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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1940
Page
14
Local notice reports Ralph V Hicks passing at his Rome residence on March 28. Service details and funeral arrangements to be announced by the family.
A fragmentary OCR item mentions Cedar Rapit and Mane Janecerx with unclear roles. The readable bits point to a local notice or brief event involving individuals and a place but lack complete details to confirm actions or outcomes.
The fragment describes a 1976 legal notice concerning property rights and possible land or doorway access issues. It mentions names such as Joan and Meife and references a court or deed that could affect ownership. The readable parts suggest a public record about restriction or encumbrance on a parcel.
A stream of birth announcements lists Mercy Capital, St Lukes Hospital, and families including Mr and Mrs Harry McDowell, Mr and Mrs Robert Maitchel, and Mr and Mrs Frank Sullivan. Dates span April 22 to April 23 with children born to numerous local residents.
Sid Milner reported his home on 308 Forest Drive SE burglarized while he was out of town. Detectives found no sign of forced entry. A fur jacket and three pairs of women's shoes were missing, valued at 154 dollars.
A historical forecast argues Hitler must defeat the Allies or seek peace, noting Denmark and Norway occupation, Allied blockade tightening, and Germany's strained reserves. It warns of rising Allied air power and predicts 1940 could decide the war with a beaten side hoping for a reprieve.
Pollock delivers speech titled Wake Up America urging citizens to vote and organize against materialism and complacency. He criticizes education for producing materialists and praises Dies committee while attacking dictatorship and socialism, calling for courage and unity.
Judge H C Ring refused Henry W Siepman’s request to sever 17 acre Cedar Park amusement grounds from Cedar Rapids city limits. He noted the site hosts ongoing amusement activities and carnival traffic, suggesting county or township policing if severance were granted. The decision hinges on practical policing needs and the park’s existing operations.
A 31 470 dollar vending machine contract case filed by L A Robinson of Galveston Texas against W F Main of Cedar Rapids was dismissed with prejudice before Judge J Heiserman. The case settled on a friendly basis and Main paid court costs. The filing refers to an Iowa Supreme Court reversal of a prior order directing a verdict for Main.
The Supreme Court ruled Robinson made a proper tender of the machines' return, addressing claims that salesmen were empowered to add representations beyond a printed contract form and that the company was unaware of any alleged excessive representations.
A $7,000 settlement resolved a $35,000 personal injury suit by Christy Niedermayer 20 of Cedar Rapids against Iowa Electric Light and Power. The case, heard before Judge J Heiserman, involved a 6600 volt high line incident on Sept 2 1998 while Niedermayer helped move a box car near the old Red Ball highway west of Cedar Rapids.
Plaintiff dismissed without prejudice a $15 000 death claim suit of Robert B. Murray administrator of the Robert L. Murray estate against Charles Zoda. The fatal crash near Cedar Rapids occurred March 3 1939 involving a Zoda car driven by William Lyman and a truck. Murray, a Cornell college athlete, was a passenger.
Reliefer James H. Franks 41 of 1106 Fifteenth Avenue SE has filed as a candidate for the Democratic nomination for Linn County first district supervisor in the June 3 primaries. He has been on county relief rolls at intervals since 1921 and is currently on the list.
The will of Wesley J Netolicky who died March 2 was admitted to probate by Judge C J Haas Tuesday. The widow Mary Netolicky and children Mary Cer veny Milvoy Netolicky and Steven Netolicky are legatees. Milvoy Netolicky was appointed executor. The will is dated December 23, 1939.
A defense demurrer to a replevin action by R. L. Oberbroeckling seeking possession of a diamond ring was sustained by Judge John T. Moffitt. The plaintiff was given 10 days to plead further. Oberbroeckling alleged Clarence L. Beeson refused to deliver the ring given to Beeson as security.
Mary L Drehouse of Cedar Rapids sues Robert E Drehouse for divorce on cruelty grounds filed March 22 1937. She seeks resumption of her maiden name Mary L Hembera amid disputes over a $20 loan and whether funds were produced or available to Beeson. The demurrer argues the petition lacks proof of money being produced.
Laura Grace Wright seeks a divorce from James Wright on grounds unspecified. The couple married on September 8 1938.
The article analyzes views on American entry into World War II with quotes about keeping peace while avoiding a European army. It cites statements about German plans, hemispheric neutrality, and Sumner Welles remarks on disarmament and trade as the US explores potential peacetime economic settlement options.
Car rol Berres 23 indicted for first degree murder in the slaying of Night Marshal Elmer Lennon of Postville on Nov 9. Trial opened in Waubon with Judge T H Goheen presiding as 27 prospective jurors were drawn and questioned about capital punishment. Berres, shot in the leg during Lennon encounter, sat with his lawyers. relatives from Marinette watched.
British forces fire on Narvik as ground and air operations expand in Norway. Four hundred miles south Allies circle Trondheim while German air raids hit Namsos Elgerum Andalsnes Steinkjer and Vaerdalsveres junction. Sweden eyed as potential invasion focus amid war reports from Paris and Berlin.
Van Wert coroner WF Beach returned an accidental death finding for Mrs Carl Kesler of San Francisco and her aunt Mrs Ella McSweeney of Columbus after an April 12 auto crash near Van Wert. The Keslers and Bernstein were involved. snow melt made roads slick and injuries included broken pelvis for Kesler and broken legs for Mary Alice and Carl Jr. The case involved Dr Kesler and two youths, with no inquest held.
Division chairmen and team captains in the Coe college financial campaign will meet at the Roosevelt hotel at 6 o clock tonight to discuss plans for the May 6 kickoff. About 40 attendees are expected as the Cedar Rapids area branch announces the county organizers and town groups. Morgan L Morris of Belle Plaine is named county chairman with associates Mrs Carson Cobb Tipton AB Grimes Monticello Mary Nelson Martello Karl Roths and Bernice P Toms among the local leadership.
A total of 127 men have signed to take civil service exams April 29 at 7 30 pm in McKinley School for fire and police eligibility lists. City hall records show 73 seeking fire positions and 54 seeking police assignments.
The report notes Terboven travels to Oslo signaling a future German civil administration in Norway. Von Falkenhorst would focus on military acts while Renthe Finck may assume Reich representation. Britain and France seek to bar contraband flights as they seek Japan’s aid.
Walter C Leach former Cedar Rapids resident and Minneapolis insurance executive died leaving a widow Mary Morse Leach a Berkeley California daughter Mrs Carl Newbury Duluth sister and Mayor Leach of Minneapolis brother He led several fire and marine insurers and served as first president of the Western Hail Conference in 1916 and president of various associations over his career.
Budget figures show Britain’s budget expanding with a Jan 1 total of 652,000,000 rising to 35,724,000,000 by March 31. Sir John notes a war credit vote of 2,000,000,000 under spent by 366,000,000 and the exchequer saving 466,000,000 under various headings. Revenue estimate of 3,960,000,000 for last year exceeded by 216,000,000.
Cedar Rapids women gathered at the YWCA for the first Red Cross sewing session to prepare dresses and layettes for refugees and homeless in war torn Europe. Under leaders Mrs C V Shepherd and Miss Helen Hubbard, St Johns Episc Church volunteers joined with others. next week Central Park Presbyterian groups will join similar efforts. Calls to Red Cross for volunteer dates are invited.
Miss Lindston, a COE student and aspiring photographic model, wins the Drake Relays queen title. She lists tennis golf and hockey as favorites and will travel to Des Moines for a weekend of appearances, coronation, and the races. Her court includes six Drake yearbook beauties and escorts from Drake fraternities.
Fred Biermann, former congressman from Iowa's Fourth District, visited Cedar Rapids to gauge Democratic sentiment on Henry Wallace's possible presidential candidacy. The confidential meeting at the Roosevelt hotel included Linn County Democratic central committee members, with Biermann touring several Iowa cities. Mordecai Ezekiel, an adviser to Wallace, asked about Wallace's chances during a prior Cedar Rapids visit. Joseph Mekota led the county committee.
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