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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 01, 1957

Page

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Weather and notices from the Daily Record July 1 1957

The page lists a forecast of mostly cloudy with scattered thundershowers and a warming trend through the week, plus Sunday highs around the mid 80s to near 90, and detailed precipitation and barometer data. It also records numerous local incidents, traffic fines, births and deaths notices, and church services with towns including Mason City Iowa City Dubuque and Independence. Atelevision listing notes Hugo Haas in The Gingerbread Man on Channel 9 at 8:30 Tuesday.

Bismar Ss Chiento New York Oenix Iseattle EW Sunges Cceaes Ccsus Hugo Haas

House Passes Bill To Avert Fund Cut Off

The House quickly approved an emergency stop-gap bill to fund agencies lacking 1958 appropriations. It allows them to spend at current levels until bills become law, with Senate action pending on the agriculture money measure and defense funding tallied against prior cuts.

House Washington Senate Defense Department Atomic Energy Commission Tennessee Valley Authority International Cooperation Administration Agriculture Department Congress Chavez D-N.m Johnson Texas Senate Appropriations Committee Eisenhower

Brayman Named Bacteriologist in Cedar Rapids Dairy

Donald Brayman of Cedar Rapids was appointed by the city council Monday as bacteriologist in the dairy inspection department. He succeeds Robert L. Olson who resigned earlier this year. Brayman was selected from a Civil Service eligible list for the position. His salary was fixed at $426 a month.

Donald Brayman Cedar Rapids Robert L. Olson Brayman Civil Service

Deaths of Grace Griswold and William Meissner in Cedar Rapids

Grace Edna Griswold widow of Fred A. Griswold of San Diego aged 66 died after brief illness while visiting her sister in Cedar Rapids. Services planned at Turner chapel led by Rev. Theodore Lilley with burial at Cedar Memorial. Surviving Edmond R. Griswold of San Diego and a Creswell church member. William Meissner, longtime Cedar Rapids resident, died Monday. survivors include wife Anna and eight children with several stepchildren. Body at Keystone funeral home awaiting funeral details.

West Liberty Albert Ruess St. Joseph’s Church Mt. Calvary Cemetery Waukon Theodore Jacobson East Paint Creek Martin Funeral Home Decorah John C. Rupple St. Benedict’s Church Steine Funeral Manchester Arthur Allen Moore Congregational Church Shelly Funeral Home Maynard Charles Caroline) Malven Delsing- Wright Long Grove Earlville Johanna Fredericka Sophia Messerknecht Clifton Funeral Home Fairview Cemetery Tipton Tolbert Straub Masonic Cemetery Parnell Vincent Duffy Church Cemetery Solon Rudolph Chabal Brosh Funeral St. Mary’s Church Oak Hill Cemetery Rosary Brosh Funeral Home Independence Florence E. Beckman Sumner Swanson Funeral Home James P. Hannon Hazleton Edgewood Henry A. Keppler St. Mark's Church Rhines Funeral Home Iowa City Hanora Lunig St. Patrick’s Church Oxford Hohenschuh Chapel Felix F. Pickworth Beckman Grace Edna Griswold Fred A. Griswold San Diego Calif Cedar Rapids Nina N. Hersh William Seaton Russell Drive Edmond R. Griswold Griswold William Meissner Twenty-seventh Street Homestead Anna Billy Williamsburg Fred Emma Berlin Anna Seifert Fruit Port Mich Martin Krug John Raetz Clarence Raetz Troy Mills Keystone Funeral Home

Ruth C Haydon Dies in Orlando Hospital

Ruth C Haydon born May 9 1920 in Iowa City died in a Orlando Florida hospital Sunday She was a Cedar Rapids resident before moving to Florida and affiliated with Grace Episcopal Church She is survived by her husband Jennie Lynn Haydon her son Gacy Page and her mother Mrs Martin J Bestman all of Winter Park Florida Services will be at Barta Hesser chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial

Ruth C. Haydon Robert E. Haydon Orlando Fla Cedar Rapids Florida Haydon Grace Episcopal Church Winter Park Iowa City Jennie Lynn Haydon Gacy Page Martin J. Bestman Barta-Hesser Cedar Memorial

Cedar Rapids Business Education Day Set for Aug 29

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce will sponsor a second annual Business Education Day on August 29. All parochial and public school teachers and administrators are invited to visit local firms to learn how business operates and to meet school personnel. Over 700 teachers joined last year, with Richard Barnhart coordinating firm assignments. Public school teachers join as part of pre school year orientation, while principals of 10 parochial schools received invitations.

Cedar Rapids Richard Barnhart

Dwiggins Named General Manager of Cedar Rapids Coca Cola

Edward L. Dwiggins is named treasurer and general manager of the Cedar Rapids Coca Cola Bottling Company succeeding James B. Jones who resigned. Dwiggins has served since December 1935 and was sales manager since May 1, 1950. The Dwiggins family of three daughters resides at 615 Thirty-first Street SE.

Edward L. Dwiggins Cedar Rapids James B. Jones Dwiggins Thirty-first Street

Budget review sessions set for agency budgets

The fare bureau lists chairmen and agency representatives with alternates. Budget reviews begin next Tuesday, featuring Community House and Salvation Army budgets, and continue Tuesdays and Fridays through August 6. New agencies will present their budgets in the final two sessions.

C. C. Birr Louis Blair P. M. Lattner Russell I. Hess Cecil A. Reed James Bromwell E. H. Knudsen A. T. Pleune Louis D. Burkhalter, Jr Robert Hess Dwight Walker W. Glenn Head Richard Engstrom Alvin Prucha Don Isett Arthur Barlow John Vernon R. F. Torstenson Community House Salvation Army

Auto Crash in Estherville Damages 9000 Dollars

Hash aged 23 Esth Emr swerve into Merle Petersons car. Fourth car driven by Paul Derikson 41 Estherville crashed into Hash. Mr and Mrs Peterson and Glenn Williams Des Moines riding with Derikson were taken to hospital. Three cars demolished. three Des Moines youths in Shephards car when he was killed. John Elgar 18 critically injured. Truck driver Jt Sherry Omaha not hurt.

Hash Estherville Enger Merle Peterson Paul Derikson Peterson Glenn Williams Des Moines Derikson Shepherd John Elgar Jt R. Sherry Omaha Art

More U S Help Going to Jordan

The state department announced that the United States will provide Jordan with 10 million dollars in economic aid to support its independence. This grant supplements 10 million dollars already given for military equipment last Saturday and another 10 million dollars in April during King Hussein’s peak struggle against Egyptian influence.

Washington Ins State Department U. S Jordan Mid- East Hussein

Ike and Mamie Eisenhower Mark 41st Anniversary

Ike and Mamie Eisenhower quietly celebrated their 41st wedding anniversary Monday at their Gettysburg area farm home. Neighbors gathered Sunday night to join in the celebration, tying it to the 94th anniversary of the Battle of Gettysburg.

Gettysburg INS Ike Mamie Eisenhower Mamie John S. Doud Denver West Point

Pilot Rescued After Three Days Adrift at Sea

U S pilot E F Wolf, after colliding over the Gulf of Naples during a NATO exercise, drifted three days on a rubber liferaft and was found by a fisherman off Messina. He is weakened but in good condition. an Italian crewmate remains missing.

Messina Italy Ins U. S E. F. Wolf Gulf of Naples Wolf

Spear Fishing Accident Injures 10 Year Old Boy in Iowa City

In Tiffin an accident occurred during a spear fishing attempt when 10 year old Robert Guyer accidentally impaled his foot with a spear. He was taken to University Hospitals for treatment.

the Gazette Iowa City Robert Guyer Evelyn Harriman Tiffin University Hospitals

Adlai Stevenson Arrives in Accra for Two Day Visit

Adlai Stevenson landed in Accra Ghana on Sunday for a two day stop en route home from an African tour. He plans meetings with local officials and discussions on the region during the brief visit.

Accra Ghana Adlai Stevenson

Two mouseketeers visit dairy farm on MICKEY MOUSE CLUB

Two mouseketeers go Off to Wisconsin to visit a dairy farm on MICKEY MOUSE CLUB at 5:00 Monday. Channel 9 airs the segment featuring the visit and farm scenes.

Wisconsin Mickey Mouse Club Channel 9

Three to Enter Pleas in Cedar Rapids Forged Check Case

Three men in Linn County face pleas Friday at 10 a.m. in district court over a $125 forged check. Oliver J. Tinker is charged with forging, while Harry Winchester and Donald O. Roff are accused of attempting to pass the instrument in two Cedar Rapids stores on May 29. The check drawn on the Monticello State Bank of Monticello.

Linn County Oliver J. Tinker Harry Winchester Donald O. Roff Winchester Western Tire and Auto Company Western Auto Cedar Rapids Roff May Town and Country Opome State Bank of Monticello

Jewelry Stolen, Found In Family Car

A diamond ring and wrist watch reported stolen Saturday were found Monday in the family car. Mrs. Paul MacGiverin of 312 Twenty first Street NE notified authorities that the jewelry valued between 400 and 500 dollars was recovered after a thorough search. The husband, his son, and his son's girlfriend were at Wendy Oaks when the theft occurred Friday evening.

Paul MacGiverin Twenty-first Street Wendy Oaks

Marion Farmer Fined for Drunk Driving

A Marion farmer, Karl S. Johnston, was fined 500 dollars and had his license suspended six months after pleading guilty to a second drunk driving count. He was arrested driving west on Sixth Avenue. Judge Floyd Philbrick allowed 50 dollars immediately with monthly installments of 50 dollars starting August 1. Johnston was previously convicted on October 8, 1948.

Marion Karl S. Johnston Sixth Avenue Floyd Philbrick Johnston

Marion Man Fined For Drunk Driving

Maurice L. Calhoun of Marion was fined $300 and had his driver's license suspended 60 days after pleading guilty to driving while intoxicated in Linn County District Court. He was arrested Saturday near the Marion Trailer Court by Marion authorities.

Marion Linn County Maurice L. Calhoun

Montgomery Koutsky Wills Filed for Probate

Two wills were admitted to probate Monday. William A. Montgomery who died June 22 left his wife Carrie the net income from his insurance and other holdings in monthly installments. Barbara A. Koutsky who died June 14 left one third to Edward and the remainder to trustees George J. Naxera and her husband with staged distributions to her son Robert at ages 21 and 24.

William A. Montgomery Carrie John Thomas L. Crabbe Barbara A. Koutsky Edward George J. Naxera Robert

Auto damage suit dismissed in Linn County court

A $60,100 auto damage suit brought for James Zumnbrunnen by his mother Leona was dismissed by the plaintiff Monday in Linn County district court. The collision occurred November 19, 1956 on old highway 30 five miles east of Cedar Rapids and involved defendant Melvin Cooley.

Linn County James Zumnbrunnen Leona Old Highway 30 Cedar Rapids Melvin Cooley

Auto Crash Leaves One Passenger Hurt

A collision occurred when a car struck by fault of the other vehicle injured a passenger. William Raue, Jr. drove the second car, with Zumnbrunnen among those in Raue’s auto.

William Raue, Jr Zumnbrunnen Raue

Richard Frederickson Faces Check Charge

Charges of uttering a forged instrument were filed against Richard Frederickson in Linn county district court. He is accused of cashing a worthless 55 dollar check on June 26 at Guaranty Bank and Trust Company in Cedar Rapids.

Richard Frederickson Linn County Guaranty Bank and Trust Company Cedar Rapids

Shotgun and Fishing Gear Stolen From Marion Man

A Marion man reported the theft of a 12 gauge Browning automatic shotgun two fishing rods and a tackle box Monday to Linn county authorities Don Mathews said the shotgun was taken from his house trailer and the fishing equipment from his car.

Marion Linn Don Mathews

Iowa Divorces Dismissed In Multiple Petitions

Rob ert W. Fahl and Delia O. Fahl divorce petitions were dismissed along with Joanne B. Ness versus Dwayne Ness. An embezzlement suit in Linn County against Charles H. Simpkins was dropped, and Leona M. Cooley’s damage suit against Melvin Cooley was dismissed. Linn Co-operative Oil sued Floyd and Millie Clark for 313.62 for goods and services. Thomas R. Robinson sued R. C. Walters for 3031 168 allegedly due on a promissory note.

Robbert W. Fahl Delia O. Fahl Joanne B. Ness Dwayne Ness Linn County State of Iowa Charles H. Simpkins Linn Co-operative Oil Company Floyd Millie Clark Thomas R. Robinson R. C. Walters

City advances plan for unified parking lot bids

The Howell Construction Company has largely handled prior parking lot work for the public safety department. On June 21 quotations were received only from Howell under $5,000 for dirt filling, leveling, rock base, meter islands, posts, and asphalt surfacing. The council authorized engineering to draft plans and set up a bid process, moving away from piecemeal work with no bids.

Howell Construction Company Public Safety Department Limback Howell Jim Meaghan

Coralville Shooting Under Investigation

Johnson County Attorney William Tucker probes a 3 am Coralville shooting at the Sam King home. Marion Harvey sustained shotgun wounds, treated and released from University Hospitals. Ben Perkins, a close friend of Harvey, fired the weapon amid conflicting accounts of accident or argument. Investigation finds no alcohol involvement by any man.

the Gazette Iowa City Johnson County William Tucker Sam King Marion Harvey Coralville University Hospitals Tucker Harvey Ben Perkins

Cedar Rapids Extends Sewage Handling for Glenbrook Cove

Cedar Rapids city council approved a six month extension to the agreement to handle sewage from Marion's Glenbrook Cove addition. The new expiration date is January 1, 1958, and service began April 2, 1956. Marion requested the extension to allow a study of its sanitary sewage problems. Residents pay a sewage rental and Glenbrook Cove also gets water from Cedar Rapids mains under a separate agreement.

Cedar Rapids Marion Glenbrook Cove First Avenue E

Guard Held at Knife Point Escape Bid Fails

Fort Madison AP two prisoners Lloyd Woodson 29 and Albert Boerger 25 held guard James Allen at knife point for hours as they tried to saw through bars to escape the State Penitentiary. They moved between cell houses near the outside, using saws to inch toward daylight before surrendering. Woodson a life term for second degree murder. Boerger a 25 year sentence for robbery with aggravation.

Fort Madison State Penitentiary Percy Lainson Lloyd Woodson Albert Boerger Lainson James Allen Allen Board of Control Céi Des Moines Woodson Reformatory Boonville Menard Ill Jefferson City Boerger Polk County Pennsylvania

Lone Survivor Recovered After Italian Climb Tragedy

Rescue teams brought out a lone survivor from a group of 10 Italian climbers who fell on Piz Palue mountain near Petrola Switzerland afterSaturday.

Petrelina Switzerland

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Daily Record C. R. Weather Mississippi LaCrosse Lansing Dam No McGregor Dubuque Davenport Keokuk Mason City Melvin Mitchell Mitchell Betty Brown P. H. Brown K Street Emmett Anderson Twentieth Avenue Donald Smith Edwin Beyer Victor Vasey Grays Lake Robert Sojka Nineteenth Avenue Louis Lutz Hiawatha Norman Nelson Philip Paine B Avenue Ronald Higham Second Street Calvin Glade A Avenue Walter Scovel Fifth Avenue Barbara Rhomberg Elkader Joseph Platz Javenue SE Larry Hawks Susan Beck Moore Jerry Stiles Elmhurst Drive Harry Spreitzer Country Club Parkway Mike Chiafos Mike Chiafos, 209 Twenty-seventh Streets Joe Dietz H Avenue Donald Johnson Richard Serbousek Swisher Donald Klinger Crescent Street Eugene Myers Webster Lane Mlegal Ronald Tharp Forty-eighth Street Margery Jacobsen Noisy Muffler Everett Thede Tenth Street Robert Bleakley Cottage Grove Avenue John Doege A Avenue NW Isturbing the Dale Boyd Lake Avenue NE Petty Jarceeny Mae Smith First Avenue St. Luke's Brown Armond Thirtieth Street Drive Burrows Ralph Waveland Drive Rion Agne Wilson Earl Center Point Leeper Jones Fifth Street Philip Farr Bonnie Woodson Lester J. Carpenter Judy A. Yardt Muscatine Robert Beltz Joanne Begley K Avenue NW Sixteenth Avenue SW Ellis Boulevard Eighteenth Street Harold Porter Harry Whitehead Jr Iowa Hardware Mutual the Bezanson St. SE Dad Groat Empire William F. Arbogast Mrs Fred Griswold Robert Haydon Associated Press Judy Hall Council Bluffs Arnolds Park Judy C.R C.R. Coca-Cola Fare Bureau William P. Whipple Arthur Clauss Roy Swanson John X. Waters Nate Cohn John Evans Harold Fry Lawrence J. Halpin Ruth Hoppe C. H. Jordan United Fund of Iowa Claude Krebs Norman Lipsky Mental Health Center Dale Miner Ed Sears Gordon Simonds John Tuthill E. J. Vanous Martin Wiley Ree Buresh Rental Service Third Street U.S Adlai Marion Man Montgomery, Koutsky Turner John B. Turner & Son Prochaska Beatty-Beurle Teahen DIAL 1St Ave 6Th St John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Mt. Vernon Rd Barta Hesser S.E Jay W. Hesser, Jr
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