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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1955
Page
2
Partly cloudy forecast through Wednesday with colder Tuesday night and highs in the low to mid thirties. March precipitation totals and wind data listed. multiple local city and court notices include fines for traffic offenses, public matters, and births announced for Shellsburg Tipton and Des Moines areas.
Federal bank liquidator reports more than 2,000 worthless checks cashed by the Bank of Whitesville before its collapse. Losses total about $535,000, with 135 accounts overdrawn and one customer out $168,701. Cashier Bernard Barrett admits fault while claiming no profit. he is deemed temporarily mentally unfit to stand trial.
Actna Finance Company sues Frank and Ruby Bumgarner for 275.12 on a promissory note. Judgments favor plaintiffs in cases including Leslie Anthony vs William Hruby 372, Fred Fisher Jr vs Velma Turkal 87.15. Funeral services listed for Henry Boettcher, Rev. William Betz, Fred Smith, Ben Engen, Ella Mae Sherman, Chris Wingen with times and burial details.
Voters across precincts 12, 13, 14, 20 and 25 produced mixed outcomes for the proposition, with precincts posting margins from 7 to 12 votes. Dr. Peterson, a 61 year old chemistry professor at Coe College, led in six precincts while Aples, 39, a mortgage executive, led four and tied Peterson in five. Jordan, a 38 year old attorney and former board chairman, topped Peterson in one precinct and tied him in another. Turnout peaked in Bever Park precincts 8 and 10 at 79 votes each, with several precincts recording low totals between 9 and 15 voters.
The Iowa Senate defeated a proposed redistricting bill 23 to 18 with nine abstentions after a two hour debate on constitutionality. If reconsidered, a two thirds vote would be needed. The plan, from the Institute of Public Affairs, would form 16 one county districts and sought to avoid a constitutional amendment by redrawing districts to equalize population. The move sparked remarks about unequal representation and long-standing noncompliance with redistricting requirements.
Willmer G Cimprich 31 of 130 Twenty fifth Street SE Cedar Rapids lifelong resident and junior partner at Fahey and Cimprich died Monday at Veterans hospital Iowa City He born August 13 1923 in Cedar Rapids served in WWII intelligence corps He was a member of Linn and Iowa State Bar associations Knights of Columbus American Legion and VFW He leaves wife Rosemary daughter Christine Ann son Michael Francis his parents an uncle and an aunt Services at St Matthew's Church Thursday 9 a m Msgr James D Kearn presiding Burial Mt Calvary Cemetery Rosary tonight 8 p m and Knights of Columbus at 8 30 at Teahen chapel friends may call after 7 p m Tuesday
In Reading Pennsylvania a Berks County jury of 12 became stuck in an elevator for 45 minutes on the way to lunch causing a courtroom delay. The incident disrupted proceedings as jurors remained inside until they could be freed.
Louis Rusty Myers of Bettendorf was indicted for first degree murder in the March 1 slaying of Dolores Lund near Bettendorf. The grand jury heard over twenty witnesses, and sworn statements were released. Myers faced separate arraignment on two breaking and entering charges and remained jailed on $10,000 bonds.
George Robidoux a Cedar Rapids resident and longtime Iowa Steel and Iron Works moulder died at his Ver non addition home at 6 30 am Tuesday after a long illness Born Beloit Kansas August 26 1892 he belonged to All Saints church Surviving wife Margaret two daughters a son and seven grandchildren Friends may call Brady mortuary Wednesday 10 am to 2 pm and 4 to 7 30 pm At 7 30 pm Wednesday the body will be moved from Cedar Rapids to Council Bluffs for services and burial
Mark Blazer of 1818 B avenue NE Cedar Rapids aged 41 died at 8 15 a m Tuesday after a long illness. Born April 25 1884 in Duluth Minnesota he had no known survivors. Services at Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Wednesday burial in Oak Hill cemetery friends may call at the chapel
Services for Rosa May Stern widow of Carl Stern Cedar Rapids resident for 57 years who died Sunday will be conducted in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday by Rev Russell A Pavy pastor Calvary Baptist church Burial will be in Linwood cemetery Friends may assist with arrangements and prayers for the family
George William Douglas of 516 McKinley Street SE died Monday. Funeral services will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday in Brady Mortuary conducted by Miss Mabel Swanson of Unity Center. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
Alfred David Mayor, 79, longtime secretary-general manager of Crowell Publishing Co, died Monday at his Laguna Beach home from a heart attack. Mayor retired 12 years ago after 25 years with the firm.
The will of Henry Arp Sr who died March 2 was admitted to probate Tuesday naming his widow Louise as sole heir and executrix without bond. Mercy Hospital on Tuesday won a $126.78 judgment in an account suit against Leonard J. Prchal and Barbara Akers.
AP describes the Congressional Directory survey of 435 representatives and 96 senators. It highlights diverse backgrounds from vets and lawyers to teachers, farmers, and editors, plus varied family life and origins from Russia Wales and Poland to a log cabin birth for Huey Long’s brother.
Des Moines AP reports two Iowa House committees recommended indefinite postponement of bills to legalize liquor by the drink and union shops in contracts. Votes were 14 to 10 in both cases, by secret ballot, with no immediate revival plans. A separate agriculture panel declined Gov Hoegh’s marketing plan funding.
The State Department tried to send long secret Yalta documents to six congressional committees on a confidential basis but backed down after protests from Senate and House leaders. Chairmen warned the papers would leak if shared and urged public disclosure.
Mrs Calvin Coolidge of Northampton Massachusetts, widow of the late president, is a patient at Cooley Dickinson Hospital. Her physician says her condition is not serious and she entered the hospital late Monday. The doctor declined to disclose the current ailment, noting a prior heart issue last year.
Washington AP reports Senate banking committee hearing on stock prices margins and market effects reveals sharp disagreements among members and witnesses. Key questions address high prices market rockiness speculation margin funding and potential bias in Federal Reserve policy toward banks and stockbrokers.
In Loerbach Germany a man without a name was jailed for 12 months for stealing from a shop window. He appeared anonymously as he had no identification papers and used a string of aliases from prior convictions.
In Boyaca Colombia a new extension program started January 1954 with 12 sectors, each led by Colombian agents trained by U.S. specialists. The effort targets small farmers, teaching agriculture Livestock care and home skills to boost output while facing widespread illiteracy and scarce resources. During year one 708 demonstrations reached 6,118 people and 13,173 received aid, as agents tackle soil, fertilizer, pest control, grafting, and women’s training in sewing cooking and health.
Funeral services for Chris Wingen 97 president of Wingen and Sons Lumber Company Marquette will be held Wednesday at 9 am in St Marys church McGregor A resident since age three he and family operated a saw mill near Marquette In 1893 they bought the W J Fleming and Company mill and ran it through rafting days Survivors include his brother Will and sister Belle both of Marquette.
Thomas W. Findley, 51, secretary of the Waterloo and Cedar Falls Traffic Association, died of a heart attack Monday leaving the local transport group to mourn his loss and recall his service.
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