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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 25, 1957
Page
28
The Iowa forecast calls for partly cloudy skies and a much colder snap to start the week with highs from 15 to the 30s in the north and near normal in the south. No significant precipitation expected through the period. Community notes include fire, police, and city updates plus a string of births and public safety reports.
Fifty eight signers asked Cedar Rapids city council to extend the Cleveland ditch storm sewer 400 yards west to the limits and apply 4300,000 saved on earlier work to new lines. Officials referred the matter to the council. a new survey and bids would be needed. Petitioners cited mosquito, rat, health, and flood hazards to justify action. Miles F. Kirchner and H G Schaeffer led the delegation.
Arrangements detail funeral services for multiple residents including John Brower Earlville Lester Appleby Mrs Kerkove Hattie Winters Jennie Johnston Carrie Bricker Charles Johnson Maud Carsten Ida Pettis Charles Lynch Frank Fortcamp Charles Benda Edwin Buser Etta Hills and others with service times dates and burial plans in churches chapels and cemeteries across Keota Sigourney North English Marengo Oelwein Waucoma West Union Iowa City and City locations.
Mahlene Hil, 22, of 1561 Beverlavenue SE was injured when his auto struck a bridge support on Highway 150 four miles west of Walker near dawn. He was treated at St Luke's hospital and released at noon after examinations and advised to rest before returning to college.
Cecelia Elizabeth Daniels widow of Charles Wesley Daniels of Cedar Rapids died Sunday after a brief illness. Born November 6 1862 in Dubuque she moved to Springville as an infant and had lived in Cedar Rapids for 60 years. Surviving are sisters Anna Hann of Moscow Idaho Fannie Flude of San Pedro California and a niece Mabel Peck. She belonged to Central Park Presbyterian church and Cedar chapter No 184 CBS. Services at Turner chapel 1 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev. Reuben J Tjaden with burial in Springville cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
William Waddington 83 of 2431 Wilson Ave SW Cedar Rapids died Sunday. Born Vinton November 13 1873 he moved to Cedar Rapids at age 10. Survived by wife Minnie Bagenstos Waddington seven daughters a son a sister and a brother all of Cedar Rapids. Services Beatty Bearle chapel 1 30 pm Tuesday with Rev James M Webb First Baptist Church burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Isabelle A. Gough widow of Arthur H. Gough and Cedar Rapids native died Saturday night in Glen Ellyn Illinois where she had lived for over 25 years. Born June 6 1877 she was a member of the Eastern Star lodge. Surviving are daughter Catherine Nicoles Glen Ellyn son Robert W. Gough Fort Worth Texas two sisters Mrs W B Smith Pasadena California and Mrs George D Chamberlin Pasadena California Services by Halewell and James funeral home LaGrange Illinois flowers omitted at family request.
Charles L Porter Cedar Rapids resident until 1931 died in Hollywood California Saturday night Born March 1 1902 Survived by wife Mamie a daughter Mrs Charline Brog of Hollywood three sisters Mrs C L Kennedy Cedar Rapids Mrs Frank Zarub Milan Illinois Mrs George Elmore Hollywood and two brothers Claire Cedar Rapids Harold Topeka Kan Services to be held in Hollywood Tuesday
Thomas Domer 28 died Thursday in Seattle Washington. Services will be at St Matthew's church 9:30 a.m. Wednesday conducted by Rt Rev Msgr James D Kearn. Burial in Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary led by Msgr Kearn and St Catherine's circle 8 p.m. Tuesday at Brady mortuary. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Tuesday. Domer son of Mr and Mrs Fay Domer of Central City.
City council rules March 25 bid opening for eight inch sewers on E avenue NW and Eighteenth street SW. Estimated contract costs total 23 493.44 with sections from Twenty second street to Eighteenth street, Covington road to trunk line manhole, and Wilson avenue to 780 feet south on Eighteenth street SW. Work slated April 5 to July 15 if bids are accepted. Objections to sewer assessments on Old Marion road and adjacent streets were overruled.
In Grenoble France twelve mountain rescue dogs were rescued Sunday after a party of Alpinists reached a snow bound station carrying rucksack loads of meat to feed the starving canines.
The Iowa House approved 15 bills with no dissent and deferred two school reorganization measures. Approved were a 200000 deficit appropriation for aid to dependent children after a Supreme Court ruling, an 8100 deficit for the Commission for the Blind, and 1503 for inaugural ceremonies for Gov. Loveless. A health official urged a five year plan to avert rental housing shortage, exploring federal rehabilitation funds and mandatory inspections, while praising Cedar Rapids for Clean Up week success.
A public hearing on a fair employment practices bill was scheduled before the House Labor Committee on Tuesday. Donald Johnson of West Branch, commander of the American Legion and chairman of a state merit employment committee, was among those slated to speak for the bill.
Rep. William O. Weaver a Republican from Wapello replaces resigning Rep. William D. Dillon of Columbus Junction. Weaver won a Louisa county special election last Tuesday and was sworn in Monday by House Clerk A. C. Gustafson.
Reps Judson Perkins and Peter Steen huser propose a ban on manufacturing or selling any product for human consumption flavored with alcoholic beverages in Iowa. Violators face up to 30 days in jail or a $100 fine. Other measures include school bus auxiliary brakes and allocating 296 300 dollars to the State Conservation Commission for land to build an artificial lake in Dallas or Polk counties.
Senator William Stuart proposes a six member Iowa Recreation Board to study recreation facility needs and assist with development. Senator Guy Butler seeks a 500000 dollar appropriation for Storm Lake dredging. Senator Earl Elijah’s attempt to drop the cigaret vending machine bill failed by voice vote. The bill was killed and later recalled by the Senate.
Cedar Rapids assistant city health officer Carl Smith told the Real Estate Board at a Roosevelt hotel luncheon that postwar housing needs and city code enforcement failures drive substandard housing. He urged realtors to survey and collect facts to present to the council advocating minimum standards and upgrades for multiple dwellings.
Bids for demolishing the Limback Lumber building at A avenue and Third street NE were opened. Conway Wrecking Company bid 817 to tear down and salvage material, while five other bidders ranged from 1,187 to 2,890. The city bought the property for 76,000 for an off street parking lot. Possession changed Jan 1. City officials referred bids to the city engineer and building inspector for review. Contract action to follow.
Gov. Her schel C. Loveless reiterated opposition to raising Iowa's state sales tax above 2 percent. He warned he would veto any 3 percent proposal and noted the current 2 percent tax will revert on June 30 without re enactment. He questioned tying the tax to school revenue and said he will review a tractor truck length bill for safety factors.
Washington President Eisenhower nominated movie actor James Stewart for promotion to brigadier general in the Air Force Reserve. The nomination was announced Monday and adds a high profile officer to reserve ranks.
The will of J L Bever, Cedar Rapids pioneer, died Feb 9, admitted to probate in Linn County District Court. Widow Marie D Bever and son James D Bever named executors without bond and principal beneficiaries. A trust fund receives most stock except Park Avenue Realty and Denecke Investment Company with James D Bever as trustee until his death, then heirs. Remainder of estate including two stock blocks goes to Mrs Bever.
Two Marion men, Richard Hotz, 22, and Robert Hotz, 24, were involved in a single vehicle crash near Cedar Rapids early Sunday. They were treated at St Luke's hospital. Robert received a 15 day suspended sentence on intoxication on a public highway after weekend detainment. Richard remained hospitalized then jailed awaiting formal charges.
Ervin Brass, 50, of Iowa Falls, received a one year sentence in district court after a December incident in Cedar Rapids where a $15 check was returned as account closed. Brass originally pleaded innocent but changed plea Monday. officials note four previous convictions on the same charge.
A theft report states a fly rod, several reels and other fishing equipment were taken from the W. W. Stolln cabin northeast of Springville. The break in occurred after February 3 according to the report.
John Hay Jock Whitney began his posting in London with three hours of work upon arrival Sunday. Embassy staff noted the brisk debut as he set a rapid pace, while remarking on the disruption to the usual British weekend routine.
The North Western Railway proposes ending free pickup and delivery for less than carload shipments with Chicago setting a March 25 date. Cedar Rapids officials say no local details have been provided yet as four railroads and transfer firms handle current pickups and deliveries.
Wright school at 1 Council Street and Hollywood Boulevard NE will dedicate its new building on March 17. Principal A A Drakos and speakers Dr Carl Kessler and Dr Alexander Lippisch will headline. An open house runs 2 to 5 pm before the 3 pm ceremony in the gym.
The adventures of KIT CARSON invite viewers to a Channel 9 presentation titled Golden Snare airing Monday at 6. The televised feature promises suspenseful action and a focus on the show's signature treasure hunt themes.
An advertisement touts St. Joseph Aspirin as proven three times faster to absorb than leading brands and claims superior pain relief with a single active ingredient. It promotes wide use for headaches fevers colds and stomach upset and markets 100 tablets for two cents as the world's largest seller.
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