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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1942
Page
2
Fragmentary OCR text provides no coherent facts. The readable portions show only scattered letters and place names without a clear event, person, or organization to summarize.
A 43 year old man named Stusak was fined for disturbing the peace of his family, with the incident recorded in the local court docket and dated in the 1122 entry.
A fire broke out Wednesday at 5:04 p.m. in a pile at 400 Twelfth Avenue within a steel company yard. The blaze activated a general alarm as firefighters responded to extinguish the blaze and prevent spread.
Vernon E. Burge and Helen L. Light of Lisbon appear in a public notice relating to a legal matter. The brief item references a person named Reu Benton and indicates a formal proceeding or filing involving the named parties.
Helen L. Pettis and Russell L. Pettis reach an out of court property settlement. Mrs Pettis to receive ten dollars weekly alimony while he can work or until she remarries. Pettis also faces attorney fees and costs. Judge G K Thompson presided.
Orville Frank age 42 of 828 Oakland Avenue NE died early Thursday. Mathilda Schroeder Caldwell age 73 died at her daughter Mrs R K Keech home 534 Vernon Drive SE at 10 30 am Thursday. One ron infant twin daughter of Mr and Mrs Ray Stumpff 1028 Sixth Street SW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 6 22 pm Wednesday.
Mercy hospital reports a daughter for Harold Tanner of 809 Eighth street SE on April 15 and a daughter for Gerald Young of Amana on April 15. St Luke's hospital lists births including a deuce for Emil Lamparek of Rockford road SW on April 15 and a daughter for Harry Southerland of Merion on April 15. A son was born to Phillip Head of Center Point on April 16 and John Holbrook of Cincinnati, Ohio, a son on April 15. Holbrook, once Lakeville, is son of Royal H Holbrook of 1420 Second avenue SE.
In Yonkers, Army supply chief Lieut. Gen. Brehon B. Somervell said tank production is ahead of schedule but overall output lags due to non synchronized actions. He warned that motors, engines, and propellers must be matched and ships supplied to transport equipment where needed, calling for a substantial acceleration of effort.
Boyd Spradley went to the Chicago detective bureau seeking the best investigation for his complaint. He told Desk he wanted the finest service, and officers responded that the request would be handled, though it was outside their district.
A daytime air raid alert was ordered in the San Francisco bay area over an unidentified flight. The alert was canceled later the same day after the aircraft departed the region.
Oslo Bishop Evvind Berggrav described as released amid Quisling’s puppet regime efforts to split the Norwegian church. Oslo dispatch says Berggrav faced pressure to yield as other three clergymen remained imprisoned.
Anthony and 11 co defendants faced trial on conspiring to illicit alcohol. He reportedly demanded gallstone surgery and died after an operation deemed unnecessary. Judge Moscowitz ordered a new court date for April 20. Barracota will not be there.
The Building Trades says Davenport laborers on heavy construction now earn up to 874 cents per hour. Most crafts accepted new agreements retroactive to April 1, with sheet metal painters and one other craft still awaiting signing, expected Thursday.
President Philip Murray of the CIO acts as mediator in a rift between CIO affiliates the United Automobile Workers and United Mine Workers. UAW officials reported to Murray concerns over newspaper reports of expressions of opinion by UAW leaders regarding John L. Lewis. District 50 seeks to exile elected and appointed officers amid internal conflicts and complaints about R. J. and Walter Reuther.
DES MOINES AP Lieut. Col. John T. Lonsdale commander of the provisional battalion of the Iowa state guard reports 50 of 285 guardsmen in training at Camp Dodge will be relieved from active duty Friday. The men were called for 30 days basic training with a 60 day extended period.
The record names M. Amun at 11863 Fi a irst ae ont Ee Stirsky located 710 Fourth Street SW and Gerald Tuma at 221 First Street SE in a Class B filing.
The Iowa Children's Home Society was granted a city council permission to hold an emblem sale on May 16. The approval allows the charity event to proceed within municipal guidelines.
Los Angeles police hailed Robert le Bonge as he sped toward home, a fragmentary report noting his urgent motive and early departure, with no further details available.
An Optimist leader calls service clubs to foster tolerance and civic duty. He reflects on historic acts of mercy in Jerusalem 2000 years ago and argues social security is others aid while personal security rests on self effort. He criticizes prewar youth meetings on wealth redistribution and champions rugged individualism.
The army takes over colorful Fishermen's Wharf for the duration. Italian born owners including Joe DiMaggio's fish grotto and several night clubs must relocate. Once 200 boats, the fleet has dwindled to 40. remaining crews move to docks at Army Street as plans for the waterfront are not disclosed.
The President nominated Brig. Gen. Mark W. Clark to major general and 24 brigadier general promotions including Col. Clair Lee for command of the American Volunteer Flyers in China.
A measure by Senator Ball aims to freeze wages in wartime industries by reopening and closing shops and stabilizing wages, without altering the current 40 hour work week.
Born June 14, 1868, near Kiel Germany, she came with her family at age 3 to Wheatland Iowa. Married Charles Jacob Caldwell Oct 9 1888 at Wheatland. Lived in Cedar Rapids. Survived by son Herbert in Chicago and a daughter. Funeral arrangements at Turner chapel.
The fragment notes services at KCaste scheduled for 10 am Friday. Details about the venue and times are incomplete in the text.
Lewis Edwin Penrose of Sheilsburg dies at his son Donald’s home. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Friday with Rev. officiating at the Paloy. Friends may attend.
Price defended the censorship code noting its underlying honor system and said revisions were not detailed. He addressed complaints that the Office of Censorship seeks non publication of widely known information to prevent aiding the enemy as a fact finding tool.
Six officers and six enlisted men received citations for exploits that likely set a world record for fastest round the world flight. The two-plane crew logged 121 hours 55 minutes, reflecting the highest credit on the U S military forces. The other plane returned on a new westward route.
Spencer J. Drayton, FBI agent in charge, announced that 40 enemy aliens with contraband weapons and ammunition were held after raids in Gary, South Bend, Mishawaka and Fort Wayne. Police cooperated with county and state forces in Indiana's first such roundup. Authorities seized 48 weapons, 2036 rounds of ammunition, 32 short wave radios, 19 cameras and a map of an undisclosed military location.
Associate Justice William O. Douglas told Ohio State University law school alumni that a postwar cooperative society based on equality and fraternity would be founded in America. He said the fundamental issue demands a genuine partnership endeavor by the nation.
Partial OCR reads court notice from Linn County listing a plaintiff and defendant names with unclear dates and actions. The legible fragment shows court involvement and names Anna Katherine and parties, suggesting a probate or civil matter proceeding in the Linn jurisdiction.
Nat Floyd of Bulletin and Frank Hewlett of United Press report two U S fliers linked up with bombers over Corregidor during shelling by Japanese forces. They say casualties are light and food and water on the island suffice for a prolonged stand. Royce names Burma as key to striking Japan, noting potential long range bomber supply lines.
Mrs. C. R. Smith was named head of the League Of Women Voters at the twenty third annual Des Moines convention. Four vice presidencies went to Mrs. E. D. Strong Grignelis Mrs. J. S. Schramm Burlington Mrs. H. E. Henderson Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Charles Clarke Des Moines. Mrs. C. E. Gullette Newton was elected secretary and Mrs. J. W. Vieg Ames reelected treasurer.
Two underground trains collided at a station in Osaka on Thursday, resulting in about 150 casualties including deaths and injuries among passengers according to Japanese broadcasts cited by AP.
A promotional examination for detectives by the civil service commission will be held at McKinley High School on April 29 at 7 30 p m. Eligible applicants are all civil service employees below detective rank with at least five years police service. A passing written test requires 70 percent. Applications are due by 5 p m April 24. The vacancy follows James H Bailey’s eligibility list.
London reports Britain’s aerial offensive stretches into a fifth day with RAF raids on the French invasion coast and Ruhr targets. American and Canadian pilots fly long range missions while new Boston bombers intensify attacks. several planes reported missing after night raids.
Linn County School Men's club set the 1943 girls tournament dates for January 27 28 29 and 30 and the boys tournament for February 4 5 and 6. Sites will be announced later.
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