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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1939
Page
2
Fridayer shower dropped .10 inch then Cedar Rapids enjoyed bright skies Saturday. Temperatures rose from 29 at 7 am to 43 by 2 pm with a 59 degree high at 4 pm and 53 at 7 pm, 40 at midnight per the Chambers Inskeep thermometer.
James Gildroy, 38, of Gladys M. Gildroy wins custody of daughter after marriage on November 1, 1923 in Albia. Gladys Flickinger, wife of James William Flickinger, married September 10, 1934 at Vinton. decree effective January 25. John F. Speers separates from Selma Irene Speers after a March 14, 1937 marriage in Central City Nebraska.
Names of six individuals from Cedar Rapids Waterloo and Davenport appear in a public notice or social reference. The list includes T B Newman Jessie Johnson Raymond L Cover Evangeline Shenafelt Carl Steele and Bernice Dougall with city of residence details.
At St Luke's hospital a son to Mr and Mrs William Blin Marion March 31 a son to Mr and Mrs Robert B Lindsey 1422 First street NW April 1 At Mercy hospital a daughter to Mr and Mrs Raymond Kent and Mrs T J Kane 900 Sixth avenue SE March 31
President Roosevelt at Warm Springs intensifies alert over European affairs awaiting Adolf Hitler's reply to the Britain France and Poland alliance. He sits near a telephone with embassies in London and Paris sending fresh reports declaring support for France and Great Britain to halt Nazi expansion.
Linn county supervisors Friday ordered an embargo on loads over four tons on softened trunk and gravel county roads. The roads will be marked until dried. A deputy from Sheriff Jim Smith's office will patrol the county system during the embargo period.
The Rev. Thomas N. Abodeely and St John Syrian Orthodox Church on Sixth Avenue plan Holy Week services from Palm Sunday to Easter. Palm Sunday masses at 10 am and 8 pm, with daily evenings and gospel readings, adult and children’s communion, and a midnight Easter service.
Linn county is allotted 10,218 by the state relief office to cover jobless aid in April. The county will match this with 10,218, totaling 20,436 to serve an estimated 780 cases. The March grant was increased to 11,004 from 10,480 and caseload projection rose from 800 to 840.
In Burgos, Spain, Pope Pius XII telegraphed Generalissimo Francisco Franco to congratulate him on Spain's nationalist victory. The pontiff said the message thanked God for Spain's Catholic victory, which was desired.
Secretary Swanson announced 26 naval officer changes to shift top ranks. Rear Admiral Harold R. Stark will become chief of naval operations with new assignments for Ghormley Anderson Noyes Leary and Kimmel among others.
Cedar Rapids completed its fiscal year with all receipts recorded and warrants paid. Commissioner of Finance L. D. Burgus announced a balanced budget and a cash balance of 79,595.40 dollars in the operating fund on the last day of the year.
Washington report on Senate appropriations hearings over the $100,000,000 emergency relief bill. WPA head Harrington faces criticism for cooperation and layoffs if the House cut stands. Adams argues for economizing and questions WPA spending. Vote tallies show party lines and regional responses, including Iowa roll calls and specific GOP and Dem positions.
A $408.91 damage and personal injury case filed by Charles Hargrave against Hach Brothers Co. and Everett L. Williams, filed February 23, has been settled and dismissed with prejudice. The suit arose from a collision on November 7 involving a Hach truck driven by Williams and a vehicle driven by Hargrave.
County Auditor Robert M. Vesely turned over the Linn County dog tax list to County Treasurer Frank Bates. Taxes are now delinquent with a one dollar penalty added to the regular fee for 1939, up 510 dogs from 1938.
In a fiery address Hitler defends the Berlin Rome axis and Germany’s expansionist aims. He denounces Versailles, justifies rearmament, and claims Czechoslovakia was handled to prevent German danger while praising nationalist Spain and warning Britain on Palestine. He insists Germany seeks peace through strength.
Paris dispatch reports Hitler told Ribbentrop he must complete his expansion in a single year despite Anglo French support for Poland. The publication notes Hitler aims to create space for 200 million Germans in Europe, signaling little time for restraint amid looming campaigns.
Joseph C Chandler 30 of 346 Woodland Dr SE died at University hospital Iowa City Friday at 5 p m following an operation two weeks earlier He was employed by Chandler Fump Co since 1931 son of C Ray Chandler and Mrs Chandler He was born in Cedar Rapids Dec 27 1908 attended Fillmore Madison and Grant Culver Academy and Shattuck Military Academy He served four years in the cavalry at Fort Des Moines and three years with the U S Coast Guard In 1933 he married Betty Trofler in Cedar Rapids He survived by his wife a brother Clark Chandler a sister Mrs James G Knox his parents and grandparents Funeral Monday at St Matthew s Church burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Beck is due in London on Monday and may visit other cities such as Danzig, Lithuania, or Roumania. Poland and Roumania fear German aggression and would rather not invite Soviet forces into their territories, despite anxiety about Germany.
Hitler spoke via Berlin radio at 10:44 a.m. CST after delays, praising Wilhelmshaven’s turnaround from a dead city to a place of work. He left the Scharnhorst at 10 a.m. and visited the city hall where he received honorary citizenship. Admiral von Trotha promised Tirpitz would carry Germany’s honor abroad and challenge opponents of equal rights.
Sheriff James Smith will discuss the Legion program and its community service role in a radio broadcast from Hanford post Sunday at 10 30 a m over WMT. He has long been an active Legion worker and will outline the program’s goals.
The Junior Red Cross met Saturday at the Y M C A with twenty six members present. Mrs Ray Vernimont led the session. Plans for a sports scrapbook were discussed as the April project. The group will attend a party the first Saturday in June at the Y.
Ninety members of the University of Minnesota chemical engineering graduating class spent Friday night at the Roosevelt hotel after a day inspecting the Quaker Oats furfural plant, one of two such plants in the world. The other plant is in Berlin, Germany.
John Kruger of Palo was taken to St. Luke's hospital about 3 45 p m Friday by John Suits 310 F avenue NW who reported to Sheriff Jim Smith that he found Kruger in his car in the ditch alongside the Palo road one and one fourth mile west of Covington Kruger became ill and apparently lost control of his car His condition was reported as fairly good Saturday morning.
A gas explosion destroyed a Cedar Rapids residence injuring three, sealing off a 1 1/4 inch line after a wedge valve was damaged. Firemen recovered a purse and several rings. nearby houses suffered scorch damage as crews worked to shut off gas.
Anton Jerabek dies with roots in Kladno Bohemia and Cedar Rapids since 1913. Funeral at Janeba funeral home Sunday at 2 p.m. with pallbearers Vaclav Krob James Halous Joseph Holub Jerry Mahring B Kubik Frank Machovsky. Cremation to follow. Survived by children Paul Marie Vitek Kapoun two sisters and six grandchildren. wife Tony died 1935. son Tony died 1934. brother Frank died last Christmas.
Funeral services for Lewis Zalesky lifelong Cedar Rapids resident and Baker Paper salesman will be held at Turner chapel at 430 Sunday with Dr William M Evans Crescent lodge No 25 A F and A M in charge Burial in Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Honorary pallbearers include Byron Shean J W Thompson Dr Ed Hruska Emil Burmeister Emil Petranek and Dr Thomas F Suchomel Master Masons to meet Crescent lodge at the Masonic hall at 400 Sunday to attend the services
Levi Scott Norris died Friday at his home 1317 Sixteenth avenue SW. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Sunday in Beatty chapel conducted by Elder Barber of the Latter Day Saints. Burial follows at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the chapel.
Funeral services for hkhobert Palmer will be held in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday. The Rev. D A Loferski will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill chapel.
Gus Behlke age 72 of 1669 C Avenue NW collapsed in his backyard and died of a heart attack. County coroner Dr. B L Knight stated the death occurred at 10 15 a m Saturday. Behlke lived alone with his daughter Mrs Joe Drinovski of Traer summoned to the scene. H J Nowadzky of 1103 Ninth Street NW was spraying trees nearby when the collapse occurred.
A Stockton Superior Court jury ruled labor unions liable for damages to the Happyholme dairy in Lodi. George Emde and Lois Marshall were awarded 20500 dollars in libel damages from the International Brotherhood of Teamsters the local union the San Joaquin Central Labor Council the Stockton Labor Journal and officers of the labor groups.
NUINETY-FIVE past presidents of the Cedar Rapids P T A gathered at St Pauls Methodist church for a first get together dinner. Music came from Wilson Roosevelt and McKinley groups with soloists and a mothers chorus performing. The event formed a social group with plans to meet yearly and elect officers at a future gathering.
Mrs H C Houghton Jr of Red Oak Iowa, director for the General Federation of Women’s Clubs, will speak on station WMT Cedar Rapids Monday at 5 15 p m Her talk titled Glimpses Into the Club Activities of the General Federation highlights her past Iowa Federation presidency The broadcast is arranged by Mrs H G Heiserman the state committee member for Cedar Rapids and sponsored by the Iowa federation state radio division
Members of the Congenial club met Wednesday for a picnic lunch at Mrs. T. A. Dill’s home at 626 Twelfth Avenue SW. The Easter themed table sparked Bunco with prizes awarded to Mrs. F. H. Winters and Mrs. F. P. Schultz.
Miss Marie Barta, married Friday to Robert Slaughter, was honored at a kitchen shower Wednesday evening by Miss Wilhemina King and Mrs. W. L. Barnett Jr. at 1313 Ellis Boulevard NW. Bunco was played and guests included Dorothy Hibben Lucille Besta Betty Cline Isabelle Brown Phyllis Poulton Marie Hopker Kathryn Evans Mrs. Margaret Sanslar and Mrs. Verona Harrington.
Mr and Mrs Herbert Markle hosted a Thursday surprise party at 654 Fifteenth Avenue SW for Mrs Chester B Myers of 656 Fifteenth Avenue SW on her birthday. Guests included Chester B Myers Carl Murrill Oscar Ainsworth Ray Kibbie Edward Martin Marjorie Myers Frances Ainsworth Larry Grady and Christina Wilson with refreshments served.
Cedar Rapids Woman's club dramatic art department met Friday afternoon. Mrs. M. S. Hallman reviewed Broadway plays including Knickerbocker Holiday Abe Lincoln in Illinois The Little Foxes Mamba's Daughter The American Way The Mikado and The Hot Mikado Set To Music. Luncheon by Mrs. Frank Huenger. nominating committee named: Mrs. Aulden Griffin Mrs. Robert Campbell Mrs. M. O. Ultang.
Mr. and Mrs. Henry S. Duttweiler of 1123 First Avenue West hosted a dinner party at Mrs. Wurster's tea room in their honor Friday evening. Guests, seated at a single long table adorned with American beauty roses, also played cards with prizes awarded to Mrs. Reginald Watters and A. L. Abram. The couple received gifts from attendees including Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. Weldhouse and others named in the notice.
The Kappa Delta sorority at Coe College announces the initiation of Ruth Chalmers of Highland Park Illinois Lorothy Patterson of Wilmette Illinois and Virginia Peck of St Paul Minnesota. Initiation services were held Friday afternoon in the chapter rooms.
A mother and daughter banquet was held at Jordan's Grove Baptist Church on Wednesday evening to celebrate Mrs. Ira E. Edwards birthday. Guests included Rev. S. Noah of Waukbeek and Rev. I. E. Edwards with the Kenwood Birthday club. Cedar Rapids attendees listed.
The Ehawee Camp Fire group met Friday at Ruth Ann Washburn’s residence 913 Eighteenth avenue SW and elected Betty Orton president Jean Gatrelle vice president Ruth Ann Washburn secretary Virginia Dill treasurer Jeanne Jiricek scribe Freshman plans were made for a Thursday hike if weather permits Future meetings will be at the Second Evangelical church with Martha Stolba as guardian Refreshments were provided by Mrs Washburn Attendees included Beverly Oldfield Virginia Dill Betty Orton Laurel Holmes Jean Gatrelle Patricia Splicha Ruth Ann Washburn and Jeanne Jiricek Mrs Alcott attended as a guest.
Bernice Dougall was honored at a Wednesday shower by Miss Marie Hronek at 714 C Avenue NW. Bunco prizes went to Mrs. Fred Mullin Mrs. Harold Meyn and Miss Christine Bjornson as many friends attended including Eileen Brockman Florine Fields Dorothy Svee Lois Stewart Virginia Morgan Winifred Johnson Vivian Conway and several Mrs. Wilson Mr. Mary Mr. Woodford Mr. Burlingame and Carl Dougall.
General Dodge circle No. 88 met Tuesday for a Memorial building luncheon. National president Mrs Eloise Shupe and national secretary Mrs Carrie Eaton from Waterloo attended. Birthday celebrants for March received gifts.
The Capsule club of the Ben Hur juniors met Tuesday at Darline Hale's home on 1219 M street SW. Esther Jorgeson was elected president and Lillian Kelly vice president, with Darline Hale serving as secretary and treasurer. Members spent the time weaving.
Members of the Otyokwa Camp Fire group gathered at Doris Bruce's home on Second Avenue SE for a Russian themed party. They enjoyed games, songs, and a pancake supper served after costumes and decorations reflecting Russia.
Britain's stance signals willingness to join a broader anti Nazi alliance if Germany moves on Poland. Polish defenses strengthen as Roumania and the Balkans appear potential partners. Britain and France discuss coordinating land sea and air forces with Poland, and possible naval actions toward Gdynia.
A one room house at 2470 Thompson Street SE was destroyed by fire at 11 01 a m Saturday as firefighters protected adjacent properties. Occupant Thomas Chandler suggested a battery radio outfit caused the blaze in a Rompot addition area with no water mains, hindering suppression efforts.
In New York Marine insurers decided to raise several unannounced war risk rates. The increases take effect next Monday, a week after the last rise. An underwriting official said a formal announcement likely would be issued Saturday.
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