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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 15, 1942
Page
4
William James McLaughlin aged 38 of 1322 Eighteenth Avenue SW died at a local hospital on Thursday evening after an unspecified incident. Funeral arrangements are pending.
A sprinkler system malfunction at Williams and Hunting caused a general alarm on Saturday at 12:07 p.m. No injuries or further hazards reported. responders attended and secured the area.
Ivan Morris of Marion and Dorothy Smith of Viola. Samuel H Nevins and Irene L Thompson, both of Cedar Rapids. John Hayes Clemens and Mil Rapids L Hale of Cedar Rapids and Katherine Fry of Marion.
Vernon Tomkins of 1011 avenue SE was fined $2 and costs for failure to signal while turning and leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself against Sven L Armstrong at Hiawatha trailer camp. case dismissed on payment of costs. Joe Gorup of 1004 Seventeenth street NE was fined $2 and costs for leaving the scene of an accident without identifying himself, fine suspended.
St Luke's records show a son for Charles Hill at 1139 Fifth Street NW on August 14 and a son for Hans Hensen at 116 Twelfth Street SE on August 14. Joe Hembern at 1010 F Avenue NW welcomed a daughter on August 15 and Don Waskow at 1616 Sixth Street NW welcomed a daughter on August 15. Mercy Hospital reports a daughter for Robert Rennekamp at 1736 First Avenue NE on August 14 and a son for Amos Thomson at 644 Twentieth Avenue SW on August 15.
Gazette carrier Ralph Bradley reported $10 worth of war savings stamps stolen in the 500 to 600 block of Third street SE between 4 and 4 30 p.m. Friday. Craig Satterly, son of Mr and Mrs Iry Satterly, left Friday for an extended stay with his sister Mrs Charles Hall and brother Cecil Satterly in Los Angeles.
Mrs Donald Collins and her children Kathleen and Eddie, from Santa Monica California, are visiting Mrs Collins' parents Mr and Mrs F E Berry at 114 Third Avenue SW.
Mooseheart Legion of the Moose holds its monthly frolic at John Cox cabin park on highway No 30. The event starts at 2 30 Sunday in the Moose hall.
Robert Raeroe of Rapid Republican and Times and now publisher of the Council Bluffs Nonpareil visited Cedar Rapids Saturday. He was accompanied by Warren Wells of Council Bluffs.
Watson six from route one sustained bruises and a scalp cut after colliding with an automobile Friday afternoon on Third street between tenth and Twelfth avenues SE. Driver Owen W. Howard of 1738 D avenue NE said he had been emerging from behind a parked car when the crash occurred. The boy was treated by a passing motorist and released from Mercy hospital after first aid.
Ben Lay and his son Fred reported finding a silver dollar and several more coins from an old box buried in the sand at a New England beach. They discovered the items Saturday while strolling the shore and returned later to inspect the find. Local authorities were not immediately involved.
Chattanooga police pursued three men who seized Patrolman Logan Stroud near a dairy farm in rural Catoosa county. Stroud freed unharmed after using a barn phone to summon help. One suspect, Jackson, 31, Mississippi, was killed. George K. Mathews, 31, Pa Ky, wounded and captured. Hubbard, 29, Ala, dumped at the scene. The trio had escaped federal custody at Jasper, Alabama, August 7.
Died en route to a Cedar Rapids hospital at 12 10 p m Thursday. Born November 22 1903 in Norway Indiana he lived in Cedar Rapids the last 15 years. He worked as a shop inspector for Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railway. Survived by wife Velma Hall McLaughlin a daughter Georganna May two sons Francis and Jackie of Cedar Rapids. Funeral 9 am Monday at St Patrick’s Church Father D J Lenihan burial Mt Calvary cemetery Rosary 8 pm Sunday Brush chapel friends may call.
Funeral services for Charles R Pierce who died in Oakdale sanatorium Wednesday will be conducted in the Moon Site at 2 Sunday by the Rev erter. Burial will be in Camel Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel.
In Richmond Indiana citizens seeking air raid warden roles are quickly absorbing requirements and equipment needs. A bold response highlights a key trait saying a damned good memory is essential for success and safety.
Chicago AP reports Joseph T. Stanford, terminal manager for the Illinois Central railroad, oversees a distinctive passenger car with a bell, cow catcher, and its own turntable. The car, capable of moving in either direction, is controlled by Stanford on the tracks and used when needed.
DEWITT MAC KENZIE argues Malta remains a crucial British base in the Mediterranean, a steadfast air observation post enabling strikes and protection of Allied shipping. He notes Malta’s history, its siege by Axis powers, and the pivotal role of Royal Air Force reconnaissance in disrupting Axis supply routes and safeguarding the route to Africa.
The Federal Communications Commission issued a 23 question questionnaire to all standard broadcast stations seeking sworn details on labor relations with musicians and unions. The inquiry covers use of transcriptions and recordings, contracts, amateur musicians, Negro musicians employment, and past network program denials linked to labor disputes.
The speaker declares being in love despite revealing that Mary is an awful person. The line conveys conflicting emotions and hints at social discomfort or irony in the relationship.
Mr and Mrs Charles Vaughn of San Diego spend a two week furlough with Mr and Mrs Frank Estey at 3312 Carlyle Street NE. Vaughn is in the naval air corps and has been promoted to chief mechanic. His father James T Vaughn resides in Osceola.
Technical Sergeant Charles Berry visits his parents Mr and Mrs F E Berry at 114 Third street Saint Sergt Berry recently completed an instructor course in aircraft armament at Lansing Michigan and will leave Thursday for his base at Tucson Arizona
Harold Cerveny son of Mr and Mrs Frank L Cerveny of 2614 O road NW rises from technical sergeant to sergeant major at Muroc air base California His promotion reflects career advancement within the Air Force ranks and follows prior service at the base
Grant W. McKee of Walker Richard E. Long Cedar Rapids route 3 and Robert R I Potter 203 First Avenue SW have enlisted in the navy.
A military report notes a corporal received a new rank designation at Camp Bowie in Texas. The brief entry confirms a routine promotion within the unit and lists no further changes to assignments or duties.
Miss Angeline Jeffries of 1538 First Avenue E has returned after a three month visit with relatives and friends in Chicago and with her brother Sergeant Gus Jeffries, recently promoted at Fort Bliss Wyoming. The brief item notes the promotion and her travels.
Lieut. Maxine Randa of the Army Nurse Corps, daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred Randa of 1406 Seventh Avenue SE, transfers from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri to Jackson General Hospital Atlanta Georgia.
Maytag reported a sharp decline in net earnings the latest period at its Newton plant. Net profit totaled $4,938,247 versus $8,633,623 a year earlier, with earnings per share on preferred stock noted.
Davenport report confirms the death of Albert L. Lagomarcino, longtime director of Lagomarcino group, with local authorities noting the passing at Davenport. Details remain limited as investigations continue.
A Michigan crash near Hastings claimed nine lives when an Army bomber plummeted after unfavorable weather and possible engine trouble. Lieuts L H Tally Maurice E McCall George King James J Dailey and enlisted men John Hazen E L Prother Steve J Spaniard George F Strenge R W Carillon were killed. Soldiers guarded the wreckage as Fort Custer authorities investigated.
Five army airmen died in a bombing plane crash off San Diego. Only one body was recovered from the Pacific. Major Myles B. Ellis of Hammer Field said others were believed trapped. No Iowans were aboard.
Allied communique says Red flyers dispersed three infantry battalions and German cavalry while destroying 16 tanks 20 trucks and 17 guns. German drive in Maikop region slows. heavy fighting rages at Mineralnye Vody near Grozny oilfields as Don bend battles return Germans to initial positions.
New York AP dispatch notes the German Transocean agency claimed without Allied verification that U S troops would remain garrisoned in Iraq as some units were moved west toward Palestine. The report quotes no official confirmation and lacks corroboration from Allied sources.
Virgil Breed a Des Moines grocer and former C R. president of Breed Scions Dealers association died of a heart attack at his home Friday. He owned the Breed food market and had 17 years in the retail food business in Des Moines. Born in Marion he lived seven years in Cedar Rapids before moving to Des Moines.
London reports the Dutch government in exile says Germany began reprisal killings of detainees, with five executions on Saturday. Prominent leaders including an Olympic committee head are cited among those already executed, as Nazis threaten wholesale retribution for the Rotterdam train wreck. Radio Orange and Allied broadcasts track threats and promises of full retaliation while a $50,000 reward remains for information on the saboteurs.
The article outlines a wage and benefits package using a regional cost yardstick. It details union security rules, dues, and initiation fee implications for members in good standing as of January 1, 1942, plus discharge penalties for lapses. Vacation days scale with seniority, and overtime pay rules set a three hour minimum. A 1 percent hourly cost of living increase is proposed, with GM’s nationwide collective bargaining under review by the labor board.
Clyde Combee 21 pled guilty Thursday to breaking and entering and was sentenced to 16 years by Judge M M Cooney. He admitted breaking into Clyde Abels eating house at Fayette and stealing $28 from the cash register. Combee said he had served time in a California reform school.
ODT Director Joseph B. Eastman described a drastic civilian freight decree aimed at maximizing use of existing railroad capacity to support war production. He warned peak loads are ahead with weather, production, and troop movements increasing demand. The order conserves cars and motive power, reducing the need for new equipment and shielding shippers from shortages while excluding certain commodities and car types.
Detroit authorities kept open the murder inquiry into John Duval Dodge after officials said the oldie is definitely a possibility. Inspector Whitman stated Prosecutor Dowling ordered all persons with information to be brought in for questioning as Dodge, 42, died while attempting to break into the home of his woman friend Miss Mignon Fontaine, 33.
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