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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 22, 1941

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Protect Shipments From Temperatures Rising Above 32 Degrees

Instructions call for safeguarding shipments over the next 24 to 36 hours to keep all directions above 32 degrees and prevent temperature drops that could affect contents.

Fined for Leaving Scene Without Identity

S. E. Templeton aged 25 of 3400 First Avenues was fined $25 and costs for leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself. Fifteen dollars of the fine was suspended before Justice H. R. Churchill.

S. E. Templeton First Avenues H. R. Churchill

Births at Saint Luke's and Mercy Hospitals

Mr and Mrs 6th Marion welcomed a son at St. Luke's. Mr and Mrs Norman E Foster at 956 Maplewood Drive NE welcomed a daughter at Mercy Hospital on April 22.

St. Luke’s Hospital 6Th Marion April Mercy Hospital Norman E. Foster Maplewood Drive

Paul Miner Fined for Speeding with License Suspension

Paul Miner of 1553 O Avenue NE was fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding at 50 mph. The fine was suspended on payment of costs and surrender of his driver's license for 30 days.

Paul Miner O Avenue NE

Cochran Case Seeks Costs and Furnishings

Sylvia Hines Cochran of Glen D. Cochran faces claims of cruel and inhuman treatment in a marriage filed June 26 1939 at Warello. Plaintiff sought costs and was awarded household furnishings with Judge H C Ring presiding.

Sylvia Hines Cochran Glen D. Cochran Warello H. C. Ring

Council and Firemen Debate Three Eight-Hour Shifts Plan

City leaders discussed a proposal for three eight hour shifts with firemen and council members weighing a four mill maximum levy to fund added staff. They noted revenue would likely fall short after the third year and emphasized preserving a reserve to cover emergencies. No decision was reached but an early ruling was promised.

Churchill Quashes Commons Demands For War Debate

Prime Minister Churchill in the house of commons Friday rejected calls for a general war debate. He defended Britain's Spain policy amid labor criticism over a 2.5 million pound loan to Franco and noted uncertain news on Greece while highlighting British troop moves and the Tripoli fleet attack.

London Winston Churchill House of Commons House North Africa Greece Tripoli Churchill Britain Spain Francisco Franco Labor Party Josiah Wedgwood

NLRB Hearing In Light Co Case Adds Three More Days

The National Labor Relations Board hearing on the Iowa Electric Light and Power complaint continues with testimony extended by at least three additional days. On Monday the witnesses included F. C. Chambers general manager Charles J. Herbeck chief engineer and Lyle Neisslie salesman for the utility.

National Labor Relations Board International Union of Operating Engineers Iowa Electric Light and Power F. C. Chambers Charles J. Herbeck Lyle Neisslie

Milk Mixture For Stomach Ulcers Discovery

A recent medical discovery offers a harmless milk mixture as a highly effective treatment for stomach ulcers caused by excess acid. Doctors report unusually successful results across hospitals in many cases.

Treasury Tax Bill Aims Change in Income Rates

The plan proposes taxing all or part of income from I bonds and rising the basic income tax rate to 6.6 percent. It would repeal the earned income credit and raise taxes on a modest earner, with examples showing a single filer and a childless couple facing higher bills. The committee discussed releasing details but withheld the plan, drawing Republican calls for Morgenthau to testify and publicize the blueprint.

Coughton Rep Treadway Mass Treasury Morgenthau

US Military Observer Brower Killed in Africa Flight

Washington AP reports Colonel Gerald Brower a United States military air observer attached to the Royal Air Force in the Middle East was killed in an airplane accident at El Obeid 250 miles southwest of Khartoum. The State Department said a Cairo legation cable gave no details pending reports to the War Department.

Washington United States Gerald Brower Sudan Brower Royal Air Force Middle East Robert M. Losey Norway State Department Cairo el Obeid Khartoum War Department

Fires Continue In Eastern Woodlands

Civilians and soldiers battled numerous small fires across 11 eastern states as drought threats lingered. Most major outbreaks were contained but forestry officials warned the danger to life and property would persist throughout the drought.

United Press

Pairings For City Badminton Tournament Announced

First round pairings set for a city badminton tournament at UMC A Dick Hallenbeck 7 p m Leondts lathas deca vs Hush DeWees Carl Moeller vs Clarence Brockman 7 36 ene Beckerve Ruth Zieke 630 Dim Betty Hopton Ruth Zieke Leone Serbousek Olga Serbousek 9 30 p m At W C A Margaret Postsch Aetherine Amersteen finishes Lilie ve Mary K Jennings 6 45 p m Carl Moeller Ruthley vs John Hecker Leone Serbousek 6 45 Sally Henry Rose 7 15 Jack Miller 8 p m Vivien Buser vs Leonerbousek 8 p m er ve n gf gy Ce Firs Hielen Rickman vs Ruth Purcy 8 Sox Dorel Greene adio Praiicis Richards George Hollenbeck vs Robert Moody Carl Moeller 9 30 p m

Dick Hallenbeck Leondts Lathas Deca Hush DeWees Carl Moeller Clarence Brockman Ene Beckerve Ruth Zieke Betty Hopton Leone Serbousek Olga Serbousek

Olin Downes Attends Coe A Cappella Choir in Cedar Rapids

Olin Downes music editor of the New York Times visited Cedar Rapids Monday evening to hear the Coe college a cappella choir. Prof. Paul S. Ray, head of Coe music, met him in Ames and led him to Iowa City for a Wednesday concert with the University of Iowa symphony orchestra where Downes will perform a piano solo of Edward MacDowell's Concerto in A minor Opus 15.

Olin Downes New York Times Cedar Rapids Coe College Paul S. Ray Coe Downes Ames Ray Mr. Downes Iowa City University of Iowa Symorchestra Edward MacDowell

Former Anamosa Guard Dies Near Shellsburg

William E. P. Felker, 74, longtime guard at the Anamosa men's reformatory for 30 years, died Monday at relatives’ home near Shellsburg. His widow survives. Felker had only recently retired and funeral arrangements are pending.

Anamosa William E. P. Felker Shellsburg Felker

National Scout Official to Address Regional Meeting

More than 300 representatives from 11 Boy Scout councils across Iowa attend a one day regional conference at the Roosevelt hotel. Arthur A. Schuck of New York City will headline the banquet addressing regional field and activities.

Iowa Roosevelt Hotel Arthur A. Schuck New York City Boy Scouts i America Schuck Lions Club L. O. Tisdale Marshalltown Area High School Fletcher Martin Public Grant Wood Turner Mortuary Rollo Pickford Fred Niesz Cedar Rapids Women’s Meeting

Postmaster Producer Presents Christmastide Post Mail Rush Film

A 30 minute film titled The Christmas shows Cedar Rapids post office activities during Christmas. Postmaster Frank dwin narrates and notes daily mail counts with 50 000 pieces normal and 240 060 at peak. 11 parcels tracts shipped daily and 86 truckloads at peak. Baldwin plans public showings and urges awareness of post office Christmas work.

Cedar Rapids Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel Frank Dwin Baldwin Gut Thane

2000 U S Troops Land In Philippines

Manila reports a major US military movement as the transport Republic arrives from Fort Mason California carrying over 2000 soldiers including coast artillery air corps and infantry detachments marking the largest American force ever to land in the Philippines in nine years.

Manila Philippines United States Army Coast Artillery Air Corps Republic Fort Mason Calif Islands

Army May Seek Law To Extend Draftee Training Terms

Washington AP Acting Chairman Reynolds said the army might push legislation to extend selectees training beyond one year. Other senators noted possible longer camps for national guardsmen. Johnson advocated a $100 monthly bonus for service abroad or convoy duty.

Army Washington Reynolds N. C Senate Military Committee Connally Tex Johnson

Court House News Albert Jackson Pleads Not Guilty

Albert Jackson formerly of 3128 Waveland Drive NW pled not guilty before Judge H C Ring to a driving while intoxicated charge. He was granted a continuance until the September term after claiming head and chest injuries from April 6 crash on Highway 30 near Mount Vernon and illness prevents standing trial.

Albert Jackson Waveland Drive H. C. Ring Jackson

Note from 1909 sparks $150 debt suit in Iowa court

C. S. George sues William A. Tipp for $150 based on a 31 year old promissory note signed in October 1909. He argues the ten year statute of limitations was suspended by Tipp’s 25 years of non residence in Iowa. Plaintiff seeks attachment against Tipp’s property held in trust with County Treasurer Frank F. Bates.

C. S. George William A. Tipp Tipp George Iowa

Bootlegging Suspect Given Year Prison Term In Iowa

Joseph A. Pisarik, 31, of 77 Sixteenth Avenue SW, received a one year prison sentence after pleading guilty to bootlegging. He withdrew a prior not guilty plea entered on March 27. His companion Donald Craft, former tavern proprietor five miles west of Cedar Rapids, was granted a continuance until September on a liquor nuisance charge.

Joseph A. Pisarik Sixteenth Avenue H. C. Ring Pisarik Donald Craft Cedar Rapids J. E. Heiserman

Injunction Bars Kane From Seeing Wife in Divorce Case

Judge H. C. Ring issues restraining order against Lester Michael Kane in a divorce filed by Carol Maria Kane. He is forbidden from entering the home at 105 Tenth Street NE and from contacting his wife amid claims of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married April 16, 1940 in Cedar Rapids. Helen F. Swore files for divorce from Earl A. Swore, married November 25, 1936 in Cedar Rapids, seeking custody of their two children.

H. C. Ring Monday Lester Michael Kane Carol Maria Kane Tenth Street Mrs. Kane Cedar Rapids Helen F. Swore Monday Earl A. Swore

Man sues for car damages after Chicago driver fines

James Forrest of 230 Eleventh Street NW filed a petition seeking a $200 judgment against H. I. Baldwin of Chicago. Baldwin had earlier been fined $300 for drunk driving and jailed 90 days for defaulting on payment. Forrest obtained an attachment against Baldwin's car after Baldwin’s vehicle damaged two parked cars Sunday.

James Forrest Eleventh Street H. I. Baldwin Chicago J. E. Heiserman Forrest Baldwin

Man Held for Desertion of Wife and Children

Gordon Grovier aged 23 of Ottumwa was jailed on charges of desertion and abandonment of a minor child. He had been sought since April 17 when an information was filed by County Attorney W. W. Crissman. Grovier was returned Monday night by Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder. his wife Doris said he deserted the family of three.

Gordon Grovier Ottumwa Grovier W. W. Crissman Harlan Snyder Doris Grovier Second Avenue Crissman

McGowan Drops $1,000 Injury Suit With Prejudice

Glenn McGowan the plaintiff in a $1,000 personal injury suit against Robert Greene on Tuesday dismissed the action with prejudice before Judge H. C. Ring. McGowan's withdrawal ends the case.

Glenn McGowan Robert Greene H. C. Ring. McGowan

Accident-Based Claim Notes January Incident

The claim cited an automobile accident that occurred on January 1. Details of the incident remain under review by the insurer, with potential impacts on liability and coverage pending investigation.

Notes Seeks $3299.31 in Suit Against Sailors

A law action filed by Sender seeks 3299.31 from Nellie and Carl Sailor on two notes signed in December and September 1939. The suit names Ne and Eloise Norbohm as co defendants in the creditor action.

Eloise Norbohm Nellie Carl Sailor

Japanese Capture Foochow City in Fu kien Province

Japanese troops seized Foochow the capital of Fu kien province as announced on Tuesday. The city lies about 350 miles south of Shanghai and represents a major Chinese stronghold in the area. The report notes military movements and strategic significance of the capture.

TOKIO INS Foochow Fukien Province Shanghai

Chocolate Drink With Vitamin B1 Marketed Here

Sanitary Farm Dairies of Cedar Rapids markets a chocolate drink with 500 international units of vitamin B1 per quart, claiming it meets two people’s daily B1 needs. The product cites Stillicious as a modern diet addition and references expert statements on vitamin B1 sources and widespread deficiencies.

Sanitary Farm Dairies Cedar Rapids Sanitary Dairies Jolliffe New York United States Army A.M.A. Cowgill Yale University

Iowa To Get Arms Factory Employing 12 000

Des Moines Iowa Secretary Selby reports a favorable outlook for defense industry growth in Iowa. He spent two weeks in Washington Dayton St Louis and Kansas City with federal officers, noting a small arms plant is likely in Iowa or Minnesota. The project could hire 12 000 to 15 000 workers with about 3 000 acres needed.

Des Moines Rodney Q. Selby Iowa Industrial and Defense Commission Washington Iowa Selby Dayton St. Louis Kansas City Minnesota

Bucknell to Receive Sea Scout Quartermaster Rank

Bruce Bucknell son of Mr and Mrs R E Bucknell 13000 Avenue NE will receive the Quartermaster rank the highest in Sea Scouts at the senior Scout prom in the Coe College recreation room Saturday at 8 30 pm Jackson Von Yeast Sea Scout field commissioner will present the award Bucknell is first mate of Sea Scout ship 90 with H Walter Taylor as skipper He is known for his marionette hobby and a 65 character puppet theater including four 34 inch figures used in stage shows this week he loaned his show to a traveling puppet company for a national tour.

Bruce Bucknell R. E. Bucknell Avenue NE Coe College Recreation Room Jackson von Yeast H. Walter Taylor Bucknell

Yugoslav Planes Reach Russia as Greeks Aid Hinted

Yugoslav informants say 187 air force planes landed safely in Russia with crews planning to aid the Allies in Greece. Most aircraft allegedly touched down at Kiev and Vimnja after crossing Romania, and Moscow reportedly allowed continued flight to Greece with consent.

Russia Vichy France Greece Kiev Vimnja Rumania

Yugoslav Submarines Escape Into Eastern Mediterranean

In a broadcast from Athens the Greek admiralty says two Yugoslav submarines slipped from Kattaro harbor and breached Italian minefields in the Straits of Otranto to join the British Greek fleet in the eastern Mediterranean. The broadcaster claimed the subs had already taken part in large scale operations.

Zurich Switzerland Athens Kattaro Straits of Otranto Mediterranean Xvia

F D R May Seek To Scrap Defense Council

Washington reports indicate President Roosevelt may ask Congress to abolish the council of national defense and transfer its powers to the White House. The six cabinet members named in the 1916 act would be replaced in administration by direct executive control, simplifying defense program management.

Washington Roosevelt Congress Council of National Defense Secretaries of War Navy Interior Agriculture, Commerce and Labor National Defense Advisory Commission

Funeral services for Sherman T. Freeman

Funeral services for Sherman T. Freeman, age 1304 First Avenue, who died Sunday night, will be at 2 on Wednesday in Moon chapel conducted by W. H. McDonald. Burial will follow at Pale Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Sherman T. Freeman First Avenue Moon Chapel W. H. McDonald Pale

U S Aims To Aid Britain By Action

London AP report says U S ambassador John Gee told the American Chamber of Commerce that America will help Britain by action to secure total victory over totalitarian foes. He emphasized a bond with the island's free people and a shared purpose that will endure beyond Nazi tyranny.

London United States John Gee American Chamber of Commerce Britain Island

City Briefs and Local Notices

Haircuts 25c at Hanna Barbers 322 2nd Ave. Cedar Rapids lodge No 141 LO O F meets 8 p.m. Tuesday at Odd Fellows hall. Cedar Rapids Navy club meets 8 p.m. Wednesday at Montrose hotel. Mizpah lodge AF and AM to work in second degree at 7 30 p.m. Wednesday in Masonic hall. Roy Cook formerly of Coast Rapids died in Kansas City Sunday, noted in Monday's Gazette.

Hanna Barbers 2Nd Ave Cedar Rapids Odd Fellows’ Hall Navy Club Montrose Hotel Mizpah Lodge A. F A. M Masonic Hall Roy) Cook Coast Rapids Kansas City

Sbor Sokolic Benefit Card Party Planned

The Sbor Sokolic sewing circle sponsors a benefit card party in the Gas company Glow room Thursday at 2 p.m. Players must provide their own cards.

Sbor Sokolic Sewing Circle Glow Room

Iowa City Sends Robert Taylor to Fort Leavenworth for Enlistment

Robert H. Taylor son of Mr and Mrs Ervin O Taylor of Iowa City is sent to Fort Des Moines for final physical examination and enlistment in the infantry at Fort Leavenworth Kansas.

Robert H. Taylor Ervin O. Taylor Iowa City Fort Des Moines Fort Leavenworth Kan

Auxiliary to Bus Drivers Union Set Wednesday Meeting

The auxiliary to the bus drivers union No. 638 will meet Wednesday at 8 p.m. at the home of the president Mrs. Leo Walrath 3106 E Avenue NE. All wives of members are invited to attend.

P.m Leo Walrath E Avenue NE

Condition of 11 year old Fred Hahn after appendectomy

Fred Hahn son of Mr and Mrs Carl Hahn of Middle Amana underwent an appendectomy at Mercy hospital Saturday. His condition was reported as satisfactory with steady improvement quoted by hospital staff.

Fred Hahn Carl Hahn Middle Amana Mercy Hospital

City approves trade of Ford pickup for new truck deal

Parks Commissioner Ed Stefan is authorized by the city council to swap a used Ford pickup with Rude Auto Co for a new model and pay $640. A. L. Taylor of the Rapids Chamber of Commerce will speak Thursday on what young men need for business at a 6:15 p.m. dinner meeting in the Chamber building.

Ed Stefan Rude Auto Company A. L. Taylor The Rapids Chamber of Commerce Young Men’s Bureau Chamber of Commerce

Burke to Speak at Commonwealth After Dinner Address

Max Burke executive secretary of the Grinnell Institute of International Relations will address a small group after dinner at the Commonwealth at 6 15 this evening. Rev Grant F Anderson of the First Baptist church will introduce the speaker and the talk will follow in another room.

Max Burke Grinnell Institute of International Relations The Commonwealth Grant F. Anderson First Baptist Church

Local Soldier J A Mochal Ordered to Active Duty

J A Mochal of 1119 Maplewood Ave NE Cedar Rapids district moves from infantry reserve to active duty with the Third Infantry at Fort Crook Nebraska effective May 5.

Third Infantry Fort Crook Neb J A. Mochal Maplewood Ve Cedar Rapids Military District

Cedar Rapids Symphony Presents Fourth Concert Tonight

The Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra performs its fourth concert of the season at Memorial Coliseum tonight at 8:15. Violinists Mrs James Taylor and Miss Virginia Ohman will be soloists, and admission is free to the public.

Cedar Rapids

Victory sermon at Church of God on Monday night

The Rev S J Lane spoke on A Life of Victory at the Church of God in Laverue and Eighth street NW. Rev W J Trimble led prayer. Clifford Gieger sang Have You Counted the Cost and I Walk With a King. Children’s chorus performed as meeting runs nightly at 7 30 with pre meeting chorus practice and prayers.

S. J. Lane Church of God L Averue Eighth Street NW W. J. Trimble Clifford Gieger Evangelist

Foursquare Rally to Feature Chalfant Address and Pictures

Dr Harold Chalfant internal commander of Foursquare dies will speak at 730 p m Saturday at a mass rally for all Iowa Foursquare churches in the tabernacle at 609 First Avenue SW He will show colored motion pictures from a recent trip to South America Also Dr and Mrs Howard P Courtney district superintendents will speak at the 10 am service Saturday while Rev Mr and Mrs Grover Owens preside at the 2 pm afternoon session

Harold Chalfant Foursquare Ders Iowa

Allies Dig In For Last Stand In Greece

Allied forces in Greece brace as German armored divisions breach the Othrys line and push toward Thermopylae and Lamia. reports say Athens defense weakened with continued Air raids while British troops, a 50 000 to 80 000 force, face heavy odds and a possible retreat. Italian reports claim Greek front penetrations by Italian troops.

Greece Germany Othrys Athens Lamia Thermopylae Associated Press Corret Turkey Dunkerque Bitoli Salonika

21 More Draftees Leave Wednesday For Army Service

Lynn G. Differding Walker Charles C Hagerman and Rich ard F Ferreter Marion. Other men to leave April 3q are Laverne W Rose Mount Vernon road Cedar Rapids Glenn R Miller Marion Howard B Bock haus Mount Vernon Vernon M Clark Marion Eldon D John son Mount Vernon Willard B Walton Center Point Robert L Robbins LaPorte City Darwin I Oliphant Toddville and William D Luerkens Mount Vernon.

Lynn G. Differding Walker Charles C. Hagerman Richard F. Ferreter Marion Laverne W. Rose Mount Vernon Road Cedar Rapids Glenn R. Miller Howard B. Bockhaus Mount Vernon Vernon M. Clark Eldon D. John Son Willard B. Walton Center Point Robert L. Robbins LaPorte City Darwin I. Oliphant Toddville William D.luerkens

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