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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1946
Page
8
Weather report shows high and low temperatures for Wednesday with precipitation totals and city notes. Legal notices include parking penalties, divorce petitions and decrees, a shoplifter incident in a hotel, a disturbance fine, and birth announcements.
Floods continued across the lower Ohio valley with at least 22 deaths reported and millions in property crop and livestock damage. The Ohio River at Cairo IL rose five feet overnight to 42 feet, a 7.9 foot rise in 24 hours setting a rapidity record. Forecasts show clearing skies and a warm break, with cooler nights ahead and a predicted 2.4 foot rise in the next day. Nearby Cedar Rapids and Dubuque report cold snaps and light precipitation as Eastern Iowa faces lingering floods.
Mrs. V L Spohn was re elected president of the Community Nutrition Service at the annual board meeting held Thursday noon at the Y M C A. Mrs George N Harless was elected vice president Earl Nichols treasurer and Miss Lucy Siver secretary new board members are Miss Mildred Deischer Mrs Alan Hird Mrs M Darwin Sandy and Mrs Harold Miner
Notice from Iowa state. Linn County to issue administrator for the estate of a late Linn County resident. He requests all indebted parties to settle debts promptly and all claimants to file authenticated claims with the Jasper County clerk’s office by the specified date.
Government labor officials showed renewed optimism to avert walkouts in steel and meat packing but warned of a nationwide telephone paralysis as 775 exchanges brace for picket lines. CIO and United States Steel seek price relief as 700,000 steelworkers threaten Monday strike while 335,000 AFL and CIO meat packers face a Wednesday walkout.
Des Moines reports that equipment workers struck Northwestern Bell on Wednesday and plans for picket lines Friday at phone offices across 160 Iowa cities. The impact depends on Northwestern Telephone Workers Union Local 62 members honoring the line.
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce announced its executive committee with P. F. Keehn as chairman. Members include Herbert S. Stamats David W. Lehti S E Coquillette and William J Barron. Budget committee names Coquillette as chairman along with Stamats Lehti Blaise and Keehn.
The A C A CIO telegraph workers strike in Greater New York slows local telegrams to and from New York City with indefinite delays. Western Union manager L G Frutig said traffic to domestic points moves at normal speed while cable and radio traffic via the New York gateway to Europe and South America is interrupted.
A fire of undetermined origin broke out in the third floor paint shop of Century Engineering at 401 Third Street SE on Thursday afternoon. Firemen arrived shortly after 1 PM and contained the blaze. officials could not provide an immediate damage estimate.
Linn county insanity commission member Arthur Axmear opposed one proposal from the special legislative mental hospital survey committee while supporting the rest. He argued against delaying commitment hearings and criticized payment to doctors and lawyers. His two ideas include receiving wards with a psychiatrist and expanded county home facilities with more nursing staff. Willis A. Glassgow and Dr. R. K. Reech serve on the commission, and a statement may be issued soon.
Fred C. Fisher of Cedar Rapids, an attorney, is defendant in a suit by Tribune Publishing Co. of Cedar Rapids seeking $43 with interest as balance due on a bill. The firm says Fisher ordered legal printing totaling $221 early in 1942 for a case he handled for Frank S. Miller of Cedar on the second defendant. According to the petition, $190 was paid.
Mrs. Bernice Cook petitions for an injunction against ex husband Dwight Cook of 522 McKinley SE to stop alleged molestation and coercive demands. He was fined 25 dollars in police court after a downtown Cedar Rapids fracas in which he struck her and broke her glasses. The couple divorced last May and have three minor children.
A federal tax lien and two lien discharges were filed in the recorder's office on Wednesday and Thursday. A lien for 836.15 was filed against Dan Christensen Construction Company at 205 Bever Building for 1944 and 1945 holding taxes. Releases were made of a lien for 229.29 against Messinger and Sons at 1127 Fifth Street NW for miscellaneous taxes and a lien for 137.61 against J. L. Messinger at 1302 Fifth Street NW for 1944 income tax.
Howard W. McLaughlin of Cedar Rapids files a $500 suit against Hudson Van Lines of St. Louis for delay and damages to household goods delivered to Cedar Rapids on January 2 from Georgia. A temporary injunction blocks the defendants tractor and trailer now in Cedar Rapids.
Thompson Yards Inc of Minnesota files in district court against Martin R Fritz of 93 Eighteenth Avenue SW seeking $171 82. plaintiff claims a Minnesota district court in Itasca County issued a judgment against Fritz on April 14 1943 for that amount.
City briefs note a Cedar Rapids library story hour led by Mrs Arthur Collins at 4 15 pm and a High Twelve club luncheon speaker John E Hutchins Cedar Rapids public school music supervisor at the Roosevelt hotel. The Cedar Rapids Women’s Club health education group meets at 1 pm Friday at Mrs R E Campbell's home 2622 Country Club Parkway SE with bingo and bridge planned.
Police report a small red two wheeler with a black handle stolen from 1431 Second Avenue SE between 11:15 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Monday. The bike belonged to Johnny Layer, five year old son of L. J. Layers of 229 Fifteenth Street NW, who was visiting the east side address at the time.
Joseph F. Landis of Cleveland president of the American Federation of Teachers will address a Cedar Rapids Federation of Teachers local 716 meeting Monday at 8 p.m. at the Montrose Hotel.
Heads Personnel Group. Bill Waite of LaPlant Choate was named chairman of the personnel managers committee of the Chamber of Commerce manufacturers bureau. John Lyford of Cedar Rapids Engineering was elected vice chairman and Mildred Pazdernik of Universal Engineering was named
Earle Behrend deputy regional Scout executive from Kansas City will attend the Waubeek night dinner at 6 30 o clock. Arnie Stierman a Northeast Iowa council commissioner will speak. Sea Scout ships and Explorer patrols will serve the dinner with Eagle Scouts and Silver Beaver Scouters seated as honor guests.
Gen Dwight D Eisenhower called for unselfish international cooperation to keep peace and prevent chaos as the United Nations system grows. He urged nations to stay united after victory to stop new Hitlers and protect survival, praising Canadian troops during a four day Canada visit.
Police reported the arrest of Lee C. Mason 24 of route 3 and a juvenile Wednesday in two theft probes. Mason allegedly stole six tires from Clifford O Brine at 308 Eighth Avenue SE and was arraigned with a $2,500 bond. Four tires were found, two traced to O Brine. Mason said he bought them from a stranger in a tavern. A government mail sack found in his car was also noted. The juvenile was taken into custody for the theft of a $55 bill fold from Lyle W. Miner at 912 Fifth Street SE.
Arlo Gray, 31, a disabled war veteran paralyzed from the waist down, received a clear deed to his home after Odd Fellows and Rebekah lodges raised about $4,000 to pay off the mortgage. Mayor A N Neu presented the deed.
The Allied Industrial League board of control will hold its annual meeting at the YMCA at 6 30 p m Monday. University of Iowa professor Dr Walter F Daykin will discuss industrial relations. Elected officers will be chosen and Gayle Zedick will review 1945 activities. Ed Zeller will recount the league’s history and growth from eight to 22 participating companies. The league is sponsored by the YMCA a Community Chest agency.
Alfred Petersen age 61 of Newhall appeared before U S Commissioner Charles L Benesh on a charge of sending threatening letters through the mails The case was continued until Saturday at 10 am Petersen is held in Linn County jail on 2500 bond Charges were filed by Petersen s former wife who said she received threats by mail
Cedar Rapids council heard strong objections from nearby property owners and Danceland ballroom operator Wenkstein to rezoning Mt. Vernon avenue south of Thirty- Sixth Street from B residential to C commercial. The council passed the ordinance in first and second readings with a Jan 31 public hearing date, hearing arguments on whether the site should be rezoned to permit a ballroom or preserve existing zoning.
William Stonebraker retired Rock Island conductor died at his Cedar Rapids home after a long illness. Born July 9 1874 in Iowa City he served railways from 1890 to 1941. He was 66 and survived by a widow two daughters and several relatives. Services scheduled at Moon chapel Saturday at 1 30 p.m.
DES MOINES AP patrons of Iowa liquor stores will receive two fifths or quarts of whisky per month until distillers secure more grain and transport. Dick R Lane, chairman of the liquor commission, said shortages limit production to about one third of normal. The previous limit was three fifths or quarts per permit holder in December. If demand stays low, the two bottle limit will continue into February.
Wilber L Westenhaver 1618 D avenue NE Cedar Rapids retired carpenter died in a local hospital at 5 35 am Thursday after a brief illness Born November 23 1869 in Fairfield he was a member of Carpenters union No 308 and Knights of Pythias His wife died in July 1942 Surviving are daughter Bernice Westenhaver at home brother Ira V Detroit sisters Mrs O L Macy Fairfield Mrs Nettie Harreld Moline step mother Mrs Bell McKee Missouri Moon chapel at 3 30 pm Saturday
Word has been received of the death of six month old Tommie Zamastil son of Sgt and Mrs Leo Zamastil of Paso Robles California formerly Cedar Rapids. Surviving grandparents William G Zamastil Fairfax Leo Winchester Sacramento and several aunts uncles of Cedar Rapids and Fairfax. Services will be conducted in Sacramento Friday.
Mrs Manetta Collins 82 of 1637 Favenue NE widow of Thomas Collins died Thursday morning at a Marion nursing home after a lingering illness. The body is at the Monahan funeral home. Services will be announced.
Gus F. Hellwig died Tuesday at his home 2417 Fourth Avenue SE. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Beatty chapel by the Rev. Paul Luther Miller. Burial will be Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Miss Jetta Gallagher of Cedar Rapids will be conducted by Rev. D. J. Lenihan at St. Patrick's church at 9 a.m. Friday with burial at Mt. Calvary. The Rosary will be recited by Rev. Lenihan at Brady mortuary at 8 p.m. Thursday.
Col Durwood Moss of Cedar Falls, a state guard member and lumber businessman, met Gov Blue at the statehouse to discuss a vacancy on the state board of control created by David McCreervy's resignation. Sen John Berg accompanied Moss during the conference.
The governor criticizes missing federal housing ties, cites labor and material shortages, and outlines a plan to build about 1060 housing units by assigning each county responsibility for 10 dwellings. The proposal includes short courses in carpentry and masonry to address skilled labor gaps.
Dr. Edward D. Allen Iowa State college economist told the state tax study committee that about 1.5 billion dollars of Iowa real estate and tangible property is exempt from taxation with another 5 billion in tangible property exempt. The Iowa Police Chiefs Association urged revenue steps for police, proposing distribution of half of state liquor store profits to cities and towns and higher municipal levies. The committee weighs changes to tax rules for burden equalization ahead of the 1947 legislature.
DES MOINES AP More than 1100 permits to hold game in cold storage were issued by the state conservation commission. Rabbits, squirrels, pheasants and quail may be kept until June 30 and ducks up to 90 days after the close of the duck season or until March. Game taken outside Iowa does not require a state permit but must have a tag from the state of origin attached.
The Dundee city council set January 28 for a hearing on the northeast side sewer project. Plans have been in the city engineer’s office for months and include sanitary sewers on Shaver Road NE Tenth Street NE G Avenue NE Lincoln Avenue NE Weare Avenue NE Brown Avenue NE and I Avenue NE. The council rejected bids on three other sewer projects as they exceeded the engineer’s estimate by more than ten percent.
DES MOINES Iowa health officials say 465 malaria cases were reported last year, the highest on record in the state, but none occurred among civilians. Most cases were among service personnel or war prisoners, with army control measures credited for preventing civilian spread. The malaria carrying mosquito exists in Iowa and summer vigilance will be needed.
Iowa League of Municipalities urged the state to refund to taxing bodies the amounts lost from exemptions for war veterans. Fort Madison mayor L. C. Burton said reform of tax laws is needed as cities face funding gaps for streets sewers and health services. He cited inequitable special assessments and urged modernization of funding and zoning to support urban growth.
James O'Donnell, 508 A Avenue NE, was struck while crossing First Avenue at Fourth Street East and thrown about 30 feet. He suffered a fractured right leg lacerations on the scalp and nose cuts on the right hand and abrasions on both knees. Ambulance staff took him to St Luke's Hospital in satisfactory condition. Police described the hit and run by a car traveling west on First Avenue Wednesday night.
Mr and Mrs Dwayne Larby of Olin escaped serious harm when their car was struck by a freight train at the J street SW crossing about 12 30 a m Thursday. The car was shoved 110 feet along the tracks but the only injury was a cut lip to Mrs Sarby who was taken by ambulance to Mercy hospital for treatment and discharge.
Local No. 3 of the United Packing House Workers of America CIO distributed 5000 copies of Economic Justice to Linn county farmers. Harold Smith, the union’s business agent, said a copy was nailed to every farmer in the county. The pamphlet, published by the National Religion and Labor Foundation in New Haven, Connecticut, discusses wage issues between workers and packers. The foundation is sponsored by the CIO national headquarters.
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