Fire destroys Finnish freighter Aurora at New York docks
Fire destroyed the 4,956 ton Finnish freighter Aurora at a New York harbor. Police rescue saved 20 of 21 crew. First Mate Conrad Freese found dead. Firefighters and four rescuers overcome by smoke. FBI notes possible sabotage investigation as the ship burned near Washington Bridge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aurora
Conrad Freese
New York and
Cuba
Panuco Bijorkluf
Naina Anderson
Ulla Grenman
Anni Groenstron
Federal Bureau of Investigation
FBI
Panuco
Ge Washington
Manhattan Borough Bank
Upper Riverside Drive
Fort Tryon Park
Anderson
Finland
Russia
Britain
Atlantic
They Don't Sound Like Real Marines They Don't Sound Like Real Marines
About 90 girls in New York on Friday pressed for an investigation of Marines at the Brooklyn Navy Yard after a party for soldiers and sailors drew more women than men. Lieutenant Elser promised Marines were coming after a series of calls, as the event ended at 11 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Anne Morgan
J. Morgan
Ceere and Garden
F. D. Elser
Marines
Giant white shark weighing 1747 pounds caught off Port Lincoln
A massive white shark estimated at 1,747 pounds was captured near Port Lincoln in South Australia, signaling a notable marine catch. The incident highlights ongoing large shark activity along the southern coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Lincoln
South Australia
Marion Scouts Plan Lincoln Trail Hike For Medals
The Marion group of Boy Scouts planned a nineteen and a half mile hike from New Salem to Springfield Illinois, to earn Lincoln medals after reading The Boy Scout Life of Lincoln and composing a 200 word essay. Ted the collie sparked local curiosity when a missing dog case tied to a licensed pet. Mrs. George E Brown sought owners near Mechanicsville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Wiley
Cue Deanian
Methodist Brotherhood
Boy Scout Life of
Lincoln
Ida M. Tarbell
New Salem
Springfield
Hoff to wed Edwards in St Louis Euclid Baptist Church
Donald Hoff travels to St Louis Missouri on Friday for a Saturday 8 15 p m wedding at Euclid Baptist Church with Jane Hope Edwards of St Louis. Groomsmen include Robert Hoff and Earl Linkenbach. Warren Hoff relatives plan to attend. Hoff will return to Marion to live with his parents after the wedding. He is employed by Collins Radio company.
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 a Pelega Becea wave salesman fronts the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Becker
Cedar Rapids
Sixth Avenue
Pelega
Becera
Marion Merchants to Face LaPlant Choate Sunday
The Marion Merchants baseball team will play the LaPlant Choate Manufact company team Sunday at 2 p.m. at the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marion Merchants
LaPlant-Choate Manufact
Beiber Couple Move to New Apartment Over Market
Mr and Mrs B Earl Beiber moved Thursday to a newly built apartment above the Bellee market at 714 Tenth Street in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Earl Beiber
Belle Ee Market
Tenth Stree
Scout Leaders Return From Camp Wau-Bonnet Trip
Wayne Manson Bill Kemp Ed and Bill Failor Howard Chandler Boettcher and Robison of Boy Scout troop No. 38 return from a vacation at Camp Wau- Bonnet reporting a successful outing with troop members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Manson
Bill Kemp
Ed and
Bill Failor
Howard Chandler Boettcher
Oem Robison
Camp Wau
Mr and Mrs Irvin A Castle Visit Washington on Business
Mr and Mrs Irvin A Castle were in Washington on Thursday for business engagements and meetings with officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irvin A. Castle
Ashington
Mead's Dextri Maltese at Owen's Cut Rate Drug Ad
Dextri Maltese from Mead is advertised in a simple drug-store ad at Owen's Cut Rate Drug. Available in No 1 No 2 or No 3 sizes priced at 3 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mead
Owen
Moose Cavaliers Girls Unit to Play Sunday
The girls drum and bugle corps directed by Bob Smythe perform Sunday at 2 30 p m at the American Legion pool. Also noted are local notices of social events and visits among residents including Arm strong linen shower and gatherings at Webster City homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moose Cavaliers, Drum and Bugle Corps
Bob Smythe
American Legion
Cedar Rapids Couple Married In Pink and Silver Theme
Mrs. Harry Souther of Cedar Rapids recently married in a ceremony with a cake displaying a miniature bride and groom. Guests included Mr. and Mrs. Horace Southerland and daughter Bonnie of Cedar Rapids and Mr. and Mrs. C. J. Weis with Lewis Weis of Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Souther
Cedar Rapids
Horace Southerland
Bonnie
C. J. Weis
Lewis Weis
Marion
Vale family begins visit with Nielsons in town
Mr. and Mrs. P. A. Vale and their son Ralph of Crown Point Indiana arrived Tuesday for a visit in the home of Mrs. Vale's brother-in-law and sister Mr. and Mrs. O. A. Nielson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. A. Vale
Ralph
Crown Point
Ind
Opening of Sandwich Shop at Milk Bar Advertised
Announcement notes the opening of a new sandwich shop at Milk Bar. The brief promotes the venue and invites patrons to visit for meals and possible specials.
Overnight guests share kindness at Rev. Krog home
Overnight guests at the home of the Rev. Carl E. Krog were his aunt Mrs. Dorothy Metz dorf and her children from Cleveland Ohio visiting Wednesday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl E. Krog
Dorothy Metzdorf
Cleveland
Milk Bar Delivers Delicious Sandwiches and Coffee
Milk Bar advertises a menu of sandwiches and coffee, highlighting tasty offerings and casual dining. The note emphasizes the cafe experience and variety available to customers.
New Boys and Girls Bikes At Western Auto Store
New bikes for boys and girls priced at 21.95 and up. Western Auto Associate Store advertises the selection and prices for affordable children's bikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Auto Associate Store
Mrs Kate Irving Returns Home After Stay With Cousin
Mrs Kate Irving of Cedar Rapids returns home after spending several days at the residence of her cousin Mrs Martha Cook.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate Irving
Cedar Rapids
Martha Cook
Dependable school shoes for all ages
Benish Shoe Store advertises dependable school shoes for all ages starting at $1.49.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benish Shoe Store
Farewell Party For Rev and Mrs Her at Trimble Home
Free Methodist church members plan an informal farewell party this evening at the home of the Rev and Mrs W J Trimble to honor the Rev and Mrs Her. Guests are invited to join in sharing memories and best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Free Methodist Church
W. J. Trimble
Cole man oil heater sale event advertised
Advertisement for a hardware store promising savings up to 8.95 on a Coleman oil heater if customers place orders on Saturday August 23. The ad appears in a small local hardware retailer listing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fadall’s Hardware
Norton Family Guests at Kohl Home in Cedar Rapids
Mond Norton and the family from Cedar Rapids are visiting the Kohl residence as guests, details mention a cordial visit and local hospitality.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mond Norton
Cedar Rapids
Kohl
Injured REA Crew Members Improve After Pole Boom Incident
Charlies Cox and William Van Natta of Marion were injured when a truck boom used to erect light poles fell on them west of Curtis on Thursday. Both are in fairly good condition at St. Luke's hospital Friday with Cox nursing back injuries and Van Natta suffering shoulder and head injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Cox
William van Natta
Marion
REA
Curtis
St. Luke's Hospital
Cox
van Natta
Critically Ill Mrs Krog Suffers Stroke at Two Months
A brief local notice reports Mrs Krog in critical condition after a stroke, with the event noting a two month period since onset.
Weekend at Miss Lint's Home Listed Attendees
The record lists attendees at a weekend gathering hosted by teacher Miss Alice Lint. Included are Barbara Beverly J Petrak John Hiles Delores Kloda and Mary and James Klanner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Neth Lint
Barbara
Beverly
J. C. Petrak
John Hiles
Delores Kloda
Mary
James Klaner
Grocery sale ad lists meats and produce prices
Old newspaper ad from l's Grocery shows pork chops and hamburger at 19 cents per pound, sau sage availability, Swiss steak at 28 cents, bananas at 4 pounds for 18 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L'S Grocery
Batch elder family visiting Batchelder kin
Mr and Mrs Marvin Batch elder and their children of Audubon are guests of Mr Batch elder’s parents Mr and Mrs C E Batchelder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marvin Batchelder
Audubon
Mr. Batchelder
Mrs. C. E. Batchelder
Railway Mail Association Picnic in Cedar Rapids Area
Members of the Railway Mail association and their families from Cedar Rapids and Marion will hold a 6 p.m. picnic Saturday at the Thomas park pavilion. A business meeting will follow the supper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Railway Mail Association
Cedar Rapids
Marion
Thomas Park
Clyde Scott Family Vacation at Clear Lake
Mr and Mrs Clyde Scott and their family traveled to Clear Lake on Thursday for a short vacation and planned a visit to Peter Sevan’s home on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Scott
Clear Lake
Peter Sevan Vre Ore
Kline Party Plans Motor Trip to Huron and Wisconsin
Mr and Mrs H P Kline will join Mrs Kline s E N Silker and Mrs Silker for a motor trip to Huron South Dakota. They will also visit relatives in Wisconsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. P. Kline
Epworth Kee
Local Market Prices Blink in Fragments
Fragmentary ad shows Swiss steak 29c and 24c, wieners 23c with unclear remaining items. The readable lines hint at a grocery sale but lack complete details or context.
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Fragmentary OCR text describes an evening party scene with unclear subject and location details.
Peckoshs Sell Home on Sixteenth Street to Claeys
Mr. and Mrs. Louis E. Peckosh sold their residence at 437 Sixteenth Street to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Claeys. The Claeys have been living in an apartment in Marion. Mr. Claeys works for Collins Radio Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis E. Peckosh
Sixteenth Street
Frank Claeys
Claeys
Marion
Collins Radio Company
Bonwells Leave for Twin Falls on Way to Long Beach
Mr and Mrs Don Bonwell, guests of Mrs Bonwell s parents Mr and Mrs August W Beyer for several weeks, departed Friday for Twin Falls Idaho to visit Mr Bonwell s father before continuing to their home in Long Beach California.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Bonwell
Mrs. Bonwell
August W. Beyer
Twin Falls
Ida
Mr. Bonwell
Long Beach
Calif
Local Leather Vests Sale With Budget Prices
Ad touts leather vests from $5.95 to $16.50 in stock at Ed Sigfren. Flexible sizes and styles offered, urging readers to buy now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ed Sigfren
Wil liams Visit DeKalb Granddaughter in NL
Mr and Mrs Frank E Williams travel to DeKalb NL to see granddaughter Mrs Mark Tilton and meet their newborn great grandson born August 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank E. Williams
DeKalb, NL
Mark Tilton
Roosevelt Establishes Coffee Import Quotas
President Roosevelt ordered coffee import quotas for non signatories to the British Empire and other nations. The executive order assigns 33.04 percent to the British empire excluding Canada and Aden, 36.77 percent to the Netherlands and its areas, 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
Missouri Synod Meeting Notes From Iowa District April 1942
Freshments were served to twenty one members including Mrs. Louis Zifian Mrs. ph Glass Mrs. Henry Jons Mrs. Claus Jons Mrs. Frank Morris and Mrs. James L. Jons after a Missouri Synod event in the Iowa district East in April 1942.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Synod
Iowa District
Louis Zifian
Ph Glass
Henry Jons
Claus Jons
Frank Morris
James L. Jons
Bonar and Boyd guests depart after visit at Wilcox home
Mrs. R. L. Bonar of New London and her daughter Mrs. Graydon Boyd of St. Louis are guests of Mrs. Bonar’s daughter Mrs. Richard A. Wilcox. Mr. and Mrs. Bob Sudor of Albion Nebraska, who had stayed in the Wilcox home since Monday, have left for their next destination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Crawford
Lawrence Trinkle
Dorothy and
Clifford Fink
Webster City
R. L. Bonar
New London
Graydon Boyd
St. Louis
Death notices from Alburnett and Anamosa area
Funeral services announced for Winfield Edwin Stick former Alburnett mayor held at Lafayette Christian church with military rites at Lafayette cemetery. Also reported are obituaries for Mrs E W Smykil of Anamosa and Louis A Quaas pioneer resident of Linn county with services at Alburnett Evangelical church and burial in Lafayette cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alburnett
Lafayette Christian Church
Winfield Edwin Stick
Cedar Rapids
Stick
Lafayette
Esther Laverna Sabe
Alburnett Christian Church
Hhe
J. A. Stick
Dorothy May Kennedy
Marion
James
Lucy Stick
Center Point
Vera Karch
Orlon
Lafayette Cemetery
Anamosa
E. W. Smykil
Shueyville
W. H. Bowersox
Emil W. Smykil
Solon
Delphian Club
Rebekah Lodge
Women’s Society of Christian Service
Methodist Church
Keith
Newark
N. J
Kenneth
Kari
J. R. Bowersox
Roy Sponey
Iowa City
Carl Burroughs
Springville
Charles Breed
D. R. McCreery
Alburnett Evangelical Church
L. Puller
Mr. Quaas
Paul Quaas
Kenneth Quaas
Lester Webber
Roy Quaas
Civil War Vet John S Merriam Dies at 96 in Des Moines
Polk county mourns as John S Merriam a Civil War veteran and 20 year guard at the state historical building passes away at 96. He served two years with the First Illinois Light Artillery and fought in 20 battles including Chattanooga and Atlanta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Polk County
John S. Merriam
State Historical Building
Ilinois Light Artillery
Chattanooga
Atlanta
Secondhand Dealer Refuses Payment for Broken Table
A woman plans to give her old broken table to a poor family after a dealer refused to pay for it, hoping to be rewarded in heaven.
Mrs Howard Stark Confined to Bed with Heart Ailment
Mrs Howard Stark of 410 Fifth Avenue SW has been bedbound since Tuesday due to a heart ailment and was reported in fair condition Friday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard Stark
Fifth Avenue
Death of Mrs. DeWald of Dubuque
Mrs. William DeWald of Dubuque and mother of Mrs. Jerome Rieth of 727 Grande avenue SE died at her home Thursday at 6 15 p m after an illness lasting about four months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William DeWald
Dubuque
Jerome Rieth
Grande Avenue SE
Moody shows colored Mexico trip films at Lions Club luncheon
Robert Moody gave a talk at the Roosevelt hotel Thursday noon showing colored movies from his summer trip to Mexico including scenes from a bull fight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Moody
Mexico
Lions Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Frank A. Jack and Irene Ann Graybill Cassville Wis
Frank A. Jack and Irene Ann Graybill of Cassville Wisconsin are named in a local marriage notice. The couple’s filing highlights a ceremony planned within the community, reflecting a formal union event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank A. Jack and
Irene Ann Graybill
Cassville, Wis
Fine Arts Directory seeks music and dance teachers
The Gazette announces the annual Fine Arts Directory is being compiled and invites alert music voice and dancing teachers to list their names. Margie Sleight is encouraged to ensure their share of music pupils and have their name included by dialing 2-1121.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Margie
Dial
Sisters Reunite After 33 Years Visit in New York
Mrs Wayne Wiseman of New Paltz New York reconnected with sister Mrs Leta Hedrick at 116 Fourteenth Street NE after 33 years apart. Wiseman came with her son and daughter during a 10 day visit and left Cedar Rapids Friday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Wiseman
New Paltz
N. Y
Leta Hedrick
Fourteenth Street
Gesell Ordered to Active Duty with Air Corps
Lieut Robert S Gesell of 1614 Bever avenue SE has been ordered to active duty with the air corps. The announcement came from 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
Brother follows in funeral trade after exams
Robert E. Brosh of 1107 Third Street SE has passed the state embalmers examination taken 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
Ten year old Lamir Medulan, son of Mr and Mrs Godfrey Medulan, sustained injuries after a fall at their residence 2902. Parental contact and medical staff were notified as investigators review the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lamir Medulan
Godfrey Medulan
Man Injured After Eight-Foot Fall From Barn Roof
A man was reported in fairly good condition Friday after falling about eight feet from a barn roof. He sustained a deep head gash and was taken to a medical facility for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E Avenue NW
City Veteran Blahnik Assigned to Active Duty
Robert Blahnik aged 25 of 534 Knollwood Drive SE received a call on August 30 for active duty. He is a first lieutenant in the engineering reserve and a former assistant city building inspector.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Blahnik
Knollwood Drive
Blahnik
Stolen Cash Files From Mrs Helming’s Purse
Mrs Frederick Helming reported Friday that $45 in cash was stolen from her purse Thursday evening while she was at the Foxle purse there. The incident details point to theft of cash only.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Helming
Ellis Boulevard
Mobility Board Calls Declares September Army Induction
The West side board scheduled eight men for induction on September 23. Earlier, the East side board called two men and the Marion board five men for the same date. Officials stated that registrants from the July 1 second mobilization day would not be included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Side — Board
Lene
Army
East Side Board
Marion
Local Navy Enlistments Reported At Recruiting Station
One man joins the regular navy and three enlist in the naval reserve per a station announcement. Gar field Potts, 17, son of Mrs. Major and Mrs. Elizabeth Gray of Wil. Milbert Bieber, 21, son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest Bieber of Vinton, and Earl Byam, 21, son of (parents not shown) were listed among recruits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Naval Reserve
Garfield Potts
Elizabeth Gray
Wil
Milbert Bieber
Ernest Bieber
Vinton
Earl Byam
115000 Volt Line From Cedar Rapids to Tama Approved
Des Moines AP report states Chairman Barr Keshiear of the Iowa Commerce Commission says the commission approved Iowa Electric Light and Power Company of Cedar Rapids for a 115000 volt power line. The line will be the most powerful in the state and serve as a source for many smaller lines across the intervening territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Barr Keshiear
Iowa Commerce Commission
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Cedar Rapids
Keshbar
Army Calls Zanuck for Five Day Training Film Duties
Army orders motion picture producer Darryl F. Zanuck to active duty for five days to confer with G-3 officials on training film activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Darryl F. Zanuck
Army
Claypool Reunion Holds Annual Meeting at Local Church
North English residents gathered for the Claypool reunion at the Methodist Episcopal church on Sunday. Officers elected include President Armilla Ballard, Secretary Flossie Wert, Treasurer Grace Ballard, with Jennie Wade and Beth Holmes named to the committee on place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North English
Claypool
Methodist Episcopal Church
Armilla Ballard
Flossie Wert
Grace Ballard
Jennie Wade
Beth Holmes
War talk and American resolve at High Twelve luncheon
Dr. Fred Herzog urged Americans to recognize Europe’s upheaval as a revolution not a war and warned totalitarian powers will dominate unless democracies resist. He contrasted propaganda with spiritual defense, urging sacrifice for democracy and recalling Hitler’s 1940 claim that democracies must prevail. Sheriff Jim Smith introduced him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
High Twelve Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Fred Herzog
Versitite Abosaheieiaterchanel
American Association of Law
Germany
United States
Dr. Herzog
Hitler
America
Jim Smith
Roosevelt Satirical On Comment By Fish
President Roosevelt joked about Rep. Fish of New York who chairs the House Foreign Affairs Committee. A reporter cited Fish saying US markets would suffer if Germany lost the war, prompting Roosevelt to quip that he would not lose if Germany won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hyde Park
N. Y
Roosevelt
Rep
Fish
Capitol Hill
House Foreign Affairs Committee
America First Committee
Philadelphia
Germany
United States
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N. Y. Docks
Marion News
Ted
Collie
Robert Seu
Eeane
Bob
St. Bernards
Hansons
Waubeek
Fiy the Hansons
Mildred Titus
George E. Brown
Gordon Hatchery
Cicon
Olget
Pringv
Christian Church
Lake Macbride
Willis Roorda of
Mosa
Clara Dunt
Cresco
Amos Kohl
Earl Weaver
Ray
Eno Schulke
Culbert’s Food Market
RED
Malaga
Sunkist
Pepsi-Cola
Swerl
Hershey
Golden Valley
Neue
A. T. Hansen
Ladies Aid Society
St. Paul's Lit Church
Earl Schuettpelz
Iowa
Dickey’s Foods
Creamery
Macaroni
Tid
Michigan Peaches
Soe
Presh Wieners
Kellogg
Clorox
Chaw
Poor PA
Claude Callan
City Briefs
Navy
Tama
Zanuck
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