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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1949
Page
1
Public health notice from September 7 1949 urges use of DDT around refuse cans and doorways to curb flies and prevent disease. The warning underscores insect control as essential to community sanitation.
Cedar Rapids school board reluctantly pays $350 to Memorial commission for coliseum rental including vespers and graduations while debating facility use with the Playground and Recreation Commission. A proposed reciprocal exchange of services stalls as officials seek an expense schedule and uniform charges for outside groups.
The American Bankers Association reports a sound financial condition for U.S. farmers as 1949 starts. Despite large investments in soil conservation and equipment, total farm debt rose modestly to about 2.7 billion dollars, with banks holding 855.5 million in commodity credit loans under the farm price support program. Farmers maintain substantial cash, bank deposits, and U S savings bonds, and debt is paid down comparatively quickly as they adjust from war to peacetime economy.
The Linn county board of supervisors named an appraisal commission to determine assessments on 13 road surfacing projects. Members are J. G. Van Syckle R. N. Fitzgerald and B. F. Holets with Clifford Bowdish as substitute for Van Syckle in district 252 Brown township due to potential conflict. Other districts include 107B 203 205 Linn 241 Washington 242 Spring Grove 246 Spring Grove 247 Grant 248 Boulder 249 Otter Creek 250 Bertram 251 Brown 253 Monroe.
Linn county's board of supervisors on Tuesday approved Cedar Rapids police department plans to establish an outdoor revolver range at the Ellis park quarry near Ellis park on River Road. The request cited a marked upswing in crime and the need for officers to train on realistic outdoor conditions. The board also confirmed the appointment of Robert Martin as deputy sheriff.
Linn county courts run on two closing times with most offices cutting off at 4 30 p m The few at 5 p m include relief welfare probation and engineers The board keeps doors and the switchboard open to 5 p m A 30 day trial governs the 4 30 p m closing plan
Frank W. Jicha, 60, of 55 Twenty second Avenue SW, was ordered to plead by 10 a.m. Saturday to a charge of assault with intent to commit murder. Judge Floyd Philbrick appointed William O. Slade as counsel. Jicha allegedly shot his brother William Jicha, 56, several times during an August argument in their kitchen. William Jicha survived.
Alfred F Jones of 2008 Spruce avenue SE pled guilty to a drunk driving charge. Judge M C Hamiel fined him 300 dollars plus costs and allowed installment payment of 40 dollars down and 25 dollars a month after arrest by Iowa highway patrolmen.
An appeal of the Iowa Manufacturing Company and the Iowa Mutual Liability Insurance Company from an industrial commissioner decision was filed in district court. The commissioner had awarded Mrs. Clayton Gifford a death claim for her husband who died from a welding burn suffered at work on November 21, 1947, ordering payments and burial, medical, and second injury fund benefits. The Personal Finance Company of Cedar Rapids sued J B McCusker for 172.25 on a 288.37 note to Borst Furniture for a refrigerator and seeks foreclosure of a chattel mortgage.
Gilbert O Waldemar reports the theft of 10 Chester white pigs about 125 pounds each from his farm two miles southwest of Central City. The pigs have been missing for two weeks and a thorough search found no trace. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon is investigating.
Ernest J. Cook, 26, of Des Moines, was ordered to plead by next Monday at 10 a.m. to a charge of uttering a forged instrument. He allegedly passed a $31 check at Star Printing Company last Thursday bearing the forged name James E. Wilson.
Linn County's board of tax assessment review will examine Marion township real estate assessments at the courthouse on Friday and Monday. Marion township is the final of 19 townships outside Cedar Rapids to be reviewed, with the board now counting 15 cities and towns outside Cedar Rapids on its agenda.
Reuters dispatch from Hong Kong reports a ship believed to carry explosives blew up in the harbor. The blast rocked the city and casualties were unknown.
In June 1948 R Worth acknowledged author of a memo accusing fraud in the B 36 bomber program. Worth recanted and was suspended from his Navy post, while hearings examined alleged political influence and industry gossip. Cmdr Davies testified he shared industry gossip with Worth but knew of no prepared memo. Captain Wood pressed Davies on Worths preparations.
Burton Class, 36, of Elmhurst Illinois, was fined fifty dollars and costs in police court for resisting arrest. Judge William Matias suspended twenty five dollars of the fine. Class was arrested early Wednesday by Sgt Harold Prasil and Detective Jerry Navratil after being found asleep in his car in front of the Roosevelt hotel. He allegedly became abusive when asked to enter the hotel and tried to strike the officers. A drunkenness charge was dismissed.
Mason City Globe-Gazette editor W Earl Hall spoke to the Iowa Radio News Association on how radio news is viewed. He shared a poll of about 50 friends noting concerns about too much opinion speed and repetition and cited University of Iowa data favoring radio over print. George Yates of the Des Moines Register spoke on television relying on newspaper cameramen and future common ground between radio and daily reporters.
Everett Robinson, 37, at large, had a 20 day suspended sentence revoked by Judge William Matias after pledging guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Robinson was arrested Tuesday night after his aunt signed an information against him. Robert Cook, 27, of the Milner hotel, was fined 25 dollars on a similar charge and arrested after striking the manager of the Hurdle and Halter during an argument.
In Justice of the Peace H R Churchill court, Robert Suchomel 24 of Solon Maynard Suchomel 20 and Eugene Kessler 18 of West Branch were fined 50 dollars and costs each for stealing watermelons from Sailor Phelps four miles south of Lisbon. Churchill suspended 25 dollars of each fine after restitution of 5 dollars per offender for patch damage. They were apprehended by Sheriff James Smith on Phelps's complaint.
Mary Amelia Parsons age about 70 died after a long illness at 6 55 a m Wednesday. A Cedar Rapids resident 48 years she was a member of Trinity Methodist church Ben Hur Life Association Home Rebekah lodge Melody camp Royal Neighbors No 4 Degree of Honor. Surviving besides her husband are two daughters Mrs Pearl Ramming Waterloo and Mrs Florence Krogh Cedar Falls two brothers L G Evans Cedar Rapids and E J Evans Waterloo four grandchildren seven great grandchildren and four great great grandchildren. The body is at Rohn funeral home with funeral to be announced later and friends may call Thursday evening.
Mrs. Agnes Kate Huff Francis 63 of Cedar Rapids died at home after a long illness. Born July 8, 1865 in Bainbridge Pennsylvania she moved from Columbus Junction in 1920 and married Joseph W. Francis November 26, 1926. Surviving husband and a sister Mamie Sipe. Services Friday in Turner chapel at 1:30 p.m. Graveside at Columbus City Cemetery 3:30 p.m. Friends may call.
Anna Melsh 65 widow of Louis Melsh died at Cedar Rapids hospital at 10 25 a m Wednesday from injuries suffered in a fall while shopping on August 26 She was born August 20 1884 in Cedar Rapids Survived by three sons Lester Lumie and Leonard one grandchild three brothers Joseph Edward Kvitek and Frank Krail and two sisters Mayme Krall and Mrs Frank Donahue of Phoenix Services at Janeba funeral home with time to be announced later
The death notice states Mrs Ella Schmin key of 1214 Fifteenth Street SE died Monday. Funeral services are set for 11 a.m. Thursday at Beatty chapel conducted by Rev H B Davis with burial in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the cemetery or chapel prior to services.
Mrs Jack Young formerly Mabel Sigmund of Cedar Rapids died Monday in Oklahoma City after an 18 month illness. Services will be held in South English Friday with burial at Keota.
Washington observers report General Eisenhower sounding like a Republican and some lawmakers foresee a three way GOP race if he enters the 1952 nomination contest. Senators Taft and Stassen are also mentioned as contenders as Truman contemplates another term.
Bevin in New York outlines proposals to cut Britain’s US purchases and boost dollar inflows through foreign spending and investments. Three power talks with the United States and Canada aim to speed goods sales, relax loan terms, and streamline customs to aid Britain while defense of socialist programs is rejected as blame.
British experts discuss whether devaluation would boost sales in the United States, arguing gains would be temporary as a cheaper pound would raise future import costs. Sir Stafford Cripps stated on Tuesday night he would stand by his decision against devaluating the pound.
Washington discusses Britain's growing dollar gap threatening its economy and Western strategic role. Participants include US Treasury Secretary Snyder, State Secretary Acheson, ECA head Hoffman, and British officials Cripps and Bevin, with Canadian Finance Minister Abbott and Foreign Secretary Pearson. Conference room at the New State Department.
Supreme Court Justice Wiley B. Rutledge remains paralyzed in the left arm and leg following a cerebral hemorrhage near York Maine. Doctors report slight speech improvement but persistent paralysis as he nears exit from coma and remains under hospital care after a Aug 27 incident while driving with Mrs. Rutledge during vacation at Ogunquit.
Wilbur B Driver of Orange New Jersey leaves 28 rental houses to the wives of veterans tenanting them as part of a will probated in Newark. The 175 year old philanthropist valued female independence saying tenants should have some autonomy. He left an estate of more than 700000 with one fifth to charity and designated 250000 worth of low rent apartments for veterans wives.
More than 100 army men and four officers of a Washington based band will arrive in Cedar Rapids about 5 30 p m for a layover at a downtown hotel. The unit traveling from Minneapolis to Peoria will perform at Peoria on Sept 8 and 9 but not in Cedar Rapids. Arrivals include two cars three buses and four trucks.
Des Moines man Paul J. Knapp faces larceny charges after a light airplane was stolen from Marengo and flown to Fort Madison where it was abandoned. Knapp, jailed pending arraignment, claims amnesia after an alleged Cedar Rapids beating. the plane belonged to Mervin Fetzer, a Marengo grocer, and was unharmed.
A Camden resident marks two years since returning from military service. Neighbors and local officials gathered to recognize the milestone and thank the veteran for his service.
The Camden gunman’s mother Mrs. Freda Unruh, about 50, collapsed in grief as her son Howard faced murder charges after a massacre that left 13 dead. She is critically ill at her sister’s home while police guard Howard, whose father Frank is separated from the family.
Mrs. Paul Morin a 42 year old resident of 1421 C avenue NE suffered first and second degree burns to her right arm hand and foot Wednesday afternoon when naptha used to clean a gas furnace ignited. Police rushed her to her doctor's office for treatment.
Sioux City AP report states C. O. Smith a Sloan farmer who died Aug 12 filed a district court will on Wednesday. The document bequeaths property for the sister Mrs. Pierce for life and to living nephews and nieces. Wording notes heart attack and a single pill at 8 am. Witnesses were Mr and Mrs Nels Anderson Jr of Sloan. Smith hanged himself in his barn four years later.
Mrs. Raymond Jacquet of 628 Fourth Avenue SW remained in Mercy hospital with cuts and bruises after a Monday two car crash on Sixth Street Road SW. Frances Baker of Woodbine also injured. Delbert Baker of Des Moines unhurt and fined five dollars for failing to keep his car under control.
In dishwashing, use order glass first, then silver, then china to reduce nicks chips and scratches from mixing items in the dishpan. This preserved order helps maintain finish and prevent damage during cleaning.
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