Weather and score roundup from Cedar Rapids area
Saturday scores from across the nation including Chicago 12 4 Moline 13 8 and New Orleans 96 59. Iowa forecast calls for partial to mostly cloudy skies with occasional snow flurries and a mix of warmer days and very cold nights through Monday. Updates include barometer, humidity, wind at the airport and notable births and funeral notices in nearby towns.
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Bismarck
Chicago
Moline &G
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Denver
New York
Des Moines
Omaha
Fort Worth
Phoenix
Los Angeles
Miami
Washington
Obituaries for Ames and What Cheer residents
Margie M. Thompson and Ames E. Thompson are listed as visitors, while Margaret M. Reitzel is connected to Richard R. Reitzel. Services for Henry Mueney, 78, are arranged at Brandts funeral home in Oelwein. What Cheer resident Sam Knox, 79, a local farmer, has died.
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Margie M. Thompson
Ames E. Thompson
Margaret M. Reitzel
Richard R. Reitzel
Oelwein
Henry Mueney
Brandts Funeral Home
Sam Knox
Bedwell Claims Girls Were Ditching Him After Disappearance
Sheriff Lohman reported Edward Bedwell signed a statement that he was with Barbara Grimes 15 and Patricia Grimes 13 after they left home on December 28. Bedwell said the sisters ditched him in a West Madison theater and he later identified them in photos as his companions.
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Chicago
Joseph Lohman
Edward Benny Bedwell
Grimes
Madison Street
Bedwell
Lohman
Skid Row
West Madison Street
Barbara
Patricia
Grimes Sisters
C R Student Wins Week-Long Italy Trip
Robert D. McIntosh an architectural student at Iowa State College wins a week long expense paid trip to Italy. He earned the prize in an essay contest and will appear with his wife on a television Home show next Friday. They plan to travel next summer.
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Robert D. McIntosh
H. M. McIntosh
Center Point Road
Iowa State College
Italy
Peacemaker Bitten in Taxicab Brawl In Denver
Robert Rich 37 tried to separate two women in his taxicab. One woman bit part of his right ear and another bit him after he stopped and ordered them out. Rich drove to a hospital.
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Denver
Robert Rich
Rich
Man Says He Was Blowing Carbon From Engine During 105 MPH Arrest
Phillip Crawford, 25, told a judge that his 105 mph speeding incident was a bid to blow carbon from his engine. The arrest occurred in Los Angeles and he faced charges related to excessive speed.
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Los Angeles
LLP
Phillip Crawford
Protests Grow Over Tito Visit to United States
Washington protest against Marshal Tito of Yugoslavia intensifies as four House members led by John W. McCormack draft a bipartisan petition urging President Eisenhower not to invite Tito. The move follows prior cross party opposition citing his communist ties and alleged abuses.
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Associated Press
Tito
Eisenhower
United States
Ray J. Madden
D-Ind
Kenneth Keating
R-N.y
John W. McCormack
D-Mass
Gordon L. McDonough
R-Calif
McDonough
House
Washington
Marshal Tito
Yugoslavia
State Department
Massachusetts
Senate
Kremlin
Cardinal Stepanic
Zellerbach Arrives in Rome as New U.S. Envoy
In Rome the new U.S. ambassador James D. Zellerbach landed Saturday to a red carpet welcome. He and his wife were met by a crowd of diplomats from the United States and Italy amid flashbulbs and cameras. Zellerbach noted his honor to succeed Clare Boothe Luce who served ably and graciously.
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Rome
INS
JU. S
Italy
James D. Zellerbach
Zellerbach
U. S
Clare Boothe Luce
Doghouse Fire Almost Fatal Spr ingfield Vermont
A fire caused by a short circuit destroyed an electrically heated doghouse with the dog inside. The owner was away, a neighbor rescued the dog, and called the fire department. The doghouse was a total loss.
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Springfield
Space Missiles Test in Flying Stage Reported
Washington reports that extensive flight tests of intercontinental missiles have begun off the Florida coast at Patrick Air Force Base. Officials say components have reached the stratosphere with no casualties. the Pentagon declined to confirm a full missile firing.
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Washington
INS
Defense Department
Florida
Pentagon i
Department of Defense
Air Force Missile Test Center
Defense
Patrick Air Force Base
Eisenhower
United Nations
Air Force
Brazil
India Celebrates Seven Years of Republic with Parade
In New Delhi crowds line the streets for a grand Republic Day parade marking seven years since the republic's birth. American tanks lead the procession while Soviet Defense Minister Zhukov and Prime Minister Nehru observe.
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New Delhi
India
New
Old Delhi
Camel Corps
Georgi Zhukov
Nehru
Zhukov
Soviet Union
Deaths Debra Sue Schnieder Eleven Day Old Daughter
Debra Sue Schnieder infant daughter of Orville S. and Mrs. Schnieder Route 1 Cedar Rapids died early Saturday. Born January 15 in Cedar Rapids she was survived by her parents a brother Orville Lee 5 a sister LuAnn 2 grandparents Edward Schnieder Guttenberg and Emil Weber Garna ville a great grandfather E H Worwold Guttenberg. Funeral at 2 p m Monday Janeba Funeral Home with Rt Rev Msgr Frank R Hruby officiating. Burial at St Johns Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m Sunday at home.
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Debra Sue Schnieder
Orville S. Schnieder
Route 1
Cedar Rapids
Orville Lee
LuAnn
Edward Schnieder
Guttenberg
Emil Weber
Garnaville
E. H. Worwold
Janeba
Frank R. Hruby
St. John’s Cemetery
Mrs James P Dillon dies after brief illness in San Antonio
Services for Mrs James P Dillon of Cedar Rapids who died in San Antonio after a brief illness will be held at Beatty-Bearle chapel at 1 30 p m Monday with Rev Howard Strong of Oliver Presbyterian Church officiating. Burial will follow in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
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Dillon
James P. Dillon
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Cedar Rapids
San Antonio
Texas
Beatty-Bearle Chapel
Howard Strong
Oliver Presbyterian Church
Linwood Cemetery
Martin Services for John H. Martin
John H. Martin 84 of 1200 Sixth Street SW died Friday after a long illness. Services at 9 a.m. Monday at Teahen chapel with Rt. Rev. Msgr. D J Lenihan officiating. Burial at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Caroline Johnson Belmond 89
Funeral services for Caroline Johnson aged about 89 who died at Belmond after a long illness will be held Tuesday at 2 30 p m at Belmond. She is survived by her daughter Miss Clara Johnson a Taylor school teacher and a son Edus.
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Caroline Johnson
Belmond
Mershon Services for Lois Mershon in Cedar Rapids
Funeral services for Lois Lucille Mershon wife of Jess L Mershon of 120 Twenty third Street Drive SE Cedar Rapids will be held in Turner chapel at 10 30 a m Monday with Pastor E H Widmann of Trinity Lutheran Church officiating Graveside rites follow at Maquoketa Cemetery at 12 30 p m Mrs Mershon died Friday Friends may
Bachman Services for Crystal Edith Bachman
Services for Crystal Edith Bachman wife of Charles A Bachman and formerly of 946 Sixteenth Avenue SW will be held in the Chapel of Memories at 1 30 p m Monday conducted by Rev Keith Taber of Kenwood Presbyterian church and Praha Rebekah lodge Burial will be in the Chapel of Memories Friends may call at the Turner chapel until 11 a m Monday
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Bachman
Crystal Edith Bachman
Charles A. Bachman
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Chapel of Memories
Keith Taber
Kenwood Presbyterian Church
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Turner Chapel
Death notices for Virgil W. Hammer lifelong Cedar Rapids resident
Services for Virgil Wayne Hammer of 228 Lincoln Heights Drive SE, owner of Parlor City Recreation, who died Friday, will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 Tuesday with Rev William E Pfef fer of Knox Presbyterian church officiating. Entombment in Chapel of Memories. Friends may attend.
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Hammar
Virgil Wayne Hammar
Lincoln Heights Drive
Cedar Rapids
Parlor City Recreation
Turner Chapel
William E. Pfeffer
Knox Presbyterian Church
Smith, 72, Dies After Basement Fall at Hotel
Charles City report says George S. Smith 72 was killed Friday night after slipping and falling down basement stairs at a local hotel. Authorities described the incident as an accidental fall with fatal injuries. The case is under local investigation.
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Charles City
George S. Smith
Linn Taxes for 1956 May Be Paid Starting Monday
Linn county property owners can begin paying their 1956 property and personal taxes at the courthouse Monday. County Treasurer Frank Bates said the tax list showing amounts due has been received from the county auditor. The delay was caused by late instructions on Korean bonus levies from the State Tax Commission. Taxes may be paid in one sum or split in half with deadlines March 1 and September 1.
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Linn County
Frank Bates
State Tax Commission
Otto Hanzlik
City Briefs and Meeting Notice in Local Ad Column
African violets large bloom featured in a giftware ad at Empire 22946 Hampton's 1901 Mt. Vernon Road. The Adjustment Board calls a special meeting at 3 p.m. Monday in the city hall.
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Hampton’s
Mt. Vernon Road
Adv
Adjustment Board
Board of Adjustment
Pierson Florists Ad Closes with Lasting Sentiments
A memory of Pierson's Florists at 1800 Ellis Blvd NW ends with flowers meant to express enduring sentiments. The short advertisement notes the shop's closure and its focus on enduring memories through floral arrangements.
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Pierson
Ellis Blvd
Flower and Toastmasters notices in Cedar Rapids area
Flower specials list azaleas tulips hyacinths and related prices from the Flower Shop at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Hawkeye YMCA and Jaycee Toastmasters announce meetings with listed speakers and times along with a cost accountants plant tour scheduled Tuesday morning.
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Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery
Cost Accountants
Cedar Rapids
The
National Association of Cost Accountants
Wilson and Company
Health Committee to meet for March health fair plans
Health Committee Public Health of the Junior Chamber of Commerce will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m in the Chamber of Commerce building to finalize plans for the health fair to be sponsored in March. Ernest Wolfe, 55, of 220 Fourth Street NW suffered a broken leg Saturday afternoon after slipping in front of 308 Fifth Street NW. He was taken to Mercy Hospital and later transferred to Veterans Hospital in Iowa City.
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Chamber of Commerce
Ernest Wolfe
Fourth Street
Fifth Street NW
Mercy Hospital
Veterans’ Hospital
Iowa City
Rotary speaker Mokress to discuss Business in South America
Rotary Club LI welcomes John Mokress GE representative in Rio de Janeiro on a five day Cedar Rapids visit. He will speak at Monday noon luncheon at the Sheraton Montrose on Business in South America. Ads seek a layout artist for newspaper ads with a five day week and Saturdays off. Pastor School issue notes 240 Iowa Methodist ministers will attend in Indianola with Bishop F Gerald Ensley among speakers.
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Rotary Club
John Mokress
General Electric
Rio de Janeiro
Brazil
Cedar Rapids
Sheraton-Montrose
South America
The
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Adv
John C. Ruthman
Bernard G. Olson
Arthur F. Schuldt
Indianola
F. Gerald Ensley
Des Moines
Union Opposition Shapes Labor Reform Debate
The article reports that union allies oppose council endorsement of congressional power over labor unions. It notes Teamsters may withdraw from AFL-CIO if the council backs Reuther. Senators McClellan and the Senate Labor Committee seek a compromise, planning to announce it soon, potentially allowing a graceful Teamsters retreat.
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Council
Congress
Reuther
Afl-Cio
Teamsters
McClellan
Senate Labor Committee
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Roy King
Darlene Bruns
William E. Driscoll
Joanne M. Metelak
John F. Schloeman
Margaret A. Rees
Darwin L. Hartson
Cedar Ids
Antoinette E. Smith
Anticello
Leonard Law
June E. Dryman
Springville
Robert B. Stahl
Marion
W. Romaine Jones
Mr. Vernon
William E. Weasel
Toddville
Leona M. Hammill
Palo
St. Luke's
John
Thirty-sixth Street
Vaupel
Center Point
Bentley
Charles
Stanwood
Dvorak
Edwin
J Street
Sissle
Melvin
Tipton
Keith
C Avenue NE
Skersick
Richard
Tenth Street
Shearer
Allen
Vivian E. Buchan
Warren J.uchan
Whyte Funeral Home
Garrison
G. E. Ulice
Methodist Church
Garrison Cemetery
Keota
George E. Dillon
Federated Church
Anamosa
M. C. Crispin
Goettsch Funeral Home
Riverside Cemetery
Waukon
Gilman Gunderson
Martin Brothers Funeral Home
Lutheran Church
Waterville
Church Cemetery
Manchester
Agnes C. Norris
Shelly Funeral Home
Oakland Cemetery
Iowa
C.R
Carbon
Third Avenue
Clarence Beatty
Beatty - Beurte
Beatty -Beurle Mortuary
Arthur Beurle
Kinsey
3Rd Ave
Bets
Darrell Garwood
Pentagon
Newport’s Greenhouse
Wilson Avenue
Sixth St
Cherry-Burrell
Barta
Hesser
Reo
Fifth Avenue, S.E
Jay W. Hesser, Jr
Jeremiah
Funeral Home
Hawkeye
Hawkeye Toastmasters Club
Bishop
Bruce Seland
Naxera Pastry Shop
YMCA
Bishop Cafeteria
James Lightner
Jaycee Toastmasters
Jaycee Toastmasters Club
Mon- Gay
Nick’s
Gus Lebsock
al Shank
Bill Dowd
Henry Haegg
Lee Horn
P. A. Mack
Orce Building
Turner
Turner's
Joun
Turner ¢& Son
Empire
Ambulance Service Company
Dial EM
Denhart
Iowa Memorial Co
Uli
Novak Monument Co
John E. Lapes
Florist
3Rd Avenue
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