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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 05, 1950

Page

2

June 5 1950 City Weather And Local Notices

Weather report lists temperatures and precipitation for many cities led by Bismarck and Chicago with forecasts for Monday to Thursday. City notices cover intoxication fines, a series of divorce petitions, births at Mercy St Luke's and Chicago, various traffic violations including meter and parking fines, and driver license issues. Local details name Louis Klima, William Kime, and numerous addresses and residents across Cedar Rapids, Cedar Falls, and surrounding areas.

Popcorn Machine Fire at State Theater During Lunch Hour

A popcorn machine caught fire around 1 p.m. Monday at the State Theater, drawing a lunch hour crowd. Theater manager Gene Lobehart suffered a minor burn to his left hand while attempting to smother burning grease. Firefighters quickly contained the blaze. only the machine was damaged.

State Theater Gene Lobehart

Cross Named President of First Church of Christ Scientist

Walter S. Cross of Fitchburg Massachusetts was named to a one year term as president of the First Church of Christ Scientist in Boston AP reports the appointment as the church’s mother church leadership selection for the year.

Boston Walter S. Cross Fitchburg Mass First Church of Christ, Scientist

Death notices from Tipton, Oelwein and Center Point

Tipton E B Dallas 87 died Saturday services Tuesday 2 p.m. Sheets funeral home burial Red Oak cemetery. Grace M Reisner 76 died Thursday burial St Marys cemetery. Jake W Potts 80 died in Cedar Rapids hospital. services Monday Baptist church. Nettie Kirk 76 died Monday in Cedar Rapids hospital body at Satchett Murdoch Center Point funeral arrangements incomplete. Clifford Max Crain 70 died Sunday services Tuesday 2 p.m. Brant funeral home burial Woodlawn cemetery.

Cedar Rapids Satchett-Murdoch Funeral Chapel Center Point Oelwein—Clifford Max” Crain Brant ‘Funeral Home Woodlawn

City briefs and notices from Cedar Rapids area

LaPlant Choate spon ships a dance at Armar ballroom Friday June 9 from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. all friends and former employees invited. Mercy Hospital alumnae meet at 7:45 tonight in nursing arts room. Cedar Rapids Plan Commission meets 7:30 p.m. Monday in city hall council room. Free transportation to polls by dialing 6100. Young women’s retreat at Mt Mercy College June 9 11. reservations by Wednesday box 1025. Free furnace estimates at 468 W. Feekes returns from Sioux Falls after father's death. Fourteen Girls Friendly Society to present two one act plays at St John’s Episcopal Church 7:30 tonight. Post Office Clerks state convention attendees listed. Clifford Rigsby held for Burlington authorities on maintenance charge. James Werner named University of Iowa cheerleader fourth member. Nona S Green and William H Green receive religious education degrees. William F Foster earns sacred theology degree at Boston University.

Mt. Mercy College Box 1025 Cedar Rapids Young Ladies Retreat Organization Girls Friendly Society of St. John’s Episcopal Church A. W. Loftus

Cherry Burrell Union Set Meeting Amid Ongoing Strike

Cherry Burrell Corporation and Union 1024 UAW CIO officials plan a settlement meeting Tuesday. A company spokesman said Tuesday morning talks would occur with a federal councillor from Des Moines in attendance. Striking workers began action on May 8 after negotiations faltered weeks ago.

Cherry-Burrell Corporation Federal Des Moines Uawcio

Urbana Man Invited To Cornell 1900 Reunion

Sheldon E. Hawley of Urbana, 75, Cornell class of 1900, received an invitation to the Mt Vernon reunion June 9 to 12 as a guest of the college. Reverend Elmer Mossman, also class of 1900, will not attend. Hawley left the class before graduation to help on the family farm after his mother's death while pursuing a prep course for the ministry.

Urbana Sheldon E. Hawley Cornell College Mt. Vernon Cole Hawley Elmer Mossman N. Y

Syracuse Chiefs president Hofmann dies at 65

William F. Hofmann Jr. president of the Syracuse Chiefs baseball club in the International League died Monday of a heart attack at age 65.

Syracuse, N. Y INS William F. Hofmann, Jr Syracuse Chiefs

Billion in Arms Aid for Several Years

Defense Secretary Johnson forecast a US spend around a billion dollars annually for three or four years to rearm the free world against communism. He testified on a 1 222 500 000 second year arms aid bill, while Acheson said the program is less than half done and may grow more expensive. Johnson urged a cautious plan for Western Europe and a backup of US air power for immediate support in a potential Russian invasion.

Washington Llp Johnson United States Senate Foreign Relations and Armed Services Committees State Acheson House Foreign Affairs Committee Acheson Sen. Vandenberg R-Mich Truman Vandenberg Europe Russia United States Strategic Air Forces

Slot machines found dumped by boys at Birdland lagoon

In Des Moines a group of boys fishing at Birdland park lagoon Sunday recovered two rusted slot machines allegedly discarded after owners found them too hot to handle. Elk leader elected Iowa Elks Association president. Prof George Mowry resigns Iowa UW to take UCLA professorship. Quad Cities bakers union rejects managers wage offer of ten cent hourly raise.

Birdland Park Lagoon Des Moines SUI George Mowry University of Iowa History Department University of California In Los Angeles AFL Bakers’ Union Quad Cities

Iowa NAACP elects Cedar Rapids woman treasurer

Mrs Viola Gibson of Cedar Rapids was elected treasurer for the Iowa section of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People. The report notes other brief items from Des Moines Newton Waterloo Davenport Le Mars and St Louis including injuries arrests and a chess championship.

Co. R Viola Gibson Cedar Rapids Iowa National Association For the Advancement of Colored People

American Lutherans of Iowa To Vote on Merger

WAVERLY AP report states the Iowa district convention of the American Lutheran church opens in Waverly with a vote on merging three bodies the American Lutheran church Evangelical Lutheran and United Evangelical Lutheran The merger has been debated and delegates would express opinion to the national convention in October.

American Lutherans of Iowa Waverly Lutheran Church American Lutheran Church The Evangelical Lutheran United Evangelical Lutheran

Poker Raid Nets Nine Arrests in Rose Hill

Des Moines AP reports Chief R W Nebergall said nine men were arrested Saturday night in Rose Hill Iowa when a poker game was raided. The group played at two tables in a cafe room and had about $100 on the tables.

DES Moines R. W. Nebergall State Bureau of Investigation Rose Hill Nebergall

Deaths Josef Petrik longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies

Josef Petrik 76 of 1145 Eighteenth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at his home at 8 25 p m Sunday after a long illness Born in Czechoslovakia on March 23 1874 he worked 16 years in Rock Island shops and served as an Ellis Park attendant He was a Modern Woodmen of America and CSA member Surviving are four daughters a son a sister six grandchildren and a great grandchild Services will be held at the Barta Hesser chapel at 3 30 p m Wednesday with burial in Bohemian National Cemetery Friends may call after 4 p m Tuesday

Josef Petrik Eighteenth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids Czechoslovakia Rock Island Ellis Park Petrik Modern Woodmen of America Glen Wixom Seattle Arthur Krouse Toddville

Widow Eva Kisinger Dies After Long Illness in Cedar Rapids

Eva Jane Kisinger widow of Clarence S. Kisinger of Cedar Rapids died at home after a long illness. Born March 31, 1879 in Mt Vernon, she leaves two sons George S. and C. Richard Kisinger and brother Elson R. Needles. She belonged to the Woman's Relief Corps T. Z. Cook post Kenwood Methodist Church OES White Shrine and Rebekahs. Services in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev J Arthur Young and the T Z Cook post. Burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Eva Jane Kisinger Clarence S. Kisinger Twenty Eighth Street Drive Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon George S C. Richard Kisinger Elson R. Needles Mt. Vernon. Mrs. Kisinger Was An Active Member of the T. Z. Cook Woman’s Relief Corps Kenwood Methodist Church Cedar Chapter O.E.S White Shrine Rebekahs Turner Chapel J. Arthur Young T. Z. Cook Post Linwood Cemetery

Services for Frank Novak in Brush chapel Wednesday

Frank Novak of 1613 A street SW dies Saturday. Funeral at 2 p.m. in Brush chapel conducted by Rev. Zdenek F. Pauk. Burial at Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. Survivors include three stepchildren S. Milo Svec Cedar Rapids Mrs. Henry Droster Madison Wis and Mrs. John E. Waychoff Watkins.

Frank Novak Brush Chapel Zdenek F. Pauk Bohemian National Cemetery S. Milo Svec Cedar Rapids Henry Droster Madison Wis John E. Waychoff Watkins

Navy Enlisting Group of Recent Graduates

Cedar Rapids high school graduates join Navy as a group. Chief Petty Officer Ben Swickard says eight men from Roosevelt Wilson or McKinley high schools will travel to Des Moines for exams and, if successful, depart for San Diego for recruit training Tuesday. The enlistment deadline is Wednesday.

Cedar Rapids Navy Ben Swickard Roosevelt, Wilson McKinley High School Des Moines San Diego

Judge Finds Excuse Adequate In Traffic Case

The complaining witness Mrs. Louis Krejci did not appear in court Monday for a leaving the scene of an accident case filed against Alonzo Case of 1500 Fifteenth Street SE. Judge William Matias found her excuse satisfactory. Case pled guilty and was fined $10 plus costs. Mrs Krejci, at St Luke's Hospital, was there with her son born hours after the accident.

William Matias Alonzo Case Fifteenth Street SE Louis Krejci A Avenue NE

Glenn Parker Dies on Job During Lunch Hour

Glenn Parker, 62, of 1219 Tenth Street NW, died in his car on First Avenue E shortly after 1 PM Monday. His body was found by employee Paul Hawke, 1420 Eighteenth Street NW. Parker, a plumber, was working on a job at 1703 First Avenue and apparently died while sitting in his car during lunch hour. The body was taken by Ambulance Service to Mercy hospital to await final disposition.

Glenn Parker Tenth Street First Avenue Paul Hawke Eighteenth Street Parker Mercy Hospital

$18,540 Approved for La Porte School Plans

The General Services Administration approved 18540 for advance planning of La Porte City school facilities. GSA administrator Jess Larson told Senator Hickenlooper's office the fund comes under public law 352 of the 81st Congress. Estimated construction cost upon completion is 441,387.

Washington General Services Administration la Porte City Jess Larson GSA Hickenlooper la Porte Project Larson

Iowa Progressive Party Plans State Convention

The Iowa Progressive Party set its state convention for June 17 and 18 in Des Moines. State chairman William Smith of Cedar Rapids and secretary Mark Thompson of Des Moines announced the dates after a Sunday meeting. Speakers will include Frieda Schwenkmeyer of Chicago and Fred Stover of the Iowa Farmers Union and National Labor Conference for Peace.

Des Moines INS Progressive Party Iowa State Committee William Smith Cedar Rapids Mark Thompson Frieda Schwenkmeyer Chicago National Labor Conference For Peace Fred Stover Iowa Farmers Union Stover Henry A. Wallace

Population Shift Marked in Benton County Census

Benton County shows a 1950 census figure of 22,643, down from 22,879 in 1940, indicating a continued decline since 1920. Center Point rises to 981 residents, up 120 from 1940, with a history of steady gains from 773 in earlier decades. Mayor Wilbur Oliphant received Center Point’s count Monday.

Benton Center Point Benton County Rodney Birkicht Wilbur Oliphant Birkicht

Iowa City Census Figures Rise as University Students Counted

Iowa City reports a population of 27 221, up from 17 182 in 1940, the largest decade gain. The increase mainly reflects about 7 000 University of Iowa students added to city totals, though about 2 000 students living outside city limits were not counted.

Iowa City Preston Koser Peter J. Cerrell Davenport Iowa University of Iowa Cerriti University Coralville University Heights

Marion County Sees Population Decline in 1950 Census

The 1950 unofficial county census shows Marion County down to 25,880 residents from 27,019 in 1940, while Knoxville grows to 7,604 and Pella to 4,414. Other town figures include Pleasantville 1,397 to 1,487, Melcher 895 to 1,290, Bussey 635 to 632, Dallas 424 to 566, Hamilton 246 to 291, Swan 192 to 217, and Marysville 165 to 203.

Knoxville Marion County Pella Edward Fitzgerald Pleasantville Melcher Bussey Dallas Hamilton Swan Marysville

Red Oak Gains Population. Villisca Declines in 10 Years

District Census Supervisor E. A. Durick reports Red Oak’s tentative 1940 census total at 5,980 up 217 from 5,763 while Villisca falls to 1,808, down 203, reflecting a decade change.

Council Bluffs Red Oak Villisca E. A. Durick

Cedar Rapids Considers Tighter Trailer Camp Ordinance

The council reviews a comprehensive trailer ordinance to regulate camps, with rules on service connections, hygiene, and license revocation. Protests from earlier year highlighted trailer growth near Center Point road and Cold Stream avenue while Kenridge and Ellis camps face abandonment or discontinuation.

Cedar Rapids Center Point Road Cold Stream Avenue Weing Road Kenridge Ellis Camp

Bleakley Attacks “Chicken Coops” at Cedar Rapids Luncheon

David G. Bleakley, attorney, criticized so called aggrandized chicken coop house constructions during a Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board luncheon. He spoke on a proposed economic and social survey of the community recommended by the mayor’s special housing committee, of which he is a member. Also attending were others without speaking.

David G. Bleakley Cedar Rapids Iowa United States Bleakley

Cedar Rapids at crossroads on housing and growth

Mayor Clarence L. Sedive and Ray Tapper urged Cedar Rapids to choose growth or stagnation. Bleakley criticized substandard “chicken coops” and called for a scientific survey of housing needs to guide future development and financing decisions.

Clarence L. Sedive Ray Tapper Cedar Rapids Midwest Bleakley Realtors

Iowa primary vote centers on key races and turnout

Voters head to polls as six man race for Democratic senate nomination dominates discussions. Gov Beardsley runs unopposed for GOP nomination. Larson faces Bernard Brown for attorney general. Democratic governor hopefuls include Lester Gillette and Myron Bennett. Farm Bureau pushes turnout amid expected quiet election day.

Bernard Brown Woodbury County Lester Gillette Myron J. Bennett Des Moines Iowa Farm Bureau Federation Farm Bureau Iowa California James Roosevelt South Dakota Chan Gurney New Mexico

Foreign Import Measure Passed in Senate Tie Breaker

The administration approved bill to widen foreign goods assembly in U S ports trade zones with no import duties squeaked by 31 30 aided by Vice President Barkley breaking a 30 30 tie. It heads back to the House for action as the measure aims to boost foreign imports.

Washington Senate Barkley U. S House

New Hours for Three Windows at Cedar Rapids Post Office

Cedar Rapids post office changes apply to the stamp parcel post and registry windows. Postmaster William McLaughlin says hours shift to close at 5 30 p m instead of 6 p m while opening remains 8 a m.

Cedar Rapids William McLaughlin

Iowa Des Moines Fair Brings California Iowans Home

California based Iowans plan a special train to Des Moines for Iowa State Fair week. Lloyd Cunningham says talks with Iowans in California are ongoing though details aren’t set. A state dinner may feature Governors Beardsley and Warren at the California days observance.

Des Moines IDPA California Lloyd Cunningham Fair William Beardsley Iowa Earl Warren

Bowler couple prevail in quiet title suit over Kellys

George H Bowler and Earleen Bowler won a contested quiet title suit in Linn county against Michael and Marvel Kelly. Judge G K Thompson ruled the Bowlers own the farm in township 84 and ordered the Kellys to vacate by June 8 or a writ of possession will be issued.

George H Earleen Michael Marvel Kelly G. K. Thompson Kellys Linn County Thompson

10 Year Term for Man Who Stole Trailer Truck

Kenneth M. Davidson a 29 year old Baltimore Maryland man working in Cedar Rapids pled guilty to stealing a trailer truck and was sentenced to up to 10 years. He appeared before Judge Floyd Philbrick and received the sentence at Fort Madison penitentiary. Davidson was charged with theft of the Kenwood Transfer and Storage Company truck on May 30 while employed as a driver. He turned himself in at Terre Haute Indiana the next day and led authorities to the truck's location.

Kenneth M. Davidson Baltimore Cedar Rapids Fort Madison Floyd Philbrick Davidson Kenwood Transfer and Storage Company Terre Haute Ind

Couple Plead Innocent To Forged Check Charge

Richard F. Daley and Doris M. Friest entered innocent pleas before Judge Floyd Philbrick on a forged check charge. Both are held in the county jail after being arrested in Minneapolis and returned to face the accusation.

Richard F. Daley Doris M. Friest Doris Daley Doris M. Mentzer Floyd Philbrick Minneapolis

Will of Dell Adams Divides Estate Into Thirds Among Relatives

Dell Adams died May 26. Probate on Saturday admits the will with the estate to be shared in thirds. One third to L. C. Adams of Marion as administrator under a $1,000 bond. A second third split among John Adams Walker Mrs L E Aker Tipton and Charles Adams Hardy. The last third to Charles Webb Fayette Mrs F R Powen Ladfolla Calif Mildred Webb Donnan with $200 earmarked to L J Webb Donnan and $200 to Mrs Richard Lawyer Cedar Rapids.

Dell Adams L. C. Adams Marion John Adams Walker L. E. Aker Tipton Charles Adams Hardy Charles Webb Fayette F. R. Powen Ladfolla Calif Mildred Webb Donnan L. J. Webb Richard Lawyer Cedar Rapids

Wills admitted to probate for two local men

On Monday morning the probate court admitted two wills. William McCulloch who died May 26 and R F Blofield who died April 24 left their wives as sole heirs.

William McCulloch R. F. Blofield

Hart sues Frontress for overdue promissory note

Co J Hart files suit against Harold D Frontress for 550 dollars claimed overdue on a promissory note.

Co. J. Hart Monday Harold D. Frontress

Hawkeye Boys Staters Get Set for Election

Des Moines AP reports 720 Iowa youths at Hawkeye Boys State for 1950 sessions. Candidates for office will be nominated with state and county party conventions held Monday. Federalist and Nationalist meetings occurred Sunday, with orientations on government. American Legion sponsors the event. Marshall Camp welcomed attendees.

Des Moines Hawkeye Boys State Iowa Boys State Marshall Camp Iowa American Legion The American Legion

Parsons College Receives $40,000 Gift from Munitions Board Head

Hubert E. Howard of Washington, chairman of the National Munitions Board and a 1909 Parsons graduate, gave an unrestricted $40,000 gift announced at the 75th anniversary commencement. The donation plus prior gifts exceeds $100,000 to the college's development program.

Fairfield INS Parsons College Hubert E. Howard Washington National Munitions Board Thomas E. Shearer Howard Parsons

Funeral services for Cpl Gerald Thomas in Iowa Falls

Funeral services will be held in Iowa Falls Tuesday for Cpl Gerald Thomas age 24 who was killed in a motorcycle accident Sunday near Winnebago Minnesota while on furlough from military service. The incident occurred as he returned home.

Iowa Falls INS Cpl Gerald Thomas Winnebago Minn

Sixteen Cedar Rapids Residents Eligible for Public Safety Posts

The Civil Service Commission lists sixteen local residents eligible for appointment to police and fire posts. Six patrolmen, four policewomen, and six firefighters qualified after April 24 exams and physicals. Names include Russell L. Collins, Beverly J. Bain, Edsel R. Mc Mickle, and Richard L. Schwandt among others, with veterans' preference noted for some.

Cedar Rapids Civil Service Commission Russell L. Collins Tenth Avenue Robert H. Brooks Third Avenue John G. Meggers Seventeenth Avenue Lyman ‘Emery Fifteenth Avenue Claude H. Cypra Fourth Street Thomas C. McDermott, Jr Ellis Boulevard Beverly J. Bain Third Street NW Lorraine S. Knowles Twelfth Street Ruth N. Smith Center Point Road Mary E. McGuire McCarthy Road Edsel R. McMickle Fifth Avenue Dale C. Peyton Kenridge Terrace Robert Garrigar, Jr C Avenue Robert E. Drake First Avenue Thomas P. Dowd Thirtieth Street Richard L. Schwandt E Avenue Carl W. Kirwin Fred Niesz J. Giles Joyce

Removal Action Files Over Fatal Cedar Rapids Rail Crash

A removal action was filed in federal court in Cedar Rapids over the death of Herman F. Koch in Mechanicsville on May 27 1948. C N W railroad is accused of negligence in 13 counts and seeks removal from a Cedar county suit filed May 23. The suit seeks 72577.92 dollars in damages for Kochs death after his car was struck at a crossing by a North Western passenger train. Plaintiffs allege speeds above 40 mph the absence of a skilled engineer improper warning signals a rough crossing and obstructive buildings along the track.

Cedar County Federal District Court Cedar Rapids Chicago and North Western Railroad C. H. Haesemeyer Herman F. Koch Koch North Western Mechanicsville Tipton Haesemeyer

Bus Driver Charged With Reckless Driving

Glen Fitzwater a 35 year old Cedar Rapids City Lines driver was charged with reckless driving after a Sunday night collision at Woodland drive and Bover avenue SE. He was arrested around 9 p.m. no injuries were reported for the other vehicle occupants Allan Peremsky 18 and Jean Gabriel 19 were not hurt.

Glen Fitzwater Fourteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids Sixteenth Street SE

Blowout Wrecks Car Injures Parnell Woman

Ida Fhraner, 21, of Parnell is in Watts hospital Marengo with back injuries after being thrown from a car when a tire blew out. The car, driven by Lorraine M. Hoffman of Williamsburg, overturned. Five other youths in the car to Cedar Rapids for a picnic suffered minor injuries.

Marengo INS Ida Fhraner Parnell Watts Lorraine M. Hoffman Williamsburg Cedar Rapids

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