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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1944
Page
13
Public notices include ration stamp validity for meat gas foods sugar and fuel oil, and airplane shoe stamps. Legal notes list several divorce decrees and court fines for drunkenness parking and related offenses. Fire and incident reports cover alarms, a car damage event, and a roof fire with confined damage. Local births announced at St Luke's Mercy and Mercy hospitals with family details.
Federal collector E H Birmingham announced that Ottumwa Oskaloosa and Centerville offices will move under Cedar Rapids district. The change does not add staff and raises Cedar Rapids jurisdiction to 19 counties including Davis Jefferson Wapello Mahaska Appanoose Monroe and Wayne.
Gen Chou En-lai left Friday reportedly carrying proposals from Chiang Kai-shek for settling the Communist question in China. The report places focus on ongoing talks among the big three in the Chinese Communist government and the possibility of a political settlement.
A wrist watch valued at 25 dollars was stolen from a fitting room at J C Penney after the crystal broke. Carl Deaker of Cascade reported a purse containing 20 dollars stolen from Armstrong's basement counter. Theo Pettit of 617 C Y avenue NE reported two sleds worth 10 dollars stolen from a rear garage.
Milo Duffey of Williamsburg was jailed after a drunkenness and disturbing the peace charge. He pled guilty and paid $25 and costs in police court. Duffey grabbed Sgt. Stanley Davis, leading to his removal to the station following a faltering waltz clash.
A B 29 Superfortress designated The Last Resort piloted by Maj Donald W Roberts Los Angeles took the Omura target in Western China raid despite three engines out after Japanese fighter attack. The crew, using tape and spare parts from China, patched the ship and flew back to base a day later. The fortress led the high formation and shot down three Japanese fighters with two probables.
Tonight the Allied Industrial League hosts a private Cedar Rapids event at Memorial Coliseum. Doors open at 7 p.m. Sealed royal identities will be revealed during the coronation followed by a court festival and dances. Tickets distributed by industry committees.
The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ in America representing 26 million Protestants urged Congress to delay peacetime military conscription until after the war. The appeal was issued Thursday from Pittsburgh by the council and its 26 million member churches.
Harold Hixson was elected temporary president of Wilson high school Hi Y club at the initial meeting. Howard Grimm and Tommy Ipsan were named temporary officers. A constitution committee with Bob Carter, Howard Prochaska, Keith Baker, Don Simoons and Don Havlik will meet Tuesday at the school.
Taxpayers paying 1944 income tax in quarterly installments may delay the fourth payment to January 1 1945 or file a final 1944 return before January 15. The fourth payment was previously due December 15. Independent business men and non withholding taxpayers file quarterly estimates and may adjust to actual income each quarter.
In Duluth Minnesota a four year old girl named Jacky Mainella fights for life from military tuberculosis. Doctors say a transfusion from a former patient with the same rare blood type might delay death, but prospects are remote and likely only brief. The father Seaman Michael Mainella received emergency furlough from Farragut Idaho to give one transfusion.
A freight car with 40 tons of demolition bombs caught fire and exploded at Tolar siding New Mexico. One man Jesse Brown was killed by a bomb fragment while watching the fire. Two women were slightly injured as 39 of 81 cars derailed and several buildings were demolished. The blast blocked the Santa Fe mainline and fire spread through derailed cars.
Washington AP reports passenger tire quotas reach 2,000,000 this month but many A card motorists may not get new tires until spring. OPA notes some passenger tire facilities may shift to jeep tires, delaying expected production increases. Further civilian quotas for heavy trucks and buses could be cut.
A judgment by default was entered by Clerk Lee McNeely for Ethel Evans Helen Schultz and O H Schultz of Tama for 573.39 plus costs to settle a civil suit brought by the United States. The original suit claimed 471.02 on a promissory note for 57489 dated Oct 12 1939 with interest and costs.
Albert B. Fall aged 83 former secretary of the interior in the Harding administration died in El Paso Texas after a long illness. He faced the Teapot Dome scandal and was convicted in 1929 of accepting a 100000 bribe for the Elk Hills lease to Edward Doheny. He served nine months in prison and later retired to his ranch. Surviving are two daughters.
Hiram J. Cox of Foley Florida argued with Conductor W F Boyden on a Northwestern train from Boone to Cedar Rapids early today and caused a disturbance. Police arrested him on arrival and he paid 25 dollars plus costs in police court Friday morning.
Winnard Paul Cooper of 502 A avenue NE was cleared of a failure to notify his Denver draft board of a change of address charge. Judge Charles Benesh dismissed the case after Cooper showed no willful violation and that a wrong Cedar Rapids address had been given by his wife. The indictment had been issued Nov 17 and the matter had been continued as Cooper reported for induction at Fort Snelling but did not pass.
At a tavern on 700 A Avenue NE Thursday night Verl Doc Taylor 52 of 839 B Avenue NE became argumentative and assaulted three customers. Police took him to Mercy Hospital then jail after the incident. He pled guilty to drunkenness Friday and paid 25 dollars plus costs.
Wencil B. Gatto 43 owner of Gatto's Cut Rate Drug Store died of a heart attack Friday at his home in Cedar Rapids. Born July 28 1901 he lived his life in Cedar Rapids. Survived by wife five children parents and a sister. Body at Monahan funeral home.
World War I veteran William LeRoy Barker died at University Hospital in Iowa City Thursday night after a brief illness. Born November 2, 1896 in Algona, he lived near Swea City most of his life. Survived by his wife Gladys McGowan Barker and children, services by Dr. Marion Williams Saturday at Moon Chapel, with further rites in Swea City Sunday at the Methodist church. American Legion to honor at the grave.
Mrs Bessie Ger rude Greenlee died Wednesday at her daughter’s home in Marion. Turner chapel will host services at 4 p m Saturday with Rev Gilbert Voorhies officiating. Friends may call at the chapel. Mrs Rose Dice Stoddard died in a local hospital after a brief illness. She was born January 23 1887 in Cheyenne NC and survived by husband Vaughn Stoddard, three brothers and four sisters. She was a member of Trinity.
A past noble grand and drill captain of several fraternal groups will receive services at the Rohn chapel. Public viewing is planned for Saturday evening at the Rohn chapel with time of service to be announced.
Mrs Clara Louise Clark 50 of 519 Seventh Ave SW Cedar Rapids died Thursday at 8 p m after brief illness. Survived by husband Neil Clark two sons Sgt Donald Clark overseas and Loren Clark air corps cadet sister Mrs John Sleiter Pipestone Minn five brothers Arthur Riss Walter Ervin Joseph and Lawrence all serving or living elsewhere. Member Olivet Presbyterian church services Sunday 2 p m Beatty chapel Rev D Keith Irvin to officiate burial Linwood cemetery friends may call at Beatty's
Funeral services for Mrs Mary M Michel aged 64 of 721 B avenue NE will be conducted by Rt Rev Msgr John Molloy at Immaculate Conception church at 9 30 am Monday Burial will be in Mt Calvary cemetery The body will be moved from Brady mortuary to the home Saturday morning for visitation St Rose circle will recite the Rosary at 3 30 pm Sunday Msgr Molloy will lead the Rosary at the home at 8 pm Sunday
J A Howe 78 of Marion formerly Anamosa died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Thursday night. He is survived by Ava his wife two sons J P Howe of Cedar Rapids and H M Howe of Marion three grandchildren including Pattie Howe and Howard Howe a seaman in the South Pacific and three sisters in California Arrangements for services in Anamosa Sunday are incomplete friends may call at Loder funeral home Anamosa
Central City farmer Daniel Clayton Crutchley died Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Services will be Saturday at 2 pm at Turner chapel with Rev. R. M. Hudson officiating. Burial follows at Ridgewood Cemetery North Liberty. Friends may call at the chapel.
Jose Antonio Arze, head of Bolivia’s leftist PIR party, calls Bolivia a “reign of terror” and accuses the government of adopting fascist tactics similar to Argentina’s Farrell regime. He spoke after a life threat left a bullet lodged near his ribs during medical treatment in the United States.
Moscow taxis are ordered to resume operation after a wartime suspension. Pleasure rides remain forbidden while commercial service restarts under wartime rules.
In Lockland Ohio three Wright Aeronautical workers were injured during a confrontation with 50 plant guards as about 80 CIO United Automobile Workers members struck over grievances after a chief steward was discharged. Thomas Lindsey was arrested for assault and battery along with others Odessa Lewis and Mrs Malvena Coston. Plant readied for Superfortress engine production but officials did not confirm impact.
Rep Clare Boothe Luce joined an American B 17 Fortress on an unscheduled ride during a visit to England. She rode in the co pilots seat and the waist gunner area as the bomber conducted a short raid support flight.
Prof. W. Lloyd Warner of the University of Chicago led researchers to a psychological motive behind greeting cards. He says Americans send cards to express sentiment, a deep emotional need linked to affection and the same subconscious that draws people to sentimental movies and radio soap operas.
Ship builder Henry J. Kaiser said the world was entering a new age founded on human understanding and cooperation. He warned no political party industry or labor group could survive without respecting those principles.
United Yn Aides plan gathering at Union Station on Sunday at 5 45 a.m. A Bible story hour is set for Free Methods church Saturday at 10 30 a.m. William Shuttleworth volunteers for naval reserve service via Cedar Rapids recruiting office. The will of Louis Kaiser, died Nov 17 in Cedar Rapids, is probated with Carl Muelhaupt named executor. Frank Ogden sues Elmer and Mrs Boldt for 51.78 on a promissory note. Cub pack 29 reports pledges over 5 000 from sixth war loan drive at Westminster. Webelos and other awards given at Cub pack 12 meeting at Taylor school. Cedar Rapids Deanery Catholic Women hold a meeting in Marion with St Josephs parish as hostesses. benediction at 2 p.m. Social hour to follow. Coe Honoraries initiate three seniors Ellen Johnson Jean Morris and George Muirhead into Phi Kappa Phi.
William Green was unanimously reelected to lead the American Federation of Labor for another term at the AFL convention in New Orleans. The final session Thursday afternoon confirmed the veteran president’s continued leadership of the labor federation.
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