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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 27, 1956
Page
4
The page lists temperatures and precipitation for multiple cities, forecast highs in the 80s with a warming trend through the weekend, and a summary of June readings. It includes birth announcements, civic notices, and fire and weather-related warnings from Cedar Rapids and surroundings, with several street and address references.
Police division fines listed for multiple individuals including Dennis Brogan Robert French David Rank Jr Edward Hanna Joseph Teply Louis Koch Jr Lina Kassel and R W Fritz with amounts from 2 to 15 dollars plus costs. Obituaries note services and burials for Edgar Bigbee Maggie Taylor Minnie Ask John M Zmolek with respective cemeteries.
The White House says Admiral Felix Stump will stay on active duty for up to two years beyond his planned retirement. He continues as commander in chief of the Pacific fleet due to his vast experience and intimate knowledge of the region.
Allan B. Kline former president of the American Farm Bureau Federation told Cedar Rapids Rotary members that the government price supports delude farmers into expecting free gains and warned politicians exploit the farm issue. He cited 1941 to 1955 price regulation and warned the soil bank must avoid attracting more resources to farming.
A Cedar Rapids roundup reports the Commercial Club Sixteenth Avenue gathering for a picnic at ICBJ park, plus notices on district directors and a local appendectomy. It also notes nurses from Independence visiting the On Leave Society at the YWCA, a delayed Air Force transfer, and local business ads and society events.
Detective Capt. John Kuba reported a 13 year old babysitter admitted a pre arranged meeting with Donald Neal 23 of Cedar Rapids. Neal is charged with raping a female under 16 after alleged abduction near Norman Russell home and pursuit by law enforcement.
Donald J. Maresh was re elected faithful captain of the Bowen general assembly fourth degree Knights of Columbus at the annual meeting in the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday night. Other officers include Joseph Stephan Clinton Shhaeffer Victor Knight Lawrence Augustin Edward Kuba Herman Stecklein William Convey and Louis Wieneke.
The Episcopal Church in Los Angeles denies any sanction of Rep James Roosevelt and his secretary Mrs Gladys Irene Owens marriage. Bishop Francis Bloy says the church would not solemnize or approve the union and that Rev George Lyon Pratt would not officiate. The ceremony was to be held at a friend's home and may be performed by a minister of another communion.
Curtis to succeed H Tom DeWees as deputy treasurer overseeing automobile licensing. Appointed by Treasurer Frank Bates and approved by the board. Bates noted Curtis previously managed the Canada Dry Bottling Co in Cedar Rapids before taking the new $5,200 per year post set to start July 1.
The Linn County Board of Zoning Adjustment approved four requests for exceptions. Dr J C Landenberger and Arnold Brawner seek nearer placement of houses to roads. both homes under construction exceed limits by 13 and 18 feet respectively. The Iowa Electric Light and Power Company may build a substation on Mt Vernon road SE with a seven foot setback. Alva Kinzler gains approval for a non conforming residence in Linn Junction, started before zoning adoption.
The wills of Henry F Hillmer George S Josselyn Edward Brejcha and Frank J Pavlis were admitted to probate on Tuesday and Wednesday. Hillmer died June 8 naming widow Agnes as sole heir and executrix without bond. Josselyn died June 7 leaving his estate in trust for Mrs Josselyn with proceeds to her. Brejcha died June 4 leaving estate to widow Marie and daughter Marie Stepanek as executrix without bond. Pavlis died June 16 leaving estate to niece Arlene J Raymond in trust for Pavlis grandchildren Katherine Karen and John K Pavlis Jr with Arlene Raymond executrix.
Norman Main a 21 year old from Walker was released on 500 dollar bond after being charged with furnishing beer to minors. Deputy Pete Whittemore said Main admitted buying four six packs for a 17 year old arrested for drunk driving in Coggon. The buyer charged the minors five dollars for the beer and five dollars for the arranging. Main waived to the grand jury.
Raymond F. LeClerc of 1337 Fifth Street NW received a suspended three month sentence in Linn County jail for indecent exposure after pleading guilty. He was arrested Feb 26 at a Cedar Rapids motel and sentenced after a court-ordered psychiatric treatment plan.
The Linn County board of supervisors issued nine cigarette permits and one Class C beer permit in a routine session held Tuesday. Cigarette permits were awarded to Ben Neighbor of Alburnett and to Twixt.
A beer permit was issued to the Ivanhoe store south of Mt. Vernon area. The county board also granted Paul Redeker permission to place a water pipe under a county road in Jackson township, with multiple Marion and Cedar Rapids establishments referenced in the background.
Marlene Moriarty formerly Marlene Burdick sues Robert J. Moriarty alleging undue influence to compel a marriage on August 2 1955 in Marion.
Al's Furniture Inc was awarded judgments on Tuesday totaling 501.74 from Lillie M Smith for 281.12 and Louis B and Minnie Martens for 220.62 in separate account suits.
Kitcheneers Inc of Des Moines filed a $474.22 promissory note suit against Lavern I. and Lavern e M. Van Syo ck of Linn County.
Sheriff Jim Smith spent Tuesday in University hospital in Iowa City for treatment of a minor arm nerve issue and returned to his office on Wednesday.
Union Council executive vice president Ver non Dale of Muscatine named as vice president at large. The AFL and CIO delegates select six district vice presidents. Donald Q. Wis of Council Bluffs wins district caucus battle over Sioux City rival for district vice president. Mills wins top post in three way AFL race with 325 votes to 219.
Dr Richard Veldhouse announced El Kahir Shrine will charter three United Air Lines planes for 165 members to attend the national Shrine convention in Detroit. The group departs Cedar Rapids Municipal Airport at 10 p.m. Monday July 9 and returns by 8 p.m. Friday July 13.
The Retail Merchants bureau backed a new downtown schedule with a 24-16 vote, proposing weekday and Saturday openings at 9 30 a m and 5 p m closings except Thursday until 9 p m for summer through Labor Day. Wally Boyson presented the plan at a Chamber luncheon in the Montrose hotel.
Theodore H Strasburger 1905 1985 Cedar Rapids resident and partner of Ted Glen Auto Mart died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a sudden illness. Born Chicago, married Evelyn Barney in Mason City 1933, survived by wife two sons and two brothers. He was a member of Christ Church United Presbyterian Mizpah lodge A F and A M Iowa Consistory and El Kahir Shrine. Services Friday at Turner chapel with Mizpah lodge. interment Cedar Memorial cemetery. Master Masons to meet at Masonic hall for services.
John M. Coenen 1016 Twentieth Street SE Cedar Rapids longtime plumber and city plumbing inspector died at 9 15 a m Wednesday after a long illness Born December 12 1879 in Cedar Rapids he was married to Rose Burianek September 30 1908 Survived by sister Ann L Coenen of San Diego and brother Lewis W Herdlicka of Cedar Rapids He was a charter member of Journeyman Plumbers and Steamfitters Local 125 AFL Burial at Czech National Cemetery with services at Turner chapel Friday afternoon conducted by Rev D A Lofterski of St John s Episcopal Church Friends may call at the chapel
Herman A. Scharfenberg of Cedar Rapids died at his home at 9:50 a.m. Wednesday after a long illness. Born August 8, 1885 in Davenport he married Clara Lamb on September 27, 1911. Mrs. Scharfenberg died January 6, 1956. Surviving is daughter Virginia Scharfenberg. The Turner chapel at a time to be.
BERKELEY AP scientists forecast new metals from hydrogen or ammonia as pressure at millions of psi may bend atoms. Ammonia could become metallic around three million psi and hydrogen around seven million psi, enabling heat resistant containers for atomic energy.
Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Charles Nelson a one time resident of Cedar Rapids and Marion died June 19 at a Clinton nursing home. He had worked for Milwaukee railroad and lived with his daughter Mrs. George Collins of Riverview NL. Surviving is granddaughter Mrs. Jack Brock of Savanna. Services and burial were in Savanna Thursday.
Funeral services were held in Portland for Fred A. Karr 1512 Avenue NE who died suddenly in Seattle. A son Quentin from a previous marriage lives in Portland. Cedar Rapids survivors include Mrs. Karr and two stepchildren Beverly and Gaylord both of Avenue address.
Cedar Rapids resident Louis Uleh who moved to Oakdale two decades ago died in Iowa City on Tuesday. Services are 1 30 p m Thursday in Turner chapel with burial at Czech National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs. Ora Morgan meets Irvin Leslie White who wandered into her home by mistake in Memphis. She had lost track of her father in 1920, believed him dead, and finally recognized him after seeing a family photo and his resemblance. The emotional reunion ended years of searching.
John Shanklin aged 49 of 3205 Dalewood Avenue SE was pronounced dead on arrival at St Luke's hospital Wednesday afternoon. Hospital attendants reported the death as due to natural causes. He was stricken at his home.
Vice-president Nixon will address Manila on July 4 marking the 10th anniversary of Philippine independence, an announcement said Wednesday. The speech in the capital highlights U S support amid postcolonial ties and regional diplomacy.
Mix grated American brick cheese with drained chopped canned tomatoes anchovy fillets salt pepper minced parsley and oregano. Spread on buttered split English muffins and broil until bubbly. Serve at once.
Cedar Rapids Marion Community Chest agencies will hold budget review conferences starting Friday July 20 and continuing each Tuesday and Friday through August 10. Ed Sears chairs the 28 member committee including Public Welfare staff, agency boards, and Linn County Council of Social Planning.
Radio Moscow reports the Ukraine Communist party secretary has been replaced due to deteriorating health. Vienna dispatches also note a string of anti Russian incidents in the Ukraine.
Windsor Ontario police chief Carl Farrow said he has faced a recent surge of stomach illness complaints. He noted most cases occur the day after payday, highlighting a pattern among residents.
Cadillac Mountain on Mount Desert Island in Maine rises to 1,530 feet, making it the highest point along the Atlantic coast of the United States.
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