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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 29, 1948

Page

2

Weather and notices from Daily Record with births and fines

Partly cloudy and colder into Tuesday with a warmup by Thursday. Highs 38 to 42, lows 20s to 30s, winds northwest 20 to 25 mph. The page lists temperatures, precipitation none, and November total 2.58 inches. City fire safety calls and a string of births, deaths, and obituaries follow with multiple local addresses, names and dates, including Mercy Hospital and St Luke's notices. Public safety fines are recorded for speeding and driving violations, plus arterial highway stopping offenses and faulty brakes.

Iowa

Bramuglia Makes Final Bid for Berlin Accord

Paris AP reports Juan A Bramuglia of Argentina urged the Big Four for quick replies on a plan to form a neutral expert committee to study the Berlin currency crisis. The proposal would set a one month study, seek a currency solution, and possibly ease the blockade without formal Security Council action. Western powers remain skeptical and see it as unlikely to solve the crisis.

Paris Juan A. Bramuglia Argentina Big Four Berlin Bramuglia U.N. Security Council Bramaglia Security Council U.N. Secretariat United States Council An

Two U. S. Students Injured in Cedar Rapids Crash

Two University of Iowa students Barbara Shaw 21 Minneapolis and C F Merihew 22 Alhambra Calif were treated for injuries in a car crash four miles north of Cedar Rapids on Highway 150. Driver Lumir Proshek Minneapolis an SUI student said he lost control on a curve and the car plunged into a ditch. Proshek was not hurt.

University of Iowa Barbara Shaw Minneapolis C. F. Merihew Alhambra Calif St. Luke’s Hospital Cedar Rapids Lumir Proshek SUI Proshek

Sixteen Dead In Mexico City Building Collapse

A three story building in downtown Mexico City collapsed after a fire began about 2 30 am Sunday. Ten firemen and two civilians were recovered. four more remains found. Unofficial counts suggested up to 27 dead with 15 missing.

Mexico City Fire Department Excelsior Red Cross

Five Injured in Cedar Rapids Crash Intervenes

Five men were injured when their car overturned west of Center Point at 6 15 a m as they headed to work in Cedar Rapids. George Ades 63 Urbana driver is in Mercy hospital in very critical condition with neck and back injuries. Others include Harold Eberts 50 Springville Howard Thomas 22 Urbana Richard Frendle 22 Cedar Rapids and Chester Frendle 37 Urbana all treated and released. The vehicle rolled three times after hitting loose gravel on the Urbana Center Point road.

Center Point Cedar Rapids George Ades Urbana Mercy Hospital Harold Eberts Springville Howard Thomas Richard Frendle Chester Frendle Pete Whittemore Urbana-Center Point

Moon Wins Race with Sun in Sky Skywatch

In Iowa City the moon and sun rise together at 7 13 a m and set at 4 21 p m and 4 36 p m respectively. Prof C C Wylie of the University of Iowa notes the moon will pass through new phase at 12 44 p m and be invisible during conjunction with the sun. A thin crescent may appear Wednesday night and the moon becomes brightest for the year in mid December.

Iowa City C. C. Wylie University of Iowa Prof Wylie

Prominent Cedar Rapids Druggist Dies at Adel Home

Wellington W. Richards 87 longtime Cedar Rapids resident and former College Pharmacy owner died at his niece’s Adel home after a brief illness. Born February 19 1874 in Des Moines he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1893 married Nellie Inman in 1897 their 50th anniversary was in 1947. Survived by wife daughter Mrs Edwin Nelson and church membership at St Paul’s Methodist. Funeral at Turner chapel Tuesday 3 30 p.m. with Rev Marvin Kober burial Linwood cemetery.

Wellington W. Richards Washington Avenue Cedar Rapids College Pharmacy J. D. Frantz Adel Des Moines Nellie Mae Inman Edwin C. Nelson St. Paul’s Methodist Church Turner Chapel Marvin B. Kober Linwood Cemetery

Deaths A R Chehak Dies After Long Illness

Arthur R. Chehak 69 of 1304 Third Street SW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 9 p m Saturday after a long illness. Born February 10 1879 in Iowa County he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1898 and worked nineteen years in building and six years in real estate before retiring July 1 1944 as owner operator of the Liberty Monument Company. He is survived by wife Orvilla M Lyon three brothers and two sisters. Services Tuesday at Trinity Methodist chapel with burial in Oak Hill cemetery.

Arthur R. Chehak Third Street Cedar Rapids Mr. Chehak Iowa County Liberty Monument Company Trinity Methodist Church Orvilla M. Lyon Floyd Chehak Marengo A. W L. E. Chehak George Spoerry Sylvia Gleason Jerome Idaho Turner Chapel G. S. Hartong Oak Hill Cemetery

Dr J J Terrall Former Cedar Rapids Physician Dies

Dr J J Terrall a former Cedar Rapids physician died in Augusta Maine after a week long illness. He practiced medicine in Cedar Rapids for 24 years and served as resident physician at the state hospital in Augusta and as a physician for the Iowa School for Feebleminded at Woodward. Born in Reinbeck he lived in Grundy county and later Cedar Rapids, where he worked at Mercy hospital and served as deputy coroner. He is survived by his wife two sons John Robert of Boston David and two daughters Virginia and Margaret all of Los Angeles.

J. J. Terrall Cedar Rapids Augusta Maine Terrall State Hospital Iowa School For Woodward Cornell College Harvard Boston New York Third Avenue SE Reinbeck Grundy County Mercy Hospital John Robert David Virginia Margaret Los Angeles

Death of Louise Hegewald Widow for 77 Years in Cedar Rapids

Louise Hegewald, widow of Robert Hegewald and longtime Cedar Rapids resident, died at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. Born October 17, 1865 in Austria, she came to the United States in 1871 aboard the second ocean crossing steamship. Surviving relatives include a half sister in Robins, two stepsons in Cedar Rapids and Newhall, two stepdaughters in Cedar Rapids and Garrettson, plus several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church and funeral services were set for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. E. H. Widmann officiating. Burial plans followed.

Louise Hegewald Robert Hegewald Cedar Rapids Edward Acon Johnson Avenue Austria Hegewald S. O. Stamy Robins Edward Newhall Augusta Fritz Agnes Schirm Garrison Trinity Lutheran Church Turner Chapel E. H. Widmann Linwood Cemetery

Widow Marie Javurek, 75, Dies in Cedar Rapids

Marie Javurek 75 widow of Joseph Javurek of 57 Nirs lteenth avenue SW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 1 30 am Monday after a brief illness. Born February 24 1873 at Podebrady Czechoslovakia she came to Cedar Rapids years ago and was a member of Hvezda Pokroku lodge. Surviving is a nephew Frank.

Marie Javurek Nirslteenth Avenue Joseph Javurek Cedar Rapids Podebrady Czechoslovakia Hvezda Pokroku Frank

Deeper Confusion Shrouds Riddle of Georgia Slaying

LYONS Ga UP Circumstances surrounding the death of Robert Mallard a week ago near the Altamaha swamp were unclear as state agents pursued leads. His widow, arrested in Savannah after the funeral, claimed two white men were involved and named possible suspects. Reports tied the case to Ku Klux Klan activity, though officials said robed slayers were cleared.

Lyons Robert Mallard Mallard Altamaha Savannah Georgia Bureau of Investigator W. E. McDuffie Georgia Bureau of Investigation Aaron Kravitch McDuffie Ku Klux Klan Samuel Green

Suspension of Steggall's Driver's License Upheld

The state safety department upheld a recommendation that Larry Steggall's license remain suspended for up to a year after a Cedar Rapids hearing. Steggall, named driver of the month by the Iowa Motor Truck Association in September, faced scrutiny for recurring traffic incidents and alleged carelessness toward improvement.

State Safety Department Larry Stegall Cedar Rapids Iusn Steggal Iowa Motor Truck Association Don Hughes James Gildroy Gildroy Steggall

Obituary notice for Libal and niece Mrs Sykora

Libal and his niece Mrs Anton Sykora of Cedar Rapids will have services at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Janeba funeral home conducted by Rev. Zdenek F. Pauk. Burial is in Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may visit after 5 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home.

Death of John M. Burmingham in Marion Iowa

John M. Burmingham 63 died suddenly at 3 20 a m Monday at his Marion Iowa home born April 29 1896 in Westdale New York he was married to Ethyle M Wood in June 1922. Survived by wife a son Charles Water loo a daughter Darlyn Charlese at home two sisters and several relatives. Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery private services 3 30 p m Wednesday flowers omitted.

John M. Burmingham Ninth Avenue Marion Westdale N. Y Ethyle M. Wood Wilson and Company Cedar Rapids Charles Waterloo Darlyn Charlese Lewin Williams Edwin Carver Verona Birmingham First Presbyterian Church of Masonic Lodge New London Masonic Chapter Oneida New York Masonic Commandery Rome Zigara Shrine Utica Turner Chapel Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Loan to China Ruled Poor Risk by U S Lender

Wil liar McChesney Martin president of the Export Import Bank said it would be a poor business risk for the United States to lend China more money at this time He noted Congress and the Economic Cooperation Administration could also lend but neither the bank nor ECA have funds for China's needs He indicated no further financing would be approved until the civil war ends

New Orleans Williar McChesney Martin Export-Import Bank United States China Martin Congress Economic Cooperation Administration ECA

Pact Accepted by French Dockmen

French dock workers accepted a wage and labor agreement ending their walkout. Across the nation coal mines reported near normal operations. In Bethune northern France some miners had to return home due to unfinished repair work at idle pits.

Paris INS Bethune France

Truman Firm on Civil Rights Plan, White Says

Walter White of the NAACP reported after a White House conference that President Truman intends to push his civil rights program. The disclosure came as White described the administration as determined to advance civil rights initiatives.

Truman Civil Rights Plan Washington LLP Walter White Association For the Advancement of Colored People White House

Connally predicts quick end to Berlin blockade

Senator Connally of Texas voiced the belief that the Russian blockade of Berlin will be lifted soon. He stressed he was not speaking with authority.

Washington Senator Connally Texas Berlin Connally

Ray Terry Fined for Drunk Driving in Cedar Rapids

Ray Terry of Dubuque, 30, pleaded guilty before District Judge G. K. Thompson to a drunk driving charge. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs after a Saturday arrest by Cedar Rapids police on First Avenue E near Second Street for erratic driving.

Ray Terry Dubuque G. K. Thompson Terry Cedar Rapids First Avenue

Returning Ray Morris on Charge of Forgery

Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon left Monday for LaCrosse Wisconsin to return Ray E Morris Linn county farm hand on a charge of forgery. Morris is accused in a county attorney s true information of stealing and forging a 100 check from Eldred J Stallman of Fair for whom he was working.

Larry Condon LaCrosse Wis Ray E. Morris Linn Morris Eldred J. Stallman

Will of Dr. Little Admitted to Probate

The will of Rev. Dr. Robert Little, Cedar Rapids minister who died November 11, was admitted to probate in Linn county district court. The entire estate goes to his wife, Helen Robertson Little.

Robert Little Cedar Rapids Linn County Helen Robertson Little

Lawsuit filed over auto collision damages and debts

Keith W. Woodhouse sues Tom Rebec for 623.16 after a Feb 29 car crash at Fifth avenue and Sixteenth street SE alleging negligence. Welch Cock Bears Company sues Randell B. Finch and Virginia Finch for 355 on a promissory note. June I. Beatty’s divorce petition against Newton G. Beatty was dismissed. H. McLaughlin awarded 200 against Jay J. Smith for an account.

Keith W. Woodhouse Tom Rebec Woodhouse Rebec Fifth Avenue Sixteenth Street Welch Cock Bears Company Randell B. Finch Virginia Finch June I. Beatty Newton G. Beatty H. McLaughlin Jay J. Smith

Wild West Yarns Thrill North of England Youths

In Manchester and the North of England, young readers still crave lurid Western tales despite a tight paper quota. Crime melodrama and gunman bravado appear in stories like The Two-Gun Terror and Reach for the Sky Stranger, with dialogue echoing Deadeye Dick.

London England Deadeye Dick States Manchester Buffalo Bill Tex Wilson Pardner

Early U S Road Law Ordered Stopping for Horse Carriages

The article describes early United States road laws requiring automobile drivers to stop when approaching horse drawn vehicles, shut off the engine, exit the car, and lead the horse past the waiting vehicle.

United States

Des Moines River flood project eyed with high benefit ratio

Col R L Dean of Rock Island told a Des Moines hearing the flood control dam would cost about 50 million dollars with 1.22 dollars in benefits per dollar spent. About 1 million is available now and construction could start next spring for completion by 1953. The plan would protect 36 000 acres below the dam including Ottumwa and Eddyville.

Des Moines Army R. L. Dean Rock Island Des Moines River Howell S A Red Rock Dean Abe Col Ottumwa Eddyville Iowa

Drink Featured in Capital Is Result Of Princely Debt

In 1919 London, Prince Edward visited the Kit Kat club and sought the tiger’s milk recipe. Hayden Talbot, then proprietor, evaded authorities and later featured the drink in Washington as a secret-formula novelty, with the royal recipe still guarded.

Harman W Nichols Washington London Hayden Talbot Hayden Edward Prince of Wales Father Ana H. Talbot, Nowe

Ebelsheiser Murder Trial Moves to Centerville

Walter Ebelsheiser, 51, a Bladensburg farmer, won a venue change to Centerville for his murder trial. He faces charges in the Hedrick killing of his brother in law Earl Robertson, with his brother Edward already convicted and a sister Mary Roop also charged in the same case.

Ottumwa H. C. Taylor Centerville Walter Ebelsheiser Bladensburg Ebelsheiser Wapello Earl C. Robertson Robertson Hedrick Edward Ebelsheiser Mary Roop

Three Fined For Reckless Driving In Traffic Court

Three men Jerome Donahue Duane Ely Marion and Walter Genin were each fined 25 dollars and costs after pleading guilty to reckless driving in traffic court. Ely was clocked at 52 mph on First avenue E near Twenty second street. Donahue's car collided with a parked vehicle in the 1200 block of Tenth street SE. Genin was involved in a separate collision in the 900 block of Third street SE.

Jerome Donahue Eighth Avenue Duane Ely Marion Walter Genin E Avenue NW Ely Marion Parton Earl Swore Fourth Avenue Lester Bowers Second Avenue Ray Mrstik Route 4 Walter Reinhart Millersburg John Griffin Fifteenth Avenue Fairfax Leonard Kamberling Route 3 Eighth Avenue SE Duane Ely Marion Avenue NW Harry S E Ely First Avenue E Twenty-second Street Donahue Tenth Street SE Genin Third Street SE

Father Molloy Dies at Ryan Parish Leader

The Rev. Patrick J. Molloy pastor of St. Patrick's Church in Ryan for the past decade died Sunday night after a short illness. Born in Ireland 69 years ago, he was ordained in 1902 and served parishes in Mason City New Haven Preston Belmond and Eagle Grove before coming to Ryan. Funeral services set for 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at St. Patrick's with Archbishop Rohlman celebrant and Bishop Fitzgerald preacher. Burial in Calvary Cemetery at Ryan.

Patrick J. Molloy St. Patrick’s Church Ryan Ather Molloy John M. Molloy Cedar Rapids Ireland St. Paul’s Seminary Catholic University Washington Mason City New Haven Preston Belmon Eagle Grove St. Patrick's Church Henry P. Rohlman Edward Fitzgerald Calvary Cemetery

City Briefs and Local Activities Readied for Evening

City Short items list story hour at 5 15 p m at Sixteenth Ave SW station. Legionnaires review at Coliseum tomorrow night with free dinner at 11 p m and free show at 8 p m. Elks meet Wednesday 8 p m for balloting with refreshments. Bazaar chicken supper Nov 30 at Salem Evangelical United Brotherhood church 1st Ave and 4th St SW 5 to 7 p m. Admission $1.50 children under.

Story Hour Richa . Miller Sixteenth Avenue SW Legionnaires All Nation Coliseum Salem Evangelical

White House Discusses European Recovery Plan

President Truman met with Secretary of State Marshall and top foreign aid officials to discuss a vigorous program for European recovery. Economic Cooperation Administration head Paul Hoffman and roving ambassador W Averell Harriman joined the briefing, which lasted forty minutes.

Washington Truman State Marshall Paul G. Hoffman ECA W. Averell Harriman Marshall White House

Los Angeles Traffic Reputation Prompted Outlying Parking

Fort Dodge, Illinois farmer Link Waters avoided downtown Los Angeles due to high accident reports. He parked 35 miles out and rode with relatives. Returning, a Los Angeles car rear ended his vehicle at a desert stop near Las Vegas, Nevada.

Las Vegas Nev Link Waters Fort Dodge Los Angeles

Widow Opposes Advertising For Husband Stunt

Mrs May Edgar a white haired widow in her fifties rejects an advertising for a husband stunt that drew 186 calls. She says she is not in the market for a husband and could get one without an ad.

ST. Louis May Edgar Gar Ar Grosahly Saie

Nightclub holdup leads to riot squad capture

Three gunmen posing as Melanesian stationed at Alameda naval air station attempted a hold up at a Oakland nightclub. A bartender was wounded as police using riot guns closed in after a tip from John Livermore. A girl and her escort were tied up while the bandits fled with $501. Police surrounded the scene and blocked exits.

Oakland INS Mafrifies Alameda Naval Air Station Melvin Davis Bert L. White Elias C. Bueno Davis Albert Fachat Louist Chiles John McBride John W. Livermore Livermore

Independence Boy in Critical Condition After Car Crash

James Stiefel 10, son of Mr and Mrs Donald Stiefel of Independence, is hospitalized in St Luke's after colliding with a car on Center Point road NE. He sustained a skull fracture facial lacerations and a severely cut left arm. Driver Francis Hellert of Dubuque said the boy darted from behind a tree into the door. The incident occurred as the boy and his friend played near the Leslie Johnson home with the Johnsons and another child nearby. A Cedar Rapids driver behind Hellert reported the car traveled about 20 mph with no chance of avoiding the child.

James Stiefel Donald Stiefel Independence St. Luke’s Hospital Center Point Road Francis Hellert Dubuque Leslie Johnson L Avenue James Donald Johnson Cedar Rapids Hellert

Revenue Instruction School Opens in Cedar Rapids

A two day school of instruction by the Bureau of Internal Revenue opened Monday in Cedar Rapids. Forty six deputy collectors from the Cedar Rapids and Davenport districts reported for the school. Instructors include Clyde E Gesland and Henry Petersen of Des Moines and Fred Weber of Sioux City. Changes effected by the 1948 revenue act were discussed.

Bureau of Internal Revenue Cedar Rapids Davenport Clyde E. Gesland Henry Petersen Des Moines Fred Weber Sioux City

Cedar Rapids City Accepts Deed for Four Streets Area

City council on Monday accepted a deed for four newly platted Cedar Rapids streets Eleventh and Twelfth avenues SE and Twenty third and Twenty fourth streets. Former owner listed as Carlton K. Smith. Beer permits issued to E J and Eva M Moen and to T F McPartland and Frederick C Condon. Two applicants received class C permits: Eileen Victorine and the A and P Super Market.

Cedar Rapids Carlton K. Smith E. J Eva M. Moen First Avenue T. F. McPartland Frederick C. Condon Third Avenue Eileen Victorine First Avenue E Third Avenue SE

Three Enlistees Join Air Force and Army Recruit

The Cedar Rapids recruiting office reports three enlistments in the Air Force and one in the Army. John G. Machula, Clyde E. Fowler, and Robert H. Lubben enlisted in the Air Force, while Charles L. Douglass joined the Army for duty with the military police detachment at West Point, New York.

WCA Army Wacs Iowa Nebraska Allen O. Brophy Cedar Rapids Army and Air Force Air Force John G. Machula John Machula Iowa Avenue Clyde E. Fowler C. A. Fowler Ladora Robert H. Lubben Will M. Lubben Monticello Charles L. Douglass Westland Acres Military Police West Point N. Y

Woman Reports Theft of $91 from Purse at Club 30

Mrs. Charles Fisher of 616 Ninth Avenue SE reported $91 missing from her purse at Club 30 on Highway 30 east of Cedar Rapids. The incident occurred early Sunday. Linn County sheriff's office received the complaint at 5:45 a.m. Police are investigating.

Charles Fisher Ninth Avenue SE Club 30 Highway 30 Cedar Rapids Linn County Sheriff's Office

Gilbert Harrison Named National Chairman of AVC

The American Veterans organization elected Gilbert A. Harrison, 33, as its new national chairman. He was chosen Sunday night on a program to oust Communists.

AVC Cleveland American Veterans Ooggegmy Gilbert A. Harrison

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