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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 16, 1955

Page

5

Iowa Forecast And Funeral Notices Highlight Day

The Iowa forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies with possible thundershowers across the state Tuesday evening. Arthur Crane, 84, will be laid to rest Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Johnston Morgan funeral home with burial at Mt. Zion cemetery. Other services include Herman Dillin, 61, at St Bernard's church. Beulah Wetzel, 68, at States funeral home. and multiple local obituaries across Oelwein Traer and nearby towns. Weather data also notes wind NE at 12 knots and May temperatures and rainfall totals.

Arthur Crane Johnston-Morgan Mt. Zion Millersburg Herman Dillin St. Bernard's Church Mahannah North English Traer Beuleh Wetzel States Funeral Home Buckingham Cemetery Oelwein Carol Ccs June Fettkether Low Robert Fettkether Heart Church Muncipal

Easements Hold Up Northeast Cedar Rapids Sewer Project

Bids came in under the estimated $63 491 cost for a new northeast Cedar Rapids interceptor line but easement issues block progress. City officials weigh options including condemnation or dropping the project as three property owners refuse access for the sewer.

Cedar Rapids Center Point Road Forty-second Street New Northside Park Skogman Construction Midwest Plumbing and Heating Skogman Frank Young Young

Inmate Granted Federal Hearing on Habeas Corpus

A federal hearing is ordered in Cedar Rapids for Anamosa inmate Terry Lee Simms who seeks a writ of habeas corpus claiming illegal conviction for rape in Woodbury county. Judge Henry N. Graven set June 10 to hear why Simms should not be released.

Cedar Rapids Woodbury County Terry Lee Simms Anamosa Institution Simms Henry N. Graven Graven Raphael R. Dvorak Iowa Board of Control Supreme Court Robert Larson Board of Parole Sioux City Detective Bureau Iit

Rail Section Worker Charged with Murder in Iowa Falls

Willie Russell of Mississippi is held in Hardin County jail on a first degree murder charge for fatally shooting fellow worker Johnnie Webb at Iowa Falls after an alleged ax assault. Russell was arrested in Cedar Falls after hitching a ride from Iowa Falls and walking to Cedar Falls. Authorities say alcohol fueled the incident following pay day among railway workers.

Eldora MNS Hardin County Iowa Falls Willie Russell Mississippi Johnnie Webb Corinth Miss Illinois Central Railroad Iowa Falls Russell Cedar Falls

French Magazine Editor To Speak Twice in Cedar Rapids

Robert Aeschalmann editor of a French magazine in Saigon Indo China will speak at 8 p m in the public library auditorium and again at 9 05 a m in room 105 Hickok hall on the Coe college campus Cedar Rapids Council on World Questions invites the public He plans colored slides on Indo China during the evening talk for material for Indo Chi ne Sud Est Asiatique

Robert Aeschalmann Saigon Cedar Rapids Indo-Chine Sud Est Asiatique

Wasp Bounty Offered by English Chocolate Plant

In Keynsham England a chocolate factory offered a bounty on wasps starting Monday. Workers will receive three pence for each queen wasp and one shilling for every nest destroyed as a pest control measure.

Keynsham England

MIGs in Closest Matsu Approach

Communist MIG jets appeared near Matsu for the second time in two days and clashed with Nationalist propeller planes. Two MIGs approached within 20 miles of the Formosa strait islands, engaging in an 11 minute dogfight at 12 000 feet with no reported damage and both sides returning to base safely.

Taipei Matsu

Deaths of Rose Loufek and Olive Cane in Cedar Rapids

Rose M. Loufek 66 of 828 H avenue NW died at a Cedar Rapids hospital at 8 15 am after a long illness. She is survived by husband Joseph G. Loufek a son Richard of Grand Rapids Mich a daughter Mrs Harold Pernicka and a grandson Michael Pernicka all of Cedar Rapids three sisters and two brothers. Funeral 9 am Wednesday at St Patrick s church with burial in St John s cemetery. Rosary 7 30 pm Tuesday at Teahen chapel. Olive M Cane wife of Bert D Cane died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 10 am after a long illness aged 60. She had lived in Cedar Rapids 50 years born May 23 1889 near Marengo. Surviving are husband two sons Carol Condon and Jack Condon two daughters Mrs Ralph Nandel and another in Washington DC two brothers Albert and George Rogers six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Rose M. Loufek H Avenne Joseph G. Loufek Cedar Rapids St. Mary’s Society St. Wenceslaus Church St. Patrick's Church Richard Grand Rapids Mich Harold Pernicka Michael Pernicka Josephine Kotlinek Edward Bartosh C. R. Eastman Green Bay Wis Joseph Pecs Cedarapids St. Patrick’s Church Olive M. Cane Bert D. Cane Bever Avenue Cane Marengo Ralph Nandel City Carol Condon Jack Condon Washington, D.C Albert George Rogers Fiwo V.F.W Loyal Order of Moose Beatty-Bearle

Widow Sarah Shipley 92 dies in St Joseph after Cedar Rapids stay

Sarah E. Shipley widow of T A Shipley died Sunday in St Joseph Missouri at age 92. Born March 5 1863 in Creek Ohio she lived in Cedar Rapids until 1949 then moved to Michigan and New York area to be near family. Survived by daughter Emma Baum another daughter Grace Hanson a son Trajan A Shipley Jr eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Graveside rites will be held at Oak Hill cemetery 3 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Dr H Hughes Dill. Friends may call Turner chapel 9 a m to 2 p m Wednesday.

Sarah E. Shipley T. A. Shipley Cedar Rapids St. Joseph Emma Baum Creek Ohio Urviving Baum Grace Hanson Grand Rapids Mich Trajan A. Shipley, Jr Syracuse N. Y The Methodist Church Oak Hill Cemetery H. Hughes Dill St. Paul’s Methodist Church Turner Chapel

Infant Sweeney Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Bernard Leo Sweeney infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Sweeney 2325 First Avenue SE died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Saturday. Survived by parents two sisters Sheila and Norine a brother Joseph and grandmother Mrs Genevieve Sweeney of Galena Illinois services held at Brady mortuary Monday 11 a.m. by Rt Rev Msgr James D Kearn burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery.

Bernard Leo Sweeney Charles Sweeney First ‘Avenue Cedar Rapids Sheila Norine Joseph Genevieve Sweeney Galena Brady Mortuary James D. Kearn Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Infant Charlotte Ann Bryant Died in Cedar Rapids

One day old Charlotte Ann Bryant daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert G Bryant 862 Eleventh Street NE Cedar Rapids died at 2 42 p m Sunday in a local hospital. Survived by grandparents Nero M Bryant and Mary K Bryant Van Horne and Mr and Mrs Frank Elsbury Manchester. Baptized Lutheran private services held at Turner chapel Wednesday afternoon.

Charlotte Ann Bryant Robert G. Bryant Eleventh Street Cedar Rapids Nero M. Bryant Mary K. Bryant van Horne Frank Elsbury Manchester Charlotte Ann Turner Chapel

FTC Orders Halt Misleading Dairy Claim Ads for Oleo Firms

The Federal Trade Commission ordered E. F. Drew and Company of New York maker of Farm Queen and Reddi-Spred of Philadelphia to stop ads implying their oleomargarine is dairy. The Commission also reviewed a case against Blanton Company of St. Louis selling Creamo, remanding for further hearing.

Washington LLP Federal Trade Commission FTC Edward E. Howrey E. F. Drew and Company, Inc New York Farm Queen Reddi-Spred Corporation Philadelphia Blanton Company St. Louis

Banker Haesemeyer Denied Verdict and Takes Stand

District Judge Tobin denied a defense motion for a directed verdict in the W. L. Haese Meyers case. The State Center banker faces charges of false entries in bank records tied to notes for cattle security. Cattle described as general in kind supposedly existed in Iowa to cover the loans, according to witnesses, while Schaper testified no security was listed when he signed.

Marshalltown John W. Tobin W. L. Haesemeyer State Center Haesemeyer Iowa Martin Schaper State Center Bank Carol Hazelman Schaper

Yanks Wind Up Freedom Evacuation Aboard USS General Brewster

The U S navy ends the Haiphong evacuation, delivering 26 more Vietnamese to the Cheliff before disembarking 500 refugees aboard the USS General Brewster in Saigon. Transports had guarded the Haiphong perimeter under the Geneva settlement to ensure escape routes to freedom in South Vietnam. More than 800000 people evacuated from Indo China since Vietminh took control last fall. The Brewster will also disembark 1900 French Algerian troops in Saigon Tuesday afternoon.

General Brewster U. S Indo-China Do Son Haiphong Geneva South Viet Nam Brewster Saigon

Wills admitted to probate in Linn county court

Three wills including those of B Agatha McDonnell Henry McDonnell and Burt H Neal were admitted to probate in Linn county district court. McDonnell left most to her brother Henry with jewelry to four nieces and a rosary to a cousin. Henry’s will names B Agatha as sole heir if she survives him otherwise to Ronald brothers Jomas and Frederick with Baomed as surviving. Burt H Neal leaves his wife Essie J Neal as sole heir and executrix without bond.

Linn County District Court B. Agatha McDonnell Henry M. McDonnell Mr. McDonnell Miss McDonnell Ethel M. Burkart Maureen M. Huff Bridget M. Hart Mary M. Randall Ronal Jomas Frederick Baomed Mas

Land Condemned for County Road Work Near Marion Alburnett

An award of 334 dollars was given to L. C. and Ruth Harrison for three quarters of an acre of land condemned between Marion and Alburnett by Linn county board of supervisors. The condemnation, requested April 25, involved a committee led by C. V. Hoglan and included G. M. Goudy M. J. McCauley Harry C. Davis Weldon B. Wiley and W. C. Trefz. Hubert H. Blackford had been listed but settled pre hearing.

Marion Alburnett L. C Ruth Harrison Linn County Board of Supervisors James Smith C. V. Hoglan Center Point Foreman G. M. Goudy Mt. Vernon

Johnny Ray Plans Marriage to English Singer Sylvia Drew

Birmingham England AP reports 28 year old American singer Johnny Ray said on Monday he plans to marry 21 year old English singer Sylvia Drew who sings with the band accompanying him on a Britain tour.

Birmingham England Johnny Ray Sylvia Drew Britain

Vermont Billboard Quotes the Bible

Milton Vermont motorists pause at a roadside billboard displaying I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. The simple scene shows a church and cross, funded by Mr and Mrs Fred Riley of Milton in memory of their drowned 14 year old son five years prior.

Milton Vermont Christ Fred Riley Riley

Diem Unveils Unity as Imperial Guard Joins National Army

Premier Diem presided over ceremonies in Dalat marking territorial and military unity. The formerly royal imperial guard formally became the 41st and 42nd infantry divisions, ending French control by transferring Bao Dai crown domains to the government amid chants of Down with Bao Dai.

Dalat South Viet Nam Diem Viet Nam Saigon Imperial Guard Bao Dai

301 Cadets Chosen for United States Air Academy Class

The Air Force names 301 cadets from over 6,000 applicants for the first class at the new Colorado academy, to begin July 11 in temporary quarters at Lowry air base Denver. Pvt Gregory N Boyington Jr son of Medal of Honor recipient Pappy Boyington was automatically chosen, raising the quota from 300 to 301.

Washington INS Air Force West Point of the Air Colorado Gregory N. Boyington Pappy” Boyington South Pacific Lowry Air Force Base Denver Boyington U. S. Naval Center Bainbridge Coeur d’Alene Idaho

Churchill hints at wider policy shift in Soviet Russia

In Woodford England Sir Winston Churchill suggested a group backed by powerful forces may be steering Soviet policy toward possible East West coexistence. He cited vast Kremlin changes and new masters, hinting at Zhukov influence and a potential shift toward peaceful aims for global masses.

Woodford England Winston Churchill Nister Zhukov Kremlin Churchill

Pickpocket Steals Wallet After First Bus Ride in 15 Years

In Cleveland Robert Paley 56 rode a downtown bus for the first time in 15 years and had his wallet stolen by a pickpocket. Separately the article notes the world’s largest restaurant in Rockefeller Center NYC serves more than 10 tons of food daily.

Cleveland Robert Paley Rockefeller Center New York City

Cedar Rapids City Briefs Highlights Local Meetings

A Cedar Rapids round of events includes a 8 15 p m Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra concert at Coe auditorium, Knights of Columbus and Trowel Chapter meetings, Kiwanis program with Guido Columbo, and Junior Chamber of Commerce executive council joint session. A civic tour look-see also gathers Chamber of Commerce interest.

Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Coe Auditorium Jaycee Council Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce

Graduation Banquet Acknowledges Cedar Rapids CIO Counselors

A graduation banquet for this year's CIO Counselors School attendees in Cedar Rapids is set for Tuesday at Draper Inn. Social hour at 7 pm, dinner at 8 pm, with 22 graduates receiving certificates. Edris Owens of Newton will speak. instructors and possibly Robert Johnson of Des Moines will also attend.

CIO Cedar Rapids Draport Inn Industrial Union Council of Edris Owens Newton Iowa State Industrial Union Council Harold Ketchum Robert Johnson Des Moines

Trade urged by American delegation head to ICC

Warren Pierson, head of the American delegation to the International Chamber of Commerce congress, said on Monday that non Communist Asian nations should trade with the Red bloc in non strategic goods.

Tokyo Warren Pierson Congress of the International Chamber of Commerce Asia Red Bloc

Farewell Banquet Tonight Marks Shueyville High Closure

Shueyville Iowa holds a farewell banquet at 8 PM honoring the last graduating class as the first consolidated high school closes. Blanche Graham, sole living member of the first class, will speak. The district voted February 15 to discontinue the high school, sending pupils to Wilson in Cedar Rapids on a tuition basis next year while the building becomes an elementary site. Since opening September 17, 1888, about 374 students have attended, with peak enrollment over 70.

Shueyville Iowa Blanche Graham Wilson Cedar Rapids

Eisenhower urges steps to expand vaccine program funding

The president proposes federal action to distribute vaccine through normal channels, strengthen enforcement to prevent unauthorized sales, and fund state purchases for children through age 19 in low income families. He calls for a special committee to aid other nations in obtaining vaccines.

Department Food and Drug Administration Congress Eisenhower

Dulles Returns From Busy Trip

Secretary of State Dulles spoke of promise for constructive results from the upcoming Big Four heads of state meeting. He described a very eventful week after visits to Paris and Vienna, noting Germany joining NATO, Western European integration, talks on China and Indochina, Austria treaty signing, and a Western invitation to Russia for the Big Four.

Washington Dulles Paris Vienna Eisenhower House Foreign Affairs Committee Germany North Atlantic Treaty Organization China Russia

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