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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1949
Page
4
Health and safety notes urge DDT use around refuse and doorways. In Des Moines area, traffic fines and parking violations are listed, with multiple names and addresses. Obituaries and marriage licenses appear for Cedar Rapids and nearby towns, plus a drowning death in Wapsie River and funeral details.
Gov Beardsley seeks to tax corn stored on Iowa farms after Jan 1 1950 without a special session. He cites a 1947 storage tax law and says the 1945 act may cover resealed corn. He notes uniform taxes and will seek AG opinion. Farmers could face under one to seven cents per bushel state tax plus 10 cents under federal loan terms.
Rear Adm. R. S. Riggs U S N deputy chief of naval operations for the reserve led a surprise informal material inspection of Cedar Rapids naval reserve training center Wednesday morning. He and five other officers, including Captains F L Riddle and R W Wood from Great Lakes, toured the facility around 10 a m before traveling on to Moline and Davenport.
Franklin Kemp, a member of the Family Service Agency board, was appointed acting chairman after the resignation of Rabbi Herman Schaalman. Schaalman leaves the city to become director of the Chicago Federation of the Union of American Hebrew Congregations.
The Cedar Rapids bar survey offers three options: keep the present superior court, abolish it in favor of a police court plus justices of the peace, or establish a municipal court. A motion delaying a recommendation until the investigating committee reports was tabled. Farmer, a Cedar Rapids lawyer since 1922, outlined his background. The association also urged Congress to curb petitioning of federal courts amid debate on enforcement.
A major power cable failure in Keokuk cut off all power for about an hour starting 10 45 a m Wednesday. A loud noise accompanied the outage but no injuries were reported. Both 25 cycle and 60 cycle currents failed, with 25 cycle restored after an hour and 60 cycle illumination remaining off at noon. Telegraphs refrigerators and shops suffered outages. some interruptions also hit Burlington and Quincy Illinois.
Baseball star Jackie Robinson postponed his testimony before the House American Activities Committee to Monday citing personal business but said he is eager to testify. Rabbi Benjamin Schultz accused Paul Robeson of provoking American Negroes in favor of Russia as part of a deliberate Communist effort to inflame minorities.
A. R. Hoenk announces the sale of four farms totaling 960 acres near Webster City for 197200 dollars. One 80 acre parcel near Corwith goes to former Gov Robert D. Blue for 16800 dollars.
Retired Admiral H. E. Yarnell urges the Vinson committee to clarify the armed forces role and push for a unified war plan. He warns against dismantling aviation or overemphasizing one service and calls for parallel budgets, staff colleges, and joint training to ensure national security.
William T. Johnson 46 of route 3 shot his left leg with a 12 gauge shotgun after a dispute with his wife. He was taken to Mercy hospital in fair condition. Cedar Rapids detectives turned the case to the sheriff. A note found at the home indicated contemplation of death by own action.
Rep. Smith of Wisconsin condemned Supreme Court Justices Frankfurter and Reed for serving as character witnesses in the Alger Hiss trial. He introduced bills to bar subpoenas of justices in any court action and argued such appearances undermine public trust and court dignity.
A court filing hints at voluntary appearances by witnesses including Saree in a case, with steps for testimony and potential judicial action. The document emphasizes procedural rights and the need for orderly court proceedings.
Stockholders of The Gazette company elected directors Tuesday who then re elected officers. The board includes James N. Faulkes Joseph F. Hladkey Louis J. Nilles Mrs John L. Miller and William C. Crawford. Faulkes was re elected president and general manager Hladky vice president and secretary Nilles treasurer.
Judge G K Thompson ordered that the ten thousand dollar award to Robert Buol against Frank Arensberg and Wayne Turner be reduced to six thousand or a new trial be held. The case arose from an accident June 30, 1946, four miles west of Cedar Rapids on highway 30. The judge criticized juror misconduct about insurance and attorney fees, but said the original verdict was excessive though not driven by passion. The will of Walter Larsen, who died June 14, was admitted to probate Tuesday with his wife named executrix and sole heir.
The Killians basement Arcade opens Thursday introducing visioneering merchandising. Displays placed along a long center aisle let customers buy direct without a sales person. The space features linoleum floors pine paneling and direct lighting with stair access from Second Street and Third Avenue.
A small Cedar Rapids home circus by about six local children collected twelve dollars and eleven cents for the Linn County infantile paralysis fund. The event held in the 300 block of Fifteenth avenue SW drew capacity crowds with admissions of three cents for children and five cents for adults.
The Pachtas the Vyskocils and the Gladwin boy who staged a home circus on Fifteenth avenue SW will be interviewed by Jack Ware on Radio Station CRG’s 1600 Revue Thursday afternoon. A Linn county infantile paralysis fund representative will accept the $12.11 the children earned.
Charles Vyskocil led a home circus with siblings and neighbors to entertain residents at 345 Fifteenth Avenue SW and raise funds for polio. Performers included Jo and Jacquelyn Pachta and Darrell Gladwin with acts ranging from acrobats to a snake charmer. The hour long show featured red lemonade, popcorn, and music drawing many spectators and pennies.
The assessor conference in Lisbon with Albert Blinks Miles Sutera Robins present votes as a unit. Chair Elmer Seevell Henry Hood and Beeson note legal limits on postponing action. Budget totals 39315 with 355780 salaries and other expenses. Proposes $5500 for assessor and $4200 for deputy. Hedges urges appointing a deputy.
Charles Theodore Schindler, a Cedar Rapids resident for 30 years and World War I veteran, died at his home at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday after a sudden illness. He married Marie Potier on March 26, 1918, in Kahoka. Survived by his wife, a sister and three brothers, he served in the 313th engineers and held sergeant rank at discharge. Services 1:30 p.m. Saturday at Turner chapel. military rites at Cedar Memorial Cemetery by the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Friends may call at the chapel.
Services for Pfc Robert Edmund Erlacher of 220 Sixth Avenue SW who died in Italy on October 23 1943 will be at St Patrick's Church at 9 am Friday led by Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan. Burial at Mt Calvary Cemetery with Veterans of Foreign Wars graveside rites. Viewing at Teahen chapel Wednesday evening and Thursday. Knights of Columbus Rosa 2 Om Wednesday. Sacred Heart Court No 727 Catholic Order of Foresters and Foresters and Daughters of Isabella at 7:30 pm Thursday and juvenile Foresters at 8 pm Thursday.
William Louis Bemer 64 of Mountain Home Arkansas retired Covington general store owner died at home after a brief illness Born March 27 1885 in Cedar Rapids married Bessie Hazewinkel April 25 1906 in Cedar Rapids Surviving wife two sons Albert Mechanicsville Louis Covington a brother Charles Covington three sisters and 13 grandchildren Services 3:30 p.m. Friday Turner chapel Rev Chester Ainsworth Burial Spring Grove Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Josephine Peremsky 77 widow of Frank Peremsky died at 12 45 a m in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness She was born September 25 1871 in Cedar Rapids and had lived with her son Clyde and daughter in law at 2322 B avenue SE for six years Survivors include five sisters two brothers and a grandson The service will be held at Turner Chapel at 10 30 a m Friday with Rev Allan Schoff of Central Park Presbyterian Church Burial is planned at Oak Hill Cemetery Friends may call at
Funeral services for Mrs. John Melendy of 923 L Street SW will be held at 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St. Patrick's church in Monti with Rev. Patrick W. McElliott officiating. Burial follows at St. Patrick's cemetery in Monti. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday at Monahan Funeral Home in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs Daniel Nepras h dies Tuesday at 2129 Hamilton St SW. Funeral at 2 Friday in Brush chapel with Rev Zdenek F Pauk officiating. Burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call Thursday evening. She belonged to Cesky Vlastenky Ctenarske Spolek Cedar Rapids Gladiolus society and Hus Memorial Presbyterian church.
Obituary notice for Samuel O Brine former Linn County game warden and Cedar Rapids resident who died Saturday in Seattle services to be held at Turner chapel with burial plans to follow.
The Rev D Crescent Po A F and A M announce funeral services for Be Deleveer Bova in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may visit at the chapel after 1 pm Thursday. Survived by 24 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren plus others listed in the Sunday Gazette. Master Masons to meet Crescent lodge at 1 pm Friday at Masonic hall for services.
Funeral services for Pfc. Frank A Svoboda son of Mr and Mrs Andrew H Svoboda of Amana are set for 2 p m Thursday in the Brush chapel with Rev Zdenek F Pauk officiating. Graveside military rites by Fairfax post of the American Legion will follow at Hala cemetery near Walford. Friends may call at the chapel. He was killed in action in Italy January 15 1944.
Laura A. Peters long time Omaha resident died Sunday. Funeral services will be conducted in Turner chapel after 7 p.m. Wednesday.
Henry F. Ilten of Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Monday evening. Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. Thursday with Rev. E. A. Widmann presiding. Burial will follow at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Beatty chapel until noon Thursday.
Governor said surveys will be conducted in cities seeking rent decontrol. Lone Tree already has a survey under way after its council passed a decontrol resolution. Council Bluffs will start a survey after the petition reaches the governor. He stressed local conditions determine action and offered no timeline for completion or decision.
Joseph Henry Barta 66 a lifelong Fairfax resident and retired farmer died at his home early Wednesday He was a member of Modern Woodmen of America and St Patrick s church Surviving are four sons a daughter Irene Jayne 13 grandchildren a brother and four sisters The Rosary Will be recited at the residence and services will be held Friday at St Patrick s church Fairfax with burial in the parish cemetery
The United States began using natural gas for lighting in the early 1800s, but widespread use in homes and industries has occurred only in the last 15 years.
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