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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1942
Page
29
Readable fragments show temperatures for Cedar Rapids Omaha and Chicago with highs around 70 and lows near 45 to 64. City names include New York Washington Miami and New Orleans amid a garbled weather listing.
Myrtle Bowers of Toddville and Donald F. P. Schatzle of Central City wed. Sarah Jane Engledow and William E. Farr, both of Cedar Rapids, also joined in marriage. Melvin O Brine of Marion and Libbie Kulhavy of Cedar Rapids completed the licenses.
Tom Miller age 19 of 1067 F avenue NW fined 10 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace. Gabe Shada of 515 Fourteenth street NE surrendered his driver’s license for 40 days for reckless driving. Lester Buresh of Cedar Rapids fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding 45. Harold Tagel of Tama fined 5 dollars and costs for parking a dirty stock truck.
Mercy hospital reports a daughter for Dale Reynolds and a son for Myron Henry and a daughter for Perfecto Maestre and a daughter for Glen Meeks and a son for Harvey Miskimen and a son for Emil Bisinger plus a Des Moines birth to Mr and Mrs Richard Poolman. Beth Hubbard is named as the former wife.
Homer H. Denny aged 81 died at his home on 1389 H Avenue NE at 10 15 p m Friday. Emma Merrifield age 60 died at her home 2210 C Street SW at 9 30 a m Saturday.
The report details air and ground actions in Burma with Japanese attacks on Mandalay and other towns, British withdrawals north of Prome, and Stilwell’s forces countering toward Toungoo. It notes Tokyo claims air superiority and RAF raids across France, plus widespread German air activity and a note on riverine and coastal defenses.
British troops trained to a new peak in Northern Ireland staged a full dawn to dark mountain battle. Live fire and explosions simulated enemy action as Maj. Gen. Hartle underscored US readiness and mobility for any sudden deployment.
A compilation of suggested names for a forthcoming world war features diverse ideas from veterans, editors, and workers across the nation. Proposals include Total War, Hell on Wheels, Fight for Freedom, World Armageddon, Everybody's War, War to End War, and The War, among others, with playful or pointed twists.
Acting Secretary of State Welles announced the United States will negotiate reciprocal trade agreements with Mexico and Bolivia. A committee for reciprocity information will hold a public hearing May 18 on the two proposed accords.
Gov. Ralph L. Carr commutes Dean Myers’s life term to time served for murder at Canon City. Myers, 39, was 19 when sentenced in 1922. his childhood sweetheart, who waited 20 years, plans marriage within days as Myers gains freedom. Parole/commutation backed by two judges and the prison warden.
Boston AP A Mayo Foundation bacteriologist Dr E C Rosenow says he has proof that infantile paralysis is caused by minute streptococcus germs not an invisible virus. He cites monkey tests and anti serum studies with high mortality reductions and notes serum could be produced in unlimited quantities by immunizing horses.
A British broadcast heard by CBS said on Saturday that more than 300 ships including naval corvettes trawlers and minesweepers are under construction in Indian yards. More than 30 000 men are employed in shipbuilding and repairing across those yards.
Notice in Cedar Rapids Iowa announces a hearing on a will or estate at the county probate court. The document names the Cedar Rapids court house and lists attorneys Kiderkin and Locker. Apr 3 is shown as a date in the notice.
Notice announces debts and claims related to an estate. It requests all indebted persons to make immediate payment to the executor Hartley and to present any claims to the clerk of the district court. Imogen Mary is the attorney.
The Langley was sunk by dive bombers after a two hour fight as Pecos and accompanying destroyers attempted to save survivors. Lt McPeake and Boatswain’s Mate Baunker led a motor launch transfer before the Pecos went down, while Saxton stayed to reclaim pay records and survived.
A four engine B 17 crashed near Bridge Idaho on Friday night killing two crewmen. Seven were missing and it was unclear if they parachuted or escaped before the craft burned in brush country. Gowen Field officials identified the crash and located wreckage ten miles from the Utah line.
Wartime appeal urges immediate purchase of United States Defense Savings Bonds and Stamps. Citizens are told thousands of service members risk their lives and that bonds cost as little as 18.75 dollars. Bonds sold at banks and post offices.
The German high command reports intensified counter offensives on the northern front around Leningrad while Soviet attacks press Moscow and Ukraine fronts. USSR says guerillas kill 800 Germans and disrupt supply lines as army airlift ferries 450 Germans in the northwest front.
Cedar Rapids board of health reports mumps as the leading illness with 49 active cases, including 18 new ones this week. The March tally shows 108 mumps, 19 chicken pox, 10 measles, two whooping cough, and four scarlet fever cases. Garbage disposal totaled 592 tons burned and 130 truckloads of tin cans collected.
Homer Harvey Denny of 1389 H Avenue NE died at home Friday at 10 15 p m after a lingering illness He was born December 5 1860 in Mount Vernon and lived in Cedar Rapids 40 years He married Kate Van Albada October 24 1886 in Cedar Rapids Surviving are wife Kate a son Fred of Fresno California a daughter Mrs John Mitts of Pine Bluff Arkansas a brother Will Denny of Chicago a sister Mrs Alice Simmons of Los Angeles four grandchildren four great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews A son Ralph died two years ago Funeral services will be at Moon chapel at 2 p m Monday with callers welcome
Widow of Samuel D Merrifield dies after long illness at 2210 C Street SW at 9 30 am Saturday Born May 26 1881 in Bohemia daughter of Anthony and Barbara Boubin came to Cedar Rapids at age five Husband died in 1939 Survived by two sons George A and Louis A both of Cedar Rapids a stepson Charles H Merrifield of Iowa City two sisters Mrs Mary Harriman and Mrs Joseph F Hayek both of Cedar Rapids and two grandchildren Funeral services set for Tuesday at 2 p m in the Polansky chapel Burial in Bohemian National cemetery Friends may call after 2 p m Monday
Gilbert F. Dunne, 1881 Cedar Rapids native who spent 36 years in Omaha, died suddenly at home Friday. Survived by wife Anna, sons Charles of Omaha and Howard W. of Maquoketa, and three grandchildren. Funeral services set for Sunday at 4 p.m. Burial in Papillion, Nebraska.
Mrs. Genevieve McCoy Conrad died at her Fairbury home shortly after 8 a.m. Saturday. She was the mother of Paul and Edwin McCoy of Cedar Rapids and leaves a granddaughter Patricia McCoy in Cedar Rapids.
Mac Arthur Manchester 28 namesake of General Douglas MacArthur enlisted as a private in the army Saturday in Albany New York.
Interior Secretary Ickes says the department will propose a plan to increase tungsten production. Senator Thomas urged a government central mill system to process ores from small mines, with locations being investigated. Tungsten is currently mined in ten western states and needs cost effective milling to avoid long transport.
Brig. Gen. Lewis B. Hershey outlined plans to draft men and women over 45 and even youths to join production lines as the nation shifts to full war. He warned younger workers will be deferred temporarily, estimating 15 million in war industries by year end 1942 versus 5 million at start January 1.
Vernon C. Kolsrud of 1837 Avenue NE was arrested Friday night by Trooper James Gilroy on First Avenue at Fourth Street. He pled not guilty at arraignment before Judge G. K. Thompson. bail was set at $500.
Judge Thompson announced an assignment of equity cases to be heard starting April 7 in Linn county district court. cases include Stepanek versus Stepanek Merchants National Bank versus Hann Hupp administrator versus Dad's Root Beer Bottling Company Warren versus Hamiel Palmer versus Ferguson Zalesky versus City of Cedar Rapids Faulkes versus board of review and Doubrasky versus board of review.
Rachel M Wood sues the Buchanan County Mutual Benefit Association of Independence in district court seeking a 180 judgment. She says the amount is due under an individual certificate policy issued to her husband Alfred A Wood who died December 22 1939.
Judge G K Thompson awarded Ed Pagels $158 plus court costs and attorney fees after a promissory note dispute. Fink must pay eight percent interest on the amount starting January 5, 1942.
H. W. Lineweaver of 1525 Fifth Avenue SE was arrested Tuesday on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and pled not guilty before Judge Thompson Saturday. Bail was set at 500 dollars. Howard Smith, appointed referee in the case Bessie E. Petty vs. Mr. and Mrs. Oscar L. Walker, filed an application in district court Friday to be discharged as referee. Judge Thompson set April 14 at 9 am for a hearing on the application.
Three Cedar Rapids building crafts carpenters painters and laborers refuse to work for contractors allied with Allied Construction Interests until new working agreements replace those expired April 1. Other nineteen crafts are signed or negotiating. Despite the tie up unionists expect settlements soon while Century Oil Burner plant work continues.
An unidentified selectee is held in Albuquerque accused of assaulting a Fort Sumner draft board member, R. E. McKenzie, just before induction. Prosecutors say the charge is wilful hindrance of the Selective Service Act with violence, carrying up to five years in prison or a $10,000 fine.
Commander Paul Talbot described four American destroyers advancing through darkness into a convoy of about 40 Japanese ships near Maccassar Strait. They fired torpedoes at 500 yards, heard enemy cries, and completed three five mile runs before switching to gunfire. Two Japanese ships sank and one listed, as the Americans delivered 15 to 20 salvos at 300 to 500 yards.
Ten men were enlisted in the army and navy through Cedar Rapids recruiting stations on Saturday. The army announced eight enlistments: Gilbert Wiebold Marengo Lloyd E Williams Williamsburg Dale H. Talmadge Hopkinton Harry P. Bauman Iowa City Joseph R Noonan Bernard D Enze D Leeper Mt. Pleasant Howard K. Pape Dubuque Harold L. Harger Bernard H. Bearns Edwin J. Newhville Cottage Grove avenue. The navy enlistments included How ard K. Pape and others.
A. W. Swanson visits Cedar Rapids to see his wife and sister in law Mrs. E J Sedlacek. Iowa-Illinois Gas reports March usage at 1040 BTU with minimum 1035. Bruce chapter Rose Croix Easter observances at Iowa Consistory temple after an 8 am breakfast. Glenn A Kenderdine to speak. John Francis Quinn ship cook third class at New London Conn oper ated on for appendicitis. condition satisfactory.
The Gazette prints a corrected inspection time for bikes at Edgewood School No. 1. Police will be at Edgewood No. 1 at 9 15 am Monday for bike inspections, not Tyler No. 1 as previously reported.
Dr H M Riggle spoke on Christ the World's Only Hope at the Church of God on L Avenue NW. Mrs Riggle to deliver Easter message on resurrection Sunday morning and address young people at 6 30 pm. Dr Riggle to speak on Eternity during evening services.
Capt. Stump recounts the sinking of Langley and Pecos after prolonged bombings south of Java and Port Darwin. The Langley formerly Jupiter was renamed Langley in 1922 and served as an aircraft carrier and seaplane tender with 64 officers and 648 enlisted. The Pecos carried 15 officers and 302 enlisted. Peary crew included nine officers and 118 enlisted. Survivors were rescued by destroyers and transferred to the Pecos before its sinking. roughly two thirds of combined crews perished.
Lt. Fagen and bombardier Lieut. A. H. Stitt describe a bombing run against a damaged cruiser. Five Zero fighters attacked, two Zeroes shot down, ship damaged but survived. After action, Fagen says he craves a long drink and a steak.
A navy observation notes that fifteen percent of enlisted sailors wear the crossed cannon insignia of the gunner's mate, signaling its popularity among sailors assigned to gunnery duties.
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