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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1958
Page
2
Readable data shows temperatures and precipitation across multiple cities with forecasts for fair cool days ahead. Includes barometer, humidity, wind at Municipal airport, sun and moon times, and year-to-date totals. Also lists births, marriages, and a fire incident with details of location and time.
Violations and bonds listed for residents including McCaul, Schley, and Guider with fines from 10 to 30 dollars. Church services for multiple deceased persons scheduled in Decorah, Independence, Manchester, Belle Plaine, Sigourney, Kalona, Caimar, and Oxford Junction.
Algis Leonas Andolis petitioned a Detroit court to restore his original name Algirdas Leonas Ancevieius claiming a naturalization error. He seeks the court order to revert his identity as documented.
Henderson Manufacturing Company of Cedar Rapids will relocate its entire operation to Manchester on October 15. The Cedar Rapids firm, with about 93 employees, will occupy four new buildings on a 15 acre site at the old airport. Manchester Enterprises plans stock sales to finance the project and will handle long term building purchase.
Billy Graham told a California assembly subcommittee he was shocked by obscene literature available to high school students and warned that passing anti pornography legislation would be difficult. He urged a moral climate change and a religious awakening to address the nation’s sex obsession.
AFL CIO President George Meany urged Congress to grant government power to audit the financial records of both employers and unions as part of 16 proposals to curb corruption. He warned against amending the Taft Hartley act and urged a focus on honesty in all sides.
The British ministry of labor reported the cost of living index rose 2 points to 110 between mid March and mid April. The index uses January 1956 as the base of 100, reflecting a broad price increase in the period.
A 20 member Cedar Rapids Youth committee chaired by Dr James F Lewis surveyed leisure time use among 3000 Cedar Rapids junior high students and recommends programs. The Linn County Council of Social Planning invites the public to a Friday noon luncheon at the YMCA to hear findings and recommendations. reservations by EM 3 3571 due by 9 30 a.m.
Cedar Rapids auto dealers still selling cars as the city promotes a sales campaign. On Wednesday 54 vehicles were sold, including 19 new and 35 used, totaling $102,095 in dollar volume. Through six campaign days the six day total reached 378 cars worth $605,694 as the drive moves into its final two days.
Johnson County authorities await handwriting and ballistics results from the Iowa Bureau of Criminal Investigation as they probe the death of Clarence Stemm 29 found drowned with a gunshot wound in a stock watering tank on the Stemm farm near Iowa City. State agents collected handwriting samples from eight of 11 at the scene and recovered the firearm. A note found blown against a fence reads Look out north in the tank Get me out of the east end. Stemm’s death followed his father Walter’s death in bed two hours earlier.
Burglar entered Hickey's Market and Ace Hardware in Garnavillo on Wednesday night stealing about 85 dollars. Hickey's Market lost 64 dollars while Ace Hardware, owned by Carl Fiete, reported 14.50 in silver and a revolver taken through a back window. this is the hardware store's third breakin in two years.
The Bank of England reduced the official rate from 6 percent to 5 1 2 percent, citing diminished speculative pressure against sterling and aiming to bolster confidence in the pound without triggering inflation. It was the second cut in nine weeks, following a March 20 move from 7 to 6 percent.
Six of seven candidates for governor and lieutenant governor nomina tions will appear on KCRG TV Channel 9 at 10 10 tonight each given four minutes Only Republican governor candidate William G Murray will attend as his primary opponent June 2 Lt Gov William H Nicholas is not appearing Loveless unopposed for Democratic nomination not included Dem candidates Corbin Crawford Edward J Mc Manus and Republicans Jack Miller W H Mooty Alan West have accepted invitations
Multiple short notices: engineers meeting at St James church 10 45 a m Sunday. bowling lanes open. chrysanthemums sold by Piersons Florists. Railroad Retirement Board rep in room 321 Cedar Rapids post office Friday 9 30 a m to 3 p m. Apollo Commandery to confer the Order of the Temple at 7 30 p m Friday at Masonic Temple with refreshments. Catholic Laymen noon luncheon Friday at Sheraton Montrose with Len Wolf speaking about Europe. F Crt Hahn returns from Chicago board meeting. Temple Judah family night service 7 30 p m Friday with birthday blessings for Jan–June births and ice cream social at Polk School. drag strip meeting discussion tonight 7 30 in city hall court room. M F Dingman hospitalized after heart attack. Cub Pack 34 meeting at Wright School with awards to many scouts.
Two Marines and two sailors were announced as enlisted in Cedar Rapids. Marines Jack A. Peacock 18 and Lawrence A. Allamand 17 of Anamosa were sent to San Diego for basic training. Navy recruits Russell F. Moss Jr 17 of 924 Maplewood Dr NE and William H. Mentzer 17 of 326 Fifth Ave SW were directed to the San Diego naval training center. Marine recruiters also announced new office hours 8 a.m. to 5 30 p.m. weekdays with Saturday 8 a.m. to noon.
A squirrel at the Hilltop substation near C avenue NE caused a brief outage Thursday from 8:26 to 8:49 AM, cutting power to the south side of Second Avenue and north side of Third Avenue to Sixth Street. The incident followed a similar event earlier this week, with both animals meeting a grim fate.
Beirut reports renewed clashes as government forces fight a splinter Muslim sect near Baalbeck. Lebanon's government decides to file a protest with the U.N. Security Council accusing Syria and Egypt of heavy interference in Lebanese affairs.
William J. Price, 24, of 412 Tenth St SE, fined $300 for DUI after erratic driving and a flat tire. James N. L. DeWitt, 52, of 615 Third Ave SE, pled innocent to a third offense DUI. DeWitt’s car hit a parked vehicle on Fifth Ave SE. a passenger, Walter Kelly, 58, treated for facial cuts. Price allowed to pay $50 monthly. DeWitt previously convicted in 1951 and 1953 Linn County.
In Linn district court Wednesday Cedar Rapids City Lines Inc and a bus driver face a $12500 claim. Harry A Spicer seeks $10000 for personal injuries and car damage plus $2500 exemplary damages after a Nov 18 collision at Avenue and Ninth Street NW. Driver Edward W Bohren. Jury trial requested.
Center Point resident Jens Pederson aged 32 was arraigned in district court on a charge of resisting an officer. He was ordered to plead by Saturday after being jailed previously for 30 days by Justice of the Peace M H Biddick following a suspended license driving case and alleged assault on Highway Patrolman M F Jacobs.
Robert Gaddis reported theft of a $513 outboard motor and two sets of controls valued at $30 each from the M and M Resale Yard on Sixth Street Road SW. The incident was reported to the sheriff's office on Wednesday.
Baxter Motors, Inc. filed an account suit Thursday seeking $576.30 from Harold Kessler of Center Point.
The will of Lyman D. Fishell who died May 10 was admitted to probate Wednesday naming his wife Edna as sole heir and executrix. A divorce decree was awarded to Pearl J Gillard on her cross petition against Clarence L Gilard. Wednesday's Gazette noted the decree was granted.
Joseph Roman of Cedar Rapids died at his home on Wednesday at age 71. He was born April 8, 1887, and worked at Wilson and Company as a shipping clerk for over 50 years, retiring in 1952. Surviving sons Leonard J Edward and Ernest M and daughters Mrs Richard Jameson and Mrs Clifford Williams, plus two sisters. His wife Agnes died in 1956. Funeral services at Janeba Funeral Home 2 p.m. Saturday with burial at Cedar Memorial. Friends may call after 3 p.m. Friday.
Art L Barnes born June 11 1871 in Tama dies in Highland Park NL after a lingering illness. Retired Rock Island railroad employee also worked for Wilson and Company and Loomis Brothers Construction. Survived by stepdaughter Mrs C I Kenny of Birmingham Michigan and sister Mrs Mary Keup of Tama. Body to be moved to Monahan funeral home with funeral details to follow.
Word has been received of the sudden death Wednesday of W. L. Capron a Cedar Rapids resident for many years at Visalia California where the Caprons moved in May He belonged to St Pauls Methodist church El Kahir Shrine and Mt Hermon lodge He was with Williams and Hunting Lumber Company Surviving are his wife Pearle a son and two daughters Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mary E. McKenna died after a three week illness. Born in Tama county in 1874, she was married to Frank McKenna of Cedar Rapids. Services at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 a.m. Saturday with Msgr. Maurice Sheehy. Burial at Mt. Calvary in Tama. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Friday at Brady mortuary with calling hours.
Senator Knowland of California said Nixon is the sole major Republican presidential candidate for 1960. He noted Nixon and wife handled themselves well after the violence during a South American tour. Knowland, retiring to run for California governor, denied plans for a White House bid.
BELGRADE AP President Tito's trip to Poland this month has been postponed at Polish request. Diplomats cite tension between the Soviet bloc and Yugoslavia and fear the visit could spark a demonstration of Polish support for Tito that might offend the Soviet neighbor.
Caracas dispatch says Diogenes Caballero, jailed on charges of plotting to kidnap Vice President Nixon during his visit, was released Wednesday night and warned against political activity that could cause public disorder.
The United States will license shipment of about five hundred thousand dollars worth of police type small arms to the Indonesian government. Washington has withdrawn objections and says the arms will not upset the balance between government and rebels. Diplomats see a potential policy shift amid civil war tensions.
From Menado, Col Ventje Sumual, rebel chief of staff, called for talks to end the civil war. He said the insurgents are ready to negotiate a reasonable solution and deny plans to overthrow the government, aiming to restore the democratic process against Sukarno’s moves.
Cedar Rapids officials announced the first cutting dates for control of listed weeds under the annual assessment program. Leo Unash is named weed commissioner for 1958. If owners do not mow, city crews will and assess costs. Dates include June 16 for leafy spurge and others, June 30 for several thistles, July 15 for bindweed and wild carrot, and July 30 for horse nettle and additional species.
Mrs Richard Nixon directed keel laying of the Savannah the world's first nuclear powered merchant ship in Camden New Jersey. Thousands watched as she used a radioactive baton to mark the placement of the first steel section while a Geiger counter sounded signaling the keel section's alignment.
Philip Johnson 18 of Florence Wisconsin fell four stories from a hotel window in Washington while on a Florence high school tour. He was found by Georgetown University students, treated for a broken leg a wrist and possible internal injuries. The Florence group chose to return home early.
Jack Webb known as Sergeant Friday of Dragnet obtained a final divorce decree from Dorothy Towne in Hollywood. The decree marks the end of their marriage and clears remaining legal steps.
Mrs. G A Peterson, 96 Forti eth St NE, suffered minor back and neck injuries when her car was rear ended while stopped for a school signal at First Avenue and Twenty fourth Street E. Police said Harry Schley of 1034 Eighteenth St SW was fined 10 dollars for speeding.
State Rep. Ernest Kosek testified at a Linn county water permit hearing that Cedar Rapids faces a threatened water supply as about 40 upstream irrigation requests on the Cedar River and its tributaries rise. He warned that 200 irrigation permits could drop Cedar River flow to near zero in August, risking pollution and stressing the need for council safeguards.
The Iowa Synod of the United Lutheran Church adopted a 1959 budget of 364382 a rise of 10837 from 1958. It allocates 202428 for Iowa and nearby areas including Carthage College 90000 and Central Seminary 14000 plus 23000 for the East Lake Okoboji camp site. A total of 161954 will go to the national church for worldwide missions.
Cincinnati reports Henry Pierce of Wilmington Delaware says the agriculture department produced Meta Delphene and other brand repellent formulas as the best all purpose insect repellent yet. It resists rubbing and can treat clothing to repel mosquitoes chiggers ticks and biting flies with ample supply expected this summer.
The Senate Foreign Relations Committee tentatively restored the full 339 million dollar cut in the foreign aid bill and approved 3 billion 950 million, more than Eisenhower asked. They also added eight million to his request, though some members may seek further reconsideration before floor action.
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