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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1953

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Cold Sunday chills Midwest towns with rain and mix

The forecast calls for fair and cooler weather from the northwest to the east with lows in the high 40s to mid 50s. Tuesday will bring partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions in the lower to mid 80s. Severe storms are mapped for Tuesday night into Wednesday with chances of thunderstorms and a tail of cooler air by Wednesday. Local reports track temperatures and precipitation across Minneapolis New Orleans New York Phoenix and Los Angeles with daily high readings around 90 in places and a mix of rain alerts and city-specific figures alongside traffic and census-like notices.

Minneapolis New Orleans York Phoenix Neattie Siowx City

Two Eastern GIs Returning from Korea

SAN FRANCISCO AP Two men from The Gazette area are aboard the transport Gen. G. M. Randall scheduled to arrive Tuesday from the Far East. They are Cpl. Alden A. Anderson, Clermont, and Cpl. Robert J. Francois, Masonville.

San Francisco Gazette G. M. Randall Far East Cpl Alden A. Anderson Clermont Roblert J. Francois Masonville

Philippine clemency brings war crimes prisoners to Japan

Manila reports the Philippine government formally turned over Japanese war crimes prisoners on Monday under terms of executive clemency granted by President Quirino, signaling a formal transfer to Japanese authorities.

Manila Quirino

Storms cause scattered damage and delayed fireworks display

Storms lashed the area with trees down and minor housing damage reported. Anamosa canceled rain-delayed fireworks, now set for 7 p.m. at the athletic field. An auto crash near Central City involved James Wiesley and Harold Dougherty, blamed on mud and stopped traffic. Red Cross leaders urged Linn County residents with storm needs to register at the county HQ.

Anamosa City-Coggan Center Point-Walker Ray Kaufman Marie Clancy Frank T. Nye Linn Linn County Red Cross Cross

Farm Buildings Hit by Sunday Storm Near Troy Mills

A wind and rain storm two miles wide flattened at least four farm buildings near Troy Mills. The Flying Wards farm now owned by Theophil Meyer Jr, the Ira Alden farm, a Francis McCright machine shed, and an Ozzie Kramer garage were destroyed. Corn and oats were damaged, trees uprooted, and phone service and power briefly interrupted as wires fell. Winds shifted from southwest to northwest for about an hour each. Continuous rain fell in sheets during the storm.

the Gazette Troy Mills Wards Theophil Meyer, Jr Ira Alden Francis McCright Ozzie Kramer

Central City Storm Hits, Uproots Trees, Telco Restores

Crews labored Monday to restore telephone service in Central City after a severe storm. Dozens of trees were uprooted across the city, and residents reported the storm striking around 4 p.m. Local officials are assessing damage.

the Gazette Central City

Oelwein Storm Damages Reber Farm Near Here

A Sunday storm struck the Carl Reber farm two miles northeast of Oelwein. No one was home. Reverend John Esterline and family occupy the house. he arrived in the driveway as the storm hit. A barn hog house and a large chicken house were destroyed. Many trees uprooted. The house suffered windows doors and plaster damage. Esterline had just returned from Waterloo. Mrs. Esterline and three children are at a church camp in Missouri.

Oelwein Carl Reber Here Reber John Esterline Esterline Iafer Waterloo Missouri

Red Cross Surveying County Storm Damage

Red Cross officials surveyed storm damage in Linn County rural areas on Monday with focus on damaged farms and roads. County residents face access issues and property losses as relief assessments begin.

Linn County Red Cross

Damage light in Cedar Rapids storm week end

Cedar Rapids faced heavy rain and winds but little damage overall. Two inches of rain fell with spotty gauges, hail reported, and gusts up to 50 mph at the airport. Tree limbs fell and street washouts occurred, mainly near Franklin high school, with crews repairing damage Sunday and Monday.

Waterloo Cedar Rapids W. W. Stolba Franklin High School Franklin Maplewood G Avenue Stolba

Power outages hit Cedar Rapids area Sunday night

In the Cedar Rapids area north of the city Central City and nearby camps lost electricity through Sunday night and into Monday morning. Camp Huaga Camp Waukbeek Camp Wapsie Y and towns Rowley Quasqueton Troy Mills and Alburnett also reported outages with about 35 Cedar Rapids telephones and 96 toll circuits out. Power officials said service would be restored by Monday night.

Central City Camp Huaga Camp Waubeek Camp Wapsie Y Rowley Quasqueton Troy Mills Alburnett Light Company

City to clear storm damage with extra crews

Cedar Rapids, Davenport, Muscatine and other cities sent 10 to 15 extra power crews to Iowa City. City Manager Peter F. Roan said tree crews from Cedar Rapids would help clear streets and remove hanging limbs, with work spanning three to four weeks and costs between 10 000 and 15 000 dollars. Police and firefighters handled the emergency well, university help with men and trucks aided fire trucks. The storm moved northwest to southwest. Services for Mr Kemmer, a University of Iowa cabinet maker, were held Monday.

Chicago St. Louis Wilton Cedar Rapids Davenport Muscatine Peter F. Roan Roan

Local Candidate Seeks Ballot With 275 Signatures

Stockberger filed an affidavit of candidacy and seeks petitions to place his name on the October 20 ballot. He must collect 275 signatures from registered voters by September 22, four weeks prior, per 1951 state law based on the highest vote getter in Cedar Rapids last municipal election. Stockberger runs Loopwares Garage at 113 Second Street and has long ties to local business and the A P grocery chain.

Stockberger Maude Krebs Loopwares Second Street Cedar Rapids Lake Charles Beaumont Texas Hammond Ind Aledo Ill First Presbyterian Church Krebs E. A. Prochaska

Nomination timing and council vacancy ahead in Cedar Rapids

Krebs cites four week filing rule for primary with past years showing shorter gaps. Burgus is the only incumbent city councilman with announced plans, while the finance commissioner vows to resign around October 1. The vacancy could spark a vigorous campaign as four commissioners earn 5250 yearly and the mayor 6750.

Burgus Burgos Cedar Rapids

Deaths Guy Hershey 71 Dies in Dayton Ohio

Guy Floyd Hershey age 71 former Cedar Rapids resident died at 6 am Monday in Miami Valley hospital Dayton Ohio after a long illness He was born September 21 1881 in McPherson county Kansas He had married Grace Maude Cooper in February 1919 in Albert Lea Minnesota He worked as a salesman for Fort Dodge Laboratories from 1922 until retirement A member of St Pauls Methodist Mit zpah lodge Consistory United Commercial Travelers Travelers Protective Association and the Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association He is survived by a son John Duane Hershey Denver a daughter Annabelle Cummings Dayton two brothers Harry and Scott Taylorville Ill and two grandchildren Services will be held Wednesday in Taylorville with burial there.

Guy Floyd Hershey Cedar Rapids Miami Valley Hospital Dayton Ohio Hershey McPherson County Kan Grace Maude Cooper Des Moines Albert Lea Minn Fort Dodge Laboratories St. Paul’s Methodist Church Mitzpah Lodge the Consistory Unitied Commercial Travelers Travelers Protective Association Eastern Iowa Veterinary Association John Duane Hershey Denver Annabelle Cummings Harry Scott Taylorville Ill

Mabel L. Carson 1886 Cedar Rapids resident dies at home

Mabel L. Carson of 1212 Ellis boulevard NW Cedar Rapids died at 7 30 p.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Born April 25 1886 in Brown County Indiana she leaves husband Edward J H Carson two daughters Wanda Cain and Wanettta Roberts three sons Roger A Cummings Marvin Cummings and Ivan Cummings two stepdaughters Isabelle Jacobs and Rosalmond Currier a stepson Herbert Carson two brothers Walter and Orville Rodgers fifteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren She belonged to St James Methodist Church W S C S Silver Club choir Married Couples Association of Retired Railway Employes Services set for 3 30 p m Wednesday Beatty Beurle chapel burial Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at Beatty Beurle chapel.

Mabel L. Carson Ellis Boulevard Edward J. H. Carson Cedar Rapids Mrs. Carson Brown County Ind Wanda Cain Indianapolis Wanettta Roberts Columbus Roger A. Cummings Vinton Marvin Cummings Bloomington Ivan Cummings

Peter Skvor Dies in Cedar Rapids at 1:20 A.M.

Peter Emil Skvor a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and stationary engineer for Concrete Materials for 16 years died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a sudden illness. Born February 27, 1905 in Cedar Rapids he married Frances Elizabeth Tyler March 29 1942 Kahoka Missouri. He served in the US Army in World War II. Survivors include his wife a son David Paul Skvor and several siblings. Services 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at Turner Funeral chapel burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Peter Emil Skvor Eleventh Street Cedar Rapids Frances Elizabeth Tyler Kahoka Skvor David Paul Skvor R. M. Hawkins Frank Skvor Ely George Milo Skvor The Peoples Church Turner Goed Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Leonard K. Frutchey Dies in Houston After Brief Illness

Leonard K. Frutchey, 58, a former Cedar Rapids resident, died in Houston Texas at 2 30 p m Friday after a brief illness. Born at Lisbon April 19 1895 he had been associated with the local community during his earlier years.

Leonard K. Frutchey Cedar Rapids Houston Texas Lisbon

Notable Texas worker with long tenure passes away

Texas Employment Commission veteran of 15 years and longtime resident of San Antonio and Houston dies. He was active in the Christian church in San Antonio and a member of the American Legion in Houston. Survived by wife Gylde Spurrier Frutchey, married Cedar Rapids July 17, 1924. Private services 3 p.m. Tuesday at Barta-Hesser Chapel. Burial Cedar Memorial. Visitation 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday.

Texas Employment Commission San Antonio Houston Christian Church American Legion Gylde Spurrier Frutchey Cedar Rapids Barta-Hesser Lester Rampley First Christian Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Rains Widow Sadie S. Rains Dies at Cedar Rapids Home

Sadie Sarah Rains widow of Jode C. Rains aged 76, of 1231 Elmhurst Drive NE Cedar Rapids, died Saturday evening after a sudden illness. Born February 1, 1879 in Winneconne Wisconsin, she leaves two sons Byron and Jodie, two sisters Mrs. George Rowray and Mrs. Walter Schears, and six grandchildren. She belonged to Grace Episcopal church and the Deaf Mute lodge. Graveside services set for 5 p.m. Monday at Linwood Cemetery.

Sadie Sarah Rains Jode C. Rains Elmhurst Sdrive Cedar Rapids Winneconne Wis Byron Rains Jodie Rains Los Angeles George Rowray Walter Schears Phoenix Rains

Two charged in separate county court informations

Courthouse filings list two criminal informations by the county attorney. Joseph James White, 50, of Des Moines, charged with grand larceny for allegedly taking items from Sears Roebuck. Ivan Francis McGuire, 34, of 16 Second Street NW, charged with drunk driving after a Saturday morning crash near the North Western railroad overpass. McGuire released on a $500 bond.

Joseph James White Des Moines Ivan Francis McGuire G16 Second Street NW White Cedar Rapids Sears Roebuck McGuire Harry Ackerman Sixteenth Avenue North Western Railroad J

Pleads Innocent To Drunk Driving

Daniel Van Arsdale, 46, of 2427 Otis road SE, Monday morning pled innocent to a second offense drunk driving charge filed after a Saturday afternoon crash. A car van Arsdale was driving struck a parked vehicle in the 400 block of Ninth avenue SE, per arresting officers Capt. Bill Remington and Patrolman L Moran. Court records show he was guilty of drunk driving in 1940 already.

Daniel van Arsdale Otis Road van Arsdale Ninth Avenue SE Bill Remington L. Moran

$60 000 Suit Filed By Morris Estate

A $60 000 personal injury suit was filed in district court on behalf of the estate of Arthur R. Morris 57 who died from a highway accident in Benton County February 17. attorney Loren M Hullinger Jr of Cedar Rapids administrator of the Morris estate. Defendants named are Avery and Loren McNeal. The petition identifies Avery as owner and Loren as driver of the car involved in the fatal crash about two and a half miles south of Urbana on the Urbana Shellsburg road.

Arthur R. Morris Benton Loren M. Hullinger, Jr Cedar Rapids Morris Estate Avery Loren McNeal Loren Urbana Urbana-Shellsburg

Tipton Man Fined On Intoxication Charge

Emory Bellows, 38, of Tipton was fined 100 dollars or 30 days in jail after intoxication on a public highway. He was jailed after a car he rode in overturned near Pali sades Kepler state park. Driver Melvin C. Frederick, 25, of ten, was hospitalized in fair condition. Bellows was arraigned before Justice Miles Adams and returned to county jail after failing to post the fine.

Emory Bellows Tipton Palisades-Kepler State Park Melvin C. Frederick St. Luke's Hospital Bellows Miles Adams

Lien Sues Stegen for Foreclosure and 600 Dollars

Albert J. Lien files suit against Lyle Stegen seeking 600 dollars plus interest on a promissory note and requests foreclosure of a mortgage on Stegen's house trailer.

Albert J. Lien Lyle Stegen Lien Stegen

Contempt Sentence For Alimony Nonpayment in 1948 Divorce

Raymond Walter Wilson was found in contempt for failing to pay alimony to Mary Edith Wilson per the 1948 divorce order. A 20 day sentence was imposed but suspended on condition he resume and complete the alimony payments as required.

Raymond Walter Wilson Friday Mary Edith Wilson Wilson

Iowa Storm Toll Rises With Fires and Floods

Sunday events across Iowa left five thousand dollars in damage from arson-like fires and overturned canoes. Cedar River drown fears emerged as four Reinbeck youths clung to a bridge pier before rescue by Fire Chief Kennsion and Hershel Leibunduth. Don Jewel and companion saved from a capsized boat. two Cedar Falls boys rode a retaining chain to safety. Thunderstorms sparked lightning strikes across the state, destroying a 22 room farm home near Ainsworth and a barn near Ottumwa. Hail damaged Osceola county and other areas while tornadic winds hit Denmark in Lee county. Rainfall totals were recorded in multiple cities. International summaries note strong winds in Peoria, Topeka, Indianapolis, and Cincinnati. one trailer death near Plankinton, and theater roof damage in Topeka. Alexander Graham Bell’s telephone invention is noted.

Reinbeck Dick Kennsion Hershel Leilbunduth Sam Peterson Eddie Hill Richard Bushka Paul Weiss Don Jewell Bill Heath Bill Thode Cedar Falls Ainsworth Iowa Washington Bounty Milo Janecek Janecek Washington Arthur Pumroy Ottumwa United Press Peoria Springfield Indianapolis Cincinnati Rantoul Percy Snart Plankinton S. C Heart-of-Illinois Topeka Kan Cottage Grove Wis Rock Island

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