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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 27, 1946

Page

2

Summer Weather Casts Showers and Warm Heat Across Indies

Daily Record weather page lists high and low temps for Friday and a 6 percent precipitation in Indies. Cities include Fismarck Miami Chicago Minneapolis Denver New York Phoenix Los Angeles Sioux City with Sunday forecast cloudy and thundershowers in the east, mainly fair and cooler Monday, westerly winds 10 to 15 mph, and Sunday high 90 low 68. Local notices include a cigarette-set fire at 225 Thirty-fourth Street SE and numerous births, pairings, and legal notices.

Indies Fismarck Miami Chicago Minneap Denver New York Phoenix Los Ang Sioux City C. L. Gunn Thirty-fourth Street Cigaret

Rail Pension Bill Passed by Senate

The Senate advanced a house approved measure liberalizing rail retirement and unemployment insurance, voting 55 to 11 and sending it back to the house for amendments. The plan raises the retirement tax to 12 percent by 1952, increases unemployment benefits to 25 weekly for up to 26 weeks, liberalizes disability retirement, and provides survivors’ annuities for widows at 65.

Washington Senate House Sen Barkley Kentucky Sen. Hawkes R-N.j

Austria votes to nationalize 81 industries defying Soviet warning

Vienna reports Parliament unanimously approves broad nationalization of 81 industries including Danube Shipping and Zistersdorf oil fields, brushing aside a Soviet note that German assets in eastern Austria are Russian property. The move, backed by all parties though Communist MPs seek broader seizure, awaits Allied council approval.

Vienna Russia Leopold Figl Austria Zistersdorf Danube Allied Control Council Zisstersdorf

Camp Waubeek Campfire and Scout Plans in Smoked Out Details

The Camp Fire Girls council plans improvements at Camp Huaga including new sanitary facilities a swimming pool and permanent summer cabins funded by a $500 gift from the American Legion bringing the improvements fund to about $1 500 The Boy Scout camp near Waubeek opened June 16 and runs until July 28 with three weeks of camping left The land holdings total about 120 acres with lodge valued at $12 000 and overall investment near $25 000 A record 150 Scout leaders attended a recent meeting of the council and district committees

Boy Scout Council Camp Waubeek Camp Fire Girls’ Council Camp Huaga George Hearn American Legion Hearn Camp Fire Girls Wapsie River Hitaga

62 Year Old Man Struck by Auto Near Fourteenth Street

A. C. Westrom, 62, of 1923 Grande avenue SE, sustained head injuries and a suspected skull fracture when hit by a car driven by William G. Neffenegger, 715 Oakland road NE, near First avenue and Fourteenth street E. He was listed in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital Saturday after ambulance transport. Patrolmen Overman and Rubey noted the car's brakes and lights were functioning and the driver tried to avoid the crash. no charges were filed. Westrom crossed from north to south about 31 feet west of the crosswalk. X-rays were planned.

A. C. Westrom Grande Avenue SE William G. Neffenegger Oakland Road First Avenue Fourteenth Street St. Luke’s Hospital Henry Overman George Rubey Neffenegger Westrom

Arnall Offers $10,000 Reward For Lynching Case

Atlanta Gov Ellis Arnall announced rewards totaling over ten thousand dollars for any information leading to a solution of the mob slayings of two Negro farm hands and their wives. Police and federal officials pressured to bring arrests and accountability in the violent incident.

Arnall Atlanta Ellis Arnall

Will of Mary Elizabeth Ramsdel to be probated in Cedar Rapids

Notice: on July 30 1946 at 9 00 AM in the Iowa District Court Cedar Rapids will hear the proof and admission of the will and testament of Mary Elizabeth Ramsdel late of the county deceased for probate. Arthur Axmear Clerk Crissmand & Bleakley attorneys dated July 26 1946 Cedar Rapids Iowa.

Omnty Mary Elizabet Ramsdel Court Hose Cedar Rapids Iowa Arthur Axmear Crissmand& Bleakley Nesedy Kenwood Transfer Kenneth’ Tenniges Gresham Nebraska North American van Lines, Inc Cleveland Ohio Ray H. Spielman

Flandin Convicted and Pardoned by French High Court

In Versailles a high court jury found Pierre Etienne Flandin guilty of collaboration with Nazis but immediately pardoned him after sentencing to five years of national indignity. The ruling followed Friday night proceedings in the justice system.

Versailles France High Court of Justice Pierre Etienne Flandin

Retirement System for Officers Passes House

The House approved by voice vote a bill to establish for the first time a retirement system for reserve and national guard officers. The measure, sent to the Senate, also introduces a new method to remove regular army officers deemed inefficient or unfit for service.

Washington House National Guard Senate

Truman Signs Bill Restoring USES to State Operation

President Truman signed a labor security appropriation bill totaling 1.16 billion dollars. The measure includes a provision to return the United States Employment Service to state operation on November 15.

Truman Washington (Ap United States

Marion News highlights and local gatherings unfold

R O Shively returns from Columbus for sister illness. Bunting family reunion slated Sunday at 1 pm in Thomas Park. Aowakiya Camp Fire group met at guardian Mrs John L Gritzner to canned applesauce for charity. Birthday party for Jimmie McKean draws 12 children at 921 Ninth Street. Neva Buck Fuller visits Melcher with A J Pesetskis. Buffalo Church Ice Cream social July 31 noted. Bob Widger arrives from Edmonton to visit Harvey Montgomery. Godwins return from West Coast trip. Robert Biesecker and family back in Oakland after leave. Hodgdon guests from Naperville after Canada and Black Hills trip. McCarthy family visits Keokuk en route to Scarsdale. Fiedlers return from Cuba City and Chicago.

Aowakiya The Guardian John L. Gritzner

Churches list Sunday services in Marion Iowa area

The Marion area churches announce service times with pastors and schedules. Baptist Rev Charles Moore preaches with Bible school at 9 45 and evening worship. Catholic mass at St Joseph's. Christian and Congregational worship and pulpit supply by Cedar Rapids pastors. Methodist and Free Methodist offer morning and evening services. Presbyterian hosts union services with Methodist. Lutheran and Prairie Chapel schedule morning worship and Sunday school. Seventh Day Church of God sets Sabbath services with pastor Frank H Ward.

Charles Moore Bible School William Dykhuizen Cedar Rapids Young People’s Meeting Board of Deacons Dykhuizen St. Joseph’s T. J. McElliott Vernon H.carter Holy Living E. J. Wykle Carl M. Cunningham James P. Gable C. V. R. DeJong Geraldine Caldwell Godard DeJong M. A. Baker Clara Wilson Westminster St. Paul's Newhall Prairie Chapel A. B. Curran Epworth Seventh Day Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue Frank H. Ward

Hollywood Tax Crackdown Targets Film Makers

Washington AP reports a government drive to collect millions in income taxes from Hollywood producers stars and directors. An anonymous IRS official said one unnamed major producer has been ordered to pay. The action focuses on corporations used to produce films then distribute profits as liquidating dividends avoiding higher taxes. No criminal case is involved and each case will be handled on its merits with asset distributions as the taxable factor.

Washington Bureau of Internal Revenue Bureau

John Green of Ames Wins Farm Safety Contest

DES MOINES AP John Green of Ames won the state farm safety contest and urged farm families to hold monthly safety meetings with assigned duties to stamp out unsafe practices. Winners from adult and junior classes were announced by Kirk Fox of Des Moines, with a cash prize list featuring names from Ames Waterloo Monroe Williamsburg New Sharon Panora Odebolt Story City Kellogg Mitchellville Storm Lake Arcadia Chillicothe Tama Randalia Hedrick and others.

Des Moines John Green Ames Green WHO Kirk Fox State Farm Safety Committee Ida Snavely Waterloo I. G. Roorda Monroe Robert Hedges Williamsburg Gladys Patterson Carlisle Harry Coleman New Sharon Florence Neely Winterset Phyllis Godown Panora Eunice Lacina West Branch M. E. Lindskoog Odebolt Clarence Sowers Story City Delores Terpstra Kellogg Delores van Dyke Mitchellville Richard Connell Storm Lake Duank Olsen Marengo Delbert Klima Solon Anita Wittry Arcadia Jmona Jones Chillicothe Therese Ockenfels Tama Delores Ries Randalia Wilma McCormick Lugee Mary Ellen Sylvester Hedrick

Deaths Thomas Bowen Angell and Patricia Hickey

Thomas Bowen Angell Jr aged 76 of 1624 C avenue NE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital after a brief illness. He was a meat cutter for Cedar Rapids Food Market, married Elizabeth A. Smith in 1901, and is survived by his wife and a brother in Chicago. Funeral 3:30 p.m. Monday Turner chapel burial Oak Hill cemetery. Patricia Ann Hickey four month old daughter of Dr and Mrs James H Hickey Cedar Rapids died at 10:30 a.m. Saturday born March 31 in St Louis. Survived by parents, sister Elaine, and grandparents Mr and Mrs W E Cooper Cedar Rapids and John F Hickey Dunlap. Graveside rites 10 a.m. Monday Mt Calvary cemetery conducted by Rev James D Kearn. Friends may call Brady mortuary Sunday.

Thomas Bowen Angell Thomas Bowenr Angell, Jr C Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Elizabeth A. Smith L. Angell Chicago Turner Patricia Ann Hickey James H. Hickey Nineteenth Street St. Louis Elaine W.E. Cooper John F. Hickey Dunlap Mt. Calvary Cemetery James D. Kearn Brady Mortuary

Death notice for Edward Tomes in California

Edward Tomes, former Cedar Rapids resident, died Friday in Inglewood California. Survived by wife Tillie Bartosh two sons Richard and Harold in Inglewood a daughter Evelyn also in Inglewood and four sisters Mrs John F Kuba Mrs Joseph Blazek Mrs Edward Deckman of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Archie Ditmers of West Liberty.

Edward Tomes Cedar Rapids Inglewood Calif Tillie Bartosh Richard Harold Evelyn John F. Kuba Joseph Blazek Edward Deckman Archie Ditmers West Liberty

Vebicky Rites Sunday At Polansky Chapel

Funeral services for Frank J. Vebicky of 2226 Mt. Vernon Avenue SE will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Polansky chapel with T. B. Hlubucek officiating. Burial is planned at Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel beforehand.

Vebicky Frank J. Vebicky Mt. Vernon Avenue Polansky Chapel T. B. Hlubucek Bohemian National Cemetery

Truman Not in Accord With Facts Says Reds

Moscow radio on Friday night denied President Truman remarks about welcoming Russian newspapermen and professors and said such assertions do not correspond to facts. The exchange followed Truman stating the United States rarely receives return engagements from Soviet visitors.

Truman London United States Moscow

Three promissory note suits filed in district court

Three collection cases entered Saturday in district court involve Wilson and Company seeking $132.44 from Fred F. Redies on an $86 note dated August 2, 1937, at six percent with $5 weekly payments. Sisters of Mercy, Inc. of Cedar Rapids sues Mrs. Louis Berry and L. B. Berry for $260 on a $200 note dated April 23, 1942, bearing eight percent interest and allegedly due in ten days. Lamac Store Fixture Co. hires Davenport attorney against Mike Haddy, originally living in Watkins, Iowa, for two notes: the first for $24.86 dated August 3, 1937, unpaid at $37.29 with six percent interest, and the second for $150 dated January 1, 1938, now $225 with six percent interest.

Wilson and Company, Inc Fred F. Redies Sisters of Mercy, Inc Cedar Rapids Louis Berry L. B. Berry Lamac Davenport Mike Haddy Watkins Plantiff

Keenan Sues Over Loss of Home and Family

Harold L. Keenan of Marion sues Bessie Gallo and Frank Jonas for 10000 damages claiming they deprived him of his home and family. The defendants, sister and brother of Keenan's wife, moved into 1405 Sixth Avenue Marion around September last year and allegedly urged Annie M. Keenan to file for divorce.

Harold L. Keenan Marion Bessie Gallo Frank Jonas Keenan Sixth Avenue Annie M. Keenan

Springville Grocer Sued for Divorce

Wilma Beatrice Briner of Springville sues for divorce from Howard Raymond Briner owner of a grocery store locker plant and poolroom. She seeks custody of their 16 year old son alimony and a property settlement to be determined by the court. They wed August 9 1929 in Los Angeles.

Wilma Beatrice Briner Howard Raymond Briner Springville

Wicher Pleads Innocent to Rape Count

Charles Henry Wicher age 32 pled innocent before Judge Floyd Philbrick on a rape charge and was returned to county jail in 7500 dollars bond. He was arrested July 19 on his Cedar Rapids area acreage after allegedly raping a minor girl.

Charles Henry Wicher Floyd Phillbrick Wicher Cedar Rapids

Foreclosure Decree Awarded to J H Webster in 1945 Case

Judge G K Thompson entered a foreclosure decree for J H Webster against Mrs August S Berger. The amount totaled 164.64 with five percent interest and 150 due to Webster. The suit was filed March 19 1945.

J. H. Webster August S. Berger G. K. Thompson Webster

Tathwell Divorce Suit Filed in Cedar Rapids

T. E. Tathwell of Cedar Rapids filed for divorce from Clara W. Tathwell of Dayton Ohio, charging desertion. Married in Dallas Texas on October 11 1925 they lived together until September 18 1933 and were then in Cincinnati. No children are mentioned in the petition.

T. E. Tathwell Cedar Rapids Clara W. Tathwell Dayton Ohio Dallas Texas Cincinnati

Civilian Atom Bill Sent to President for Signature

Congress approved an all civilian board plan to guide U S atomic energy development and sent the measure to President Truman. The President is expected to sign, as the bill mirrors the Senate McMahon proposal he endorsed.

Washington United States Congress Truman Senate

Two Men Accepted for Duty in Regular Navy

Officials at the Cedar Rapids station announced Saturday that two men have been accepted for enlistment in the regular Navy. Lynn W. Miller of 1530 Washington Avenue SE re-enlisted for a second hitch, while James H. White of Deep River signed up for a four year tour.

Cedar Rapids Lynn W. Miller Washington Avenue James H. White Deep River

City Briefs George Martinek at St Lukes

George Martinek of 1400 Second Avenue SE underwent an appendectomy at St Luke's hospital Friday. Attendants described his condition as fairly good on Saturday.

George Martinek St. Lukes Second Avenue SE St. Luke's Hospital

Caltech unveils seismograph films for two major quakes

California Institute of Technology disclosed Friday two major earthquakes recorded on Seismograph films. One quake struck Thursday morning in the Aleutians and the other at 10 55 p m Thursday in northern Chile.

Pasadena Calif INS California Institute of Technology Aleutians Chile

Miles Razzes Platform of Republicans Des Moines

Democratic nominee Frank Miles lambasted the Republican platform adopted at the state convention for failing to take a firm stand on key issues in the upcoming campaign. He criticized the lack of a housing plank and highlighted perceived Republican support for wartime measures while opposing steps like lowering the voting age and other social policies. The piece notes three former Iowa Supreme Court justices named to the November high court race and contrasts the Democratic platform’s positive positions with the Republicans’ silence on numerous policy areas.

Des Moines Frank Miles Miles Iowa Iowa Supreme Court Richard F. Mitchell Fort Dodge Paul W. Richards Red Oak John W. Anderson Sioux City G.O.P Robert D. Blue Republic

Senate probes seek Warren report on government machinery flaws

Senate investigators will hear Comptroller General Lindsay Warren on loopholes used to limit profits in military gear production. The Mead committee recesses as it also reviews a $2,500 Anderson check linked to Rep. Coffee. Coffee recalls the 1941 contribution as long overdue, while Holman’s 1941 Fort Lewis hospital contract is interrogated.

Senate Lindsay Warren Mead D-N.y Warren Rep. Coffee Eivand Anderson Sen Mitchell Coffee Paul A. Olson Anderson Holman Fort Lewis, Wash Washington State Mead Committee

Condition of Bornhoeft Remains "Fairly Good"

The Rev. P. L. Bornhoeft pastor of Trinity Lutheran church was taken to St Luke's hospital after a fall at his home at 446 Fourth Avenue SW. He suffered a fractured neck at about 4 30 am Thursday and remained unchanged and fairly good in hospital Saturday.

P. L. Bornhoeft Trinity Lutheran Church St. Luke’s Hospital Mr. Bornhoeft Fourth Avenue SW

Ten Jews slain near Lublin by outlaw band

An authoritative Jewish source reports that ten Jews were taken from a passenger train near Lublin and shot to death by an outlaw band. The incident was reported from Warsaw, citing AP.

Warsaw Lublin

Virtue Rewarded as Siblings Return Found Cash

Davenport report says Robert Sanders aged 14 and sister Elizabeth age 10 found $100 in ten dollar bills while sorting papers. They returned the money to a neighbor who had hidden it in papers. Police said the reward was four pennies.

Davenport Robert Sanders Elizabeth

Bergeson Stumbles in County Delegates Ballot Dynamics

In Allamakee Fayette and Winneshiek counties, Bergeson gains late momentum as Bergeson wins support after second ballots. Ropes loses ground when not securing first ballot victory, while Bryant withdraws and releases 200 votes to Bergeson. Winneshiek shifts 20 to 10 for Ropes, Bergeson secures nomination with Woodbury's 90 votes and various 2nd ballot splits.

Des Moines Berceson Ropes Allamakee Benton Buchanan Clayton Clinton Ee Si Delaware Aenae Dubuque Ace Fayette A Aece Jackson G Jones Linn Wena Bryant Clinton Fayette Berses Allamakee Benton Wae Buchanar Clinton Ae Eae Delaware Eee Dubuque Fayette Sae Jackson Ae Jones Er Linn Re Winneshirk Allamakee County Benton Bergeson Fayette County Ropes Winneshiek Nicety Woodbury

Ropes Loses Nomination Bid As Convention Nears End

Delegates at the Iowa convention favored Bergeson on the second ballot after a first ballot tally showed Bergeson leading Ropes 1 452 to 1 200 with other names totaling 474. Ida county bucked the trend voting 13 to 4 for Ropes on the second ballot. Bergeson speeches aired during three minute nominations while rules committees shaped the ballot. Official platform urged end to price controls, veterans bonuses, and sustained school funding, with a return to competitive supply and demand.

Ropes Bergeson Bryant Ryan Pinta Oscar Thorsen Hart Butler Clarke Clay Clinton Howard Jackson Jasper Jones Marion Mitchell Muscatine Warren Washington Wayne Worth Wright Counties Benton Buena Vista Cedar Cherokee Dickinson Henry Lucas Lyon O’brien Osceola Plymouth Sioux Woodbury Ida County Perneian S. F. Wadden Sioux City John R. Irwin Des Moines House Earl G. Miller Iowa

Iowa Republicans Seek Tax Reform And National Policy Reset

Delegates urge elected Republican Congress to curb deficit spending and prevent nationalization of farms and industries. A tax study panel is proposed by the 51st General Assembly to review Iowa tax structure amid calls for sound adjustments between labor and management and protections for veterans and workers.

Iowa 51St General Assembly

OPA Sets Aug 1 Effective Prices and Scrap Rules

OPA announced policies set to take effect August 1 with June 30 price levels on ceiling foods continuing. No immediate price increases for iron and steel scrap are planned, despite market rumors. Clothing price rises of 15 to 20 percent were forecast as new pricing standards loom, while enforcement plans grow shakier due to a reduced budget.

OPA Congress Truman Paul Porter

Notice of Estate Claims and Appointment of Executor

Notice dated the 12th of a year, 1946, states executors appointed for the estate of Johnen Ss, requests debtors to pay promptly and file claims with the clerk. Also notice of appointment of administrator for the estate of Leona ice of Linn County Iowa dated 12th day of May 1948, asking those indebted to pay and file claims with the clerk.

Notice of Appointment of Executors No 18128

State of Iowa Linn County hereby gives notice that on this date July 16 1946 Cheiman Morris Co For MAP Theec Elliott Shuttleworth and Iagersol Attorneys have been appointed and empowered as executors of the estate of Ohmaniate of Linn County Iowa deceased. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those having claims against the estate must present them duly authenticated in the office of the clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court.

Johnen Chinisteazor Yowe Linn County Leona Ice Iowa Iino County Jows X Ohmaniate Opierk

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