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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1961
Page
3
Partly cloudy with afternoon showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday. Readings and forecast details for multiple Iowa cities follow. Also contains court notices, traffic fines, civil suits, births and obituaries, plus local public and private notices and death announcements.
Burlington reports an around the clock border truck check capturing about 50 violators. Officers inspected registrations, fuel loads, log books and safety rules with fines from 25 to 380 dollars. The heaviest penalty was for a truck carrying 77 000 pounds, 4000 pounds over limit. Bridges from the east to Iowa also checked by state and interstate agencies. Fines fund the school.
H P Donovan of 1935 Bever Ave SE was elected national senior vice commander at the Mexican Border Veterans convention in Indianapolis last week. Mrs Donovan named national chaplain of the auxiliary. Also honored were R A Wilkinson of 1617 Second Ave SE elected national chaplain and Charles Wright of 194 Forester SE named editor of The Bugle, the group's official publication.
Prime Minister Ben Gurion and Foreign Minister Golda Meir met President de Gaulle in Paris for a luncheon on Tuesday to discuss Middle East issues and regional concerns.
Anna E Tilson widow of Richard H Tilson of Anaheim California and former Cedar Rapids resident died Friday after a long illness. Born December 26 1878 in Belfast Ireland she was a Grace Episcopal church member. Survived by three daughters Mrs Marvin Smylie Albuquerque New Mexico Mrs Harmon Justus Medford Oregon Mrs Bette Merrifield Anaheim three sons Staff Sgt William H Tilson Tinker Air Force Base James and George Tilson Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs Isabelle Tilson Belfast and 13 grandchildren 11 great grandchildren Graveside services at Cedar Memorial Cemetery 3 p m Saturday Rev D A Loferski St Johns Episcopal Church officiating Friends may call Turner chapel 10 a m to 2 p m Saturday.
World War I veteran and retired Penick and Ford engineer Jesse Dale Slaughter died Monday at the Veterans Hospital in Iowa City after a long illness. Born April 3, 1879 in Colfax, he married Rose Tomlinson in 1897. Survived by his wife, six sons, three daughters, a sister and a brother, 14 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. Services Thursday at Turner chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial, military rites by Hanford post. Friends may call after 1 p.m. Wednesday.
James H Frey funeral Thursday at 9 at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Mt Calvary. James B Hall funeral Wednesday at 10 at Immaculate Conception Church with burial at Mt Calvary. Lester Seiler funeral Wednesday at 2 at Brush Chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial. Mrs Dove funeral Wednesday at 10:30 at Turner Chapel with burial at North English Cemetery. Bequeathed services by Rev. Maurice Sheehy Rev Jack Oliver and Rev N L Wogen listed.
A two story hotel in Cleveland Tennessee burned early Tuesday killing three people. Firefighters battled the blaze as the wooden structure collapsed. witnesses reported the building was old and vacant at the time.
A compact Lost and Found notice urges readers to use the Gazette Want Ad column for fast recovery of missing items. It promotes clear contact methods and quick publication.
Water works Supt. George Lee says rain could improve the city water taste after a contamination scare. Algae counts fell from 18 000 to 10 000 12 000, odor factors dropped from 400 to 150 raw water and tap around 5. Test wells near the water works may be drilled if readings stay favorable.
Weather item notes continuations and brief timing details as reported on page one. The readable text references a weather segment with references to durations and conditions but lacks full data for a complete forecast.
Severe storms raked Iowa with heavy showers and thundershowers and possible tornado like winds. Van Meter recorded 4.4 inches since Tuesday. Red Oak and Fort Dodge total rainfall surpassed 11.4 inches. A small twister reportedly touched down near Nevada at an Adventist camp, overturning tents but injuring none. Fort Dodge saw hail, street flooding, and downed power lines as firefighters rescued two women and three children from a car.
Firemen in Fort Dodge reported several minor fires likely sparked by lightning as showers and thunderstorms with high humidity move through southern and eastern Iowa. The Weather Bureau issued a severe weather warning for Davis, Wapello, Jefferson, Henry, Des Moines, Van Buren and Lee counties predicting high winds and large hail between 2 and 8 p.m.
A salesman for H A Satin Co reported $2000 in clothing samples stolen from his car in Cedar Rapids. He parked in front of Armstrong's, returned to find the car missing. Patrolmen found it about an hour later near Kenwood Transfer Co. on Second Street SE. the car showed signs of thorough rummaging. Detectives continue the investigation.
Four students protest theater segregation in Austin Texas by occupying the Ameri can Broadcasting Paramount Theaters office for a second day. Police say officials will tolerate the sit in but deny food or restroom access. The group began at 2 p m Monday and extended into the night, vowing to stay until policy changes.
The Standard Oil division of American Oil Co announces a one cent per gallon rise in gasoline and dealer tank wagon prices. Des Moines regional manager H. E. Prunty says the increase affects all dealers outside Des Moines metro area and restores a mid May price cut amid a stronger wholesale market. Other wholesalers report no word yet on increases.
Sun Mart officials reported early Monday a burglary at the Johnson avenue store. Burglars drilled a safe with a core cutting machine between 1 and 6 am, lifting $2,211.88 in cash and $1,699.80 in checks, part of a total loss of $3,911.68. The incident marked Iowa’s first safe burglary of this type.
Safety Commissioner Pesch argues the current point system for traffic violations remains a public mystery. He urges a fresh start and clearer explanations, saying suspension should not be the sole consequence and proposing revisions to better guide drivers.
A 71-year-old blind woman, Clara P Crawford of 1414 Tenth St SE, told police a man broke into her home before 3 am during a thunderstorm, ransacked the house, opened drawers and toppled furniture, threatened her, and fled with 45 dollars. Charred papers were found. investigation continues.
Iowa State Safety Commissioner Carl Pesch said a driver improvement system under a new point scheme to take effect June 15 may lead to creating driver improvement schools for habitual violators. He noted hearings are about 200 monthly and over 9,000 licenses were revoked or suspended in 1960.
A weekday feature on KCRG TV 9 promises lavish prizes during the Number Please program airing at 12 30 each weekday. The segment invites viewers to tune in for chance cocoa rewards and engagement.
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