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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1954
Page
2
Mostly cloudy Friday with occasional rain across southeast. Highs in the 50s, frost possible north tonight, cooler Saturday with rain. Airport winds NW 10 mph at noon. Numerous obituaries and funeral services listed for Urbana Toledo Vinton Elkader Oelwein Iowa City Mechanicsville Tipton Belle Plaine and other towns with multiple local deaths and services.
Sioux City detectives and Iowa authorities compare the Wood and Bremmer murders after the disappearance of Danny, a traveling peddler last July 22. A suspect, 50, from Omaha with a long arrest record, is described as psychotic. Danny’s unclad body was recovered in the Little Androscoggin River nine days after he vanished. his wrists were tied and a shoelace was found around his left wrist. Donna Aberle of Dry Mills, Maine, said she last saw him in a maroon car with yellow plates and four other people. The body was found about 14 miles from the Wood home.
Mrs. Otto Sankot, 48, of Belle Plaine died when her car collided head on with a U S government truck 29 miles west of Cedar Rapids on Highway 30. George Williams, 41, of Chicago, drove the truck, saying the car came on the wrong side. A passenger, William Wiswell Jr., was thrown from the truck with non serious injuries. Mrs. Sankot would have turned 49 Friday. Survived by husband and two daughters. Services Friday at St. Michael's Church. body at Peffers funeral home.
At a Farm council session GOP figures urge county chairmen to mobilize voters and stress achievements under President Eisenhower. They cite tax cuts, state power restoration, and debt reduction while denouncing Democratic opposition and highlighting Tom Martin’s role. Mrs Schlafly and Young Republicans participate. a film titled A Year of Big Decision closes afternoon events.
Delegates weighed boosting Saceur authority over European forces with a two thirds Brussels pact rejection rule and on site inspections by Sacour teams. Separate sessions discussed German sovereignty and an expanded Brussels pact as Republicans prepared for Oct 8 precinct day with Eisenhower and Nixon appearances.
Vice President Richard Nixon visited northern New Jersey as part of a broader swing through the eastern states to back Republican congressional hopefuls. He emphasized campaign themes and met with local party officials during the tour.
Thomas H. Denton 701 Ely avenue SW a World War I veteran and utility man for Iowa Electric Light and Power died at home after a sudden illness. Born May 10 1896 in Bismarck Missouri he lived in Cedar Rapids since 1917 with the company 32 years. Survived by wife Hazel Kitchen a daughter Avohn Lerch a son Grover G. Denton two sisters six grandchildren and six other relatives. Services Saturday 1:30 p.m. Beatty Bearle chapel with Rev. Floyd Hinshaw. burial Campbell cemetery. Friends may call after 7 p.m. at the chapel.
Stanley Divers, a 39 year old Chicago man known as the kissing bandit, was sentenced by Judge E Heiserman to up to 25 years at Fort Madison for robbery with aggravation. He admitted holding up the Cedar Rapids doughnut shop with a .32 pistol and was linked to earlier incidents including a Waterloo theft where he kissed a woman attendant after taking $88. He had also attempted a Des Moines robbery the same day.
The Garbers former Cedar Rapids residents will have joint services conducted by Rev William Cohen of Daniels Park Presbyterian at Barta Hesser chapel Saturday at 1 30 p m Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery Gold Star Mothers will attend in a body Friends may call at the chapel Additional survivors include two grandchildren two sisters and one brother for Mrs Garber Mrs Roy Housden of Waterloo Mrs Frank Howe of Waterloo and Eugene O Ploung of Minneapolis also a number of half brothers and sisters and a number of stepbrothers and sisters For Mr Garber one sister Mrs Wilber Finch of Independence and one brother Louis D Garber of Salt Lake City
Helen Elizabeth Kleigle died after a long illness in El Reno Oklahoma. Born July 3, 1906 in Belle Plaine she lived much of her life in Iowa moving from Des Moines to Oklahoma two years ago. Surviving are her husband two sisters and one brother. Services Saturday at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m with cremation committal. Friends may visit chapel after 7 p.m. Friday
Elizabeth Krapf 1028 Center Point Road NE widow of Carl C. Krapf died at 5 45 a m Thursday. Born Cedar Rapids April 23 1872 she is survived by son Kenneth A. Krapf Cedar Rapids daughter Mrs Glenn Potter Marshalltown sister Miss Mary Rohrbacher Cedar Rapids brother William Rohrbacher Santa Ana California. Funeral at Beatty Bearle chapel 11 a m Saturday with Rev Hubert L Sunderman of St Andrew's Evangelical United Brethren church burial Cedar Memorial cemetery friends may call at the chapel after 1 p m Friday.
In Traer and Toledo the inaugural runs of Tama to Albert Lea Minnesota highway post offices were greeted by crowds despite damp weather. The Hypo bus debuted in Tama, with Edmond L Williams noting the buses will give more useful service. Officials and postmasters from Chicago Wellman Cedar Rapids and other towns joined the trip, many with long postal service backgrounds.
Dale Vogt seeks 2926.43 dollars in damages from Glenn Plattenberger doing business as Platte Transfer Co and Joe Shulista for a Nov 19 1953 collision at the junction of highways 30 and 218. Vogt alleges his semi trailer was hit by a truck owned by Plattenberger and driven by Shulista.
A lawsuit by McKesson and Robins against Abe and Sophia Pilicer was dismissed along with two divorce actions. Other cases include John Heasley versus Luella Heasley and Vera L Fowler versus Eldon Fowler, both terminated Wednesday.
The official toll announced Thursday for the Hyderabad Kazipet Express wreck near UP was 126, while unofficial sources warned the final Monday toll could be much higher.
Anth D Barron 39 of Joige pleaded guilty to a drunk driving offense. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs by Judge Oyd Philbrick. The arrest occurred Sept 8 near Marion by Marion police while Ion initially pled innocent and was released on a 500 dollar bond before changing to guilty.
A. W. Peterson company filed a suit against Verne Jea Day seeking 436 dollars and 44 cents alleging a breach of contract. The action lists the parties and the amount in dispute as the core claim.
Ida Roman Whaley died after a short illness in Bronxville New York at age 81. She lived in Cedar Rapids for 20 years and was married to Nathaniel C. Whaley from Poplar Bluff Missouri. Surviving are son John C. Whaley Lincoln Nebraska daughter Mary Lytell Bronxville brother Louis D. Roman Washington state stepson Frank W. Oxley Cedar Rapids stepsister Alice Heynen Adel two grandchildren Services were held Thursday in Bronxville and burial is in St. Louis.
Floyd M. Mayberry of Cedar Rapids, who moved to Chicago 35 years ago, died Thursday morning. Born July 3, 1897 in Rockford Illinois, he was office manager for the Corn Products Company. Survived by his mother Mrs. R. R. Mayberry and two brothers Paul L. Mayberry of Waterloo and A. H. Mayberry of New York. member of the Methodist church. Funeral services in Turner chapel at a time to be announced.
Services for Lester L. Barta of Ely, who died Tuesday, will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Brosh chapel with Rev. Francis Pokorney officiating. Burial will follow at Czech National cemetery with grave side services by the Ely OOF lodge. Friends may call at the chapel.
The government added 82.5 acres to the Coralville reservoir project, paying 22 575 dollars to Charles Kaplan for land in Monroe township three miles west of Coo Falls. Earlier purchases include 298 acres for 47 235 dollars, part of the dam project and ongoing federal condemnation suits by local landowners.
Vice president Nixon says in Albany that GOP leads in nine of ten senate races and faces an uphill fight to retain control of the House. He names Ohio Illinois Michigan Massachusetts Kansas and Nebraska and New Hampshire as contests with two seats up in each. He doubts Minnesota and omits Kentucky. Alben W. Barkley campaigns to unseat Sen. Sherman Cooper. Democratic chair Stephen A. Mitchell accuses Nixon of dishonest words. Nixon calls him unfair.
In a tight game the Indians threat ends with Avila advancing to second after a walk and rundown. Rosen reaches first on a fielder’s choice as Wertz and Regalado add baserunning. Dark preserves the Giants shutout with an out in the eighth. Rhodes hits a solo homer for the Giants as Williams, Westrum and Antonelli contribute outs and a later run is noted.
Philley batted for Strickland and struck out. Hegan struck out. Majeski batted for Wynn. Dark threw out Majeski. Pe, runs, no hits, no errors, none Giants. Don Messi went in to pitch for Cleveland and Sam Dente took over at shortstop. Lockman fouled to Wertz. Dark lined to Avila. Messi tossed out Mueller. No runs, no hits, no errors, none left.
IOWA CITY A burglar who broke into the Coralville Drive In theater Wednesday night got only six cigars but caused damage. He kicked panels from several doors to reach the projector room. This was the seventh break in in 11 days in the area.
Harlan Dobry was elected president of the Cedar Rapids Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Wednesday night meeting. He succeeds Robert Ettinger. Dobry's term runs from November 1 to July 1. Officers elected include Milton L. Kapp administrative vice president John Carpenter treasurer and John Battin William DuVall and Leslie Liabo vice presidents Roy Swanson was re elected secretary.
A Cedar Rapids meeting of a three man district judicial committee will select a successor to late Tipton Judge M. C. Hamiel. Maxwell, supported by Cedar County Bar, is favored to fill Hamiel’s expired term and secure a spot on the GOP ballot. Committee members Casterline Remley and Glassgow will name the new judge for Linn Jones and Cedar counties.
Kiwanis clubs statewide will sponsor an official Iowa tall corn contest open to all residents. The winning stalk, judged in Washington, will be displayed by Melvin D. Synhorst during the Iowa Ohio State game in Columbus on October 16. Entries are due by October 6 with no entry fee.
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