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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1955
Page
1
Sunday forecast shows partly cloudy in the region with warmer temperatures. Wind data, sunrise and sunset times noted along with past temperature records and rainfall. Local births, marriages, and obituaries listed. traffic violations and police actions summarized for several towns.
In Cedar Rapids municipal court Judge Charles Benesh recommended a 30 day license suspension for Herbert B. Wise after his car hit a parked vehicle on Ninth Street SE. Roscoe H. Gambell received $100 and costs for reckless driving after rear ending another car at First Avenue and Third Street East and was told he cannot apply for a license until September 1.
Police say Gary L Knoebel 408 Avenue NW drove east on O avenue lost control knocked down a gas main air vent traveled 125 feet along the sidewalk hit a tree and stopped in the street He faces driving without a license and failure to control Keith Reilly 1324 Avenue NW is charged with permitting an unauthorized person to drive and driving without a license Marguerite Reilly is charged with permitting an unauthorized person to drive None appeared in court Monday.
In Casablanca Morocco France fired the citys principal police commissioner amid race riots that turned the city violent. Resident General Gilbert Grandval ordered the dismissal as part of a police shakeup after the clashes left at least 63 dead in four days and wounded at least 125 with unofficial tallies up to 200.
The government plans tighter rules on fraudulent penny-ante uranium and oil stock issuers in the United States and Canada. The Securities and Exchange Commission issued proposals for small stock issues and opened a 15 day comment period.
A power outage in Grant Park disrupted a Sunday night concert as the lights blew out mid performance of Till Eulenspiegel's Merry Pranks, leaving the audience in darkness.
A Soviet delegation led by Matskevich traveled in an air conditioned bus and shared humor with U S officials and reporters. The group planned a cocktail reception and then rested, with a tour that will cover Nebraska, South Dakota, Minnesota, Illinois, and California through July 30.
Joe Whelan, manager of the Fort Des Moines hotel, used steak to greet 12 Russian farm experts arriving to inspect Midwest agriculture. He invited them to the dining room and presented prime steaks, prompting one Soviet visitor to say in English, That is what we want.
The Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce hosts a banquet Tuesday evening at the Montrose hotel for a 12 member Soviet farm delegation arriving at 5 30 p m The event features foreign and out of state press including New York Times Chicago Daily News Life and Voice of America with officials Milo Sedlacek W Stolba Clyde Parker and county supervisors among attendees
In Elizabethtown Illinois a woman Junie Davis and her daughter Betty Davis both 17 were charged with murder in the death of Betty Joiner 19 following a dispute over a man. Joiner was struck on Route 1 after a scuffle and later collapsed. Davis testified she struck Joiner but not hard. Authorities note a skull fracture could have been caused by the car or a blunt instrument. Witness reported two soda bottles at the scene, not found.
Paratroopers of the 187th airborne regimental combat team carried out duties here as Operation Gyroscope, history’s largest military airlift, finished with success. The event highlighted a major logistical and tactical capability shift for U.S. forces.
Marietta Winsor 91 of 202 Twelfth Street NW died at home at 2 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Born January 10 1864 in Marion she trained at St Luke's Hospital School of Nursing 1895 and worked in Independence Walker Vinton and Cedar Rapids. Survived by nieces and nephews. Services 1:30 p.m. Tuesday Turner chapel with Dr. Edwin Settle of Coe College. burial Walker Cemetery. Friends may call.
Earl F Funk 1895 196? Cedar Rapids resident and Rock Island crossing patrolman died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a two month illness. He is survived by his wife Hazel K Hoffman two sons Robert and Richard three sisters two brothers and three grandchildren. Funeral set at Turner chapel with burial Cedar Memorial cemetery.
Iva Elizabeth May widow of William C. May of Martelle died at 10 55 p m Sunday in a Cedar Rapids nursing home after a long illness. Born August 29 1876 at Mount Vernon she leaves three daughters Mrs Glenn Barr Chicago Mrs C B Claypool LaRochelle France and Agnes May Cedar Rapids four sons Robert May Rock Island Floyd and Glenn May Martelle and Kenneth May Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren. She belonged to Linn Grove church Martelle Methodist church and Pythian Sisters. Service 12 p m Wednesday at Martelle Methodist Church conducted by Rev George Youtzy. Burial Linn Grove cemetery. Friends may call Turner chapel.
Selma K. Jones a Cedar Rapids widow died Saturday at St. Luke's hospital in Davenport. Born November 1, 1889 in Northwood she married Berle Jones in Sheldon in 1919. Survived by son Berle Jr. of Edmonds Washington four sisters and a husband who died in 1952. Funeral at First Lutheran Cedar Rapids at 10 a.m. Tuesday with burial Sunset Rest cemetery Northwood.
World War II veteran Paul J. Vanish of Los Angeles died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 11 55 p m Sunday after a brief illness. Born July 17 1900 in Cedar Rapids he lived there until 1920 then moved to Detroit and since 1936 resided in California. Survived by sister Mrs Virginia Van Zandt and a nephew. Funeral by Rev N L Wogen of St Stephen's Lutheran Church will be in Czech National Cemetery.
Otto S. Eberhart died at 7 45 am Monday after returning home to his son Herbert J. Eberhart 372 Woodland Drive SE He was born March 2 1868 in Dubuque and spent much of his life there He was affiliated with All Saints church The body was taken to Dubuque for services and burial.
Mrs. Joseph Peacock a Cedar Rapids resident for 50 years died Saturday in Los Angeles where she had recently resided. Survivors include her husband Joseph a daughter Mrs. C. H Richardson of Los Angeles a son George of Cedar Rapids and a brother Charles Tichy of Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids and Marion Council of Churches asks the city to amend code to allow approved directional signs between curb and sidewalk in select spots. The proposal, supported by Rev D A Loferski and committee chair Edward Zelier, aims to dignify the community without blocking driver visibility. City officials will meet with church members for further discussion.
Rock Island official Boelling explains No 99 delay in Cedar Rapids due to electrical generator trouble. Crew patched switch engine to move train, crossings could not be cut as engine was idle. After thorough checks at the roundhouse the engine continued to Manly with no further issues.
The article notes that more than 80 percent of United States telephones are operated by a single system, highlighting a high concentration of control and potential regulatory or market implications for communications infrastructure.
A crash at Texas bases killed two college football players Chester Wynne Jr., 21, of Oak Park NL, and Troy Lindsey, 23, Midwest City OK. Also dead were Lawrence Norton, 48, Washington, who directed farm development abroad, and pilot Capt. Allen Tobin, 43, Dallas. Co pilot O W Hanks, Dallas, injured. Navy reservists headed to Norfolk for summer training.
Ed Frick, 63, former Davenport mayor, was chosen Monday as chairman of the new Iowa Toll Road Authority at its first meeting in Des Moines. Willis Piper and Frederick Day were named vice-chairman and acting secretary treasurer respectively, with $20 per day for the three. They plan to seek federal road aid credits and coordinate with Illinois on toll road progress while preparing for a Davenport to Council Bluffs turnpike estimated at 180 million dollars funded by tolls.
In Geneva Mme Faure hosted a reception attended by the First Lady Mamie Eisenhower, Mrs. Dwight Dulles, Lady Eden and Mme. Antoine Pinay. The gathering included Mrs. Eisenhower and other prominent spouses in a Western Big Three event.
Billy Graham notes a Geneva conference as a hinge for peace and war and the fate of future generations. He cites a boy outside his hotel observing flags, warning that only a radical change in human nature can bring lasting peace and urges faith in God.
Wilburt H Urban 39 of 630 Seventh St SE was sentenced to one year at Fort Madison state penitentiary after pleading guilty to a second offense drunk driving charge. He was arrested Saturday after his car struck another on First Ave E at Nineteenth St about 1 15 p.m. He swerved into the wrong lane while turning and was stopped four blocks away. Judge Floyd Philbrick presided in district court. Urban had a prior drunk driving conviction on Feb 24 1951.
The sheriff's office investigated a burglary at a Bill's Acre motel on highway 30 west of Cedar Rapids. Ralph Edwards reported the break in which occurred between 7 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. a cash box containing $30 was stolen.
Hosten Kalell, 28, of 4515 E avenue NE, was charged with lascivious acts with a child after detectives arrested him on a District Court warrant. He posted 1600 bond and was released within an hour. The alleged assault involved a 15 year old girl in a car on July 10.
The will of Frank J. Zbanek who died July 4 was admitted to probate in district court. It names his niece Viola Floyd Melsh as sole heir. Merchants National Bank was confirmed executor without bond.
Josephine V Johnson secured a judgment of 377 against Arthur R Loomis for a nonpayment on a check. The ruling was issued Monday and enters Loomis as the defendant in the suit.
Khrushchev did most of the talking for the Soviet delegation at a Geneva dinner hosted by French Premier Faure. Bulganin was lively but less dominant as diplomacy mixed with warm toasts about friendship, peace, and understanding among four great powers.
Cedar Rapids residents urge immediate mud control on the hill site of Thomas Jefferson high school. A. W. Bass represents 40 to 50 households flooded by silt and asks the council to terrace and sod the graded site and fix drainage tiles on Fifteenth Street SW to curb standing water and health nuisance. He warns of potential court action and notes city district and developer share responsibility. Officials will convene with the school board. a storm sewer project is viewed as long term relief.
Philip Abood, physical therapist since the clinic opened last October, resigns effective August 1 at the end of the school semester. No successor yet. board will seek a replacement before next term. Dr. Walter M. Block, medical director, announced the move on August 21. Abood’s plans remain undecided.
Antonette Sindelar, 80, of Protivin, died Monday noon at a daughter’s Des Moines home after a long illness. She had frequent visits at Cedar Rapids home of another daughter and son-in-law Safety Commissioner E. A. Prochaska. Funeral services set for 9 a.m. Wednesday at Holy Trinity Church Protivin.
London report says the Daily Mirror found Britons oppose capital punishment by about two to one after Ruth Ellis's hanging. More than 30,000 readers answered. 20,509 voted against the death penalty and 11,057 favored it.
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