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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1949
Page
1
Bernard Thayer of Covington reports six baby skunks kept in a box near his home. He fears the animals are un-scented but dangerous to his children aged 5, 6, and 7. He suggests the parks department might handle the issue.
Weather forecast for Iowa cities and five day outlook with showers, temperatures and wind. Public notices include legal actions, divorces, births, deaths, and traffic fines along with funeral services and obituaries for several towns.
The Linn County Bar Association recommended George E. Farmer for the Cedar Rapids superior court judgeship after a Wednesday vote. Gov. William Beardsley said he will study the nomination. The post became vacant after Judge Harry S. Johnson died July 7.
Hersel Edgton a 27 year old of 118 Avenue NW was fined 100 dollars plus costs in traffic court after pleading guilty to reckless driving Justice H R Churchill suspended 25 of the fine Edgton was arrested at 1234 am after driving through a barricade at First Avenue and Tenth Street W leapt an 18 inch rail pile and skidded 60 feet before stopping police said all four tires blew out in the jump
J. T. McNamara twenty two of 1640 First avenue E suffered a broken finger a dislocated finger and a two stitch cut when his left hand was jammed in a city jail cell door early Friday after he resisted placement. He was treated at St Luke’s Hospital.
Des Moines authorities fined Governor William S Beardsley one dollar for parking overtime in downtown. Municipal Judge Harry B Grand approved the plea after the governor sent the traffic summons and the payment by mail.
City briefs report Rev J Hamilton Dawson to preach at St John Lutheran Ely with 11 am service and 10 am Sunday school. Bus union installs Frank Flaherty as president. Ba ranchanu advertises sizzling sirloin platter at $1. Shueyville church omits worship but holds school and youth fellowship. community ice cream social planned. Iowa Rural Mail Carriers to meet in Cedar Rapids for 1950 convention. Jo Anne Kubik has poem selected for religious poetry anthology. Cedar Rapids police seek Don Fredell, 24, last seen with ill mother, last known in area.
Cedar Rapids employment in June edged up to 10 748 from 10 712 in May with 27 firms reporting. The June 1949 figure contrasts with 12 483 for June 1948, and employment remains about 1 735 below that year. Building permits rose to 501 240 from 331 122 in May.
The defense seeks a new trial or reversal in the Rutledge case arguing improper jury instructions and exclusion of lesser offenses. They claim the judge erred on malice and self defense standards and note photographs shown after court recess. Rutledge, held on 50 000 bond, faces potential sentence of 10 years to life if convicted on second degree murder.
The senate agreed to vote next Thursday on the North Atlantic Treaty. Debate will shut off at 5 p.m. July 21 before voting on reservations to the treaty, followed by a vote on ratification. Critics had blocked earlier scheduling.
Percy Norris of Centerville was elected chairman of the state aeronautics commission at a Des Moines meeting. Guy Richardson becomes vice chairman, Harry Tyler named secretary. Norbert Locke notes the group will study aerial crop spraying safety after seven serious accidents, including three fatalities, in a two week period.
Harry D Rowe 55 of 5047 Louisa street NE shot himself in the head with a .22 rifle in a corn field behind his home. He told detectives the wound was an accident and was treated at Mercy hospital before transfer to Veterans hospital in Des Moines. Doctors reported paralysis on his left side and investigators noted the gun and scene near the field.
Joseph Koranda 77 a Cedar Rapids resident since 1919 died at his home 1101 Second Street SW at 12 30 a m Friday born Oxford Junction Jan 1 1872 survived by two sons Ermyl J and Richard A of Cedar Rapids four daughters including Mrs Clayton Lind Colorado Springs and Mrs Harvey Townsend Cedar Rapids three brothers Otto Davenport Frank Oxford Junction and Louie Maquoketa 19 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren member of Prokop Velky lodge Z C B J services 2 30 p m Sunday Janeba funeral home burial Linwood cemetery calls after 4 p m Saturday
Esther D. Perry 85 of 1922 B avenue NE widow of James E. Perry died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 10 30 a m Friday after a brief illness. Born May 2 1864 in Jackson county she came to Cedar Rapids from Postville in 1924. Surviving two daughters Mrs Aleta Bjelland and Mrs Maude Lippman Cedar Rapids and a grandson. Burial at Postville. Friends may call at Turner chapel after 1 p m Saturday.
Arthur K Jayne 59 a Cedar Rapids resident for 32 years died at home 916 Tenth Street NE at 12 10 a m Friday after an extended illness He was born near Rowley July 19 1889 Surviving are his wife Clara five children Arnold and Robert Jayne Mrs Maxine Mason of Cedar Rapids Mrs Margaret Kelley of Dubuque and Mrs Melva Axline of Anamosa a brother Elmer of Shellsburg two sisters Mrs Ethel Kemp of Rowley and Mrs Neva Henderson of Walker and nine grandchildren The Beatty chapel 11 a m Monday by the Rev Clyde Scott of Walker Burial Rowley Cemetery 1 p m Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs. Dan O'Neil 82 of Marion route 2 died at home after moving from Germany to Iowa. She was a St Patrick's Watkins member, survived by husband and three sons Henry William Joseph Wessling and a brother William Overthein. Rosary tonight at 8 and funeral Saturday at 9 at St Patrick's with burial in St Michael's cemetery.
In 1949 the Yearbook of American Churches reports 76 million Americans are church members from a population of 148 million. Protestants total 45 million, Catholics 25 million, Jews 5 million, Eastern Orthodox 1 million, reflecting the largest share in U.S. history.
Attorney General Clark told a Senate committee that about 20 people tied to United Nations headquarters face Justice Department investigations. He noted roughly 27 or 28 of 685 aliens are under espionage or intelligence probes, with at least one UN employee linked to a suspected Iron Curtain agent. Clark cited need to tighten immigration barriers for subversive aliens.
The CIO United Auto Workers voted to establish a $10,000,000 strike fund to finance a fourth round of wage and pension gains. Delegates authorized raising strike assessments from $1 to $4, with the international board able to levy $1 weekly for up to 12 weeks for relief of strikers and their families or strike conduct.
The Federal Trade Commission denied motions by nine corn products manufacturers to dismiss a complaint accusing them of price fixing and price discrimination. Eight firms joined the bid, arguing their practices were abandoned nearly two years prior, offering no public benefit in continuing the case. Among the moving firms are Clinton Industries of St. Louis and Clinton, the Hubinger Company of Keokuk, and Penick and Ford Ltd of New York with a Cedar Rapids plant.
William J. Barron, chair of the Lian county draft board, urged all 18 year olds to register within five days of their eighteenth birthday. He stressed that registration is a continuing obligation and required for all males 18 to 26, with limited exemptions for active duty service and certain aliens.
The will of Mae Carter who died July 8 was admitted to probate Friday. Pauline Morgan of Coralville was named executrix without bond. Personal property divided among Morgan and Florence Carter of Salinas Calif and Patricia Carter who received 500 for schooling. Remainder split among Rex Carter Cedar Rapids and Harry Carter Salinas. The will of Joseph J Hervert who died June 27 was admitted to probate Thursday. Mrs Hervert was named executrix and sole heir.
Judge Floyd Philbrick took under advisement the case of P. H. Featherstonhaugh versus Iowa Mutual Insurance Company DeWitt over a $2,000 insured diamond ring lost October 4 1947. Trial ended Friday morning. The company counterclaims seeks cancellation of the policy after offering $31.80. Leo R. Stark sues Leo and Leona Trachta to foreclose a vendor s mortgage on four heifers two calves and a purebred cow claiming $775 due. stock sold March 3 for $1,125 with $350 paid and balance unpaid.
The weather bureau predicts five more pleasant days with near 90 degree highs this weekend and cooler readings starting Monday. Scattered showers are expected in the west and north Sunday and the east Monday with statewide rain Tuesday. Cedar Rapids posted 78 with a 57 low, while Burlington reached 87 and Spencer recorded 50.
Readers are invited to send 20 cents for pattern 632 to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept P O Box 5740 Chicago 80 Ill Include plain pattern number name and address for delivery
The statement asserts that tattoos can be removed solely through removal of the skin itself. It frames removal as a drastic measure, implying complete tissue excision rather than alternative methods like lasers or regenerative procedures.
Jack Bartels of La Porte Indiana nicknamed the cat man was sentenced to 20 years in Fort Madison state prison after pleading guilty to burglary. He led a string of stealthy prowls in Waterloo homes and was captured in Hart Michigan. Court noted youth despite crime experience and a cooperative stance after surrendering loot. Virginia Wallace a 17 year old Hart girl faces trial as Bartels accomplice.
Newbold Morris, a Groton and Yale graduate and LaGuardia heir, was tapped to challenge Mayor William O'Dwyer on a Republican fusion ticket after a 12 hour GOP and Liberal leaders session. Morris, former president of the city council, was chosen to continue LaGuardia's political legacy.
The World Council of Churches urged Christians to resist totalitarianism and warned persecution cannot strip liberty from believers. The six day policy meeting of the 44 nation Protestant body in Chichester concluded with the resolution declaring totalitarian doctrine false.
Designer William Pahlmann unveils a coffee table on wheels as part of a new furniture group. He notes the piece can float in front of a dramatic window rather than anchor the sofa, while draperies feature dull finished vinylite plastic.
A one day federal court session is set for Tuesday in Cedar Rapids before Judge Henry N. Graven. Eight civil cases will be heard including six accident damage suits with parties Norman Taylor Minnesota Valley Canning Co Chicago Rock Island and Pacific and others. Motions to strike dismiss and related pre trials are on the docket plus a rent violation case United States vs Everett Nemer and a pure foods act suit by Flossie Amdal against F W Woolworth Co. Court remains in Cedar Rapids for the day.
Two bonding firms seek to reopen the Earl H. Nyce estate after district court refused to reopen it. They say they paid 78754 to Fidelity Savings Bank due to shortages in Nyce funds and accuse Laura Nyce, the administrator widow, of prematurely closing the estate. The St Paul Mercury Indemnity Co and National Surety Corp plan to press the Iowa supreme court to order reopening.
Beryl Richmond, 45, special Mahaska county deputy sheriff, was fined $100 in Ottumwa city court for reckless driving in an ambulance. Officers said the siren and red lights were on when no emergency existed.
Walter Pickins of Peoria, a Black Hawk county jail inmate, escaped after being allowed a hall water break during a dentist visit. He was among three prisoners escorted by a deputy sheriff when he fled Thursday.
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