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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1946

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Weather and city records summarize Friday conditions and court actions

Friday highs and lows listed for multiple cities with precipitation. Iowa forecasts indicate cloudy, warmer conditions Sunday then cooler Monday, with south winds. Local court records note multiple fines and jail sentences for offenses including intoxication and disturbing the peace, plus birth announcements in Hartford and St Luke's hospitals.

Bismarck Miami Chicago Minneapolis Denver New York Sioux City Iowa

Troop Arrivals By The Associated Press

Ten vessels bringing home more than 13 100 service personnel were due to dock at three U S ports Saturday two ships with 942 war brides and children and a third bride vessel delayed until Sunday Two West Coast ports expected arrival of 12 162 men aboard eight ships while New York hosted two bride ships and two vessels carrying 1 003 troops Ships and units arriving New York Tufts Victory from Antwerp 1 001 troops including 658th F A bn 142nd MP Co Bridgeport from Southampton 477 war brides and children Uruguay from Southampton 465 war brides and children Andrew Jackson from India two soldiers Santa Paula from Le Havre three troops and 349 war brides and children delayed to Sunday Seattle Miscellaneous Marine Phoenix from Shanghai and Yokohama 2 361 army 558 navy General LeRoy Eltinge from Korea 3 068 army 81 navy San Francisco Miscellaneous Hermitage from Guam 4 231 navy 717 marines 665 army Baham from Pearl Harbor 354 navy two marines LST 727 from Pearl Harbor 98 navy YMS 403 from Pearl Harbor 14 navy Pochard from Pearl Harbor nine navy YMS 449 from Pearl Harbor 4 navy

Associated Press U. S West Coast New York Tufts Victory Antwerp F.A. Bn M.P Co Bridgeport Southampton Uruguay Andrew Jackson India Santa Paula le Havre Seattle Marine Phoenix Shanghai Yokohama Army Navy LeRoy Eltinge Korea San Francisco Hermitage Guam Pearl Harbor Pochard

Appointment of Administrator for Ells Kolsrud Estate Iowa

Notice from Linn County Iowa that Pred W. Hann has been appointed administrator of the Ells Kolsrud estate. Creditors are directed to pay debts promptly and claimants to file authenticated claims with Linn County District Court. The notice is dated the 23rd day of 1846.

State of Iowa Linn County Ells Kolsrud W. Hann

Notice of Probate Executor Appointment in Linn County Iowa

On the 22nd day of 1346 Willis A. Glasssow files as attorney and executor of the estate of Nathan E Rinker deceased of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted must pay promptly and creditors should file claims in the district court clerk’s office. List shows executor appointment and required filings.

Iowa Linn Nat Anc Nathan E Rinker Linn County Willis A. Glasssow

Cedar Rapids CIO Backs Observance of All Picket Lines

The Cedar Rapids Industrial Union Council passed a resolution at a special session stating union members will respect all picket lines. William R. Smith, the council president, announced the measure and said it covers all pickets without tying it to the Nash-Finch dispute.

Cedar Rapids Industrial Union Council CIO William R. Smith Smith Nash-Finch Company AFL Cedar Rapids

Iowa State College To Get Quonset Huts

The state board of education reports enough army surplus quonset huts to shelter 100 students and their families at Iowa State College. Huts would supplement existing camp trailers on the polo grounds and address housing for a growing enrollment. Proposals include married dormitories for 250 couples at Ames and a trailer camp for Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls.

Des Moines Iowa State College State Board of Education Ames Iowa State Teachers College Cedar Falls

Milton Dowden to Talk to Youth for Christ

The Rev. Milton L. Dowden assistant pastor of Walnut Street Baptist Waterloo will speak at Youth for Christ Trinity Methodist church at 730 p.m. Saturday. Dowden a 30 month Air Force chaplain serves 18 months in the Pacific and joined missions with crews over the Philippines Japan and China. He formerly led the Merton Wisconsin Baptist church and studied at Moody Bible Institute then a year at Northern Baptist seminary Chicago.

Milton L. Dowden Walnut Street Baptist Church Waterloo Youth For Christ Trinity Methodist Church Pacific Philippines Japan China Baptist Church Merton Wis Moody Bible Institute Northern Baptist Seminary Chicago

Judge Frees Veteran Who Attempted Robbery

Fort Madison Iowa. William B. Johnson a 29 year old World War II veteran is paroled by Judge J R Leary to Sheriff Frank Klopfenstein after Johnson tried to rob him last February 16. The judge grappled with the would be bandit until police arrived.

Fort Madison William B. Johnson Johnson J. R. Leary Frank Klopfenstein Leary

Stoddard Appointed to U.S. Safety Committee

Washington AP reported the appointment of eight committee chairs to study highway safety and report to the President's conference on May 8. Named are Dr. George Stoddard, University of Illinois president-elect, education. Dr. George Gallup, American Institute of Public Opinion director, accident records.

Washington George Stoddard University of Illinois, Education George Gallup American Institute of Public Opinion

Cigaret Sets Fire to Bed in Fireman’s Home

An off duty fireman Dennis Collins of 602 First Avenue SE called for help at 1:55 a.m. to fight a fire started by a cigarette that set a day bed ablaze. The Davenport and an end table were damaged before the fire was controlled, and the man battled the flames for nearly an hour.

Cigaret First Avenue SE Dennis Collins Davenport

Fred H. Killen Named President of Cedar Rapids Rotary

Fred H. Killen secretary of Williams and Hunting company has been elected president of the Cedar Rapids Rotary club. Howard H. Hahn is vice president James F. Keevers secretary treasurer and A. W. Carlton sergeant at arms. They will assume office July 1.

Fred H. Killen Williams and Hunting Company Cedar Rapids Rotary Club Howard H. Hahn James F. Keevers A. W. Carlton

Widow Jailed for Neglecting Twin Orphans in Davenport

In Davenport a 19 year old widow and mother of twins was sentenced to 30 days in jail after leaving the children alone in an apartment while she went dancing. She faced charges of contributing to the delinquency of minor children. The defendant said her husband was among 158 Americans killed when their ship was sunk near Okinawa by suicide bombers.

Davenport Okinawa Cleo Hughes

Veterans May Reinstate Policies Without Exam

Gen. Omar N. Bradley, veterans administrator, announced that veterans whose National Service Insurance policies lapsed may reinstate them without a physical examination. They may do so by submitting a signed statement that their health is as good as at the time of lapse.

ST. Louis Omar N. Bradley

Labor Meeting Rejects Argentine Credentials

In Mexico City the labor group voted to reject the credentials of Argentina's delegation to the third regional international labor office conference during a closed meeting held Friday.

Mexico City Argentina International Labor Office

Neighbors Help Family Keep Their Four Children

Denver war veteran Arthur Du Mars and his wife faced potential adoption of two of their 14 month old triplets amid illness and financial strain. Neighbors offered aid, a benefactor pledged two years of support, and plans to keep all four daughters with parental care appeared likely.

Denver Arthur du Mars Frica du Mars Philip Gilliar Ardith Marilyn Evalie Charlene Evelie

Cedar Rapids Second in 1945 Iowa Traffic Safety Contest

Cedar Rapids finished second among cities over 50 000 in the Iowa traffic safety contest. Bert Woodcock announced that Des Moines won for the third year, with Sioux City Davenport and Waterloo following. The ranking also noted fatalities: Des Moines 12, Cedar Rapids 5, Sioux City 12, Davenport 13, Waterloo 4, with other factors including reporting, engineering, enforcement, school safety and public education used to determine the winner. Winners for smaller populations will be announced soon.

Cedar Rapids Iowa Bert Woodcock Des Moines Sioux City Davenport Waterloo Woodcock

Drunkenness Fines Levied on Three Men in Police Court

Three men paid $50 fines and costs for drunkenness and disturbing the peace after an incident at Dutrt's restaurant. Harry L. Wright Clarence Branman and Roy A. Seeman were arrested about 6:30 p.m. when flying glass from a door injury occurred. Elmer Carter also received a $25 fine for disturbing the peace after allegedly slapping others at Danceland.

Harry L. Wright Seventh Street Clarence Brannaman Fourteenth Avenue SE Roy A. Seeman Twenty-seventh Avenue Finday Dutrt Sixteenth Avenue Elmer Carter Seventh Street SE Fred Carstens Carter Danceland

Rock Island Conductor Retires After 45 Years

Edward Janish of St Paul, former Cedar Rapids resident, retires from the Rock Island railroad after 45 years of service. Born November 19, 1880 in Cedar Rapids he began as a call boy in 1900, became brakeman in 1902 and conductor in 1908. Most recently he conducted the Rocket between Cedar Rapids and Minneapolis. final run occurred last Tuesday. He married Laura Kellum of Monticello in 1902 at Cedar Rapids. plans to move to Willets California.

Edward Janish St. Paul Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Janish B. C. R. and N Rock Island Minneapolis Laura Kelilum Monticello Willets Calif

Evangelical Church To Receive Altar Cross

An altar cross and candlesticks will be presented to the First Evangelical church during a memory and dedication service Sunday at 10 45 a m. Earl A Chamberlin will present the gifts in memory of his wife the late Mrs Esther Kurtz Chamberlin.

First Evangelical Church Earl A. Chamberlin Esther Kurtz Chamberlin

Notice of Estate Claim in Linn County Court

The estate of a deceased person in Linn County Iowa notices that all claims against the estate must be filed with the clerk of Linn County District Court, authenticated and verified. Attorneys C. Medhurst and Yessier & Pahey represent interested party.

Fragmentary legal notice hints at authentication dispute

The readable fragment suggests a developing legal action involving authentication by Linn or a Donnelly party. The text is incomplete, hindering full identification of parties, dates, or court actions.

Truman Urges World Peace Plan and Readiness

President calls for a global trading system and UN backing to deter aggression. He backs Britain's loan and outlines steps in the Near and Far East, Korea, China, and the Philippines, stressing democracy, development, and noninterference while warning on unpreparedness and total national mobilization.

Congress Great Britain Near East Middle East Far East Japan Korea China Gen George C. Marshall

Section Hands Heroic in Nevada Train Crash

Two Western Pacific section foremen in Pilot Nevada were credited with saving the Exposition Flyer from a larger disaster after a derailment that killed two and injured 58. The brothers J B Nusse and W A Nusse helped the crew as the locomotive plowed into their home and three others, with passengers aiding the injured in the wrecked cars. Authorities cited their actions as preventing a fire and a broader catastrophe.

Nev Western Pacific Railroad Utah-Nevada Salt Lake City Mike Drensky Denver Anthony Carcekowski Camp Beale Calif Burton Ohio J. B. Nusse Western Pacific Pilot W. A. Nusse San Francisco Nusse B. R. Kreis W. F. Sieckman R. S. Percifield New York New York Central Railroad Chicago

Deaths of G W Hull noted. services set

Mrs C L Anangst and Mrs R H Miller of Cedar Rapids have been notified of the death of their brother in law G W Hull in a Des Moines hospital Thursday evening. Funeral services will be held in Des Moines at 10 a m Tuesday with burial at Linwood cemetery Cedar Rapids at 3 p m Tuesday. The Hulls were former Cedar Rapids residents.

C. L. Anangst First Avenue R. H. Miller Longwood Drive G. W. Hull Des Moines Hospital Des Moines Linwood Cemetery Cedar Rapids

Death of Mrs. Charles E. Coley in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Charles E. Coley aged 79 died at 5 a.m. Saturday after a long illness in a local hospital. A Cedar Rapids resident for over 50 years, she was born in Johnson County on October 22, 1866. Survivors include a daughter May Coley, two brothers James and William McArthur, and three sisters Mrs. G. H. Lutz, Mrs. Martin Alt, and Mrs. Martha Branfield. Services are set for 10 a.m. Monday at Beatty chapel with burial in Linwood cemetery. callers welcome.

Charles E. Coley Dewey Avenue Johnson County Cedar Rapids May Coley James William McArthur G. H. Lutz Martin Alt Martha Branfield Florida Beatty Chapel Linwood Cemetery

Carpenter John Schimmelpfennig dies after brief illness

John Schimmelpfennig 74 of 926 Twelfth street NE Cedar Rapids died at 7 05 p m Friday after a brief illness He was a carpenter and contractor in Cedar Rapids 37 years born February 24 1872 in Jones county came to Cedar Rapids from Sigourney Survived by four brothers Fred Will Gust in Sigourney George in Fairfield and two sisters Mrs Mary Bruns of San Diego California and Mrs Charles Bell of Sigourney Funeral services set for Reynolds chapel Sigourney at 2 p m Monday Friends may call Turner chapel Cedar Rapids until 10 a m Sunday

John Schimmelpfennig Twelfth Street Cedar Rapids Jones County Sigourney Fred Will Gust George Fairfield Mary Bruns San Diego Calif Charles Bell Reynolds Chapel Turner Chapel

Obituary for Mrs. William Hollenbeck of Cedar Rapids

Mrs. William Hollenbeck 87 a Cedar Rapids resident for over 50 years died at her son Leonard J Hollenbeck’s home. Born May 6 1858 in Warren county Pa she lived in Tama before moving to Cedar Rapids. Survived by three sons two grandchildren two great grandchildren and four sisters. Member of First Evangelical church Beatty chapel service Monday 2 pm burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

William Hollenbeck Cedar Rapids Leonard J. Hollenbeck Twelfth Street Warren County Tama Leonard Ellsworth Walter Rose Nation Cora Harper William Grow Bertha Jarboe First Evangelical Church Beatty Chapel Linwood Cemetery

Obituary for Stephen A Doty Longtime Cedar Rapids Resident

Stephen A Doty of 25 Fifth Avenue SE died Friday night in a local hospital after a long illness. Born in Chatfield Minnesota on June 12 1862 he lived in Cedar Rapids for 25 years and was a member of the First Christian church. He married Emma L Ketter aan at Vinton on July 4 1855. Surviving are his wife five daughters Mrs Pert Curnutt Cedar Rapids Mrs Roy Butterfield Independence and others.

Stephen A. Stephen A. Doty Fifth Avenue SE Chatfield Minn Cedar Rapids First Christian Church Emma L. Ketteraan Vinton Pert Curnutt Roy Butterfield Independence

Vaudeville program after Legion meeting at Memorial Coliseum

A vaudeville program will be presented following the regular business session of the American Legion Hanford Post No. 5 in the armory at the Memorial coliseum Tuesday at 8 p.m.

American Legion Hanford Post No Memorial Coliseum

Farm Journal editor Ray Anderson to speak at Rotary lunch

Ray Anderson associate editor of The Farm Journal Philadelphia will speak at the Rotary club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Monday. He previously served as farm editor of The Gazette.

Ray Anderson The Farm Journal Philadelphia Gazette Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel

Court Sues Over House Transfer And Lien

W C Peterson of Marshalltown files suit Friday alleging that Lora M Peal of 920 Sixth Street SW bought property from Mrs Sudderberg to dodge a $1 177 judgment held against Lewis O Sudderberg of Boone. Peterson seeks appointment of a referee and confirmation of his lien. The Sudderbergs are co defendants.

Lora M. Peal Sixth Street W. C. Peterson Marshalltown Peterson Lewis O. Sudderberg Boone Miss Peal the Sudderbergs

Pantry shower honors Miss Eleanor Nelson at Webber home

Marion residents Mrs Miles Sutera and Mrs Lester Webber hosted a pantry shower for Miss Eleanor Nelson at the Webber residence Friday night. Radioman Second Class Robert LeVin is home on discharge, son of Mr and Mrs John LeVin. Mrs Robert Weir of Davenport visits her nieces Mrs Verto Reichert and Mrs Jack Bevauns. Leo John LeClerc, five, of the Harold LeCleres, is ill with glandular fever at St Luke's hospital.

Miles Sutera Lester Webber Eleanor Nelson Webber Home Robert LeVin John Levi Robert Weir Davenport Verto Reichert Jack Bevauns Leo John LeClerc Harold LeCleres St. Luke’s Hospital

Promotions and Local Health Notices From Okinawa to Mercy Hospital

Wayne Kieckhaefer stationed on Okinawa is promoted to sergeant. Mrs. Joe Stark, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Fowler, underwent an operation at Mercy Hospital Thursday with no visitors allowed. Sam Patterson Jr. has returned home from hospital after foot surgery for two toes removed following a log accident. The Walter C. Reed home at 1300 Eleventh Avenue is quarantined as Marilyn Reed displays scarlet fever.

Wayne Kieckhaefer Okinawa O. O. Kieckhaefers Joe Stark W. R. Fowler Mercy Hospital Sam Patterson, Jr Walter C. Reed 1300 Eleventh Avenue Marilyn

Scaffold Fall Hospitalizes Worker at Wilson and Company Plant

Arthur B. Nollsch sustained a fractured left arm after a fall from a scaffold at the Wilson and Company plant. The incident prompted medical attention and a safety check of the site.

Arthur B. Nollsch Wilson and Company

McConaughy Family Moves to Mt Vernon Today

The C. E. McConaughy family relocated to Mt. Vernon today marking a new chapter for the household.

C. E. McConaughy Mt. Vernon

Faithful church schedule list in Marion area

A consolidates of church service times across Marion including Marion Churches Baptist with Rev. Charles Moore and Communion service, St Joseph Catholic mass times, Christian Church led by Rev. Vernon H. Carter, Congregational Church with Rev. E. J. Wykle, Free Methodist led by Rev. Carl M. Cunningham, Methodist with Rev. James P. Gable, Presbyterian with Rev. C. V. R. De Jong, Westminster service from Rev. Gaylord Counchman, St Pauls Lutheran led by Rev. Carl T. Wuerffel, Prairie Chapel with Rev. A. B. Curran, and Seventh Church of God under Rev. W. W. McMicken, detailing school times, worship, sermons, and youth activities.

Charles Moore Bible School St. Joseph’s Catholic T. J. McElliott Vernon H. Carter Church Fellowship Christian Youth Fellowship Congregational—Church E. J. Wykle Cedar Rapids Carl M. Cunningham James P. Gable Trinity Methodist Church Presbyterian C. V. R. de Jong Tor Westminster Fellowship Gaylord Counchman Westminster Church Dubuque Dubuque, Will Preach. Spiritual Life Group Sanahar Tot Pep.m Olivet Presbyterian Church de Jong St. Paul’s Lutheran Carl T. Wuerffel Prairie Chapel A. B. Curran Epworth Church of God Sixth Street Ninth Avenue der W. W. McMicken Bathee

Winners Named in Iowa State Music Contest Preliminaries

Friday opened preliminaries across Iowa with many students earning superior ratings. Honors span numerous towns and schools including Cedar Rapids Roosevelt McKinley Anamosa Maquoketa Marion Monticello Muscatine Tipton West Liberty Sigourney Wellman Sigourney Sigour ney and Keota among others, with solos and ensembles across woodwinds brass percussion and piano.

Iowa

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