertson John Negro Bob Nemeck Douglas Morehead Richard Snyder Tom Neal Joe Sprietzer Mark Cornish John Papenius Mike Handley Mike Cornish Pat Corrigan National Guard Fuchs Kigbee's Sale Krebs Flower Shop Krebs Seem Medical Arts Surgical Medical Arts Surgical Supply 2Nd Street
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