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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1941

Page

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Bank Robbers Steal 76000 From Stroudsburg Bank

Four gunmen wearing sunglasses held up First National Bank employees in Stroudsburg Pennsylvania at 9 am taking a bag with seventy six thousand dollars. They fled in a black sedan across the Delaware River bridge into New Jersey, the money insured and in smaller bills. The car license plates were upside down as police noted the robbery appeared planned.

Stroudsburg First National Bank Ralph Rheinfels Lewis Heiney Federal Reserve Bank Philadel Heiney Delaware River New Jersey Easton Pennsylvania

Deaths Charles N. Jones Former St. Louis drugman dies at 1872 birth in Jackson Center

Charles N. Jones retired drug businessman dies after long illness at his Cedar Rapids home 358th Street SE at 9 p.m. Monday. Born March 7, 1872 in Jackson Center Indiana he lived in St. Louis for years, retired 1940 to Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife Neil Cueller Jones son Lyman W. Jones sister Mrs. Henry Schultz and one grandson. Funeral 3 p.m. Thursday Drehmann Harris mortuary St. Louis conducted by Rev O Bolman. burial Valhalla Cemetery. Moon chapel to view Tuesday evening. No flowers.

Charles N Jones Jackson Center Ind St. Louis Cedar Rapids West Gate Lodge A. F A. M Neil Cueller Jones Lyman W Henry Schultz Chicago Charles Robert Jones Drehmann-Harral O. €. Bolmanesty Valhalla Moon Chapel

Funeral services for Frank Pavlicek at Janeba funeral home

Funeral services for Frank Pavlicek of 1307 Third Street SW, who died in Chicago Sunday, will be held at the Janeba funeral home on Wednesday, with burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Pallbearers named are Charles V. Benesh, James Sir William Tehel, Joseph Stane, and Henry Jensen. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Frank Pavlicek Third Street Chicago Janeba Theodore Bucek Bohemian National Cemetery Charles V. Benesh James Sirwilliam Tehel Joseph Stane Henry Jensen

Funeral for Norbert Zobl at St Patrick's Church

Funeral services for Norbert Zobl of 1629 Eighth Street NW will be held at St. Patrick's Church at 9 a.m. Wednesday, conducted by Rev D J Leni han. Burial will follow at Hermian National Cemetery. Rosary services are set at Polansky chapel with Cadets of St George and Lenihan recitals on Tuesday evening.

Norbert Zobl Eighth Street NW St. Patrick’s Church D. J. Lenihan Bohermian National Cemetery Polansky Chapel Cadets of

Edgar A. Guest The Poet of the People

A fragmentary portrait recalls Edgar A. Guest as a traveling tailor and poet founder of a public persona. The clipped lines hint at fittings, travel, pride, and a lifelong craft celebrated in a dated page fragment.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People

Australia’s Nape Fence Keeps Traps In Mallee Land

A fragment notes a wire net fence built to enclose rab traps in the mallee region. The description mentions the fence as a long structure, used to guard the traps, with no additional details on location or date.

Australia

Flying Blind by Vera Brown

Judith faces a shattered night after Tex wins a race and a deadly chase erupts. The hotel room hides fear as Judith and Elsie cling to each other, torn between despair and safety while the gang closes in and a painful future looms.

Hospital Ordeal Reveals Elsie Clings to Hope

In a tense hospital scene Judith fights to reach her husband as nurses urge patience. Elsie pleads to see him, a nurse coordinates care, and a whispered report hints at a fire on his ship. Judith, distressed, steadies herself and signals the chauffeur to move toward the rooms.

Judith Edee Ion Lee Ree Elsie Adler Mrs. Stone Ludith M. M

Automobile Destroyed By Fire At Clement Home

An automobile was destroyed by a fire of undetermined origin that partly demolished a two car garage at E. P. Clement and J. F. Doyle’s residence, 1431 Fourth Avenue SE. The blaze occurred around 2 20 a m Tuesday. Clement discovered the fire from the glow reflecting in her bedroom window. Doyle's car in the other half of the garage was moved out and escaped damage. Firefighters prevented further destruction.

E. P. Clement Fourth Avenue J. F. ~Oyle Clement

Advice From Mary Manners on Hurting Traits and Trust

A reader seeks guidance on a brusque husband and a frivolous friend. Miss Manners urges addressing the root cause with calm talk, then possible limits on hosting. She cautions against actions that invite gossip and advises maintaining honesty with the husband while enjoying sober companionship.

Old Timers Club To Fete Past Officers

Cedar Rapids Y M C A Old Timers club honors past officers at midsummer dinner next Tuesday at 6 15 p m at Cedar oo Country club. Guests include Mr and Mrs A Barlow Mr and Mrs C A Laurance and Mr and Mrs William Broeksmit with Lincoln related slides by C J Lynch Jr. Reservations due by Saturday announces Dr J H Calder president.

Cedar Rapids Association Y. M. C. A. Old Timers Club Cedar Oo Country Club A. Barlow C. A. Laurance William Broeksmit Barlow Broeksmit Laurance Y. M. C. A. Motion Pictures Abraham Lincoln C. J. Lynch, Jr J. H. Calder

Former U. S. Destroyer Captures German Sub

London AP reports that the submarine sank surrender to HMS Broadway, ex USS Hunt, one of 50 U.S. destroyers loaned to Britain last September. The dispatch notes decorations awarded to officers and crew for the action and transfer.

London U.S.S

Heirs seek partition of Charles L King estate lands

Plaintiff Madeline Gist sues to partition real property among heirs of Charles L King who died in 1940 without a will. Defendants include Addie Fancher and several Kings with varied shares. Properties involve two city lots in NE and SE and 40 acres in Iowa County. Hearing set for Aug 11 before Judge C J Haas. Mrs Conway asserts Deal blocked entry. Gist seeks $75 damages for alleged forcible possession.

Charles Leslie King Madeline Gist Addie Fancher Pontendant Ly Addie Lockridge Guy King Feethel King Howard King Thirty Second Street First Avenue Thirty-fourth Street Second Avenue Iowa County C. J. Haas Conway Deal

Foreclosure Order Issued Over 1931 Note on City Property

Judge C J Haas granted Emily P Merritt a foreclosure order Saturday against Ed Bauder administrator of the A G Bauder estate and trustee for Anna M Kirk and David J Kirk. The order satisfies a note tied to an assignment from American Trust dated June 5 1931 on property at Twenty street and First avenue.

Emily P. Merritt C. J. Haas Ed Bauder A. G. Bauder Anna M David J. Kirk

Judge Haas Grants Restraining Order in Divorce Case

Judge C J Haas issues an order restraining Mike Bethen from molesting Emma amid divorce proceedings on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The order also provides temporary relief and allows the couple to relocate if needed during the legal process.

C. J. Haas Monda Mike Bethen Emma Mrs. Bethen Rome

Lawsuit Seeks 1132 Damages From Patek Drivers

Bertha B. Doyle sues Frank and Richard Patek over a May 23 collision alleging reckless driving caused injuries. Claimed medical bills 50, car damage 82.57 and 1000 for personal suffering. Ruth E. Clarke sues Harold Jack in district court for divorce seeking custody and support, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed in Cedar Rapids on April 22, 1938.

Frank Richard Patek Bertha B. Doyle Mrs. Peste Patek Ruth E. Clarke Harold Jack Ang Clarkes Cedar Rapids

Land Forcibly Held Petition In Robins Area

Mrs Ollie Conway files forcible entry suit over property north of Robins now in possession of Robert E Deal. Court action seeks restoration of the site and legal eviction if needed. Nearby records show ongoing disputes over land titles tied to the Deal ownership and occupancy.

Ollie Conway Robins Robert E. Deal

Divorce suit filed by Eva Shackleford for Clyde Shackleford

Eva Shackleford filed for divorce from Clyde Shackleford alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. They married on Oct. 22, 1933, and the petition seeks custody of their six year old son who is living with Mrs Shackleford.

Eva Shackleford Clyde Shackleford

Shirley Temple Returns to Films After Retirement

Hollywood gossip confirms Shirley Temple, 12, ending 14 months away from acting. She debuts a new chestnut look and streamlined figure, plans two films this year then more at $50,000 each, while continuing school. Her mother praises a gradual return and confirms her age and natural hair.

Hollywood Shirley Temple Miss Temple Shirley Edward Small Studios Paramount George Temple Mrs. Temple

Doris Mrazek Sues for Divorce from Anton Mrazek

Doris M. Mrazek filed a divorce suit against Anton L. Mrazek. The case seeks legal dissolution of marriage with court action initiated Monday.

Doris M. Mrazek Anton L. Mrazek

Divorce Suit Filed Against Edward Earl and Guerite Earl

A divorce suit was filed Tuesday against Edward Earl and Guerite Earl on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in Iowa City on December 24, 1940.

Edward Earl Earl Separa Iowa City

McGuire Sues for Divorce from Husband Tusstay Over Child Support

Mary Ann McGuire filed suit for divorce alleging disputes over child support and custody arrangements. The action seeks judicial dissolution and related relief, naming the husband in the proceeding.

Mary Ann McGuire

executrix named in will of late Judge Ring

Maude Barr Ring, wife and sole heir of Judge Herbert C Ring, was named executrix of his estate Saturday after his will was admitted to probate. Judge Ring died July 20.

Maude Barr Ring Herbert C. Ring Judge Ring

Elsenbast Named Administrator for Pfleeger Estate

O. J. Elsenbast was named administrator of the estate of Katharine Pfleeger on Monday. His administrator's bond was set at $200.

O. J. Elsenbast Katherine Pfleeger

To See Applicants For Y M C A Bugle Corps

Prospective members for the YMCA Boy's Drum and Bugle Corps will be interviewed from 1 30 to 4 30 p m Wednesday. Director R Ariel Cross announced that any boy aged 8 to 16 may audition, with the tenor drum and cymbal class starting at the same time. Appointments are being arranged at the YMCA.

R. Ariel Cross

Three Women Injured in Collision Near Anamosa

Three women sustained injuries Tuesday night when the car they rode in collided with a truck about four miles west of Anamosa around 10 p m. Mrs George Hennessey 51 of 3544 B Avenue NE drove the car suffering bruises on the left side and cuts and bruises on the left arm and knee Mercy hospital attendants reported the women in fairly good condition Tuesday afternoon.

Anamosa George Hennessey B Avenue NE Ho Ae Ee Mercy Hospital

Executrix Maude Barr Ring Claims Notice in Linn County Iowa

The undersigned Maude Barr Ring, executrix of Herbert C. Ringlate, deceased of Linn County Iowa, seeks authentication of estate partitions. Creditors with claims must present them at the Clerk of Linn County Iowa District Court for approval. Attorneys Fred W. Hann and A L. Bye sign the notice.

Hus Herbert C. Ringlate Linn Courty Lows Linn County Iowa Maude Barr Ring Fred W. Hann A. L. Bye Attorners

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