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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 08, 1954
Page
2
A long town weather page lists forecast highs and lows for Sunday and Tuesday, precipitation traces, and wind at the municipal airport. It also records November totals, year-to-date figures, sun and moon times, and a string of local birth, divorce, and court notices mixed with service announcements from various towns.
A B 29 Superfortress narrowly escaped a Japanese MiG attack near Hokkaido. Lt David M Olier and Lt Arthur K Lentz reported seeing enemy jets and firing orders, but the crew bailed out as the plane took shell hits. The aircraft crashed six miles inland into an empty farmhouse. no injuries reported.
Merle Zearing a Cedar Rapids truck driver filed a bankruptcy petition in federal district court listing debts of 3381.96 and assets of 50 all exempt. The case was referred to John H. Mitchell Fort Dodge referee in bankruptcy.
Census officials remind that furnishing information to agricultural enumerators is mandatory under the 1929 act. Enumeration began Friday in 24 Cedar Rapids area counties with strong penalties for noncompliance or false answers, and strict limits on sharing data with tax or investigative bodies.
Senator George D. Aiken told the Iowa Bankers Association that the Eisenhower administration aims for 100 percent parity in open prices. He said farm income will rise as surplus burdens ease and foreign trade grows, though reducing wheat surpluses will take time. He cited over production in the Korean war era and anticipated favorable market shifts for dairy and other commodities.
Washington AP report indicates a hitch in signing the Dixon Yates power contract. AEC members told the senate house atomic energy committee they may report by Thursday as the joint committee proceeds with its hearing despite pending final approval. AEC Chairman Strauss had expected to bring the signed contract Monday.
Paris reports Assembly President Andre le Troquer an anti Communist refused a Soviet invitation for a parliamentary delegation to Russia this month. He said assemblymen should not go before debate begins on the London and Paris pacts.
Rudolph Kriz 81 of 125 Sixteenth Avenue SW died at 4 20 p m Sunday at his son in law and daughter’s Marion home where he lived since September He was a wood worker and Kadlee Brothers garage mechanic for over 25 years A charter member and elder treasurer of the Czech Evangelical and Reformed church he is survived by his daughter three grandchildren a brother and a sister Burial will be at Cedar Memorial Cemetery Friends may call at Janeba funeral home
Joseph Arthur Livermore born January 1 1894 in Cedar Rapids died Saturday his funeral will be held at 1 pm Tuesday in the Beatty Bearle chapel with Rev Frank H Ward burial at Linwood cemetery. He leaves a daughter D L Lines four brothers two sisters and two grandsons.
Rose Rula 65 of route 1 widow of Stanley Rula died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 8 p m Saturday after a brief illness Born March 15 1889 in Fairfax she lived near Cedar Rapids most of her life She was a member of Anna Naperstek lodge Surviving: son Leo Palo. daughters Mrs William Shadle Jr and Mrs George Davis Cedar Rapids. five grandchildren. one great grandchild. brother Frank L Barta Fairfax. sisters Mrs Anna Stanek and Mrs Fannie Christie Cedar Rapids The Barta Hesser chapel service Tuesday 1 30 p m with Rev H M Grant Trinity Methodist Church Burial Fairfax Cemetery Friends may call after 4 p m Monday
James William Rizer a Cedar Rapids resident of two years died in a nursing home at 755 a m Monday after a brief illness He was a poultry buyer at Robinson for many years Surviving are three daughters Mrs Ralph Lawrence Cedar Rapids Mrs Raymond J Burke Oakdale and Mrs Claude W Minkler Prescott Ariz a half sister Mrs Anthony Cronovich Prescott He was a Silver Creek Methodist church member The Turner chapel will conduct services at 130 p m Wednesday with Rev Don L Anderson Burial will be in Pleasant Hill cemetery north of Coggan Friends may call at the chapel
Joseph M. Tomash 54 a retired farmer and Solon resident died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 7 30 p m Saturday after a long illness He was born near Oxford November 12 1899 Surviving are two sisters Blanche Lopata of Swisher and Mary T Grabin of Oxford and two brothers Charles near Oxford and Frank Tomash Cedar Rapids Burial will be in Oxford cemetery The Brush chapel at 2 p m Tuesday with Theodore B Hlubacek Friends may call at the chapel
Mrs. G. W. Carter and Eugene Carter are listed as residents at 1210 Tenth Street SE Cedar Rapids in this obituary notice noting the widow and her family.
Flora B Cannon died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 7 15 a m after a long illness. Born May 26 1889 in Ashland Kentucky she married Edward J Cannon April 3 1929 in Cedar Rapids. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Richard Gilman of Palos Verdes California and Mrs Ralph Wilson of Hopkinton four stepchildren and six grandchildren. Member of First Christian church and Rebekah lodge burial in Oak Hill cemetery Turner chapel at 11 a m Wednesday with Rev Jack A Oliver. Friends may call at the chapel.
Guy J. Meskimen 22 of 1822 Ninth Street SW pled innocent to an assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury charged in a November grand jury true bill. Also charged are Donald E. Schminkey 21 of route 2 and Raymond Kruger 22 of 500 First Avenue NE. The three allegedly attacked tavern operator George David on Sept. 25 leaving him with rib fractures and a ruptured kidney. Meskimen posted $1000 bond. Kruger was to be discharged from Mercy Hospital after a back injury from a collision Friday.
Services for Osie Blanche Nandell wife of Robert M Nandell of Bertram road will be held in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Tuesday conducted by Rev J P Gable of Marion Methodist church Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
The traffic advisory board will meet Tuesday to discuss Cedar Rapids parking and related changes. Safety Commissioner E A Prochaska said six to eight months of traffic data analysis inform proposed downtown turning movements. A traffic signal expert will also present on light coordination.
Linn county district court heard pleas from Harland C. Moen 19 of Waukon and Robert L. Comp 24 of route 2. Moen received a $300 fine plus costs with $25 paid now and $50 monthly thereafter. Comp admitted a second offense and awaits sentencing set for Tuesday at 9 a.m. after arrest dates in Cedar Rapids and Palo respectively.
Henry Olin Horn 82 a Solon resident for 65 years died Sunday morning in an Iowa City hospital after a long illness. He was born November 5 1872 near Tipton and married Mary B Sedlacek October 16 1901 at Soon. Surviving are his wife four sisters and two brothers. Services Tuesday at 9 a.m. in the Brosh funeral home Solon and 9 30 a.m. in St Marys church Burial in the church cemetery Rosary at 8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home.
Rock Island railroad officials say three professional gamblers who boarded the Audubon county T Bone special train were removed at the request of the Audubon delegation. The 1500 head of beef cattle train, leaving Audubon at 6 pm Saturday, stopped in Atlantic to pick up cars and Pullmans. One gambler reboarded briefly at Des Moines before being removed again.
Leon H. Willard a 22 year old Brandon farm hand pled guilty to receiving goods by false personation. He bought a car from Baxter Motor Co on June 27 using the name O C Lenman and junked it causing over 400 dollars loss. The court sentenced him to not more than five years at the Anamosa reformatory and urged him to learn a trade and read while incarcerated.
The Linn county district court jury panel for the November term was excused by Judge Charles Penningroth until next Monday at 9 a.m. Criminal trials scheduled for Monday were canceled or moved to a later date after defendants pled guilty or cases were continued.
A 100 vote error was discovered Monday in Linn County's Third district supervisor race after last Tuesday's general election. Incumbent Democrat Henry J. Hood remained the winner as canvassing continued under Auditor Otto Hanzlik.
An official correction of Maine township returns shows Hood 222 and Henderson 283 after subtracting 100 erroneous votes from Hood. The adjustment changes the final tallies for Hood and Henderson in Central City.
Minnie Shaffer died October 25 and wills $500 to nephew Albert L. Shaffer and $1,000 to Clara Wernisch of Cedar Rapids. The remainder goes to grand nephews Donald A. Shaffer and Floyd R. Shaffer of Lisbon. Wernisch named executrix without bond. Wendl Martinek died October 22 and named his wife Ida as sole heir and executrix without bond.
Walter Harnischfeger of Milwaukee will address the Foreign Trade bureau dinner in Cedar Rapids at 6 30 p m in the Montrose hotel. He rose from plant worker to president of his company and has held leadership roles in national manufacturing associations. Reservations via the Chamber at 45135 by noon Thursday.
Dr Elmer Hess of Erie Pennsylvania, president elect of the American Medical Association, argues doctors must hold faith in a Supreme Being to practice medicine. He says spiritual values are neglected in schools while science dominates and condemns financial motives in medicine, urging service over profit.
An invited panel of insurance experts from government industry universities and the U S Chamber of Commerce will testify in New York November 22 23 before CIO hearings. They will advise on preventing misuse of union welfare funds and propose standards ahead of the CIO convention in December.
Paris AP Max Conrad, 49, completed his first nonstop Atlantic crossing in 22 hours 23 minutes in a two engine Piper Apache. He landed near Paris delivering the plane to a French buyer and igniting interest in aviation among youth.
The U.S. President holds the title of honorary president of the Boy Scouts, reflecting a formal connection between the national leadership and the organization. The arrangement underscores ceremonial support and continued collaboration with youth programs nationwide.
Ten people including six children died in a tenement caused by fumes from a faulty gas water heater. Officials arrived at the scene and announced a formal investigation. The health commissioner urged a citywide drive to prevent future deaths. The victims included a high family and two guests who attended a baptism.
Hazel K Johnson opposes the new grade on E Avenue NW for Highway 74 arguing the added height would impair land value on FE avenues north side. City officials authorize lowering the grade to align with original plans after discussions with Linn County and the State Highway Commission. The revised plan will reduce the built up roadway before rock surfacing and proceed under county oversight regardless of route finalization.
Sioux City officials say Lyle W. Palmer, 36, a former Sioux City resident and escapee from Cherokee State Mental Health Institute, is being questioned for the third time in Portland, Ore., over the Aug 31 kidnapping and death of 8 year old Jimmy Bremmer. Palmer reportedly admitted he was in Sioux City on Aug. 30 while denying earlier travel claims. The Bremmer body was found Sept 29 in a pasture north of Sioux City. الأردن
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