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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1947
Page
2
Partly cloudy and colder with a chance of snow in the southeast. temperatures range from highs near 23 to lows around 2 to 26. Community items include names of residents, births, and several local police court fines for offenses such as disturbing the peace and speeding. Also lists multiple addresses and personal notices from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
A catalog of residents and their addresses across multiple streets in towns including Marion Iowa City Solon Tipton and Earlville. Each person is listed with a corresponding payment of 1.50 dollars. General Foods Corporation is noted among the names.
Charles C. Richart aged 65 pleaded not guilty to obtaining money by false pretenses when arraigned before Judge J. E. Heiserman in district court. He posted $3,500 bond and is jailed in Linn County. The charge arises from a September cow sale in which Richart allegedly obtained $165 from Vernon Townsend after claiming Townsend's check was stolen. Richart was transported from Centralia Washington to Cedar Rapids by Linn County authorities.
Judge G K Thompson in district court Monday granted Kenneth Wertz a $1500 judgment against Wayne and Hazel Yardley. The suit arose from a promissory note given November 4 to Wertz in payment for a modern house trailer, with the note due January 1.
Judge G. K. Thompson dismissed without prejudice a $175 property damage suit brought by Seaster G. Bliss for his son John Bliss 17 against Charles L. Wenger. The case stemmed from an automobile accident on January 6 one mile north of Linn County Home on Highway 13.
Judge M C Hamiel fixed February 17 for a contempt hearing arising from alimony arrears alleged by Mabel A Heiss who divorced Heiss in 1936 and now seeks 1240 dollars in unpaid alimony.
The will of Clarence R Livingston who died December 26 1946 was admitted to probate in district court Saturday. His wife Ethel Ste was named executrix without bonds. Nora Mae Crouch filed a petition in district court Monday seeking to quiet title to lot 13 block 7 Coggon.
Irene Shawsky 30 was found strangled in a desolate Gary Indiana swamp after she and Frank Shawsky 33 were estranged for three years. Police questioned Shawsky who cried and offered no light. Mechanic florist Anthony Standarski 41 found the body and reported the disappearance to authorities.
Sen. Rourke B. Hickenlooper will be principal speaker at the Lincoln day dinner in San Diego on February 12. The event is sponsored by local Republican organizations and chaired by Vroman J. Dorman. it is the annual gathering.
Washington AP Senator Tobey of New Hampshire calls for fewer favorite sons in the Republican organization while denying plans to upset GOP Senate control. He criticizes wartime and small business committee leadership, defends party loyalty, and says his criticisms target policies not people. Democrats plan to monitor Republican moves, proposing four younger members for key panels.
One man fined $100 and costs for disturbing the peace by window peeping after police reports of a peeper on Twenty-fourth Street Drive SE. Two others were assessed $25 and costs each for drunkenness and disturbing the peace following incidents on Second Avenue Bridge and a domestic complaint.
Al Capone will be buried in a private simple funeral as his family rejects a gangland spectacle. Attending physician Dr. Kenneth Phillips said no autopsy will be performed, despite his offer to study the brain for science. Capone died penniless, according to attorney Abraham Teitelbaum, with his Palm Island estate reportedly mortgaged.
United Press reports airline and military air officials deny a mechanical defect in the Dakota transport plane linked to a series of crashes. They note more crashes may occur because the aircraft fleet is larger than any other type, with Douglas Aircraft building over 10 000 units during the war.
Iowa City police report a cafe was burglarized as thieves gained entry by drilling a lock on the back door. They took a meat grinder 54 cartons of cigarettes and various food and dishes before fleeing. Chief Ollie said the method appeared deliberate and the scene indicated organized activity.
Five lectures by leaders from both sides with a $2.50 registration fee. Apply in person or by mail at the Coe business office or register at the door Jan 28 at 8 p.m. in Coe chapel where Dr Ordway Tead will speak. Other speakers include Kermit Eby CIO Robert Watt AFL Whipple Jacobs NAM Wayne Morse Senate labor committee. Fee remains the same.
In Parsons West Virginia a 22 year old girl, her brother, and four others die after lumberman Walter McCray wounds and shoots residents on an isolated farm. Police say McCray attacked after being ordered from the house then killed Joseph and Dora McManigle and McManigle’s wife. The girl played dead to survive as her brother Troy was wounded and fled.
Cedar Rapids Mayor Frank K. Hahn after attending the U S Conference of Mayors in Washington D C says cities face traffic and parking problems. He cites General Eisenhower as a key speaker and notes support for retaining some rent control.
Nine promotions in headquarters company of the 133rd infantry Iowa National Guard were announced Monday by Capt. Ray R. Murdock. Elevations include First Sergeant Staff Sgt. George W. Spracklin. Staff Sergeants Dale J. Hadenfeldt and Neil L. Newhard. Sergeants Norman L. Brown Junior F. Brown Clinton J. Farmington and Ivo H. Kelley. Technicians Fourth Grade Marshal B. Nelson. Technician Fifth Grade Albert B. Hintz.
Cedar Rapids council approved prohibitions on the south side of Fifteenth Avenue SW from C to B streets and on the west side of B Street from Sixteenth to Fifteenth avenues SW. The move follows a recommendation by Traffic Capt. Bill Remington.
Actress Greer Garson denied a rift with husband Richard Ney and said their planned separation would be brief while their home is redecorated.
Ada Jane Edgington 61 of 722 First Street SW Cedar Rapids died Monday at a local nursing home after an extended illness. Survived by four brothers and four sisters, nine grandchildren, and a Cedar Rapids Rebekah lodge member. Services at Beatty chapel with time to be announced. viewing after 1 p.m. Tuesday.
Nova Z Johnson retired farmer of Chillicothe Missouri died in a local hospital at 12 35 am Monday after a brief illness He was born March 6 1859 in Brunswick Missouri He belonged to the Christian church Surviving are a daughter E Marie Johnson of Chillicothe and two sons Harry L Johnson of Cedar Rapids and N Russell Johnson of St Louis Services will be at Gordon funeral home in Chillicothe at 10 30 am Wednesday Friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 pm Monday
Mrs Mary J Novotny aged 79 widow of John Novotny died at 4 45 p m Sunday in her daughter Mrs Frank Reisner’s home near Shueyville Born January 13 1868 she lived in the area all her life Survived by daughter a brother Frank Turicek a granddaughter and a great grandson The Brush chapel service set for 2 p m Tuesday with Rev Ludvik Burian Burial in Shueyville Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
August Larson died in People’s hospital at Independence. Rt. Rev. Msgr. John J. Molloy will lead services at Immaculate Conception Church at 10 a.m. Burial is Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Rosary recited at 7 p.m. Monday in the chapel. Surviving: three brothers Nels of Santa Barbara California Arthur of Holdrege Nebraska and Harry Larson of Idaho.
Capt Donald S Grimm son of Mr and Mrs John M Grimm 2111 Fifth Ave SE died Saturday in Washington D C after an extended illness. Services held at Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Tuesday officiated by Rev Waldemar Argow and Dr Harry M Gage. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery with military rites at the grave by Hanford post American Legion.
Mrs. Fred Kellum of Monticello died Tuesday at the home of her daughter Mrs Nell Shankland in San Diego while visiting. She was mother of Mrs Edward Janish of Elk Creek California, formerly of Cedar Rapids. Services were held in San Diego with burial planned in Monticello in the spring.
Barbara Miller seven, daughter of Mr and Mrs Miller, was seriously injured Monday when struck by a car driven by Robert Gray eighteen. She suffered fractures of both legs plus cuts and bruises and was taken to University hospital. Gray said the girl darted from between two parked cars. he was not held.
In Philadelphia burglars attacked a meat store safe with cleavers but could only knock off the combination and exit after breaking several dozen eggs and scattering them across the floor.
In Des Moines a group of 13 senators led by Arthur Jacobson introduced five anti labor measures mirroring house bills. Proposals would allow suits against unions over bargaining and ban foremen unions, while others bar union membership as a condition of employment and prohibit dues check off. A separate measure would raise the governor’s salary to 2 500 annually, starting 1949. A constitutional amendment would force annual General Assembly sessions, and a nursing licensing bill would certify practical nurses. Drivers’ duties when school buses start or stop were clarified in another House measure, with a portal to portal bill deferred after debate.
The Senate approved a bill allowing alcohol plants to continue sugar reduction until April 30, 1948. Senator Nebr. disputed claims of ownership in the Butler-Welsh Grain Co and an Omaha alcohol plant tied to the legislation.
Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected chairman of the United Nations human rights commission at Lake Success as it began work toward creating machinery to safeguard fundamental freedoms worldwide.
Rep. Case says he has received many letters from CIO and AFL members pleading for a secret ballot on strike votes. He argues the ballot could have prevented past strikes, citing the General Motors affair and a letter describing an open meeting where a brass band prompted a vote in favor of striking.
In New Jersey a law restricting stagecoach driving on Sundays draws debate about legality and enforcement. Politicians and local residents weigh the impact on heritage transportation and weekend commerce.
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