Midweek Weather Notes and Local Notices
The record shows scattered thunder showers in the southeast Thursday night with mild changes in temperatures into Friday. Highs 82 to 93, lows in the 60s, sunshine mixed with clouds later. no significant precipitation. The page lists city temperatures, wind at noon, sunrise and sunset, rainfall totals, and several obituaries and legal notices.
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Municipal
City officialing rail delay sparks call for action
Ion notes a city rule limits train blocking of downtown intersections to five minutes. If Prochaska confirms the facts, Garberson suggests filing charges. Mayor Sedlacek criticizes the railroad for not allowing cars to pass and calls the situation unjust, seeking a railroad response.
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Ion
Prochaska
Garberson
Sedlacek
Suspension of 60 Days Recommended for Two Drivers
Municipal court judge Charles Benesh recommended 60 day suspensions for Ronald W. Lyman of Center Point and Melvin E. Wiebold of Grinnell route 2. Lyman faced a 50 mph in a 25 mph zone charge with prior speeding convictions. Wiebold, arrested July 2 after an excessive speed and a subsequent accident, forfeited bond and failed to appear.
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Ronald W. Lyman
Center Point
William L. Stoermer
Downey
Calif
Alda S. Howard
Davenort
Virgil R. Valroda
Harold T. Cahill
Bever Avenue
Donald F. Trabert
Maquoketa
Harold V. Chesmore
Springville
Melvin E. Wiebold
Grinnell
Genevieve L. Reeves
Highwood Drive
Donald E. Melton
Oakland Road
Arnold E. Woods
Richard Shileng
Charles ‘Benesh
First Avenue
Fifth Street
Lyman
Benesh
Man Dies Under Train Near Waterloo
A 60 year old Cedar Rapids man Ver Taylor was found on the Rock Island right of way five miles south of Waterloo. He had been missing since May 27. Deputy Sheriff Pete Jensen said a train had run him over, with the body on the right of way about 24 hours. A telegraph money order addressed to Taylor was found with him. Born Nov 9 1691 in Cedar Rapids he lived there all his life. Survived by two daughters Louise Geneva and three sisters Mrs Jesse Knott Mrs Wayne Ford and Mrs Burt Kibbers. Private services were held at Beatty Bearle chapel. Burial at Spring Grove Cemetery Covington.
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Cedar Rapids
Rock Island Railroad
Waterloo
Taylor
Louise
Geneva
Jesse Knott
Wayne Ford
Burt Kibbers
Beatty-Bearle
A. J. Stokes
Interdenominational Church
Spring Grove
Covington
Donn
Sioux City
Neb
Brandt
Joplin
Randt
Donna
Ellsworth Free Again Leaves Omaha on Plane
Ellsworth, a 36 year old Omaha ex convict linked to a Philadelphia robbery and murder case, was freed on 75 000 in bonds after brief court appearances. He boarded a chartered plane Thursday morning for an undisclosed destination as he faces fugitive warrants and a Tulsa robbery appeal.
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Omaha
INS
Frank James Ellsworth
Philadelphia
Ellsworth
L. S. Cornett
Memphis
Tenn
Tulsa
Okla
Kidnapper Brandt Under Intense Interrogation Fades to Suspect
Detective Captain John Showers said Brandt, nicknamed Mageye, confessed during long questioning by himself and three FBI agents after admitting the kidnapping. A farmer who employed Brandt noted his imaginative, unreliable statements about crimes, while Sioux City police called him an active suspect with ongoing leads and few story discrepancies.
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John Showers
Joplin
Brandt
FBI
Showers
Mageye
Sioux City
James O’keefe
Jaycees Hear Caution on Optimism for Geneva Meeting
Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce members received a warning not to overestimate next week's Big Four conference in Geneva. Major Gen. George Olmsted spoke on The World Ahead, stressing gaps between military build up and political know how, while FBI fingerprint issues tied to a local homicide case were discussed in the background.
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Cedar Rapids
Washington
FBI
Free Nations
Chamber of Commerce
Man Arrested in Slaying Tied to National Case
A Joplin truck driver picked up a man matching the suspect profile and testified he acted strangely. The arrestee, Brandt, confessed to details matching seven of ten major points in the brutal crime, and was jailed on a vagrancy charge after failing to post bond.
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Joplin
Brandt
Springfield
Unhooked Battery Cable Triggers Helicopter Crash
A helicopter crashed on the roof of a 16 story Port Authority building in West Midtown Manhattan injuring the pilot and a photographer. An official said an unhooked 30 foot battery cable swung the craft like a yo yo during takeoff. Wreckage fell to the street but no bystanders were hurt.
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New York
Donald M. Foley
Port of New York Authority
Port Authority
Midtown
Manhattan
Former Anamosa Man Arraigned on Clinton Charges
Kenneth Rands formerly of Anamosa was arraigned in Clinton municipal court on three charges from a tavern raid illegal possession of intoxicating liquor illegal possession of gambling devices and selling pools He is free on a 1500 bond until July 25 to enter a plea a district court hearing set for July 21 to condemn the gambling devices and liquor found during the raid Each charge carries up to a 1000 fine or one year in jail
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Ellsworth
Omaha
Philadelphia
Douglas County
Eugene Fitzgerald
Cornett
U. S
M. O. Cunningham
Cunningham
Municipal Court
Federal District
Jon
Clinton
INS
Kenneth Rands
Anamosa
Rands
Sanitary District Plans Outlined at Cedar Rapids Hearing
Attorney Welty led a meeting for 35 people detailing steps to form a sanitary district. Steps include petition to the board, public hearing, and a district-wide election for trustees if approved. Mullinex described options for Cedar Rapids area and fringe regions and cost considerations.
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Welty
Cedar Rapids urged to adopt city insect and rodent control program
Public Health Service would supply supervision trucks and spray equipment for two years as Cedar Rapids hosts a demonstration unit. The plan aims to educate the public and spur vector control in Iowa cities with a local budget of about 14 000 dollars, contingent on council approval.
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Cedar Rapids
United States Public Health Service
George R. Hayes
Iowa
Hayes
Public Health Service
Atlanta
Kansas City
Kan
J. W. Fitzpatrick
Morton Gerber
State Health Department
Milo Sedlacek
American Motors Rejects Pattern of GM and Ford
Detroit United States. American Motors declined a union proposal to follow the pattern used by Ford and General Motors in wage settlements. Edward Cushman says AM will face higher wage costs and argues pattern plus deals burden smaller firms. Union leader Leonard Woodcock notes possible justification for higher benefits at smaller companies. AM has higher assembler pay and costs in Kenosha Milwaukee El Segundo Detroit Grand Rapids contracts.
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Detroit
American Motors
Ford
General Motors
Edward Cushman
Cushman
CIO
United Auto Workers
Kenosha
Milwaukee
Wis
el Segundo
Calif
Land Detroit
Grand Rapids
Mich
Leonard Woodcock
Police Report Emphasizes Proper Incident Reporting
The commanding officer of the patrol division stresses meticulous report preparation and careful handling within the police department. He warns reporters from news outlets to contact department heads first and urges all divisions to avoid disciplinary action for the week’s incidents.
Gazette Stockholders Hold Annual Meeting
The Gazette Company stockholders held their annual meeting Thursday at the office. Directors were re-elected: Mrs. John L. Miller, James N. Faulkes, Joseph F. Hladky Jr., William C. Crawford, and Louis J. Nilles. Officers re-elected: Faulkes president, Hladky vice president and secretary, Nilles treasurer.
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Gazette Company
Company Ofice
John L. Miller
James N. Faulkes
Joseph F. Hladky, Jr
William C. Crawford
Louis J. Nilles
Faulkes
Hladky
Mr. Nilles
Atalissa Boy Stricken with Polio in University Hospital
Richard Van Dusen III, three, son of Mr and Mrs Richard Van Dusen of near Atalissa, was reported in fair condition Thursday at University Hospitals with polio. He was admitted Saturday and the illness was diagnosed Wednesday.
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Iowa City
Richard van Dusen
Atalissa
John Kerchill 77 Dies in Iowa City
John Kerchill 77 district court jury bailiff since 1943 died at Mercy hospital after gall bladder attack. He previously served on Cedar Rapids police and once ran a Cedar Rapids grocery. Oral arrangements have not been made.
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Towa
John Kerchill
District Court
Mercy Hospital
Kerchill
Hosital
Cedar Rapids
Notice of Appointment of Administrator with Will Annexed
In Linn County Iowa on June 29 1955 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as administrator with will annexed of the estate of Frances Gunsten deceased. All persons owing said estate must pay immediately and those with claims must file them in the office of the Clerk of Linn County. Sierchants National Bank Cedar Rapids Iowa is the administrator with will annexed with Barnes Wadsworth Elderkin and Locher as attorneys.
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Iowa
Linn County
Frances Gunsten
Ances Sandelius
Iowa Sierchants National Bank
Ced Rapids
Will
Barnes, Wadsworth, Elderkin & Locher
Iowa Toll Reaches 299 With Three More Deaths
Iowa's 1955 motor vehicle death toll rose to 299 as three more highway fatalities were reported. Victims include Donald Ruby 26 of Riceville killed when his car left highway 9 east of Osage and struck a tree, and William F. Mann 65 former sporting goods store operator killed in a two car crash on highway 141 south of Sioux City. John R. Fitts 22 of Sioux City died from injuries after a car carrying five men left highway 141 south of All three accidents occurred Wednesday. Mrs H Ganzhorn and Mrs John Cox were hospitalized with non serious injuries and William Clemons 33 is listed as critical.
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Associated Press
Iowa
Donald Ruby
Riceville
Highway 9
Osage
William F. Mann
Sioux City
John R. Fitts
Death of Danny Prokop Aged 7 In Cedar Rapids
Danny Ray Prokop seven of 1032 Fifth Street NW was fatally wounded in a rifle accident. Services set for Friday at 2 30 p m at Kuba Funeral Home with Rev Milton White of Bethany Congregational church officiating. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. He would have started second grade at Harrison School this fall. Born May 16 1948 in Cedar Rapids he is survived by parents Wesley J and (unnamed) Prokop, a brother Ronald a sister Dorene Sue and grandparents Mr and Mrs Fred Hagerman of Cedar Rapids.
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Danny Prokop
Danny Ray Prokop
Fifth Street
Kuba
Milton White
Bethany Congregational Church
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Danny
Harrison School
Cedar Rapids
Wesley J. Prokop
Ronald
Dorene Sue
Fred Hagerman
Death of Jefferson Moffatt Accountant for Hargrave in Cedar Rapids
Jefferson Moffatt husband of Elsie A. Anderson died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a sudden illness at 11:20 p.m. He was born May 29 1909 in Des Moines and leaves two sons a daughter his mother a sister and a brother. Services in Turner chapel at 1 p.m. Saturday with graveside rites at East Highland Memory Garden Des Moines at 4 p.m. Saturday.
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Jefferson Royal Moffatt
Avenue NE
Hargrave Construction Company
Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Elsie A. Anderson
Nevada
Dennis Bruce
Donald Jefferson Moffatt
Nadene Elsie Moffatt
B. A. Moffatt
Marjorie Sackett
Mala R. Moffatt
New York City
Moffatt
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Bethel Lodge
A.F
A.M
Association
Turner Chapel
Jackson Burns
East Highland Memory Garden
Allan H. Brown
Reckless Driving Filed Against Cedar Rapids Motorist
Cedar Rapids police charged Dwayne Ampey of 1012 Eighth street SE with reckless driving after a 3:40 a.m. collision at the Eleventh avenue and Eighth street SE intersection. Ampey's westbound car hit a parked truck owned by Louis W. Smith of 1028 Eighth street SE, mounted a curb, hit concrete steps, and stopped 108 feet from impact.
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Cedar Rapids
Dwayne Ampey
Eighth Street
Eleventh Avenue
Eighth Street SE
Ampey
Louis W. Smith
Mrs. Frank Miller of Giard Dies at Home
Giard Mrs. Frank Miller longtime resident dies Tuesday evening at daughter’s home in Giard. Survived by three daughters Mrs. Ferguson Mrs. Francis Deverman and Mrs. Frank Havelicek of Monona and three sons Cmdr. Earl Miller Navy Washington D C Lawrence of Giard and Walter of McGregor. Funeral arrangements are being made.
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GIARD
Frank Miller
George Ferguson
Ferguson
Francis Deverman
Frank Havelicek
Monona
Cmdr
Earl Miller
Navy
Washington, D. C
Lawrence
Walter
McGregor
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Donald E. Walden
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Robert L. Ceynar
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George
Swisher
Salinas
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Theodore Peck
Walker
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Carroll Payne
Payne
M. Neptash
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Company No. 1
Independence
Warren E. Erdice
Powell Funeral Home
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People’s Funeral Home
Central City
James B. Wood
Federated Church
Oak Hill
Passmore Funeral Home
Vinton
Mary Lovejoy
Miller Funeral Home
Evergreen Cemetery
West Union
Tena Warner
Lima
Calmar
John jTimp
Haven
S.C
Lottie Carter
North English Methodist Church
North English
Mahannah
Edward A. Hawkins
Cathout Funeral Home
Memory Gardens
John E. Lapes
3Rd Ave
Mt. Vernon Rd
C.R. Man
John B. Turner
Gazette
Carl Franks
Jaycee
Leo Peiffer
Hiram Rogers
Brandon
Jaycees
Russia
James Davis Duplex
Joseph Thornton
Little “Living Doll
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Harlan Dobry
Milton Kapp
Frank Nye
Jaycee i
Bob Jones
Davis
Pat Casey
Murdoch
Marion
Beatty-Bearle Mortuary
Teahen Funeral Home
First Ave. N.W
Sanitary
Charles Mullinex
H. R. Green Company
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Leity
Stolba
Gazette Stockholders
2Nd Avenue SE
Jefferson R. Moffatt
Giard Is
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