Weather forecast and notices from Cedar Rapids area
Iowa Agricultural Forecast calls for fair conditions and a warm weekend across the state. Highs reach 80 Saturday and 85 Sunday with mild nights. winds west to southwest around 15 mph. Civil notices list moving violations and fines, divorce petitions and decrees, and several birth announcements with locations and dates.
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Indies
Asia
Denver
York
Phoenix
Angeles
St. Louis
Iowa
Man Critically Hurt in Crash Near Ottumwa
Four persons were injured in a two car collision on highway 63 two miles south of Ottumwa. Emery Davis 31 of Ottumwa was the most seriously hurt in the wreck described as a poor condition. His passenger Mrs. Maxine Burtlow 27 Ottumwa is in hospital. The other car occupants Mr. and Mrs. William Howard Yeater and their son Robert 18 Tipton were injured but not seriously. Cause of the accident not yet known.
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Ottumwa
INS
Highway 63
Emery Davis
Maxine Burtlow
William Howard Yeater
Robert
Tipton
Ideal Weather for Football Opening
The Gazette faced a chaotic weather department mishap on Friday as the weatherboy and Havelock Ellis were absent leaving the city editor to write the piece. Despite the turmoil the forecast was favorable with clear skies and a high near 70 degrees for the opening football weekend.
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Weather Story
the Gazette
Weatherboy
Havelock Ellis
Blac
Chambers Re Senet
OPA Chief Warns on Meat Price Ceilings Review
Washington (UP) OPA said it is reviewing restaurant meat dish price ceilings after protests from the industry. Port er said higher ceilings could be allowed if earnings fall below 1942 levels, but data was not provided to justify hikes. He noted data requests were offered but not accepted and defended prior concessions during the meat decontrol period.
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Washington
OPA
Paul A. Porter
Porter
Injured Chicago Woman Flies Home Under Air Ambulance
Mrs. Joseph Binder of Chicago became the first patient flown home under Cedar Rapids air ambulance service. She travelled from Lisbon after an automobile crash, taken by Ambulance Service to Hunter airport, then via twin-engine Cessna to Chicago.
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Joseph Binder
Chicago
Lisbon
Cedar Rapids
Hunter Airport
Don J. Condon
Jim Wathan
Hunter Field
United States
Bigger Job for Wallace Whitney
A. F. Whitney, president of the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen and foe of Truman, endorsed Henry Wallace for the Democratic nomination. Whitney said Wallace is ready to lead a movement for sound and progressive government after learning of Wallace's cabinet resignation and praised his record and abilities for higher office.
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Miami Beach
Fla
A. F. Whitney
The
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Truman
Henry Wallace
Whitney
Wallace
Mitscher Named Commander in Chief of Atlantic Fleet
Admiral Marc A. Mitscher has been named commander in chief of the Atlantic Fleet, the Navy announced. The wartime head of Task Force 58 becomes leader of the postwar Atlantic naval forces.
Boys Town Founder Leads City Concert Outreach in Cedar Rapids
The Boys Town choir directed by Rt. Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Flanagan will perform in Cedar Rapids at Memorial Coliseum on Oct. 2. Tickets go on sale at Craemer's hosiery counter and the Chamber of Commerce, with proceeds supporting Boys Town’s work for homeless and neglected boys.
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Boys’ Town
Cedar Rapids
Memorial Coliseum
Edward J. Flanagan
Young Men's Bureau
Father Flanagan
Father
Cda
Father ‘S Boys
Chamber of Commerce
Craemer's
Veterans Cab company row in Cedar Rapids stalls
The Cedar Rapids Veterans Cab project faces internal disputes as Tony Michalek and Stanley Davis recount leadership changes and contract fights. Attorneys claim misrepresentation while Davis says no signed president contract. four cabs exist with two in service as drivers blame instability for stalled plans.
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Michalek
Veterans to receive next week under act for automobile aid
Davis, a veteran who lost his right leg, expects a government awarded automobile next week. Public Safety Commissioner Gordon Hughes notes a new company may use three open stands at Union Station, Union Bus Station, and Third Street and First Avenue NE until a city council permit is granted. Davis says the company will be cooperative with veterans as all staff.
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Congress
Davis
Ee Ae Ee Ee Public Safety
Gordon Hughes
Union Station
Union Bus
Third Street
First Avenue
Miles Hits Iowa Solons' Failure To Pass Housing Bills
Des Moines AP reports Democratic nominee Frank Miles criticized a Republican controlled Iowa Legislature for not enacting housing bills. He accused lawmakers of killing bills over fears of federal control and urged veterans to vote in November for a stronger housing program and support from progressive Republicans and independents.
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Miles
Iowa
Solons
Des Moines
Frank Miles
Jim Handy
North
Italy
South Pacific
Yearbook recollections spark college memories and jokes
Reading from the 1916 Cedar Rapids yearbook, classmates recall Leroy Perley praised as booster of America's first car and Captain Kremers' team taking the state basketball title. Notes on Safely, Sedlacek, Agner nicknames, and a plan for the 1951 reunion reveal school days humor and aging respect.
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Forge
Webster Leroy Perley
America
Dutch” Kremers
Iowa City Restaurateurs Defy OPA Ceilings Amid Planned Shutdown
Twenty four of thirty nine local eateries attended a Friday meeting. Restaurants vote to keep selling meat meals at Sept. 1 prices despite new OPA ceilings and to cover legal costs up to 75 dollars for any member sued for ceiling violations. University president Hancher and Mayor Teeters refused to intervene, warning a weekend shutdown could spark long lasting resentment.
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OPA
Virgil M. Hancher
University of Iowa
Wilber J. Teeters
Hancher
Teeters
Iowa City
Articles of Incorporation Filed by C R Company
DES MOINES AP The Theodore J Stark company Inc of Cedar Rapids a construction firm with 30000 capital filed articles of incorporation with the secretary of state Friday. Officers are Vincent S.
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Des Moines
Theodore J. Stark Company, Inc
Cedar Rapids
Vincent S
Hay cut timing boosts protein from six to ten percent
The protein content of hay can rise from six to ten percent when cut at the optimal moment.
Three Hurt in Headon Crash Near Cedar Rapids
Three persons were injured in a highway 30 crash near Atkins corner west of Cedar Rapids at about 7:30 p m Thursday. John Nt Dalhoff 35 Stockholm Sweden suffered brain concussion a dislocated shoulder and fractured ribs. John Conway 40 Milwaukee had a gash on forehead and chest injuries. Leonard Koch 41 5 Eighth Avenue SW had a fractured nose and chest abrasions. Cathoff and Conway were in fair condition and Koch in good condition Friday.
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Atkins Corner
Cedar Rapids
John Nt Dalhoff
Stockholm
Sweden
John Conway
Milwaukee
Leonard Koch
Eighth Avenue SW
Cathoff
Conway
Koch
Dathoff
United States
Dr Gough Leads Coe Devotionals
Dr E T Gough superintendent at St Luke s Hospital told listeners at Coe college Leadership Training school devotionals that power comes from God and should be used cooperatively with divine purposes Jesus calls followers today as in old times The concluding session will be led by Dr John Hiltner of Wartburg college tonight
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E. T. Gough
St. Luke’s Hospital
Coe College
Gough
Jesus
John Hiltner
Waverly
Wartburg College
Iowa restaurant group questions OPA roll back order
Iowa Restaurant Association officials say members will continue current prices until official proof of any rollback. Executive secretary L J Radtke notes no notification has been received and many operators face confusion about ceilings amid uncertain guidance from OPA director Walter Kline.
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Iowa
Walter Kline
OPA
Kline
Andtke
Deaths G F Kerns 72 Dies in Veterans Hospital
G F Kerns 72 longtime Milwaukee Road switchman died at a veterans hospital after a long illness. Born August 2, 1874 in Pilot Mound Iowa he lived in Cedar Rapids 43 years. Survived by wife Marie two sons George Walter Kerns and James F Kerns two sisters and two grandchildren. Services Saturday at Turner chapel with Crescent lodge participation burial in Linwood cemetery. Master Masons to meet 1:30 p.m. prior.
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Ednesday
Pilot Mound
Cedar Rapids
Milwaukee Road
Rock Island Lines
Marie
Cedar Lying
George Walter Kerns
James F. Kerns
Oakland
Calif
Dan Bakley
Boxholm
Henry Riemers
Carrington
N. C
Judith Kerns
Gregory Kerns
Kerns
St. James Methodist Church
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Crescent Lodge No
A.F
A.M
Iowa
Order of
Turner Chapel
F. L. Hinshaw
Crescent Lodge
Linwood Cemetery
Masonic Hall
Services for Mrs. Minney at St Matthew's Church Saturday
Mrs. William C. Minney of 114 Thirty-fourth street drive SE dies in a local hospital. Services at St Matthew's Church at 10 a.m. Saturday with Rev. Father D. J. Kearn. Rosary to be recited at Turner chapel 8 p.m. Friday. Burial in Mount Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
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William C. Minney
Thirty-fourth Street
St. Matthew’s Church
D. J. Kearn
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Father Kearn
Minney
Turner Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Fred Hottinger in Cedar Rapids
Mrs. Hottinger 65 Cedar Rapids resident for 30 years died at an Iowa City hospital Wednesday. Services 2 30 pm Saturday in Barta Hesser chapel. Burial Linwood. Born February 1 1881 Rolla Missouri. Survived by husband two daughters two sisters a brother and one granddaughter. Member First Christian church and Three L class.
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Fred Hottinger
Cedar Rapids
Conesville
Iowa City Hospital
Carroll Roberts
Frank Ward
Linwood Cemetery
Hottinger
Rolla
Mildred Everett
Olive West
Kansas City
Iva Mae Johnson
Mary Ellen Cole
Compton
Calif
Albert Giddens
Long Beach
First Christian Church
Cedar Rapids Woman Dies at 73 After Heart Attack
Mrs. Mattie Jones age 73 widow of Harvey Jones died of a heart attack at 10 p m Thursday at 319 Twelfth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids Born May 15 1873 in Lee County Illinois she had resided in Cedar Rapids four years She is survived by her son Romey of Cedar Rapids The body is at the Monahan funeral home
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Mattie Jones
Harvey Jones
Twelfth Avenue
Lee County
Ill
Cedar Rapids
Romey
Monahan
Jury Rescheduled for September in Cedar Rapids Court
Courthouse petit jurors for the September term will not report next Monday. The single jury case Cisler vs. City of Cedar Rapids is postponed to September 30. Criminal cases are also moved to September 30 to clear pending jury waived matters. The Earl F. Keyes embezzlement case is continued to the November term.
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Petit
M. C. Hamiel
Cisler
City of
Cedar Rapids
Hamiel
Earl F. Keyes
Divorced a Month They Decide To Marry Again
Lumir J. Sejba and Wilma R. Sejba of Cedar Rapids plan to remarry a little over a month after separation by divorce. Mrs Sejba was granted a divorce on August 10. The petition outlines their marital dispute and intention to reunite.
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John J. O'Connell
Barbara J. Ryan
Lumir J. Sejba
Wilma R. Sejba
Cedar Rapids
William W. Thomas
Marion
Winifred A. Neal
Mt. Vernon
Divorcce
Marriage Details Mentioned for Iowa City Couple
The record notes a marriage on January 30, 1998 in Iowa City and mentions the couple have two in the family context.
Judgment Sought for 550 Dollar Sales Commission
C L Conway seeks 550 dollars from Berneil and Francis Jones in district court claiming they hired him to set the Blue Haven case for ten percent commission, the property sold for 5500 dollars and he was not paid. M W O Rieley sought 104.45 dollars against George J Naxera for attorney services from February. G B Senft of Shellsburg named in a suit by Peoples Savings Bank seeking 400 dollars on a note.
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C L. Conway
Berneil
Francis Jones
Conway
Blue Haven
First Avenue
M. W. O’rieley
George J. Naxera
G. B. R. Senft
Shellsburg
Peoples Savings Bank
Ottumwa Man Pleads Guilty to Embezzlement Count
Clarence Jordan of Ottumwa pled guilty to a grand jury embezzlement by bailee charge. He received six months in county jail, suspended on county attorney recommendation, and paid restitution of 85 dollars for an undelivered automobile sale to a Cedar Rapids dealer. He was also assessed 31.43 dollars in costs including a sheriff's trip to Ottumwa.
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Clarence Jordan
Ottumwa
M. C. Hamiel
Hamiel
Jordan
Cedar Rapids
De Gaulle Attacks Constitution Plan in Paris
Charles De Gaulle returned to public life with a firm opposition to the current 7th Republic draft. He warned the constitution would lead to anarchy or dictatorship and chided it as no different from the rejected May plan, challenging President Georges Bidault's government.
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Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Georges Bidault
de Gaulle
G I s Will Leave Iceland by Treaty
Washington reports a U S Iceland deal calls for removal of all U S military personnel within 180 days. Civilian staff may stay at Keflavik airfield, operated jointly as a civilian aviation base open to civil aircraft from nations with Iceland agreements. The pact lasts until Germany duties end or five years, with a possible review thereafter.
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Washington
State Department
Iceland
United States
Keflavik
Germany
Music Revivals Highlight Sunshine Mission Services
Sunshine Mission revival services feature nightly music led by Rev. Wil l Peters. Marion Baptist church choir of 30, with Rev. Mr. and Mrs. Charles Moore, perform Thursday. Friday brings the Booth sisters trio. Services start 7 39 p.m with a children's service at 4 p.m Saturday.
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Sunshine Mission
Will_ Peters
Marion Batist Church
Charles Moore
Julie
Eunice
Genivive Booth
Buses Add Stops at Fourth Street Crossing Friday
East and westbound buses will stop at the new Fourth Street crossing on Friday in addition to regular stops at the terminal and Fifth Street E passenger leading zones.
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Fourth Street Railroad
Fifth Street E
Wallace Removed From Cabinet Opens Path for Wallace
In a shift that frees Henry A. Wallace to speak on foreign policy, Truman removed Wallace from the cabinet ending his effective gag. Wallace, longtime Iowa farmer turned politician, had advocated lenient treatment of Russia and would now be unbound to campaign restraint. Paris reports of American delegation concern over cabinet views preceded the move.
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Roosevelt
Wallace
Truman
Iowa
Russia
Mr. Truman
Paris
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