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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1947
Page
2
Partly cloudy and cold for Sunday and Monday near Selveston with diminishing winds. Larceny and traffic cases listed with fines. Multiple marriage licenses and births announced including several Cedar Rapids couples and local residences.
Hazen E. Moore a 22 year old University of Iowa student suffered a broken nose cuts and bruises when the car he was driving collided with a Rock Island switch train at a crossing Friday Police said Moore disregarded the signals of a trainman His car sustained 400 damage
Franklin Dudley, 34, of 119 Third Street NE, was fined in small claims court by Jules Rowerd Churchill for larceny. Police said he was stopped by a grocery store manager after pocketing a 24 cent package.
The Office of Temporary Controls announced that most government controls on lumber softwood plywood hardwood flooring and mill work will be lifted on March 31.
Notice of probate of a will in Linn County District Court. Randall and Nazette, attorneys, represent the petitioner. The document names the estate and interested parties and informs heirs of pending probate actions.
Fragmentary OCR lists names and a legal notice in Linn County. Mentions Thoserman See, Chas L Benesh Attorney, and a Senate related filing. Content quality is low with unclear specifics and dates.
Levi Eagle 16 son of Mr and Mrs Frank Eagle of the Mesquakie reservation was instantly killed when a shotgun carried by Leo Peters 16 of the same reservation discharged. The trio including Jackie Wolf walked along the Milwaukee rail road tracks west of the Iowa river bridge after a hunting trip when the weapon went off in Eagle s back.
In the capital city of about 75 000, over 100 AFL Local 1249 bus drivers walked out causing about 80 buses to stop. Thousands faced reduced public transit as maintenance staff joined. drivers sought 20 cent hourly raises to 1.17 and 50 monthly pension. The arbitration panel sided with drivers, but the company challenged the ruling and planned to seek court review.
Gov. Robert D. Blue signed four measures including two protecting railroad cable systems from vandalism and restricting rifle fire across rights of way. The bills establish penalties for shooting at insulators and railway signals and allow veterans reemployment retirement benefits without required physicals.
Chicago area freight shipments under one carload are halted by Illinois Central due to boxcar shortages. High demand and piled goods trigger the ban. medical supplies and foodstuffs are exempt. Some shipments may route via North Western Rock Island or Milwaukee lines until the jam clears.
Mount Vernon Iowa Mrs Rosamond Beaver 80 widow of Charles Andrew Beaver died here Friday after a lingering illness Mr Beaver died two years ago Survivors include children Charles Judd Longerbean Lisbon Mrs A J Specter Mt Vernon Jack Columbus Junction Mrs Elsie Barkalow Funeral held Sunday 2 p m at Johnston and Morgan Lisbon with Rev Keith Taber burial in Lisbon Cemetery
In Charles City AP reports Oliver Corporation distributed its weekly pay in silver dollars. A dedicated crew prepared about $55,000 in $20 packages and loaded the money in cartwheels over two days, with the surge of coins expected to reach the area.
McClure Illinois dispatch reports 50 year old farmer George E. Kirk saved his life by severing his own hand with a pocketknife after his hand became caught in a corn picker. He drove a mile and a half home by tractor, condition listed as satisfactory.
Estelle received a 30 day sentence from Justice H R Churchill after a Friday arrest for uttering a $2.95 check on November 19 1938 in Hatland. A Cedar Rapids police warrant for the 1938 offense was found on file and she will be held in Linn County until time served. Linn sheriff’s records show at least 12 prior convictions for false checks and forgery.
Richard Nunemaker 21 of 1715 First Avenue was fined 100 dollars and costs after being arrested for cutting between cars on First Avenue shortly after midnight Friday. He faced a reckless driving charge following the incident as police cited him for endangering other motorists.
Police investigate a burglary at Reich's cafe in Iowa City with $219 taken from a cash box. It is the second business district robbery in three days, entrance gained via a sidewalk grill to the basement. Separately, Shellady Market reported a $250 robbery Tuesday night.
Hollywood AP reports band leader Xavier Cugat the "rumba king" will marry actress Lorraine Allen on October 3. The wedding follows the finalization of his divorce from Carmen Cassillo. Cugat plans a Mexico ceremony for sentimental reasons.
Courthouse records show C W Rouse of Oxford Junction filing a district court suit seeking 2548.20 from Cedar Rapids based Grade Food Products Corp for nanose and materials used on refrigerators at Manchester Plainfield Olin Vinton Clarkesville and Wisconsin sites from August 8. Also filed Saturday is Richard L Pike’s petition seeking 67.13 for groceries sold to the defendant from November 9 to December 24, 1946.
William Ceynar of the Iowa City road south of Cedar Rapids reported to the sheriff Saturday that 50 white chickens were taken from his farm Friday night.
Judge G K Thompson Saturday gave Marion L Williams a 30 day suspended sentence for contempt of court in defaulting on payment of money as provided by a divorce decree.
Clo Park in Council Hill Oklahoma received a six month sentence for vagrancy and was released on Saturday.
A comic strip line reads Do you always have to drag your baby brother People will think we're married The caption humor hinges on siblings mistaken as a couple highlighting small family mischief and playful banter.
Washington experts predicted a one billion dollar, three year loan by the United States and Britain to Germany to expand exports after defeat. The loan would shape future Moscow talks and help Germany reach self sufficiency, reducing occupation costs and enabling repayment through increased exports.
AFL and CIO picketed Port Chicago with about 200 marines in full dress guarding the depot. They protested Navy employment of civil service workers for hand ammunition loading on ships, citing pay disparities between the union rate of 3.06 dollars per hour and the civil service rate of 1.28.
Roy Dickenson faces embezzlement charges after being named in a building dispute tied to a 700 G Avenue NW project. He alleges the Sheroniks owe $1,691 and seeks judgment and foreclosure of a mechanic lien in district court.
Norman Paulu, violinist, won a superior rating in the State Student Musicians contest held Saturday. Sponsored by the National Federation of Music Clubs, he was accompanied by Paul Anthony. He studies under Mrs. Flora Hromatko Taylor and is the son of Leonard and Mrs. Paulu of 2018 Meadowbrook Drive SE. The Tri-State District contest, for which he is eligible, will be March 15 at Drake University.
In Fredonia Kansas a woman who cheated on a 1894 teacher examination sent a $75 check to County School Superintendent Carl Strecker. She said the debt is paid and asked the money go to a rural district where she taught three months, to reimburse her salary.
Washington reports Adolf Hitler had about 40 000 Nazi party members globally. Senator States D WV turned over two more volumes of party membership records from the War Department to the Senate Armed Forces Committee. The lists show 880 members who lived in the United States and about that many in Argentina. Gustav Lang of Des Moines, Iowa, is named.
Three young Black children died in a fire in Chicago as authorities investigate the incident. Details on the blaze and exact circumstances were not immediately available, with officials noting the tragedy and urging patience as lines of inquiry continue.
Everett H. Schindler from 110 Eleventh Avenue SW waived preliminary hearing before Justice H. R. Ch and was bound over on a larceny charge. He posted a $2,000 bond and was released from Linn County Jail. Police allege he was one of Penick and Ford employees involved in stealing corn oil from the plant.
The Cedar Rapids Stamp club will meet Monday at 8 p.m. in the Montrose hotel. An A P S circuit will be available.
The Rev. J Hamilton Dawson of Des Moines will conduct services at St. John s Lutheran church in Ely at 11 a m Sunday. His sermon will be on God and the any Sunday school begins at a m.
Sisters of Mercy hosted the fifth district session of the Iowa Nurses association at Mercy Hospital Thursday night. After the business meeting, about 50 nurses toured the new nursing school building.
The transport General Taylor bringing 1,074 troops 28 war brides and children was due in New York on Saturday The George Washington Carver arrived in San Francisco with 265 troops and 150 civilians from Hawaii and the Marshall Victory reached Seattle with 56 troops and 14 civilians from Alaska all noted by Associated Press.
Lightning strikes hit electric transmission lines in parts of the United States at a rate of about once per year per mile of line, illustrating frequent weather risks to the power grid.
This easy memorized medallion crochet pattern is ideal for beginners and suitable for larger or small pieces. Pattern 606 stitches. Send 20 cents plus your name and address to The Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Chicago Illinois.
Ivan Blackmer was elected president of the Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce at the annual dinner at I. O. O. F. hall. Malcom Bowie was named incident, Richard Bowie treasurer, Marsh Lefler and Carlyn Bauman directors. Dinner for 115 attendees. The program included reminiscences of World War II by Tom H. Young of Cedar Rapids and musical performances by Jake Klimo and his Bohemian band.
Attorney General Clark asserted that America wants Truman in 1948 and praised the president's leadership. He noted a Jefferson jubilee dinner for 300 with a $250 steak and champagne, and challenged Republicans to meet the test in their party and let the people judge.
Services for Frank J. Kindl of 723 O Avenue NW, fatally injured in a car truck crash on highway 218 Thursday, will be held at Brush chapel at 2 30 p.m. Sunday with Theodore B. Hlubacek officiating. Burial follows at St. John’s Cemetery. friends may call at the chapel.
Wilbur C. Young 51 of 1227 Forty-second Street SE Cedar Rapids died at home at 4 30 p m Friday after an extended illness Born April 29 1895 in Cedar Rapids he was a World War I Navy veteran and a member of the United Brethren Church American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars Surviving are his wife Ruby three children a brother two half brothers a sister and four grandchildren Services will be conducted at the chapel
Mrs. Anton Sudlik of 1813 I Street SW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital after a brief illness. A native of Czechoslovakia she had lived here 36 years and belonged to Karel 4 Z.C.B.J. and Zofie Podlipska. Survived by husband three children two brothers and services set for 2 p.m. Monday at Polansky chapel with burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Sunday.
Ray Brown aged 48 of 111 First Avenue SW died Friday night in Carthage Missouri where he had been visiting relatives. He was accidentally shot while cleaning a gun two months earlier and had been treated at St Luke s Hospital and the Veterans Hospital in Des Moines. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Richard Groat of Outlook drive SW reports the death of his grandmother Alma Groat 92 formerly of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Thursday in Indio California. Survived by son John Groat of San Gabriel California and daughters Myrtle Allen of India and Nelle Osborn of Salem Oregon with several grandchildren. Services to be held Tuesday in Elk City Nebraska.
Leslie LeRoy Hepker, infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Hepker of Palo, died Saturday morning in an Iowa City hospital after a prolonged illness. Born November 6 1946 in Cedar Rapids, he leaves his parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs William Smith and Mrs Lloyd C Hepker.
Iowa lawmakers voice support for portal to portal pay bill as it moves from house to Senate. The AP report notes unanimous or strong backing within Des Moines chamber, signaling progress on pay reform.
John J. McCloy former assistant secretary of war was elected president of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development succeeding Eugene Meyer. He will earn 30000 dollars tax free annually and has named B L Garner as vice president and director of General Foods as vice president of the bank. Garner, 53, a Boston native, also resides in New York.
University of Iowa boosts housing charges up to 55 a semester as of the end of the current term. A single 36 week dorm room with meals will be 555, while double or multiple room plus board rises to 500 yearly from 390. Married housing remains unchanged.
Notice of incorporation for Pane Gas Company of Sioux City under Iowa law. Cedar Rapids, Linn County, Iowa serves as the principal office. The company will engage in using and selling gas and petroleum products, with stock set at 88.0 shares, voting on common stock. Directors to be elected at the first annual meeting in 1947. Otto Arnold Kohl named president and director.
An Iowa State College AVC survey shows single veterans on the G I bill at 65 dollars a month spend 84 87 monthly. Married veterans with no children average 115 dollars, with one child 129 dollars, and two children 133 60 dollars. The report notes government allowances for dependents at 90 dollars monthly and no child allowance.
Davenport reports three month old Tommy Markson survived a rare operation after being unable to feed due to an esophagus connected to a pouch and wind pipe. Doctors at University Hospital Iowa City performed the surgery when he was three days old and the child is now normal and healthy.
Fragmentary OCR text references a meeting with LPH Elderkin and Locher Attorneys and mentions estate mediation and law council. Details are unclear, but indicates a probate or estate matter pending intervention by legal representatives.
The notice outlines a Iowa corporation SBULAE with principal place in Cedar Rapids Linn County. It details purposes including industrial commercial and agricultural uses, powers to borrow money and issue stock, and the board of directors and officers terms. It specifies share structure voting rights and annual meetings in March with elections and vacancies rules.
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