Weather Summary and Local Notices
Partly cloudy with scattered showers or thunderstorms in the west this afternoon. Highs mostly in mid to upper 80s, lows in 60s to 70s through next week. Precipitation expected 1 to 1.5 inches in showers or storms Friday and Monday. City data include temps across multiple cities and barometer readings at noon. Various births and civil notices listed for local residents.
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Bismarck
Minneapolis
Chicago
N. Orleans
Enver
New York
Duluth
Omaha
L. Angeles
Koenix
Miami
Seattle
Obituary notices for several Iowa residents listed
In West Union Theo Crandall aged 59 has services Thursday at 2 at Burnham and Wood. Colesburg Genev Eva Peck aged 89 services arranged at Clifton's in Earlville. Ossian William Lansing aged 87 services Friday at St. Francis DeSales church. Wellman Henry Kraling formerly of Wellman now of Long Beach California services Saturday at 2 at Powell's. Iowa City Elva Potter aged 76 of Tiffin services Friday at 2 at Oathout's.
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West Union
Theo Crandall
Burnham and Wood
Colesburg
Genev Eva Peck
Clifton’s
Earlville
Ossian
William Lansing
St. Francis DeSales Church
Wellman
Henry Kraling
Long Beach
Calif
Powell’s
Iowa City
Elva Potter
Tiffin
Oathout’s
Traffic court fines listed for multiple offenses
A ledger of traffic violations includes failures to yield, stop sign violations, speeding, noisy mufflers, muffler absence, traffic signal infractions, no car under control, no driver's license and intoxication. Fines range from 2 to 15 dollars. several defendants receive suspensions or short sentences. Names include Lloyd Schild, Elmer Hank, Robert Rennekamp, Charles Shurtz, Raymond Novey, Heber Hostetter Jr, Carl Starr Jr, Paul Brauer Jr, Nicholas Scholtas, Donald Weber, James Lundstrom, Ronald Kucera, Edward White, Paul Smith, Jeanette Williams, Lee Bailey, Carl Kennedy, George Forbes, John Farmer, and Jasper Coleman.
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Lloyd Schild
Chelsea
Elmer Hank
3Rd St
Robert Rennekamp
Beverave
Charles Shurtz
Marion
Raymond Novey
5Th Ave
Heber Hostetter, Jr
Springville
Carl Starr, Jr
Palo
Edwin McConkie
Blakeblvd
Paul Brauer, Jr
Nicholas Scholtas
Johnson Ave
Donald Weber
8Th Ave
James Lundstrom
Center Point Rd
Ronald Kucera
Oxford
Edward White
22Nd Ave
Paul Smith
Jeannette Williams
4Th Ave
Lee Bailey
Carl Kennedy
Cobban Ct
George Forbes
John Farmer
Jasper Coleman
Coleman
Farmer
Illuminated Dial Ends Guesswork in Night Phone Use
An illuminated telephone dial eliminates night time guessing and eyestrain in dark rooms. The Panelescent lamp shines through translucent numerals and letters with no bulbs or filaments. Developed by Sylvania Electric Products, it uses electro luminescence on a porcelain steel panel with ceramic phosphor coating and a 30 000 hour life.
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Northlake
Ijc
Sylvania Electric Products, Inc
Lost yellow cat found after Gazette Want Ad
Mrs Otto Kunesh of 1420 Second Ave SE found her lost male yellow cat within a day after placing a Gazette Want Ad in the Lost and Found classification. The ad urged readers to call EM 2-1121.
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2Nd Ave
Otto Kunesh
Second Ave. SE
Gazette
Junior Chamber Charities Allocates 18000 for City Pools
The Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber Charities voted a total appropriation of 18000 for the development of three new city pools. Of this, 17825 remains available after 175 funded promotion costs from Monday's special election. Previously 1500 was spent on engineering for the larger pool. The Jaycee Charities board will control funds for future projects. Jack Hart was elected president. Nye, Pohorsky re-elected. James A. Corell named treasurer. New board members include Edward Anderson and others.
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Cedar Rapids
Junior Chamber Charities, Inc
Jaycee Charities Board
Junior Chamber For Commerce
Jaycee
Jack Hart
Frank T. Nye
William Pohorsky
James A. Corell
Edward Anderson
Wayne Collins
Gerald A. Hiland
P. F. Bezanson
Nye
John
E. Mangold
Jack Walters
Kenneth L. Hastie
Robert T. ,Olson
Court halts union picketing at Schimberg Firm in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids the Schimberg Company seeks and obtains a district court temporary injunction against Teamsters Local 238 and officers Leo Smith Harry J Wilford and H J Casten. The order blocks picketing and protests aimed at unionizing workers or pressuring customers and carriers. A final hearing will determine permanency.
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Cedar Rapids
Schimberg
Youth Sentenced On Morals Charge
Wendell Nuebauer eighteen of 606 Fifth Ave SE received four months in the county jail with three months suspended after pleading guilty to soliciting. Police said he arranged a meeting between a Cedar Rapids man, Vincent Iverson thirty five, and a fifteen year old boy for ten dollars. Iverson drew a three year term. Judge Floyd Philbrick presided.
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Wendell Nuebauer
Fifth Ave
Nuebauer
Cedar Rapids
Vincent O. Iverson
Iverson
Floyd Philbrick
Breakins Reported From Rural Linn County Properties
Two breakins in Linn county were reported to the sheriff's office Tuesday afternoon. Two revolvers a .22 caliber rod a .32 along with ammunition holster and belt were taken from the Louis Bena residence route 3 Tuesday morning while the Bena family was in Cedar Rapids. Merchandise worth $27.30 was taken in a June 29 breakin at Ray's D X station a mile east of Marion on highways 151 64.
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Linn County
Sheriff's Office
Louis Bena
Route 3
Bena
Cedar Rapids
Ray
Marion
Will of Mary Bizek directs four heirs and admins
The will of Mary Bizek who died July 3 names four children Daniel and Lester Bizek Libbie Neto licky and Ruth Lebeda to share the estate. The four are also appointed administrators with a $1 000 bond. Frances P Kolsto Wednesday dismissed her divorce suit against Stanley L Kolsto.
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Mary Bizek
Daniel
Lester Bizek
Libbie Netolicky
Ruth Lebeda
Frances P. Kolsto
Stanley L. Kolsto
Marion Rural High School planning underway after bond approval
Marion Rural High School district moves forward with plans to build a new high school after voters approved a 260000 dollar bond by 483 yes to 134 no. A 10000 dollar school house fund use also passed by the same margin. Construction could start this fall once the first 100000 dollars in bonds are sold.
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Marion
New Marion
Marion City
Marion City Schools
Eisenhower sends forces to Lebanon amid crisis
President Eisenhower announced that U S troops would be sent to Lebanon to preserve its independence, with initial 5400 Marines and a large naval force including Essex and Boston. He warned of serious consequences if Moscow or Cairo escalate and urged a UN international force to back Lebanon.
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Korea
Indo-China
Eisenhower weighs Lebanon action amid broader aims
Officials say the Lebanon move aims to preserve Lebanon's independence, deter international aggression, and protect vital Middle East oil routes. The president cites trust in Western support, the Iraq revolt, and the risk of U A R influence tied to Moscow as reasons to act. A U S led intervention could serve as a beachhead for supplies and forces if wider conflict arises.
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Iraq
Washington
Middle East
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Montana
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Eissenhower
Fireman Injured in Blast Thanks Helpers
Ralph Rauch injured in a fireworks mishap on June 25 at Memorial stadium visited Central fire station. He lost his left eye and has facial injuries from an aerial bomb, with jaw wired shut and a protective frame. He thanks donors and supporters, plans to return to duty after a month with continued jaw wiring.
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Ralph Rauch
Central Fire Station
Rauch
Memorial Stadium
Salvation Army Budget Approval Held Up Again
The Cedar Rapids Marion United Fund budget review committee postponed action on the Salvation Army budget for 1959 for a second year, requesting written questions and further study. Action is rescheduled for July 31 as the fund weighs Expenditures 35459 Income 12990 and campaign goal 22469.
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Cedar Rapids-Marion United Fund
United Fund Agency
Linn County Association For
E Ave
United Fund
Home For Aged Women
Early 7 am Math Class Boosts Jefferson County Teens
Wheat Ridge Colorado senior math whizzes from Wheat Ridge High voluntarily attended 7 am sessions last year. Instructors from Mines University and Denver University provided college level work in solid geometry and trigonometry. Nearly half earned college scholarships and officials will continue the policy.
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Wheat Ridge
Colo
UPI
Jefferson County
Wheat Ridge High
Colorado School of Mines
Colorado University
Denver University
Jack Canon Presents Pick of the Week on KCRG Radio
Radio host Jack Canon debuts Pick of the Week segment on KCRG Radio highlighting top plays and standout performances. The feature curates notable selections from local teams and athletes for the listening audience.
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Jack Canon
Kcrgradio
Don Kriz 35 Dies After Heart Attack in Cedar Rapids
Donald Grant Kriz longtime Gazette advertising staffer aged 35 died suddenly after a heart attack Tuesday night. Born Sept 30 1922 in Cedar Rapids he worked for Killian’s and Hearn Stevens before joining The Gazette in 194? He married Jean E Dollman Feb 18 1956 and was active in St John’s Episcopal Church Mt Hermon Lodge Iowa Consistory El Kahir Shrine and Elks Club Surviving are his wife and father Emil G Kriz of Cedar Rapids Services 3 30 Friday at Turner Chapel with Mt Hermon Lodge burial Cedar Memorial Friends may call at the chapel Master Masons asked to meet Friday prior to services
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Donald Grant Kriz
Gazette Advertising Department
Cedar Rapids
Kriz
Killian’s
Hearn-Stevenson Motor Company
Stevenson-Ford
I the Gazette
Jean E. Dollman
St.John’s Episcopal Church
Mt. Her‘mon Lodge
Iowa
el Kahir Shrine
The
Elks Club
Emil G. Kriz
Cedar ‘Rapids
Turner Chapel
D. A. Loferski
Mt. Hermon Lodge
Cedar Memorial
Masonic Hall
Budget shows rise driven by enrollment and new Hiawatha school
The board plans a $7,697,748 education outlay for 1958-59 up from last year, led by instructional services at $4,183,500 and a record enrollment of 16,400 students. A new Hiawatha elementary School opens in September with costs not covered before.
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Hiawatha
Cook
E. W. Lundquist
Congress Leaders Uphold Troop Move amid Dissent
In Washington, Democratic and Republican leaders largely backed President Eisenhower's decision to send Marines to Lebanon, while some lawmakers criticized the move and urged Congress to review foreign policy. Senate leaders supported action, with calls for investigations into policy and State Department accountability, and a few senators urged restraint or opposition.
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Washington
Eisenhower
Lebanon
Middle East
America
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
U.S
Secretary of
State Dulles
Deaths Anna Hauser widow of Fred Hauser
Anna Hauser died Tuesday after a long illness at age 86 born March 16 1889 in Benton county She resided in Van Horne and later Cedar Rapids leaving four daughters Lois Larson Lola Mewes Gladys Lensch and Joan Hauser three sisters Mary Fry Edna Rieke Nelda Rieke and a brother Fred Werner Surviving relatives include four daughters and siblings She was a member of Faith Evangelical United Brethren church Services set at Turner chapel 1 30 pm Thursday by Rev Hubert Sunderman Burial in Salem Evangelical cemetery Van Horne
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Anna Hauser
Fred Hauser
Cedar Rapids Widow Sarah Pye Smith Dies After Illness
Sarah Mattie Pye Smith widow of Hugh C. Smith and Cedar Rapids resident for 35 years died Tuesday after a sudden illness. Born April 17, 1870 in Jones county she is survived by two brothers Wil lbert Pye Morley and T P Pye Santa Rosa Calif. She belonged to First Christian church and Golden Age club. Service at 3 30 Thursday in Rev Jack Oliver. friends may call at the chapel.
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Sarah “Mattie
Pye Smith
Hugh C. Smith
Third St
Cedar Rapids
Jones County
Willbert Pye
Morley
T. P. Pye
Santa Rosa
Calif
Faithful services for Forrest W Rosser held at St Matthew
Forrest W Rosser of 410 Fairway Terrace SE died on Monday. Services directed by Monahan Stewart Funeral Home will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at St Matthew Church with Rt. Rev Msgr J D Kearn officiating. Burial will be at Mt Calvary. Friends may call Wednesday at the residence where the body is taken. Msgr Kearn will recite the Rosary at 8 p.m. Wednesday at the residence.
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Forrest W. Rosser
Fairway Terrace
St. Matthew’s Church
J. D. Kearn
Mt. Calvary
Monahan-Stewart
Msgr. Kearn
Annexation Case Appealed to Iowa Supreme Court
A three year old suit to block annexation west of Cedar Rapids was appealed to the Iowa supreme court. The area includes the Central Iowa Power Cooperative plant and was approved by city voters in 1955, with the case dragging on since then.
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DES Moines
UPI
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Supreme Court
Central Iowa Power Cooperative Plant
Dog's Best Friend Is Youngster
In Honolulu AP report 11-year old Steve Doughty earns his beagle Rusty a reunion. Steve saves half the fare by washing cars and mowing lawns for five months, totaling about $62, then Navy Chief Robert Doughty covers the rest so Steve can retrieve the dog in California.
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Steve Doughty
Rusty
Steve
Hawaii
Northridge
Calif
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Robert Doughty
West Coast
California
Top Forty Tunes Weekly on KCRG Radio with Jim Young
Jim Young selects the top forty tunes each week and broadcasts them on KCRG Radio. The program showcases popular hits and rising tracks, delivering a curated music chart experience for listeners.
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Jim Young
Kcrg-Radio
Dress Right Campaign Gains in High Schools
In Chicago a spokesman for the American Institute of Men's and Boys' Wear says the dress right program in high schools motivates teens to stay out of trouble and improves self respect and academic seriousness. About one third of 3100 invited schools have joined, with others planning to enter in the fall. He notes student initiated codes succeed when students drive the rules rather than feeling imposed.
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Chicago
UPI
American Institute of Men’s and Boys’ Wear
Wally Walrus Stars With Woody Wood in Thursday Show
Wally Walrus shares starring honors with Woody Wood in a Thursday program at Chanine. The event starts at 5 pm and features the two popular acts in a family friendly performance.
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Wally Walrus
Syhonors
Woody Wood
Heiserman Not Active Candidate for High Court
Special to The Gazette Anamosa district Judge J E Heiserman said he is not an active candidate for a Republican supreme court nomination but would accept one if offered. Only one active candidate for the GOP nomination exists, Algona attorney Donald Hutchinson. The GOP convention July 25 will nominate four candidates, with incumbents Garf ield Oliver and Wennerstrom expected to be renominated.
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Anamosa
J. E. Heiserman
Supreme Court
G.O.P. Supreme Court
W. A. Smith
Dubuque
Donald Hutchinson
Algona
Cedar Rapids
Theodore Garfield
Ralph Oliver
Charles Wennerstrom
Luke Linnan
Loveless
Smith
Linnan
G.O.P
Meiserman
Heijeernes
Apache Vendetta on Tombstone Territory Night
An Apache Vendetta unfolds on Tombstone Territory tonight at 9:00 PM on Channel.
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Tombstone Territory
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