Iowa City Weather and Local Obituaries Summary
Iowa forecast calls for Thursday clear to mild with high 70 to 78 and possible showers at night. Noon and 2 pm readings show temperatures around 64 and 72. Several obituaries noted: Ehrie, 93. Newton Pence, 59. Gladys Bennett, 55. James Cole, 83. Edwin A. Porter, 90. Robert Burke, 70. Paul Bahndorf, 82. Ralph Young, 68. Mrs. James Cole services and burial details listed. Local traffic fines reported for multiple violators in Hastings and surrounding areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Smare’ Act Leago
Orleans
Rver
New Yor
Luth
Phoenix
Jack
Belle Plaine
Gladys Bennett
Judson City
Kaw
Hrabak
Lisbon
James Cole
Federated Church
Hopkinton
Edwin A. Porter
Wadena
Minn
Buck Creek
Buck Creek Methodist Church
Porter
Grandview
Ralph Young
Mercy Hospital
Iowa City
East Amana
Paul Bahndorf
East Amana Community Church
Court and birth notices snapshot from Cedar Rapids area
Five day jail sentence for Frank Vrbicky Jr the drunkenness case. Frank Gorup pays a $30 appearance bond for disturbing the peace. Rob ert Williamson fined ten dollars for discharging firecrackers. A long list of names from Cedar Rapids Marion Garrison Ottumwa Marengo and Amana appear in the civil case section. Births listed from Mercy St. Luke's and Conroy Waukon communities include several June 3 dates with multiple families named. Obituaries note John D Frick age 92 died Wednesday and Otto Ney died Monday with services held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Vrbicky Jr
Markert Boulevard
Frank Gorup
Seventeenth Street
Robert Williamson
Route 1
Conroy
John D. Frick
Presbyterian Church
Waukon
Otto Ney
Martin
John
Beardsley Denies Propaganda Machine Charge
Governor Beardsley rejected a Davenport Times accusation that he runs a propaganda machine with public funds. The report cited Mrs. Robert Bonomi, a state comptroller’s office employee, claiming annual costs of 6000 to 7000 dollars. Bonomi edits a Weekly Report and contributed background research for a TV series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Beardsley
Davenport Times
Times
Robert Bonomi
State Comptroller’s Office
Bonomi
Woi-Tv
Ames
Iowa State College
Masterson Trial In Final Stages
The Des Moines assault trial of John Masterson nears verdict as final arguments begin after motions and exhibits rulings. Prosecution and defense rest their cases. the defense contends insanity at the time of the stabbing of Theresa OConnor at St Ambrose Cathedral.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John Masterson
Dring Needham
Masterson
Theresa O’connor
St. Ambrose
Edward R. Mershon
Louisville
Youth Fined Fifty Dollars for Avoiding Arrest
ISW pled guilty in traffic court to reckless driving and evading arrest. Judge William Matias recommended a 30 day license suspension for Margretz as police chased him from Third Avenue to alleys near Third and Fourth Avenues SE after spotting him driving without lights at Third and Seventh Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Margretz
First Avenue Isw
William Matias
Margretz
Third
Fourth Avenues
Third Avenue
Seventh Street
Red Split of Czechoslovak Nation Hinted
Secret reports from the resistance movement in Czechoslovakia suggest Russia may seek to split the country and create a Slovak Soviet province. The Soviets reportedly move heavy industries into eastern Czechoslovakia, including a Kosice iron factory and Skoda plant, to fortify a possible eastward munitions hub while western Slovakia could become a buffer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Czechoslovakia
Russia
Slovakia
Czechosovakia
Kremlin
Stalin
Kosice
Reds
Skoda
Europe
U.S.S.R
Cedar Rapids planners press land and zoning reforms
The Cedar Rapids planning commission called for firmer condemnation use to acquire land for public benefit and urged greater zoning detail. Ted Paulson urged land for a south side park and cited Toledo's joint planning boards as a model. Recommendations move to the city council for study and action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted Paulson
Louisville
American Planning and Civic Association
Cedar Rapids
Paulson
George Hearn
Commission l
Toledo
Ohio
Sunshine Mission selects Rev Walter A Pierce as Cedar Rapids superintendent
The Rev Walter A Pierce will become superintendent of the Sunshine Mission in Cedar Rapids starting July 1. He currently leads the City Rescue Mission in Muskegon Michigan and is joined by his wife who will assist as women's director. Pierces’ prior posts include five years with Pontiac Police vice squad and leadership of Wayside Chapel in Warsaw Indiana. He also leads the Chicago District of Missions and served on Muskegon county social welfare board for three years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter A. Pierce
Sunshine Mission
Cedar Rapids
Muskegon
Mich
B. A. T. Pleune
Sunshine Mission Board of Directors
Pleune
Pierce
Pontiac, Mich
Wayside
Warsaw
Ind
Chicago District of Missions
County Board of Social Welfare
Two Men Fined For Drunk Driving Offenses
Claude Edward Anderson, 40, of 307 Fifth Avenue SW, pled guilty and was fined 300 dollars plus costs after erratic driving at 1 a.m. The second offender, Louis James Schaefer, 42, of 1743 D Avenue NE, was fined 500 dollars plus costs for a second offense. his fine was delayed until Wednesday after pleading guilty May 6.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Claude Edward Anderson
Fifth Avenue
Floyd Philbrick
Anderson
Cedar Rapids
Louis James Schaefer
D Avenue NE
Schaefer
Dismissal of Indictment Against Floerchinger
A grand jury indictment charging Irvin Floerchinger of Shellsburg with lascivious acts with a 15 year old girl was dismissed by Judge Floyd Philbrick on Floerchinger’s motion and county attorney Willis A. Glassgow’s recommendation. Floerchinger had entered an innocent plea and remained free on bond since September 14, 1951.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin Floerchinger
Shellsburg
Floyd Philbrick
Floerchinger
Willis A.glassgow
Glassgow
Official Vote Canvass Planned for Monday
County Auditor Otto F. Hanz said election contest results in Linn County precincts will not be made public until a formal canvass on Monday. Precinct committeemen and committee women races and county convention delegates are among the items sealed in envelopes and will not be opened until the canvass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto F. Hanzlik
Linn County
Judge Dismisses Auto Collision suit in Cedar Rapids
Judge Charles Penningroth dismissed John Suchomel’s damage suit against Harold J. Carroll after trial found insufficient proof. The case related to March 12, 1951, auto accident damage in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Penningroth
John Suchomel
Harold J. Carroll
Suchomel
Cedar Rapids
Boots Granted Temporary Jail Release for Relative’s Funeral
Wednesday approved the release of Herbert Boots, a county jail inmate, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday to attend the funeral of a relative. The request cited the need to observe the relative’s funeral and Boots’s role as a trusted inmate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Penningroth
Herbert Boots
Boots
Maudsley Divorce and Related Civil Actions Highlighted
The case list includes Maudsley versus Donald J Maudsley for divorce. H J Hampton versus P W Fletcher seeks specific performance. Leona Pech versus Sanders and Knott concerns a partnership. E S Branscome seeks personal injury damages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maudsley
Donald J. Maudsley
H. J. Hampton
P. W. Fletcher
Leona Pech
Sanders and Knott
E. S. Branscome
Deaths Mrs C R Chiverton 78
Catherine Chiverton widow of Clarence R Chiverton owner of Victoria hotel died after a short illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born July 11 1873 in Oregon Wisconsin she lived in Cedar Rapids 50 years. Survived by sons Kenneth and Louis Chiverton both of Cedar Rapids. Funeral arrangements pending at Monahan funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine Chiverton
Clarence R. Chiverton
Victoria
Cedar Rapids
Oregon
Wis
Kenneth R. Chiverton
Louis B. Chiverton
Immaculate Conception Church
St. Elizabeth’s Circle
Services for Ellis N Boots in Cedar Rapids
Services for Ellis N Boots a Cedar Rapids resident for 30 years who died Monday at his daughter's home Mrs William Milroy Manchester will be held in the Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial cemetery at 1 p m Thursday conducted by Rev Verl Stearns Jr Friends may call at Brady mortuary until 11 a m Thursday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehrie
St. John’s Lutheran Church
Quasqueton
Robert Burke
St. Wenceslaus Church
Cedar Rapids
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Oxford Junction
Newton Pence
Des Moines Veterans Hospital
Monmouth
Wapsie American Legion
Ellis N. Boots
William Milroy
Manchester
Chapel of Memories
Verl ‘Stearns, Jr
Brady Mortuary
Services for Anna Marie Gorsh
Funeral services for two day old Anna Marie Gorsh, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Donald Gorsh of 1002 Fifth Street SE, will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Thursday with Rev A J Stokes of the Inter denominational church presiding. Burial follows in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Marie Gorsh
Donald Gorsh
Turner Chapel
A. J. Stokes
Interdenominational Church
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Two Youths Hurt in Motor Bike Mishaps in City
Dean Vanourney fourteen from Oxford sustained a head laceration and possible concussion after his motorbike hit a car at Sixteenth avenue and Sixth street SW at 12 38 PM. He was admitted to Mercy hospital. The car driver was Stelle Cerveny of route 2. Eight minutes later John Nase fifteen of 1619 Seventh avenue SE suffered head injuries when he fell from a motor scooter driven by Richard Nebiel fifteen of 816 Sixth street SE at Ellis boulevard NW and the Ellis park boathouse. He was also taken to Mercy hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dean Vanourney
Oxford
Sixteenth Avenue
Sixth Street
Mercy Hospital
Stelle Cerveny
Route 2
Ellis Boulevard NW
Ellis Park Boathouse
John Nase
Seventh Avenue SE
Richard Nebiel
Sixth Street SE
Idaho Counts Forty Four Counties in State
The state of Idaho officially lists forty four counties as part of its territorial organization. County boundaries and names are used for administration, elections, and public records across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State
Idaho
Armstrong Chemical Company sues Rice funeral home owner
The Armstrong Chemical Company on Monday filed a $118 account suit against George Rice doing business as Rice Funeral Home. The plaintiff’s name was incorrectly listed in Monday’s edition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armstrong Chemical Company
George Rice
The
Rice Funeral Home
Three suits dismissed by plaintiffs in two days
Verna K. and others saw three civil actions dismissed by plaintiffs on Tuesday and Wednesday, ending the docket items in a local court. The notices indicate voluntary dismissals without prejudice, with no further costs awarded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verna K
Elkader G I and Two Others Die in Car Crash
Three soldiers from Dubuque county were killed and three others injured when their car struck a bridge abutment on highway 28 south of Norwalk. The group, returning from Fort Riley on furlough, included Derald Entwisle and Robert Fendell among the dead with others injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Norwalk
Dubuque County
Fort Riley
Kan
Mrs Albert Michael Hurt in Car Cab Crash
Mrs Albert Michael aged 33 of 1058 Tenth Avenue SE suffered an injured right arm Tuesday afternoon after a City cab collision at Tenth Avenue and Seventh Street SE. She was thrown from the cab and taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment. The cab was driven by Ethan Akin of 419 F Avenue NW and a car driven by Orville Caper of 713 Ninth Avenue SE was involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Michael
Tenth Avenue SE
Tenth Avenue
Seventh Street SE
Mercy Hospital
Ethan Akin
F Avenue NW
Orville
Caper
Ninth Avenue SE
Teen Hit by Car In City Intersection
Charles Witcher a 16 year old resident of 221 Fourth Street NW suffered minor bruises after being struck by a car at First Avenue and First Street East. He was taken to Mercy hospital. Driver Jordan Reid 504 B Avenue NW was charged with failing to yield to a pedestrian and paid a 15 dollar fine in traffic court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Witcher
Fourth Street NW
First Avenue
First Street
Mercy Hospital
Jordan Reid
B Avenue NW
Coe adds woman counselor and assistant dean to staff
Jean van Hengel named assistant dean of students and residential counselor at Voorhees hall. Previously a resident counselor at DePauw University. Holds degrees from Lawrence College and Syracuse University. Member of Phi Beta Kappa and major education associations. Completion of student personnel office work noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean van Hengel
Coe College
Voorhees Hall
Dei University
Greencastle
Coe
Howell H. Brooks
Lawrence College
Syracuse University
Phi Beta Kappa
National Association of Deans of Women
National Education Association
City Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Events
Port Lee airman Corporal James J. Riss visits his Port Arthur parents on a 15 day furlough. Linn county officer Lloyd Kiefer to show wildlife films at Business Men's Breakfast club. Ahepa delegates to district convention briefed at Cedar Rapids chapter 194 meeting. Light Company clinic at Westinghouse Laundry all day Thursday. Veteran’s hospital patient Jack Condon listed. Miss Jean Elizabeth Geesaman graduates from Park College with musical major. Private Herman Roloff Jr leaves for Camp Lejeune after furlough. Cedar Rapids Chess Club meets at YMCA 7:30 PM. Cedar Rapids students Edward St See Sheehy and Marjorie Moore and Mary Osweiler earn St Louis University degrees. Rita Curran named editor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Kiefer
Linn County Conservation Officer
Business Men’s Breakfast Club
Montrose Hotel
St. Louis
Cedar Rapids
St. Louis University
Edward St. &Co. Sheehy
Marjorie Elizabeth Moore
Mary Phyllis Osweiler
Eight Eastern Iowans Enlist in Navy Training
The Navy announced eight Eastern Iowa men enlisted and three reservists assigned for two weeks of training. Recruits include Cedar Rapids’s George E. Osweiler age 18 and Iowa City’s Frederick C. Thomas and Robert G. Thomas both 19. Training begins Sunday with two men set for Great Lakes Seabees and one for Norfolk submarine service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
George E. Osweiler
Tenth Street
Elza N. Marling
Winthrop
LeRoy E. Roloff
Independence
Frederick C. Thomas
Robert G. Thomas
Iowa City
John A. Riha
Vining
William J. Crump
Paul F. DeCoster
Victor
Navy
William E. Trumpold
1100
Sixth Street NW
Harry W. Nelson
Surveyor
J. E. Frayman
Utilityman
Trumpold
Submarine Service
Norfolk
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daily Record
C. R. Weather
Jane
Hastings
la Crosse
Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Dubuque
Davenport
Keokuk
Howard Wehde
Walford
First Avenue SW
Hubert Rhines
First Avenue NE
Williamson
Harvey Townsend
Fourteenth Street SE
Mary Scott
Marion
Clifford Parmater
Sixth Avenue
John Anderson
John Fossum
Grande Avenue SE
Justice Court
Helen Chester
Miles Adams
Adolph Barta
Fruitland Boulevard
Glen Good
K Avenue NE
Donald Holzschuh
Washington Avenue
William Roeniig
Homestead
Raymond Watts
Clinton
Louis Makovsky, Jr
Ely
U Ulric Perry
Well Avenue NE
Superior Court
Clark Crandall
Wyonne C. Dunlop
Donald G. Dunlop
Elmer D. Comp
Lottie S
Cora G
Glen C. Danielson
Albert City
Helen I. Dozois
Richard M. North
Frieda M. Rich
Lynn C. Schwandt
Katherine J. Murphy
William L. Syers
Shirley A. Wratten
James F. Lovett
Ramona J. Stephen
Glen E. Koeppen
Mary L. Hay
Garrison
Edward C. Eichler
Marengo
Carleeta C. Chadima
Mercy
William Beranek
Oakland Court NE
Leo Finn
Fourteenth Street
Everett King, Jr
First Avenue SE
Jacob Groves
Ernest Seeman
Twentieth Street NW
Kenneth Mercer
Cecil Reed
Bertram Road SE
Leonard Kloubec
Amana
St. Luke’s
Leonard Shramek
Swisher
John Valandingham
I Avenue NW
Warren
Ferne Gater
Arner & Son Funeral Directors
Second Avenue S.E
Hastie
Commission
Cockburn
C. R. Chiverton
Boots Services
Gorsh Services
Standard Farm Policy
Fire Insurance Exchange
McLean Bassin McLean
St. NE
Dial
Farmers Insurance Group
Third Street
John E. Capes
Rrorists
Third Ave
John E. Lapes
Caress
Mt. Vernon Ave
Robert Fendell
Derald M. Entwisle
Elkader
Thomas Tschudi
Durango
Melvin Anthony
James L. Brannen
Ronald Hagensten
John Klemm
St. Mary’s
Warren County
Carroll Richards
Klemm
Richards
Tschudi
Broadlawns General Hospital
Anthony
Veterans Hospital
Broadlawns
Brannan
Hagensten
Camp Hood
Texas
Twoather
Pvt
Elmer Hettinger
Lewis Lafrance
Flint, Mich
Derald Entwisle
Orville Entwisle
Entwisles
Derald
Pass Over
Albert Michael Hurt
Marquette University
Milwaukee
Marquette Tribune
John T. Goodyear
A. H. Goodyear
Carroll Drive
Naval Air Station
Alameda
Calif
Guam
Philippines
Palette Club
Public Library
Francis Jerome Spinka
Wendl Spinka
Avenue
St. Luke’s Hospital
Marquette
Catherine A. Duster
Garden Drive
Stanton
Charles Stanton
H. P. Stanton
Nineteenth Street
Albion, Mich
State of
Michigan
McKinley Night
OK Drive In
Allen Bliss
Mary Esther Templeman
Cpl
James J. Riss
Port Lee
J. H. Riss
Seventh Avenue SW
St. John’s
Westinghouse
Light Company
Jack Condon
Bever Avenue SE
Jean Elizabeth Geesaman
L. B. Geesaman
Twenty-fourth Street
Park College
Parkville
Herman Roloff, Jr
Camp Lejeune
N.C
Herman Roloff
B Avenue
Kansas
Chess Club
YMCA
Rita Curran
Ladies’ Home Journal
Society of
GIANT
June Journal
Sparkling Company
Second Street
Barker
Rae
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!