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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1947
Page
2
Snow forecast across Iowa with warmer east and colder west through Thursday. North winds 10 to 15 mph, daily highs 30s to 40s, lows around the teens. Police court fines listed for hunting, driving without licenses, and traffic violations. Births and deaths noted with local funeral times and names across Manchester, Decorah, Norway, and Anamosa.
Judge Thompson urges Cedar Rapids grand jury to investigate railway blockages of city streets. He outlines key issues including excessive crossing delays, switching through the business district, routing of long freight trains, and optimal timing to avoid peak traffic. He cites related Iowa cases and statutes, stressing public rights and potential penalties.
The United States and Russia reached a four nation compromise to terminate Britain's mandate in Palestine by May 1 and partition the territory into Arab and Jewish states by July 1. A U N commission would operate under Security Council supervision during the interim, with Arabs and Jews governing their areas and forming institutions ahead of independence.
The city council will hold a conference next Friday at 2 p.m. with Milwaukee and Rock Island railroad representatives over the Fourth street right of way after a 20 minute block incident. The two railroads will be represented by Dew and Beerman. Other railroads using the Fourth street route include Chicago and Northwestern and Illinois Central. Three criminal cases were continued to the November term: Hersel Edgeton and Edward Matthews, with Edgeton charged with conspiracy to prosecute and his wife with perjury. Collins pled guilty to lascivious acts with a child and received a three year sentence.
A petition by Charles M. Daniel and O. H. Daniel asks Cedar Rapids to rezone a 500,000 square foot tract near the intersection of Highways 149 and 30 from B residential and C commercial to D light industrial. The plan includes a sales room, warehouse, and garage. The Daniels own options on the land and would move from their current location if approved. The site fronts No. 149 and runs 1,000 feet along Highway 30.
The Iowa weather bureau issued a warning to shippers and urged caution as crosswalks faced higher hazards from severe conditions. Open country temperatures ranged from 18 to 30 degrees across regions with sub freezing readings statewide. Snow piled up in parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Montana and Minnesota while Iowa saw generally fair skies and near normal temperatures elsewhere.
Mrs Hadavig McFaddin of 1929 Eighth Avenue SE was to be received by President and Mrs Truman at a White House reception Monday afternoon. She is first vice president of the Gold Star Mothers whose executive board attended the presidential event. She left Cedar Rapids Saturday to attend the annual board meeting in Washington. On Tuesday the Gold Star Mothers will lay a wreath on the tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington National Cemetery.
Clinton AP report: Donald C. Lange, 13, of Andover, dies after a rifle misfire while cleaning firearms with 13 year old Harlan Eggers in Henry Eggers Jr residence. Lange collapsed en route to a car to hospital.
A claim notes that the Great Lakes shoreline exceeds the total length of the United States Atlantic Gulf and Pacific coasts combined, highlighting the vast lakefront expanse.
Justice Jackson dissented in a 5-4 Supreme Court ruling that a farmer buying federal crop insurance must know Federal Register regulations. He called the idea an absurdity and argued many farmers cannot read or digest the voluminous regulations, as Merrills lacked knowledge of coverage limits after a wheat crop loss.
Cedar Rapids police pursue Garlan M. Hager of Des Moines after he used his name on four bad checks cashed at the Montrose hotel Army store and Taft grill. Checks total $103.95, all drawn on Valley Savings bank. Hager reported loss of billfold containing $130 to $157 and identifications in Cedar Rapids on Oct 29 30.
Sheldon F Schlemmer 43 died at his Cedar Rapids home Sunday at 4 p m from a heart ailment Born November 12 1900 in Preston he once ran a movie circuit in Preston and Cedar Rapids Surviving are his wife Ruth three sisters Mrs Dorothy Weber Lillian Schlemmer of Preston and Mrs Muriel Jost of Cedar Rapids and four brothers Ellsworth and Jack of Preston Roy of Washington D C and Donald of Prairie du Chien Wis Services 11 a m Thursday Teahen chapel Burial in Preston Friends may call at the chapel
Mrs Matilda Swan Hansen aged 88 of Cedar Rapids died at her home after a long illness. Born in Sweden on June 11, 1859 she leaves three sons George and Elmer Swan of Cedar Rapids and Harry Swan of Richmond California a daughter Mrs Christen Ness eight grandchildren 16 great grandchildren and a brother Chris Johnson of Marion. Services will be held at Beatty chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday conducted by Rev J O Simon with burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mary Roe of 1409 Bever avenue SE dies Saturday. Services set for 10 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. J. M. Molloy. Rosary at 7:30 p.m. Monday at Monahan Funeral Home. Burial in Mt. Calvary family lot. Family requests no flowers.
Funeral services were held in Charles City for six week old Thomas John Teeter grandson of Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Newman. He died Saturday after strangling while feeding. The mother is Barbara Newman Teeter formerly of The Gazette advertising department.
Richard Boland infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Boland of 723 C avenue NW died at Cedar Rapids hospital at 10 45 p m Sunday. Services were held at Brady mortuary at 3 p m Monday with burial in Mt Calvary cemetery.
Cedar Rapids Veterans of Foreign Wars announces two events. The Armistice Day dance will run from 8:45 p.m. Tuesday with Stan Ley and his orchestra providing music. A poultry bazaar is set for Monday, Nov 17 at 8 p.m. with Lou Dvorak in charge and an evening program to follow.
Rummage sale announced for 1030 7th St SE Tuesday Nov 11. Advices list turkey dinner at Sokol Bazaar Thursday from 5:30 with reservations via CSPS Hall. Remembrance Day services at Grace Episcopal Tuesday at 7:30 and 10 am. Insurance for pheasant hunters 10 day coverage $2.70 via R T Moore Agency. John Adams hospitalized after leg injury from fall near Chamber of Commerce. American Legion Armistice night Nov 11 program by Hanford Post 5 open to public. John Horne injured admitted to St Luke's after fall at home. American Legion Goose and Turkey supper Nov 11 at Legion Hall Central City. Adults served from 4:30 pm. Chamber of Commerce board election polls close 5 pm Tuesday. 14 nominees for seven director posts. ballots counted Wednesday. Fried chicken dinner with kolaches at Hus Memorial Presbyterian Church Nov 12 serving noon and evening. adults $1. children 50c. Eagles Amateur Contest Betty Emmons wins with Song of Democracy. donates prize to future contest. Second place guitar duo Herman Roloff and Analee Clemons. third Joy Baker, 7, singer.
Three men pled guilty in justice court to shooting pheasants out of season as the early opening occurred. Larry J. Hood Robert Lane and Howard N. Wiegand were fined 300 and 100 each with half of each fine suspended. the pheasants were given to Sunshine Mission. Additional fines of 25 were paid by Fay Harnish W Franks and Don Hall for carrying a gun assembled on a public highway.
Rita Hayworth testified in Hollywood that Orson Welles was away from home most of their marriage and mocked the idea of a home or family. She sought a divorce on cruelty grounds, receiving custody of Rebecca with $50 weekly child support and alternate weekends visit. Welles did not contest. judge approved the property settlement.
Commonwealth contends Wilkinson assured the property was a hotel under the act and that decontrol was a formality. Boss company sought decontrol and notified tenants of rent increases while defendants deny the claim. Judge Graven set December 15 for a federal court hearing in Cedar Rapids at 10 a.m.
Chalmer Bowen, 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Bowen of 523 Seventh Avenue SW, served as chief engineer on Howard Hughes’ flying boat during its first flight last week. Bowen, a Grant High School alumnus who later worked at the Iowa City airport, went to California in 1940. A brother, W. T. Bowen, lives at 1025 Tenth Street SW.
The Marine Corps League of Cedar Rapids will assemble at 8 o clock tonight to mark the 172nd anniversary of the Marine Corps. The observance will be at the Legion Town Club with Assistant County Attorney David Elderkin giving the address. Agenda includes films of the Okinawa landing and officer elections.
Royal Canadian Mounted Police captured three would be bank robbers in a brief exchange of fire at the Bank of Nova Scotia in Sussex New Brunswick on Sunday.
Army veteran Augustus J. Pusateri of 1001 Fifth Avenue SE has re-enlisted in the regular army as a sergeant. The enlistment update appeared with three first enlistments from the army and air force recruiting station in the federal building. Other enlistees include Clyde P. Straka of 2704 J Street SW David F. E. Shultz of Tipton and Joseph R. Dolash of Chelsea.
Pauline Foster files for divorce from Charles Foster and asks Linn County court to raise temporary alimony from 25 to 35 dollars weekly, saying current 25 dollar allotment fails to support her and five minor children. Hearing scheduled for November 17.
Darrell Short, 31, of 625 Fifth Avenue SE, and Donald Tierman, route 2, were each fined 300 and costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Tierman refused to pay and faced 90 days in Linn County jail. both arrests were by Highway Patrolmen Charles Fels and Lloyd Patterson. Short was cited on highway 30 at 7:15 p.m. Saturday. Tiernan was detained in Cedar Rapids at 12:30 a.m. Sunday.
The Cedar Rapids Building Corporation seeks a mechanic's lien against Charles Averill for 500 dollars after a Feb 28 written agreement for labor on a home at 1818 Chandler Street SW. The petition filed with Linn county clerk Monday requests the lien on the house and real estate.
The will of R. T. Penn who died October 15 was admitted to probate on Monday. Irwin L. Penn was appointed executor without bond.
Armistice day to be a semi holiday in Cedar Rapids with banks and federal county and city offices closed all day. Stores schools and post office operate normally except mail deliveries on a curtailed Saturday schedule. Chamber of Commerce offices will stay open.
Cedar Rapids approves final contracts totaling 214 737 after change orders for the memorial stadium project. Engineer C P Lewellen says work slowed by weather but excavation and forms are in place. The arena will have a 120 unit lighting system, with 40 lights cut to cut costs and planned future additions possible.
Sporman seeks variances for a revised eight to three and a half story 56 unit apartment project at 1306 Second Ave SE. He asks five foot side yards instead of eight and a seven foot front setback instead of 20. Board hearing slated after planners balked at original layout and parking impact.
Carl Schade suffered cuts requiring more than 40 stitches after his car driven by his brother Richard A. Schade ran into a phone pole on Ellis Boulevard NW between F and G Avenues. Both men were fined in police court for driving violations.
Campaign leaders met at headquarters to map a re canvass of sections where contributions lag. Attending were Lee Wintere berg chairman William Barron vice chairman and L P Boudreaux head of Public Welfare. The drive remains about $11 000 short of the $178 900 goal.
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