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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 03, 1947
Page
2
Weather: Iowa forecast mostly fair with cooler temperatures and rain chances. Temperatures Sunday high 70, Monday 64. winds and regional readings listed. Justice Court actions include speeding fines, stop-sign violations, intoxication sentences, and multiple drunkenness and disturbance penalties. Births and town notices list numerous names and May 2 3 birth dates across several communities.
Professor Robert J. Kerner of the University of California warned that Russia's economic strength in Asia could threaten U S security unless action is taken. He spoke at Iowa City's Far Eastern affairs conference, saying a Pacific shift would bring the two nations close to war if Soviet world revolution continues. He urged Americans to grasp the challenge and respond.
A bare headed young man asked for funds at two clubs to repair a truck near the Hiawatha trailer camp and hinted at violence if refused. The Eagles lodge said the incident occurred Friday while the Elks reported a similar visit on Thursday. No truck was found near the trailer camp.
Mayor Frank Hahn said the city would not decide the daylight saving time issue Monday. He reaffirmed the May 5 filing deadline for petitions for and against the change. About 7,000 signatures were estimated in favor, with 3,000 opposing from Cedar Rapids theaters and local plants.
Dennis E. Wilson of 725 Third Street NW was held overnight for drunkenness then arraigned in district court Saturday on a car theft charge. He had been questioned about the theft of a Ford sedan from Harold Duffield of 857 Tenth Street SW after being jailed Friday afternoon. Wilson was given until Wednesday to plead.
Grand Secretary Earl B. Delzell of Iowa announces two grand lodge committee appointments by Grand Master Fred Nolte. Millard D. Thomas becomes library committee member succeeding King D. Slocum who retired due to illness. Clifford D. Jory fills a vacancy on the jurisprudence committee after Ford Van Hoesen’s death.
Detectives continue probing the Elks Club burglary from April 26. Police Chief T J Condon said investigators have interviewed many people and are pursuing leads as they determine the theft amount of 3634.22 dollars from two opened club safes.
John Killberger aged 59 of 526 Fifth street SE and Jacob E. Gasser aged 52 of 52 Fifth avenue SE were sentenced to 30 days in county jail by Justice H R Churchill Saturday morning on intoxication charges. Officers arrested them at the rear of the Taft hotel Friday night after reports they were too drunk to walk.
James M Ququerry age 41 of 1012 Seventeenth Street SE reported missing from home since 10 a m April 26. His mother says he often carries large sums of money and fears he may have been robbed. He drove a dark blue Plymouth.
Barbara Sue Yuva daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Yuva 401 Second Avenue SE is a patient at Mercy Hospital and is permitted visitors.
Mrs De Vee Gildroy R N a Public Health Nursing Association staff member from Cedar Rapids attended the Iowa Public Health Association annual meeting held Thursday in Des Moines. N Schoen's are now at old Post Office Building Suite 315 Dial 29852 Adv.
First Lt. Jennie A. Zlathohlavek daughter of Mr and Mrs Frank Kohoutek of 2212 D street SW has arrived in Tokyo to serve with the 49th General hospital. She has been stationed at Fukuoka Japan with the 118th Station hospital since January.
Beautiful magnolia trees are in bloom at Cedar Rapids Nursery with a limited number for sale. The ad notes availability for customers seeking mature ornamentals and spring color.
H. C. Mullaley of 355 Tenth Street Marion told Cedar Rapids police he lost a billfold in downtown Cedar Rapids while shopping. The wallet held $100 in cash and a $255.25 check payable to him and his wife.
Joseph H. Hubbard son of Mr and Mrs I D Hubbard of 1405 C avenue NE has been promoted from private first class to corporal at the headquarters of the air force in Nagoya Japan.
Courthouse Judge Floyd Philbrick on Saturday vacated the $4,000 bond forfeiture for Carl Priola after he failed to appear April 15 in district court on larceny in the nighttime linked to a December robbery at Boyson Jewelry Company. The judge cited a Des Moines conference with Priola’s counsel on April 13 and found the bonding company acted with diligence, delivering Priola to Linn county jail at its expense. the bench warrant was not executed and costs of the proceeding were to be paid by the defendant. Hearing was held Wednesday with state attorneys Crissman and Elderkin present.
Ivan L. French, 23, of 83 Ken ridge Terrace, was fined 300 dollars and costs for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated by Judge Floyd ais in district court Saturday. He was arrested by the highway patrol on Highway 218 Friday night.
Judge G. K. Thompson set May 12 at 9 a m for a hearing on the petition for forcible entry and detainer by Esther V Sommerbeck Adolph Sommerbeck and Irene S Frazier against Orville and Dorothy Lewis. Plaintiffs say they sold the lot 118 Tenth avenue SW on June 13 1945 under a contract with a forfeiture clause and the defendants failed to pay the March installment and refused to vacate after notice.
Mrs. Miller sued Dr. H. Lloyd Miller of 2037 Linden Drive SE for divorce on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Judge Floyd Philbrick issued a temporary injunction barring Miller from the Linden Drive residence and Mrs. Miller seeks $1,000 temporary alimony and $1,000 monthly permanent alimony plus custody of three children.
Two lawsuits filed Friday request judgments on accounts. Dr D St Challed claims $130 from Earl Rowray and Marjorie Rowray for medicine and professional services. Vincent Kaiser of Kennedy Jewelers seeks $171.29 on Robert Miller and Clara Miller account.
Walter E. Thompson secured a $500 judgment against Robert E. Caldwell and Blanche M. Caldwell before Judge G. K. Thompson on Friday. The case arose from a suit on a written instrument.
Judge Floyd Philbrick awarded Otto L. Lzicar of Globe Grocery and Market $23.25 against Arthur Ett and Hazel H. Barrett for a 1944 grocery bill. Plaintiffs sought $310.57 in the case.
The case of O. M. Burkett versus Emmett Howe was dismissed Friday by Judge Floyd Philbrick on the plaintiff s motion.
Irma E. Harrelson received promission to remarry from Judge Floyd Philbrick on Saturday. She had been divorced from Everett Harrelson on September 16, 1946.
Navy V-6 recruiting program climaxes with Operation Naval Reserve during May 18 25. A civic outreach committee will promote the reserve, culminating in an open house at the Memorial building armory. Enlistment opens to World War II veterans, veterans of other services, and non veterans ages 17 to 39. Veterans retain former rates. active duty only on national call. Members must attend meetings and training cruises.
Landlord Harry Olsen began removing parts of the Munro family's home in Le Claire claiming needed repairs. Tenants say the action is an eviction tactic after reporting rent discounts to the OPA. The OPA ordered a halt and scheduled a hearing on the injunction to stop further demolition.
Mrs Carl J Schladetzky 44 of 513 Fourth Avenue SE died at home at 6 15 p m Friday after a long illness Born February 13 1903 in Freeport Illinois she moved to Cedar Rapids 38 years ago Surviving include husband two daughters Mrs Betty Jones Richmond California and Bernadine Schladetzky four sons Dwain E Kearns Portland Oregon and Robert J Harold E and Wilburdean all at home father Charles A Stout Cedar Rapids sister Mrs Milo J Skvor and brother Donald Stout Cedar Rapids and two grandchildren Services 1 30 p m Monday Turner chapel Friends may call at the chapel
Margaret Josephine Humphrey, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carlos C. Humphrey of 218 Twenty first avenue SW, died at 8 05 p m Friday in a local hospital. Surviving are her parents, grandparents Roy Humty of Richmond Virginia and Mrs Josephine Andrick of Cedar Rapids, and great grandmother Mrs Kristina Svoboda of Cedar Rapids. Services were held in the Polansky chapel at 4 p m Saturday, burial in Bohemian National cemetery.
Burt R Burt aged 69 of 710 Third Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died Friday evening at home after a heart ailment. Born September 13 1875 in Cedar Rapids he lived much of his life in Coggan. Survived by wife Neal Burt brother Neal Burt of Cedar Rapids sister Mrs Ben Neal of Mt Vernon. Funeral arrangements at Rohn funeral home with time to be announced. friends may call Monday.
D Carl Merritt former Cedar Rapids and Mt Vernon resident died early Saturday in a Charles City hospital after a brief illness. Survived by a daughter Mrs Lynn Carrott of Rockford Iowa a son S N Merritt of Mt Vernon and two brothers J I Merritt of Cedar Rapids and W D Merritt of Olin Burial at Rock Valley Methodist church at 2 30 p m.
Notice of probate for Will No 19236 containing basic filing and appointment details. Legal notices reference proceedings and potential executor actions following the will submission.
Report shows 113 accidents in Cedar Rapids since April 1 with 37 people injured. Officials urge caution as streets remain congested following weekend events.
The home to school slogan contest ends at midnight with six awards. Mayor Frank Hahn Arthur Poe and Gordon Hughes will judge entries next week. Prizes include a bicycle shirt jacket and Paramount theater tickets for high school entrants and three grade school awards. The event ties to the five state safety campaign led by the Iowa Junior Chamber of Commerce with a $1000 prize. Cedar Rapids and fifteen other Iowa cities participate.
DES MOINES AP reports that state beer revenue rose in April and is set to increase in May due to a one cent per quart tax hike. The 1947 legislature doubled the beer tax to 2.48 per barrel, with distributors passing the cost to retailers. April totals: $130,164 in revenue and permits, $114,206 and $15,958 respectively. March-to-April rise was $15,083. Cigarette receipts fell in April by $56,704 from March.
Italian tenor Tito Schipa performed the second concert of the College May Music Festival in Mt. Vernon. He offered Mozart Don Giovanni Verdi Rigoletto Donizetti L Elisir d Amore and more. Encores pleased the crowd as he sang Amapola in Spanish and received praise for his legato and softened tone. Tonight the Chicago Symphony Orchestra closes the series.
Collins Magazine was named outstanding Iowa industrial publication of the year at a conference dinner of the Iowa Industrial Editors Association in Iowa City. Marian McNutt and Howard Johnson received engraved cups from Dean Wilbur Schramm of the University of Iowa. The award capped the first day of the two day meeting. two Cedar Rapids publications also earned excellence certificates.
Des Moines AP reports F C Hubbell age 83, longtime head and director of Equitable Life Insurance of Iowa, died Saturday. Hubbell served the firm over four decades, becoming vice president in 1907 and later president and chairman of the board.
David Rittgers, 12, son of Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Rittgers of 816 Fourteenth Street SE, vanished after leaving home. He was seen buying a bus ticket from Cedar Rapids to Chicago, and a wallet with $322 was found when he fled from Travelers Aid in Chicago. A postcard from Columbus, Ohio hinted at his departure, and his mother remains hopeful of his return.
United Air Lines flight 136 failed to land at Cedar Rapids Saturday due to pilot unfamiliarity with the Cedar Rapids airport. The plane stopped in Iowa City, three hours late, while mail and some passengers continued or were rerouted.
Senator George Wilson proposes amending the armed services unification bill to merge the national guard and naval militia bureaus into a single bureau within the Department of National Defense. The bureau would oversee all state and territorial reserve forces, submit its own budget, and report to Congress annually, with the chief and deputy appointed by the President from long‑serving officers.
Geraldine Busse of Centerville was named president of the Iowa Public Health Association. Carl C. Potter of Burlington as president-elect, Dr. I. H. Borts of Iowa City elected vice president, and Dr. Carl F. Jordan of Des Moines re elected secretary treasurer. Industrial health dominated Friday's talks with four speakers. Dr. John E. Norment of Du Pont Clinton urged integrated medical service with safety and sanitation programs and stressed studying allergies and toxicology.
Franklin Croy of Franklin High School Cedar Rapids urged math educators to emphasize functional use of mathematics even if full theorem proofs are not shown. He spoke at the opening session of the state annual conference, arguing operation and application should precede proofs for students who seek deeper study.
Waukon Iowa AP report says Mrs. R M Caton the town's oldest resident died Friday. She celebrated her 99th birthday on April 15 and had lived in Iowa for 93 years.
New officers install at Titanda Camp Fire group meeting in Marion public library auditorium. President Judy Gipp Alyce DeWald named vice? not clearly written. secretary Alice Engel treasurer Charlese Burmingham scribe Virginia Goodrow guardian L E Storm listed as guardian.
Fire crews responded to the William C. Dubbs home at 1700 Tenth Avenue Friday evening after smoke from an overheated refrigerator motor filled the kitchen. The only damage reported was to the refrigerator itself.
Mr and Mrs Ernest Decious entertained 29 children Friday evening for Gaylen Decious sixteenth birthday at 940 Sixth Street. Other items note Claire Davis patient in Des Moines Veterans hospital, job ads for light housekeeping, and local social updates.
Marion and surrounding churches list Bible schools worship times and mass schedules. The Congregational and Christian churches note pastor plans and a vote on hiring at morning worship. Several faith groups outline youth meetings prayer services and choir rehearsals for midweek and Sunday events.
In Emeryville California Fireman Wil m Webber was called to a car fire in a back lot. He found the smoke and quickly extinguished the blaze before it spread. Webber’s prompt action saved the vehicle.
Six men and a woman paid fines in police court Saturday after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. Wilbert Urban and Floyd Kirkman faced charges of fighting and drunkenness, with fines of 50 and 25 dollars respectively. Francis F Foran admitted window peeping and intoxication, fined 50 dollars. Three roommates from 622 Sixth Avenue SE pled guilty to fighting, each fined 25 dollars. Louis Mahoney was fined 25 dollars for disturbing the peace of his family.
Henry J. Mayberry 70 a former Jones county supervisor and Anamosa resident died Friday after a heart attack. Born February 15 1877 near Maquoketa he farmed near Anamosa before moving to town. Survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Paul Wible of Yuba City California a son Everett of Anamosa two brothers Elmer Burwell Nebraska and John Wyoming and two sisters Mrs Henry Uhr Anamosa and Mrs Lula Daley Stone City burial in Springville cemetery services Tuesday at 2 pm in Congregational church conducted by Rev Barney C Crockett body at Smykil's funeral home.
Sister Mary Alphonsus Burke of the Sisters of Mercy died at Sacred Heart convent after a long illness. Born near DeWitt, she joined the order in 1895 and served as Mercy hospital superintendent from 1907 to 1917. She later nursed 14 years at Kalispell general hospital in Montana. Survived by a brother Dr. T. J. Burke and two sisters, services Monday at Mt. Mercy college chapel with burial at Mt. Calvary cemetery.
London Tower Bridge prepared to reopen after a strike by 75 operators and maintenance workers who refused to lower the span. Traffic was rerouted as a navy party of 48 sailors were sent to stoke the boiler and train on raising and lowering the bridge.
Iowa City AP reports the University of Iowa delays expansion of the fraternity system after a faculty committee on student life votes to focus on improving existing houses. Committee chairman Prof. Joseph W. Howe says current fraternities on campus are not performing as well as new houses would, a matter of putting the house in order first.
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