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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1955
Page
8
The May 23 1955 issue reports a cooler trend with partly cloudy skies in central and east regions and mild highs in the 70s. It lists river stage changes at Mississippi towns, wind SW at 15 knots, sunrise and sunset times, and May precipitation totals. It includes extensive hospitalities and police court notes with drivers and fines, plus numerous funeral services and local obituaries across Iowa towns.
Gov. Leo Hoegh said public reaction favors a temporary 60 mph highway speed limit. He awaits an attorney general opinion on authority under police powers. A night limit could be considered but only as a brief emergency measure if needed.
Municipal Judge Charles Benesh recommended suspensions for two drivers. Richard Minor of 1231 Fifth Street NW received 30 days and a $100 fine for intoxication after crashing into the sand elevator at King’s Crown Plaster Company and being arrested hours later. Herb Klontz Jr of 303 Highland Drive NW got 20 days for a speeding second offense.
Racketeer Albert Anastasia admitted a federal income tax evasion plea in Camden New Jersey court. Sentencing was scheduled for June 3.
About 3000 visitors inspected the 1,085 foot KCRG TV tower being erected north of Cedar Rapids on Highway 150. The public was allowed on grounds for a closer look as work began last week. the tower will be the highest in the state when finished. Daily parking along the highway allowed. grounds access limited.
Iowa officials push to settle disputes over a state park near Julien Dubuque gravesite with Herman Lott in Dubuque. The plan explores acquiring 18 or 72 surrounding acres. condemnation possible if no agreement. A Wednesday meeting will precede Thursday council decision.
The first of three Cedar Rapids federal court sessions in a month starts Tuesday at 9 a.m. with criminal matters, a 9:30 a.m. bankruptcy hearing, and a 10 a.m. pre trial conference. Reginald V. Walker faces a train wreck statute charge. a trustee sale request concerns a Durant firm. a $35,000 Price v. North Western suit and a $35,000 Nemeier v. Milwaukee suit are scheduled for trials later in the week and month.
J Oscar Soderlund, 84, of 1023 Twenty sixth street SE Cedar Rapids, died suddenly at 4 p.m. Sunday from a heart ailment. Born in Stockholm on April 23, 1871, he came to Cedar Rapids at 32 and worked as a tailor retiring in 1951. He belonged to Crescent lodge AF & AM Iowa Consistory El Kahir shrine Jednota Tailors Union and local garden clubs. Surviving are his wife Anna two daughters a grandson and two great grandchildren. Services Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Barta Hesser chapel with Rev J Richard Wagner and Crescent lodge. Cremation to follow. Friends may visit chapel. Master Masons to meet at Masonic lodge rooms at 3 to attend.
About 57 miles of pavement widening on primary Iowa routes are scheduled for letting by the State Highway Commission, pushing total widening under contract for the year beyond 200 miles. Gov. Leo Hoegh promises 500 miles this year. Projects include Iowa 150 in Benton and Linn counties, U S 20 near Waterloo to Cedar Falls, U S 30 in Boone County, U S 6 in Johnson and others in Muscatine Story and Story counties.
The Ce dar Rapids Policemen's Protective Association asks Civil Service Commission members to review April 2 promotional exam omissions. They cite state code requiring exams in April every second year and as needed. Inspector of detectives John Hanna plans retirement in September with no current promotional list.
The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Monday upheld the death sentence for John Wesley Wable, the man known as the Turnpike phantom slayer, convicted of multiple murders in the turnpike corridor case.
Oscar C. Sevig aged 89 lifelong Walford resident farmer and Hereford breeder died suddenly at Clarion at 9 10 p.m. Sunday He married Mary Yanecek in 1936 and leaves two sons two brothers two sisters two stepdaughters and four grandchildren He was a member of Walford Methodist church and Iowa Hereford Breeders Association. Funeral Wednesday at Turner chapel with Rev Ivan Bys officiating.
Widow Alverta Groff of 856 Nineteenth Street SE died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Saturday after a long illness. Born December 13, 1878 in York County Pennsylvania, she was a seamstress and member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and the Royal Neighbors of America. Surviving brother Romanes W. Arnold of Rigerville, Pa. Her husband Clayton M. Groff died September 25, 1945. Funeral at Barta Hesser chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. F. A. Munn eke. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Chairman McClellan of Arkansas says the senate investigations subcommittee will study reports of tremendous waste in the armed forces after finishing its inquiry into alleged graft in military spending.
George R. Richards, 31, of Lisbon, was jailed on a second offense drunk driving charge after being arrested Saturday in Mount Vernon. Witnesses reported erratic driving and two parked cars struck. Records show a prior drunk driving conviction on Oct. 10, 1953. Arraignment was planned for Monday afternoon.
Attorneys to present evidence in Linn County district court for a $5,600 auto damage and injury suit by Willie H. Hansen of Keystone against Raoul Winchell. Hansen seeks $5,623.50 for car damage and injuries from a February 14 accident on Highway 131 near Belle Plaine. Winchell counters with $531 claim. Jury of twelve with Judge Floyd Philbrick. Hansen represented by Bryce Fisher and Craig Huston. Winchell by James Crawford.
James McPartland of Marion appealed a municipal court speeding conviction to Linn county district court after a May 7 ruling by Municipal Court Judge Charles Benesh. He faced a $15 fine and costs for driving 37 mph in a 25 mph zone on January 24, with a radar arrest and a 30 day license suspension upheld pending appeal. A separate suit by Ralph L. Aulmann against Hal R. Sheridan was dismissed.
A Pravda piece by Polish writer Boleslaw Walczicky accuses Secretary of State Dulles, Allen Dulles, CIA chief, and W. Averell Harriman of seeking to subjugate East European satellites. It alleges a U.S. aim to restore a revanchist West Germany and reclaim Polish, Czechoslovak, and other democracies, tying Dulles and Harriman to German firms and mines in Poland.
The world's first atomic reactor at a university was dedicated at North Carolina State College in Raleigh. Dr Willard F Libby of the Atomic Energy Commission urged more and better public education on atomic matters amid a shortage of adequately trained scientists and engineers. The research reactor will train engineers.
Hans Pauli of Washington D C died of a heart attack at his daughter Mrs G H Krohn s home in St Louis The former associate of the Production and Marketing Association in Washington is survived by Mrs Bell and Mrs Krohn a son Peter of Washington three brothers and a sister in Denmark He was a member of the Methodist church
Robert Parrish aged 19 of 1137 Fifth street NW was charged with larceny after police stopped him on a traffic count. Officers found stolen fender skirts and hub caps in his car. Inspector John Hanna said the youth would likely be taken to court late Monday afternoon. He was arrested Sunday night.
Cedar Rapids city council gave first and second readings to changes in the plumbing ordinance aimed at closing loopholes. Provisions cover pipe dimensions copper tubing waste work and vent clearances with a new automatic reseating hot water heater valve to curb damage from continuous flow in small closets. The final reading is set for May at a postponed session due to a holiday.
A city committee weighs vaccination rules and penalties for dog owners in a proposed control ordinance. Discussion covers whether rabies shots should be mandatory, enforcement single agency power, and expanded obedience classes. Final recommendations are due after a third session with enactment hoped by June 1.
U S Senator B B Hickenlooper told the Associated Master Barbers of Iowa that American strength in air ground and atomic power spoils the Soviet plan to dominate the world He urged maintaining a strong defense and a prosperous economy while warning against false friendship from the Reds The talk capped the first day of the 29th annual convention in Cedar Rapids with plans for elections and a 1956 convention site set forth
Mary Phelps 86 died Sunday in Savoy Mass leaving four daughters six sons thirty three grandchildren sixty great grandchildren and five great great grandchildren in a large family lineage noted by neighbors and officials.
Tony Marino of Cleveland was sentenced by Judge Charles Benesh to five days in jail for intoxication. He escaped custody at the city jail, wandered to a First street tavern, and was spotted by Patro lman John Hlavacek who questioned him after the escape.
Earl Jones of Muscatine was named president of the Associated Barbers and Beauticians of Iowa at the two day convention closing session at the Roosevelt hotel. Clyde Kenyon of Des Moines was succeeded as president by Jones. Lloyd Mundt of Waterloo A H Vermilyea of Sioux City Fred O'Brien of Odebolt and A E Morehouse of Cedar Rapids were named officers. Des Moines selected as next year’s convention site.
Six foreign students studying in Cedar Rapids will receive certificates as honorary Cedar Rapidians at a 10 a.m. city council meeting in city hall. Mayor Milo Sedlacek announced the ceremony with attendance from the four public high schools principals, service club presidents, Chamber of Commerce Secretary Bob Caldwell, and Superintendent Clyde Parker.
John Corn aged 28 of 1206 Fourth Avenue SE sustained broken arm and leg and head injuries after dropping from the first floor to the basement of F. S. Mitralsky and Company at 425 Second Street SE. He opened the elevator gate and stepped out thinking the elevator was there. He was taken to St. Luke's Hospital.
Don Butterfield an Explorer Scout from Central City was elected state lodge chief of the Order of Arrow at the Iowa conclave at Camp Mitigwa. Twenty two Hawkeye Area council members attended the meeting and will choose an adult lodge adviser to work with Butterfield next year.
Princess Margaret flew to Wuppertal to present colors to the Suffolk regiment and the Third Hussars. Two balls were planned but canceled as typhoid fever cases mounted to 445 with at least one death. The princess returned to London Monday night amid the epidemic.
In Algeria two confrontations over the weekend left at least 40 rebels dead, according to French officials. The incidents occurred as French forces pressed operations against insurgents in the region near Algiers.
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