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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 02, 1954
Page
2
Mostly fair and cold conditions across Iowa with a warming trend midweek. Five day forecast shows temperatures 3 to 7 degrees below normal, light snow possible late Wednesday or Thursday, with precipitation 0.02 to 0.10 inch. Local civil and probate notices note bonds forfeited and judgments in various cases.
Kenneth Brown Dale Jones Alice Powers Delmar Burns and a long list of individuals were fined amounts ranging from 5 to 25 dollars plus costs for speeding and related violations. Driving while license under suspension noted for Dale Jones. One defendant, Toddville's Kenneth Brown, fined for faulty equipment. Delmar Burns of Marion fined for failure to yield.
Des Moines reports about 40 percent of Iowa corn acreage harvested by Monday night, near the usual pace for this time of year. Soybeans are roughly 80 percent harvested, with pastures supplying about three quarters of livestock feed. Wheat rye and alfalfa seedings are growing well despite summer drought, though some corn stored too moist has heated.
Scotland Yard posted extra guards at royal palaces and Parliament amid warnings from Northern Ireland and Irish police about possible anti partition demonstrations. A recent armed raid targeted a military bar complex in Omagh, Northern Ireland.
Cedar Rapids Marion Community Chest reports progress on winding up by Wednesday. A 10 a.m. report brunch at the Chamber of Commerce will mark the climax with coffee and doughnuts provided.
Robert Rose sues Carl Schillig and Frank Kletecka Auto and Tractor Service for 6900 claiming his right arm was severed above the elbow when his arm was caught in a corn sheller. He alleges improper installation of a motor choke wire two years ago last month caused the accident.
Sheriff and Marion police investigated two break ins in Marion. Canned motor oil was stolen from Smith Oil Company's basement warehouse after entry by prying two padlocks. Cash was taken from the Marion Laundromat via a skylight entry.
Mr and Mrs Roy Alexander of Center Point read NE dismissed a 75944.05 suit filed June 5 1953 against Dr James R Flynn for alleged negligence in the delivery and treatment of their son Bradley now age 3. The case was settled out of court.
The will of Rose E. Duffy who died October 15 was admitted to probate on Tuesday. It leaves her estate in equal shares to Hazel Reeves Francis J Calve and James L Pierce. Mrs Reeves is named executrix with a $2500 bond.
Roy R. McIntosh 72 former Keokuk county district court clerk and Sigourney businessman died Sunday. Funeral Thursday 2 p.m. at the Christian church with burial in Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Survived by wife Ella, son Ralph of Sigourney, daughter Mrs C F Gilliland of Warland Wyoming, five grandchildren, three brothers and two sisters.
General Motors Corp. directors declared a year end dividend of 2 dollars a share on common stock. This brings total dividends for the year to 5 dollars per share, up from 4 dollars in 1953 when 1 dollar quarterly payments were made. The dividend is payable December 10 to holders of record November 10.
Hal Boyle argues defeated candidates should drop politeness and show blunt truth. He mocks ritual telegrams and offers sharper, harsher captions that express bitterness and realism. He says rugged candor strengthens democracy and rewards persistent fighters.
Three Illinois Central freight cars derailed Monday about 12 30 p m five miles east of Independence near Pine Creek bridge on highway 20. Conductor Charles Fall and brakeman M C Linder escaped injury as the caboose bounced along ties behind a crane. The crane coal car and caboose were damaged but not severely. The eastbound train had departed Waterloo for Freeport earlier Monday. a Waterloo wrecker was sent to clear the track.
University of Iowa president Virgil Hancher announced a fall enrollment of 8414 students, up 728 from last year. The gender split is 5779 male and 2635 female, including 1406 veterans, with the liberal arts college hosting the largest group at 4140 students.
Sarah Falconer widow of Ben Falconer died suddenly Monday evening from a heart attack. Born June 15, 1877 in Ireland she lived in Delaware county over 60 years and married March 26 1896 at Silver Creek. Survivors include five sons Douglas Oswald Dale William Harold two daughters 13 grandchildren four great grandchildren and brother Henry McMullen of Coggan. Services set for Silver Creek with Gill Funeral Home arranging in Manchester.
Ella Rebecca Cornell of Linn county nephew Clark H Pease died after a brief illness. Born February 1 1865 she was a niece of Laura J Pease. She lived with family at Cornell 1403 Wil a lifelong resident. Services in Turner chapel at 1:30 p.m. Thursday by Rev Walter Cerka with burial in Shiloh cemetery. Only survivors are nieces and nephews. She was a member of the Evangelical church.
Leo William Stepanek of 116 Twelfth Street NW a World War I veteran and Cedar Rapids resident died at 6:30 p.m. Monday. He was born May 1, 1892 and survived by his wife Helen and daughter Betty. He belonged to Crescent Lodge 25 A F and A M Iowa Consistory El Kabir Shrine VFW Travelers Protective Association Harmony Lodge Machinists Union. Funeral at Beatty Bearle chapel Thursday at 3:30 p.m. with Rev Frazer A Thomason. burial in Czech National cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday. Master Masons to meet 3 p.m. Thursday. Contributions to Heart Fund accepted.
Diedrich Buss a Cedar Rapids resident for 40 years died in a local hospital at 4 30 p m Monday after a brief illness Born November 5 1876 in Keokuk he married Lilian Rich July 30 1910 in Dubuque He worked 35 years as an insurance agent with Northwestern Mutual Milwaukee and the last 12 years with J R Buss Minnesota Mutual agency Survived by his wife a son Joe R of Cedar Rapids three grandchildren a brother Joseph G Buss of Keokuk three sisters Mrs Fred Schneider Mrs Lewis Kamut and Mrs Harry A Johnson of San Antonio Services set for 10 30 a m Wednesday at Turner chapel with cremation to follow
Alta F. Jackson widow of Greenburry Jackson and former Cedar Rapids resident died in Albany Oregon on Monday. Born December 1 1871 in Winona Illinois she moved from Cedar Rapids in 1920. Survived by daughter Leone Campbell sons George and Lyle Jackson all of Albany two grandchildren a sister Mrs Hayes Esslinger of Des Moines. Graveside services set for 1 30 p m Friday at Brandon Cemetery conducted by Rev R Jones of Brandon with friends.
Joseph Karlik 89 resided Cedar Rapids ten years died 5 05 p m Monday in a Cedar Rapids nursing home Born in Blovice Czechoslovakia he came from Chicago Surviving three daughters Miss Blanche Karlik Miss Libbie Karlik and Mrs Ella Hajic of Chicago three grandchildren Wife a son and a sister preceded him in death The Janeba funeral home to Chicago for burial in Bohemian National Cemetery
Mrs M Clark Carmody dies at Cedar Rapids resident age 65 funeral set Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St Patrick's church by Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan burial in Mt Calvary cemetery Rosary to be recited at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at Monahan funeral home where friends may call
Services will be conducted in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday by Dr Theo Lilley pastor of First Presbyterian church. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery. Cedar Rapids resident for over 60 years. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Lillian Mettler widow of Samuel Mettler formerly of 5100 avenue NE Cedar Rapids resident for 35 years will be conducted in Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Wednesday by the Rev Frank Ward Burial will be in Shiloh cemetery Friends may call at the funeral home location pending further details
Mrs. William Shaw of 420 Eighteenth Street NE died Sunday. Funeral services will be held at Brady mortuary at 11 a.m. Wednesday conducted by Rt. Rev. Msgr. William H. Schulte. Burial follows in Mt. Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
The contest centers on Gov. race between Leo Hoegh and Clyde Herring, with results likely shifting party control of state offices. Also on ballot are 21 state senators and 108 state representatives along with county and township posts. Republicans seek to maintain control as Democrats aim to break a long vacancy gap.
Both parties in Linn County announce late night open houses to monitor election returns. The Linn County Young Democrats host TV and radio reception in the Pine Rooms at the Montrose Hotel after 8 p.m. Chairman F. James Bradley invites the public. Republican Chairman B. D. Silliman says the GOP headquarters in Room 215 at the Roosevelt Hotel will stay open from 8 p.m. to the early hours for radio-based results.
Edward Schaffer aged 41 slid into a dockside coal hopper containing about 10 tons of coal. He and other workers attempted to loosen the blockage from the top. Schaffer lost balance and fell in, coal poured out as others left the bottom open. He was revived at the scene, taken to a hospital and released.
Buffalo AP reports John Carroll, seven feet six, was hospitalized after a broken thigh and his friends sent him a special bed rather than flowers, highlighting a practical gesture for the tall player.
About 30 stamp dealers were arrested in South Vietnam after officials found portraits of Ho Chi Minh in their packets. The seizures highlight strict political sensitivity and enforcement of communist imagery in the region.
The All-Iowa Fair Association reports a solid financial year ending September 30 with income of 176045.55 and net balance after depreciation of 3961.62. The 8 day August fair at Hawkeye Downs plus 77 other events drew over 350000 attendees and 4385 head of livestock across 25 sales totaling 454077 in receipts. The board re-elected 36 directors and set the 1955 fair for August 15–21 with Andrew C. Hanson continuing as manager.
Nine Cedar Falls boys admitted opening hydrants causing heavy water loss estimates. Ten suspected youth did not appear. Fines totaled 490 dollars with eight offenders paying sixty or thirty dollars each. Water waste triggered by the episode drew large searches before the suspects surrendered to Dike Town Marshal Posekany.
Police hold more than $1,000 found in Reed's ice cream shop after a call from C. James a retired Knoxville car dealer. James said he dropped the money and asked to remain private while clerks identify him.
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