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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1946

Page

2

Weather and notices from daily record

The Daily Record reports temperatures for Miami and Minneapolis with day and night readings, then notes marriage license for Bernhard F. Stieger and Mary Evelyn Robbins of Cedar Rapids, a divorce decree for Paul F. Fulmer from Avis Geraldine Fulmer, and Edna L. Beck related to Theodore D. Beckwith Jr. It lists numerous justice court actions including fire alarms, car incidents, and multiple birth announcements with dates in October and ongoing fines for traffic and parking violations.

Bernhard F. Stieger Mary Evelyn Robbins Cedar Rapids

Twelve-year-old girl confesses to killing father to please mother

Superior Wisconsin UP report states Janet Lind twelve confesses to shooting her father Clifford Lind thirty nine last Thursday night claiming it would make her mother Irene happy. Janet hatched the plan for a month and twice tried to gas her sleeping father. She and sister Dolores left home after the shot and sought help from neighbor Peter Karsky. Father died at a hospital two hours later. Mother and Anthony Galaski held for questioning.

Superior Wis Janet Lind Clifford S. Lind Dist. Atty Andy Borg Irene Anthony Galaski Galaski Janet Borg Lind Great Northern Railroad Delores Anet Peter Karsky Karsky Saurday Dairyland

YMB Christmas Plans Near Completion Parade Date Set

YMB prepares for the Christmas season with a Santa Claus parade set for Nov 29 and a home lighting contest. Volunteers are urged to help decorate the downtown area with reindeer candles and stars, meeting times at Memorial Coliseum and Hawkeye Downs. Chamber of Commerce entry forms are available. The board also discusses wages, church use of Edgewood No 1, fuel purchases, and hiring a cafeteria director to oversee five sites.

Cada Anaes Tae Tae Harold Ward Hal Shirk YMB Memorial Coliseum Hawkeye Downs Dick Scherling Jack Hart Chamber of Commerce

Six Extension Classes At Coe Start Tonight

Six extension classes at Coe college begin Tuesday evening. Courses include business law journalism philosophy sociology Spanish. Classes run in late afternoon and evening under the division of educational service for noncredit study or credit toward a degree. First semester runs Oct 19 to Feb 17. second semester Feb 17 to May 30.

Coe College Coe Division of Educational Service

Fatal Collision Kills Driver in Sioux City Street Car Crash

Paul W. Morack, 43, died in a head on crash between his car and a Sioux City street car Monday night. Motorman Gienn Orth, the only other person aboard, sustained a cut hand.

Sioux City Paul W. Morack Gienn Orth

Kansas City Embargo On Trucked Cattle At Stockyards

An embargo on cattle and calves arriving by truck was ordered at the Kansas City stockyards after a jam of trucks overnight, lifting Tuesday receipts to about 11,000 head. Some animals were sent back to farms due to long waits. rail shipments were not embargoed.

Kansas City

Milwaukee stockyards embargo on shipments due to jammed pens

Milwaukee stockyards announced an embargo on all truck and rail shipments after deciding to halt consignments Tuesday afternoon. Officials said pens were full of livestock, prompting the move to manage overcrowding and safety.

Milwaukee Milwaukee Stockyards

Deaths Yavorsky Services Delayed by Quarantine

Dr. William Yavorsky former Cedar Rapids physician died of polio Friday. Family to be quarantined in Alameda California until Oct 31. Mrs Yavorsky is Mary Virginia Jamesson of Cedar. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

William Yavorsky Cedar Rapids Alameda Calif Yavorsky Mary Virginia Jamesson Belle Plaine

Mrs. Milton Hodge Dies at 45 in Cedar Rapids Home

Mrs. Milton E. Hodge, 45, of 1121 Third Street SE, died at 7:30 am Tuesday at her home after living in Cedar Rapids 12 years. Survived by husband, mother Mrs. Nellie Anderson of Vinton, two sons Walker of Vinton and Raymond Walker of Robertson, Mo., and several brothers and sisters. Body at Beatty chapel. friends may call after 5 pm Wednesday.

Milton E. Hodge Third Street Vinton Cedar Rapids Nellie Anderson Walker Raymond Walker Robertson, Mo Beatty Chapel

Des Moines Woman Dies of Polio While Visiting Wyoming

The body of Mrs Chauncey D Keasling aged 25 of Des Moines is being sent to Ottumwa, Ia for burial after illness while visiting relatives at Upton, Wyoming. She fell ill and died Sunday night at Casper hospital from polio.

Casper, Wye Chauncey D. Keasling Des Moines Ottumwa

School Board Considers Arthur School Additions and Custodian Changes

The board debated adding seven rooms to Arthur school and adjacent kitchen facilities, while considering bids for construction. Officials reviewed a 40-hour janitor plan with 12 apprentices at $150 monthly, noting budget constraints and teacher salary timing. Dr. von Lackum urged action by July 1 1947 amid ongoing committee reviews.

Gineering Company Douglas Grant Clyde Parker Arthur School R. R. Mayberry J. K. von Lackum Grant Unio AFL Dwight Krumholtz von Lackum Krumboltz

Forty Nine Iowans Sworn In By Army

Fort Snelling Minnesota reports forty nine Iowa recruits signed up between September 23 and 30 have been sworn in. The Cedar Rapids station recruited seven from Cedar Rapids and list names including Robert C. Colehour Harlan Davis Lee W. Bailey and Thomas Freund among others from towns such as Tama Manchester West Branch Iowa City Monticello Dubuque and Dyersville.

Cedar Rapids Fort Snelling Minn Robert C. Colehour Harlan Davis Lee W. Bailey Ronald L. March Richard A. Work Manchester Charles W. May Martelle Ardell L. Slach West Branch William S. Harris Mt. Vernon Paul F. Dunlap Iowa City Robert D. Stock Clarence James L. Pennington Solon Norman D. Brammer Hazelton Harold D. Shaver Rowley Melvin G. Eschen Stanley Oren D. Bringman Wellman Howard E. Bringman Washington, Ia Howard K. Schoenwetter Donald G. Klenk Loren E. Dee Oxford William C. Hintz Monticello Arthur H. Taschner Newhall John K. Bradshaw Belle Plaine Elmer N. Brokaw Robert J. Wilson Leroy C. Wilhelm Worthington Raymond

Highway Patrol Cars To Get More Lettering

Des Moines Iowa. State Public Safety Commissioner Fred L Wilkins announced plans to add more lettering on back of highway patrol cars to identify the force. The plan, not final, envisions five inch high state patrol lettering while retaining the yellow shield and Iowa highway patrol wording on the sides. Patrol chief S N Jespersen says more visible patrol cars should boost safety awareness.

Des Moines Fred L. Wilkins State Commissioner of Public Safety Wilkins Iowa Highway Patrol S. N. Jespersen

City Briefs Elect Grace Koppenhaver as county clerk

City briefs note Grace Koppenhaver elected county clerk. Everett Chandler and Robert Biba, with Don Leonard, are on a ten day hunting trip near Britton South Dakota. Albert's Cleaners advertises hats cleaning. William F. Seaton elected president of Iowa State Grotto association at Burlington Masonic temple. Dr. Lilley installation postponed for First Presbyterian Church due to illness. new date to be announced.

Everett Chandler Memorial Drive Robert Biba Seventeenth Street Britton S. D Don Leonard Madison, Wis William F. Seaton Seventh Avenue SE Iowa State Grotto Association Masonic Temple Burlington Lilley Theodore G. Lilley First Presbyterian Church

Mrs Fitch to Speak on The New China at Coe College

Mrs. Geraldine Townsend Fitch, who has traveled extensively in China, will speak Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Sinclair Memorial chapel at Coe College on The New China in the New Pa.

Geraldine Townsend Fitch China Sinclair Memorial Chapel Coe College New

Hickenlooper to Speak at Mizpah Lodge Meeting

United States Senator Hickenlooper of Cedar Rapids will address Master Masons at 8 p.m. Mizpah Lodge No. 639 A F and A M at the Masonic Hall. The reception will honor the senator and district senior grand warden of Iowa Masons. Both are Mizpah lodge members.

United States B. B. Hickenlooper Cedar Rapids Watney Seccesson A. F A. M Masonic Hall Iowa

Iowa City Chief, Ollie White, ECI Peace Officers Head

Iowa City Police Chief Ollie White was elected president of the East Central Iowa Peace Officers association at Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce. Capt. Clarence Day moves from patrol to other duties as president. Harold Bryan named vice president and Kermith Rhoades secretary treasurer. Cedar Rapids attorney B. D. Silliman spoke on Nazi Goering's death by self-inflicted poison, detailing security and vaulting theories.

Ollie White Iowa City Iowa Peace Officers Association Cedar Rapids Silliman Pon Goering

Community Chest tops $95 thousand in Cedar Rapids drive

The Cedar Rapids Community Chest neared its $142,262.63 goal, reaching $95,625.02 by 2 p.m. on Tuesday, a $15,422.52 gain in the last 24 hours. The residential division led over the top with $9,916 of a $9,460 goal, while four men’s division teams surpassed their quotas and thirteen organizations earned distinguished service awards for beating their targets.

Cedar Rapids John D. Randall William Baylis D. A. Knox Leo Klinger Larry Vavra Elmer Brinkmann Russell Knapp Syndicate Clothing Company Rapids Business College Baker's Shoe Store Checker Electric Supply Coe College Cedar Rapids Public Library City Assessors’ Office Roosevelt High School Weston D. Ralston Insurance Kensinger Insurance Agency F. W. Damour Insurance Sears Roebuck and Company Burroughs Adding Machine Company

Six Injured in Clinton Auto Crash

Six youths were injured, three seriously, when the car driven by 20 year old Raymond Carr failed to negotiate a turn in Clinton. It struck a fire hydrant, a tree and a parked car, ejecting three passengers into the street. All six were hospitalized with Shirley Habron 18 Winifred Bradahwa 23 and Glenn Foley 20 reported in most serious condition.

Clinton INS Raymond Carr Shirley Habron Winifred Bradahwa Glenn Foley

Prominent Odd Fellow Dies at Mason City

James Everett Lennan, 56, department commander of Iowa of the Patri archs Militant branch of the Odd Fellows, died Monday after a heart attack while working in his garden. He had held all offices in the organization. Funeral services set for 2:30 p.m. Thursday at First Methodist Church.

Mason City James Everett Lennan Iowa Patriarchs Lennan The Odd Fellows Mander First Methodist Church

Applications Accepted in Washington by Trade Office

The Office of International Trade in Washington announced that applications are being accepted for a new program. Officials encouraged eligible applicants to submit materials by the indicated deadline and outlined key requirements and selection criteria.

Washington Office of International Trade An

Rheas sue to bar Walters from apartment at Bever Ave SE

Mr and Mrs Frank Rhea sue Mertie Zion Walters in circuit court seeking an injunction to stop interference with their quiet occupancy of 1440 Bever avenue SE They allege the defendant removed bedding turned them out locked them in with old furniture used obscene language deprived heat and rented the unit while Mrs Rhea was hospitalized and Mr Rhea served in the armed forces.

Frank Rhea Mertie Zion Walters Bever Avenue SE Rheas

Deputy Arrests Hadsell In Courthouse Basement

Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder arrested Don Hadsell aged 44 at the Linn county courthouse basement near the jail. Hadsell faced intoxication and a six month vagrancy sentence from Oct. 19 was revoked Tuesday. Sheriff James H. Smith previously held the near jail arrest record.

James H. Smith Linn County Harlan Snyder Don Hadsell Second Street Snyder Hadsell Smith

Dwight Cook Sentenced On Bad Check Charge

Judge M C Hamiel sentenced Dwight Cook to the Anamosa Reform School for up to 10 years on a guilty plea to a bad check charge. The 26 year old, of 921 Ninth Street SE, surrendered Oct 11, with the offense stemming from a $907 Cedar Rapids check signed by his father Alva Cook who appeared with him in court. The sentence was suspended on good behavior and parole to the state board of parole.

M. C. Hamiel Dwight Ninth Street Anamosa Cook Hamiel State Board of Parole Cedar Rapids Alva Cook

Child Desertion Case Against Alfred Bedell Dismissed

A March 6 1943 child desertion case against Alfred Bedell was dismissed Monday after a settlement with Bedell’s former wife.

Alfred Bedell Bedell

Eyerly Jailed After Intoxication Sentence in Linn County

Justice H. R. Churchill sentenced 40 year old Jess Eyerly of Coggon to 30 days in Linn county jail for intoxication after authorities arrested him on a Sunday morning in Coggon.

Jess Eyerly H. R. Churchill Jess E. Eyerly R.F.D Linn County Coggon Eyerly

Notice of Incorporation for Cedar Rapids Hide and Par

Notice is hereby given that a corporation formed under Chapter 491 of the 1946 Iowa law has filed Articles of Incorporation. The firm, Cedar Rapids Hide and Par, trades as F. S. and engages in importing wool, raw hides, leather, and related goods, with power to buy, lease, or hold real property and to sell or convey. authorized capital stock is 200,000 divided into 2,000 shares of 100 each, with one vote per share. existence begins October 18, 1946. two-thirds consent required for stockholder action.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Teale Board of Directing Pesen Ina

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Miami Minneapolis Paul F. Fulmer Avis Geraldine Fulmer Edna L. Beckwith Theodore D. Beckwith, Jr Ray LeGallyne Justice Court Eeee E. Eyerly F. D Coggan Ellis Boulevard William Bayless Second Avenue SE J. R. Buresh St. Luke’s Lester Lopata Calvin Nading Eighth Street Lawrence Fralin Allison Hotel John Entringer Center Point Road Mercy Eldon Knott James Conway Keystone Charles Gaal Route 3 Carroll E. Humphrey Wilson Avenue Willis J. Lillie Central City Louis L. Bell N Street Raymond V. Michael Fortieth Street W. H. Lockhart Davenport Frank C. Hahn Blake Boulevard S. L. Stensland Chicago J. R. Kelton Ray Feldman Denver P. D. Skaff Edward J. Bernacke Mile Heral I Street Francis Shaughnessey First Avenue E Bob Hennessey Thirtieth Street D. B. Secrest Emerald Avenue Peter Dows Cottage Grove Avenue Blodgett Kesler Edgewood School No. 1 Edgewood Superior Oil Company First Avenue Milton Hodge Parker Arthur Auditorium Ed Lundquist T. E. Radloff Mt. Vernon Avenue Buchanan School Board J. C. Blodgett Radloff Dean Paul Packer Buchanan Lundquist Supt C. C. Kesler Grace Koppenhaver Albert Seaton New Grotto S.E Silliman the Gazette Mussolini Community Chest Dwight Cook Lapes Florist Third Ave Coaks Bloomsburg Dorothy Hibbs Dickie Craemer's
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