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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1958
Page
17
Daily weather outline with forecast for Tuesday through Thursday, precipitation totals for July, barometer and humidity readings, sunrise and sunset times, and a long list of local births and funeral notices from towns including La Crosse Lansing Dam No. 13.4, Dubuque, Davenport and Keokuk, followed by multiple obituaries and services in towns such as Vinton What Cheer Dubuque and Tipton with dates and church affiliations.
Names listed include Norman L Feddern Sandra L Cerney James Powders and Carol Worden all of Cedar Rapids. Case pairings Floyd T Bergen versus Emma L Bergen Charlene A Morarie versus Roy E Morarie Mary E Helgeson versus Robert T Helgeson. A resident locked out at 1316 8th St NW with alarm at 9 59 am Monday. A tank car leak in Milwaukee railroad yard reported with alarm at 5 48 am Tuesday.
A compiled notice lists numerous individuals and fines for driving on the wrong side of the street, no driver’s licenses, speeding, and other traffic offenses. It includes names and addresses with penalties from $2 to $10 and mentions several civil suits filed with monetary claims ranging from $27 to $115.80.
The 18th district bar association endorsed District Judge J. E. Heiserman of Anamosa for the Republican nomination to fill the late Justice W. A. Smith’s unexpired term. The unanimous resolution urged support at the state judicial convention in Des Moines. Walter Bismiller presided. the committee included John Locher William O. Gray and Warren Rees.
The George Le Clerc family from Clearwater Florida visits for ten days to stay with Mrs. Fred Le Clerc at 2635 Twenty third Ave SE. The notice lists other community briefs including a Red Cross drive, chiropody practice changes, a church social, a Lions Club speech, home ads, and Gary G Kellogg enlisting in the Air Force at Lamont.
Two Independence youngsters were hurt Monday evening. Gerald Straw 11 was struck on the head by a baseball and Kenneth Nierling fell from a horse with knee cuts. Neither boy sustained serious injuries and both were released from the hospital Tuesday morning.
Company reports the transfer of Cherry Burrell Corporations executive offices from Chicago to the Cedar Rapids plant at 2400 Sixth St. SW. About 60 Chicago staff moved to the plant, consolidating operations and bringing management closer to the facility. The Chicago office employed about 10 people. The Little Falls New York plant remains another major site. Functions moved include finance sales export and the staff of President Howard H. Cherry jr.
The body of 2 years old Nathan Clemens was found in a septic tank at the Albia Rendering Company grounds after a multi-site search. Fire department, police, Monroe County officials, and Knoxville rescue crews participated in the disappearance and recovery operation begun Monday evening.
Independence police and the state patrol captured Jim Johnson Jr. 29 of Silvan Springs Arkansas after a three county search. He escaped from Buchanan county jail during intake and fled to Independence where Norman Hand spotted him under machinery at a tire shop. Johnson was taken back to jail without resisting after being spotted.
In Cairo President Nasser told a cheering crowd in Republic Square that all Arab states will gain freedom and reject imperialism. He cited Lebanon and Amman as winning against occupation, promised Gulf states statehood, and noted Iraqi radio linking with Egyptian and Syrian networks to broadcast the address on Egypt’s revolution anniversary.
Safety Commissioner Johnson announced 40 three hour meters will replace all day meters on the Limback Lot at A Avenue and Third Street NE. The two rows near the viaduct will limit to three hours at five cents per hour. The change leaves 78 stalls with ten hour limits at 24 cents per hour and aims to curb long parking. authorities cite business interest and a test period to gauge effectiveness. In a separate note, Frank Martinho, 19, was fined $50 and had his license suspended for a year after speeding to a Romans Road Club meeting at a police station basement.
Albert John Seeman aged 8 of Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Newhall he was affiliated with the Lutheran church. Survived by three sons Dean Seeman a daughter Mrs. Edward Shors Jr and a stepdaughter Mrs. Christien Brodersen all of Cedar Rapids. Friends may call at the Rohn funeral home after 6 tomorrow. Funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Services for Clara Schneider Wernisch of 865 Oakland Road NE will be held Wednesday at 3 30 p m in Turner chapel with Rev J Richard Wagner of First Congregational church and Cedar Rebekah lodge No 494. Burial at Czech National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. Services for Laura E Burianex Stein of 1427 Third St SW will be held Wednesday at 1 30 p m in Turner chapel with Rev D A Loserski of St Johns Episcopal church and Cedar chapter No 184 OES. Burial at Czech National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Eli Eck died in a Waterloo hospital Monday night after a sudden illness. His wife, the late Mabel Emo Greene, was the twin sister of Mrs. Perry Roberts of 1811 Fifth Ave SE. He is survived by three daughters and a son.
West Des Moines city council blocked Mayor Giles move to appoint Patrolman Vance Werninger as police chief by setting the chief's salary at 100 dollars a month. The council then kept the current chief as captain at 425 dollars monthly, leaving Werninger unable to accept the post. Werninger, with four years on the force, said he could not take the job at the low pay. Councilman Henry Gering criticized Werninger's experience for the chief role.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee unanimously approved a resolution urging the creation of a permanent United Nations police unit. Sponsored by Sen Sparkman the measure would record congressional support for emergency forces as vital tools for international peace and security beyond the Middle East.
A Senate appropriations subcommittee voted to maintain high force levels amid the Middle East crisis. The army would stay at 300000, the marines at 200000, the national guard at 500000, and the reserves at 300000 with adequate funding to uphold these strengths.
In Baltimore a police court magistrate ruled for a wife after she testified on a disturbance at home. Leonard Harris, 55, faced a disturbing the peace charge brought by his wife. Magistrate Linwood G. Koger imposed a $25 fine and costs, declaring the wife’s account valid.
Cedar Rapids area employment rose to 43 200 non agricultural jobs by mid June. The Iowa State Employment Service said manufacturing added 336 and pen manufacturing 36 positions while overall total trailed mid June 1957 by 2 670. Prospects point to small gains in construction and heavy machinery.
The pursuit of Burns Colley and Alcock failed as they fled toward a nearby army barracks. Only Stempel was found among the dead. A Californian believed the Americans were buried in a common grave with about 15 Iraqi victims. Army searches found nothing. the U S embassy concluded the Americans were dead.
Fern M. Dawson 17 of Mechanicsville and her companion Billy Jivek 17 ofLisbon were not hospitalized after a late night drive ended in a wreck north of Stanwood. The car crashed into a concrete culvert abutment on a curve at about 10 30 p m. Dawson had permission to use the car from Robert D. Dierks and was baby-sitting for him. Authorities report the incident as a single vehicle wreck with no serious injuries.
Herbert A Koutson 18 an a w o l marine from 29 Palms California was held in Benton county jail over the weekend for military authorities. He was arrested Saturday by the highway patrol. A companion ae Clark 19 of Salt Lake City Utah was sentenced to 3 days for vagrancy. The men abandoned their car on highway 30 after a fire blew out while hitchhiking.
Four Wellman youths were arrested Saturday night in What Cheer by city officials and taken to the county jail. Arraignments followed on Sunday with Dave Butterbaugh 18 and John Floyd Harcrow 18 pleading guilty to disturbing the peace and paying 50 dollars plus costs. Charles Whetstine 17 and Gerald Allen 16 were charged with reckless driving and fined 50 dollars plus costs.
Wilburt Trudgian, 69, of Waterloo was fatally injured in a Tuesday car truck collision on highway 66 three miles south of Hinsdale Illinois. His wife Olive, 69, suffered concussion chest injuries and severe shock.
Joseph G. Shimek 36 of 1829 Lst SW pleaded innocent to a drunk driving charge after an arrest early Sunday. Herbert F. Nickels 30 of 1403 Tenth St SE was given until Wednesday to enter a plea after a Saturday arrest. Kenneth Crosby 31 of 214 Fourth Ave SW jailed for failure to pay a $500 fine. owes $450 and faces 136 days in jail if payments stay unpaid.
The will of Edgar Ludwig who died in July is admitted to probate. It leaves a life estate to wife Minnie with remainder to four children Ruth Blanchard Marguerite McGlaughlin James Beagle and Irvin Ludwig, a brother Ralph and two sisters Irene Horne and Margaret Ludwig. Marguerite McGlaughlin and Marguerite McGlaughlin were confirmed executors and trustees of property placed in trust.
Judgments favoring plaintiffs were entered Monday in three suits: Mutual Surety Co of Iowa vs Mabel Munsell for 3787.54 from a 1938 guardianship judgment. Ambro Advertising Agency vs Keith H Ehlers for 1042.26 on a promissory note. Empire Mutual Insurance Co vs Kenny Smith for 340 on a bad check. An $11750 suit against the Grace Tschirgi estate was dismissed after settlement. remaining claims by Anthony Tschirgi Jr and Ruth Tschirgi Berry total 25543 each. Merchants National Bank serves as executor.
Two counterclaims were filed on Monday in auto Samiage cases. Joseph Nowell countersued William Wagaman for 164.82 while Wagaman sought 172.16. Jerry Purdin also countersued Joseph Peterson for 43 as Peterson claimed 181.79.
Mary E. Newcomb filed a suit for separate maintenance against William P. Newcomb on Tuesday. Dorothy L. Pittman filed a separate maintenance action against Delber R. Pittman on Tuesday.
A spider in a car with Delores Rueber and relatives caused a crash 2 miles north of Oelwein at 10 am. Rueber paid a $10 fine for failing to keep the vehicle under control after the spider struck the front seat and led to crossing the road into the Ford farm yard.
A 1958 model car driven by Gerald Duffy 20 of Iowa City narrowly escaped injury after missing a curve at a T intersection two miles west of the city at about 1 am Tuesday. The vehicle’s damage was estimated at 1500 dollars. Duffy and two companions were not injured. The car did not overturn after striking an embankment.
Israel announced proof of espionage by Stelian Peri janu second secretary at the Romanian legation in Tel Aviv. He was given three days to depart the country.
Cochise and Indian Agent Tom Jeffords evade a trap in the western drama on BROKEN ARROW airing Tuesday night at 8 00 on Channel 9.
In Baghdad a military operation ousted King Faisal II and Prime Minister Nuri Said within two hours. The revolution, led by Gen. Rafiq Aref, saw the royal family killed or captured as troops surrounded key sites. Casualties varied by source, with Americans, a Briton, and a German among those killed.
Mrs E G Nelson 38 of 1121 L Ave NW and her 11 year old son Ricky were injured in a Tuesday morning four car crash at First Ave and Fifth St W. They were taken to St Luke's hospital for treatment a head laceration and chest injuries. Police accuse Frank Vrba of running a red light as he headed west on First Ave causing the collision with Nelsons car then hitting Mila Stok and then Lottie Potter's car.
In Washington Senator Russell urged direct talks with Iraq's revolutionary regime to address the Middle East crisis and possible troop withdrawal from Lebanon. He suggested sending Robert Murphy to Baghdad for talks with Premier Abdel Kerim Kassem while stressing the move would not mean recognition.
A weekend break in at Midwest Placing Company Des Moines subcontractors Burge Hall construction saw 60 bags of concrete aggregate and 12 bags of cement removed. In a separate theft, a $40 billfold was taken from the R T Fedderson residence while the owners were away on vacation. Entry was gained by removing a screen and breaking a back bedroom window.
Jack Canon is highlighted as a popular host on KCRG Radio's Music Music Music program, known for presenting a mix of songs and commentary.
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