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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 08, 1958
Page
15
Partly cloudy Wednesday with scattered showers and cooler northwest. Highs around 70 northwest to low 80s southeast. July totals, barometer, humidity, wind data and sunrise sunset times listed. Births announced in Cedar Rapids area. notices include multiple marriages and local legal notices.
Negotiations to end a Cedar Rapids electrical workers strike were set to resume Tuesday after Monday talks failed to produce an agreement. The walkout began July 1 when an 18 month contract expired. Striking members belong to local 405 of the Electrical Workers union. some members were working for seven out of town contractors bound by negotiators' decisions.
Deputy State Fire Marshal Bob Hentges labeled the Tuesday blaze at the Don’s Auto Service and Bentley’s Chevrolet building an arson. Investigators found a break in and looted premises with tires set aflame and oil drums opened, oil pooling but not catching fire due to floor slope and oxygen shortage. The site housed new cars and a portable feed mill. The building is owned by Don Staggel and Gordon Bentley.
District Judge George C Heath sustained a motion to strike part of material submitted by the Iowa public safety department in the case of Cedar Falls driver Bernard W Hitchcock challenging the states right to suspend his license under the point system. The motion was filed by Max Teske for Hitchcock of Cedar Falls.
The Senate Finance Committee endorsed President Hisenhower s nomination of Arthur Flemming to head Health Education and Welfare. The panel backed the appointment on Tuesday, sending the measure toward a full Senate decision.
Absent voter ballots close in three days for the July 14 special election. Cedar Rapids voters out of town Monday may cast ballots before 5 am Friday. City Clerk Ayres Hiuber notes absentee voting is above average with 36 ballots cast by Tuesday noon.
The Senate rackets committee probes the missing 300000 of the 600000 paid for Bobby Greenlease’s kidnapping in 1953. Subpoenas target St Louis figures including Joseph Costello John Hager and Robert Baker as investigators seek union records and potential sources of the cash. Further names to be announced in weeks.
President Eisenhower canceled a Canada fishing trip with plans for Sherman Adams to join. Press Secretary Hagerty said Adams stayed in Washington because the president would not fish for 3 to 4 days. The decision came before any gifts disclosure involving Adams.
In Earlville, John Radake 55 was found dead in a garage at 1040 Fifth Ave. He died by his own actions, deputies report after a neighbor checked when he missed work. Also in Earlville, Anna Dettbarn 58 died of a heart attack at her home late Sunday, funeral arrangements at Clifton Funeral Home.
Americans consumed an average of 18.1 pounds of candy last year according to the commerce department. Per capita candy intake increased from 17.4 pounds in 1956 to the highest level since 1950 when it stood at 18.4 pounds.
Ivan R. Woods, 41, of 1409 Fourth St SE, pleads innocent in district court to going armed with intent. He tried last Friday to spring his brother Arnold Woods, 48, from Marion jail by threatening Marion Police Officers W E Reinsch and Leland Fleming with a shotgun. The officers, one away from the scene, prompted Woods to surrender after being talked down.
Thomas G. Megan, 31, of 1112 Third St. SW, pleaded innocent to a drunk driving charge after his car struck a tree on the lawn of the Joseph Beds har residence at 1401 Third St. SW Monday night, police said.
A permanent injunction restrains Linn County from widening a road along Leo H. Norbohm farm land southeast of Center Point. The decree bars fence removal crop destruction and land taking until an agreement or condemnation completes. Defendants include three county supervisors Sutera Wiley Dudley Henderson and County Engineer Behrens.
A $50 000 personal injury suit was filed by John R. Zahn of Cedar Rapids after a car bus collision at Nine teen th Street and Seventh Avenue SE. Zahn, a passenger, was hurled against a metal guard rail near the bus steps. A separate $31,323.48 auto damage suit lists Mardell Rochan of Davenport as plaintiff and Everett Jordan as defendant for a May 11 1957 collision on Highway 30 west of Mt Vernon.
Leland and Charlotte Loughrey sue Richard P. English and Robert BD Jones for 2850.03. The will of I. W. Yardo, who died June 18, names wife Irma and two daughters Helen Henecke and Verna Horne as beneficiaries. Mrs Henecke is confirmed executrix.
At 3:40 am a semi trailer carrying a $2000 load of iron tipped on its right side at Sixteenth avenue and Sixth street SW. Driver Kenneth Goodwin of Whalen escaped injury. police say he was turning left when the ingots shifted. The intersection suffered heavy signal damage and was cleared about 8 am after more than four hours of work.
Subcommittee hearings pivot on Goldfine illness and limbo over recordings. Shacklette resigns amid accusations of eavesdropping in rooms near Goldfine’s entourage. Harris and Robb demand FBI and justice dept probes as Shacklette plans a vacation after 18 years of federal service.
The Junior Chamber of Commerce closes its slogan contest for the pool bond election at midnight. Entries must be postmarked tonight. Prizes of 25, 15 and 10 dollars go to the two winners. Cedar Rapids voters decide July 14 on 425,006 dollars in bonds for three city pools. Only the northwest side has a public pool at Falls Park.
Ralph Hamilton Wiles 61 of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born September 17, 1882 in Independence he married Marguerite Dover February 25, 1928 in Iowa City. Survived by wife three daughters a son and a sister. He worked for Wisen and Company and belonged to Trinity Methodist church and United Packinghouse Workers of America local No. 3. Services at Turner chapel with burial at Oakwood cemetery Independence.
Emil Tony Schultz 56 of 300 Nave. NW Cedar Rapids died Monday after a long illness. Born March 27 1902 he worked nearly 40 years in Quaker Oats packaging. Survived by wife Margaret Jones Schultz two daughters Susan and Mary two sisters Blanche Martin Agnes Schultz Libbie Noeller two brothers William Joseph. Services at Janeba Funeral Home Thursday 2 PM with Rev Rollin Oswald. Burial Czech National. Friends may call after 3 PM Wednesday.
Mrs Rollo R Howden of Northridge California died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Monday after a sudden illness Born January 27 1886 in Paris France she is survived by her husband two sons Leo P Bergin Fallon Nebraska John Bergin Riverside California and a daughter Gloria Sccupoff Los Angeles The body was moved from Turner chapel to Los Angeles for services and burial planned locally.
James Liston aged 39 of near Mar don Cedar Rapids died Monday in Iowa City after long illness. Born Maquoketa Oct 10 1918 he belonged to St John Episcopal church and the Royal Neighbors. Survived by son Warren Inglewood California. Friends may call Teahen chapel after 7:30 p.m. Thursday with services tentatively Friday afternoon. Burial Cedar Memorial.
Miss Kathryn Soukup of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday after a brief illness. Born December 18, 1883 in Cedar Rapids, she is survived by her brother Robert L and sister Elizabeth Murdoch, both of Cedar Rapids. Services will be held at Turner Chapel Thursday at 1 36 pm by Dr. Marion H Williams. Burial will be in the Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
John G. Viasaty 81 of Twentieth Ave SW died Monday. Funeral 8 30 am Wednesday at Kural Funeral Home and 9 am at St Wen ceslaus Church with Rt Rev Msgr Anthony W Chihak. Rosary 7 30 pm Tuesday at the funeral home. Burial Czech National. Friends may call.
Services for Allen C. Gerdes aged 75 of 75 Allview Drive SW who drowned at Palo will be held at Kuba Funeral Home at 10 30 a m Thursday officiated by Rt Rev Msgr Francis R Hruby. Friends may call at the home after 1 p m Wednesday
Funeral services for Cornelius Calla han are set for 1 30 p m Wednesday at Beatty Bearle's with Rev Hubert L Sunderman of St Andrew's Evangelical United Brethren church officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial. Friends may call at the chapel.
Horace Wisely 54 of Salinas California was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks in New York on Monday.
Open registrations for Camp Sokol at Camp Sokol near Center Point for girls ages 5 to 14 and boys 2 to 14. Girls week begins July 13 and boys week starts July 7. Camp director for girls Jane Gardner assisted by Jeanne Wiesek Rita Svoboda Susie Ham and Betty Pularab. Boys director Bob Tomanec assisted by Ted Smith Allen Mason Bob Yanous Darrell Netolicxy. Parents should call Charles Bartunek to register boys and Mrs Benata E. Smith for the girls.
Public safety officials issued instructions Tuesday on observing Ellis boulevard NW with a center line offset. The yellow line west of the center marks full lanes for traffic and parking only on the east side from F avenue to Ellis lane NW.
DES MOINES AP The 24 700 000 realized from sale of the Iowa Korean bonus bonds has been invested in short term government bills bearing 76 percent interest State Treasurer M L Abrahamson said Tuesday He invested the money as soon as he received it in Chicago last week There is no use letting all that money lie idle until we are ready to pay the bonus It is all invested in 90 day government bills The investment has the use of cutting the interest the state has to pay from 214 to 174 The bonus funds are earning money and yet they ll be available when we need them Abrahamson said investment of idle state funds had earned a total of 3599087 in the fiscal year ended June 30
Jane N. Jaeger aged 43 months died at University Hospitals Town City from burns suffered when her clothes caught fire on a rubbish fire. Services set for Thursday at St Luke's church. She was born September 20 1955 and lived on a farm north of Hopkinton with her parents sisters and brothers survivals include two grandmothers.
Alvin G. Keyes was elected president of the Linn County Bar Association at a Tuesday Sheraton Montrose hotel meeting. He succeeds William Q. Gray. Also elected were Martin Roerig as vice president William Bernau as secretary and James Pickens as treasurer.
The Senate passed and sent to President Eisenhower a bill naming May 1 as Loyalty Day each year The House passed it May 19 signaling swift approval of the measure by both chambers
Residents in water scarce Jodhpur train vicious stray dogs to act as bodyguards at hydrants during water fights, aiming to secure access to scarce supplies amid shortages.
Linn County Red Cross plans to send 1005 dollars to flood disaster victims in southwest Iowa. J W Riley, chapter disaster chairman, announced the move and noted 27 dollars in volunteer contributions to date.
In Lebanon New Hampshire residents defend Bernard Goldfine the millionaire industrialist behind two local woolen mills with a million dollar payroll. Union leader Thomas Williams says the mills provide stable labor relations and a backbone for the town while mill manager William Ramm credits Goldfine with good equipment and attentive management amid ailing New England textile industry.
Iowa City police arrested 28 year old Roger Edmonds after he returned from California where he allegedly deserted his wife Janice and two children. Edmonds was taken into custody Monday afternoon on a warrant sworn June 10 and held in jail under a $1,000 bond.
AP report from Pasadena states a thief took a 244 ton pipe organ stored by Louis Schlierbach from an empty residence. Schlierbach said the loss was worth it, describing the organ as valued highly.
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