Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 31 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 29, 1942

Page

6

Weather and voter notes from Cedar Rapids area

A fragmented weather and personal notice item lists temperatures and towns including Cedar Rapids New York Bismarck Omaha Chicago Sioux City Davenport Washington Des Moines and Des Moines. It also records residents A Dvorsky Solon Agnes Hartl Cedar Rapids Lee Seemuth Adelaide Gill Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids New York Bismarck Omaha Chicago Isioux City Davenport Washington Des Moines West A. Dvorsky Solon Agnes M. Hartl Lee J. Seemuth Adelaide Gill

Local residents cited for disturbances and deaths noted

Dale Bowen and Cable Wilson fined for disturbing the peace and other violations. Dick Madison fined for court order violation. Several births recorded at Mercy and St Luke's hospitals on Aug 28 29. Obituaries include Robert Fiala John Kaliban John McEvoy Millie Stepanek Davis Frank J Haster Jr Hattie Emerson Mitchell Estella Rhoads death notices with locations in Cedar Rapids Waterloo Hill Park and local hospitals.

Dale Bowen R Avenue NE Cable Wilson Ellis Boulevard NW Dick Madison John Dvorak Rockford

Cedar Rapids High School Girls Earn Red Cross Nursing Diplomas

The first two Cedar Rapids High School classes to complete the Red Cross home nursing course received certificates in a Friday YWCA ceremony. Graduates, their instructors, and attending mothers were present as Miss Elvira Grabow spoke on dental health and nutrition, noting widespread tooth decay and the link to mastication. Two musical numbers closed the program as Mrs. Stoddard and the instructors distributed certificates to graduates from Mrs. Parsons and Mrs. Miner classes.

Red Cross Cedar Rapids Y.W.C.A Elvira Grabow University of Iowa State Board of Health Frances Barker Jane Kohl Home Nursing Marilyn Parks Everett Pratt R. K. Stoddard Edith Parsons Harold Miner

End of World’s Foods Point to New Urgency

A fragment notes a claim that Uwnguay produces from 15 to 18 percent of the world’s moat. The line hints at a vast share of a global resource, though details are unclear and further context is needed.

Uwnguay

Marina Duchess of Kent Nearly Collapses at Burial

Windsor England Marina Duchess of Kent nearly collapsed during the funeral of her husband at St George's chapel. King George VI and other royals attended with Queen Elizabeth and Queen Mother Mary offering support as the coffin was interred. The procession featured the King in RAF uniform and the Duke of Gloucester nearby.

Windsor England Marina Duchess of Kent St. George’s Chapel George VI George Greece Haakon Norway Peter Yugoslavia Wilhelmina Netherlands Elizabeth Mary King George Duke of Gloucester RAF Lionel Halsey Duke of Windsor Bahamas

Ambushes Reported as Japanese Scatter in Milne Bay Jungle

The dispatch notes Japanese forces hiding in the muddy New Guinea jungle firing on Australian patrols. Milne Bay offers a good harbor but lacks wharves and land bases, making sea planes the only possible air support. Informants believe the Japanese aim to land troops to stage future operations.

Milne Bay

Extradition Case Involves Bernstein and Father Molloy

The Cedar Rapids case centers on Frank Husak who aided Father Molloy in a whisky investment scheme. Molloy says he was promised whisky warehouse receipts and later invested $2,570 more after being reassured by Bernstein. Bernstein denies the promises and contends the hotel records require further review as to his May registration.

Frank Husak Cedar Rapids United Company Bernstein Father Molloy

Moore Promoted to Major Amid Missing in Action List

Washington AP The Marine Corps promoted 378 officers to major including 17 listed as missing in action or prisoners of war. Among them is Robert B. Moore of Cedar Rapids Iowa son of Mr and Mrs E R Moore His wife Doris Fryer Moore reports two Corregidor letters written from the fort during its siege One letter from April 12 notes an hectic week and that he is all right the other says he has food and sleep and is getting along with a few flurries Each letter mentions a possible decoration and Moore adds Don’t pay any attention to it as Marines would have done the same thing.

Washington Marine Corps United States Rooert B. Moore Cedar Rapids Major Moore E.R Moore Knollwood Drive Doris Fryer First Avenue NE

Bernstein Character Witnesses Put Him in Cedar Rapids

Conflicting affidavits from Husak and Hendrickson claim Bernstein was in Cedar Rapids on May 4 and 24, while Husak’s affidavit says Bernstein was not in Cedar Rapids in May. Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder accompanied Father Molloy and Assistant County Attorney Hendrickson from Cedar Rapids.

Iowa Husak Hendrickson Bernstein Cedar Rapids Harlan Snyder Father Molloy

Registered Twice In Cedar Rapids Whisky Fraud Case

Federal indictment in Cedar Rapids charges Henry Bernstein and 11 others with mail fraud and conspiracy over whisky warehouse receipts. Records show H H Bering registered at the Roosevelt hotel May 13–17 1940 and June 6–7 1940 per manager J C Kennedy.

Carl Hendrickson Harlan Lynder Cedar Rapids Illinois Extradition Board H. H Bering Henry Bernstein Roosevelt Hotel H H. Bering J. C Kennedy

RAF Night Bombing Hits Saarbruecken and Allied Attacks Rally

RAF crews reported near perfect strikes on Saarbruecken with multiple runs and fires visible across the city. US daylight raids hit Meaulte in France while bombers attacked Rotterdam docks. German counterattacks damaged northeast England injuring eight residents.

United States Meaulte France Rotteram

Meatless days eyed as wartime food plan

War Production Board sources expect the food requirements committee to back a Roosevelt proposal for meatless days to aid United Nations supply. The plan aims for one weekly meatless day, voluntary at first, with no meat rationing. five months needed for a formal system if pursued.

Washington War Production Board Food Requirements Committee Roosevelt United Nations Claude R. Wickard U. S Food Committee J. Kenneth Galbraith

Bombing in West England Town Kills Four Homes Destroyed

During a daylight Saturday raid on a west England town, bombs destroyed four houses and left a baby boy as the sole survivor after workers spent the night clearing debris. Berlin reported damage in southern and southwestern Germany with an RAF force of about 230 to 250 planes and claimed 36 planes shot down.

England Berlin Germany

Death of Cedar Rapids man at Hill Park baseball game

Robert Fiala 45 of 900 Sixth Street SW died of a heart attack during a Cedar Rapids-Waterloo baseball game at Hill Park Friday night. He was vice-president of the Cedar Rapids YMCA Boys Drum and Bugle Corps parents organization and assisted the organization president Mrs. Boston. Fiala, born March 14 1897, was a plumber and member of the local union and the American Legion. He is survived by his wife Alice a son Robert Jr his mother Frances Fiala Marousek a sister and a brother all of Cedar Rapids. Funeral Monday at Brush chapel at 2 p.m. Burial in Bohemian National cemetery.

Robert Fiala Sixth Street Cedar Rapids John Frank Haster, Jr Frank Jd. Haster C Avenue NW Hattie Emerson Mitchell Plimpton Mitchell Twenty-first Street Estella Rhoads David Rhoads, Jr Ellis Boulevard Hill Park Fiala Parents’ Organization Y.M.C.A. Boys’ Drum and Bugle Corps Lee Boston Avenue NW Plumbers’ Local American Legion Alice Robert, Jr Frances Fiala Marousek Harry Serovy Joseph J. Fiala Brush Chapel Bohemian National Cemetery

Mrs Anna Kaliban 89 Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Anna Kaliban 89 of 1206 Second Street SE Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 9 45 p m Friday after a lingering illness Born in Chrudim Bohemia on September 28 1852 she came to the United States at age ten She was married January 8 1871 in Cedar Rapids widow of John Kaliban survived by two sons five daughters a brother two sisters nine grandchildren and seven great grandchildren Funeral services will be held in the Polansky chapel Tuesday morning time to be announced.

Anna Kaliban Second Street John Kaliban Cedar Rapids Chrudim Bohemia United States Frank Mary Kopecky Johnson County John Mt. Vernon Anton Walford John Krejsa Joseph Konasek Stella Joseph Filipi Solon Otto Konasek Fairfax Wes Kopecky Western Rose Kladivo Traer Kate Barta Polansky Chapel

Death of John Phillip McEvoy 73 in Cedar Rapids

John Phillip McEvoy 73 of 416 Sixth street SE Cedar Rapids died at 7 25 am Saturday after a long illness He was born June 7 1869 in Wisconsin and spent most of his life in Linn county He retired from the farm 20 years ago and moved to Cedar Rapids He was a member of St Joseph Catholic church Marion Surviving are a sister Miss Alice McEvoy Anamosa three nephews W F and Gerald McEvoy Central City Arthur McEvoy Los Angeles and three nieces Mrs Kenneth Robinson Central City Mrs Thomas Ozburn Marion and Mrs Ralph Reynolds Fayette The body will be taken to the Thomas Ozburn home Marion friends may call Funeral arrangements to be announced later For further information call Moen Funeral Home.

John Phillip McEvoy Sixth Street Wisconsin Linn County Cedar Rapids St. Joseph Catholic Church Marion Alice McEvoy Anamosa W. F Gerald McEvoy Central City Arthur McEvoy Los Angeles Calif Kenneth Robinson Thomas Ozburn Ralph Reynolds Fayette Eighth Street Moen

Davis Woman’s Club member Mrs. Millie Stepanek Davis

Mrs Millie Stepanek Davis died at 10 25 am Saturday after a long illness. Born April 14 1877 in Czechoslovakia she came to Linn county at eight and lived there since. She married Perry M Davis in 1895 who died March 6 1941. Surviving are two

Millie Stepanek Davis Nineteenth Street Czechoslovakia Linn County Perry M. Davis Cedar Rapids Woman's Club

Davis Family Notices Include Granddaughter and Siblings

The notice names Private Loyd Davis of the U S Army and George D. Davis of Cedar Rapids with a granddaughter Coletto Davis and sister Mrs William Womochil of Fairfax. Also listed are brothers Enos Stepanek of Lisbon and Emil Stepanek of Western. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. Friends may call at the Moen chapel.

Loyd Davis U. S. Army George D. Davis Cedar Rapids Coletto Davis William Womochil Fairfax Enos Stepanek Lisbon Emil Stepanek Western Moen Chapel

Widow of Plimpton Mitchell Dies in Cedar Rapids

Mrs. Plimpton Mitchell died at 6 30 p m Friday at 328 Twenty first street SE after a long illness. Born March 5 1860 in Massillon Iowa she lived most of her life in Clarence and moved to Cedar Rapids 16 years ago. She married Plimpton Mitchell on March 24 1880 and is survived by her husband a sister Mrs Maud Barnhart Cedar Rapids two brothers William A Emerson Cedar Rapids and Lowell B Emerson Vernon and several nieces and nephews. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian church and related groups. Funeral services 2 30 p m Sunday Turner chapel with Rev James H Blackstone officiating burial Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel.

Hattie Emerson Mitchell Plimpton Mitchell Twenty-first Street Massillon Clarence Cedar Rapids Maud Barnhart William A Emerson Lowell B. Emerson Vernon Westminster Presbyterian Church Turner Chapel James H Blackstone Cedar Memorial Park

Mrs. David Rhoads Jr Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs. David Rhoads Jr died in a local hospital at 5 p.m. Friday after a brief illness. Born November 12, 1878 in Tow­er Indiana, she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1889 and later married David Rhoads Jr. in Tipton on July 5, 1905. She worked in groceries for 30 years before 1934 and belonged to St. Paul’s Methodist church and the Degree of Honor lodge. Surviving relatives include two uncles, Hugh Hosmer of Cedar Rapids and Jerry Collins of Ottumwa. Funeral at Turner chapel Monday at 2 p.m. with burial in Linwood cemetery.

Estella Rhoads David Rhoads Ellis Boulevard Tower Ind Cedar Rapids David Rhoads, Jr Tipton St. Paul's Methodist Church Degree of Honor Lodge Hugh Hosmer Jerry Collins Ottumwa Turner Chapel Linwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Joseph Burda at Cedar Memorial Chapel

Funeral services for Joseph Burda will be held at 2 pm Sunday in the Chapel of Memories at Cedar Memorial cemetery, conducted by Rev. Frank H. Ward. Hanford American Legion members will provide graveside military rites. Friends may call at the Janeba chapel until 11 am Sunday.

Joseph Burda Chapel of Memories Cedar Memorial Cemetery Frank H. Ward Hanford Post American Legion Janeba John Marhoul Anton Cresco Theodore B. Hlubacek Janeba Chapel Bohemian National Cemetery

Funeral services for A. E. Hochlander in Moon chapel

Funeral services will be held in the Moon chapel at 2 p.m. Tuesday for A. E. Hochlander a former Cedar Rapids resident who died suddenly in Los Angeles. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery.

Moon Chapel A. E. Hochlander Cedar Rapids Los Angeles Linwood Cemetery

Burial notice for Cedar Rapids infant John Frank Haster Jr

John Frank Haster Jr, two day old son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Haster, Cedar Rapids, died Friday. The body will be cremated.

John Frank Haster, Jr Frank J. Haster C Avenue NW Cedar Rapids

Marines Break Nipponese Lines In Island Campaign

Marines endure counter attacks by Japanese forces on the island as a nightlong fight ends with American reserves stabilizing lines. Gallantry is noted as a sergeant destroys dugout threats and standard barriers with grenades and machine gun fire. By August 8 Marines push to the island’s southern end and seal the conquest though pockets of resistance remain.

Plan Cedar Rapids IU SWA Unit Reported

A letter from Mrs. F Herrald Eldora secretary organizer of IU SWA states Cedar Rapids women will form a local unit for wives mothers and sisters of service men. The group will aid civilian defense councils county war councils Red Cross and related efforts and seeks interested participants.

Cedar Rapids Iowa United Service Women of America Frank B. Baldwin F. Herrald Eldora I.U.S.W.A Herrald Red Cross

Linn County Board Approves Tax Certificates Compromise

Linn County Iowa Board of Supervisors meets August 25 1942. They approve compromise and assignment of tax sale certificates for two parcels in Coggon and authorize cash offers. They establish Secondary Road District No 184 and appoint relief staff, with numerous claims and welfare payments listed.

Board OF Supervisors Linn County Iowa Cedar Rapids State of Iowa County of Linn Seevell Beeson Petty Laws Coggon Brazelton H. F. Heldeman

Brookhart Improves, Iowa Senator Reported Better

Former Senator Smith W. Brookhart aged 73 of Iowa is reported by his secretary to be in much better condition after nearly two weeks in a Washington hospital.

Washington Smith W. Brookhart Iowa Brookhart

Cedar Rapids drives in tin salvage tops 1200 pound first day

Cedar Rapids collected more than 1200 pounds of tin cans Friday in a city war salvage drive. Finance Commissioner Lou Burg warned the effort needs far more cans daily to meet its goal, urging residents to separate and prepare cans properly for pickup and noting similar campaigns in Davenport Des Moines Sioux City and Waterloo.

Cedar Rapids Lou Burg Cedar Rapids Drive Burgos Davenport Des Moines Sioux City Waterloo Iowa

Youth Killed Three Injured in Luana Collision

Milton Voelzke, 26, died instantly when the car carrying him collided with another vehicle near Luana. George Hertramph of Monona drove the Voelzke car. Harvey and Henry Heins of Luana rode with them. Ruth Ferguson and three others in the Heins vehicle were listed in critical or serious condition at a Postville hospital. An inquest is set for Monday at 9 a.m. at the Schultz store in Monona.

Gazette Monona Milton Voelzke Luana Voelzke George Her Tramph Harvey Heins Henry Heins Postville Ruth Ferguson Harley Ferguson Isabelle Ferguson Edith Ferguson Lyle Hertramph Fergusons Bob Ferguson Pleasant Ridge E. W. Carlsen Schultz Frank Voelzke Carleton George Wilker

Courthouse Sees Six Divorce Petitions Filed Saturday

Six divorce petitions were filed in the county clerk's office alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. Cases include Briggs v Briggs and Prior v Prior among others. custody and alimony sought in several disputes. Separate matters include Jennie La Sell against Elliott for back charges and Town Securities against Glen Peck for note default. Additional suits involve unpaid rent claims by Iva Levsen against Melvin German.

Allo William S. Briggs Ella Mare Briggs Louise L. Prior la Vera Prior John Kahler Lillian Kahler Katie Tunning Walter W. Tunning Nellie M. Frasher Ray Franklin Frasher Delores James Frasher Rose Mahnke John Mahnke John Earl Mahnke Jennie la Sell Fred Kenneth Elliott Fred Elliott The Town Securities Company Glen E. Peck Peck Iva L. Levsen Melvin E. German

Navy enlistment tale stirs Salt Lake City

In Salt Lake City a Navy enlistment applicant explains his motive as I got sick of Salt Lake City, causing confusion in the Chamber of Commerce office. He offers no further details and the exchange underscores tensions over local morale.

Salt Lake City Chamber of Commerce Navy

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Mercy Hospital Martyn Schulte St. Luke’s Hospital LeRoy F. Foster Third Street Elmer J. Pycha Second Avenue Wayne E. Talbot Tenth Street Kenneth White Highland Drive University of Michigan Miss Grabow New Guinea Harry S. Ditchburne Ditchburne Henry Bering Moore R. B. Moore R.A.F Saarbruecken WPB John P. McEvoy Mrs. Plimpton Mitchell Hochlander Plan Linn CO. Board Supervisors Proceedings Towa Lowa Evans Horry 14Th Ave Jasper County Pains Lee 12Th Ave. S.E Transent Becker Destrich Thelma Dawn Jerry Bobbie 44Th Ave Fayette Coun Brollier Grayton 11Th St. N.E California Warden Ora Ella Erdivine Helen May Viola Jane Curtis Roy W. G. Block Company Central Park Fuel Company Chadima Coal Company Haeces Coal Company Mount Vernon Hawkeye Record Lisbon Herald Pone of Supervisors State Highway Commission Stevell Norma Claasen Linn County Relief Department Scevell WPA Sam C. Frasinger Laure Davis Pim County Relief Department A and P Blessing Carl Bird C_R Baker Paper Co Baba Grocery Bie Baldwin Frank Ballard Baldwin Frank B Eng Barron Motor Supply Builder Material Inc Beranck G A Bluski Buchteln Gertrude Crawford Dr Condon TJ City Water Works Sol Concrete Materials and Coast Co Continental Oil Co R Auto Supply Co Charlier Carpenter Johnson Co c_R auto Supply Co Burt R Dougherty Welding Co Erskine Dr A W Elson Marjorie Evans Adam Fillmore John Flewelling Walter Fritz Food Market Fladiv Grocery Adolph I Paulks Gladys Fealey J W Farmers Implement Co Gazette Co Griffith Griffin P Gilmore Louise Griffin Goodrich Silvertown Greene George Joe Grauerholtx Hubbard Ice and Fuel Co Hoover Harry Houser Dr JD Med Aid Ness H F Hughes Gordon Herman Jos Bee Inspection Hadsell Eed Hartsel George Hollingworth PL Ta Ill Gas & Filectric Co Cas Electric Welding Co Is Builders Supply Co Ja Lll Gas & Electric Co Maintao Jones Dempay Jackson JT Kinneky Grocery Jerry Kopecky FE Rel Commisal and m . Killian Co Keller Congretton A Kendall Hardware Co Kullander & Son Gus Klopp Lieyd L. Werd Knapp Robert Weed Lundquist Donald Linn County Food Stamp Office Lumpkins Leonora Marsing Library Vernon Hawkeye Miner ‘Riese Martin Roasa Tractor & Equipment Martin Oscar B Miles Kenneth Morrow Will Market Oil & Gas Co Mt Vernon Hawkeye Treas McHugh McSwiggin Dan McGowan John McEnany Margaret McNall Machinery and Supply Co Neuzil W J Nessif Sam Nassif Sam Nebendahl Henry Bell Telephone Co Noar O'seer Nichols E G Bell Telephone Coa Nash Finch Co Poor Co Ondler Dewey Paramount Pharmacy Paul Henry Tal Powell Dan Pioneer Little Co Roy Mrs A E Richard Rebecca Risk Ferris Reid Dr G D Rohn Reece Henry Ross Henry Star Printing Co Sec Rd O'seer Cleo Nuraing Dohme Searles Dairy Stark Dr C H Harvey Stark Mary Simon Frank Spratt Pepe Social Wellere Service Press Co Maint Second Ave Seikora L Stanley Home Grain Strader Dr H N Home Nilse Triple Zola Takes Elevator Co Mainz Troy Laundry Co Whitney Minnie W Wilson Nina Walbrand A’h Wineke Maude Wells Dr . V Walker Win Western Union Telegraph Co Yellow Cab Co Richard Lee . Co Amos Osler Frederick Ace Joe Ffurt RL Lynch Jake Searles Eeremenee Wee Tee A E Secvell Feneee Aeee Ce Prague Tee CQL Pete + peer Richard “Burlingham Weeae Ee Ay Rae Hurt Te Ee Fee Thee N G Oliphant Sheeees Om Ve Young Eenes Weeee Wol Morcan Saebeee Virgil Longerbeam Sees Loran Voorhtes the Dewey Alexander Sseesee Kenneth Anderson Pese Ee Leo Baker Eb E Ten Wesley Bartosh Css Ee Francis Butler Howard Jordan Howard Lockwood James Moubry Emmett Murphy E. Uy Sword Graver Lester Caraway Francis Gaines Vor J L Heady Gee Doalee Arthur Holub Earl Lehr Os Nee Miles Gleyn Pflughaupt W B Holub Homer Kennedy Owe Wilbur Orphant Owe Howard Ramsey Eee John Soukup Forrest Tanks Virgil Bonge T oHil Longerbeam EG Graver Beater Celawey Earl Lehr Ceete Bist Adams MB Reat Ament BeMiller Nellie Bickal Carrie Burger Leona Burrows Martha Caldwell Jesste Clemmer Katle Eo Cook Lucille Ave Crahc Betty Curtwright Mary Davis Harriet Doonan Fiorr Nrafehi Hazel Drahos Amalie Finn, Anetta Floyd Jennie Pearl Foley Mery French Olive Ae Fuller Loine Sheer Lee Juanita Patsonae Alan Srhminker Pearl Inar Rien Ann Jm Korte Tees Sommers Marie Seeyes Titus Gertrude Minnie Fe Webb Jeannie Wells Lula Werner Plencie Wheeler Winona Willard Hazel Ana White Witking Georgenia Jesale Ane Pour Brookhart Better
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication