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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1956

Page

4

Temperatures and Rainfall Across Major Cities Report

Thursday highs ranged from the 60s to the upper 90s with lows in the 50s to 70s across cities including Bismarck Minneapolis New York Duluth and Omaha. The Iowa forecast calls for partly cloudy skies cooler highs near 70s northwest to 80s southeast with total June rainfall around 0.5 to 1 inch and scattered thundershowers likely Tuesday or Wednesday. Local notices include births and marriages and civil suits with detailed case amounts.

Iowa

Three Motorists' Licenses Suspended in Court

The licenses of Delwin Cline, 614 Sixth Street SE. Robert Sorensen, Mechanicsville. and Johnny Ellis, Twin Towers motel, were suspended for 30 days after speeding charges in municipal court. Ellis and Cline fined $10 each. Sorensen fined $20.

Allen Batton Harvey Mannen Virginia Donovan Illinois Street Paul Bell Sixth Street Henry Benecke Oakland Road Margaret Hurlbert Highridge Road Delwin Cline Roberto Rodriguez Clifton Street Arnold Waite Knoll Street Joe Goldsberry White Oak Road Johnny Ellis Twin Towers Melita O'Neill Center Point Road Edward Hollander Second Avenue John Phillips Wadena Tommy Lekin Twenty-ninth Avenue Leo Baird Otis Road William Lane Toddville Florian Goodkin Harold Drive Robert Sorenson Mechanicsville William Demery Sixteenth Street William Korman Bowling Street Noisy Muffler Ronald Krambeer Decorah Monte Smith Robert Elmore Marion Sixth Street SE Robert Sorensen Twin Towers Motel Ellis Cline Sorensen

First day summer bid buys unclaimed fur coat at auction

An unidentified bidder wins an Alaskan fur coat for 120 dollars at the Boston postal district auction of unclaimed items on the first day of summer. The event drew attendees and highlighted the disposition of unclaimed goods.

Boston

Clarence Meyer Injured Cranking Tractor in Accident

Clarence Harlan Meyer broke his right arm Thursday night in a tractor crank accident. He was treated and released from a Cedar Rapids hospital.

Clarence — Harlan Meyer Cedar Rapids

Anamosa Man Killed in Quarry Accident

Arthur James Joslin 24 of rural route 1 Anamosa died when his earth mover overturned at Paralta quarry six miles east of Marion. Coroner’s office and Goettsch funeral home set services for Saturday. He married Betty Townsend June 15 and served in the navy last year. Survivors include parents wife four brothers and five sisters.

Gazette Thoto Jerry Mosey Arthur J. Joslin Route 1 Anamosa Paralta Joslin Marion St. Luke's Hospital Cedar Rapids Linn County Bob Brosh Goettsch Wilcox Cemetery Arthur James Joslin Navy Reserves Betty Townsend Glenn Joslin Iroute 1

Rindless Cheese Process Patent Upheld by Court

A U S circuit court of appeals affirmed the patent validity held by inventor James Bryan Stine for a rindless Swiss type cheese process. Kraft Foods Co. of Chicago is the patent assignee. Defendants Walther Dairy, Borden Co., Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Products, and Cheese Producers Marketing Association contested enforceability and priority.

Chicago U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals James Bryan Stine Patrick T. Stone U. S. District Court Wausau Wis Kraft Foods Co Kraft Stine Iowa State College Ames Walther Dair Products Platteville, Wis The Borden Co New York Wisconsin Swiss and Limburger Cheese Products Association of Monroe Cheese Producers’ Marketing Association of

Riverside council legalizes cheek to cheek dancing ban repeal

Riverside California city council repealed a 31 year old ban on cheek to cheek dancing. The ordinance passed on Thursday making such dancing legal again in the city.

Riverside Calif Leity Council

Thompson and Lefebvre residents in Mercy Hospital

City briefs report Thompson and Lefebvre, both listed as Mercy Hospital patients with visitors allowed. Dr. Dolson relocates clinic to 401 3rd Ave SW. A Grinnell College grant lifts Robert Woito to a freshman year. local notices include a purse loss and a two car crash at B Avenue and Second Street NE with injuries.

Schimberg Company, Inc Louis Vosmek Fifth Street NW Midwest Oil Company MK Land Almer Wood Twelfth Avenue Joe Weinberg Tyler School Grocery and Market Orville Florence Brown Twelfth Revenue St. Luke’s Hospital Alfred E Arlene Bedell First Ravenue SE Sanitary Farm Dairies Willis L Bertha Carney First Avenue SW Mercy Hospital Beulah Goff Blake Boulevard Dick Kenney Avenue NW Ware and Bressler Margaret Minner Margaret R. L. Locher Gerald Marcella Trimble 405 Arthur L Bessie A. Wilcox Belmont Parkway NW L. L. Dolson Guaranty Building Dolson Clinic 3Rd Ave. SW Leon Lefebvre Avenue NE Robert S. Woito Harold A. Woito E Avenue NE Grinnell College Woito Grinnell

Hayes Engagement with Zsa Zsa Gabor Ends

Hollywood millionaire Hal B. Hayes announced Friday that his engagement to Hungarian actress Zsa Zsa Gabor is off by mutual consent.

Hollywood INS Hal B. Hayes Zsa Zsa Gabor

UC Researchers Probe Synthetic Mushroom Food

In Davis California UC agriculture scientists Reynolds and Benko explore a submerged culture fermentation method to grow edible fungi in tanks. If successful the process could greatly cut labor for mushroom production and yield fungi for soups gravies and sauces rather than whole mushrooms.

Mine kills three children in Vienna blast

In Vienna, a World War II mine found by children aged 5 to 9 exploded while they played, killing all three. The accident highlights dangers from unexploded ordnance left from past wars.

Vienna

Iceland Calls for U S Exit Stir Debate in Parliament

Iceland's Foreign Minister says the government intends to end U S forces at Keflavik but will honor NATO obligations. He notes elections will not alter Icelandic policy and cites possible political backlash from Thors coalition and allied parties amid demands for U S withdrawal.

Keflavik NATO North Atlantic Gudmundsson Progressive Party Progressives U.S Thors Arctic Circle National Defense

Iceland Seeks US Talks on Withdrawal of Forces

Iceland’s foreign ministry requests talks with the United States starting Aug 1 on withdrawing American forces. The plan faces criticism over civilian pay and strained manpower as Iceland’s fishing industry loses workers. A new foreign minister will have election results to guide decisions.

Iceland Foreign Ministry United States

Death of 84-year-old Mrs Flater in Cedar Rapids

Miss Mollie Flater 84 of 361 Second Avenue SW Cedar Rapids was found dead at her apartment Friday. Coroner says natural causes. Born near West Liberty December 25 1871 she taught at Lamont and later retired. Surviving are brother Guy M Flater and sister Mrs Jessie Grigg. Funeral home visitationSaturday. funeral arrangements pending.

C.R Mollie Flater Second Avenue Cedar Rapids Robert Brosh Cedar Valley West Liberty Miss Flater Lamont Trinity Methodist Church CES Naomi Kalona Guy M. Flater Jessi Grigg Rohn

Patricia Lou Hansen Died After Illness In Cedar Rapids

Patricia Lou Hansen 20 wife of Jerry Hansen of Palo died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 9 30 a m Thursday after a long illness She was born January 29 1936 in Benton County and married October 22 1955 at Atkins Survived by her husband her parents Mr and Mrs Fred C Keiper of Palo a sister Sharon Kay Keiper and grandparents Mr and Mrs Henry Keiper of Atkins and Mr and Mrs Will Behrens of Deep River Funeral services 2 p m Sunday at St Stephen s Lutheran Atkins with Rev J Kock Burial in St Stephen s Cemetery Friends may call Beatty Bearle Chapel Cedar Rapids after 6 p m Friday until 10 a m Sunday.

Patricia Lou Hansen Jerry Hansen Palo Cedar Rapids Benton County Atkins Fred C. Keiper Sharon Kay Keiper Henry Keiper Will Behrens Deep River St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church J. Kock St. Stephen's Cemetery Beatty-Bearle Chapel

Mrs. Cejka Dies in Cedar Rapids Nursing Home

Mrs. Frank M. Cejka a lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died in a local nursing home at 9 10 am Friday after a long illness born May 9 1870 in Cedar Rapids. Survived only by a niece and nephew. widow of 1949 and mother of Frank Leo Cejka who died in 1951 and brother Joseph Binko who died in 1956. She was a member of the Episcopal church. Services set for 3 30 p m Tuesday in Turner chapel with Rev James C A Cole of Grace Episcopal church. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p m Saturday at the chapel.

Frank M. Cejka Tenth Street Cedar Rapids Frank Leo Cejka Joseph Binko Cejka Episcopal Church Turner Chapel James C., A. Cole Grace Episcopal Church Oak Hill Cemetery

Adelka Crane 1896 Cedar Rapids teacher dies at 6 30 p.m.

Adelka A. Crane died at her home 309 Fourth avenue SW after a brief illness. Born in Cedar Rapids March 21 1896 she taught in Cedar Rapids public schools. Surviving daughter Mrs John Williamson father Wendl E Wolrab and brother Milo L Wolrab. Funeral Saturday 4 p.m. at Janeba with burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday.

Adelka A. Crane Fourth Avenue Cedar Rapids John Williamson Bloomington Ind Wendl E. Wolrab Milo L. Wolrab Chicago Janeba Frazer A. Thomason Czech National Cemetery

Monaco Prince Grants Pardon to American in Dice Cheating Case

Prince Rainier of Monaco Thursday pardoned Jason Lee, one of three Americans jailed for using loaded dice to cheat casino tables out of fourteen thousand two hundred eighty five dollars.

Monte Carlo INS Prince Rainier of Monaco Jason Lee

Court fines 17 year old for drunk driving in Coggon

Derrell D. Butterfield of Center Point pled guilty to a drunk driving charge and was fined 300 dollars plus costs by Judge Floyd Philbrick. He paid 100 dollars down and 50 dollars a month. Deputy Harry Ackerman arrested him early Thursday in Coggon as officials continue to investigate how a minor obtained intoxicants.

Derrell D. Butterfield Center Point Floyd Philbrick Butterfield Harry Ackerman Coggon

Judge Takes Adoption Case Under Advisement

Judge Charles Penningroth took the case under advisement after a two day hearing over the adoption of a baby born May 15 at a Cedar Rapids hospital. The natural mother consented then withdrew it. The infant remains with the adoptive parents while custody is decided.

Charles Penningroth Cedar Rapids Penningroth

Marsh sues Chicago insurer for health claim debts

Truman E. Marsh of Mt. Vernon filed a $359.76 suit against Old Republic Credit Life Insurance Company of Chicago seeking collection on a health and accident insurance claim.

Truman E. Marsh Mt. Vernon The Old Republic Credit Life Insurance Company of Chicago

Fort Madison Youth Drowns Near Mississippi River

John A Susich 18 of Fort Madison disappeared after a Mississippi river swim near Montrose. Searchers found his car about 3 miles north of U S 61 with clothing inside. Sheriff Delahoyde said he swam alone at Lake Keokuk and apparently drowned. dragging operations began.

Montrose John A. Susich Fort Madison Mississippi River Here Susich John Susich U.S. 61 Harold Delahoyde Lake Keokuk

City workers pay scales up for review in council discusses

Safety Commissioner Prochaska and Mayor Meaghan spar over police and firemen pay ideas as council weighs 4 percent and 5 cent hourly raises for departmental staff. They cite Cedar Rapids and nearby cities as benchmarks while drafting retroactive scales to January 1.

Meaghan Prochaska Cedar Rapids

Fire Chief and City Sued in Fatal Crash

Davenport, AP The fire chief Lester Schick and the city face a $35,000 suit over a fatal April 23 crash. Edward Dibbern died when Schick’s car struck a telephone pole after hitting the pole as he leaned on it while responding to a fire alarm. Jesse Huffman of Davenport is also named as a co defendant.

Davenport Lester Schick William H. Dibbern Edward Dibbern Schick Jesse Huffman

Calmar Boy 3 Dies From Rare Blood Disease

Danny Elsbernd III, age 3, son of Mr and Mrs Cletus Elsbernd of Calmar, died Friday at St Marys Hospital Rochester Minn from a rare blood disease. He had been ill since Christmas. Funeral arrangements are being made at French Funeral Home. He is survived by a twin sister four brothers and his grandparents.

Calmar Danny Elsbernd Cletus Elsbernd St. Mary’s Hospital Rochester Minn French Funeral Home

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