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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1941
Page
2
Fire dispatch notes multiple small grass and vehicle fires in Johnson and on Mount Vernon road. A car belonging to Mrs Bessie Weatherwax at 517 B Avenue NE sustained cushion damage from a short circuit. no injuries reported.
Frank Jacobs and Helen Hudson of Cedar Rapids. Everett Hoagland and Marjorie Newland of Center Point Rapids. Fannie McDonald and Frank G. Dvorak, both of Cedar Rapids.
Louis Dvorak and Joe Dvorak both of Plaine along with J L Valandingham of Plaine were fined 25 dollars and costs for an unspecified offense. Robert L of 1229 First Avenue FE was fined 19 dollars and costs for speeding 42.
At St Luke's hospital Edwin Jones of Tipton welcomes a son. Arnold Huedepohl of Homestead has a son. Homer Mitchell adds a daughter born Aug 28. Vernon Ohde of Keystone reports a daughter. At Asia hospital William Jess of 721 Third Avenue SE greets a daughter born Aug 28.
Odessa Lydia, 60, of 928 Eighth street SE, died at her home Thursday evening. Carrie M. Yardho, 83, of 1112 First avenue W, died at her home Friday morning. Blaser, 82, of Waterloo, died at her daughter Mrs. Dennis Shelley’s home on Fifth Street NW. Harry Christian, 62, died Thursday afternoon.
A terse dispatch notes Soviet troops advancing from the north toward the river’s east bank near Dnieperopetrovsk. The czarist capital’s old fortress and environs are cited as areas of ongoing struggle as Finnish forces move south inside the region.
Spokane dispatch reports the Northern Pacific Railway was bound by a federal decree to land rights covering about 2 900 000 acres. The grants dated 1864 and 1870 span from Ashland Wisconsin to Tacoma Washington and Portland Oregon.
Iowa veterans from the navy and marines gather for the ninth annual dogwatch event at the Montrose hotel on November 2. About 350 attendees from across the state will hear Lieut. Gov. Bourke B. Hickenlooper and other naval figures. Navy and Marine guests are expected on leave or stationed locally, with social and business meetings all day and a banquet slated for 6 p.m.
A White House reshuffle targets the Directorates of Production and Ship Construction and the Purchase Division in the Office of Production Management. The move fuels debate over whether a single strong head is needed for the arms effort, echoing World War II style central authority.
Canberra reports that despite resigning as Australian prime minister to join the British empire war cabinet in London, the move is officially halted and Menzies will not proceed to London. The government has yet to confirm his role or the reasons for the change.
DES MOINES AP Marengo team wins the quiz derby at the county fair securing first place. Woodside School of Polkwas placed second with 142 points and a fourth place finish noted for another school with 87 percent.
City briefs note Townsend clubs 1 and 3 host a Friday dance at 8 45 p m in L C O F hall. Unclear fragments include marriage by Justice W A Ball and a church notice plus a fractured cheek bone incident at 1401 Tenth Street NW.
The church schedules a Sunday worship at 9 30 morning with Sunday school at 10 30 and Senior Christian Endeavor at 7 30 in the evening.
Police tied a suspect to a pattern of rapes and strangulations in Washington D C. Four black women recently attacked identified him at a lineup along with two others who resisted an attempted assault. The killer’s spree tied to several neighbors’ deaths and a wave of fear prompted calls for greater police protection.
The report notes Japan's recent conference involving high officials and a message from Prince Konoye to President Roosevelt. No details of the communication or responses are disclosed. A government spokesman indicated discussions with Admiral Nomura may cover shipments of U S material to Russia and potential Atlantic destinations.
Iowa farm price index sits at 139 percent of the 1908-14 average and 135 percent of the 1909-14 base, with prices received at 103 percent of prices paid. Beef cattle quotes gain 40 cents per hundredweight, the month’s key shift, while other slaughter livestock stay steady to higher. Meat animal prices reach their highest level since late summer 1937 after drought impacts.
The Japanese cabinet approved a pro policy on Friday, marking a government move expected to influence domestic and regional affairs. Officials did not immediately release full details, but the decision signals a shift in policy direction under the current administration.
Former Sioux City official Sturgeon sues the Sioux City Journal for 200000 alleging a slanderous 1940 article and a conspiracy to remove him from office. The suit targets the Perkins firm and cites a July 22 resignation and misconduct claims. Bledsoe’s prior conviction on narcotics conspiracy is noted.
Boys at a local theater say they paid for the show the day before but left to work and must be allowed to finish the performance next night. An employee recalls their claim and refers them to the station for resolution.
About 250 invitations mailed to Cedar Rapids shippers and traffic representatives for the eleventh annual traffic men's outing at the country club on Wednesday September 24. Earlier nearly 400 had been sent to towns in Illinois Minnesota New York and 26 Iowa cities and towns. S L Myers is general chairman and Ed Kucera assistant chairman.
Lieut Wilbur J Schindler, son of Mr and Mrs J C Schindler of 1533 Seventh Avenue SE, is spending a two day furlough at his home before reporting to the army.
Rapids from 1920 to 1930 and has been a frequent visitor at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Dean burial will take place at Millersburg Sunday at 2 p.m.
Marga terloo widow of Charlies W. Blaser died at her daughter Mrs. Dennis Skelley home 229 Fifth street NW Waterloo after a long illness. Born in Lancaster New York September 17 1859 she had lived in Waterloo nearly 50 years and frequented Cedar Rapids funeral services and burial set for Monday at 9 p m.
Veteran resident of Cedar Rapids born in Dubuque July 21 1879 dies after a long illness. Survived by wife Marie a sister Mrs Addie G ibson and a brother both of Rapids. Member of Mount Zion Baptist church. Funeral Saturday at 2 30 p m in the funeral home with Rev D O officiating. Burial at the chapel may be visited by friends.
Odessa Lydia King 60 of 928 Eighth street SE died at her Cedar Rapids home Thursday at 8 15 p m She was born at Toddville July 10 1881 and had lived in Cedar Rapids.
Mrs. Carrie M. Yarcho widow of John F. Yarcho died at 1112 First Avenue West at 7 20 am Friday after a three week illness. Born November 30 1858 in McHenry County Illinois she moved with her parents to a Shellrock area farm. She married John Yarcho July 24 1881 and remained active with the Evangelical church until her husband died twelve years ago. Surviving are daughter Mrs C H Klersey Cedar Rapids two sons I W Yarcho Cedar Rapids and Maj E D Yarcho Denison Texas a brother Henry Reiner Cedar Falls seven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at Moen funeral home.
Philadelphia report notes Max Singer a detective lieutenant and fingerprint expert from Boston, chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, involved in a case where an old post is restored after criticism.
The Veterans of Foreign Wars publicly reprimanded Southard at the national convention and then restored his status. As commander in chief Menendez approved the court finding for a reprimand but revoked suspension to preserve unity. Delegates said suspension aimed to gag him and violates free speech. The convention condemned critics of the President’s foreign policy but later tabled a modified resolution after an illegal vote.
Buenos Aires reports on the Nazi presence in Argentina with assertions of infestation. The article notes concerns over émigré groups and potential activities in urban areas.
Forecast shows temperatures near normal in Minnesota with unsettled conditions through Monday. Little or no rainfall is expected after the early week period.
A Central City store suffered a breakin with the thief escaping after stealing an undisclosed amount of cash. Police collected fragments of evidence but have no suspects at this time.
Hoffman, 48, of 510 B avenue faced a judge after reversing a plea on a charge involving a child. Judge Geemeena set an appeal bond of 8500 as County Attorney William Crissman’s son presided over the suspension dispute. The case concerns Hoffman’s wife’s accusation regarding his 11 year old stepdaughter.
Lucille Rosnek was appointed guardian of her daughter Marlene on Thursday with letters of guardianship issued after approval of a $500 bond in district court. The guardianship covers property from the estate of Anton Rosnek Jr., the child's grandfather.
A suspect charged with operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated pleaded not guilty after being released by police Monday evening. The case details and court date were not disclosed.
Carl Hendrickson is named temporary executor of Charles Henry Aussieker's estate by Judge G K Thompson. He replaces Rose I Aussieker who requested release to pursue her widow's claim.
Mike Adaire, 28, received a six month suspended sentence on a vagrancy charge after pleading guilty. The case notes Adaire must leave town or face further action. The proceedings occurred Friday morning with judge and local officers present.
City water departments secured heavy pipe supplies last spring to expand mains. New orders await iron due to defense demands. Chlorine and carbon stock remain sufficient, Blomquist stated.
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