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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1952
Page
3
A cluttered local digest lists deaths, marriages, court notices, and public records. It notes Frank Uher, 63, obituary. multiple funeral services across Iowa towns. divorce decrees. monthly weather data. river levels. and various legal notices including desertion and custody actions.
Democrats continued caucusing for the state convention with no contest for key committee posts. William C. Smith and E. J. Kean won seats on credentials and rules committees, Adolph Elbers took the resolutions post, and Hogan was backed for national committeeman with Halbach for national committeeman. Delegates from Linn County faced a voting wrangle over presidential preference and time constraints delayed final decisions on Truman Stevenson Keefover votes.
DES MOINES AP Senator Gillette headlined the Iowa Democratic state convention, assailing Republican contenders Taft and Eisenhower over foreign policy. He warned against military action in Asia, condemned Chiang Kai-shek invasion plans and Manchurian bombing proposals, and urged voters to scrutinize Republican proposals amid Korea tensions. He warned such moves could draw US into a full world war and urged support for Democratic policies. National Secretaries Week proclamation issued in Burlington and Des Moines counties. Third district delegates named with four alternates, plus party rules assignments.
The list details district level delegates and alternates from New Hampton Waterloo Des Moines Ames and other towns for a state party organization. It names individuals such as William Connors Roy Melrose Henry Janssen George OMalley James Rhodes and Elmer Carlson among others with districts eight and seven listing Sioux City and Spirit Lake participants.
The Linn County Board of Education approves boundary changes paving seven dis tricts toward consolidation for five districts. A hearing is set for June 16 at 1 30 pm in Center Point area with petitions from residents. Objectors must file affidavits by noon on hearing days.
The Buys New Pickup Truck for Weed Department article reports the county board purchasing a three quarter ton Chevrolet pickup from Ostergaard Motors Mt. Vernon with a trade-in of 450 and total cost 1340.44 Also approved a liability and property damage insurance contract for the fleet from J H Stubbs agency at 1715.27, slightly under a rival bid Iowa National Mutual. Other motions include appointing Darlene Carver clerk in the auditor's office at 165 per month effective June. a hearing on a road assessment along the Linn Benton line. filing a petition for a secondary road assessment district in Brown Township northwest of Whittler. filing Deputy Sheriff Harry Ackerman's bond. and moving the regular session from Tuesday June 10 to Monday June 8.
Douglas Kimball Benton, 34, known as Capt. M Medina and Major Thomas Moore, was arrested Tuesday in Chariton and held by Mason City officials. Wanted in Cedar Rapids for a $190 false check, Benton faces multi state false check, car theft and impersonation charges. Vernon Spencer aided by seizing Benton’s license after he issued the bad check.
Obituaries list Vaclav J Nosek 63 of 2021 Hamilton St SW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Survived by wife Anna, three daughters, a son, eight grandchildren, siblings, and in-laws. Funeral services set for Kuba funeral home, with calling hours after Thursday. Also notes Estherville resident Echternacht death with survivors, and Charles City farmer John Kuck remembered with funeral in Hauser chapel. George E Barrett of Dubuque Street SE dies after brief illness. wife Alice predeceased him. services at St Matthew's church and burial at St James cemetery. Rosary to be recited at Brady mortuary with visitation.
City officials and professionals debated fluoridation questions after a council vote. Mayor Sedlacek cited scientific consensus but acknowledged public advisory voting and warned education of citizens is difficult. Attendees included Chamber representatives, dentists, doctors, and waterworks officials amid pending litigation filed by anti fluoridation proponents.
Cub Scout Pack No 6 of the First Congregational Church held its annual picnic at Reed Park Tuesday night. About 130 Cubs and parents attended. Attendance prize went to Denone for the April pack meeting. John Ellwood received a gift for selling the most tickets. Individual awards included Charles Pritchard and David Bogaard with silver arrows, David Wray iron badge, Howard Cherry two silver arrows, George Brwich silver arrow, Ross Johnson bear badge, Bill Yordy gold arrow and two silver arrows, Phil Swans silver arrow, Burkhalter Jr Cub master. Howard Philips, Ed Winter, and Norton McLean were chairmen.
Richard Calihan, 26, of Anamosa pled guilty in district court to operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. He was arrested after stealing a car downtown, recovered on First Avenue, and Calihan was arrested at a nearby service station. Two account suits were filed against Louis B. Cullman and Bernard's Book Store, totaling $318.50.
The report lists judgments against Jesse Robinson in an account suit and awards to Volland and others. Fred Hobb received $200 judgment. One party gained possession of a power saw and motor amid related actions involving Lester D. Bowers and Gail Maxwell in a separate suit.
Washington AP reports the Post Office Department has run out of funds to pay about 400,000 postal workers nationwide. Postmasters have been told to withhold salaries for work after May 18, with pay day for most workers approaching. Congress delayed a supplemental appropriation after a dispute over a rent provision and steel seizure issues.
Washington AP report notes government planned boosts to ceiling prices on a wide range of foods. Opponents from retail grocers associations call OPS scare tactics, arguing competition rather than ceilings lowers prices, while stores may see varied effects and margins.
Des Moines AP report states three letters showing Cheresa O'Connor’s affection for John A. Masterson were introduced Tuesday in his trial on an assault with intent to commit murder charge. The photo on page adds to the coverage of the courtroom scene.
LaVerne Kobusch 17 of 320 Tenth Street SE faced traffic court on reckless driving and evading arrest charges. Judge William Matias suspended his license for 90 days and fined him 50 dollars for the two charges. Police records show multiple prior speeding and stop sign violations. He was arrested May 31 at 11:35 p.m. after speeding 47 mph and attempting to elude officers by driving through alleys. The Wage Stabilization Board announced holiday pay rules for Saturdays.
New York AP reports wholesale food prices slipped slightly for the first time in five weeks. The Dun and Bradstreet index stood at 6.45 this week, down from 6.48 last week and 7.16 a year ago.
Linn county residents and billboard operators clash over a proposed zoning ordinance. Harry Wilmarth and Walter Nesper argue the plan unfairly singles out billboards, while A L McKinstry and Donald Smith pledge review. Bertram residents press for timely regulation as nine of nineteen zoning panel members attend.
In Mineral Wells Texas a fire truck from the local department suffered a flat tire while racing to a reported fire. Oddie Heath, a driver, recalled that it was the first such incident in 28 years.
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