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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1957

Page

7

El Kahir Shrine initiates 7 in spring ceremonial

The El Kahir Shrine in Rapids City held its spring ceremonial with 7 new initiates and a 1,200-plus guest banquet. The event featured a parade and various unit performances with visitors from Puhrah Temple Minneapolis Osman Temple St. Paul and Za Ga Zig Temple Des Moines.

Are Rapids Kahir Shrine Crippled Childrens Hospitals Puhrah Temple Minneapolis Osman Temple St. Paul Za Ga Zig Temple Des Moines I Shrine

Army Post Celebrates 200th Anniversary at Carlisle Barracks

Carlisle Barracks in Cumberland Valley marks its 200th year since May 30, 1797. The post, near Harrisburg, hosts the U S Army War College led by Maj. Gen. Max E Johnson with about 100 senior officers in a 10 month program preparing them for top staff and command roles.

Army Post Carlisle, Po Carlisle Barracks U.S. Army Cumberland Valley Harrisburg U.S. Army War College Army Max 8. Johnson

First Nuclear Test Delayed Again at Nevada Site

The first atomic test explosion in the summer series at the Atomic Testing Site in Nevada was postponed Friday night for the tenth time due to adverse wind conditions.

Why barns in Texas are often red its cheaper paint says expert

Practical note from Dallas Texas cites Lawrence T Gardner president of a paint company explaining most barns are red because red paint is cheaper. He adds that new barns are being painted with cheaper tones to save costs.

Dallas, Texas Lawrence T. Gardner

Cedar Rapids Man Pleads Innocent in Drunk Driving Case

Leo Albert, 29, of 219 B Avenue NW, Cedar Rapids, pled innocent in district court to a drunk driving charge. He was arrested Friday afternoon after an officer observed him driving erratically on Tenth Avenue SW at Second Street.

Cedar Rapids Leo Albert B Avenue NW Tenth Avenue SW Second Street

Polio Vaccine Program Details Revealed for Schools

Polio continued from Fraga 1 reports 10 000 shot supply supplied by the state under a federal program. Consent cards will be available at all schools and printed in The Gazette prior to June 3. Parents may use school cards or the newspaper reproduction. A Polio Foundation shot record card will accompany each recipient noting first and future doses. The $1 per shot charge funds the program. Doctors will buy cotton alcohol needles and syringes with nurses hired to assist, possibly from advanced student nurse classes.

Gazette Polip Foundation

Dedication of St Matthew's Church With Religious Services

The dedication of the new St Matthew's Catholic church will be held Thursday at 12 30 am led by Archbishop Sea Binz of Dubuque and followed by a Solemn High Mass celebrated by Msgr James D. Kearn with assistance from Rev Thomas Keating and Rev Robert Spahn. Groundbreaking occurred in 1955 and the project included a rectory.

Columbus Jet Stacey Teelie Aes Tiegga Clyde Wolford Conesville Strawberry Point Easton Gill Funeral Home Adam Blick Powell Funeral Home Millersburg Keswick Amanda Grush Lorden Elkader Phil Miller St. Joseph's Catholic Church Witt Elaader James Humphrey St. Joseph’s Catholic Witt Funeral Crew Medical Society St. Matthew's Ceder Rapids Sea Binz Dubuque James D. Kearn Thomas Keating St. Matthew’s Robert Spahn Regis High School Maurice S. Sheehy Cedar Rapids Immaculate Conception Church

An Ordination Set For Cedar Rapids Minister

Annie FP Ziegler director of education at First Presbyterian Cedar Rapids will be ordained next Friday at 5 30 p m in the church. A reception in the chapel will follow and she becomes assistant pastor on June 1. The service is led by Rev Karl Swanberg Mt Vernon. The Rev Theodore G Lilley will deliver the sermon and Rev Robert V Schnucker of Springville will give the charge to Ede

Annie FP Ziegler First Presbyterian Cehurch Cedar Rapids Karl Swanberg Mt. Vernon Theodore

Immunization Authorized at Linn County Polio Clinic

A parent or guardian authorizes receiving the Salk polish vaccine at the Linn County polio preventative clinic for the child or ward. The document notes the address of the guardian as part of the authorization.

Linn County

Lawsuits Filed Mostly Against Individuals and Firms

Hugh Rawson sues Leo and Margy Joslin for 725 dollars for a well drilling job. Family Finance Corporation sues Joe K Bosteder and Catherine Jennings for 297.95 in promissory note action. Lampert Yards Inc. dismisses foreclosure suit against Choate Realty Co. and Abraham Pilicer.

Sults Hugh Rawson Leo Margy Joslin The Family Finance Corporation Joe K. Bosteder Catherine Jennings Catherine Bostedler Lampert Yards, Inc Choate Realty Company Abraham Pilicer

Postal Supervisors Convention Banquet Panel Set

About 135 delegates expected at the thirty seventh annual Iowa state branch convention of the National Association of Postal Supervisors. The event runs Friday to Sunday at the Sheraton Montrose with three speakers tonight including W. R. Sanders L. B. Schoonover and Michael C. Nave.

Iowa State National Association of Postal Supervisors Sheraton- Montrose W. R. Sanders St.Louis L. B. Schoonover Washington, D.C Division of Post Office Kerviewe Michael C. Nave Chicago

Soviet Army Cut Promise Not Kept By Russia

Secretary of the Army Brucker told a Senate panel that the Soviet Union has not reduced its armed forces by the promised 1,200,000 and offered no evidence of any cuts while defending U S defense plans and urging funding.

Washington Brucker Soviet Russia Senate Mnder Wie Piao Keyusu Maxwell Tayland Army Bruckers Hawaii House House Appropriations Committee

Local and university notes among city briefs

City briefs report attendance at the University of Minnesota fiftieth class reunion by H F Blomquist of 1801 Eighth avenue SE. Phi Beta Kappa honors go to Don Miller, son of Mr and Mrs M H Miller, a UNC junior. Dairy Queen coupons run May 21 to May 29. A boy named Richard Long, 4 of L106 Fifteenth avenue BW, is injured by a car and treated at St Luke's hospital. Amy McCarthy named Heart Memorial chairman for Linn county. Decora tion Day bouquets offered by Piersons Florists. Awards to Guarfield pack 24 Scouts for activities. A square dance is advertised by Marion Legionnail.

H. F. Blomquist Eighth Avenue SE University of Minnesota Fhi Beta Kappa Don Miller M. H. Miller Thirty-second Street North Corolina_university National Honorary Society Dairy Queen Adv Richard Long Fifteenth Avenue St. Luke's Hospital Frank Klumee Sixteent Avenue SW Amy McCarthy Bever Avenue Heart Memorial Linn County Pas Heart Association For Heart Research

Morris Hershman Named New Cedar Rapids Rabbi

A native of Arizona and current student at Hebrew Union College Cincinnati, Rabbi Morris Hershman will succeed Rabbi Marvin Reznikoff as Cedar Rapids Jewish Community Council rabbi. He begins at the start of the Jewish year around Sept. 1. He is a Phoenix native and former president of a Jewish student group at Arizona State University Tempe campus. He has three years as musical director for a National Federation of Temple Youth program and is married with a son.

Arizona Hebrew Union College Cincinnati The Cedar Omnes Jewish Community Council Morris Hershman Marvin Reznikoff Rabbi Reznikoff Baton Rouge, la Rabbi Hershman Cedar Rapids Wee A Cae Peepee Phoenix Arizona State College Tempe Hel National Federation of Temple Youth Oco- Hamann

Japanese Missionary to Speak at First Lutheran Church

Hazel Severson McCartney of Atlantic, a missionary in Japan for seven years, will speak Sunday at 7 30 p.m. at First Lutheran Church in Cedar Rapids.

First Lutheran Hazel Severson McCartney Atlantic Japan First Lutheran Church Cedar Ranids

Pastor at Strawberry Point to Leave Soon

Members of Emanuel Lutheran church plan to release their pastor Rev S J Meyer to accept another pastorate in Rock Rapids. The article notes Rev Meyer’s tenure of about 12 years, his education, and future travel plans.

Strawberry Paint Strawsderry Emanuel Lutheran Church J. Meyer Immanuel Lutheran Church Rock Rapids

Kaiser Plans Beach Hospital Complex in Waikiki

In Honolulu Henry J Kaiser unveils a plan for a beachfront hospital and clinic aimed at serving tired and wealthy vacationing businessmen. The project envisions a combined medical facility to boost Waikiki’s appeal and health services.

Paulist Choir to headline sanctuary dedication event

The Paulist choir of Chicago will perform at the sanctuary dedication with Msgr Kearn, once a Chicago schoolboy soloist. The 0-voice choir will also give a concert that evening at 18:30 in Cedar Rapids Memorial Hall.

Paulist Choir of Chicago Msgr Kearn Cedar Rapids’ Memorial Iollacwm

Injunction Actions Dismissed by Plaintiffs

Two injunction suits over labor disputes against trucking firms were dismissed in district court. Plaintiffs included Herman M. Brown Service Company and Herman M. Brown Company in one suit and Concrete Materials and Construction Company in the other. Defendants listed include Ia kin Brothers Carstensen Freight Lines Merchants Motor Freight Union Freightways Western Transpartition Gateway Cedar Rapids Transfer Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation H and W Express Rock Island Motor Transit Takin.

Herman M. Brown Service Company Herman M. Brown Company Iakin Brothers Carstensen Freight ‘Lines Merchants Motor Freight Union Freightways Western ‘Transpartition Gateway Concrete Materials and Construction Company Western Cedar Rapids Transfer Cedar Rapids Steel Transportation H and W Express Rock Island Motor Transit Merchants Union and Takin

James Hill Sentenced to Ten Years in Reform School

James Hill, 20, of Cedar Rapids, pleaded guilty to breaking and entering the Kadice Brothers garage during an April 2 theft. Judge Floyd Philbrick sentenced him Saturday to 10 years in a reformatory. Co-defendant Jaynes Sampson, 17, remains innocent on the charge. Delbert A. Landaren, 18, also pled guilty to a breaking and entering charge tied to a May 17 liquor store burglary.

Anamoga Men's Reformatory James Hill Cedar Rapids Floyd Philbrick Hill Kadice Brothers Delbert A. Landaren Third Street South Side

World War I buddies reunite in Kennedy Veterans hospital

In Memphis, Vaurie Grove, a Kennedy Veterans hospital patient, recalls the Battle of Belleau Wood in 1918 twice, prompting the reunion of ex-marines Coy Roberts and Miller Jones who served together and now share a ward as they discover their mutual memory.

Memphis Vaurie Grove Kennedy Veterans Hospital Belleau Wood Sey Coy Roberts Miller Jones Grove Bellosul Wood Miller Roberts Saissons

Industrial Photogs Open C.R. Convention

Oregon Senator Wayne Morse will be the featured guest on THE MIKE WALLACE INTERVIEW Sunday at 6 00 on Channel 9.

Channel 9 Oregon Wayne Morse Mike Wallace

Secretaries Meeting Draws 50 From Seven Tawa Cities

About fifty secretaries from seven Tawa cities attend the National Secretaries Association state meeting this weekend at the Roosevelt hotel in CAR. Officers will be installed at a banquet Saturday. Afternoon speakers include Cleo P. Casady of the University of Iowa and Miss Helen Mae of Des Moines. Reports by division chapters occur at the concluding meeting, followed by a Sunday brunch at 9:30.

Tawa Roosevelt Hotel Cleo P. Casady University of Iowa Helen Mae Des Moines Association

Memorial Day Benefit Dance Planned for Walter Williams Death

Houston civic groups plan a benefit dance Memorial Day for Walter Williams 114 oldest surviving Confederate veteran. Dick Sullivan W D Lyon Co Cedar Rapids listed as principal speaker at an evening banquet.

Gates Dick Sullivan W. D. Lyon Company Cedar Rapids Houston Walter Williams

Wapello Church to Mark Centennial Anniversary

First Presbyterian church in Wapello will celebrate 100 years with a 10:30 a m worship service. A 12:30 picnic dinner in the high school gym follows, then a program and reminiscences at 3:40 with former pastors Dr. Harry J. Findlay Rev Marion L. Blake and Rev C E Burdine joining. Present pastor is Rev Bruce Gillis.

Columbus Junction First Presbyterian Church Wapello Harry J. Findlay Burlington Marion L. Blake Thor C. E. Burdine Bruce Gillis

Evangelical Lutheran Pastor Called to Traer

The Rev. Walter Behrens has accepted the pastorate of St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran church in Traer. A Wartburg Seminary student, he will be ordained after graduation this month and moves with Mrs. Behrens, a native of Elvira, Iowa, in June. He follows Rev. L. H. Streich who leaves for Grinnell on June 4 after three years in Traer.

Traer Walter Behrens St. Luke's Evangelical Lutheran Church Wartburg Seminary Dubuque Duluth Minn Behrens Elvira Iowa Traer Soimce L. H. Streich Traer Church Grinnell

Rock Rapids Church Reports About 400 Members

The Rock Rapids congregation is confirmed to have roughly 400 members, about one hundred fewer than the Strawberry Point count.

Rock Rapids Strawberry Point

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Daily Record Contol Matthew Miller Phillip Welsh Marion Noisy Muffler Lloyd Banks Ray Stoner Hazel Drive CG. R. Weather Robert Hal E.sesseeeesee Donald Hadsell Mien Batten John Burns Wesley Dostal Batten Accoon Tom Lockhart Third Street NW Mississippi LaCrosse Lansing Dam Rise McGregor Davenport L. Keokuk John Moore Whyte Fuparal Eli Binky Belle Plaine Carl Stout Edna Randall Roland Anderson First Avenue Ronald Fisher Loren Burns Alfred Erick Sa Son George Elmore Violeo Michael Marion Edwin Kral Harlan Bachhaus Sacred Heart Church Elmhurst Drive Heberuin B Avenue Kucera Ray Whre Elere Sixteenth Avenue Wilcox Fred Gibson Charles Edwards Eddie Drawer Striegel Fifth Street Dock Freying D Avenue Dytrt Donald Keller Douglas Wear Donald Moffatt Investsfourth Lee Bishop Higley Avenue Stanley Findley Eighteenth Avenue Racurel MerCanler Milton Jacobsen Fifteenth Street Betty Talkington Bowling Street Darrell Williams Twentyfirst Street Lizzie Miller Fawcett Funeral Home Dysart Vannie Corcran Methodist Dysart Cemetery Richard McLand Edward Pleshek Avenue NW Highey Avenue SE Mark Steward Dennis Person C Avenue NE Tiegal Robert Berends Fourth Avenue SE Amata Leonard F. Graf Cedar Falls Carlton Hoffman Donald Bashford Jack C. Brown Gareth H. Clift Ioan H. Cundiff Melvin C. Dietz Walter I. Fry Archie L. Gardner John M. Gerber Will Goon Ray E. Hertz Walter ¥. Hibbs Francis F. Hidinger James P. Jeffrey Robert B. Johnson Robert L. Klinger George B. Knott Michael G. Kouri Edward G. Lee Kenneth , McPhee Paul Lb Manchester Frederick BE. Miles John R. Mull Slayman H. Murray Robert N. Neidl Waye E. Nove Jack K. Jonstolt Albert T. Petsel Robert E. Pierson Claude V. Rerve Tiugh L. Hick Blake M. St. Clair Duane L. van Horn Harry Whitehead Fred Wilson, Jr Center Point John W. Busenark Central City Dudley Henerson Dike Erhart P. Andersen Umes A. Erpelding Duayne R. Huston John H. Moore Herbert J. Muniz Jarold W. Nielsen Dunkerton Leonard J. Tognells Etkader Moerritt T. Hamilton Russell W. Huysins Francis Chiele Evansdale Wilbur Dimmitt Garrison Willard G. Henkle Tampton Eugene Ewens Independence Hobert Cale Ames F. Johnson Iuwia City David H. Mecusev Francis A. Uglum Toledo H. E. Jewell Waterloo Carl C. Conley Albert OD Donovan George D. Grimes Harold BE. Haynes Karl H. Langguth Richard H. Wolfe James M. Zastraw Waverly John E. Lapes 3Rd Ave Seem Mt. Vernon Rd Tumes John B. Turner & Son Ava S.E Empire Poligo Elyased St. Matthew's Memorial Wesleyan Methodist Church Cleveland Daniel G Huffman Clarence Budensiek University of Arnie PB. Ziegler B. Schoonover Postal Kaiser Hawaiian Spa Une Anenay Village Sity V"brucker Congress Eisenhower Wooikiki U.S Brucker Builiter Ioesser Lake Seolor 3Rd Ave. S.E Pierson's Florists Jane Bird Pack 24 Guarfield School Jimmy Craft John James Donald Johnson Mike McKegan Frank Spinler Andy Dergo Mike Stoker David Lucense Joey Lucase Greg Stewart Greg Slager Larry Reeve Dennis Smith Bobby Peal Billy Anderson Tucky Lee Jimmy Lockwood David Heaton Mike Holdridge Bobby Bradley Marion Legionnail Bob Brainard Yall Come Mei Eee Sare Ile Jaynes Sampson Pioneer Village Minden Neb Upn Jair Ald Nebraska T. C. Jensen States Canada U. 8 Highway 6 Ave Buffalo Hill Ce Beret Pony Express Sheraton-Mona Ubou Llowa Car Dial EM Dragon Restaurant Second Avenue SE Standard Appliance Company A.m Standard Appliance CO 1St Ave
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