Weather and death notices sweep Iowa and beyond
Iowa and national city reports include daily high and low temperatures with precipitation totals for Bismarck Minneapolis Beaver and other cities. The forecast calls for fair to partly cloudy skies, warm but less humid conditions, and scattered thunderstorms in the southeast. Obituaries note the deaths of Mrs. Floyd Rosencrann near Rowley Garland Leroy Risdon and Mrs. P. G. Conlin with funeral details and burial plans in local cemeteries.
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Bismarck
Minneapolis
Beaver
New Orl'as
New York
Seluth
Pueblo
Los Angeles
Seattle
Iowa
Fair West
Budget hearing sparks debate on Cedar Rapids spending
Cedar Rapids council room set for Aug 14 budget hearing amid warnings of a 5 percent mill levy hike. Commissioner Burgus criticized rising department askings and urged efficiency, noting payroll costs and new pressure for city manager government. A dispute over parking meter purchases led to a bid authorization for 900 meters at about $40,000 funded by meter revenue.
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Cedar Rapids
Burgus
Jones
Burgas
Prochaska
Duncan-Miller
Why the Increase in City Budget Items Analyzed
A detailed analysis of specific funds and departmental items explains the 1953 city budget’s scheduled sharp increases and will be published Tuesday in The Gazette.
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Gazette
Public Hearing Considers 1953 Tax Levy Proposal
A formal hearing weighs the 1953 estimate with potential changes before sending it to courthouse channels. If no changes are adopted, the proposal moves toward setting a levy and tax collection six months hence.
Cedar Rapids Eyes Higher Budget and Taxes for 1953
Cedar Rapids prepares a 1953 budget totaling 4.46 million dollars up from 4.02 million. Tax revenue is set to rise by about 628 thousand while non tax receipts fall by about 44 thousand. The school district budget proceeds to public hearing August 4 and city hearing August 14, with Linn County dates pending. Local taxes could rise sharply with a 5 mill city tax bump and a possible three mill school increase. exemptions may soften some impact. Public input is typically small in this process.
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Louis D. Burgos
Burgus
Cedar Rapids
Board of Education
City Hall
Linn County
Prominent Mason Edward Sparling Dies at 76
Edward E Sparling of Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 3 20 pm Sunday after a long illness He was born April 29 1876 in London Ontario Canada and moved to Pembina Dakota Territory as a child He later lived in Belle Plaine and Cedar Rapids where he was a longtime pharmacist and life insurance executive He held many Masonic degrees including 33rd degree and served as past master and secretary of Crescent lodge He is survived by three sons Frank Charles and Stanley and two daughters Mrs Parker Randall and Mrs Ann Lyon Funeral services will be held at Turner chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery Masons invited to attend ceremony
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Edward E. Sparling
Maple Drive
Cedar Rapids
London
Ontario
Canada
Pembina
Dako Territory
Highland Park College of Pharmacy
Belle Plaine
Mabel A. Prentiss
Iowa
Mladocech No
Z.C.B.J
Ceske Viastenky
Frank
St. Louis
Charles
Stanley
Denver, Colo
Parker Randall
Ann Lyon
Terezie Jerabek
Vienna
Janeba Funeral Home
Theodore B. Hlubucek
Czech National Cemetery
Nine Free Jail In Kansas City
Nine prisoners escaped from the county jail on the 12th floor of the courthouse in downtown Kansas City. Three were recaptured. fugitives included Joseph Nastasio Jr who faced a life term for murder and had sparked earlier underworld disclosures. A guard was lured for a drink of water, seized, and bound as inmates used acetylene torches to cut through bars and doors.
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Kansas City
INS
Liberty
Joseph Nastasio, Jr
Charles Binaggio
Deaths James R. Taylor World War I veteran dies in Cedar Rapids
James R. Taylor 63 a Cedar Rapids resident for 20 years died at noon Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born July 23 1897 in Clarion he was zone manager for Investors Syndicate. Survived by wife Jennie daughter Gloria Jeanne son Pfe. Michael Asher Taylor of Camp Pendleton sisters Mrs. Henry Harris Mrs. Howard Brown Mrs. Dorothy Ball. Active in St John s Episcopal church Episcopal Men of Iowa Crescent lodge no 25 AF and AM Iowa Consistory El Kabir Shrine and Elks. Service held at Turner chapel at 10 a m Wednesday with Crescent lodge. burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at chapel and meet Crescent lodge at Masonic hall at 9 30 a m Wednesday.
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Jean Sparling Southwick
Cedar Rapids
Mendona Sparling
Turner Chapel
D. A. Loferski
Crescent Lodge
No. 25
A.M
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Friends m
Crescent
Mt. Hermon
Mizpah
Masonic Hall
James R. Taylor
Avenue
Clarion
Taylor
Investors Syndicate
Jennie
Gloria Jeanne
Pfe
Michael Asher Taylor
Camp Pendleton
Calif
Henry Harris
Sioux Rapids
Howard Brown
Dorothy Ball
Milwaukee
St. John’s
Odessa Bright Dies After Brief Illness in Cedar Rapids
Odessa Bright 42 of 1033% Tenth Avenue SE died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 7 45 am after a brief illness. Born in Hannibal Missouri she moved to Cedar Rapids from Muscatine. She was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church. Surviving: husband William Bright three sons Leroy in the Marines at San Francisco William Leonard at home two daughters Ruth Betty a brother Cornelius Johnson Muscatine two sisters Mrs Leroy Brown Muscatine and Mrs Roy Robinson Lincoln Nebraska. Body at Rice funeral chapel. Funeral announcements to follow.
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Odessa Bright
Tenth Avenue SE
William Bright
Cedar Rapids
Hannibal
Muscatine
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Leroy
San Francisco
William
Leonard
Ruth
Betty
Cornelius Johnson
Leroy Brown
Roy Robinson
Lincoln
Neb
Rice Funeral Chapel
Cedar Rapids Widow Antonie Kriz Dies at 77
Antonie Kriz 77 widow of Vaclav Kriz died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 12 10 a m Sunday. A Cedar Rapids resident since 1908 she was born June 12 1875 in Dolni Kralovice Czechoslovakia and came to the United States in 1901. She belonged to a lodge.
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Antonie Kriz
Vaclav Kriz
Cedar Rapids
Dolni Kralovice
Czechoslovakia
United States
Lodge
William H Steege Dies After Long Illness in Cedar Rapids
William H Steege 69 of 869 Eleventh Street NE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital Monday after a long illness Born January 2 1883 in Sumner he lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years He was a Trinity Lutheran member Survived by wife Louise four daughters La Vera Everding Edna Reichert Irene Booze all Readlyn Marie Hempy Marion two sons Arnold Independ ence Victor Hazleton a brother August Sumner three half sisters Anna Kuker Elizabeth Kuep ker Sumner Minnie Claus Lisbon ND and nine grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending Body at Rohnn funeral home where friends may call after 4 pm Tuesday
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William H. Steege
Eleventh Street
Cedar Rapids
Sumner
Trinity Lutheran Church
Louise
LaVera Everding
Edna Reichert
Irene Booze
Readlyn
Marie Hempy
Marion
Arnold Steege
Independence
Victor Steege
Hazleton
August Steege
Anna Kuker
Elizabeth Kuepker
Minnie Claus
Lisbon
N. D
iRohn Funeral Home
Death Notices for Joseph Vomacka in Cedar Rapids Area
Joseph Vomacka 61 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died at 3 a.m. Sunday near Marion route 3. Survived by brothers Lester of Chicago and John of Pasadena, California. Services set at Barta-Hesser chapel. time to be announced.
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Joseph Vomacka
Cedar Rapids
Vicinity
Marion
Lester
Chicago
John Vomacka
Pasadena
Calif
Democratic contenders jostle for renomination in party struggles
The piece tracks multiple hopefuls including Stevenson and Kefauver, noting Stevenson as the first choice but facing friction among delegates. It describes Russell’s left-wing opposition, Harriman’s effort to project strength, and Barkley’s display with Mrs. Barkley as Iowa speeches stress civil rights, national security, and a fighting platform amid balloting dynamics.
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iSen
Russell
Harriman
Sen
Kefauver
Stevenson
Eisenhower
G. O.P
Ike
West Point
Earthquake Shocks Californians Across the State
The 1933 quake killed over 100 and caused 40 million in damage. Los Angeles reported no deaths but windows broke and power failed as nine street mains and 13 electrical circuits were knocked out. Caltech rated intensity 7.4, higher than the Long Beach quake, with thousands awakened and widespread property damage.
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Los Angeles
Sierra Nevada
Caltech
Long Beach
San Francisco
Local Briefs Highlight Community Events And Incidents
City resident Philip M. Kuback underwent surgery at St Luke's hospital after Monday procedure. Rebecca Lodge No 221 to meet at 8 in ICCF building. Rev Howard E Anderson to speak on India at Optimist Club noon meeting in Roosevelt hotel. Clifford Dwyer 36 injured in fall at Eighth Ave and First St SW taken to Mercy hospital with fractured skull. Thomas McDowell 1947 born fined 100 for reckless driving after curb strike at A Ave and Second St NE. Rev Wayne W Witte named professor of Christian ethics and psychology of religion at Bob Jones University Greenville SC. former Palatinate Reformed church pastor in Philadelphia.
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Coggan
Paul Orcutt
Marion
Clifford Moore
Twenty-seventh Avenue
Donald Owens
Thirty-first Street
St. Luke’s
Robert Maddox
Wilson Avenue
Richard Groth
Shellsburg
Donald Goodwater
Fifteenth Avenue SE
Richard Cox
Roy Mather
Urbana
Robert Miller
Ralph Fuller
Rossey ‘Trailer Court
Richard Graff
Ninth Avenue SW
Kenneth Buresh
Fairfax
Derry Palmer
Route 2
Gilbert Glandorf
Oxford
Fort Belvoir
D. F. Hillmer
Hillmer
Joyce White
Betty Tibbs
Fourth Avenue
Capt. Hillmer
Fred Hillmer
Ft. Wayne
Ind
William Duster
Mr. Duster
Charles Duster
Garden Drive
Optimist Club
Howard E. Anderson
India
Roosevelt Hotel
Clifford Dwyer
N Street
Eighth Avenue
First Street
Mercy Hospital
Wayne W. Witte
Emil Witte
Meadowbrook Drive
Graduate School of Religion and Theological Seminary
Bob Jones University
Greenville
S.C
Witte
Palatinate Reformed Church of
Philadelphia
Whistling Turtles Surprise Oddity in Quiet Reptiles
Most turtles are nearly voiceless, but a few species can produce whistling sounds. The finding highlights surprising vocal diversity in reptiles and raises questions about the purpose of such sounds in turtle behavior.
Convention Extra Guests Announced For Tonight Program
The Convention Extra on KCRG 1600 will feature Second district delegates Ethel Hart of Cedar Rapids and Edward A. McDermott of Dubuque at 7 15. Tuesday at 10 15 a m guests include National Committeeman Michael P Hogan of Dubuque and Edith Burgess of Tipton. Future programs will include columnists Inez Robb and Marquis Childs.
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Frank Nye
Dick Yoakam
KCRG-1600
Ethel Hart
Cedar Rapids
Edward A. McDermott
Dubuque
Michael P. Hogan
Edith Burgess
Tipton
Inez Robb
Marquis Childs
The
Gazette
Brinkmann Insulation Sues Lundquist for New Trial
The Brinkmann Insulation Company filed a motion for a new trial against former salesman George Lundquist. Judge Penningroth awarded Brinkmann $40.79 on July 12 for money allegedly owed. Brinkmann argues commissions were miscalculated at 20 percent and seeks $285.16 or a new trial.
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Brinkmann
Monday
George Lundquist
Charles Penningroth
Lundquist
Malloy Guilty Of Drunk Driving In Nebraska
Everett Henry Malloy, 63, of 2111 High Drive SE, pled guilty to drunk driving. He was fined $300 and costs by Judge Floyd Philbrick after a 7:25 p.m. arrest by Patrolmen John Scriven and Thomas McDermott for erratic driving on Center Point Road NE. Malloy was released after paying $100 and costs. he may pay the rest in $50 monthly installments.
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Everett Henry Malloy
Floyd Philbrick
John Scriven
Thomas McDermott
Center Point Road
Lincoln
Havennes
Malloy
Philbrick
Gable Ordered To Serve Suspended Term
Wallace Charles Gable 59 of 2399 Twenty fourth avenue SE was ordered to serve a 60 day sentence suspended May 12 after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle with a suspended license. The suspension was revoked when he was found driving in Marion last Friday. arrested by Patrolman Richard Caylor and held in county jail.
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Wallace Charles Gable
Twenty-fourth Avenue
Charles Penningroth
Gable
Marion
Richard Caylor
Car looted on Cedar River trip near Pale
Paul Lewis reported his car looted Sunday while fishing eight miles from Pale on the Cedar River. Missing items include two sashights, sunglasses, a tools case, a minnow seine, an army blanket and a car roof carrier. Robert Porter won a $1,641.90 judgment in a promissory suit against Arthur L. Wilcox. Two divorce actions were dismissed at plaintiffs' request: Lorena N. Wolfe vs LeRoy Wolfe and Mazie M. Capp vs Gerald Capp.
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Paul Lewis
Second Avenue SW
Cedar River
Robert Porter Monday
Arthur L. Wilcox
Lorena N. Wolfe
LeRoy T. Wolfe
Mazie M. Capp
Gerald M. Capp
Indian Man Influencing Democratic Platform From Cedar Rapids
Vernon McKee a 30 year old Winnebago Indian from the Minnesota reservation living in Cedar Rapids quietly influenced the Democratic platform. He asked Iowa delegate Ethel Hart to push for a strong civil rights plank providing better education housing and hospital care for American Indians. Mitchell and Helen McCann of Cedar Falls support a plank at least as strong as the 1948 civil rights measure.
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McKee
Minnesota
Ethel Hart
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Manufacturing Company
Nebraska
Iowa Manufacturing
Haskell Institute
Lawrence
Kan
Iowa State College
Ames
Mitchell
Helen McCann
Cedar Falls
Iowa
Mississippi
Alabama
Democrats Seek Nomination On Fourth Ballot In 1940 Convention
The piece outlines the Democratic race with Barkley leading potential candidates and Stevenson resisting a presidential bid. It notes Arvey’s view Stevenson could accept a legitimate draft, while labor- backed blocs worry over Barkley’s age and union influence claims.
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Jacob Arvey
Illinois
Gov. Stevenson
Barkley
George Harrison
AFL
Jack Kroll
CIO
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Oakland Cemetery
Quasqueton
Floyd Rosencrann
Rowley
Methodist Church
Rowley Cemetery
Harris-Garrison Funeral Home
Garland Leroy Risdon
Peoples Hospital
Cascade
P. G. Conlin
St. Martin’s Church
Calvary Cemetery
Devaney Funeral Home
Hastings
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Davenport
Keokuk
Darlene Booth
Boyd Booth
Fourth Avenue SE
Company No. 6
Nesmith
Superior Court
Grace Malloy
High
Frank Shebetka
Twenty-first Avenue
Robert Berggren
Mt. Vernon Road
Bruce Nunemaker
C Avenue
Edward Ledina
Glen Koeppen
John Huff
Leo Kamberling
Mechanicsville
Raymond Wagner
Harry Schwab
B Avenue
Raymond Schladetzky
Carl Long
M. F. Klouda
Clifford Sampica, Jr
Twentieth Avenue SE
Oliver Geinzer
Avenue NE
L. G. Moucka
Eighth Avenue SE
Thomas McDowell, Coggan
William Maudsley, Jr
Seventh Street
John H. Reber
Lower Deer Creek
Commission
Milo Sedlacek
Com
E. A. Prochaska
W. W. Stolba
Richard C. Jones
Sedlacek
Edward Sparling
Court of Honor
Lon
Trowel Chapter
R.A.M
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Apollo Commandery
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el Kahir Shrine
Kilwining Lodge of Perfection
St. Andrews Council of
Kerr
Fresno
Santa Barbara
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Oklahoma
Russell Next
Senator Russell
Gillette
All America
Veep
Garcia
Jake More
San Fernando Valley
Philip M. Kuback
Ninth Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Polio Insurance
Ray Moore’ Agency
Adv
Rebecca Lodge
Star of Maine
Rebecca Lodge No
I.C.C.F
Thomas McDowell
A Avenue
Second Street
Janeba Funeral
J Street
C. R
W. C. Gable
John B
Arner & Son Funeral Directo
Second Avenue
S. E. Ha Paren
Marcellino Romani
Vernon McKee
McKees
Tenth Street
Democrats
John E
Lapes Florist
Third Ave
John E, Lapes
Mt. Vernon Ave
John E Lapes
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