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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1942
Page
2
Myrtle Bowers of Toddville and Donald P Schatzle of Central. Sarah Jane iow and W E Farr of Cedar Rapids. Melvin O Brine of Marion and Libbie Kulhavy of Cedar Rapids.
Tom Miller aged 19 of 1067 F Avenue NW fined 10 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace. Gabe Shada of 515 Fourteenth Street NE surrendered his license for 40 days over reckless driving. Lester Buresh of Cedar Rapids fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Harold Tagel of Tama fined 5 dollars and costs for parking a dirty stock truck.
Mercyial and Mercy Daie announce a daughter born April 3 at Mercy hospital. Phillip Kirch welcomes a son April 3 at Carlyle Street NE. Henry husband and wife at Third Avenue welcome a son. Perfecto Maestre and wife register a daughter born June 3 at Avenue NE. Glen Meeks and spouse announce a daughter April 3. Ha Miskimen and wife report a son April 3. Emil Guginger and wife register a son March 31 at Fourteenth Avenue SE. Richard Poolman and Beth Hubbard welcome a son Friday. Hubbard is daughter of R. W. Hubbard of Cedar Rapids.
Homer H. Denny aged 81 died at his home 1389 H avenue NE at 10 15 p m Friday Emma Merrifield aged 30 died at her home 2210 C street SW at 9 30 a m Saturday Sums notice of two local deaths with home addresses and times of death.
Allied communiques describe Japanese bombings of Mandalay and central Burma with hospital fires cited while British forces withdraw to stronger positions north of the Irrawaddy. In Europe the RAF and Luftwaffe clash over France and southern England as raids continue and anti aircraft batteries engage over the Thames estuary.
The article notes most fish lie dead or flailing when found on their backs, but the African swamp catfish uniquely swims upside down, an unusual adaptation highlighted in the segment.
British troops staged a dawn to dark mountain battle drill for U S forces in Northern Ireland to raise combat readiness. Maj. Gen. Hartle supervised as live rounds and explosions tested speed, cover, and mobility under constant alert conditions.
The piece records a wide range of proposed war titles from diverse figures in Springfield MI, Reno and San Francisco. Suggestions include Total War World’s Armageddon All-out War and War to End War, with others like The War of the Continents Evil Madness and The War.
Acting Secretary of State Welles said the United States will seek reciprocity information at a public hearing on May two for proposed trade pacts with Mexico and Bolivia. He told the committee the agreements aim to expand mutual benefits and trade.
A Colorado woman plans to wed Dean Myers after his commutation to release from Canon City Prison. Myers, 39, was sentenced to life at 19 for the miner murder. Gov. Carr commuted the sentence after judges and Warden Roy Best recommended the move.
Boston AP Dr E C Rosenow of Mayo foundation argues a minute streptococcus germ causes infantile paralysis not a virus. He cites 25 years of work, electron microscope findings, and anti serum trials reducing mortality up to 90 percent in some cases.
A British broadcast heard by CBS on Saturday said more than ships including naval corvettes and trawlers are under construction in Indian yards where over 30 000 men are employed in end repairing.
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Fragmentary OCR text shows court related terms like case, shakes, and names cut off, providing little readable context beyond a legal setting.
Commander Abernethy recounts the Pecos unloading Langley survivors south of Java. The tanker faced waves of dive bombers, sustaining heavy hits before sinking after four hours. About 50 killed, 100 wounded, lifesavers aided by destroyers, with bravery noted among crew including Saxton who saved pay records.
German military spokesmen report Soviet casualties and losses from January to March with claimed Russian prisoners, tanks, guns, and aircraft. Guerrilla actions in Smolensk Bryansk sectors kill Germans and disrupt supply lines as Soviet aircraft ferry troops on the northwestern front. Aerial activity quiet overnight with British and Vichy reports of raids and damage.
A four motored B-17 bomber crashed near Bridge Idaho on Friday night. Two crewmen were killed and seven aboard are missing. Gowen Field officials said the wreckage was found about 10 miles from the Utah border in brushy country. It remains unclear if the missing men used parachutes or fled on foot after the crash.
Propaganda item urging support for Defense Stamps with banks and post offices willing to sell stamps for as little as eighteen dollars and seventy five cents. Scant details on distribution but emphasizes national defense funding through small investments.
The Cedar Rapids health report shows mumps as the leading disease with 49 cases in March and 18 new cases in the week. Measles placards linger, scarlet fever has three new cases, and totals include 108 mumps and 19 chicken pox across March, with garbage and tin can pickups noted.
Homer Harvey Denny 78 died at home on Friday night after a long illness. Born December 5 1860 in Mt Vernon he lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years. He married Kate Van Albada in 1886 in Cedar Rapids. He worked as an engineer on the Rock Island railroad and later for Quaker Oats before retiring. Surviving are his wife a son Fred of Fresno Calif a daughter Mrs John Mitts of Chicago four grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. A son Ralph died two years ago. Funeral services will be held at the Moon Chapel Monday at 2 pm with friends invited.
Mrs Emma Merrifield widow of Samuel D Merrifield died at her home 2210 C street SW at 930 am Saturday after a lingering illness She was born May 26 1881 in Bohemia She came to Cedar Rapids with her parents Surviving are two sons George A and Louis A both of Cedar Rapids a daughter Charles H Merrifield of Iowa City two sisters Mrs Harriman and Mrs Joseph F both of Cedar Rapids and two grandchildren
Gilbert F. Dunne a former Cedar Rapids resident who had lived in Omaha for 36 years died suddenly at his home Friday He was born September 4 1281 in Cedar Rapids Children will be held Sunday at 4 p m with burial in Papillion Nebraska
Mac Arthur Manchester a 26 year old uncle of General Douglas MacArthur enlisted as a private in the army on Saturday in Albany New York AP report notes his relation to the famed general and his enlistment status confirmed by authorities.
Interior Secretary Ickes outlines a plan to boost tungsten production required for tool steel. Senator Thoming urged central mills to process ore from small mines, reducing shipping distances and enabling economies of scale. Investigations seek suitable locations and beneficiation methods.
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey announced that men and women over 45 would join the war production effort, with children possibly drafted, to keep factories running as younger workers are diverted to armed services. He projected 15 million workers in war industries by year’s end 1942, up from 5 million on January 1, excluding agriculture and supporting industries.
Vernon C. Kolsrud of 1837 B Avenue North pled not guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after being arraigned before Judge G. K. Thompson. The Friday night arrest occurred near Highway Fetreimer James Gilro First Avenue at Fourth Street, with bail set at $500.
Judge Thompson on Saturday assigned equity cases to be heard in Linn county district court starting April 7. The docket includes Stepanek versus Stepanek Merchants National Bank versus Hanneae Segg trater versus Dats Beer Bottling company Warren versus Hamiel Palmer versus Ferguson ky versus City of Cedar Rap Faulkes versus board of review and Doubrasky versus board of review.
Rachel M Wood filed suit in district court on a $180 judgment against the Chanan County Mutual Benefit Association ofence. She claims the amount is due under an individual certificate issued to her husband A Wood who died December 22.
Judgment for Ed Pagels with court costs and attorney fees against E C Fink. Justice J G K sat Saturday granting eight percent interest from January 5, 1942. Action arose from a promissory note.
Pleads not guilty. H. W. Lineweaver, 67, of 1525 Fifth avenue SE, arrested Tuesday on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated, pled not guilty before Judge Thompson Saturday. Bail was set at 500 dollars.
Howard Smith appointed referee in the Bessie E. Petty versus Oscar L. Walker case in January 1941 has filed an amendment in district court seeking the dissolution of an injunction.
Three Cedar Rapids building trades carpenters painters and laborers stayed off the job Saturday as they wait for new labor pacts to replace agreements expired April 1. The contractors group secretary O F Paulsen reported that 3 of 22 crafts are idle while 19 others remain at work or under agreement.
An unidentified selectee in Albuquerque is held on a federal charge of willful hindrance of the selective service act with violence after allegedly striking a Fort Sumner draft board member, R. E. McKenzie. The case, per U S District Attorney Everett Grantham, could bring up to five years’ imprisonment or a $10,000 fine.
Commander Paul Talbot recalled four U S destroyers looping through the Maccassar Strait engagement. The ships fired torpedoes at 500 yards in the dark, nearly brushing the Japanese fleet, and exchanged gunfire after exhausting torpedoes. Several Japanese vessels were seen sinking as the action continued at close range.
Ten men were enlisted in the army and Navy through Cedar Rapids recruiting stations on Saturday. The army listed eight new inductees including Gilbert Wiebold Marengo Lloyd E Williams Williamsburg Dale H Talmadge Hopkinton ae P Bauman Iowa City bh R Noonan Bernard Den el Leeper Mt Pleasant How ard K Pape Dubuque and Harold L Harger 45 Fourteenth avenue SW. Navy enlistments include Bernard H Bearns 1203 First avenue SW and Edwin J Neck ville Cottage Grove avenue.
A. W. Swanson, yeoman second class, visits his wife and sister in Rapids Say. Cedar Rausers gas usage in March averages 1 040 units, with a minimum requirement of 1 035. Rose Croix Easter observances at Iowa Consistory include an 8 o'clock breakfast and address by Glenn A. Kenderdine. Navy Department notifies Mr and Mrs W Quinn of a newborn son John Francis o class.
In Friday's Gazette an error appeared in the bicycle inspection schedule. Police will inspect bikes at Cool School No. 1 at 9 15 a m Monday. The rest of the schedule remains correct.
Dr H M Riggle speaks on Christ the World's Only at the Church of God L avenue and Eighth street NW Friday night Mrs Riggle will give the Easter message on the resurrection at the church.
The Langley once an aircraft carrier then seaplane tender carried 64 officers and 648 enlisted, the Pecos 15 officers and 302 enlisted, and the Peary 9 officers and 118 enlisted. Capt. Stump recounts how Langley was sunk in January after multiple attacks, survivors rescued by destroyers and a hospital ship, with crews showing heroism during the Port Darwin bombardment.
The account describes pilots engaging enemy ships and shore batteries during a raid. Lieutenant A. H. Stitt from Jamestown New York reports a single bombing run with limited effect while early attempts caused four hits on a solesanien area. The crew claims one Zero shot down and two more destroyed by other ships.
A statement notes that fifteen percent of enlisted sailors bear the crossed cannon insignia of the gunner's mate, indicating its notable presence among naval ratings.
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