Weather and obituary notices from September records and local deaths
Iowa City and surrounding areas report September totals and forecasts. Highs near 84 in Des Moines and 96 in Phoenix with varying lows and showers. Local obituaries note deaths including Loyd James age 35 ruled self-inflicted and services set Friday. Ethel Mayne 54 dies at sister’s home with funeral Saturday.
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St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Goettsch
Iowa City
Ethel Mayne
George Tomlin
Hohenshuh
Oxford
Loyd James
Johnson County
Federated Church
Oxford Cemetery
Deaths and Notices from Cedar Rapids Area Courier
Carrie Ashmead 80 of Cedar Rapids died in a nursing home after an extended illness. Born in Brooklyn NY on November 7 1871 she resided in Cedar Rapids about a year. Survived by two sons J C Ashmead and LeRoy and two half brothers Albert and Roeh Crandell. Funeral arrangements at Cedar Memorial chapel with cremation to follow. Additional marriage licenses divorces and local notices listed. Funeral details for multiple local residents including Edgewood Vinton Oxford Junction Shellsburg Oelwein Monticello and others.
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Carrie Ashmead
Thirty-fourth Street Drive
Joseph Ashmead
Cedar Rapids
Brooklyn
N. Y
J. C. Ashmead
LeRoy
Florida
Albert
Roeh
William Crandell
Jamaica
N.Y
Ashmead
Congregational Church
Beatty Chapel
Chapel of Memories
Cedar Memorial Cemetery
J. Richard Wagner
First Congregational Church
Services planned for Cedar Rapids man in Kentucky
Frank Wilson White died at his home on Wednesday. Funeral services will be at Brownlee and Turner chapel in Franklin, Kentucky at 2 p.m. Saturday. Burial is in Dripping Springs cemetery near Russellville, Kentucky. The body was moved from Turner chapel to Franklin Thursday afternoon.
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Frank Wilson White
Eleventh Street
Cedar Rapids
Brownlee and Turner
Franklin
Dripping Springs
Russellville
Turner Chapel
Adlai's Fund Continues Push on State Government Staffing
Schaefer a Northwestern law professor until 1951 appointment to the bench by Stevenson. He says he lost income from outside work in labor arbitration briefs and case preparation after taking the judgeship, affecting his finances as the legislative program advances.
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Schaefer
Northwestern University
Stevenson
Chicago businessman donors to Stevenson fund
Herman Dunlop Smith, head of Volunteers for Stevenson, recalls two or three Chicago business friends impressed by Gov. Stevenson’s administration offering to help. He says they sent unsolicited contributions totaling between 500 and 1000 dollars, intended for the governor’s staff support.
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Herman Dunlop Smith
Stevenson
Adlai Stevenson
Gov. Stevenson
New Hampshire Gov Adams Criticizes Stevenson on Funds
Gov. Lewis W. Adams said Adlai Stevenson should match Richard Nixon in honesty about political funds. Adams accused Stevenson of attempting to brazen out a private fund and warned the public and Republicans will not let him get away with it. He claimed Stevenson apparently has something to hide.
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Air Force Signs Two East Iowans
Two eastern Iowa youths enlist in the air force as the recruiting office announces the enlistments. Dean E. Roudabush, 19, Belle Plaine, and Howard L. Grieder, 19, Elberon, are the new enlistees. A Friday closure affects the Army and Air Force recruiting office. Cedar Rapids navy reserve volunteers and their wives held a farewell for Lt. jg. Dean F. Schultz, who departs for active duty soon.
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Air Force
Army and
Dean E. Roudabush
Belle Plaine
Howard L. Grieder
Elberon
Cedar Rapids
Mob Breaks Into Hotel to Target Ex-President Plaza
In Guayaquil twenty one people were arrested after a shouting mob stormed a hotel where former President Galo Plaza was staying and tried to reach his room.
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Guayaquil
Ecuador
Galo Plaza
East Iowa Square Dance Callers Meet Sunday in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the Playground and Recreation Commission will convene a Sunday meeting at 2 p.m. in the Coe College women's field house to elect a town caller for Iowa and prepare a demonstration group for the International Square Dance Festival in Chicago on November 8. An afternoon session, potluck lunch, and dances until 10 p.m. are planned with a $1 per couple fee.
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Playground and Recreation Commission
Fluoridation Vote Discussion in Cedar Rapids
City officials weigh a nonbinding fluoridation ballot to gauge public opinion. Glaza explains ballot handling and security while Burgus and Jones seek assurances on integrity and cost. City Attorney notes the act has no legal effect beyond expression.
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Cedar Rapids
Glaza
Sedlacek
Burgus
C. W. Garberson
City fluoridation vote debated as officials defend process
Officials recount how council originally studied and approved fluoridation on expert advice from dental and medical professionals. Burgus dismisses calls for a vote as stirred by a fanatic while Glaza warns mothers should decide, and Sedlak supports a nonbinding ballot. Prochaska argues democracy and city action, citing a public survey and belief in council wisdom. Glaza says no electioneering at polls and previews ballot wording reviewed by officials.
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Young Republicans Elect Officers in Manchester Meeting
Norris Gould named chairman of Delaware county Young Republicans at an organization meeting in Manchester. Ralph Bellamy served as temporary chairman. Mrs. Glenn F. Barr elected vice chairman and William Gilkey named secretary and treasurer. Clint Moyer of Marion spoke on Young Republican club activities. Delaware county club open to those 37 and younger.
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Manchester
Norris Gould
Delaware ,County
Ralph Bellamy
Glenn F. Barr
William Gilkey
Clint Moyer
Marion
Delaware County
Garvey awarded 4542.15 in suit against McCarthy estate
A district court jury found for John R. Garvey in a personal injury case against the estate of Frank J. McCarthy. Garvey, injured as a passenger in a crash east of Marion on October 1 1951, was awarded 4542.15 after deliberations that followed a Monday start in Judge J E Heiserman's court.
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Frank J. McCarthy
J. E. Heiserman
McCarthy
Garvey
Drunk Driving Charged in Marion Incident
Leo V. Hutchinson, 27, of Manchester waived to the grand jury on a drunk driving charge before Justice Charles Benesh. Bond set at 500 dollars after his car left the road and went into a ditch near Marion. Passenger Donald Robinson, 29, of Robinson, Ia., pleaded guilty to an intoxication charge and paid 25 dollars plus costs.
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Leo V. Hutchinson
Manchester
Justice of the Peace
Charles Benesh
Hutchinson
Marion
Donald Robinson
Robinson
Two Lawsuit Judgments In Local Court Rulings
Walter D. Kline sues Buch Radio and Appliance and Buch brothers for 236.86. John G. Vernon sues Paul Nolan for 102. Judge Charles Penningroth awards 325.18 to H. J. Wesling against R. E. Fisher on a check claim.
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Walter D. Kline
Buch Radio and Appliance
Peter and
Donald Buch
John G. Vernon
Paul J. Nolan
Charles Penningroth
H. J. Wesling
R. E. Fisher
Four Firms Bid On Cedar Rapids Sewer Extension
Four firms submitted bids Thursday for a west side sewer extension in Cedar Rapids. City Engineer Frank Young will review the bids before a contract is awarded, with Section A from Twentieth Avenue SW to Third Street and Section B along the railroad right of way to Rockford Road. Gisellefald Construction and Midwest Contracting posted the lowest bids for sections A and B respectively, totaling $421,536, below preliminary estimates of about $425,000.
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Frank Young
Cedar River
Twentieth Avenue
Third Street
Eighth Avenue
Crandie Railroad
Ninth Avenue
Rockford Road
Fourteenth Avenue
Gjellefald Construction Company
Forest City
Henry Nodland Company
Alexandria
Minn
Giselle Sald
Midwest
Nodland
City and community briefs span local meetings and notices
City Council of Social Planning to meet Friday at noon at the YMCA with reservations by 10 a.m. Mrs. James Lowe at St. Luke's Hospital after major surgery. Correction phone 44835. Iowa Typewriter Exchange and Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club hold evening meetings. Mrs. Eva Price reports her son Sgt. Buddy L. Price en route home from Korea. Barber shop for rent at 603 Sixth Street SE. Mrs. Henrietta Boquist attends a Chicago convention. Mrs. Helen C. Fause and Devere N. Smith elected to State Historical Society. Ed Mason named Homecoming Chairman for 1952 Iowa State College event October 17-18. A Otto Ambroz to speak at National Recreation Association meeting in Seattle Sept 29 to Oct 3. Mrs. James W. Schultz wins $10 in Woman's Day food contest for Cranberry Jam Relish recipe to appear in October.
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F. E. Mason
Old
Marion Road
Iowa State College
James W. Schultz
Fourth Avenue SE
Woman’s Day
Chhosen
Sparkman Addresses VFW Luncheon and Labor Talks
Sparkman defended Adlai Stevenson’s fund disclosures and praised past government service by high earners. He urged a new labor law with balanced burdens, criticized Taft-Hartley, and urged resource use before government aid. He predicted Democratic loyalty in Southern states and outlined Des Moines plans.
C R Man Pleads Guilty To False Check Charge
Dale B. Wilson, 41, of Westwood Drive NW, pled guilty to a false check charge in Linn County. He received a 30 days suspended sentence and must make restitution after writing a false $20.52 check in Cedar Rapids earlier this month. Justice of the Peace Miles N. Adams officiated.
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Dale B. Wilson
Westwood Drive
Linn County
Justice of the Peace
Miles N. Adams
Wilson
Cedar Rapids
Army deserter Chester jailed by federal authorities
Lloyd R. Chester aged 20 of 718 Sixth Street SW was lodged in Linn county jail by federal authorities on Wednesday. Jail officials said Chester was being held as an army deserter.
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Lloyd R. Chester
Sixth Street
Linn County
Chester
Riley will probate grants widow life interest and to sons
The will of George T. Riley, who died Aug. 6, was admitted to probate Thursday. It leaves Blanche a life interest in the estate, then after her death $500 to son Lester and the remainder to son Clifford, who is named executor without bond.
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George T. Riley
Blanche
Lester
Clifford
President Truman Tells AMA It Was Wrong on Health Plan
President Truman at a news conference praised the American Medical Association for admitting it has opposed his national health insurance program. He said the AMA is disbanding the group that fought the plan and credited his Philadelphia speech with winning the battle.
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Sigourney Receives $221,007 for New County Hospital
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa health department allocated $1,177,195 in federal funds to five communities to aid hospital construction or expansion. The five projects total $3,708,842 with a matching ratio of two local dollars to one federal dollar. Sigourney received $221,007 for a 38-bed Keokuk county hospital.
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State Health Department
Iowa
Sigourney
Keokuk County
Young Elefson Drops Damage Suit to 78000
Lyman H. Elefson of New York City reduces his damage claim against Wayne A. Rhode of Tabor Iowa to 78000 and drops a false arrest count. The case arose from a 1949 murder arrest of Elefson, who was released after a grand jury declined indictment.
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INS
Lyman H. Elefson
New York City
Wayne A. Rhode
Tabor
Rhode
Federal District Court
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Alonzo Rhode
Nixon Declared Trusted by GOP as Nixon Supports Clean Up
President Eisenhower introduces Richard Nixon to a grateful crowd after a GOP telegram from Arthur Summerfield shows 107 of 138 national committee members favor Nixon's retention amid calls to clean up Washington. Nixon vows to stand with party and step forward if found wanting.
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ISC Student Dies Of Polio Toll 122
Sioux City report notes James Weaver 21 of Larrabee, Iowa State College student, died of polio in a Sioux City hospital. He is the year’s 43rd polio fatality and 122nd in Iowa. Several East Iowans were hospitalized or discharged as polio cases flowed through Iowa clinics and hospitals.
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ISC
Sioux City
James Weaver
Larrabee
Iowa State College
Iowa
Burlington Votes to Extend Rent Controls to 1953
Burlington city council unanimously asked the federal government to continue rent controls through April 30, 1953. The move came amid a packed chamber as the Building Trades Council pressed for immediate action. If not acted, controls would have expired September 30. Mayor Thomas Smith urged federal, not local, handling of the issue.
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Burlington Building Trades Council
Thomas Smith
Olson Injured in Iowa City Car Truck Collision
Paul R. Olson of Iowa City was injured in a car truck crash on Westlawn curve on Highway 6 at 12 02 a.m. He was treated at University Hospitals in fair condition for lacerations and abrasions to the lower back. The semi trailer was driven by Richard Gladd of Iowa City who was uninjured. The impact rolled Olson’s car and damaged the trailer’s rear wheel carrier.
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Iowa City
Paul R. Olson
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University Hospitals
Richard Gladd
Brentwood Plow Arrives After Summer Night Meeting
Suburban Brentwood aldermen met on a sweltering summer night as promised snow plow delivery moved forward. The council had authorized the purchase last January and delivery was slated within two weeks, and the unit finally arrived.
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ST. Louis
Brentwood
Gustav W. Gebauer
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