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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 05, 1941

Page

2

Notable Names in Midwest Area Listings

A list of individuals including L. ae see J Robert Vishsel and Da thy Hartl of Ely John R. Tellier and Katherine J. Diers of Cedar Rapids Charles Davis and Orpha Roberts of Chicago Paul Anderson of Mount Vernon and Dorothy Irene Tilton of Marion appear in regional notices.

A L. Ae See Robert Vishsel Dathy Hartl Ely John R. Tellier Katherine J. Diers Cedar Rapids Charles Davis Orpha Roberts Chicago Paul Anderson Mount Vernon Dorothy Irene Tilton Marion

Local Birth Announcements From City Hospitals

A son was born April 4 at Mercy Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. 1816 M Street SW. Another son arrived April 4 at St. Luke's Hospital to Mr. and Mrs. J. E. White of 1312 A Avenue NE. Lieutenant Douglas L. Rundquist of Salt Lake City welcomed a son on April 3, his wife Betty Reeve, formerly of Mr. and Mrs. Merle M. Reeve of 1431 A Avenue NE, notes Fort Douglas station.

St. Luke’s Hospital J. E. White Mercy Hospital M Street Douglas L. Rundquist Salt Lake Utah Betty Reeve Iain Merle M. Reeve Rundquist Fort Douglas Ge Yd Aisarenn A. Rundquist Sinclair Avene

Local Court Fines Several Individuals for Drunk and Reckless Driving

George Popel, 20, of 1608 Mount Vernon Avenue SE, fined $25 and costs for reckless driving after an accident. Also, 219 Avenue 13 and costs, The Knees, 24, and 411 Sixth Street SE fined $25 and costs for drunken and disturbing the peace of his family.

Avenue 13 Sixth Street SE George Popel Mount Vernon Avenue

Fire at National Oats conveyor triggers general alarm

At Friday 11 56 a.m. a fire broke out on a conveyor at National Oats company prompting a general alarm. Fire crews responded to control the blaze and prevent spread to adjacent equipment and storage areas. No injuries reported.

National Oats Company General Alarm

Local Residents Named in Marriage Notices

Theodore August Woehrle and Edna Frymeyer both of Davenport, John Leo Voss and Freda Smith both of Marion, Nathan V. Rick and Ethel H. Stammer both of Cedar Rapids, Jack Dreessen of Bridgeport Connecticut and Nora Mae Makinson of Stratford Connecticut, Frank N. Parvin of Ely and Blanche Norway James D. Smith and Hel Selden both of Cedar Rapids.

Theodore August Woehrle Edna Frymeyer Davenrt John Leo Voss Freda Smith Marion Nathan V. Rick Ethel H. Stammer Cedar Rapids Jack Dreessen Bridgeport Conn Nora Mae Makinson Stratford Frank N. Parvin Ely Blanche Norway James D. Smith Hel Selden

Mary Darline Huston Case At Cambridge Denies Child Award

Mary Darline Huston from Robert L Huston sues for cruel and inhuman treatment in Cambridge Illinois July 11 1932. Judge H C Ring rules plain tiff awarded no children and no further relief.

Mary Darline Huston Robert L. Huston Cambridge

City Briefs Visit Sends Filingers to Belleville

Mr and Mrs A W Filinger of 113 Fourteenth street SE departed Cedar Rapids by train Friday afternoon to visit friends in Belleville Kansas.

A. W. Filinger Fourteenth Street Cedar Rapids Belleville Kan

Marion Man Returns From Medical Mercy Flight to Recovery

A Marion resident is reported to be recovering after a medical transport ordeal that involved an emergency move to a hospital. Authorities did not release further details on the incident or the person’s condition.

Marion

Holy Week Union Service Set at Second Building

The annual communion service of the First and Christian churches will be held Thursday at 7 30 p m in the Second building.

Carlsons and Nilsson to attend 73rd Augustana Synod in Stanton

The Rev. Mr. and Mrs. F. J. Carlson and Ernest Nilsson will travel to the 73rd annual convention of the Augustana Synod, to be held in April at the Mamreland Lutheran church in Stanton.

F. J. Carlson Ernest Nilsson Lutheran Church Mamreland Lutheran Church Stanton

Doctor Byers Visits Family From Fort Snelling

Dr W L Byers formerly of Cedar Rapids and now at Fort Snelling Minnesota as a lieutenant in the medical corps arrived Friday evening to visit his mother Mrs E J Byers at 1342 Hinkley avenue NW and his family.

W. L. Byers Cedar Rapids Fort Snelling Minn E. J. Byers Hinkley Avenue

Federal tax liens filed against Clark Brothers and others

Nonpayment of employment taxes prompted federal tax liens filed with the clerk of United States court here Saturday against Clark Brothers and E. C. Clark partner of Marengo for 73.19, Toledo Canning Company of Toledo for 14.97, and John Vosburgh of 312 Second Street NE for 46.46.

United States Court Clark Brothers E. C. Clark Marengo Toledo Canning Company of Toledo John Vosburgh Second Street

Lieutenant Cockburn Completes Fort Benning Course

First Lieut. George Cockburn Jr. son of Mr and Mrs George Cockburn completed a weapons course for small infantry units at the Infantry School Fort Benning Ga on March 27 and has returned to Fort Huachuca Ariz for duty with the 25th Infantry.

George Cockburn, Jr George Fort Benning Fort Huachuca, Ariz 25Th Infantry

Wiert Eekhoff to Lead Sunday Worship at First Reformed

Coe college junior Wiert Eekhoff will lead the 10:30 am worship service Sunday at First Reformed Church on Eighth Avenue and L Street SW. He is the son of Rev. Peter Eekhoff, pastor of Northminster Presbyterian Church in Waterloo.

Wiert Eekhoff Coe College First Reformed Church Eighth Avenue L Street Eekhoff Peter Eekhoff Northminster Presbyterian Church Waterloo

Navy Resignations Open Path to Naval Reserve Commissions

War department decision released to the navy recruiting office allows army reserve officers to resign for a commission in the naval reserve, excluding those in regular army inactive units, provided the navy pamphlet states it will re commission the officer.

War Department Navy Recruiting Office Army Reserve Naval Reserve Navy

Tom McPartland Transferred to New Unit

Tom McPartland son of Mr and Mrs Fritz McPartland of 2047 Linn Boulevard SE was relocated from his previous assignment to a new unit. The report notes his military transfer and current duty location.

Tom McPartland Fritz McPartland Linn Boulevard

Company H Transfers for Eight Weeks Medical Training

Company H of the 136th Medical Regiment at Camp Eela is moved to the School for Medical Technicians at Beaumont General Hospital in El Paso Texas for eight weeks of specialized training.

136Th Medical Regiment Camp Eela Oe Willon Beaumont General Hospital el Paso Texas

Palm Sunday Service and talks at Unitarian church

A special Palm Sunday service is set for 10 a.m. at the School of Religion. At 11 a.m. Low Call, secretary of the Western Unitarian conference, will discuss The Most Important Fact About the Most Significant Life Ever Lived. Y.P.R.U. meets at 6 p.m.

School of Religion Te Unitarian Church Low Call Chicago Western Unitarian Conference

Legion Junior Baseball on Hanford Post Radio

Hanford post No 5 airs a 10 minute program Sunday from 10 20 to 10 30 a m on WMT focusing on the American Legion junior baseball program with state director Barney McPartly district chairman Dick Jones and Cedar Rapids area chief Giles Joyce providing details and commentary.

American Legion Hanford Post No. 5 WMT Barney McPartly Dick Jones Giles Joyce Cedar Rapids

School Groups Visit City Industries in Cedar Rapids

Eleven pupils from Clutter High School, led by Superintendent John Schoenfelder, toured Cedar Rapids plants and firms including Quaker Oats and The Gazette. The visit also listed The Bottling Company, Quaker Sts, and Hutchinson's Ice Cream Plant as destinations.

Cedar Rapids Clutter John Schoenfelder Quaker Oats The Gazette the Gazette William T*hel Bottling Company Quaker ‘‘Sts Hutchinson's Ice Cream Pilaat

Whalen Fined for Operating Vehicle While Intoxicated

G W Whalen a 50 year old resident of 314 Thir tieth street SE was fined 300 plus costs by Judge H C Ring after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. Police followed him after they saw him enter his car and arrested him early Friday. Sentence was deferred until Monday but Whalen sought immediate sentencing and was released after paying costs and 100 of the fine.

G. W. Whalen Thirtieth Street H. C. Ring Whalen Cedar Rapids Ring

Friday Civic Club Elects Officers and Capital Stock

The Friday Civic Club fixed capital stocks at $1,000 with each member holding one share. Chester B. Myers serves as president, Ed E. Hach as vice president, Frank J. Treeka as treasurer, and Henry L. Feiereisen as secretary.

Chester B. Myers Ed E. Hach Frank J. Treeka Henry L. Feiereisen

Couple Wed in 1932 at Cambridge Til

Treatment notes that the couple were married July 11 1932 at Cambridge Til. They have five children whose custody was awarded Mrs Huston.

Cambridge, Til Huston

Mickelson Sues Over Auto Crash Injuries Near Cedar Rapids

G H Mickelson as assignee filed Saturday a suit alleging injuries from an automobile accident on February 22 near Cedar Rapids. The action names unspecified defendants and seeks relief for damages from the crash.

G. H. Mickelson Cedar Rap

Forssell Divorce Suit Filed by Correne Forssell

Correne Javerne Forssell filed for divorce from Alfred L Forssell on a California claim of cruel and inhuman treatment. Married May 17 1937 in Santa Ana California they have one child whose custody is sought by Mrs Forssell. The petition requests permanent alimony and support.

Correne Javerne Forssell Alfred L. Forssell California Santa Ana Calif

U. S. Can Beat Any Rival In Economic Field La Follette

ST LOUIS AP Former Gov Philip La Follette of Wisconsin says the United States can beat any economic competition on earth and rejects talk of America falling under economic or invasion. He warns leaders push wars for others economic gain and urges resistance to hate driven policies.

ST. Louis Philip la Follette Wisconsin America United States

McLaughlin Elected President Of Eighteenth Judicial Bar

Glenn J. McLaughlin Anamosa attorney was elected president of the Eighteenth Judicial District Bar by more than 60 Linn Cedar and Jones counties lawyers at the second annual legal institute held in the Roosevelt hotel Buell Maxwell Tipton attorney was elected vice president and Warren J Rees Anamosa secretary The new district bar formed under an Iowa State Bar plan will elect a state bar executive committee member and David G Bleakley announced convention plans in Cedar Rapids for June with Cedar Rapids Jones and Linn county participation expected Judge Paul McCord attended Alvin G Keyes led the institute and Charles Lynch Jr Cedar Rapids Bar president spoke on legacy pleadings from 1850 to 1900 during the Old Masters and New Models session}

Glenn J. McLaughlin Anamosa Friday Bar Association of Eighteenth Judicial District McLaughlin Linn Cedar Jones Counties Legal Institute Roosevelt Hotel Buell Maxwell Tipton Warren J. Rees Eighteenth Judicial District Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association State Bar Association Gersoll David G. Bleakley Cedar Rapids Bleakley Jones and Linn County Charles Lynch, Jr Cedar Rapids Bar Association Bar Association Murray Paul McCord Mount Alvin G. Keyes

Calvary Memorial Urged As World Sacrifice Remembered

In a reflection on memorials, the author argues for a global remembrance of Christ’s sacrifice, asserting that nations honor their fallen while Jesus’ crucifixion deserves a similar recognition as the source of all sacrifice. Calvary’s significance is urged not to be forgotten.

Calvary

Agreement Ends Strike Threat At Chicago Stockyards

Organizing committee said no new developments expected until Monday. Cofer left for Chicago for labor department talks and possible Wilson offices conference after meeting plant superintendent McMillan and personnel director Hopkins. A new compromise proposal was rejected. another plan likely upon his return. Picket lines remained around the plant on the twelfth day of the strike.

Traits of desirable high school teachers at COE conference

About 200 delegates at a COE conference in Coe chapel debated new trends in high school teaching standards amid social unrest. Irvin H. Schmitt urged selecting for balance and self-control, stressing responsibility and college training before teaching careers.

COE Cpaine Coe Chapel Irvin H. Schmitt Schmitt

Monticello Music Contest Results and Winners

Results fromMonticello music contest show top honors across French horn and trombone solos, chamber ensembles, and woodwind groups with performers from Delhi Bellevue Winthrop Mankato and more. Sunday results include Class AA A and district events with many schools such as Roosevelt Dubuque Monticello Anamosa Belle Plaine West Waterloo and Iowa School for the Blind posting top ratings.

the Gazette Monticello BCD Jack Hunt Delhi Marilyn Beeler Bellevue Alberta Hopf Winthrop Ivan Mader Wyoming Mary Alice Kemble Earl Dunn Manchester Lucille Billmeyer H Ton Helene Hebron Manc R Kenneth Valant Don Howie Satan Devn Don George Triebel Roosevelt Jack Corbitt Dubuque Stanley Dilask Wilson Maryen Dennis Janice Bario Marler Eariville Bat Buck Creek Marion Anamosa Ticela Maquoketa Franklin Duve Hopkinton Springville Hopton Belle McKinley Bariville Monti- Salle Wil -A Uque Son Mount Vernon Del Miles Olin Vinton Belle Plaine Independence Geneseo Traer la Porte City Orange Jesup Norway Toledo Reinbeck West Waterloo Cedar Falls Marvin Easter Shirley Hauser East Waterloo Frances Faust Dysart D—Iowa School For the Blind Grundy Center Inbeck Tama Belle, Plaine Patay Bush Edith Mason Sean Beverly Hale Jes Hafer Darlene Smith Conrad Gladbrook N . Dysart Hudson Age Township Waterloo Lorine Colson Falls Don Vandeest Kenneth Dewalt Iowa School For Blind Vin Orange Township Craig Kalford West Wateron Robert Brel Torda Palo Jean Rehder Leama Pabst Newhall Phyllis Weichman Beck Loretta Cooper Beverly Smith Maxine Bragington Center Point Norma Jean Oliphant Iowa School For the Blind Jane Kurtz Teachers High Marianne Rosenberger Kathleen Kahler Helen Gluesing Regina Lane Shirley Wilson Belle Plain Iowa City Davenport Muscatine Washington Lyers Wilton Liberty Columbus Junction Lone Tree West Acae Bennett West Ae DeWitt West Branch Stanwood Fiptor Tipton Kalona Mechanicsville Sigourney Wellman Williamsburg Keota Sigourney Contest Brighton South Chamber Group Brass Instruments Pulaski What Cheer EU —T Hedrick Eldon Ton Sait Ahestneh Sige

Britain to Ignore Iraq Government After Axis Coup

London officials indicate Britain will withhold recognition of Iraq’s new government, alleging a coup aided by Axis encouragement. The move follows reports of a toppled friendly regime and regional instability linked to Benghazi and nearby territories.

Britain Iraq London Great Britain Jain Benghazi

Transients Turn Down $12 A Week Plus Room

Burlington tavern owner offered a janitor post at $12 weekly plus board and room to transients at the police station. Six refused, a seventh accepted the offer, leaving the remaining men undecided about the job.

Burlington

West Union district music contest results recap

West Union district music contest results list several winners with Superior and Excellent ratings. Notable soloists include Virginia Alm from Superior Decorah, Peter Torvick from Decorah earning Alto Clarinet honors. Students from Fairbank Hawk Eye Monona Lansing and A Superior ratings featured.

Ner Ee Union Good Maynard BCD Superior Waukon Chamber Woods Monona Excellent Dundee Garnaville Su- Ferris Guttenberg Phyllis Werthein Eleanor Siegele McGregor Mary Elizabeth Graf Elkader Maxine Welch Arlington Erline Morris Elva Sorenson Waterville Fair Loraine Patricia Rogers Susan Ludeking Elroy Buhr Sumner Evelyn Wachtel Oelwein Glenn Vanderbilt Decorah Wanda Brause Fayette Pearl Vir Hendrickson Ginia Anna Louise Broghammer West Union Maxine Grafenbe Dorothy Crider Der Marian Casten Postville Helen Wickler Ceene Excellent Lorraine Antwine Elsa Scharff Esanto Greenley Lansingughes Strawberry Point Mary Jean Olson Mary Ellen Rickels Mardelle Warthem Su. Jimke Neis Shepherd Ariene Anfinson West Minerva Henning Donna Koebel Geraldine Henkes Denis Wagner Genevieve Thompson Lington Bill Birdsell Kermit Vanderbilt Brass Hawkeye Stanley Fair Guttenberg Aeed John Brandt Bernice Grangaare Kenneth Amundsen Grover Hedeman Edna Brandt Fairbank John Bernhard Lloyd Puffett Volga City Bethel Raders Lillias Antwine Dresselhaus Oclwein Waucoma Marquette Wood BCD Superior The Lansing Virginia Alm Peter Torvick

What 30 Means to a Newspaper Man in Gazette Style

A fragmented note explains the -30- sign off used by reporters to mark completion. It likens the notion to Gazette Want Ads, noting rental housing ads and the bustling response they receive with many calls.

Gazette

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