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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1949
Page
2
The Daily Record reports temperatures across cities with highs near 90s and lows in the 60s, plus an Iowa forecast of thunder showers in the north and general showers Friday and Saturday. It lists local notices on births, deaths, intoxication judgments, traffic fines, fire calls, and service notices from Decorah to Wellman.
Four new appointments to Cornell college faculty and staff were announced by President Russell D. Cole. Rev. David O. Schechter becomes assistant professor of sociology after serving as Payette Wisconsin pastor and Church of the Brethren minister with degrees from Manchester College Bethany Seminary and an MS from Wisconsin. Ann McDowell Kanedy of Lewistown Pennsylvania is named assistant in physical education for women, a University of Iowa graduate active in camps for girls. Marie Jean Macys, Columbia Iowa native and Washington University graduate, also joins physical education for women with ties to German honors and Phoenix. she attended NYU and UI summer camps. Phyllis Marie Franck of Winthrop is named clinical nurse, earning an RN from St. Luke’s Cedar Rapids in September.
Supervisors Elmer Seevell and Clarence Beeson informally agreed to allocate 3000 for a Linn county mental health clinic for a one year trial. County Attorney said no authority in code. Hood opposed. Federal aid up to 6000 plus 2000 for equipment possible. details to be worked out with the clinic group.
The United States sues Roy H. Marsh of Iowa Falls for 7972.11 claiming he falsely claimed U S citizenship while working for the CCC from 1938 to 1942. Marsh was born in Canada and never filed a declaration of intention to become a citizen. district court in Cedar Rapids filed the suit.
Senate Republican Leader Wherry urged cuts in Atomic Energy Commission funding. A subcommittee plans only a 26 million dollar reduction, far less than the 71 million cut by the House. Lilienthal warns further cuts could harm the weapons program. Wherry suggests stopping funding for Communist education fellowships.
E J Longcroft a 64 year old WWI staff sergeant is listed as a mother in NHS records though known as a grandfather. He has been ill six months and once received maternity benefit vouchers totaling five pounds in error, prompting questions about the service's clerical handling.
A crop spraying pilot, Andrew Paul Greiner of Chillicothe Illinois, was burned to death when his plane struck a power line near NOAA Springs Iowa while spraying a cornfield on Henry Stidel farm two miles north of town. The crash destroyed the aircraft.
Funeral services for Edward Sheronick, son of Mr and Mrs Sam Sheronick of 803 Ellis Boulevard NW, will be held Sunday at the Moslem temple with Rev H Karoub of Detroit. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial cemetery. He was born Fayette July 23 1917 and killed in action in Germany November 16 1944. He leaves three sisters Mrs Fredrick Mrs W A Mishal and Miss Frieda Sheronick. He belonged to Veterans of Foreign Wars Moslem temple and Rose of Fraternity lodge. The body will arrive at Beatty chapel Thursday morning and go to the church Friday afternoon.
Carl F Getlin aged 66 of 1526 Ellis boulevard NW died Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born in Baden Germany on August 8 1883 he moved to Cedar Rapids at age six. He worked 22 years for Cedar Rapids Engineering Company was a Trinity Lutheran member and a Machinist union member. Survived by wife Edna son Robert three daughters two brothers three sisters and one grandchild. Services 1:30 p.m. Friday Beatty chapel Rev E H Widmann burial Linwood cemetery public may call at chapel.
Mary A. Evans widow of Jesse E. Evans died at her daughter’s home in Cedar Rapids after a long illness. Born in Syracuse in 1857 she lived much of her life here and survived by three daughters, two sons, eight grandchildren, eight great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Services Friday at 9 am at St Patrick’s Church with burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery. Rosary at Monahan Funeral Home Thursday evening.
Michal Trimble 90 of 1218 Eighth Street NW died at 6 10 p m Tuesday at her daughter Mrs F M Currie’s home in Indianapolis She was born March 26 1859 in Cedar Rapids Linn County resident most of her life Surviving two daughters Mrs Jannie McNiel and Mrs Currie two sons E J Trimble and G E Trimble Cedar Rapids nine grandchildren Free Methodist member Body to be returned to Cedar Rapids Funeral announced later.
Miss Eva Marie Watkins 49 of 908 Sixth Street SE Cedar Rapids died at home early Wednesday. Born in St Joseph Missouri she moved from Kansas City to Cedar Rapids and worked for the Montrose hotel. Survived by sister Mrs Alfred Honne Cedar Rapids and brother Wade Watkins Kansas City. Funeral plans pending. Friends may call at Rice funeral home.
Walter Barr aged obituary notes at 1133 Ninth Street NW. Services set for 3:30 p.m. Thursday in Beatty chapel conducted by Rev. Cline Halsey. Military rites by Hanford Post of the American Legion at Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs John X Waters of 3123 C avenue NE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 7 45 p m Tuesday Surviving besides her parents are a brother John Ste hen and grandparents Mr and Mrs Marvin E Montooth of Long
Cedar Rapids police led by Juvenile Captain Stan ley Davis raided Hill Welding Company at 1247 Third Street NW and seized a large cache of fireworks. Proprietor Tommy Hill and mechanic L L Harris, both released on bonds, face charges for offering fireworks for sale. 71 sky rockets and other items were confiscated.
Private services were conducted in Turner chapel Wednesday afternoon by Rev. John K. Moore of St. Paul’s Methodist church for Beach, Calif., and Mr. and Mrs. John Waters of Kirksville, Mo.
Mrs. William Jones of Cedar Rapids died Wednesday morning in a Dubuque hospital after a lingering illness. A longtime resident, she was a member of Bethel A. M. E. church. The body is at Rice funeral home. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
William E. Davis of Bertram died Monday. Brady mortuary holds services at 1 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Lyle Anderson of St. Andrews Evangelical United Brethren Church officiating. Burial follows in Shiloh Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
Services will be held at Brady mortuary at 3 30 p m Thursday conducted by Mizpah lodge A F and A M Burial will be in Lin wood cemetery Friends may call at the mortuary The family requests no flowers
Muriel Baldridge a 16 year old girl was found slain under a bridge over the Big Sandy river near Prestonburg Kentucky. Authorities say she was beaten to death with a rock after ignoring friends warnings about the spooky crossing. An 18 year old Michigan hitchhiker was questioned but not linked to the crime. Neighbors heard screams around 10 p.m. Monday.
Hammond Indiana reports that 9 year old baby sitter Joan Farrell was cleared of blame in the death of Carol Gora and injuries to twin Robert after testing water with her elbow before placing the twins in a hot bath. The baby died in hospital while Robert recovered. Detective Kinseley said a faucet adjustment or automatic temperature change may have caused the hot water mix.
Tacoma detectives stopped Gilmer Massie, 29, for questioning. When he wouldn’t speak clearly, they forced him to open his mouth and found two wrinkled $10 bills inside. He was booked for investigation of theft.
There will be a story hour at the children’s room of the public library at 2 30 p m Thursday Mrs Richard Miller will tell the stories. Garf is back servicing Hudson’s at Godfrey’s Auto Sales 624 4th Ave S E Rear of tele phone Co. Dial 2 6986 for appointment. Correction four survivors were omitted from the death notice of Emanuel Pago menos they are a daughter Irene of Cedar Rapids two brothers George and Jim and a sister Irene all living on Crete island.
Priscilla Hiss testified to deny friendship with the Chamberses and disputes over visits. Alger Hiss, under cross-examination, offered to resign over accusations of espionage while the judge ordered release of a secret FBI report and grand jury testimony to the defense.
Senator Hickenlooper demanded the senate house atomic committee review behind closed doors the Atomic Energy Commission claim of cuts in costs and worker numbers at Oak Ridge Tennessee He said he dislikes self serving declarations of great reductions without data to back them.
Sylvester A. Weyenberg, 51, a notable Milwaukee shoe maker, died Tuesday night when his car hit a culvert near Hartland Wisconsin. The accident occurred while he was traveling in the area.
A former Hungarian finance minister claims Russia seeks a first class satellite army and war readiness by 1951. He cites Dekanozov remarks on preparing for a Western conflict and notes Soviet moves to arm Bulgaria Romania and Hungary, with war depending on Atlantic Pact and Marshall Plan effects.
The Dun and Bradstreet index of wholesale food prices rose to $5.69 in the week ended Wednesday, cracking a over-month decline. The figure was three cents above the prior week’s $5.68 and 20.3 percent below last year’s $7.14 level.
Traffic Captain L. W. Remington announced that July 1 is the deadline for bicycle registrations. He warned that after the first, authorities will begin picking up unregistered bikes and reminded owners to equip their bicycles with a stand a bell and lights for night use before licensing.
The Linn County board of supervisors granted Appraisal Engineering Company until July 15 to finish its real estate appraisal outside Cedar Rapids as weather and bad roads hindered field work. The firm will aid the county assessor in setting values for the 1940 tax cycle. The board also authorized destruction of old records including assessors’ books and 1938 or earlier documents to free storage space.
Linn County Assessor M. G. Linkletter urged homeowners outside Cedar Rapids to file homestead applications by Friday July 1 to qualify for the year’s homestead credit. The office is on the courthouse third floor. Donald Fritz waived to the grand jury on an embezzlement charge involving mortgaged property and is held on $1,000 bond after selling a mortgaged washing machine to Mrs. Harry Boots. Mrs. Doyle Moyer reported a cabin break in near the Center Point bridge, with thefts occurring between June 11 and 25 including a minnow bucket and seine.
Judge G K Thompson freed Roy Rimmer from desertion and abandonment charges Tuesday at the complainant’s request and upon state motion. Louise Bechka sued Herbert Nichols for 35 dollars for March board and room. The will of Frank Zastera, who died June 17, was admitted to probate Tuesday with Mrs Zastera named executrix and sole heir.
Thomas Coombes a grocer filed suit Wednesday against Henry Schulze and Martha Schulze seeking 105 dollars 54 cents alleging an outstanding account balance.
Two adult evening classes added to Ellis Park municipal pool program. A life saving class runs Tuesdays and Thursdays at 6 p.m. led by Bill Severn for qualified swimmers, and a beginners class Thursdays at 6 p.m. led by Ralph Adamson. Both instructors are Red Cross water safety staff. No instruction charge. standard admission applies during operating hours. Call 20481 for details.
Mr and Mrs Louis Brown awoke to a loud crash they initially mistook for an earthquake. They found a limping adult Chinese pheasant that had flown through their freshly cleaned window into the living room.
William A. Lull of Stillwater Oklahoma will join Coe College as a new instructor in physics and mathematics in the fall. He previously served as a graduate fellow at the college and is a native of Oak Park Illinois. Lull earned a B S from Oklahoma A and M and will relocate with his wife and son to Cedar Rapids in September.
A bomb exploded a parked 1948 sedan across from the Sovereign hotel in Cleveland, tossing debris up to a nine story height. Police say a fuse type bomb was placed inside the car before doors were shut. two Newark New Jersey men on business for a linen supply company said they did not know why someone would bomb the vehicle.
Des Moines Iowa new state commissioner of labor M L Gilbert will form his staff with nine of eleven positions filled Four are new appointees Byron Heneks of Cedar Rapids remains deputy commissioner Ernest E Condon of Boone stays as boiler inspector and J W Curtis of Sioux City joins boiler inspection New factory inspectors are Gerald Tilton Des Moines A W Sipes Waterloo and Audrey Dietz Des Moines A fourth inspector will be named to replace Andy Hogg who died in a June auto accident.
Traffic Captain L. W. Remington ordered the end of parking on the railroad right of way at First Street SE between Fifth and Seventh Avenues. He said the practice began long ago but is stopping now because it impedes rail movement and damaged a car last week. A curved yellow warning line has been painted along the right of way.
Billy Carfrae two year old son of Mr and Mrs Robert Carfrae of 2755 First avenue SE suffered a fractured skull Wednesday morning after falling from a stair landing window about a story and a half above the ground onto a sidewalk at their home. He was taken by Ambulance Service to St Luke’s hospital where his condition was reported as fair by police.
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