Mixed Weather Summary and Local Births Deaths Listings
cold Monday with highs in the 50s across the region and light rain possible in the south. October precipitation totals and year-to-date normals are listed for several stations. Local birth announcements include multiple families across Iowa towns and surrounding areas with several newborns reported in early October. Funeral notices name families in Urbana Urbana Center Point Vinton Tipton Williamsburg and other communities with services detailed.
Fire alarms and injuries from city incidents
George P. Kelley of Ames Eva M Licht of Cedar Rapids Richard Frauenholz and Donna Myrant of Iowa City linked to a small car fire after a short circuit at Third avenue and Fifth street SW at 1 21 p m. A overheated gas furnace at 3820 Lennox avenue NE caused a general alarm at 823 am with companies 3 7 and 2 aerial responding Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George P. Kelley
Ames
Eva M. Licht
Cedar Rapids
Richard Frauenholz
Donna Myrant
Iowa City
Third Avenue
Fifth Street
Lennox Avenue
Local Traffic Fines and Funeral Notices Across Several Cities
A compiled list shows multiple individuals fined or bonded for traffic infractions including speeding failures to stop and control along with appearance bonds forfeitures in towns such as Bettendorf Rockford and Marshalltown. Also noted are funeral services for Loren Ross and Everett Feller with arrangements in Edgewood and Marengo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Erceg
Fruitland Boulevard
Anna Walton
C Avenue
LeRoy Kling
E Avenue
Betty McConnell
Eighteenth Street
T. S. Olsen
C Street
Anthony Funke
Ryan
John Waline
Eighth Avenue
Dave Rutgers
Fifteenth Street
Richard Bevins
Marion
Joseph Wilde
First Avenue
William Ludwig
Bettendorf
Kimber Middleton
Webster Grove
Robert Gaddis
First Avenue NW
Leo Hughes
Rockford
Martin Bucksbaum
Marshalltown
Marlin Fleischer
Waterloo
Max Miltner
Solon
Lumir Pobuda
Florence Furhmeister
North Liberty
Carl Ramsey
E Avenue NW
Edgewood
Loren Ross
Prairie du Chien
Wis
Rhines Funeral Home
Marengo
Everett Feller
Omaha school project picks Daly architectural firm
The seven member school board voted by voice to approve Daly as the architectural firm for the upcoming school projects after months of interviews. Daly lists 175 staff in multiple offices including Omaha and Seattle with a track record on local sites such as Boys Town and the municipal auditorium.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lehti
Omaha
St. Louis
Seattle
Daly
Teachers College High
University of Nebraska
Lincoln
North Platte
Nebraska
Boys Town
Neb
Omaha Municipal
Citizens’ Advisory Group
Strike Looms Against Pullman Conductors
The Order of Railway Conductors and Brake men has called a strike against the Pullman Company effective October 19. About 1,600 Pullman conductors seek a 5 cent per hour raise and a third week of vacation. The company cites potential violations of the railway labor act while the dispute awaits National Mediation Board review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Pullman
J. A. Paddock
ORCB
Paddock
F. J. Boeckelman
Pullman Company
National Mediation Board
Matthews Backs Down on Bid for School Plumbing
The Cedar Rapids school board will open new bids Oct. 18 for plumbing heating and ventilation on three elementary additions Harrison Tyler and Johnson after the low bidder Matthews Plumbing and Heating backed out due to a bid error The board awarded other contracts including general construction and electrical work to Abell-Howe O F Paulsen and Cedar Rapids Electric Supply Matthews had warned he might have to forfeit his bond if the addition could not be made affordable The board based on legal advice allowed rescission without penalty and declined to raise the amount Matthews proposed Readvertising will proceed at 7:30 p m on Oct 18 for the plumbing heating and ventilating work
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrison, Tyler and Johnson
R. P. Matthews Plumbing and Heating Company
Abell-Howe Company
Harrison and Johnson
O. F. Paulsen Construction Company
Tyler
Cedar Rapids Electric Supply Company
Matthews
Johnson, Tyler and Harrison
D. M. Elderkin
Elderkin
Cedar Rapids
Childs and Smith
Trieste Pact Prompts U S Troop Withdrawal Plan
Secretary of State John Foster Dulles hailed the Italian Yugoslav Trieste settlement as a step toward regional tranquility and greater security for free European nations. About 3,000 U.S. troops in Zone A of Trieste will begin pulling out immediately, with full withdrawal expected within three weeks and most personnel returning to the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John Foster Dulles
Trieste
Adriatic
U. S
Zone A
United States
McCarthy Nominates Juliana for Senate Investigations Post
Senator McCarthy named James N. Juliana a former FBI agent for promotion to staff director of the senate investigations subcommittee. Francis P. Carr, chief of staff, resigned effective Nov 1 and Juliana serves as Carr's assistant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
McCarthy
R-Wis
James N. Juliana
FBI
Senate
Francis P. Carr
Monday J
Juliana
Carr
Woman Balloonist Perishes in Sea
Paulette Weber 54, holder of the French women’s balloonist championship, died attempting a world record duration flight. Her body was found by a Danish fishing vessel in the North Sea near Esbjerg, Denmark, after taking off from Peronne the previous day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peronne
France
Paulette Weber
North Sea
Esbjerg
Denmark
Nixon addresses campaign stance amid weather delay in Iowa
Nixon spoke to Democratic congressmen about campaign plans while rain forced indoors at Council Bluffs Bayless park. He predicted a major Eisenhower speech on TV Friday from Denver and an election eve speech on November 1. He praised the president and urged support for integration as constitutional and in the American tradition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nixon
Council Bluffs Bayless Park
Council Bluffs
Eisenhower
Denver
U. S. Supreme Court
Deaths of Albert o Jay Van Horn in Garwin area
Albreto Jay Van Horn a farmer long established near Garwin and resident of Oakland since 1941 died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born February 23, 1868 in Welton Ia he leaves a daughter Leola Van Horn Cedar Rapids son Harold A Van Horn Blair Okla sister Blanche Furrow Blair Okla seven grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. Funeral at Miller funeral Garwin 2 p m Thursday with burial in Garwin cemetery. Friends may call Beatty Bearle chapel Tuesday 7 p m to Wednesday noon and Miller chapel after 4 p m Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albreto Jay van Horn
Garwin
Oakland
Calif
Cedar Rapids
Mr. van Horn
Welton
Leola van Horn
Ninth Avenue
Harold A. van Horn
Blanche Furrow
Blair
Okla
Seventh Day Baptist Church
Miller Funeral
Thursay
Beatty-Bearle Chapel
Miller Chapel
Longtime Cedar Rapids Resident Glen Hathorn Dies
Glen Mayne Hathorn a Cedar Rapids resident for 68 years and a retired draftsman died in a nursing home at Coggon at 1:15 p.m. Monday after a long illness. Born August 19, 1876 in Aurora Illinois he moved from Cedar Rapids three years ago. Surviving are a sister Mrs. O L Donaldson of Des Moines two grandchildren and three great grandchildren. He was a member of St Pauls Methodist church. Services will be at Turner chapel at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev W Jackson Burns with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Urbana
William Black
Christian Church
Urana
Satchett-Murdoch
Center Point
Vinton
Harry H. Fagan
Fry-Holland
Mt. Olivet
Tipton
Anna Gail Tucker
Cedar County
Orlando
Fla
Masonic Cemetery
Peterseim
Williamsburg
Henry Morse
Iowa County
Jones Funeral Home
Victor
Mary Hawkins
Ladora
McAninch
Independence
A. C. Burkhart
First Presbyterian Church
Mt. Hope
Swan Funeral Home
Congregational Church
Genoa Bluff
Glen Mayne Hathorn
Cedar Rapids
Coggon
Aurora
Ill
Hathorn
O. L. Donaldson
Des Moines
St. Paul’s Methodist Church
Turner Chapel
W. Jackson Burns
Linwood Cemetery
Cat
Death of Martin Hanzlik 83 Cedar Rapids area resident
Martin Hanzlik of route 3 Marion died at 1 30 a m Tuesday at his home after a long illness. Born June 1 187? in Koenigsmark Linn county he lived most of his life around Cedar Rapids. Retired real estate salesman. Survived by daughter Mrs Henry Binko Swisher son Edwin Cedar Rapids and three sisters Mrs Frank Trachta Cedar Rapids Mrs Libbie Stanek Paramount Calif and Mrs Leon Stusak Cedar Rapids. Services at Barta Hesser chapel with time to be announced. Burial in Czech National cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Hanzlik
Marion
Koenigsmark
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Henry Binko
Swisher
Edwin
Frank Trachta
Libbie Stanek
Paramount
Calif
Leon Stusak
Czech National Cemetery
Wayne Harris Dies in Alamogordo After Move to New Mexico
Wayne Harris 46 formerly of 2102 Ninth street SW died Sunday in Alamogordo New Mexico. He moved there in June to live with his sister Ruth Grant. Born Muscatine October 9 1908 he was the son of the late Mr and Mrs George Harris. Services were held Tuesday in Brownsville Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Harris
Ninth Street
Alamogordo
N. M
William McMahon
West Liberty
Harris
New Mexico
Ruth Grant
Muscatine
George Harris
Brownsville
Texas
Fordyce Service For Edward A Fordyce
Edward A Fordyce 89 of 1549 Park Ave SE Cedar Rapids died Sunday after 86 years a Cedar Rapids resident and 64 years an attorney His services will be held at Turner Ave at 11 am Wednesday by Rt Rev Msgr J D Kearn of St Matthew s Catholic Church Burial is in Linwood Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Ed” A. Fordyce
Park Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Turner Acee
J. D. Kearn
St. Matthew’s Catholic Church
Linwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Wilfred G. Marrow at Rohn home
Wilfred G. Marrow, of 1809 Eighth Avenue SW, died Sunday. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Rohn funeral home conducted by Rev. A. J. Stokes. Burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilfred G. Marrow
Eighth Avenue SW
Rohn
A. J. Stokes
Linwood Cemetery
Communism Talk Series Planned At College Auditorium
A six talk sequence on the Communist Menace to the Free World will run over four months in the bus college auditorium. Speakers include Dr. Stuart Daley in Korea and other experts covering law, press, civilization, economics, and science.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bus College
Richard B. Hudson
Stuart Daley
Coe English Department
Korea
Panmunjon
T. M. Ingersoll
Frank Nye
The
Gazette
Free Press
Albert Schmidt
Donald Watson
Robert Drexler
Biological Sciences
Old Lind District School Building Sold for 4151
The former Lind district school building was auctioned by the Cedar Rapids board of education for $4,151. Gertrude O’Brien purchased the two story frame building on 1.4 wooded acres off Glass road NE west of Linn Junction, with full basement oil heating system and septic system, after Lind joined Cedar Rapids schools. The $4,151 bid topped eight minutes of bidding witnessed by about 50 citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lind
Cedar Rapids
E. W. Lundquist
Corn Picking in Iowa Under Way
The Iowa Crop Bulletin reports corn picking has started in most sections of the state. Open fields and supply corn for immediate feeding are most common for mechanical pickers. Ear droppage risk from high moisture and borer damage may hasten early harvest. Soybean harvest lags, about one fourth by Monday night. Winter wheat seeding 80 percent complete, silo filling nearly finished, and fall plowing over 60 percent done.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Iowa Crop Bulletin
Singer To Close South Bend Plant
The Singer Manufacturing Company will shut its 75 acre South Bend Indiana plant by year end. The 1,142,000 square foot site now employs about 1,000 workers and will be offered for sale. Production moves to Trumann Arkansas and Pickens South Carolina with no job expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Singer Manufacturing Company
South Bend
Ind
Singer Sewing Machine Company
Trumann
Ark
Escapee Says Reds Training German Pilots
East German airman Sgt Horst Becker 20 swam the Havel river to freedom in Berlin. He says Soviet Germany has hundreds of pilots with jet training ready for action once Russia equips it with modern planes. Becker trained on Yak fighters at Drewitz and will go to Russia for jet training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Horst Becker
Havel
Red Germany
Becker
West Germany
London
Young Flyer
Air Police
Drewitz
Korea
Adenauer Hailed by German Parliament
In Bonn Chancellor Konrad Adenauer received an ovation from Parliament after outlining results of the London conference aimed at making West Germany a free partner in Western defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adenauer
Bonn
Germany
Konrad Adenauer
London
West Germany
Fetzer Memorial Plans for New Cedar Rapids Playground
A Dick Fetzer Memorial Fund is being organized to finance a playground for Cedar Rapids children. A committee led by C Robert Jones will solicit gifts with no public drive, directing funds to Box 1383. The playground site will be selected with the City Playground and Recreation Commission, and the project will be handed to the city when complete. Fetzer, 31, died of a heart attack while playing golf on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
D. E
Dick” Fetzer
Dick Fetzer
C. Robert Jones
Jones
Fetzer
City Playground and Recreation Commission
Commission
Tack
Elmcrest Country Club
Pierce Alexander
Robert Ettinger
Robert Glee
Kenneth L. Hastie
Ray Hodgson
Clifford Jordan
Les Liabo
Norman Lipsky
Kenneth Moon
Frank T. Nye
Dick Reeder
Ted Ruffin
Jerry Seiffert
Roy Skogman
Lou Shepard
Ray Spielman
Ervin Stepanek
Roy Swanson
Lyle Vernon
Tom Wehmayer
Democrats Lead in Waterloo Dairy Cattle Congress Poll
The Waterloo Courier straw poll at the Dairy Cattle Congress shows Senator Gillette ahead 924 to 455 over Rep. Martin for the Senate race. Governor hopeful Clyde Herring leads Leo Hoegh 786 to 628.
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Waterloo
Waterloo Courier
Dairy Cattle Congress
Gillette
Rep. Martin
Clyde Herring
Leo Hoegh
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Daily Record
Bismarck
Minapolis
Orleans
New York Rite Duluth
Phoenix
L. Angeles
Miami
Sioux City
Iowa
C. R. Weather
Municipal
Mississippi
St. Luke's
Wiese
Keith
Keystone
Ross
William
Cavenue
William Futrell
Futrell
Diane McVey
Gerald McVey
Williams Boulevard
Harriett Beres
Joseph Beres
Walter G. Compton
Waunita H. Compton
St. Patrick’s Church
Morttany
Second Avenue SE
Large Firm
W. Sandoe Joridan
H. Franklin Kemp
Carl C Kesler
B. A. Jensen
Ben Peterson
Eliot O. Waples
Daly Concern
John E. Lapes
3Rd Ave
Mt. Vernon Ave
J. W. Darragh, Inc
Galbraith Heating Company
Democratic Congress
Washington, D. C
A. J. van Horn
Glen M. Hathorn
Fordyce Services
OVD
Monahan Mortuary
Marrow Services
Ooe
Old Lind
Singer
Lyg In
Jel
the Memorial Coliseum
Murdoch
Walker
Air Police” Base
N.Y
Melvyn Douglas
Simmons
First Ave
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