Weather and public notices from Monday and week overview
The District and region show variable temperatures with highs in the 80s and lows in the 60s through Wednesday and into Thursday. Northeast winds 10 mph and moderate humidity accompanied by scattered precipitation readings across several cities. Local items cover traffic fines for reckless driving and signals violations, birth notices from St. Luke's and Hanford, corrections on a previous report, and multiple death notices plus divorce petitions.
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Bismarck
Minneapolis
New York
Lab
Phoenix Isa
A Angeles
Sious City
Platform plank stretches to heal rift at Democratic convention
Philadelphia report on the Democratic platform draft showing a compromise to unite southern and liberal wings. It omits a full civil rights declaration yet includes a race issue plank and calls for repeal of Taft Hartley and a minimum wage rise to 75 cents. Other proposals cover inflation, Israel, housing, education, farm supports, taxes, and admitting 400000 European war refugees.
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Philadelphia
Truman
Full Platform
Palestine
Israel
Jerusalem
Republican Party
Second Pre-Nursing Test Set For July 17
A second pre-nursing test for girls aiming at training schools at St Luke's and Mercy hospital will be held July 17. Fresh classes start in September, with details available from Miss Etta Rasmussen at St Luke's or Sister Barbara Anne at Mercy.
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St. Luke's Or
Mercy Hospital
Etta Rasmussen
St Lukes
Barbara Anne
Mercy
Adjustment Board Approves Work On Two Requests
Cedar Rapids Board of Adjustment approved two non conforming construction requests on Monday. A bakery at 330 Sixth Avenue SW was allowed a 12 by 22 foot rear and east side addition despite residential zoning. Myrtis I Layer of 949 Daniels Street NE received approval to add a front bay window about 20 by 8 feet extending 18 inches beyond typical setbacks, deemed to improve appearance while meeting the 25 foot minimum setback.
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Cedar Rapids
Voorhies Hospitalized and Local Church Events
Charles Voorhies of 227 Seventh Street NE was taken to St Luke’s hospital Monday evening for X rays and observation. Ice Cream Social set for July 13 from 5 to pm. The Church of the Brethren Valley Camp Meeting plans and a Valley Camp Juveniles group will meet at Maine Lodge 848 First Avenue NF at 2 pm Saturday. St Andrews Evangelical United Brethren church schedules its annual Sunday school picnic Thursday at 4 pm in Bever Park pavilion.
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St. Luke’s
L. C. Larson
Thirty-fourth Street
Alvin Ary
H Avenue
Joseph Divishek
Route 2
Victor Moravek
Higley Avenue
Hanford
Calif
Forrest Howard
Howard
Theodore F. Blaul
Woodland Drive
John Godar
Church of the Brethjanes
Valley Camp
R.N A
Maine Lodge
First Avenue
St Andrews Evangelical United Brethren Church
Bever Park
Calvary Baptist Sinclair Win Softball League matchup
Calvary Baptist and Sinclair Memorial opened Monday night with wins at Ellis Park. Central Park Presbyterian edged 6 to 3. Andrews, Coonne, Curley and Bisek produced for Calvary in a rough scoring game. Trinity, Cullman, DePors and Womacka contributed in another close contest.
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St Andrews
Central Park Presbyterian
Calvary Baptist
Sinclair Memorial
Trinity Lupe
Cullman
DePors
Womacka
Werning
Brammer
Prisoner Griswold Captured After Red Hair Disguise
Howard R. Griswold alias Robert Griswold alias Robert Cummings, a 27 year old escaped military prisoner, was arrested in Cedar Rapids at 211 Eighteenth Street SE by detectives while using the name Cummings. He had dyed his hair flaming red to avoid capture after escaping guards during transport from an air base in San Antonio. He had completed a Linn County jail sentence for larceny and was turned over to military authorities last month. Army officials were notified to reclaim him.
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Howard R. Griswold
Robert Griswold
Robert Cummings
Cedar Rapids
Tuesay
Polly Collogan
Eighteenth Street
SE. Police Said Mrs. Collogan Is A Beauty Shop Operator. Griswold
Cummings
San Antonio
Texas
Linn County
Army
Lone Star State
William Kudina
Griswold
Deaths: Rev Ira E Edwards 72 longtime Cedar Rapids pastor
The Rev Ira E Edwards 72 longtime pastor at Jordan's Grove Baptist near Central City died at home after a brief illness. Born in 1876 in Jackson county, he lived 31 years in the Cedar Rapids area and previously led Calvary Baptist. Surviving wife Stella Brundage and four sons, three daughters, a brother, 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Services set for 1.30 p.m. Friday at Jordan's Grove Baptist with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery.
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Ira E. Edwards
Jordan's Grove Baptist Church
Central City
Jordan's Grove
Mr. Edwards
Cedar Rapids
Calvary Baptist Church
Jordan’s Grove
Jackson County
Stella Brundage
Charles City
O. C. Edwards
Crown Point
Ind
Ralph Edwards
Hammond
A. G. Edwards
Moline
L. L. Edwards
Waterloo
Ellen Reynolds
Rockford
Dorothy Greene
Cedar Lake
D. M. Keister
Riley Edwards
Maquoketa
Rodney C. Gould
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Cedar Rapids Woman 79 Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. J K Hayward a Cedar Rapids resident since 1943 died at 1 pm Tuesday after a lingering illness Born Phoebe Pamela Martin in New York City March 10 1869 She was married to Dr J K Hayward in New York Oct 22 1896 He died in 1925 Surviving four daughters two sisters four grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral arrangements not completed The body to Turner chapel
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J. K. Hayward
Cedar Rapids
New York City
van Vechten Shaffer
Linden Drive
Phoebe Pamela Martin
New York
F. B. Upham, Jr
Mamaroneck
N. Y
Richard North
Victor Lemaitre
Herbert Rogers
Scarboro
Caroline Robinson
Boston
Turner Chapel
Death of Dorothy Bartman Linked to Manchester Roots
Dorothy Marie Bartman 33 former Cedar Rapids resident died Sunday after a long illness at Oakdale sanatorium. Daughter of Tom Bartman of Manchester she was a Manchester High School graduate who attended Cedar Rapids Business College and worked for a Cedar Rapids law firm. Survived by her father and stepmother of Manchester, brother Chief Yeoman Robert Bartman of San Francisco, grandmother Mrs. Anna Bartman of Atlantic and stepsister Mrs. Ray Barker of Cedar Rapids.
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Dorothy Marie Bartman
Cedar Rapids
Tom Bartman
Manchester
Oakdale
Shelly Funeral Home
Manchester High School
Atlantic
Ray Barker
Frank Matousek 56 Former Cedar Rapids Resident Dies in Chicago
Private services for Frank Matousek aged 56 who died in Chicago will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Janeba funeral home with Rev. Zdenek Pauk officiating. Burial is at Bohemian National cemetery. Survives by mother Anna and sisters Emily Matousek and Beatrice Pid’ima, Cedar Rapids. Flowers omitted. Friends may call Tuesday evening.
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Frank Matousek
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Janeba
Zdenek Pauk
Bohemian National Cemetery
Matousek
Washington High School
Anna
Emily Matousek
Beatrice Pid‘ima
Services for Gus Johnson at Mt Zion Baptist Church
Gus Johnson of 1411 Third Street NW died Monday. Funeral services will be at Mt Zion Baptist Church at 2 30 p.m. Thursday with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call Rice funeral home Wednesday noon to Thursday noon.
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Gus Johnson
Third Street NW
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Rice Funeral Home
Services for Samuel Merrill Held in Beatty Chapel
Funeral services for Samuel Merrill of 310 6 Avenue NW will be at 10 30 a.m. Thursday in the Beatty chapel conducted by Rev. A B Curran. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Also noted are services for Mrs James Cowden of 544 Forest Drive SE at 3 30 p.m. in Turner chapel.
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Samuel Merrill
Avenue NW
Beatty Chapel
A. B. Curran
Linwood Cemetery
James Cowden
Forest Drive
Turner Chapel
Wednesday Service Notices by Local Clergy
Wednesday by the Rev Lyle BR Anderson the Rev Homer F Perry and Cedar chapter O E S burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery friends may call at the chapel.
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Lyle BR. Anderson
Homer F.perry
Cedar Chapter
O.E.S
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Court Grants Temporary Injunction In Farm Bottomland Dispute
Judge G K Thompson issues a restraining order preventing Roy Dumond from interfering with the Clines ingress and egress to bottomlands on their Palo-area rented farm. The Clines claim a rental agreement grants fishing and recreation rights and profits from visitors. Dumond accused of trespass since March. The injunction also bars livestock from the bottomland and the barn leased to the Clines.
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G. K. Thompson
Frank and
Mabel Cline
Roy Dumond
Palo
Clines
W. Wates
Trucker and Wife arraigned on embezzlement charges
Frank and Lila Blozvich of 812 Fifth Street SE were arraigned in Linn County District Court on a charge of embezzlement by agent. Judge Floyd Philbrick set July 15 to plead and appointed counsel at state expense. They are jailed in lieu of bail. Blozvich allegedly diverted $108.63 from the W. G. Black Coal Company, aided by his wife, after reporting the money missing from his truck glove compartment.
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Frank
Lila Blozvich
Fifth Street
Linn County
Floyd Philbrick
Blozvich
W. G. Black Coal Company
Linn relief load rises from May to June in Linn County
Linn relief load increased from 267 in May to 309 in June, still 12 cases below June 1947. The June net bill was $10,182.98 after refunds of $449.50. Major expenses included aid to dependent children at $3,862.25 and food at $1,053.80. Separately, Wilson Cedar Rapids Employees Credit Union sued Kenneth L. Ehrhardt for $657.66, and Sears Roebuck sued Dean A Keith for $125.16. The will of H H Forbes of Conesville was probated, executrix named, and Mary Ethel Holmes's divorce petition against Thomas Holmes was dismissed.
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Linn County
Tuesay
Wilson Cedar Rapids Employes Credit Union
Kenneth L. Ehrhardt
H. H. Forbes
Conesville
Elma Berrington Redman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Counc
Mae M. Krebs
Orree
Board of Health
Consolidated
Eeeeeeners
Humane Society Eevetennses
Csssseee
Ex-Corp
Iowa Delegates Split On Vice President At Convention
Iowa Democrats caucused in Philadelphia to cast 20 votes for presidential nominee Truman and to consider a split on the vice president slot among Barkley O Maloney McNutt and Ewing. Delegates aim for party unity to aid Gillette Switzer despite personal tensions and potential civil rights floor fights. The Iowa group sits behind Alabama as seating issues arise for district and at large delegations.
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Frank Nye
Philadelphia
Iowa
Truman
Alben W. Barkley
Kentucky
Joseph C. O'Mahoney
Wyoming
Paul V. McNutt
Indiana
Oscar Ewing
New York
McNutt
Two Deaths Remain From Cedar Rapids Traffic Toll
Traffic bureau figures show two deaths in Cedar Rapids since March 15 amid eight month safety contest by the Young Men's Bureau. The toll includes injuries and accidents as police report ongoing safety efforts.
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Cedar Rapids
Traffic Bureau
Police Department
Young Men's Bureau
Delegations Gather for National Committee Caucus
The national committee requests were sent with double delegations for a caucus session. Over 3,000 delegates and alternates will crowd a hall smaller than Chicago’s. Towans will be hosted at a cocktail party and buffet supper after the caucus today.
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National Committee
Chicago
Starm
Portable TV display highlighted at All-Iowa Fair
All-Iowa fair at Hawkeye downs August 15 to 21 will feature a portable television display with roving cameras and twelve receiving sets. Andy Hanson says Television Displays Inc will set up in a tent near the rural youth building behind the grandstand with a 400-seat layout and a 12 technician crew to explain TV operation and show broadcasts with admission of 50 cents.
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Hawkeye Downs
Andy Hanson
Television Displays, Inc
Aspenrately
Detectives arrest Quincy man in Cedar Rapids larceny case
Cedar Rapids detectives arrested LeRoy Darnell 25 of Quincy TL on grand larceny charges at the request of Quincy authorities. They said Darnell and an accomplice took items from a junk yard in Quincy and sold them for 100 dollars. He had been working as a laborer in Cedar Rapids since arriving Monday.
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Cedar Rapids
LeRoy Darnell
Quincy
Grand Larceny
Darnell
Kalona Man Electrocuted by Flood Water
Roy Omer Yoder aged 25 of Kalona was electrocuted when he stepped into water covering an electric sump pump as a basement flood from severe storms hit the Kalona area. His wife freed him from the water and authorities say resuscitation failed. The storms also caused crop damage on several farms.
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Iowa City
Roy Omer Yoder
Kalona
Here
Yoder
Washington County
Peace Officers Picnic Stumps Experts in Iowa
More than 100 peace officers from east central Iowa gathered Monday at Z.C.E.I. park for a picnic and meeting. An attorney spoke on Alcoholics Anonymous listing five steps to membership, followed by a stump the experts session with Cedar Rapids officials and others answering questions. Archery demonstration entertained as a contest awarded to Holcomb of the University of Iowa, with Morgan of Cedar Rapids and Lavine of Des Moines placing after.
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Z.C.E.I. Park
Iowa
Alcoholics Anonymous
Linn County
Larry Conidon
Russ Graham
Gazette Forest
R. L.holcomb
University of Iowa
Paul Morgan
Cedar Rapids
R. J. Lavine
Des Moines
Iowa corn near critical pollination as heat and drought bite
DES MOINES RP Iowa's corn crop nears the critical pollinating stage when heat and dry weather hurt yields. The bulletin says tasseling and silking occur July 15 to August 1 and more rain and cooler temps are needed to sustain prospects. About 88 percent of corn was laid by as of July 10 with soil moisture low in central areas. Wheat harvest 40 percent complete. oats may be shrinking due to heat.
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Des Moines
Lowa
V F W Plans Two Functions For Brannaman Visit
Two events are planned in honor of Ray H Brannaman national commander of the Veterans of Foreign Wars for a two day visit to Cedar Rapids next week. Dale McCalley entertainment chairman Post 788 said a smoker will be held Monday July 19 with a dance the following night. Brannaman a former Cedar Rapids resident will arrive by plane Saturday. Bill Matuis commander Post 788 and McCalley will drive him to Davenport for the Mississippi Valley conference. They return Sunday night and Brannaman will stay Monday and Tuesday. The Monday smoker allows all members to meet him. Dinner is planned 6 to 8 pm and a comedy show at 10 pm. The Tuesday night dance for members and wives begins at 9 pm. The entertainment committee includes Chan Mel Calley Vernon Kinkead Cyrus McCalley and Keith Kane.
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Ray H. Brannaman
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Cedar Rapids
Dale McCalley
V.F.W. Post 788
Brannaman
Bill Matuis
Post 788
McCalley
Davenport
V.F.W
Bill Dutrt
Chan Mel Calley
Vernon Kinkead
Cyrus McCalley
Keith Kane
Pershing Buttons Blossom Forth at Democratic Show
Philadelphia report notes Democratic convention spotlight on television etiquette and draft Pershing for President buttons on lapels. Rostrum trimmed to waist height highlights speakers while some attendees blend politics with boxing glamour and party symbols in a lively convention scene.
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Pershing
Weathers
Reckless Driving Costs Woman Driver $100 Fine
Mrs. Elizabeth Seysler of 236 Thirty-third street NE was fined 100 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving in traffic court. Judge Harry S. Johnson suspended 25 dollars of the fine. Police said she rammed a parked car, collided with a second vehicle driven by Charles Fillenworth, and then struck another car in the 1500 block of First avenue East after a late Monday collision.
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Elizabeth Seysler
Thirty-third Street
Earl Listebarger
Fourth Street
Robert Thompson
First Avenue
Merle Strait
Thirteenth Avenue
Harry S. Johnson
Seysler
First Avenue E
Charles Fillenworth
Twenty-second Street
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Marion
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R. Broukal
Gus Broukalee
L. Turkington
Carl Turkington
John Stephen Sutliff
Sylvia. Mae Sutliff
Joan ¥. Greb
Allen E. Greb
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Vinteen
Ed Evans
Fry-Holland Funeral Home
Fayette
eCey
Mary McNaul
Columbus Junction
Henry Lupton
Burlington
Beenie
Richie Funeral
Vinton
Kelly
Ina Belle Glevpedl
North English Christian Church
Postville
Fred A. Wintrick
Forest Mills
James Keltser
Fairfield
Brethren Church
White House
Palestine Plank
Lapes
Flowerphone
Florist
Third Avenue
Sinclair Win
Monahan Mortuary
J. Monahan
Wm. J. Stewart
Ira Edwards
C.R
Johnson Services
Merrill Services
Cowden Services
Frank Clines
Sears-Roebuck Company
Dean A. Keith
Mary Ethel Holmes
Thomas Holmes
Jake S. More
Guy M. Gillette
Carroll QC
Switzer
Gillette
Alabama
Town
Kalona Man
Fred Carstens
Milford Englebert
Springville
L. A. Johnston
City
Democratic National Committee
Gate 10
Convention Hall
Buddie
Shibe Park
George Hirst
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Prout Furniture Co
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Turner
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