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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1941

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Birth Announcements From St Luke's and Mercy Hospitals

Mr and Mrs Lester Burianek 1644 Second Avenue SE welcomed a daughter on August 15. Mr and Mrs Herbert Beckman 350114 First Avenue SE welcomed a daughter on August 15. Mercy Hospital reports a daughter for Mr and Mrs Delbert Jones 1613 A Avenue NE on August 15.

St. Luke’s Hospital Lester Burianek Second Avenue SE Herbert J. Beckman First Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Delbert Jones A Avenue NE

Obituaries for Cooper Peterson Hartman

Margaret Jeanette Cooper infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Peter Cooper eight miles east of highway 30 died at a local hospital at 12 15 Friday. John Al Peterson 77 died at his home 1801 Fourth Avenue SE at 3 40 p m Friday. Christine Louise Hartman month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Warren Itman 127 Thirtieth Street Drive SE died in a local hospital Saturday at 4 a m.

Margaret Jeanette Cooper Peter Cooper John al Peterson Fourth Avenue Christine Louise Hartman Warren Itman

Cedar Rapids Couples list marriage licenses issued

Laurine K Bad and George N Taylor Cedar Rapids Mary Katherine Carns and Wood row K Bockhaus Cedar Rapids Rosa E Hesse Central City Perry J Lighty Geraldine Gertrude Bryant Mount Vernon Willis Dale Norton Wilton Junction Rose Mary Falr Clarence Anthony Hurst Cedar Rapids

Laurine K. Bad George N. Taylor Cedar Rapids Mary Katherine Carns Woodrow K. Bockhaus Rosa E. Hesse Central City Perry J. Lighty Geraldine Gertrude Bryant Mount Vernon Willis Dale Norton Wilton Junction Rose Mary Falr Clarence Anthony Hurst

Fly spray triggers false alarm at Duster store

Friday at 10 04 p m a fly spray caused a false alarm at Duster store located at 523 Third avenue fire crews responded and found no blaze according to the report

Duster Third Avenue

Caldwell Divorce Granted Crisis of Desertion and Abuse

Samuel R Caldwell is granted a divorce from Rena M Caldwell on grounds of desertion and cruel and inhuman treatment. They were married in Delaware county on November 15 1916 before Judge G K Thompson.

Samuel R. Caldwell Rena M. Caldwell Delaware County G. K. Thompson

Bismarck escort aircraft reports damage after evasive run

The report details shrapnel hitting the plane as it broke away from the Bismarck. A hole was found in the after hull and another in the bottom hull. After a brief test flight the crew resumed search but could not locate the ship again due to navigation errors from evasive maneuvers.

Bismarck

Stimson Sounds Alarm on Allied Outposts and Axis Strength

Stimson warned that American forces on Iceland to Panama form a guard line from Europe to the Pacific. He warned a German victory would give the Axis sea superiority and threaten U S cities, urging a strong American army to meet any foe. He cited Axis troop totals in Europe and Asia and warned of vast potential conquests.

North Atlantic North Pacific Panama South America Iceland British Guiana Alaska War Department Stimson Britain Germany

Grotto Dedication At Mount Mercy By Archbishop Beckman

The Most Rev. Francis J. Beckman dedicates a grotto and shrine to the Virgin Mother atop Mount Mercy junior college, praising W H Lightner for a lasting monument and urging nations to observe the Ten Commandments to avert future wars. He warns rulers who undermine religion wage war on faith itself and predicts postwar disillusionment. The archbishop speaks on the shrine’s endurance beyond changing architecture as a symbol of higher ideals.

Mount Mercy Junior College Francis J. Beckman Dubuque W. H. Lightner Cedar Rapids Lightner Mount Mercy Mount Mercy Academy Msgr. J. M. Molloy Immaculate Conception Church Ma Ank Hahn F. J. Beckman S.T.D

Roosevelt Reports Churchill Meeting On Embattled War Plans

President Roosevelt described his meeting with Churchill as eminently successful aboard the Potomac near Rockland. He declined to reveal locations or duration, cited fog and silence on submarine activity, and prepared for a press conference before boarding a special train.

The Potomac Churchill Tilson Harry Hopkins Rockland Maine Washington Ms. Roosevelt Harry L. Hopkins United States Shis Tex Roosevelt U.S Vichy Orient

Nu-Life Boxers Triumph in Des Moines Bout

Nu-Life Athletic Club boxers defeated a local Des Moines team 4-1 in a Golden Gloves card. Claude Ellison earned a KO at heavyweight and Bailey scored a KO at light heavyweight in the victory.

DES Moines INS Nu- Life Athletic Club Gales NL Golden Gloves Claude Ellison Vis Bailey

Receiver Appointed for Robertson Electric by Crescent Supply

Judge G K Thompson appointed B E Murdock receiver of Robertson Electric company. Crescent Electric Supply seeks to conserve funds to pay $3239.74 in bills owed to Crescent, major creditor, while H J Robertson remains as manager under the court action. The suit targets Carroll doing business as Robertson Electric, with details on prior receivership and contract terms from March 1940.

B. E. Murdock Robertson Electric Company G. K. Thompson Crescent Electric Supply Company Crescent Robertson Company Crescent Supply B. E. Carroll H. J

Approves Property Transfer in Harper Estate

Executor petitions to transfer Rose O. Harper estate real property to Perpetual Levt and Loan Association mortgage holder to satisfy a $2,669 debt. Repairs estimated at $500 to make the property tenantable. estate unable to fund improvements. Efforts to find a buyer were unsuccessful. Estate opened after Rose Harper's death in October.

Rose O. Harper Perpetual Levt and Loan Association Eek Harper

Suspended Sentence for Raymond Millard on Vagrancy Charge

Raymond Millard admitted his real name Raymond Clawson when brought before Judge G K Thompson. He received a six month suspended sentence on a vagrancy charge after transfer to district court by Justice H R Churchill. Clawson was jailed Thursday night with a companion from out of the county.

Raymond Millard Raymond Clawson G. K. Thompson H. R. Churchill Clawson

Estate to Sell Property to Satisfy State Aid Claim

Names Property Appraisers Administrator C. J. O Connor received on Friday to sell property in the estate of Elizabeth Spin to satisfy an old age assistance claim held by the state so a net estate. G K Thompson, Steve Pardera, Claude O Connor and R A Preston are appraisers. The property to be disposed of is a lot with avenue near L street SW, where a decedent held a one third interest.

Names C. J. O'Connor Ion Friday Elizabeth Spin Sers G. Kk Thompson Steve Pardera Claude O’connor R. A. Preston Avenue L Street

Divorce Decree Granted Nellie Adams from Louis Adams

A decree of divorce was granted to Nellie Adams from Louis Adams on July 2 in a ruling by Judge H. C. Ring.

Nellie Adams Louis Adams H. C. Ring

Couple Married in Marion January 22

A brief notice records a marriage in Marion on January 22, noting a couple began married life together amid local observance. No other details are provided in the fragment.

Judgment for unpaid tuition against Darrell Meredith

A judgment was entered against Darrell Meredith of Anamosa for unpaid tuition and loans totaling 222.93 on Saturday a case filed by the Swedish Lutheran board of education of Minnesota. The board runs Gustavus Adolphus College where Meredith was a student in 1934.

Darrell Meredith Anamosa Charles J. Haas Swedish Lutheran Board of Education of Minnesota Gustavus Adolphus College Meredith

Greene divorce after 23 years of marriage

Marthilda Greene and Oren R Greene were divorced by Judge G K Thompson after 23 years of marriage. Cruelty cited as grounds. Mrs Greene awarded $15 monthly alimony and possession of the household goods. They wed in Van Horne on February 12, 1918.

Marthilda Oren R. Greene G. K. Thompson

Divorce Granted in Cruel Treatment Case for Nellie Hartley Dahn

Judge G K Thom awarded Nellie Hartley Dahn a 400 settlement Saturday and restored her maiden name Hartley after divorcing H Dahn in Lisbon. Dahn must pay 50 dollars in plaintiff’s attorney fees. Mrs Dahn receives her share of the home title. The couple wed August 5 1932 in Missouri.

Nellie Hartley Dahn G. K. Thom H. Dahn

May Court Term Ends

The May term of the district court closed Saturday at noon. Cases may still be filed, but none may be heard except those which the parties have agreed may be tried during vacation.

District Court

Woman Sues Over Tavern Assault for 1532 Damages

Libbie Barta files in district court seeking 1532 in damages from George Barta for alleged May tavern assault at Snyder's tavern 329 Twelfth Avenue SE. She says 532 in expenses incurred and seeks 1000 more for pain and discomfort.

George Barta Libbie Barta District Court Bartas Barta Snyder's Tavern Twelfth Avenue SE

Authority Granted to Sell Estate Real Property

Mae E. Canfield administratrix of the Fred A. Canfield estate is authorized to sell real estate on Twentieth ps aoe B avenue NE. Judge G Sorehy appoints Kelly as appraisers of any lot encumbered by a $3,000 mortgage.

Mae E. Canfield Fred A. Canfield Psaoe B G Sorehy Teat Kelly Salah

Grace L. Jones Granted Divorce and Name Change

Grace L. Jones received a divorce decree from Judge G. K. Thompson after charging John K. Jones with cruel and inhuman treatment. She was awarded $25 monthly alimony and restored to her maiden name Grace Van Fleet. The couple wed October 10, 1923 in Dixon, Illinois.

Grace L. Jones G. K. Thompson John K. Jones Grace van Fleet Dixon, IL

Ada Van Milligan seeks divorce from William Van Milligan

Ada Van Milligan filed for divorce in district court charging desertion by her husband six years earlier. They were married nearly 25 years ago in Mount Vernon. She requests custody of their 17-year-old son.

Ada van Milligan William van Milligan Mount Vernon Tiff

Judge issues order with names Irving B Kinkhead Gipp

A court document issued Saturday by Judge K Thompson names Irving B Kinkhead Hinkhead and Will Gipp. The fragmentary text indicates a legal action or ruling affecting these individuals, though details are incomplete in the provided excerpt.

Irving B. Kinkhead Hinkhead Will Gipp Judge K. Thompson

Roadenizer divorce suit filed after four decades

Nina B. Roadenizer filed for divorce from Dale Roadenizer on a Saturday alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed in Cedar Rapids on November 2, 1940.

Nina B. Roadenizer Dale Roadenizer Cedar Rapids

City Briefs Roundup Highlights Local Events

First Lieutenant Frederick E Ander son of 2486 Fruitland Boulevard reported for duty Thursday at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri with the 92nd engineer battalion. An 85 year old was injured by a fall in her home on Aug 4. The Women’s Order of Foresters Sacred Heart Court No Cm will hold its annual picnic at noon Aug 24 at Ellis Park duck pond. Rev S David Sikes evangelist will speak Sunday night at Sunshine Mission on The Golden Opportunity of Untrammeled Service. Cub Scouts troop 26 sared by Van Buren PEA hold a field meet at Riverside Park at 4 pm Monday followed by a picnic supper. families should bring sandwiches and a covered dish.

Order of Foresters, W Sacred Heart Court No. Cm Duck Pond Ellis Park S. David Sikes Sunshine Mission Frank Ward Cub Scouts Riverside Park

City Physician Dr Hasek sidelined by illness

Dr. V. H. Hasek, city physician since 1934, is confined to his home with illness. His practice will be managed by other physicians for six weeks and his role as chief examiner for the east side draft board will be filled ahead of next week’s examinations. He became ill Wednesday night.

V. H. Hasek Hasek East Side Draft Board

Becker Roofing store hit. 243 rock wool bags stolen

Becker Roofing manager Charles Levings reported to police that the company store room at 217 Fourteenth Avenue SE was entered twice in the past week. A total of 243 bags of rock wool insulation, worth $243 at $1 per bag, was stolen after a rear door was forced.

Charles Levings Becker Roofing Company Fourteenth Avenue SE

Illness at All Iowa Fair Leaves Youth Unconscious

Walter N Lehman, 17, of West Liberty, collapsed after consuming a hamburger with onion cucumber and soda at Hawkeye Downs during the All Iowa fair Friday afternoon. He was unconscious when ambulance attendants took him to Mercy hospital. He regained consciousness and was released after treatment.

Waltern West Liberty Lehman Hawkeye Downs Mercy Hospital

Prowler Strikes Window Then Shoe Thrown Hits Wife

Varner and wife woke to a shoe hurled through a bedroom window striking Mrs Varner. Police later booked Dennis for investigation after a suspect named by Varner was arrested near First Avenue and Seventh Street. Detectives suspect the intruder previously entered the home and took Varner's shoe.

First Avenue Seventh Street Wendl Warner Second Street Varner Warner A Avenue Howard Nns Center Point Dennis Papa Ace Twenty-second Avenue Varners

J C Penney Buys Top Calf At All Sons Auction

The top individual price calf at Friday’s All Sons fair went to Mac Towers of Marion. J C Penney Co bought the 965 pound calf at 15.25 per hundredweight. Eli Shada of Springville sold a 945 pound calf for 14.75 per hundredweight to Killian Co.

All-Sons Mac Towers Marion J. C. Penney Company The Gazette Friday Eli Shada Springville Killian Company

331 Entries in Home Garden Exhibit Winners Listed

Three hundred thirty-one entries were made in the annual playground and home garden exhibit at Bever Park held with a picnic. Mrs. L. J. Smith supervised the children's garden program. Ruth Jane Hubbard and Edwin Ver Steeg directed judging. Prizes included garden tools, vases, scrapbooks, and cash in the notebook division funded by Effie M. Burton's estate. Notable winners were Max Selzer and Leah Rosenberg with multiple firsts.

Bever Park Playground and Recreation Commission L. J. Smith Bever Playground Ruth Jane Hubbard Edwin Ver Steeg J. L. Rhea John Hamilton Cedar Rapids Garden Club J. G. Stone Smith Nettie Rosenberg Helen Anderson Cary P. Grumman Dorothy Vance Effie M. Burton Cedar Rapids R. Dee and Recreation Commission

Davis a polite man or a fortune’s friend

A quoted line suggests a speaker doubts Davis’s kindness, noting that while he appears polite to his wife, the speaker believes the courtesy serves to flatter or gain access to the fortune she inherited.

Davis

Roosevelt Churchill note to Stalin outlines allied supply aid

The note from Roosevelt and Churchill to Premier Stalin discusses coordinating efforts to aid the Soviet Union against Nazi Germany. It states immediate supply shipments will continue and proposes a Moscow meeting to plan long term resource allocation, stressing urgency and shared defense. Signed by Roosevelt and Churchill.

Harry Hopkins Moscow Soviet Union D. Roosevelt Wain S. Churchill

Night of Horror on War Fronts From Ladoga to Black Sea

Reports describe Soviet and German forces clashing across the eastern front with Budenny’s Ukraine army resisting near Odessa and Nikolaev while reinforcements move to defend the Dnieper industrial zone. Luftwaffe raids threaten retreating Russians as German offensives push toward Smolensk and Moscow. British accounts claim heavy raids on Catania causing civilian casualties and property damage.

Lake Ladoga Leningrad Black Sea Ukraine Semyon Budenny Odessa Nikolaev Dnieper London Smolensk Moscow Jaakkima Lahdenpohja Catania

Stop Jap Move and Allied Aid to Russia

The article discusses urgent supply deliveries to Russia and Britain and America boosting aid despite Japanese objections. It notes growing British admiration for Russian defense against the Nazi war machine and hopes sparked by a letter to Stalin and the Roosevelt Churchill peace declaration, while calling for a European land diversion. It cites a Moscow Pravda editorial praising Stalin and the peace plan.

South America Russia Britain America Pacific

Stahlman Ordered To Testify Before FCC Probe

U S District Judge James W Morris ordered James G Stahlman former president of the American Newspaper Publishers Association to testify before the FCC in its inquiry into newspaper ownership of radio stations The Nashville Banner publisher did not appear citing illegality through counsel Elisha Hanson who said he would appeal to challenge the commission authority in this fishing expedition into the newspaper business

Washington James W. Morris U. S. District Court For District of Columbia James G. Stahlman Memshers Association Federal Communications Commission Stahlman Banner FCC Elisha Hanson

Deaths John A. Peterson in Cedar Rapids

John Alfred Peterson, 1801 Fourth Avenue SE, died at home after a brief illness at 3 40 p m Friday. Born October 27 1863 in Stockham Sweden he came to the United States in 1875 and lived in Cedar Rapids 50 years. He worked 38 years for Quaker Oats. Survived by wife Alice M two sons Charles H and Ross D Peterson two daughters Mrs George H Harmer and Mrs R Sherman four grandchildren George Henry Alice Barbara Harmer and Alfred C Peterson Funeral services set for 1 30 p m Sunday at Moon chapel Friends may call at the chapel

John A. Peterson John Alfred Peterson Fourth Avenue SE Stockham Sweden United States Cedar Rapids Quaker Oats Company Alice M Charles H Ross D. Peterson George H. Harmer R. Sherman George Henry Alice Barbara Harmer Alfred C. Peterson Moon Chapel

Mrs Elizabeth Reichert Dies in Riverside Calif

Mrs Elizabeth Reichert died Friday at 8 p m in a Riverside California hospital She was born February 14 1864 in Germany She lived with her son W A Greishaber in Riverside since last spring She came to Marion in 1892 and farmed west of Marion For fifteen years she resided at 513 Thirty third Street NE Cedar Rapids She was a Lutheran She leaves a step daughter Miss Clara Reichert of Cedar Rapids The body goes to Yocom funeral home at Marion with funeral announcements to follow

Elizabeth Reichert Riverside Calif Germany W. A. Greishaber Marion Thirty-third Street Cedar Rapids Lutheran Church Clara Reichert Yocom

Christine Hartman Dies After Brief Illness at Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Warren Hartman of 127 Thirtieth Street Drive SE died after a brief illness. Born July 16, she is survived by her parents, grandparents Mr. and Mrs. A. H. Domschot of Reeth, Ore., and Mrs. Esther Hartman of Cedar Rapids, plus several uncles and aunts. The Turner chapel will host services at 4 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. P. L. Bornhoeft. Friends may call at the chapel.

Christine Hartman Christine Louise Hartman Warren Hartman Thirtieth Street A. H. Domschot Reeth Ore Esther Hartman Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel P. L. Bornhoeft

Infant dies. services held in Brush chapel

Margaret Jeanette Cooper infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Peter Cooper died in a local hospital at 12 15 p m Friday eight miles east on highway 30 Brief services were held in the Brush chapel at 9 30 a m Saturday and the body was taken to Williams burg for burial in Oak Hill cemetery

Margaret Jeanette Cooper Peter Cooper Brush Chapel Williamsburg Oak Hill Cemetery

John Klima Funeral Services Set at Janeba Home

Funeral services for John Klima who died Thursday at his home 1709 First Street SW will be held at the Janeba funeral home at 3 30 p m Sunday conducted by Theodore B Hlubucek Burial will be in the Bohemian National Friends may call at the funeral home.

John Klima First Street Janeba Theodore B. Hlubucek Buria Bohemian National Friends

Funeral services for Miss Robovsky in Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for Miss Tillie Robovsky of 1007 Sixth Street SE, Cedar Rapids, who died in Chicago on Wednesday, will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. by Theodore Hlubucek. Burial will be at Bohemian National Cemetery. This item notes her Cedar Rapids origin and date of birth June 30, 1900.

Miss Robovsky Tillie Robovsky Sixth Street Chicago Theodore Hlubucek Bohemian National Cemetery Cedar Rapids

Cancer expert dead in Tokio scientific circle

Dr Matao Nagayo, a 63 year old cancer authority and former president of Tokio Imperial University, died Saturday. The funeral was attended by forty doctors and colleagues in a notable medical community gathering.

Tokio UP Matao Nagayo Tokio Imperial University

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