Train Hits Truck at Tama Ends Two Lives
Two men, Abraham I. Schwartz and Frank Carter, were killed when an eastbound train struck their pickup at a crossing near Tama at 4:07 p.m. Friday during heavy rain. Coroner Harvey Jones opened an investigation as families mourn. Carter’s survivors include his wife, a son Freddie, and stepson Leonard Boyer. Schwartz’s survivors include his wife and four children.
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the Gazette
Tama, Sr
Tama
Abraham I. Schwartz
Marshalltown
Frank Carter
Schwartz
Carter
North Western
Harvey Jones
Tama County
Freddie
Leonard Boyer
Dave Margul
Esther Schwartz
St. Louis
Cpl
Ben Schwartz
The
Army
Goldie Schwartz
Daily Record notices and fines from April 15 1944
Wartime coupon details cover meat stamps fuel oil stamps and airplane stamps with validity dates and purchase rules. Local arrests include Peter Holmes and Zita DeNio fined for disorderly conduct and drunkenness cases with other minor offenses listed. Fire reported a grass blaze at Twenty first avenue and Twelfth street SW. Several birth notices and marriages followed by two divorce decrees for Mary Kettering and Charles Keyes.
Fire confession given by suspect in Iowa case
FBI special agent White testified that Roeniig confessed to starting the fire around 5 p.m. and signed a voluntary statement after reading it aloud. He said no threats or promises were made, and Roeniig with limited English answered questions intelligently, indicating understanding. White noted his FBI role in Iowa from 1942 to 1944 before transferring to Los Angeles.
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Cornell
Roeniig
White
FBI
Iowa
Los Angeles
Cockburn Named to War Dads National Committee
Cedar Rapids War Dads leader George Cockburn has joined the national committee on international relations. National president Remmie L. Arnold announced the appointment, with Thomas J. Denis of Butte heading the committee. Local chapter membership now exceeds 506 men, part of a national body over a million strong.
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George Cockburn
Cedar Rapids
National Council of American War Dads
Remmie L. Arnold
War Dads
Thomas J. Denis
Butte
Mont
Waas
Rotary Ub
Cockburn
Reneges on Baking Lawn to Work Out Fine
H. L. McCullough of Anamosa was jailed Saturday after failing to pay a $10 fine for drunkenness imposed by Judge Harry S. Johnson. He worked on the jail lawn Friday, left to raise the money, returned Saturday, and was kept in custody with an extra day added for the break.
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H. L. McCullough
Anamosa
Harry S. Johnson
McCullough
Anamosa Woman and North English Man Robbed
Detectives worked Saturday to recover two purses reported stolen Friday by visitors in the city. Robert Calvert of North English said his hotel billfold containing a watch, 20 dollars, and a 125 dollar check disappeared after visiting McDonald's tavern. Mrs. W. K. Hodgson of Anamosa reported her purse left on a Woolworth's counter had two diamond rings valued at 225 dollars and 24 dollars in currency missing along with other jewelry.
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Robert Calvert
North English
Cedar Rapids
McDonald’s Tavern
W. K. Hodgson
Anamosa
Woolworth’s
Deaths of Joseph Klema in Marion at 92
Joseph Klema age 92 of route one Marion died at Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 30 am Saturday after a long illness Born in Bohemia he came to this country seven years ago He is survived by three daughters Mina Coats Lomita California Mrs George Niehouse Denver Colorado and Mrs Joseph Drakos Cedar Rapids a son Frank Klema Baltimore eight grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren Body at Janeba funeral home pending arrangements
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Joseph Klema
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Bohemia
Klema
Mina Coats
Lomita
Calif
George Niehouse
Denver
Colo
Joseph Drakos
Frank Klema
Baltimore
Janeba Funeral Home
Dunn Urges Roosevelt and Wallace Re-election
Iowa Democrat E G Dunn Mason City keynote at state convention argues war must preserve the American way of life and urges support for Roosevelt Wallace and Gillette. He criticizes GOP inaction since 1933 and praises Democratic programs, urging a fourth term for Roosevelt and warning against a Republican peace policy.
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Dunn
Roosevelt
Wallace
Des Moines
E. G. Dunn
Mason City
Iowa
Democrats
United States
Criti
G.O.P
Democratic Party
Mrs. Roosevelt
Republican Party
America
Marion News Honors Pfc Ben Cummins on furlough visit
Pfc. Ben C. Cummins of Camp Bowie Texas spends a furlough with his wife at her mother's Marion home Mrs Laura Gillmore a picnic supper was served relatives present include Rose Hickman Vernon Orel Gillmore Charles Adams J H Raddatz Cedar Rapids Darrell Gillmore Viola George Gillmore Ivan Gillmore Fred Snyder Anna M Greer Minnie Bliss Magmie Reinhemmer Zelda Gillmore and others at 1044 Tenth Street Mathews to join Milwaukee railroad division engineers office George Burns Marion retiree treated at St Luke's hospital for a fractured leg from Eddy Paper plant Barbara Price and Lois Leidigh visited Davenport weekend grandparents Scott Leidigh Jennie Switzer Davenport to visit son in law Alvin Patsch Mrs W G Harding seriously ill at 1108 Sixth Street
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Pfc
Ben C. Cummins
Camp Bowie
Texas
Laura Gillmore
Gillmore
Rose Hickman
Vernon
Orel Gillmore
Charles Adams
J. H. Raddatz
Cedar Rapids
Darrell Gillmore
Viola
George Gillmore
Ivan Gillmore
Fred Snyder
Anna M. Greer
Minnie Bliss
Magmie Reinhemmer
Zelda Gillmore
Marion
Local Notes From Marion Area In Brief
Mr and Mrs Irvin L Ford travel to Los Angeles due to Mrs Ford sister Mary Ives Anderson critical illness Mrs Anderson a former Marion resident Mrs Irving Johnson of Davenport visits Mrs Edward McGuire Mrs Kenneth J Bruster of Columbia SC and son Kenneth Jr guests of Mrs Bruster mother Mrs George W Self Lt Bruster stationed at Fort Jackson Mr and Mrs Matt J Mullin Mason City attend funeral of aunt Mrs Hubert C Klumph Rev C J Biddle of Fort Dodge former Marion church pastor guests of Mr and Mrs E C Hamm Mrs Ralph Reynolds of Fayette and daughters Sandra and Alice Elaine visit her mother Mrs Evelyn McEvoy and sister Mrs Tom Ozburn Pvt Wayne Manson transferred to Camp Cooke Calif for military duties Greenhouse work ad placed at Marion Blvd Bezdek's.
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Irvin L. Ford
Los Angeles
Kenneth J. Bruster
Columbia, S. C
Kenneth, Jr
Matt J. Mullin
Mason City
Mr. Mullin
Hubert C. Klumph
Ralph Reynolds
Fayette
Sandra
Alice Elaine
Evelyn McEvoy
Tom Ozburn
Pvt
Wayne Manson
Edward Manson
Marysville
Calif. Army Air Base
Camp Cooke
Calif
Marion and area church schedules listed for Sunday services
The column lists multiple churches with pastors and service times including Marion area parishes: Baptist with Rev. Benjamin H. Shaw and various events. St Joseph’s Catholic mass at 8 and 10 a.m.. Christian with Rev. Vernon H. Carter and a sermon titled Chosen to Serve. Congregational with Cedar Rapids pulpit occupancy by Louis Locatell. Free Methodist with Rev. C. B. Patrick. Methodist with Rev. Arthur W. Henke and Youth devotionals. Presbyterian with Rev. C. V. R. De Jong and sermon After Easter What The Call of the Wild. St Paul’s Lutheran with Rev. Carl E. Krog and multiple services. Seventh Day Church of God with Curran and Sabbath school. Epworth League at 7. The item functions as a community timetable of church activities.
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Benjamin H. Shaw
St. Joseph’s
T. J. McElliott
Vernon H. Carter
Christian Endeavor
Young Peoples’ Party
Congregational
Louis Locatell
First Congregational Church
Cedar Rapids
Free Methodist
C. B. Patrick
Arthur W. Henke
Youth Fellowship
Upper Parlor
C. V. R. de Jong
L. R. McMullin
Westminster Fellowship
Ladies Spiritual Life Group
Ben F. Gill
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Carl E. Krog
Moore Services for A B T Moore
Obituary notice states A B T Moore died Thursday at his son A B T Moore Jr s home in Minneapolis. Funeral services set for 2 p m Monday at Turner chapel with Reverends Robert Little and W M Evans officiating. burial in Oak Hill cemetery.
Charles Linhart dies after brief illness in Cedar Rapids
Charles Linhart aged 42 of 1627 First Street Southwest Cedar Rapids died Friday at 3 45 p.m. after a brief illness in a local hospital. Born October 5 1902 in Chicago he lived in Cedar Rapids about four years employed by Wilson and Company. Surviving are his wife Rose J two sons Charles Jr and George E both of Chicago a stepdaughter Carlere Bartunek of Cedar Rapids mother Mrs Mary Linhart of Berwyn Illinois three brothers Joseph Milwaukee John and Michael Berwyn and Paul Union Pier Michigan and a sister Mrs Mary Benesh of Chicago. Services will be held at Janeba funeral home Sunday at 3 with Theodore B Hlubacek officiating Burial will be in Bohemian National Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
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Charles Linhart
First Street
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Wilson and Company
Rose J
Charles, Jr
George E
Carlere Bartunek
Mary Linhart
Berwyn, II
Joseph
Milwaukee
John
Michael
Berwyn
Paul
Union Pier
Mich
Mary Benesh
Janeba
Theodore B. Hlubacek
Bohemian National Cemetery
George E Harms Dies After Brief Illness At Cedar Rapids
George E Harms 67 of 1209 Elmhurst Drive NE Cedar Rapids died at 3 am Saturday at his home after a heart attack and brief illness He was born August 9 1876 in Carroll and had lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years He was a Penick and Ford brokerage salesman and a member of the Travelers Protective association He is survived by his wife Nellie one son Capt E Harms Jr Camp Barkeley and one daughter Mrs William L
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George E. Harms
Elmhurst Drive
Carroll
Cedar Rapids
Penick and Ford
Travelers Protective Association
Nellie
Capt. E. Harms, Jr
Camp Barkeley
William L
Home poultry flock goal guides small farm output
A local note outlines a home flock of 15 hens expected to yield at least 1,825 eggs annually. The goal emphasizes steady production for household use or small sale, reflecting traditional backyard farming practices and efficiency aims.
Cyclist Carl McGowan Returns Home After Head Injury
Carl V. McGowan, who suffered head injuries last Monday when thrown from his bicycle, was returned to his home Saturday from a Cedar Rapids hospital. Mrs. D. B. Storck has gone to Darlington, Wisconsin, to see her daughter-in-law, Mrs. Owen Storck, who is ill. Mrs. Florence Scott, mother of Mrs. Owen Storck, will go to Darlington Sunday.
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Carl V. McGowan
Cedar Rapids
D. B. Storck
Darlington
Wis
Owen Storck
Florence Scott
Local Social Notes Highlight Mayo Clinic Return and Visits
Mrs. G. A. Gunnison re enters Mayo Clinic Rochester Minnesota. Pvt. and Mrs. James Milder from St. Louis visit Mrs. Milder’s parents Mr. and Mrs. Ed Forbes. Lt. John Stewart arrives Friday from Fort Jackson South Carolina for a 15 day leave with his parents the J. A. W. Stewarts.
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Pvt
James Milder
St. Louis
Mrs. Milder
Mrs
Ed Forbes
John Stewart
Fort Jackson
S. C
J. A. W. Stewarts
Soldier on furlough with family in town
Pvt. Clive Achey from Fort Warren Wyoming is spending a furlough with his wife and his parents the William Acheys. Mr and Mrs Earl Mathews and their 9 year old son are also in town from Marion for a visit.
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Pvt
Clive Achey
Fort Warren
Wyo
William Acheys
Earl Mathews
Vinton and
Ickes Proposes Vet Shares in War Plant Ownership
Secretary Ickes outlined an American postwar plan giving 10 million returning veterans ownership and control of war plants now owned by the government. He urged against turning facilities to monopolies and praised real free enterprise as a form of bonus for veterans.
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San Francisco
Ickes Friday
Commonwealth Club
Ickes
America
Cubs of Scout pack 12 meet for service at Beatty funeral home
City briefs note Scout pack 12 will gather Monday at 1 p.m. at Beatty funeral home for Max Hite services at 3 p.m. Also, Gazette carrier Robert Merriam lost thirty 10-cent war stamps in the business district Saturday morning and can be reached at 1921 Bever avenue SE.
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Scout Pack 12
Beatty Funeral Home
Max Hite
Robert Merriam
Finder
Robert
Bever Avenue SE
Leudness charges filed against Merle Leggett and Ruby Dodge
Police arrested Merle Leggett and Ruby Dodge on Friday at Leggett s room after Mrs Dodge s husband complained. Officers Carl Badger and John Hlavacek said charges would be filed Saturday. Leggett is 34 and lives at 519 Fourth avenue SE while Mrs Dodge is 21 and lives at 2243 Cold Stream avenue NE.
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Merle Leggett
Fourth Avenue SE
Ruby Dodge
Cold Stream Avenue NE
Leggett
Carl Badger
John Hlavacek
Attorney Ingersoll speaks on 1943 revenue act at High Twelve luncheon
T M Ingersoll outlined provisions of the 1943 revenue act passed by Congress over President Roosevelt’s veto at the High Twelve club Friday noon. He reviewed the Congress presidential clash over the bill and noted its impact on the first declaration due April 15.
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T. M. Ingersoll
High Twelve Club
Couple Fined For Disorderly Conduct In City Court
Peter Holmes 74 of 11414 First Street NE and Zita DeNio 34 of 618 Sixth Street SE were fined 25 dollars and costs each after pleading guilty to disorderly conduct. They were arrested by Patrolmen Eugene Morey and John Zenisek at Holmes room on a complaint from his landlord.
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Peter Holmes
First Street
Zita DeNio
Sixth Street
Theodore Pettit
Twelfth Street
Harry S. Johnson
Eugene Morey
John Zenisek
Holmes
Vinton and Surrounding Areas Win District Music Contest
Winners announced from Vinton, Toledo, Traer, Reinbeck and nearby towns with multiple instruments and ensembles placing across categories including Baritone horn, Trumpet quartet, Violin, Flute, Woodwind ensembles, piano, mixed quartets, glee clubs, and orchestras. Notable names include Margaret Kelly, Bill Caldwell, Nelda Henderson, June Schmidt, and Dorothy Engel among many others.
Strawberry Point District Music Contest Winners List
First place prizes announced Friday include Baritone solo George Gundacker Strawberry Point Wayne Maley Stanley Don Klaaren Fayette Roger Willey Independence Dick Bushnell Manchester Mezzo soprano Ann Boland Strawberry Point Marie Katachkowsky Elkader Ella June Jellings Maynard Contralto Marilyn Kiefer Stanley Donna Rose Gundacker Strawberry Point Bass Mervyn Knake Strawberry Point Herman Chanen Independence Soprano Rita Gavin Manchester Shirley Shaffer Fayette Lucille Luse Strawberry Point Lois Larson Elkader Tenor saxophone Betty Matelier Independence Baritone sax Lo Martin Elkader French horn Lucille Lus Trumpet Walter Saur Elkader Lorraine Harris Manchester Herman Chanen Independence B clarinet Richard Eckhea Elkader William Kellogg Strawberry Point Brass quartet Maynar Fayette Tenor solo Robert William Independence Brass sextet Elkader Fayette Independence Elkader Girls sextet Strawberry Point Fayette Independence Elkader Tuba Bud Hill Maynard Boys quartet Maynard Fayette Strawberry Point Manchester Independence Saxophone quartet Elkader Trumpet trio Elkader Girls trio Fayette Manchester Maynard Brass Clarinet quartet Strawberry Point Bassoon Anna Mae Schroeder Maynard Girls glee club Class D Barville Boys glee club Strawberry Point Maynard Fayette Girls glee club Class C Fayette Maynard Mixed choir Class C Strawberry Point Maynard Fayette Piano Marilyn Kiefer Stanley Betty Hansen Manchester Phil Cole Fayette Evelyn Bar Manchester Madrigal group Fayette Bands Fayette Elkader Maynard Strawberry Point
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Margaret Kelly
Bill Caldwell
Nelda Henderson
Marilyn McCreary
Toledo
Josephine Riley
Iowa School For Blind
Jean Countermine
Betty Walter
Thea Lavon Condon
Center Point
Dorothy Engel
Reinbeck
Roger Albert
Harry Fenton
School For Blind
Kathleer
Kahler
Palo
Don Weichman
Newhall
Pat Owens
Jean Stavely
Traer
Doris Cuthbertson
Bob Colston
van Horne
June Schmidt
Gloria Gray
Wanda Applegate
Bonnie Kremenak
Ruth Jane Hillgeson
Urbana
Mary Dusek
Gladbrook
Waldo Haerther
Marilyn Westfall
Betty Molek
Mariel Cope
Dysart
Wayne Dunlavey
Traaer
Bill Taylor
Strawberry Point
George Gundacker
Wayne Maley
Stanley
Don Klaaren
Fayette
Roger Willey
Independence
Dick Bushnell
Manchester
Ann Boland
Marie Katachkowsky
Elkader
Ella June
Jellings
Maynard
Marilyn Kiefer
Donna
Rose Gundacker
Mervyn Knake
Herman Chanen
Rita Gavin
Shirley Shaffer
Fay
Ette
Ucille Luse
Strawber Point
Lois Larson
Betty Matelier
Lo Martin
Lucille Lus
Walter Saur
Ekader
Lorraine Harris
Mancheter
Indepenence
Richard Eckhea
William Kéllogg
Maynar Fayette
Robert William Independence
Fayett Girls
Strawberry Pair
Bud Hill
Elkade
Mancheste
Brass
Fayett
Anna Mae Schroede Maynard
Barba Jenson
Evelyn Suh Maynard
Barville
Staley
Betty Hansen
Phil Cole
Evelyn Bar
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