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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1952
Page
1
Wednesday's outlook calls for fair conditions with a slight rise in temperatures by Thursday night. Overnight lows climb 5 to 15 degrees depending on location, with Friday partly cloudy and warmer. Highs reach 30 to 35 in the southwest and 25 to 30 in the northeast, while Saturday brings increasing high cloudiness and further warmth.
AP text notes Soviet Foreign Minister Vishinsky urges a Security Council meeting in Paris to seek a Korea armistice. The piece links this to Stalin’s New Year greetings to Japan and Moscow’s looming world economic drive. It warns such a Korea armistice could bolster Soviet Asia aims and affect Japan’s economy amid rising Communist activity.
The principal source of all kaolin used in fine china in the United States is North Carolina. This key mineral, also known as ceramic-grade kaolin, dominates the national supply.
The Cedar Rapids recruiting office announced the enlistment of Richard D. Mc Crory 19 of Iowa City into the Marine Corps. They seek former Marines to form a Cedar Rapids Marine Corps League detachment, noting the city previously had such a group. Also clarifies Howard B Kurth 19 of Anamosa did not enlist in the air force.
Zack Miller 74 former owner of the 101 ranch near Ponca City Oklahoma dies in Waco Texas He and his brothers built a famed Wild West show and ranch once covering 110000 acres before mortgage and litigation reduced holdings He had been ill since an incident with donkeys last summer
Funeral notices detail military rites for Pfc. Herbert H. Hutton, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Hutton, killed in Korea, with burial by Veterans of Foreign Wars. Katherine Murray, 77, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, dies after long illness. services at St. Patrick's Church, burial in Carroll, Rosary at Teahen chapel. Also included is a business article on 1951 bank earnings and banking trends, noting savings, defense spending, inflation risks, and new bank openings.
Mrs E W Murdock of San Antonio Texas formerly of Cedar Rapids died in San Antonio Tuesday. Survived by two sons D D Murdock Cedar Rapids and L E Murdock Des Moines a daughter Mrs E H Wagner San Antonio with whom she lived and ten grandchildren. Services at Richie Orr funeral home Columbus Junction Saturday at 2 pm with burial there.
Mrs Hagerman, of 1106 Fifth Street NW, died Wednesday. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Brush chapel conducted by Rev. Frank Ward. Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Services for Mrs Floyd W Montague who died Wednesday will be held at 2 p m Sunday in the Brush chapel officiated by Rev Ruth Husband. Burial will follow in Mound cemetery Watkins. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Charles Henry Mills 1933 Higley avenue SE owner of the Auto Parts Company for 32 years died at home after a brief illness. Services 1 30 p m Friday at Turner chapel officiated by Rev H G Schwegler with Mizpah lodge No 639 A F and A M. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Masters to meet Mizpah lodge at 1 p m Friday.
AP reports banks boosted deposits resources and loan volume in 1951 with total loans to business, industry and agriculture rising to more than 21.5 billion dollars, a gain of 3.75 billion. Banks also lifted interest earned on loans to 3 percent plus, aiding profits amid rising wages and living costs.
City briefs list several local notices including a 7 45 p m meeting of the Eastern Star Malta chapter at the Ma sonic hall with a social hour to follow. Also updated are hospital transfers and local incidents with visitor access and community events such as square dancing and a social security office schedule.
In New Haven Connecticut telephone subscribers expected extra service when answering calls and heard music. The company traced the problem to a leak in a dedicated music line. Most callers said they would rather not have the music and asked for its removal.
The Linn County Board reappointed about 25 county employees for the year, including the county engineer, relief officer, sheriff, courthouse maintenance, and county home steward and matron. Salaries were not discussed. future raises depend on office budget proposals. Elective officers’ terms run through December 31, 1952, with other actions including bank depository approvals and official newspaper designations.
John Horning of the State Auditor's office completed an audit of Linn County records for 1949 and 1950. He reported all county offices checked out correct except irregularities involving former first district supervisor Clarence L. Beeson. Minor errors noted did not indicate further irregularities. The audit began in May with Richard Wissink contributing. Horning's next assignment is in Iowa County.
Milford Myers Jr., 26, of 1527 Seventeenth Avenue SE, pleaded guilty to carrying a concealed weapon. Judge Charles Penningroth gave a 90 day suspended sentence in Linn County Jail. The accused allegedly carried brass knuckles at Melody Lane and Sixth Street Road SW on December 24. the justice court charge was dropped.
Charles Hudson Jr. 25 of 1218 Fifteenth Street SE began 14 days in Linn County jail for fishing without a license. He pled guilty in September and was ordered to pay a 100 dollar fine with 50 dollars suspended. he did not pay any amount, so the jail term was for nonpayment.
The sheriff's office investigates a horse shooting on the Harry Gerard farm near Palo. Gerard found a two year old Clydesdale shot through the head and said he was away from home December 28 to 31.
J. B. Heeter filed a suit Wednesday against Lloyd D. Hutchins and A. H. Bliss for $155 total alleging amounts due on a promissory note. Heeter seeks $108 from Bliss and $47 from Hutchins.
The probate court admitted the will of Ernest F. Carnahan who died December 2. The document names his widow Myrtle as sole heir and executrix without bond, and dismisses Ace Cab Company against James O'Brien as of Wednesday.
St Ansgar farmer Harold McKinley will speak at the Linn County Young Republicans January meeting at Sokol hall 415 Third Street SE Friday evening. Doors open 7:45 with his talk at 8:30. Open to the public. McKinley, named chairman of the Iowa Republican Farmers group, gained notice for winning a department of agriculture court action over potato marketing.
The Cedar Rapids Superior Court police division collected 58187.20 in 1951 for nine months starting April 1. Maude Krebs notes 50325.75 in fines and 6630.35 in court fees with smaller marshal meals and witness totals. December receipts were 5217.90 with 4549 in fines.
Veterinarian M. P. Brimmer was appointed Cedar Rapids meat inspector Thursday by the city council. He will receive a salary of $50 per month to supplement the regular inspection fees. Eight dairies in Cedar Rapids met minimum milk and cream requirements according to city ordinance during December. Milk Sanitarian James Evers reported that all fulfilled what the law demands as to bacteria content and butterfat in various milk products.
The Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company was authorized to construct two concrete block regulator pits at the northwest corner of F Avenue and Eighth Street NW. A class C beer permit was issued to Lloyd Douda for use at 231 Sixteenth Avenue SW.
The government ended the first half of the fiscal year in the red by 7.467 trillion dollars, about 13 times last year’s midyear deficit. Defense spending surged nearly 300 percent, driving the peak deficit aside from war years.
The Rev. L H Wood 84 of Belle Plaine a retired minister died Wednesday after serving Bethany Evangelical church for 38 years Surviving wife two married daughters Marie Fergu son of Belle Plaine and Peter s Chicago two sons Paul Wood aarson and a sister Mrs Marie Biddell Cedar Rapids Services set for Friday at 1 30 p m at the Peffers funeral home
In Munsan Korea Communists labeled the proposed prisoner and civilian exchange as a barter of slaves and refused any all for all trade. A U N negotiator rejected the Reds categorical stance while Rear Admiral Libby and Gen Lee Sang Cho clashed on the nature of the proposal. A second subcommittee on truce supervision remained deadlocked over airfield construction rights during an armistice. Both groups set to reconvene Friday.
Tank supported troops struck under heavy artillery fire and retook two fortified positions on the western front. The push aimed to restore ground lost to a Chinese assault on December 28. The Eighth Army reported a fierce hour of fighting before two Red groups abandoned the sites near the 38th Parallel south of Panmunjom about 10 miles northeast of the truce valley.
Al Kelley treasurer of a Chicago freight forwarder will speak at the Cedar Rapids Chamber Foreign Trade bureau dinner next Wednesday. His talk on export developments will be followed by a question period. The Montrose hotel hosts at 6 30 p.m. Reservations are via the Chamber at 5135.
Martha Washington sues the United States in federal court in Louisville to recover 10000 from a life insurance policy on George Washington drafted in 1944. Martha also claims the money on behalf of her son, the deceased veteran, with Clara Washington listed as noting mother claimant.
Fire Chief E. P. Kohout announced transfers involving about 15 city firefighters to move newer personnel to Central station for training and to place experienced crews where they can be most effective. The reshuffle aims to spread veteran staff more evenly across stations.
A notice outlines the principal native Philippine languages as Tagalog Visayan and Iloko among many dialects. It emphasizes these three as the major languages spoken in the country.
Des Moines detectives said little progress in the murder case of taxi driver Leon E. Groves as two 27 year old men, Lewis Burkett and William Jones, remained in custody. Burkett wavered in statements about the shooting on December 22 and could not read or write. Jones denied being near the scene.
Gert rude Stockdale, critic of Toledo juvenile home policies, says she was asked to resign as child placement agent for the Iowa board of control and refuses. She noted being interviewed by Elizabeth Palmer and that Gov Beardsley was copied on her reply. Board chairman Robert Lappen confirms the meeting and questions about her continued work out of step with the department.
City council grants two hour parking on Eighth Street NE from First to A avenues 8 am to 5 pm daily except Sundays and holidays. It orders three slow signs on Bever Avenue SE near Thirty fourth Street and north of Bever. It denies Dearborn Brass Company plan to remove restricted parking on south side of B Avenue NW between Eighth and Ninth Streets.
Burlington Vermont. A 16 year old William Giroux used an oar to hunt a duck hawk he spotted on a pond. He rowed quietly and knocked the bird from the bushes, demonstrating a novel approach to wildlife hunting.
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