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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1944
Page
11
Daily Record lists ration stamps valid through specified dates including Meat Blue Foods Sugar and Fuel Oil under book four and No 11 gasoline coupons. Reports fines for drunkenness and petty parking violations, multiple fire and grass alarms, plus recent births and marriage licenses in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas.
LOS ANGELES AP John H Schmidt aged 59 who faced a presidential subpoena to testify at the sedition trial of 30 defendants in Washington died Monday. His physician refused to sign the death certificate and an autopsy was ordered. Schmidt had pernicious anemia and reportedly became ill after dinner away from home Friday. Defendants in the trial include George Sylvester Viereck Mrs Elizabeth Dilling Gerald Bene and William Dudley Pelley.
Richard W. Johnston, United Press war correspondent who accompanied marines during the Tarawa invasion, was commended by the Marine Corps for brave and efficient service under extraordinary combat conditions. The citation was issued by Maj. Gen. Julian C. Smith and presented by Admiral Chester W. Nimitz.
A Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club and Stumptown district delegation pressed the school board for school bus service to Hayes School. The board deferred, citing a safety issue and directing the matter to the city council. Delegates described dangerous routes and limited options with many fathers serving in the armed forces.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette notes that bus service for children under two miles to school is disputed over jurisdiction. Delegation members include Konecny, Kelly, Topinka, Coenen, Pochobradsky, Kahley, and Bermet, with addresses listed in the record.
Cedar Rapids officials protest a postwar feeder airline plan submitted by Des Moines Chamber of Commerce. They request a hearing and a chance to present criticisms and an alternate plan. A telegram from A. L. Taylor of the Cedar Rapids Chamber opposes the Des Moines plan, supporting Mayor Hahn’s telegraphic statement.
The Des Moines Chamber of Commerce filed a CAB prospectus proposing six feeder routes with Des Moines as hub. Routes span Des Moines to Sioux City Spirit Lake Cherokee Fort Dodge Spencer Mason City and back. to Cedar Rapids Dubuque Clinton Davenport Muscatine Iowa City. to Oskaloosa Ottumwa Muscatine Burlington Fort Madison. to Creston Clarinda Red Oak Council Bluffs Atlantic and back.
The School Board fails to act clearly as motions, amendments, and roll calls erupt over approving a teacher contract schedule and excluding Hallman. After a chaotic session, the board unanimously approves the schedule with Hallman excluded and then votes on Hallman’s contract, Moorman voting no. The meeting also covers nonrenewals, bus purchases, and a 10 percent raise for new contracts, while new members stay silent.
DES MOINES AP Federal agents under the United States alcohol tax unit seized three barrels containing about 110 gallons of whisky at Dave Fidler s Club 100 on Monday and nine cases of whisky at Babe s, 417 Sixth Avenue. Benjamin F. Wilson said it violated federal law to possess bulk whisky without marks or stamps and that the missing serial numbers on Babe s cases also violated internal revenue laws. The two cases would be presented to a grand jury. penalties include up to $1,000 fines and up to five years imprisonment or both.
Weather forecast for Cedar Rapids and vicinity calls for fair skies and continued cold tonight with a low near 22. Wednesday should be fair and a bit warmer in the afternoon, but still cool. Temperatures in the last 24 hours showed a state high of 40 degrees tied at Cedar Rapids and Onawa, and a state low of 20 at Marshalltown.
President Roosevelt broadened American representation in Italy naming Alexander C. Kirk American minister to Egypt as the advisory council member with ambassadorial rank. He replaces Robert D. Murphy who remains an ambassador and serves as political adviser to the Allied commander for the Mediterranean. The move follows recent Soviet recognition signals to Bagodlio's government and reflects Allied control in Italy.
A former board member recalled the event as fuzzy and apologized for new members being inaugurated amid a contentious session. Dr von Lackum defended private earlier meetings, saying technical details best be ironed out out of public view to allow focus on broader issues later.
Three men tied to a December 1943 liquor incident on a reservation received prison and fines. DeLay and Hood, both married, drew three and six months respectively for transporting liquor and associating with two local women described as prostitutes. Peters got six months for bringing beer to the reservation and aiding dates for white men with Indian girls. Judge Graven urged deterrence to prevent future violations.
Petit jurors were ordered to report at 10 a.m. Monday as federal court convened in Cedar Rapids with Judge Henry N. Graven presiding. U S District Attorney T E Diamond said the only criminal matters expected involved Louis Roemig Jr of Amana and Carl Kantor of Vinton. Roemig faces sabotage charges over the 1943 Amana refrigeration plant fire. Kantor faces a violation of the selective service act.
Wisconsin voters held a GOP primary to pick 24 delegates to the national convention. Willkie led a full slate in Wisconsin while Dewey Stassen and MacArthur supporters ran scattered campaigns. Democrats could cross over, and Progressives eyed Willkie as a possible backer.
The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra presents its final season concert Tuesday at 8:15 p.m. in Memorial Coliseum. Lois Albert, a 14 year old pianist, will be guest soloist. The public is invited with no admission charge.
Washington AP report states Staff Sgt. Harold Thoren of Dysart Iowa was wounded in action in the Mediterranean theater during World War II.
Services for George W. Berchenbriter will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Brush chapel with Rev. George A. Stauffacher officiating. He died Sunday at home five miles south of Cedar Rapids. Burial is in Shueyville cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Cedar Rapids friends received word of the death of James Davis Bagby a former resident March 17 at his home in Whittier California Survived by his wife Lillie a daughter Mrs Cora Weland Whittier a son Carl Bagby Hollywood California three sisters Mrs Cora M Kurtz Los Angeles Mrs Sarah Richards Edgewood and Mrs Fannie Luense Bindza Minnesota two granddaughters and a great grandson Services and burial were in Whittier.
Brief services will be held at 4 pm Wednesday in the Beatty chapel for Ezekiel Rawlings age 60 who died Sunday. The Rev. Grant Anderson will officiate. The body will be taken Wednesday night to Springfield Missouri for further services and burial. Friends may call at the chapel.
William David Wheeler lifelong Newhall resident and building contractor dies at his family home after a brief illness born December 4, 1881 in Norway. He married Esther Laughlin January 2, 1917 at Belle Plaine and is survived by his wife a daughter Connie Boddicker two sons and a brother. Services Thursday at St Pauls church Newhall with burial Cedar Memorial Park Cedar Rapids. Friends may call Turner chapel until Wednesday 3 p.m. and at the Newhall home after 5 p.m. Wednesday.
Mrs Ernest Hick 73 died at 9 30 am Friday in Oelwein. Services were held Monday at the Church of Christ in Altoona with Rev Gifford E Olm sted officiating. Born Mary Renaud January 4 1871 in Pella she is survived by her husband two daughters Mrs Ralph Decker Oelwein and Mrs Ed Kearns Fairbank three sons Lawrence Oelwein and George, with burial at Bondurant. Pallbearers included grandson Ernest Decker and nephews Allen Hick Willard McClannahan Walter Harry and Clarence Renaud.
Waterloo and Edmund I Hick of Cedar Rapids along with two sisters Mrs Lydia Renaud and Mrs Grace States of Des Moines and two brothers Harry and Paul Renaud of Altoona are listed as survivors among five grandchildren and two great grandchildren. The record notes she was preceded in death by two brothers and three children who died in infancy.
Alice Linder wife of Alfred Nels Linder of Cedar Rapids died at 7 45 p m after a brief illness Born December 23 1886 in Skivarp Sweden she came to America at 18 She leaves husband a son Roy A Linder three daughters a sister and a brother four grandchildren and several relatives Services will be at Turner chapel Thursday at 2 pm with Rev Carl L Manfred officiating Burial will be Linwood cemetery Ora M Wood a former Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday in Fort Worth Texas Services will be held at Rohn chapel Wednesday at 2 pm with Rev E D Wells and Maine lodge No 643 I O C F officiating Burial also at Linwood Friends may call at the chapel Odd Fellows to meet at chapel for services.
Washington AP reports the navy said American submarines destroyed 14 more Japanese ships, including two medium tankers, 11 medium cargo vessels, and one small cargo vessel. The total sunk now reaches 517 Japanese craft.
The city council Monday refunded $25 to Frank Ruf fin on surrender of a cigarette permit for 306 First Avenue NE. A cigarette permit was issued to Perle Thomas Miller for 306 First Avenue SE. The council issued a class C beer permit to A. G. Smid at 1725 Center Point Road NE.
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