11 Oct 1958
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1958
Page
1
Frigid and warm swings forecast with highs near 65 in the weekend. Traffic violations, civil suits and local forecaster notes fill the day’s public notices, including bank, hospital, and road safety records across multiple Iowa towns.
London AP report says farmer Joe Green lost 20 pedigreed heifers to a Jersey bull from the neighboring property. Four calves died at birth. the rest yielded only runts. Green sought 805 pounds in damages for trespass. a judge awarded 520 pounds plus costs.
The Rev. George Bennard, 85, the composer of The Old Rugged Cross, died Friday in Reed City Michigan. Bennard, whose hymn gained worldwide fame, was a prominent evangelist and musician. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Lawrence Welk’s dancing party airs on Channel 9 every Saturday at eight. No special clothes needed as the program invites a family friendly music and dance revue.
A nine man U S survey team heads to Jordan to study possible reorganization and reequipment of King Hussein’s Arab army at his request. The mission under Brig Gen Richard Risden signals growing U S influence as British authority wanes and Lebanon Jordan politics stir concern.
Ald J Julien, 23, of 1019 Thirty-fifth St NE pled guilty to passing a forged $25 check at a tavern Aug 22 and received a suspended 10 year reformatory term as an accomplice to two others who also drew 10 year terms. The three were paroled. ONeill and Dennis also faced convictions related to forged checks. Suits listed include Wilhelm vs Van Lines and Firestone Stores vs Gillespie. Will of Frank R Novotny named five children and Frank W Novotny as executor.
The article describes a lunar probe carrying television scanning gear to map the moon’s far side. If aligned, data gathering could take about five days and may put the probe into lunar orbit, with launch site options including Cape Canaveral or Hawaii vicinity.
The Rt. Rev. Arthur Lichtenberger, 58, bishop of Missouri, was elected presiding bishop of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the United States. He will lead the 3 million member denomination starting November 15, chosen by the house of bishops at the general convention, succeeding Henry Knox Sherrill who retires at 68.
Frances G. McNabb filed suit for separate maintenance against Sherman E. McNabb. Sandra Wright dismissed a similar action against Deane Wright.
Mt. Mercy college hosts its first Homecoming with open house on Saturday and Sunday noon banquet at McAuley hall. The Swingtet provides music for an informal Saturday dance in the Orleans Patio at the Roosevelt hotel. Rev. James Van der Veldt will speak at the banquet. Activities conclude with Sunday mass and business meeting.
President Eisenhower appointed Lampton Berry of Columbia Mississippi to be U S ambassador to Ceylon succeeding Maxwell H Gluck who resigned Berry 50 is deputy assistant secretary of state for near Eastern and south Asian affairs
The piece argues propeller and turbo-prop aircraft are becoming obsolete beside jet travel. It recalls Pan Am’s 1939 transatlantic flight, notes the 6 hour 7 minute Comet 4 crossing, and predicts jets and supersonics by 1970, framing aviation as a rapid revolution aided by speed and global reach.
KCRG shapes local radio by adopting a distinctive style that guides programming and listener expectations across the region. The station emphasizes a curated mix, news updates, and community outreach to establish a recognizable broadcast identity.
A mysterious man captivated the audience Saturday night at 9 30 on Channel Nine Theater with a performance that stunned viewers though no body was identified.
David M. Meskimen 1635 pores ave SE Cedar Rapids died Friday after a sudden illness. World War II veteran born in Shellsburg survived by wife Amelia three sons Frank Cedar Falls Lewis Los Angeles Elmer Willow Creek Mont three daughters Potempa Cedar Falls Clark Waterloo Hellestad Morrison S D brother Clayton L Cedar Rapids three sisters Rundle Waterloo Duke Vinton Jensen Moline services Immaculate Conception church 9 Monday Rt Rev Msgr M Sheehy burial Evergreen Vinton parish rosary Brady's Sunday military honors grave Vinton donations mass offerings
Mrs. Joseph Faltis aged 80 lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died Thursday after a brief illness. Born Mary Trachta in Cedar Rapids on July 4 1879 she belonged to Praha Rebekah lodge and Anna Naprstka lodge. Survived by daughter Mrs T Jerome Callahan and son Joseph F of Woodland California, sister Mrs Milroy Neptash of Florida, and brothers Emil and Charles Trachta. Services at Brushchapel at 2 Monday with Theodore B Hlubucek officiating. Burial Czech National Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday.
Dr James Cromwell state director of mental institutions will move from Independence to Des Moines around Nov 1 as announced by the State Board of Control His salary rises from 120000 to 25000 annually under a prior agreement The board notes housing and maintenance were provided in Independence The mental health director will have the highest salary in state government College presidents Virgil M Hancher and James H Hilton earn 22000 with housing provided by their schools
Antonin Svehla grandson of a prewar Czechoslovak premier fled to West Berlin and sought political asylum.
Detroit area polio epidemic reports two more deaths, raising the yearly total to 19. Health officials urge precautions and vaccination efforts amid the surge.
British scientists at Jodrell Bank track the American moon rocket with the world’s largest radio telescope. Prof. Lovell reports strong signals and plans precision tracking. Other experts hail a new era for science despite caution about orbit accuracy.
City Briefs lists a new stamp sale at the post office. Townsend-Victory Club 8 meets Sunday at 6 PM at K of P hall. Pierson’s Florists advertises tropical house plants at 1800 Ellis Blvd NW. R A Wilkinson, 1617 Second Ave SE, hospital patient at St Luke’s with visitors allowed. James Hanson recovering from heart attack at Mercy Hospital with visits allowed. Photographer Harry Fitch apologizes for using Mrs Carl C Kesler’s picture in Oct 4 Gazette ad without permission. Maurice Rector sentenced to 30 days jail after pleading guilty to disturbing the peace. alleged assault on his invalid wife. arraigned before Judge Donald Barnes. Leslie Newton gets 30 day suspended sentence for disturbing the peace by breaking a window at 812 Fifth St SE. Correction notes David C Brunsman, 8, 527 B Ave NW injured Thursday after running into a parked bar near St Patrick’s School. police report cited.
About $40 to $50 disappeared Friday afternoon from the cash register at the South Side Skelly service station located at 1718 Cst. SW. Owner Richard Perkins reported he was away for lunch from 1 p.m. for about 1 hour 45 minutes. Attendant Dave Clark said the money was missing while he worked in the grease house.
An Alsatian sat behind the wheel of a car driven 50 yards before brushing a bus and smashing into a wall. Owner Robert Griffin, 46, claimed he parked and left the dog inside. Magistrate fined him 3 pounds for failing to set the hand brake.
Sammy Kaye will appear on Channel 9 at 9 00 PM this Saturday for a weekly music segment. The broadcast features Kaye’s orchestra performing popular tunes and engaging the audience in a light entertainment format.
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