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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1948

Page

2

Pole at U.N. Taunts Dulles Over Election

At the United Nations General Assembly a Polish delegate taunted U.S. envoy John Foster Dulles over the American election. Julius Katz-Suchy accused Dulles of personal bias and attacked U.S. foreign policy, while Dulles urged self-control to avoid harming the assembly’s prestige.

Pole U.N Dulles Paris John Foster Dulles United States U.N. Assembly Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Julius Katz-Suchy Poland Truman Soviet Union Yugoslavia Albania Bulgaria U.N. Special Committee Balkans Katz-Suchy George Polk Greece Polk

Weather and notices from daily record page

The weather forecast shows fair and warmer conditions tomorrow with partly cloudy skies and moderate temperatures. Winds northwest at 10 to 15 mph. Local notices include several divorces, judge statements, accidents, and a list of obituaries and funeral services for towns such as Fairfax Oxford Fayette Decorah Vinton Monticello and Cedar Rapids with dates and locations.

Bismarck Miami Sioux Phoenix Iowa

Tornadoes Strike Four Southern States Kill Dozens

Four southern states including Georgia Mississippi Kentucky and Louisiana report multiple fatalities and injuries after Friday tornadoes. Yazoo City Mississippi records seven dead and 21 injured as damage spreads across the region.

International News Service Georgia Mississippi Kentucky Louisiana Yazoo City Miss

Clayton County Sends Seven for Draft Exam

Seven Clayton county men reported for physical pre induction examinations at the Cedar Rapids draft center Friday. Named from Edgewood are Victor C. Johnson and Harvey G. Barnes. Also listed are Harvey C. Froe lich Lloyd E. Amsden Elkport Clifford H. Behrend Guttenberg Kenneth E. Kramer and Duane R. eee Strawberry nt.

Clayton County Cedar Rapids Victor C. Johnson Harvey G. Barnes Edgewood Harvey C. Fritz Froelich Lloyd E. Amsden Elkport Clifford H. Behrend Guttenberg Kenneth E. Kramer Duane R. Eee Strawberry Nt

Thurmond Elector in Vote Shift to Truman

Nashville dispatch reports Tennessee elector Malcolm Hill of Sparta will cast his vote for President Truman, shifting one electoral vote from Thurmond to Truman in the Tennessee slate.

Thurmond Truman Nashville INS Tennessee J. Stromurmond Malcolm Hill Sparta

Oil Slick Traps Ducks Dead on Lake St Peter

About 20 000 ducks died on Lake St Peter 65 miles east of Montreal after landing sections were soaked by an oil slick from a tanker. Birds landed but could not take off, threatening the winter flight. US chemists tested a dry cleaning chemical while Audubon officials prepared to help, game officials warned of limited options.

Montreal Lake St. Peter Here United States Audubon Society of

British Claim Czechoslovakia Arms Israel by Air

A British delegation spokesman said Czechoslovakia is supplying Israel with arms by air in defiance of the United Nations. He reported evidence sent to Acting Palestine Mediator Ralph Bunche and claimed other nations are involved. Britain will not raise the matter in the Security Council due to lack of corroboration.

Paris INS Czechoslovakia Israel United Nations Palestine Ralph Bunche U. N Great Britain Security Council

Edward L. Uthoff Dies at 52 After Heart Attack

Edward L. Uthoff fifty two of Fairfax route one died suddenly Friday at his farm home after a heart attack. Born March six nineteen hundred ninety six south of Norway he operated the farm since nineteen thirty two. Survived by wife Mabel three sons Louis William and Donnan five brothers and four sisters. Burial in New Jerusalem cemetery. body at Beatty chapel in Cedar Rapids.

Fairfax Edward L. Uthoff New Jerusalem Norway Oxford Pfc Marcellus F. Rourke Germany St. Mary’s Fayette Paul Reid Oclwein Earlville Harriet Cook Tenne Castle Grove Township Fairfax Route One Progressive Party Mabel Louis William Donnan Charles Wellington Kan Henry Victor Mason City Arthur Vinton Anna Dunn Marengo Hi Brockschink William Newcomb Aurora Ill John Cedar Rapids Beatty Chapel Tee Rapids

Dewey deflects defeat blaming overconfidence and plans Arizona vacation

Governor Dewey declared that over confidence was a major factor in his defeat and said two to three million Republicans stayed home. He announced a two week vacation to Arizona with family and aides, leaving Albany for Pawling farm before flying to Tucson. He indicated no bid for a third presidential term and urged youth to stay active in the Republican party while remaining available to the country.

Albany INS Dewey Ao Ariz Arizona Pawling New York City Tucson Thomas, Jr John Carl T. Hogan Jack Roger W. Straus New York North Carolina Connecticut Massachusetts Illinois Republican Party White House Tom

Ground Breaking Ceremonies Mark Coe Homecoming

Ground breaking for the new social studies building opened Coe College homecoming events at 9:30 a.m. with Arthur Poe turning the first spade. Byron Hollinshead outlined the program while alumni attended a banquet and officers were elected. The day included a 1948 class reunion, open house, and a homecoming ball at 8:30 p.m.

Coe College Arthur Poe Byron S. Hollinshead Cornell

Wright Kin 83 to take first flight in tribute flight

Mrs. Reuchlin Wright, 83, sister-in-law of the Wright brothers, will take her first airplane ride from Kansas City to Los Angeles. She avoided flying earlier, doubting air safety, but now plans the trip with Lockheed Aircraft Corp. personnel assisting.

Kansas City INS Wright Brothers Orville Wilbur Reuchlin Wright

Earle Switches to Republican Party

Pennsylvania governor George H. Earle switches allegiance from the Democratic to the Republican Party after an upset election victory. He says he will register as a Republican at the first opportunity and cites political realignment as his motive.

Earle Philadelphia INS George H. Earle Pennsylvania

Two Boys Escape from Eldora Training School

Two teenage youths escaped from the Stateing School for boys at Eldora about 6 45 p m Friday, Cedar Rapids police reported. The boys are Claire Westendorf, 16, of Cedar Rapids, 5 feet 10 inches, 139 pounds, hazel eyes and brown hair, and Martin Lumby, 15, blue eyes and brown hair.

Eldora Cedar Rapids Claire Westendorf Martin Lumby

Dietitian Says Rationing Shapes British Diets

London based dietitian Gaylord Hauser recalls rationing era effects noting noticeable changes in British eating habits observed by him and reported on Saturday.

London Gaylord Haus‘er Greta Garbo

City Briefs and Local Notices

Townsend club No 8 will meet Sunday at 6 p m in the K P hall for installation of officers. Cars collide at E avenue and Sixteenth street SE. Bruce charged with failure to control. Correction notes Lois M Humble and Rolf W Wollan marriage location misprint.

Townsend Club No K. P. Hall George Vavara K Avenue NW Francis Bruce Marion E Avenue Sixteenth Street Bruce

V F W Bard Plaque Presentation This Weekend

V F W post 788 plans a plaque presentation on Sunday November 14 at the V F W clubrooms. Harold Van Horn says Stanley Vesely of Coe College music faculty will present the plaque during the band concert. The event opens a winter concert series led by director R L Moehlmann as R Ariel Cross recovers from hospitalization after St Louis en Des Moines hospital stay.

Harold van Horn V.F.W Stanley Vesely Coe College Music Pegue Vesely R. L. Moehlmann R. Ariel Cross St. Louis Enans Des Moines

Woody Stolba Song to Be Published Soon

W. W. Woody Stolba of 1627 Second Avenue SE learned Saturday his song All of My Love will be published by Cine-Mart Music Publishing of Hollywood. Stolba copyrighted the song in February 1946 and holds piano orchestration and recording rights. Hollywood firm expects publication within six months.

W. W Woody” Stolba Second Avenue SE Cine-Mart Music Publishing Company Hollywood Stolba

Police Roundup Nets 11 Wandering Ponies

Patrolmen George Pelisek and LaVerne Moran were called about 6 10 a m Saturday to Bowl ing street hill SW to corral 11 ponies. They herded the ponies to the home of owner Frank Bedell IC street road SW.

Cedar Rapids Cemen George Pelisek LaVerne Moran Bowling Street Hill Corral Frank Bedell IC Street Road

Omaha Woman Wins Divorce On Ground Of Adultery

Judge Floyd Philbrick granted L. Ferne Howell a decree of nullity dissolving her marriage to Harry J. House. The couple wed on April 1 1948 in Omaha and she learned in June that he had an undivorced wife in Flint Michigan while they lived in Pasadena. She resumed her maiden name L. Ferne Howell.

Floyd Philbrick L. Ferne House Harry J. House Omaha Pasadena Flint Mich L. Ferne Howell

Dentist Sentenced Seven Years for Bad Check

Dr. Melvin G. Fenton of Des Moines and Knoxville pled guilty to passing a false check. Judge J. E. Heiserman sentenced him to seven years in Fort Madison penitentiary for a $25 check at Ress strong Clothing Co on Oct 2 and Deputy Harlan Snyder said he had other bad checks totaling over $200.

Melvin G. Fenton Des Moines Knoxville J. E. Heiserman Fort Madison Fenton Ressstrong Clothing Company Harlan Snyder

Hemphill Will Admitted to Probate Executrix Appointed

The will of Charley Hemphill who died October 13 was admitted to probate Friday. Mrs Hemphill named executrix without bond and sole heir.

Charley Hemphill

Judgment Awarded Against Joe and Hattie Moser

Judge Floyd Philbrick awarded Anna Kurrelmeyer a judgment of $883.49 on a promissory note Friday. The sum includes principal and interest due.

Joe Hattie Moser Anna Kurrelmeyer Floyd Philbrick

Two suits dismissed in local court by Judge Heiserman

On Friday Judge J E Heiserman granted motions by the plaintiff and dismissed two account petitions. Mel Biederman’s suit against Mr and Mrs Leonard Pike ended, as did George Jirinec versus Elmer G Listebarger.

J. E. Heiserman Mel Biederman Leonard Pike George Jirinec Elmer G. Listebarger

Brick Thrown At Marie Van Meulenbroch Campaign Home

A brick shattered a window at the home of Marie Van Meulenbroch and her mother in Moline, with a threatening note reading You die if you don’t stop. The pair campaign to raise funds to build an animal shelter and oppose slot machines, amid prior vandalism and a recent arrest. Police label the act as hoodlum violence and vow to pursue the case as officials call it a serious situation.

Moline Mamma Marie Marie van Meulenbroch Harry Fromme E. M. Lohner

Four tavern keepers and bartender face trial on gambling charges

Marie Van Muelebrock, 26, known as Carrie Nation, led charges against saloon slot machines. The five defendants, arraigned with a jury demand, await trial Monday as Police Magistrate Ralph Stevenson set the date after the delay agreement.

Moline Marie van Muelebrock Carrie Nation Ralph Stevenson Miss van Muelebrock

Blizzard Misses Iowa Due To Warm Canadian Air

Lack of cold air in Canada kept Iowa from a blizzard as the storm center moved east in the last 24 hours. The weather bureau logged winds to 35 mph across Iowa on Saturday morning and rainfall ending last night was the heaviest since July, aiding drought-pressed farms. Waterloo led with 1.55 inches, while Delevan and Elkader reported 0.38 inches and Cedar Rapids 0.30 inches.

Canada Midwest Weather Bureau Iowa Waterloo Dele Elkader Cedar Rapids

Czech festival entertains Cedar Rapids at hotel event

The Cedar Rapids convention closed with an informal dance after a night of authentic Czech festivities. A first time Ceska pout featured decorations by Ralph Vavra rye bread and salt for guests. Marie Vitek and Ann Kapoun led the Sokol women’s group with master of ceremoniesilo J. Sedlacek. The floor show included 35 Sokol members in national costume a Czech orchestra vocal numbers polka firefly dance and the Prune Song.

Cedar Rapids Ralph Vavra Marie Vitek Sokol Ann Kapoun Ilo J. Sedlacek Sokol Association

Cedar Rapids completes fall planting of 128 green ash trees

City crews under Arborist R K Alman planted 128 green ash saplings in Parcrest and along Franklin avenue NE over six blocks for residents. Trees range from 12 to 16 feet high with planting funded by citizens and Cedar Rapids bearing expenses. The effort followed petitions from Parcrest residents and Equitable Life Assurance Company and took about a week.

R. K. Alman Cedar Rapids Alman E Avenue Woodfield Lane Parcrest Forty-second Street Old Marion Road Franklin Avenue Prairie Drive Twenty Seventh Street Equitable Life Assurance Company

Obituary: Florence Sinclair Chapin 70 Former Washington high speech teacher

Miss Florence Sinclair Chapin 70 of 2306 Upland Drive SE died Saturday at home after a long illness. A 1913 to 1926 Washington high speech instructor, she organized the University high school speech dept in Iowa City. Surviving sister Gertrude Chapin. Services Tuesday 10:30 a.m. at Turner chapel. burial Pleasant Grove, McGregor.

Florence Sinclair Chapin Upland Drive Washington High School McGregor University High School Iowa City Gertrude Esther Chapin Chapin First Baptist Church P.E.O Ashley D.A.R University of Iowa Columbia College of Speech Ohio Turner Chapel Pleasant Grove

Services for Truman Bowers in Beatty Chapel at 2 30 Sunday

Services for Truman Bowers of 315 First Avenue SW will be held Sunday at 2 30 p m in Beatty Chapel with Reverend R E Hodgson officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Truman D. Bowers First Avenue SW Beatty R. E. Hodgson Linwood Cemetery

Mrs William W Littlejohn Dies At 65 In Cedar Rapids

Mrs William W Littlejohn 65 died at her home 213 Twenty fourth street NE Friday night. Born near Oskaloosa she moved to Cedar Rapids 18 years ago and was active in the First Christian church and its Three L class. Survived by husband Riley W Littlejohn of Fairfield Illinois a half brother Manley Smith Knoxville and a half sister Ida Burns Wichita Kansas. Services Monday at 1 30 p m in Barta Hesser chapel by Dr Carroll C Oberts burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m Sunday.

William W. Littlejohn Twentyfourth Street Oskaloosa Cedar Rapids First Christian Church Riley W. Littlejohn Fairfield, Ill Manley Smith Knoxville Ida Burns Wichita Kan Carroll Coberts Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Cedar Rapids man Charles Paseka dies at 61

Charles Paseka aged 61 of 1206 Fourth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at home at 5 30 a m Saturday the day of his brother Frank's funeral Born October 3 1887 he lived all his life in Cedar Rapids and worked as a machinist for Cherry Burrell Corporation Surviving wife Mayme stepdaughter Agnes Bevere sister Bessie Paseka and brothers Joseph Louis and William Paseka all of Cedar Rapids Funeral services set for 2 30 p m Monday at Polansky Funeral Chapel with Minister T B Hlubusek. Friends may visit after 3 p m Sunday at the chapel

Charles Paseka Fourth Avenue SE Frank Cedar Rapids Cherry Burrell Corporaton Mayme Agnes BeVere Bessie Paseka Joseph Louis William Peseka Polansky T. B. Hlu‘bucek

Funeral services for Anthony G. Smid

Services for Anthony G. Smid of 1725 Center Point Road NE are set for Monday at 9 a.m. in the Polansky funeral chapel and at 9:30 a.m. at St. Wenceslaus Church with Rev. Anthony W. Chihak officiating. Burial will follow in St. John's Cemetery. friends may call at the chapel.

Anthony G. Smid Center Point Road Polansky St. Wenceslaus Church Anthony W. Chihak St. John’s Cemetery

Obituary of Robert McMahon 85 Cedar Rapids resident

Robert McMahon 85 of 1010 E avenue NW Cedar Rapids died Friday at 2 30 pm after a long illness. Born November 3 1863 in Scotland he came from Minneapolis to Cedar Rapids in 1913. Funeral at St Patrick s church 9 am Tuesday with Rt Rev Msgr D J Lenihan. Burial in Mt Calvary cemetery.

Robert McMahon E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Loomis Brothers Contractors Scotland Minneapolis St. Patrick’s Church D. J. Lenihan Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Obituary: Mary A. Stebbins 73 of Cedar Rapids

Mary A Stebbins 73 of 616 Fourth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at home at 10 p m Friday after a sudden illness Born June 28 1875 near Lisbon she lived in Linn county and Cedar Rapids over 50 years Surviving are three daughters

Mary A. Stebbins Fourth Avenue SE Linn County Lisbon

Two Deaths in Accidents Reported by Police Bureau

Traffic bureau reports two fatalities and multiple injuries in recent incidents. The safety drive emphasizes monthlong efforts by local organizations to reduce accidents.

Traffic Bureau of the Police Acumen

Obituary notices detailed kin and service details

Mrs. C. E. Whitmarsh of Munster Ind Mrs. J. R. McCaffrie of Kankakee Ind and Mrs. Opal Porter of Cedar Rapids a son Glenn Stebbins of Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Gus Fawdrey of Cedar Rapids and Mrs O W Griffin of San Bernardino Calif three grandchildren and two great grandsons. The Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Tuesday by the Rev Lyle K Anderson pastor of St Andrew s Evangelical United Brethren church Burial will be in Cedar call at the chapel after 6 p m Saturday.

C. E. Whitmarsh Munster Ind J. R. McCaffrie Kankakee Inl Opal Porter Cedar Rapids Glenn Stebbins Gus Fawdrey O. W. Griffin San Bernadino Calif Turner Chapel Lyle K. Anderson St. Andrew’s

Death Notice of Mrs Alice P Harry at 73

Alice P Harry 73 widow of Nicholas W Harry died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 7 15 p m Friday after a long illness born December 17 1874 in Burlington Iowa She is survived by daughters Mrs Mable Costello of Chicago Mrs Myrtle McDowell and Mrs Ida Moore of Cedar Rapids a brother T C Keegan of Chicago and seven grandchildren She was a member of the Fort Farley Methodist Church Marion chapter OES Lorraine circle OES and a past matron Farley OES Burial is planned at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may visit at her daughter Mrs Ivan Moore 765 Old Marion Road

Alice P. Harry Nicholas W. Harry Cedar Rapids Burlington, I Mable Costello Chicago Myrtle McDowell Ida Moore T. C. Keegan Harry Methodist Church Farley Marion O.E.S Lorraine Circle Farley Chapter Turner Chapel J. Arthur Young Kenwood Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Ivan Moore Old Marion Road

Benjamin Fine 50 Dies After Brief Illness in Cedar Rapids

Benjamin Fine age 50 of 1019 Tenth Street NW died at 1:15 a.m. Saturday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born February 13, 1898 in Chicago, he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1903. Survived by wife Sarah, father Louis Fine, and sisters Fannie Fine and Mrs. Joseph Sinaiko, all of Cedar Rapids. He belonged to Beth Jacob synagogue. Graveside services at Eben Israel Cemetery at 11 a.m. Monday conducted by Rabbi Richmann. Body to Turner chapel. Flowers omitted per family.

Benjamin Fine Tenth Street NW Cedar Rapids Chicago Sarah Louis Fine Fannie Fine Joseph Sinaiko Fine Beth Jacob Synagogue Eben Israel Cemetery Richmann Turner Chapel

Democrats push wide social and economic program in platform

The platform outlines three years of legislation including expanded social security with higher old age benefits and broader coverage, a higher minimum wage, and a large federal aid to education. It calls for farm price support reform, soil and electrification funding, and possible food stamp revival, plus repeal of oleo taxes and stronger anti trust measures. The President may seek river and harbor improvements, and universal military training, while resisting a higher military budget ceiling.

Oleo News Congress

Extension of Minnesota Game Period Authorized

President Truman relaxed migratory game bird hunting limits in Minnesota after a state emergency shortened the season to curb forest fires. He ordered the fish and wildlife service to extend the season for any period up to November 14, per state authorities’ request.

Washington President Truman Minnesota Mr. Truman Fish and Wildlife Service

Vidalia Residents Tap Corn Cob Fuel During Cold Spell

Vidalia Georgia residents faced fuel shortages when a cold spell hit. Hugh Thompson a milling company executive redirected a hill of corn cobs to the town, producing hot fires and smoke for heating.

Vidalia Hugh Thompson

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