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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 17, 1947
Page
8
Generally fair weather expected in Iowa with above normal temperatures for the next three days. Disturbing the peace fines issued to Harold Knapp and others. multiple speeding and meter violation fines listed. Birth announcements from Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals plus a Madison Wisconsin birth. Divorces and decrees named. local incidents and fire event noted.
Linn county sheriff s office tallies last year s jail activity noting 27 820 meals served to prisoners. Also reported are mileage reimbursements for five deputies totaling 4 015 in mixed amounts and prison entries by location and agency.
An impoverished 51 year old mother of 12 from Edinboro Pa Marie Didion offered to sell one eye to provide a better home for her children. She seeks future security and a small farm with livestock in exchange for the eye. Attorneys note legal and ethical questions about selling a living body part.
Services for Mrs Charles Webber who died Wednesday will be in Turner chapel at 10 a.m. conducted by Rev Frank H Ward. Burial is in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
John Henry Beck of 622 Fourth Avenue SE died Thursday. Funeral services will be conducted in Ward with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs James Picek 61 of 723 Third street SW Cedar Rapids died at home after moving to the United States in 1910. Survived by husband James Picek two sons Stanley and Louis sister Mrs Frank Bohac brother Stanley Travnicek and granddaughter Mary Ann Picek all of Cedar Rapids. Services 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Janeba funeral home conducted by Theodore B Hlubucek. Burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Public may call at the funeral home.
Mrs Mary E Anderson aged 79 widow of John H Anderson died after a long illness at her daughter’s home in Cedar Rapids. Born in Center Point on July 20 1867 she leaves four children 15 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren. She belonged to Center Point Evangelical church for over 50 years services set for 2 pm Saturday with burial in Center Point chapel.
Des Moines appoints John Brophy 55 former chief of city detectives to lead the police department. Mayor John MacVicar says the city council places Brophy in complete charge. Assistant Chief Floyd Hartzer had been handling duties under civil service rules.
Iowa State Education Association outlines a plan to raise state aid to 8 million dollars annually distributed to every district by pupil numbers. The proposal shifts from need to average daily attendance, estimating about 11 cents daily per grade pupil and 14 cents for high school, roughly 20 to 25 dollars yearly per pupil.
Cedar Rapids ministers describe mixed effects of wartime service on church life. Some veterans renew faith or increase attendance in Sunday School, while others show reduced participation. Catholic priests report steady or growing masses, contrasting Protestant declines.
A Montana World War II veteran seeks a U S Supreme Court ruling to allow damage suits against the government for battle injuries and loss of earning power. Edward C. Commers argues veterans deserve jury trials and just compensation, asserting current VA benefits are charity. The Ninth Circuit ruled the government can be sued only with its consent, prompting an appeal to the high court.
About 35 men flocked to the Omaha Chamber of Commerce after a World Herald want ad for Jaycees promised jobs moving mountains. The message attracted interest but none joined the Junior Chamber.
Paris AP report says Johan J. Smertenko vice-president of the American League for a Free Palestine was barred from England and returned to Paris on a chartered plane.
Paris reports President Vincent Auriol asked Socialist Paul Ramadier to form a new French government after Premier Leon Blum. Ramadier will head a cabinet to succeed Blum's administration.
Wichita businessman takes over operating company stock of the Magnus Hotel from Bayfield and Mitchell. The building is leased as part of an estate with Charles C. Tschirgi as agent. Mr and Mrs Hester plan to move from Wichita to Cedar Rapids after securing a residence.
Warsaw reports Vice Premier Stanislaw Mikolajczyk warned that after Sunday’s vote the government could dissolve his Peasant party and put him on trial likely for treason or selling state secrets to the Americans and British. He called the charges nonsense and urged closer ties with the United States for economic aid.
Federal Judge John P. Barnes in Chicago indicated the collective bargaining contract between union and employer may control a portal pay case. He granted Calumet Steel 90 days to answer a $2,500,000 suit filed by the CIO United Steel Workers, with implications tied to contract wording on worker pay.
Washington report states surplus telephone and telegraph equipment with an original cost of 1 250 000 was offered for sale Friday by the War Assets Administration.
Judge J E Heiserman suspended a reformatory sentence for Dagg who admitted stealing 43 dollars from his father in Cleveland at 4819 Northwood Street and received a 10 year term. Hemphill pled guilty to domestic theft last March and served three months of a one year sentence.
Judge Floyd Philbrick dismissed the suit after parties fulfilled a stipulation. Abodeely was to receive a house at 1514 First Avenue E. The Kossens paid Abodeely 1500 dollars, returned a 2400 dollar down payment to Hatfield and Company, and paid court costs. The plaintiff released all claims against the real estate.
LeRoy Sword filed suit in district court seeking judgment against E. Anderson and Elizabeth Anderson for $532 on a promissory note dated February 1 1938. The note shows $55 paid, interest claimed to February 1939 and 7 percent thereafter.
Emil Petrusch died December 25 and his will was admitted to probate Thursday. Beneficiaries include his wife Anna and daughter Amelia Petrusch, who is named executrix without bond, amid the proceedings in Marion.
The Clarence Telephone Company sues in district court claiming $83.18 owed for Lion service to Matthew Aldrich from Dec 1934 to Jan 1942, plus $31.20 interest. On default of defendants Herbert and Heln Boots, Judge G K Thompson awarded $300 to G C Murphey Walker for rent on farm land.
A suit in U S district court seeks 18149.05 against Howard Lindeman of Vinton. Denver Chicago Trucking Company of Omaha alleges Walter Long, Lindeman’s driver, negligently hit a Denver Chicago tractor trailer 14 miles west of Cedar Rapids on Route 30. The crash allegedly destroyed the truck and its contents by fire and seeks 3708.31 more for further damages to the vehicle.
A three cent Edison commemorative stamp will be issued in Milan Ohio the inventor birthplace with sale starting February 12 Postal officials said Friday Collectors may request up to ten first day covers by sending envelopes and payment to Milan postmaster Cash or money orders only no checks or stamps accepted
Dr. Carl R. Kesler of Cedar Rapids was elected director of District No 9 by the Iowa Association of School Officials. Nine district directors were named by mail ballots in a statewide vote. A meeting in Des Moines will set legislative policy and organizational plans.
Defendants in the Illinois Central railroad appeal of a 142,828 drainage district assessment await further testimony. First rebuttal witnesses included Christiansen with others testifying about flood conditions in the Boyer river valley as sessions extend into Saturday noon.
Defense War Council named with top civilian likely to lead as secretary of national defense amid merger speculation. Forrestal and Sublensen possible targets for top post or subordinate posts. Symington and Patterson seen near White House talks. no final nominee announced.
Fragmentary text describes wartime disunity in Washington hindering agreement on a supreme commander for a projected invasion. A quoted line expresses hope not to face that condition again as an address outlines the need for unified leadership.
Members of the Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce held an open forum at the Chamber building to discuss traffic safety in Cedar Rapids. Police officials answered questions on stop signs signals lighting school patrols and pedestrian safety while outlining current and planned measures to reduce child injuries and improve city traffic flow.
Williams urges young men to tackle Fourth Street visibility and crowding issues citing the Bartholomew 1930 survey with four elimination plans. He notes Finance Commissioner L. D. Burgus Parks Commissioner Dick Jones Playground Supt. John N. Nichols and Judge Harry S. Johnson as involved in the discussion.
January report shows Linn county old age assistance averaging 38.08 per case vs 35.83 state level. There were 1 580 old age cases totaling 60 159 10, 124 aid to dependent children cases aiding 304 children, average 34.12 per case and 13.92 per child. Forty nine needy blind cases averaged 45.31 per case while state average was 41.42.
Belle Flanagan 84 formerly of Marion and sister to Mrs. Lafe Lindley was named Queen for Today on a WGN rebroadcast from California. She is visiting Long Beach, mother of Mrs. Charles Ritchie, and will join Art Kassel and Joan Fontaine in Hollywood with gifts including a watch a diamond ring a silver scepter and a new outfit.
Joseph Rhomberg of Dubuque will speak on insurance at the Montrose hotel at 12 10 p m Saturday. Rhomberg a special representative for Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company has consistently qualified for the Quarter Million club.
Jehovah's Witnesses schedule 7 30 p m Friday gathering at 400 402 Sixth Street SW. Ham dinner on the second Friday from 5 to 7 priced 50c and 75c. Mrs Anna B Kuba returns home after Mercy hospital pneumonia confinement. Master Cleaners opens at 803 2nd Ave SE with drive in and parking.
Townsend Victory club No. 8 will meet at 6 p.m. Sunday in K. of P. hall for a short business session and a social hour.
The George Washington Carver club will hold its annual memorial program at Bethel A.M.E. at 3 p.m. Sunday. The service, under the charge of Mrs. Viola Gibson, is open to the public.
Services will be held Sunday at a.m. with the Rev J Hamilton Dawson in charge. His sermon subject will be A Living Sach a Sunday school convenes at a.m.
The Rev. Lyle K. Anderson will speak on The Proclamation of John the Baptist at the Evangelical United Brethren church in Shueyville Sunday at 9 30 a m. Church school is at 10 30 a m with choir practice and Christian worship at 8 p m.
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