Death of Charles M. Conley at 821 Fourth Street NW
Charles M. Conley aged 67 died in his room at 821 Fourth Street NW around 11 p.m. Friday. Authorities investigated the death in the city residence, reporting no immediate cause provided.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1941
Page
1
Sylvia Roberts Divorce Case Restores Maiden Name
Sylvia Roberts from Paul M. was granted restoration to her maiden name Sylvia Fetter after a cruel and inhuman treatment case. Married March 20, 1930, in Moline, Judge C. J. Haas awarded $75 in attorney fees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sylvia Roberts
Paul M
Moline Til
C. J. Haas
Births Reported At Mercy St Luke and Butterfield
Mercy hospital records show Mr and Mrs Robert Tucker of 1611 Thirteenth Avenue SE welcomed a son on August 2. St Luke's hospital lists Mr and Mrs Arthur W Pollet of 1527 Fourth Street NW with a daughter. Milo E Butterfield of 308 Avenue NW reported a son named Milo Emil born July 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
Robert Tucker
Thirteenth Avenue SE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Arthur W. Pollet
Fourth Street NW
Milo E. Butterfield
Avenue NW
Milo Emil
Cedar Rapids Area Names in Legal Notices
Anna E. Wheeler and Franklin C. Brown both of Cedar Rapids Edna Eakle and Ralph G. Eakle both of Cedar Rapids Pauline E. Taylor of Marion and Glenn E. Olinger of Springville Edith Mary Hunter of Mount Vernon and Lloyd Hockspeier of Alta Vista Albina Marie Klintesh and George Driscoll both of Cedar Rapids Alma G. Groff of Cedar Rapids and Dale Chismore of Coggon
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna E. Wheeler
Franklin C. Brown
Cedar Rapids
Edna Eakle
Ralph G. Eakle
Pauline E. Taylor
Marion
Glenn E. Olinger
Springville
Edith Mary Hunter
Mount Vernon
Lloyd Hockspeier
Alta Vista
Albina Marie Klintesh
George Driscoll
Alma G. Groff
Dale Chismore
Coggon
Cedar Rapids Stamp Club Meeting Set for Monday
City briefs note the Cedar Rapids Stamp club will host its regular meeting at 8 Monday. Miss Dorothy Hutchcroft has returned home after an operation at Mercy hospital. Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Satterly, injured July 20 in an Maquoketa area auto crash, are recovering at St. Luke's hospital and may receive visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Stamp Club
Montrose
Dorothy Hutchcroft
Circle Drive
Mercy Hospital
C. C. Satterly
D Avenue
Maquoketa
St. Luke's Hospital
Reverend Grant Anderson to Lead Sunday's First Baptist Services
The Rev. Grant F. Anderson of First Baptist returns from vacation to lead Sunday services at 10 50 a m with communion and reception of members Rebecca Evans to sing as soloist and participate in the service at the church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant F. Anderson
First Baptist Church
Rebecca Evans
Zimmerman arraigned on assault charge with 300 dollar bond
Ed Zimmerman 29 of 1002 Fifth Street SE waived a hearing and was bound over to the grand jury on an assault with intent to inflict bodily injury. Information was filed by John I in behalf of Zimmerman’s wife. Police arrested Zimmerman at 6 10 a m Saturday in his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Zimmerman
Fifth Street SE
Grand
T Zimmerman
John 3 i
Zimmerman
Boy Struck By Car Escapes Serious Injury
John Krukow age 11 son of Mr and Mrs George Krukow of 925 N street SW was struck by a car driven by Charles Kriz 43 of 164 Nineteenth avenue SW at the intersection of Eighth avenue and Second street SE Friday at 7 55 pm. He was taken to Mercy hospital by Ambulance Service but released after examination showed a forehead laceration and a bruised left arm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Krukow
George Krukow
N Street
Charles Kriz
Nineteenth Avenue
Eighth Avenue
Second Street
Mercy Hospital
North English man faces Cedar Rapids charge of false uttering
Robert Smith, 25, of North English, was arrested and returned to Cedar Rapids on Friday to face charges of false uttering of a check. The case stems from two bounced checks in June, a $5 check at Yager store and a $2 check at Standard Paint and Glass Co. Smith was taken into custody by Sheriff Bert Long in Marengo and returned to Cedar Rapids by Chief Jim Bailey and Detective L. B. Marshall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Smith
North English
Cedar Rapids
Yager
Smith
Bert Long
Marengo
Jim Bailey
L. B. Marshall
WMT Technicians Gain Two-Year ABT Contract
About 14 technicians at radio station WMT secured a two year contract with the Associated Broadcast Technicians affiliate of the AFL electrical workers union. The agreement from July 20 provides wage increases two weeks paid vacation and other working condition adjustments. Sumner Quarton led for the company and Russell Rennaker of Chicago spoke for the ABT.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WMT
Associated Broadcast Technicians
A. F. of L. Electrical Workers Union
Sumner Quarton
Russell Rennaker
Chicago
ABT
Roosevelt Says Board Will Focus on Foreign Economics
Washington AP reports the new economic defense board led by Vice President Wallace will deal only with foreign economics. Roosevelt stated the board created Thursday will guide the federal agencies in economic defensive activities and has no domestic defense role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New Economic Defense Board
Roosevelt
Wallace
Deaths Edward Turner Fairfax carpenter dies after brief illness
Edward Albert Turner longtime Fairfax resident and carpenter died at his Fairfax home at 2 30 a m after a brief illness He was born March 10 1875 in Watkins and married Margaret Rickson June 13 1938 in Kahoka Missouri He survived by his wife a daughter Mrs Thomas Carville two sons Frank Turner Leo Turner a sister Mrs John Fitzgerald three half sisters Selene Turner Mrs Emma Tiessem Mrs Myrtle Gerner and a half brother Coy Turner plus five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at a time to be announced and friends may call at the Turner chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Albert Turner
Fairfax
Watkins
Margaret Rickson
Kahoka
Thomas Carville
Walford
Frank Turner
Amana
Leo Turner
Cedar Rapids
John Fitzgerald
Temple
Funeral Services for Mrs Lena L Fox Held Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs Lena L Fox of 1315 Sixth Street NW will be at Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Sunday with burial in Linwood Cemetery. She survived by husband Erick F Fox and two children Laurence Caldwell and Ethel Primrose, plus her mother Mrs Jennie Veigh and sisters Edith Stone and Irene Marquette. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lena L. Fox
Sixth Street
Beatty Chapel
Linwood Cemetery
Erick F. Fox
Laurence R. Caldwell
Ethel Primrose
Jennie Veigh
Cedar Rapids
Edith Stone
Irene Marquette
Wadena
Death of Charles M. Conley in Cedar Rapids
Charles M. Conley was found dead in his room at 821 Fourth Street NW at 10 30 a m Saturday. Coroner R E Munden cited stomach hemorrhage as the cause with time of death about 11 p m Friday. Born September 9 1873 he lived in Cedar Rapids most of his life. Survived by two sons Clarence Estherville and Albert Los Angeles. wife had preceded him in death. Body sent to Brady mortuary for funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Conley
Fourth Street
R. E. Munden
Cedar Rapids
Clarence
Estherville
Albert
Los Angeles
Brady Mortuary
Funeral services for Fred Keder a Johnson County resident
Funeral services for Fred Keder who died at his home 6210 Avenue NE will be held Sunday at 1 30 p m in the chapel conducted by Theodore B Hlubucek. Burial will be in Grabin cemetery Johnson County Friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Kedera
Avenue NE
Theodore B. Hlubucek
Grabin
Johnson County
Funeral services for Mert White in Linwood cemetery
Funeral services for Mert White former Cedar Rapids resident who died in Davenport Thursday will be conducted at the grave in Linwood cemetery Monday at 9:45 a.m. by the Rev. T. J. Hinkin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mert White
Cedar Rapids
Davenport
Linwood Cemetery
T. J. Hinkin
Roosevelt acts on Japan petroleum exports new licenses
The White House announced a Friday night policy parallel with Britain and the Netherlands in economic warfare against Japan. New export licenses will be required for petroleum products, with shipments restricted to the western hemisphere and other specified regions. The embargo targets aviation fuel, oil, and refined products, reflecting ongoing wartime controls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt Bape Ig
Japan
Lord Halifax
White House
British Empire
Japanese oil reserves and 12-man quota impact
United States measures cut Japan's access to high octane gasoline and aircraft lubricants, limiting the next 12 men to a small fraction of 1936 levels. Officials warn extended battles would rapidly deplete stocks, though Japan may hold larger reserves than outsiders suspect. The Japanese embassy declined comment, while Chinese Ambassador Hu Shiexpressed great gratification, saying the move would bolster morale.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
United States
Hu Shihex
Silk industry to expand to meet defense needs
Government moves to boost silk substitute production as capacity must grow from 476 million to 525 million pounds annually. Henderson raises price ceilings on super fine cotton yarns to 24 cents a pound to reflect higher production costs. Silk mills await military orders and McNutt commits to immediate jobs for displaced workers, with state employment services coordinating registrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henderson
Milk deliveries reach twenty five million bottles daily
A daily national milk supply totals twenty five million bottles delivered to American doorsteps, reflecting extensive distribution networks and consumer demand across the country.
Nazi Soviet War Progress and Air Raids Report
Diplomatic notes say massing of Soviet forces will take weeks, with no immediate third general Russian assault. German claims place troops 500 miles into Russia, possibly near Vyazma. Soviet communiques name Nevel Novorzhev Smolensk and Zhitomir sectors as held by Germans. In the Baltic, Soviet Navy air arm sinks a Nazi patrol ship and an oil tanker. A night raid on Moscow caused minor damage with few planes reaching the air defense and no Russian losses reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Vyazma
Moscow
Smolensk
Nevel
Novorzhev
Zhitomir
Baltic
Red Navel Air Arm
British V Radio Advises Europeans Buy All They Can
British V radio urged Europeans under German occupation to buy everything available now including food coal, clothing, footwear, and household goods. The broadcast warned emptying shops would hinder German looting and noted German controlled money would be spent on real goods. It suggested using paper money and ration cards in plans to secure essentials despite shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Britain
Europe
China
New York
CBS
Col. V. Britton
Moscow
Czechoslovakia
Raiders Entertained At High Twelve Luncheon
The Cedar Rapids Raiders were hosted at a Friday luncheon by the High Twelve club in honor of the baseball team. Club officials and players attended as Judge Harry Johnson, president, and Ollie Marquardt spoke briefly. Ted Petranek directed the meeting and players were introduced with a review of their baseball history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Raiders
High Twelve
Harry Johnson
Feediner Peattagee
Sogo Ag
Ollie Marquardt
Ted Petranek
Eastern oil shortage blamed on British inefficiency
Washington dispatch quotes an oil executive faulting British handling of tanker traffic from the Dutch East Indies. He urges reallocating 200 tankers to North Atlantic ports and using 100 for Dutch East Indies to North Atlantic shuttle service, delivering twenty million barrels monthly to the Atlantic coast with ten million for overseas shipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ins
Harold L. Ickes
Dutch East Indies
Atlantic
United States
England
North Atlantic
The
Oil Authority
Atlantic Seaboard
Oil Executive
District court orders Stahlman to explain FCC subpoena
Washington AP report says a federal district court on Saturday ordered James G. Stahlman publisher of the Nashville Banner to appear in court to explain why he ignored a FCC subpoena. Edwin S. Friendly of the New York Sun also did not appear. FCC attorneys did not say if they would seek a contempt order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal District Court
James G. Stahlman
Nashville
Radio networks defend broad news access before FCC
Washington AP radio executive Paul W White of CBS told the FCC that the United States is the best informed country due to broadcasting. Lloyd Stratton of AP and Joseph Connolly of King Features said there are no restrictions on radio news now and presses establish distribution, with AP a mutual, Press-Radio formed to supply radio. They noted networks maintain own correspondents and listening posts overseas and that wire services still provide key news. Legal questions were raised about FCC authority and the inquiry was recessed to Sept 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Federal Communications Commission
United States
Paul W. White
Columbia Broadcasting System
Lloyd Stratton
Associated Press
Joseph V
Stratton
Press Association, Inc
FCC
Thomas Thacher
Newspape Radio Committee
White
Columbia
Press-Radio
Thomas Brennan
New York
Connolly
King Features
James L. Fly
Private Services For William R. Davis In New York
William Rhodes Davis 52, a mystery man behind international oil deals, will have strictly private services in New York. His body was flown east by chartered plane after dying in a Houston hotel room from a heart attack. Born in Montgomery, Alabama, Davis built his fortune in oil speculation and Mexican oil deals. He is survived by wife Marianna M. Davis and two sons, Joe Graham Davis 19 and Currie Boyd Davis 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
INS
Newark
William Rhodes Davis
Davis
Montgomery
Ala
Texas
Marianna M. Davis
Joe Graham Davis
Currie Boyd Davis
Escaped Berlin Jail Hospitably Harsh in Moabit to Freedom
A detainee recounts weeks in Alexanderplatz cell with cot and privations, facing espionage suspicion, harsh questioning by Secret Police, and transfers to Moabit. He notes gloomy food, lack of light, limited comforts, and eventual release on July 8 followed by incognito travel toward New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Secret Police
Tourou
Moabit
Berlin
Alexanderplatz
New York
Wild Bill Henderson Arrested After Day At Liberty
William Henderson known as Wild Bill, 28, from Oskaloosa, released from Anamosa reformatory Thursday, went to Cedar Rapids Friday, where Oak Hill police found him at 6:27 p.m. after a fight. He had blood on him but appeared uninjured and was booked for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William “Wild Bill” Henderson
Oskaloosa Negro
Anamosa Reformatory
Cedar Rapids
Oak Hill
Wild Bill
Iowa
Dairy dairies in Cedar Rapids meet fat and bacteria rules
A July report by Inspector A H Menary confirms all Cedar Rapids area dairies meet fat test standards and bacterial limits. The table lists dairies with plates under 25 000 per cubic centimeter as very low and under 100 000 as low, noting breed types and fat content for each operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
A. H. Menary
Cedar Valley Dairy
Guer Bows Manui
Jersey
Lescox
Northwood Dairy
Northwood
Penningroth
Briokes Ee
Petty Dairy
Lity
Guernsey
Sessees
Searies
Ries
Heme
Stark's Deiry
Whiting Dairy
Ernsey
Senator Alva Lumpkin Dies in Washington
Senator Alva M. Lumpkin of South Carolina died at 10 20 p m Friday night at George Washington University Hospital in Washington. He had entered the hospital two days earlier after taking office less than two weeks ago succeeding former Senator James F Byrnes named to the Supreme Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Alva M. Lumpkin
S. C
Georgeashington University Hospital
Lumpkin
James F. Byrnes
Supreme Court
See Jap Stab At Vladivostok
Reported Japanese reinforcements move to Manchukuo for the last week with concentrations along the Amur river near the Manchukuo Siberia boundary. The aim is to neutralize Russian forces before an attack on Vladivostok while Germany urges Japan to stir the Siberian front. An informant notes Japan may extend influence to Thailand as it did in French Indochina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wengees
Rg l Vy
Manchukuo
Japan
Amur
Siberia
Vladivostok
Siberian
Thailand
Finland Declared Enemy Territory By Great Britain
London reports Britain has labeled Finland enemy-occupied territory after cutting all diplomatic ties. Goods to Finland face seizure and financial transactions are halted. Communications with Helsinki were interrupted and Eden was informed of the break. Britain says Finland’s axis ties caused the move though no war is declared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Great Britain
Finland
Helsinki
Anthony Eden
Britain
Tom Connell 58 Dies in Iowa City Plumbing Vet
Tom Connell aged 58 died early Saturday at University Hospital after more than 30 years in the plumbing and heating trade in Iowa City. Funeral services are set for 9 a.m. Monday at St. Patrick's Church with burial in St. Joseph's Cemetery. Surviving: one daughter Carroll Johnson Clinton. five sons Tom Jr Joseph James William and Robert all of Iowa City. two sisters Mrs John Costello and Margaret Connell both of Iowa City. two grandchildren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Tom Connell
University Hospital
St. Patrick’s Church
St. Joseph's Cemetery
Carroll Johnson
Clinton
Tom, Jr
Joseph
James
William
Robert
John Costello
Margaret Connell
Nazis Claim 166,500 Shipping Tons Sunk
Berlin report states German air forces sank 166,500 tons of British shipping in the past week and damaged an additional 50,000 tons as announced by the high command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
INS
High Command
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