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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 1947
Page
2
The Daily Record reports scattered showers and thunder in the east, fair later with temperatures from a high of 84 to a low of 58, and a Wednesday high of 76 with NW winds. It also lists fines for offenses, divorce decrees, fire and motor incidents, driving and parking penalties, births at St Luke's and Mercy, and various city notices and city addresses.
The Iowa State Employment Service in Cedar Rapids said about 1,500 workers were laid off in May with further manufacturing cutbacks likely. They noted a slight seasonal decline in job losses, a past impact from releases, and a mixed outlook as demand and recalls vary by industry.
Tama Arthur Clark aged 81 died Saturday with services set Tuesday in Harrison funeral Clermont. Mrs Bert Lyngans age 66 died Wednesday. services held Saturday in East Clermont Lutheran church. Luana Charles Doerring 27 died Sunday night from a fractured skull after a Sunday ball game. Marion Blietz about 33 died Monday morning in an auto accident and was taken to a funeral home.
Flood waters crippled Ottumwa with damaged streets and toppled buildings. John Morrell Packing and other plants planned to reopen in a week or more while farmers were asked not to ship livestock. Water shortages hampered drinking and cleaning, with two weeks for safe city water and nurses called to inoculate against typhoid and tetanus.
Areas expected to receive showers and thundershowers tonight and tomorrow. Wapello on the lower Iowa River sees a 16.2 foot stage this morning with a forecast rise, and Iowa City is expected to fall another foot today.
Freight operations on the Crandic line remained snarled by high waters near Iowa City with yards flooded in Iowa City and Coralville. Dispatchers reported Monday that passenger schedules continued, while plans to curtail service south of Oakdale and substitute buses between that point and Iowa City were in place as the river crested.
Floodwaters along the Mississippi and floods from tornadoes push tolls higher. Des Moines watershed and six levees breached affected Illinois Missouri lands. Alexandria and Hannibal areas flooded. one Dalles flood fatality. 50 rescued. Sharon and Warren areas hit with deaths. Weather highs reach 90s across Midwest.
Judge Floyd Philbrick dismissed two damage suits on motion by plaintiffs. One suit by Milo Abernathy against Rudolph Kubik and the related counter-claim failed to prove freedom from contributory negligence regarding an March 29 accident at Second Street and A Avenue NE. The second suit by R. B. Wolfe administrator of George LeHew against Ralph and Montgomery Wolfe sought $15,000 damages claiming Marvin Colton’s car caused LeHew’s death at Tenth Avenue and Tenth Street SE in September 1946.
George Atwood sues Ralph Stanton in district court over an April 14 collision on highway 150 Center Point. Atwood alleges Stanton drove a light truck from a side street into his path causing the wreck and property damage.
Judge Floyd Philbrick granted a judgment of 402.93 against C B Atwood of Johnson Avenue NW on an account. The Public Finance Service was awarded 373.63 against Robert Irvine on a promissory note.
Judge Floyd Philbrick on Saturday granted Lula Marie Cruise on court petition. The ruling allows her to pursue custody arrangements and access to her child, pending further hearings and formal documents.
Dr Paul Hutchinson Century managing editor spoke at Mt Vernon Cornell commencement urging graduates to turn skills toward rebuilding faith and world organization. He warned of moral and spiritual devastation from wars and atomic threats while highlighting intangibles like heroism generosity and belief in God as paths to lasting peace.
Mrs Ada Franklin 72 of 711 H Street SW died Sunday at her son Novertus Franklin home after an extended illness. She was a widow and Mt Zion Baptist Church member. Survived by daughters Darah Gates Lilly Mosely both of Flint Mich sons Novertus Franklin Cedar Rapids Rufus Franklin sister Kathy Carter St Louis brother Bob Carter Memphis Services Wednesday 2 30 pm Mt Zion Baptist Church Rev G E Scott Burial Linwood Cemetery Friends may call Rice Funeral Home.
Former Cedar Rapids resident Mrs Winifred Neilly Rasmus died Sunday at 7 45 a m in San Antonio Texas after a long illness She was born February 20 1911 in Denver Colorado and worked 14 years for Northwestern Bell in Monticello and Cedar Rapids She is survived by her husband a daughter Mary Ann and a sister and brother Services will be held at St Matthew s Church Thursday at 9 a m Burial will be in Salmedina Friends may call Wednesday
Mrs Charles Sadilek 74 of 816 Fifteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died at 4 45 p m Sunday after a long illness She was born in Chicago June 16 1872 and was a member of St Wenceslaus church Surviving are three daughters Mrs Allen White Mrs Laurence Augustine Mrs Arthur Dixon a son Frank a sister Mrs Mary Wood and a brother Edward Sullivan Services will be held at the Barta Hesser chapel at 2 p m Wednesday by Rev Anthony W Chihak Burial will be in Cedar Rapids
James B. Crissinger of 146 Fourteenth Avenue SW died in a local hospital at 11:45 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness. Born May 30, 1890 in Cherokee, he was employed by Wilson and Company for 18 years. Survived by wife Mary and four sisters, the service is set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Janeba Funeral Home with Rev. Zdenek F. Pauk officiating. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Tiffin. visitation at the funeral home.
Mrs Minnie Dunlap Floyd 84 widow of Charles F. Floyd died Saturday in Portland Oregon after a long illness. A former Cedar Rapids and Center Point resident she is survived by two sons F D Floyd of Portland and Paul E Floyd of Cedar Rapids and five grandchildren. Services will be held in Center Point.
Sam Farmer Jr. died in an Iowa City hospital after an extended illness. He formerly worked at Danceland ballroom. Survived by his father Sam Farmer Cedar Rapids two sisters Gladys Walker Des Moines Ruth Brown California and brother Marlin Farmer Cedar. Funeral arrangements are pending. Body at Rice Funeral Home.
Services for Harry B Stevenson of 900 Ninth Street SW are planned for 3 30 p m Tuesday at Turner Chapel with Rev G H Bamford officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
About 2000 Briggs Manufacturing workers at the Conner avenue plant walked out Monday and later returned after CIO United Auto Workers declared the action unauthorized. The UAW threatened a strike Wednesday against seven Briggs plants over a wage dispute. At Ford River Rouge, two departments were shut down in a “slow down and sabotage of equipment” affecting about 650 workers, with potential broader impact if not reopened.
Officials at Chicago regional sugar rationing say 10 000 sugar ration books were flown Monday to Ottumwa and other flood affected Iowa districts on the Red Cross guidance. R B Martin regional administrator issued the order after advice from Des Moines and other points.
The United States Rubber Company announced price reductions of 4 to 11 percent on its United States Royal automobile tires in its regular line, with the largest cuts in popular sizes, effective Monday.
Rock Island district engineer Col. J H Peil says Ottumwa and southern Iowa flood losses could have been avoided if the Red Rock and Coralville dam projects were completed with federal authorization. He estimates 1944 and current floods caused over 4 million in direct damages and far more in indirect losses, urging reservoir control to curb future levee spending.
Federal meteorologist S E Decker called the Des Moines river valley flood the worst on record. He cited deeper waters and wider civil damage across farms and properties from Warren county to near Keokuk where the river meets the Mississippi.
An independent clemency board reported that a two year study of 38 717 cases showed the war department treated military offenders fairly. The board led by Owen J Roberts upheld no general amnesty and noted 84 900 sentences by courts martial during the war through December 31, 1946. By then 42 000 were restored to duty and 26 000 released through clemency parole or expiration of sentence. As of April 30 this year 14 228 offenders remained in federal and disciplinary barracks.
A historical note explains that a call made across the United States by human voice is reamplified about 180 times, illustrating early long distance communication amplification.
Spring arrives in Cedar Rapids with Mayor Frank Hahn shedding his coat as council discusses a major sewer project. Harold C. Eggelston is named city barns superintendent. A bid hearing is set for July 7 at 10 a.m. The plan covers six areas and outlines weed control deadlines including knapweed and buckhorn.
Paul Brechler, incoming Iowa State University athletic director, tells Rotary and 33 supporters that football will lead rebuilding efforts while balancing basketball access and intramural emphasis. He outlines ticket limits, plans for added seating, and defense of scholarship policies, noting faculty control over aid.
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