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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1950
Page
1
Iowa and national weather summaries with highs and lows for cities, followed by a detailed list of local crime fines traffic violations and municipal notices. Also included are death notices and funeral details from multiple towns with dates and burial sites.
Lt Gen Walton H Walker, commander of the Eighth Army, told reporters in Korea that all Communist forces below the Seoul Taejon line will be annihilated as Allied troops push forward with dash and audacity. He said the Reds south of the line are trapped by Seoul and Pusan beachhead links and that wiping them out could cost North Korea about three quarters of the forces sent across the 38th parallel.
Rev. T. Hruby, a Czech exile, said in Rome that about 2000 priests are jailed in Czechoslovakia. He spoke at St. Peter's Basilica to Rome's Czech colony during St. Wenceslaus mass marking the patron saint's anniversary.
L A Worley manager announces a city needs survey is under way with W A Westover of National City Lines in Cedar Rapids since Monday. The study will determine changes to the bus service after the council approved a fare increase. Riders in several areas petitioned for extended service.
Three people injured in a two car crash near Center Point Tuesday night were reported in fair condition at St. Luke's hospital on Thursday. A fourth person, initially not hospitalized, was admitted Wednesday night. Gerald Wetlaufer and his wife from Oelwein and Eugene Street of Center Point remained in fair condition. Wendell Rogers, 22, Center Point, who was treated per a local doctor, was also listed as fair. Mr. and Mrs. Hoover of Oelwein were in good condition.
The six week strike by UAW workers at the Bettendorf J. I. Case plant ended after a local 1008 meeting. Picket lines were withdrawn and all strikers will return to work Monday on their regular shifts.
The Waubeek Area Council holds its largest court of honor in 25 years at Franklin school at 7:30 pm. 166 Scouts from 21 Cedar Rapids troops will receive 247 badges and awards including Second Class First Class Star and Bronze Palm honors along with merit badges for dozens of named Scouts across Troops 1 4 6 7 8 9 10 18 21 24 26 27 100 108 and 160. Willis Glassgow will present the awards. B C Swanson presides.
Cedar Rapids awaits state guidance before forming a civilian defense organization. Mayor Clarence L. Sedive cited a letter from Director Rodney Q. Selby stating Cedar Rapids will proceed once an appointment to the Linn county defense council is confirmed. Henry Haegg did not accept the governor’s appointment as chairman, per the letter.
Cedar Rapids will inspect its 1938 incinerator plant after Oct. 1 to explore modernization options. Mayor Sedive announced a telegram from Nye Odorless Incinerator Co noting an engineer will visit during the first week of October for an inspection as the council considers restarting burning trash and possibly burning cans and bottles alongside garbage.
AP correspondent Don Whitehead reports Col. Lewis Puller announced the hour of victory at 6 p m Wednesday as Koreans pull back. Marines and infantry roam the ravaged but peaceful city while Koreans begin debris removal and salvage amid shattered streets and near intact government residence.
Kenneth Harris aged 34 and John Oberdorf 28 pled guilty to car theft and received sentences up to ten years in the Fort Madison penitentiary. They admitted prior records and were accused of stealing Merle Bock’s car in Cedar Rapids on September 15. Michigan troopers arrested them at Grand Haven before their return for sentencing. They waived preliminary hearing and requested immediate sentencing.
Marvin M. Myers aged 43 pled guilty to false uttering of a check and received a sentence not more than seven years at the state penitentiary in Fort Madison by Judge M. C. Hamiel. The sentence was suspended on good behavior. The case involved a worthless $25 check written on Art's Radio on May 10. Myers had earlier pleaded innocent on Sept 11 but changed his plea this Thursday.
Richard Ross, 38, of 705 East Avenue NW, pleaded innocent to a desertion and abandonment of minor children charge before Judge M. C. Hamiel. Indicted Sept. 14, he remains in Linn County jail on a $1,000 bond. He allegedly abandoned his three children on January 1, 1950.
The Bankers Life Insurance Company of Nebraska secured a judgment of 1830.42 against Carl E. Courts in a promissory note suit filed Sept 5. Court records show 32 notes of 50 each plus interest, signed between Sept 15 1946 and Apr 30 1947, with judgment granted after the defendant failed to answer or appear.
N Krug administratrix of Fred Brokhausen estate had a damage suit dismissed on motion. Judge G K Thompson later awarded $350 to James Newman against Mr and Mrs Raymond Gutierrez in a personal injury and property damage case.
London AP reports actress Jessie Royce Landis had $4,675 worth of jewelry stolen from her hotel room while she rehearses a new London play titled Mrs Inspector Jones. Police investigate the hotel theft as Landis continues theater work in the British capital.
Senator Ives urged President Truman to establish a price control bureau quickly warning that if prices do not improve by the first of the year government intervention is needed. The Federal Reserve Board warned living standards may fall as demand outstrips supply while defense mobilization risks tightening civilian availability.
Cedar Rapids city council approved parking rule changes at three locations after neighborhood petitions. Two hour limits apply on Ninth Street SE between Sixteenth and Seventeenth Avenues, on Fourth Street SW between Ninth and Fourteenth, and one hour limits on Fifteenth Street SE between First and Second Avenues, all 8 am to 5 pm daily except Sundays and holidays.
A two week price war pits grocers and taverns against cafes and taverns in New Hampton. R. R. Messersmith backs grocers while his brother W. E. Messersmith runs a cafe. Bread sells for nine cents a loaf and a sandwich for a nickel. Grocers report sales above normal as price cuts reduce cigarette costs and state there are fewer cafes and taverns in the contest.
Iowa City University Hospital admitted four polio patients on Wednesday. The group includes 22 month old Lee Yoder of Wellman whose condition is fair. 35 year old Edward Dudee of Belle Plaine. 16 year old Thomas Maske, a West Branch high school athlete. 14 year old John Schweibert of Brooklyn discharged after inactive status. Others discharged include Esther Hudephol of North English and Loretta Donohue of Iowa City. One year old Robert Logan of Traer was hospitalized in Des Moines with polio.
Illinois state police raided caverns cafes and night clubs in St. Clair Marion and Washington counties seizing 60 slot machines and other gambling gear. The operation targeted illegal gambling activities with authorities confirming multiple locations involved.
Felix L Brinacombe 62 a Cedar Rapids resident since 193? died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 25 p m Wednesday. Born May 24 1882 near Northridge Ontario he served as deputy warden at the Anamosa reformatory 16 years in soil conservation for the U S government 10 years and was personnel director at Iowa Manufacturing Company five years at retirement in 1948. Survived by wife Anna a daughter Mrs Leland Starry a son W W Brinacombe two sisters and two brothers and four grandchildren. Funeral 1 30 p m Friday Turner chapel with Rev Allan E Schoff Burial Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call.
Roscoe C. Bush 70 of a Cedar Rapids area farm died by suicide Wednesday. Rt. Rev. Msgr. John M. Molloy will conduct services at 3 p.m. Friday in Beatty chapel with burial in Oak Hill cemetery. He is survived by wife Elizabeth a brother Lloyd and sister Mrs. Morris Hanson all of West Liberty. Friends may call at the chapel.
Services for Mrs. Mary E. Chposky of 1103 Seventh street SE will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at the Janeba funeral home with Rev. Zdenek F. Pauk officiating. Burial will be at Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the Janeba home. Mrs. Chposky, born in Russia in 1884, came to the United States and to Cedar Rapids in 1910.
Mrs. James C McClurg age 60 of 1120 Sh Street SW Cedar Rapids dies at University Hospitals Iowa City Wednesday at 10 07 A.M. She was born June 27 1890 in Windom Minnesota and active as vice president of the CIO auxiliary. Survivors include husband two sons LaVerne Belle Plaine and James Jr Palo one daughter Thelma Cedar Rapids one brother John Pettalkow Los Angeles California two sisters Mollie Strohm San Mateo California and Emma Birse Grand Rapids Michigan and five grandchildren. Funeral set for 2 PM Saturday at Janeba funeral home with Rev D Loferski and cremation to follow.
Mittal obituary notes that friends may call at the funeral home for visitation prior to services.
In Cedar Rapids a life long resident Mrs. Sidney R. Vedder of 428 Avenue NW died in a local hospital after a long illness. Services will be held at Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Friday by Rev G H Bamford of Salem Evangelical United Brethren church with burial in Linwood cemetery.
Des Moines AP Judge Carroll A. Switzer, serving in Davenport under a recess appointment, has not received pay since Aug 9 after the Senate rejected his nomination. The pay stoppage risks his continued bench service beyond Jan 3 unless the new Congress acts or a new recess appointment is issued.
Public Improvements Commissioner Ray S. Tapper remained in serious condition at St Luke’s hospital for a fourth day after a cerebral hemorrhage. His physician says he sees a slight improvement but cautions the condition remains serious.
The sermon by Bishop Duane G. Hunt on The Perpetuity of the Church will be given Thursday at 7 30 p m in Immaculate Conception church. The Salt Lake City clergyman leads a four day mission in Cedar Rapids at the invitation of Msgr John M Molloy.
Southwest Cedar Rapids residents report swarms of starlings roosting near Linwood cemetery leaving messes each morning. City officials note birds in migration and limited control options while Mrs. Minn McClain urges action.
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