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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1959
Page
2
The Agricultural Marketing Service defends federal grading amid a looming proposal to end grading of lamb and sheep carcasses by Sept. 1. The service argues grading groups carcasses by uniform quality, aiding modern merchandising and benefiting producers, packers, and consumers.
By direction of the Cedar Rapids City Council sealed proposals will be received by the City Clerk for furnishing material and labor to construct sanitary sewers on designated streets. Bids open July 27 1959 at 10 AM. Work to begin by August 7 1959 and finish by September 15 1959 with payment via assessment certificates issued to abutting property owners.
In a humorous panel a man is knocked over by a toppled get well quick card rack. The cartoon captures slapstick mishap as cards spill across the floor.
Norma Everett, 29, of Oelwein suffered a possible skull fracture and cuts after losing control of a new car on a bridge on highway 150 three miles northeast of Oelwein. The car, owned by William Arthur, 19, of Maynard, crashed into a ditch and tree. Everett was taken to Oelwein hospital. Arthur escaped serious injury.
An old Model A Ford rolled from a Wyverberg used car lot onto Milwaukee tracks near the depot in Osian. A freight train struck the parked car, pushing it 30 feet into a sign reading Slow Down. The car sustained only dents in two doors.
AP reports two more Des Moines children hospitalized with polio increasing Polk county for the year to 71. Stephen Veigh, five, has bulbar polio and Zona Blanchard, three, has non bulbar polio. Neither child had received Salk vaccine.
On July 10 1959 the named person was appointed and qualified as Executor of Maude Stangl estate of Linn County Iowa deceased. All debts should be paid to the undersigned and those with claims must file them authenticated in Linn County Clerk of District Court.
Notice is given that the undersigned has been appointed Executrix of the estate of William Mochal late of Linn County Iowa. The appointment is filed in the office of the Clerk of Linn County District Court. Kubicek Novak and Kubicek, Attorneys.
Notice is given that on July 9 1969 the undersigned was appointed as Administrator with will annexed of the estate of Henrietta M Ross late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted to the estate should make immediate payment to the administrator or file claims with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Iowa Mekota King and Bye attorneys for the estate
Avrum Katelman 27 of Council Bluffs pled innocent to two bad checks in Des Moines. He posted $800 bond after appearing before Municipal Judge Grund and was ordered to stand for the grand jury. The case stems from checks for 20 and 30 dollars tied to his tour promoting Miss Kay Nielsen in the Miss Universe contest.
The July 27 1959 Zoning Adjustment meeting lists docket 54 1959 for Elizabeth A Seysler at 1236 33rd Street NE seeking permission to erect a 20 by 24 foot addition on the west side and to add a venia attached garage, plus an attached 14 by 22 foot garage with 2 foot overhang replacing ordinance margins. The east side yard would be 7 6 to the overhang and 6 to the garage. Cedar Rapids zoning actions include standard variances and the adjoiners.
Notice announces Kwik Foods Inc incorporated in Iowa with principal office in Cedar Rapids. The firm intends to trade merchandise, operate restaurants and entertainment venues, and own lease or acquire property. Authorized capital stock, five directors, and names of initial officers listed.
Jack A. Snodgrass of Janesville, a third year member, was elected chairman of the Iowa Aeronautics Commission for the coming year at the organization's Friday meeting. Albert Detje of Traer was named vice chairman and George O. Bryant of Emmetsburg was secretary. Snodgrass succeeds retired chairman Percy Norris of Centerville. Ray C. Smith of Columbus Junction becomes a commission member. Frank Berlin of Des Moines remains commission director.
Iowa City chamber officials protest the closing of the local Internal Revenue Service office after 20 years. Chamber Manager Keith Kafer notified U S Sen Thomas Martin and Rep Fred Schwenger that the city is growing and promised help to retain the office. Lee Phillips in Des Moines announced the desk would close and two staffers would move to another city.
Fred Maytag II president of Maytag Co. Newton Iowa underwent emergency intestinal infection surgery at Lowry Air Force Base during a two day visit to Denver as a civilian advisory board member. He faced a week long hospital stay but was reported in good condition.
Terry Lee Prescott, 2, daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Prescott of West Burlington, suffered second and third degree burns Friday when she upset a pot of coffee. She was reported in good condition at Mercy Hospital. The father was a University of Iowa football team member for the last three years.
Services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. at Grace Episcopal church for Lester Van Pelt 64 a Decorah barber and justice of the peace for 15 years He is survived by his wife and one daughter The body is at Steine funeral home.
Sorine Pedersen 76 a native of Denmark dies in Springville. Services set for Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Methodist church. She came to Linn county in 1904 and is survived by nieces and nephews including Stanley Pedersen of Springville. Body at Hunte funeral home.
Accra reports that Ghana will grant de facto recognition to the Algerian rebel exile government based in Cairo, marking an official acknowledgement by the Ghana government.
Bernard Hintz 51 a packinghouse worker pled guilty to murder after the fatal shooting of Margaret Richter 48 at his Lakeside area home He was held for the Buena Vista county grand jury without bond Taken to Des Moines for a lie detector test he signed a statement that he argued with Mrs Richter Thursday night and shot her with a .32 caliber pistol The sheriff said initial claim of suicide was contradicted by a bullet trajectory No grand jury date set.
In Darlington England AP report, Church of England vicar Rev Vyvyan Watts Jones launches a campaign urging all motorists to recite a ten second prayer before driving. He argues courtesy is key to safe driving and cites road Toll figures of 6000 deaths and 300000 injuries last year.
Rebels who sought to topple President Frondizi by military rule disbanded after a June standoff. Gen. Arturo Ossorio Arana led officers from a Cordoba area hideout. he and three others were in custody in Buenos Aires. Four men fled to Uruguay. four remain missing, including Vice Admiral Calderon, now declared in rebellion.
Marengo residents of the Iowa Valley Community school district approve a $425,000 bond issue to fund a new 18 room elementary school. The ballot results show 696 yes and 339 no.
A chaotic Gazette page lists lost pets, rental and service ads, and job notices. Entries include a lost German shepherd puppy near 10th St Shaver Rd, a boxer dog Thor near Glenbrook Cove, Buresh rents with vans and equipment, electric heating services, furniture displays, and various help wanted positions across Marion and Cedar Rapids areas.
Multiple short classified notices advertise vacancies in sales and service. Positions include a route sales role for reliable men over 35, a route service focus in a six county area, and an electrical contractor opportunity. Local firms sought applicants in Iowa communities with steady year round work and advancement potential.
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