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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1958
Page
2
Iowa forecast shows fair conditions with a warming trend through midweek and a chance of showers or thunderstorms later in the period. May totals and normal levels are listed, with barometer readings, humidity, wind at the municipal airport, and sunset routines. Local notices cover births and legal actions, with a list of service and obituary details and a string of traffic and municipal violations.
Cedar Rapids city council voted 3 to 2 to install an actuated traffic signal at Fifteenth street and First avenue W. Mayor Meaghan broke a 2 to 2 tie to support the project, citing benefits for Jefferson High, the west side baseball and football facilities, and Roosevelt Junior High. Opponents argued the location may not justify a signal and suggested Eighteenth Street instead. The measure follows a March 28 petition from 247 signers and will proceed with installation.
A 15 year old Cedar Rapids girl was struck by a pellet from an air gun causing a minor flesh wound above the left ankle as she walked behind St. Luke's hospital. Sharon Huston aged 15 of Weare avenue NE was injured. Police investigated and impounded the gun found near the abandoned interurban right of way.
Sheriff Murphy and investigators surveyed the Walter Stemm farm after Clarence Stemm’s body was found at a fenced stock tank. They questioned John Bertha and other family members amid a search of 20 outbuildings and about 2 dozen dogs guarding the property. Funeral plans are set with Sorden and Adams at Lone Tree.
Special to The Gazette reports five people injured in a two car crash on highway 218 near Belle Plaine. Injured victims include Carol Montag 18 and Kenneth Clark 19 taken to St Luke's Cedar Rapids. Mary Ruth Jameson 19 Jack Winkler 19 and Mike Winkler 17 to Mercy Cedar Rapids. All three Ames residents. Condition updates and patrol report incomplete.
The CAB authorized temporary five year airline service to communities in Nebraska Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin Illinois Wyoming Colorado Missouri and more. Ozark North Central and Frontier will operate routes with monthly passenger thresholds guiding potential suspension.
The State Highway Commission begins a First Avenue lane widening project with lanes expanded to ten feet and brick sections added. Painting will extend beyond prior limits from Tenth Street to the northeast city limits, with work also on Williams Boulevard and the bridge area. Safety officials urge caution during the transition as old and new lane markings coexist.
The Cedar Rapids city council schedules a public hearing for June 12 on two sanitary sewer projects on Eleventh and Twenty first streets NW. An 8 inch pipe would run from M avenue to 225 feet west on Eleventh Street at an estimated $870 contract. Twenty first Street from E avenue to 565 feet south at about $2357. Property owners may file written objections with the city clerk before June 12. Bids will be opened later as paving prep on these streets proceeds.
Royal American Shows the nations largest railroad show opens Wednesday at Hawkeye Downs Cedar Rapids sponsored by the All-Iowa fair. The Cedar Rapids run lasts 12 days through June 1 featuring 50 rides and shows. The traveling exhibit uses 70 railroad boxcars and introduces the Rotor Ride a rotating cylinder floor drop ride.
Hong Kong AP reports four tugs refloated the passenger freighter President Hayes on Monday after it rode a coral reef for seven days. The vessel carried 71 Americans and was stranded near the Paracels.
Fred B Cruiksh former Cedar Rapids postal clerk and longtime California resident died last Tuesday after a short illness in Altadena California Funeral services were held there Friday He worked at Cedar Rapids post office 1911 1922 served as president of the Iowa Federation of Post Office Clerks later led the Iowa Association of California and the Cedar Rapids Society of California He was Pasadena post office employee for years and from 1954 onward a real estate salesman He also chaired a neighborhood business association and aided many Masonic groups Altadena Chamber of Commerce and the Tournament of Roses Association He is survived by his wife Mae of Altadena and a brother Frank X of Ohio
Ida P Hibnes, widow of Peter Hibnes and Cedar Rapids resident for 72 years, died in Beverly Hills, California, on Thursday. Born November 18 1868 in Trondheim Germany she came to Cedar Rapids in 1882 and is survived by four daughters Vera Esther Marguerite Stella and three sons Harold Peter and Carl. A member of St Pauls Methodist Church she will be buried at Linwood after services at Turner chapel Tuesday afternoon led by Dr Jackson Burns.
Mrs. R C Gerber of Vinton Iowa received word of the sudden death Sunday of her uncle O F Christoffersen a Cedar Rapids native for much of his life at Evergreen Colorado Born November 27 1910 he was a Grant High School and Cornell College graduate Surviving are his wife Mary Kay two sisters Mrs H R May Cedar Falls and Mrs Earl Stanfield Sparland Illinois Services are set for Wednesday at Englewood Colorado
Funeral services for Mrs Rose P Hesse of 123 First Ave SW will be held Tuesday at 8 30 a m at St Patrick s Church with Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan officiating Burial is at Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison Wisconsin Msgr Lenihan will recite the Rosary at 730 p m Monday at Kuba Funeral Home where friends may call
Services for Miss Therese Ryan a former Cedar Rapids resident who died in Chicago will be held at 9 a.m. Tuesday at St. Wenceslaus church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. A. W. Chihak presiding. Burial will be at St. John's. Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Monahan funeral home, where friends may call.
Washington AP reports rail labor leader G E Leighty told the House Commerce Committee that railroads exaggerate their troubles seeking federal aid. He blamed self caused difficulties from weak management and lack of competitive spirit while noting rates have risen to cover costs and earnings remain stable since WWII end with an excellent outlook.
Over 35 Iowa attendees gathered on the Coe College campus for the Iowa Psychological Association meeting. Prof. Leonard Goodstein of the University of Iowa was installed as president and Dr. Paul Dingman of Des Moines was named president-elect. Executive council members include Dr. Lynn Roberts Des Moines Rt Rev Msgr Timothy J Gannon Loras and Lowell Schenke Des Moines.
Auto dealers in Cedar Rapids praised the You Auto Buy Now effort after three days of the campaign. They reported selling more than 200 new and used cars, with buyers energized by aerial bombs, a Saturday parade and ongoing publicity.
In Washington's gymnasium paneling and subdued lighting, six speakers plus district leaders honored the new high school. Carl C. Kesler called the project a community workshop while Leo A. Daly praised cooperative planning. Students and staff pledged renewed dedication as the Jefferson dedication follows next Sunday.
Court records show Elba Breeden, 32, of 1216 B ave NE, pled innocent at arraignment and posted a 500 dollar bond after a Saturday arrest by Cedar Rapids police. Information filed Monday charges Emmett Nelson, 42, of Marion, and Paul Morgan, 29, of Streator Illinois, with drunk driving. Nelson was arrested Friday on First avenue at Thirtieth street, and Morgan was arrested Sunday night at Lincolnway service station on highway 30 south of Cedar Rapids.
A 23 year old Coggon man named Robert R Klima was fined 300 dollars in district court after admitting he supplied beer to two minor boys He pled guilty to prohibited sales and advertising before Judge Floyd Philbrick who suspended half the fine after Klima promised good behavior.
Attorneys have six weeks to file a motion for a new trial by June 30 after Linn County jury awarded no damages in Friday's district court damage suit. Plaintiff Otto Rajtora sought 25050 dollars against Laura Richards who counterclaimed 471 dollars.
An 18 year old Cedar Rapids girl Jewell Ann Dolley of 2295 Blakely Blvd SE was charged with larceny in the daytime by district court on Monday. Dolley was arrested Friday at the Farm Market store near Mt. Vernon Road and Memorial Drive SE on a shoplifting charge.
Washington AP President Eisenhower and Republican congressional leaders met to review the world situation amid crises in Lebanon France and Algeria. Senate Republican Leader Knowland said no discussion of a possible congressional action or the South American tour talked about.
Juan Peron declared he is ready to return to Argentina once his followers signal, aiming to act after the Argentine Congress approves a law granting amnesty and allowing his party to operate openly. He emphasized he would go at the opportune moment.
CHICAGO Brig. Gen. Jeremiah Holland retired commander of army military police in Europe was arrested Monday on a drunk driving charge. He is 56 and serves as chairman of Chicago’s Community Conservation Board earning $22,000 annually. He was ticketed for running a red light and no driver’s license.
The historic railroad station at Crawford Notch New Hampshire will be converted into an art center for the vacation area. Plans include art classes and exhibits to attract visitors and preserve the site.
The Supreme Court refused to hear Virginia's appeal stopping the entry of seven African American students into four Arlington white schools. The decision permits enforcement of Judge Albert Bryan's order and could trigger school closures under Virginia anti integration laws, with 25 days to seek reconsideration.
Secretary Weeks told a New York audience that the U S economy could add 80 million jobs and raise output to 600 billion dollars annually within ten years. He urged industry to drive revival, noting business must lead private growth while government acts as a stepping stone.
Dominica Sugg, 34, of New York City, was killed when a hunter fired at a woodchuck during a Sunday outing in Middletown. A bullet struck her temple as two hunters, John Anzalone and Silvio Burdo, fired simultaneously. police have not determined which man fired the fatal shot.
Air force ballistic missiles chief says he erred in denying that a mouse had been placed aboard a long range rocket flight. Coroner Kenneth March ruled the death accidental. Major Gen. Bernard Schriever expressed regrets in a letter to Rep. Moss chair of the information subcommittee.
Ames AP says Monday evening offers a good chance for Iowans to see Russia's Sputnik III earth satellite. Prof. Percy Carr of Iowa State College predicts the satellite will pass just east of overhead around 8:16 p.m. The carrier rocket should cross the Iowa sky about 7:50 p.m.
Senate internal security subcommittee warned of growing Communist funding flowing into the United States through Swiss banks and other intermediaries. Dr. Gabriel Kerekes cited Nazi era schemes and the use of neutral channels to move resources to the Soviet world.
A report describes a person surviving using a para chute life raft four fishhooks and a knife during a 7 30 Monday night Channel 9 broadcast.
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