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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1947
Page
2
The item compiles weather data for Creets Tere and Iowa forecasts with temperatures across regions, plus a string of local court fines for disturbances of the peace and traffic offenses. It lists fires, alarms, and residents fined, and notes births and deaths in several towns, including Decorah and Center Point.
Waukesha Wisconsin veterans hospital schedule lists 8 a.m. Tuesday services at St Marys church. Oelwein Mrs Henry Mahoney 77 died Sunday night with 10 a.m. Wednesday services at Sacred Heart church. Winthrop Gay Washburn 65 died Saturday night with funeral at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fawcett time. Shellsburg James H Hemphill 94 died Sunday services 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Christian church in Lafayette.
Philippine President Manuel A Roxas urged wealthier nations to share aid beyond Europe arguing Asia needs help now. He opened the 12 nation United Nations Economic Commission for Asia and the Far East conference in Baguio as delegates seek a self help plan to feed and clothe 1.25 billion Asians.
Slick streets and reduced visibility from powdery snow caused multiple accidents across Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. A truck blocked Mt Vernon traffic after skidding. McNeil’s car overturned on highway 150 near Otter Creek bridge with minor injuries to McNeil and relatives. Police logged more injuries and extensive damage as cars collided at several intersections and a pedestrian, John Robinson, was rushed to Mercy hospital. Truck crews salted hills. Cedar Rapids saw a chilly high of 29 degrees and subfreezing morning low as temperatures fell through Monday morning.
The 1947 Community Chest drive ends December 1 after contributions fall short of the $178,900 goal. Recanvassing ends then and final audit shows the drive still $10,000 short. A Public Welfare bureau board meeting December 16 will hear the final report and award Red Feather Oscars to campaign majors and captains meeting quotas.
A petition with 586 Lincoln school district residents seeks a southwest Cedar Rapids playground. Parks Commissioner Richard C. Jones urges immediate planning for more recreation spaces citywide, citing spreading growth and a lack of supervised play near Lincoln School. The proposal was sent to the City Plan commission with mayoral support.
Two Coe college students from Minneapolis were fined 100 dollars each and given suspended three month sentences after pleading guilty to larceny under twenty dollars. Kirtland Lehman, 19, and Perry A. Middlemist, 21, were linked to a break in at Maid-Rite Sandwich shop, 1323 First Avenue SE, where 69 dollars worth of cigarettes, candy, and gum were taken.
Orville G. Vanston of Marion faces a civil suit filed by D. H. Smith executor of Albert Chesley’s estate. The note for 200 dollars on which Chesley co signed was paid from Chesley’s estate. Smith seeks 175 dollars, claiming 25 already paid. Vanston has pled not guilty to a murder intent assault charge for shooting his wife Nov 11 at Pleasant Prairie school, bond set at 8000 dollars.
Raymona Tapia pled guilty Monday morning to committing lascivious acts with a child before trial. He was sentenced to three years in the Fort Madison penitentiary with an appeal bond set at $2,500. The case originated from a charge brought by a 15-year-old boy after Tapia originally pled not guilty.
Fred Earl Kramer, 48, of route 3, was fined 500 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated in district court. It marked his second offense. Kramer was arrested Thursday by Highway Patrolman Lloyd Patterson on highway 30, three miles east of Cedar Rapids.
A suit filed by the Iowa Illinois Fixture Company against Louis James and Nick Parris for nonpayment of an account was dismissed with prejudice Monday at the plaintiff's request, ending the case.
In district court Mon itor, E. E. Fulmer doing business as Hawkeye Radio Service was ordered to pay Gifford-Brown Inc. $388.76 to settle an account.
Russia accused Britain of blocking a Palestine settlement at the United Nations Palestine committee session. Semen K. Tsarapkin told the 57 member body that Britain had reservations that deprived the UN of means to settle the issue.
Sen. Bridges warns the administration emergency aid plan for Italy, France, and Austria could trigger a U.S. food shortage and possible rationing if grain crops fail. Secretary Anderson testifies for $597 million in aid, while Bridges vows not to approve a blank check and calls for detailed justification. The discussion centers on grain export estimates and the timing of funding legislation.
Seven men faced reckless driving fines totaling 250 dollars after weekend incidents. Glenn Pugh of Marion paid the heaviest 100 dollars plus costs for a dump truck crash on Center Point road NE injuring two cars driven by William Hughes of 1612 Center Point road NE and E R Jenness of Waterloo. Other defendants included William Looney, Robert Arnold, Robert Curtis, Max Norris, Fred Drivnovski, and Walter Rahn with fines ranging from 25 dollars to 5 dollars suspended by Judge Harry S. Johnson.
The Iowa Jaycees discuss leadership qualities and award presentations. National Director LaVerne Johnston honors Mason City for organizing two new chambers. Betty Emmons wins a state democracy award. Margaret Reed wins another. Board decisions set golf tournaments, a broadened athlete insurance program, host cities Ottumwa and Burlington, and a state convention with a new Jaycee shirt.
The Council of Social Planning committee on transients will meet Tuesday noon at the YMCA to study two approaches to the transient issue. It will draft city wide aid policies by requesting agencies to outline services to avoid duplication and consider a central index and information center to act as a clearing house.
Harry Clifford Whisler 75 of Cedar Rapids died at 1 40 p m Sunday after a long illness Born February 25 1872 in Shippensburg Pa he worked as a ship man for Crandic 12 years He was elder 15 years at First United Presbyterian church Survived by wife Luella son Clarence R foster daughter Mary Whisler Simon five grandchildren three brothers two sisters Services at Barta Hesser chapel 3 30 p m Tuesday Burial in Little York Ill</s>
Isaac Hird 86 resident of Cedar Rapids died in a local nursing home at 11 07 a m Sunday after a long illness. Born July 29 1861 in Port Hill England he was in lumber and coal business in Manila Iowa. He was a member of Manila Presbyterian Church and Golden Leaf lodge 595 A F and A M serving as secretary 15 years. Surviving are three sons Robert E Hird of Waterloo Allen B and Frank L of Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs Hannah Beaton of Norfolk Nebraska and five grandchildren. The body was moved to Manila for services and burial.
Otto W. Guy, longtime Cedar Rapids resident and Milwaukee railway employee from 1906 to 1945, died Sunday at his Harbor City home after a long illness. Born November 3, 1883 in Waverly, he married Andrea Berkeland in 1913. Survived by wife, two daughters Olive and Esther, son Jack, sister and brother, plus three grandchildren. Burial planned at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Glendale.
S. K. Clark a former Cedar Rapids resident for over 25 years died Saturday evening in Iowa City. He worked as a conductor on the Crandie route for many years. His wife Mary and daughter Virginia of Chicago survive. Services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Donahue Funeral Home in Iowa City.
Mrs Frances Sankot of 1327 C Avenue NE died Saturday. Services set for 1 30 p.m. Tuesday in the Barta Hesser chapel with Rev Zdenek F Pauk officiating. Burial will be in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may share condolences and attend.
Funeral services for Mrs. R D Whitney of 1500 Hinkley avenue NW will be held in Lomita California on Tuesday with burial in Lomita. The obituary notes she died in Lomita and lists the address of the family.
A Monday morning fire gutted two side by side taverns in a two story brick row in Quasqueton. Operators Charles Markle and W. Van Skike faced a blaze that threatened Holst hardware Chesmore's Gift Shop Crawford's grocery the post office and Stanford's cafe as Independence Winthrop and Rowley firemen helped. Water was pumped from the Wapsie river to fight the blaze.
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision Justice Reed delivered the majority ruling upholding the convictions of three Jehovahs Witnesses for violating the selective service act by refusing civilian public service. Dissenters were Justice Murphy and Justice Douglas. The cases involved Wesley Cox Theodore Thompson and Wilbur Rossum, all claiming minister status to seek exemption.
Dickie Fosdick, a four year old leukemia patient of Cedar Rapids, awaits another blood transfusion after a Christmas drive. A list of 21 B blood donors was compiled by Young Men's bureau workers at the Chamber of Commerce and Mercy hospital labs will test more volunteers tonight. Parents Richard J. and Mrs. Fosdick express gratitude for the outpouring at 520 Thirtieth Street SE as doctors expect another transfusion soon with a possible date around Christmas Eve.
Funeral services for Ralph Yocum 64 of Lisbon who died Sunday in St Luke s hospital will be held Tuesday at 2 p m at Johnson Morgan funeral home Lisbon He worked for The Gazette as a rural route salesman in Jones and Cedar counties for 20 years retiring in 1942 He is survived by a son Earl and a daughter Mrs Inez Caraway both of Lisbon.
Washington report from the commerce department states pulp and paper supplies will satisfy all major users except newspaper publishers by next spring. Newsprint is expected to remain substantially short through 1948 and possibly into the next year.
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