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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1947
Page
2
Sunday to Monday colder trend with NE winds and wide temperature swings. Local obituaries include Mary Leonard in Elkader and George Gause new death notice. traffic fines list various offenders in Cedar Rapids area.
London report shows Sir Oswald Mosley returning to political life claiming a new order. He says his coalition unites right wing groups under a Fascist banner, though ranks appear divided and unclear.
A Cedar Rapids family escaped serious injury after a mid afternoon collision in Iowa City. Charles Wagner and his family, including Mrs. William Wagner, were treated for minor injuries and bruises at the scene.
Provisional data show Iowa recorded 48 104 births in the first nine months of 1947 with a rate of 25.12 per 1000 population, up from 22.19 last year with 57 202 births. Deaths averaged 2198 monthly, totaling 19 780, and annual deaths are projected around 26 800 with a 10.36 per 1000 population rate.
New York AP report says War Assets Administration will not sell electronics to Yugoslavia. Some surplus items purchased by U.S. firms may have been resold, but such sales are limited by state and commerce departments. Notes shipments to Yugoslav authorities and Red Cross, and explains Russia exclusion from steel and iron material quotas due to new disclosure rules.
Lorenzo Brokenbaugh, 59, admitted marrying four times without divorces. Judge Raymond MacNeille sentenced him to nine to 18 months in prison, condemning the union pattern as a poor example for those with only one wife.
DES MOINES AP Clarence oan Johnson former Polk County home steward was indicted by a grand jury and brought before Judge Russell B ordan. The indictment accuses Johnson of multiple charges related to alleged misconduct at the Polk County home.
Two women arrested in Mason City for alleged shoplifting at Younkers department store and linked to similar conduct in Des Moines. Police report the suspects used questionable tactics to conceal goods and fled before officers could detain them.
In Des Moines a man with a broken arm fought a purse snatcher Friday night and saved 39 year old Nettie Livingst on who had been slugged and knocked down.
Judge Graven, presiding of the U S district court in Iowa, is away until December 8. Emergency assignments are to Judge Robert C. Bell and Judge Gunnar Nordbye who will handle emergencies in the interim. Graven will begin an intermediate session in Cedar Rapids on December 15, with the next local session starting January 5.
Des Moines AP report says the first annual general school aid appropriation of 7,347,650 will be distributed in a lump sum once warrants are issued. About 89 percent of 8,239,732 in claims will be paid, pro rated due to insufficient funds. Administrative costs trimmed the total.
FRANKFURT AP The wildest G I dream came true Saturday for Pfc. Gail F. Sedgwick Topeka when breakfast was served him in bed by his commanding officer Lt Col Willard White Austin It was White's idea in recognition of Sedgwick's being chosen for the second time as enlisted aide to Lt Gen Clarence R Huebner chief of the ground forces in the European command Huebner has a new aide each week selected on the basis of soldierly qualities and appearance
Funeral services for Charlie Hubbard of 1844 J Avenue NE are set for 2 Sunday at Beatty Avenue conducted by Rev Paul St. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel beforehand.
George Talley a Cedar Pids resident died at 12 30 p m Friday at his home on Marion route 3 There are no known survivors Services will be conducted in the Barta Hesser chapel at a time to be announced later.
Lula Eastwood Schwab 51 wife of Dr Frederick Schwab resident of Cedar Rapids for six years died at 3 p m Friday at her home 220 Tenth Street NW after a lingering illness She was born near Lincoln Nebraska June 4 1896 Surviving include her husband daughter Jean Eastwood of Cedar Rapids brother Ray Allen of Springfield Missouri and Mrs Clarence Mickel of St Paul Funeral services set for 2:30 p m Sunday at Holy Methodist Church conducted by E J re Beyvaain Burial at Hopkin ton cemetery Friends may call at Rohn chapel Saturday evening
The final U S Steel ore carrier of the season is expected to arrive in Duluth on Wednesday and depart loaded on Thursday, ending the 1947 ore shipping season. Independent operators have largely finished their late runs while Duluth Mesabe and Iron Range Railway maintains drifting activity, sending out eight or nine ships daily from Proctor and Two Harbors.
Report notes that eighty five acres are cited as an area term misfit. no, the line states eighty five acres of Puerto Rico's 400000 families have an annual income under $400 a year.
County Attorney Francis Becker said charges would be filed next week in a series of raids on Bernard establishments in Dubuque County. Sheriff Leo Martin and seven deputies seized six slot machines, four jars, and four punch boards. McCarthy tavern yielded three slots, two jars, and two punchboards. Schmit restaurant produced two slots, two jars, and two punchboards, plus one slot machine from Schmit oil station. Ressler and Klocker tavern had no gambling devices. Raids were by warrants issued by District Judge John G. Chalmers.
Washington Senator McCarthy charged the army bought 1.6 billion pounds of sugar at a dollar above world prices near decontrol, calling for impeachment of those responsible. He blamed the escalation of living costs on wartime spending and questioned the army’s motive while noting Secretary Royall’s tenure.
Walter E. Davis 22 who lost his left hand in combat refused to sign a government loyalty questionnaire. He said he fights for rights and would not yield to a coercive order, noting potential job consequences but insisting on loyalty without pledges. He emphasized he has no blemishes and remains loyal.
Washington AP reports the Federal Communications Commission formally authorized telephone recording devices for interstate and foreign calls. Recordings must be announced by a short beep warning all participants. The rule takes effect January 15, with local calls to be decided by state public utility commissions.
Mrs. Josephine Keating 54 was reported in good condition at Mercy hospital after being struck by a car driven by Robert Tasker Wyoming as she crossed First avenue E near her home. Police say Tasker, who saw the couple 30 feet ahead, skidded on ice and could not avoid the impact. no charges were filed.
Hollywood AP Warner Brothers announces James Cagney will return to the Warner fold after five years away He and producer William Cagney formed their company in 1942 and used United Artists for distribution ending a 12 year Warner association Four years earlier Cagney repaired ties after a two year legal dispute and worked elsewhere The new deal covers Cagney starring in films directed by William and distributed by Warner Brothers
Alfred Marcher aged 51, inventor and wartime president of Republic Aviation Catton, died Friday from a heart ailment in Garden City New York.
Judge Harry S. Johnson fined three men a total of 200 dollars for reckless driving in police court Saturday. Charles R. McSweeney paid 100 dollars and costs for allegedly crashing barricades at Tenth avenue and Third street SE and failing to report the collision. Robert B. Norris of Iowa City and Dean K. Heck, 3354 Center Point road NE, each were fined 50 dollars and costs after incidents involving a University of Iowa student car stalled on railroad tracks and a near collision with a pedestrian and a taxi respectively. Heck tried to flee when arrested.
Senate Republicans pressed the Truman administration to specify the anti inflation powers sought from Congress. Senator Taft warned against blank check authority for allocating scarce materials, suggesting a limit like ten percent of steel production for priority needs such as boxcars. Senator Watkins said officials offered only broad powers and urged concrete details on how allocations would be implemented.
Police investigated a string of attempted break-ins at offices on the second floor of the Cornbelt building during the Thanksgiving holiday. Doors, including the A. A. Vogel Insurance agency, showed evidence of forced entry tools though all attempts failed.
Donald Hrabak of 417 Sixth Street SE and Joe Quigley of 405 A Avenue NW were fined 25 dollars and costs in police court after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace on Saturday. Hrabak’s arrest followed a disturbance sparked by a quarrel with his wife that drew attention in the rooming house. Quigley was arrested at a Fifth Avenue SE tavern on the complaint of the keeper for causing trouble and refusing to leave.
AKRON AP Two more tire firms announced price hikes effective December 1 as the rubber industry’s big four push higher costs. B F Goodrich raised passenger car tires slightly above five percent farm service tires seven percent and truck tires 54 percent. Goodyear announced a general revision of tire prices ranging from five to seven percent.
Rosa Gerke age about 45 was killed early today in a collision of two cars at an open country intersection north of State Center. Verne Pfantz drove the other car and Mrs Pfantz was injured. Highway Patrolman Otto Depping reported the crash, which occurred at an intersection with no clear explanation.
Cornell college at Mt. Vernon files suit in Linn county to foreclose a mortgage on a farm just east of Waubeek against Jennie and James Wilkinson James and Leoma Wise and Linn county. Promissory note for 5000 dated Oct 5 1937. past due and unpaid now totaling 5354 37 with interest. Seeks judgment for the amount and a court decree ranking its lien above Wise and county liens.
William D. Lawrence sues Margaret Kemp for $600 and to rescind a sales contract for a quonset hut at 252 Fortieth Street NE. He paid $600 down via Manly real estate and began moving the hut before being blocked by Kemp who demanded the remaining $100. Lawrence says the hut was misrepresented as complete but lacked a window door and wall to close the front.
Virgil Dugan, 28, of 912 Fifth street SE, waived to the grand jury on a charge of desertion and abandonment of minor children. Justice of the Peace H. R. Churchill set bond at $500, and Dugan remained in county jail in lieu of bail. He was accused in a county attorney's preliminary information of deserting three minor children.
Automibile damaged by fire on H. E. Dewees farm north of Springville. Anton Roshek and wife celebrate 53rd wedding anniversary at Henry Meyer home with 37 guests. O I Russell plans implement repair business in Morley with Ray Collins as assistant. Master Sgt. Harrison S. Rice to recruit in Winne-shiek Howard and Allamakee counties, succeeding Sgt. Kesselring. Amanda Schultz wins New York Life award for salesmanship in Ossian. New 18,000 gallon water tank to be built in Middle Amana by Challenge Co. Anton Heitshusen to speak at Brethren church in South English. Rev. Ben Cochenet to pastor Volga City churches. Volga City without resident pastor since 1946. Victor volunteers to host annual dance at American Legion hall. Wallace Siemens injured in tractor overturn near Traer. Stavanger Luther League elects officers in Ossian. Dorothy Sensor and Gordon Maring wed in West Union.
Dr. Mary Jeanette Lower aged 80 one of the first woman physicians in the Midwest died in Burlington at her daughter s home Mrs Robin B Carswell She fell ill while visiting her daughter here in 1946 Born in Warsaw Illinois services set for Monday afternoon in Kansas City Missouri
Bernardsville New Jersey church officials said St Bernard's Protestant Episcopal will provide free babysitting in the parish house to care for pre school children during Sunday services in a bid to boost attendance.
Governor Baxter plans to raise his land gifts to Maine to 150,000 acres by 1949. He began in 1917 after admiring Mt Katahdin surroundings and has already donated 127,641 acres for Baxter Park. He requires the land be kept free of commercial exploitation with only foot trails, cabins, and lean-tos allowed.
Keokuk Iowa AP report says Robert Perry a 15 year old colored youth who escaped Eldora Iowa Boys Training School on Oct 18 was arrested after wrecking a car on Thursday and admitting thefts on Nov 20 He allegedly fled with two others from Eldora driving to Davenport Michigan and Chicago before hiding in Keokuk since Oct 28 Police Chief Louis Atkins cited Perry who was found under a friend’s bed after a high speed chase and a pole collision.
Ames report states Robert Smith a 19 year old State Center farm youth and state 4 H president was named overall Iowa winner in dairy production activities and the Iowa entry in national 4 H dairy daily activities. Other top winners Maurice Core Graydon Trible Donald Koopman Elmer Paper Marion Anderson Dale Gerlach Wilos Ballard Irven Halstead each awarded a 25 dollar U S savings bond.
New York IP Twenty Iowa manufacturers have registered to attend the 52nd annual congress of American industry in New York December 3 4 and 5 announced Friday By NAM directors Fred Bohen Des Moines president Meredith Publishing Co and Reuben Rath Waterloo also registered Other Iowans listed include R C Whyth Cedar Falls Eugene J Curtis Clinton Fred Maytag Jr Newton and G M Foster Ottumwa About 3000 U S industrialists and business leaders are expected to attend the congress.
The Civil Aeronautics Administration approved Mount Joy site near Davenport for the Quad-Cities metropolitan airport. The Mount Joy field is deemed more beneficial for regional aviation than expanding Moline airport, with a projected cost of 1,750,000 dollars.
Earl Gordon Bill 63 dean emeritus of Dartmouth College killed himself with a rifle in Hanover New Hampshire on Friday. Police said he was troubled by the lingering effects of a nervous breakdown.
No. 60638 In the District Court Bernice M. Cook sues Dwight A. Cook for divorce and alimony. The petitioner seeks custody of three children, an attachment writ, and general equitable relief. Respondent must appear by January 6, 1948 at Cedar Rapids. Paul Pinckney, attorney.
In Linn County Iowa District Court Ann Gould files for divorce from Charles Gould citing cruel and inhuman treatment. The petition seeks alimony costs and attorney fees and restoration of Marilyn Ann Ni La as maiden name. Respondent must appear by December 29, 1947 or default and decree will be entered.
Towns end Victory Club No 8 will meet at K P hall for supper at 6 p m Sunday. Annual bazaar and turkey dinner at First Christian Church Tuesday December 2 tickets adults 1 00 children 50c on sale at church office must be purchased by Monday evening. Memorial Communion Cedar Rapids council 909 Knights of Columbus will hold 8 a m mass at St Matthew s church Sunday assembly at 7 45 to attend in a body. Rex Conn Will Speak Council 909 meeting Tuesday 8 p m in council home on European trip and Marshall plan impact on living conditions. Cedar Rapids Coin Club meets 8 p m Saturday at YMCA auction to be held. Churches of Christ salutes with Herald of Truth 7 a m Sunday morning on WMT.
A sudden tropical storm packing 85 mph gusts struck the Florida Straits injuring trees and boats with about 10000 dollars in damage. The storm forced warnings along the Florida coast and postponed a Miami Alabama football game due to heavy rain.
Maria Louise Hicks, 23, a French bride who hid 16 nights in a rope locker aboard a ship to reach America, faces deportation after an immigration board ruled she had no visa or passport. She and her husband Lavern Hicks, 22, said they will appeal to the attorney general. She will be held at Ellis Island pending action.
The AP reports October 1947 traffic fatalities totaled 2,960, down 2 percent from 3,020 in October 1946. Through the first ten months of 1947, fatalities reached 26,160, about 4 percent below the 1946 ten-month total of 33,700.
Drake university student Harold Wolf twenty one pled innocent before Judge Harry B Grund to three charges of robbery with aggravation He was ordered held on forty five thousand dollar bond pending Polk county grand jury action Chief of Detectives Paul Castel line said Wolf admitted the holdup of two taxi drivers and a lunch room Wolf a former navy machinists mate was arrested Wednesday as he left his rooming house to go to his Kansas City Mo home for Thanksgiving.
Benjamin Riesner aged 75, a roofing engineer who built the Chrysler Building’s needle spire, died Friday in New York.
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