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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1955

Page

7

Weekend Weather Report and Local Notices

Saturday temperatures vary across cities from 46 to 78 degrees with rain expected Sunday night a cooler trend on the east. The Iowa forecast calls for Sunday rain and cooler highs 50 to 56 north and 54 to 62 south, followed by Monday with cloudy skies and light showers and little temperature change. Notices list numerous legal filings, such as court actions for property possessions and merchandise debts, and multiple obituary and funeral service announcements across Cedar Rapids and surrounding towns with dates and burial details.

Judge Patterson Named To National Committee

Judge James Patterson named to a nationwide committee of 32 judges from 700 to improve public relations understanding and support for juvenile courts. National Council of Juvenile Court Judges announced the appointment led by President W S Criswel of Jacksonville. Patterson will join an institute in Pittsburgh from November 27 to December 3.

James Patterson National Council of Juvenile Court Patterson W. S. Criswel Jacksonville Fla Pittsburgh

Deaths nine year old Barbara Parks

Barbara Alice Parks nine year old daughter of Mr and Mrs Royal G Parks of Cleveland died Friday evening after a brief illness. Born November 16 1945 in Cleveland she is survived by grandparents Glenn Stoner of Mt Vernon and Will H Parks of Independence and a great grandmother Maleta Cheadle of West Liberty. Graveside services will be held 11 am Wednesday at Cedar Memorial Cemetery with Rev Karl Swanberg of Mt Vernon officiating. The body will be brought to the Turner chapel late Tuesday afternoon. friends may call after 6 pm Tuesday until 10 am Wednesday.

Barbara Alice Parks Royal G. Parks Cleveland Ohio Glenn Stoner Mt. Vernon Will H. Parks Independence Maleta Cheadle West Liberty Parks Cedar Rapids Coe College St. Luke’s Hospital School of Nursing Cedar Memorial Cemetery Karl Swanberg Ihe Turner

Charles E Chapman services held in Huntsville Ark

Charles Edward Chapman 77 a former Cedar Rapids resident died at his home in Huntsville Arkansas on Tuesday Services were held Thursday He moved to Arkansas 12 years ago He was a member of Olivet Presby terian Church and Crescent lodge AF and AM Surviving spouse Ada four children Clifford M Chapman Donald H Chapman and Mrs Claude Herkner all of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Harold Adams of Marengo seven grandchildren and two brothers Ben Chapman of Tulsa and Kirt Chapman of Minneapolis

Charles E. Chapman Huntsville Ark Charles Edward Chapman Cedar Rapids Chapman Arkansas Olivet Presbyterian Church Crescent Lodge A.F A.M Ada Clifford M. Chapman Donald H. Chapman Claude Herkner Harold Adams Marengo

Death of Debbie Sedive in Chicago hospital

Debbie L Sedive four daughter of former Mayor Clarence L Sedive died in Chicago Friday after a three month illness described as incurable. Private graveside services were planned at Cedar Memorial Cemetery in Cedar Rapids as the family, now Chicago residents, mourned the loss.

Debbie L. Sedive Cedar ‘Rapids Chicago Clarence L. Sedive Bob ‘Roberts Hospital University of Chicago

Mrs Addie Rebecca Tharp Pappas Rites Planned

Mrs Addie Rebecca Tharp Pappas longtime Cedar Rapids resident dies Friday at 1616 Fourth Street NW. Services set for 1 30 p m Tuesday at the Church of Christ with Rev George E Darling. Burial in Urbana cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel until 11 a m Tuesday.

Pappas Addie Rebecca Tharp Pappas Fourth Street Cedar Rapids Church of Christ George E. Darling Urbana Turner Chapel

Cerebral Palsy Fund Nearing Halfway Mark

United Cerebral Palsy officials announced Saturday that $1,759 was collected in this summer’s fund drive. Six percent, about $947, funded campaign expenses, with the rest used to operate the local cerebral palsy treatment center serving more than 30 children in treatment and schooling. The campaign goal was $35.

United Cerebral Palsy Fund Wich

Seven Die in Iowa Crashes On Saturday

Seven people died in Iowa traffic accidents Saturday including a triple car crash near Columbus Junction involving Martin Sibley Georgia Sibley and Jack Johnson. Other fatalities occurred near Clinton Climbing Hill Anita and Jefferson.

Iowa Iowa News Columbus Junction Martin Sibley Georgia Omaha Jack J. Johnson Burlington Sibley Iowa 92 Glenn L. Alley Davenport Johnson

Republicans eye possible candidates if Eisenhower declines

The piece surveys potential GOP contenders including Earl Warren, William Knowland, Goodwin Knight, Everett Dirksen, William Stratton, George Craig, Fred Hall, Theodore McKeldin, and Christian Herter. It notes Warren’s reluctance, Dirksen’s openness, and a likely GOP surge if Eisenhower does not run, while Democratic optimism centers on Stevenson as a stronger rival.

California William Knowland Senate Knowland Robert A. Taft Ohio Eisenhower Go.p Goodwin J. Knight Sen Everett Dirksen Illinois Taft Dirksen William G. Stratton George N. Craig Indiana Fred Hall Kansas Theodore F. McKeldin Maryland Christian A. Herter Massachusetts Stevenson

Cedar Rapids City Briefs Highlight Local Club Meetings

Cedar Rapids residents learn of a slate of Wednesday events from drill teams to service meetings. The CSA women’s drill team hosts monthly activities at CSPS hall with Anna Kudina and Rose Kysilka as hostesses, while Ahepa and Daughters of Penelope plan installation at St John’s Hellenic Orthodox church. Y’s Men schedule breakfast meeting at YMCA followed by a business session, and other groups including Hearing Society Adjustment Board Exchange Club Optimists Rotary and Jaycee outline luncheons tours programs and speaker events. Local notices also report a relocation for Dr. Roland A Zmoos and a home leave for Airman Donald D Turner from Chanute AFB.

C.S.A Csps Hall Anna Kudina Rose Kysilka

President Eisenhower Dies or Suffered Heart Attack Update

Friday night and Saturday morning the President suffered a heart attack at 2:45 a.m. MST. Hours earlier he had finished playing 27 holes of golf and appeared healthy. White House physician Maj. Gen. Snyder announced indigestion then serious condition, and a news conference confirmed the heart attack and hospitalization at an Aurora army hospital near Denver. The President traveled in his official car with Dr. Snyder and Mrs. Eisenhower.

White House Eisenhower Snyder Fitzsimons Lowry Air Force Base Denver Rocky Mountain Cherry Hills Country Club Murray Snyder Army Hospital Aurora Doud

Doctor recounts emotional reunion after child kidnapping

A 34 year old doctor, Sanford Marcus, described returning two kidnapped children Richard 3 and Susan 2 to their mother Hanna in her hospital room. Marcus, moved to tears, said the reunion helped her recover from a state of collapse as reporters noted the scene.

Richard Susan Sanford Marcus Hanna

Walther League Elects E Iowa District Officers

Harlan Doehrman of Williamsburg is named president of the Eastern Iowa district of Walther League. Jim Doerrman Blairstown becomes board member, Eugene Hardwiger Waterloo secretary. About 300 delegates attend a two day session at Montrose hotel. Banquet planned this evening.

Williamsburg Harlan Doehrman Iowa Walther League Missouri Lutheran Synod Montrose Hotel Jim Doerrman Blairstown Eugene Hardwiger Waterloo Montrose Trinity Lutheran Church Walter S. Wendt Davenport Paul Tschopp Trinity League Roy Swanson Chamber of Commerce Wallace ‘Bronner League New Guinea Wheatridge Colo Memorial Coliseum

Prayer for President's recovery stated by Knowland

Knowland Calif said Saturday night that all the American people will pray for the President's early and complete recovery.

Knowland Calif

Queen Elizabeth II Sends Warm Wishes for Eisenhower Recovery

Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh cabled condolences to President Eisenhower on his illness and extended their warm wishes for a speedy recovery in a formal royal message. The exchange reflects the close wartime and postwar alliance ties between Britain and the United States through senior royal and diplomatic channels.

Elizabeth II Britain Eisenhower Duke of Edinburgh

Hoover comments as nation prays for Eisenhower recovery

From New York AP Herbert Hoover said on Saturday night that the whole country is praying for the President's prompt recovery after learning of Eisenhower's illness. The former president spoke following the news of the President's health.

Herbert Hoover New York Eisenhower

Graceful Entrance Symbolizes 66 Years of Public Service

A longtime public service facility marks over six decades of open access as a symbolic, welcoming entryway reflects its enduring role. The site has served residents since its inception, highlighting continuity and community value through decades of operation.

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Daily Record C. R. Weather Johnston Edward Lisbon Neal William Appleby James Marion Ellyson Robert Whittier Sylvester Lloyd Durin George Memorial Drive Long Center Point Road Lange Allen Thirty-fifth Street St. Luke's Pital Charles A Katie Ellis Hall-Ekfelt, Inc Benjamin H Bessie Fuller Avenue NE Northwest Radio and Television School Vernon Charles) LaRose Mercy Hospital Merle Haskins Louis Stepanek William Lingo First Street Dominic Sanchez Bill Strode Robert D. Smith Roy Nancy Andrews Fifth Avenue SE Carl and Della E. McArthur Glenn F. Schilling A Avenue NW Joseph Daman Daman Motor Sales Clarence R. Stephenson Ely Road William Miller Coldstream Avenue Donald Drexler Joseph Carpenter Nicholas Kacere Josephine Russell Kahler Fourteenth Avenue William Nicklas Leonard J. Sanket Sixteenth Avenue Home New Method Finance Horace W. Annis Coggan George Miller, Jr Garry Morgan Coggon Virginia Gay Hospital L. J. Zak Jesse Eyerly George Scurlock Jesse _Eyerly George Pillard Lovell Farland Beryl McGrew Charles Twenty-ninth Street Griffin Gregory Eighth Avenue Roger A. Daly Charlotte M. Dostal Robert P. Johnston Dorothy Ryan Eugene C. Murphy Judith I. Sewell Glenn Blattner Fairfax Evelyn Baker Eugene C. Newburn Plattsmouth Neb Marlene Geesaman Faye Young John E. Young Carolyn K. Thoma James D. Thoma Olive M. Kanake William l. Kanake Betty Steinke Wayne Steinke Milo Grubhofer Fred Viola McCalley Delay Western Gerald Caroline M. Phillips Second Street Leo G. Cress W. A. Mercer B Avenue Midwest Oil Company Carl Christiansen Center Point Veil Mary Thompson James DeVarman Harry Allsup Louis Rees James Dunn First Avenue W Grundy County Memorial Hol Lowa Vinton Harry J George Co. Lawrence Goettsch Funeral Home Riverside Cemetery Ossian M. W. Harvey Schmitz Stanwood Reed Workman Methodist Church Chapman Funeral Home Clarence Wellman William T. Hamilton Sioux City Powell Funeral Home Wellman Cemetery London Henry L. Wiebke London Cemetery Amana John E. Pettit Fayette Iowa City Turner National Jay W. Hesser, Sr Jay W. Hesser, Jr Barta-Hesser Fifth Avenue Eighth Street Flying Saucerman George Adamski Outer Space Coe Auditorium Adamski Earth Iowa Memorial Co Third Avenue Charles Sherwood Clinton U.S. 30 Frank W. West Norman D. Braun Virginia Anita Archie Batcheller, Jr Eaton Jefferson Emmet L. Hall Hall Robert S. Lutz Corona Presbyterian Church Mamie G.O.P Earl Warren Warren Knowland and Knight Electrolux Joe Heiberger 17Th Street Ady Order of Ahepa Order of Ahepa Daughters of Penelope St. John’s Hellenic Orthodox Church Y's Y’s Men’s Club YMCA Smulekoff Hearing Society Cedar Rapids Hearing Society Second Avenue SE Adjustment Board City Hall Guaranty Roland A. Zmoos Exchange Club Frank Carideo Optimists Optimist Club Wilson and Company Roosevelt Hotel South Side Civic Club Dick Clausen Coe Memorial Coliseum Armory Jaycee Committee Junior Chamber of Commerce Rotary Club Walter E. Allen Berger Furrier Adv Frank Byers, Jr Jack Rector Robert van Horn Gordon Larson Hal Sheridan Hollywood Entertainment Service Donald D. Turner H.R. Turner Ailview Drive Chanute Air Force Base Rantoul Air Force Murdoch Funeral Homes Walker Oxygen Service Ambulance Service Company Dial Queen Novak Monument Co Third Ave Beatty Bearle NBOW Betz Monuments Ida 3Rd Ave E. Lapes Florist The Turner Mortuary Grant Weed 2Nd Ave John B. Turner & Son
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