Daily Record Weather and City Court Briefs September 15 1950
The Daily Record for September 15 1950 features a weather forecast with cloudy Friday night and Saturday showers in the west and south, temperatures forecast to be below normal through Sunday, and wind details. City court notes list vagrancy drunkenness and traffic violations with fines, plus a divorce decree and several births recorded at Mercy and St. Luke's hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andi Ihr
Er Ee
Denver
Miami
Town Forstast
Secret kept aboard a U.S. transport off Korea
Unidentified submarines shadow a U S transport carrying marines and gear as it sails toward Korea. Reports say security laxity allowed precise invasion timing to be spread by unauthorized personnel and radio commentators. A Russian vessel docked in a Japanese port amid loading for the operation before departing.
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U. S
Korea
Navy
Korean
Japan
Asia
Obituary notices and funeral services from several towns
Obituaries for John H. Hoke Belle Plaine Dan Liston Delbert Garwood Ed Schmeichel Edward Neumann Arnold Dietrich Orpha Tenley Tom Thompson Frances McLaughlin Sueppel list funeral times and burial locations across Garrison Belle Plaine Vinton West Union Stanwood Solon Tipton and nearby communities with church names and cemetery plans included.
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Garrison
John H. Hoke
Garrison Cemetery
Belle Plaine
Dan Liston
Chicago
St. Michael’s Catholic Church
Oakhill Cemetery
Delbert Garwood
Luzerne
St. Michael's Church
Vinton
Ed. Schmeichel
West Union
Edward Neumann
West Union Cemetery
van Horne
Arnold Dietrich
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church
St John’s Cemetery
Newhall
Stanwood
Orpha Tenley
Stanwood Methodist Church
Sheets Funeral Home
Tipton
Red Oak
Tom Thompson
Stavanger Lutheran Church
Solon
Frances McLaughlin Sueppel
St. Mary’s Church
St. Mary’s Cemetery
Brosh Funeral Oime
Night naval skirmish closes in on channel approach
Marines press forward under starry night as destroyers edge up a coastal channel. At 3:50 a.m. the first contact occurs when Red tracers open fire from patrol boats, a brief exchange followed by a lull as the ships press on.
Korean War Final Assault Prepares for Shore Bombardment
A U S navy task force readies to bombard the shore to secure a Marine landing in Korea. The commander cites weeks of planning, adequate supplies, trained troops, and divine guidance as the operation set to unfold tonight with decisive hopes and urgency.
Veterans sail to Korea tied to front line memories
In the holds are deadliest weapons and veterans from Korea. South Korean port arrivals mix with returning Statesiders now on board. While decks hum with mail, naps, card games, and meticulous weapons care, officers pore over top secret maps and plans. The moment to attack has arrived. there is no turning back.
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Korea
States
Delays in Calls To Active Duty Must Be Asked
Iowa reservists were warned that delays in calls to active duty are not guaranteed and outlines four categories for possible delay including critical civilian occupations, key managerial jobs, education or research roles, and compassionate reasons. Applications should be submitted on receipt of orders. maximum delay is six months, with equity reviews by a board of officers. Recall of seven Iowa reservists from eastern Iowa announced with specific names and postings to Fort Riley, Fort Sheridan, Fort Hood, plus Navy and Marine enlistments and a Marine recruiting award note.
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Army
Iowa
Des Moines
Department of the Army
Washington
Organized Reserve
Adjutant General’s Office
Military District
Iowa Military District
Parlyn M. Platt
Amana
Fort Riley
Kan
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Carl L. Hope
Fifteenth Street SE
Cedar Rapids
Francis B. Dougherty
Vinton
Delbert E. Hakes
Tenth Street SE
Cedar Rap
Fort Hood
Texas
Cecil G. Gilbert
Marengo
Edward J. Whisler
Eleventh Street
John J. Knapp
Nineteenth Street
Marion
Cedar Rapids Council studies water rate hike plan
Cedar Rapids city officials reviewed a Chicago survey on water rate increases and bond funding. Water Works Supt. Leo Louis urged about 500000 in revenue bonds for two year improvements while a No 2 rate plan would add roughly 13000 yearly, mainly on commercial users, with residential bills rising 16 to 21 percent. A public hearing and ordinance would precede any hike, and ratings would still be favorable versus other Iowa cities.
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Cedar Rapids
Leo Louis
Chicago
Supt. Louis
Alvord, Burdick and Howson
Burgos
Louis
Garberson
Burgus
Iowa
Deaths Simon Services planned for Lewis R Simon
Simon Services for Lewis R Simon of 628 Sixth Street SE will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m at Brady mortuary conducted by Rev Frank Ward. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary Saturday.
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Lewis
R. Simon
Sixth Street
Brady Mortuary
Frank Ward
Linwood Cemetery
Services for Nellie Renstrom Widow of Charles Renstrom
Nellie Renstrom, Cedar Rapids resident for 50 years and widow of Charles G. Renstrom, died Wednesday after a long illness. Services will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Saturday, conducted by Rev Roland W Johnson of St Mark s Lutheran. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
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Nellie Renstrom
Charles G. Renstrom
Cedar Rapids
Turner Chapel
Roland W. Johnson
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Linwood Cemetery
Ely man Joseph Lorenc 79 dies in Cedar Rapids nursing home
Joseph Lorenc 79 a retired druggist of Ely died at 8:45 a.m. Friday in a Cedar Rapids nursing home after a long illness. Survived by wife Tillie, four sisters Mrs Postal of Cedar Rapids Mrs Novotny of Schuyler Neb Mrs Smerck of Kansas and Mrs Vavra of Fairfax, two brothers John of Cedar Rapids and George of Ely. Services set for 2 p.m. Sunday at Bohemian Reformed church in Ely with Rev Ludvik Burian. Friends may call at Brosh chapel Saturday.
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Joseph Lorenc
Ely
Cedar Rapids
Tillie
Charles Postal
Emma Novotny
Schuyler, Neb
Fred Smerck
Kansas
Elizabeth Vavra
Fairfax
John
George
Bohemian Reformed Church
Ludvik Burian
Brosh
Death of Mrs Alvin Prizler in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Alvin Prizler aged 28 of 1622 N Street SW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 4 05 a m Friday after a long illness.She was born in West Virginia on January 27 1922 and survived by her husband her mother Mrs Matilda De Long of Cedar Rapids two sisters Mrs Earl Calta and Mrs Lulu Chervinka of Iowa City and three brothers Charles DeLung Howard and Benjamin DeLung of Cedar Rapids Iowa City and California Services will be at Brush chapel at 2 p m Monday conducted by Rev J Paul Stevens Burial will be in Oakland Cemetery Iowa City Friends may call at the chapel
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Alvin Prizler
N Street
Cedar Rapids
West Virginia
Matilda De-Long
Earl Calta
Lulu Chervinka
Iowa City
Charles DeLung
Howard
Benjamin
California
Brush Chapel
J. Paul Stevens
Oakland Cemetery
Death of Wencl Melsha 86 in Cedar Rapids nursing home
Wencl Melsha age 86 died at 4 12 p m Thursday after a lingering illness in Cedar Rapids. A resident 77 years he was born March 18 1864 in Kraj Chrudimsky Czechoslovakia. Survived by five sons three daughters three brothers two sisters 16 grandchildren 13 great grandchildren. Services 8 30 a m Monday at Polansky chapel and 9 a m at St Ludmila's church Rev Frank R Hruby burial St Johns cemetery. Friends may call after 2 p m Sunday with Rosary at 7 p m Sunday.
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Wencl Melsha
Leo Koutnik
J Street
Cedar Rapids
iCedar Rapids
Kraj Chrudimsky
Czechoslovakia
Melsha
St. Ludmila’s Church
Louis
Wesley
Robert
Alvin
John
Koutnik
Frank Cesek
Robert Tosh
Frank
Joseph
Kate Cerveny
Anna Kral
Polansky Chapel
St. Ludomila’s Church
Frank R. Hruby
St. John’s Cemetery
Father Hruby
Estate seeks 86400 in wrongful death suit after fatal crash
Glen Techau as administrator for William M. Voris sues Murphy Transportation Company and Decker Truck Lines over a head on collision near Dumont. Voris, 30, died Aug 21 while earning over 268 dollars monthly. Suit seeks 86400 dollars plus interest from Aug 21 and costs.
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Cedar Rapids
Glen Techau
William M. Voris
Murphy Transportation Company
Hampton
Loren F. Decker
Decker Truck Lines
Webster City
Voris
Albert Iry
Butler County
Dumont
Getty
Murphy Company
Decker Concern
One Year Reformatory Term for Doris Friest
Doris Friest alias Doris Mentzer, 18, of Cedar Rapids, pled guilty to uttering a forged instrument and was sentenced to one year in the women's reformatory at Rockwell City by Judge J. E. Heiserman. She gave a false forty dollar check in Cedar Rapids on April 30, was taken into custody May 28 and held in the county jail in lieu of bond after changing her plea from innocent to guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Friest
Doris Mentzer
Cedar Rapids
Women’s Reformatory
Rockwell City
J. E. Heiserman
Jury Panel Delayed to Sept 26 by Judge Hamiel
The September term jury panel, originally set to report Tuesday, was ordered to report September 26 by Judge M. C. Hamiel. Trials scheduled for next week have been postponed or settled, and panel reporting is not needed until that date.
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M. C. Hamiel
Marion man pleads innocent to false uttering charge
James J. Bearle, 30, of Marion, pled innocent at arraignment on a county attorney's info. He is accused of writing a false $50 check at Twin Towers on July 8. Bearle is held in Linn county jail on $3,500 bond.
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James J. Bearle
Marion
Twin Towers
Linn
Will of Mary B. Houts Admitted to Probate
The will of Mary B. Houts who died August 21 was admitted to probate on Friday. The estate goes to her daughters Eleanor and Dorothy Houts who are named executrices without bond. Hazel Brown of Philadelphia pled guilty to vagrancy and received a six month suspended sentence from Judge J E Heiserman.
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Mary B. Houts
Hazel Brown
Philadelphia
J. E. Heiserman
Truman orders full operation of synthetic rubber plants
President Truman directed immediate activation of all idle synthetic rubber facilities, adding 80,000 tons annually. National Security Resources Board chair W. Stuart Symington said production would rise to about 760,000 tons per year with reopened alcohol plants, far above the 680,000 ton target. The Senate defense preparedness committee applauded the move.
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Washington
Truman
W. Stuart Symington
National Security Resources Board
Senate Defense Preparedness Committee
Symington
General Electric Pact Ends Strike At 40,000 Workers
Washington AP The CIO United Electrical Workers and General Electric agreed on a six month contract to end a 40,000 worker strike across 116 plants. The deal includes a 10 cent hourly raise, half already effective since July 1, plus a cost of living adjustment tied to the government index. Wages rise one cent per 1.14 index increase pending a March 15 review on continuation.
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Washington
CIO
United Electrical Workers and General Electric Company
United Auto Workers
General Motors
U N Korean Commission Criticizes U S South Korea Clash
The U N Korean Commission released findings Thursday that South Korea warned six weeks before a North Korean attack. It blamed the North for the June 25 aggression and said South Korean estimates of enemy strength contrasted with U S assessments. The report cites Brig Gen Roberts dissent and notes six nation panel membership across India Australia China El Salvador France the Philippines and Turkey.
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Lake Success
U. N. Korean Commission
South Korea
U. S
38Th Parallel
Republic of Korea
W. L. Roberts
Chang Do Yong
India
Australia
China
el Salvador
France
Philippines
Turkey
Hail Inflicts Million Loss In Joplin Storm
A severe hailstorm hit Joplin Missouri inflicting losses exceeding 1 million dollars. Insurance adjusters estimate 6500 to 8000 buildings roofs wrecked or badly damaged by hail up to three inches across. The storm lasted about ten minutes in two waves and blanketed the city with debris and shattered windows. No injuries were reported as residents slept.
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Joplin
MacArthur Hails Navy and Marines Victory Message
Gen. MacArthur praised the navy and marines after their Wolmi Island capture in Korea. He sent a Friday message to Seventh Fleet Commander Vice Admiral James Henry Doyle stating that the forces have never shone brighter than this morning.
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MacArthur
Korea
Seventh Fleet
James Henry Doyle
Wolmi Island
Aim to seize Inchon Seoul center to avoid winter campaign
General MacArthur said aboard his command ship that the plan is to seize the Inchon Seoul communications hub and instead blunt Communist forces farther south to dodge a winter campaign. This framing highlights the strategic move and the seasonal objective as stated by the general to correspondents.
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MacArthur
INS
Gen. MacArthur
Inchon
Seoul
Strike at Link-Belt Goes into 64th Day
The Link-Belt Speeder Company strike enters its 64th day as talks stalled after a Sept. 8 meeting. Don Smith, president of Local 299 UAW, said no further negotiations are scheduled.
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Don Smith
UAW
October Draft Quotas Equal September for Iowa Call
DES MOINES AP Iowa selective service officials said Friday county by county quotas to meet the October call for 859 Iowans are about the same as September when the call was 860. The state must furnish 1,179 men in November.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Selective Service
Davenport Woman Ruth Keesler Dies at 56
Davenport AP report says Ruth Keesler, 56, the Davenport woman revived Thursday after being thought dead, died in a Davenport hospital shortly before noon Friday.
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Davenport
Ruth Keesler
City Briefs Mixed Local Notices and Appointments
City residents receive updates on a home return from St Luke's Hospital, hospital treatment for Andrew Kokesh, a St Patrick's dinner in Fairfax with tickets from multiple local outlets, and a polio insurance ad. Shueyville and Union church services are listed with sermon topics, Elmer Linkenbach as pastor, and a 9:30 am Sunday school. Cedar Rapids Star Route award to Simoons and Silver covers Oct 1 to 1951. Theft of $16 reported at Iowa Electric Power, and Sister Anna Marie of Mercy named vice president of Iowa Society of X Ray Technicians.
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Star
Rainey A. Simoons
Everett D. Silver
Cedar Rapids
Sigourney
Anna Marie
Mercy Hospital
Iowa Society of X-Ray Technicians
Des Moines
Mercy
Sedive backs Messer for Iowa Supreme Court seat
Mayor Clarence L. Sedive endorsed Frank F. Messer of Iowa City for the Iowa Supreme Court in November. Sedive, who began as a cleanup man in Messer’s office in 1936 and rose to secretary in 1938, called Messer a first class, brilliant trial lawyer and the father of lawyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarence L. Sedive
Iowa Supreme Court
Cedar Rapids
Frank F. Messer
Iowa City
High Court
Messer
Sedive
Mobilization Chief Warns Hoarders in Defense Commodities
Washington Mobilization Chief Symington warned the Senate War Preparedness Committee that the government may seize entire inventories of businessmen found speculating with vital defense commodities. He cited rubber hoarding and said he is inspecting zinc and other fields. He added that hoarding in any case could lead to requisition of the entire stock.
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Washington
INS
Symington
Senate War Preparedness Committee
Don't Burn Leaves on Asphalt Warned in Cedar Rapids
Public Improvements Ray Tapper warned Cedar Rapids residents Friday not to burn leaves or rubbish on asphalt streets. He noted bonfires on streets cause damage, leaking tar and creating pits and rough spots where fires burn.
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Ray Tapper
Cedar Rapids
Union Leaders at Wilson Plants Seek Strike Authorization
Union leaders from seven Wilson and Company packing plants including Cedar Rapids asked Chicago authorities for permission to call a 10 000 worker strike. Members long without a contract, last held in 1948, would affect Chicago Albert Lea Faribault Kansas City Omaha and Los Angeles plants. A general membership meeting was announced for Monday at Z C B J hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson and Company
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
United Packinghouse Workers Union
Harold J. Smith
Leonard Sipe
George Scurlock
Harvester Strike End Is Reported
International Harvester said the Farm Equipment United Electrical Workers union called off a 27000 worker strike without accepting a wage offer. Union officials were unavailable for comment at Chicago headquarters. The CIO United Auto Workers claim 23000 Harvester workers. Workers would begin returning to work Monday with the wage dispute left open for talks.
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Chicago
International Harvester Company
United Electrical Workers Union
Cio-United Auto Workers
Delbert Garwood 49 Dead Former Norway Employee
Delbert E. Garwood of Luzerne, 49, died at an Iowa City hospital. Born January 2 1901 in Newton Indiana, he worked 20 years for the North Western railroad and was disabled after a railroad incident. Survived by wife Anna Supman of Norway and eight children, with services at St Michaels Church Belle Plaine and burial in St Michaels cemetery Norway. Rosary Sunday at 7:30 p.m. at the family home.
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Luzerne
Delbert E. Garwood
Norway
Iowa City
Newton
Inl
Garwood
North Western Railroad
Anna Supman
George
Merle
Chicago
Virgil
Dennis
Marcella Olson
Jane Garwood
Bernadine Marks
Cedar Rapids
Ila
St. Michaels Church
Belle Plaine
St. Michaels Cemetery
Disabled American Veterans Club Closes in Council Bluffs
Attorney Lafe H. Bond said the Disabled American Veterans chapter in Council Bluffs has shut down, noting the closure followed October slot machine crackdowns and that there has been no business since then.
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Council Bluffs
Lafe H. Bond
Bond
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C Avenue NE
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Tony
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Cambridge
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Shueyville
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Elmer Linkenbach
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Warren Johnson
Seventh Avenue SE
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Jim Reeder
Third Street
J. N. McFadden
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Lapes
Second Ave
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