Weather and local notices from daily records
The weather report lists high and low temperatures for Tuesday in multiple cities including Bismarck Miami Chicago Minneapolis Denver Phoenix Los Angeles Sioux City and others with rain inches. The Iowa Agricultural Forecast predicts decreasing cloudiness and rain in the extreme east, followed by fair to partly cloudy days and below normal temperatures through Thursday with a warmer Friday and Saturday. The divorce decree names Dorothy B. Hayek and Ernest E. Hayek among several individuals from Marion Cedar Rapids and other towns. Local citations include fines for traffic and parking violations, new births, and various court actions with names and addresses where legible.
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Bismarck
Imiami Sa
Chicago
Minneapolis
Denver
New York
Duluth
Mat Bhoenix
Los Angeles
Sioux City
Iowa
Terpening Faces Life In Murder Conviction
Oliver Terpening Jr., 16, admitted to killing four playmates for a thrill and expressed disappointment in the outcome. He was convicted of first degree murder in Lapeer, Michigan, and faces life imprisonment as the state lacks a death penalty.
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Lapeer, Mich
Oliver Terpening, Jr
Lapeer
George W. Des Jardins
Michigan
Louis B Stevenson Suffering Heart Attack At Work
Louis B Stevenson aged 47 of 232 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE was taken to St Luke's Hospital by Ambulance Service after suffering a minor heart attack at work Wednesday morning. Hospital attendants described his condition as fairly good.
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Louis B. Stevenson
Twenty-fifth Street Drive
St. Luke's Hospital
Farm Bureau protests USDA cuts and seeks AAA funding
Des Moines AP Farm Bureau Federation directors condemned Washington action cutting soil conservation payments by half and denying next year's funding. They urged continuation of the 1947 AAA program, restoration of section 32 funds, and a $200 million 1948 AAA appropriation on a conservation need basis. The telegram pressed for Bankhead Flannigan 4 H funds and boosted agricultural research and Farmers Home Administration budgets to avoid service harm.
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Des Moines
Town Farm Bureau Federation
House Appropriations Committee
Washington
Agricultural Adjustment Agency
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
House
Farm Bureau
Bankhead-Flannigan
Agriculture Department
Former Swedish Prince sues landlady in New York
Former Swedish Prince Carl Bernadotte, who gave up his title to wed, filed a suit in Manhattan court over an $8,000-a-year Park Avenue penthouse lease. He seeksvoiding the lease, a rent reduction, refund of $4,666.69, and to forgo a lease, claiming the apartment lacked charm, china, and proper art while possessing rats. He and his wife are staying in a Park Avenue hotel.
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New York
INS
Carl Johann Bernadotte
Manhattan
Bernadotte
Bernadette
Park Avenue
Farm Research Boost Approved
Washington AP reports the House tentatively boosted agricultural marketing research funds by more than 50 percent on a 116 to 109 vote pending roll call. The increase would raise research funding from 6 million to 9.5 million dollars, sponsored by Rep Cannon. Rep Morris cited Russia as making great strides in agriculture, including achievements unmatched in the U S.
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Washington
House
Rep
Cannon
D-Mo
Morris
Dokla
Russia
Do Your Best Weather Proverb Quatrains
A rhymed verse segment presents a weather proverb about rain foretelling by rheumatic hints. It contrasts urging to give one's best with the consequence of inaction, cautioning that those who do less in stress may regret the night.
County Offices to Close Memorial Day and Saturday
Linn county courthouse offices will close Friday and Saturday per the board of supervisors. The courthouse will also shut on July 4 and 5. Ruth Bartling, 60 Twenty Avenue SW, was granted a while leave from May 25 with two weeks vacation. Glennys Mary and Martha Lippert named as substitutes through June 3 and after June 3 respectively, Lippert at 140 dollars monthly. A petition to close Saturday mornings for a 40 hour week was denied. Five tax sale certificates were assigned: three Vernon View lots to Lula Harrington and two to Dayton H. Winter, all for certificate amounts plus penalty and interest.
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Linn County
Board of Supervisors
Ruth Bartling
Twentieth Avenue
Glennys Mary
Bever Avenue
Martha Lippert
Sixth Street
Miss Lippert
Vernon View
Lula Harrington
Dayton H. Winter
Red Cross Sets Iowa Aquatic School at Springbrook Park
Des Moines AP The Red Cross designated Springbrook state park 18 miles north of Guthrie Center as a site for a national aquatic school June 4 to 14. About 100 men and women will receive intensive training in water safety first aid and accident prevention during the 10 day program. Springbrook is one of 30 such schools nationwide this summer. Most attendees will be sent by local Red Cross chapters says Elven N McIlrath state relations officer.
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Des Moines
Red Cross
Springbrook State Park
Guthrie Center
Springbrook
Elven N. Mcllrath
Weather Update Warns Of Limited Crop Damage
Federal crop officials say severe cold may not cause major crop loss, with only retarded growth for small grains and possible replanting for germinating corn if warmth does not return. Des Moines expert notes snow harms early gardens only if prolonged freezes occur, while past May snow records are cited. Cedar Rapids sees a mild day trailing a cool night, as floods affect Quebec and Ontario communities.
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William Collins
Des Moines
Iowa
New Hampton
Middlewest
Linn County Old Age Aid Rates Compared Statewide
May totals show Linn County average old age assistance per case at 40.91 dollars while a statewide average stands at 39.41. County cases include 63,87.80 in payments across old age aid and 135 aid to dependent children cases supporting 330 children with average payments of 33.74 per case and 13.80 per child. Forty seven needy blind cases received aid with an average 47.72 per case, under state average 46.30.
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Linn
Department of Social Welfare
May Fete Postponed Yet Again At Coe College
Coe College postpones May Fete until Monday at 6 30 p m due to rain. The Queen of Coe will be presented on the campus lawn near the chapel with her court and will be crowned by Dr. Alice Salter, dean of women.
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Coe College
Queen of Coe
Memorial Day services set at St. John's Episcopal Church
City brief notes Memorial Day services at St. John's Episcopal Church on Friday morning. Police Chief T. J. Condon reports parking meter receipts for the five days ending May 27 totaled 1602.23. Vivian Auman, Center Point resident, recuperating from an appendectomy at St. Luke's Hospital and visitors are allowed.
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St. John’s Episcopal Church
At & A.m
T. J. Condon
Vivian Auman
George Auman
Center Point Read
St. Luke’s Hospital
Hoover and Marshall push Seaway plan for defense and power
Former President Hoover and Secretary of State Marshall urged early Senate approval of the St. Lawrence Seaway to secure a submarine-free waterway from the Midwest to the Atlantic and provide electrical power in war and peace. Hoover dismissed railroad fears as unfounded and called for fairer ICC rate treatment, while Marshall argued the project would enable construction and repair of most ocean-going vessels on the Great Lakes.
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Washington
LLP
Hoover
Marshall
St. Lawrence Seaway
Senate Foreign Relations
Midwest
Atlantic
Interstate Commerce Commission
Great Lakes
Accused Slayer Wins Acquittal
DES MOINES AP Albert Lee Cornwell 53 was acquitted by an 11 woman jury of the March 17 slaying of Carl Woxell a former city policeman The verdict of not guilty came at 2 pm after less than four hours of deliberation The courtroom erupted in applause as Cornwell grinned and his four children rushed forward to embrace him He was tried on first degree murder charges in the fatal shooting at the home of his divorced wife Marie
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Des Moines
Albert Lee Cornwell
Carl Woxell
Cornwell
Woxell
Marie
Vet Blasts Building Industry and Unions at Amvets Meet
Des Moines AP Edgar C Corry Jr of Amvets denounces builders and unions over veterans housing pricing. He calls for ending price fixing and monopolistic practices in concrete electrical and lumber sectors and opposes government built homes. He urges all parties to unite to produce houses.
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Des Moines
Am‘vets
Amvets Auxiliary
Edgar C. Corry, Jr
Corry
Amvets
Russia
England
Weather Having Adverse Effect on Fly Program
The Cedar Rapids fly control program is hindered by ongoing rain which washes away DDT solution, making spraying alleys impractical. A lack of fly activity also dampens public concern, risking reduced homeowner participation in maintaining treated alleys and garbage cans.
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Aleutian Island
Cedar Rapids
Bob Jessen
U.S
Grant Anderson Named to Council of Baptist Group
The Rev. Grant F. Anderson, pastor of the First Baptist church, was elected to the general council of the Northern Baptist Convention. The 30 member council will oversee policy in 34 states until the May Milwaukee convention. Anderson, on leave 18 months, has resumed his Cedar Rapids pastorate this month and previously led the World Mission Crusade drive, exceeding its $14 million quota by over $2 million since 1945.
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Grant F. Anderson
First Baptist Church
General Council
Northern Baptist Convention
Atlantic City
N. J
Milwaukee
Anderson
Cedar Rapids
South Dakota-Nebraska
Northern Baptists’ Mission Fund Campaign
World Mission Crusade
Rain of Death by A-Bomb Blast in Clouds Pondered
Washington scientists weigh a plan to drop an atomic bomb into storm clouds to create radioactive rain over inland cities. Proponents say radar tracking and cloud thickness enable targeting, while critics warn the bomb might disperse before reaching the target.
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Washington
U.S. and Dutch reach $67.5 million WWII settlement
The United States and the Netherlands announced a complete and final settlement of World War II accounts. The Netherlands will pay $67.5 million over several years, covering lend-lease supplies held by civilian Netherlands entities at V-J Day and later lend-lease provisions. The accord also revises terms on $130 million in American surplus property credits abroad.
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Washington
Netherlands
United States
State Department
Waukon man suffers severe burns in basement oil barrel blast
Dennis Quillin suffered severe burns to his face and arms after lighting a match to view fuel oil in a barrel at the Waukon newspaper building basement. An explosion occurred in the barrel, causing the injury and prompting report of the incident.
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Waukon
Dennis Quillin
Seven men charged in Lynch mob kidnapping case
North Carolina authorities prepared to try seven white men on charges of kidnaping in the mob action that seized Godwin Buddy Bush from the county jail. Bonds were set at 2500 dollars each. more arrests expected. Bush, who later surrendered, is held in Raleigh’s Central Prison. Governor Cherry hailed progress and MDBI agents were deployed. Herman L. Taylor, a Durham attorney retained by the NAACP, said he would defend Bush.
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Jackson
N. C
North Carolina
J. H. Boone
Godwin
Buddy” Bush
FBI
Washington
Ernest Tyler
Bush
Central Prison
Raleigh
R. Gregg Cherry
Mercy Graduates Receive Senior Honors at Convocation
Mercy hospital school of nursing conferred senior honors on graduating seniors at convocation with 200 in attendance. Dorothy Alice Denniston of Waterloo received the top honor and a $25 award from the Mercy hospital nursing school committee. Distinction honors went to fourteen graduates from various towns, with Rev. Arthur Halbach delivering the principal address as Dr. Leo Sedlacek and Rev. John Breitbach offered greetings and invocations respectively.
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Mercy Hospital School of Nursing
Mercy Hospital Nursing School
Julius Olinger
Dorothy Alice Denniston
Waterloo
Elizabeth Marie, Cantwell
van Horne
Mary Theresa Cooper
Ames Angeline
Mary Dahlhouse
Arthur Halbach
Loras College
Dubuque
Leo B. Sedlacek
John Breitbach
Mercy Novitiate
Helen Kacena Stark
Mount Mercy
Joan Steinbeck
Carolyn Cooke
Spillville Pioneer Mrs May B Hruska Dies
Spillville resident Mrs May B Hruska died suddenly Tuesday. Services set for 9 30 a m Thursday at St Wenceslaus Church. Survived by son Walter of Spillville. daughters Mrs Frank Pletka Calmar and Mrs L J Novak Spillville. sisters. Mrs Rudolph Drahozal and Mrs W C Drahozal of Cedar Rapids.
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Spillvile
May B. Hruska
Spillville
St. Wenceslaus
Walter
L. J. Novak
Rudolph Drahozal
W. C. Drahozal
Cedar Rapids
Frank Pletka
Calmar
Super-Train Labeled Country Club on Wheels
CHICAGO UP The Train of Tomorrow a GM and Pullman Standard venture tours the nation. A streamlined rolling country club for 216 passengers with astra domes four cars deep and an upstairs dining room. It features adjustable chair car seating electric kitchen private dining room Moon Glow lounge with 68 seats and four floor levels. The project aims to test ideas to improve railroad travel.
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Chicago
Train of Tomorrow
General Motors Corporation
Pullman- Standard Car Manufacturing Company
Astra
GM Electromotive Division
C. E. Wilson
C. R. Osborn
Rocky Mountains
Deaths Services for John McEowen Jr at Monahan Funeral Home
Funeral services for John McEowen Jr of 411 Eighth Street SE will be held at Monahan Funeral Home at 1 p.m. Thursday with Rev. Frank H. Ward officiating. Burial follows at Red Oak Grove cemetery near Tipton. Surviving relatives include his father John W. McEowen of Cedar Rapids and mother Mrs. Charles Biggs of Bedford along with a sister Betty McEowen of New Orleans a brother in the U.S. Navy a step-brother Ardis Herring of Ames and a step-sister Donna Marie McEowen of Cedar Rapids.
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John McEowen, Jr
Eighth Street SE
Monahan
Frank H. Ward
Red Oak Grove
Tipton
John W. McEowen
Cedar Rapids
Charles Biggs
Bedford
Betty McEowen
New Orleans
Frank
U.S. Navy
Ardis Herring
Ames
Donna Marie McEowen
Services for Mrs Bertha Rus sell at Turner chapel
Services for Mrs Bertha Rus sell of 313 Ninth Street NW will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m in Turner chapel. Rev Milton C Early pastor of Church of the Brethren Cedar Chapter 184 O E S will conduct with burial at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel
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Bertha Russell
Ninth Street NW
Turner Chapel
Milton C. Early
Church of the Brethren
Cedar Chapter
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
Krippner Services Changed for Scoop Krippner Jr.
Funeral services for George Scoop Krippner Jr. at Turner chapel moved to 3 p.m. Thursday from 3:30 p.m. Rev. John E. DeLong to officiate. Burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
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George “Scoop” Krippner, Jr
Seventh Avenue
Turner Chapel
John E. DeLong
Linwood Cemetery
Decorah Pool Set to Open June 8
Decorah announces the municipal pool will open June 8 with George Krome as manager and guards Janana Downie Jenton Marsh and Alyce Hanson. Helen Peterson will supervise the children's pool.
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Decorah
George Krome
Janana Downie
Jenton Marsh
Alyce Hanson
Helen Peterson
SS Officer Mauls Papen in Regensburg Prison Ward
Franz von Papen Jr., son of the former German diplomat, was attacked by a former SS officer in a Regensburg prison ward. Papen suffered facial injuries and was described as seriously wounded but not in immediate danger. The 69-year-old is serving an eight year sentence from a German denazification court.
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Mernberg
Franz Vo Papen
Regensbur
Franz von Papen, Jr
Papen
Nuernberg
Summer School Program Starts In C R June 4
Cedar Rapids announces a public summer program at McKinley High School beginning Monday June 9 aimed at ending private tutoring in high school credit. Four courses require $15 per course and early board office registration by 5 p.m. Thursday. Classes run five weeks Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. with pay for teachers at $2.50 per classroom hour.
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Cedar Rapids
McKinley High School
Clyde Parker
Board of Education
Parker
Illinois Chemistro Lecture at Illinois University
Dr H E Carter a biological chemist at the University of Illinois will lecture on The Chemistry of Streptomycin at 7 p m Monday in the chemistry building. The talk is sponsored by the graduate college and the Iowa section of the American Chemical Society. Streptomycin is an antibiotic similar to penicillin believed to attack organisms penicillin targets with noted results in tularemia typhoid bacillary dysentery and tuberculosis.
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H. E. Carter
Biologica
University of Illinois
University O Town
Graduate College
Iowa
American Chemical Society
Bible schools opened in Maynard
Two Bible schools opened here this week, one conducted by the Methodist and Presbyterian churches and the other by St. Paul’s Lutheran church.
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Maynard
Methodist and Presbyterian Church
St. Paul’s Lutheran
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Ernest E. Hayek
Walter Simonsen
Mabel Sylvester
Marion
Gerald W . Minor
Frances Leonard
Robert Warren Johnson
Phyllis West
Don L. Johnson
Third Street
Charles R. Furnish
B Avenue NW
L. W. Dewey
Route 4
Quaker Oats
Peter Pan Bakery
Sixth Avenue SE
At Mercy
Russell Stiddard
Blairstown
St. Luke's
Bobbert Canterbury
Nineteenth Avenue
Lynn Goodlove
Vernon
Myron Pals
Tielfth Street
Justice Court
Louis Melsha
Seventeenth Avenue SE
Grand Jury
Ray Stickler
Edward F. Mathews
Merl Wood
E. R. Churchill
Donald Hadsell
Second Street
Terpening
Gail Hronik
Public
Women's Loan Dept
Public Finance
Dows
Dial
USDA
Farmers Home Administration
N.Y
Edgar A. Guest
the Poet of
the People
John
Torder & Som
Ave. S.E
Red Cross Aquatic School
Sioux Falls
S. C
Quebec
Ontario
Canada
By Angelo
Grant Anderson
Council of Baptist Group
Mercy
McEowen Services
Russell Services
Krippner
Decorah Pool
Lapes Florist
Third Avenue
Typewriter
Second Avenue
la Clarence Beatty
Sr2
Ave
C.R
Illinois Chemistro
Bible Schools
Cartwright
Third Ave
Prout Furniture CO
Post Office
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