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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1942
Page
2
A Soviet war communique reports that German troops forcefully pushed from the rear but were smashed by Soviet forces on the southern front. It notes heavy German losses, with artillery and machine guns inflicting hundreds of deaths as Allied air counters claim success in destroying ten planes in a night raid near Lake Simen.
The report lists Ames Boone Fort Dodge Fort Madison Oskaloosa Marshalltown Iowa City Muscatine Newton Keokuk did not report Fairfield and Odlwein among cities 6 000 to 10 000 that escaped traffic death while Washington in the 5 000 to 6 000 group shows marred record.
Don DeFore a former Cedar Rapids man now in films will star in his first network air drama titled Stars Over Hollywood. The play Wanted Adventure for BF features DeFore as the son of Mr and Mrs J DeFore and will be broadcast at 11 30 a m over WMT.
Arbor Day observance centered at Arthur School with a noon ceremony and two Norway maples planted as part of the school tree planting program. The Parks Department set out 850 seedlings for the event, marking the public observance in the community.
John O Crabby Level a well known semi pro baseball umpire from Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital after a weeklong illness. Born March 21 1893 he lived in Cedar Rapids all his life and survived by a son Private Richard L Savel of Camp Crowder Missouri his parents a sister and a brother plus his late wife Lenora. He belonged to Hanford post American Legion Veterans of Foreign Wars and Prokop Velky lodge. The body lies at Brosh chapel with services Sunday at 3:30 p.m. Friends may call.
Mrs Hannah Gensicke widow of F H Gensicke dies at her daughter Mrs Frank Lang home in Chillicothe Missouri at 4 30 p m Thursday after a long illness She was born July 11 1865 in Milwaukee The family later moved to a Benton county farm and she married F H Gensicke at Luzerne on August 17 1887 She
A Cedar Rapids man born June 12, 1876 in West Liberty lived there over 40 years. His wife Sadie Mary died earlier. Surviving relatives include a sister and a daughter Mary Ellen Stamy. He was with Westminster Presbyterian Church and Modern Woodmen of America. Funeral at Turner chapel Sunday 2:30 p.m. Burial in local cemetery.
Richard Dick Wright died at age at 1319 Eighth Street NW. Services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday at Brady with the Rev. Collister officiating. Burial follows at Mount Wood Cemetery. Friends may call at the mortuary.
Peterson arraigned before Justice H R Churchill and given a 30 day suspended sentence on a larceny charge. Witnesses saw him and another youth take iron from a lot around 1 p m. The car license number was noted and Peterson was traced to his home and arrested later the same day. Dan Kruid entered went to the school at Eldora, police said.
A Gazette brief reports that plans for a blackout in Iowa City or Johnson County were canceled unless overseen by the Johnson County civilian defense committee and the Seventh Corps area command. The letter states that blackouts fall under direct U S military authority via the corps area commander or interceptor command for the Seventh region.
Robert O. Bickel chairs Cedar Rapids Life Underwriters payroll committee listing firms with more than 25 employees including Swift and Company Lefebvre WMT Dearborn Brass Allen Motor Lagomarcino Lynch Honeymead Harmony Hall Manufacturing and others. The plan allocates payroll resources to participating firms under the new wartime policy.
An intensive earthquake rocked the Bataan peninsula during the final stages of the battle in a Japanese dispatch intercepted by CBS. The temblor lasted five minutes, toppling huts and triggering landslides as Filipino defenses fought.
Chester B Koontz roads manager for C H and Son ships owner said Thursday night that an Amer ily in Chesapeake bay the later one There were no lives lost he reported.
The article notes that America's highest New Year Eve celebration occurs atop Mount Evans in Colorado. It highlights the remote alpine setting and festive gathering as a unique annual event.
The Cedar Rapids civil service commission announced exams for police and fire department applicants on April 29. Requirements include height 5 feet 9 inches, weight limits, U.S. citizenship, Cedar Rapids residency, good character, and literacy. Applicants scoring below 70 on the written test on April 28 will not advance.
Effective May 1 the navy will stop admitting training college men as midshipmen under V-7. After that date only men in class V-1 may enlist and complete the current school year or pursue a degree before active duty. Marine recruiting office hours shortened to 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays and 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturdays.
The federal government seeks typists and stenographers and raises tests for women over 18. Dictation at 96 words per minute is required. Successful applicants receive Washington jobs with starting salaries of 1449 dollars, plus written mental and typing tests. Transportation to Washington must be paid by the chosen candidates.
Lawn care items including 5S and c for 92c, 49c for a rake, spading forks priced at $1.05, and various tools advertised at low prices from the Western Auto Associate store.
Note indicates additional Marion related items will be continued on page 15, guiding readers to follow the local coverage for further developments and context.
Mr and Mrs Frank Etzel and family plan a move to Dearborn where Mr Etzel will take employment.
Mt Vernon public school faculty salaries were raised in contracts for the coming year. Supt Clyde Lindsley reelected with an $80 yearly raise declined to accept. High school teachers gain $10 monthly. grade teachers get $5 more monthly. Some contract changes for principals and supervisors not yet decided.
A torpedo boat tow ran wild for 10,000 yards in Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island, Friday. The Capella, a 4070 ton vessel, was assisted by tugs and anchored in shoal water. Navy officials said it was in no immediate danger.
The Verne Crew and accompanying pupils of the vocal music section from the high school travel to the district music contest Friday at Monnin og. They will remain over for further judging and potential advancement.
Mr and Mrs B I Wooldridge spent Tuesday at Edgewood as guests at a family dinner hosted at Mr Wooldridges home.
Cards were played at three tables during a Thursday evening session at the local card club, with players enjoying an orderly, social game.
Mrs Neal won by a margin noted in local listings. Throngs praised Mrs Lee Voorhies Mrs Leslie Morrison and Mrs R D Conley for their roles in organizing the affair.
The wedding of Miss Doro Thy Tikal of LaCrosse Wisconsin to Corporal Robert Brower is noted with Mrs Brower having visited Marion on several occasions.
Marvin Martin reports that his brother Lieut. Don Martin a former Marion resident now at Fort Knox Kentucky departed for foreign service.
Inkster residents Mr and Mrs Tom Cherry are parents of daughters Mrs Ed Cherry and Mrs Carl Cherry. The Junior Farm Bureau sextet will sing Sunday morning at Marion Methodist Church with members Miss J cen Reinheimer Ida Mil aoa Saeieen Mrs Helen Fernow Frances Bees Arlene Quaas Ida Patschke included.
In Iowa City Judge Gaffney ruled a health certificate requirement for rental units to collect back rent is unconstitutional under due process. The case involved Miss Manolato and items including a counterclaim for damages due to loss of books and equipment, with plaintiffs seeking 322.50.
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