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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 1941
Page
2
Lyle Deal, 38, of 83 Seventh Avenue SW, fined $100 and costs for disturbing those of his family. Fine suspended on payment of costs and during good behavior.
At 4:28 pm a grass fire burned in a vacant lot at A avenue and Eighth street NE with Still Alarm and Company No. 1 responding. At 10:13 am a waste paper box burned at 1111 Tenth Street NE. At 10:19 am a coal bin fire occurred at Whit ing Dairy, 1612 E Avenue NE with Still Alarm and Company No. 3 responding.
Viola F Haworth and Leo M White both of Cedar Rapids are named in a local notice alongside Dora Catherine Cargin and George ee ee in a recorded transaction or affiliation.
Mrs Anna Malek 72 of 1606 Third Street SW died Monday noon at her daughter Mrs George Dudycha Ripon. Edward J Watkins died at his home at 8 am. Memorial details not provided.
John Neal of 2430 Johnson Avenue NW fined 5 dollars and costs for license issue. J A Hrdliska of Cedar Rapids fined 5 dollars and costs for failing to yield right of way. W Young of Cedar Rapids fined 5 dollars and costs with fine suspended on payment of costs.
St Luke s hospital reports a son born to Mr and Mrs Richard Nicola route No 3 Marion on August 26 Mercy hospital notes a son to Mr and Mrs Claude Kahier 1234 Archer Avenue SW on August 25 Mr and Mrs Joseph Kremenak 719 Fourteenth Street SE welcomed a son on August 25 Mr and Mrs Charles Sturtz 1922 Ninth Street SW welcomed a son on August 25 and Mr and Mrs Harry Odeen Marion greet a son born August 26.
In St Paul Basil Manly head of the federal power commission pledged that state and federal regulators will prevent electric utilities from turning power demand into excess profits. He said regulators would monitor rate making to keep prices fair.
The city council prepares to receive a reckless driving ordinance drafted by assistant city solicitor Dwight Krumholtz. Plans for Ellis Park Golf Course expansion and a new Kenwood fire station are in progress. A $10,000 fire truck will be stationed on the west side this fall. Electricians and plumbers seek a $10 monthly pay raise for inspectors, while the AFL requests a meeting with council on firefighter pay raises.
Sandy Springs in South Carolina called off election day after co mayors W. K. Moore and Sam Smith decided to keep both in office. The pair were elected co mayors a year ago after the village briefly considered a chief executive.
Waubeek area Boy Scouts will hold a campfire program in Bever park council ring Thursday at 7 15 p m. The event includes songs a get acquainted period and a court of honor recognition. Kenneth Walkup will receive an eagle gold and Bill Stanley and Howard Horn will be honored for first class. Eleven merit badges will be awarded.
The Bong ay and recreation commission reported a 206,530 attendance across 16 supervised playgrounds this summer led by Judd Dean. Staff included 30 workers with WPA support and city crews. Activities ranged from team and individual contests to crafts, nature tours, storytelling, and community singing. Plans for fall and winter include free piano lessons and ice skating programs.
The Witwer Wholesale Grocer Co in Ottumwa resumes full operation after 20 drivers walked out Saturday in protest over the dismissal of Floyd Bush who sought to bolt the AFL union to join the CIO. J D White of Cedar Rapids reported the walkout was caused by a minority element. The Netherlands East Indies population note appears as stray text.
Ralph Budd, defense transportation commissioner, warned that rail operations risk impairment due to shortages of maintenance and repair parts under defense priority orders. He cited delays in new locomotives and parts needed for cars and locomotives, plus insufficient steel and other materials for railcar expansion. He noted acute transit shortages as defense plant growth raises urban travel. Freight cars in use move only about 2 hours per day in trains.
In Lake Forest Wisconsin a wealthy investment firm president shot himself in a suburban estate bedroom. He had not been well for weeks and left an estate valued over $4 million. He was survived by two children and was a son-in-law of John G. Shedd.
In Reno Nevada Captain Giles C Stedman hailed as a sea rescuer by two rescues was divorced from Flor ence Leavitt Schick widow of Col Jacob Schick founder of a dry shaver company The court granted adultery and cruelty grounds custody of their 2 year old daughter Jacqueline Ann Stedman and restored her former name Mrs Schick did not contest the suit
Six soldiers of Pennsylvania's Iron division escaped from the hospital at Indiantown Gap military cantonment into the surrounding Blue Mountains on Tuesday. Three of the escapees were being held as prisoners. The army disclosed the action and began a search for the fugitives.
Washington AP reports House members expect no attempt to override the President after a veto clash. Lawmakers predict a likely outcome of continued opposition to a Wheat Coitton policy.
The Illinois American Legion convenes to discuss whether to oppose or support aid to Russia, weighing policy and legislative implications amid a Monday meeting.
On First avenue E between Twenty-second and Twenty-third streets a traffic study tests nine stripes each made of a different paint. The goal is to see which paint lasts best under traffic as Hughes explains the experiment is a competitive test urged by paint firms. The winning paint will be bought by the traffic department.
Mrs. Anne Malek of Cedar Rapids died Monday after visiting at home. Born in Pilsa Bohemia she came to Cedar Rapids at age 20 and lived there since. Survived by daughter Mrs. Dudycha son Henry two daughters Mrs. Anna Markham and Mrs. Steve Stodola five grandchildren and three great grandchildren two sisters Mrs. Elizabeth Novak and Mrs. Mary Christie Funeral at St. Ludmila's church with Rosary society burial in cemetery Friends may call Kuba chapel Thursday.
Edward J Watkins died at 8 a.m. Tuesday after a long illness. He was 55, born in Eldora, lived in Pennsylvania before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1920 where he ran a truck garden. Survived by two sons in Glendale California and Mrs Ila Moore of Collins and Mrs Ric of Montrose California, plus a brother Cary of Saskatchewan. Body at Monahan funeral home awaiting arrangements.
Funeral services for James Edward Doyle of 1501 A avenue NE will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the Moon chapel conducted by Rev. Walter A. Shupp. Burial follows in Wilcox cemetery at Viola with pallbearers Gerald D. Lloyd Delancey Lyman Howe and William Secrist. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Amanda M. Fish of 1700 Sixth Avenue SE will be held at Moon chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Reverend Merton B. Green officiating. Burial follows at Riverside Cemetery in Anamosa. Friends may call at the chapel.
The Labor Party asked its premier to resign to allow a Labor ministry, after rejecting a move to form a national government. Prime Minister Menzies proposed a national government with cross party support and offered to serve under another or go to London as a minister, with talks continuing among party members.
Mrs. H. J. Vos, 51, of 2314 East Avenue, was rushed to Mercy Hospital unconscious after collapsing while attendants fixed her hair at a beauty salon on Third Street SE. Assistant Chief Al reported responders found her unresponsive and transported her by ambulance.
AP reports Capt. Elliott Roosevelt checked out of a London hotel on Tuesday. Officials could not confirm whether he has left Britain.
Prime Minister Peter Fraser said New Zealand would cooperate fully with the United States in any Far East action, calling the regional situation very unsettled and stressing strong alliance ties with the United States.
Closing week notices run as advertisements. John Fred Becklein of Steam Boat Rock Indiana filed a debtor’s petition in federal court listing debts of 4500 dollars 84 cents and assets of 699 dollars 75 cents with 25 dollars exempt.
Music, voice and dancing teachers announce new term with emphasis on student enrollment. The annual fine arts dial begins next Sunday in The Zetter area, inviting local residents to join classes and performances.
Harold J. Ward, vice-president and general manager of the Johnson Nut Company, described the growing and processing of nuts during a Tuesday noon talk at Canopus hotel.
Billy Baldwin, 14, of 1236 Fifth Street NW, suffered severe lacerations to his left hand when his hand was caught in a flywheel while working on an electric motor in the garage. He received first aid at Mercy Hospital and was later released.
Private John F. Vondra of Cedar Rapids selected for the operators course in the maces force school at Fort Knox Kentucky. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Red Vondra of Cedar Rapids route 2.
Harold Kindler, 20, of 340 Maplewood Drive reported a crash at the intersection of highways 149 and 30 Monday afternoon. Neither driver was injured. Kindler said he stopped and a car’s grill and radiator were crushed, with slight rear bumper damage to Kridler’s car.
In Chicago James Edwards, 58, laid on the Rock Island tracks to end years of abdominal pain. The express train passed over him, but he crawled free and walked away as police investigated the incident.
Highway patrolmen in the Cedar Rapids district renewed courtesy headlamp checks this week as the county fair schedule eased. The next light check lane in Marion is set for 7 p.m. Friday September 5. Residents facing tickets will be cited if lights fail to meet requirements.
Navy crews guard the Reykjavik lifeline as Arctic nights extend. A destroyer convoy patrols the North Atlantic with detectors tracking subs and avoiding fog, wind and icy conditions while keeping food and materials flowing to Icelandic bases.
The board of education directs Chief Engineer Joe Suma to prepare plans for new bus quarters after discontinuing use of the Jefferson school garage. They consider remodeling the administration building or adding east of it and may trade one bus or buy another to serve students living over two miles away. Superintendent Deamer says a third bus is needed for Harrison school special class.
Extended forecast from 6:30 p.m. Tuesday August 26 to 6:30 p.m. Saturday August 30 shows near normal temperatures for Illinois and Indiana, below normal in Wisconsin Iowa and Minnesota, with cool weather most days and a slight rise Thursday. Rainfall expected moderate to locally heavy with showers and scattered thunderstorms in Minnesota and western Iowa by Thursday night and over the district Friday and Saturday.
Washington sources say leading auto executives expect current model year output to fall short of 1941 levels with production possibly at 25 to 35 percent of the 4,297,000 cars built in 1941.
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