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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 1953
Page
1
The Daily Record reports Monday temperatures and precipitation in multiple cities, followed by Iowa weather outlooks and a five day forecast. It lists recent headlines from city courts, births, deaths, and state legislative actions, along with obituaries from numerous towns and service notices for several individuals.
Authorities hunted a lone gunman linked to four killings across Minnesota Illinois and Iowa in 48 hours. In Spring Valley Minnesota a waitress and a cafe owner's wife were killed in a cafe robbery. in Keeneyville Illinois a general store owner and his wife were slain during an apparent robbery. a possible accomplice and a purse of loot were noted while investigators pursued ballistics tests and cross state leads.
The Soviet government under Premier Malenkov announced broad price reductions on major foodstuffs and consumer goods. This marks the regime's first step to ease living costs.
United Air Lines announces a Chicago to New York nonstop DC-6 flight starting April 26 labeled men only. The 5 p.m. departure offers cigars and pipe tobacco, steak dinners, and a special message service with passengers providing their own cigars while a stewardess provides slippers.
Mrs Hiram C Houghton of Red Oak appointed Mutual Security assistant director plans to take over duties Wednesday. Stassen says she will handle refugee problems in the Middle East and Far East and may assist studies of U S immigration policies and practices. Salary set at 12000 yearly. In Des Moines she said the post is a humanitarian job not a token appeasement and she was not appointed ambassador to The Netherlands.
Melvin Wesbrook was named defendant in two suits filed Tuesday seeking a total of 11074.02 for injuries and damages from a October 30, 1952 collision at Fifth Street and Second Avenue SW. Christel Palmer seeks 10121.25 for bruises a cut leg and back ailment while Hanna Wall asks 952.77 for car repairs and lost earnings.
On Tuesday two wills were admitted to probate. Nettie A. Jordan died March 15 leaving 1000 dollars and a life interest in Cedar Rapids real estate to sister Elizabeth LeQuesne and 300 dollars to Jordan’s Grove Baptist church. upon LeQuesne’s death the real estate interest goes to nephew Lawrence Atkinson of Duluth. D. H. Smith appointed executor without bond. Paul B. Mingo died March 18 naming widow Frances sole heir and executrix without bond. Howard H Henderson and Melba M Henderson sued Joseph and Josephine Rompot for 216.42 dollars on a promissory note.
City officials reported a land purchase involving Miss Pratt with a $10 000 payment due April 10 and balance by October 1. Taxes for the first quarter and rents till May 31 were arranged, with post May 31 removal of houses as the city's prerogative. A Westland Heights setbacks change to 25 feet was approved to align with existing 10 houses, and Anchor Casualty was authorized to defend two winter collisions citing governmental function.
Mrs. A. G. Shellito of Independence marks her 90th birthday. Nellie F. Campbell, born in Independence, lived in four local houses and studied at Lake Geneva seminary in Wisconsin. She married Dr. Amos G. Shellito in 1884 and raised one son, Judd, who studied at Johns Hopkins and worked with his father’s clinic before dying in an automobile accident.
Eldon Iowa residents Albert and Charlie Atwood stopped a burglary at the Eldon post office on Tuesday when a burglar kicked in a door and became trapped by his foot. Police later detained a suspect for questioning with no immediate charges filed.
Lawmakers debated a proposed auction licensing and use tax for out of state goods entering Iowa with a 25 dollar daily license fee and bonds. Other actions included civil defense funding, cattle brucellosis testing, civil service in municipalities, county bond costs, and city bond and ordinance reform. The senate discussed microphones in the chamber and a Great Lakes sanitary sewer district legality. The Easter recess was scheduled as bills moved between chambers.
City officials urged residents and private haulers to separate burnable and non burnable rubbish for disposal. Assistant Health Officer Carl Smith noted burnable material go to the incinerator and non burnable to the city dump on Hawthorn Drive SW. Wet leaves are not accepted for incineration. dry leaves small brush and old lumber may be left at the plant.
Atomic scientists exploded the third spring device atop Yucca Flat tower with 30 planes involved. The blast showed the strongest shock wave of the series though light intensity lagged last week. The AEC confirmed a fixed-tower detonation with no troop maneuvers and noted mice used for bio medical studies. Dr. Jack Clark called the detonation successful and said desired scientific data were obtained.
The Atomic Energy Commission announced the world's first atomic engine designed for a submarine is in successful operation at the reactor testing station near Idaho Falls Idaho. The prototype nuclear power plant for the pioneer submarine the U S S Nautilus has entered its first phase of operation.
The Rev Ernest E Bunce, pastor of Palo Methodist Church and Cedar Rapids resident, died after a brief illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. He was born September 28, 1884 near Morley and leaves wife, three daughters, four stepdaughters, a sister, a brother, and 16 grandchildren. Services set for Thursday at Beatty-Bearle chapel with burial in Riverside cemetery Anamosa. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday.
Harry Hellentall age 56 died after a long illness at his son Harold D. Hellentall’s home at 6 45 p m Monday He was born August 25 1892 in Keokuk He worked as a cooper for Wilson and Company for 30 years then at Fruehaus Trailer Company until retirement in 1949 He leaves a son Harold a daughter Thelma Alexander of Cedar Rapids four sons Sheldon Lane Reed Lane Emery Lane and Bryan Lane a sister Mrs Ross Butters two brothers Charles Lingo Everett Lingo 14 grandchildren and six great grandchildren He was a member of the International Association of Machinists The service is at Turner Chapel 11 a m Thursday conducted by Rev H G Schwegler First Lutheran Burial is Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Joseph A Ingalls 86 a Cedar Rapids resident and former First Presbyterian church caretaker for 30 years died in a local hospital after a long illness He was born July 9 1883 in Sioux Falls SD married Carrie Ann Clark March 4 1908 in Rock Island Survived by his wife Funeral services at Turner chapel 1 30 p m Wednesday officiated by Elder T A Nickum Cremation to follow Flowers omitted donations to the American Cancer Fund requested
Mrs James Coby 62 died Monday at Hill Top Farm after a lingering illness. Born in Bethel Missouri she moved to Cedar Rapids from Kirksville Missouri where she lived most of her life. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church Kirksville and the Ladies League of the ir House Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband two daughters Lottie Lou Coby Washington DC and Helena Henderson at home a grandson and brother Lloyd Figgins Detroit. Body shipped from Rice funeral home to Kirksville for services at New Hope Baptist Church Friday at 1 pm.
William W. Slezak lifelong Linn county resident died at his home eight miles southwest of Cedar Rapids. Services set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at Brosh chapel conducted by Theodore B. Hlubucek. Burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Stella Goldsberry 60 widow of George Goldsberry died at her home 126 Sixteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids at 10 10 a m Tuesday after a brief illness she had lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years Surviving are a daughter Mrs Arnold Johnson of Austin Minnesota a stepdaughter Mrs Paul Wischmeyer a stepson Chester Goldsberry both of Cedar Rapids 17 grandchildren and three great grandchildren a sister Mrs Samuel Damewood of Ne-
The obituary notes a deceased woman's relatives including a half sister Mrs Ed War Morris of Shenandoah and two half brothers Hollie Kinsley of Essex and Jerome of Shenandoah. Her husband died in December. Funeral services scheduled at 10 a.m. Friday by Rev C V R De Jong at Brush Chapel with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday evening.
Dr F Gerald Ensley of Des Moines, Iowa bishop of the Methodist church, spoke at the Second Holy Week service in First Presbyterian church. He tied good and evil as a single bundle and urged avoidance of disillusionment. He outlined further topics for the week: The Cross of Circumstance, The Comfort of the Cross, and Into Thy Hands I Command My Spirit.
Cedar Rapids bricklayers will be without a work contract after midnight Tuesday but no work stoppage is planned. William Forrest head of local 1 Bricklayers union said talks with Cedar Rapids contractors stalled on a new agreement though workers will be on the job Wednesday. The current bricklaying rate is 3.30 with several issues still to iron out but not seen as serious. The Building Trades Council unions expire May 1 and include cement masons iron workers laborers plumbers teamsters carpenters painters plasterers roofers sheet metal workers and electricians.
Fire Precinct 24 of the Fire Service branch meets at Garfield school Tuesday at 7 30 p m to discuss community safety and invite interested residents. Lions Club holds Holy Week service at First Presbyterian church with a buffet luncheon at the Montrose hotel after. The Playground and Recreation Commission cancels Saturday square dance for Easter week, PTA dance also canceled. Harrison Cub Pack 4 Mardi Gras party includes a parade and ten games at the school with awards to numerous members. Arrest reported for Edward Wilson 46 of 107 Second Street NW on a warrant for false uttering a check. Cedar Rapids police handed him to Jones County authorities. First United on Wednesday 60cv noon luncheon.
The Veterans Administration reported that 43,953 veterans who served since the Korean War began were drawing compensation on February 28 for disabilities tied to their service. VA also awarded benefits to 33,310 survivors of 17,551 service members who died due to service since June 27, 1950.
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