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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1942

Page

8

Planes Collide Over Florida. Ames Woman among Dead

Two civilian planes collided at 1,000 feet over suburban Hialeah Florida on Easter Sunday killing five people. Victims include William J. Britton Jr 25 of Ames Iowa Lieut Don Kenneth Jones 23 and Mrs Joan Wert Jones 22 of Chicago and university ties Laurence Hartzell 25 of Bryn Mawr Pa H M Carruthers Jr 20 of Miami. The pilots were instructors and students on instrument flight training.

Miami Fla Civil Aeronautics Authorities William J. Britton, Jr Jack Britton Don Kenneth Jones Dor K. Jones Chicago Joan Wert Jones James E. Wert Iowa State College Ames Iowa Laurence Hartzell Bryn Mawr Florence Bryson Hartzell H. M. Carruthers, Jr

Careless Word May Sink U.S. Troopship Warning

Iowa soldiers on furlough and newspapers were urged to limit what they say print. Selective service director Gen Charles H. Grahl warned that enemies could piece hints together to target a ship. He cited a case where unintentional rumors helped a U-boat learn a ship's course and narrowly threaten it.

Des Moines INS Iowa Selective Service Charles H. Grahl Grahl

Loehr Named New Chief of Police At Des Moines

Des Moines veteran detective Joe F. Loehr, 49, was named chief of police by Safety Commissioner Clarence Koenigsberger. He succeeds Tom Pettit, who retired after 30 years. The appointment awaits city council approval as hearings for Loehr and Captain Floyd Hartzer are considered amid civil service review.

DES Moines Joe F. Loehr Clarence Koenigsberger Loehr Tom Pettit Harris Coggeshall Des Moines Civil Service Commission Floyd Hartzer

Death Toll in Collision Near Glenwood

Three people died in a head on collision two miles north of Glenwood as Warren Knuppel 28 Glenwood died in a hospital. The Emerson Indiana driver Homer Shoop 26 and his wife Evelyn 25 died or were in critical condition with others injured. The Emerson party was bound for Omaha.

Council Bluffs Glenwood Warren Knuppel Knuppel Homer W. Shoop Emerson Maxine Thomas Evelyn Shoop Shoop Kenneth Thomas Maxine Omaha

Tipton Youth Awarded 2460 Dollars in Damages

Alfred Christopherson nineteen won a $2460 judgment against Wayne Robinson for damages from an automobile accident near Center Junction on November 28 1940. Ingwer Christopherson as next friend filed suit for $5000 while Robinson counterclaimed for $1421. Jury deliberated sixteen hours before delivering a sealed verdict early Saturday.

Gazett Tipton Cedar County District Court Alfred Christopherson Wayne Robinson Center Junction Ingwer J. Christopherson Robinson

Easter Greetings Cabled From Burma Hero Mail

Lieut Bill Reed known as Marion's Flying Tiger cabled Easter greetings to Miss Margaret Forbes of Marion from Burma. He and AVG companion Don Goodyear, both Marion high school pals, reportedly shot down 25 grounded Japanese planes in recent dispatches. Reed and Goodyear were reported missing in the Java war zone.

Bill Reed Marion Flying Tiger Burma Margaret Forbes AVG Pacific War Zone Lieut Reed Don Goodyear Java

Lightning Strikes Maple Tree Near Walsh Residence

A maple tree near the E. J. Walsh residence at 1185 Fourth Avenue was struck by lightning early Monday. Bark and limbs were torn away, a soil hole appeared at the tree base, pavement damage occurred, and nearby CE telephones were rendered inoperative.

E. J. Walsh Fourth Avenue

Obituary and Community Notes From Marion Area News

William H. White, 66, dies in St Paul hospital after a lingering illness. He was born in Marion and survived by sister Mrs. Alice Busby and brother Ernest R. White, both of Marion. Private funeral Tuesday at Yocom chapel with Rev. Henke. burial in Oak Shade cemetery. Various local social notices describe gatherings, church events, and visits across Marion, Cedar Rapids, Des Moines, and Ottumwa, with names like Mrs. C. P. Walderbach, Mrs. E. K. Easton, and Paul Schutte among others.

William H. White St. Paul Minn Marion G. Henry and Lottie Lovell White Canada Minnesota Methodist Church Alice Busby Ernest R. White Yocom Chapel Arthur W. Henke Oak Shade Cemetery

Port Orchard Pair Wed in Bremer ton Chapel

Miss Marita Ethelyn Howe and Hilton W. Rust were married Friday in Brementon Washington Methodist church chapel. Attendants included Lyle Stokesbury and Jack Brady. The bride, a Marion high school graduate, and the groom, an East Waterloo high school alum and Puget Sound navy yards welder, will live in Waterman Washington.

Marita Ethelyn Howe Port Orchard Wash John M. Howe Marion Hilton W. Rust J. R. Rust Waterloo Bremerton Lyle Stokesbury Florence Oakley Jack Brady Rust Marion High School Mr. Rust East Waterloo High School Puget Sound Navy Yards Waterman, Wash

Marion social notices and gatherings feature Easter events

Community notices list birthday celebrations and dinners across Marion Cedar Rapids Dubuque Maquoketa and Central City. Highlights include Mrs Anna Akerly’s birthday dinner and numerous family visits plus church and chamber events and a war bonds drive committee meeting.

Ray Wickham Third Street Wickham Anna Akerly Iowa City R. S. Akerly Morse L. W. Jonas James Akers Cedar Rapids Jerry Akers Mary Central City Glenn Mollenhauser Mildred Ruth Wickham Marion

Democrats Weigh Congressional Bid in Fourth District

In Des Moines insides say John Valentine of Centerville may run for Congress in the Fourth district, facing Republican incumbent Carl LeCompte if he wins the primary. Valentine has not committed, while Edwards Breen of Fort Dodge is also eyed for a congressional bid. Republican chatter links Lloyd Thurston of Osceola to the senatorial race, with current candidates Wilson Thornburg and Davies.

Des Moines INS John Valentine Centerville Valentine Congress Carl LeCompte Corydon

SUI Journalism Societies Admit New Members

The Gazette reports Sigma Delta Chi and Theta Sigma Phi inducted three professional journalists and thirty three students in Iowa City. Notables include William E. Beck Jr and student members William Buckley Ted Hawkins and Herbert Erickson.

Gazette Iowa City Sigma Delta Chi Theta Sigma Phi William E. Beck, Jr Tipton William Buckley Ted Hawkins Herbert Erickson Robert Noble Oclwein Jack Talbot Cedar Rapids Jean Starr Wilson

Recover Bodies of Pair Who Drowned In Winnebago River

In Mason City two teen boys Dan Zack and Donald Rogers drowned after a boating trip to Camp McKinley. About 150 responders, including firemen and police, aided the search. Rogers’ body was found around noon and Zack was recovered late Sunday night near the Winnebago River.

Mason City Winnebago River Here Dan Zack Raymond Zack Donald Rogers M. S. Rogers Camp McKinley Rogers Zack

Five Soldiers Hurt In Headon Collision Near Oskaloosa

Five soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri were injured in a headon car crash eight miles north of Oskaloosa Sunday. The victims listed include Vernon Bailey of Waverly Harry Leroy Stanley Jr Chester Rishrudt of Dalton Minnesota Hugo Rhaben of Timberlake South Dakota and Joe Medved of Eveleth Minnesota.

Oskaloosa Fort Leonard Wood Headon Here Vernon Bailey Waverly Harry Leroy Stanley Tainter, Jr Chester Rishrudt Dalton Minn Hugo Rhaven Timberlake S. D Joe Medved Eveleth

Linn County Board Proceedings March 31 1942

Linn County Iowa supervisors meet in January session with Beeson and Seevell presiding. They approve minutes, adopt tax sale certificate compromise, authorize several tax and wage actions, approve WPA road work and stone supply, and list numerous care and relief payments and employee appointments.

Board OF Supervisors Linn County Iowa Cedar Rapids State of Iowa Groth Gussie Henry Viola Carol Jean Rose Marie Cherokee County McFadden Frank Sunshine Mission Beeson Seevell Widow's Pension Fund Harry 8. Johnson Angeline Martin 11Th Avenue Towa Anetta Finn H Avenue Leona Burger 9Th Avenue Mary _Vavra Mary Kula Scevell Said County College Park East Cedar Rapids Robert Deal Lenox West Annete Louise Brodersen District Court of Alice M. Faulkes Board of Review James N. Faulkes James N Faulkes Orn E. Miller Alice M Faulkes Gilbert N Doubrasky B. T. Perrine Forrest Taschner Petty Robert Spooner Charles Morningstar Neeson Rebecca Horak Stevell W J Wylma E. Konlesmark Orel Gilmore

Puzzling Crossword Clue List With Answers Unclear

A dense list of crossword prompts and partial answers covers words for clues like Steal cattle, Immerse, and Postmaster abbr. plus many incomplete phrases. The worksheet blends horizontal and vertical entries, with assorted abbreviations and partial terms, awaiting solution.

Damages and relief items listed by Linn County Iowa board

A Linn County Iowa board of supervisors ledger details numerous disbursements for poor relief fuel rent medical aid nursing and other welfare with lines naming individuals and companies such as Farmers Co Op Exchange Gazette Co Met ropolitan Supply Co and Honeymead Products Co. Entries show amounts for road maintenance fuel rent and medical aid totaling many dollars and cents with final adjournment dates and the chairman’s signature.

W W Mamie Griffin P A Grunewald Gazette Co Ted Fergie Holden-Kahler Co Hruska Wm E Houser J D Heefner & Newman Honeymead Products Co Hermanck Frank Hubbard Ice & Fuel Co Hemphill Gerald Houghton Mifflin Co Ofc Harris Lura Kopecky Krall Shoe Co Relicf Kula Ralph Leacox Howard M Bangs Lafayette Cafe Linn County Food Stamp Office Lumpkins Leonora Lacock Leroy Levasseur Loule F. Co Home Grains Leftingwell HW Lowe Edward E Civilian Defense Lundquist Robert D. Clerk Miles Glenn Maresh Sheet Metal Works Hse Mikulas Dr Geo Mouchka Leonard C Frances Moravee Dr McGuire James McLaughlin Billie McEnany Margaret McKesson, & Robbins McNall Machinery & Supply Co Bell Telephone Co Oser National Ten Co Newcom Paul Nassif Sam Nassif_ I Nelson Vernon C Lila Nelson Earth Mrs LE Purington Norman J Banks Parrott and Sons Co Prochaska Realty Co Palmer W S Phelps Sailor Patterson James Batty Pazdera Steve Peterson Oscar Randall Est Rohn Roberts Sarah Rodman Everett Roy A E Ritz Simon Frank Scott County Relief Dent Sebetka Anna Sramek Food Market Singer Sewing Machine Co Sweet Bertle Chilren St Marys Orphan Home Snyder Harlan Criminal Invest Skelly O11 Co Snyder Mary A Speran Paul Chilfoes Witwer Hank Bangs Williams Bernice Walbrand A Warren Frank Wilson Merle Ware Whitney Minnie W Wezel J M Wheeler Publishing Co Library White M_E Wadsworth Edwin West Bruce Warren M R Witwer Grocer Co WCF & N_Ry Co Forest Isaac York Sam Sam_ Noble Amos Osler Wm Woot Edward Ledgina Ed Corum Simon O'Neil Richard Lee Anton Voracek John A Steyne Board of Supervisors Clare Petty Linn Counts Iowa Robin Vesely

Five Enlist in Navy Three Join Marines

Navy recruiters announce five men enlisted in the navy and three joining the Marines. Enlistees include Harry A. Flancher of Lamont Iowa Robert L Hughes of 1003 Third Street SE Bud Fischer of 1039 Third Avenue SE David E Craig of Center Point Roy T Reynolds of 346 Seventeenth Street SE and Marion residents Robert J Hogan Kenneth G Gibson and Ralph W Potter. Sergeant Robert Wetmore of the Marine Recruiting Station announced the Marine enlistments. Ten American towns are named Rome.

Navy Marines Harry A. Flancher Lamont Robert Ll. Hughes Third Street Bud Fischer Third Avenue David E Craig Center Point Roy Tt. Reynolds Seventeenth Street Robert Wetmore Marine Recruiting Station Robert J Hogan Kenneth G. Gibson Ralph W. Potter Marion Ser Ice

Community praise for Illinois Central war transportation effort

The Illinois Central thanks home folks for speeding freight loading and car turnover and for passenger restraint and advance reservations. It notes shippers and receivers, plus travelers who reduce baggage and cancel plans promptly, aid safer faster wartime service.

Illinois Central

Also Mentioned on This Page

U. S Tipton Youth Alea Marion News W. H. White C. E. Batchelder Batchelder Fifth Avenue Women’s The Railway Mail Association C. P. Walderbach Twenty-sixth Street E. K. Easton A. A. Hardin L. M. Phelps Charles Melloy H. W. Flory Melvin McBride A. E. Blinks W. S. Campbell Dorothy Hayes Robert S. Oxley Harrison Oxley Betty Harry Horn Harold Noel Jamison Vernon Virginia Pyle G. O. Pyle Hollywood Harriosn Oxley B. W. Schenken Loyce Rudy Glenn McGowan Sumner, Jordan Clifford Burns George Buresh W. H. Perrin Billy Perrin Rockford, Ill Fred Perrin Perrin Leona Dimerly Rockford, Il St. Paul's Lutheran Church Earl Helbig Forrest McCalley Noel June Walker George Paul Schutte Coe College George C. Oxley Kathleen George A. Oxley Ottumwa Kenneth Losey Fort Snelling, Minn Charles Burch Marjorie Burch Castle Lyle R. Kindig Austin Case Jimmie Nelle Kempshall Buhl, Inn Marita Howe Wickhams Mandville Owen Chris Anderson Cora McDougal Andrew Anderson Billy Gladys Dorothy Donald Dubuque Carl Anderson Lois Ann George Harn Maquoketa Bertha Ahrendson Paul Hertensen Ann Loyd Cora Ann Bernard Schenken Margaret Ross Milwaukee June Milner University of Iowa A. E. Milner Bernice Hennessey Milner Chamber of Commerce Mrs. Iverson A. Summers Mrs Summers Mrs. Phelps Marvin Batchelder Audubon Mr. Batchelder Westminster Guild of the Presbyterian Church Rachel Hatch Fourteenth Street Elizabeth Jones Pat Jackson James and Willard Dayton, O Mr. Jackson W. T. Jackson Marion Chamber of Commerce Chamber Masonic Temple Marion Business Girl's Club O. K Herbert Gerstman Arlene Puedenan Carl Case Thirteenth Street Fred Taylor Bonnie May Prairie Union Agricultural and Literary Club Tel Ovid Senvee Savi SUI Journalism Societies Zagi Tooar Linn CO. Board Supervisors Proceedings Sutherland Dows Et al Wm. E. Fleming J G. Vernon Robins Scegell W.P.A C. B. Dewees Chain Lakes Bridge C. Dewees Wm H. Behrens Fred F Fredericks Linn County Road Department World of Supervisors Adams Anderson John Ambulance Service Co Baldwin Frank B Ballard Gladys Boulder Cemetery Butterfield Boone County Food Stamp Office Best Oil Co Black Co Brosh Mina Bluski Garry Co Broulik Bros Booth J J Brown Earl JL Mabel Brown T NH Battin Benton County Relief Dept. Poor Collins CR &Ic Ry Co Clines Marion Spring Water Co City Water Works Connor William Chesmore Leo Castle Bros Sol Central City News An City Water Works R Auto Supply Co CR Pump & Supply Co Childrens Home Conway & Co W Auto Supply Co Compass Point Long Island Moffat Western State Mohammedan Inn Fenner Dr Aren Sweet Mrs Gee Shaeffer Sadie Poor Rent Taylor Coal Co Poor Rent Thompson Alice F James Faulkes Thombapn Todd Sales Co Torth Press Rec Binding Tuckers Auto Salvage Lena A Vanous Rome
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