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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1942
Page
13
Myrtle Bowers of Toddville and P. Schatzle of Central Jane ow and E. Farr of Cedar. Melvin O Brine of Marion and Libbie Kulhavy of Cedar Rapids.
Tom Miller 19 of 1067 F Avenue NW fined $10 and costs for disturbing the peace. Lee Shada of 515 Fourteenth NE surrendered driver’s license for 40 days after reckless driving. Lester Buresh of Cedar Rapids fined $10 and costs for speeding. Harold Tagel of Tama fined $5 and costs for parking a dirty stock.
Mercy hospital welcomes a daughter to Mr. and Mrs. Dave Reynolds at 1005 Fifth Street SE on April 3 and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Kirch of 3345 Carlyle Street NE on the same date. St. Luke's reports a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Perfecto Maestre at 626 C Avenue NE and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Glen Meeks of Marengo on April 3. Also a son arrives for Mr. and Mrs. Henry at 713 Third Avenue SE and a son for Mr. and Mrs. H Miskimen of 330 First Avenue on April 3. Mr. and Mrs. Emil Gisinger at 1513 Fourteenth Avenue SE welcome a son on March 31. Mr. and Mrs. Poolman of Des Moines announce a son, with Mrs. Poolman formerly Beth Hubbard of Cedar Rapids, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Hubbard of 1709 Second Avenue SE.
Homer H. Denny, 81, died at 1389 H avenue NE at 10 15 p m Friday. Emma Merrifield, 80, died at 2210 C street SW at 9 30 a m Saturday.
Reports say Japanese bomb Mandalay and two Central Burma towns with a hospital fire but no military damage. British forces withdraw to safer positions along the Irrawaddy. Stilwell’s forces push toward Kyungan airfield while the Toungoo area massing by enemies remains uncertain. In Europe the RAF and Luftwaffe clash over France and southern England with limited damage reported.
Thousands of British and U S troops staged a dawn to dark mountain battle with dynamite charges and giant firecrackers to test readiness in Northern Ireland. Maj. Gen. Russell P Le led observers as U S forces conducted a simulation to achieve full fighting fitness for action anywhere.
Report notes many fish found dead or dying on their backs while the African swamp catfish swims upside down, seemingly able to keep moving.
A compilation of proposed names for a major war includes Total War Liberty War and War to End War. Notables such as Mr Lassie Pefferle and Esther Lawton weigh in with varied choices while others push for fictional or humorous options like Rat Killing and Evil Madness.
Acting Secretary of State Welles announced the United States would negotiate reciprocal trade agreements with Mexico and Bolivia. A public hearing on two proposed agreements was set for May.
A 39 year old man, Dean Myers, leaves state prison after a 20 year sentence for a crime with accomplices. Governor Friday V. Carr commutes Myers life term to time served so he can marry his longtime partner Selina. Judges and the warden supported the commutation.
Boston AP report details Dr. E C Rosenow of Mayo Foundation claiming proof that infantile paralysis is caused by minute Streptococcus germs rather than a virus. He cites electron microscope findings and successful anti serum trials reducing mortality in some cases.
Commander Abernethy recounts Langley survivors transfer to destroyers then to Pecos amid a six bomber attack. Six more bombers hit the tanker, nine enemy aircraft shot down or damaged, lifeboats damaged, all crew saved with life belts. Lt McPeake praised, Saxton clung to records during abandonment.
A CBS broadcast from New York reported that Britain plans to construct more ships including naval corvettes trawlers and minesweepers. The effort aims to fill gaps in wartime shipbuilding and repair capacity with many workers and ships yet to be completed.
A B 17 bomber crashed near the Utah Idaho border Friday night. Two men were killed and seven aboard were missing. Wreckage was found near Bridge Idaho about ten miles from the Utah line. Officials could not confirm parachute escape for missing crew.
Army recruitment and defense savings drive urged citizens to support troops through Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Bonds sell at banks and post offices with prices as low as 18 dollars and 75 cents, encouraging small investments to aid national defense.
Soviet and Allied reports describe "very hard" counterattacks on the Russian front with large losses on both sides. From Jan 1 to Mar 31 the Axis tally lists 2,167 tanks 2,519 guns and 2,720 aircraft reportedly destroyed. The Berlin claim cites 16,700 Russians killed and 2,250 captured by two German divisions. Irregulars in Smolensk Bryanyk say they killed 800 Germans and destroyed bridges munitions carts tanks. A Soviet detachment reportedly flew over 450 Germans in one day on the northwestern front.
Cedar Rapids health officials report mumps as the leading illness with 49 cases on a Saturday tally. The March report shows 108 mumps cases, 19 chicken pox, 19 measles, two whooping cough, and four scarlet fever, while garbage burning and tin collection figures are also noted.
Homer Harvey Denny in Cedar Rapids died at his home at 10:15 p m after a lingering illness. Born December 5 1860 in Mount Vernon he lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years and married Kate Van Albada October 24 1886. An engineer on the Rock Island railroad for years he later worked for Quaker Oats before retiring. Surviving are his wife Kate a son Fred of Fresno California a daughter in law Mrs John Mitts Pine Bluff Arkansas a sister Mrs Wilkins and several nephews.
Mrs Emma Merrifield aged in her sixties died at 2210 C street SW Cedar Rapids at 9 30 am Saturday after a lingering illness Born May 26 1881 in Bohemia she was daughter of Anthony and Barbara Boubin She came to Cedar Rapids with her parents Her husband Samuel D Merrifield died in 1939 Surviving are two sons George A and Louis A both Cedar Rapids and three daughters Mrs Charlies Herrifield of City Mrs Helenhman and Mrs Joseph F Hayek both of Cedar Rapids Burial will be at Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call after 2 pm Monday at the chapel
F. Dunne a former Cedar Rapids resident who had lived in Omaha for 36 years died suddenly on Friday. He was born September 4 1861 in Cedar Rapids and Maquoketa area. He leaves three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements announced.
Secretary Ickes said the Interior Department will soon propose a plan to boost tungsten production, a metal used to harden tool steel. Senator Thomas urged central mills to process ore from many small mines, since individual mills or long ore shipments are impractical. Investigations into deposits and beneficiation methods are under way to determine locations.
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey said adults over 45 and even children would be drafted into production lines to replace younger workers serving in the armed forces. He warned initial surveys would determine how many must work in war industries by 1942, with millions needed beyond those already on the job. He also excluded agriculture from war industry.
Vernon police report James Gilro of First Avenue arrested on a drunk driving charge. He was arraigned before Judge G. K. Thompson, bail set at 500 dollars.
Assignment lists include Ferguson v City of Cedar Rapids, Faulkes v board of review, Doubrasky v board of review, and other equity disputes to be heard starting April 7 in Linn pe district court.
Rachel M. Wood files suit in district court Friday seeking 180 dollars from Chanan County Mutual Benefit Association. The claim arises from a life policy issued to her late husband Alfred A. Wood who died December 22, 1939.
Judgment for Ed Pagels against E C Fink for 158 dollars plus court costs and attorney fees. Fink ordered to pay eight percent interest on the amount starting January 5, 1942. The action was filed in E C Fink by J G S and Saturday.
H. W. Lineweaver of 1525 Fifth avenue SE was arrested Tuesday on a charge of intoxicated driving. Judge Thompson set bail at $509. He pled not guilty.
Howard Smith appointed referee in the Bessie E. Petty versus Mr. and Mrs. Oscar L. Walker case in January 1941 filed an application in district court seeking to be disqualified or withdrawn from the matter.
Three Cedar Rapids building crafts coal painters and laborers refused to work for Allied Construction Interests affiliated contractors. The walkout retroactively tied to April 11 continues while new agreements are negotiated to replace those expired April 1. A Century Oil Burner plant spokesman said settlements are not yet reached.
An unidentified selectee was held in Albuquerque charged with assault for poking a draft board official before induction. U. S. District Attorney Everett Grantham said the charge falls under wilful hindrance of the Selective Service Act with violence and carries up to five years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Washington AP reports Commander Paul Talbot recounts four American destroyers pushing into a Japanese convoy at night near Maccassar Strait. Torpedoes were used to mask gunfire, crews claimed to hear Japanese cries as ships closed to 300 to 500 yards. After three round trips, torpedoes struck roughly one Japanese ship per trip before ammo ran low and surface gunfire began.
Ten men were enlisted at Cedar Rapids recruiting stations on Saturday. The army reported eight new enlistments and the navy two, with new enlistees from Wiebold Marengo Williams Williamsburg Dale Talmadge Hopkinton Harry Bauman Iowa City and Cottage Grove Avenue areas.
Yeoman first name W Swanson with the Bureau of Navigation arrived in Rapids to visit his wife Mrs E J Sediacek at 1105 C Avenue NW.
Easter observances at the Iowa Consistory will be conducted Sunday after an 8 8 breakfast. Glenn A. will be the speaker for the ceremonies.
Mr and Mrs M W Quinn of 307 First Avenue SW report their son John Francis Quinn ship cook third class stationed at New London Connecticut underwent appendicitis surgery and is in satisfactory condition.
A Gazette item notes an error in the Friday schedule. Police will inspect bicycles at School No. 1 at 9:15 a.m. Monday, not at Tyler No. 1, with the rest of the schedule remaining correct.
Capt. Stump describes the Langley carrier and tanker Pecos, their sizes and armaments, and how both were sunk in the Pacific. Survivors were rescued by destroyers and Australian port arrivals followed. About two thirds of the combined crews were lost.
Veterans from a U.S. bomber crew recall a raid where their planes dodged shore defenses as they attacked. Lieut. A. H. Stitt braved anti aircraft fire, dropping bombs on a damaged cruiser while other ships fired back. Crew reports four holes in the fuselage and a tense, vivid battle memory.
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