Roof Fire Reported at 624 E Avenue NW
On Saturday at 8 03 am a roof fire was reported at 624 E Avenue NW. Frank Matejka issued a general alarm.
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E Avenue NW
Frank Matejka
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 18, 1942
Page
2
Mrs Nannie Stansby Dies At 83 At Her Home
Mrs Nannie EF Stansby aged 83 died at her home 361 Second Avenue SW at 4 38 p m Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nannie EF. Stansby
Second Avenue
Birth Announcements From St Luke's Hospital
Mr and Mrs John Hyde Marion announce the birth of twin daughters on April 18 at St Luke's Hospital Mrs Gordon pon Vernon announce the birth of a daughter at home Mr and Mrs George Zachar 1114 Nineteenth Street SE report a son born April 17 Mr and Mrs Godfrey Sonka Route No 2 welcome a child on April 13 Mrs Thom the pson Secalles records a birth for Mr and Mrs Ralph A Snyder 2136 Blake Boulevard SE
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke’s Hospital
John Hyde
Marion
Gordon Pon
Vernon
George Zachar
Nineteenth Street
Godfrey Sonka
Thom
Ralph A. Snyder
Blake Boulevard
Local court fines for drunkenness speeding and traffic offenses
William Johnson 28 of 805 Eighth avenue SE fined 25 dollars and costs for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. George Hilmer 42 of 1506 street SW fined 25 dollars for disturbing the peace. Donald Hall of Alburnett fined and costs for speeding 45. Keith Jensen 122 Nineteenth street NW surrendered license 15 days for speeding 42. A J Ripka 1431 Bever avenue SE fined 2 dollars and costs for failure to yield right of way. Edward Shim ek 1605 Zika avenue NW fined 2 dollars and costs for running a school stop sign with the fine suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Johnson
Eighth Avenue SE
George Hilmer
Donald Hall
Alburnett
Keith Jensen
Nineteenth Street NW
A. J. Ripka
Bever Avenue
Edward Shimek
Zika Avenue
MacArthur Supreme Command Question Cleared
United States Army Headquarters in Australia says all governments of the United Nations are in complete agreement on General Douglas MacArthur's supreme command. A MacArthur spokesman announced Saturday confirming unified stance amid wartime coordination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Army
Australia
United Nations
Douglas MacArthur
Supreme Command
MacArthur
Nelson Urges Editors to Be Fair to Nation
Donald M. Nelson, chairman of the War Production Board, told editors at the American Society of Newspaper Editors that the press has the gravest responsibility. He urged them to put the country first, report all the facts within military necessity, and avoid selective presentation or manipulation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Donald M. Nelson
War Production Board
People of America
American Society of Newspaper Editors
Aed Ee
Prowlers Net 38 Dollars From Kutchera Office
Robert Kutchera manager of Kutchera Sodding and Fuel on 402 Eighth Avenue SE reported his office entered during the night. Police said burglars smashed a window to gain entry and stole 38.97 in change and currency from a hidden filing cabinet. It was the second break-in in a fortnight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Kutchera
Kutchera Sodding and Fuel Company
Eighth Avenue SE
Employee of Monticello Bank Testifies at Trial
Everett G Horner former vice president of the insolvent Commercial Investment Corporation testifies for the defense in a federal securities act case. He denies consulting on financial statements before Sept 1940 and says he first learned of alleged false statements in Nov 1940 during a talk with the rega rger about the corporation. H M Carpenter cashier of the bank and Horner are two defendants in the case. Charlies Luett assistant cashier and assistant trust officer of the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Everett G Horner
Commercial Investment Corporation
Horner
Monticello State Bank
Reag
H. M. Carpenter
Charlies Luett
Men 18 and 19 May Choose Army Branch
Washington AP reports that men aged 18 and 19 could select their army branch. A new order names combat arms including the air corps, but the top-age eligibility earlier peaked at 90,441 in January. February and March totals dropped to 38,003 and 53,527 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Dearmy
TS See
Ae Ae
Dhoa Sae
Air Corps
City Briefs Frank Janko Recovering in Rochester Hospital
Frank Fritz Janko of 1846 Mallory Street SW is hospitalized at St Marys Hospital in Rochester Minnesota recovering from an injury or illness. The notice reports his condition and location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank “Fritz” Janko
Mallory Street
St. Mary's Hospital
Rochester
Minn
Norman death calls son from Cedar Rapids to Kansas City
Arthur Norman of 504 Ninth Street SW will travel to Kansas City Missouri following the death of his father John Norman a Cedar Rapids resident. Funeral services will be held there Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur Norman
Ninth Street
Kansas City
John Norman
Cedar Rapids
ee 625 Rave ii brary where she is in charge of
ee 625 Rave ii brary where she is in charge of the program and leads related activities. The fragment mentions a library setting and a person overseeing operations, implying a leadership role in a local community or institutional library space.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ee 625 Raveiibrary
Clara Wavrin Report at 109 Tenth Ave
Clara Wavrin reported a bright green object seen near 109 Tenth Avenue on Friday. The sighting described a brilliant green color falling in a southwesterly direction and appearing unusually close to her location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wavrin
Tenth Ave
F. X. and Mary Ellen Visit San Diego Relatives
F. X. and his daughter Mary Ellen of 1503 Second Avenue SE left for California for two weeks to visit Mr. Foran’s son and daughter-in-law Mr. and Mrs. Francis F. Foran in San Diego.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. X. As
Mary Ellen
Second Avenue SE
California
Mr. Foran
Francis F. Foran
San Diego
Welsch Joins Des Moines Speech Conference Panel
J Dale Welsch professor of speech at Coe college attended the conference for Teachers of Speech in Des Moines on Friday and Saturday. He participated in a panel discussion on relations between speech and elementary schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Dale Welsch
Coe College
Conference For
Teachers of Speech
Des Moines
Man Injured in Machinery Incident at La Plant Choate Plant
Warren McArthur aged 31 of 1604 First Avenue was injured at about 5 pm Friday when his hand was caught in machinery at the La Plant Choate plant. He was treated at St. Luke's Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Warren McArthur
First Avenue
St. Luke's Hospital
Townsend Booster Club Meeting and Delegates Election
The Townsend Booster Club meets this evening at 750 Center Point Road NE for a picnic supper. Delegates will be elected to the district convention to be held in Cedar Rapids on May 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Booster Club
Center Point Road
Cedar Rapids
Sunday Gazette Want Ads Push Reminder
You have until 6 o'clock Saturday night to order your want ads for Sunday. National Want Ad Week starts Sunday. Eight day ads cost the price of six, four day ads for three. Dial 2-1121 to reach a Want Ad Taker now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sunday Gazette
Staff Sgt Karl Louis Soren portrait and family note
Staff Sergeant Karl Louis Soren, son of Mr and Mrs J K L Sorenson of 1259 Thirtieth Street SE, is referenced in a local military notice. The item notes his family background and residence in the community context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Karl Louis Sorenson
J. K. L. Sorenson
Thirtieth Street
Harold Hunt to lead services at East Iowa district conference
Harold Hunt of Cedar Rapids will be among branch presidents in charge of services at the regular quarterly conference of the East Iowa district of the Northern States Mission. Church Chicago will be principal speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold Hunt
Cedar Rapids
East Iowa
Northern States Mission
Church
Chicago
Visit of Lt McKim to Fort Benning for infantry course
First Lieut Phil McKim stationed at Elko Nevada since February 23 plans a home visit at 7510 B avenue NE. He will depart Sunday with his wife Barbara Jo and children John for Fort Benning Georgia for a three month infantry officers school course. The family will live with him in Georgia and he will take rifle and heavy weapon training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phil McKim
Elko
Nev
B Avenue
Barbara Jo
John
Fort Benning
Infantry Officers’ School
Georgia
Fourth Avenue and Twelfth Street SE Church Schedule
The Rev H L Ruthrauff pastor. Church School 9:45 Morning worship 10:50 5 Lovest Thou Me 6:30 p.m. Evening worship 7:30 Message in music by McPherson quartets Study Stories and the Old Times 8 p.m. Wednesday Choir 7 p.m. Thursday Seas duh 2 p.m. Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fourth Avenue
Twelfth Street
H. L. Ruthrauff
Sociological Society Elects Garwood to Midwest Executive
Lynn E. Garwood, professor of social science at Coe College, was elected to the executive of the Midwest Sociological Society on Friday. The announcement highlights Garwood's role and the society leadership change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn E. Garwood
Coe College
Friday
Iewative
Midwest
RAF Deepest Day Raid Targets U Boat Plant in Reich
The RAF led a bold daylight thrust deep into Germany as Augsburg lies 150 miles inside southern Germany, 30 miles northwest of Munich. Over 600 Allied planes attacked Nazi targets with high casualties reported in a south coast English town raid by the Luftwaffe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.A.F
Reich
U-Boat Plant
Augsburg
Germany
Munich
Adolf Hitler
Archibald Sinclair
Pas de Cais
Red Army reports Nazi use of gunner infantry tactics
The Red Star says German commanders are throwing artillery reserves into frontline fighting to replace infantry units. It notes two German riverine setbacks costing casualties in the Eighth Army infantry, while Dnieper area dispatches predict a near hour to retake a major industrial center. Guerillas claim heavy German HQ strikes killing many officers. Soviet gains in Smolensk province include 11,000 enemy killed in nine months and districts cleared. The North Front reports a captured German resistance center. Tass confirms Moscow broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kuibyshev
Russia
Red Star
Sillery
Dnieperopetrovsk
Smolensk
We Moscow
Tokyo Air Attack Reports Stir Mixed Japanese Response
Tokio continues to report the first aerial strike with Domei noting a curious calm in Ginza and Nanumiouchi districts as buses and cars move, lunch crowds return to offices, and defense workers perform their duties while no clear civilian alert measures are explained amid wartime drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Pearl Har
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney Dies in New York Hospital
Mrs. Harry Payne Whitney widow of the financier died Saturday in New York hospital from heart complications. Former Gertrude Vanderbilt, she established the Whitney Museum of American Art in 1931 and became known for a custody battle over her daughter Gloria Vanderbilt. Her husband died in 1930 leaving an estate valued around 100 million dollars. their son Cornelius served as a major in the U.S. Air Corps and was en route to a military base.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harry Payne Whitney
New * Hospital
Whitney
Gertrud Vanderbilt
Serband
Cornelius
United States Air Corps
Whitney Museum of American Art
Gloria Vanderbilt
Whit
Warn of Misleading Jap Rescue Claims
Washington AP report notes a navy spokesman warns that claims of Japanese rescue efforts may be misleading. The briefing emphasizes cautious interpretation of early reports and stresses verification by official channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy
Rela
Treasure Isle to Navy. San Francisco Treasure Island INS
The brief item notes Treasure Island in San Francisco Bay and references a naval or INS related status. Details are sparse in the fragment, but it denotes a connection between Treasure Island and naval operations or status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasure Isle
NAVY
San Francisco
Treasure Island
INS
Workers Strike at Vinton Produce Go
A strike at Vinton Produce began at 9 a.m. Saturday with about 100 workers walking off. CIO organizer LaVerne Schanke says 90 percent are unionized and seeks fair pay and respect, while supervisor orders to stop talking prompted actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joy Knaack
L. E. Whitcomb
LaVerne Schanke
CIO
Wes
Whitcomb
C. Rosenberg
Sependence Produce Company
Vinton Company
Schanke
Labor Board
Yanks in heavy air assault on Timor
In Melbourne a UN air raid against the Japanese base at Koepang Timor was announced. American and Australian pilots dropped high explosive bombs and incendiaries, all bombs hitting the target despite heavy anti aircraft fire. A RAAF communique said Japanese fighters shot down at Port Moresby New Guinea after raids Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Ins
United Nations
Koepang
Timor
RAAF
Port Moresby
New Guinea
Fire hits smaller vessel and harbor air units
United Nations headquarters said on Saturday night that a smaller vessel was afire. The report also noted that a Japanese naval bomber and three flying boats moored in the harbor were hit, while heavy bombers and four fighters and anti aircraft fire opposed the attack.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Nations
Sugar rationing signup dates set for April 28 29
Wholesalers retailers and industrial users must register for sugar at the Chamber of Commerce from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 28 and 29. Edward E. Lowe, Linn county civilian defense committee chairman, announced the plan. Individual consumer registration will follow May 4 to 7 at city schools. Sam R. Hawkins named by the Linn county rationing board to handle registration. county clerk and other officials attended Friday’s meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Edward E. Lowe
Linn County Civilian Defense Committee
Cern
Sam R. Hawkins
Linn County Sationing Board
Navy to Establish Training Center at Iowa State College
The navy department authorized Ninth district officials to contract with Iowa State College at Ames to set up a training center for enlisted men. About 200 trainees monthly for four months, totaling 800, will study as electricians mates and similar technical roles. Iowa State provides instructors and facilities. the state will feed and house the trainees, with a small number of naval officers kept at Ames for discipline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Ninth Naval District
Iowa State College
Ames
William S. Jacobsen
Iowa
State
Iowa State College to Open Naval Electricians Training School
Ames AP reports a naval electricians training school with 800 capacity will open at Iowa State College around June 1. A 16 week program per 800 man contingent is planned, using college facilities for training and recreation. Rear Admiral Downes and engineering dean T R Ingineering helped finalize the plan, approved by the state board of education.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Downes
Ninth Naval District
T. R. Ineering
H. V. Gas
State Board of Education
Police Probe Dog Poisonings In Kenwood Area
Police investigate a string of dog poisonings in the Kenwood area culminating in the death of Skip a fox terrier belonging to Patricia and Barbara Paul daughters of Mr and Mrs Harry Paul. A veterinarian cites a tremendous dose of poison as the cause while Patrolman Bill Kudina notes police will aid the pest inquiry and cites the difficulty of proving rodent control claims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood
Skip
Patricia
Barbara Paul
Harry Paul
E Avenue
Bill Kudina
Dinner and Program for Cub Pack 30 Held at St Pauls
More than 60 attended the Cub Pack 30 pot luck dinner and meeting at St Pauls Methodist Church Friday night for members, parents and friends. A model den meeting and a comedy skit were performed by den No 1 and den No 2 under Mrs. Hoyt and Mrs. Donahue. James Manville spoke on cubs and showed movies on cub values. Awards were given to Cubs including David Hoyt Lion and gold arrow Forest Rutgers silver arrow on Wolf and Bear badges Dick Donahue gold arrow on Wolf and Bear badges Jack Clark Bear and gold arrow John Kirby, and others who were graduated into Scout Troop 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's Methodist Church
den No. 1
Harry Hoyt
den No. 2
R. A. Donahue
James Manville
Boy Scout
David Hoyt
Forest Rutgers
Dick Donahue
Jack Clark
John Kirby
Ion
Man
Scout
Maynard Couple Mark Sixtieth Wedding Anniversary
Special to The Gaselte. Mr. and Mrs. Harry Stebbins were honored Thursday evening when relatives, friends and neighbors gathered at their home in observance of their sixtieth wedding anniversary. Harry Stebbins, a native of Dyersville, and Nora Rathbun, of Lody, Wis., were married April 16, 1882, and lived on a farm in Scott township until 1920, Oolwein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maynard
Harry Stebbins
Dyersville
Nora Rathbun
Lody
Wis
Scott Township
Oolwein
Iowa Pioneer Member Passes at Dawn
Iowa death report notes a pioneer, the last survivor of the George McNeil family, born nearby. He farmed locally and died at 4 a.m. Survived by two sons Bert Marion and Elva of Seattle Washington and three
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McNeil
Here
Bert
Marion
Elva
Seattle
Wash
Board approves leasing of fairground to Army
Des Moines AP Iowa State fair board approves leasing roughly 70 acres of fairgrounds to the Army for wartime use with a nominal $1 rent for duration of the war. Fair officials caution final decision rests with Washington. if approved a fair may be held, otherwise war needs may repurpose the area north of Grand Avenue. The lease covers grandstand, track, horse barns, buildings, and several entertainment devices. Secretary of Agriculture Mark Thornburg favors the Army’s needs but notes a government takeover could still proceed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa State Fair Board
Suan
Sneteen J
Mark Thornburg
Army
Air Corps
Grand Avenue
Lend-Lease Aid to Russia Surges in March
The White House said lend-lease aid to Russia rose sharply in March, about 2.5 times February shipments, as President Roosevelt sped up deliveries. Officials cited favorable progress but did not provide exact Russian figures. Total aid to the United Nations surpassed $3 billion by end of March, with a $1 billion increase in two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
White House
Russia
Roosevelt
Stephen Early
Early
United Nations
Defense of Bataan Amid Siege and Denial of Food
Describes the last stand in Bataan with Major General Vicente Lim's division repelling night attacks, US and Filipino troops holding lines with dwindling rations, and exhausted soldiers facing Japanese tanks, air corps, and coast unit counterattacks. It notes shortages of gasoline, quinine, and food, yet notes ample ammunition and improvised meals including mule and monkey meat, as well as hopes for reinforcements that failed to arrive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vicente Lim
Wainwright
Manila
Mt. Sumat
Corregidor
Bataan
Mom F
Court fines Otto Anderson for drunken driving
Otto Anderson of 1537 Thirty fourth Street NE was fined $400 by Judge J E Heiserman in district court on a drunk driving charge. A four months jail term in default was provided, with the minimum sentence withheld until Tuesday. An appeal bond of $500 was set after his Sept 22 arrest for driving into an auto testing lane on Third Street. he was convicted by a jury on March 28.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Anderson
Thirtyfourth Street
J. E. Heiserman
Mintimus
Anderson
Third Street
Motorist Arrested At Marion Held for Test
Frank Maresh a 52 year old farmer near Marion is held at the county jail awaiting tests and charges after his arrest Friday on the outskirts of Marion by Gene Miller Marion chief and Patrolman Lyle Ehr Maresh was referred to Marion by E L Mann of Mars who spotted him driving in the area
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Maresh
Marion
Gene Miller
Lyleehr
Maresh
E. L. Man of Mars
Lisbon Man Sentenced On Drunk Driving Charge
Dale Yoder of Lisbon was sentenced to 90 days in county jail by Judge G. K. Thompson after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He was arrested near Mt. Vernon last Sunday by Highway Patrolmen Gildroy and Clapp after erratic driving. Yoder initially pled not guilty at arraignment, then changed to guilty this morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dale Yoder
Lisbon
G. K. Thompson
Yoder
Mt. Vernon
Gildroy
Clapp
Youthful airgun shooters handed to juvenile court
Deputy Sheriff Pete Whittemore turned over two young airgun marksmen, aged 14 and 11, to the juvenile court after reports of property damage on First Avenue West. Tae Soumane admitted responsibility for the shattered items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pete Whittemore
First Avenue
Tae Soumane
Alfred Hertz Dies as Wagnerian Impostor Authority
San Francisco AP reports Alfred Hertz aged 69, famed as a phony authority on Wagnerian music, died Friday after a life marked by public deception and controversial claims about his credentials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Alfred Hertz
Yank Flyers In Hard Raid On Rangoon
United States flying fortresses attacked Rangoon in the India Burma theater, bombarding 40 Japanese transports reported days earlier. Anti aircraft fire was heavy but no American losses. Burma's status remained critical with Magwe on the Irrawaddy, oil wells at Yenangyoung destroyed, and Chinese reinforcements discussed. Indian navy evacuated 40,000 Indians from Burma ports as reports of Japanese forces near Rangoon grew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delh
India
United States
Burma
Magwe
Irrawaddy
Yenangyoung
Calcutta
Agoon
Malaya
Taurgwingyi
Sittang
Rangoon
Tou
Yani
Teungoo
Salween
Indian Navy
Bombay
Renegotiation plan approved for war bill profit limit
Washington AP reports a swift accord by a house senate conference committee on a profit limitations amendment to the $19.2 billion war bill. The measure would authorize government agencies to renegotiate kin to curb excessive costs. It must pass both houses before becoming law.
Police Captain Warns Motorists to Yield to Bicycles
Gordon Hughes, traffic captain, said motorists must yield right of way to bicycles under the law and bikes have the same status as motor vehicles. He noted many complaints of vehicles cutting in on cyclists and urged riders not to ride two abreast and to hug the right curb. About 4,000 of the city's 7,000 bicycles are licensed and owners must register by May 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hughes
Hughes
Grocer Fined for Inland Fish Handling
Charles Mrech operator of Four Aces Food Market at 1111 Center Point Road NE was fined $10 and costs by Justice H R Churchill for buying inland fish from two youths for resale. He was arrested by Ray Beck for attempting to sell fish seized from inland waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Mrech
Four Aces
Center Point Road
H. R. Churchill
Mrech
Ray Beckeons
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M’ Arthur
Nelson
Kutchera
Monticello Bank
City Briefs
Lieut. McKim
Church of Brethren
On Sociological Society Board
Vinton Produce Go
United States Regular Army
Illinois
Ohio
Kentucky
National Guard
New Mexico
Grocer
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