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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 11, 1958

Page

1

Weather and city court items from Friday and Saturday

Temperatures and precipitation totals for cities like Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago and New Orleans are listed along with a regional forecast calling for colder weather turning colder Sunday afternoon Highs 40 to 52 and a chance of snow Monday. A long list of local court actions includes fines for muffler violations disturbed peace and traffic offenses with details of names addresses and outcomes.

Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver New York Duluth Omaha Los Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle Iowa

Fire destroys Bellanca airplane at Hunter Field

A single engine Bellanca airplane was destroyed Saturday morning at Hunter airport after a carburetor backfire ignited the blaze. Owner Charles Henry of Marion and companion Art Kroening attempted to start the plane after rolling it from the hangar. Mechanic Charles Scheetz suggested over priming may have caused the backfire before they could summon help.

Bellanca Hunter Charles Scheetz Charles Henry Marion Henry Art Kroening Scheetz

Electrical Union Hearing Put Off

The Subversive Activities Control Board postponed resuming a hearing on charges that the United Electrical Workers union has Communist influence. A U.S. Court of Appeals ruling required access to FBI reports by a key witness before testimony can be used, delaying continued UE proceedings tied to a seven year government effort to register the Communist party as a subversive organization.

Washington Communist Party CIO

Schools To Get New National Anthem Disc

The American Heritage Foundation will gift every public, private, and parochial school and college a free 78 rpm high fidelity recording of The Star Spangled Banner. Conducted by Fritz Reiner and Charles Munsch, the Chicago and Boston symphonies collaborate on the new disc produced for the foundation by RCA Victor. Distribution is limited to the foundation and select institutions. not sold in stores.

New York American Heritage Foundation John C. Cornelius Foundation Cornelius RCA Victor Cornelius Said Chicago Symphony Orchestra Fritz Reiner Boston Symphony Orchestra Charles Munsch

Lester Pearson Interview on Mike Wallace Show Saturday Night

Nobel Peace laureate Lester Pearson appears on the Mike Wallace interview program airing Saturday at 9 00 p m on Channel 9. Pearson discusses peace efforts and international diplomacy in a primetime TV profile.

Lester Pearson Mike Wallace Channel 9

Florida Citrus Losses Put At Twenty Percent

Florida growers assess December frost damage at as high as 20 percent for oranges grapefruit and tangerines. Prices rise for remaining fruit as supply tightens and USDA estimates 22 million boxes of orange losses. Florida Citrus Mutual notes grapefruit drop appears minor. officials urge government action to aid growers.

Lakeland Fla Florida U.S. Department of Agriculture Robert W. Rutledge Florida Citrus Mutual Citrus Mutual U.S Washington Florida Growers Barney Cohen Florida Independent Citrus Growers Association Benson Florida Citrus Commission

Moran Heads Municipal Employes Credit Union

Police Sgt. LaVerne Moran was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Municipal Employes Credit Union at the annual meeting. Frank Hidinger Ruth Smith and Raymond Norman were chosen as officers and three new directors gain three year terms. The organization, formed a year ago, now has 102 members.

LaVerne Moran Cedar Rapids

Romania selects Ion Gheorghe Maurer as president

In Bucharest the Communist controlled Romanian parliament elected Ion Gheorghe Maurer president, announced by radio in Vienna.

Vienna Ion Gheorghe Maurer Bucharest Radio

Baxter Motors Sued Over Unpaid Wages and Profits

Harold W. Sauerbry, promoted to general and sales manager at Baxter Motors, sues in Linn county district court for 3020 dollars claiming 700 dollar monthly salary, 100 dollars deferred, and 12 percent of net profits due for 1957, with 600 paid monthly. A concurrent suit by Donald K. Miller seeks 1116.95 for salary and expenses.

Baxter Motors, Inc Harold W. Sauerbry Linn County Baxter Sauerbry Baxter’s Donald K. Miller

C R Patterson Fined For Drunk Driving

A $300 fine was assessed Saturday against Wallace S Patterson 39 of 1509 Bever Avenue SE who pled guilty to a drunk driving charge. Patterson was arrested Friday night by a highway patrolman on First Avenue W at Eighteenth Street. Judge Charles Penningrothe ordered Patterson to make monthly $50 payments on his issue.

Wallace S. Patterson Bever Avenue SE Patterson First Avenue W Eighteenth Street Charles Penningrothe

Cedar Rapids Man Receives Bench Parole After Sodomy Guilty

John De La Hunt, 26, pled guilty to a sodomy charge for immoral acts with an 18 year old. Judge Charles Penningroth handed a 10 year sentence but granted bench parole. He was to serve at Fort Madison prison, then released to the Iowa Board of Parole. Authorities said he was found not to be a criminal sexual psychopath after examination at University Hospitals Iowa City. imprisonment deemed not advisable.

Cedar Rapids John de la Hunt Charles Penningroth Fort Madison State Penitentiary de la Hunt Iowa Board of Parole Iowa University Hospitals Iowa City

Lawsuit Settled Over Sale of Jenna's Sweet Shop

Plaintiff Raymond F. Rieck dismissed his action and Defendant Gertrude Kramer dismissed a counterclaim regarding the sale dispute at 110 Third Street SE Jenna's Sweet Shop.

Jenna Third Street SE Raymond F. Rieck Gertrude Kramer

Groesgen Will Probate Leaves Estate to Wife and Heirs

In Linn County probate records William H. Groesgen who died December 24 leaves a life estate to his wife Mary with the remainder to be shared equally among their children after her death. Son William M. Groesgen is named executor without bond.

William H. Groesgen Slife Mary Groesgens William M

Three 15 Year Olds Held After Shoplifting at Eagles

Three boys, all 15, were arrested Friday at the Eagles Food Market at First Avenue and Twenty-Eighth Street SE on a shoplifting charge. They were being held for juvenile authorities for questioning after allegedly taking a package of doughnuts and a carton containing four ice cream cones.

Eagles First Avenue Twenty-Eighth Street

Discovery of effective poison ivy immunity compound

New York reports that a chemical compound developed at Columbia University by Dr. Charles R. Dawson and colleagues produced summer immunity in 28 highly allergic patients. Of 38 treatment courses, 20 had no ivy attacks, 16 had mild attacks, and 2 failed, with injections targeting the skin as the immune trigger.

New York Charles R. Dawson Columbia University Dawson Keil Medical Society of State of

International Bank hailed for aid and profits

Washington reports the International Bank, created by democracies after World War II, has generated about 39 million dollars in net income last year and holds 319 million in reserves. It funds 7.5 million kilowatts of new non Communist power capacity and supports road rail port projects in twelve countries while boosting land reclamation and irrigation. President Eugene R. Black says the bank’s value lies in its political and economic contacts with leaders, stressing development tied to freedom and showing the U S foreign aid program remains essential.

Douglas Larsen Washington International Bank U. S Andt America Eugene R. Black Black

Monnet Flies to U S Tonight in Quest of Money

French economic expert Jean Monnet heads for Washington to seek funds for France in 1958. He will likely ask for postponement of interest payments on existing French debts to the U S and the Export-Import Bank and will press for foreign credits from international institutions. He carries evidence to argue inflation is ended and financing can now be based on savings rather than inflation. The plan involves Premier Felix Gaillard pushing to curb inflationary pressures and the 1958 budget.

Paris Jean Monnet Washington France Monnet U.S Felix Gaillards

France Deficit Forecastes 600 Billion Francs Under Budget Deal

Parliament passed a budget amid stiff opposition, forecasting a 600 billion franc deficit. Experts say savings will cover the shortfall by year end. Parliament may still clash over budget details as Bank of France tightens credit to curb inflation and the new finance law requires quarterly reports and possible extra funding requests.

Bank of France

Deaths Frank H Randall 80 longtime Cedar Rapids lawyer

Frank H Randall 80 a Cedar Rapids lawyer for many years and law professor at the University of Iowa died in Traverse City Michigan after a long illness. He taught at the University of Kentucky after leaving Iowa and later at Washington University in St Louis. Surviving are his wife Helen Chandler two sons Dr Charles Randall Dr David Randall and two daughters Marcia Kirkpatrick and Susan Campbell. Services in Traverse City with cremation to follow.

Frank H. Randall Cedar Rapids University of Iowa Traverse City Mich Randall University of Kentucky Lexington Washington University St. Louis Helen Chandler Charles Randall Jackson, Miss David Randall New York City Marcia Kirkpatrick Janesburg N. J Susan Campbell Louisville

Mrs Hollingsworth Rites Set In Cedar Rapids

Mrs William Hollingsworth a Cedar Rapids resident for most of her life died Friday Born in Dublin Ireland she was a Daughters of Isabella member Surviving brothers John M Lynott Cedar Rapids James Los Angeles sister Ellen Charpar Los Angeles Services 9 am Monday at St Patrick s Church with Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan Burial Mt Calvary Rosary 7 30 pm Sunday at Brady mortuary for friends to call after 11 am Sunday

William Hollingsworth Second Street Cedar Rapids Dublin Ireland Daughters of Isabella John M. Lynott James Los Angeles Ellen Charpar St.Patrick’s Church D. J. Lenihan Mt.Calvary Brady Mortuary Ifriends

Services for Mrs Elmer F Stearns in Cedar Memorial Chapel

Funeral services for Mrs Elmer F Stearns of 1636 Second Avenue SE will be conducted Monday at 1 30 pm in the Chapel of Memories at Cedar Memorial cemetery by Dr Arthur Schuldt. Friends may call at Brady mortuary Sunday from 11 am until noon Monday.

Elmer F. Stearns Second Avenue SE Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery Arthur Schuldt Brady Mortuary

Burns To Speak At Des Moines Methodist Union Dinner

Dr. Jackson Burns of St Pauls Methodist Cedar Rapids will be the principal speaker for the Des Moines Methodist Union dinner Tuesday. Several hundred attendees from Des Moines churches are expected to be present. In 1958 Morris thrift certificates are advertised. Cub Pack 19 members received awards including Edward Short Douglas Willford Gary Cray Thomas Goodall Roy Wright Ronald Wilson Bruce Vaurichek Charles Grunewald Teddy Croy George Powers Richard Stinson Dennis Astor Quinn Novak Morris Jones Terry Weimer Kent Burgess Wayne Vaurichek Fred Zerbee Robert Hartke and John Powers.

Cub Pack No Edward Short Douglas Willford Gary Cray Thomas Goodall Roy Wright Ronald Wilson Bruce Vaurichek Charles Grunewald Teddy Croy George Powers Richard Stinson Dennis Astor Quinn Novak Morris Jones Terry Weimer Kent Burgess Wayne Vaurichek Fred Zerbee Robert,Hartke John Powers

Sailor Sought After Assault on 17-Year-Old Girl

Cedar Rapids detectives search for a sailor accused of assaulting Mary F. E. DeNio, a 17 year old, on First Avenue near First Street around 1:30 a.m. A car with several people stopped, a sailor exited, attempted to force her into the vehicle, struck her left cheek when she resisted, causing her to drop her purse and later discovering $4 missing.

Cedar Rapids Mary FE. DeNio First Avenue NW First Avenue E First Street Miss DeNio

Army to destroy 12 million dollars in defective grenades

GAO reports the United States paid too much for foreign made high explosive anti tank and practice rifle grenades ordered by the army in Europe. About 883000 grenades still on hand would be destroyed within 18 months. The army cited urgent need and contract compliance, despite a 125248 refund offer from the Belgian firm. GAO urged lower prices and prompt testing for crash orders. Separately MSTS ships showed under utilized troop space due to air movement.

Washington General Accounting Office Roses Army GAO U.S Congress Europe Joseph Campbell Army Military Sea Transportation Service Navy Joint Chiefs of Staff Defense Department

Changes in 250 Parking Meters Set Next Week

Downtown Cedar Rapids moves to a new meter system with one hour for 10 cents. Safety Commissioner Bob Johnson reports completion by early next week. Red posts mark dime-an-hour meters. higher nickel previous rates replaced. Offstreet lots gain longer, cheaper parking, including Greene Square expanding all day at 2 1/2 cents per hour.

Cedar Rapids Bob John‘son Central Loop Johnson Third Street Greene Square Lot

Licenses of Two Motorists Taken

Cedar Rapids Municipal court Judge Donald Barnes suspended two drivers licenses on Saturday. Larry J. Janda a Washington high student living at 433 Thirty-eighth street NE had license suspended 60 days after failing to comply with a high school court ruling for a stop sign violation. Robert W Court of 1712 Hamilton street SW had license suspended 30 days for leaving the scene of an accident after his car skidded into a residence at 1705 Hamilton street SW.

Jim D. Jeffery Second Street Robert W. Cohrt Hamilton Street Joseph C. Jones Fifth Avenue Adalbert W. Stieger Ninth Street William R. Zaruba Peace Avenue NW Robert E. Armstrong George L. Krabbenhoff Forest Drive Jean F. Janson Seventeenth Street Rupert C. Anderson Vinton Road Kay B. Keister First Avenue George T. Weir, Jr Marion William A. Hungerford Norwood Drive Lester W. Turner Twenty-seventh Street Howard K. Springer Thirtieth Street Harold L. Bernet Avenue Carroll D. Remmington Twentieth Street Ted Sloane Iowa City Charles R. McAllister Fifth Street Ester May Stauffacher Fifteenth Avenue Eugene W. Chapman C Avenue NW Gerald D. Gehring Third Avenue John C. Strawn Wendy Oaks Henry B. Holdgrafer Charles J. Musil Fifteenth Street Robert E. Parrish John J Jost Thirteenth Street Loris D. Weable Reynolds Avenue Elver Sorensen B Avenue Helen M. Anderson Belmont Parkway Signi L. Falk Helen S. Macek Thirty-eighth Street Dorothy S. Bochman Indian Road Paul Hunter Longwood Drive John R. Howe Culver Street Larry R. Goodenough Twenty-third Street Dewey Goins E Avenue Mildrige W. Preston William Rinderknecht Fifth Avenue SE George W. Martin Fairfax Roy J. Pilspaner Swisher Jean L. Ritchie Fourth Street Jerry L. Bell E Avenue NE Fverett G. Schultz Marengo Gene L. Clark Second Avenue Louis McDaniel Fourth Avenue Mlegal Ijnez E. Pisney Mt. Vernon Road Jack M. Broxey John Cedar Rapids Donald Barnes Washington High Larry J. Janda Thirty Eighth ‘Street Robert W Hamilton Istreet

Three Injured in Two Car Collision Near Oelwein

Special to The Gazette reports a two car crash six miles west on highway 3 left three people injured. Janet Damm 22 of Oelwein and Nancy Meier 22 of Aplington both teachers at Aplington were hospitalized but in good condition. Allen Connor 20 of Ionia suffered a head bump and was charged with failure to yield.

the Gazette Oelwein Janet Damm Miss Damm Nancy Meier Aplington Damm Allen Connor Ionia

Strawberry Point Man Suffers Broken Ribs

Special to The Gazette. Albert Thein, 29, of near Strawberry Point, is hospitalized in Oelwein with several broken ribs in fair condition. He said the ribs were broken when he had to dive into a ditch two miles north of Backbone State Park to avoid a tractor. He walked home and was brought to an Oelwein hospital.

the Gazette Strawberry Point Albert Thein Oelwein Excels Backbone State Park

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Daily Record C.R. Weather Municipal Columbus Junction Lyle J. Moore Independent Bible Church Stacy Funeral Home Walford Frank Schulte St. Patrick’s Church Mechanicssville Fellmer Funeral Home Keystone Funeral Dysart Lena M. Kersten Evangelical United Brethren Church Big Grove Township Overton Funeral Home Elgin Ervin Scholen Highland Lutheran Church Church Cemetery Muehlenthaler Funeral Home Center Point Roy Watsbaugh Murdoch Chapel Moses Mississippi LaCrosse Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Hunter Airport Turner John B. Turner & Son 2Nd Ave Hunter Field Louis Schweitzer Wbai-Fm Schweitzer Jon EB Lapes 3Rd Avenue Mt. Vernon Rd USDA Moran Municipal Employes Credit Union Romania C.R. Man C.R Larry L. Crissman Coon Rapids Delos Smith Harry Keil Asia India South Africa Pakistan Belgian Congo Godfrey Anderson Herbel Builders Dept Center Point Road N.E Stearns Services H. A. Knott Morrison Sailor Lewis Gulick Campbell Second Third Avenues Legion Building Sherry Kretschmar
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