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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1955
Page
4
A Cedar Rapids Gazette fragment notes a body was taken to Turner Chapel with funeral announcements to follow. The readable text provides this minimal notice without further names or details.
A weather digest reports light snow and freezing drizzle with colder air to follow and weekend rebound, plus wind and temperature figures from municipal data. In state government news the Iowa House sent a highway cooperation resolution to the Senate and a Lincoln Day address invite passed. Senate actions include bus lines eligibility for tax refunds and a constitutional amendment proposal. Obituaries and local notices list births and funeral services for several families across Iowa communities.
William O Smith 68 died in a Rock Island hospital after a brief illness. Burial was in Ayrshire Iowa. Born May 2 1886 in Richmond Iowa he lived in Emmetsburg and Marengo where he ran a restaurant and filling station before moving to Rock Island. Survived by three daughters two sons a sister and a brother and fourteen or fifteen grandchildren.
Agatha B. McDonnell born February 5 1885 in Cedar Rapids died at 2 45 a m Thursday after a long career in the internal revenue service in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines retiring in 1946. She is survived by two brothers Hal and Thomas both of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be at 11 a m Saturday at St Patrick’s Church with Msgr D J Lenihan. Burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Brady Mortuary Friday.
William W. Combs died in California on Wednesday after moving there in 1920 with his wife Etta who died January 9. The couple farmed north of Cedar Rapids before relocating to Cedar Rapids in 1910 with William born in Linn County on July 12, 1865.
Naomie Frances McCoy widow of Charles McCoy longtime Fort Madison resident, moved to Cedar Rapids three months ago to live with daughter and son-in-law, dies at 11 17 a m Thursday after a long illness. Born March 17 1874 in Lee county near Fort Madison she is survived by a daughter a sister Lottie Holterhouse of Fort Madison and two brothers Harry Bussard and others.
Ethel Elizabeth Albright wife of Alvert Roy Albright died recently in Whittier California after moving from Cedar Rapids. Survivors include her husband a son and a sister Mrs. Perliet of Syracuse.
Word has been renewed by ae Des Imes 520 Forest the death of a promér Iaank W. Pugh in Moines. Mr Pugh wae SP beneats visitor in an Rapids Services will be conducted in the Dunnknead home at Des Moines Saturday at 3 p.m.
Panny Fine, a Cedar Ridge resident for five years, died Wednesday. Graveside services will be held at Eben Kleael Cemetery at 2:30 PM Friday, conducted by Rabbi Walter H. Plaut. Friends may visit at Turner Chapel until noon Friday.
Funeral rites for William E of Lisbon route 1 will be held at the Federated Church at 2 5. m. Friday. Burial will follow in Lisbon Cemetery. The wake is at Brosn funeral home in Solon until 9 30 a m Friday.
Nearly half of the Jaycee Jamboree tickets were sold during a one day campaign Wednesday. By Thursday morning 1887 tickets had been reported with 144 patron tickets. Proceeds reached 3089 dollars to fund a second municipal pool in Teams.
Surgeons at Great Lakes naval center hospital decided against surgery for the time being on Sgt. Gayle Dunnington who has an extraordinary eye problem. He remains under observation after lens replacement with a plastic disk in London two years ago. He came from Minneapolis to the hospital and is assigned to the Minnesota military district. home in Sioux City.
A Gazette preview introduces Americas gambling capital Las Vegas. The article promises an in depth look at the citys legal and illicit scenes including hotels night clubs and the social scene led by famed reporter Bob Considine.
The Cedar Rapids Jaycees award certificates marking Jaycee week and the 35th anniversary of the U S Junior Chamber. Officials from The Gazette KCRG KPIG and WMT attend as well as Jaycee president Harlan Dobry, praising local press radio and TV facilities and civic leadership across many organizations.
Protest petitions oppose a B to C zoning change along Sixth Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Eighty four signers say heavy traffic and lower quiet value near a cemetery. Thirty nine signers oppose a service station at Sixth and Wilson. Four residents seek removal from a prior Butler Pierce petition. Council forwards expressions to the City Plan Commission for study.
Northern Trust led bids for the 250000 general obligation sewer bond issue with rivals including Halsey-Stuart, Continental National Bank of Chicago at 1 percent plus 1000 premium, First National Bank of Chicago at 1.25 percent plus 984, Ravenscroft at 1.25 percent plus 815.50, White-Phillips Davenport at 1.34 percent plus 540, and Kosek Cedar Rapids at 1 percent plus 1875. For the 205000 park bond issue, First National of Chicago at 1.25 percent plus 1105, Ravenscroft at 1.34 percent plus 933.80, National at 1.34 percent plus 820, White-Phillips at 1.4 percent plus 641, and Kosek oral at 1.11 percent plus 1537.50.
City officials report Greene Square parking lot revamping cost $3,266.33 to widen Fifth Avenue exit and entrance drives and meters. The project converts to a straight-in system with 167 of 224 spaces used and preliminary work underway for a Fourth Avenue extension to add 80 more spaces.
Highway Patrolman Lee Nieland notes license business surges on Saturday mornings from 8 to noon, with lines forming after 10. Department hours vary with nominations, but Saturday operation runs 8 a.m. to 12 p.m., urging citizens to arrive early to avoid delays.
Judge J E Heiserman ruled Leonard street NE between Thirtieth and Thirty second streets NE is a public road. He noted the well defined passage has been known as Leonard street for about 50 years and was maintained by the city, with snow removal and crushed rock coverage. Plaintiffs had purchased adjacent property relying on its public status and sought a formal judgment establishing the street. The width fixed at about 40 feet.
President Eisenhower proposed a broad 1955 economic plan including tax action, increased federal aid for school construction, 35,000 public housing units annually, expanded FHA mortgage insurance, and a $100 billion highway program. He urged debt limits and new public works funding while stressing long term growth over quick boosts. He warned against drastic pump priming and forecast stronger employment this year.
More than 800 growers hatcherymen equipment and lab reps and wives gathered at the Montrose hotel in Cedar Rapids for a two day Iowa Turkey federation convention. The opening program featured remarks by Mayor Milo Sedlacek and panel discussions on confinement growing and plan activities. Thursday sessions include USDA officials Sperry Boom and Protein Economics researchers with seven new federation directors to be elected. Lieutenant Governor will speak at the Thursday banquet with Everett Mitchell as banquet speaker.
Arthur Barlow accepted a school board check for 59 892.08 ending condemnation proceedings. Sheriff James H. Smith said the payment clears the way for school district possession of 14.13 acres and buildings off Cottage Grove avenue SE for a new east side high school with construction planned to start in spring or early summer.
Kathryn L. Nesper and D. M. Elderkin as executors of Walter F. Nesper's estate filed a lawsuit Wednesday against Marjorie B. Danzinger for unpaid rent.
A petition alleges December and January rent are overdue for a property on a street SE. The late tenant Mr Nesper issued a three day notice to vacate on December 27, but the defendant did not leave. A hearing was scheduled for 10 a.m. Tuesday.
Upon Paul Hughes's death on January 6 he was admitted to probate Thursday. His son Peck Jr. receives five dollars with the remainder to his widow Ruby. Hughes is named executor without bond. Francie Marsh and Dale van Peterman dismissed an attachment suit against J. P. Taylor. Jeanette Bean filed suit for separate maintenance against Lester Bean Thursday.
United Air Lines cancels all Convair flights pending investigation of a forced landing by a Mainliner. W. A. Patterson, UAL president, says grounding is precautionary while officials probe control trouble. Des Moines flights reduced to one or two per day to Chicago. passengers await limousine service for return.
Hollywood AP reports Bing Crosby spent a restful night recuperating after kidney stone removal. Dr. Frederick C. Schlumberger said Crosby is in splendid condition following Wednesday operation at Paramount Studio.
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