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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1947

Page

2

Blows and fires mark busy Friday in Cedar Rapids

Partly cloudy but mild Sunday gives way to colder night with light rain or snow east. Weather details include 15 to 20 mph southerly winds and a Sunday high near 50. City notices report stove grease fire at the Pantry, chimney blaze at a residence, and a long list of court and traffic actions with fines and costs.

Ieee Iowa the Pantry Third Street Joe Hula Ninth Avenue

Byrd Ships Escape Iceberg Threat in Antarctica

Rear Admiral Richard Cruzen ordered the ships to sea as a menacing iceberg bore toward vessels moored in the bay. The ice damaged a barrier and forced an orderly retreat while rescue details and imminent air liaison with the Philippine Sea carrier were planned.

Ee van Alla Antarctica Richard Cruzen Philippine Sea Directiaison Antarctic Ross Scott Island Richard E. Byrd Charles Tanner Skeston Charles Kelso Akron Ohio Arthur Nyberg Erie

Melbourne Zoo Opens Animal Nursery for Kids

The Melbourne Zoo opens an animal nursery to teach children how to care for animals. The program aims to foster early interest in wildlife and hands on learning through supervised activities.

Melbourne Zoo

Two Die In Stockton Car Crash Involving Trailer Truck

In Stockton Iowa a car carrying Hazel Wright 21 Davenport Everett W Bump Rock Island collided with the rear of a trailer truck. Joseph Gibson 27 Rock Island was taken to Mercy hospital Davenport in serious condition. The crash occurred Friday night and the impact hurled three occupants. State Patrolman Ray Connors reported flares were placed on the highway for repairs.

Stockton Davenport Ray Connors Hazel Wright Everett W. Bump Rock Island Joseph Gibson Mercy Hospital Muscatine County Scott County J. Epson

Army Intensifies Subversive Purge

Washington reports that the War Department expands its drive to remove suspected subversives from army posts. Secretary Patterson orders commanders to suspend troubling civilians for up to 90 days pending investigation by Army intelligence, with review options for the dismissed employee.

Washington War Department Secretary of War Patterson Army

Canada Boycotts Treaty Meetings

London AP reports Canada will not attend a Saturday meeting with four power foreign ministers’ deputies to discuss the German peace treaty. A Canadian source says Ottawa will remain away until guaranteed that presenting its views would not jeopardize its rights in future deliberations on the German peace.

London Canada

William Patton Seeks Divorce After Murder Acquittal

William W. Patton an Iowa City restaurant cook filed a divorce petition from Ruth Patton citing cruel treatment. The couple married in 1931, divorced in 1942 and remarried in 1946. Patton was acquitted last Monday of a first degree murder charge connected to Ernest R. Brown case.

The Gazette Iowa City William W. Patton Ruth Patton Pattons Clair E. Hamilton Ernest R. Brown

Decker Elected President Of Grain Processors Local

Robert E. Decker of 1217 Ninth Street NW was elected president of the American Federation of Grain Processors Local 18613 at a recent meeting. Edwin T. Beadle, Ray F. Arends, and J. E. Gabriel were named vice president correspond ing secretary and financial secretary.

Robert E. Decker Ninth Street American Federation of Grain Processors Edwin T. Beadle Ray F. Arends J. E. Gabriel

Deaths Mrs Clyde Lick Dies After Long Illness

Mrs Clyde Lick 360 Twentieth Street SE Cedar Rapids longtime resident died at home after a long illness born June 23 1898 in Marion She is survived by her husband son James daughter Barbara mother Mrs Ruby Cummins Beverly Hills California father J E Cummins Cler mont Florida a son Paul Beverly Hills and a daughter Mrs Ardis Schlotterback Chicago Services in Turner Chapel at a later time friends may call at chapel She belonged to St Johns Episcopal Church DAR and Gamma Phi Beta.

Clyde Lick Twentieth Street Cedar Rapids Marion James Barbara Ruby S. Cummins Beverly Hills Calif J. E. Cummins Clermont Fla Be. Paul

Services for Joseph Rushek in Solon funeral home

Services for Joseph Rushek who died Friday will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Brosh funeral home Solon with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. The arrangements are for friends and will be conducted by Dr. Marion H. Williams.

Joseph Rushek Brosh Solon Marion H. Williams Oak Hill Cemete

Services for Earl Harrison Potter at Turner chapel

Earl Harrison Potter of 435 Fourth Avenue SW died Thursday. Services will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Monday with Rev John E De Long of Trinity Methodist Church presiding. Burial is in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Earl Harrison Potter Fourth Avenue SW Turner Chapel John E. DeLong Trinity Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Death of Capt. Donald S Grimm

Mrs. John M Grimm of 2111 Fifth Avenue SE mourns the death of her son Capt Donald Stephens Grimm in Washington DC after an extended illness. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

John M. Grimm Fifth Avenue SE Donald Stephens Grimm Washington, D. C

Rudd Former Cedar Rapids Resident Dies in Seattle

John H. Rudd, longtime Cedar Rapids area resident, died Thursday at his Seattle home after a brief illness. A former Iowa State College student, he worked in business administration and finance, promoted publications for the Seattle Y M C A, and recently served as field representative for the College of Puget Sound. Surviving are his son Jack at home, his wife Mrs. Douglas Bird of Eoceionan Washington, a brother Will D. Rudd of San Diego, a sister Miss Alice Rudd of Cedar, and two services were planned in Seattle Tuesday.

John H. Rudd Cedar Rapids Seattle Wash Iowa State College Ames Seattle Y. M. C. A College of Puget Sound Jack Douglas Bird Eoceionan Will D. Rudd San Diego Alice Rudd Cedar

Mrs. Martin W. Koehn Rites Planned At Polansky Chapel

Mrs. Martin W Koehn 44 of 405 Sixteenth Street NE died in Oakdale sanatorium at 3 50 p m Friday after illness She was born March 17 1902 in Iowa county lived in Victor 21 years before moving to Cedar Rapids four years ago She was a Trinity Lutheran Church member Surviving husband three children Doris May Imogene and James Martin at home her parents Mr and Mrs Henry Koehn of Waverly a half sister Mrs Edward Minnaert of Waverly two sisters Mrs Carl Schultz and Mrs James are both of Cedar Rapids step brothers Edward of Marengo and Julius of Cedar Rapids Rites at Polansky chapel to be announced later.

Martin W. Koehn Sixteenth Street Oakdale Iowa County Victor Cedar Rapids Trinity Lutheran Church Doris May Imogene James Martin Henry Koehn Waverly Edward Minnaert Carl Schultz James Edward Marengo Julius Polansky Chapel

Mrs Geyer 77 Dies After Long Illness in Local Hospital

Mrs. George H. Geyer aged 77 died at 6 15 am Saturday after a long illness. A former Tracy and Dysart resident she had lived at 2009 Park Avenue SE with her daughter and son in law Mrs C E Richmann and another daughter Cora M Geyer for three years. She was born Sophia Sindlinger August 28 1869 in Center Illinois. Surviving are two sons L H Geyer of Traer J G Geyer of Vinton another daughter Mrs Howard Baker of Marengo a brother Charles Sindlinger of Orange Cove California and August and Albert of Santa Barbara. Funeral arrangements and time to be announced.

George H. Geyer Tracy and Dysart Park Avenue SE C. E. Richmann Cora M. Geyer Sophia Sindli Center, Ill Center, Ill. Surviving, Besides Mrs. Richmenn Miss Geyer L. H. Geyer Traer J. G. Geyer Vinton Howard Baker Marengo Charles Sindlinger Orange Cove Calif August Albert Santa Barbara Lou Ieee

Mechanicville man pleads guilty to second drunken driving offense

Philip T Ward 49 of Mechan icsville pleaded guilty to a second offense of drunken driving. Judge G K Thompson fined him 500 dollars and costs and suspended his license for a year. Ward was arrested in Mt Vernon in November by Deputy Al Babcock after driving onto a curb twice and hitting a parked car on Main Street. He had been fined 300 dollars for drunken driving on November 16 1944.

Philip T. Ward Mechanicsville G. K. Thompson Ward Mt. Vernon al Babcock Main Street

Judge Thom Reappoints Attorney to Linn County Insane Board

Judge G K Thom Saturday reappointed O J Elsenbast as attorney member of the Linn county insane commission to serve until January 1 1949. Other board members are Dr R H Keech physician member and Arthur Axmear clerk of the district court.

G. K. Thom O. J. Elsenbast Linn County Insane Commission R. H. Keech Arthur Axmear

Case ends as election canceled in Alburnett board dispute

The state case of Charles Dukek and Frank Frederick against the Alburnett Consolidated independent school board concludes with the election being canceled.

Charles Dukek Frank Frederick Alburnett Consolidated Inde School Board

Judge Awards Damages After Locker Dispute

Judge G K Thompson on Friday awarded Mrs Dale Clark judgment of 48 75 against Clyde Burgess in a dispute over a rented food locker not furnished. She claimed 25 for 16 jars of preserves and 15 for four ducks Burgess refused to return.

G. K. Thompson Dale Clark Clyde Burgess

Governor frees Franks from 1936 liquor fine

Wesley J. Franks was released from liability for a $300 fine issued in 1936 for illegal possession of alcohol. The pardon came from Governor Robert Blue on the recommendation of county officials.

Wesley J. Franks Robert Blue

Separate Maintenance Suit Filed by Claire Smith

Claire G. Smith filed a district court suit Friday seeking separate maintenance for herself, listing Lee Smith as the respondent. The filing marks a marital separation action with court attention to alimony and support arrangements.

Claire G. Smith Nar Lee Smith

Shelton Denies Meeting Devines in Kidnapping Case

Earl Shelton denied the dawn highway meeting alleged by police in the Alice Devine kidnapping case. Alice Devine and three others tentatively identified a photo as the kidnapper, while Lodi Police Chief Fore confirmed a meeting occurred but said Shelton and the girl's father shook hands and she was nearby.

San Francisco Earl Shelton Alice Devine Lodi Shelton Alice William Giles Millard Fore Fore

Justice Dept. Will Stay Out of Georgia Governorship Fight

Attorney General Tom C. Clark said the Justice Department will not intervene in the Georgia governor race unless the situation becomes serious. He emphasized it is a state issue and federal involvement will be avoided.

Washington Tom C. Clark Justice Department Georgia

Decorators and Painters Wind Up 1947 Convention

Iowa painting and decorating contractors met at the Montrose hotel for a three day convention. Key figures included H L Johnson O M Thompson Howard Druckmiller Bert Sales and Roy Sefert from Waterloo. Dr Marcus Bach spoke on university research while Floyd Flood warned lead supplies will last about 12 years and Lt Col Carlton Smith urged military readiness.

Iowa Montrose Hotel Brotherhood of ‘Painters and Paperhangers of America H. L. Johnson Iowa Labor Relations Board O. M. Thompson Iowa Contractors Howard Druckmiller Tri-city Bert Sales Des Moines Painters Union Roy Sefert Waterloo United States Floyd Flood National Lead Company Fiood Ous Metal Missouri

Crandic Dismisses Walter Parrish After Train Collision

Walter Parrish of West Bran Crandic was dismissed Friday after a company investigation blamed him for a head on collision near Con Fal is that injured three women. Margaret Nosek 21 of Iowa City the most seriously hurt was said to be in Mercy Hospital with condition listed as good.

Walter Parrish West Bran Crandic Swisher Robert E. Farrell Farrell Parrish Con Falis Iowa City Margaret Nosek

Marines Plan Air Drop of Aid to Hopei Province China

United States marines will drop over one million pounds of UNRRA medical supplies clothing food and blankets to poverty stricken people in Communist held Hopei northwestern province. The operation lasts 25 days starting Tuesday and covers two marked areas with safety agreements between Nationalists and Communists.

Peiping INS United States UNRRA Hopei

Shortages Cited in 60 Deaths in New England Hospitals

Boston AP reports 60 deaths in Massachusetts and Rhode Island hospitals linked to a mysterious influenza diarrhea. Commissioner Dr. Clifton T. Perkins cites 2,500 vacant jobs in state mental hospitals, with 40 patients affected. Dr. John F. Regan says the outbreak is now under control.

Boston Massachusetts Ode Island Clifton T. Perkins Bay State Imental John F. Regan Rhode Island

Senators Vote Revived Small Business Unit

The Senate narrowly revived the special small business committee with a 46 to 42 vote, after Republican leaders pushed the measure despite Sen. Tobey’s protest that it favors Sen. Wherry. Tobey’s motion to hand its work to the banking committee failed 41 to 47. Wherry urged an eight month extension and noted the panel’s past output and letters from small businessmen, while Democrats argued for oversight by regular committees.

Washington Senate Small Business Committee Sen. Tobey R-N.h Wherry R-Neb G.O.P Cable Sen. Wilson Iowa Lee Somateo Sen Murray D-Mont

Four Pay Fines For Disturbances

Four people paid fines in police court Saturday for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Walter Semeroth 29 of 1253 Twentieth Avenue SW paid 25 dollars after his wife said he broke up the family radio, burned it and threatened her. Leo Shousky 44 of 5100 Avenue NE reported his missing daughter and later faced drunkenness charges. 15 dollars of his 25 dollar fine were suspended. Clinton Summers 39 of St Louis and Mrs Freda Rowland 34 of St Louis were jailed after a Chicago and North Western train brawl. both paid 25 dollar fines.

Walter Semerroth Twentieth Avenue SW Leo Shousky Avenue NE Philadelphia Harvey Stickle Shousky Chicago and North Western Clinton Summers St. Louis Freda Rowland C. E. Slater

Will Seek Bonus For State Guard

Iowa state guard leaders say the legislature should approve about 500000 for a bonus to enlisted and officers. Col H Falk and Col Otto H Ronningen urged members to push for the measure, noting about 8959 men served over five years with pay only during two weeks of annual camp or active duty.

DES Moines Iowa State Guard Iowa National Guard Uni de H. Falk Davenport Otto H. Ronningen Ames State Guard

Potato Planting Allotment Slashed

The Department reduced potato planting acreage to 2 669 800 acres to meet a production goal of 375 000 000 bushels for 1947. Last year yielded 475 000 000 bushels, the record high. Iowa’s revised allotment is 27 000 acres, down from the previous figure.

Washington Department Iowa

Troop Arrivals Reported on U S Bases

Besee Setee arrived at San Diego from Chinwangtoo China with 144 marines, the only troopship scheduled for arrival in the U S Saturday. Friday the army transport J H McRae arrived at San Francisco with 1849 troops and three civilians from Manila.

Associated Press San Diego Chinwangtoo China J. H. McRae San Francisco Manila

Slain by Fellow Unionist After Meeting Debate

In Indianapolis a steamfitter, Herman Longer aged 44, died from a gunshot at the end of a two hour AFL Local 440 union meeting debate. George Johnson, 60, a fellow member, signed a statement admitting the shooting after a scuffle arose when Longer confronted him over union admission rules.

Indianapolis INS Herman Longer George Johnson AFL United Association of Steamfitters Langerines Ald Elimina Johnson

Liquor by the Drink Measure Urged in Iowa

A 48 citizen group from 26 Iowa cities asked lawmakers to allow liquor by the drink arguing it would curb problems and provide city revenue. Robert Thomas of Fort Madison led a 15 member committee to push 10 proposed measures, including a 10 percent tax on beverages at liquor stores and wider city authority over parking and revenue uses. The panel also supports bonding limits, veterans tax exemptions reimbursement, and licensing car registrations at full rate. Other members include L. Boudreaux Cedar Rapids Donald Cook Cres ton Mayor John MacVicar Des Moines Barclay Sioux Centerville J. K. Campbell Boone R. C. Bellows Humboldt Roy Swanson Knoxville Calvin Neve Marshalltown.

Des Moines Iowa Robert Thomas Fort Madison Lowe Liquor Thomas L. Boudreaux Cedar Rapids Donald Cook Creston John MacVicar Barclay Sioux Centerville J. K. Campbell Boone R. C. Bellows Humboldt Roy Swanson Knoxville Calvin Neve Marshalltown

Three Youths Held on Suspicion of Car Theft

Three Quad-City youths were arrested near Durant after allegedly driving a stolen car. They were found armed with a .45 caliber service automatic and held for questioning with no charges yet filed.

the Gazette Tipton Durant

Capone’s Condition Worsens as Pneumonia Fails Heart

In Miami Beach, AP reports Capone’s heart is failing as pneumonia looms. Dr. Arthur J. Logie notes Capone is critical and lungs are heavily filled, with Dr. Kenneth Phillips keeping vigil. Death may be near.

Miami Beach Fila al Capone Neumonia Arthur J. Logie Capone Dr. Logie Kenneth Phillips Logie

Pawnbroker Borrows From Clerk Then Suspects Boss

New York. Arthur Heaney, a pawnbroker, borrowed $2,000 from one of his nine clerks as business dropped. Unable to profit, he questioned his employer and police were called. Clerk James Cumaetene, who allegedly received the loan through his boss, was questioned as part of the incident involving the $2,000 at 6 percent interest.

New York Arthur Heaney James Cumaetene Omrtee

Rennie Named Red Cross Publicity Head

Orville Rennie, manager of patio station KCRG, was named chairman of the Red Cross publicity and promotion committee for the county drive opening March 3. Davis and Ted Verni Mont will serve. John Cleator heads the decorators group. Mrs. Paul Huston leads the office during the drive, with Mrs. C. C. Drew handling records and Mrs. Arthur Taylor supplies, aided by the American Red Cross.

Orville Rennie Patio KCRG Red Cross Eefunct Davis Ted Verni Mont John Cleator Paul Huston C. C. Drew Arthur Taylor

Seeing Eye Dog Betty Is Put Down After Blindness

Salt Lake City UP reports Betty the Seeing Eye dog, who served for seven years with her master William G. Shelton, is blinded in one eye and going blind in the other. Shelton plans to keep Betty despite doctors advising otherwise, saying she is essential to his family and he could not replace her.

Salt Lake City Betty William G. Shelton Shelton

Argentina Seizes Sixty German Firms in Nazi Liquidation

Buenos Aires reports the government will seize 60 German business firms with assets around 90 million dollars under a decree signed Friday. The enemy property board will take over the liquidation process with a 25 million dollar down payment by the Central Bank, enabling government ownership without congress approval. Firms include major steel and iron works and other German interests.

Buenos Aires Foreign Office Congress Enemy Property Board Mann Structural Steel and Iron Argentina

Burglars Target March of Dimes Collection at Brecht’s Tavern

Burglars stole a cash register a March of Dimes collection container and about $30 from Brecht’s tavern. Police will investigate the break in and search for suspects.

March of Dimes Brecht’s

Franklin Pieper Hurt In Crane Accident At LaPlant Choate

Franklin Pieper a 25 year old resident of 1729 Fifth Avenue SW was treated at St Luke's Hospital for bruises after being caught between a steel crane and a load of steel at LaPlant Choate Manufacturing Company Friday night.

Franklin Pieper Fifth Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital LaPlant-Choate Manufacturing Company

Car slides into ditch injures Mt Vernon driver

Mrs. Margaret Meyer of Mt. Vernon sustained a deep cut on her forehead and scratches after the car she drove slid into a ditch on Highway 30 near Mt. Vernon Friday. She received treatment at St. Luke's Hospital.

Margaret Meyer Mt. Vernon Highway 30 St. Luke's Hospital

Mercy hospital alumnae dance at Danceland Sunday

The Mercy hospital alumnae group offers a dance at Danceland starting at 8 30 p m with Guy DeLeo and his orchestra. Chairman Miss Dorothy Hannon assists by Mrs James Bowler and Miss Mary Jean Flynn.

Mercy Hospital Danceland Guy DeLeo Dorothy Hannon James Bowler Mary Jean Flynn

Raymond Johnson Suffers Fractured Ankle After Street Crossing

Raymond Johnson of 110 Seventh Avenue SW fractured his left ankle in a fall at the Seventh Avenue and Second Street SW intersection on Saturday morning. He was transported to St. Luke's Hospital by Ambulance Service after being struck on the west crosswalk while crossing southward.

Raymond Johnson Seventh Avenue Second Street Johnson St. Luke's Hospital

Cash sales dominated US farm transactions in 1945

About 58 percent of farm sales in the United States during 1945 were completed for cash, reflecting liquidity preferences and market conditions of the postwar year.

United States

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