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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1941
Page
2
A court imposed a $10 costs fine against Robert at 631 Avenue NW, with the costs suspended and the surrender of his driver’s license for 20 days. The order includes a 45 day provision likely related to the case.
The list features Keene Anna Bell Bye of Paul and Bernard and Francesca Osage, John Mackenzie of Minneapolis, and Julia E. Odell of Cedar Rapids, reflecting a set of individuals mentioned in the notice.
The 9 a.m. forecast calls for shipments over the next 24 to 36 hours with temperatures in the north and northwest at 32 degrees and all other directions above 32 degrees, indicating cold conditions ahead.
Mrs. Sarah Ann Paul aged 81 died at her home 1316 Third avenue SE at 6 p.m. Monday. The report notes her home address and time of death in a brief obituary style record.
Multiple birth announcements list Mrs Alvan W and Mr H C Hunt with daughters born April 15. Other notices name Mr and Mrs Rich with a son born April 14, and Mr and Mrs Verbick with a son born April 15. Captain John Keany son Michael Pierce noted in Alexandria, and Captain Parke of the 34th division unit H 136th medical regiment referenced. Debagus and a person at Finley hospital, Jepsen formerly Louise Brendel of Cedar Rapids mentioned.
In Kahoka Missouri 40 marriage licenses issued since last Wednesday as Iowa’s pre-marital examination law took effect. Missouri couples have not sought licenses. Kahoka, once serving Illinois couples, issued 24 licenses Saturday and nine on Easter Sunday. The town now has two justices of the peace and several clergymen ready to marry.
Washington AP reports defense stamps labeled America on Guard and featuring the Minute Man statue will be sold at about 16 000 post offices starting May 1. Denominations range from 10 cents to 5 dollars and can be used toward installment purchases of defense bonds as part of the new program.
The article reports alarm over Nazi influence in North Africa and the eastern Mediterranean. It cites Daily Mail claims of German plots to pressure Britain via Mosul oil routes and suspected German air threats to Alexandria and the Suez Canal. It mentions French officials and Admiral Darlan in connection with alleged intrigues.
Members witnessed a Monday evening clinical demonstration on restoring a patient's denture to improve speech and eating. Planned steps include adding a thin metal plate with a resonance chamber to enhance sound and comfort. The Cedar Rapids Dental Association dinner at Montrose hotel featured papers by Dr. Robert Vane, Dr. Milton Ullman, and Dr. E. C. Prall, plus table clinics by several doctors.
The Danish government delivered a note to the American legation in Copenhagen contending the Greenland accord is invalid due to lack of prior Copenhagen approval. If Hull replies, he will likely reject that contention while the United States reserves its rights from earlier positions defending Greenland.
Three major steel producers joined United States Steel and Bethlehem Steel in granting a 10 cent per hour wage increase to workers. Republic Steel, Youngstown Sheet and Tube, and Otis Steel followed the action amid a threat to strike by the Steel Workers union committee.
The War Department told the American Medical Association that medical students graduating this spring from accredited schools will be offered commissions as first lieutenants in the medical corps. The move aims to fill officer billets as the armed forces mobilize.
Students from Wilson and Chinley high schools attended a youth conference where Gay Head, author of Boy Dates Girl, advised on dating boundaries and communication. She urged parental involvement, described a gentle refusal line, and advised avoiding weather-like conversations. C R Van Nice spoke on high school life with a noon boys roundtable and a 1:20 pm talk on education.
Harry Moorhead Laurance son of Mr and Mrs Charles A Laurance of 2511 First Avenue SE died at the family home Tuesday noon after illness. Born February 16 1866 he served in World War and was a member of Hanford American Legion Aunt Hermon Jodge Trowel ae and St Pauls Methodist ae The parents survive.
Mrs Sarah Ann Paul 1316 Third Avenue SE Cedar died at home at 6 p m Monday after a month illness Born June 12 1859 at Iowa City she lived in Cedar 60 years Her husband James R Paul preceded her in death Surviving daughters Mrs Myrtle Stanclift Seattle and Mrs a Moore Cedar Rapids son Ernest R Paul Seattle Two grandchildren Virginia and Frances Stanclift Funerals in Moon chapel at 4 15 p m Burial Oak Hill cemetery
Mrs Katherine Bokorney 428 C avenue NE died at her home at 1:55 pm Monday after a illness. Born January 31 1860 in Baden Germany she came to the United States in 1881. She married Fred Bokorney on July 3 1885 who preceded her in death. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran church. Surviving are a daughter Mrs J M Wetzel of Vinton two brothers A Krumm of Northwood Becker of Watkins Millard Wetzel of Vinton and Mrs Florence Demmel of Brandon a sister in law Miss Matilda Bokorney who lived with her since childhood. Funeral services will be conducted in the Moon ones at Wednesday by Rev Bornhoeft Burial will be Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs Anna E Getz 59 widow of Samuel Getz died at her Cedar Rapids home 828 Tenth Street Southwest at 4 48 p m Monday after a lingering illness Born January 18 1882 in Jackson County she came to Cedar Rapids from Anamosa 37 years ago She was a member of St Patrick s church Rosary Society fourth unit and the Daughters of Isabella Surviving are three daughters Mrs Marie Maher Wilma and Gladyce Getz a son John D Getz all of Cedar Rapids She also leaves seven brothers and a sister The body was taken to the residence where the Rosary will be recited by the Daughters of Isabella at 8 30 p m Tuesday and friends may call Funeral announcement will be made later.
London based report says Gen Ruggero Santini a top Italian commander and colonial administrator has been captured by British forces in Abyopia according to the ministry of information on Tuesday.
Yugoslav Premier General Dusan Simovitch is in Athens en route to Moscow. The report from Suncoast notes his current location and pending departure for the Soviet capital.
London reports claim victorious holds and retreat, while German high command says Yugoslav forces encircled near Sarajevo and Greek front shaken. British and Greek units attempt rear-guard withdrawal to Ioannina-Larisa as German breakthrough threatens Greek corps in Albania. Croat state recognized by Germany and Italy.
Secretary of State Hull said at a press conference Tuesday that he had heard no official discussion of convoys and noted no current policy shift. He emphasized the administration would announce any changes if discussions occurred.
OSSINING N Y UP Two outside helpers in the Sing Sing prison break that cost the lives of a guard a policeman and a convict were charged with murder facing the electric chair Edward Kiernan and William Wade both New York gangsters admitted making up the package of three automatic pistols ammunition and three sets of tools tied to a milk truck axle for the escape.
William Thomas, 19, told why he stole a $50 typewriter from a White Plains community center. He said he pawned it to pay tuition for a police training school.
Lewis Clark attended by packing house workers union regional representative See Ake W. Cofer federal conciliator for the strike. Pickets sought to arrest an unidentified picket after Monday night disturbance. Police officials conferred with union men and said clearer description needed before any arrest.
Judge H C Ring denied admission of the handwritten unwitnessed will of Josephine Z Fackler dated Sept 2 1932 after Mrs Fackler died April 3 Anson posting notes the ruling Frances Challed who died March 19 left Frank 100 to Jan Hus Memorial Church and 50 to Cedar Rapids Home for Aged Women Other beneficiaries include Frances E Challed Emma Challed Charles and Frank Challed and grandsons Arthur Eugene and Donald Challed
Road embargo arrests reported on the Troy Mills Walker road. Individuals were fined costs by Justices Can Arnold and H R Churchill after Sheriff J Whittemore apprehended them for embargo breaches and overweight livestock. One violator weighed 8 000 pounds over the five ton limit and faced a $10 plus costs penalty.
Two divorce actions were filed Tuesday charging cruel and inhuman treatment. Jean Barger seeks a divorce from Harold Barger whom she married in Kahoka Missouri on September 4 1939 with custody of their child. Mary Anna Sherwood seeks a divorce from C P Sherwood whom she married in Cedar Rapids on March 4 1931.
Rachel J. Monday sues for divorce from William V. Brown alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Married January 4, 1930, at Northee, the couple have one child with custody to be determined.
Key West authorities said a vault holding the body of 19 year old Elena Hoyos Mesa, reportedly taken by Karl Tanzler von Cosel for wax reconstruction, was destroyed by an explosion believed to be dynamite. The vault was found empty, the body buried months earlier by relatives. Von Cosel had left Key West hours before the blast to relocate elsewhere in Florida.
President Roosevelt signed two proclamations restricting additional American products deemed essential to national defense. The first takes effect Tuesday and covers construction and conveying machinery along with mining, well, and pumping machinery. A second proclamation, effective May 6, adds six more items including certain vegetable fibers and casein, with a full commodity list to follow.
CBS reports from New York that Romania raised a flag in the Banat region of Slavia where a Romanian minority resides. The broadcast notes that Romanian troops have been requested to intervene, signaling rising regional strain.
Stimson testified on arms programs noting rapid U S progress in aircraft guns tanks and warplanes. He praised the flying fortress bomber as likely the finest heavy bomber and said U S weapon designs surpass 1917 schedules with improved mobility range and firepower. He cited production gains and the need for extended training and readiness for a mobile war in Europe.
Under secretary of War Robert P Patterson told the Senate defense investigators that American planes and armor were superior to Europe’s and that war department procurement favored no big firms. He defended cost plus contracts, noted cantonment costs rose due to speed and weather, and said management and labor generally cooperated, while strikes hinder defense needs.
The census reports the annual U S death toll from leprosy at around 20 deaths. It notes the disease remains rare and concentrated in certain areas, with medical centers continuing surveillance and treatment efforts.
City Briefs report a dance pageant held at St Pat’s auditorium with admission priced at 25 cents. Advertisements note entries and schedules for community event.
Mrs. Anna Janouseck of 1516 Fifth avenue SE is summoned to Milwaukee after the death Sunday of her brother Louis Kaketch.
Betty Holecek daughter of Mr and Mrs J Holecek of 1138 Tenth Street underwent an electomy Thursday at Mercyital and is now allowed to have tors as she recovers.
The Townsend Club 1 and 3 auxiliary sponsor a card party Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Glow room of the Gas Company. Players are to bring their own cards.
The Fourth Nighters of the Y W C A will host a dance Wednesday from 9 to 11 30 p m with an orchestra. All out of school people are invited to attend.
Mr and Mrs Zed B Turner of 1620 Sixth Avenue SE attended funeral services Saturday at Garner for Lydia Lilly, who had passed away last week. The Turners have returned to pay respects while Gene Lily finishes his senior year at McKinley High School.
The gathering occurs at 8 pm in the Masonic temple with an officers election. Usual social hour for the ladies precedes the business. Committee members include Mr. and Mrs. Robert M. Threlkeld and Mr. and Mrs. Wayne Arensman.
Mike S. Palumbo of 1401 K Street SW was ordered to the west side draft board for induction into the army. He will replace a quota-rejected selectee and depart for Fort Des Moines Friday.
John S. Vavra of 2142 Blake Boulevard SE was admitted to St. Luke's Hospital this morning and was reported in good condition by Tuesday afternoon.
The Navy invites men with training or experience in Diesel engines welding cable telegraph operation hospital work such as first aid pharmacy X-ray and laboratory to join four year naval reserve classes. Recruits will receive assignments matching their skills.
Hugo Gensicke was accepted for enlistment at the army recruiting office in the post office building on Tuesday after a physical examination. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Gensicke and will be sent to the air corps at Fort Douglas Utah.
W J Vaughn of 618 Seventh Street SE sustained cuts on face and hands when he fell from a curbing shortly before noon Tuesday near Eighth Street SE. A squad car police officer assisted him to a nearby treatment facility.
The Linn County Bankers association will meet at 6 30 this evening at the Montrose hotel with president Emery Miller presiding to organize plans for a large meeting of bankers and wives from nine counties. The May 13 event will host bankers from Linn Bremer Grundy Black Hawk Buchanan Tama Benton Iowa and Johnson counties.
J. L. Papes, Marion Sentinel publisher, read selections from James Whitcomb Riley at the Canopus club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday. Members brought their wives as guests and heard readings including That Old Sweetheart and Nothin to Say.
Mrs W W Ray of 213 Sixteenth Street SE sustained bruises after a collision on highway No 11 near Midway Monday 8 p m. The crash involved Walter Ragsdale of Twenty first Street SE driving an auto that struck Mrs J E Dickerson’s vehicle from Toddville rural. Authorities reported no serious injuries.
Two 16 year old youths, Bill Leonard and Bill White, faced fines of one dollar plus costs for parking bikes on a sidewalk in the loop under the city ordinance. Judge Johnson handed down the penalties instead of jail time, reflecting the usual five day period.
The Rev S J Lane announced a two week spring series of special meetings starting Monday night in the NW district. Vernon, Martha Guttenfelder and others led a children's chorus with selections. An evangelist will speak on a new subject each evening and children meet at 7 for chorus practice.
Captain William W. Mahne, master of the American Export liner Excambion, said a ship he believed to be a German armed raider stopped the vessel with 75 American citizens aboard after leaving Lisbon on April 5. The raider delayed the ship 25 minutes, then ordered it to proceed. the Excambion was not boarded. Mahne cited the raider’s silhouette and operational method as evidence.
Paris police issued warrants against 6,200 house owners businessmen and janitors in the Paris prefecture after walls of buildings were placarded with anti-German and pro-free French slogans. Under new German regulations, those in charge of buildings become responsible for inscriptions or stickers.
The grass cutting derby in Cedar Rapids pits City Water Works against the Post Office. Water Works superintendent H. F. Blomquist asserts the plant started last Friday and is first to cut its grass this spring, besting Postmaster Baldwin who reluctantly concedes the point amid friendly rivalry.
A former Cedar Rapids resident, R. S. Adams Jr of Minneapolis, is among 175 trainees who have completed about two thirds of army flight training at Moffett Field California. He is the son of Mr and Mrs R S Adams of Minneapolis and attended McKinley High School in Cedar Rapids. He was active in football debating and journalism. Upon completing the advanced course he will receive a second lieutenant commission in the air corps reserve and be assigned to an army air unit for further instruction.
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