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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1957
Page
13
Weather forecast shows considerable cloudiness with showers and possible thunderstorms Tuesday, cooler north and west, temps dipping to near 58. Five day outlook through Saturday points to highs near 65 and lows 42 to 45, with rainfall around a half inch. Local items include traffic fines, drunken driving charges, births, divorces, marriage licenses, and obituaries across multiple towns.
London in U P and Moscow stated Russia conducted a hydrogen device test Sunday, claiming a powerful explosion occurred at high altitude. Tass issued the notice citing safety, with no details on device type, timing aligned to show scientific edge to the West.
Cedar Rapids city council approved extending parking restrictions in eight more areas. No parking, no standing and no stopping signs to be posted near two new fire stations and local schools in southwest Cedar Rapids.
In a tight game, both sides struggle with early outs and singles. Aaron McDougald and Mantilla spark limited action as Bain Bent, Patko and Crandall contribute minor plays. The sixth inning sees Bauer and Mantilla retire two, with McDougald and Mantilla each ground out. No runs cross the plate through the frame.
Court chose a jury Monday in the Donald O. Roff case, linked to a scheme to pass a worthless 124 dollar check at three Cedar Rapids stores on May 29. Co-defendant Harry Winchester was convicted August 24 and sentenced to 10 years. Oliver Tinker pled innocent and will stand trial in September. Jurors include Louise M. Marishel, V G Steck, William V. Burgess, Norman H. Kessler, Donald T. Prochaska, Kenneth L. Gill, Ardith L. Holoff, Helen B P Pattee, Libbie N. Eula, and others.
Traveld A Miller of 112 Twelfth Street NW will chair the eighth annual Parade of Barber Shop Quartets on November 18 staged by the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America. SPEB President Delaine Sather announced the appointment at a Monday noon meeting at the embassy club.
Three members were elected Monday noon to three-year terms on the Cedar Rapids Real Estate Board of governors. Elected at the Sheraton-Montrose hotel meeting were J. George Erzinger Welden B Wiley and John J Aachar. Retiring members are H G Forbes and J J Mabert Wickersham. Zachar was elected to a full three-year term. The new board takes office Jan 1 and will elect officers soon. Wickersham is retiring president. C Waples spoke at the session showing pictures and discussing his world trip.
In the fourth inning the Braves and Yankees show tight defense with Crandall throwing out Lumpe and Covington making a leaping catch. No runs scored as Berra and Slaughter threaten, while Lumpe and Mantilla flip plays. Burdette and Adcock both contribute to solid defense as the frame ends scoreless.
Henry J. Christopher was sentenced in district court to ten years in the state penitentiary at Fort Madison after pleading guilty to passing a forged check for 157.62 at Green Diamond Lounge on November 18, 1956, drawn on Peoples Bank and Trust Co of Cedar Rapids. A series of local notices follow, including divorce petition dismissal, an account suit dismissal, a break‑in at Blood Service Station on Highway 30 West with $3 stolen, and a city election candidate meet the candidates program hosted by the Chamber of Commerce Jaycees with about 25 hopefuls expected to attend and speak.
Walter Husak aged 56 of Cedar Rapids died in Mercy hospital after a skull fracture linked to a fall near a tavern Saturday night. He was later held on a drunkenness charge, found dead in his Cedar Rapids jail cell Sunday afternoon. An autopsy confirmed the skull fracture and fatal hemorrhage. He was a Merchants National Bank employee, born February 7, 1870 in Linn County. survived by a son in Los Angeles, his mother, and two sisters. Services set for Wednesday at Turner Chapel.
Obituaries note the death of George L. Bachelder 78 of Cedar Rapids after a long illness with service details for his widow Marguerite and a daughter. Claude Lattner former resident dies. services set at St Patrick's Church and Teahen chapel with burial at Mt Calvary. Michael J. Nolan 41 dies in Cedar Rapids nursing home after lingering illness. survivor is daughter Mrs Donald Haller of Orlando. Funeral arrangements pending.
Des Moines report states the Iowa attorney general ruled that national guard courts must issue proper warrants before civilian authorities arrest guardsmen. The ruling followed the county sheriff’s refusal to arrest Pvt. M D Caldwell after confinement for missing drill.
A libel lawsuit against KSTT Davenport KFNF Shenandoah and northern Iowa stations KVFD Fort Dodge KWWL Waterloo HOEC Decorah EREB Mason City KCRG Cedar Rapids has been moved to the Cedar Rapids federal district court. Pearl A Wanamaker alleges broadcast claims from Jan 6 by Fualler Lewis about her role with the White House Education Conference. She seeks $10,000 actual and $10,000 exemplary damages from each station. four others were dismissed.
Cedar Rapids deadline for non dination petitions neared as three candidates filed papers for the October 22 city primary. Names include Robert Af. Johnson 36 safety commissioner since last August and former radio TV newsman, and Robert L. AWarsh 43 of Memorial drive SE insurance. Also noted is a fatality of one year old Kory Dean Hepker son of Verlin and Mrs Hepker of Cedar Rapids found dead Monday. coroner ordered autopsy. Burial at Cedar Memorial with services at Beatty Bearle chapel. The Mickey Mouse Club debuts a new half hour spot daily at 5 30 pm on THANNELT.
Leo W. Wilton 37 of 4310 Mansfield Avenue is among eight candidates running for parks commissioner. Incumbent Donald E. Gardner faces Marsh and Wilson as others file petitions while some filed papers remain incomplete. Deadline for filing is 5 p.m. Tuesday.
Cedar Rapids Parks Commissioner Don Gardner announced a public meeting to organize aid against Dutch elm disease. A state entomologist's speaker will outline a suggested program. The plan includes citizen cooperation to report diseased elms. the disease has spread in eastern regions this summer.
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