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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1949
Page
1
Daily Record reports variable weather across major cities with readings in the 30s to 60s and scattered showers. Iowa forecast calls for cloudy east showers and western rain with wind shifts Friday, continuing into Saturday then cooler Sunday.
The Iowa State Nurses Association wrapped its four day Cedar Rapids convention with officer elections and the formation of a Student Nurses Association of Iowa. 634 delegates attended including 137 students, with Des Moines and Cedar Rapids leaders among honorees and awards announced.
Sadie P. Cowden of Cedar Rapids has been granted a life membership in the Iowa State Education Association for twenty years of active membership and meeting the constitution's requirements. She will enjoy all active member privileges without further dues.
A 17 year old boy was arrested for stealing 53 dollars and 10 cents from a safe at the American News Company located at 102 First Street NE. Inspector Kudina said the youth, who had a brief stint as an employee, would be turned over to juvenile authorities.
Thirty tickets still available for Coe college Homecoming production of Mo liere's The Doctor in Spite of Himself. Performances set for Thursday and Friday nights at 8 30 in the Coe Little Theater by the Coe Players. Public may attend either night. Reservations via Coe college bookstore. Tickets at box office night of show.
Mrs Salome Chiera who will celebrate her 100th birthday Monday explains her girlish figure. She says she keeps slim by touching her toes a few times daily while tidying and dusting.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at the Czech Reformed Church near Ely with Rev. Lucvik Burian officiating. Burial follows in Truhlar Cemetery near Ely. Friends may call at Brosh Chapel in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral services for Elizabeth C. Buchanan widow of George Buchanan and a pioneer Cedar Rapids family member were held Thursday in the Turner chapel. Burial followed at Linwood Cemetery. She had resided at 1719 Grande Avenue SE and died Tuesday.
Jesse Milton Tallman 2668 Bever avenue SE Cedar Rapids resident aged 48 an attorney for 50 years died at his home at 7 30 am Thursday after a brief illness Born March 16 1871 near Low Moor Clinton county he held a B A from Cornell college 1897 and LL D from the University of Iowa He was active in St Pauls Methodist church Linn County Bar Association and Phi Delta Phi Surviving wife Ella a daughter Mrs H D Pennel of San Angelo Texas two sons Dr Ralph C Tallman Morristown N J and Richard H Tallman Camarebo Venezuela one granddaughter and two grandsons Services 3 30 pm Saturday Turner chapel Burial Oak Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
Karen Lee Meeker infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Warren H. Meeker of 1027 Eleventh Street NW died at 12:30 a.m. in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Survived by her parents are grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. G. Tillapaugh of Cedar Rapids. Graveside services set for 1:30 p.m. Friday at Cedar Memorial Cemetery conducted by Rev. H. G. Schwegler of First Lutheran Church.
Ten youths aged 17 to 19 were charged with injuring property after police in Cedar Rapids arrested them in the northwest section for overturning small buildings. They were taken to local addresses for booking and later released. some were ordered into police court on Saturday and others on Monday.
The Linn County Council met with the Linn County School Masters Club at the K V restaurant in Marion to arrange transportation to the northeast district Iowa State Education Association delegation assembly in Oelwein on Friday and Saturday. Next meeting is November 14 with Richard N. Mason of ISEA as speaker. December gathering set for the 14th.
Five Cedar Rapids men were named by the supreme council of the 33rd Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite southern jurisdiction to receive the Knights Commander of the Court of Honor. The honorees are Norman H. Emerson Henry E. Kunz Harry J. Manchester Walter S. Newell and Robert M. Threlkeld Jr. with listed addresses in Cedar Rapids.
Cedar Rapids city council rejected a bid to push sidewalks two feet closer to First Avenue in the Cleveland school area. City Engineer Frank Young said moving the walk would require removing about 10 trees and hedges. council ordered plans to proceed as originally set, aligning with an $81,300 street improvement project for better pupil access to the new Cleveland school.
Five CIO public workers spokesmen in Cedar Rapids urged the city council Thursday to deliver a promised memorandum detailing working conditions for health department sewerage disposal and incinerator plant staff in local 617. The group said the memorandum should mirror conditions reportedly in effect with AFL Teamsters local 238 and noted council approval is expected Monday.
Murray claims a man on a city bus struck him, breaking his glasses and injuring his left eye. He seeks 1611.72 for medical and related costs, including 441.75 for surgery, plus 900 for lost time. the jury awarded 3250.
Harold M. Wright 33 of 1440 Fourth Avenue SE was unanimously appointed deputy assessor by the Linn County Conference Board after a three-group caucus. Wright, a Tracy High and Coe College graduate, is effective Jan 1 with a $3,600 yearly salary. The board also renamed B F Holets to the five member County Board of Review for a four year term.
R J OConnor pled guilty to drunken driving on February 5 and was fined 300 dollars plus costs by Judge M C Hamiel. He was indicted by the April grand jury for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a collision with Russell E DeLancey of Marion on Highway 13 north of Central City.
Thomas Ford, 46, of 1825 Eighth Street NW, waived to the grand jury on malicious injury to buildings and fixtures. Justice of the Peace H R Churchill set bond at 500 dollars, which was posted. Ford is accused of breaking a door at 2431 Wilson Avenue SW, where his former wife Carol Ford resides, at 2 a.m. Wednesday, according to County Attorney William Crisman.
Judge G. K. Thompson Wednesday ordered the Cedar Rapids police to incur the necessary expense to return James E. W from Huntsville, detailing the transfer as a formal enforcement action.
Texas man William Williamson is charged with opening an account at Merchants National Bank in Belleville Illinois on February 29 1947 using a worthless check for 1145. He faces a release from Huntsville penitentiary around November 22 per County Attorney William Crissman.
Harold E. Smail of Walled Lake Michigan was awarded 948.98 dollars against Kings Inen Company for accident damages. A Linn County jury returned the verdict at 4 p.m. after being out 23 hours. Smail asked 1934.98 for damages to a Jeep and trailer from an July 1 1948 crash on Highway 30 east of The incident involved Billy E. DeNio driving a Kings Crown truck attempting to pass Smail’s Jeep and trailer.
Paul E. Sidlinger of Cedar Rapids sues William Wall of Peoria for 12108 dollars for accident damages and personal injuries from a collision on October 27 1947 at 430 PM on highway 30 about 12 miles west of Cedar Rapids. Sidlinger alleges he stopped for a school bus unloading passengers and Wall rear ended his car.
Hatch and Brookman Company filed a suit Thursday against C. A. Thurston and Velmar Alberta Walker Thurston seeking 131.75 on an alleged account and foreclosure of a mechanic's lien.
Anthony Homolk received a judgment of 1080 dollars against Leo Hershey under a foreclosure decree issued on a landlord's writ of attachment.
Judge J E Heiserman Wednesday awarded Stromberg Time Corporation a default judgment of 112 dollars on a law account against Inland Industries.
Sanitory Farm Dairies filed suit Wednesday against Elmer Janes of Janes Dairy and Jesse B. Judd doing business as Iowa Ice Cream Company seeking 316.94 alleged due on account.
Cora E. Ondler sues James W. Pirie and Lyle Jackson for 41.83 dollars for damages from a February 11 collision at 11 30 p m on Highway 150 six and a half miles north of Cedar Rapids. Robert L. Hanson sues Virgil Henderson for 124.91 dollars for damages from an December 12 1948 accident on Ellis boulevard at K avenue NW.
Raymond P. Marple of New York assistant secretary of the National Association of Cost Accountants joined Cedar Rapids chapter members at a Wednesday noon luncheon at the Montrose hotel. The session gave the national officer a chance to study the planning methods of the local organization.
General Chairman Earl Bapty oversees the Shrine circus set for November 3 to 6 at Memorial Coliseum with matinee and evening performances plus a special kids show. Proceeds aid underprivileged children and Shrine activities. numerous committees and chairmen listed for ticket sales, circus events, coliseum operations, auditing, safety, and ushers.
Avery Larson of 841 Fourth Avenue SE suffered minor cuts and bruises when his car collided with another vehicle at Third Avenue and First Street SE. The other driver, Larry Boyd of 821 Ninth Avenue SE, was charged with failing to have his car under control.
The Independent Order of Odd Fellows grand lodge of Iowa nominated state officers for next June votes. Claire A. Hughes of Fontanelle is nominated grand master and John R. Woods of Albia deputy grand master. Four candidates seek grand warden: Lawrence M. Hayes Des Moines A H Laverside Harlan Walter C. Wagner Clinton and Harry Larson Forest City. Lynn J. Irwin Des Moines is nominated grand secretary with C D Evans Ottumwa as grand treasurer. Cedar Rapids may host the 1950 convention per a tentative invitation.
Tyrone Bennett 10 of 185 Avenue NE sustained a head injury after a bicycle collision with a car at H Avenue and Maplew Drive NE. He was treated at Mercyhosp and kept for observation. Driver Ralph S$ men of Alburnett faced charges for operating a motor vehicle with faulty brakes.
Coe College marks Homecoming with a Friday 1:45 p.m. parade through the business district First and Third Avenues led by a military band and floats. The celebration continues Friday evening with a Kohawks tug-of-war tradition and a Moliere comedy show then a pep rally and bonfire. Saturday features cornerstone laying for the new social studies building a Grinnell freshman game and a 2 p.m. varsity contest followed by an open house Homecoming ball and vesper service.
Mrs. Robert O Smythe presided at the Exchangettes meeting and announced committee appointments. Program chair is Mrs. Paul Mane with Mrs. Campbell F Wat and Mrs. Ted Birdsall. Thanksgiving and Christmas charities chair Mrs. Ted Birdsall with members Mrs. Robert Krebs Edward Klinger Mrs. LeRoy Ar derle and Mrs. George Keller. November gathering to be at the Roosevelt hotel with Mr Robert Brosh as chairman.
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