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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1955

Page

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Weather and notices from Daily Record October 6 1955

Weather data lists high and low temperatures across cities such as Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Denver New York and Seattle with precipitation amounts. Iowa forecast calls for clearing cooler weather and light showers in eastern areas followed by a fair cooler Friday. A series of local notices records births marriages fines and court actions, interspersed with funeral services for several communities.

Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New Orleans Enver New York Duluth Omaha Los Angeles Phoenix Miami Seattle Iowa

City Briefs and Local Notices Roundup at Cedar Rapids

Briefs list local events ads and notices from Cedar Rapids area. Highlights include a Seeburg Select-o-Matic 200 feature at Pine Wood Inn, office move for Dr James R Flynn to Suite 110 Ist Ave Bldg 411 Ist Ave SE, ice cream social at Wilson High, and Holland Tulip Bulbs sale. Also notes birthday and birth announcements from several area families, police and court fines, a Cedar Rapids Indoor Sports meeting, Palestine Council lodge meeting, Hamp ton's 20% off antiques, and Evelyn Wieneke undergoing major surgery.

James R. Flynn Ave

Sixth or Seventh District Judicial Appointment Seen

Iowa discussion swirls over replacing sixth district Justice John Mulroney of Fort Dodge as he moves to the U S tax court. Governor Hoegh will appoint Mulroney’s successor, with focus on Sixth and Seventh districts. Seventh has been unrepresented since Justice Mantz’s resignation after a leg fracture.

DES Moines INS Iowa Supreme Court John Mulroney Fort Dodge U.S. Tax Court Iowa High Court Hoegh Mulroney Supreme Court H. J. Mantz Audubon Beardsley Seventh Robert L. Larson Town City Chariton

Adlai Stevenson to receive Chicago women's division award

Adlai Stevenson will be honored with the first annual award of the Chicago women's division of the American Jewish Congress for his work in advancing constitutional principles.

Chicago Adlai Stevenson American Jewish Congress

Moyer Denies Conflict with Countryman

Des Moines AP State Safety Commissioner Clinton Moyer said there is no conflict with Attorney General Countryman over raids in Carter Lake and surrounding Pottawattamie county. He described war on hoodlums and gamblers, cited raids that seized liquor and gambling devices, and noted two to three hoodlums in Carter Lake with others being minor underworld figures.

Des Moines Clinton Moyer Leo Hoegh Carter Lake Pottawattamie County Iowa Moyer Douglas County Neb Omaha Countryman Council Bluffs Hoegh Moyier

Medical Society Views Read Into Record at Trial

In Polk county district court Iowa State Medical Society officials read into the record a pamphlet titled Medical Practice Free or Hospital Controlled showing the society’s stance on hospital control of medical services. Dr. Walter D. Abbott testified to the pamphlet’s accuracy as portions detailing key issues, blue cross versus blue shield conflicts, and hospital employment of physicians were cited in the ongoing litigation by the Iowa Hospital Association.

Des Moines Iowa State Medical Society Polk County District Court Walter D. Abbott Herschel G. Langdon Iowa Hospital Association Langdon Dr. Abbott Blue Cross Blue Shield Iowa

Deadly Python Missing Show Workers Held

A truck carnival reptile attendant and his assistant faced a hearing in Jackson North Carolina on charges they stole a 32 foot reticulated python. The owners say the valuable snake could crush a man. both suspects denied the theft and were held without bond.

Jackson N. C Malaya Louis Webber Dominic Rep Ryan Pat Muszzinski Webber

Annexation Debate Highlights Plan At Thursday Hearing

The hearing drew objections from farmers and suburban residents who claim real estate interests push the south side annexation for profit. CIC officials Samuel Clark and Ward Haskins spoke, with mixed remarks on speed enforcement. One speaker urged city growth, urging councils to act. adjournment led to an election call deciding by voters and courts.

Samuel Clark Ward Hauskins CIC Robert Skalsky Carl Walker David Novak Frank Novotny Gene Kahler W. M. Glass Jack Bendler Richard Daniels Tom Tillotson Clark CIO W. W. Stolba

Three East Iowa youths enlist in army service

Cedar Rapids recruiting office reports three Eastern Iowa youths Edwin S. Keyes of Marion aged 17 John G. Cahill of Iowa City aged 20 and Delbert F. Zirtzman of Delaware aged 20 have enlisted in the army All will begin basic training at Camp Chaffee Arkansas The marine corps now accepts three and four year enlistments The Cedar Rapids air force recruiting office will be closed all day Friday

Iowa Army Cedar Rapids Edwins. Keyes Marion John G. Cahill Iowa City Delbert F. Zirtzman Delaware Camp Chaffee Ark Marine Corps Air Force

Andy Carey Weds Lucy Marlow Tonight

Hollywood reports actress Lucy Marlow 22 and New York Yankees third baseman Andy Carey 24 plan marriage at Hollywood First Methodist Church tonight. After the ceremony they will fly with the Yankee team to San Francisco en route to Tokyo for exhibition games.

Hollywood INS Lucy Marlow Andy Carey New York Yankees Hollywood First Methodist Church San Francisco Yankee Tokyo

Linn County welfare payments higher than state average

Courthouse report shows Linn county old age assistance last month averaged 59.24 dollars per case for 1,243 cases, 1.52 above the state average of 57.72. Linn aid to blind and to dependent children matched state averages closely, with Linn per case aiding 73 blind and 110.44 for 217 aid to children cases. Total Linn expenditures reached 102,938.50 across three divisions. The state notes a drop in recipients since November 1941, while costs rise with higher living expenses.

Linn County Welfare Department Iowa Department of Social Welfare Linn Linn County State Department Iowa

Jury Awards $50 In Dog Bite Case

A Linn county district court jury awarded $50 to Richard Shope for injuries to his two year old daughter Sandra Gail after a dog bite by the Klimas. Shope had sought $2,025. The Klimas had offered $400 before trial. most costs fell to the Shope side as the verdict was beneath the offer.

Linn County District Court J. E. Heiserman Richard Shope Reynolds Avenue Sandra Gail Rudolph Klima B Avenue Shope Klimas

C R Man Fined For Drunk Driving

George S. Diouhy, 32, of 510 F avenue NW pled guilty to a drunk driving charge. Judge Charles Penningroth fined him 300 dollars plus costs, with option to pay 50 dollars down and 50 dollars monthly. He was arrested after his car struck a pedestrian following a Monday night incident in Cedar Rapids.

George S. Diouhy F Avenue NW Charles Penningroth Diouhy Cedar Rapids

Suspended Sentence Given to Coralville Man in False Check Case

Richard K. Ratchford, 34, of Coralville pled guilty to cashing a false $40 check in Cedar Rapids on June 8. Judge J E Heiserman suspended a six month sentence in Linn County Jail due to his recent jail time since July 14 for inability to post bond.

Richard K. Ratchford Coralville Linn County J. E. Heiserman

Time To Plead To Drunk Driving Charge

Allen Achenbach 21 of Morley was given until 10 a.m. Saturday to plead to a drunk driving charge in Judge Charles Penningroth s court. He was arrested early Thursday by Marion police after officers said he drove erratically. Bond set at 500 dollars.

Allen A. Achenbach Morley Charles Penningroth Achenbach Marion

Judge Penningroth to lead equity case trial session

Judge Charles Penningroth announced Thursday that he will conduct a law equity case trial assignment session Friday at 1 30 p.m. The session will determine scheduling and issues for upcoming equity proceedings in his court.

Charles Penningroth Law Equity

Officials of 30 Towns Vote for Liquor-by-Drink

About 30 Iowa towns with populations under 2000 voted four to one in favor of legalizing liquor by the drink, a sectional meeting of town officials reported to the Iowa League of Municipalities. The league took no action beyond receiving the report. A separate meeting of city attorneys urged Attorney General Dayton Countryman to restrict use of city police in raids away from home, recommending prior approval from the chief of public safety before assigning officers to such raids.

DES Moines Iowa Iowa League of Municipalities League Dayton Countryman Leon T. Birdsell Monona Birdsell Public Safety Commissioner

Poland Offers War Exiles Money and Food to Return

London dispatch: Communist Poland pledges non repayable grants and allowances to refugees who return from exile after World War II. The Warsaw regime promises food medical aid and settlement support until employment is found, aiming to lure Poles in Britain the U.S. and Canada. Western authorities monitor suspected informer involvement and timing.

London Poland Warsaw Britain U.S Canada

Teller Sentenced In $65,700 Theft

John C. Siemer, 23, embezzled $65,700 from Staten Island National Bank & Trust Co and fled with his family for 10 months before being captured in South Amherst, Ohio. Federal Judge Matthew Abruzzo sentenced him to eight years in prison after rejecting his offer to pay 10 percent of income for life. The judge noted an unaccounted $35,000 possibly hidden.

New York John C. Siemer Matthew Abruzzo Siemer FBI South Amherst Ohio Staten Island National Bank & Trust Company

Pilot Bailout From Demon Jet Crashes Near Carrollton Field

Mills bailed out from a McDonnell Demon jet during a test flight at 9 15 a m. The craft landed in a field five miles east of Carrollton DL near St Louis and continued flying with no sighting by the chase plane. The jet had about an hour of fuel left when the bailout occurred. Police and the CAA warned of the pilotless plane as an aerial hazard. the crash was heard in Monticello eight miles away in Jones county near the Linn Delaware line.

Carrollton St. Louis Mills McDonnell Aircraft Iowa State Police CAA Monticello Jones County Linn and Delaware

U.N. Panel Delays Algeria Debate To Ease Franco Tensions

The 60-nation United Nations Political Committee voted unanimously to shelve debate on Algeria. The move aims to cool French anger so Paris can resume her seat in the General Assembly and return to the UN fold.

United Nations, N. Y INS United Nations Algeria France

Death of Mrs. W. E. Andre at 88 in Cedar Rapids

Mary Zika Andre 88 widow of W. E. Andre lived at 1533 Washington Ave SE Cedar Rapids a resident for 84 years died at home after a long illness Born Aug 6 1867 in Chicago came to Cedar Rapids in 1871 A former principal at Van Buren Madison and Jackson schools active in Linn county Christmas Seal sales served on Public Health Nursing Association board and was CR library board president 1933 to 1945 Survived by sister Anna Zick three nieces two grand-nephews and other relatives Funeral services 10:30 a.m. Saturday Turner chapel with cremation committal Friends may call at chapel Contributions suggested to Heart Fund.

Mary Zika Andre W. E. Andre Washington Avenue Cedar Rapids Chicago van Buren Madison Jackson Linn County Public Health Nursing Association C. R. Public Library Board Andre Peoples Church Church School Anna Zick Addie Zika Ruth Zika Esther Bachman Marshalltown Caroline Stolar Rose Zick Louis J. Zika Commissioner of Public Safety Turner Chapel Waldemar Argow Heart Fund

Funeral set for Cedar Rapids resident Joseph Shimek aged 87

Joseph Shimek 87 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died at 8 p.m. Wednesday at his son-in-law and daughter Louis J. Besta’s home after a lingering illness. Born September 10, 1868, he farmed south of the city before moving to Cedar Rapids 35 years ago. Survived by wife, another daughter Mrs. Godfrey Jandik, son Edward, nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services 9 a.m. Saturday at Kuba funeral home and 9:30 a.m. at St. Ludmila's Church with Rt. Rev. Msgr. Frank R. Hruby. Rosary 7:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. viewing after 1 p.m. Friday. Burial in St. John's Cemetery.

Joseph Shimek Cedar Rapids Louis J. Besta Sixth Avenue SE St. Ludmila’s Church Besta

Randall Charles S. 71 Cedar Rapids resident dies after illness

Charles S Randall 71 a Cedar Rapids resident for 52 years and longtime Wilson and Company employee died after a lingering illness. Born November 3 1883 in Calamus he is survived by two daughters Ethel Zobac and Dorothy Martin both of Cedar Rapids three sons Roy Melvin and William with locations Cedar Rapids Monticello and Vallejo California and 12 grandchildren. Funeral at Rohn Funeral Home 2 p.m. Friday with Rev T A Youngquist of First Lutheran Church. Burial Cedar Memorial Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Charles S. Randall Cedar Rapids Wilson and Company Calamus Ethel Zobac Dorothy Martin Roy Randall Melvin Randall Monticello William Martin Vallejo Calif Rohn T. A. Youngsquist First Lutheran Church Cedar Memorial

Services for Mrs Rudolph Aebi Set Friday at Barta Hesser

Services for 83 year old Mrs Rudolph Aebi of 3218 C Avenue NE will be conducted at the Barta Hesser chapel Friday at 3 30 p m by Rev Keith Irwin of the Olivet Presbyterian church. Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial cemetery. A daughter is listed as Mrs Charles Wrinkle of Washington DC and a nephew Fred Steffen of Dubuque is newly added.

Rudolph Aebi C Avenue NE Keith Irwin Olivet Presbyterian Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery Charles Wrinkle Washington, D. C Fred Steffen Dubuque

Infant son of Mr and Mrs Fan non dies in Iowa City hospital

Mark Allen Fannon infant son of Mr and Mrs Donald L Fan non 2000 Rockford road SW Cedar Rapids died in an Iowa City hospital early Tuesday. Survived by three sisters Donna Diane and Christine and grandparents Mr and Mrs Albert Fannon and Mr and Mrs Asa Willson all of Cedar Rapids.

Mark Allen Fannon Donald L. Fannon Rockford Road Iowa City Donna Diane Christine Albert Fannon Asa Willson Cedar Rapids

Services for Mrs J Wesley Clapp Held Friday in Cedar Rapids

Mrs J Wesley Clapp longtime Cedar Rapids resident died Wednesday at home burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery after services in Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Friday conducted by Rev Bernard G Olson of Kenwood Methodist church Mrs Clapp had lived at 307 Thirty second Street NE for 35 years

J. Wesley Clapp Thirty-second Street Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel Bernard G. Olson Kenwood ‘Methodist Church Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Services for Hortense Smith Conducted in Turner Chapel

Hortense Smith a lifelong College Township resident died Tuesday and services will be at 3 30 p m Friday in Turner chapel with Rev William Suckow of Union Evangelical and United Brethren church officiating Burial will be in Baker cemetery Friends may call at the chapel

Hortense Smith Route 2 College Township Turner Chapel William Suckow Union Evangelical and United Brethren Church Baker Cemetery

Mulroney Appointed to U S Tax Court by Eisenhower

President Eisenhower named John E Mulroney 59 a native Fort Dodge Iowa to the U S Tax Court in Washington DC He will resign the Iowa Supreme Court where elected 1943 and reelected 1954 His salary rises from 10000 to 22500 Mulroney said leaving soon and Iowa Gov Hoegh will appoint his replacement Also announced Walter A Gordon of Berkeley California as Virgin Islands governor succeeding Archie A Alexander Des Moines Jr after resignation.

Denver Eisenhower John E. Mulroney Iowa Supreme Court Washington, DC Mulroney Fort Dodge University of Iowa Law School Fort Mulroney Dodge Archie A. Alexander Des Moines

Pilicer Identified in Bank Check Casings Across Counties

Sheriff reports that three fraudulent checks totaling 684 dollars were cashed at LaPorte State Bank by a suspect linked to LaPorte City and Brandon farmers. Bank staff and local residents identified the suspect from a lineup, with authorities planning detainer warrants if recognized. Deputies from Jones, Tama, and Delaware counties coordinate transfer to Washington for formal identification.

Cording Arthur B. Longseth Black Hawk County LaPorte State Bank LaPorte City Brandon Jones Tama Delaware Washington Pilicer Medley Elmer Rasche Arden Melcher John Dutton

Nixon Friends Criticize Knight Over California Feud

LA AP report notes Nixon backers defend Vice President as Governor Knight blasts intraparty rift. Knight said if Eisenhower won’t run next year he will lead California’s GOP delegation to the national convention, risking an open clash with Nixon. Rep. Hinshaw and W. John Krehbiel denounced Knight during Eisenhower’s illness.

Los Angeles Nixon Goodwin J. Knight California Eisenhower Washington Carl Hinshaw House G.O.P W. John Krehbiel Los Angeles County Sacramento Rep Hinshaw Knight

Two Men Die in Car Truck Crash Near Sully

In Jasper county near Sully two carpenters died after a car collided with a gravel truck driven by Charles James of Newton. John W. Kaldenberg, 19, of Galesburg IA died at the scene. Earl Jansen, 23, of Sully died later at a Newton hospital. James escaped with minor injuries. Authorities planned to charge him with ignoring a stop sign and failing to yield.

Newton Sully Jasper County John W. Kaldenberg Galesburg Earl Jansen Charles James James Seriff Ed Scoville Kaldenberg and Jansen

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