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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 02, 1951

Page

5

Weather and notices from Daily Record including temps and licenses

Weather summary lists highs and lows for cities such as Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans York and Seattle with varying precipitation. Forecast calls for mostly fair with mild changes and a chance of late Friday showers. The section also covers marriage licenses, divorce petitions, traffic fines and recent birth and death notices from Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.

Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Rec York Duluth Oenix Los Angeles Seattle Miami Sioux City Towa

Lons Denies Stabbing Davelis in Iowa City Case

James Lons testified he did not stab Andrew Davelis on October 12, denying it under cross examination. He described events on October 11, including a confrontation in which Davelis allegedly threatened his wife and claimed past relations. The defense noted potential intoxication affecting judgment and plans to finish presenting its case.

the Gazette Iowa City James Lons Andrew Davelis Lons Andy Baculis Lons House Edward Poggenpohl Harold Elder Davelis Viola Jack White Andrew Woods

Bank bandit robs Iowa bank in daylight hold up

A six foot tall man wearing blue denim and a baseball cap robbed an Iowa bank in daylight. He forced three employees into the vault and fled with cash after locking them inside. Crumley, the cashier, said the heist lasted about five minutes and the robber escaped by car, plane, and train.

Crumley Nebergall Iowa Bronson Sioux City

Defense Contracts Open for Manufacturers, Thorne Says

Robert Caldwell of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce reports a Wednesday call from O E Thorne of the Commerce Department in Davenport. Thorne seeks idle mill machinery firms capable of handling defense orders for light and heavy equipment with both prime and sub contracts available. Contact 310 Kahl Building Davenport.

Robert Caldwell Cedar Rapids

Russia Population Surpasses US by One Third

The National Geographic Society reports that Russia’s population is about one third larger than the United States, highlighting a notable demographic gap between the two nations.

Russia National Geographic Society

Annual Red Cross Meeting Set for May Fourteenth

The Linn county chapter of the American Red Cross will hold its annual meeting at the Montrose hotel at 6 30 p m on May 14. Des Moines civil defense official Rodney Q Selby will speak on the Red Cross role in civil defense with William O Gray also addressing the gathering. Election of board representatives is on the agenda with new candidates Peter F Bezanson Gene D Carson Dr Edward H Files and Miss Charlotte Lillie and incumbents William Cormack William O Gray Franklin Kemp John Krall Frank Nye and Ray Spielman.

Linn County The American Red Cross Montrose Hotel Rodney Q. Selby Des Moines Iowa State Development Commission Red Cross William O. Gray Peter F. Bezanson Gene D. Carson Edward H. Files Charlotte Lillie William Cormack Franklin Kemp John Krall Frank Nye Ray Spielman

Deaths George J. Koury 73 Sioux City resident dies

George J. Koury aged 73 of Sioux City died in Iowa City at 1 05 a m Wednesday born in Ain Arab Syria he was a salesman in Sioux City and a member of St Johns Syrian Orthodox church Survivors include his wife Sadie four daughters three sons two sisters and two grandchildren Services will be held at St Georges Syrian Orthodox church at 1 30 p m Wednesday Burial follows in St Georges cemetery Friends may call at Barta Hesser chapel after 4 p m Thursday

George J. Koury Sioux City Iowa City Ain Arab Syria Koury St. John’s Syrian Orthodox Church Sadie A. F. Mitchel M. F. Atty Emily Cannon Cedar Rapids Victoria Koury George Las Vegas Mike Los Angeles David Selma Haddy A. Andrew Cambridge Ohio St. George’s Syrian Orthodox Church A. Rihbany St. George’s Cemetery Barta- Hesser

Death of Cedar Rapids resident John T. Jackson

John T. Jackson aged 65 a Cedar Rapids resident for 44 years and a retired barber died at University Hospitals Iowa City at 12 15 p m Tuesday after a long illness Born March 9 1879 in Blairstown he married Katie M Wells on Aug 9 1898 in Marengo Surviving include wife three sons Rex W Jackson John Everett Jackson Sterling LeRoy Jackson three sisters Abbie Nolan Nan Fitzgerald Lucile Kinney ten grandchildren and three great grandchildren Graveside services will be held in Blairstown cemetery at 4 30 p m Thursday following a 3 30 p m service at Turner chapel Friends may call at the chapel.

John T. Jackson Eighth Street Cedar Rapids University Hospitals Iowa City Blairstown Katie M. Wells Marengo Rex W Bemidji, Minn John Everett Quincy Ill Sterling LeRoy Jackson Abbie Nolan Nan Fitzgerald Lucile Kinney Des Moines Turner Chapel Frank Ward

Turner predicts a new world as science changes society

Yale historian Dr. Ralph E. Turner told about 200 Cedar Rapids listeners that a sweeping shift in culture and economy is driven by science. He argued communism offers little future and urged people to anticipate brain power over muscle power, with broad access to knowledge guiding humane use.

Dr. Turner

Cedar Rapids Brothers James Des Moines Brother Funeral Plans

The brothers Joseph and Thomas both of Cedar Rapids along with James of Des Moines are named in the notice. The body lies at Brady Mortuary and a funeral announcement will follow.

Cedar Rapids Joseph Thomas James Des Moines Brady Mortuary

Infant Kenneth Harford Dies in Cedar Rapids

Kenneth Allan Harford infant son of Mr and Mrs Lawrence L Harford of Marion died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 41 a m Tuesday. Surviving are his grandparents Mr and Mrs George F Miller Mr and Mrs John Davis and a great grandfather Marion Harford all of Cedar Rapids. Private services were held in Brush chapel at 3 30 p m Tuesday.

Kenneth Allan Harford Lawrence L. Harford Marion Cedar Rapids George F. Miller John Davis Marion Harford Brush Chapel

Obituary for John Netolicky of Amana Area

John Netolicky 69 of route 1 Amana died 2 10 p m Tuesday at a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. He farmed near Amana where he lived most of his life. Surviving sister Mrs Aniton Straka Fairfax and brother Charles Netolicky Cedar Rapids. A brother Joe died in March. Services 4 p m Thursday at Barta Hesser chapel by T B Hlubacek. Burial Dupont Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

John Netolicky Route 1 Amana Cedar Rapids Aniton Straka Fairfax Charles Netolicky Joe Barta-Hesser T. B. Hlubacek Dupont Cemetery

Larson urges Kefauver to boost FBI cooperation with states

Des Moines Attorney General Larson praised Kefauver committee for backing full federal-state law enforcement cooperation. He said Iowa provides criminal data to the FBI routinely but receives little in return. He noted delays in sharing saboteur information and called for state crime commissions in larger Iowa cities at an estimated $25,000 annually each.

Des Moines Larson Kefauver Committee Iowa Federal Bureau of Investigation FBI J. Edgar Hoover Council of State

Cedar River Flood Continues Pressures on Iowa Dikes

Public improvements commissioner David L. Williams said every effort is made to keep the Cedar within its banks as flood stage looms. The Cedar crested at Waterloo at 19.1 feet Monday and fell to 11.5 feet Wednesday morning amid widespread Des Moines river concerns and up to two inches of new rainfall in 24 hours.

David L. Williams Public Improvements Waterloo Iowa Des Moines Weather Bureau Des Moines River

Memorial services for Cedar Rapids resident Robert Mundt

Robert Mundt who had lived in Cedar Rapids since 1900 died Monday after a long illness. Services will be held at 1 30 p m Thursday in Turner chapel with Rev H G Schwegler of First Lutheran church presiding. Burial is in Summit cemetery near Davenport. Friends may call at the chapel.

Robert Mundt Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel H. G. Schwegler First Lutheran Church Summit Cemetery Davenport

Thomas L Fitzsimmons dies after brief illness

Thomas L Fitzsimmons 56 of 829 Third avenue SE Cedar Rapids roadmaster's clerk for the Northwestern Railway died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born February 15 1895 in Clinton he came to Cedar Rapids from Boone in 1937. Survived by two brothers and four sisters. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Thomas L. Fitzsimmons Third Avenue North Western Railway Cedar Rapids Clinton Boone Immaculate Conception Church Fitzsimmons Knights of Columbus The Elks, Holy Name Society Moose and Railway Clerks Association Joseph Omaha Francis Lloyd Swope Logansport Ind Mary Thomasella B. V. M Mary Eluceda B. V. M Margaret Smith Chicago Teahen Chapel

Services for Willis C. Kohl to be held at St. Andrew's Church

Willis C Kohl, residing at 1504 D avenue NE, died Monday. Services are set for 3 p.m. Friday at St Andrew's Evangelical United Brethren church conducted by Rev LeRoy Carter. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at Beatty chapel until noon Friday.

Willis C. Kohl D Avenue NE St. Andrew’s Evangelical

Services for Alfred J. Gaskill

Services for Alfred J. Gaskill, of 1117 Third Street SW, who died Monday, will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Barta Hesser chapel by the Rev. Donald G. Peters. Burial will be in St. John's Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Alfred J. Gaskill Third Street Donald G. Peters St. John’s Cemetery

Ship Steered by Remote Control

General Electric introduces an electric helm device allowing a ship to be steered remotely from various spots on board. The chest strapped unit uses a small control knob and plugs into ship steering outlets, potentially usable if standard steering stations fail during combat.

Schenectady General Electric Company

Filing Rules for Withholding Tax Silence in Cedar Rapids

About 50 household withholding tax returns were filed in Cedar Rapids before the deadline. Bureau official Herman Stecklein noted confusion on who must file while Social Security managers Kenneth Reid and the local office reiterated that household employers must pay attention to a $50 quarterly earnings and 24 days worked rule for each employer.

Internal Revenue Bureau Cedar Rapids Herman Stecklein Bureau Social Security Office Kenneth Reid Social Security

Cedar Rapids apartment owners sue three insurers for $23225.09

John W. Darragh LeRoy W. and Johanna Skogman and Tait and Wagner sue Merchants Fire Insurance Company Insurance Company of the State of Pennsylvania and Fire Association of Philadelphia for 23225.09 dollars after a May 5 1950 windstorm damaged their building at 122 to 128 First Avenue NE and 105 to 111 Second Street NE. The suit seeks 10556.86 from Merchants 4222.75 from Pennsylvan ia and 8445.48 from Philadelphia for losses under jointly held policies. They allege wind damage to walls roof floors wiring gutters and windows.

Cedar Rapids Eastern Insurance Companies John W. Darragh LeRoy W Johanna Skogman Tait and Wagner and Company Merchants Fire Assurance Corporation of New York The Insurance Company of State of Pennsylvania Fire Association of Philadelphia First Avenue Second Street Merchants Corporation Insurance Company Philadelphia

Woman Sues for 1400 Damages Over Cabin Theft

An Anamosa woman Pearl Brannaman sues Melvin Slife of Waubeek for 1400 damages claiming wrongful possession of a summer cabin on land near Waubeek at the Wapsipinicon river. She says she bought the cabin and lease from Ashley Williams on June 30, 1948, the lease expired, Slife refused renewal and converted the cabin April 12, preventing her from moving selling or tearing it down.

Anamosa Melvin Slife Waubeek Wapsipinicon Pearl Brannaman Slife Ashley Williams

Alfred H. Scott Sues for 15000 Over Tavern Altercation

Alfred H. Scott filed a 15000 suit for injuries after he was allegedly ejected from Bridge Villa tavern at 94 Third Avenue SW on April 21. Defendants include Bernice Cowgar, owner, and Robert Kessler, bartender. He claims permanent injury to his left eye, facial cuts, bruises, lost work time, and pain.

Alfred H. Scott Sixth Street Bridge Villa Third Avenue Bernice Cowgar Robert Kessler Scott Kessler

Longtime Cedar Rapids Resident Louis Easker Dies

Louis P. Easker of 1726 Bever Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 6 05 am after a long illness He was born May 10 1871 in Cedar Rapids and married Mary A Zvacek on Sept 27 1905 Surviving are three brothers John Henry Frank Basker and a sister Mrs Frank C Nemecek all of Cedar Rapids He was a Knights of Pythias member The funeral will be Friday at Rev Waldemar Argow with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery

Louis P. Easker Bever Avenue Cedar Rapids City Mary A. Zvacek John Henry Frank Basker Frank C. Nemecek The Knights of Pythias Turner Chapel Waldemar Argow Oak Hill Cemetery

Cedar Rapids Man John Burke Dies After Brief Illness

John Burke 52 of 820 L Avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Tuesday at Veterans Hospital Des Moines after a brief illness. A World War I veteran he belonged to the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Surviving are his mother Mrs Pat Burke and three sisters Miss Marguerite Burke of Chicago Mrs Marie Gallagher and Mrs Helen Cushman.

John Burke L Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Veterans Hospital Des Moines American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Pat Burke Marguerite Burke Chicago Marie Gallagher Helen Cushman

Court Orders Divorced Couple To Live Together

Mrs. Phyllis Campbell won a divorce after 27 years of marriage in Wichita. The judge ordered she and Telbert Campbell to live together hereafter as brother and sister, with her to prepare meals and run the home. Campbell plans to appeal and seek a conference with the state supreme court chief justice.

Wichita Phyllis Campbell Ross McCormick Campbell W. Harvey State Supreme Court

Farmers fuel use and bale production in early 20th century

U S farmers consumed under one million gallons of motor fuel in 1920 and produced over 7 million bale tons of produce by 1950. The data illustrate trends in agricultural energy use and output across the mid century.

U. S

County Board of Review Sets May Meeting Dates

Linn county board of review will meet in regular session May 15 16 and 17. County Assessor M G Linkletter said Wednesday the board met for an organization meeting Tuesday first 1951 session day and adjourned until May 15 Linkletter The will of Vesta I Brown who died Nov 21 1950 was admitted to probate Wednesday naming her husband Ellis J Brown sole heir and executor without bond Jay J Burke Wednesday sued James Northcutt for 13674 alleged due on account.

County Board of Review Linn County Board of Review M. G. Linkletter Linkletter Vesta I. Brown Ellis J. Brown Jay J. Burke James Northcutt

Boone Teacher To Get Hearing On Contract

Boone Iowa AP The school board will give Robert F Shorb a hearing on renewing his teaching contract May 7. Shorb refused renewal unless his 7 year old son Michael could continue at a Catholic school. If no renewal follows the teacher may appeal to the board county superintendent and state department of public instruction.

County Superintendent of Schools State Department of Public Instruction

College Men Serious Campus Survey Indicates Focused Youth

Syracuse report by Dr. Clifford J. Craven finds 285 male students leaning away from dances football games and fraternities. The study shows college men prioritizing personal contact with peers and professors and academic preparation for a vocation.

Syracuse, N.Y Clifford J. Craven Syracuse University

Marriage and license fees rise in Iowa after July Fourth

Des Moines AP reports Iowa lawmakers signed 15 bills. The marriage license in Iowa will rise from 1.50 to 3.00 on July 4 and drivers licenses will triple in cost after Independence Day. The governor also left about 50 measures for decision by May 16.

Des Moines Iowa Beardsley

Debts of 32966.20 Listed Bankruptcy Sought by Cedar Rapids Couple

A Cedar Rapids pair William W. Hasbrouck and Lillian A. Hasbrouck filed joint petitions in federal court listing total debts of 32966.20 and assets of 500. Each shows 16483.10 in debt with 5310.83 secured by mortgages and 11172.27 unsecured. Lillian lists no assets while William shows 500 in household goods exempt from seizure. Refereed to John H. Mitchell in Graven's absence.

Cedar Rapids Federal District Court William W Lillian A. Hasbrouck Sixth Street William Hasbrouck Lillian Hasbrouck Henry N. Graven John H. Mitchell Fort Dodge Northern Iowa

Gifts and Grants To SUI Totals Thirty Three Thousand

Gifts and grants totaling 33 203 29 have been accepted for the University of Iowa. The U S Public Health Service provides 12 438 for cancer teaching and research in the College of Medicine. Damon Runyon Memorial Fund contributes 7 600 for research on cell growth and metabolism under Dr G S Christiansen. American Cancer Society funds 5 000 for embryonic differentiation and neoplastic growth under Dr Emil Witschi. Snyder Ophthalmic Foundation grants 3 620 29 to support Dr Alson E Braley’s virus eye research. Eli Lilly supports 2 350 for physical chemical research on insulin under Dr Charles Tanford. Nutrition Foundation renews 1 500 for biochemistry directed by Dr George Kalnitsky. The Iowa Hospital School for Severely Handicapped Children receives 60 from anonymous donors for Ardyce Woodside Memorial fund, honoring a social worker killed in a car crash.

Iowa City University of Iowa U. S. Public Health Service College of Medicine Damon Runyon G. S. Christiansen American Cancer Society Emil Witschi Alson E. Braley Snyder Ophthalmic Foundation Braley Eli Lilly Research Laboratories Charles Tanford George Kalnitsky Nutrition Foundation Iowa Hospital School Ardyce Woodside

Harold Ward to Speak in Hopkinton Monday

Harold Ward will address a Hopkinton audience Monday at 6 30 p m in Town hall on A Visit with the Peoples of Europe. The talks are arranged by the Speakers bureau of the merce, announced by bureau chairman M W O Rieley. Dr Leo B Sedlacek spoke to Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus on Alcoholism and Its Social Significance.

Cedar Rapids

Radio News Schedule for KCRG On Air Listing

A radio station outlines its daily schedule with news bulletins at 7 am 7 30 am noon and evening blocks. Dick Yoakam Pat Patterson Fulton Lewis and Fred Hall are named as presenting hosts across the day with Mutual Newsreel and world voices featured.

Dick Yoakam Gazette Pat Patterson Yoakam Fulton Lewis Mutual Fred Hall KCRG

Reward Upped to 140 for Person Who Killed Dog

Cedar Rapids residents boost the reward to 140 for information leading to arrest and conviction of the person who threw a dog into a drainage ditch near Collins Radio Company. The dog was found Monday with its mouth wired shut and legs bound in three inches of water. Detective efforts continue as a separate 100 reward stands for poisoning five dogs in the city last week.

Joe Sadowsky The Humane Society Collins Radio Company Sadowsky Cedar Rapids

May Linn County draft quota set at 34 men

Linn county selective service board reports a May draft quota of 34 men to be inducted in Des Moines on May 18. They will depart Cedar Rapids by bus early that morning. A naval reserve member from Cedar Rapids, Ronald A. Shelley, reports to Great Lakes for two weeks of recruit training.

Linn County County Selective Service Board Des Moines Cedar Rapids Organized Naval Reserve Great Lakes Naval Station Ronald A. Shelley Mt. Vernon Road

La Prensa Goes to Union Hands in Argentina

President Juan D. Peron announced at a May Day rally that the ex propriatied newspaper La Prensa will be handed over to the General Confederation of Labor for workers to use as they see fit.

Buenos Aires la Prensa General Confederation of Labor Juan D. Peron Peron

City To Crack Down On Rubbish Haulers

Cedar Rapids will fine up to 100 dollars or 30 days in jail for rubbish and trash haulers operating without a city license or proper load covers. Assistant City Health Officer Carl Smith announced the immediate crackdown under ordinance 2605. A city license costs 50 dollars yearly from July 1 to June 30, with a pro rated option to June 30 available for 8.34 dollars.

Cedar Rapids Carl Smith

Acheson Says Most Wedemeyer Korea Advice Followed

Secretary of State Acheson stated at a news conference that the administration carried out most of Lt. Gen. Wedemeyer’s Korea recommendations. The sole exception was not creating an independent military mission but instead organizing a Korean scout force with American officers.

Washington State Acheson Wedemeyer Korea Albert C. Wedemeyer

Lions meet with wives’ blessing in nylon hose prize

In Duquoin Illinois members of the Elkville Dowell Lions Club routinely receive their wives approval to attend meetings. Attendance prizes at these meetings are women's nylon hose highlighting a lighthearted local custom.

Duquoin, Ill Elkville-Dowell

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