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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 23, 1941
Page
3
Mercy hospital reports a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Finnigan of 423 A avenue on April 22. Ley hospital records a son born to Mr and Mrs R Schindler of 1715 C avenue NE on April 23.
Willis LeRoyer aged 65 of 513 Fifth Street died at 1 a.m. Wednesday. Meachum A Howard aged 80 of 407 Fourth Avenue SW died at 4 a.m. Wednesday.
Henry Wulf of a Cedar Rapids area farm finished a 30 day jail term for assault and battery. Donald Smith age 23 and Lolita Meyers age 21 were fined five dollars and costs for operating a motor vehicle without a driver's license in cases before Justice H R Churchill.
Over two days multiple fires triggered general alarms. Smulekoff's furniture store suffered an overheated refrigerator motor blaze at 7 64 p.m. A garage fire occurred at 1400 Elmhurst Drive NE at 7 28 p.m. Another blaze in rags broke out in a basement at 3033 Center Point Road NE at 7 46 p.m. The Delavan hotel caught fire at 8 07 a.m. on Wednesday due to a short circuit at 6180 Avenue NE.
The article details Allied and Greek leaders confronting German espionage within positions in Greece and Athens. It notes the German legation's covert operations and the presence of a half English descendant among the German high command, amid upheaval following King George II and the departure of Peters.
Senator Burton Wheeler of Montana urged U S entry into war if ships are attacked and warned America must act or risk a new party forming. He spoke Tuesday night in Milwaukee describing events as a push toward war and U S involvement.
Collins Radio Co receives a 3343 dollar contract for crystal holders and use of army signal equipment. The award, disclosed from Washington, covers a specified supply and service need under the Signal Corps program.
The article notes a wage increase for Wilson employees with details pending an announced effective date. Cedar plant manager Harry Palmer cited not being able to provide an exact timing and negotiations continuing. Packworkers organizing committee agent Carstens Jr. offered no statement at this time.
Ottumwa AP reports Morrell and Co, the fifth largest U S packing firm, expecting a general wage increase following similar moves by Swift Wilson and Cudahy in Chicago. Local officials say Morrell will align pay with the packer policy and maintain equal wages where applicable.
Officials at the Geo A Hormel and company meat packing plant in Austin Minnesota announced today that about 3000 employees will receive wage increases. The move follows negotiations with union leaders and reflects rising costs in the industry.
A planned raise for hourly and piece-work plant workers will boost the annual payroll by an estimated 400 000 to 500 000 dollars. The measure, dated April 1, will cover all workers at the facility.
Tax plan would raise the bottom effective rate to 16.5 percent, combining normal tax, a 10 percent supertax, and progressive surtaxes. The proposal anticipates substantial revenue but faces opposition from members of key committees drafting the bill.
The fragment lists several percentage points with large monetary ranges. It cites 51 percent with 70 000 to 89 000 dollars, 62 percent with 500 000 to 1 000 000 dollars, 72 percent with over 5 000 000 dollars, and 75 percent with unspecified amounts.
Mrs. Marie Durek of 1912 Hamilton Street SW and her daughter Marie, along with Mrs. Jack King of 727 Third Street SW, were confined to a hospital following an auto accident and a related incident. No visitors allowed.
About 200 residents attended the Wahlberg district No 6 meeting where 16 officers were installed. Rabbi Irving Eli served as master of ceremonies introducing speakers and the installing officer.
A meeting of the Marion Cedar Rapids area service club of the Milwaukee railroad will be held in the Gas company office in Marion Thursday at 7 45 a m.
W. R. Boyd of Cedar Rapids speaks on the Iowa Union Radio Hour at 3:30 p.m. Thursday over WSUI. The state university broadcasting station presents a discussion on idealism versus realism in national and international affairs.
A jury heard the will contest before Judge John T. M. Tuesday after noon. The 1941 will leaves a life estate to Frank Schlack and names him executor. objections claim Schlack lacks relation to Neal and allege undue influence. Esther Torrance, a nurse and witness, is named along with Schlack. Merchants National Bank is special administrator.
Judge J E Heiserman levied a 300 dollar fine on Dale Bernard Wilson 38 of 219 Third street NW after he pled or withdrew installments. Wilson was arrested in Marion on March 6 by highway patrolmen James Clapp and M G Swords.
A court awarded a plaintiff $289.00 in a suit claiming injuries from an accident. The defense faced damages listed at $15,203.55, with the verdict issued by Judge Tuetd.
Jessie Helen Wulf files for divorce in Cedar County alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The complaint, filed Wednesday, requests possession of specified household goods and names Henry Wulf as defendant.
Fragmentary wartime message urges nation to stay united and resolve to persevere. The piece mentions Hattie and several siblings and relatives scattered across California and Iowa, with funeral notices and calls to Moen chapel for arrangements.
Mendum A Howard 80 a retired farmer died after a prolonged illness at his Cedar Rapids area home near 407 Fourth Avenue SW He was born August 10 1860 in Monroe township Survived by daughter Mrs Vern Webster City son S Howard two brothers Lee Howard Mount Vernon and Jesse L Howard all noted with other relatives Funeral services set for Turner Chapel at 2 pm Friday with burial at Pioneer Cemetery four miles north of Cedar Rapids Friends may call at the chapel
A terse fragment notes a person named Johnson with surviving wife and a life lived in the community. The text lacks clear dates places or other identifying details to form a fuller obituary or biographical note.
Willis Le Roy Spri 65 of 513 Fifth Street SE Cedar Rapids died at 1 a.m. Wednesday after a brief illness. Born September 25, 1875 in Cedar Rapids he lived here all his life. He is survived by granddaughter Judith Ann two sisters Alma Howard and Clarence Brewer all of Cedar Rapids. The body is at Polansky chapel pending funeral arrangements.
An appreciative audience enjoyed the regular season concert with Dvorak and Rimsky-Korsakov pieces. Conductor Joseph Kitchin drew a vivid finale while soloists Mrs. Taylor and Miss Ohmann performed Bach's concerto in D minor for two violins.
German sources say Thermopylae gap opened and 12 merchant ships damaged as British and Greek forces retreated from Athens. Australian and New Zealand troops suffer severe losses while rear-guard resistance allows a fall back toward the Peloponnesus amid Luftwaffe attacks.
A lawsuit filed November 9 by Maur ice Coffman against the Bhatmatt party was dismissed Tuesday for failure to pay for candy vending machines purchased by Coffman.
The review praises vigorous Vivace Largo and a bright closing movement. It notes delightful music performed with charm and engaging presentation throughout the concert.
The Greek Army of Epirus and Macedonia, trapped by Italian forces on the Ionian coast and German Eleventh Army, capitulates in a move coordinated with the German high command. News of the capitulation triggers jubilant streetside celebrations as crowds toast in cafes.
Hazel Harper, Marion district visitor in the Linn county relief department, resigns to become director of the Guthrie county relief department effective May 1. She joined Linn county staff in August 1938.
The pitcher endured a rough campaign finishing with 18 losses, as his club failed to provide run support in several close games. He posted a 3.11 earned run average, the sixth best in the league, highlighting strong personal performance amid team struggles.
Chicago draft board classifies John Rigney as 1-A and he will be called for army service in early May after a wartime illness. White Sox manager Jimmy Dykes had counted on his pitching. Rigney is engaged to Dorothy Comiskey, club treasurer and daughter of Grace Comiskey.
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