East Iowa Soldiers Serve Overseas in Pacific Theater
Cedar Rapids area service members depart from San Francisco on Nov 22 to duty in the Philippine Islands and Hawaii. Names include Lieut. Max S. Thomas, Lieut. John A. Coulter, Lieut. Cecil L. Foriash, Lieut. Hugh Kirk Fraser, Lieut. John P. Gillespie, Lieut. Fay R. Hanold, Chaplain Maurice A. Mullan, Lieut. Donald F. Neider, Major Arthur W. Penrose, Capt. Edward F. McClenan, Lieut. Edward F. Gonsolin, Lieut. Russell O. McKray, Lieut. William E. Mineck, Lieut. Carl Hollis Wall, Lieut. Robert Borschel, Vernon Stevens, and Harry Drehouse among others. Many are stationed at Schofield Barracks, Hickam Field, Manila, and other Pacific locations. several have ties to Coe College, Immaculate Conception church, and local addresses in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
San Francisco
Philippine Islands
Max S. Thomas
G. B
Twentyfirst Street
Schofield Barracks
John A. Coulter
Infantry Reserve
Washington
Fort Schafter
Hawaii
Cecil L. Foriash
West Chester
Hugh Kirk Fraser
Nichols Field
Phi Islands
Lippine
John P. Gillespie
Sigourney
Field
Fay R. Hanold
Preston
Coe College
Maurice A. Mullan
Chaplain Corps
Immaculate Conception Church
Hickam Field
Donald F. Ne
Arthur W. Penrose
Fiward F. McClenahan
Belle Plaine
Phillipine Islands
Edward F. Gonsolin
Solon
CCC
Russell O. McKray
Iowa City
William E. Mineck
First Avenue NW
Carl Hollis Wall
C. D. Wall
Ninth Avenue SE
Manila
P. I
Robert Borschel
Lena Borschel
Washington Avenue SE
Vernon Stevens
C. W. Stevens
First Avenue E
Air Corps
Hickamfield
Harry Drehouse
Frank Drehouse
C Avenue NW
Brewer heads to California to establish new Phi Gamsma Delta chapter
Luther A. Brewer, national treasurer, leaves for Los Angeles to install a new Phi Gamma Delta chapter at the University of California. Melvin C. Thompson, a Centres fire station fireman, was overcome by smoke while battling a blaze at the Elias Abramovic secondhand store, 223 First Street, with damage estimated at 3500 dollars. Edward E. Sparling was elected worshipful master of Crescent Masonic Lodge last evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Luther A. Brewer
Los Angeles
Phi Gsammaa Delta
University of California
Brewer
Melvin C. Thompson
Centres
Elias Abramovic
First Street
Edward E. Sparling
Crescent Masonic Lodge
Fire destroys millwork building at Hawkeye Lumber
Fire of undetermined origin destroyed the millwork building and warehouse of Hawkeye Lumber. Fire crews battled flames at the Hawkeye Lumber facility, causing extensive damage to the millwork shop and adjacent storage areas. No injuries were reported as firefighters contained the blaze.
West Cedar Rapids Club Elects Smulekoff President
Henry Smulekoff was elected president of the West Cedar Rap ids Commercial club. Congressman Cyrenus Cole represented Cedar Rapids and Linn in Washington. The American Red Cross was noted in the proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ber and Coal Company
Henry Smulekoff
West Cedar Rapids
Edged Tools Draw Crowds at Greene’s Opera House
Wilson Leidigh of near Robins sustained a broken leg after a horse kicked him. Verna Adrian, formerly of Cedar Rapids, suffered severe burns from a gasoline stove explosion at her Harper home. The Tribel family’s youngest son was wounded in the wrist by a shotgun discharge while hunting yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greene's Opera House
Wilson Leidigh
Robins
St. Luke’s Hospital
Verna Adrian
Cedar Rapids
Harper
Charles Tribel
Drapela Leads Local Bowlers In C of C Meet
Cedar Rapids team led by Leon Drapela placed second with 2630 pins in the state Junior Chambers of Commerce bowling tournament. Drapela rolled 585 in singles and 581 in doubles with Schmidt, contributing to a 1128 doubles total while adding 458 in singles. Newton won with 2650 pins. Glenn Lee of Des Moines won singles and all events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junior Chambers of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
Bill Lana
Leon Drapela
Gus Scolaro
Lorraine Schrader
Kenny Wagner
Drapela
Schmidt
Newton
Glenn Lee
Des Moines
Two UI Athletes Denied Further Big Ten Eligibility
The University of Iowa announced that Otto of Ft. Dodge and Bob Stastny of Cedar Rapids were denied additional eligibility for Big Ten competition. Otto, a Hawkeye senior tackle, earned his first letter this fall after switching from guard, while Stastny, the top pitcher last year, did not play conference games due to an arm ailment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ste. Towa
S.U.S
Chi
B Otto
Ft. Dodge
Hawkeye
Bob Stastny
Cedar Rapids
Otto Vogel
Diamond Club
Karl Eib
University of Iowa Board
Otto
Eddie Anderson
Stastny
Vogels Main Ogel
Seasiainn
Navy Gets The Rookies Near Cedar Rapids Recruiting Office
A Cedar Rapids Army recruiting station in the federal building closed Monday morning as Sgt. Robert F. Whitman, in charge, had taken leave to visit his St. Louis home and had not returned by noon. He was the sole recruiter in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S. Army
Cedar Rapids
Federal Building
Robert F. Whitman
St. Louis
Whitman
Mokrejs Family Watches Shanghai News
Mrs. J. Mokrejs of 802 B Avenue NE fears for her husband John Mokrejs who landed in Shanghai last week to resume work with the China United Lamp company amid rising tensions. Americans had been warned to evacuate as Japanese forces and the US gunboat Wake reportedly took control of the Shanghai harbor, with marines evacuated. The couple has two young daughters in Cedar Rapids while the parents await further word.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. John Mokrejs
Shanghai
China
China United Lamp Company
Cedars
International General Company
New York City
United States
Wake
Mokress
Te City
Mokrejs
Mokrejs Hen Mr. and Mrs. Mokrejs
Jill
Margaret
Cedar Rapids
Deaths William C. Richards 64 in Cedar Rapids area
William C. Richards 64 died at his home 1127 Eighth street SE at 7 am Sunday after a lingering illness. Born February 7, 1877 in Cedar county, he worked for the Grape Boiler Co. in Davenport from 1906 to 1929 and lived in Mt. Vernon until 1939 before moving to O'Connor Cedar Rapids. He leaves his wife, four sons including Charles, Ben, Neil and David, his mother, two sisters, a brother, and 20 grandchildren. Funeral at Neff chapel Mt. Vernon Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Campbell cemetery. Friends may call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William C. Richards
Eighth Street
Cedar County
Davis
Leah Richards
Grape Boiler Company
Davenport
Mt. Vernon
O’connor
Cedar Rapids
Louis Bergess
Charles
Monroe, Mich
Ben
Chicago
Niel
Cedrr Rapids
David
Edna Holdin
Jennie Collins
Joplin
Isaac
Pomona
Calif
Neff Cha
W. C. Porter
Sinclair Memorial Church
Campbell Cemetery
Mrs. Louisa A. Brink Dies After Long Illness
Mrs. Louisa A. Brink of 1226 M Street SW died at 7:30 p.m. Sunday after a long illness at a local hospital. Born March 19, 1873 in Milwaukee she leaves four daughters Hazel Kinner Clara Walton Elda Miller Emma Bowen and Emma Brink four sons Fred Edwin Earl Allan Brink a sister Emma Shackleton two brothers John and William Pohl fourteen grandchildren and one great grandchildren. Funeral services will be at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday in Turner chapel with Rev. Earl A. Baker officiating. Burial will be Cedar Memorial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa A. Brink
M Street
Milwaukee
Wis
Ceda
Hazel Fern Kinner
Clara Marie Walton
Elda Nylene Miller
Cedar Rapids
Emma Louise Bowen
Burbank
Calif
Fred E. Brink
Omaha
Edwin F
Earl M
Alien J. Brink
City
Emma C. Shackleton
Boone
John C. Pohl
William A. Pohl
Mrs Erminnie Adams Local Obituary
Mrs. Erminnie Adams widow of Clark S Adams died at 5 15 am after Povette illness. Born Aug 9 she lived in Secior Rapids 16 years. Married May 30 1894 in Sumner. Survived by niece Mrs Vella Rice Hayden Colo and nephews Floyd C Brown Westmore Kan Elmo R Brown Granite Colo. Member of St Pauls Methodist and Eastern Stars Richland. Funeral Turner chapel 2 pm Tuesday led by Rev Charles J Bready Cedar chapter O E S No 184. Burial Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. Friends may call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erminnie
Clark S. Adams
Fourth Avenue SE
Secior Rapids
Sumner
Clark Sikes
Vella Rice
Hayden, Colo
Floyd C. Brown
Westmore
Kan
Elmo R. Brown
Granite
Colo
Adams
St. Paul's
Funeral Services for Casabianca Van Velkinburg
Funeral services for Casabianca Van Velkinburg aged years will be held at 10 30 a m Tuesday in the Moon chapel conducted by the Rev Frank Ward burial in Linwood cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Casabianca van Velkinburg
M Avenue NW
Moon Chapel
Frank Ward
Linwood Cemetery
Mrs Clara Wiggett Dies in Iowa City Home
Mrs Clara Wiggett widow of J W Wiggett of Coeur d Alene Idaho died at her sister Jane Slavatas home 2423 Bever avenue SE at noon Monday June 9 1881 in Iowa City She was married to J W Wiggett 26 years ago Survived by her father Joseph Slavata of Iowa City and three other sisters Mrs F R Jessop New York NY Mrs Herman Schultz Belmond and Mrs George Reinfield
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Wiggett
Clara Josephine Wggett
J. W. Wiggett
Coeur d’ Alene
Ida
Jane Slavata
Bever Avenue
Iowa City
Joseph Slavata
Obituary Notice From Malverne Beloved Church Member
A Malverne resident, member of the First Church of Christ Scientist, is reported with no services to be held locally and the body will be transported for burial.
Funeral rites for James Elwood Orison set at Moon
Funeral services for James Elwood Orison aged with last residence 317 Seventeenth Street NE will be held Saturday afternoon at Moon Church at 2 a 2. The Rev D Le will officiate and burial will follow at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Elwood Orison
Seventeenth Street
D. le
Cedar Memorial Park
Two Men Fined For Drunk Driving After Plea
Courthouse defendants J M O Rourke of 521 Seventh Avenue SE and Stanley H Johnson of Fairfax were fined 300 dollars and costs after pleading guilty before Judge John T Moffit in district court Monday. Johnson, arrested by highway patrol about 12 30 a m Sunday, was seen weaving on Highway 149 near Cedar Rapids and arrested at 149 and Johnson paid 50 dollars Friday with monthly 25 dollar payments. O Rourke paid 5 dollars Monday and will pay the rest 25 monthly after a railroad crossing crash at Third Street and Ninth Avenue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. O'Rourke
Seventh Avenue SE
Stanley H. Johnson
Fairfax
John T. Moffit
Johnson
Trom
O'Rourke
Third Street
Ninth Avenue
Two Testify Jordan Not Present During Wilson Strike Riot
In the A. C. Jordan riot case, defense begins as Lester Melsha and Robert Gustafsson testify they were with Jordan in a downtown hotel during the Wilson Produce plant riot on September 15. The proceedings continue to establish Jordan’s location and role in the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan
A. C. Jordan
Des Moines
Lester Melsha
Cedar Rapids Industrial Union Council
Robert Gustafsson
Cedar Rapids
CIO
Wilson Produce
Eas
Three Days To Plea For 19-Year-Old Zamastil
James Zamastil, 19, of 416 F Avenue NW, appeared before Judge John T. Moffit in district court on a larceny from a building at night charge. The court ordered a three day plea to allow his parents to attend sentencing, after Zamastil admitted entering a home on Mrs. Ed Stark at 828 Avenue NW and taking $7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Zamastil
F Avenue NW
John T. Moffit
Bill Kudina
Zamastil
Ed Stark
Avenue NW
Army Guards Marquette Bridge Patrol
The United States army placed a patrol to guard the pontoon railroad and highway bridge over the Mississippi at Marquette La and Prairie du Chien Wis. Officers and 35 regulars from Fort Des Moines were assigned to this river point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
United States Army
Aequette
Praire du
Wis
Fort Des Moines
Hartnett Named Manager of Indianapolis Indians
Charles Lee Gabby Hartnett, former Chicago Cubs manager, was named manager of the Indianapolis Indians in the American Association. Donie Bush, new Indians president, announced the one year contract while Hartnett plans a possible return to the majors after serving as player coach with the New York Giants last season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charles Lee
Gabby) Hartnett
Chicago Cubs
Indianapolis Indians
Donie Bush
Indians
New York Giants
Cedar Rapids Navy Men in Pacific Deployments
Many Cedar Rapids men serve aboard the U S navy in the Pacific with assignments not listed per navy orders. The roster names Donald Linco John Lieut James S Clark Frank Davis Dick Koering John Krabacre Lamir Authory William A LaCombe J J Langer Verne McCune Paul McGillicuddy George A Mentzer Merrill Wilkes Melichar Wesley Novotny Aldrich A Pavlicek are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
U. S. Navy
Graea
Donald Linco
John Lieut
James S. Clark
Frank Davis
Dick Koering
John Krabacre
Lamir
William A. LaCombe
J. J. Langer
Verne McCune
Paul McGillicuddy
George A. Mentzer
Mentzer
Merrill
Wilkes Melichar
Wesley Novotny
Aldrich A. Pavlicek
Airports Put Under Guard Licenses Of CAAers Suspended
Gov. George Wilson ordered the state aeronautics commission to issue police licenses for pilots not on commercial lines or under government contracts. Civilian trainee pilots face new licenses certificates photos and ID requirements before flying. The order remains in effect pending word from the Civil Aeronautics Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Wilson
State Aeronautics Commission
Tde
Civil Aeronautics Authority
National Oats Pledges Help To City Council
Officers of the National Oats company pledged cooperation to eliminate a smoke nuisance after northeast Cedar Rapids residents complained of refuse burnings and smoke drifting onto porches and windows. Building Inspector Jim Lilly noted no clear ordinance violation but urged action and installation of corrective equipment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Oats Company
Cedar Rapids
Jim Lilly
Lilly
Rotary Sings America With More Fervor At War News
The Rotary club at the Roosevelt hotel luncheon paused to sing America with unusual fervor after the United States declared war on Japan. President T. M. Ingersoll announced the wartime shift in duties and morale efforts for club members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Rotarians
Rotary Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Rotary
America
T. M. Ingersoll
United States
SUI Commandant To Be Heard On War With Japan
Col. Homer H. Slaughter head of Iowa University military department will be interviewed on the Japanese situation by Capt. Farr O. Culver over WSUI at 12 45 p m Tuesday Slaughter served as assistant military attache in Russia 1917 1920 and led the Far Eastern section of the War Department General Staff intelligence division 1933 1937
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Homer H. Slaughter
Military Department
University of Iowa
Farr O. Culver
WSUI
Slaughter
Russia
Far Eastern
War Department
General Staff
City Briefs and Local Notes From Cedar Rapids
Cooking school session in the Glow Room of the Cedar Rapids Gas company is set for Tuesday at 2 15 p m. Robert D Smith from the corps on a 10 day Bakersfield California furlough visits his mother Mrs R D Smith 2138 Grande Avenue SE. Cedar Rapids Orderwriters plan a fellowship meeting tonight at 8 o clock at the Chamber of Commerce. Motion pictures show the Iowa Indiana football game. Advertisements mention McKinley Fire Agency savings for home and auto owners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Robert D. Smith
Corps
Bakersfield
Calif
R. D. Smith
Grande Avenue SE
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
Gospel Fellowship to Lead 7:30 p.m. Sunshine Mission Services
The Gospel Fellowship club will oversee 7:30 p.m. services at Sunshine Mission Monday with Harold Adams as the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gospel Fellowship Club
Sunshine Mission
Harold Adams
Taylor study group schedules Wednesday meeting at 2 p.m
The Taylor study group will meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. in the Taylor auditorium for a discussion titled Does Make the Man. Companions and unite invite all members and families to a Christmas party Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Forester hall 111% First avenue E.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylor
P.m
New Forester Hall
First Avenue E
Cedar auxiliary to NASC meets Wednesday at 2 30
Cedar auxiliary to the NASC will meet Wednesday at 2 30 with Mrs. Mary Kubicek of 40 Second Avenue SE assisting the hostess will be Mesdames ag Kragh Jean Stone and Ruth.
Neighborhood club party at Melody camp
Mrs Mildred Hardy and Mrs Genevieve Hollingsworth host the Grace McCurdy club of Melody camp No 10715 Royal Neighbors Wednesday at 8 pm at 1911 A avenue NE Members should bring a 10 cent gift for the Christmas party An officers election will be held The Woman's Missionary Society of Central Park Presbyterian Church meets Friday at 7 30 pm with special music candle lighting Mrs L Glittenberg missionary on furlough will speak on China and Mrs Arthur Baxter will lead devotions Refreshments and a social hour follow the program
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Hardy
Genevieve Hollingsworth
Grace McCurdy
Royal Neighbors
Avenue NE
Central Park Presbyter Church
L. Glittenberg
China
Arthur Baxter
Japanese Traveling In Two Cars Through Iowa
Cedar Rapids police radio issued a statewide notice to pick up seven Japanese believed to be traveling in two Minnesota cars in Iowa. The group is under investigation and was seen in Manly near the Minnesota border around noon, reported by a Rock Island station agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Minnesota
Iowa
Manly
Japanese nationals barred from transport in city action
In Telegraph M. J. Kelly, local agent, informed police. Seven Japanese in two cars were noted as significant as all transportation companies have been ordered to refuse to haul Japanese nationals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. J. Kelly
Sheriff Jim Smith Wounded in Hunting Accident
Sheriff James Smith was hospitalized in Mt Pleasant after a hunting mishap Sunday near there. He was shot in the head and neck but listed in good condition and expected to return home after noon. The party included his son James Smith Jr Deputy Roy Radebaugh and T S Mitchell of Mt Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Smith
Mt. Pleasant
Smith
James, Jr
Roy Radebaugh
T. S. Mitchell
Mt. Vernon
Tojo Warns Japan Faces Long War With United States
Berlin dispatch reports Japanese Prime Minister Hideki Tojo urged citizens to prepare for a protracted war with the United States. He said the fate of the empire hangs in the balance and emphasized resilience at a critical point in the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
DNB
Hideki Tojo
United States
Bound Home For Visit By Navy Seamen
Two U.S. Navy sailors Arthur Bain radioman third class and Benjamin Jr seaman, on nine day leave, were bound home to 1516 C avenue NE. They wired from Salt Lake City to receive telegrams at a hotel, hoping their plans not be canceled. At a.m. the telegrams arrived and they prepared to return to their ship immediately.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jamin L. Bain
C Avenue NE
Arthur Bain
U. Ss. Navy
Benjamin, Jr
Seaman
Salt Lake City
Fatal injuries end Mrs V E Vane’s long life
Cedar Rapids records the city 1941 fourth traffic fatality when 77 year old Mrs V E Vane died in hospital from injuries suffered November 15. She was struck in front of her home by Vernon Butz as she crossed mid street near 1239 Fifth Avenue SE. Survivors include daughter Tillie Vane two sons L F Vane and W R Vane four grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral plans pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
V. E. Vane
Fifth Avenue SE
Vernon Butz
Accu
Buzz
Vane
Tillie Vane
L. F. Vane
W. R. Vane
J. V. Heller
Kansas City
Wallace G. Boyson
Robert Vane
Franklin Vane
Sandra Vane Heuer
Bruce Boyson
Robert Boyson
Barta Chapel
Japan Declares War on United States and Britain
The French press printed bold headlines announcing Japan's declaration of war on the United States and Britain and its initial actions, but official quarters offered no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Japan
United States
Britain
Also Mentioned on This Page
East
Pacific
Coe
P. L
Bowlers Inc
C. Meet
Navy
Condiff Tire Service
Corot
NORGE
John Mokrejs
Louisa Brink
Erminnie Adams
Pat
Hte Ave
Riltha
Ana
Rer
Meia
James Orison
Judge Moffit
Marquette Bridge
Gabby Hartnett
Indianapolis
E Beatty
Ceder Rapids
Beatty
Clarence W. Beatty
City Briefs
McKinley Fire Agency
Jim Smith
Tojo
Japs Gird
C. R
National Optical
Taira
Illinois Central
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