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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 02, 1946

Page

13

Daily Record Weather and Notices for April 2 1946

No precipitation reported for listed cities. Weather outlook fair Wednesday, cooler Thursday with scattered showers. Temperature range: Wednesday high 65, low 40. Thursday high 58. Marriage license: William C. Cones and Louise Leonard, Cedar Rapids. Assault and Battery: Reginald Slattery fined $25 and costs. Police reports cover thefts, reckless driving, arterial highway offenses, and overtimes parking. Also births: Palumbo and Eby families announce daughters.

Bismarck Miami Chicago Minneapolis Denver New York Los Angeles Sioux City Iowa

Ten become American citizens in Cedar Rapids ceremony

Ten applicants renounced native citizenship to become United States citizens before Federal Judge Henry N Graven. Among them Fadel H Audeh, an Arabian from Palestine who fought in Europe earning a bronze star, shared his joy at finally being American. Others listed include Ferdinand Lindahl, Henrietta Bartusch, Helen Meggers, Alfred Berger, Benjamin Spence, Ida Gille ney, Joseph Fuchs, and Inger Jensen with their varied origins.

Henry N.graven Fadel H. Audeh Palestine Marion Ida Rosara Gilleney Mt. Vernon Joseph Fuchs Vinton Inger Jensen West Branch

Local births noted for April first in multiple families

Lavern Lukhart at 1707 Washington avenue SE is welcomed by Mr and Mrs Earl Hoffman of Palo a son born April 1. Mr and Mrs George Haddy of 400 F avenue NW report a son born April 1. Mr and Mrs Oliver Cox of 910 Seventh avenue SE announce a daughter born April 1.

Mercy Sam Palumbo Bever Avenue Thomas Eby First Street St. Luke’s Lavern Lukhart Washington Avenue SE Earl Hoffman Palo George Haddy F Avenue NW Oliver Cox Seventh Avenue SE

Pacific tsunami reports and Hawaiian relief efforts

Seismic waves triggered widespread alarms across the Pacific. Pearl Harbor reported no navy losses or major damage, with minor injuries among personnel. A 100-foot wave swept Scotch Cap lighthouse at Unimak, Alaska, killing about 10 people, while Dutch Harbor sustained minor damage. Santa Cruz saw one man swept to sea. In Peru, a 100-foot surge hit Iquique, causing panic but no casualties. Honolulu mobilized disaster relief for 3,000 homeless, with ships remaining at Pearl Harbor and rescue planes deployed for four men missing near Ilo.

Ketchikan Alaska Scotch Cap Aleutian Unimak Dutch Harbor Coast Guard Pacific Northwest States Santa Cruz Calif Marshall Islands Iquire Cavancha Peninsula Tokyo East Island French Frigate Shoal Honolulu Oahu Island Hawaiian Army Waikiki Beach Naval Pearl Harbor Navy Aiut Pacific Ilo

Cedar Rapids school district faces bus costs and staffing changes

The Cedar Rapids independent school district plans to add transportation for 60 students in annexed territory, with annual bus costs around 1800 dollars and potential state reimbursement. The board retired several staff, hired new teachers for 1946-47, purchased bleachers and equipment, and sought bids for acoustical work as commmunity projects continued.

McKinley Roosevelt Wilson Johnson School Wheatland Company Midland Sales Company Franklin — School

Mrs Bong Consents To Be Rodeo Queen

Hollywood dispatch reports Mrs Richard Bong widow of the nation's top air ace consented Tuesday to be queen of the Hollywood rodeo on Sunday in support of Lt Dick Ryan sponsor of the event.

Mrs. Bong Hollywood Richard Bong Bong Dick Ryan

Deaths R C Karlan Dies Of Heart Attack

Ralph Conrad Karlan 53 vice president of Parlor Furniture Manufacturing died of a heart attack at his home 508 Twenty sixth street SE at 1 15 pm Monday He had worked with his father 35 years Born in Clinton July 31 1892 he lived in Cedar Rapids over 50 years Survived by wife Lillian a son Ralph C Karlan Jr of Cedar Rapids a daughter Mrs Ben Jurgens of Des Moines and his father A World War I veteran he was a member of the American Legion Mt Hermon lodge A F and A M and Town Consistory Services will be at Beatty chapel Wednesday at 2 pm by Rev George A Stauffacher Mt Hermon lodge Burial in Linwood cemetery Friends may call at the chapel All Masons to meet in Masonic hall Wednesday at 1 30 pm to attend

Ralph Conrad Karlan Parlor Furniture Manufacturing Company Twenty-sixth Street Conrad Karlan Clinton Karlan Cedar Rapids Lillian Ralph C. Karlan Masonic Hall

Last Rites Wednesday For Mrs. G. H. Lowe

Funeral services for Mrs. George H. Lowe of 2119 Blake boulevard SE will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in First Lutheran Church conducted by Rev. Paul Luther Miller. Burial is at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at Turner Chapel until noon Wednesday.

George H. Lowe Blake Boulevard Kahler Hospital Rochester Minn First Lutheran Church Paul Luther Miller Cedar Memorial Park Turner Chapel

Local Grocer Dies in Rochester After Brief Illness

John William Thompson aged 12? no, 74? corrected: 57? died in a Rochester hospital after a brief illness. He was a Baker Paper salesman for 23 years, formerly with John Bilaul's Sons. Born Oct 15 1873 in Mercer county Illinois, married Florence Bloomer in 1913. Survived by widow, daughter Alice Paloney, sisters Ella Ashway and Mrs Walter Brown, brothers Lew Fred and Charles. Funeral Friday 1:30 p.m. at Turner chapel with Crescent lodge attending. burial Cedar Memorial Park. Master Masons urged to meet at Masonic hall 1 p.m. Friday.

John William ‘Thompson Sixth Avenue SE Rochester Ella Ashway Los Angeles Calif Walter Brown Compton Lew Long Beach Charles van Nuys Fred Cedar Rapids Thompson Crescent Lodge No A. F A. M Iowa Shrine The Goodfellows, Business Men's Association Turner Chapel Waldemar Argow Crescent Lodge Cedar Memorial Park Masonic Hall

James Louis Green obituary in Cedar Rapids area

James Louis Green 67 of 1277 Hazel Drive NE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 2 50 am Tuesday after a brief illness He had lived in Cedar Rapids 30 years born August 18 1878 in Waukegan Illinois he married Sadie Dougherty in 1910 in Anamosa He worked 25 years in the Quaker Oats employment office before retirement Surviving wife a daughter and three sons two sisters and several grandchildren Funeral arrangements pending Friends may call at Brady mortuary The report also notes the death of Mrs Joseph Lynch 70 of 2514 EB Avenue NE who died in a hospital at 9 20 am Tuesday after a brief illness She was born November 20 1875 in Wabasha Minnesota lived in Superior Wisconsin and came to Cedar Rapids to visit her son Her husband Joseph H Lynch died in 1917 She leaves two sons a daughter a sister and five grandchildren The body will be taken from Monahan funeral home soon

James Louis Green Hazel Drive Cedar Rapids Waukegan, Ill Mr. Green Sadie Dougherty Anamosa Green Quaker Oats Theodore F. Vernimont James, Jr Javerne William David Kathy Michael Green Rose Green Pasadena Calif P. S. Weaver Joseph Lynch Harvey E. Lynch EB Avenue Wabasha Minn Superior Wis Joseph H. Lynch Willard P. Lynch Helena, Mont Harvey R. J. Henning Burlingame Ed Jahnke Glen Flora Monahan Funeral Home

Funeral services set for Friday in Superior

A notice indicates that the deceased will be transported Wednesday to Superior, Wisconsin, where funeral services will be held Friday morning.

Superior Wis

Deaths: Fred G Hasinbiller 55 Cedar Rapids area

Fred G Hasinbiller 55 of 417 B avenue NW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 1 30 p.m. Monday after a long illness. He was an auto mechanic for Stemlar service born in Pana Illinois February 16 1891. Surviving wife Clara two sons Russell Bluffton Indiana and Robert Milwaukee two grandchildren two brothers Elmer Chicago and Steven Texas and three sisters Ruby Sullivan Ruth Coffman and May Grung Chicago. Services will be conducted at Beatty chapel at 4 p.m. Wednesday by Rev George A Stauffacher. Body will be cremated. Friends may call at the chapel.

Fred G. Hasinbiller B Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Stemlar Service Pana Ill Clara Russell Bluffton Ind Robert Milwaukee Elmer Chicago Steven Texas Ruby Sullivan Ruth Coffman May Grung Beatty Chapel George A. Stauffacher

Death notices for Lillian Hahn and Mrs Joe Rajtora

Lillian Hahn of Cedar Rapids died at 7 10 am Tuesday after a brief illness. Survived by four sisters Jes usie Cedar Rapids Mrs Edward Craig Center Point Mrs Lena Lewin Lufkin Texas and Mrs G B Lindsey Newcastle Pa and a brother E E Hahn Cedar Rapids. Body at Rohn chapel funeral arrangements pending. Rajtora Services. Mrs Joe F Rajtora died Monday funeral at Barta Hesser chapel at 2 pm Wednesday Rev Zdenek Pauk Huss Memorial Presbyterian Church burial in Bohemian National cemetery. Friends may call at the

Lillian Hahn Second Avenue Jesusie Cedar Rapids Edward Craig Center Point Lena Lewin Lufkin Texas G. B. Lindsey Newcastle E. E. Hahn Rohn

Funeral services for Mrs Harry K Grout

Grout Mrs Harry K died Monday at 1711 Blake boulevard SE. Funeral will be held at Turner chapel at 4 pm Wednesday conducted by Rev George W Bryant. Burial will be Cedar Memorial park. Friends

Walkout over Nash-Finch dispute hits motor transit depots

A weeklong clash between Teamsters and Nash-Finch at Rock Island depots escalated as nonunion Nash-Finch workers took freight using Nash-Finch trucks. Nash-Finch claims eight strikers. the union says 51 percent membership. writ of replevin claimed by Nash-Finch. Rasdal notes continued absenteeism and new hires to bolster Nash-Finch.

White Motor Transit Nash-Finch Rock Island Jf Rasdal Nash- Finch Teamsters Nash's

Ambassador to Be Sent to Argentina

The United States announced it will name an ambassador to Buenos Aires this week to repair relations with Argentine strongman Col. Juan Peron. Secretary of State James Byrnes ordered the move after weekend Washington talks with Assistant Secretary Spruille Braden, who had been withdrawn as ambassador last September.

Washington United States Col Juan Peron Buenos Aires State Department Argentina James F. Byrnes Spruille Braden Ambassahad

G I S Step Up Their Attendance at Church

TOKYO AP reports that church attendance by G I s has risen since hostilities ceased as a history of army chaplains in the Pacific notes soldiers attend church more than civilians on the home front.

Tokyo G.I Pacific

Quick Strike Settlement Not in Cards

Associated Press reports no quick settlement in the nation's three major labor disputes. Detroit and Akron transit strikes continued to cripple public transport, while a soft coal mine stoppage idled about 400,000 workers. Talks in Washington between bituminous operators and United Mine Workers yielded no progress. Paul Fuller and Charles O'Neill attended, with Lewis noting operators remained in their usual mood.

Detroit Akron Ohio John L. Lewis AFL United Mine Workers Washington Paul Fuller Charles O'Neill Lewis

Eyewitness account recalls Hilo harbor disaster aftermath

Eyewitness describes a devastating Hilo event with a flooded harbor, washed out bridge, and displaced structures. Details include a yacht club moved, oil barge on a dock edge, and searches hindered by damaged lines. Missing educators listed from Laupahoehoe include Faye Johnson, Dorothy Drake, and Helen Kingseed.

Hilo Yacht Club

Iowa Vets Return to State Shifts Jobs Outlook

Iowa veterans employment representative John H. Quigley said on Monday that 11,168 veterans returned to Iowa in March, down from 15,918 in February. The figures reflect veterans moving into civilian jobs and housing in the state.

Des Moines John H. Quigley Iowa

Supreme Court upholds dismissal in livestock suit

The Iowa Supreme Court on Tuesday affirmed a Linn county district court ruling that dismissed the case in favor of defendants A. F. Schmitz and George B. Basker of Cedar Rapids. A. C. Brown and Henry Sylling of Spring Grove Minnesota had sued to recover 2878 dollars for the sale of 29 head of livestock, alleging the Cedar Rapids men acted as agents. Payment was stopped on the check given.

Iowa Supreme Court Linn County District A. F. Schmitz George B. Basker Cedar Rapids A. C. Brown Henry Sylling Spring Grove Minn

Medhurst Widow Confirmed Executrix in Cedar Rapids Probate

Molly C Medhurst of 241 23rd Street Drive SE was named executrix without bond of the estate of her husband George Ingalls Medhurst who died February 24 in Cedar Rapids. The designation as executrix was confirmed on Monday by the court detailing the will dated February 21.

Molly C. Medhurst Twenty-third Street Drive George Ingalls Medhurst Cedar Rapids Medhurst

Judge Dismisses Fesler Divorce Petition

Judge M C Hamiel dismissed the divorce petition filed March 5 by Evelyn M Fesler against Daryl Fesler. Mrs Fesler requested the dismissal. John F Ream assumed court reporting duties for District Judge Floyd Philbrick on Monday. Ream, a recent Navy retiree with naval intelligence and chiefs of naval operations experience, previously served 13 years as Linn County district court reporter.

M. C. Hamiel Evelyn M. Fesler Daryl Fesler Mrs. Fesler John F. Ream Bever Avenue Floyd Philbrick Ream Navy Naval Intelligence Chief of Naval Operations Washington, D. C Linn County

Two US Cavalry Officers Die in Barracks Fire

Tokyo dispatch reports two unidentified officers of the United States First Cavalry Division burned to death Tuesday when a frame barracks building was destroyed by a fire of unknown origin.

Tokyo INS United States First Cavalry Division

Populists Seek Greek Government Under Regent

The Populist party, winner of the election, accepted an invitation from Regent Arch bishop Damaskinos to form a new Greek government. Four council members met the regent to receive the charge. Constantine Tsaldaris and John Theotokis were top contenders for premier as a coalition talks with liberals and the National Political Union faltered over a plebiscite plan to restore King George II.

Athens George II Damaskinos Constantine Tsaldaris John Theotokis Liberal Party National Political Union George

Army moves to halt marriages to Germans

FRANKFURT Germany AP Army headquarters warned that clandestine marriages between Americans and Germans would be punished by immediate discharge and removal from the occupation zone. The directive prohibits marriage with Germans Bulgarians Hungarians Romanians and any other enemy nations by U S military personnel and by U S Allied and neutral civilians employed by the U S forces in Germany and Austria.

Frankfurt Germany Army U. S Gerrmany Austria

Ellen Drew and Sy Bartlett Reconcile in Hollywood

Hollywood AP reports actress Ellen Drew and producer Sy Bartlett have announced reconciliation after a six week separation. The couple, previously married, renewed their commitment amid rumors of discord. No location or date details were provided.

Hollywood Ellen Drew Sy Bartlett

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record William C. Cones Louise, Leonard Justice Court Reginald Slattery Second Street NE H. R Churchill John Monahan C Avenue NW Robert E. McCarthy Second Avenue SW Ina McCauley William McCauley Margaret J. McDaniel Samuel B. McDaniel Eleanor, Caines William S. Caines Oliver Reif Jennie Reif Otto Vv. Blokwetl Loretta A. Blackwell Linden Drive H. L. Miller Otis Road Harold Bruce Harold Pearson Mt. Vernon Avenue Junior Matezka Second Street Twelfth Avenue Fourth Street Raymond Baker Fifth Street Clair J. Doyle Nineteenth Street Robert L. Esau Cedar Falls W. F. Todd D. E Wolfe Independence Harvey Hendricks Tenth Street James Nassif Eighth Avenue F. E. Driscoll Eleventh Street Henry Bollen Security Building M. L. Nolan Audeh Bob Hogan United States Army Orshorz Saar America Monahan Mortuary First Ave F. J. Monahan and Wm. J. Stewart Creative Elizabeth Sloan School OF Music DIAL Ritmo Fleet Headquarters Pearl ‘Harbor Mid-Pacific Palmyra Canton Johnston Islands John Bturner & Son Second Ave.s.esqe International Artur Axmann U.S Axmann Bertram Penningroth Laura E. Thompson Marie Kugler Lucy Mullaney Mary E. Icke Arthur Deamer Leonora J. Beggs McKinley Junior High School Miss Beggs Washington High School Bernice, Wechsler Miller Genevieve Jensen Stookey Phyillis Rogers Boyd l Margaret Porter Kamradt Anna Marie Neesen Marjorie Mercer Esther Pieters Juanita Earp Mary Alice Ihle Johanna E. Nielsen Anna Allison Gladys Palmby Jean Ann Cunningham Dorothy Kleinert Eveline Koltver Myra A. McDowall Charlotte Jane Farnum Verna Dieckman Lucille Jenkins Marian C. Kennedy Lucille Muecke Wilson High School Pierre Tracy Playground and Recreation Commission Arthur Playground Robert Safely Independent School District LAPES Lapess Florist Third Avenue SE R. C. Karlan G. H. Lowe Mrs. Lowe John William Thompson Fred Hasinbiller G.i.'s White Cloud Toilet Texson Duster Associated Press Dan Nathaniel, Jr Hilo C. R. Ferdun Laupahoehoe Faye Johnson Dorothy Drake Columbus Helen Kingseed Sidney Supreme Court District Court Clarence Beatty Third Avenue Tom Guaranty Bank & Trust CO Third Avenue At Third Street Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
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