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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 20, 1947

Page

8

Weather and court notes from the Daily Record June 29 1947

The issue reports Los Angeles and Iowa forecasts with rain in the state, cooler conditions in the east and north, and warm in the south. Police court actions include fines for disturbances, reckless driving, speeding and other infractions, with numerous names listed. Fire calls and hospital births are also noted, including several June 19 births at St Luke's and Mercy facilities.

Los Angeles Sioux City Iowa

Labor Veto Critiques of NLRB Bill Highlight Fairness Fears

President Truman assails a proposed labor bill, warning it would favor employers, escalate strikes, curb union rights, and burden NLRB processes with broad restrictions. He contends the measure would threaten safety provisions, rest periods, and legitimate practices while fueling inter union warfare and endless litigation.

Truman NLRB

Daughter born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Rice in Marion

A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Gerald Rice of Marion on June 20, following a June 19 announcement for their family.

Gerald Rice Marion

Obituary notices for Iowa communities

In Iowa City Paul L. Hummer age 58 and Beatrice Fitzana died recently with services planned at St Marys and St Patricks churches. John F Miller 83 and August C Svenksen 66 passed away with services scheduled in their towns. Addie McQuillen and James Ennis were also reported with funeral details and related arrangements noted for local churches and homes.

Iowa City Paul L. Hummer St. Mary’s Church Beatrice Fitzana St. Patrick's Church Fayette John F. Miller Olin C. Svenksen St. John’s Lutheran Church Tipton Addie McQuillen the Sheets Funeral Home Monticello James Ennis Farley

Radioactive Sugar Made by Photosynthesis First Time

University of California scientists announced Friday the production of radioactive sugar by the photosynthesis method for first use in biological and medical research.

Edith Lowe, Morris Plan official, dies after brief illness

Edith Doris Lowe 2039 Grande avenue SE secretary treasurer of the Morris Plan Company died in a local hospital at 4 am Friday after a brief illness. Born December 30 1889 in Carlisle Ohio she worked 30 years for the company. Survived by her mother Mrs C R Lowe of Cedar Rapids. Member of St Pauls Methodist Church. Services set for 3 30 pm Saturday Turner chapel with Rev D A Lofersxi. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Edith Doris Lowe Grande Avenue Morris Plan Company Carlisle Ohio C. R. Lowe Cedar Rapids St. Paul’s Methodist Church Turner Chapel D. A. Lofersxi Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Deaths A LeRoy Eaton Services Set For Saturday

A LeRoy Eaton part owner of Nagle Eaton Lumber Company died suddenly of a heart attack near his home at 2127 Blake Boulevard SE. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday in Turner chapel with Rev. Martin B. Kober officiating. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

A. LeRoy Eaton Nagle-Eaton Lumber Company Blake Boulevard Turner Chapel Martin B. Kober St. Paul’s Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Widow of Rev Joseph H Laird Dies in Cedar Rapids

Sarah Laird widow of Reverend Joseph H Laird died Thursday at her daughter’s home 1611 K Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Born May 27 1860 near Pella Iowa He served as a Methodist minister in northwestern Kansas for about 30 years Surviving daughters Rollin B Wolfe Cedar Rapids Jennie Gross Fresno Calif a son Henry S Laird Venice Calif eight grandchildren Funeral at Barta Hesser chapel 3 30 p m Saturday conducted by Dr M B Kober Burial in Abilene Kan Friends may call after 5 p m Friday

Sarah Laird Joseph H. Laird Rollin B. Wolfe K Avenue Pella Laird Kansas Cedar Rapids Jennie Gross Fresno Calif Henry S. Laird Venice St. Paul's Methodist Church of M. B. Kober Abilene Kan

Death notice for Dorothy Bertrand

Dorothy Bertrand daughter of Mr and Mrs H A Bertrand 821 Ellis boulevard NW died at 12 30 a m Wednesday after a long illness She was born in Williams burg November 29 1917 Surviving are her parents two brothers Don of Modesto California and Dale of Cedar Rapids Private funeral services will be conducted in the Rohn chapel at 2 30 p m Saturday by Rev Rodney C Gould Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery

Dorothy Bertrand H. A. Bertrand Ellis Boulevard Williamsburg Don Modesto Calif Dale Cedar Rapids Rohn Rodney C. Gould Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Employment Unit Shift Approved by Senate Committee

The senate labor committee backed President Truman's plan to move the United States Employment Service to the labor department. The vote was 6 to 5 despite Taft opposition. The transfer, labeled reorganization plan No. 2, passed 3 to 2 and takes effect July 1 unless disapproved.

Washington Taft Rchio Senate Labor Committee Senate Truman United States Employment Service Labor Department

Courthouse Action Seeks Note Payment from Miles

W. S. Burkholder filed suit in district court Thursday seeking $3,000 principal plus interest on a promissory note dated February 10, 1915, against Kathryn T. Miles.

W. S. Burkholder Kathryn T. Miles

Washington House Debates Ban on Duel in the Sun Film

Rep Rankin of Mississippi asks the House to ban the movie Duel in the Sun from Washington, D C one day after its first run closed. Majority Leader Halleck of Indiana blocks quick action and favors referral to the District of Columbia committee.

Washington INS Rankin D-Miss House Halleck Indiana District of Columbia

Tipton Teacher Injured When Car Leaves Highway

Miss Mary Morrissey English instructor at Tipton High School suffered cuts bruises and other injuries when her car left Highway 38 seven miles south of Tipton at noon Thursday. She was taken to Mercy Hospital Iowa City.

Tipton Mary Morrissey Tipton High School Highway 38 Here Mercy Hospital Iowa City

New Chaplain Is Appointed For Mr. Mercy

The Very Rev. Patrick F. Malone becomes pastor of St. Josephs Church Mason City and dean of the Mason City Catholic deanery announced by Archbishop Rohlman. Rev. Louis E. Wendling is named chaplain and professor at Mt. Mercy College Cedar Rapids. Loras Watters appointed principal of Loras Academy. Other clergy transfers include Rev. James Flowey and Rev. Maurice J. Tracy succeeding Garry Owen and Epworth assignments across several Iowa communities.

Dubuque Patrick F. Malone Garry Owen St. Joseph's Church Mason City Mason City Catholic Henry P. Rohlman Father Malone Patrick J. Behan Louis E. Wendling Sacred Heart Church Mt. Mercy College Cedar Rapids James E. Flowey Forest City Maurice J. Tracy U. S. Army Corps Father Flowey Edward A. Fitzgerald Archdiocesan Loras T. Lane Metropolitan Church Leo Jaeger Mt. St. Francis Dane Budne Bertram Frommelt Epworth Earlville Lawrence W. Klassen Wetford Robert J. Saunders Loras College Robert W. Swift Holy Family Anamosa Ivan Boyd Ana

Carnival workers needed and town notices brief

City brief items list urgent help for a carnival with contact 9726 and Adv notices. Townsend Victory club No 8 meets at K P hall Sunday for 6 pm picnic and business session with Dr H J Jones contacts. Shueyville church services led by Rev Lyle K Anderson Sunday 9 30 am with Sunday school at 10 30. Keen Teen Klub moon light hike rescheduled to June 27. Christ Sanctified Holy Church tag day at 1230 Fifteenth street SE for church funds. Linn county Purple Heart chapter meets Friday 8 pm at VFW club for all Purple Heart holders.

Townsend Club Townsend Victory Club No K. of P. Hall Shueyville Lyle K. Anderson Christ Sanctified Holy Church Fifteenth Street H. G. Darden Linn County The Order of the Purple Heart VFW

Tracy Steegh Injured in Quarry Conveyor Accident

Tracy Steegh aged 33 of 2525 Johnson Avenue NW was injured Friday morning at the Crawford Lime and Quarry Company on Palo Road when his arm was caught in a conveyor belt and severed above the elbow. He was transported to St. Luke's Hospital for treatment.

Tracy Steegh Johnson Avenue St. Luke’s Crawford Lime and Quarry Company Palo Road

Lilley conduct week long religious education conference

Dr and Mrs Theodore G Lilley returned from Pella where they led a week long conference on religious education for Young Presbyterians in Southeast Iowa. About 150 students and faculty attended the Central College campus event.

Theodore G. Lilley Pella Iowa Central College

Traffic Toll In Cedar Rapids Rise Since April First

Local traffic tolls in Cedar Rapids have increased since April 1, with ongoing effects on daily commutes and road usage noted by officials and residents. The figure 73 is cited as part of the toll tally.

Cedar Rapids

Jury Chosen to Try Beulah Overell and Bud Gollum

After four weeks of wrangling a jury of twelve was selected in Santa Ana to try Beulah Louise Overell, 18, heiress, and her college sweetheart George Bud Gollum, a medical student. The panel began after questioning 555 talesmen.

Santa Ana Calif Ins Beulah Louise Overell George “Bud” Gollum Husky Talesmen

Five giant salamanders sent as gift from Japan

Five giant salamanders were flown from Tokyo to Washington D C as a gift from Japanese schoolchildren to American students. The amphibians will be housed in the ecological park in Washington.

Tokyo INS Washington, D. C Wash‘on

Judge declines arbitration role in Deere dispute

Dubuque district judge John ZG Chau Sean refused an invitation from a union attorney to arbitrate issues in the Deere Dubuque Tractor Company case. The hearing on the anti picketing injunction proceeded as plant manager Fraher testified the strike began June 9 and threatened meeting production quotas. He said about 30 percent of workers wished to return and noted pickets on company property with 15 workers struck during attempts to resume work.

Bevin Denounces One-Party Grip in Europe

London, INS. British Foreign Secretary Bevin denounces Soviet backed Communist power grabs in Hungary. He warns a one party system spreads by force, questions next moves by the Communists, and condemns Franco Spain while defending Britain’s Hungary note and Marshall aid talks.

London INS Bevin Hungary Britain Finland Italy D. N. Pritt Laborite Pritt Spain Sion Paris Europe

Maj. Gen Lerch to Fly to U S for Korea Talks

Maj. Gen. Archer L. Lerch American military governor for South Korea said he will fly to the United States this weekend for four or five days. He will meet with congressional and other Washington groups interested in Korea aid and air issues.

U. S. Seoul INS Archer L. Lerch South Korea United States Congressional Washingto

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