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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1952
Page
3
The Daily Record notes snow and mixed precipitation spreading from northwest to southeast Tuesday with accumulations up to 10 inches in extremes. Snow shifts to rain in the southeast, then flurries statewide by Wednesday. Temps fall with highs 28 to 38 and lows 20 to 34. wind diminishes by Wednesday afternoon.
General alarms sounded at Quaker Oats and Waconia Sorghum Mill with unspecified causes and responding companies. Local traffic fines include Reckless driving for James Cox and several minor offenses. births announced at Mercy and St. Luke's with several families noted.
In Columbus Taft says GOP victory will not overturn basic farm policy. He doubts tax reductions before 1954 and notes he did not recommend Humphrey for treasury secretary, favoring Byrd instead. He supports government action to prevent price declines and maintains parity as farm policy goal.
The document outlines dump site terms below Hawthorn drive with high fill, no empty-truck parking, and Bedell not liable for dump damages. Either party may terminate for noncompliance. It recalls Cedar Rapids use of Henessy Brothers ground on Memorial Drive SE prior to a municipal dump and incineration, at $300 monthly.
District Judge Harry Narey fixed December 15 for a hearing to decide whether Iowa Southern Utilities will accept Bechtel’s $100000 settlement offer on a $5300000 judgment. Bechtel’s offer is subject to approval by January 1. Stockholders claim Bechtel and the late J Ross Lee profited from selling utilities before 1938. Edward L Shutts, Iowa Southern president, could not confirm acceptance and Fred A Oatjes questioned the proposal’s odds.
Harry R Moore Jr receives appointment to the United States Naval Academy at Annapolis from the office of Vice President Alben Barkley. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R Moore of 3808 First Avenue and currently serves as recruit chief petty officer at the San Diego naval training center. He completed two years of study at Iowa State College before entering the Navy.
Linn County cadet blood drive results were discouraging with 60 pledges from 1 665 contacts during a house to house solicitation by Coe College air force ROTC. Red Cross will collect next week for military needs in Korea or hospitals. about 900 donors are still needed for January.
Services were held Monday in Los Angeles for Ralph C. Puckett age 69 a former Cedar Rapids resident and owner of the Western Auto Specialty Store in Cedar Rapids before moving to Los Angeles in 1929 He is survived by his daughter Mrs Betty Williams son R Bertam Puckett a Chicago sports broadcaster two sisters Ermine and Lucille Puckett and a brother Bertram Puckett He was active in Los Angeles Masons and civic affairs
Minnie Karsten Schmidt died at 4 50 am Tuesday at her daughter s home 537 Thirtieth street SE Cedar Rapids after 30 years residence She was born June 30 1877 in Iowa county Survived by daughter Mrs Elias another daughter Mrs Bingaman son Gilbert Schmidt three sisters Mrs Gillis Mrs Homer Walters of Chicago Mrs Charles Dare Hammond Ind and brother John Karsten Marengo Services at Turner chapel 3 30 pm Wednesday Rev N L with burial at cemetery Friends may call at chapel
George Jones 63 a former Cedar Rapids resident and Rock Island railroad employee died of a heart attack while on a hunting trip near Alturas California Sunday. He lived in Long Beach and was a retired police officer from 1947. Survivors include wife Irma Dite of Cedar Rapids two brothers Miles of Long Beach Everett of Veterans Home California and nephew Robert J Brodie of Marion.
Robert Huston Bird, 39, faced a jury in Charles Penningroth's court on a charge of stealing a Marion resident Lester Peck's car last Oct 25. Bird denied the charge and was the sole defense witness, claiming he had permission to use the vehicle from Cedar Rapids man J. C. Forde, who recently pled guilty to a separate car theft and received a five year penitentiary sentence at Fort Madison.
Robert J. McClimon, 25, of Lost Nation pled guilty to larceny in the July 7 theft of a Cedar Rapids man’s car after wrecking his own. He received a sentence not to exceed five years at Fort ee by Judge Floyd Phil. The plea reduced the charge from car theft to larceny.
Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated an attempted break in at the Great Pore Supply Company. The would be thieves broke a rear window and door but did not enter the building. Manager Bury Hilton said the incident occurred Monday night or early Tuesday.
Charles Leo Conway, 51, of Iowa City, waived to the grand jury on a drunk driving charge. He was arrested Sunday by the highway patrol in College Township south of Cedar Rapids and released after the information was filed in justice court Tuesday.
Two wills were admitted to probate on Tuesday. Fannie G. Burkholder died November seventeenth leaving cash bequests totaling fifteen thousand five hundred dollars to specific individuals including ten thousand to George Fosnacht and five hundred to each of five Gerdes family members with the rest to be divided among Robert Joe Jack Fosnacht and the Gerdes heirs. Fosnacht named executor without bond. Barton Coppock, who died November ninth, leaves a life interest to his widow Elizabeth with the estate divided equally among Florence Haworth Ada J. Peck and Alfred W. Coppock. Alfred named executor without bond.
Jacob N. Hostetler, 30, of 1030 Fourth Avenue SE, faces a fugitive hearing scheduled for December 22 before Judge Floyd Philbrick. He is sought in Grand Island Nebraska for failure to support his family and allegedly refused to waive extradition. Two suits filed Tuesday include A J Schroeder v Ernest L and Mary Cuffle for 137.50 and H E Pfeiffer v Albert H Gandy Jr for 145. A Marie L Wray personal injury suit against Stan ley Jarosh was dismissed by the plaintiff Monday.
Talks between the Davenport bus drivers union and Davenport City Lines resumed after an 85 day strike. Federal Mediator Michael Sherman of Des Moines attended the session but declined to comment on progress or any new offer. Mayor A R Kroppach presented the city's position on television Monday.
Dr Lee E Farr chairman of the Brookhaven National Laboratory medical department will discuss the impact of nuclear science on medicine at a 8 p m lecture in the Shambaugh room University library Iowa City Tuesday night The talk, under Sigma Xi sponsorship, will cover isotopes and their biological effects and the safe use of new tools in medicine.
Superintendent Clyde Parker reiterated support for state financial aid to public education while opposing the proposed minimum foundation funding formula. He argued for broader funding beyond new taxes and noted districts fear the plan would widen disparities between rich and poor schools. Cedar Rapids officials cited concerns that poorer districts could suffer if funding is redistributed.
In Brisbane Australia Sister Elizabeth Kenny, famed polio nurse, shows a slight rally in a critical illness described as probably her last battle by her doctor. American Consul Charles Carlson visited Toowoomba to pay respects as Kenny smiles briefly at the sight.
In Mendota Illinois a head on collision between a car driven by Mrs Dorothy Bailey Ford and her 80 year old chauffeur D Jima Jahege and a livestock truck on Route 34 four miles east of Mendota killed both occupants of the car. Paul Hill driver of the truck was treated for minor injuries. The truck carried 90 hogs and 30 sheep. Mrs Ford was the wife of Kenneth Ford and daughter of H A Bailey a Republican leader and former publisher of the Bureau County Republican.
The secretary of state received expense reports for the November 4 election. Neal E. Smith of Des Moines reported 260 in contributions and 524.25 in expenses for state representative. Doris N. Gorman of Oelwein listed 120 in contributions and 120.25 in expenses for state senator. Carl H. Ringenberg of Ames showed no contributions and 50 in expenses for state representative.
The United States on Tuesday filed a condemnation petition in federal court seeking 2 237 acres in Johnson county Iowa for the Coralville reservoir project on the Iowa River. The action on behalf of Army engineers cites flood control needs in the Upper Mississippi basin and names 49 property owners. The petition states a condemnation price of 352 460 dollars for the land to be taken.
A Texan who bought a Georgia farm finds he can raise as many cattle on 300 acres in Georgia as his father did on 13,000 acres in Texas. He says he likely won’t try to return the land despite possible accusations of regret.
London dispatch reports a complete Soviet Army reorganization with party controlled officer corps. Vassilevsky and Kuznetsov describe political oversight as strengthened through career officers and a vast network of Marxism Leninism education and Komsomol units. The aim is loyalty and prevent military independence, with battle readiness emphasized.
Cedar Rapids forms a 50 member citizens advisory group to work with the school board on building needs following the failed bond plan. The first organizational meeting is at 7 30 p m in the board of education building with representatives from PTA districts, high schools, and numerous civic groups to study proposals and disseminate information ahead of a future bond election.
Davenport photographer John Annis was awarded 16592 by Federal Judge Will Riley in Des Moines after a Dec 7 1950 accident at the Rock Island arsenal. He sought 100000 in damages claiming a 155 mm gun fell on him while he photographed it for an army training manual.
Hollywood film star Teresa Wright secures a divorce from novelist Niven Busch. She testified he made her feel useless and unwanted by forcing her to listen to his views and pushing her into a corner.
In Waterloo and Cedar Falls a price-cutting battle lowered gasoline to 20.9 cents a gallon at all major and independent stations. The move follows ongoing competition among retailers.
A very thin sheet of gold appears translucent and transmits a greenish light, illustrating how reduced thickness alters optical properties. The description notes the metal’s unusual light transmission and color feel.
The Cedar Rapids school board on Monday discussed employing counsel to protect the pension system as state benefits expand and planned to seek bids on street work near Kerwood playground. They will share project costs and fund it from the next budget. The board also considered GED and special diploma hurdles for dropouts, noting few have earned such diplomas in recent years.
Local items report Barbara Jean Mickelson in hospital at St. Luke's, a new barber shop opening, a Thanksgiving church service at First Church of Christ Scientist, and Gazette Want Ads accepted for Thanksgiving day. Community Chest speakers planned at the Chamber of Commerce, Dr Navratil available for appointments, and a $100 traffic fine for James Cox. A suitcase theft from a car near Cedar Rapids is noted, plus twelve new Cecilian club members at Mt Mercy.
The Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company board declares a $1 per share dividend plus an extra 50 cents a share payable December 16 to holders of record November 25. This follows a 50 cent dividend paid March 14, and marks the thirtieth year of payments totaling $3,040,000. The Inter-Ocean Securities Corporation also declares a $2 per share dividend on common stock payable December 16 to holders of record November 25.
Senator Taft said he would cooperate with President-elect Eisenhower's cabinet choices and offered no recommendation for any appointee. He praised Ezra Taft Benson as an excellent choice for agriculture but stated he cannot claim him as a recommendation and noted their distant family link.
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