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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1949
Page
1
Iowa forecast calls for scattered thundershowers mainly in the far west with highs 85 to 90 Saturday. Cedar Rapids area reports drunkenness and disturbing the peace fines, reckless driving penalties, and various parking penalties. Divorces filed include Porter and Porter Jacoby and Wheeler and Wheeler. Births announced at Mercy and St Luke's with several towns noting deaths and funeral service details.
Senate critics push back against state department pressure for a $1.13 billion arms for Europe program arguing the timing is wrong and could complicate approval of the Atlantic Pact. Acheson urged swift action on both measures plus a Korea aid bill, framing unity against Soviet expansion as essential to Europe’s stability.
Chief Recruiter Ira Rehmel of Cedar Rapids announced seven Eastern Iowans have enlisted in the navy. Three-year enlistees are Richard E. Postel Neil W. Vernon and Robert M. Mason all of Olin. Roger N. Polk and John P. Cortes also joined for three years. One-year enlistees are Bruce B. Millsap of Springville and Richard A. Lipscomb of Belle Plaine.
Robert Brown, 21, of Earlham was fined 100 dollars and costs in traffic court Friday after pleading guilty to reckless driving. Justice H. R. Churchill suspended 40 dollars of the fine. Brown was arrested at 2 a.m. by Merchant Policeman Fred Goodhue after an accident with Goodhue's car at Fifth avenue and Third street SE.
The Iowa Commerce Commission announced five more truck firms may operate within Marion increasing the number of authorized intra state operators. Grant Maples of the Chamber of Commerce Traffic Bureau noted Marion previously had only two approved companies. The Cedar Rapids hearing on May 20 led to the ruling which also ends a 15 cent per hundred surcharge for shipments under 5 000 pounds.
The three member state board of control toured the Soldier's Orphans' Home at Davenport on Friday. The board will conclude its semi annual visits with tours of the Anamosa reformatory next Monday and Tuesday.
The Labor Department reports a 0.3 percent drop in the cost of living from mid-April to mid-May. Prices fell in all major groups except rents, which rose 0.1 percent. Fuel, clothing, foods, and furnishings declined, with dairy, meat, and fats driving food decreases. Nylon hose and outfits saw notable price cuts, while apparel neared December 1947 levels.
Death notices state Mrs. John Mendenhall of 1124 E Street SW died Wednesday. Funeral services are set for 10 a.m. Saturday at Beatty chapel with Dr Carroll Roberts of First Christian church officiating. Burial will follow at Pennington cemetery, three miles south of Sigourney at 2 p.m. Friends may visit the chapel prior to services.
Charles F Stewart infant son of Mr and Mrs Charles F Stewart of 53 Nineteenth Avenue SW died Friday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. The body is at Barta Hesser mortuary with no services planned. Surviving are the parents grandparents Mr and Mrs Frank Stewart and Mr and Mrs Anton Sykora Cedar Rapids and Mrs Marie Salzbrener a great grandmother Amana.
Charles S Williams 76 of 352 Sixth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 pm Thursday after a lingering illness He was born February 26 1873 in Youngstown Ohio An employee of Wilson and Company Surviving sons Ted Williams Harve Glenn Claude Goodenough James Thome a daughter Mrs Jack Crane sister Mrs William Green 10 grandchildren Services will be at Rohn chapel Saturday 2 30 pm Rev Chester Ainsworth Burial Linwood Cemetery
Mrs. Johanna Connell 91 of 605 A avenue NW Grundy Center died Thursday at home after a long life in the area. Born June 15 1858 in Tatwell county Illinois she moved from Waterloo to Cedar Rapids earlier life. Surviving are four sons George E. Connell Cedar Rapids Thomas F Connell Fergus Falls Minn William J Connell Waterloo and Daniel J Connell Delevan NL a daughter Mrs Ray Price Grundy Center 11 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren Services Saturday 9 30 a m at St Patrick s Church with Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Rosary at Teahen chapel Friday 8 p m recited by Msgr Lenihan and W C O O F court 727.
The Prague government announced intensified police actions against Catholic priests and bishops in Slovakia amid a broader church state confrontation. Reports say monasteries are closing and priests arrested as authorities seek to tighten control and curb Vatican influence. Protestant minority reportedly backs the Catholic church in its struggle.
The highway system in the United States is estimated to be worth about 41 billion dollars, reflecting its vast scale and critical role in transportation and commerce across the nation.
With funds lacking for citywide spraying in Cedar Rapids residents are urged to begin home applications. Downtown area starts Sunday with outlying regions following in July. Three treatments are planned and cooperation is requested to reduce flies by applying DDT to refuse containers and around doorways.
The article details Judge Heiserman's changes to jury instructions for the case. Initially four lesser offenses were to be included, but on May 27 the judge narrowed the plan to cover only first and second degree murder and manslaughter. Defense attorney Milner referenced assault with intent to commit murder in his closing argument.
Police hunted a Michigan sex fiend after the body of four year old Walter Eaton with a slashed throat was found near his Lansing home. A broken beer bottle was the suspected weapon and investigators said the assault occurred as he was with his sister Emily, 11, returning from a relative visit.
Floyd S. Woolsey, a Louisiana native who "died a thousand deaths" in a stage show titled The Last Mile, lived on in Dallas at the Fair Park midway. The 60ish ex-actor claims the current routine saved boys from crime, though Mussolini blasted it as barbaric. He keeps a Sing Sing chair replica at home, a relic that still shocks neighbors.
Daniel Pauk of 621 Ninth avenue SE has earned a general Coe College scholarship for high school achievement and academic promise. A June McKinley High graduate, he ranked in the top 10 percent, was active on the annual, Camera club, and Lettermen’s club, and belonged to the Socratic chapter of the National Honor Society. He is the son of Rev and Mrs Zdenek F. Pauk.
Storms knocked out service on some lines in Solon Stanwood and Clarence areas. West Liberty saw a burned out circuit breaker cutting power. Rainfall totals across Iowa included Albia 2.98 and Fairfield 2.29 inches with Cedar Rapids logging 1.86 inches in 24 hours and a city-wide 5.60 inches for the month. Winds at Cedar Rapids airport ran 20 mph with gusts to 35, river levels rose, and 150 phones were out in town before repair crews finished by Friday evening.
The Memorial Commission signs a 25 year lease with the Chamber of Commerce, adding 29 665 in revenue from 85 monthly rent, aiding maintenance of the city hall coliseum. The chamber plans interior improvements and must maintain mechanical systems while the commission covers building upkeep and insurance. The renewal allows continuation after 1978 with notice and includes routine exterior repairs.
Dubuque city auditor since 1936 and former district court clerk for 24 years, Robert P. Marshall, 73, died Thursday night at a lodge in Ely, Minnesota, where he was on a fishing trip.
San Francisco forum hears Dr Siegfried V Wantrup of the University of California warn that even with atomic power for civilian needs the United States must conserve dwindling natural resources. He faults existing social institutions for wasteful use of land forests animals and water resources.
Ames reports that ten partly dismantled air force planes have been held up at Missouri Valley Iowa for over two weeks as the state highway commission refuses permits for their use on Iowa highways. The planes with wings removed exceed legal width and are being moved by a private contractor from Utah to Chanute field Illinois. The commission offered to help transfer them to the Sioux City air base if the planes can be repaired to fly. The movers had no permits for Nebraska or Illinois highways.
The Gazette offers a vacation delivery program. Readers provide a vacation address and dates, and the paper will be stopped at home, mailed to the vacation location, then resumed on return. Call 2-1121 and ask for the circulation department.
Cedar Rapids sold 250000 for golf course completion and 12000 annual maturities 1951 1952 1953 plus a final 14000 in 1954. Total outstanding bonds rise above 144 million with new issues. Tax levy resolutions stay on file one week though officials say no tax increase is anticipated as water works and dam rental revenue should cover costs.
Judge G K Thompson grants Charles and Helen Sewell a temporary injunction against Margaret and Lumir Pfeifer. Pfeifers barred from fencing beyond the old line on Elm street NW properties at 423 and 419 Eleventh Street NW. Sewells seek official property line establishment amid stake dispute and threats to build.
A J Fleckenstein sues Cedar Rapids for 41881 claiming city negligence after his car struck a road bail on B avenue near Eighteenth street NE last April. The promissory note between J C Sisler and Roy and Hazel Williamson was dismissed by Judge Thompson on motion of the plaintiff.
Gale H. Johnson of Des Moines serving a life term for the slaying of Burlington police officer William Laver. Judge James S. Burrows in Lee County District Court denied the habeas corpus writ as insufficient. Sauer was shot May 27, 1934, during an investigation of two men inside a downtown store.
Woodbine based pianist tuner H A Mac Millan, 81, died Friday of heart disease at his son in law's home after a 53 year career tuning pianos.
Beckwith urged Sheriff Meyer to hide him and was found with a photo of a woman described as his estranged wife. A postcard signed Caroline Williams of Columbus Ga was in Beckwith's possession. Authorities said he told his mother he killed Mrs Stahlhut before capture. Patrons recall he was last with her at the tavern Wednesday night. she ran the tavern alone as her husband worked at a nearby celebration in Dike.
About 125 Iowa National Guard officers expected for the first postwar regimental meeting in Cedar Rapids this weekend. A banquet at VFW hall Saturday night will feature Lt. John H. Reynolds speaking on Public Relations and Publicity and Lt. Col. Vincent R. Dvorak presenting service awards. Distinguished guests include Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Charles H. Grahl Maj. Gen. Ray C. Fountain and other Guard leaders, plus Cedar Rapids officials and Chamber of Commerce leaders.
Clarence Giere a 44 year old wrecker driver collided with a car turning onto First avenue and Eighth street then struck a parked vehicle at 724 First avenue Delores Mossman 22 suffered a cut over the eye and was treated at Mercy hospital Lumir Hauser 19 escaped injury Giere was charged with losing control but the charge was dismissed on payment of costs in traffic court
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