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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1958

Page

2

Weather and court notices dominate Bismarck area brief

The item lists daily highs and lows for cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Enver New York and Duluth with precipitation figures, followed by Iowa forecast snow diminishing and colder temps. It then records barometer, wind, sunrise and sunset, year ago highs and lows, local civil suits with dollar amounts, and multiple service notices across Iowa towns.

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

NATO Debate on Europe Defense and German Reunification

Panel members from NATO nations discuss extending deterrence in Europe, with views on atomic threats and local wars. Kennan’s plan for troop withdrawal draws criticism. Dr. Engst advocates neutral Germany and liberty as core to peace.

Kennan Dr. Engst Germany

Defense policy clash with Eisenhower record debated in Senate

Republican senator Russell criticized Mr Eisenhower claiming only part of the defense story is told. He cited B 52 and B 58 developments while noting Russia gained more in five years. Senator Kefauver said the administration failed to keep the U S ahead of Russia. Mansfield supported bipartisan critique and Nixon condemned Democrats as too divided to lead in the space era.

Senate Armed Services Committee Eisenhower Russell Kefauver D-Tenn U. S Russia Senator Mansfield Montana Nixon New York Democratic Party Truman

UAW Invites Curtice to Address Special Convention

Detroit AP The UAW executive board invited GM President Harlow Curtice to speak at the union’s special convention opening Wednesday. Walter Reuther sent a telegram offering Curtice a chance to provide information to help delegates draft a sound and realistic collective bargaining program. Curtice had called the proposed program wholly unrealistic.

Detroit United Auto Workers General Motors Harlow H. Curtice UAW Walter Reuther Curtice Curillee

Cedar Rapids Students Exceed National Merit Median

Washington and Jefferson seniors outpace national norms with 83 percent above the national verbal median and 78 percent above the median on the quantitative test. A total of 82 seniors from both schools participated among 255,817 nationwide candidates, with six and five advancing to semi finals respectively.

Cedar Rapids Richard Barnhart College ‘Entrance Examination Board Barnhart Washington High Jefferson Washington Iowa Des Moines Reid

Memphis Zoo Hopes for First Emu Hatch

Memphis Zoo director Raymond Gray reports optimism as one emu egg is incubated after laying by a calm bird observed during a routine tour. The egg, about five inches long and moss green, is being kept warm and turned in a storage room with humidity to be adjusted for a potential hatch.

Memphis Zoo Raymond Gray Gray

Annie Oakley Meets the Waco Kid on Channel 9

TV listing notes a showdown style meeting as Annie Oakley and the Waco Kid appear together on Channel 9 at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. The segment promises a playful duel of marksmanship and humor framed by classic Western personas.

Annie Oakley

Deaths John F. Jelinek 42 dies in Cedar Rapids

John F. Jelinek 42 of 1217 H avenue NE and a World War II veteran died at 1 15 p m Tuesday. Born July 24 1915 in Cedar Rapids he married Evelyn Franks August 4 1940 at Anamosa. Survived by wife daughter Sharon mother Mrs Frank Jelinek two sisters and two brothers. Services Wednesday 3 30 p m Beatty Bearle chapel Cedar Memorial burial Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 7 p m Tuesday.

John F. Jelinek H Avenue NE Link Belt Speeder Corporation Cedar Rapids Evelyn Franks Anamosa Hanford Post American Legion Sharon Frank Jelinek LeRoy Russell Lois Jelinek William B Charles R. Jelinek Beatty-Bearle Ernest R. Worden Cedar Christian Church Cedar Memorial

Mrs. Abelie Fry Dies in California at thirty years old

Cedar Rapids resident Mrs. Abelie Fry died at 11 a.m. Monday at home in Lemon Grove California. Born October 13 1904 in Johnson County she married in Cedar Rapids December 25 1922. Survived by husband a daughter Dorothea Gretz of South Bend Indiana. Services at Barta Hesser chapel 1 30 p.m. Saturday burial Cedar Memorial.

Clifford L. Fry Cedar Rapids Lemon Grove Calif Isabelle Fry California Johnson County Dorothea Gretz Uth Bend Ind Cedar Memorial

Services for Mrs James Kennedy at St Matthew Church

Funeral services for Mrs James Kennedy of 1201 Oakland Road NE will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at St Matthew's Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. James D. Kearn officiating. Burial follows at St. Joseph's Cemetery in Iowa City. The parish and the Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. Wednesday at Brady Mortuary, with visitation after 11 a.m. Wednesday.

Solon James W. Cerny Brosh Funeral St. Mary’s Elias Dvissee Neral Stanwood Louise Luedeman St. Paul’s Lutheran Chapman Funeral Home Clarence Elkader Minnie Pratt Minneapolis Minn Witt Mr. Vernon Howard R. Johnston Methodist Lisbon Morgan Funeral Home Mt. Vernon Independence Robert Zimmerly Harris and Howe Decorah Nettie 'McClaine Winneshiek Waucoma Mary Jacobs St. Mary’s Church Reeds J Ludwig Megelssen Ar Steine Oelwein Clyde Grant Lansing Mich Brant Funeral Home L Rev. C. F. Hartzell Methodist Church Baxter Mortuary North Liberty John Hager Cathout Chapel Iowa City James Kennedy Oakland Road St. Matthew's Church James D. Kearn St. Joseph’s Cemetery Knights of Columbus Brady Mortuary

M L Jack Puckett Former Iowa Boys School Aide Dies

M. L. Jack Puckett longtime assistant superintendent at the Iowa Boys Training School Eldora died Monday in an Iowa City hospital. He married Virginia McLean in Cedar Rapids in 1953 and is survived by his wife and sister Mrs Carly of Peoria. Services set for Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Eldora Congregational church.

M. L Jack” Puckett Iowa Boys Training School Eldora Iowa City Virginia McLean Cedar Rapids Carly Peoria Eldora Congregational Church

Services for Mrs. O. W. Mull at Turner Chapel and Greenwood

Funeral services for Mrs. O. W. Mull of 1559 Park Avenue SE will be held at Turner Chapel at 10 30 a m Wednesday with Rev J Richard Wagner of First Congregational Church officiating. Graveside services follow at 12 30 p m in Greenwood Cemetery Muscatine. Friends may call at the chapel.

O. W. Mull Park Avenue SE Turner Chapel J. Richard Wagner First 'Congregational Church Greenwood Cemetery Muscatine

Services for James M. Groves Held in Beatty-Bearle Chapel

Services for James M. Groves of 1523 B avenue NE will be conducted at 1 30 p m Wednesday in the Beatty-Bearle chapel by Rev Jack A Oliver of First Christian church Burial is at Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel.

James M. Groves B Avenue NE Beatty-Bearle Chapel Jack A. Oliver First Christian Church Cedar Memorial

Beall Price Funeral Services Set for Marion

Services for Oca Beall Price of 1340 A Avenue NE are at 1 30 p m Thursday in Murdoch chapel Marion conducted by Rev Jean P Hauter Burial at Oak Shade Marion Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday evening

Oca Beall Price Avenue NE Murdoch Chapel Marion Jean P. Hauter Oak Shade

Anamosa Sets March Vote on Two‑Mill School Levy

Anamosa will hold a March 10 election to approve a 2 mill property tax levy to fund future school building needs. Board President Kenneth Humpal notes the levy would raise about $9 000 per year to improve facilities as superintendent Glenn Brostrom cites rising enrollment from 366 to 628 in grades 1 8 and from 201 to 293 in the high school since 1945 46.

Anamosa Anamosans Kenneth Humpal Humpal Glenn Brostrom

Four Are Saved Five Others Die

A grandfather Howard Cox 68 tried to rescue son Eugene Cox 38 and three grandchildren after carbon monoxide poisoning at a Washington Pennsylvania home. Dorothy Cox 29 and four of her seven children were already dead when he arrived. Deputy Coroner Graham Cowieson said a gas heater in the living room caused the poisoning. Eugene Cox and the surviving children were listed in fall condition Tuesday.

Washington, Pa Dorothy Cox Howard Cox Graham Cowieson Eugene Cox

Five killed as wife kills ex-husband and children

Brownfield Alberta coroner J C OBrien reports Mrs Melvin Hudson killed her former husband and their four children before taking her own life. Police say the tragedy occurred at their home in Brownfield. The victims include the husband and four children. The coroner confirmed the deaths by gunfire and self infliction.

Brownfield Alta J. C. O’brien Melvin Hudson Land

Hearing Set Jan 28 on Remington Traffic Suspension Appeal

A Civil Service Commission hearing is scheduled for 2 p.m. January 28 to review Traffic Captain Loren W. Remington’s appeal of a 10-day duty suspension ordered by Police Chief Carl Badger and confirmed by Safety Commissioner Bob Johnson. The case stems from a December 23 fatal accident involving Michael Ray Gingerich, 7, hit by a car driven by Mrs. Edgar Stearns.

Lor En W. Remington Civil Service Commission Remington Carl Badger Bob Johnson Tata Badger Johnson Michael Ray Gingerich Edgar Stearns B. C. McPartland Harold A. Waite Charles D

Snow Declines Reach Across Iowa City Areas

Iowa towns including Cedar Falls Manchester Decorah report light to no new snow while secondary roads stay slick and salted. Cedar Rapids notes extreme slipperiness in spots despite five sanding trucks. flights and bus service face minor delays.

Cedar Falls Manchester Decorah Cedar Rapids John Storey United Air Lines Ozark Tipton Durant Sigourney Highway Commission Toledo Minnesota J Line Ossian Winton Anamosa Oelwein

Rolfe Boy Killed in Highway 44 Crash Near Rolfe

A 5-year-old Rolfe resident, Conrad Ives, died Tuesday after being struck by a car on highway 44 in Pocahontas County near Rolfe. The driver was Fritz Hudson of Pocahontas.

Rolfe INS Conrad Ives Highway Pocahontas County Fritz Hudson Pocahontas

Cedar Rapids Woman Fined for Drunk Driving

Lillian M. Neuenswander a 44 year old of 82912 Third Street NW faced Linn county district court after pleading guilty to DUI. Officers said Neuenswander's car collided with a vehicle driven by Gerald D. Tharp a 19 year old of 221 Sixth Avenue SW near A Avenue and Fifth. Judge B J Maxwell allowed the $300 fine to be paid in $50 monthly installments.

Cedar Rapids Linn County Lillian M. Neuenswander Third Street Gerald D. Tharp Sixth Avenue A Avenue Fifth Street B. J. Maxwell

New Trial Denied in Auto Accident Case

District Judge Charles Pen ningroth denied Postel a new trial in the Collogan v Postel suit. An $11,225 judgment for Collogan was upheld from a Dec. 23 jury verdict. The May 14 Mt Vernon road SE Fortieth Street crash left passenger Harry N. Lagerquist fatally injured.

Charles Penningroth Francis D. Collogan Robert Postel Postel Collogan Mt. Vernon Fortieth Street Harry N. Lagerquist

Beneficial Finance files three promissory note suits

Three promissory note suits were filed by Beneficial Finance Company on Monday. The Petersons owe 219.07, the Wolkens 117.98, and the Poggenpohls 881.15. The Wolkens are assignees of Beneficial Finance of Huntington Park California and the Poggenpohls are assignees of Commonwealth Loan Company of Anaheim California. An account suit judgment of 11796.95 was entered for Farmers Cooperative Exchange against Roy Randall. A divorce suit William C. Elson versus Barbara M. Elson saw a motion to dismiss sustained. Harold E. Vander Linden will probated. wife Mariam named sole heir and executrix without bond.

Beneficial Finance Company Ralph Dorothy Peterson William Irene Wolken Clarence Mary Poggenpohl Beneficial Wolkens Huntlington Park Calif Poggenpohls Commonwealth Loan Company Anaheim Roy Randall Farmers Cooperative Exchange Harold E. Vander Linden Mariam

Federal action urged to bolster high school teaching

Dr Detlev Bronk of the National Academy of Sciences told the Senate labor committee that some high schools lack good teachers and that federal leadership is needed to develop more scientists and technologists. He urged federal help as part of a broader effort with schools and parents, noting training and respect for learning are failing nationwide.

Washington Detlev Bronk National Academy of Sciences Senate Labor Committee Russia Bronk

Two More Announce For Attorney's Post

Iowa City sees two more Democratic candidates for county attorney Emil Trott a former police judge and active in American Legion and Iowa State Bar Ralph Neuzil UI law grad and treasurer of Johnson County Democratic Central Committee also on Junior Chamber of Commerce and Army Reserve Alt seeks re election as county Supervisor a Republican

Iowa City Emil Trott Ralph Neuzil Trott American Legion Iowa State Bar Association Neuzil University of Iowa Law School Johnson County Democratic Central Committee

US Navy Dakota crashes in Antarctica engine failure

A U S navy Dakota made a forced landing in Antarctica due to engine trouble while en route to the South Pole. A second Dakota equipped with repair gear was dispatched to assist the stalled plane.

Auckland N.Z South Pole

Cedar Rapids Science Curriculum Examined by School Board

Cedar Rapids school board reviewed the city’s K through 12 science program led by Asst. Supt. Hale Reid. Details covered graduation requirements junior and senior high course offerings class schedules and teacher qualifications. Board discussed supervision staff training and community input while signaling potential more funding for science.

Cedar Rapids I School Board Supt.Reid Cedar Rapids Public Supt. Parker Elizabeth McMillan Eleanor Fullerton Kenwood Diane Witte Tyler Frank Schneider van Buren John Nolte McKinley Ruth Webster Roosevelt Paul Schenken South Jefferson

Klansman Ignores Surrender Edict After Indictment

Robeson County grand jury indicted Ku Klux Klan leader Rev James Cole and James Martin of Reidsville for inciting a riot after a Saturday Klan rally ended when Indians fired weapons to drive them from the site. Cole may be arrested if not in custody by Saturday night. bond set at $1000.

Lumberton N. C Malcolm McLeod McLeod Marion S. C James Cole Cole North Carolina Bureau of Investigation Burlington Robeson County Superior Court Clawson Williams Martin

Senate Panel Hearings Warn of Surprising Soviet Threat

The appropriations committee heard testimony asserting the U S could absorb a Soviet surprise attack and still destroy Russia. Admiral Burke and General LeMay framed missile advances as not erasing U S superiority and suggested a moon mission could be feasible by 1958 with funding.

House Appropriations Committee U.S Russia Arleigh Burke Naval Operations

Young Driver Loses License for 60 Days

Richard Stewart, 19, of McCarthy Road SE had his driver's license suspended for 60 days by Municipal Court Judge Loren Hullinger after being cited for traffic offenses and later arrested on additional violations following a high school traffic court appearance.

Richard Stewart McCarthy Road Loren Hullinger Stewart

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record C.R. Weather Municipal Harry Fuller Loren Lundgren Bowling Street Robert B. McCrea Elmer I L. Carter Modern Auto Service Helen Chiafos Twenty-seventh Street Haegg Coal Company Frank Glubka H. M. Anderson Paul H Marion L. Hartke Sanitary Farm Dairies Raymond Russell Romig St. Luke's Hospital John L Doris E. Stourne Newman Mercantile Company Glen R Cynthia Suits Wray and Robb Arthur L.land Bessie Wilcox Donald R. Zrudsky Noel ‘Vern Wheeler Mississippi LaCrosse Dam No McGregor Davenport Keokuk Conrad Cletus Hiawatha Ernest Dean Reynolds Avenue Holecek Robert St. Luke's Marveson Loren Wilcox George Dawkins John Thomson Gordon Waterloo H. K. Klinzing, Jr Jan Klinzing Peggy Hickman W. A. Hickman Ninth Street NW Cleveland Heights Ohio William B. Weil, Jr Weil Velma Stehlik Bela J. Stehlik Otto Stehlik Fourth Avenue SE Eugene Hogan Edna Wright Fred M. Perkins, Jr Ethel Richie Martha M. Swartz Chris M. Swartz Erica Blecker L. H. Blecker Virginia A. Fort Melton L. Fort Alice M. Mary Julius W. Mary Elmo Bramow Illinois Street Harley Morris Owen Street Floyd Parsons Avenue NW Frederick Mulson Garden Drive John Robertson, Jr Old Marion Road James Brownfield Route 1 Oral Sarehett Center Point Richard Luke Alburnett Old Marion Road John Platt Seventh Avenue Lamoine Tomlinson Franklin Avenue Donald Lambert Harold Porter Barbara Loufek Twenty-third Street Duane Rasmussen Mayden Avenue Thomas Glandon Elmo R. Bramow Orville Wright Thomas Kaylor Eighth Avenue SE NATO Europe Cooke Fridjon Thordarson Iceland Thordarson Central Europe George Kennan Jacques de Menditte de Menditte Louis Burkhalter U.S. Army Reserve Burkhalter Collins Richard Ringcen Franz Engst Bundestag Defense Committee The G.O.P nTane Hoover Herman A. Anderson Vernon View Addition Gazette Anderson Reuther C.R Memphis Zoo Mrs. Clifford Fry Kennedy M. L. Puckett Groves Price Services East Iowa Spencer Council Bluffs Missouri Illinois Wisconsin Boy Johnny Carson Wife Channel 9 Fifth Avenue William ‘C. Elson Barbara M. Elson Attorney's Post Antarctica Monahan Mortuary First Avenue J. Monahan Wm. J. Stewart iBy Art Heusinkveld Asst. Supt. of Schools Hale Reid Statement of Philosophy Supt. of Clyde Parker Sutherland Cook Supt Parker Carl Kesle Ben Peterson Coe College John E. Lopes 3Rd Ave Mt. Vernon Ave Turner John B. Turner i Son
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