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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1952
Page
1
The Daily Record reports weather highs and lows for many cities, plus Iowa forecast details and recent deaths. Notable items include services for Mrs. Charles P. Johnson in Wellman, and multiple obituaries and local notices across Iowa towns with funeral arrangements and cemetery burials.
Cedar Rapids and several Iowas stations will be kept at existing strength while others shrink to one-man posts or close. Five air force enlistments were reported in Cedar Rapids with five local youths joining. Marine aviation history copies are offered to veterans with battle stars and next of kin of those killed in action may request copies.
The condition of Rev Dr Frank Cole 84 father of Dr Russell D Cole president of Cornell college was described as fair Monday at St Luke s hospital Cedar Rapids. He suffered a stroke last Thursday. Dr Frank Cole is a former vice president and trustee of Cornell.
Bloomfield Indiana AP reports 86 year old Lafe Beggs and 74 year old Alice Bass wed in Bloomfield at the home of Beggs' daughter. Beggs, father of 13, proposed after his first wife died in the early 1900s. Bass refused at first to avoid caring for his four children. They renewed contact last August and married Sunday with seven Beggs descendants present.
Edwin C. Bailey, 82, lifelong newspaper man in Decorah, died Monday from complications after a leg fracture. born July 29 1869 his career ran 1883 to 1952 with roles at Decorah Republican and as a correspondent for The Gazette and radio. He authored Past and Present of Winneshiek County and served 32 years on the county board of education. Funeral services Wednesday at the church with burial in Phelps cemetery.
Mason City police expect a murder charge to be filed Monday against 60 year old Mike Hinich after his wife Dorothy 30 was shot to death Saturday night in a local tavern. Bystanders wrestled Hinich as four shots were fired two of which appeared meant for himself.
City residents attend Hawaii summer session and a Cedar Rapids home builders forum. A Jones Park child safety film show drew seven fifty five p.m. and a Kirkpatrick reunion in Bever Park elected officers including Grant Wetzel and Morris Gamble with 103 members. Blue Cross office closed July 14 to 18. A new six week Hawaii study and a dress shop ad appear among varied notices.
The RFC granted a 94 million loan to an Arizona mining company to expand production of scarce copper and molybdenum.
Emilie B Tapper widow of Cedar Rapids contractor B O Tapper died at 348 Forest Drive SE Cedar Rapids after a lingering illness. Born in Norway January 8 1863 she lived in Cedar Rapids 46 years. Survived by three daughters Inga Olga and Mrs James M Skinner plus two grandchildren. Two sons Ray S Tapper and Edgar B Tapper preceded her. Services in Turner chapel with burial at Oak Hill cemetery to follow.
S. C. John Sorensen 82 of 1857 Eighth Street NW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 6 10 a m Sunday after a brief illness. Born in Denmark January 24 1870 he lived in Cedar Rapids 69 years and worked for Cedar Rapids Grain Company. Survived by five children Walter Vern Charles Edward and Mrs Mary Smith of San Diego a brother Louis of Cedar Rapids two sisters in North Dakota ten grandchildren 13 great grandchildren and two great great grandchildren. The Beatty chapel will conduct services at 1 30 p m Tuesday with the Rev E D Wells. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs Anna Morgan age 73 of 902 First avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Monday in a local hospital after a long illness. Born October 8 1878 in Wyoming Ia she was daughter of the late Patrick and Mary Murray. Survived by two sons Joseph and Glenn Morgan a daughter Mrs Robert Rennekamp ten grandchildren and two brothers Joseph P Murray of Cedar Rapids and John M Murray of Des Moines. Rosary at 7 30 p m Tuesday at Teahen chapel. St Patrick church funeral at 9 a m Wednesday with Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan burial in St Josephs cemetery Carroll. Friends may call Tuesday at Teahen chapel.
Roy M. Hawkins 3304 J Street SW Cedar Rapids a lifelong resident died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 a.m. Sunday after a long illness. Born December 12 1882 he married Mary L. Skvor February 20 1912. Survived by wife a sister Mrs Lucy Emmons of College Place Washington. Funeral at Turner Chapel 1 30 p.m. Wednesday with Dr Marvin B Kober pastor St Pauls Methodist burial Czech National Cemetery friends may call omitting flowers.
Arthur R Frady 78 a retired farmer who lived near Bloomfield died at 3 a m Sunday at the home of his son John Frady 508 Thirty Fourth Street N E Surviving besides his son are Merle Frady Greenbelt Md Albert Frady McAllen Texas a brother James and a sister Mrs Lila Mills St Joseph Mo and three grandchildren The body was moved from Beatty chapel to the Curl funeral home Bloomfield for afternoon services in Bloomfield
Robert E Ward 82 of 2915 Beverly Ave SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 9 05 p m Sunday. Born March 13 1870 in Lockwood New York he lived in Cedar Rapids over 50 years. Survived by three nephews and three nieces. Services in Beatty chapel at 10 30 a m Tuesday with Rev F H Ward nephew of the deceased. Burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Bobby Longerbeam and Harley Clymer, ages 30 and 33, of 511 Eighth Ave SE and 819 Eighth St SE, were sentenced to 30 days in jail after pleading guilty to disturbance charges. They were arrested Saturday night on informations signed by their wives. police said Longerbeam’s wife suffered a broken nose and black eyes in an assault by her husband.
Cedar Rapids faces low pressure in several areas due to record high pumping. Supt. Leo Louis warns residents to water lawns after 9 p.m. to ease friction losses as amounts exceed previous records. A new 24-inch feeder from Ellis Park should improve pressure, especially on the southwest side.
DES MOINES Operation Skywatch began in 11 eastern Iowa counties with volunteers ready for 24 hour air surveillance. Civil defense officials reported 150000 workers across 27 states joined the effort, noting favorable results from a Sunday air spotting test in north central Iowa.
New York UP reports Sam Stern, a Fargo banker merchant and philanthropic leader, was elected grand exalted ruler of the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks on Monday.
Seven Cedar Rapids owners enter the Center Point show with numerous placings. In men’s western pleasure Capty Man placed second, High third, Mary Lou fourth. Skeeter second, High third in gear-adjusting race. Monty second in stock horse, Mary Lou third. Golden Glory second in ladies western pleasure and tied for first in western pleasure pair. Buzz Oliphant’s Paparika took third in the flag race.
Dale Thomas of Marion Iowa won the right Monday to represent the United States in the heavyweight division at the Olympic wrestling tournament in Helsinki.
A recent figure shows about one in four Americans belong to the American Red Cross. The statistic highlights broad reach of the nonprofit across communities nationwide.
Robert E. Douglas, 40, of Marion, was charged Monday with an assault involving a 14 year old Cedar Rapids girl from July 2. He was arrested Sunday by Deputy P. J. Whittemore and Detective James Shannon. The girl identified him in a county jail lineup after the arrest. She told investigators he offered a ride on July 2, bought root beer, then drove her to a rural road where she says the crime occurred before returning her to First avenue. He was arraigned before Justice Miles Adams and asked for a preliminary hearing set for Wednesday at 9 a.m.
Ralph Sullivan, 32, of 624 Ninth Street SE, pleads innocent to assault with intent to commit rape. He is charged with attempting to assault a 61 year old Cedar Rapids woman in her home on July 7 and has been held in county jail since July 9.
Four teenage boys from near Bertram and Mt Vernon were to report with parents at Mt Vernon city hall Monday after the Saturday night shooting of street lights in both communities. Deputies arrested the youths following resident reports of multiple street light shots while cruising in a car.
Judgments issued to plaintiffs Monday include Mon day L J Dennis and Son for $294 67 against Gerald Wood and The Van Meter Company for $127 64 against Les Dul in doing business as the D and M Elevator Company.
Frank Kosina filed suit against Frank J. Vrbicky alleging the bartender earned 910 in back wages at Vrbicky's Tavern at 78 Sixteenth Avenue SW. Kosina says the business is insolvent and seeks court appointment of a receiver to settle its affairs.
Franklin H. Pierce held in custody in Iowa City on a Linn county warrant charging him with passing a bad forty dollar check on November 14 drawn on the West Liberty State Bank.
Deputy Harlan Snyder traveled to Morrison Illinois to return LeRoy E. Collier who was arrested on a Linn county warrant for embezzling mortgaged property. Collier allegedly moved out of state with furniture bought on a conditional bill of sale from A W Peterson Company Pakula and Company Inc of Chicago. Pakula and Company filed an account suit against Delmar James of James Jewelers seeking a 258.95 judgment.
BERKELY SPRINGS W Va AP a young couple drowned Sunday in the Cacapon river during a family picnic Their two month old daughter slept on the beach under the wife's parents care The victims Mr and Mrs Carl Truax stepped into a drop off
Six Iowa commission government city mayors will meet in Cedar Rapids Tuesday to discuss municipal problems and mutual concerns. The session, called by Keokuk Mayor, begins at 10 a.m. in Cedar Rapids city hall.
Jury for the September term of federal court in Cedar Rapids will be drawn Aug. 4 in the clerk's office. Jury Commissioner Frank K. Powers announced the 10 a.m. drawing. Jurors will serve for the term starting Sept. 9 with reporting dates set by a later court order.
Bud Jensen was installed last week as noble grand of Jan Hus lodge No 51 11 0 0 F Cedar Rapids. Other officers installed included Clarence L Bird Wayne A McCaul Charles W Dougherty Andrew Schamberger Henry J Zahradnik Joseph J Janeba Frank Hermanek Leonard J Vokolek George Melichar Frank V Morris Milo Nesetril Henry Webster Milo W Koutny John M Jensen Louie J Pochobradsky Jr Leonard J Vokolek Frank Hermanek Henry Jensen L J Pochobradsky Jr special district deputy grand master.
The American Humane Association and local Humane Society plan two meetings on Wednesday in Cedar Rapids. At 10 a.m. the Cedar Rapids city council meets in Mayor Sedlacek's office with Field Representative Larry Andrews to discuss stray dogs. At 1 p.m. Andrews will address 21 Iowa humane groups at Memorial Coliseum. The council studies ordinances to fight the nuisance, with Andrews detailing legal controls used elsewhere. The association's national headquarters are in Albany, New York.
Three Cedar Rapids men Robert Neal Charles Brock and Charles Pazour paid 100 fines in traffic court Monday after pleading guilty to reckless driving charges. Neal and Brock were arrested Saturday for driving a truck with bad brakes no muffler and no rear lights and Brock for striking a parked car. Pazour was arrested Sunday after causing damage to two parked cars at Sixteenth avenue and J street SW.
The Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey circus will visit Cedar Rapids on September 5 under the sponsorship of the Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce. Two performances are planned, likely at Hawkeye Downs, with Jim Du Bois chairing the organizing committee.
Fairfield residents raise a reward of several hundred dollars to catch vandals who ripped through Evergreen cemetery over the weekend. Sheriff Thomas Howell said more than 50 grave stones were disturbed and many were broken, and he suspects adults due to the size and weight of the stones.
A 14 year old boy suffered serious injuries when a German rocket buried in the sand since World War II exploded on a Calais beach Sunday night.
A U S mission concluded Yugoslavia under Marshal Tito is in good shape and will receive stepped up American military aid including jet planes tanks and heavy artillery. The plan calls for boosting Yugoslavia air power and providing dollars to expand its munitions industry as part of a wider anti-Soviet effort.
The post office department readvertises for bids on the Cedar Rapids to Sigourney star route with a July 31 filing deadline in Washington and an August 11 probable starting date. The contract now runs to June 30 1955 with a $3900 bond. No winner announced and Cedar Rapids post office offers further details.
Des Moines official Carl Krause resigns from the Iowa Executive Council after a year and seven months to return as manager of the Sidles Company in Des Moines. His resignation is effective Tuesday. Council members express regret and thank him for public service.
Three naval ROTC students from Cedar Rapids head to Norfolk Virginia for a navy cruise starting Saturday. John Elliott a sophomore at Iowa State College sails on the U S S Moale with Antwerp Belgium as first stop while Laurence Turner and Robert Swaney aboard the U S S New Jersey visit Cherbourg Lisbon and Guantanamo Bay. The voyage ends September 5.
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