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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1944
Page
2
The notice compiles 1944 ration validity for meat stamps foods and gasoline, plus arrests and court fines for drunkenness, traffic violations, and parking. It lists families and individuals by name with addresses, plus recent birth announcements from St. Luke's Mercy Town City and University Hospital.
A Founders Day chapel service at Coe College in Cedar Rapids featured the dedication of a stained glass window in memory of Dr. E. R. Burkhalter, former pastor and Coe board president. Dr. O. Lloyd Morris lauded Burkhalter and Coe founders, noting Burkhalter’s leadership and church scholarship. The ceremony, led by Dr. David I. Berger, included remarks by Dr. Morris about Dr. Marquis and the college’s civic value, and the window was presented by Dr. Morris to Acting President C. Harve Geiger.
Iowa City reports October employment down 11 percent from a year earlier while industrial payrolls fall 9 percent. George R. Davies of the University of Iowa research bureau announced the figures Tuesday.
Two automobile crashes along highway 30 were reported to the Linn County sheriff. In the first collision at the Big Creek Bridge east of Cedar Rapids, Lee Mason of Marion collided with Cliff Nessler of Vinton. Mason passenger Leota Kember suffered a small forehead cut. In a second pileup near Fruehauf Farms west of Cedar Rapids, Eric McElhinney of Dysart slowed for Fruehauf, followed by Andrew Domaszewski of Berkley and Clifton Schultz of Malcolm. all three drivers involved and the trailer were damaged as icy roads caused a stop collision.
Maj. Conger from Cedar Rapids drew the jack of hearts to signal a strike on a destroyer in Kopasang harbor. Fifteen minutes later a 1000 pound bomb sank the vessel as Lt. Robert Stout with the six of spades returned home undefeated.
The board reviewed multiple five to six acre tracts near Kenwood School for potential acquisition. Options include five acres for 5000 from Hawkeye Loan and Brokerage, tracts one through three near Forty-second Street, tract four by E avenue and Forty-first, and a combined five-six tract. Purchases depend on proximity, access, and reducing red tape. a decision is expected soon. General fund bills total 7479.32, cafeteria 2477.48, extra 14385.28. Resignation of Mathilda Menzler effective Jan 1 1945. Jay Busby hired as industrial arts and metal shop instructor and assistant coach at 2400 yearly.
Funeral notices announce services for Frank Joseph Pesek eight, and brothers Raymond Clarence Nippe seven and LeRoy Joseph six, all Cedar Rapids residents who died after their sled broke through thin river ice. Pesek cremation will be held with family a sister. the Nipppes have a Moon chapel service with burial at Cedar Memorial Park.
Charles J. Wamsley aged 74 died Monday at his Memphis Tennessee residence. Former Quaker Oats employee and Cedar Rapids native survived by wife Jesse son Harry daughter Mrs W L Murphy Creston and stepdaughter Mrs Glenn A Blaine Cedar Rapids. Burial planned in Cedar Rapids with arrangements incomplete.
Tracy Reyman aged 79 of Swisher died at her home Tuesday morning after a long illness. Born May 15 1865 in Bohemia, she came to the United States as an infant and settled in Johnson county. Widow of Wesley Reyman she is survived by three daughters Mrs. John Vestrel Mrs. John Buresh and Mrs. Godfrey Shupitar a son Joseph Reyman two brothers and many grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a member of the Bohemian Reformed church west of Ely. Funeral arrangements are pending at Janeba funeral home.
William S. Jeffries died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 6 45 in the morning after a long illness. Born November 6 1856 in Anamosa he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1866 and wed Mittie Sarah Thompson July 9 1885. Surviving are daughters Gertrude Ahlquist Sarah Blackford and Ruth Jirouch two sons Russell and Willis Leroy Jeffries two sisters Addie Morrison and Hattie Rowell nine grandchildren seven great grandchildren and services are planned at Turner chapel with time to be announced and friends invited to call.
Amos Fuller of 1327 Hinkley avenue NW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Sunday. The Rev. D. Keith Irwin will conduct the service in Moon chapel Wednesday at 1 p.m. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial park. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs. C. L. Ober of 413 Tenth Street SE learns her brother Ward Tupper has died Monday at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Fritz Johnson, in West Union. Services will be held Wednesday in West Union.
Services for William Grunewald, a Cedar Rapids attorney, will be held at Moon chapel at 3 p.m. Wednesday. The rites will be conducted by Rev. Waldemar Argow and Rev. Paul L. Miller. The deceased died Sunday at his home 1322 B Avenue Northeast.
Pallbearers named George Claassen Allen Thurman Lynn Garwood O P Meyers John Grunewald and R T Termohlen will carry the casket at the Pleasant Hill cemetery in Blairstown. Friends may call at the chapel.
Charles W Kennedy 74 of 113 Seventh Street NE died at home early Sunday. Services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Beatty chapel with Rev. F H Ward officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery family lot. Friends may call at Beatty's.
The piece covers continued bond drive activity with voting rights for Series E bond buyers and notices on eligibility. It notes corporate purchases boosting a sixth war loan toward the $14 billion goal, with Gales reaching $8.94 billion. It mentions a winning war mother to be chosen and confirms corrected identification of Mrs. Karl Drake. The Milwaukee railroad plans to credit Linn County with 338000 for government security purchases, distributing $30 million across 12 states, and Iowa’s state total of 4.84 million to be shared among counties.
Professor Jacob Van der Zee of the University of Iowa urged Presbyterians to become world minded and support a world order, describing it as a bridge to a more abundant life. He warned against waiting for perfection in the United Nations and called for ongoing effort and loyalty from Christian citizens.
The Cedar Rapids bus system adds service due to weather and Christmas shopping. Two additional buses run on Bever and Ellis lines from 7:15 to 9:00 am, and eight buses per hour from 4:00 to 6:30 pm with two buses together every 15 minutes. Express service applies on Marion line 3:10 to 5:40 pm, with an extra Kenwood bus during these hours to balance Kenwood coverage.
Police report multiple thefts including five gallons of gasoline, a peanut vending machine, and a bundle of laundry. The gasoline and laundry were taken from cars owned by Mrs. James Chromaoski and Mrs. Kenneth Hanson, parked at their homes Sunday night. The vending machine was stolen Saturday from a bar at 116 First Street NE, reported by Pat Hall.
The United States told Britain and Italy it wants Italians to form their government without outside meddling. The statement seeks to reassure liberated Allied peoples that great powers will not influence Italy’s political future. Britain opposed Count Sforza joining the cabinet, citing his opposition to the Bonomi government.
The moist heat poultice relieves chest tightness and muscle soreness from chest infection. It also eases pain, reduces swelling, and loosens stiff aching muscles from sprains or bruises. Available in tube or can at drug stores.
President Roosevelt told Congress that liberated European peoples could supply nine percent of their basic needs this winter. The first UNRRA report shows $4,233.42 actual outlay and $800 million allocated for food clothing medical supplies and equipment. UNRRA plans to procure hundreds of millions in the US Canada Britain and other nations.
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