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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 25, 1947
Page
8
Iowa forecast partly cloudy with scattered thundershowers west and central Thursday into Friday. Temperature highs around 85 with lows near 60. Also a list of divorce decrees, intoxication sentences, fines, traffic violations, and birth announcements from local towns and residents.
A notice lists newborn daughters for Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Kirkland of 1015 Oakland Ave. Mr. and Mrs. Bowman of 2132 E Avenue NEL. Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Hoffman of Independence. and at Orange California a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Louis B. Fitzpatrick born June 19 at St. Joseph's hospital. Mrs. Fitzpatrick is the former Margaret Hillbrunner, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. C. O. es of 1627 Park Avenue.
Springville Floyd Hampton 55 of Whittier died Tuesday services pending Decorah John Anton Buer 88 died Sunday services held Tuesday Iowa City Mrs Anna Schwim ley 87 died Tuesday at Wellman services 230 pm Thursday Sharon Center Evangelical United Brethren church Iowa City John F Roessler 84 died Monday services held here in Oatheut funeral home
A stubborn motorist made a U turn near Third Avenue and First Street SE. Patrolman George Davis towed the car after a brief chase. The driver reappeared, tried to drive away, then returned to the station and paid fines totaling $3 and a $5 towing charge.
The June Linn county old age payments averaged 41.12 per case across 1 547 cases totaling 63 612 20, above the 39 72 state average. Aid to needy blind reached 2 249 for 47 cases at 47 85 per case, while aid to dependent children totaled 4 639 70 for 340 children with 13 65 per child.
Secretary Forrestal announced plans to transfer some U S naval vessels to Latin American nations to replace obsolete ships, on an approximate equal tonnage basis, pending Congress authorization of the Chapultepec defense act. Eisenhower outlined North American defense plans against air attack and noted limited likelihood of South American battlefield action.
Edward A. O'Neal of the American Farm Bureau told a Taft led Senate-House hearing that a threatened meat shortage could require restoring price controls. Taft dismissed the idea. O'Mahoney cited flood damage to the corn crop and urged consideration of voluntary rationing as a possible response.
A party of American publishers and editors traveling on the Pan American Clipper America met Chiang Kai shek in Nanking after visiting Leighton Stuart on his 71st birthday and a reception by Premier Chang Chun. The group then flew to Shanghai and will reach New York City next Monday.
Hazleton Delores Robison and Ed Armstrong wed at Rev. Shoemaker home. Earlville Amy Carlson and Paul Lee married at the Little Brown Church Nashua. Decorah Lorraine Rovang and Robert McPherson wed June 21. Monticello engagement announced Dorothy Robuehia of Peoria Illinois to Glenn Bope of San Bernardino California.
AP reports Morrell company directors announced a regular dividend of 37 cents a share on common stock. Payment is set for July 30 to shareholders of record July 12.
Records show traffic tolls in Cedar Rapids rising since April 1 amid ongoing congestion. Authorities track incidents and enforcement actions as drivers face delays and increased travel times.
Frank Nye will present the state charter to the Manchester Junior Chamber, as the group awaits a national charter. Nye, acting president since May 15, leads a Cedar Rapids YMB delegation for the ceremonies at the Manchester Golf and Country Club.
George Rompot filed suit against W. T. McKee in district court claiming damages from a January 9 crash on Highway 30 six miles west of Mt Vernon. He seeks 149.75 for car damages and 50 for loss of use for four weeks.
Dennis Eugene Wilson pled guilty to operating a motor vehicle without consent of the owner and was sentenced by Judge Floyd Philbrick to one year in the men’s reformatory at Anamosa. He had pleaded not guilty at arraignment May 3 on larceny of a motor vehicle and remains in Linn County jail.
Jackie Herbert Barnett age 19 of 917 Favenue NW pled guilty to uttering a forged check cashing a $45 check under the name Howard Eldridge. Judge G K Thompson imposed a 10 year reformatory sentence and bench parole in district court Tuesday.
Judge G K Thompson Wednesday dismissed car theft charges against William P Carney 38 returning him to an Illinois mental hospital He allegedly stole a car in Marion on June 19 after fleeing the hospital
The First National Bank of Marion filed suit Wednesday against John Olsen seeking payment of 285 dollars claimed as principal and interest on a promissory note signed June 2 1945.
Monecia E Edaburn named executrix without bond for the estate of Vernon H Edaburn who died June 11 She is joined by two daughters Hilda June and Pauline named in the will.
Eight men were elected to the board of curators of the Iowa State Historical Society. Named were W Howard Smith of Cedar Rapids, L G Crawford, Forest G Ensign, William R Hart, Harry R Jenkinson, Sam T Morrison of Iowa City, Raymond J Hexkel of Mr. Pleasant, H J Lytle and Charles E Snyder of Davenport.
Harold S. Thomas 61, a 1907 Coe College graduate and former special assistant Iowa attorney general, died of a heart attack at his Manhattan Beach cottage. He coached Coe football, taught math, and later practiced law in Des Moines after studying at Michigan. Survived by wife Gwen Frost, son Dean, daughter Mrs Will Irwin, brothers Carl and Earl, and sister Mrs Henry Files.
Isaac F. Sober 77 a retired Quaker Oats foreman of Cedarids died Tuesday afternoon in a local hospital after a long illness. He lived 34 years in Cedarids and worked 27 years for Quaker Oats. Survived by wife Hazel two sons Harlan Volga City and Frank Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Clayton Tarbell Mrs Perry Sovocoll three brothers Charles Nelson Sober Groton Claude Sober Seneca Falls N Y and three grandchildren Funeral services set for 2 p m Thursday at Beatty chapel with Rev G H Bamford burial in Linwood cemetery call at chapel
Walter A. Owen, 1627 Fifth Street NW, died Tuesday. A Christian Science reader will conduct funeral services at 1:30 p.m. Friday in Beatty chapel. Burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Survived by wife Margaret a daughter Judy Ann his parents Mr and Mrs George H Owen and brother George H Owen Jr all of Cedar Rapids. Born Monmouth April 19 1919 he served as a fireman 1/c in the navy two years in World War II. Friends may call at the chapel.
Clara Matilda Fuhrmeister lifelong Ely and Cedar Rapids resident died Tuesday at home 376 Park Terrace SE. Services set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Turner chapel conducted by Rev. Theodore G. Lilley and Rev. Robert Little burial Rogers Grove cemetery near Ely friends may call at the chapel.
Margaret M. Gibbons died Monday. Funeral services will be held at 9 a.m. Thursday at Immaculate Conception Church conducted by Rt. Rev. Msgr. John M. Molloy. Burial follows at Mt. Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at Teahen funeral chapel.
Frank J Chadima died at Polansky chapel at 2 pm Thursday. Theodore B Hlubucek conducted the service with burial at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Enlisted men of the Iowa national guard in Cedar Rapids will attend a stag party at the armory in the Shrine temple building on July 1. Officers will do all the work and every man will have $1000 in stage money to spend with no charge for the funds. Food will be free and orders may be given to bring a bow. To attend, call M/Sgt. Matt Bintner at 3-4511 to arrange a free ticket. The event is open to current and former guardsmen.
Train delays linger in western Iowa and Nebraska with through trains 8 to 24 hours late. Only Boone and Omaha services operated on time, per the Chicago and North Western division office.
Des Moines AP says during a state executive council meeting the question of flood relief money for Iowa communities drew a negative reply. Auditor B. Akers from Ottumwa asked about aid, but Gov. Blue said funds can come only via legislative appropriation and there is no emergency relief fund.
In McCook Nebraska a civic club starts a kindness scheme to prevent overparking fines. Members pay a nickel into meters of overparked cars and leave an envelope with a note asking owners to reimburse to fund overtime parking relief. The notes claim the gesture saves others from penalties.
An all aluminum pre-fabricated church, likely the first, is being built by an Apostolic church in Louisville. Elder Claude Griffin, pastor, says the gift came from W. G. Reynolds of Reynolds Metals Company. Members estimate cost at about 25 dollars.
Roast coffee loses about 12 to 20 percent of its weight as moisture and other components escape. The process also reduces bulk, making roasted beans easier to store and use in brewing.
Cedar Rapids coal dealers differ on effects of current work stoppages in soft coal fields. Most expect stoppages to last past June 28, risking a short winter supply if negotiations drag on. Several dealers note normal or ample stocks for May and June, but warn of possible shortages if the miners’ walkouts extend into summer and beyond July 8.
In Fall City Neb a boy named Larry Smith appeals through the Fall City Journal for the return of his coat. He states he will not be punished if the finder brings back the garment and restores his comfort.
A former corporation director told the Kiwanis club at the Roosevelt hotel that leadership is an art not a formula. He urged leaders to step back, shed prejudices, keep the human touch, and maintain strict job control. Hawkeye Boys State delegates Don Clayter Clyde McMillen and Dick Salome spoke of camp life. Ken Moon, Boys State counselor, followed with remarks.
In Pedestrian Safety week activity, scouts handed out 1200 orange warnings over two days urging safer mid block crossings. Loudspeaker patrols will warn jaywalkers Friday and Saturday as the drive runs through August 31 with 255 accidents recorded to date.
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