Fire destroys Finnish freighter Aurora at New York docks
The 4956 ton Finnish freighter Aurora burned at anchorage in the Hudson River after two weeks awaiting orders. 21 crewmen were rescued except for First Mate Conrad Freese found dead. Captain Albert Bjorkluf suffered burns while rescuing two waitresses. FBI checked for sabotage with no evidence found on the Panuco incident earlier in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aurora
Hudson River
Conrad Freese
Cuba
Panuco
Albert Bjorkluf
Naina Anderson
Ulla Grenman
Anni Gronstron
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
They Don't Sound Like Real Marines They Don't Sound Like Real Marines
About 90 girls in New York urged a marine inquiry after the Brooklyn Navy Yard unit failed to respond to an emergency at Anne Morgan’s party for 100 soldiers and sailors. Lt. F D Elser promised Marines would come but slipped away as the event ended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Anne Morgan
J. P. Morgan
F. D. Elser
Marines
Elser
Giant white shark weighing 1747 pounds caught near Port Lincoln
A massive great white shark weighing 1747 pounds was captured off Port Lincoln in South Australia, highlighting a rare catch for local divers and researchers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Lincoln
South Australia
Ted Deviated From The Crow's Route But He's No Crow
A 7 year old collie named Ted wandered from a camping party near Waukbee on August 11. He returned days later missing, later appearing at a farm near Mechanicsville with bleeding feet. Mrs Mildred Titus Marion city clerk received an inquiry about the dog license 27 Ted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ted
Robert Mene
St. Bernards
Hansens
Waubeek
Hansons
Mildred Titus
Marion
George E. Brown
Hoff to Wed Edwards in St Louis Euclid Baptist Church
Donald Hoff travels to St Louis Missouri for his wedding to Jane Hope Edwards at 8 15 p m Saturday at Euclid Baptist Church. Groomsmen include Robert Hoff and Earl Linkenbach. The Hoff family from St Paul and Cedar Rapids plan to attend. The couple will live in Marion with the groom’s parents after the ceremony. Hoff is employed by Collins Radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Hoff
St. Louis
Euclid Baptist Church
Jane Hope Edwards
Robert Hoff
Marion
Earl Linkenbach
Cedar Rapids
Boyd Hoff
St. Paul
Mr. Hoff
Warren Hoffs
Eighth Street
The
Collins Radio Company
Becker Couple Moves Into Cedar Rapids Residence
Mr and Mrs A Becker of Cedar Rapids move into the residence at 145 Sixth Avenue as they become engaged to Miss Mary Friday. Mr Becker is a salesman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Becker
Cedar Rapids
Sixth Avenue
Mary Friday
Mr. Becker
Marion Merchants Face LaPlant Choate at Legion Park
The Marion Merchants baseball team plays LaPlant Choate Manufactor at 2 p.m. at Legion Park. Also noted: Mr and Mrs B Earl Beiber moved Thursday to a new apartment over Beiber's meat market at 714 Tenth Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Merchants
LaPlant-Choate Manufactor Company
Legion
B. Earl Beiber
Mr. Beiber
Tenth Street
Scout Group Members Return From Camp and Local Notices
Wayne Manson Bill Keman and Bill Failor Howard Chandler Boettcher and Ben Robison members of Boy Scout troop No 38 return from Camp Wall Ito Mead s Dextri Maltese No 1 2 or 3 advertised at Owens Cut rate Drug Moose Cavaliers drum and bugle corps under Bob Smythe perform Sunday at 2 30 pm American Legion pool Mrs iinger Springville a recent bride entertained with a linen shower at 708 Seventh avenue visitors include Mr and Mrs John Sa and their daughter Mrs Trinkle and her children Dorothy and Dick and Mrs Clifford Fink and her children of Webster City
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Manson
Bill Kemand
Bill Failor
Howard Chandler Boettcher
Ben Robison
Camp Wall
Moose Cavaliers, Drum and Bugle Corps
Bob Smythe
American Legion
Iinger
Clifford Armstrong
Seventh Avenue
John Ge Sa
Trinkle
Dorothy and
Clifford Fink
Webster City
Scouts Visit Lincoln Shrine by Hike From New Salem
Scout troop No. 35 led by Hal Kinser and William Page will hike nineteen and a half miles from New Salem to Springfield following Lincoln's youth route. Members must read The Boy Scout Life of Lincoln by Ida M. Tarbell and write a 200 word essay to qualify. Funds were raised by an ice cream social and a Methodist Brotherhood donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln Shrine
Lowing
Hal Kinser
Robert Foile
William Page
Thomas Kemble
Robert Clyde
Roy Williams
Richard Natta
Harry Robson
Carl L. Wiley
The
Methodist Brotherhood
Boy Scout Life of
Lincoln
Ida M. Tarbell
New Salem
Springfield
Til
Williams Host Dinner Honoring New Cedar Rapids Couple
Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Williams of 479 Seventh Avenue entertained Thursday for their son-in-law and daughter Mr. and Mrs. Harry Souther from Cedar Rapids, recently married. Guests included the Southers, Mr. and Mrs. Horace Southerl and daughter Bonnie, Cedar Rapids. Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Weis and Lewis Weis of Marion. and Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Vale plus son Ralph of Crown Point Indiana visiting Ms. Vale's relatives, Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Williams
Seventh Avenue
Harry Souther
Cedar Rapids
Horace Southerland
Bonnie
C. J. Weis
Lewis Weis
Marion
P. A. Vale
Ralph
Crown Point
Ind
Announcement of Sandwich Shop at Fry's Milk Bar
An advertisement notes the opening of a sandwich shop inside Fry's Milk Bar. It highlights the new food offering and invites patrons to visit for meals and beverages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fry's Milk Bar
Overnight visitors at Rev. Krog home
Overnight guests in the home of the Rev. Carl E. Krog were his aunt Mrs. Dorothy Metz and her children from Cleveland. Delicious sandwiches and coffee were served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Krog
Dorothy Metzdorf
Cleve
Rev
Eno Schulke
Wildaughters
Riday
Krog
Community notices and ads from Cedar Rapids area
Local church groups plan farewell and outings while families visit relatives and prepare for upcoming fairs. Advertisements include bicycles priced at 21.95 and up and dependables school shoes from 1.49 up. Families travel to Des Moines for the State Fair and a wiener roast event is planned at Lake MacBride.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Christian Church
Lake Macbride
Sey Cedar Pids Guests in Kohl Home
Local report notes SE Cedar residents were hosted at the Kohl residence as guests in a social gathering.
Injured Marion Men Improve At St Luke's Hospital
Charles Cox and William Van Natta of Marion, hurt when a truck boom fell on them while erecting electric light poles west of Curtis Thursday, were reported in fairly good condition at St. Luke's hospital Friday. Cox has back injuries while Van Natta suffers shoulder and head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Cox
William van Natta
Marion
REA
Curtis
St. Luke's Hospital
Cox
van Natta
Mrs Krog Suffers Stroke in Marion
Mrs. Krog endured a severe stroke in Marion two months ago, prompting medical attention and concern from family and community.
Lakeside Students Vacationing With Teacher Miss Bliss
Spent weekend at the home of their Lakeside School teacher Miss Alice Bliss in Central City. Pupils included Donald Carlson Theola Lint Kenneth Lint Barbara Beverly J Petrak John Hiles Delores Kloda Mary Klaner and James Klaner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Bliss
Central City
Lakeside School
Donald Carlson
Theola
Kenneth Lint
Barbara
Beverly
J. C. Petrak
John Hiles
Delores Kloda
Mary
James Klaner
Grocers Ad Lists Meats and Prices
yl's Grocery advertises pork chops at 19 cents per pound hamburger at 19 cents per pound Swiss steak 28 cents per pound bananas four pounds for 18 cents sage unspecified price in ad
Batch elder family guests and railway mail picnic notice
Mr and Mrs Marvin Batch elder and their children of Audubon visit Mr and Mrs C E Batchelder in Cedar Rapids. Railway Mail association members and families from Cedar Rapids and Marion plan a 6 p m picnic at Thomas park with a business meeting after supper. Wanted experienced girl for housework Mrs A T Hansen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Batchelder
Audubon
Mr. Batchelder
Mrs
C. E. Batchelder
Railway Mail Association
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Thomas Park
A. T. Hansen
Clyde Scott Family Vacation Full of Minnesota Visits
Mr and Mrs Clyde Scott and their family traveled to Clear Lake for a short vacation They plan to drive into Minnesota to visit relatives before returning home on Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Scott
Clear Lake
Minnesota
Kline Couple Plans Epworth Trip to Huron and Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs H P Kline will join Mrs Kline's brother E N Silker and Mrs Silker on a motor trip starting Saturday from Epworth to Huron South Dakota. They will also visit relatives in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Kline
Epworth
Beiber's Market Ad Prices Pot Roasts and More
Prices listed for pot roasts at 21c Swiss steak 29c dressed springs 24c and wieners 23c in a market advertisement from Beiber's Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beiber’s
Local social notes and moves across families
Mrs John Coons hosted a birthday gathering at home while Louis and Peckosh sold 437 Sixteenth Street to Frank and Claeys who plan to live in Marion. Claeys works at Collins Radio as the Bonwells visit Twin Falls on path to Long Beach. Williams heads to DeKalb to see family and newborn great grandchild. Danish reunion set for Thomas Park at noon. Ads promote leather vests and Meats at Rope Market. St Lutheran Ladies Aid met at Alburnett with Mrs Jons hosting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Peckosh
Sixteenth Street
Frank Claeys
Claeys
Marion
Collins Radio Company
Don Bonwell
Mrs. Bonwell
August W. Beyer
Twin Falls
Ida
Mr. Bonwell
Long Beach
Calif
Missouri Synod Group Meeting Reported in Iowa District
In April 1942 the Missouri Synod of the Iowa district East held a gathering where refreshments were served to twenty-one members. The event lists several individuals including Mrs. Louis Zifian Mrs. Glass Mrs. Henry Jons Mrs. Claus Jons Mrs. Frank Morris and Mrs. James L. Jons as attendees or noted in the text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Synod
Iowa District
Louis Zifian
Ph Glass
Henry Jons
Claus Jons
Frank Morris
James L. Jons
Residents and Guests Gather for Weekday Visit
Mrs. R L Bonar of New London and her daughter Mrs Gray coats of Mie, Taare Genainin hosted guests including Mrs Richard A Wilcox and Mr and Mrs Bob Sudor of Albion Nebraska. The group welcomed visitors staying since Monday and Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. L. Bonar
New London
Graycoats
Mie
Richard A. Wilcox
Bob Sudor
Albion
Neb
Ursday
Obituaries for Stick Smykil and Quaas in Iowa notices
Funeral services are planned for Winfield Edwin Stick of Alburnett at Lafayette Christian church with military honors at Lafayette cemetery. Anamosa hosts funeral for E W Smykil of Anamosa with service at home and church affiliations listed. Louis A Quaas, Linn County pioneer, is buried in Lafayette cemetery after services at Alburnett Evangelical church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnette
Lafayette Christian Church
Winfield Edwin Stick
Alburnett
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Stick
Lafayette
Esther Laverna Tritle
Alburnett Christian Church
J. A. Stick
Dorothy May Kennedy
Marion
James Edwin Stick
Dean Irvin Stick
Lafayette Cemetery
American Legion
Anamosa
E. W. Smykil
Shueyville
W. H. Bowersox
Emil W. Smykil
Solon
Smykil
United Brethren Church of
Daughters of the American Revolution
Fortnightly Club
Delphian Club
Rebekah Lodge
Women’s Society
Byron
Wyo
J. K. Delahooke
Methodist Church
Homer Dalrymple
Congregational Church
Louis A. Quaas
Linn County
D. R. McCreery
Alburnett Evangelical
L. Fuller
Mr. Quaas
Paul Quaas
Kenneth Quaas
Lester Webber
Roy Quaas
Roosevelt Establishes Global Coffee Import Quotas
President Roosevelt issued an executive order setting import quotas for non signatories to the inter American coffee agreement of 1940. The quotas allocate 33.04 percent to the British empire excluding Canada and Aden, 36.77 percent to the Netherlands and possessions, 7.24 percent to Aden Yemen and Saudi Arabia, and 22.95 percent to other non signatories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
INS
Roosevelt
British Empire
Canada
Aden
Netherlands
Yemen
Saudi Arabia
Civil War Veteran John S. Merriam Dies at 96
Des Moines reports the death of John S. Merriam aged 96 leaving Polk County with one other Civil War veteran. Merriam served two years in the First Illinois Light Artillery and fought in 20 battles including Chattanooga and Atlanta where he endured heavy fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County
John S. Merriam
State Historical Building
First
Illinois Light Artillery
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Secondhand dealer shortchanges Nan over old table
Nan says a secondhand dealer paid nothing for her broken table and she plans to give it to a poor family and be paid in heaven.
Mrs Howard Stark Reported In Fair Condition
Mrs Howard Stark of 410 Fifth Avenue SW has been confined to bed since Tuesday with a heart ailment and was reported in fair condition Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Stark
Fifth Avenue
Mrs DeWald of Dubuque Dies After Illness
Mrs William DeWald of Dubuque mother of Mrs Jerome Rieth of 727 Grande avenue SE died at her home Thursday at 6 15 p m following an illness of about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William DeWald
Dubuque
Jerome Rieth
Grande Avenue SE
Moody Shows Mexico Trip Photos at Lions Club Luncheon
Robert Moody displayed color slides from his summer trip to Mexico during a Lions Club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel on Thursday noon. The presentation included images of a bull fight and other scenes from his voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moody
Mexico
Lions Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Cassville Couple Wed by Justice H. R. Churchill
Frank A. Jack and Irene Ann Graybill both of Cassville Wisconsin were married Friday morning by Justice H. R. Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Jack
Irene Ann Graybill
Cassville, Wis
Justice H. R. Churchill
Fine Arts Directory Seeks Music and Dance Teachers
The Gazette announces the annual Fine Arts Directory now compiling listings for music voice and dancing teachers. Advertisers urged to call Margie Sleight at 2-1121 to include their names and attract pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Margie
Sisters Reunite After 33 Years Visit New Paltz Sister
Mrs Wayne Wiseman of New Paltz New York rejoined her sister Mrs Leta Hedrick of Cedar Rapids after 33 years. Wiseman visited Hedrick at 116 Fourteenth Street NE with her son and daughter during a ten day stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Wiseman
New Paltz
N. Y
Leta Hedrick
Fourteenth Street
Lt Robert Gesell Ordered to Active Air Corps Duty
Lieut Robert S Gesell of 1614 Bever avenue SE has been ordered to active duty with the air corps. The discharge notice was announced at Cedar Rapids military district headquarters and Gesell will report to Detroit on September 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Gesell
Bever Avenue
Air Corps
Cedar Rapids Military District
Gesell
Detroit
Embalmer Robert E. Brosh Passes Exam in St Louis
Robert E. Brosh of 1107 Third Street SE has passed the state embalmers examination after graduating from the College of Mortuary Science in St. Louis in June. He will assist his father Frank A. Brosh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert E. Brosh
Third Street SE
College of Mortuary Science
St. Louis
Frank A. Brosh
Boy Hurt In Fall At Home
Lamir Medulan ten year old son of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Medulan suffered injuries from a fall at their residence 2902 described in local notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamir Medulan
Godfrey Medulan
Boy Hurt Falling From Barn Roof Seeks Hospital Care
A youngster fell approximately eight feet from a barn roof and was taken Friday to a hospital in fair condition with a deep head gash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Avenue NW
Hospital
Blahnik Reaches Active Duty as First Lieutenant
Robert Blahnik aged 25 of 534 Knollwood Drive SE received an Aug 30 call for active duty. He serves as a first lieutenant in the engineering reserve and formerly worked as an assistant city building inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blahnik
Knollwood Drive
Blahnik
Theft Report at Foxhe Tavern Claims $45 Stolen
Mrs. Frederick Helming of 1224 Ellis Boulevard NW told police Friday that $45 in cash vanished from her purse Thursday evening while she was at the Foxhe tavern. She left the purse in the wash room, returned minutes later to find the cash missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Helming
Ellis Boulevard
Foxhe Tavern
Draft Board Calls For Enlistment On Sept 23
The West side draft board received a state headquarters request for eight men to be inducted on Sept 23. Earlier, the east side board asked for two and the Marion board for five, all to report Sept 23. Officials said registered women from the July 1 mobilization would be included.
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West Side Draft Board
State Headquarters
Army
East Side Board
Marion
Local Navy Enlistments Reported At Recruiting Station
One man joins the regular navy and three enter the naval reserve as announced at the local recruiting station. Garfield Potts, 17, son of Mrs. Margaret Potts of Division Street SE, enlisted in the regular navy. Reservists are Thomas Gray, 36, son of Mrs. Elizabeth Gray of Williamsburg. Milbert Bieber, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bieber of Vinton. and Earl Byam, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Leon Byam of Vin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Navy
Naval Reserve
Garfield Potts
Margaret Potts
Division Street
Thomas Gray
Elizabeth Grayram
Williamsburg
Milbert Bieber
Ernest Bieber
Vinton
Earl Byam
Leon Byam
Vin
115000 Volt Line From Cedar Rapids To Tama Approved
The Iowa Commerce Commission approved Iowa Electric Light and Power Company plan to build a 115000 volt line from Cedar Rapids to Tama. The line will serve as a feeder for smaller lines across the intervening territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Tama
DES Moines
Barr Keshlear
Iowa Commerce Commission
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Tamalear
Army Calls Zanuck for Five Day Training Conference
Darryl F. Zanuck, motion picture producer, was ordered to active duty by the army for five days to confer with G-3 training officials on a new film about training activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Darryl F. Zanuck
Army
Claypool reunion held at local church in North English
The annual Claypool reunion took place Sunday at the Methodist Episcopal church. Officers elected include President Armilla Ballard, Secretary Flossie Wert, Treasurer Grace Ballard, with Jennie Wade and Beth Holmes serving on the committee on place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North English
Claypool
Methodist Episcopal Church
Armilla Ballard
Flossie Wert
Grace Ballard
Jennie Wade
Beth Holmes
Europe war described as revolution by Dr Herzog at luncheon
Dr. Fred Herzog former Austrian judge told High Twelve members at the Roosevelt hotel that the European conflict is a revolution not an ordinary war. He warned against totalitarian oppression and urged spiritual defense of America while citing Hitler and wartime aims. Frank Flack Jr. played piano before the address introduced by Sheriff Jim Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
High Twelve Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Fred Herzog
Austria
University of Iowa
American Association of Law
Germany
United States
Herzog
Hitler
America
Dr. Herzog
Frank Flack, Jr
Jim Smith
Roosevelt mocks Fish comment on war outcomes
President Roosevelt, in Hyde Park, ridiculed Rep. Fish of New York for saying the United States would lose markets if Germany won the war. He suggested the remark was not worthy of print and attributed it to the congressman's Philadelphia America First speech with a sarcasm tinged tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Fish
Capitol Hill
House Foreign Affairs Committee
America First Committee
Philadelphia
Germany
United States
Also Mentioned on This Page
N. Y. Docks
Go Washington Bridge
Manhattan Borough Bank
Tryon Park
Anderson
Finland
Russia
Britain
Atlantic
Marion News
Storm’s
Mrs. Irvin A. Castle Oeeee
Mead
Owen
Gordon Hatchery
Southerlands
Western Auto Associate Store
Kate Irving
Martha Cook
Benish Shoe Store
Free Methodist Church
W. J. Trimble
Cobert
Cedar Falls
Kendall’s Hardware
Iters
Supgundeen Store
Willis Roorda of
Clara Dunt
Ses Caledias Dhiefe
Amos Kohl
Earl Weaver
Ray
Culbert’s Food Market
RED
Malaga
Hershey
Golden Valley
C&h
Swerl
Brooks Tabasco Flavor Catsup
Joyce Bennett
Olin
John Coons
Frank E. Williams
DeKalb, Nl
Mark Tilton
Ladies Aid Society of
Iowa
Dickey’s Foods
Macaroni
Lec
Michigan Peaches
Pepsi-Cola
Balada
Vie Vira
PUREX
Clorox
Prt
UCT
Poor PA
Claude Callan
City Briefs
Navy
Zanuck
U. 5
Storm Trooper
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