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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 08, 1947

Page

2

Cultural Forecast and City Police Court Roundup

Cultural forecast notes variable cloudiness through Tuesday with light snow in the north, minor temperature changes, and weekend highs near 38 to 40. Police and traffic court reports list multiple fines for drunkenness reckless driving speeding and related offenses. Births and local incidents include several hospital notices plus fires at James E. Rogers residence and Van Vechten Park.

North Portion South Iow

Oklahoma Sues Poultry Firm for Salary and Profits

A federal suit seeks 3225 dollars for breach of contract and an undetermined sum for Roos’s share of 1945 profits from the Iowa Falls Poultry and Eggs Company. The action, filed by T Roos of Oklahoma Chance City, names the defendant as Iowa Falls Poultry and Eggs Company with representation by D Randall and John B Dudley.

Federal District Court T. Roos Oklahoma Chance City Okla Iowa Falls Poultry and Eggs Company Actio i Oy Poultry Company Fenation D. Randall Eyids John B. Dudley

Pettit Returns To C R As Hunter Salesmanager

Howard Buck Pettit a Cedar Rapids native who trained as a pilot at Hunter field returns as Iowa salesmanager for the Hunter Flying Service officials said Saturday The firm represents Aeronca Fairchild and Beechcraft in Iowa Pettit served in the U S Army Air Corps and later worked as a sales and service engineer for a plant at its Middle ts He will join her husband here within two weeks.

Howard Buck” Pettit Cedar Rapids Iowa Hunter Flying Service Hunter Aeronca Fairchild Beechcraft Pettit Hunterfield U. S. Army Air Corps Army

Woman Impersonates Doctor in Chicago Con Game

Edith Ann Carrino, 24, arrested on charges of posing as a surgeon and planning a hospital project in Garfield Park. A grocery bill debt revealed the ruse when a grocer reported Dr. Carruso to Research Hospital. Carrino fled after dropping a bed, while her husband Albert Carioscio, 32, previously funded her lifestyle.

Chicago Edith Ann Carrino Edith Ann Caruso Cartino Carrino

To Be Like Other Children Girl Chooses Leg Amputation

In Springfield a 12-year-old girl, Jean Marie Stumpek, opts for right leg amputation to be like other children. She says she will dance with an artificial leg, go to parties, ski, and ride a bike, despite parental and medical cautions. The operation is planned at the hospital for crippled children.

Springfield Mass Jean Marie Stumpek Joan William J. Stumpek Garry de Hough de Hough Iee

Soviets Censor U.S. Protest in Hungary

In Budapest a high Hungarian official said the Soviet commander in chief forbidden newspaper publication of an American note protesting Moscow interference. American sources named suppression by Soviet Lt Gen V P Sviridov and Hungarian authorities, with Scopes noting a denial of responsibility and attribution to the Hungarian government.

Budapest Sup Chase Ton V. P. Sviridov Sohn Scopes Pha Scopes Sviridov

Would Have Been Good Offer if He'd Meant It

Police halted a peculiar scam by 89-year-old John D. Miller in Joliet who claimed a Marinette freez ing plant held a vast inventory. He offered housewives two 14 pound cuts of meat and other items for 88 cents to cover handling costs, admitting he made it up when questioned.

Joliet, I INS John D. Miller Marinette Wis Joliet John Wisconsin

Judge Bans Picketing at Second Cedar Rapids Store

District Judge Floyd Philbrick issued an injunction forbidding picketing at the Nelson Food Market 3201 First Avenue SF after AFL Meat Cutters and clerks union officers served the order Saturday. The action follows a prior injunction against the Kenmore Food shop and involves Kenneth Sowers John Ramsey and John Harrop as defendants.

Cedar Rapids AFL Floyd Philbrick Kenneth Sowers Meat Cutters and G Clerks Union John. Rameey Nelson First Avenue SF G. K. Thompson Kenmore First Avenue NE

Death of Vet in Jail Triggers Scott City Unrest

In Scott City Kansas a crowd of 200 to 250 gathered after the death of a World War II veteran in the city jail. Eight Kansas highway patrolmen used tear gas to disperse the mob as Col. Lathrop B. Read reported three officers had reached the situation. Marshal Lloyd Pinkston was moved to safety in another town. The veteran Carpenter died under unclear circumstances, while editor Elmer Epperson noted the crowd had dispersed by Saturday after midnight.

Topeka Kan Kansas Scott City Thurso Lathrop B. Read Pinkston Robert Pittsburg Carpenter South Pacific Elmer Epperson

Bisignano Needs Hospital Care, Doctor Says

Des Moines AP Sheriff Howard Reppert said Dr Harry Collins, physician to Alphonse Babe Bisignano, advised hospital treatment for stomach ulcers. Bisignano serving six months for contempt of court and opposes hospitalization, insisting he will serve his term without special treatment. Bisignano has been under Dr Collins care since Feb 15 after a failed U S Supreme Court appeal.

Des Moines Howard Reppert Harry Collins Alphonse Babe” Bisignano Bisignano Collins Uni States Supreme Court

Iowa Fertilizer Plant Plans Race Toward Top Status

Perry Iowa AP A LaConda Phosphate and Chemical Company expansion aims to make it one of the two largest fertilizer plants in the United States. The new $250000 facility west of Perry begins trial runs as its formal opening is planned, with further expansion tied to Civilian Production Administration permits. The company will grow capital from 300000 to 500000 dollars and hire 50 to 75 workers at peak.

Perry LaConda Phosphate and Chemical Company United States O. C. Metzger Metzger Oorrie Fertilizer Plant

Senator Kirketeg Addresses GOP Women Council

Iowa state senator Kathryn M. Kirketeg told about 200 members of the Iowa Council of Republican Women that the United States must not relax after past wars and that women should take active roles. She outlined a day in the statehouse and discussed five bills including assessor, school district reorganization, road, adult education, and library measures.

Kathryn M. Kirketeg Iowa Iowa Council of Republican Women Sen. Kirketey Statehouse Senate Board of Control Bedford Remar

Leftist Coup Attempt In Paraguay Defeated

In Asuncion a one hour battle between military cadets civilians of conservative parties and Februaryist forces ended with the coup crushed. Six people were killed and several wounded. Police Chief Maj Rogelio Benitez lost an arm. Government claims full control and restored calm.

Asuncion Paraguay INS Iginio Moringo

Auto Crash Causes Minor Injuries on City Street

Three escaped serious injury when a speeding car failed to turn at Tenth street and Seventh avenue SE. The driver Williams, 29, of 9 First avenue, was fined $50 plus costs for reckless driving after pleading guilty. Elgas and Eve lyn Markham of 962 Daniels street NE and Viola McDermott of 109 Ninth street NW were taken to St Luke's hospital but released after examination.

William First Avenue NW Viola M. Beane LeGrande Seth C. Weaver Twentieth Avenue Carlos Worthen Vinton Miles Dahn Eighteenth Street Glen Palmer Marion Ralph Johnson Frank L. Dean Iowa City Leland Workman Tenth Street Seventh Avenue SE Williams 29 First Avenue Elgas Evelyn Markham Daniels Street Viola McDermott Ninth Street St. Luke’s Hospital

Farm Woman Dies in Explosion and Fire

Mrs Albert Small of the Herb Will farm southeast of Cherokee Iowa was burned to death in an explosion and fire that followed her attempt to start a stove fire. Her husband and three children were injured but none seriously, and the blaze nearly demolished the house.

Cherokee, Ia Albert Small Herb Will Here Small

Fragmentary Public Notice From Iowa County Court

A damaged OCR fragment references a county court notice in Iowa with names Henderson Hinton and Gray, Attorney. The legible bits indicate official action or filing but no complete details or dates are provided.

Iowa Henderson Hinton Gray

Elected UCT Leaders Highlight Husband Wife Officers

Ed Kvitek and his wife were elected senior counselors of the United Commercial Travelers at the Roosevelt hotel on Friday night. Grace Hanson and Carl Neitzel were named auxiliary and men's lodge officers respectively, with a slate of officers installed including Cora Beneke Agnes Clement Virginia Todd Ida Belle Nixon Hazel Kidd Celia Glessner R L Ke Charles Nunn Hiram Dee Clarence Miller J L Parker.

Ed Kvitek United Commercial Traveler’s Council Roosevelt Hotel Woman’s Auxiliary Iing Grace Hanson Town Carl Neitzel Cora Beneke Agnes Clement Virginia Todd Ida Belle Nixon Hazel Kidd Celia Glessner R. L. Ke Charles Nunn Hiram Dee Sentinel Clarence Miller Page J. L. Parker

Fire damages liner at its New York pier

Fire aboard the 16 552 ton liner John Ericsson at a Hudson River pier in New York was controlled within two hours. The Queen Elizabeth, loading for its late voyage, was not affected. Eriksson damage appeared slight with about a third of the promenade deck singed. Cause undetermined. The Ericsson is operated by United States Lines.

New York INL John Ericcson Hudson River Mie Queenzabeth Eherasea Ericcson United States Lines

Lilienthal Confirmation Predicted by Brewster

Senator Owen Brewster predicted Lilienthal’s confirmation as Atomic Energy Commission chairman by a comfortable margin after an off the record talk with Chicago businessmen. He contrasted critics with the emotional stance of Senator McKellar who opposes Lilienthal’s appointment.

Chicago U. S Owen Brewster Maine David E. Lilienthal Atomic Energy Commission Jewster Ienthal McKellar D-Tenn Lilienthal

City Briefs George Bowler Cleared for Visitor Access

George Bowler of 316 B Avenue NW who recently underwent surgery at St Luke's Hospital is now permitted visitors as part of hospital visiting guidelines and patient recovery procedures.

George Bowler B Avenue NW St. Luke’s Hospital

Mount Mercy Academy Students Observe Sodality Sunday

Mount Mercy academy students will observe Sodality Sunday with an 8 30 a m high mass celebrated by Rev Maurice Tracy Mount Mercy chaplain.

Mount Mercy Academy Maurice Tracy Mount Mercy

Dr Challed to Speak on Preventive Diseases at Community House

Dr D S Challed will address women of the Jane Boyd community Wednesday at 3 p m in the Community House on Preventive Diseases. The event is a public meeting sponsored by the Washington Carver club.

D. S. Challed Jane Boyd The Washington Carver Club

Correction of Kieiman address in Gazette story

The Gazette reports that G. J. Kieiman’s address was incorrectly listed as 930 E Avenue NW. Kieiman, who plans to open a school for bartenders if Iowa votes liquor by the drink, resides in Westland Acres on Covington Road west of Cedar Rapids.

G. J. Kieiman E Avenue Kieiman Iowa Westland Acres Covington Road Cedar Rapids

Notice of Probate of Will No 19118 in Linn County

Public probate notice for Will No 19118 in Linn County Iowa. Dated Cedar Rapids March 7. Judge GARR SENSED as the official witness. The document outlines proof and administration steps for the will.

Bas Town Linn County Cedar Rapids Iowa

Delinquency Seen as Parent Education Issue

Dr. Leonard C. Murray, head of public health education, told Iowa officials that juvenile delinquency is a parent education problem not a juvenile one. He said homes churches and schools fail to build character, and modern youth face different life pressures. Institution chiefs were shown early tuberculosis program results.

Des Moines Leonard C. Murray Division of Public Health Education Murray Su Endents Iowa

Deaths David Nolan 75 Farmed Van Horne Area

David Francis Nolan 75 of 1002 0 avenue NW died at home at 8 15 p m Friday after months of illness born November 30 1871 at Watkins he farmed in Van Horne area until retirement Surviving wife three sons Francis of Curundu Pannassdy and a daughter Duncalf of Vinton nine grandchildren and one great grandchild Services Monday 9 am at St Patrick s Church burial Mt Calvary Van Horne Rosary at 7 30 p m Sunday at the family home Monahan Funeral Home.

David Francis Nolan Avenue NW Watkins van Horne Francis Pannass Pia Dares Duncalf Vinton Ann Harrington Norway Margaret Callahan Key Stone William Martin Maréngo St. Patrick's Lebuares D. J. Lenihan Mt. Calvary Cemetery Monahan Msgr. Lenihan

Beilharz Widow Dies At Cedar Rapids After Illness

Mrs. Elizabeth V. Beilharz 78 of 1117 Third Ave SW Cedar Rapids died at 7 45 a m Saturday after a lingering illness born September 2 1868 at Mill Survived by son Roy H Beilharz Cedar Rapids two daughters Mable Wehrheim Aukegan Ill and Blanche Rogers Cedar Rapids a grandson and granddaughter member of Olivet Presbyterian Church and Cedar Chapter O E S services 1 30 p m Monday Turner Chapel by Rev D Keith Irwin burial Linwood Cemetery friends may call after 1 p m Sunday

Elizabeth V. Beilharz Third Avenue Henry Beilharz Cedar Rapids Mill Roy H. Beilharz Mable Wehrheim Aukegan Ill Blanche Rogers Rs. Tharz Olivetbyterian Church Cedar Pier No Turner Chapel D. Keith Irwin Cedar Chapter Linwood Cemetery

Cedar Rapids Man Mike Masek Dies at 73 in Iowa Home

Mike Masek 73 of Cedar Rapids died at home at 5 40 after a brief illness. Born in Czechoslovakia on July 15 1873, he came to the United States in 1896 and farmed near Richmond until 1929. Survived by his wife Anna and sister Anna Vojta of Lone Tree. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Funeral at Kuba Funeral Home 2 30 Sunday conducted by Theodore B Hlubucek. He was a member of Mindocech lodge No 15 Z C B J. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Mike Masek Fruitland Boulevard Cedar Rapids Czechoslovakia United States Richmond Anna Anna Vojta Lone Tree Mindocech Lodge No Kuba Theodore B. Hlubucek Bohemian National Cemetery

Shenandoah Man Heads Iowa Retail Lumbermen

C. E. Goessling of Shenandoah was elected president of the Town Retail Lumbermen's Association in Des Moines. Robert Anderson of Council Bluffs and A. F. Umhoefer of Ashton were chosen to the board of trustees, with Carl Moeller of Reinbeck and Carlton Walker of Waterloo reelected.

Des Moines C. E. Goessling Shenandoah Robert Anderson Council Bluffs A. F. Umhoefer Ashton Carl Moeller Reinbeck Carlton Walker Waterloo

Courthouse St John Greek Orthodox Denies Withholding Funds

Court records show St John Greek Orthodox Church denying charges it withheld 1150 from the George Kapagiannis trust. In a Saturday filing the church admits receiving 7150 but says it sent 6000 to Ekaterini and Athanasios Kapagiannis and owes nothing more. The church claims the money was given to aid them if they were alive and in financial distress after the war.

St. John’s George Kapagiannis Kapagiannis Ekaterini G Athanasios G. Kapagiannis Iti

Oyster suit hearing set for 9 a.m. Thursday

G C Marghey brings an oyster suit alleging rental agreement for farm land to Boots, signed last March 18 for 300 dollars, with rent unpaid. Plaintiff Herbert and Helen are named as defendants in the action. The hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. Thursday.

G. C. Marghey Herbert Helene Boots

Auctioned 1937 car tied to liquor smuggling sale

A 1937 model car used in illegal liquor transport sold at public auction Saturday by Deputy Sheriff Robert Spooner to Franken for 370 dollars. The car absconded with a man who pled guilty to illegal possession of sensaes last Oct 10, was fined 300 dollars and given a six month suspended sentence.

Robert Spooner Franken Abs Uged Aes

Local men face charge of car operation in 1946 case

L and John Sslee of Marion were ordered to plead by Tuesday at 9 a.m. to a charge of operating a car without the owner’s consent. The vehicle belonged to Phil Eston, 2517 First Avenue SE, and the incident occurred on October 9, 1946.

John Sslee Marion Phil Etson First Avenue SE

House Committee Slams Coast Guard Aims and Staffing

The House Appropriations Committee scolded the Coast Guard for grandiose designs and aiming to become a miniature navy. It cited a Treasury bill of 1948 with $133 million for the service, rejected a $232 million request, and urged inflationary restraint. The panel warned against overstaffing and pledged to trim high ranking officers.

Washington Coast Guard House Appropriations Committee Treasury Department Congress United States

Nightmares and Hollywood News Roundup Recap

Lovella Parsons reports Tyrone Power to star in Nightmare Alley with a reworked script. Roddy McDowall signs Ally Productions contract seeking romance and a dog and horse in the film. Dame May Whitty to work in The Bishop's Wife as Will Rogers Jr. eyes a potential Will Rogers role. Frances Langford signs to fly for records, Charles Brabin recovers from illness, Theda Bara anniversary in June, Cole Porter planning Hollywood visit by boat, Jimmie Stewart to take a months long vacation after army discharge.

Roddy McDowall Allied Productions Hollywood Roddy Will Rogers, Jr Jack Warner Young Rogers O Will Rogers Edward Dmytryk Frances Langford Dori Narland Dori Charles Brabin Theda Bara Theda Cole Porter Jimmie Stewart

Independence Obituary for Charles E Slaughter and Pauline Charter

Charles E Slaughter 75 died Friday at his son's home near Otterville born July 20 1872 near Otterville. Survived by wife Rose A Bantz and several children. services 3 p.m. Sunday Peoples Funeral Home burial Otterville cemetery. Pauline Charter Four Square church assistant pastor died Friday of leukemia services 2 p.m. Sunday Four Square church burial Evergreen cemetery born January 9 1893 near Garrison surviving son Rev Lynn Charter daughter Mrs Gerald Demmel Cedar Rapids mother Mrs Lincoln.

Independence Charles E. Slaughter Dale Otah Otterville Rose A. Bantz Wayne Slaughter Land Dale Slaughter Decorah C. R. Sanders Ottterville Fred Slaughter Peoples Funeral Home Vinton Pauline Charter Vinton Four Square Church Four Square Church Evergreen Cemetery Garrison Lynn Charter Gerald Demmel Cédar Rapids Lincoln

Corn Planting Method Converts to Harvestable Hay

If corn is planted thickly either in rows or broadcast it can be harvested as hay, turning dense stands into a usable forage crop.

Peter Rabbit Visits Cedar Rapids for Easter Parade

Peter Rabbit arrives in Cedar Rapids by Bunny Express to a jubilant crowd at Union Station. Six child helpers greet him with carrot corsages as a Drum and Bugle corps leads the parade past Killian’s department store where he plans to spend the day greeting fans.

Bugs Bunny Union Station Doc Cédar Rapids Peter Peter Royalty Claudie Cobb David K Susan Keller Douglas Morris Judy Owen Linda Pfaff Cedar Rapids Third Avenue Second Street Fourth Avenue Third Street Killian’s Department Store

Republican Women From 12 States To Meet in Davenport

The National Federation of Women's Republican clubs will hold its first regional meeting April 14 and 15 at the Blackhawk hotel in Davenport. Midwest states Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Ohio Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma South Dakota Wisconsin will be represented. National officers led by Mrs Addison B Green will attend along with speakers from Washington.

National Federation of Women’s Republican Clubs Blackhawk Davenport Jane Hamilton Macauley National Federation Iowa Council of Republican Women Montrose Midwest Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Michigan Minnesota Ohio Missouri Nebraska Oklahoma South Dakota Wisconsin Addison B. Green Holyoke Mass Washington

Army Approves Yank Marriage to German Woman

United States Army authorities announced in Frankfurt that an American may marry a German girl for the first time. Peter Rupeka of Hempstead New York age 27 was cleared to wed Erika Schaefer 21 of Frankfurt a War Department employee at Army Headquarters. The wedding date was set after a waiting period and Rupeka will resign from the War Department and return to the United States with his bride following a three month engagement negotiation.

Frankfurt United States Army Peter Rupeka Hempstead N.Y Erika Schaefer Rupeka War Department Army United States

Three Die From Gas in Waterloo Bungalow

In Waterloo Iowa three people were found dead Friday in a gas filled living room of a four room bungalow near the city limits. Deputy Mastain and Sgt Parker said the victims Mrs Alice Deery aged about 70 her son John M Deery about 40 and Mrs Della King about 50 were likely dead since Wednesday. All gas burners were on and neighbors reported gas escaping leading to the discovery and investigators called. The deaths are regarded as accidental.

Waterloo Floyd Mastain Mastain Quinton Parker Alice Deery John M. Deery Della King Parker

OTC Eases Tin Can Size Rules While Limiting Tin Use

The Office of Temporary Controls announces removal of size restrictions on cans made from tin plate and terne plate. The civilian production branch says tin usage limits for various products remain in force to curb material consumption.

Washington Office of Temporary Controls OTC

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