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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1959

Page

7

June 14 1958 Weather Summary and notices from Iowa towns

June 14 1958 local weather report lists temperatures for multiple cities including Anchorage Minneapolis Bismarck New York Chicago Omaha Denver Phoenix Des Moines St. Louis Port Worth San Francisco Los Angeles Seattle Miami Washington with forecast fair Sunday and partly cloudy Sunday night and Monday. The record includes dawn and evening readings, barometer, humidity, wind, sunrise and sunset times and notes several birth and divorce notices along with obituaries and societal items from Cedar Rapids Marion Center Point Anamosa North English and surrounding communities.

Anchorage Minneapolis Bismarck New York Chicago Omaha Denver Phoenix Des Moines St. Louis Port Worth Francisco Los Angeles Seattle Miami Washington

City Briefs and Community Notices Summary

City briefs summarize summer chess club meetings at Eastside Recreation Center on alternating Wednesdays and events at Roosevelt, YMCA, and Bishop's cafeteria. Other items note sales, school board meetings, church picnics, local club programs, and a family departure for Washington D.C. after leave.

Chess Club Community Chess Club Eastside Recreation Center Fourth Ave Seventeenth St

Two Tots Hit by Car in Driveway Incident

Two children suffered minor injuries when struck by a car while playing in a driveway between 1222 and 26 First Street NW. Janet Burns, 14, and LaVern Weems, 4, were treated at Mercy Hospital and released. Driver Howard D. Mallicoat, 1222 First Street NW, was pulling into his driveway at the time of the accident.

First St. NW Mercy Hospital Janet Burns First

Allen Slated for Mission for ICA

Dr. Raymond B. Allen resigns as UCLA chancellor and is reported to be in line for an overseas assignment with the International Cooperation Administration. The exact details of his new post have not been finalized.

Washington Raymond B. Allen UCLA International Cooperation Administration Allen

Labor Dispute Rages at Two Wilson Plants

Cedar Rapids and Albert Lea facilities face a lockout dispute as 1,006 Cedar Rapids workers and 700 at Albert Lea idle amid contract tensions. Union claims restrict hours to 40 weekly and 8 daily, while Wilson & Co asserts rights to reasonable hours. No local talks held. plants plan limited operations on Monday.

Cedar Rapids News Wilson and Company Cedar Rapids Albert Lea, Minn United Packinghouse Workers Albert Lea H. S. Amalong Cedar Rapiids Wilson & I Co Cedar ‘Rapids Wilson Harold J. Smith Union

Iowa Exhibitors Take Prize Leads at El Kahir Shrine Horse Show

Cedar Rapids riders claimed top honors on final day as W. F. Elliott won open 5 gaited 3-year-old with King Wind and Milton Gauger took musical chairs. 3 Oaks Mistress driven by Roy Sutton won fine harness pony while Jane Ramsey placed in youth 3 gaited stake. Boyd family entries claimed multiple prizes in the show climaxing with Gay 90s pageant tonight.

Iowa Cedar Rapids el Kahir Shrine W. F. Elliott Twelve Acres King Wind Milton Gauger J. D. Ramsey Tipton Roy Sutton Jane Ramsey Boyd Iowa City Bobby Boyd George O’brien Marion Shetland Hitches. Another Second Place Winnner Queen Myron Rathjen i Marengo Hopes Fashion Farm Sioux City Ted Lowe Des Moines Buttercup Lloyd Augustine Ainsworth June Rhapsoda H. J. Brenneman Keota Coquette Ruth Laurel Hansen Ft. Worth Dan Bill Ratliff Evansdale Honey Buck Babe Elmer Garrels Marian Lambert Creston C. A Osler Walnut Sweet Marie Indiana Creek Stables Barrymore Larigo Roy Strawhacken Altoona Norm Sue Rene Ben Edwards Mankato Minn Miss Sandran Shari Seibert Grimes Prince Margaret Swanson Omaha John Lowe Kirksville Rhythm Linda Anderson

Rock and Roll Singers Jailed After marquee dispute

Tommy Dee and Bobby Vance were jailed Saturday night on disturbing the peace charges outside Danceland while attempting to remove Dee’s name from the marquee. They said the cancellation of their show caused the dispute and each posted a $30 bond before release.

Tommy Dee Bobby Vance Danceland Dee Vance

Missing Buffalo financier Edward Germain reported

Buffalo financier Edward B. Germain, 68, a former assistant secretary of the navy and once president of Dunlop Tire & Rubber, was reported missing after not being seen since Thursday night at a dinner honoring Donald Elliman, bank president of New York City.

Buffalo N.Y Edward B. Germain Navy Germain Dunlop Tire & Rubber Co Bank of New York Donald Elliman New York City

Whirlybirds Adventure Cures Boy’s Lying on Channel 9

A Sunday 6 PM segment on Channel 9 features Whirlwind Whirlybirds guiding a young boy to tell the truth, with the program highlighting honesty through a playful tale and educational messaging.

Whirlybirds Channel 9

Cedar Rapids Gazette History and Subscription Rates

The Cedar Rapids Gazette established in 1882 by The Gazette Co. lists daily and Sunday publication at 509 Third Ave SE Cedar Rapids. It outlines carrier rates at 45 cents per week and mail rates varying by edition and location, with annual options for Iowa and other states.

Cedar Rapids The Gazette Co Third Ave Iowa

Two Children Admit Attempt To Fire Parents

In Jackson Michigan two youths Doreen Baker aged 15 and Bruce Baker aged 12 confessed to arson they threw gasoline on their sleeping parents causing critical burns. They said nagging and strictness prompted the plot as they wanted to do more for themselves.

Jackson, Mich Doreen Baker Bruce Doreen

Boy 2 Found Dead in Driveway Near Ainsworth Farm

Harold Wayne Witt II son of Mr and Mrs Glenn Witt of rural Ainsworth was killed Saturday morning when apparently run over. Washington County Coroner Ray Fields said an investigation is underway. The incident occurred in the Witt farm driveway seven miles southeast of Washington. The boy was found in the driveway about 9 am by his mother who had been gardening. his head was crushed.

Washington Harold Wayne Witt Glenn Witt Ainsworth Washington County Ray Fields Fields Witt

Elks and Kiwanis Gifts Support Camp Good Health

Two longstanding supporters aid Camp Good Health with gifts from the Cedar Rapids Elks and Kiwanis clubs. Elks send 200 dollars and Kiwanis 100 dollars, aiding staffing, diet, and exercise programs. Camp manager Tony Pleune prepares trainee staff and logistics for eight weeks of activities.

Elks and Kiwanis Clubs Camp Good Health Elks Club of Cedar Rapids Elks Kiwanis Club Tony Pleune

Deaths Mrs. James T Jensen 1016 Third Ave SW

Mrs James T Jensen 1016 Third Ave SW dies Saturday night in a Cedar Rapids hospital Born Lena Christensen in Tama Ia on June 20 1888 she was married Feb 7 1923 to James Jensen who preceded her in death Surviving include a Cedar Rapids son two Cedar Rapids daughters three Cedar Rapids stepdaughters two sisters and four brothers Funeral announcements to follow Friends may call at Rohn funeral home Monday

James TI. Jensen Third Ave Cedar Rapids Lena Christensen Tama Toledo Jensen William Carl Berry IR. M. Schow Salt Lake City Harvey Goodenough Delia Jensen Rebecca Johnson Florence Christensen Ellen Thompson Marshalltown Jens Jacob Andrew iChristensen Henry Christensen Boone Rohn Funeral Home Moniday

Helen Burns widow of Louis H Burns dies after illness

Helen Claire Burns widow of Louis H Burns of Cedar Rapids and Kansas City died Friday in a Rapid City hospital after a lingering illness. She left a line of survivors including sons Donald M Burns Louis H Burns Jr and Col Robert J Burns and brothers Leo J Murray Edward J Murray J Donald Murray and sister Maude Corrigan. Funeral services will be held at St Francis Xavier church in Kansas City next Friday morning.

Helen Claire Burns Louis H. Burns Cedar Rapids Kansas City Rapid City S. C John E. Murray The Security Savings Bank of Chicago Blackhawk S. D Richard Donald M Louis H. Burns, Jr Col Robert J. Burns Orlando Fla Leo B. Murray Edward J. Murray J. Donald Murray New York City Maude Corrigan St. Francis Xavier Church Muehlebach

Services for Mrs. Hubert N Polton Jr

Funeral services will be held in the Chapel of Memories at 1 30 PM Monday conducted by Rev Hubert L Sunderman of Faith E U B church Burial will be at Cedar Memorial Friends may call at Beatty Bearles from 2 PM Sunday until 10 30 AM Monday

Hubert N. Polton, Jr Chapel of Memories Hubert L. Sunderman Faith E.U.B Cedar Memorial Beatty Bearle’s

Services for Joseph Matyas to be held Tuesday in Brosh chapel

Funeral services for Joseph Matyas, 53, are set for Tuesday at 2 in the Brosh chapel with Rev. Joseph Havlik officiating. Burial will follow at Czech National Cemetery. Friends may visit the chapel after 2 today.

Joseph Matyas Brosh Chapel Joseph Havlik Ichapel

Children Escape Burns Home Fire

Five children aged 3 to 12 escaped unharmed from the How ard G Burns residence at 903 Belleave SW Saturday night as a kitchen cabinet fire gutted the kitchen and left the rest of the house with smoke and water damage. Firemen said the cause was hot immediately determined and the Burnses were at a movie when the blaze started.

Howard G. Burns Belleave

Plastic Bag Succeeds In Fatal Infant Case In Chicago

In Chicago a five month old girl named Viviane Davis suffocated after her face became buried in a plastic bag used to cover her crib mattress. The incident marks the second similar death in the city last week.

Chicago Viviane Davis

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