Glasgow Election Returns and Local Officials Re-elected
In Glasgow area races, J E Heiserman Anamosa J Penningroth Cedar Rapids and Jane Floyd Philbrick Cedar Rapids won four year terms on the Republican ticket. Buell J Maxwell was elevated to district court bench after death of M C Hamiel. Recorder Dempsy Jones led with 20048 votes as other county officers re elected GOP without opposition including Auditor Otto Hanzlik and Coroner Robert Brosh. Second District Supervisor Miles Sutera received 3174 votes. Martin Wiley had a bye.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn
Jones
Cedar
J. E. Heiserman
Anamosa
Charles Penningroth
Cedar Rapids
Jane Floyd Philbrick
Buell J. Maxwell
Tipton
Maxwell
M. C. Hamiel
Dempsy Jones
G.O.P
Otto F. Hanzlik
Robert Brosh
Miles P. Sutera
Board of Supervisors
Martin Wiley
Multiple Offenders Fined in City Court Summary
A list of cases shows William Burgess of Carroll fined 25 dollars with costs for drunkenness and disturbing the peace while Walter Zadorsky received a 30 day jail sentence for intoxication. Lewis Waterbury of 507 B avenue NE faced a 10 dollar fine with costs for no driver's license and repeated offenses. Marion Schminke of Shellsburg forfeited a 10 dollar appearance bond for failure to yield at a stop intersection. Henry Trump of 2399 Twenty fourth avenue SE was fined 5 dollars with costs for driving on the wrong side of the street. Lewis Waterbury also fined 1 dollar with costs for improper turn. A string of speeding fines totals include numerous individuals such as Kenneth Kloubec, Robert Jones, Zora Howe, Frederick Nanktgeboren, Helen Hickman, Beverly Brummond, Forrest Davis, Lester Newton, Steive Stelma, Henry Lagerquist, Frank Dvorak, Jeanette Reusch, Robert Koach, James Lewis, Marion Conner, and others with fines ranging from 1 to 20 dollars and costs. several cases list 15 appearance judgments. The notice ends with default judgments on verified accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Burgess
Carroll
Walter Zadorsky
Eee
Lewis Waterbury
B Avenue NE
Marion Schminke
Shellsburg
Henry Trump
Twentyfourth Avenue
B Avenue
Kenneth Kloubec
Twentieth Avenue
Robert Jones
Johnson Avenue
Zora Howe
F Avenue
Frederick Nanktgeboren
Second Street
Helen Hickman
Second Avenue
Beverly Brummond
Twenty-seventh Street
Forrest Davis
Hamilton Street
Lester Newton
Blairstown
W. C. Taber
Steive Stelma
Shueyville
Henry Lagerquist
Warrenberg
Des Moines
Frank Dvorak
Avenue
Jeanette Reusch
Robert Koach
Thirty-first Street
Seventh Street
Harriman Eyes 1956 Race as Ives Gains Ground
Harriman reacts to reports of Ives closing in on victory during a tense night of Democratic contests. Ives claims a fighting chance while state GOP leaders push optimistic projections. Dewey signals cooperation for a new New York administration amid the suspense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ives
Harriman
G.op
L. Judson Morhousel
Dewey
New York State
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Harry S. Truman
Todt Hill Staten Island Highest Coast Point At 410 Feet
The highest coastal point between Maine and the region is Todt Hill on Staten Island, standing at about 409.8 feet tall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maine
Todt Hill
Staten Island
Iowa Republicans surge in 1952 congressional vote
Solid Blochower landslide yields GOP gains across Iowa with H R Gross topping the field by about 26 000 votes and Charles B Hoeven also clearing 20 000 in a tight sixth district contest. Other races show Dolliver Jensen and Hoeven among leaders as statewide totals roll in from 297 to 345 precincts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Herschel Loveless
Ottumwa
Paul Cunningham
Des Moines
Polk County
James I. Dolliver
Fort Dodge
Ben F. Jensen
Extra
Capehart Sees More FHA Housing Fraud Disclosures
Senate Banking Committee Chairman Homer Capehart says new fraud disclosures will emerge in the FHA housing scandal involving unnamed individuals inside and outside government. He predicts substantial recoveries from windfall profits on FHA insured loans as the administration brings test cases in court and pursues income tax collections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Homer Capehart
R-Ind
Senate Banking Committee
Federal Housing Administration
Newsweek Magazine
Capehart
FHA
Veterans Administration
Belgium Plans 1958 World’s Fair in Brussels
A 1958 World’s fair will be staged in Brussels with invitations to all nations. The plan includes major renovations, new and demolished buildings, and a theme “In the Service of Mankind.” Exhibits will span industry science culture and art treasures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brussels
Caital
Albertium
Belgium
Albert
UN Bear
Rites Thursday For Mrs Wilson
Services for Permelia F. Wilson widow of Horace Wilson and Cedar Rapids resident since 1913 will be held at Mt. Zion Baptist church at 1 30 p m Thursday conducted by Rev Percy Burt Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at Beatty-Bearle chapel until 9 p m Wednesday and at the church Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Permelia F. Wilson
Horace Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Percy Burt
Oak Hill Cemetery
Beatty-Bearle Chapel
Deaths Hart of Williamstown Mass
Word has been received of the death in Williamstown Massachusetts Saturday of Marjorie Sinclair Hart wife of the late William C Hart former treasurer of Williams college She had suffered a lengthy illness A brother Archer C Sinclair former Cedar Rapids resident lives in Indianapolis He had visited in Cedar Rapids last week Mrs Hart is also survived by two sons Thomas and Sinclair Services were conducted Monday at Williamstown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamstown
Mass
Marjorie Sinclair Hart
William C. Hart
Williams College
Archer C. Sinclair
Cedar Rapids
Indianapolis
Marie Svatos Svatos, 90, Dies After Long Illness in Cedar Rapids
Marie Svec Svatos 90 widow of John Svatos died at 7 40 pm Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids nursing home after a long illness. She was born in Czechoslovakia December 21 1863 and came to the United States at age 17. Services set for Friday at Brush chapel 9 am and St Wenceslaus church 9 30 am with burial in St Joseph's Iowa City. She lived in Iowa City area before Cedar Rapids and was a Rosary Society member. She leaves nine grandchildren six great grandchildren and three daughters in Cedar Rapids Iowa City and nearby communities. Burial and rosary rites will follow as announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Svec Svatos
Fifth Street
John Svatos
Cedar Rapids
Svatos
Czechoslovakia
United States
Iowa City
The
Rosary Society
Chris Finanake
Areseph
Charles
Owatonna
St. Wenceslaus Church
Anthony W. Chihak
St. Joseph’s Cemetery
Chihak
Cy Chapel
Frances Novy Buresh 75 dies near Cedar Rapids
Frances Novy Buresh died suddenly at 6 15 a m Wednesday at her Cedar Rapids area home on Highway 30 Born March 8 1879 near Solon she lived nearby 37 years Surviving daughters Elsie Dusil of Fairfax Olga of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Kasper Holecek of Solon three grandchildren and three great grandchildren plus a sister and two brothers The brush chapel will conduct services Friday at 2 p m with burial in the Czech National cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frances Novy Buresh
Joseph Buresh
Cedar Rapids
Solon
Louis Dusil
Fairfax
Elsie
Olga
Kasper Holecek
John Novy
Frank
Swisher
Brush Chapel
Theodore B. Hlubucek
Czech National Cemetery
Services for Leo W Stepanek of Cedar Rapids
Leo William Stepanek 116 Twelfth Street NW longtime Cedar Rapids resident and Universal Engineering Corp employee died at home Monday. Services held Thursday at Beatty Bearle chapel at 3 30 p.m. with Rev Frazer A Thomason Crescent Masonic Lodge and Cedar Christian Church officiating. Burial in Czech National Cemetery. Master Masons to meet at the Masonic Hall 3 p.m. Saturday. Friends may donate to the Heart Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo William Stepanek
Twelfth Street
Universal Engineering Corporation
Cedar_ Rapids
Beatty- Bearle
Frazer A. Thomason
Cedar Christian Church
Crescent Masonic Lodge
Czech National Cemetery
Heart Fund
Crescent Lodge
Masonic Hall
Services for Ella Rebecca Cornell Provided in Linn County
Life long Linn county resident Ella Rebecca Cornell died Tuesday at 1403 Wilson Avenue SW. Funeral services will be at Turner chapel at 1 30 p.m. Thursday conducted by Rev Walter Cerka of Sharon Evangelical United Brethren church. Burial will be in Shilohoe. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Rebecca Cornell
Wilson Avenue
Linn County
Turner Chapel
Walter Cerka
Sharon
Widow Margaret Mercer Dies After Illness in Moline Hospital
Margaret Mercer widow of Fred Mercer died early Wednesday in a Moline hospital. Born in 1869 in Jones county she lived much of her life in Cedar Rapids Anamosa and Marion and had been living with her daughter Mrs I C J O Connor at Silvis Illinois. Surviving include her daughter and other relatives not fully listed in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Mercer
Fred Mercer
Moline
Jones County
Obituary Notice from East Moline Area
Two sons Clare of Marion and William of Cedar Rapids survive along with eight grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren. Service at St Anne s church East Moline Friday morning with burial in Mt Calvary cemetery Cedar Rapids area reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter
Clare
Marion
William
Cedar Rapids
St. Anne’s Church
East Moline
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Mrs Tomec Dies At 91 In California
Mrs. Anton Tomec 91 a Cedar Rapids native died at 5 am Tuesday in San Leandro California. Born in Czechoslovakia in 1863 she moved to Cedar Rapids from Chicago and was active in the Presbyterian church in San Leandro and Zofie Podlipska lodge in Cedar Rapids. Survived by two daughters Mrs A Drahos of San Leandro and Mrs Milada Dyer of San Francisco four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral in San Leandro Thursday at 10 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anton Tomec
Cedar Rapids
San Leandro
Calif
Czechoslovakia
Chicago
Presbyterian Church
Tomec
Zofie Podlipska Lodge
JCD
A. Drahos
Milada Dyer
San Francisco
Chest Drive Totals $251 710 in Cedar Rapids Chest
Wednesday morning reports show Cedar Rapids Marion Community Chest contributions reaching 251 710. General Chairman John B Tuthill expressed confidence the total will exceed last year by tonight and approach the 270 362 goal though the audit may still show shortfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids-Marion
Tuthill
Cedar Rapids
Linn County Court Announces November Equity and Law Docket
Clerk Arthur Axmear released the Linn County district court trial calendar for November and December listing dates and parties. Structured by date, cases include Mead v Smith on Nov 8, Jackson v Zobac on Nov 15, Stark v Horak on Nov 22, McCarthy v Kelsey on Nov 29, and many others through Dec 14 with estates and guardianship matters noted.
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Law and Equity
Linn County District Court
Arthur Axmear
Mead
Smith
Gunderson
Waller
Jackson
Zobac
Schneider
Pilicer
Stark
Horak
LeClerc
Sweet
McCarthy
Kelsey
Biiney
Goodman
Krall
Waterloo
Cedar Falls and Northern Railroad
Nasiff
Black
Et al
Hansen
Winchell
West
Tap‘pager
Klein
Swift and Company
Mrstik
Seeman
Roszell
Halter
Miech
Keiper
Bus Wage Talks Set Back Again
Wage talks for Cedar Rapids City Lines drivers, set to begin Tuesday, are postponed two weeks. A spokesman said November 16 was agreed as a convenient date for both sides. Negotiations began October 17 and recessed October 21 as drivers work under a contract that expired in September.
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Cedar Rapids
Eisenhower era gains shift party balance in state races
The article details Democratic and Republican gains in senate and governorship contests. It notes Allen Frear Jr. in Delaware, Gordon Allott in Colorado, Thomas Martin in Iowa, Alben Barkley defeating John Sherman Cooper in Kentucky, Alan Bible in Nevada, Averell Harriman in New York, Abraham Ribicoff in Connecticut, George Leader in Pennsylvania, Edwin Johnson in Colorado, John Simms in New Mexico, Ernest McFarland in Arizona, and a net 27 Democrats to 21 Republicans governorship mix. It analyzes Eisenhower campaign impact on results and farm policy reception across regions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cratic
Paul H. Douglas
Illinois
Herbert B. Warburton
Allen Frear, Jr
Delaware
Gordon Allott
Eisenhower
John A. Carroll
Colorado
Senate
Guy M. Gillette
Iowa
Alben W. Barkley
John Sherman Cooper
Kentucky
Cooper
Nevada
Alan Bible
Ernest S. Brown
Pat McCarran
Averell Harriman
New York
Irving M. Ives
Oo Ives
Connecticut
Abraham A. Ribicoff
John Lodge
Pennsylvania
George M
Lloyd H. Wood
Edwin C. Johnson
John F. Simms, Jr
New Mexico
Ernest W. McFarland
Arizona
Howard E. Orville Freeman
Democrat- Farmer-Labor
Minnesota
Elmer Anderson
House
Marion Teens Face Plea Time On Laundromat Break-In
Four Marion youths 16 to 18 years old were charged with breaking into the Marion Laundromat and were given until next Tuesday to plead. Police say $70 was stolen, and an undetermined amount of canned motor oil was taken from Smith Oil Company. An attorney was appointed to represent three of the youths. The hearing is set for 9 am Tuesday before Judge Charles Penningroth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion
Country Atoreal
Willis
Charles Penningroth
Dragline Bucket Bought by County
The Linn county board of supervisors bought a five-eighths-yard dragline bucket from McNall Machinery Company for 686 dollars, trading in an old bucket. McNall submitted the low bid among five firms. The board spread assessments on four road districts and set a hearing for November 30 in four additional districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Board of Supervisors
McNall Machinery Company
McNall
Clinton Township
Marion
Monroe
Spring Grove
Grant
Franklin
Clinton
Maine
Buffalo
Washington
Otter Creek
Suspended Sentence and Fine to Klein
William H. Klein of 884 Fifteenth Street SE was given six months on suspended jail time and a $100 fine after pleading guilty to attempting to break and enter the Toman Flower shop on February 19. The judge suspended the sentence pending good behavior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William H. Klein
Fifteenth Street SE
Charles Penningrothi
Klein
Toman
Insurance Suit Over $1070 Filed in Cedar Rapids
Wayne E. Pansegrau filed in district court a claim for 1070 against Farmers Insurance Exchange of Los Angeles. He alleges an erroneous motor number on his auto policy caused a denied damage claim for an Aug. 29 accident. The suit seeks the amount due.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Statewide election results confirm new and returning officials
The court orders a new general. Robert Fi Larson wins as proper motor party candidate with a year term and $1,070 judgment for vehicle total loss. John A. Tallman, 69, of Clarion, takes a four year Commerce Commission post after defeating incumbent David Long. Incumbents mostly held. Chet B. Akers as State Auditor led with about 113000 in a landslide. Hoegh carried 73 of 99 counties. Lee Herring won in multiple counties including Audubon and Polk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Fi Larson
Iowa City
Iowa Supreme Court
John A. Tallman
Clarion
Commerce Commission
Tallman
David Long
Chet B. Akers
Hoegh
Lee Herring
Audubon
Black Hawk
Calhoun
Chickasawy
Clayton
Crawford
Davis
Decatur
Des Moines
Dubuque
Howard
Jasper
Johnson
Kossuth
Lee
Marion
Monona
Monroe
Palo
Pocahontas
Polk
Scott
Wapello
Webster
Woodbury
Worth
November Grand Jury in Session
A seven man grand jury convened Wednesday morning in the Linn county courthouse. Sworn in were William T. Biederman C V Hoglan C E Looney Harry Newlin J Olinger James S Reeder and William H Stepanek from various townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
William T. Biederman
Fifteenth Avenue SE
C. V. Hoglan
Washington Township
C. E. Looney
Fairfax
Harry Newlin
Viola
J. Olinger
Monroe Township
James S. Reeder
Clinton Township
William H. Stepanek
Linn Township
Damage suit is dismissed in Merritt vs Kiesling case
A damage suit filed by Lewis A. Merritt against Harry J. Kiesling last July 1 was dismissed Wednesday by Merritt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis A. Merritt
Harry J. Kiesling
Merritt
Iowa Election Roundup Delivers Martin Victory In State
In Iowa the GOP primary reshapes power as Martin leads early tallies with 55 to 11 over Gillette. Martin scores in rural and populous counties, loses Cherokee by 19, and carries big counties like Black Hawk, Des Moines, and Scott. Hoegh, the new governor, pledges honest government and a pay-as-you-go highway plan with a six-cent gas tax.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Allette
Iowa
Black Hawk
Cerro Gordo
Clinton
Des Moines
Linn
Pottawat
Jamie
Scott
Hoegh
U N Hearing Set on Russian Charges Against U S
The United Nations agreed to a full Assembly hearing on Russian charges including U S aggression against Communist China and pirate attacks on ships. The Steering Committee backed placing the items on the Political Committee agenda, with U S Deputy Delegate James Wadsworth and Tingfu F. Tsiang disputing the charges.
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United Nations
INS
U.S
China
Formosa
Peiping
United States
Ifleet
James J. Wadsworth
Tingfu F. Tsiang
Wadsworth
U.N
Taipei
Ritish
Pierson Dixon
Gillette thanks supporters after Iowa Senate defeat
Senator Guy Gillette issued a statement after losing re election to Congress. He thanked thousands of loyal friends and the people of Iowa, expressing pride in 18 years of service and noting Congress will pass to Martin next January. He pledged gratitude that will last a lifetime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin
Iowa
Senate
First
Congress
INS
Guy Gillette
Iowa Democrat
Guy M. Gillette
Fight Terrorism in Algeria draws large security presence
Troops and police mobilized in Algiers on Wednesday to counter a surge of terrorism that claimed nine lives in Algeria this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algiers
Algeria
Patrolman Tickets Cars From Several States On Main Street
In two hours on Mainstreet Patrolman Antonio J. Grillo issued parking tickets to vehicles from Pennsylvania Wyoming Maryland Montana Minnesota and Michigan as well as several Massachusetts plates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fitchburg
Mags
Antonio J. Grillo
Pennsylvania
Wyoming
Maryland
Montana
Minnesota
Michigan
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Daily Record
Uluth
C. R. Weather
Municipal
Charles Benesh
Ambulance Service Company
Harold Rasmussen
R. Y. Netolicky
Harold J
Margaret Duckett
King’s Crown Plaster Company
George E
Christine L. Fritz
H. Gerstman
Elmer D. Land
Della Frazier
Luke’s Hospital
Betty D. Woods
Killian’s Department Stores
Les R. Akins
J. R. Flynn
George C. J
Louise Ayers
St. Luke's Hospital
Celes E
Myrtle Hollendors
Sanitary Farm Dairy
Pamela Jones
Balster Furniture Company
Harold L
Georgina Miller
Sisters of Mercy
Mercy Hospital
Robert A
Stella Nelson
Gityes Coe
Coe
Mississippi
LaCrosse
Prairie du Chien
McGregor
Dave
Keokuk
St. Luke's
Power
Donald, Jr
Avenue SE
Wallace
Wiggins
Mrs. Michael
Thirty-second Street
Syracuse
Neéb
Milo J. Phillipi
Phillipi
Milo Filipi
William Grossheim
Washington, Ia
Monticello
Dallas
Texas
Phil Wilhelm
Wilhelm
R. E. Wilhelm
Eighth Avenue SE
Herr
Keota
William Michalek and
Lottie Hartl
Betty M. Zearing
Merle L
Aring
Laura A. Colgan
Ronald A. Colgan
A. V. Rahn
Patricia Rahn
Elma Waddington
Basil
Waddington
Nineteenth Avenue SW
Wellman
James T. Morrison
Powell
Urial
Goldenrod
Deep River
Traer
Robert Young
Amity
Reinbeck United Presbyterian
Amity Cemetery
Belle Plaine
F. W. Collins
Peffers
Oaks Cemetery
Springville
Ira
M. Johnston
Hunte
Oelwein
Charles’ S Westcott
Brant Funeral Home
Coggan
Sarah Falconer
Silver Creek
John B. Turner & Son
Murdoch
Center Point
Walker
3Rd Ave
Mt. Vernon Ave
Mrs. Wilson
W. C. Hart
Marjorie Sinclair
Stepanek Services
Cornell Services
Kloubec
Hanna’ Estate
Burrell
Beilke
Bohls
Bachman
Thompson
Shaheen
George
McConnell
Minor
Estes
Leibsohn
Jamieson
Clark
Carson
Ibook
Millard
Millard, Et al, Nemec
Olson
Dahms
Fox
McGee de
Naonal Banks
Aetna Casualty
Equity
Koppenhaver
Dvorak
Brecht
Lislelandle
Jensen
Cargin
Wratten
O’brien
Achenbach
Town
Employment Security Commission
Barta-Hesser
Evans
Edwards
Reilly
Welter
Spracklin
Haig
Holland
Becker
Elderkin
Mann
Hanna
Haynes
Freeman
U. S
Thomas E. Martin
Third Street
Cherokee
Johnson County
Martin’s Counties
Adair
Adams
Bennal
Hawk
Pottawattamie
Poweshiek
Ringgold
Sac
Shelby
Story
Tama
Taylor
van Buren
Warren
Wayne
Winnebago
Wright
Gillette
Boone
Allamakee
Bremler
Floyd
Guthrie
Harrison
Henry
Humboldt
Ida
Jefferson
Johnson, Lee
Louisa
Osceola
Page
Plymouth
Sioux
Union
Winneshiek
Appanoose
Palo Alto
Chickasaw
Beardsley
Gov
New Attorney General
Dayton Countryman
Countryman
Attor
Farmers Insurance Group
McLean
Bassin - McLean
3Rd St
DIAL
Eno
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