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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1948

Page

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Iowa Corn Belt notes and portraits feature in feature section

The page describes weather outlook with showers through Thursday and warm humid conditions, plus a photo essay by Russell Lord on the Corn Belt. It highlights articles by Phil Stong and Donald Wayne on Iowa literacy, politics, and newspapers, with a gallery of notable Iowans and portraits including Ruth Suckow and Donna Reed and references to publishers and editors.

Ion Iowa Corn Belt Wayne Chicago Tribune Middle West Cedar Rapids Gazette Gazette Burlington Hawkeye George Ilup Virgil Hancher Ruth Suckow Donna Reed B. J. Palmer Verne Marshall Henry Wallace Allan Kline Bruce Beatrice Gould Gardner John Cowles Beardsley Ruml

Red Indictments Reported Voted Red Indictments Reported

A federal grand jury in New York handed up sealed indictments in a probe of Communist activities. The Sun said at least a dozen Communist officials were to be charged with a Moscow-directed plot to overthrow the U S government. Bench warrants were ordered and the panel recessed. The exact number indicted was not disclosed.

New York Reput New York Sun United States Vincent J. Liebeli John F. X. McGahey

Audie Murphy to wed film actress Wanda Hen

Audie Murphy says he will marry film actress Wanda Hen as soon as he can afford it. The World War II hero, valued as the most decorated soldier, returned from France after a visit as a guest of the French government in Farmersville, Texas.

New York Audie Murphy Wanda Hen Murphy France Farmersville Texas Somes Hollywood

Quansner Magazine Highlights Corn Belt in August Issue

Holiday magazine from Curtis salutes the Corn Belt with a cover showing an ear of corn over a harvest field. The issue features color photos from the Orval E. Quass farm in Linn County near Rex Conn and plans an interview with Quass family members Sunday at 2 p.m. on KC KCRK during "Let's Get Acquainted."

Holiday Magazine Curtis Poland China Rex Conn Gazette Farm Quass KC Kcrk

Czech Food Chief Flees to England

Vaclav Majer former Czech food minister and cabinet member of Eduard Benes fled through the American occupation zone in Germany and arrived in London aboard an American plane from Frankfurt. Destination undisclosed.

London INS Vaclav Majer England Germany Eduard Benes Majer Frankfurt

Hickenlooper plans Cedar Rapids swing and autumn duties

Senator Hickenlooper, chairman of the joint atomic energy committee, delays inspections until fall while pursuing potential atom bomb control accord with Russia. He visits Cedar Rapids with Mrs Hickenlooper and attends the Iowa Republican convention as a Linn county delegate. He forecasts Dewey Warren as a strong ticket and supports campaign efforts this fall.

Joint Congressional Atomic Enery Committee Russia Senator Hickenlooper Cedar Rapids Long Island N. Y Des Moines Linn County Washington National Committee Iowa Dewey Gov. Warren California Hopton

Rites Friday for Carl Nebendahl

Funeral services for Pfc. Carl P. Nebendahl killed in a glider flight at Neubury England December 12 1944 will be held at St Patrick s church at 9 a m with burial at St John s cemetery and military honors by Veterans of Foreign Wars post 788 The Daughters of Isabella will Rosary at 8 p m Wednesday and Msgr Lenihan at 8 p m Thursday AIO chapter No 1 American Gold Star Mothers will attend The family lists surviving mother Victoria Nebendahl Cedar Rapids two brothers Victor J and Wesley J Tracy California and three sisters Helen McNulty Cedar Rapids Alice Battlis Omaha Agnes Rattlis San Diego Nebendahl enlisted in 1943.

Pfc Carl P. Nebendahl Neubury England St. Patrick’s Church D. J. Lenihan St. John’s Cemetery Veterans of Foreign Wars Daughters of Isabella Msgr Lenihan Teahen Chapel Iowa Victoria Nebendahl Cedar Rapids Victor J Wesley J Tracy Calif Helen McNulty Alice Battlis Omaha Agnes Rattlis San Diego Nebendahl

Deaths of Rev. Frank Sintak 69 Robins pastor and retiree

The Rev. Frank Sintak 69 of Robins died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born in Pohori Bohemia he came to the U S in 1913. He served in St Clair Pa Munden Kan and Tabor Minn and was a supply pastor during World War II. Surviving: wife Frances two sons Paul and Daniel two daughters Mrs Ned Pierce and Naomi Sintak and three grandchildren. Services Thursday at Barta Hesser chapel with burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call after 4 p m Wednesday.

Frank Sintak Robins Metropolitan Supply Company Cedar Rapids Pohori Bohemia United States St. Clair Munden Kan Tabor Minn Francis Pokorny Ely Ludvik Burian Milo Filipi Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Mrs. Verde Baker Erland Dies After Long Illness

Mrs. Verde Baker Erland 56 longtime Newhall resident died Monday at her New Hampton home after a long illness. She and husband Charles Erland ran a business in Newhall before moving to a farm near New Hampton 12 years ago. Surviving daughter Jeanne Gundacker of New Hampton. Services set for 11 a.m. Wednesday in New Hampton and 4 p.m. at Cedar Rapids Memorial Cemetery chapel.

Charles Erland Newhall New Hampton Erland Verde Baker Jeanne Gundacker Cedar Rapids Ceemorial Cemetery

Death of Arthur McCracken in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Arthur McCracken aged 60 died at 2 54 p m Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. He was born at Tip and survived by a brother William of Muscatine and a sister Mickelson of Cedar Rapids. The body remains at Rohn funeral home with funeral arrangements to be announced.

Arthur McCracken Cedar Rapids Tipton William Muscatine Mickelson Cedar Rap Rohn

U N Immunity Shields Foreign Agents from U S

State department officials told Congress that many known or suspected foreign agents linked to the United Nations and other organizations enjoy immunity. Robert C. Alexander testified that current laws block excluding them and questioned future immigration policy limits. He warned of a potential buildup of people unsympathetic to U S government who cannot be repatriated.

Washington State Department Congress United Nations Robert C. Alexander Department Visas Commission Senate Judiciary Alexander International Organization

Officials Run Soap Box Derby In Modern Style

Rapids Chevrolet hosts 1948 model Soap Box Derby racers as officials outline a large committee for the Knotty Pine hill classic. Derby director Dick Nazette leads a team including hill operations, heats, finish line, starter, registrar and inspector, with sponsors, construction, concessions and more.

Rapids Dick Nazette R. K Doc” Hunter W. R Bob” Cherry Ed Wathan Wyatt Maupin Pat Harmon Bill Fletcher Garry Utterback Fritz Thompson Bob Leeper Roy Barnes Max Morgan M. D. Owen Dick Alman John Hecker Bob Wilson al Kenison Bob Prastka Mark Brown Elmer Brinkmann Ed Klouda Gene Baxter Bill Rolfing Verne Swanson

Jail inmate freed after pleading to embezzlement

Joseph G. Hughes, held in Linn county jail since April 5, was released after pleading guilty to embezzlement by an agent. Judge Floyd Philbrick imposed an indeterminate sentence not to exceed five years but suspended it pending restitution of about $1,500 to the Franklin Life Insurance Co. Hughes had been held in lieu of a $3,000 bail bond and had been ill since April 5.

Joseph G. Hughes Linn County Hughes Floyd Philbrick Fort Madison Philbrick Franklin Life Insurance Company Springfield Ill

Judge Denies Reopening Turnbuckle Case Against Three Defendants

Judge G Thompson refused to reopen the turnbuckle suit file and admit new evidence. Defendants Don and Ailee McIntire and E K Kendrick, partners in Midland Industries, faced a ruling that would favor plaintiff Luis Reiss. Clair Oliphant, 41, Walker, waived to the grand jury on a concealed weapon charge and is held on 1500 dollars bail after allegedly brandishing a revolver last Saturday.

G. Thompson Don and Ailee McIntire E. K. Kendricks Midland Industries Thompson Luis Reiss Clair Oliphant Walker Oliphant Walker Last Sa

Marion Legion elects Bernard Mullaley as commander

Bernard Mullaley, World War II veteran, is elected commander of the Marion American Legion post the first WWII veteran to hold the top slot. New officers include George Kolda, James Chesley as VPs, H. R. Livingston adjutant, Glenn Larkin finance, John Larkin sergeant at arms, John Clay historian, Ed Boyanovsky chaplain, and exec committee members Gilbert Gordon, R. J. Gallagher, Earl Helbig. Officers installed by Z N Lundy and Ralph Fitzgerald. Auxiliary officers include Frances Wahl president and others. More than 100 members attended the picnic hosted by veterans wives.

Bernard Mullaley Marion American Legion George Kolda James Chesley H. R. Livingston Glenn Larkin John Larkin, Jr John Clay Ed Boyanovsky Gilbert Gordon R. J. Gallagher Earl Helbig Z. N. Lundy Ralph Fitzgerald Legion Auuxiliary Rose Clark Johnson Frances Wahl Mary Blokr Lula Newcomb Leola Barkwill Ruby Hanscom Grace Biddick Carolyn Hanscom Betty Biddick Wahl Barkwill Blok R. J. Williams Des Moines Irs Auxiliary

Drivers Pay Fines in Cedar Rapids Court

Kenneth Chrysler of Cedar Rapids paid 35 dollars and court costs after a Sunday arrest for reckless driving in Mayor M. H. Biddick's court. James Dauber of Martello defaulted a 10 dollar bond on a stop sign and passenger charge. Donald Glick of Cedar Rapids was fined 3 dollars for failing to observe a stop sign. Eighty Anamosa children study swimming twice weekly at the American Legion pool in Thomas Park, traveling by school bus.

Kenneth Chrysler Cedar Rapids M. H. Biddick James Dauber Martello Donald Glick Anamosa American Legion Thomas Park

Health officer bans ringworm players from school grounds

Dr H O Young city health physician warned on Tuesday that all children with ringworm who do not wear clinic caps are barred from playing on the three school playgrounds.

H. O. Young

Navy Steward Ends Training and Heads for Pearl Harbor

Ends Training Steven L. Norris completed 11 months of navy training and is on an 18 day leave with his parents Mr and Mrs Earl Lewis. He plans to sail from Long Beach to Pearl Harbor upon return. John Truman of Independence Missouri visits relatives Ann and Jackie Bevaris. Mrs Ethel McDonnell travels to Savanna for ill brother John Rogers. Hannah Johnson stenographer undergoes major surgery at St Luke Hospital. Bobby Walsh of Dubuque visits grandmother Mrs Ethel Gorsuch.

Steven L. Norris Navy Earl Lewis Long Beach Pearl Harbor Bobby Walsh Dubuque Ethel Gorsuch

Prairie City guests visit Harris. Whit ney patient in St Luke's

Mr and Mrs Ray Brashear and Mr and Mrs Beryl Brashear with their son Jimmie of Prairie City Indiana visited Sunday with Mr and Mrs Rudolph Harris. Mrs George P Whit ney shows improvement after a fractured hip ten days ago and is under surgery to repair the trace. Dining room suite piano phone 928M Adv.

Ray Brashear Beryl Brashear Jimmie Prairie City, In Rudolph Harris George P. Whitney St. Luke's Hospital

Holdup Pair Take $26,000 From Messenger in Cortland

In Cortland New York two bandits waylaid a messenger between the bank and the post office, disarmed him and took a money container containing $26 000 before fleeing in a car.

Don Thomson Sues Melvin Semerroth for 448.60 over uninstalled water system

Don Thomson files suit against Melvin Semerroth doing business as Melvin's Plumbing and Welding seeking 448.60 judgment claiming a farm water pressure system was not installed as paid for.

Don Thomson Melvin Semerroth Melvin's Plumbing and Welding

Mrs Vernon and daughter to visit Vernon in Washington

Mrs James Vernon of To nasket Washington and her daughter Diane will arrive Wednesday to visit her husband's parents Supt and Mrs C B Vernon. They have been visiting her parents the R Higgins at Long Meadow ass.

James Vernon Tonasket Wash Diane C. B. Vernon R. Higgins Long Meadow

Soviet Yak fighters buzz British Berlin field over Allied airlift

A flight of 12 Yak fighters from the Soviet zone over Berlin did rolls and two swooped down to buzz the British airfield near Gatow while an American C-54 transport passed. Officials said the Russians may have mistaken the British field for their own and stressed the airlift continued.

Berlin Germany U.S Greenwich Gatow Air Force Benea

Cedar Rapids Traffic Toll Rises Since March Fifteenth

Traffic bureau reports two additional deaths and ongoing injuries amid eight months of road accidents in Cedar Rapids. Officials from the police department note continuing dangers as the toll climbs since mid March, with figures reflecting the city’s transportation safety concerns.

Cedar Rapids Traffic Bureau of the Police Department Ince

Cedar Rapids school district budget lifts levy amid rising costs

The budget proposal suggests a city and school levy increase of about 7.25 mills with county adds. The school levy could reach around 32.2 mills, up roughly 6.3 mills from this year, based on valuations and credits. Assessor levy of 13,733 dollars is included as the school share of the levy.

Cedar Rapids Charles Penningroth

Iowa crops show continued gains as pollination nears

The Iowa crop bulletin reports favorable conditions for corn and soybeans with 17 percent of corn tasseling and most fields soon silking. Oats harvest slowed by rain, but an anticipated bumper oats crop is noted. Wheat harvest is near three quarters complete with high yields, pastures improve, and grasshoppers threaten new seedings and hayfields in southwest and central regions.

Des Moines INS Iowa Crop Bulletin Iowa Bulletin

Dougherty Installed as Linn Encampment Head

Charles Dougherty was installed as chief patriarch of Linn Encampment at Maine lodge hall Monday night. Other officers sworn in include Roy B. Hamilton as high priest George Sheets senior warden John J. Shannon junior warden L V Gordon recording scribe John Singer Jr financial scribe J J Hanus treasurer J J Janeba guide Charles Kunz inside sentinel Charles Van Talge outside sentinel Henry Zahradnik George Miller Walter Neal William F. Barnes watch and Tony Rypka James Geist guards of tent.

Charles Dougherty Linn Maine Lodge Hall Roy B. Hamilton George Sheets John J. Shannon L. V. Gordon John Singer, Jr J. J. Hanus J. J. Janeba Charles Kunz Inside Sentinel Charles van Talge Outside Sentinel Henry Zahradnik George Miller Walter Neal William F. Barnes Watch Tony Rypka James Geist

Bickel Named National Life Top Underwriter

Robert O. Bickel of Cedar Rapids was named top ranking underwriter for National Life Insurance Company of Vermont for the year ending July 1. He leads the newly formed Agents Executive Council with 12 charter members. Bickel, the first Chartered Life Underwriter in Iowa, also became a Million Dollar Round Table life member last November for selling a million dollars of life insurance annually for three straight years.

Robert O. Bickel Cedar Rapids National Life Insurance Company Vermont Bickel National Life Agents Executive Council Cedar Rapids Insurance Iowa

Stone Gateway Planned In Shakespeare Garden

Parks Commissioner Richard C. Jones announced a stone gateway will be built this fall for the Shakespeare garden in Ellis park. Mrs. C. T. Hickok leads the planning group and a limestone two pillar entrance will bear area signs. A stone wall will follow the new entrance after completion.

Ellis Park Richard C. Jones C. T. Hickok Shakespeare Garden Jones Shakespeare

Prize Accepted A Last by Pair in Huntington

Mr. and Mrs. Jack L. Adams finally accepted $7,300 in prize money from Mutual Broadcasting System after mayoral intervention and a network official’s insistence that it was their legal obligation. The Adames had previously refused, saying they were hounded by well wishers and sellers of cemeteries and motor scooters.

Huntington W. Va Jack L. Adams Adames

Darrow Sales faces suit over 732 dollar judgment demand

A new account suit was filed Tuesday against Cleo and Glenn Darrow of Darrow Sales Company seeking a judgment of 732 dollars. A second suit lists Darrell Munge as filing against George Elias for 550 dollars.

Cleo Glenn Darrow Darrow Joseph Shaw Darrell Munnge George Elias

Local visits noted by New Hampton and Walnut Creek families

Wayne Dick and Sandra Snyder of New Hampton visit their uncle and aunt Dr. and Mrs. H. N. Strader. Mrs. Harley Daws and daughters Susan and Vickie return to Walnut Creek California after visiting Mr. and Mrs. Charles S. and Mrs. Gerald Ozburn.

Wayne, Dick and Sandra Snyder New Hampton Mrs. H. N. Strader Harley Daws Susan Vickie Walnut Creek Calif Charless Gerald Ozburn

Colonial Baking Sues Hubbard Over June Accident

The Colonial Baking Company files against Helen V. Hubbard for 80.85 dollars in damages from an automobile collision on June 13 at 12 30 p m on Fourteenth Street between First and A Avenue E.

Colonial Baking Company Helen V. Hubbard Fourteenth Street First and A Avenue E

Divorce Petition Dismissed in Altenberg Case

Myrtle Altenberg's divorce petition against Roy Carl Altenberg was dismissed on Monday on motion by the plaintiff. Judge G. K. Thompson signed the order.

Myrtle Altenberg Roy Carl Altenberg G. K. Thompson

Democrats Hoist Rooster Symbol Over Elephant Sign

In Tulsa Oklahoma Democrats won a symbolic victory as their rooster emblem replaced the GOP’s elephant sign on a commercial display. The scene described a spirited clash between parties over symbols during a local political dispute.

Tulsa Okla G.O.P Elephant Trunk Co

Betty Biffle and Joyce Patterson Guests of Perry Family

Betty Biffle and Joyce Patterson of Perry visit Betty's era in a note about the Carl F. Wight event.

Betty Biffle Joyce Patterson Perry Betty Eran Carl F. Wight

Family visitors from Michigan and South Dakota call on friends

Guests of the Rev. Mr. and Mrs. James P. Gable include H. H. Lupton and family of Jackson Michigan. Mrs. Alonzo J. Kellogg of Picks town South Dakota, a former Marion resident, visits Mrs. Ina Dye Minor and friends. Kellogg also visits her son Virgil and his family at Pilot Mound.

James P. Gable H. H. Lupton Lupton Jackson, Mich Alonzo J. Kellogg Pickstown S. D Marion Ina Dye Minor Kellogg Virgil Pilot Mound

Tent City Rises As Circus Comes To Cedar Rapids

The Dailey Brothers circus arrives in Marion and sets up at Ce-Mar Acres Cedar Rapids for performances from 3 p m to 8 p m. workers unload 25 railroad cars while crowds see elephants camels and painted wagons move to the grounds. The big top canvas weighs over 10 tons and features animal acts including a tiny baby elephant and stars Norma Davenport Riding Martins Seniorita Valdez and Capt. Horwath.

Dailey Brothers Circus Cedar Rapids Milwaukee Railroad Marion Ce- Mar Acres Marion Road Ce- Mar Bowl Norma Davenport Riding Martins Seniorita Valdez Bill Capt. Horwath

City Briefs Ahepa Meeting in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids chapter 194 of the Order of Ahepa will meet Wednesday at 8:30 pm in St John’s Hellenic Orthodox church. The picnic committee will report.

Ahepa Cedar Rapids Order of Ahepa St. John’s

Rites for J. H. Rogers At Tipton Wednesday

Services for 76 year old J. H. Rogers who died of a heart attack in an Iowa City hospital will be held at 2 30 p m Wednesday at his home. Burial will follow in Sand Hill cemetery. Rogers had suffered a broken neck in a June 9 fall from a hay load on his Rochester area farm and was recovering when the heart attack occurred. He is survived by his wife a son Bartha Jt Cieldeeith of Puen Bertha M Gol grandchildren.

Manchester Frank R. Tesar Shelly Funeral Belle Plaine Marvin Dille England Hrabak Tams William H. Schmitz Mason Olin Louis F. Pieper People’s Funeral Home Christian Church Troy Mills Tipton J. H. Rogers Rochester Iowa City Wilson Funeral Home Sand Hill Cemetery

Terry Halstead Returns Home From Minnesota Visit

Terry Halstead comes home from Ortonville Minnesota after two weeks with friends in a private home visit news item.

Terry Halstead Ortonville, Minn

Mrs McLane Returned Home From Hospital

Mrs John McLane of 1254 Fifth avenue has been returned to her home and is confined to her bed. Mrs Edward Singer of Mapolis cares for her.

John McLane Fifth Avenue Edward Singer Mapolis

Spanish Sauce for Omelett with Broiled Fish

Use leftover peas carrots and snap beans to make a Spanish style sauce for an omelett to accompany broiled fish. Cook vegetables briefly, season with garlic paprika and olive oil, then fold into a light tomato base for a bright topping.

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