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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 01, 1949
Page
2
Weather summary for major cities with temperatures and precipitation. Five day forecast from November 1 1949 predicting partly cloudy and colder with highs 40 45, NW winds 15 mph, nights near 20 24, with gradual warming next weekend. October totals and normals listed. Divorces and deaths noted with funeral details for several individuals across Calmar Waukon Keystone Oxford Junction Urbana and Dubuque area.
A list records varied traffic penalties including Paul Stark and James Balridge and several others with multiple fines for reckless driving speeding and failure to stop. The second block notes numerous obituaries and birth announcements across Cedar Rapids area including At Mercy and At St. Luke's, with several families welcoming daughters and sons Oct 29 to Oct 31.
Jack Hrdlicka of 626 Nineteenth Street NW suffered severe head injuries in an elevator accident at Hrdlicka Company at 436 Avenue NW shortly before 9 p.m. Tuesday. He was taken by ambulance to St Luke's hospital where police reported his condition as fair after investigators found a cable apparently snapped.
Madrid sources report Franco offered Spain’s active aid to Atlantic Pact nations in any war with Russia in exchange for American financial help. The proposal, discussed privately with Portugal’s Salazar during Franco’s visit, would bind Portugal into a military alliance with Spain and the pact. Confirmation or US reaction was not obtained.
Sixteen eastern Iowans were signed up for the navy reserve during October by the navy recruiting station. Names listed include Charles V Kopf Jr and Robert J Kang of Iowa City, Leonard H Holst Jr and John D Hansen of Marengo, Burton L Matteson, Burt A Carter, Lee F Ulch, Bruce G Kerchner and Donald L Smith of Nichols, and Delbert D Wayson, William R Struve, James H Henderson, Bill A Stein, Paul F Nosek, Gary A Jones, Wilford C Graham of Cedar Rapids.
The air materiel command at Wright Patterson AFB announced a collaborative led design of a cotton fabric inflatable quonset hut. It can be erected with a hand pump and requires only about 1.5 pounds of air pressure to support, created by AMC aero medical laboratory and the United States Rubber Company for flyers stranded in the Arctic.
Cedar Rapids coal dealers meeting in the Cedar Rapids Coal Dealers Credit Association say there is no cause for alarm amid the national coal strike. About 16 merchants endorse cautious use and avoid hoarding while signaling an emergency. Delivery limits and mild rationing appear to be spreading, with most firms offering about one ton per customer.
The obituary note states a death from an accident with the deceased survived by parents three sisters and a brother. Services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday in the McGregor Community rooms conducted by Rev. Cc. W. Punter.
AMES AP Three people died in a two car crash at a graveled intersection three miles north and one mile west of Ames on Monday. The Charlsons farm near Gilbert suffered the loss of Mrs. Jennings Charison 28 and her two sons David 3 and Gregory 2. The meeting of the Charlson auto and a lime spreader truck owned by Ray Cook Construction Co of Ames was investigated by Sheriff Ivan Shalley. Everett L. Mitchell 46 of Nevada IA, driver of the truck, was in an Ames hospital with non life threatening injuries.
The Agriculture Department said there is likely no coffee shortage for many months and any shortfall would be minor. The announcement followed fears of shopkeepers stocking up and waking to empty shelves of brew.
Paul Stark of 605 C avenue NE was fined 200 dollars in traffic court after pleading guilty to reckless driving and leaving the scene. Judge William Matias suspended 50 dollars. Stark was arrested about 9 p.m. Monday after his car collided with a parked machine in the 200 block of Seventh street NE at about 8:30 p.m. Police traced Stark through a portion of his grille left at the scene.
An information charging Mrs J Stuart McQuiston of 361 Garden Drive SE with reckless driving has been filed in traffic court. Assistant City Attorney Dwight Krumholtz said Tuesday. Mrs Smith of 1757 A Avenue accuses McQuiston of driving in a willful manner and striking her at the teller’s window behind Merchants National Bank on October 25.
In Linn county district court on Tuesday juries heard evidence in two trials. In the first, Howard K. Springer seeks 16213 dollars from Stanley Reid for injuries from an November 27 1945 crash at First avenue and First street W with witnesses including plaintiff Bill Springer and patrolmen Carl Badger and Harold Kelly. The second suit by R C Schroeder and Grace E Dean of Standard Electric Co against Cedar Rapids Moose Lodge and John W Dahl seeks 1056.95 dollars for a motor operated light dimmer alleging an oral order and non installation. Judge M C Hamiel and Judge J E Heiserman preside with jurors listed for each case.
Ralph Johnson Jr of Cedar Rapids filed a $35000 suit against James T Burns of Cedar Rapids. He seeks 35000 for accident injuries from a June 13 collision on highway 30 near Mt Vernon. Johnson cites Burns on the wrong side, asking 25000 for pain and suffering 7132.50 for lost earnings 1000 for truck 942.50 hospital 925 medical expenses.
Elmer C. Hessenius age 42 from near Delhi pled guilty to embezzlement by agent. He was sentenced to six months in county jail with all but 30 days suspended. He admitted stealing 48 leghorn pullets on October 9 from Weaver Witwer at Dutch Girl farm and selling them to Edgar S. Moore of Urbana for 33 dollars 48 cents.
Judge Floyd Philbrick granted Cedar Rapids extra time until January 31 to file and print the record in the traffic obstruction appeal against George Scurlock. The extension comes per stipulation as Assistant City Attorney Dwight Krumholtz cited inability to complete the record. The city had appealed to the Iowa Supreme Court last April after District Judge J. E. Heiserman dismissed the case for a defective information. Scurlock had appealed to the Supreme Court.
A district court convicted the individual and a traffic court fined him 25 dollars after he was found guilty of obstructing traffic on Third Street from the Wilson and Company gate to Fourteenth Avenue SE during the Wilson strike.
Eugene Davis and William Warrick, both 24, of Walker and 401 First Avenue SW respectively, rejoined Linn County jail after last week’s release on 10 year suspended sentences for breaking and entering a Fairfax service station. Lancaster Wisconsin authorities also notified to hold them on a pending breaking and entering charge. Warrick was jailed again about eight hours after release.
Linus Dunbar died Oct 20 and his will was admitted to probate Monday. Co executrices are Josephine Taylor of Springville and Grace Johnson of San Gabriel Calif. They share the estate with Mrs Johnson receiving two thirds and Mrs Taylor one third after a $100 bequest to son M L Dunbar. Marvin Topinka pleaded guilty to assault and battery and was fined 100 dollars plus costs by Justice H R Churchill, with 50 dollars of the fine suspended. He admitted assaulting H J Ahrens near the Dra port curve on highway 218 about 9 10 p m Saturday.
Wes Dostal age 27 of Linn Junction waived to the grand jury on a false check charge. Justice of the Peace H R Churchill set bond at 1000 dollars and he was remanded to county jail in lieu of bail. He is accused of passing a 350 dollar worthless check to Marion Johnson at 1836 C avenue NE on October 22 for 20 pigs.
The will of Thomas J. Kinley who died October 13 was admitted to probate on Monday. Leo T. Kinley Coggan was named executor and the estate is left to two sons Leo and Donald Kinley and a daughter Blanche Hennessey.
Don W. Kimball age 49 of Walker started a 30 day Linn county jail sentence for contempt of court due to failure to make alimony payments. Charles J. Schaefer filed suit against Meryl A. Ross for 214.93 alleging principal and interest on a promissory note of 184 dated June 17 1946. Paul B. McCray sued C. H. Perkins for 1 078.61 on an alleged account.
The Young Men's bureau of the Chamber of Commerce elected six new executive council members for 1950 and re elected six others. New members are Gene Carson Bob Ettinger Bob Lilly Dr Hal Olmsted Warren Olson and Lyle Vernon. Re elected were Frank Callahan Jack Hart Frank Hidinger Bob Praska Ted Ruffin and Chuck Worcester. Ken Hastie will be an ex officio member. The council will meet next week to elect officers.
Post office officials announced changes to air mail departures from Cedar Rapids Municipal airport. Five trips now operate with specified departure times: Trip 136 to Chicago east south and north at 8:30 a.m. and 8:50 a.m.. Trip 101 to Omaha west at 10:45 a.m. and 11:15 a.m.. Trip 508 to Chicago east south and north at 2:45 p.m. and 3:25 p.m.. Trip 214 to Chicago east south and north at 6:10 p.m. and 6:45 p.m.. Trip 501 to Omaha west at 7:01 p.m. and 7:35 p.m.
Collins Radio Company engineer Dr. W. W. Salisbury presented a paper in Washington, D. C., detailing eclipse readings from April 12 and October 6. Cedar Rapids measurements used radar receivers atop the Collins plant to infer lunar dust insulation and a 240 degree absolute surface temperature during Earth shadow.
A list of prize winning entries for a Halloween event showing categories Best Halloween, Best Funniest Dressed, Best Hobo, Best Boy and Best Girl costumes plus top groups from Lincoln Cleveland Marion Tyler Garfield Kenwood Schaefer School and individuals like Steven Smith Joan Long Linda Jones and John Bowdish. Monetary prizes range from 3 to 50 dollars for various participants and teams.
Ten Cedar Rapids youths who toppled small outbuildings on October 19 sat in police court with Judge William Matias. They read essays on Why It Is A Good Thing To Own and Protect Private Property and were ordered to present them Halloween night.
John Sherman Milligan 79 of 1900 Ninth Street SW died at 5 p.m. Monday at his son in law and daughter’s home. Born in College Township he lived near Cedar Rapids all his life. Surviving are two daughters Edna Milligan and Mrs. Robert Elam and four grandchildren. Burial in Baker cemetery. Funeral 3 30 p.m. Thursday at Barta Hesser chapel with J Paul Stevens. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Wednesday.
Edward L. Crispin of 1940 Avenue NE died Friday. Services set for 9 a.m. Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. John M. Molloy officiating. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery where American Legion will conduct services. Rosary at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Monahan Funeral Home. friends may call.
The funeral for Mark J. Myers senior vice president of Merchants National Bank, 1535 Sixth Avenue SE, will be held at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday in Turner chapel conducted by Dr. Harry M. Gage. Entombment follows in the Chapel of Memories at Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
A 15 year old girl Celeste Morrow killed her mother with a butcher knife. She was placed in the custody of an aunt and will remain a juvenile court ward until 21. Judge Albert T Shine found the facts insufficient to prove murder or manslaughter. The judge noted Celeste acted from pent up emotions and recommended a home with love and care at Berkeley
Willard Foster, 49, of 9000 avenue NW, pled guilty to drunk driving and was fined 300 dollars plus costs by Judge Floyd Philbrick. He was arrested at 10 p.m. Monday on Ellis boulevard NW by Special Officers William White and Ray Emanuel, and he may pay the fine in installments of 100 dollars down and 50 dollars monthly.
Secretary of the Treasury Snyder told the American Bankers Association in San Francisco that 1949 could be another tremendous year for American business. He dismissed fears of coal and steel strikes, forecast only temporary disruptions, and urged bankers to continue supporting industrial development and reconversion. He praised bankers for their role in wartime and postwar growth and did not address a prior address warning about the dollar’s soundness.
A forest fire near Chatsworth in Ventura county destroyed ten expensive homes in Box Canyon and imperiled more as a northwest wind drove flames through the night. Early Tuesday 35 families were evacuated from the north end, with about 350 in the canyon ordered to stand by for possible evacuation. Dozens of firefighters and bulldozers fought the blaze near the Los Angeles county line.
Dr. Robert F. Ray director of the University of Iowa Institute of Public Affairs will report on the New York Herald Tribune forum on current problems at the Hi-Twelve club meeting at the Roosevelt hotel Friday noon Ray attended the New York event October 24 26 and took part in a discussion workshop with political party workers and national leaders of nonpartisan civic organizations.
Police on Tuesday investigated the reported theft of a $386 camera from Hardendorf Camera Shop on Third Avenue SE. Officials said the camera was taken from a showcase near the front door sometime between Friday noon and Monday afternoon.
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