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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1947
Page
8
Weather outlook for Wednesday through Friday with highs around 80 to 86 and scattered thundershowers in Missouri valley. Local notices include births in Cedar Rapids and Mercy hospital, a Century Engineering Company fire drill alarm, and multiple fines for drunkenness speeding reckless driving improper parking and similar infractions in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
The Mississippi topped 39.6 feet Monday night, the highest flood stage in 103 years, forcing levee abandonment near Cape and East Carondelet after 2.1 inches of rain in three hours. Evacuations affected 4 000 residents while downtown warehousing and industrial districts faced flood damage and power outages. Remembered quake adds to event context.
Ossian services held for Clara Loveston 42 at First Lutheran church. Arlington sees Walter Ernst 57 die Friday with services at Arlington Methodist. Center Point Mary E Mounce 83 dies Tuesday with 2 p m Thursday service at Center Point Christian church. Monticello infant Jerry Lee Ahlrich five weeks dies Monday with Wednesday services. Clarence Fred Garner 80 dies Sunday with 2 p m Wednesday services at Chapman funeral home.
DES MOINES AP After 28 years the law has caught up with George Frazer 57 who escaped from the Knoxville state prison camp July 6 1919 Frazer was serving a 20 year term in a slaying case The state board said Frazer was arrested at Elko Nev and Warden Percy Lainson sent officers to return Frazer to Fort Madison penitentiary.
In Des Moines AP reports John E. Gregory, 78, was injured when his motor scooter upended. Gregory sustained leg cuts and stiffness and was recovering Monday.
Davenport AP Frank R. Nichols president of Nichols Wire and Steel Co says he ordered return of 3600 in federal subsidy payments and waived 4420 in subsidies for housing nails. He protests subsidies and calls for policing of steel to curb black market trading amid shortages.
Watt the black German shepherd war dog, owned by Ted Ellsworth, died Monday and was buried in the Humane Society pet cemetery after earning four battle stars. Purchased in England by Ellsworth a British air corps officer, Watt served with the AAC in America and saw combat in Africa and Italy before arriving with Ellsworth in June 1944. he was once petted by Bernard Montgomery.
Indianapolis newspapers the News Star and Times raised weekly home delivery prices by five cents to 25 cents with carrier earnings to share in the rise. The outlets cited higher production costs as the reason for the boost.
Dr James A Strong former principal of Iowa City public schools has been promoted to a full professor in Colgate university political science department.
Iowa congressmen urged immediate start on the Red Rock flood control dam on the Des Moines river in Marion County. The project, authorized in 1944, would cost about 15 million dollars and provide flood protection for Ottumwa and hydroelectric power, with support components for Des Moines river works and Mississippi river projects.
Roy C. Choate, president of LaPlant Choate Company, elected director of a Quad Cities Iowa post of the Army Ordnance Association. The eastern Iowa territory is pivotal in national mobilization with many industries and technicians. Choate’s term began Tuesday as the association coordinates with services and the munitions board on new products and facilities.
Chase reports investigators target sales of single cars without licenses and push prosecutions when trafficking is evident. Revenue officials say profit from price gaps must be taxed as dealers pledge to curb sharp used car dealings through an industry wide plan supported by the public and factory leaders.
Harry Lee Duncan 71 of 403 Dunreath Drive NE Cedar Rapids died at 3 30 p m Monday after a brief illness He was born July 16 1875 in Columbus City Survived by two daughters Lucile and Helen and son Donald L Duncan all of Cedar Rapids two brothers Oliver and Robert Duncan of Burlington and a grandson He belonged to the Fraternal Order of Eagles Loyal Order of Moose and IOOF Services in Turner Chapel at 1 p m Thursday with Rev H K Galloway burial at Columbus City Graveside services 3 p m Friends may call at the chapel
Mrs W E Waverka of 216 Fifth Street SW learns of the death of her brother David W Fackler 53 in Jefferson hospital Monday after noon after a lingering illness His wife Alma a son Pfc David Fackler in Tokyo two daughters Joyce of San Francisco Jean at home his mother Mrs Josie Fackler of Churdan five sisters Mrs Carl Roberts Mrs George Keubler Mrs S V Hume Mrs C B Owen and Mrs Waverka Services are set for 2 39 p m Wednesday at Schleninger funeral home Jefferson and 3 39 p m at Union church Herndon with burial in Churdan cemetery.
Mary E. Mounce 83 widow of Joe Mounce died Tuesday morning at her daughter's Center Point home. Survived by nine children including Mabel Hill Waterloo Maude Price Goldie Benesch August Steinberg Center Point and Lynn Benesch Cedar Rapids, three sons Colonel Mounce Marshfield Wis Dick Ablurnett Bryan Cedar Rapids, 16 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Center Point Christian church with burial in Green's Grove cemetery near Center Point.
G K Davis of 1607 Greene Avenue NE was named personnel manager at the Quaker Oats Cedar Rapids plant, succeeding William B. Cormack who became plant superintendent last month. Davis, hired Jan 1 1946 as training director, previously led training at Firestone Nebraska ordinance plant 1942 45. He serves on the Iowa safety commission operations committee and belongs to ASTD and Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. He holds a BA from Midland College 1934 and did graduate work at the University of Nebraska and Colorado State College.
Courthouse records show Rose Raftis 28 of Davenport pled guilty Tuesday to uttering a forged check. Judge Floyd Philbrick sentenced her to one year suspended to the women's reformatory at Rockwell City. Arrest followed June 20 warrant for passing two bad checks in February and March. restitution was made.
On motion by the plaintiff Judge G K Thompson Tuesday dismissed the divorce suit Hazel Rhodes filed November 14 1945 against Ross L Rhodes.
The will of Charles J. Lynott who died June 22 was admitted to probate Monday. M. W. O'Rieley was named executor with a $1 000 bond. Beneficiaries include his wife Mavis Lynott and brother J M Lynott.
Six men from the Cedar Rapids recruiting area join the U S Army and air forces, sworn in at Fort Sheridan Illinois. Names include John R Dawson Lawrence G Beaty Erwin M Scovel Bernard J McKernan Albert L Williams and W Relf with three year terms.
Louise Katherine Padley widow of Irving S. Padley dies Sunday. Funeral in Turner chapel at 1 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. D. A. Loferski. Graveside service at 3 p.m. in Woodlawn cemetery Toledo. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs. Ola Rowley mother of Mrs. Paul Bell of 1242 Sixth Street SW Keosauqua died Tuesday morning at her home after a long illness. Services will be held Thursday in Keosauqua. Surviving daughters include Mrs. Joe Strong and Mrs. Hollis Arnold, both of Keosauqua.
Levi Henry Moore of 846 Fourteenth Street NE will be remembered at services in Turner Chapel at 3 30 p m Wednesday conducted by the Rev H K Galloway Burial will follow in Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
President Truman signed a bill authorizing national guard members to serve as part time bankruptcy referees. Maj. Gen. Ray C. Fountain of Des Moines, Iowa, may be named a part time referee in the southern Iowa judicial district, after previously holding the position. The change follows a revision of bankruptcy laws limiting state officials as referees.
District Judge R Kent Martin sentenced Lloyd H Porter 27 of Modale and Council Bluffs to two years in the state reformatory at Anamosa for attempted arson after admitting he started two fires at the Chieftain hotel in Council Bluffs on June 19. Both blazes were extinguished before any harm occurred.
Assistant City Health Officer Clyde White reported 192 measles cases in June 1947, the highest for many years, with weather blamed for the spread. Cedar Rapids noted 51 chicken pox, 11 mumps, and 3 scarlet fever cases. three-day measles were rare.
Cedar lake emits a warm weather odor as chemists work Tuesday afternoon to combat it. Earle G. Nichols of Iowa Electric Light and Power says water stagnation from the receded Cedar river and furfural refuse fermentation contribute to the stench. They spray oil, plan sodium nitrate treatment, and drain stagnant pools. odor strongest between Tenth and Twelfth streets north of First Avenue.
Augustine called Lee Watts the only senatorially unconfirmed pick among Iowa 2.5 million choices and labeled the action illegal. He warned that impeachment requires a convened legislature, which is not in session, and criticized the administration for lax enforcement of laws on illegal slot machines.
Local No. 3 of the United Packing House Workers CIO plans a Wednesday meeting at 8 p.m. in Z.C.BJ hall Harold Smith says ratification of a six cent per hour raise for eight Wilson and Company locals will be sought. He sees no difficulty in union acceptance.
A Cedar Rapids traffic toll has increased since April 1, with reports noting 85 injuries in the period. Officials urge caution as roadway incidents continue to rise.
Federal Judge John W. Delehant issued a temporary restraining order to stop Edwin L. Stratton Hastings from cutting water and electric service to 11 apartments at Power Hall. The injunction restores janitor and garbage collection services and sets a July 8 hearing. Irving M. Gruber filed the case, arguing the landlord plan would undermine the new rent control act. Stratton did not appear in court.
Washington Republican congressmen pressed Gen. Eisenhower to clarify his remark that the U S Army ranks poorly next to Russia's. They questioned military leadership and the use of billions in defense spending. Rep Allen urged disclosure of what leaders have done with funds. Rep Short called the statement propaganda for universal military training.
Mrs Ray mond Sayre of Ackworth resigns as chairman of the Iowa Farm Bureau women's committee after 10 years. The announcement came at the mid-summer meeting in Des Moines. A successor will be named later this month by the Farm Bureau board of directors.
Linn county sheriff reports a break in at the OK Drive In in Marion. About 260 in cigars and 30 in cash were stolen after the cafe closed Monday night. Entry was gained by breaking a rear door pane and the burglar or burglars likely had a car waiting. Deputy Larry Condon noted the juke box was also emptied.
Chicago milk wagon drivers from AFL Milkwagon Drivers' Union staged a brief strike against Dean and Borden dairies over severance pay clauses. The two firms settled within hours, with Borden saying it acceded to demands under protest and citing possible federal government involvement.
President Truman signed legislation to extend indefinitely the three-cent rate for local and non local first class mail. The rate would have dropped to two cents after midnight without the bill. The senate passed the measure after dropping broader rate revision plans for other mail classes.
President Truman signed legislation making the United States a member of the International Refugee Organization. He said the IRO would provide the world with renewed faith that no problem is beyond cooperative settlement.
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