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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 12, 1940
Page
10
The keynote speaker outlines Republican plans to revive employment, reduce state costs, and restore prosperity. He criticizes New Deal policies and urges continued free enterprise, limited government, and reconstruction after peace, warning against collectivist tendencies and erosion of individual freedom.
Pattern 4442 available in women sizes 34 to 48 with fabric 39 inches wide. 15 cents to Pattern Department Cedar Rapids Gazette for the pattern and 10 cents more for latest pattern book. The remainder of the text parodies 1940 Republican political quotes and patriotic rhetoric about reconstruction and liberty.
The Swedish tanker Sveaborg of 9 076 tons was sunk off the Scottish coast and believed torpedoed. The crew of 34 were landed.
Dies committee witness Max Wallach testified his son Albert and several other boys joined the Spanish loyalist cause with the Friends of Abraham Lincoln brigade. Wallach said Albert went to Spain in 1987 and was reportedly killed at a camp near Barcelona to prevent disclosure of Communist aid to the effort.
Chicago and North Western Railway moves its board of directors from New York to Chicago. RTL Williams chief executive announces most directors now come from the road’s territory and meetings will be held at the operating area. Executive offices in New York close May 1 with only a fiscal agency remaining.
George W. Koob of Dubuque announces bid for the Democratic nomination to Congress from Iowa's Second District. He plans to oppose incumbent William S. Jacobsen at the June primary in Cedar Rapids. Koob, 58, has long worked in insurance, grew up in Cedar Rapids, and previously ran for the nomination four years ago. He is married with two sons, Clarence G. Koob, a Dubuque teacher, and Bill, a musician.
City council plans to place the new swimming pool under the recreation department due to park department overexpenditure. Recreation staff would promote games and competitions to boost interest. A legal opinion is needed to confirm if the shift is permissible.
Court Clerk Ed Lundquist will issue dividend checks totaling 1032.27 to eligible depositors from three closed Linn County banks Ely Trust and Savings Kenwood Savings Cedar Rapids and Farmers and Merchants State Marion. Unclaimed dividends range from one cent to 228.60 and were sent by the state banking superintendent. Claimants must apply at the courthouse clerk’s office.
Prof David J. Berger of Coe College told High Twelve club members at the Roosevelt hotel that maintaining a spiritual glow is essential to democracy. He argued that representative democracy needs a vital Christian life for support and stressed spiritual values in American life.
Carolyn C. Pendray a former state representative and state senator from Jackson county announced her candidacy on the Democratic ticket for Jackson County recorder. The move completes the democratic county primary slate with candidates for each office.
Mrs Robert Hess reelected president of the Marion Parent Teacher Association. Officers elected include Mrs Dwight Hastings as vice president, Mrs Carl Kassler treasurer, and Miss Jeanne Russell secretary. Prizes were awarded for highest dental card completion. A district conference delegation was chosen and other local activities and demonstrations were reported by various groups.
Funeral services were held Wednesday at the Yocom chapel with Rev C G Ellinger as soloist. The body was taken to Rich Hill Missouri for Friday services and burial in Greenlawn cemetery. Accompanying the body were Mrs J F Sweeney Mrs George Fenlon Mr and Mrs James Gerrans Miss Lagrishia Gerrans and Mr and Mrs John Gerrans from Marion Des Moines.
Miss Doris Ford hosted Marion township teachers Wednesday evening. Plans for the annual township play day May 10 at Thomas park. A mystery truck ride. Wiener roast replaces May meeting. Garden ads note “A Call on The President” and “Television Spy.” Mrs. Will Ryan visited Chicago. Mr. and Mrs. Elwyn Miller hosted by Mrs. Reichard. son John accompanying parents. Local ads list groceries and prices. Marion bowling team members journeyed to Vin ton for a match. Mrs. Schenken recovering from tonsillitis. Cornell alumni dinner set for April 19 at 6:30 p.m. Guest John B. Magee. Marion residents and visitors featured with grocery ads and travel news. Harriet Swift, Iowa State College freshman from Marion, recovering from pneumonia in Ames hospital.
Roy Dee Swordes four months old son of Mr and Mrs Harold Swordes died Friday at 8 35 am at the family residence southeast of Marion He is survived by a twin brother Ray Lee and a sister Clara Louise paternal grandparents J T Swordes of Wyoming maternal grandparents F J Huth and great grandparents Herman Zimmer of Marion Private funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm at the Yocom chapel with burial in Cedar Memorial park in charge of Rev C V R De Jone of the Presbyterian church
Funeral services for Thomas R Donlan, who died Tuesday night, will be held Saturday at 7 30 a m at St Joseph s Catholic Church with Rev T J McElliott officiating and burial in Mount Cavalry cemetery. Born July 26 1868 in Iowa, he was an iron moulder and Linn county resident for forty years. He is survived by sister Mrs Wright Funkhouser of La Crosse Wisconsin and nephew William J Donlan of Beardstown Illinois.
A mixed shower for Mrs Clarence Seedorf, bride, was hosted by her sister Mrs Richard Derflinger at their parents’ Marion area home with Bunco, prizes, and refreshments assisted by Mrs Everett Freeman. Guests included Mrs Ed Mershon, Mrs Don Mershon, and others from Cedar Rapids Prairieburg and Marion. advertisements noted local stores and events.
Dent presided as thirty one members attended a meeting at the tea table. A fire call came Thursday at 4 45 p.m. to the Harry Pickerill residence at 1276 Thirteenth street where a fire was found in the west wall of the summer kitchen and an overcoat burned. Damage to paint and siding was slight.
In West Union Burl Johnson was acquitted of breaking and entering after a jury split by gender. Initially four women favored acquittal while eight men favored conviction. After 24 hours of deliberation all twelve jurors reached an acquittal.
J H Steffens returns from Milwaukee sales meeting of Ruggles and Rademaker salt firm. Waltonian Archers meet at 8 tonight at YWCA. E McFann in charge. Clyde E Campbell and Pauline Hein of Rock Island wed Wednesday at Justice Ball’s. Census official George Young to visit for routine checks. Tax lien filed against Henry Kassel alias Hine Castle for 28.65. Theft of two fog lights and a passing light reported by Allen Zanouras. Miss Sadie Cook to show India mission films at Buffalo Ev angelical church Saturday 730. Shuesville United Brethren worship schedule given. Mrs Ora Athey treated after sleeping tablet overdose. Cedar Rapids lodge 278 AOUW elected officers. Miss Dorothy Johnstone called home from Atlantic City YWCA trip due to father Virgil Johnstone’s death.
A scheduled Cub Scout meeting at Lincoln School is canceled and will not be rescheduled until further notice.
The March readings averaged 1040 British thermal units per the city observer A. R. Menary report.
The week long safety initiative sponsored by the activity council concluded with remarks by Vernon Harger Benjamin Davis and Mary Pugsley chair. Sergeant Clarence B Day spoke on safety duties and awareness.
O M Fenstermacher of Omaha, in a grey 1840 topper, arrives in Cedar Rapids as a goodwill envoy for Omaha’s Golden Spike celebration May 15 to 18. The centennial feature includes Gracie Allen’s surprise party presidential nomination convention.
The city engineering department probes a disturbance on the east side of Memorial drive SE 700 block where water from Mount Vernon road flows into a two foot ditch. Residents claim the west side ditch is ten feet wide and dry. A rock embankment protecting property was demolished and removed by a grader last fall.
Prof S O Fraser of Boston led a session for northeast central Town funeral directors at the Montrose hotel detailing mortuary cosmetology techniques. The event was sponsored by the state health department with O O Greenlee of Lineville overseeing the session.
Scout Troop 24 gathered Wednesday at Garfield School with C. G. Barber presiding. Participants included Howard Leacock, George Burroughs, H R Langridge, Mrs C. G Barber, Dick Groat and George Dostal. Don Barrigar received a second class pin. Committeemen certificates went to Jerry Sayer, John Cabalka and Howard Leacock. Scoutmaster Kenneth Hubbard earned a scoutmaster's certificate. Visitors were James R. Orton and Dr C. L. Fenner.
Patrolmen Stusak and Parrish spot a car with matching plates from a sheriff bulletin. They detain William D. Wheeler 29 Cedar Rapids when he enters the car and hand him to Sheriff Jim Smith. Wheeler waives hearing to the grand jury on a $220 check false uttering charge. bond not furnished.
Two Iowa estates see probate actions. Belle A Douglass of 549 Knollwood Drive SE leaves life estate to husband Charles L Douglass with Leanda Douglass of Boone and Howard C Douglass of Cedar Rapids as residuary legatees. Charles L Douglass named executor. Anna Beatty of 1007 Second Street SW dies March 28. William Kulhavy named executor. Beatty will dated November 4 1936.
Ruth Esther McManus sues Frank McManus in district court for divorce on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds and seeks custody of a son. The couple married in Aruba on March 26, 1938 and separated in September 1938. Grace Daringer also seeks a divorce from William H Daringer on cruelty grounds. They married in Newport Arkansas on November 30, 1912.
A $1 750 suit filed Sept 8 1939 by D L Merriam against H L Nehis of Cedar Rapids was settled and dismissed per Judge H C Ring. Merriam claimed the note was due under an oral agreement Merriam says he signed at Nehis request to assume payment. Nehis says the note evidences stock purchases and was issued to Merriam.
Valley City division 58 and Columbia division 37 of the ORC will meet for a picnic supper Sunday at 5 p.m. in Maine lodge hall, 837 First avenue E. Members are to bring a covered dish and their own plates and silverware.
Edward Le Clerc won first prize and John Huston second in the McKinley school safety test awards announced during Friday’s assembly at the campus.
Christy Niedermayer, 20, faced a delay in her $35,000 personal injury case as attorneys were required to attend a separate court hearing, postponing the scheduled trial.
The case, brought by Cedar Rapids through plaintiff Rose Niedermayer against the Town Electric Light and Power company, was adjourned Thursday to Monday at 9 a.m. Testimony continued up to adjournment before Judge J. E. Heisman and a jury.
County supervisors approve the first quarterly 1940 reports for Linn county and townships. The sheriff’s report shows a 495.80 remittance, auditor notes 266.65 in office fees and 10,016.73 in other collections including 5,056 from dog licenses and 4,322.12 from tax sale redemptions. Justice and Rapids township items accompany the records with 111.50 in fees and fines.
Sophia Winslow asks the court to cite John Winslow for contempt over alleged violations of a temporary injunction and attachment writ. She alleges he communicated with her, took two trunks, and moved buildings from a specified acreage. Judge H C Ring set an April 13 hearing. The couple married April 7 1920 in Anamosa.
Kenneth Robertson, 22, Cedar Rapids, jailed two days in Linn county jail after unpaid six dollar fine and costs for operating with suspended license. Kenneth Mathis and John Mathis of Mathis Brothers had a 452.28 note and chattel mortgage against P V Daily dismissed. Coy Searls, 43, Eleventh street NE, jailed on false uttering of a check. warrant issued by Justice Churchill. Andrew Condon had a realty title claim action dismissed with prejudice by plaintiff before Judge Ring. Charles E Newell seeks to quiet title to Highland addition property in Cedar Rapids.
Leta Nezerka was reelected president of the Women's Major Bowling league at the Wednesday business meeting and annual banquet at Bishops. Officers for 1940 41 include Clarice Hillbrunner vice president Burdine Lattner secretary Rosaleen Mercer treasurer and Helen Kroulik sergeant at arms. Prizes awarded for team placings with Armsstrong's winning and Goodyear second. high team series 2533 by Goodyear and high game 891 by Wilson's. high individual series 593 by Viola Shellabarger and high average 160 by Leta Nezerka. Plans were announced to expand the league next year. A corsage for Nezerka and a treat from Roy Doty followed. The Lincoln highs way note appears.
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