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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1953

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January 23 1953 Daily Record weather and notices

Iowa forecast partly cloudy with light snow and colder east. Temperatures range from lows in the teens to highs around 30s. City temperatures Illinois Missouri and Minnesota figures listed. Legal notices update on bills passed, committee actions, and adjournment. Births deaths and arrngements across multiple towns include Mercy Newhall Stoecker and other area families. Local court actions include fines and suspended sentences. Obituaries for Kay Scheer Mayo Huston and others noted with service details.

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Cedar Rapids man killed in fog related crash

Burke a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and retired Quaker Oats employee died after a pedestrian collision as a squad car approached in fog. Born in Holbrook, he lived 54 years here with wife Elizabeth, son Carl, and daughters Leona and Mrs. Frank Petras. Services set for St Patrick’s church Monday at 9 a.m. Burial Mt Calvary. Friends may call Teahen chapel after 7 p.m. Saturday.

Holbrook Burke Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats St. Patrick’s Church Elizabeth Carl Frank Petras Leona Burke D. J. Lenihan Mt. Calvary Cemetery Teahen Chapel

Eaton Dies Former New Jersey Congressman at 84

Washington AP Former Rep Charles A Eaton of New Jersey aged 84 and longtime foreign affairs figure died Friday in his apartment. He did not seek re election last year after completing his 14th consecutive term on January 3. Eaton helped found the U N in 1945 and later chaired the Foreign Affairs Committee in the 80th congress 1947 48.

Washington Charles A. Eaton New Jersey Hae House Foreign Affairs Committee Eaton Congress U. N

Michigan Mutiny Chief Sentenced

Earl Ward, 28, leader of last April's mutiny at Southern Michigan prison, was convicted of kidnapping a guard during the riot. Judge Harry D. Boardman sentenced Ward to 20 to 30 years for abduction, to be served concurrently with a 15 to 30 year armed robbery term. Ward will serve about four years on the new term. He proclaimed, we use no discretion. Give me life.

Bus Fare Boost In Cedar Rapids Likely

Cedar Rapids City Lines faces a probable fare increase to two fares at 25 cents amid declining ridership. The council and advisory committee sought promotions, with officials noting a need to act while unsure what happens after any raise. A public hearing is set for Feb 5 before formal action.

City Hall Cedar Rapids City Lines Citizens Advisory J. L. Cooper Citizens Committee Lou Burgus C. W. Garberson Edward A. Prochaska Wilson and Company Penick and Ford Prochaska B. L. Anderson Don Hines L. A. Worley Streets W. W. Stolba Hines

West side school plan debated by citizen advisory group

The study committee endorsed a 600 pupil limit for new or added schools and urged careful planning to justify a budget. Led by Rev. Hinshaw, members including Norman B. Scott and J. Morris Christy debated replacing the west side plan with a 870000 to 1520000 cost range, suggesting shifts to stay under 600 pupils per school and possibly add a new feeder building near Harrison. The advisory group urged the board to consider a compromise plan at a future meeting while reserving formal endorsement for the overall committee.

Mr. Hinshaw Norman B. Scott Joe B. Meloan J. Morris Christy Robert Procok Ammons Maurice Estes Dwight Krumholtz Sutherland Cook Irving Churchill Donley C. Jacobson Robert Blahnik B. A. Jensen John Drabelle Lincoln School Douglas Grant Cleveland Harrison Grant Fillmore Cook Cedar Rapids John F. Gaston, Jr Robert, Blahnik Richard Chiverton Max Coghlan Abe Pilkcer David Peterson Francis Tucker James Freeman Raymond Thompson Lorenee Spohn Lyle Lowe Ivan Kramer Howard McLaughlin Reese Latchaw Hoyt Thomas Henry Overman Marvin R. Bishop Harry Sargeant Frank Navratil Bill Holsinger Vance Blue Tyler and Johnson

Submarine report probes three men near Tangier

Tangier police said they were investigating a report that three men boarded an unidentified submarine off the international city Wednesday night, details unclear and no vessel identified.

Tangier Icity

Jones County Nurse Injured in Head-on Crash Near Langworthy

Jones county public health nurse Mrs. Serbousik was seriously injured in a head on collision 1% miles northeast of Langworthy on highway 151 Thursday night. Driver L. H. Hageman of Hopkinton faced a charge of failure to yield. The crash occurred about 4 30 p.m. Mrs Serbousik suffered a broken hip and was taken to Mercy hospital in Cedar Rapids.

Anamosa Donald Serbousik Jones County Langworthy Serbousik Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids

Deaths of Cedar Rapids Ex-Resident Adam Stedronsky

Death notice reports the death on Tuesday of Adam Stedronsky a former Cedar Rapids resident at Wagner South Dakota. Survived by wife Anna Baker Stedronsky four daughters a son seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren.

Adam Stedronsky Cedar Rapids Anna Baker Stedronsky

Services for John Wellock Getz at Brady chapel

Services for John Wellock Getz of 809 Fourteenth street SE who died Wednesday will be held in the Brady chapel at 1 30 p m Saturday conducted by the Rev H G Schwegler and Crescent lodge Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the chapel All Master Masons will meet at Masonic hall at 1 p m Saturday to attend the services

John Wellock Getz Fourteenth Street SE

Services for Cedar Rapids resident Mrs Lindsey

Services for Mrs. Glenn E. Lindsey of 645 Nineteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids will be held in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Saturday. Rev Walter Cerka pastor of Sharon Evangelical United Brethren church and Rev E H Heverley of Center Point will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. friends may call at the chapel.

Glenn E. Lindsey Nineteenth Avenue Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel Walter Cerka Sharon Evangelical

Mary Kloubec Hunter Rites Set In Cedar Rapids

Mary Kloubec Hunter 66 of 1731 Center Point Road NE Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 30 p m Thursday after an extended illness. She moved from Solon where she married Henry Hunter in August 1905 who died in 1943. Surviving are a stepdaughter and four sisters. Burial will be in Czech National cemetery with services at the Barta Hesser chapel. Friends may call after 6 p m Friday.

Mary Kloubec Hunter Center Point Road Cedar Rapids Solon Henry Hunter Hunter Edward Cook Henry Kloubec Harry L. Smith Louis Mikulecky Rose McEndree Theodore Heicksen T. B. Hlubucek Czech National Cemetery

Livingood Jacob L. longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies

Jake L Livingood 58 Cedar Rapids resident died at the Mental Health Institute of Independence at 2 a.m. Wednesday Born July 20 1894 in Cedar Rapids he belonged to Brick Masons and Plasterers Local No 1 Surviving wife Ida son William stepson Raymond Robbins sister Mrs Pomeroy Funeral home Janeba to hold services at 2 p.m. Saturday Theodore B Hlubacek burial Linwood Cemetery friends may call at the funeral home

Jake L. Livingood Cedar Rapids Mental Health Institute of Independence Brick Masons and Plasterers International Union of America Ida Revere Mass William Chicago Raymond Robbins Naval Air Station Olathe Kan

First group of Nationalist Chinese tank officers leaves US

The first cadre of Nationalist Chinese tank officers to train in the United States departed on Thursday. The exact number was not disclosed.

Taipei Formosa U.S

Iowa Legislature Debates Road Funding and Driving Laws

The legislature discussed bond costs for a broad road program nearing 300 million dollars and a plan to connect all-year roads for 151 towns. A proposed pupil driving bill would restrict permits for students under 16 living near schools, while a separate measure would empower municipalities to license bicycles. The senate trimmed printing costs and lawmakers introduced multiple bills including school funding reform, a presidential primary, military tax exemptions, and a permanent legislative council.

House Senate Hattery Iowa Highway Commission House Committee On Motor v Vehicles State Department of Public Safety House Cities and Towns Sen G. E. Whitehead Perry Whitehead Earl A. Miller Cedar Falls Alfred Jones Osceola de Vere Watson Council Bluffs Rep. L. A. Falvey Albia Demolcrat Paul Cooksey Spencer Legislative Council Cooksey

Hearing Set on Keokuk County Pipeline Work

The Iowa State Commerce Commission set February 17 in Des Moines for a public hearing on Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric Company proposed natural gas pipeline across Mahaska Keokuk and Wapello counties. The project would add capacity to meet Otumwa gas demand.

Des Moines Iowa State Commerce Commission Lowa-I Illinois Gas and Electric Company Mahaska Keokuk Wapello Ottumwa

Four Recent London Fogs Kill Six Thousand

London faces deadly pea soup fogs blamed for about 6000 deaths in three months. The fogs disrupt travel and communications while officials study causes and seek dispersal measures like wartime Fido. Airlines report daily losses around £20000 and call for action.

London Peter Masefield British European Airways Corporation National U. S Donora

Bakery Workers Win Six-Cent Wage Increase

Members of local 365 AFL bakery and confectionery workers union receive a six cent per hour raise retroactive to May 1. Richard Foreman is elected president, with Wiley McColley as vice president Curtis King as recording secretary and Julia Wadden as financial secretary.

AFL Richard Foreman Wiley McColley Curtis King Julia Wadden

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Daily Record Cc. R Aia Municipal Raymond Hopkins Doris Boyle Harvey D. Miller Maxine Quaas Marion Dorothy G. Shayer Owen Co. Shayer Bernadine E. Kioubec Raymond J. Kloubec Beulah E. Martin Jack Martin Justice Court Henry Berche Warren C. Smith Charles Benesh Joseph Pycha Fifth Avenue SE Superior Court Morris Renters Seventh Street Melvin Holladay Route 2 Grover Elam Washington Avenue SE Mercy Russell Stoecker Newhall St. Luke’s Howard Mikkelson van Horne George Bradow Thirty Fourth Street Frank Detert C Street Gene Heneks Mechanicsville Eva Scharff Askaloosa Barnes City Methodist Church Friends Cemetery Whyte Funeral Home Waukon Henry Lager Martin’s Funeral Home Evangelical Nebraska City Clarence Elizabeth Davis Chapman Wesleyan Methodist Church Church Cemetery Amana William C. Zimpelman Rhiuish Weiusell Wellman Eliza A. W. Swartzendruber Wellman Mennonite Church West Union Cemetery Powell Funeral Home Lamont Anna Buck Kreuffel Funeral Home Helgeson Mr. Burke John B Turner & Son Funeral Directors 2Nd Ave Michigan John E. Lapes Third Ave Mt. Vernon Ave C.R Robert Caldwell Chamber of Commerce Peorian Chamber of Commerce Roanoke Stolba Sedlacek Christy Objects Christy Westside Hayes School Harbison School Cleveland School Submarine Report Murdoch Funeral Homes Getz Services Lindsey Services Commission Wendell Pendleton R. J. Oltman Stormake Lord Elijah Herman B Lords of Muscatine Earl Elijah Raymond Cornick New London Hell God Jesus Jesus Christ Christ Russell Ayres Pavy Pastor Pavy Calvary Baptist Church 12Th 3Rd Ave West Highlands March of Dimes Montrose Hotel Keokuk County Atter Macy Sewing Machines Killian’s Third Fleet Eran
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