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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1946

Page

3

Weather and crime brief from the Daily Record

Colder weather spreads across the state with rain ending in the south and east Sunday. Highs around 47 and lows near 30, with a cold Sunday night and increasing cloudiness Tuesday. Reckless driving sentences and traffic offenses listed, plus multiple births and legal notices.

Bismarck Miami Chicago Denver New York Detroit Phoenix Duluth Sioux City Iowa

Waltonian Luncheon to Feature Rev Marion H Williams

The Rev Marion H Williams former pastor of First Christian Cedar Rapids will speak at a Waltonians lunch Monday at noon in the YMCA cafeteria. Members may bring a guest and the event includes party advisements and local political endorsements appear in notices.

Marion H. Williams First Christian Church Cedar Rapids Y.M.C.A

United Lutheran Church Women Name Officers

Mrs. W. H. Neumann of Iowa City was elected chairman of eastern Iowa United Lutheran Church Women. Mrs. Wesley J. Buck of Oxford Junction was named vice chairwoman, and Mrs George Condara of Oxford Junction secretary-treasurer. The annual meeting will be in Iowa City next year.

Clinton W. H. Neumann Iowa City Iowa United Lutheran Church Wesley J. Buck Oxford Junction George Condara

Royal Banquet Might First Feature Charles I Ice Cream

The report suggests Charles I may have introduced ice cream as a dessert at a royal banquet, noting the historic claim without confirming its exact date or provenance.

Charles 1

Santa to ride plane in Cedar Rapids parade

Santa Claus plans to participate in Cedar Rapids Christmas parade on Friday November 29 by flying in with his Blitzen special. He will land inland and have a jeep tow the plane, keeping the exact landing method secret. Claus cites weather and safety while promising a merry Christmas.

Santa Claus Cedar Rapids Santa North Pole Claus

State Development Commission Head Addresses Dinner in Des Moines

Rodney Q. Selby executive secretary of the Iowa State Development Commission spoke at a Montrose hotel dinner sponsored by a Chamber of Commerce committee. He described the commission’s role to warm up industrial prospects for Iowa and urged communities to actively recruit new industry once prospects decide to locate in the state. Commission members including Seth Barker and Rep Herman Walter attended and planned to attend an Iowa football game in Iowa City.

Iowa Development Commission Iowa Montrose Hotel Rodney Q. Selby Des Moines Chamber of Commerce David Lehti Commission Selby Seth Barker Ottumwa William Yungelas Webster City G. R. Hill Clarion G. L. Weissenburger Keokuk Herman Walter Council Bluffs State Capitol Iowa City

Courthouse Seeks Damages Over Car Crash

Walter Cope filed suit for 250 dollars against A B Nichols for damages to his car and for time lost while it was repaired after a March 2 accident on highway 151 east of Marion. Arthur Simmonds dismissed a divorce petition against Phyllis Simmonds. George Young of 820 First Avenue NE arrested on a charge of desertion and abandonment of his two minor children.

Walter Cope A. B. Nichols Highway 151 Marion Cope Nichols Arthur Harold Simmonds Phyllis Janet Simmonds George C. Young First Avenue R. D. Spooner

Ray Hartz Fined for Reckless Driving

Ray Hartz a 44 year old resident of 831 Fourteenth street NE was fined 100 and fees after a reckless driving charge in a Saturday morning hearing by Judge Harry S. Johnson. Police said Hartz was driving east on Third avenue SW at Sixth street at 130 am and was slumped over the steering wheel when stopped.

Ray Hartz Fourteenth Street Harry S. Johnson Hartz Third Avenue Sixth Street Charles Lazenby Mt. Vernon Road Eugene Caldwell Sixth Avenue SW Lazenby Third Avenue SE Fourth Street Caldwell

Plane carries passengers facing backward in safety test

A Washington to California flight, using a standard C-54, deployed all seats facing the tail in an Air Transport command experiment. The move aims to study passenger reaction and safety, distributing deceleration forces across the back of seats during rough landings.

Washington California Air Transport Command United States

Pastor Manfred Accepts Duluth Call After Cedar Rapids tenure

The Rev Carl L Manfred will leave St Mark s Lutheran on Second Ave SW Duluth to lead Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Duluth. He preaches his first sermon Dec 1 and his successor at St Mark s has not yet been named.

St. Mark’s Lutheran Church Second Avenue Third Street Carl L. Manfred Gloria Dei Lutheran Duluth Byron Hougen St. Mark’s Manfred First Avenue E Twenty-first Street Hougen Peter Mark Gloria Dei

Dog Show Highlights at Cedar Rapids Sunday

The Cedar Rapids Cocker Spaniel club presents its second annual specialty show in the Memorial building armory. The event opens at 10 a.m. and runs to about 6 p.m. Highlights include children's handling classes and obedience tests scheduled around 1:30 to 2 p.m. The program aims to attract local dog lovers and enthusiasts.

Cedar Rapids

Many 18 Year Olds Not Registering for Draft

National selective service headquarters reported a growing number of youths failing to register on turning 18. The act requires 18 year olds to register although they are not liable for training until age 19. Penalties include fines imprisonment or other measures.

Washington INS National Selective Service Headquarters

Joseph L Butler 65 dies in Cedar Rapids area

Joseph LeClair Butler 65 died Friday morning in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born in Center Point he lived nearby his whole life. He married Alta Bell Fox in 1904 and farmed before becoming a rural mail carrier. Survived by wife four children one sister and seven grandchildren. Funeral Sunday at 2 30 pm at the Methodist church. Burial in Walker cemetery.

Gazette Walker Joseph LeClair Butler Cedar Rapids Center Point Alta Bell Fox Hazel Kress Winthrop Kenneth Marjorie Palmadore Oclwein Donald Chicago Charles Benson Sorensen

Two Teens Convicted of Murder in California Slaying

In Yubacity California Billy Anderson 15 and Nathern James 16 were found guilty Friday of first degree murder for killing Billy Anderson Sr and his wife. Judge Arthur Coates set sentencing for 10 am Monday. Under state law they face youth authority custody, not the death penalty.

Yubacity Calif Ins Billy Anderson Nathern James Billy Arthur Coates California State Youth Authority

Ardyce Woodside Named Child Welfare Consultant

Miss Ardyce Woodside of 614 First Avenue W has been appointed a child welfare consultant by the state department of social welfare. She will travel through a district of southeastern and eastern counties in Town with Cedar Rapids headquarters. Woodside previously worked in Fayette County and Iowa City and attended the University of Minnesota last summer.

Ardyce Woodside First Avenue W State Department of Social Welfare Cedar Rapids Miss Woodside Fayette County Iowa City University of Minnesota

Waterloo Coca Cola Bottling Manager Thaddeus Miller Dies

Thaddeus Miller, 44, general manager of the Waterloo Coca Cola Bottling Company and former Travelers Protective association president, died Friday. A lifelong Waterloo resident, he previously managed the Waterloo Continental Baking company. his wife and two daughters survive.

Thaddeus Miller Waterloo Waterloo Coca Cola Bottling Company Travelers Protective Association Miller Waterloo Continental Baking Company

Black-Top Road Skid Tests In Iowa Detailed

Iowa experts and engineers from the Iowa highway commission tested wet black-top resurfacing in eastern Iowa to assess slipperiness linked to accidents. Ralph A. Moyer of Iowa State College led the tests using a bicycle-wheel skid device to measure stopping distances, noting one spot 17 miles west of Cedar Rapids was moderately slippery.

Iowa Highway Commission Iowa Ralph A. Moyer Iowa State College Engineering Department National Safety Council Highway Patrol W. H. Root Ames Highway Commission Moyer Cedar Rapids Root Iowa State College

Deaths Mrs Clarence G Miles former Cedar Rapids resident

Mrs Clarence G Miles dies in Pasadena California. Services set for 9 a m Monday at Saint Philip Catholic Church Pasadena with burial in Calvary Cemetery Los Angeles. Rosary scheduled for 7 p m Sunday at Wendell P Cabot and Sons chapel Pasadena.

Clarence G. Miles Cedar Rapids Pasadena Calif St. Phillip’s Catholic Church Calvary Cemetery Los Angeles Wendell P, Cabot and Sons Pasaena

Talking mail boxes advertise air mail rate cuts

In 50 cities, talking mail boxes with hidden speakers announced five cent air mail to any place the American flag flies and wings for a nickel. Clerks relayed broadcasts in Akron as letters were dropped in boxes. The stunt, aimed at promoting new domestic and international air mail rates, ends Saturday.

Washington INS Post Office Department Akron Ohio St. Louis

Link-Belt Names New President

Link-Belt Speeder corporation of Cedar Rapids and Chicago named David W. Lehti as president effective January 1. Lehti, a native New Yorker, has a long history with the firm and succeeds Troy M. Deal who will retire March 1.

Speeder Corporation Cedar Rapids Chicago David W. Lehti Fifth Avenue SE Lehti Troy M. Deal Vernon Drive New Yorker Speeder Machinery Corporation Link-Belt Company Link-Belt Speeder Corporation Deal Fairfield G. T. Ronk Walter Baker

Grain Elevator Fire Destroys Decorah Structure

Fire gutted the S. E. Brickner and Sons grain elevator in Decorah Friday night. Loss unofficially listed at 17,500 with 50,000 pounds of sugar grain soy and meals stored inside. two rail cars were moved away to prevent damage. The blaze started in the second story. two adjoining warehouses escaped damage and the building was partially insured.

Decorah S. E. Brickner and Sons Horace Brickner

Notice of Probate of Will 1946 in Linn County Iowa

In Linn County Iowa the District Court will hear November 6 1946 at 9 oclock am the will of Mittle B Redbatch late of the county deceased for proof and admission to probate at Cedar Rapids Iowa with George E Farmer attorney and Arthur Axmear clerk of district court listed as official.

Avale State of Iowa Linn County Mittle B. Redbatch Said Anid District Court House Cedar Rapids Arthur Axmear George E. Farmer

Official Sentenced for Ration Fraud in St Louis Case

B M Franks executive secretary of the St Louis restaurant association received six months in prison and a $500 fine for filing false ration point applications. Judge Rubey M Hulen set a $1000 bond pending appeal.

ST. Louis INS B. M. Franks The St. Louis Restaurant Association United States Rubey M. Hulen

W A Cordingley Dies Des Moines Circulation Chief

W A Cordingley 67 longtime circulation manager of the Register and Tribune died after a heart attack. He joined the Des Moines papers in 1904 and led circulation growth from 15,000 to 364,620 daily and 475,878 Sunday. He was a former bookkeeper and Algona Brownies manager.

DES Moines W. A. Cordingley Register and Tribune Cordingley The Register and Leader Yellow Springs Ohio Algona Grain Company Algona Brownies Des Moines Papers Central States Circulation Managers Association Register and Tribune Company Joseph F. Perdirtz

Election notice for Cedar Rapids voting locations 1946

City of Cedar Rapids Iowa announces general election on November 5 1946 with a single question on public measure. polling places listed by precinct include Hearn Stevenson Motor Company 517 2 Avenue NE for First Precinct and multiple precincts across fire stations schools and libraries. Maude M Clark city clerk signs notice published November 1 2 and 4 1946 as political ad.

Pei A Cedar Rapids Iowa Hearn- Stevenson Motor Companny Avenue Yoling Braniin Fifth Breree Arenar B Avenue 27Th Street Kenwood Park Jackson School 4Th Avenue 12Th Street Ind Avenue 18Th Street 17Th Street Bever Park Bever Avenue Buchanan Mt. Vernon Road 20Th Street McKinley 10Th Street Avenue SV Harrison School M Avenues H Avenue Roosevelt School Geib Street C Avenue Peecinet Cleveland Order of the City Maude M The Cedar Rapideaceite

Iowan Dies in Oil Heater Fire in Waterloo

Walter Hayden aged 50 died when an oil heater exploded in his Waterloo home Friday night. The blaze caused about 200 dollars damage to the residence.

Waterloo Walter Hayden

McNall Machinery and Supply Corporation Incorporation

Notice records the incorporation of McNall Machinery and Supply Corporation in Cedar Rapids Iowa with 1000 shares of common stock par 100. It outlines powers to buy sell lease and operate construction equipment and real estate and to issue stock with one vote per share. The directors officers and initial dates are listed with Edgar P. McNall as president and Cedar Rapids as the base.

Iowa McNall Machinery and Supply Corporation Cedar Rapids Linn County State of Secretary of State Board of Directors e_ bo Corporation Ore Edgar P. McNall Cedar Ravids B.K McN Cedar Pids Jows Reeder McNall Machinery and Apply Corporation Edgar P. McNall B. Kenall Elliott, Shuttlewo and Ingersoll Merchants National Bank

Wage Rise Takes In Pacific Ships

Washington AP reports the Maritime Commission authorized West Coast agents to pay wage boosts negotiated on the East Coast for ship officers. The move could free about half the West Coast federally operated ships now tied up, though they may remain docked until the CIO longshoremen’s strike ends. the stevedore dispute nears settlement.

Washington Maritime Commission A. J. Williams Commission CIO

Marguerite A Smith v Albert L Smith divorce petition

The filing wife Marguerite A Smith seeks a divorce from Albert L Smith on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment and for general equitable relief. The notice requires Albert L Smith to appear before the Cedar Rapids, Linn County court by November 23, 1946, or a default judgment will be entered. Attorneys Ler and Pahey represent the plaintiff at 908 American Building, Cedar Rapids, Iowa.

Isne Marguerite Athe Smith Albert Lee Smith Perend Cedar Rapids Linn County Towa

Incorporation Notice for Craemers Inc in Cedar Rapids Iowa

Mary Josephine Craemer and Florentine Craemer along with N P Craemer organize Craemers Inc under Chapter 49 Iowa law 1946. Articles authorize wholesale dry goods clothing and general merchandise with up to 1000 shares. principal office Cedar Rapids Iowa. initial board includes M J Craemer N P Craemer and Florentine Craemer. Corporate term begins July 12 1946 with perpetual duration unless dissolved by law.

Craemers, Inc Mary Joseephine Craemer N. P Creemer Florentine Craemer Iowa Cracmers, Inc Cedar Raunds Cedar Rapids Board of Directors Secretary of State N. P. Craemer Mary Josephine Creemer Donnelly Cedar Rauids Lowe Mary Josephine Craemer N. FP Ey Depesemrt Core Graemer, Inc

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