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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 03, 1947
Page
2
Summary lists expected temperatures through Thursday with highs 25 to 38 and lows 12 to 22, plus light winds. Legal notices include a divorce petition for Bernadine Auman and multiple traffic and safety fines for named individuals. Birth announcements from St Luke's Mercy and Mercy list numerous newborns with dates March 1 to March 9.
An explosion leveled a three story brick building at Wells and Van Buren in the loop injuring more than 20 and killing three including George A. Henry a postal employee. Louis Pappas owner of the ground floor restaurant is missing. Authorities fear total losses could reach 10 to 15 million dollars with fire and police investigating the blast cause.
The University of Pennsylvania announced a mechanical brain named EDVAC that is a million times faster than the human mind and can memorize a thousand 10-digit numbers at once. The computer is ten times faster, 105 times smaller and one tenth as heavy as ENVAC, to aid atomic research problems and supersonic plane speed calculations.
Edward W. Stull of 1331 Nineteenth Ave SW escaped minor injuries when his gasoline truck overturned at the Sixth Street crossing near Ninth Ave SW after being struck by a Milwaukee switch train at about midnight Sunday. The empty tank posed no fire risk. Stull was treated for shock and bruises at St. Luke's hospital and released. Engineer William Goff, 1720 Blake Blvd S TM, reported the train was moving about five miles per hour.
Cedar Rapids Rotary Club welcomed a record 17 new members at a noon luncheon led by Robert Davis. Two Wilson High School students Delores Marsh and Bob Kelsey spoke on disaster relief as part of the Red Cross fund drive. The program included a Red Cross film Disaster Strikes and acknowledgments for members including Forrest P. Hagen James Bruce Harley E. Riedel Hale C. Reid Joe M. Hoyt Web L. Perley L. Owen Tisdale Robert D. Taylor Carl A. Godden Richard C. Morgan Emmet R. Galvin Bernie E. Abney Harold M. Hunt James Bormann Ray Ingham Arthur W. Story and Orville Rennie.
Two hit and run incidents involving only property damage were solved after Patrolmen Walter Bishop and Henry Overman arrested Kenneth Schulte and an associate at 1717 Fourteenth Avenue Snyder. Schulte pled guilty to leaving the scene and received a total fine. another man, George W. Spracklin, was fined for drunkenness and disturbing the peace after his Saturday arrest.
Three patrolmen, Merle L. Burton, F. A. Ahring and Stanley Davis, are on an eligibility list for supervising the city parking meters. The civil service commission submitted the list to the city council. Examinations were held February 20. Burton and Ahring claim veterans' preference.
The Cedar Rapids Internal Revenue office welcomed two new staff members K. O. Disterhoff and J. B. Weaver previously with the Davenport division. Division Chief Herman Stecklein announced the office will stay open until midnight on March 15 and will also operate next Saturday March 8 from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Senators Capehart and Scapehart announced opposition while Ball signaled support as Lilienthal defended his Wisconsin public service tenure and income from the Commerce Clearing House. The committee plans a midweek vote.
Hunter Flying Service Inc of Cedar Rapids hosted Aeronca Aircraft Corp sales officials and about 50 Aeronca dealers from Iowa Wisconsin and Illinois in a one day meeting at Montrose hut Dan Hunter president and Jim Wathan secretary treasurer and manager led the session It was part of a nationwide series to introduce new methods and marketing ideas with discussions on common flyer problems airport markings and facilities.
Washington Republicans shape labor bill aims restricting strikes and union power. Hartley and Taft report broad support for amendments to protect employers and outlaw mass picketing while requiring good faith bargaining. House and Senate timelines set for early spring floor action.
Hydrochloric acid leaked from a tank at the Barlow Maney Company, 400 First Street SE, causing damage and business delays. Dr. Paul Maney said fumes required gas masks for early entrants, with damage confined to the third floor of the Severn Building after a pin point leak.
Gov. Robert D. Blue leaves Des Moines for New Orleans to represent Iowa at a final hearing by the U S board of engineers for rivers and harbors on whether the Mississippi river tidewater project should go to Congress for appropriations. He returns Friday noting impact on Iowa and the Missouri valley with potential cargo benefits to South America.
Cardinal Konrad Von Preysing blessed the cornerstone for Loras college Church of Christ the King in a fieldhouse ceremony in Dubuque. He was escorted by Archbishop Roh and local knights and was to be welcomed at St. Raphael’s Cathedral. He would bless the site for a new parochial school in Dyersville and visit Clark College and local convents.
The city runs buses under charter and plans to press for immediate arbitration with a proposed replacement for Jules Kohn of St Louis. The company would submit its own demands along with the unions and asks for a no strike clause to be included in the arbitration basis.
Grace E. Horton's estate in Decorah is valued at 10973 with an inventory filed in district court. The Calmar estate of Ella F. is valued at 44713, according to the same court records.
A powerful storm dumped a heavy snow blanket from the Midwest to the Atlantic coast, forcing airline cancellations and blocking highways with large drifts. Winds raged across the Great Lakes and southern Atlantic states, with frigid temps dipping below freezing as far as Jacksonville. Bemidji, Minnesota recorded 4 below zero.
The Supreme Court ruled the government must pay full railroad freight rates for wartime lend-lease shipments not directly used in military actions. It also upheld a labor board order dissolving a company labor union and reviewed a Reno divorce ruling. The decision could allow railroads to claim millions from the government.
Thomas A Jennings 80 of 1220 Sixth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 7 45 am Sunday Born October 16 1866 in Iowa City he retired in 1942 after 30 years with the Crandie railroad He was a member of Immaculate Conception church and Modern Woodsmen of America Surviving include two daughters four sons 13 grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Services will be held at Immaculate Conception church at 9 am Tuesday with Rosary at 8 pm Monday at Brady mortuary Friends may call there
George Elvan Little Jr., six month old son of Mr. and Mrs. George Elvan Little of near Ely, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Surviving grandparents and great-grandparents listed. services set for 1 30 p.m. Tuesday at Palo Methodist Church with burial in Palo cemetery. Friends may call Beatty chapel until noon Tuesday.
Mrs Louis Hammill formerly Harriett Lackey a Cedar Rapids resident for most of her life died at home Monday morning after a lingering illness She was born August 23 1893 in Moravia New York She is survived by her husband and daughter Constance of Cedar Rapids Service and burial arrangements will be announced from Brady mortuary with viewing Tuesday evening at the Brady mortuary Cedar Memorial cemetery is the burial site
Services for Leslie LeRoy Hepker infant son of Mr and Mrs Robert C Hepker of Palo who died in an Iowa City hospital will be conducted in the Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Tuesday by Elder W S Lawrence pastor of the Seventh Day Adventist church Burial will be in Palo chapel
Radio Moscow charged that Hoover's plan for Germany mirrored his WWI program that spawned Nazi militarism. Prague papers were cited as saying Czechoslovakia protested to the United States over an order blocking goods through Germany until payment in American dollars is made.
A translated list shows numerous individuals and estates across Iowa receiving refunds or excess profits. Names include John A. Eldridge Iowa City and Beulah Maynard Independence with amounts from $1,020 to $9,695, along with many others such as First Capital National Bank Iowa City and S. Funks.
Aluminum Company of America led $3.1 billion in total 1946 refunds, with Sen Bilbo of Mississippi and Rep Hoffman among notable recipients. The Treasury report to Congress cites large corporate and railroad refunds, plus celebrit ies like Harry James and Brian Aherne. The largest individual payout went to Steve Pennington of Oklahoma City for $447,611.
Agia Anna residents sue St. John's Greek Orthodox in Cedar Rapids district court seeking 1150 dollars plus interest as a trust fund leftover from George Kapagiannis. The 7140 dollar gift was given for hold until Europe war ended with 6000 paid in 1946. church says donation.
Clara D Hassler filed a district court suit against Cedar Rapids City Lines Inc seeking 5336.52 for injuries from an incident on Sept 29 1946 when alighting from a bus in a Second Avenue restricted area. She alleges the driver closed the door prematurely and the bus run over her, with resulting medical bills and damages.
Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated break ins reported for Saturday night. Farmers Elevator Co in Alburnett was entered but not secured. the safe dial was removed yet access not gained. Savage Lumber Co in Coggon was broken into. office and safe prowled. $35 in currency taken from an unlocked safe.
Leo Stalker filed in district court a claim seeking a $167.55 judgment for electrical fixtures and labor. He states he furnished materials and services on November 17, 1945 and that Flickinger orally agreed to pay the reasonable value. The defendant has paid $20.
The will of Harriet M. Doan Weld who died February 20 1946 was admitted to probate in district court Monday. Walter E Doan a brother was named executor without bond. Frank L Doan and Fred M Doan who live in Cedar Rapids and Hopkinton will share in the estate.
In Waterloo area, Conservation Commission workers began deer culling in Higgins Park by request of local farmers who blamed deer for crop damage. After four deer were killed, protesters pressured W. W. Trusell to halt operations pending further investigation.
Cedar Rapids superintendent Clyde Parker and Harrison school principal Miss Marjorie Walters attended the American Association of School Administrators convention in Atlantic City New Jersey. Walters presided over a department meeting while Parker traveled with her. The theme focused on development and conservation of human and natural resources with 10000 educators registered. Taft Conant Arnall were among featured speakers during sessions opening last Saturday.
The International Association of Machinists, the largest independent union, said the cost of living rise has left workers with only one option to fight for higher wages. The union claimed labor patience has worn thin as prices rise, especially for essential foods, in its weekly statement.
Les Dwight Dodge of 3911 Sherman Street NE has enlisted in the regular navy and will report to the Naval Training Center in San Diego, California. Chief Petty Officer Marvin W. Horak lists 18 reenlistments in the Navy Reserve including Charles W. Smith Peter E. Stewart Jr Earl W. Summers and others, with several more joining the inactive duty list.
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