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IOWA CITY PRESS-CITIZEN 11 TU3 Local News, SECTIS'l Sports, Comics rrtT im I I 4.1 I I I II It IS 14 1 1 II IS I II IT tt SI MONDAY, JULY 5, 1943 CITY, IOWA PAGE NINE of Fiery Color in Store Fireworks Display Will Be Meld Laver If Iv Rains Tonigliv Rainchecks will be given to spectators if a downpour forces cancellation of Iowa City's big Independence Day fireworks display tonight at City park. Junior Chamber of Commerce I IT to, I i IOWA 1 1 1 ii Mi hi Lira Plenty mwsmMmd mmJ i Loaded with pyrotechnic potentialities are these Intricate frames being readied for tonight's big fireworks celebration at City park. The experts here are Ted Fraser (left) and Claude Castro, of the Thearle-Duffield Chicago. Hundreds of feet of fuses will set off these ground displays. (Press-Citizen Photo).

New Contributions Move Pool Fund Above $5,500 LUCYREYROLDS DIESTODAY Funeral Service for 86-Year-Old Woman Will Be Wednesday Mrs. Lucy Jane Reynolds, 86, former county resident and widow of sv Civil war veteran, died at 5 a.m. today at the Iowa Soldiers' home In Marshall town. She had been ill for the past nine weexs. Mn.

Reynolds was born in Wis consin, December 31, 1861, the daughter of Samuel and Elizabeth Schenk Clark. She was married January 11, 1883 to I. P. Reynolds in ipwa City. The couple lived near Tiffin after their marriage and until 20 years ago.

After that they lived near Mt. Vernon. Mr. Reynolds died February 11, 1932. Mrs.

Reynolds was a member of the Methodist church. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Maude Rogers, Mrs. Annie Ekbring and Mrs. Addie Kleinschmidt, all of Iowa City; six sons, Samuel of Oxford, Amos of Coralville, Benjamin of Grinnell, Charles of Iowa City, and John and Ralph of SpringviUe, and 28 grand children and 40 great grandchild dren.

The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Oathout funeral chapel, with burial in the Tiffin cemetery. UNLOAD FIRE TRUCK TODAY New Engine Will Be Demonstrated Later This Week Iowa City's fire truck arrived at the main Station in the City hall today, attracting more than a little attention from persons who had ventured downtown. The 85-foot aerial ladder truck, on order since August, 1946, arrived at the Iowa City freight depot Saturday, and company men came today to demonstrate use of the truck. It will have several downtown demonstrations before the week la over.

The ladder, which lifts automat ically. will reach to the top floor of Hotel Jefferson. The new truck is too long for the main station downtown, so it will be housed at the temporary fire station on South Gilbert street. Two firemen from each' shift will be transferred to that station. Firemen unloaded the truck this morning between 9 and 10 a.m.

and drove it uptown to the main station. 1 Congressman Martin To Visit in West Congressman Thomas E. Martin, who has been visiting in Iowa City for several days, was a speaker this afternoon and evening at Burlington. From Burlington, Mr, Martin will drive to his former home farm in Monroe county and then to Seattle, Wash, to join Mrs. Martin for a visit with their son-in-law and daughter, Mr.

and Mrs. Ray A. Reiser and children Raymond and Jeannette. Congressman and Martin will return to Iowa City about August 13. S.W.Kaster Named Demo Chairman of Washington County WASHINGTON, Iowa Democrats elected S.

W. Raster as new county chairman at their convention here Friday. Harry Dye, chairman for many years, resigned. Other officers elected were Mrs; Gussie Knerr, Kalona, vice-chairman; Mrs. E.

E. Ward, Washington, secretary, and Zelda Shebeck, Riverside, TAXES RISE COUNCIL BLUFFS UP) City Auditor Nels Hansen said Saturday a midget increase of 8100,000 and a three-mill levy increase probably will be forthcoming In Council Bluffs. The current budget is $1,634,597. PASTORS TOUCH BEER ISSUE IN SUNDAYTALKS Civic Controversy Brings Mild Comment In Several Pulpits Iowa City's ministers, who met along with other citizens with the city council Friday evening to protest an amend ment to the beer ordinance, remembered that issue in Sun day sermons. Four of them, without spe- ctf ically mentioning the issue.

made reference to the controversy. Thev were the Rev. E. E. Dferka.

of the Baptist church, the Wendell wellman of the Church of the Nasarene, the Rev. John Craig of the Congregational church, and the Rev, Donavan G. Hart of the Community church. At the request of the Ministers' association, a group of about AO persons met Friday with the city council to protest an amendment that would allow the sale of beer in Iowa City on Fourth of July, Memorial day and any state or municipal general election day. The three legally required readings were given at one meeting, Monday, June 28, by suspending the rules.

The ministers and representatives of other local groups pro- vesiea not only the permitting of sale of beer on those holidays but tne manner In which the amendment was adopted. At that meetint. the cfmnnll postponed nublication nf amended ordinance, which would make It a law, for two weeks, until after the next meeting of the council, July 12. Sunday, the Rev. Mr.

Clerks, speaking on The Things Which Belong to Our Peace," emphasised to his congregation that "Peace Is an active process. Positive building begins where we live and Is evidenced by Idealism In our local government" The Rev. Mr. Craig, without specifically mentioning local government, spoke on "The Christian Citizen," and referred In part of his sermon to the fact "Christian citizens must think of their Christian duties first rather than other allegiances." The Rev. Mr.

Wellman spoke generally on our heritage of life, asking If "we are going to dissipate our heritage by drunk-eness." "Shall we continue to present to the world empty church pews and crowded tavern booths he asked. Commenting Indirectly on the question, the Rev. Mr. Hart told his Community church center con gregation Sunday morning that democracy is Christianity in ac tion." Each Individual has a portion of the responsibility, he said, for for mation of the laws in his community. For the good of all, he con tinued, it's up to the people to make "good bargains but of the bad bargains" that already have been made.

Dr. L. Dunnlngton, who ask ed Mayor Preston Koser for the rpeclal meeting with the council, did not talk about the Issue Sun- day. However, his sermon next Sunday. "Life is What You Make It," will be devoted to the controversy, he said.

Al DiMarco Unhurt in Baseball Field Crash MASON CITT UP) Lawrence (Fats) Day, prominent Mason City athlete, was on the mend today from a broken Jaw suffered In a basebaU game. Day, football tackle and baseball outfielder at Northwestern university, suffered a compound fracture when he collided with Al Di Marco while chasing a fly ball. DI Marco, the Iowa quarterback, was not hurt. Weather Almanac I In I I m-m aCirrr J' MRS. SEDLACEK DIES SUNDAY Solon Resident, 89, Succumbs to Lingering: Illness SOLON Mrs.

Antonetts Scd-lacek, 89, resident of this community since 1861, died at 7:30 n. Sunday at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Charles A. Greazel, near Solon. She had suffered a lingering illness Born in Czecho-SIovakia June 30, 1859, Mrs.

Sedlacek came to the United States 87 years ago and lived in the Solon community since that time. She was married to Frank Sed lacek, who preceded her in death 35 years ago. Surviving are four daughters. Mrs. H.

O. Horn and Mrs. Charles J. Shimon, both of Solon. Mrs George Greazel and Mrs.

Charles Greazel, both of route 2, Iowa City, 16 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren. She is also survived by two sis ters, Mrs. Anna Pepsel and Mr John Vnash, Iowa City, and a brother, Joe L. Hotka, Solon. Mrs.

Sedlacek was a member of the Altar and Rosary society of St. Mary's church, Solon. Funeral services will be held at 9:30 a. m. Wednesday at St.

Mary's church, Solon, with the Rev. Carl F. Clems. Solon, and the Rev. E.

W. Neuzil, Iowa City. officiating. Burial will be in St. Mary's cemetery at Newport The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.

m. Tuesday at the Brosh funeral chapel in Solon, LAMPB TO SPEAK Dr. M. Wtllard Lampe, head of the University of Iowa school of religion will speak to members of Kiwanis Tuesday noon at the Hotel Jefferson. Here The Swimming Pool Fund Goal $12,500 $10,000 $7,500 $5,000 $2,500 I i Residential contributions moved the Iowa City swimming pool fund over the $5,600 mark today.

The Longfellow school area turned In an additional $258 since Saturday's report. Both Big and Small Businesses Essential, Observes Iowa Digest "One of the most persistent and dangerous economic fallacies that threaten us today is the traditional prejudice that small business is essentially good and big business is essentially bad." This observation appears In the latest edition of the Iowa Business Digest, published at the University: of Iowa. "The simple fact is that in the American system each is indispensable in the performance of diverse functions, Just as well-bal-anced federal and state governments are essential," the summary continues. "There Is danger In both the co-ordinating planning et big buniness and the economic anarchy of nnerganized There Is danger In both Inflationary over-activity of business and deflationary sjtemploy-meat. "There Is the danger of extremes on both the collectivistlc and the democratic sides.

Only wise and temperate business and political statesmanship can steer a safe course." In conclusion, the report states: "The American system is designed to allow freedom for both the flexibility of small business and the co-ordinating "community of interest" of big business, and provides a political check on the abuse of economic power. The intelligent operation of the system should enable us to meet constructively the dangers that lie Post Signs To Control Day's Traffic Policemen posted "no parking" signs in the City park vicinity this morning in preparation for the day's celebration there. Police Chief J. Ruppert has urged that persons going to the park either walk or ride the bus, to prevent congestion of traffic. Lower city park will be closed to cars, leaving only a limited apace for parking in the upper park.

In edition, "no parking" signs have been placed along both sides of Park road from the bridge to past the West park entrance; on North Riverside drive from the park to the St Thomas More chapel, and on Grove street from Beldon avenue to North Riverside drive. This is to eliminate congestion in the park area so that busses can easily get to and from the main gate. Extra buses Will be on duty all afternoon, leaving from the downtown terminal, to take persons to the park by direct route, returning directly for another load. Gragg Will Discuss Formation of Scout Troop in N. Liberty George Gragg of Iowa City, area executive of the Boy Scouts will be In North Liberty Tuesday eve ning to discuss the organization of a Boy Scout troop in that town.

He will discuss the project with the North Liberty Community Improvement association at its regu lar meeting at 8:30 p. m. The group will meet at the Masonic hall. officials announced today. Wayne E.

Putnam, president of the JayCees, said the rainchecks would entitle those persons to re-admission to the park on the first clear night which makes the exhibition possible. Despite .89 of an Inch of rain overnight, the sodded surfaces of the park are still quite satisfactory for pedestrian movement, and all of today's planned events are to be held unless rata actually Interferes at the scheduled times. The park today Is bordered by a snow fence barrier erected Sunday by JayCee. members, and admission is through the ticket gates Advance tickets were sold for 15 cents each, but persons coming to the gates today must pay 23 cents to get In. Mr.

Putnam emphasized that the tickets allow purchasers to witness any or all of today's events and to enter and leave the park whenever they please. Celebrators "under 8 and over 80" are being admitted free of charge. As early as 9 a. m. today, persons enjoying a July 5 holiday began to trickle into the park, JayCees meanwhile were hoping for the most favorable weather and were completing arrangements for accommodating as many as 25,000 to 30,000 people.

These are main features of today's program, weather permitting. All day Activity and entertainment on the "midway" with a full-scale carnival Including a fer-ris wheel, merry-go-round, pony ride, miniature train, ball throw, African dip, darts and miscellaneous concessions. A number of local organizations are operating stands. p. m.

Horse show, sponsored by several Iowa City groups. About 90 animals had been entered by noon today, and a snow fence enclousre on the lower park level is the site of the show. There are eight classes for entries from a number of cities, Including Cedar Rapids, Muscatine, Washington, Mt Pleasant, Anamosa, Marengo and Iowa City. John Nash, Iowa is the ringmaster; Buster Davenport, Anamosa, the announcer, and Harlan Conley of the Iowa Horse and Mule Breeders association, the Judge. Sponsors of the horse show, in addition to the Jaycees, are the Iowa City Saddle club, the Elks, Moose and V.

F. W. Post 2581. 8 p. m.

Moose Grenadiers performance and exhibition. 7 p. m. Moose Grenadiers in another appearance. Shortly after 9 p.

m. Fire works display, described as the most elaborate pyrotechnics ex travaganza the city ever has wit nessed. More than a ton of fireworks has been prepared for the occasion and materials were hauled In under a tent overnight for. protection from rain. Opeing the display will be a colorful, fiery map of Iowa, with a mammoth arrow pointing to an low City circle.

Accompanying this win be a large, brilliant greet-1 Ing: "Iowa City Welcomes You." A highlight of the display will be a pyrotechnic representation of Old Capitol. Also in the patriotic mood will be such Items as a sta tue of liberty more than 20 feet! high, the liberty bell and the eagle and shield. In the comedy division are a fight between two tomcats aad the story fat fireworks of the goose which laid the golden egg. Also on the agenda are scooting "skimmers" which fly across the firing field and a Niagara Falls which will light the lower park area nearly as bright as day. Police Chief E.

J. Ruppert and JayCee President Wayne. K. Putnam join in urging Iowa Citians either to walk or ride buses to the park for the celebration. Limited parking space Is avail able on the upper park level, but no cars are being admitted to the lower level.

Mr. Putnam asks persons driving from distant sections in the city to park their cars a distance from the area In order to minimize congestion. Approximately 20 local national guardsmen and. two policemen art on rosters for parking and traffic control in the vicinity. i Iowa Citian Named to Ssrgeon's Post In Army in Japan Cot.

Reuel E. Hewitt, of Iowa City, now stationed in Japan, has been assigned as Eighth Army surgeon at his base there. A graduate of the University of Iowa, he was formerly deputy surgeon. During the war he served as executive officer, chief of supply office, of the surgeon general in Washington, D. C.

Colonel Hewitt arrived in Japan May, 1318. Mrs. Hewitt and their three daughters are with him. CLEARING SKY IS PREDICTION FOR Overnight Rain Brings .89 Inch Of Precipitation Iowa. City youngsters, and many oldsters too, cast anxious eyes skyward today, hop, ing that no more" rain will come to spoil the big fireworks display at Gty park to night And despite threatening clouds throughout the morn ing, clearing weather was in prospect for tonight and weather observers said there is little likelihood of rain in the Iowa City area after late afternoon.

At noon the state weather bureau predicted fair, humid and very warm weather this afternoon, tonight and Tuesdays with readings in the upper 90s Tuesday, While some portions of southeastern Iowa were receiving drenching rains totaling several inches, steady but gentle rain during the early half of Sunday night brought JW of an inch of precipitation to the Iowa City area. The rain, beginning with a thunderstorm at about 6 p.m. Sunday continued through until 11 p.m. Another light shower early this morning brought only one' hundredth of an Inch. I Higfi temperature recorded at the Iowa City weather station Sunday afternoon was 86 degrees with a low mark of 67 set early this morning.

Mercury reading at 11:30 a.m. today was 82 with relative humidity of T8 per cent. Fewer Complaints Are Registered Against Shooting Fireworks Fewer complaints were register ed at the i police station about firecrackers during the week-end than during many previous weeks. However, police said that the two complaints they received didn't mean people were not shooting firecrackers. The patrol cars dispersed several groups Saturday night and Sunday that were dis playing fireworks.

Police decided that people were 'just not calling in complaints" since it was Fourth of July. It is Il legal in Iowa, however, to shoot on that holiday, the police pointed out. One Minor Auto Crash Listed in City Over Week-End Cars driven by Robert Lee Do- mine, Cedar Rapids, and Addison J. Vorhus. 1028 East Walnut, col lided Saturday afternoon on Summit street about 4:30 p.m.

Both were going south. Damage to the Domine 1941 Pontiae sedan was $75. The rear of the car was dented. Damage to the front end of the Vorhus car was approximately $100. Wellman Navy Man Serving on Tender Wayne E.

Haaelton, damage contrelman third class in the navy, is serving aboard the seaplane tender, U.S.S. Chandeleur, an accommodation ship for a group engaged in the reactivation, preservation and security maintenance of surplus navy ships. His wife, Mrs. Margaret Hazel-ton, lives In Wellman. formerly under rent control noH longer are subject to the law," he explained.

"And, of course, all new construction is now free of rent control Mr. Wilkinson said the' last two rent law provided for an to-mat to decontrol in some case sad made so requirement for filing at the rent office de-control reports ea coqatructios and conversions. If you want to rent out one or two furnished, non-housekeeping rooms in your private home to one or two paying tenants, these rentals are. not subject to control if you or others of your immediate family are occupants of the remainder of the home," he added. "Neither do the roomers come under the eviction provisions of the federal rent law only under local laws pertaining to eviction, as has always been the case with roomers.

Latest contributions reported to the Iowa City swimming pool fund campaign today included $282 more from the residential area and another $32 from the business district. The additions brought the total pool fund to $5558.50. Mrs. Ivan Hedges, residential campaign chairman reported $255 more from the Longfellow school area to bring the Longfellow area total to 1457.60. Another $27 from the Manville Heights area brought the west side area total to $579.

William Grandrath, publicity chairman, said the business district campaign had slowed down because of the double holiday, but that he expected additional funds to be reported later this week. 2 Deceased Soldiers Being Returned to Washington, Iowa Among 8,374 American war dead being brought back to this country from Europe aboard the Trans port Lawrence Victory, are two bodies being returned to Washington, Iowa, according to the department of the army. The deceased soldiers and' their next-of-kin, as listed by the army, are! Staff Srgt Carl R. Adams, air force, Robert L. Adams, 809 Mar ion avenue.

Pvt. Maynard R. Reiner, army, Anton Reiner, 608 North Sixth avenue. A total of 68 deceased soldiers are being returned upon iruitruc tions of next-of-kin residing in Iowa. "AS: s' I Mitai I 3 i New Restaurant-Features Photo Murals I ii i p.

y-ihi i 1 fixity II Rent De-Control Progresses In This Area, Says Director I Or One the Interior features of by A. Towner, is this set of Big Nine nnJversitiee. Most et Phots), i More and more housing units in the Iowa City area are being decontrolled under provisions of the ,1947 and 1943 rent laws, it is indicated by T. Cedar Rapids, area rent director. Commenting on several recent local complaints of high rents on which his office "has no authority to act," the director pointed out that not every report of an Iowa City rent that seems excessive need be a violation of the federal rent law.

"Some housing accommodations It Has Been 313 Days Since Iowa City Had a TrcrfSc Death IOWA riTT WMTHES Moadtjr, Jaljr i Fmir. humid na quit warn this (fternoon. tonight and Tuesday Higli this afternoon nar 85. Lor tonight 69. High Toeflay 95.

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SL'NSET today tomorrow 3:44. The moon will Tuesday at 3'SS a ta, i f. Tuesday at 1:12 yaa the Tptowner.7 a sew mtaarant opened In Iowa City Saturday nine photo-mural each depicting a rampiM seen from One of the the phote-snnrsls are about four by four feet. (Fresa-CiUzea.