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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 21, 1955
Page
2
Daily Record weather shows high and low temperatures for many cities with precipitation notes. The Iowa forecast calls for mostly fair, cooler nights and warm days with continued warm conditions into Thursday. January-like data on past temperatures, wind at Municipal Airport, sun and moon timings, and numerous infant births and civil suits are listed.
Patricia L Thompson and others named from multiple towns appear in a report of vehicle carburetor leak at Twelfth avenue and Ninth street SE triggering a still alarm at 2 11 p m Monday for company No 4. Trash and kindling burning at 2334 C street SW caused a still alarm at 2 29 p m Monday for company No 5.
DES MOINES AP The state executive council voted 3 1 Monday afternoon to buy a four door Oldsmobile 98 for 1999 99 as an official car for Gov Leo A Hoegh After use the dealer may buy back at the same price Hoegh has been without an official car since January The prior Buick was wrecked in November The council split over legality and bidding practice with Secretary of State Mel Synhorst opposing the purchase State officials Chet Akers Clyde Spry supported the move Additional actions included accepting two farms deeded to the state and studying gas conversion for the state house heating plant
The Iowa State Commerce Commission set July 12 in Des Moines as the date for hearings on a proposed transmission line affecting 10 counties including Wapello Jasper Carroll Grundy Johnson Cass Henry Plymouth Louisa and Floyd.
DES MOINES AP The witness Dr. Francis C. Coleman a Mercy hospital pathologist said a pathologist's activities are a vital part of medical care He spoke on his third day on the stand for the Iowa State Medical Society in the Iowa Hospital Association lawsuit describing tests in his hospital laboratory He noted physicians sometimes focus on controlling organisms rather than identifying a disease organism and linked pathological tests to treatment.
Buenos Aires reports Army Minister Lucero continued to direct the campaign to restore full peace as Peron stayed in the background. The revolt by navy flyers and marines has led to censorship of dispatches. the first American casualty, Graham E. Tune, a Kaiser engineer, was found dead in a morgue with a bomb detonation suspected nearby.
A Hitchcock Memorial church in Scarsdale New York has installed a device that plays a one minute recorded prayer for callers. Since June 7 the device has drawn about 700 calls daily, with prayers changed twice daily.
Vatican City AP Pope Pius XII in his first major address on motion pictures urged men of goodwill in the film industry to ban corrupt films. He spoke to industry leaders in Italy including stars writers and scene builders. He warned that public authorities watchfulness is justified but action alone is not enough and urged rejection of material that degrades dignity youth and the common good.
Frances Houlahan, 34, of 806 A Avenue NW Cedar Rapids, faced disturbance charges after a dispute at Bus and Ida's tavern. A glass thrown at Wayne Carey, 28, struck his wrist, severing a tendon and artery, requiring Mercy hospital transfusion. Houlahan pled innocent and posted 105 bond.
In Washington, Senators Hickenlooper and Martin joined the minority to approve a 40 to 39 amendment aimed at keeping marine strength 22,000 above the administration's plan. Shortly after, the Senate passed the $31 billion defense spending bill by 80 to 0.
Major General William Biddle, who led mechanized cavalry in Europe during World War II, will become chief of the U S military assistance advisory group in Japan, announced by the U S Far East Command on Tuesday.
Jennie Johnson of 1729 K Avenue NE sues next door owner Gertrude Gossett and neighbors Luman and Ann Washburn for $1,000 damages and an injunction. She alleges drainage from a drain spout on the Gossetts property flows onto her land at 1729 K Avenue NE, seeking corrective action to reroute the spout.
A $10,434 suit was filed Tuesday for injuries suffered by four persons in a June 21, 1953 auto crash about three miles west of Municipal airport. Arthur, Richard, Edmund, and Gerald Frese sue Donald Klouda over damages allocated as 7359 to Arthur, 1528.50 to Richard, 1020.50 to Edmund, and 526 to Gerald.
Two wills admitted to probate Tuesday name sole heirs and executors without bond. Kenneth F. McNiel who died June 3 leaves his widow Lena as heir and executrix. Charles J. Blazek who died June 8 leaves Anna as heir and executrix without bond.
Joan E. Kane petitions for a void marriage ruling against Michael E. Kane in Iowa City alleging their May 24 marriage was void due to the plaintiff being too young to wed.
Household Finance Corporation won a $299.17 judgment against Jess M. Valandingham and Catherine W. Valandingham in a promissory note suit.
Asco Loan Company filed suit Tuesday against Henry N. Fielder seeking 505.05 dollars alleged due on a promissory note.
A Marshalltown judge considered over 100 petitions asking leniency for W. L. Haesemeyer, convicted banker and Central State Bank president. Delegation from State Center stated signatures spanned central Iowa and insisted there was no coercion. Judge Tobin said he would give the petitions due consideration while weighing a possible two to five year term and a fine up to $10,000.
Police investigate the death of James Clark 57 whose body was found in a Rock Island railroad ice house south of Union station. Deputy Coroner says death by natural causes about two days earlier and indications the ice house was used as a sleeping place. Clark born March 10 1898 in Monogahela Pennsylvania. survived by sister Mrs Casper Schaffner. Body at Beatty Beurle funeral home.
Four of the six involved in a truck-trailer crash west of Cedar Rapids remained at Mercy Hospital Tuesday. James McCormick, 41, driver of the tractor, was in fair condition with a head injury. William Gardner, 18, was in fairly good condition. Robert Edgeton, 18, and Ronald Edgeton, 16, were in good condition with minor injuries. Two Marengo youths were released shortly after admission.
City Briefs list noon meetings of the Council of Social Planning and Civic Development Association in the YMCA and Montrose hotel. Naval Reserve enrollment for two local youths. Kiwanis picnic at Ellis park pavilion. Dr H N Polance opens a second weight control office. Visitors may see Mrs Parks hospitalized for burns. Local ads note used furniture and a billfold loss. Beauceant and CPA convention talks, and a new Ellis Tot Lot opens at Ellis park with supervised hours.
George Frederick Hanson aged about 71, a World War I veteran and lifelong Linn county resident, died at his Palo home early Tuesday after a brief illness. He was born June 14, 1889 at Fairfax and married Margaret Haberle in 1920. Survived by his wife, a son Herbert of Cedar Rapids, two sisters, four brothers, and two grandchildren. Funeral services at Turner chapel Thursday at 1 30 p m with Rev. Hugh Orchard. VFW to conduct military rites at the grave.
Fredricka Olson wife of John W Olson of 727 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 11 35 p m Monday after a long illness She born Sept 19 1878 in Svens garde Sweden Married March 6 1904 Boone Survived by husband a son S G Dan Olson Cedar Rapids and a sister Elin Person Strom stad Sweden Services 1 30 p m Wednesday Turner chapel Rev Arnold Marzell Westminster Presby terian burial Linwood Friends may call at chapel
Services for James Whitsel 826 G Avenue NW will be at 1 30 p m Wednesday in the Brady chapel with Rev Herman Mullis of Four Square Gospel church officiating. Burial is at Cedar Memorial cemetery with graveside rites by the Brotherhood of Railway Engineers. Friends may call at the chapel. Survivors include son Franklin of Cedar Rapids.
Edward J. Carroll of 705 Ninth Avenue SE died Saturday. Funeral services set for 10 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church, with Rt. Rev. Msgr. W. H. Schulte officiating. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery with American Legion military rites. Rosary by Msgr. Schulte at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Rohn Chapel. friends may call.
Lafayette E. Talbott of Manito Illinois died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 1 15 p m Monday after a brief illness. He was born October 11 1883 in Manito. The body was moved from Braay mortuary to P M Johnson funeral home Manito where funeral services will be held at 2 p m Thursday.
Services for Carol Marie Taylor daughter of Mr and Mrs Richard L Taylor of 2035 Bever avenue SE will be conducted at Beatty Bearle chapel at 10 am Wednesday by Rev L V McDonough of All Saints. Burial will be in St Johns cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
DES MOINES IOWA INS Ira Buckels former coat ing guide assistant for four attorneys general is reported to be in line for assistant commissioner of public safety. Clinton H Moyer 42 Marion attorney will succeed Commissioner Pearl W McMurry of Corydon on July 1 for a four year term. Buckels resigned after the first of the year and Gov Leo Hoegh sent his name to the Iowa senate for liquor control post but it was withdrawn at Buckels request.
J Richard Wagner of First Congregational Church will be buried in Urbana cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Services for Mrs John J Buresh of Fairfax, who died Sunday, will be conducted in the Barta Hesser chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday by the Rev Reuben J Tjaden of Central Park Presbyterian and Fairfax cemetery. Friends
Word has been received of the death of W F Guyott aged 86 of Gilbert Minnesota father of Frank X Guyott of 1549 Eighth Avenue ISE Services will be conducted at Gilbert Minnesota.
The Cherry Burrell plant faced a looming strike after a morning meeting between company and Local 1024 of the United Auto Workers CIO ended without change. Union president Robert Smith said 87 percent favored striking. the plant offered six cents an hour while workers seek 22 cents. No further talks were scheduled.
A Cedar Rapids man identified as Gene Alvin Von Voltenberg, 27, serving two concurrent 10 year terms for breaking and entering, is one of two Fort Madison penitentiary convicts who escaped from a prison farm Monday night. Frederick Busse, 24, of Omaha, also escaped and remained at large Tuesday. Von Voltenberg was sentenced in Linn county district court on July 7, 1952.
In Chicago Mrs Beverly Cruse 42 offered a $50 reward to a bus driver who recovered $5,000 in cash she left on his bus. She explained she cannot offer more because she is out of work.
The North Iowa Conference of the Methodist Church defeated a proposal by the WSCS to ordain women for ministry. Balloting by show of hands favored opponents. Bishop Ensley ruled the measure failed, citing employment guarantees in Methodism. Several speakers voiced reasons for and against, with delegates later named for 1956 jurisdictional activities.
Iowa Attorney General Dayton Countryman warned at the Iowa peace officers course that a gambling syndicate may try to establish itself in Iowa. He pledged to stamp out any such attempt and said he is cataloging all peace officers who can be banned by the governor or attorney general to enforce the law statewide.
In Nicosia Cyprus terrorists seeking union with Greece carried out bomb attacks on Monday night. Two people were injured in the violence amid ongoing tensions on the island under British rule.
London AP reports that crewmen aboard the liner Queen Elizabeth Tuesday defied organized union calls and did not participate in a wildcat seamen’s strike, maintaining operations as tensions loom.
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