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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 03, 1950
Page
3
Frigid to mild weather readings across major cities with forecasts for fair skies through Sunday. Iowa Superior Court reports intoxication and traffic cases, plus numerous divorce and death notices and local births at St Luke's Mercy and area towns.
Washington group backing major excise tax slashes, including 20 percent cuts on furs and cosmetics, 15 percent on cabaret tax, and partial reductions on cigarets. Revenue loss projected as the committee pursues further cuts totaling over one billion dollars.
Cedar Rapids nears a 72 000 population goal as the district census office pushes to count all residents. From Thursday to Friday two families and 20 individuals reported, with an open Saturday to accommodate missed persons. Office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and callers can reach enumerators at 24946 or 5135 for home visits.
The General Federation of Women's Clubs at its 59th convention pledged active effort for world peace. President Mrs Hiram C Houghton of Red Oak Iowa proposed forming 12 "apostles of peace" to assist President Truman and promote understanding among nations, revitalizing Europe, aiding Asia, safeguarding liberty, and leading America toward lasting peace as a protective force for individual liberties.
The fourth annual school of instruction for county superintendents under the state department of public instruction will be held at Spirit Lake from June 12 to June 15.
Frank Novak 68 of 1613 A Street SW Cedar Rapids died at his home at 2 20 a m Saturday after a brief illness Born in Vining on April 10 1882 he worked at the Sixteenth Avenue Me Too store He was a member of Mlado Czech No 15 Z C B J and the Fraternal Order of Eagles Survived by his wife three daughters a sister and a grandson The body is at Brosh chapel funeral arrangements pending
A 19 year old from Watkins was fined 100 dollars plus costs for reckless driving and 10 dollars for speeding after pleading guilty in traffic court before Judge William Matias. He was arrested by Patrolman John Zenisek for racing on First Avenue W and later by Merchant Policeman Fred Goodhue for a second race on Third Avenue SE. The teen was released to return Sunday and faced a 60 day suspension recommendation from the judge.
John Walters of Cedar Rapids was re elected Friday night for a second term as president of the Coe college alumni association. He presided at the annual dinner in Voorhees hall during commencement weekend. Regional vice presidents named include Leland Grimes Gene Carson Dwight Mound Floyd Walter Paul and Margaret Sirovy. Mrs John Miller of Cedar Rapids will serve as secretary. Dr Ernest M Fisher received an honorary doctor of laws at commencements. Reunion class members from 1900 honored for their fiftieth anniversary: Mrs C G Stookey Mrs H A Runkle and Ernest A Benson.
Assistant Health Officer Carl D. Smith announced that barber licenses renewals are due by July 1 in Cedar Rapids. About 60 barbershop owners should renew promptly. Fees of 2 dollars are payable at City Hall fifth floor with inspection included.
Cedar Rapids May police court income reached a new peak with total receipts of 8051.90 dollars, including 6895.50 dollars in fines. Deputy City Clerk H H Wage cited more reckless driving and liquor cases, plus 10 highway patrol violations, as factors boosting revenue under Judge William J. Matias.
In district court on Friday two wills were admitted to probate. Barbara Meyers who died May 23 leaves specific bequests including 100 to Trinity Lutheran ladies aid and remaining estate to Joseph B Han ish and Gladys H Barg er with real estate at 2407 B avenue NE and Gladys Barg er named executrix without bond. James M Wiley who died May 20 names his wife Mary W Wiley as sole heir and as executrix with corporate bond 4000 or private bond 25000.
The Cedar Rapids Fuel Company filed a $134.19 account suit against Lambert J. McCarthy and the McCarthy Construction Company Friday.
In Des Moines three month old Gregory Bell, son of radioman Don Bell, died from suffocation while his mother prepared to feed him. Rescue squads could not save the infant, who had suffered respiratory trouble since birth.
Des Moines officials said Ralph Mills of Jesup will receive a courtesy citation by mail for helping at an accident scene on May 5. Mills placed flares and directed traffic for two hours after a car crashed into a guard rail and partly covered the road. Since December 1, 164 citations have been issued under the program.
Jerry J. Cuhel aged 27 of 3131 Wood avenue SE was fined $100 and costs after pleading guilty to drunkenness. He was arrested around 3 15 AM by Patrolmen Don Spicher and Robert Conrad for sleeping in his car parked at an angle to the curb on the wrong side of Twenty third street SE near Mt Vernon road.
Cedar Rapids public schools superintendent Clyde Parker announced Miss Henrietta Buresh’s retirement Friday night. Buresh served 48 years in the Cedar Rapids system, led Kenwood grade school as principal for 22 years, and remained a lifelong local resident.
Herman L. Brenner aged 21 pled guilty to assault with intent to commit rape and received a five year sentence in the men's state reformatory at Anamosa. The incident involved a 31 year old woman on a Dubuque golf course.
A West German government representative arrived Saturday to establish the first German consulate in New York since World War II, signaling a reopening of diplomatic presence in the city.
Hundreds of Soviet East refugees poured into West Berlin seeking sanctuary as police focus remained on the Whitsun Youth rally. An American official said West Berlin and Western Germany are nearly overwhelmed, with several thousand new arrivals, figures unclear. Refugees gathered at relief offices after the holiday shutdown, slipping across sector borders to petition for sanctuary.
Russell Wiley reports Dr. Homer P. Rainey of Stephens College warns Cedar Rapids 360 graduates that youth face grave global competition. He cites Russia China India and urges stronger moral education and unity, proposes measures including extended schooling military training and CCC camps.
Albert Blakely, 20, of Beatrice Nebraska, died after his motorcycle collided head on with a car 15 miles east of Council Bluffs. The vehicle fire was sparked by the crash and extinguished by bystanders. James Eckrosh, 40, of Des Moines, who drove the car, escaped injury.
The scene at commencement highlighted Canon Bell receiving an honorary Doctor of Humanities. Ernest M. Fisher of Coe College and Columbia University contributed notable remarks. Numerous prizes were awarded including the Knox scholarship to Imogene Sumner and the Murray-Fuller prize to Wayne Sweet among others.
The Coe college baccalaureate address by President Byron S. Hollinshead frames education as developing internal standards for right judgments. He questions public taste driven media like radio and newspapers and urges higher standards in education to influence society.
The speaker urges teachers to create visions and set high standards drawn from history and religion. He stresses judging based on values in all fields and preserving a society by upholding freedom of mind and spirit, individual dignity, and support for religion and education. He warns against being moved by mean standards and says society expects much from educators.
Albert J. Loveland Democratic Senate candidate spoke at Dike celebrating its 50th anniversary. He called atomic energy a new era tool for humanity and urged using experts like the FBI to root out treasonable elements rather than mobs. He criticized the Brannan plan as a fraud, echoing Hickenlooper’s attack.
The south end passenger elevator at the Cedar Rapids post office is back in service after being out since last summer. The north end passenger elevator remains out for overhaul as the freight elevator overhaul also completes. Otis Elevator Company handles the overhaul under contract with the Cedar Rapids office.
Police report two Friday breakins at 1406 Tenth Street SE. Mrs. William Walker said her downstairs apartment was entered and a wrench and two bottles of pop stolen. a front door was open. Upstairs, Ezekial Arrington said a door hasp was pried with the wrench to gain entry. a camera, a suit and a carton of cigarettes were taken.
Decorah Miss Monica Whalen aged 76 died Friday morning after several weeks illness in Decorah hospital. She taught at the grade school for over four decades and is survived by no immediate Decorah relatives. Funeral services set for Monday at 9 a.m. at St Benedicts Catholic Church with burial in the church cemetery.
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