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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 12, 1958
Page
2
The page reports cold low temperatures for several cities and a Sunday to Monday forecast with showers or thunderstorms, plus a long list of local court actions, traffic citations, civil suits and notices. It notes names, addresses, and monetary amounts tied to various cases and fines, along with obituaries and funeral notices for several residents.
Francis E. Baker Jr. of Wiley Blvd Northwest received a $15 fine and a 60 day license suspension after being cited for speeding. He was clocked at 45 mph in a 35 mph zone on First Avenue East between Seventh and Twelfth streets on July 8. Judge Donald Barnes noted Baker’s prior record includes two reckless driving convictions, an 85 mph speeding conviction, and a right of way violation earlier this year.
The Lawrence Welk Dancing Party continues its run on Channel 9 now in its fourth year airing Saturdays at 8 pm. The family friendly musical variety show remains a weekend staple for viewers seeking light entertainment and classic performances.
One girl 13 Mary Jo McCambridge of LaGrange NL died in a two car collision on Iowa 64 six miles west of Maquoreta. Four others were listed in critical condition including her mother Margaret McCambridge 46 brother John 14 Roberta 19 and Rex Goyette 40 Cedar Rapids driver of the other car. McCambridge worked for Chipman Chemical Chicago and Goyette is with WMT Cedar Rapids advertising.
The United States protested to the Soviet Union over the June 27 shootdown of an unarmed U S transport plane inside Soviet Armenia. Washington called for punishment of the pilots and warned that failure to free nine American airmen held in East Germany would strain U S Soviet relations. Deputy Undersecretary Robert Murphy briefed Soviet Ambassador Mikoe Menshikov on the U S position, stressing the impact on ties and accusing East German authorities of coercive tactics.
A woman, Darlene G Jenkins alias Bonnie Ayers 32 of 4558 Mount Vernon Road SE, pled guilty to malicious damage to a motor vehicle after smashing a windshield with a beer bottle on a car owned by Charles I Smith of Marengo on Fourth Street SE near Twelfth Avenue. Judge Floyd Philbrick gave a suspended 60 day jail term. An innocent plea was entered Saturday by Mrs Charles Anne Hartman 38 of 6164 Second St SW on a false $50 supermarket check charge from June 28.
Cedar Rapids resident David W. Donohoe aged 34 pleaded guilty to drunk driving and received a $300 fine from Judge Charles Penningroth after a 4:45 a.m. arrest. A highway patrolman stopped him on Sixteenth Avenue SW at Sixth Street for erratic driving.
Judgment of 170 dollars was entered Friday in favor of defendants Robert and Joyce Lawlor in a dispute over an oral contract. Plaintiff Tony Horacek claimed labor on the Lawlors' new home.
Mrs Sonali Das Gupta wife of Hari Das Gupta filed July 2 for divorce. Court action set for Oct 3. Hari Das Gupta hired lawyers to handle the petition and said he knows her whereabouts. Rossellini and Sonali linked to documentary work for Indian government. Italian court annulled Bergman Rossellini marriage.
Special to The Gazette EdgewoodWilliam Willie Dryer 70 retired farmer who resided here recently died Friday in a Manchester hospital after a brief illness. Surviving are two daughters Mary who lived at home with her father Mrs William Kreger of Guttenberg and a son Harold of Edgewood Services are being arranged at Appleton funeral home here.
GOBO Japan reports that city leaders installed a music box at the municipal crematorium. When a coffin enters the incinerator and the door closes, soft music plays throughout the building.
Dick Clark hosts Jerry Butler and the Impressions on Channel 9 at 6 30 Saturday night. The broadcast spotlights the popular soul group amid a lineup of guest performances.
Milver Jessie Rompot infant son of Mr and Mrs Milver J Rompot of 1113 Second St SE died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Thursday. Survived by two sisters Sherry Lee and Mary Frances. Body at Barta Hesser chapel. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mrs. Oscar Levant filed for divorce after 18 years of marriage in Santa Monica. The suit cites mental and physical cruelty following a Wednesday dispute in which Levant allegedly threatened and fled the home. The pianist, who hosts a local television show, is said to earn over 100000 dollars annually. no alimony figure was named. Three daughters aged 17, 15, and 12 are listed as dependents.
Senator William Proxmire proposes a Goldfine amendment to bar deducting gifts from income taxes as business expenses. He acts to tighten tax rules after revelations about Bernard Goldfine, Boston industrialist and benefactor of Sherman Adams. The amendment targets gifts tied to tax breaks in a House approved bill on tax procedures.
Patrolman Jerry Trzil of the Cedar Rapids police department is hospitalized in University Hospitals at Iowa City after falling ill Friday morning and being moved from a local hospital. He lies paralyzed from the waist down with the cause of his condition still undetermined. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Louis Trzil of 928 Seventh Street SE.
Injured Mary Ellen Taylor, 13, of 2012 Dave, NE, suffered abrasions to the head, right arm, and left hand when she rode her bicycle into an open car door Friday afternoon. She was riding in the 1700 block of B Avenue NE as Emil Rasmussen, 1728 B Avenue NE, opened his car door. Rasmussen had just parked. Taylor was treated at Mercy hospital and released to her family doctor.
Walter Siebert was installed as noble grand of Maine Lodge 643 Independent Order of Odd Fellows at a Friday night meeting on 838 First Ave NE. New officers include William Lane past grand Cecil Raley vice grand Hans Krogh left and right supports Warren Walters chaplain Otto Eckley inside guardian Roy Jackman right support vice grand Leo Meilick left support vice grand. Existing officers Lou Black Harland Smith John Singer continue. installing officers were Hans Krogh special district deputy grand master assisted by George Smith Roy Jackman Charles Bachman and Harland Smith.
City briefs report Dr. Percy G Harris opening a general practice on July 11 at 426 Guaranty Building and Dr W E Kettelkamp opening an office at 811 Merchants National Bank Bldg on July 14. Also noted are hospital observations for Ellison and a stomach-pump incident involving Gene Stimpson and other local notes on a legions lane resurfacing, a summer camp attendance, traffic charges, fines, and a driving collision with named streets and residents.
Plainview Texas AP reports 95 year old E E Winn suffered his second hip fracture in three years. Doctors recommended a metal pin to stabilize the bone but Winn rejected it saying pins can fail after 10 or 15 years.
A 15 to 20 member Soviet tourist party, described as mainly intellectuals, arrives in Israel next week under arrangements by a Soviet agency and a local travel firm.
UT researchers Wilson Stone and Florence Wilson studied fruit flies near Bikini Atoll and concluded human recovery from thermonuclear fallout could require 26 to 40 generations or 500 to 900 years. They note results apply to direct fallout survivors, not distant populations.
In Sandpoint Idaho on a Friday night a 73 year old retired rancher Emil Olkonen opened fire in a tavern cafe killing Ruth Tanner 66 and wounding three others including bartender Robert Hunter 46 and Police Chief George Elliott. After barricading himself in his home Olkonen killed himself with a rifle as lawmen moved in. Wounded, none seriously, included Bud McMertery a customer and Mrs Hunters sister in law. Authorities from nearby towns and state police assisted the siege as lights were extinguished to hinder the pursuit and the car shot at the chief.
At a tavern Ted Cherry recalls Olkonen a regular cheerful customer who carried a .357 magnum pistol after returning from a brief exit. He had argued with his wife and over a perceived short change. The event followed Olkonen’s late afternoon presence.
David Seville performs his newest hit The Bird Sitting On My Head on Channel 9 Seppa Show at 6 30 p m Saturday.
Packed and ready, take Dennis the Menace along in The Gazette daily. Phone EM 2-1121 and give your summer address.
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