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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1940

Page

5

Daily Record Police Court fine and birth notices

Police Court H Wooseiormein 43a Langu and drive NE fined $19 and costs for speeding. Sato dav nat RM em ai roof fo er at 314 Tre t mond street NF ieee C7. Lukes hospital A daughter to Me and Viva HO Ras gr, Maran April 6 Nie reg t. ON daughter to NM ant Mi Waihoam Cristens 2408 Ellnenbeard NW, April 9.

H Wooseiormein Langu Drive NE Sato Yim Lukes Viva HO Ras Gr Maran Nie Reg NM Ant Mi

Unclear OCR Fragment Presents Names and Locations Omitted

Fragmentary text lists multiple individuals with varied spellings and places including Grand Rapids Michigan Cedar Rapids Minnesota and California. The legible items resemble a roster or notice but no coherent event or action is discernible.

Justice Court Schedules Hearings For Local Cases

A string of local court items shows Toe Tropyatt of New York and Stop Neak AO Scranton Pa ordered to appear, with Justice HR Crarwill presiding on a train case. Wilhelm Dowis 44 from Coggton charged with carrying a contended weapon, to appear. Justice Churchill set April 16 for Aeon Boaer Simonse. AF died at Ishame 333 X% avenue NW at IN1Nam on Saturday.

Toe Tropyatt New York Neak Scranton Crarwill Wilhem Dowis Coggton Justice Churchill Aeon Boaer Simonse AF Ishame

Angel Girl Death Story Believed True

Los Angeles police indicate belief in the alleged murder case involving 11 year old Chloe Davis who claims her mother Lolita Davis killed Daphne and Ann and wounded Mick. Chloe says she followed her mother’s orders to kill and to injure others with a hammer and blade. The father Barton Davis questions Chloe’s guilt. A psychiatrist notes mental disturbance but sees potential treatment.

Los Angeles Chloe Davis Chloe Lolita Davs Daphne Ann Vuerk Mick Homer Cros Saint Sisty Deets Davis Barton Davis Ann Ard Mark Barton de Patsy Michigan

Roosevelt Doubt Relief Fund May Fall Short

A Capitol rumor says President Roosevelt doubts the 985 million dollar relief request will cover needs for next year. Officials discuss authorizing WPA to spend the funds quickly, perhaps in the first month, with annual relief laid out over a 12 month period starting July 1.

Washington Capitol Roosevelt Ranseeft

Philput Released On Second Charge In Truck Stop Trial

The defense assailed patrol witness contradictions at the coroner’s inquest into Kenneth Krumroy’s death. Philput faced a second trial with Grothe urging that the evidence showed the fatal truck impact was unavoidable. Jurors heard readings aimed at impeaching state witnesses and noted the patrols’ standing orders to give a defendant a fair trial.

Put Moelf Kenneth Krumras Grothe Jenkins Philput Parr Jenkins Auid Birs Gerald Jones Alwend Hanson Robert Domer D C Innes Ed Koch C L Kingsbury Jursymen Kingsbury Krumroy Swords Gazette Kenneth Krumroy

May Ask Congress To Outlaw Secrecy Of Reds Fascists

Washington based American Activities Committee head Tex Dies announced plans to seek a congressional law forcing any organization linked to international groups to register with the secretary of state and publicly disclose records. He said courts block his exposure efforts and warrants in Philadelphia for two investigators will not stop the nationwide roundup of suspected communists and insert leaders.

Washington INS Dies Tex UN- American Activities Committee Congress Philadelphia Mke

Willie Willis Praises Pug In Quarter Spending Remark

In a blunt remark, Willie Willis says Pug sticks by him when a quarter is spent, contrasting with others who leave after a bust window incident. The quote highlights loyalty and rivalry among teammates with Pug singled out for steadfast presence.

Preliminary Music Contest Results Monticello and West Union

Results from the state music preliminaries list numerous soloists and ensembles across classes A to D, naming performers and towns such as Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon Dubuque Marion and Bellevue. The reports include saxophone solos, clarinet and bass groups, piano, violin and cello entries, and multiple choirs and chamber groups with placements noted for both Monticello and West Union and surrounding communities.

Spccal Monticbello Roland Diehl Roosevelt Cedar Rapids Katherin Greene Franklin Gordon Keith Buck Creek Fimaly Jansen Eugene Dunn Marion Zada Wendt Delhi Mas Batchelder Springville George Coxhee Montcello Ruth Louie Laxson Barth Ville Harold Marling Quasqueton Mary Ann Suma Wilson Clifford Drummey Roosevelt Richard Solvis Marjorie Huber Dubuque Isabel Maxine Shipton Tom Woodworth Nona Belle Shick Earlville Roosevelt of Franklin of Springvile Maquoketa Barille Anamosa Mount Vernon Bellevue Manchester McKinley C. D Carolyn Neal Rebecca Grimes Monticello Bonnie Carey Marion Ben Rosenberg Patricia Gatewood Lorraine Bushnell Ruth Hemmer Wilson Loraine Jones Mt. Vernon Morley

Vinton Friday High School Music Contest Results

Friday results from the Vinton music contest list winners in multiple categories across classes. West Waterloo dominates boys and mixed choirs in AA and C divisions, with Dysart Gladbrook Traer Dike leading in C. Orange Township leads in girls’ trio, with Traer and Gladbrook in second. East Waterloo and Cedar Falls cited in baritone and madrigal divisions.

Tracr Orange Township Cedar Falls West Watering Curts East Waterloo Bossalee Club Dysart Traer Boys Glee Club Reinbeck Toledo Grundy Center Iowa Vinton Belle Plaine la Parte City Remnbeck Jesup Urbina Newhall Sareial the Gazette West Waterloo West Water Inc Gladbrook Traer Dike Conrad Keystone Norway Traer Conrad Dysart Keystone Gladbreak Sotn Madrigal Group

Preliminary state music contest results listed by class

Special to The Gazette Wellman results from the state music contest include bass tenor alto and mezzo entries with top placings for Washington Iowa City Sigourney Keswick Keota Wellman Williamsburg Sharon Paddington? and others across classes AA A B C D. Winners include Annette Turner Sigourney Jane Gatens Williamsburg Donna Jean Dasher Keota Anne MacRiecke Iowa City and Marjorie Walker Washington with various divisions and instrument groups.

the Gazette Wellman Washington Town City Sigourney Keswick Sharon Iowa City Keota Thornburg Hedrick Kalona Williamsburg Delta Conroy What Cheer Qottumwa Sharon J. Washington Annette Turner Siourney Jane Gatens Donna Jean Dasher

Music festival results list for Sigourney and neighboring towns

A dense ledger of class divisions, participants, and instrument listings from a regional festival. Notable entries include Sigourney in multiple classes with singers Jane Spencer and Mary Virginia Wakencamp, Iowa City and Ottumwa performances, and various string groups and soloists such as Marian MacEwen and Kay Sloan across several categories.

Margaret Barker Sigournes Jem Fry Kra- Tora Williamsburg Wellman Katona Kenta Washington Sigourney Girls Glee Club Iowa City Marengo Bays’ Glee Club C. D Packwod Sharon West Chester Neswick Jane Spencer Bill Kracht Kay Sloan Ottumwa Marian MacEwen Carole Kells

Stassen Urges Unpledged Minnesota GOP Delegates

Governor Harald Stassen asked Minnesota Republicans to keep its 22 national convention delegates unpledged. He denied pushing for Dewey support and urged no instructed-delegate drive in Minnesota. Delegates to be chosen May 23 at the state convention.

ST Paul INS Harald E Stassen Minnesota Thomas E. Dewey

British Planes Bomb German Naval Base

A squadron of British bombing planes broke through defenses at Wilhelmshaven and bombed warships in and around the Helgoland fort, marking the second such raid since the war began. A German warship was hit near Wilhelmshaven and four destroyers in the Jahde estuary were attacked. No casualties were reported as the bombers returned to base.

London Germany Wilhelmshaven Helgoland Bas Air Ministry Jahde

City Briefs Census Progress and Local Marriage Notes

The Cedar Rapids area census progress is given as a certain percent complete by Mila Sedlacek the area supervisor. In a separate note a wedding occurred Friday officiated by Justice H R Churchill with George Joseph Kemestreem and Helen Sofie Kanney both of Silvis Illinois, Charles R Carpenter of Seattle Washington and Isabelle Baker Henrekson of Grand Rapids Michigan.

Robert Hahn Orth Tinets Meercells Kloubec Selon Stasney Edn Rotter Weilford Carpenter Labelle Baker Hendrik Grand Rapids Meirile Berry Noel Wesmer Topefornia Cedar Rapids Beauregard Maren Lane van Fossen Toad Mila Sedlacek George Joseph Kemestreem Helen Sofie Kanney Silvis Charles R. Carpenter Seattle Wash Isabelle Baker Henrekson Mich Justice H R Churchill

Cabinet Notes Rising Tension In Roosevelts Cabinet

Washington a tense cabinet session faced Vice President Garner and Postmaster General Farley. Friends say Garner and Farley hinder open talks as 1940 campaign roils policy on reciprocal trade extensions. Hull Morgenthau Wallace and Ickes worry about bringing up issues amid political calculations.

Garner Farley Hull, Morgenthau Wallace Ickes

Court orders $2,000 paid to Nichols Engineering in Cedar Rapids case

Judge H C Ring directed payment of 2000 to Nichols Engineering from city retained funds under the municipal incinerator contract. Stark Construction, Cedar Rapids, now in receivership, was general sub-contractor. Retained sum totaled 6475.98 with several other claims allowed. case continued to April 11 for remaining disputes.

Nichols Engineering and Research Corporation Cedar Rapids H C Ring Nichols Concern Stark Construction Company Joe Darragh Haegg Cedar Rapids Sheet Metal Company

Walker man names Dietz Newland and his mother as defendants

Jesse Porter of Walker files a 4890 dollar personal injury suit naming Dietz Newland and Mrs Marjorie Newland of Center Point as defendants. He alleges a car owned by Mrs Newland and driven by Dietz Newland rear ended his truck on Highway 11 near Center Point on March 12. Porter cites rib and collar bone fractures and Miss Betty Leusen of Walker, a passenger in the Newland car, was fatally hurt.

Jesse Porter Walker Dietz Newland Marjorie Newland Center Point Porter Newland Highway No. 11 Betty Leusen

Cedar Rapids Sues Sprinkler Firm Over Water Services

Cedar Rapids Saturday filed an account case against F F Smith doing business as the Smith Automatic Sprinkler company of Des Moines. The city Waterworks department says it performed services including installation of water connections in connection with Smith's sprinkler system installation in a private building.

Cedar Rapids F F Smith Smith Automatic Sprinkler Company Des Moines City’ Waterworks Department Smith

Property sale details in Chicago suit headline

The plaintiff alleges the property was sold to Ginsberg by a former Chicago resident while the Wurlitzer company retained title under a sales contract.

Ginsberg Chicago Wurlitzer Company

Perryville man accused in Ogden Lumber break-in

Linvd Barks aged 40 of Perryville is charged with a Wednesday night burglary at Ogden Lumber yards on 183 Thirty-second Street SE. Six paint brushes were stolen. He pled not guilty before Judge H C Ring and is held without $2,500 bond. Detectives arrested him after he allegedly tried to sell two brushes linked to the theft. County Attorney G K K Thompson filed a true information.

Linvd Barks Perryville Ogden Lumber Company Thirty-second Street H C. Ring Barks G KK Thompson

Will of C. S. Mantooth Probate Of Cedar Rapids Executive

The will of Charles S Mantooth aged 38 of Cedar Rapids who died March 17 was probated Saturday. He was senior vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors. The testator’s wife Mary E. L. Mantooth is sole executrix and robatee. The will is dated October 17 1919.

Charles S Mantooth Cedar Rapids Montooth Order of Railway Conductors Mary E £. Montooth

John Redmond Estate Inventory Values and Realty Listed

Preliminary inventory lists non real estate values at 30,772 72 for John M Redmond former Cedar Rapids mayor and Linn county attorney. Executor Hao Achter submits schedule of estimated values. Died February 22. Realty includes four Cedar Rapids properties and three in Linn county including Redmonds Robins home.

John M . Redmond Cedar Rapids Linn County Hao Achter Redmond Robins

Jury impanched in Stevens estate case discharge

By agreement of parties a jury impanched before Judge John T Moffit last Monday in a 3638 40 note case of Josephine Keegan executrix of the Patrick Stevens estate against J Jo McNamara and John Jo McNamara executor of the Mary Agnes McNamara estate was discharged. Trial had not yet opened.

John T Moffit Josephine Keegan Patrick Stevens J Jo McNamara John Jo McNamara Mary Agnes McNamara

Judgment Satisfaction Ends Suit Against Collins in Clinton Case

Sudement Satisfied. Plaintiff's release and satisfaction of a 3114947 judgment against M H Collins of Cedar Rapids for valuable consideration filed Friday in a note suit by City National Bank of Clinton against M H Dake JE Gilros W C Rutenbeck and Collins. The filing also discharges all claims in the action as against Collins and M H Dake.

M H_ Collins Cedar Rapids City National Bank of Clinton M H Dake Je, Gilros W. C Rutenbeck Collins M. H Dake

Army to accept officers for 28 days training at Fort Benning

The first military area will select two reserve field officers four captains and eighteen first lieutenants for a 28 day training program starting April 28 at Fort Benning Georgia with the Sixth division. Second lieutenants will be ordered if quotas remain unfilled. Interested officers should apply immediately at headquarters.

Fort Benning Army

Super-Bombing Planes Reduce Ocean Barriers Says Major Flanagan

Major Francs M Flanagan assistant professor of military science at Coe College told Cedar Rapids National Sojourners at the Montrose hotel that new super bombing planes with a 27 ton bomb load and a 6900 mile radius have cut ocean barriers. He warned a bomber squadron over New York City could secure national defense funding within 24 hours if Congress acts.

Francs M. Flanagan Coe College Cedar Rapids National Sojourners Montrose Hotel New York City Congress

Cub Pack 17 Supper at Buchanan PTA Meeting

Cub pack No 17 sponsored by the Buchanan PTA gathered Friday for a potluck supper in First Presbyterian church recreation rooms with 26 cubs and 45 parents attending Entertainment included an old time Matt and Jeff cartoon and a demonstration by magician Maurice the Marvel Flack Plans for a garden project were outlined Gold arrows were awarded to Glen Nilsson Ernest Lorenz John Vaughn and John Berney Silver arrows went to John Vaughn Raymond Runkel David Popelka and Michael Theisen Four new members were admitted Allen Konen John Campbell Larry Beaty and Gene Sorensen.

The Buchanan Pta First Presbyterian Church Matt and Jeff Maurice the Marvel” Flack Glen Nilsson Ernest Lorenz John Vaughn John Berney Raymond Runkel David Popelka Michael Theisen Allen Konen John Campbell Larry Beaty Gene Sorensen

Richardses sue for divorce custody and support

Leonta Richards sues Neil W Richards for cruelty and seeks child custody and alimony. The couple married in Davenport on November 23, 1935. In a separate cross petition, Erwin M Hamlin and Elsie Hamlin filed April 25, 1939 for divorce on cruelty grounds. Their marriage was in Kahoka, Missouri on August 71, 1934. Both sides seek child custody.

Leonta Richards Neil W Richards Davenport Erwin M Hamlin Elsie Hamlin Kahoka

Tithe To Instruments Granted In Court Ruling

The Rudolph Wurlitzer Co. obtained possession of two electric guitars, cases, and an amplifier from Isadore Ginsberg doing business as Ginsberg's Credit Jewelry. Judge J. E. Heisman approved the order, with the equipment deposited with Court Clerk Ed Lundquist pending case resolution.

Rudolph Wurlitzer Company J. E. Heiserman Ed Lundqust Isadore Ginsberg Ginsberg

German Refute Claim of Raid On Naval Base

Berlin based DNB said British reports of RAF bombers attacking four destroyers and another warship at Wilhelmshaven were false. Only one British aircraft was seen over the Elbe estuary, fended off by anti aircraft fire, dropping two bombs that fell into the sea.

Berlin DNB Royal Air Force Wilhelmshaven Elbe British Air Ministry Bomber Command

Army Day Observance Urges Neutrality in War Entry

Washington marks the twenty third anniversary of U S entry into World War I with military parades and open houses but officials stress resolve to stay out of the present European conflict. Senators Norris Vandenberg and Taft warn against entanglement while praising defense readiness and morale. About 25 000 troops and coastal guardsmen participate in the observance before the White House.

Washington United States George W Norris Senate Sen Arthur H. Vandenberg Mich Robert A Taft National Defense Navy Marine Coast Guard White House U S. Army

Races To Aid Of British Steamer King Edward

The coast guard cutter Spencer raced through battering seas Friday night to assist the disabled British steamer King Edward, drifting helplessly in a southerly gale far out in the Atlantic. The King Edward, flag of a belligerent nation, lost its rudder on March 30 about 550 miles from the Azores, and authorities declined details.

Boston Coast Guard Atlantic Azores

French Ace Killed in Montpelier Plane Crash

Major Hector Garraud, a French ace credited with 23 downed enemy planes in World War I, was killed Friday in an airplane accident near Montpellier.

Paris Hector Garaud Montpelier

G A R Vets Observe 74th Anniversary

Decatur Illinois observes the 74th anniversary of the Grand Army of the Republic with a lone group meeting in an upstairs room. The article traces the founding in 1866 by 13 veterans led by Major Benjamin F. Stephenson and notes declines in surviving members from 1.7k to under 60 percent of the 1,700 estimated remaining.

Decatur, II Grand Army of the Republic U. S Grant Robert E Lee Appomattox Court House Benjamin F. Stephenson 14Th Illinois Infantry Springfield Decatur France Navy Sumterland Appomattox G. A R

O Laughlin Returns to Face Auto Theft Charge

Denton police recover Baltimore fugitive known as Slippery Dan O Laughlin to face a car theft charge. He allegedly stole Jack Hodges Des Moines vehicle on November 4 from a local garage and previously fled bond, deserts, and was arrested as a deserter near Miami before extradition.

Denton Slippery Dan O‘laughlin Baltimore Earl Stanley Pete Funcke Cedar Rappids O'Laughlin Jack Hodges Des Moines Linn County Miami Fla Stanley Funcke Florida

Ringling Circus Workers Strike Blocks Opening Night

The newly formed Circus Carnival Fair and Rodeo Workers union called a strike against the Ringling Brothers-Barnum and Bailey circus on opening night at Madison Square Garden. Ralph Whitehead, who secured an AFL charter two months ago, leads the walkout of roustabouts riggers animal handlers and property men.

New York Circus, Carnival, Fair and Rodeo Workers Union Ringling Brothers-Barnum and Bailey Circus Madison Square Garden Ralph Whitehead American Federation of Labor

Religious Fervor Locks Man In 17-Year Prison Term

Sam Hines, driven by religious fervor, seized a rural Negro Baptist church near Montgomery at gunpoint and delivered a fiery sermon before sheriff deputy arrests. He received 101 days for use of a deadly weapon and a longer sentence totaling 17 years and 101 days for the 1918 Kilby prison escape after serving three years of a 20 year term for assault to murder.

Montgomery Ala Sam Hines Hines Kilby

Frank Lincoln Szstakowski drops long surname

Frank Lincoln Szstakowski 25, born on Abe Lincoln’s birthday, wins court permission to drop his surname and use Frank Lincoln. The woolen company shipping clerk said the name was hard to pronounce and spell and hindered business. the judge agreed.

Charlton Mass Frank Lincoln Szstakowski Abe Frank Lincoln Szstakowski Woolen Company

Sayers Named Acting Director of Bureau of Mines

Washington March reports Dr. R. R. Sayers, senior U S Public Health Service surgeon, appointed by President Roosevelt on Friday as acting director of the Bureau of Mines. He succeeds John Finch, who reportedly resigned at the request of Interior Secretary Ickes.

Washington INS R. R. Sayers Roosevelt Friday Bureau of Mines Dr. Sayers U. S Public Health Service John Finch Inerior Ickes

Freighter Dubac Seized by Brits Off Greece

The 2819 ton Yugoslav freighter Dubac, en route to Italy, was officially reported seized by British forces off the coast of Greece. The incident underscores wartime tensions in the Aegean Sea during the ongoing conflict.

Dubrovnik. Yugoslavia Dubac Italy Greece

Mobilization rules expand Italy defense mobilization scope

Rome AP reports new regulations issued to authorize complete or partial national mobilization of both military and civilian sectors. The move tightens government control and readiness amid rising security concerns.

Rome

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