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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 16, 1960

Page

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Daily Record and diet oP hrechateas 1s in'apolis 5243

Forecast indicates generally fair weather through Thursday with colder conditions tonight in the east. Temperatures will rise to the 40s to 50s Thursday, followed by partly cloudy and warmer conditions Friday. Also includes local weather figures for LaCrosse and surrounding areas, barometer readings, sunrise and sunset times, and a list of births and civil suit filings in the area.

Apolis York Omaha Eifican Seattle

Family Names Recorded in Local Court Docket

The docket lists transfers and disputes involving Matilda E. McDonald from Donald J. McDonald. Floyd Davis from Julia Davis. Harry Lekin from Betty Lekin. Rhoda Jordan versus David Jordan. Minerva J. Zenner versus Sylvester F. Zenner. Patricia Jannie versus William Jannie. and Morris versus Peggy Morris.

Matilda E. McDonald Donald J. McDonald Floyd Davis Julia Davis Harry Lekin Betty Lekin Rhoda Jordan David Jordan Minerva J. Zenner Sylvester F. Zenner Patricia Jannie William Jannie Ee Morris Peggy Mor

Multiple Iowa citations list of speeding and traffic violations

A long list of individuals from Marion, Cedar Rapids, Vinton, Iowa City and surrounding towns faced traffic related penalties including speeding, failing to yield, disobeying signals and no driver's license. Fines ranged from 2 to 25 dollars with some suspensions noted and incidents also mentioning leaving the accident scene and disturbing the peace.

Bonnie Joseph 33Rd St David Robertson 27Th Ave Charles Gilderbloom Iowa City Harvey Slyck 28Th St Janet Leach Vinton Warren Everhart 18Th St James Anderson 11Th St William Hinshaw Old Marioard Robert Hepner 35Th St Joyce Aldershoe Hollywood Blvd Alvin Shaffer 20Th St Albert Cooper Traer Don Burmeister Beverly Shaw Regal Ave Everett Kelsey 26Th St. NW Edward Anderson K St William Ee Newcomber. SE Mary Sience 2Nd St William Kristan 12Th St Glenn Ravenscroft 29Th St. Dr Manley Bave Mary Dee 20Th Ave Guy Abernathy 27Th St. NW John Bidenbach Mechanicsville Robert Leonard Palo Roy Seidlitz 8Th St. SE William Elam Newcombet Warren’ Rice Aodoo David Falkenary 6Th Ave Lenore Topinka Vernon Dr Ray 3 Rhodes 10Th St. NW Ween Manley B Ave Thomas Flood 10Th St George Frye Forbes 4Th St

Cornell- Christ-Janer Named President of St. John's College

Dr. Christ-Janer succeeds Dr. Russell D. Cole as president of St. John's College Annapolis. He has served since 1953, with key roles in finance and fundraising, and helped lead the Third Century Fund that raised about 4.5 million dollars last year while over 6 million has been raised in five years. He also reviewed candidates for positions and directed tutor oversight.

Christ-Janer Russell D. Cole St. John’s Annapolis Pillsbury Military Academy Dr. Christ-Janer Carleton College Yale University Divinity School Chicago Law School King William’s School Christ- Janer University of Chicago Lake Erie College

Cornell appoints Christ-Janer as new president

Dr. Christ-Janer, a World War II veteran and former air force captain, is named Cornell University president. He plans to strengthen the financial base, broaden donor appeal, and support faculty while emphasizing liberal education as a moral driver. Born 1922 in Garland Nebraska, raised in Minnesota, he is married to Rebecca Butler.

Cornell Christ-Janer Carleton College Garland Neb Waterville Minn Bertha Christ-Janer Faribault Rebecca Butler Madelia

Rioting youths march through New Orleans downtown

Police carried a student across a street as crowds of up to about 2000 gathered in downtown New Orleans. Demonstrators from high schools invaded city hall and the school board office, while a broadcasting newsman described threats to a mobile unit. Police restored order as riders replaced motorcycle squads and urged youths to go home.

School Board

India to Buy Transport Planes from Russia

Indian defense ministry sources say New Delhi reached an agreement with Russia to purchase transport aircraft. The deal aims to bolster India’s military airlift capacity and logistics capabilities.

New Delhi Defense Ministry India Russia

Deaths Paul V. Wilson Dies at Age 61

Paul V. Wilson 61 of 1046 Twelfth St NE died Wednesday in Iowa City Veterans hospital. Born November 7 1899 in Belle Plaine he studied at the University of Iowa law school and practiced in Cedar Rapids 36 years. A World War II and WWI veteran, he belonged to several legal and fraternal groups and the Holy Name Society. Surviving wife, brother John of Long Beach Calif, two sisters. Funeral Friday at Immaculate Conception Church with Rosary services. Military rites planned at grave by the American Legion.

Paul V. Wilson Twelfth St Iowa City Veterans Hospital Belle Plaine University of Iowa Law School Cedar Rapids Wilson Linn Iowa State American Bar Assas Catholic Lawyers Guild of the Archdiocese of Dubuque American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars Delta Theta Phi

Morris Quaker Oats employee and WWI veteran dies in Iowa City

Carroll E Morris a 31 year Quaker Oats employee and Cedar Rapids resident for 35 years died Wednesday in Iowa City Veterans Hospital Born August 5 1892 in Hutchinson Kansas he married Marian A Kreger September 26 1925 in Waterloo He is survived by his wife a brother Clarence of Fresno California and a sister Cora Eastman of Hutchinson He was a member of Christ Presbyterian Church the VFW and Veterans of World War I Services will be at Turner Chapel Friday at 1 30 led by Rev John E Wheanley burial Linwood with military honors from the VFW Friends may call after 6 Wednesday

Carroll E. Morris Nineteenth St. NW Quaker Oats Co Cedar Rapids Iowa City Veterans Hospital Hutchinson Kan Marian A. Kreger Waterloo Clarence Fresno Calif Cora Eastman Morris Christ Presbyterian Church VFW Turner Chapel John E. Wheanley Linwood

Fitzgerald of Cedar Rapids dies at age 60

George Fitzgerald a retired farmer from the Millersburg area who moved to Cedar Rapids 18 years ago died Tuesday. Born March 19, 1886 in Millersburg he is survived by his wife Gladys Lacher Fitzgerald two sisters Ruth Stuff of Des Moines and Mrs. Fred Goodman of Lisbon and a brother Charles of Belle Plaine. Services will be at the Methodist church in Millersburg Friday at 1 30 p.m. Burial will follow at Community cemetery Millersburg Friends may call at the Barta Hesser chapel Thursday 4 to 9 p.m.

George Fitzgerald Third Ave Millersburg Cedar Rapids Gladys Lacher Fitzgerald Manchester Fred Goodman Lisbon Ruth Ruth Stuff Des Moines Charles Belle Plaine Barta-Hesser

Wilma Chartak Civilian dies in Cedar Rapids at 63

Wilma FE Chartak of 505 Fifth Ave SE Cedar Rapids died Wednesday at 63. Born May 27 1918 in Cedar Rapids she was a cosmetician at Killian's and a member of ZCBJ. Surviving are her husband Michael married in 1938 a daughter Carole her mother Rose Rosek two sisters Erma Peal and Josephine Dennis and a brother Lloyd. Services Friday 11 at Brady mortuary with Rev Edward McNulty. Burial Mt Calvary. Friends may call Thursday after 1 p.m.

Wilma FE Chartak Fifth Ave Michael Chartak Killian Cedar Rapids ZCBJ Keokuk Carole Rose Rosek Erma Peal Josephine Dennis Lloyd Toddville Brady Mortuary Edward McNulty Mt. Calvary

Tragic Death Of 6-Year-Old Anne Wilcox

Anne Wilcox 6 daughter of Mr and Mrs Keith Wilcox of Hiawatha died at 1 pm Tuesday in an Iowa City hospital after illness since August. Survived by parents two brothers Peter and Steven a sister Susan and grandfathers Milo Ryan Chelsea and Fay Wilcox Tama. Services Friday 2 pm in Hrabak funeral home Chel sea conducted by Rev Jackson.

Anne Wilcox Keith Wilcox Hiawatha Iowa City Peter Steven Susan Milo Ryan Chelsea Fay Wilcox Tama Hrabak Funeral Home Jackson

Burns of St. Pauls Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids

The obituary notes Burns of St Pauls Methodist Church in Cedar Rapids and states burial will be in Rector Cemetery in Chelsea.

Burns St. Paul’s Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Rector Cemetery Chelsea

Moser Rites Set for Strawberry Point Native in Waterloo

Nellie Jane Moser, 63, Cedar Rapids resident for 18 years and former Strawberry Point native, died Tuesday at Scholtz Memorial Hospital in Waterloo. Survived by daughter Mervin Huebner, Waterloo. mother Mrs. Charles Easton, New Hampton. six sisters including Mrs. Ira Rankin, New Hampton, and Mrs. Clarence Mitten, Marshfield. two brothers Herbert Easton, Lowes Park, Illinois, and Howard Easton, Monona. and one grandson. Services Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Gill Funeral Home, Strawberry Point, with burial in Strawberry Point Cemetery.

Nellie Jane Moser Cedar Rapids Waterloo Scholtz Memorial Hospital Moser Strawberry Point Mervin Huebner Charles Easton New Hampton Ira Rankin Clarence Mitten Marshfield Wis Eva Fritzpatrick Elkader R. C. Grimm

Widow Blanche Wiebel Dies In Cedar Rapids Service Held

Blanche Rotter Wiebel widow of Emil Wiebel and Cedar Rapids resident for 11 years died Monday at University hospitals. Born January 30 1880 near Amana she is survived by a daughter Mrs Chester Stanhope of LaCrosse three grandchildren and a brother Frank Rotter of Marengo. Private services Thursday at 3 in Czech National cemetery conducted by Rev Dominik A Loferski with Brosh chapel in charge. Family suggests donations to a favorite charity.

Blanche Rotter Wiebel Emil Wiebel Cedar Rapids University Hospitals Amana Chester Stanhope LaCrosse Frank Rotter Marengo Czech National Cemetery Dominic A. Loferski Brosh Chapel

Mrs Clair Day Dies in California at 95

Mrs. Clair M Day a long time Cedar Rapids resident died Thursday in Chula Vista California She and her husband moved there 14 years ago and Mr Day died in 1950

Clair M. Day Cedar Rapids Chula Vista Calif

Obituary notices for Kozik Santee and Safranek with services

Obituaries list services for Joseph Kozik in Kuba funeral home and St. Wenceslaus Church with burial at St. John’s Santee. Don Ray Santee Jr. service at Bearly’s, burial at Shiloh cemetery, Hiawatha, survivors include parents two sisters five brothers and relatives. Frank Safranek honored with a Thursday service in Brush chapel by Msgr Czech National.

Kozik Joseph Kuba Funeral Home St. Wenceslaus Cchurch Anthony W. Chihak St. John’s David Edward James Arthur Robert Lowell Dennis Lee Jackie Allen Pearl Santee Frank Hill

Tries To Hitch Ride In Locomotive's Cab

ANN ARBOR AP The engineer and fireman on a passenger train detained Walter Hallman 31 after he climbed into the locomotive cab at the station seeking a ride to Chicago. He claimed a straight was moving too fast. police held him for New York Central authorities as the train ran ten minutes late.

Ann Arbor Walter Hallman Chicago Hallman New York Central

Baby born to Armstrong-Jones family in London

Princess Margaret welcomes a new half brother-in-law as Ronald Armstrong-Jones and his third wife Jenifer Unite announce the birth of a 7 pound 14 ounce son born Tuesday. Ronald, 60, is the father of Anthony Armstrong-Jones. Jenifer Unite, 31, is a former British Airways stewardess. The couple receive flowers and a telegram from Princess Margaret and her husband.

London Margaret Ronald Armstrong-Jones Ronald Anthony Armstrong-Jones Jenifer Unite

French Budget Debate Passes 1961 Budget

PARIS AP The national assembly adopted the 1961 national budget totaling 69.34 billion francs about 14 billion dollars. The vote approval marks key fiscal planning for the year with allocations across ministries and programs.

Paris National Assembly

Linn County Supervisors, Cedar Rapids Council Move to Aid Lincolnway Village Sewer

Tuesday talks between Linn County supervisors Dudley Henderson Miles Sutera and Anthony Scolaro and Cedar Rapids council members Ralph Mikesell W Stolba and Don Garner aimed to grant Lincolnway village sewer district access to Prairie Creek. The drainage district lies outside city limits but needs a city path for an outlet. City Attorney David McGuire to advise on legalities after the meeting. Lincolnway village residents formed the district to address a drainage problem planning an open ditch to Prairie Creek to remove surface water.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Lincolnway Village Prairie Creek Dudley Henderson Miles Sutera Anthony Scolaro Ralph Mikesell W. W. Stolba Don Gardner David McGuire

Ballew Sentenced to 20 Years for Burglary

Lester Ballew of 1224 Tenth St SE was sentenced to 20 years in Ft Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to burglary before Judge Floyd Philbrick. He was accused of breaking into his former wife’s home and attacking her earlier this month.

Lester Ballew Tenth St. SE Ft. Madison Floyd Philbrick Ballew

Judgments for various defendants and claims collected

Judgments listed include Barwhite r Co on Abell Howe Co and M M Development Corp for 762 dollars on account. Wayne Farland against Lloyd M Tharp for 107 50 on a promissory note. Louis Chipokas against Marlene Benter for 336 dollars on rent.

Barwhizer Co Abell- Howe Co M. M. Development Corp Wayne Farland F and W Truck and Equipment Co Lloyd M. Tharp Louis Chipokas Marlene Benter

Wills Admitted Involving Rose Bailey and Julia Kuhn

Rose Bailey died July and left children as heirs with daughter Marie Bailey as executrix. Margaret E. Kuhn died October 1 naming her children as heirs and daughter Julia E. Kuhn as executrix.

Rose Bailey Marie Bailey Margaret E. Kuhn Julia E. Kuhn

Dismissed suit in Wright v Chapman with prejudice

Donald Wright and Dale Chapman see their damage case dismissed by the plaintiff with prejudice. This ends the civil action with no possibility of refiling.

Donald Wright Dale Chapman

Proposal to appoint state officials and block federal aid

A tax plan would replace elections for all state officials except the governor and lieutenant governor with appointments. The federation opposes federal aid to education except where population influx occurs due to federal institutions. It also opposes changes to social security that would raise taxes.

The Federation

Membership mounts in Methodist Church in United States

An official church tabulation shows Methodist membership in the United States Puerto Rico and Cuba reaching 9 910 741. The figure rises from 9 or 15 460 a year ago says Warren M Erwin editor of the church 1960 general minutes. The tally excludes overseas membership of nearly one million and 1 609 396 preparatory members on church rolls.

Chicago United States Puerto Rico Cuba Warren M. Erwin

Eisenhower Orders Agencies to Cut Overseas Outlay

President Eisenhower directs government agencies to adopt emergency economy measures cutting overseas spending to reduce the overseas deficit. He aims to tighten the balance of payments, ease gold drain, and bolster dollar prestige ahead of the Kennedy era. The move also paves the way for allied financial support and possible German cost-sharing for U.S. forces in Europe.

Loverseas Eisenhower Kennedy Europe West Germany Britain France U.S Treasury Anderson

President Eisenhower Calls NSC Meeting on Gold Crisis

President Eisenhower summoned a National Security Council meeting to discuss emergency moves to halt American gold and dollar resources. Administration, military, foreign policy, and financial leaders were told to fly to the President's vacation headquarters for a conference Thursday, with Vice President Nixon expected to be absent in Florida.

Augusta Eisenhower National Security Council Nixon Florida

Vote Merger of Luana Monona Farmersburg School District

Residents of the Monona-Farmersburg and Luana districts voted to merge effective July 1. The yes tally was 666 to 39 no, creating a merged district that also includes two rural districts near Monona. Luana will maintain its town school through 9th grade.

Monona Monona-Farmersburg Luana

Atomic Energy Group Gifts Books to Japan Library

The US Atomic Energy Commission presented two collections of books and documents on atomic energy to Japan's national Diet library last week, enhancing postwar research resources in Tokyo.

Atomic Energy Group Japan Tokyo API US Atomic Energy Commission Japanese National Diet Library

Sunspots Disrupting Radio Transmissions

Washington AP reports a worldwide magnetic storm, the strongest in a decade, disrupting shortwave radio communications for days. James Weldon of the National Bureau of Standards notes the North Atlantic route linking New York, London, Washington and Paris is especially affected, with impacts also felt across the Pacific.

Washington James Weldon World Warning Agency National Bureau of Standards North Atlantic New York London Paris Pacific

Cyprus seeks U.S. aid to ease drought shortages in wheat barley

The cabinet in Nicosia asked Washington for 40 000 tons of wheat and 10 000 tons of barley to relieve shortages caused by a drought. Cyprus government officials said the request aims to stabilize food supply as crop losses mount and imports lag behind demand.

Nicosia Cyprus U.S

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Daily Record C. R. Weather Mississippi Dam No McGregor Dubuque, i St. Luke's John Prather 26Th St Robert O'Neal Blair’s Ferry Rd. NE William Grant Marion Fred Wost 42Nd St Michael Huston Vernonrd Charles Rozinek Kansas City Bernard Enright Enright Kathryn Hesser Jay Hesser Hesser Mayme Forshay Vernon View Addition Vincent Benda Herman Klith Norva Hotel Baker Manufacturing Co American Plumbing and Heating, Inc Roy J. Seidlitz 8Th Ave. SE John Stamy John G. Willman Willman Co Paul Myers Jack Babcock Kaybee Store Doris Anderson R. W. Tapager Co Bert G. Cronk Richard O. Schneider Gerald R. Trimble Evans Skelly Evans Skelly Service Vs. Mr.and Mrs. John Muehe Syndicate Clothing Co Andrea Christine Boyle Seiferts-Higbee Clifford J Ardith M. Haynes St. Luke’s Hospital John W Lavonne Flood Ginsberg’s Jewelers Von‘ley Margaret M. Hall Murphy Employment Services John J Lydia Rodriguez D. J. McDonald Ambrose Silbernagel William Northrup Arnolds, Inc Linda Oliphant Iowa Garrison Donald Wittenberg, Jr Taylor’s Mary Anna Holtz St. Mary’s Church Shelly’s FE. L. Clare White Spencer Sigourney Funeral Home Warner’s Decorah Bobby Hanson Congregational Church Steine’s Dwayne Struve Bonnie L. Wills John W. Schrimper Marshalltown Darlene Touro Cedar Aids Eugene Primrose Ian Seely LaVerne R. Pitcher Karen Goldsberry Beatty-Bearle Funeral Directors Third Avenue Empire First Presbyterian Church Anne Arundel County YMCA Mid- Atlantic States Rotary Club Baltimore Synod Westminster Foundation Westminster Foundation of Governor’s Commission On State of Maryland New Orleans Wilma Chartak Third Street Blanche Wiebel Mrs. Clair Day Services Elder Armstrong-Jones John E. Lapes John B. Turner & Son Funeral Directors 2Nd Ave. S.E Methodist Church Ike John Scali Kenne Macon Billy Moore Moore Southern Clay Products Inc Gordon NSC Farmersburg Murdoch Order of the Golden Rule Order Walker Order OF the Goten Rute
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