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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 28, 1941
Page
11
London reports a heavy attack burnt a hospital and severely damaged another while destroying a hotel cinema and many homes in Portsmouth. Earlier raids on Hamburg spread alarm to Berlin Bremen and Kiel as a lone British bomber struck Emden with bombs and machine gun fire.
Berlin reports German night raids struck the south coast naval base at Portsmouth causing major fires at military targets. Five freighters off the English coast were severely damaged, two presumed lost. Several workers were killed as British planes attacked western Germany. no military objectives were hit.
The YWCA softball league, now five teams, invites girls not yet affiliated to join as the sixth. A meeting to form the new club is set for Tuesday at 5 p.m. at the YWCA. Captains of current YW league clubs will meet Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. to submit lists and set the season schedule.
Donald Thimmisch of West Liberty and Robert McQueen of Ridgeway set a new doubles national record in the little world's championship registered pistol matches in Milwaukee. They scored 562 out of 600, besting the previous 526 mark by C. A. Phillips and J. J. Gwin of Minneapolis on a three stage gallery course at 50 feet.
Avalon California report says Ellsworth Vines, longtime tennis champion, clinched a golf title at Santa Catalina Island's Bobby Jones tournament. He shot rounds of 66 62 1128 to a two stroke edge over Chicago’s Johnny Dawson, securing victory on Sunday.
Luana loses to McGregor 10 to 7 Friday as Reed Schultz pitches for Luana and Fred Furk catches. McGregor pitcher Staples and catcher Hass led their team in a disputed game with several key plays.
Notice states that Assessor Gar Rapids and Cedar Rapids City Council will meet as Board of Equalization at 2 PM on the Sunday in May 1941 at City Hall. The session continues daily to adjust and equalize 1941 state and county tax assessments and property valuations for taxation.
Hank Leiber signed his 1941 playing contract with the Chicago Cubs after a meeting with Manager Jimmy Wilson and GM James T. Ga. The holdout for a wage increase was described as the longest in Cub history in 13 years, and Leiber hurried to join teammates bound for Boston.
The army on Monday called Maj. Robert R. Neyland Jr. the University of Tennessee football coach to active duty effective May 26. Neyland, a West Point graduate, will serve as district engineer at Norfolk Virginia after retiring from the army in 1935 to take the coaching job.
Des Moines reports Carlton Terry edged Blazis 30 to 29 in the No 1 Star Poll. Terry helped Drake relays squads set world and meet records in sprint medley and 440 and 880 relays while Blazis swept discus and tied for eight meet records. LSU's Brown won broad jump and anchored third place mile relay.
Henry Iba of Oklahoma A and M and Dr. Forrest C Phog Allen of Kansas will be at the Iowa high school coaches clinic at the Y M C A camp near Boone the week of August 18. Iowa officials seek football coaches to attend after replies from Bob Zuppke and Biff Jones declining.
Rockefeller and Bullitt pressed immediate American aid to Britain with a policy of standing by the empire to the limit. Wheeler labeled Roosevelt’s naval patrols an invitation to war while Gibson urged production and delivery of supplies to Britain and Latin American allies.
Lilette Holbert recounts fleeing Paris during German advance. She describes civilians under fire on highways, sleeping in haystacks, marching with soldiers separated from their units, and riding in motorized columns. After 130 miles on foot she returned to her apartment. her mother returned days later and her 15 year old sister survived in the free zone.
Fire crews were called Sunday at 1 10 p m to the Cedar park bridge over the railroad tracks where grass fire ignited lumber stored for bridge supports. A second blaze at 8 05 p m rekindled in the lumber causing only slight damage.
Mr and Mrs Melvin Oldfather of Iowa City spent the evening in the home of Mr and Mrs R R Martin, sharing time at a local gathering.
Mr and Mrs Cyrus Birka and in the home of the Rev Mr and Mrs Vernon H Carter are noted as attending the event.
Mrs. Ava Agnes Walker and her son Richard Lawrence traveled to Ottumwa to visit relatives, continuing a family trip.
Ellis Bauman and Earl Bohlken spent Sunday at Sabula, likely attending a local event or gathering. The brief note records their presence in Sabula without additional details on activities or outcomes.
The S H S A R board announced district track and field meet hosts for May 9 and 10 including Cherokee Red Oak West Des Moines Knox ville Fort Madison University High of Iowa City Teachers High of Cedar Falls and Fort Dodge. Des Moines Goodside named as umpire for the state baseball tourney at Manson May 15 16 and 17. The board also ruled William Rudd Eddyville ineligible until further notice and William Shields Ferry ineligible forfeiting his semifinal contests this semester.
Mr and Mrs Paul Kirchner and their son of Garrison appear in community notices alongside Mr and Mrs Dale Bei, tracing a family update in the local page.
The Tuck-a-Stitch club will meet Tuesday at 2 pm at the home of Mrs Walter Morrison, located north of Marion.
Mrs John W Gill will enter on the Alburnett road and Mrs H N Strader will give a book review in a pair of public engagements. The items appear in today's community notices.
Grove City Rebekah Lodge No. 35 will hold a meeting tonight at 8 in the 1.0.0.F. hall. Members are urged to attend as routine business and fellowship are on the agenda.
Mr and Mrs Oscar Martin entertained the Excelsior club on Friday evening with accordion selections by Miss Wilma Weis. Refreshments were served to 40 guests by Mrs Lewis Weis Mrs Bernard Tudeen and Mrs Ralph Hoskins.
Mr and Mrs August W Beyer travel to Keystone for a few days with relatives. Miss Susan Hawkins and friends from Marshalltown visit Waynesville Missouri for the weekend.
The condition of J. M. Albright, who suffered a heart attack Sunday noon, was reported to be unchanged Monday.
William Goldsberry and his son in law J H Penley of Waterloo spent Sunday with Mrs. Rachel Ives, who has been ill for weeks, at the home of her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Arthur E Crew.
Guests Sunday at the home of Dr Anthony B Lake and his mother Mrs Helena Lake included Dr James Kelly of Perry and Mr and Mrs Al J Lake with their children Carlton and Jo Ann of Guttenberg.
A six and three quarters pound daughter, Janet Marie, was born April 26 at St. Luke's Hospital in Cedar Rapids to Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Van Note who live west of Marion. Mrs. Van Note is the former Marie Brenneman, granddaughter of Mr. and Mrs. H. L. Leasure of Blair's Ferry Road.
Mrs George Gillmore returned Saturday from Ottosen where she was called two weeks ago by the serious illness of her son-in-law Leonard Holden. Holden, ill with pneumonia in a Fort Dodge hospital, has been taken to his home.
Advertisement notes Vitamaster Capsules containing important B-Complex Factors. Package contains 100 capsules and is priced at $1.23 at Owen's Cut Rate Drug.
Rev S J Lane led a Sunday night closing service at the Church of God on avenue miller with the sermon God Unanswered Questions. Morning services featured The Gateway to God. A 15 member delegation attended the state youth convention in Ottumwa led by Rev R N Coolidge of Cedar Rapids. The children's chorus organized by Mrs Coolidge will meet Sunday at 7 PM.
Advertisement invites attendance at a Swedish Smorgasbord tied to the final 1940 41 cooking school session. The event takes place Tuesday at 2 p.m. at the Home Service Kitchen Gas Company office.
The Carey family and relatives traveled Sunday to Marshalltown for a day with Miss Wyoma Carey. They attended Marion theater showings featuring The Navy and a Pat O'Brien film, followed by a luncheon and sewing meeting at the Ward Unit 3 building.
Mrs LeRoy Scott was elected president of the Prairie Chapel Garden club and Farm Bureau. Mrs Irvin Scott becomes vice president and Mrs Vernon Nelson serves as secretary and treasurer. Mrs Clem Weis and Mrs A E Miller join the program committee for the next three months.
Mr and Mrs Milton Prouty traveled from West Union with overnight stay at Roy Chapmans home. They then drove to Marquette for a family dinner honoring Winfield Prouty on his seventy ninth birthday.
Mr and Mrs Glenn and daughter Janet Newton stayed with Miss Catherine Cheadle. The Rev C V R DeJong traveled to Mount Vernon Monday for a Presbytery meeting.
Ben Sheridan, former Notre Dame halfback, arrived at Fort Riley Kansas and was assigned to the cavalry. The transfer marks a notable return to active duty for the athlete in the army.
William Hale along with the Misses Marian and Florence Hale and Burton Brown of Anamosa were guests Sunday at the home of W. A. Ladd. The gathering reflected a cordial social visit amid local community circles.
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Bryant and their son Earl Dean stay in Davenport with Mrs. Faye Berry, the Bryants’ mother‑in‑law, during a family visit.
Mrs. Harold Howe and her daughters Evelyn and Patricia attended the event with Mrs. Clair Davis of Marion and Mrs. Howe’s father Frank Snyder of Anamosa.
Lieut. Gov Hickenlooper presented awards to Explorer Scouts at the Senior Scout spring prom in Coe college recreation rooms. Don Lundquist Melvin Buckner Norman Dake and Bruce Bucknell were honored with First Honors Second Honors Quartermaster and other ranks amid 75 couples at a Sea Scout themed dance.
Defense officials completed a draft of a 28 million dollar program to build flight strips along highways to serve as military airfields in peacetime and emergencies. States would provide financing as no federal funds are yet authorized. A feasibility study by the public roads administration was approved by Congress. Preliminary specs call for strips about 300 feet wide and 3,000 feet long on highway rights of way aligned with prevailing winds.
Max Hoff known as Boo Boo Hoff was found dead Sunday on the bedroom floor of his Philadelphia home possibly from sleeping pills overdose. A prominent underworld figure, he was called the smart little guy who never could fail and held roles as bootlegger promoter fight manager night club owner and millionaire.
A car driven by Mrs. James Bivek of Cedar Rapids left the Reed and rolled on Ivanhoe road three miles northeast of Ely Saturday afternoon. Seven people rode inside including three children. the impact caused Mrs. Bivek to lose control. The children were reported unhurt while the remaining passengers suffered injuries.
Acting Prime Minister Arthur Fadden accused German propagandists of falsely claiming Britain and Australia are in dispute. He defended British and Greek troops in the Balkan sector, noting the operation may not have achieved desired success yet.
The Cedar Rapids council No 909 of the Knights of Columbus inducted 35 candidates in a daylong program starting with mass at St. Milfula's and ending with a Roosevelt hotel banquet. Seventeen hailed from Anamosa, with notable speakers including Ray Conley state secretary and Dr. B G Broghammer presiding. The event featured musical interludes and the new members to be honored at the May meeting.
Plans announce a municipal hymn sing Sunday at 7 30 pm in the Memorial Coliseum with choirs from city churches participating. A corporate choir rehearsal is set for Tuesday at 8 pm to prepare an evangelistic song service under Grace Meloney of Grace Episcopal Church. Frank Bates named organist.
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