Weather summary and notices from the Daily Record June 1 1951
Iowa forecast shows warm humid conditions with showers and cooler spells in the northwest and southwest regions. Rainfall over the next five days expected 1 to 2 inches up to 3 or 4 locally. Divorces and fines listed for Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. Obituaries and funeral notices for multiple towns including Decorah Tipton Traer Waukon Vinton Belle Plaine Manchester Center Point Sargent Murdoch noted.
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Rice
Minneapolis
Chicago
New Orleans
Denver
Agreen York
Deleth
Phoeix
Miami
Sioux City
Iowa
Tragic Illini Central Train Wreck Claims Three Crewmembers
Bodies recovered from a river-wrecked Illinois Central freight line near Woodbine include Engineer Edward Holland and Crewmen Milford Jenison and Cecil Lyerly all from Fort Dodge. Rescue teams toiled through debris after a bridge collapse amid flash floods and a heavy rainstorm. Officials warned full clearance could take until Saturday.
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Woodbine
Illinois Central Railroad
Edward Holland
Milford Jenison
Cecil Lyerly
Fort Dodge
Deaths George Benda rites set for Saturday
Services for George Benda of 618 Fifth Avenue SE will be held at St. Wenceslaus church at 9 a.m. Saturday conducted by the Rev. A W Chihak. A funeral rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday at Brady mortuary, where friends may call. Military honors will be given at St. John's cemetery.
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George Benda
Fifth Avenue SE
St. Wenceslaus Church
A. W. Chihak
St. John’s Cemetery
Father Chihak
Brady Mortuary
Ida Engier Lehrke dead at Cedar Rapids nursing home
Mrs. Ida Engier Lehrke 1869 1869 born in Germany died in Cedar Rapids nursing home after a lingering illness at 6 20 am Friday. Survived by three daughters Mrs Alta Vasaly Tacoma Wash Mrs David Enke Little Falls Minn Mrs Evelyn Gillis Cedar Rapids three sons George Lehrke James Lehrke St Cloud Minn Lester Tacoma a brother John Engier Parker s Prairie Minn three grandchildren four great grandchildren Private services in Rohn chapel with time to be announced. Flowers declined. Friends may visit chapel Saturday evening and Sunday.
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Ida Engier Lehrke
Seventh Avenue SW
Cedar Rapids
Germany
United States
Little Falls
Minn
Alta Vasaly
Tacoma
Wash
David Enke
Evelyn Gillis
Three Boys Admit Damaging Tractors and Vehicles
Three boys aged 11 12 and 13 admitted smashing trucks tractors and cars in four city lots, causing 500 to 1000 dollars in damage. They drove machines at Martin Roasa Tractor and Chandler Pump Company sites then at Third Avenue and Third Street SW. The May incidents occurred at Rapids Chevrolet and Cedar Rapids Electric Company. They will be sent to juvenile court.
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Martin- Roasa Tractor and Equipment Company
Chandler Pump Company
Third Avenue
Third Street
Rapids Chevrolet Company
Cedar Rapids Electric Company
Ex-Vice-Consul John Wayne Clark Sentenced Six Years
John Wayne Clark 26 a former U S vice consul at Hongkong pled guilty to three counts of accepting bribes to speed entry of non immigrant Chinese into the United States. Federal District Judge Johnson J Hayes sentenced him to six years in the federal reformatory at Ashland Kentucky.
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Wilkesboro
N. C
John Wayne Clark
U. S
Hongkong
Johnson J. Hayes
Ashland
Armed Forces Enlistments Reported by Cedar Rapids Recruits
Navy reports five enlistments including John H. Reth 17 Toledo and Robert E. Fedderson 17 Cedar Rapids plus Glenn E. Cox 21 Anamosa Alfred D Whaten 18 Tipton and Charles R Svenksen 19 Olin. Air Force signup Lloyd J. Wiebold 18 Victor. Army enlistee Robert L Main 18 2721 E Avenue NW.
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Navy
Army
Air Force
Cedar Rapids
John H. Reth
Toledo
Robert E. Fedderson
1501
Fifth Avenue SE
Glenn E. Cox
Anamosa
Alfred D. Whaten
Tipton
Charles R. Svenksen
Olin
Lloyd J. Wiebold
Victor
Robert L. Main
E Avenue NW
Bidding Dilemmas for a Good Hand in Jacoby on Bridge
Oswald Jacoby explains how to handle a strong unfit hand when partner has no clear fit. Tentative bids, solo suits, and delayed no trump are options until an opponent interferes. If the hand has strength in the opponent's suit, consider doubling for penalties.
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Oswald Jacoby
Hoover Warns Of Hitchhikers During Vacation Season
FBI Director J Edgar Hoover cautions motorists to be alert for criminals posing as hitchhikers on highways. He notes increasing cases of motorists being robbed or killed after picking up strangers.
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Washington
FBI
J. Edgar Hoover
Six Cedar Rapids Residents Amend Gas Suit Over Heating
Six Cedar Rapids residents added dates of gas applications to an amended petition in a suit against Iowa Illinois Gas and Electric. The group seeks to prevent disconnection while alleging company promises of gas for heating and other uses. A prior action by the company sought to bar space heating by other Cedar Rapids residents.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa-Illinois Gas and Electric Company
Siex
Mackey
Youngman
Burgert
Cooper
Carl Stookey
Roesink
Fleisher
Mildred Minor
Neisner Brothers, Inc
Illinois Central Railroad
H. A. Severn
Walter O’meara
Manchester
O’meara
Sovern and Margarite O’meara
Manchester Furniture Manufacturing Company
Iowa Manufacturing Company
University Engineering Corporation
Wills admitted to probate name heirs and executors
Three wills were admitted to probate. Clara L Heider who died March 30 names George H Heider sole heir and administrator with a 200 dollar bond. George D Claude who died May 8 names sons Leo R Claude and George D Claude as heirs with Leo executor without bond. Anna Kissling who died May 16 names four children Myna Osborne Edna Galbraith Lydia Roberts and Clarence J Kissling as heirs with Mrs Osborne executrix without bond.
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Clara L. Heider
George H. Heider
George D. Claude
Leo R
Leo
Anna Kissling
Myna Osborne
Edna Galbraith
Lydia Roberts
Clarence J. Kissling
Osborne
Return of McCormick Sought by Harvester
Chicago based International Harvester plans to ask Fowler McCormick to return as chairman with greatly reduced powers after his resignation. James L. McCaffrey now leads as CEO and says the firm wants his advice, as by laws separate the roles of chief executive officer and chairman.
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Chicago
Fowler McCormick
International Harvester Company
James L. McCaffrey
McCormick
Council Bluffs Lawyer Disbarred for a Year
A three judge panel in Council Bluffs ruled that Clarence Meldrum violated professional ethics by soliciting bail bond business and practicing as a lawyer in a dual role. The decision cited violation of a law barring attorneys from being bond sureties and condemned unethical conduct in soliciting legal business. The panel included Judges Forsling Snell and Vincent.
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Council Bluffs
Clarence Meldrum
Meldrum
L. B. Forsling
Sioux City
Bruce M. Snell
Ida Grove
Earl W. Vincent
Guthrie Center
Stablein's Sporting Double Nets 800 Points in Bridge
In a historic Seattle tournament hand John C. Stablein used an unusual double of two diamonds to show defensive strength. East defended, West ruffed diamonds, and after a sequence of spade and club plays South collected five tricks. Stablein earned 800 points.
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John C. Stablein
Seattle
West
East
Stablein
South
Legal Mixed Dismissals and Property Ruling Highlight Local Court
Plaintiffs dropped two suits including a 528 dollar damage action by Milo and Leona Bulicek against Central Iowa Power Cooperative and Miller Construction and a divorce by Virginia K. Gregory against Thomas W. Gregory. Judge Floyd Philbrick granted Frank and Anna Hanselt possession of Walker real estate in a rent case against Erwin and Ruth Clinton. William B. Gilbert obtained a decree of annulment against Ramona D. Gilbert.
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Milo
Leona Bulicek
Central Iowa Power Cooperative
Miller Construction Company
Virginia K. Gregory
Thomas W. Gregory
Floyd Philbrick
Frank and
Anna Hanselt
Walker
Erwin
Ruth Clinton
John Baldridge Named Linn Legion Commander
John Baldridge of Cedar Rapids was elected Linn county commander of the American Legion Wednesday night at Center Point. Other officers elected include Milton Smith, Elmer Jessie, Don Tunks as vice-commanders, Le Roy Quinn as chaplain, Raymond Rowe as sergeant at arms, and Ralph Block as adjutant. Installation is set for August in Cedar Rapids.
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John Baldridge
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
American Legion
Center Point
Legion
Milton Smith
Central City
Elmer Jessie
Coggon
Don Tunks
LeRoy Quinn
Raymond Rowe
Troy Mills
Ralph Block
Two Brothers Request Preliminary Hearing in Car Theft Arraignment
Melvin Hender son 23 and Albert 25 of route 2 were arraigned in justice court on charges of operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Justice Miles Adams set a 9 a.m. Monday preliminary hearing and held each man on $1,000 bond. They were arrested Thursday evening by Deputy Harlan Snyder and Detectives Harold Mackey and John Kuba for allegedly taking a car owned by Jesse Hawley.
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Melvin Henderson
Albert
Route 2
Justice Court
Miles Adams
Harlan Snyder
Harold Mackey
John Kuba
Jesse Hawley
Margaret Truman Arrives in Cork for Europe Tour
Margaret Truman landed in Cork Ireland aboard the liner America for a European tour. The visit marks the first leg of her travel plan with details released by AP reporters.
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Cork
Ireland
Margaret Truman
America
Europe
School Coach, Four Students Hurt in Crash
Five people were injured in a Friday morning crash at the Manchester Oneida rail crossing. William Mehle Jr and four high school students from Hansel and Sheffield were taken to Delaware County Memorial hospital. Bus driver Roy Ducommun and the other 14 passengers were uninjured. Mehle suffered facial injuries and rib fractures. three students had possible skull fractures and head wounds.
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Manchester
Manchester and
Oneida
Delaware County Memorial Hospital
William Mehle, Jr
Hansel
Gene Harper
Donald Woodley
Kenneth Stevens
Ronald Schulz
Sheffield
Arthur Longseth
Dorrance Fowler
Mehle
Iowa Coaches, Inc
McGregor
Cedar Rapids
Roy Ducommun
Stevens
RFC Reduces Tin Price Again
WASHINGTON AP The Reconstruction Finance Corporation cut its tin price by three cents to 1.36 a pound, the fourth drop in a row. Stuart Symington, RFC head, said the move aims to push down foreign tin prices, noting U S imports rely on foreign supply and the cheaper U S price signals a stance against current foreign costs.
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Washington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Stuart Symington
U. S
Confederate Flag Figures in Korea Rescue Story
In Tokyo a U S First Cavalry platoon trapped by Chinese forces was rescued after Sgt Eddie Cowley of Kendrick Oklahoma spotted the Confederate flag flying with a UN banner aboard their position. Cowley and his largely southern unit moved in and broke the encirclement, enabling the trapped company to withdraw. The incident was disclosed by General Headquarters on Friday.
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Tokyo
U. S. First Calvary Division
U.N
Eddie Cowley
Kendrick
Oklo
Seventh Cavalry Regiment
Cowley
Cortisone Quest Spurs Desert Plant Prospecting
Dr. Howard Scott Gentry of the University of Southern California searches deserts in the southwest United States and northwest Mexico for agave and yucca plants that might yield cortisone. The program, a $2,000,000 congressionally funded effort, aims to diversify sources of the arthritis drug, which is now mainly produced from cattle bile.
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Los Angeles
Howard Scott Gentry
University of Southern California
United States
Mexico
Gentry
USC
Congress
Cat Tabs Age 25 in New Litter Record
Parkersburg West Virginia tabby named Tab at 25 is described as a record holder for longevity and fertility. Owner Mrs. Mattie Bowman notes Tab has produced 76 kittens in seven years while remaining a capable mouser though aging.
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Parkersburg
W. Va
Tab
Mattie Bowman
Rent Suit and Ten New Orders Filed in Court
The government filed a rent overcharge suit against Byron Hinton and Mrs. Dorothy Hinton with refunds of $815.40 and treble damages of $876 sought. Ten court orders set a June 21 pre trial schedule in Cedar Rapids including motions and hearings across multiple civil cases.
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Federal District Court Clerk’s
Cedar Rapids
Federal
Byron Hinton
Dorothy Hinton
L Street
J. Jay Smith
Kropp Forge Company
S. G
Billie Sperry
W. S. Smith
Lillian Edwards
C Avenue
Commuter Wins Argument at Last in Chicago Transit Case
Fred Squires of Chicago, a 53 year rider, won a dispute with a CTA conductor over an Evanston transfer. He refused to surrender it until the car crossed the city boundary. He spent 30 hours in Evanston police custody before CTA settled. The agency paid $800 and dropped the charge.
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Chicago
Fred Squires
Chicago Transit Authority
Squires
Evanston
CTA
Northwestern Degrees To Seven East Iowans
Seven Eastern Iowans will receive Northwestern University degrees at Evanston centennial commencement on June 11. Commencement speaker will be Louis S. St. Laurent, prime minister of Canada. Graduates include David G. Barnhizer Cedar Rapids. John K. von Lackum Cedar Rapids. Eveline Callender Decorah. Donna Fisher Cole Elberon. Richard L. Bradley Manchester. Richard A. Willis Marengo. James H. Jeffries Waukon.
Jewelry Window Smashed in Council Bluffs Loot Reaches 1500
Council Bluffs police hunt a thief after a window display at the Lacey Warford jewelry store was smashed. Diamonds and watches valued at 1200 to 1500 dollars were taken. the intruder reportedly cut an arm while breaking the display. Insurance partially covers the loss.
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Council Bluffs, Ia
INS
Council Bluffs
Lacey Warford
Watford
KCRG Radio News Schedule Summary
KCRG broadcasts include morning bulletins at 7 and 7:30 with Dick Yoakam, 8 a.m. headlines by Yoakam, noon news by Jat Patterson, and a 7:15 p.m. news roundup. Final 15 minute newscast at 7:15 p.m. and a 10 p.m. slot led by Fred Hall.
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Dick Yoakam
Jat Patterson
State
Yoakam
Fulton Fe
Ae Mutual
Fred Hall
KCRG
Democrats Press Probes and Patrol Pay Raise Demanded
Twelve Democratic Iowa lawmakers urged investigations into the State Liquor Control Commission and the State Tax Commission. They also sought a $25 raise for the highway patrol, arguing it was promised during a bill vote, while funds were allocated to Public Safety. The group called for changes in school finance and for KRNT sportscaster Al Coupee to be barred from a state track telecast. They urged school athletic events be run by local boards rather than the state association.
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Des Moines
INS
State Liquor Control Commission
State Tax Commission
State Highway Patrol
State Department of Public Safety
Liquor Commission
Board of Education
Iowa High School Athletic Association
Coupee
Halley Announces Run for New York City Council President
Rudolph Halley former chief counsel of the U S senate crime committee says he will run as Liberal party candidate for president of the New York City Council. He declines the regular Democratic nomination citing Kefauver committee ties and local level politics.
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NEW York
Rudolph Halley
U. S. Senate Crime Committee
Liberal Party
New York City
Halley
Kefauver Committee
Young Woman Reports Prowler Attack at Des Moines Rest Home
In Des Moines Polk County sheriff investigators probe a Saturday assault on a 20 year old night nurse at a rest home. The woman said a man entered the office on duty, assaulted her with a razor or knife, cut her face and legs, covered her mouth as she screamed, and wore white gloves with a dark shirt and dark trousers, about 25 years old.
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Des Moines
Polk County Sheriff’s Office
Nine from Cedar Rapids To Attend Chamber Convention
Nine Cedar Rapids residents will travel to Miami for the United States Junior Chamber of Commerce convention. The group includes Mr. and Mrs. Ted Ruffin, Mr. and Mrs. Ken Moon, Mr. and Mrs. Milt Kapp, Mr. and Mrs. Roy Swanson, and Jack Hatt. The Young Men's Bureau aims for national awards in Americanism trade promotion leadership training and offset publications, after sweeping four state firsts.
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Cedar Rapids
United States Junior Chamber of Commerce
Miami
Ted Ruffin
Ken Moon
Milt Kapp
Roy Swanson
Jack Hatt
Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce
Hat
Symington Reveals Public RFC Loan List
Washington AP Administrator Stuart Symington released a public list of 119 RFC loans made May 7 to 23 totaling 8.62 million dollars. The largest loan was 3.75 million to West Virginia Steel and Manufacturing.
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Washington
Stuart Symington
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
Symington
RFC
Congress
West Virginia Steel and Manufacturing Company
Four Czech spies punished by Yugoslav tribunal
Belgrade AP report: A Yugoslav military tribunal sentenced four people for spying for Czechoslovakia and the Cominform. Prison terms ranged from three to 20 years. The state prosecutor said the group acted on Moscow orders, with operations directed by Stefan Galst.
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Belgrade
Czechoslovakia
Cominform
Marshal Tito
Moscow
Stefan Gal
OPS To Quiz Jensen On Black Market Claims
Iowa OPS asked Congressman Ben Jensen to provide facts behind his report of black market meat preparations in Iowa. Democratic State Chairman Jake More challenged Jensen and defended southwestern Iowa farmers, while OPS Washington was requested to question Jensen and identify the farmer who wrote the letter.
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Des Moines
Iowa
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