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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1957
Page
7
Municipal Court actions list numerous fines and suspensions for violations including speeding, license issues, intoxication, and dog at large. Weather forecast notes cloudy conditions with scattered showers, warmer temperatures, and a June precipitation total near normal. barometer and wind data recorded at Municipal Airport.
Camp Good Health manager ALT Plene seeks a dependable truck driver to complete a stall setup. No young man restrictions. must have a clean driving record and reliability. Applicants may call Mr Pleane at MM 2389 tonight or Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 3 p.m.
Report notes a Cedar Rapids woman worked briefly at the public library in 1952 and at several other Cedar Rapids sites, including Collins Hactio. She says her son, Francis, had no serious trouble. The youth, an eighth grade student, offered a single explanation about the attack: she just looked mean at me.
Two drivers charged after a Friday afternoon collision at a Cedar Rapids intersection. Tharp 221 Sixth Avenue Northeast and another driver were fined for a right‑of‑way violation and for speeding, with costs assessed Saturday morning by the municipal court.
Coe College trustees outline plans for a new music building to replace Marshall Hall. The two story facility will include offices, classrooms, 42 by 40 foot rehearsal hall, 30 by 60 foot recital hall, studios, library, and air conditioning. Architects Larson and Larson. Brown and Healey consulting. About 274,900 dollars of 60 percent of funds are secured with more raised via Growth and Building funds.
Cedar Rapids firemen battled three alarms in 25 minutes with minor damage. A basement locker room fire at Ford Hopkins drug store caused smoke and loss of contents. McKinley high auditorium curtain caught fire. Killian Company building elevator motor burned out, triggering sprinklers and water on sales floor. An ambulance was sent to the Killian corner for a man struck by a car but released after examination.
Three thefts were reported Friday night in Cedar Rapids. Joan Pisney reported a small billfold stolen from the Sir Kinley high school locker room. C. Weeds of Vintual f said her purse disappeared while she was at a gym. Laverny Milifens reported his car moved and a camera and insurance papers taken from the glove compartment.
An 80 year old man from Omaha died of a heart attack on arrival at a Cedar Rapids hospital. Linn County Coroner Robrert iBrash said the death was confirmed Saturday. John Klusaw, traveling with his family from Omaha to Racine, was pronounced dead after a car trip outside Cedar Rapids. The body was taken to Murner chapel and later transferred to Larkin funeral home for services, with burial at St John’s Cemetery.
Patrons at AU store evacuated as water drainage issue triggered an alarm. Elevators were halted for a period, forcing customers to use a rear stairway while staff managed the situation and ensured safety. No injuries reported.
Thomas Pirnie, a Cedar Rapids attorney and former Cedar Rapids Symphony Association president, was listed in serious condition at the University of Iowa Hospitals in Iowa City. He reportedly suffered a severe allergic reaction to a tetanus inoculation after treatment for cuts and was moved from St. Luke's to Iowa City hospital. his condition prevents visitors.
Three defendants pled innocent to criminal charges in Linn County district court on Saturday. Gerald Phillips, 27, pled innocent to rape and waived to circuit court. James Howe, 20, pled innocent to inherent exposure after four Cedar Rapids schoolgirls reported a man exposing himself from a car. Barbara Rhodes, 26, pled innocent to forgery for signing a $15 check in a supermarket. Rhodes had earlier pled innocent to larceny on May 20. Orville Johnson, 35, was given time to plead to a separate larceny charge for stealing a $50 portable hi fi record player from Smulekhauls. Two daughters, Mildred Biderman and Laura Armstrong, named as executrices, inherited Rhoda Neal’s will admitted to probate.
Dr. Jackson Burns told Cedar Rapids four high school seniors at Memorial Coliseum to pursue learning, earning, and yearning as lifelong goals. He urged study of literature and ethics, and emphasized giving to the world over personal gain while urging graduates to foster fraternity and world peace. The ceremony marked the last graduation for Franklin, McKinley, Roosevelt, and Wilson high schools before two new senior buildings open.
Dr Halda F Rice aged student and Cedar Rapids resident died after a long illness. Born August 16 1884 in Story City she married March 1 1918 in Marion and her husband died November 7 1944. She studied at Town State College Ames and graduated from Des Moines SAH College of Osteopathy in 1909. She practiced in Nevada Rolland before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1927. Surviving are daughter Mrs Robin K E Larsen of Henotuing a gon Hulbert F Rice of Cedar Rapids four sisters and five brothers. Funeral at Headly Bearle chapel Tuesday at 1 30 pm with Dr H Hughes Dill. burial Oak Hill. Friends may call after 7 pm Saturday. Carolyn Senn O Donnell sister of Mrs W H Metgar died Friday in Curry Indiana. She was reared in Cedar Rapids and lived here years. She was married to L A O Donnell and later moved to Colorado and Gary. Services Monday at 930 am in Gary. Lester M M Van Alst longtime Cedar Rapids native died in Long Beach California. He is survived by wife Abbie and mother Rosa F L Van Alst. Burial Oak Hill. Diplomas were presented at the chapel as services were set.
Seniors led by principals W E Paxson McKinley Dean Stoakes Franklin Pierre A Tracy Wilson and Fred J Kluss Roosevelt graduate in blue and white gowns as caps sail through the air. Roosevelt band directed by Rh Cedric Anderson and the all city choir under Pawl An thony perform two pieces. Supt Clyde Parker delivers the keynote while Rev L B Beaver of Salem EB church offers the invocation and Rev Bernard G Olson of Kenwood Park Methodist gives the benediction.
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