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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1941
Page
2
Partly cloudy conditions expected Tuesday night and Wednesday with readings near freezing. Temperatures ranged from a low around 12 degrees Tuesday night to a high of 36 degrees by 2:30 p.m. Humidity fell to 36 percent as the mercury rose briefly. The freezing point reached 32 degrees earlier Monday before dropping to 26 by midnight.
Temperatures will average below normal from Tuesday evening December 9 through Saturday evening December 13. Occasional light rain or snow is expected from mid period to end, making for a chilly and unsettled spell across the valley.
Snow and colder weather were forecast for northern Iowa Tuesday night with statewide chill by morning. The Weather Bureau predicted lows near 5 degrees above zero in northwest Iowa and continued cold conditions across the state.
Maxine Jayne and Lee Calvin, both of Cedar Rapids, are identified as the principal individuals in the notice.
A fire alarm sounded at the Ben Witwer Building at 318 First Street SE after an overheated peanut roaster caused a blaze. No injuries reported, investigation pending by local authorities.
Lester Francis O'Connor aged 29 of 1133 Sixteenth Street SE died at 9 10 p m Monday in a local hospital. Joseph H. Vicko aged 68 of 1007 Eighth Street SE died at 9 25 a m Tuesday in a local hospital.
Mary E. Carne of Russell Carne received custody of twins and $50 monthly support in a Kahoka Missouri divorce finalized July 20 1940 Judge John T Moffit presiding.
Frank Zelezny of 214 Fourth Ave NW was fined $2 and costs for failure to observe a stop sign. Francis Hutchcroft, 20, of 2811 First Ave E, was fined $100 and costs for disturbing the peace by window peening. his fine was suspended during good behavior.
L. S. Kosina of Cedar Rapids was fined $10 and costs for driving without a license. Leonard Modracek, Route 2, was fined $10 and costs for leaving the scene of an accident. Both cases heard by Justice H. R. Churchill.
Mercy hospital records show Mr and Mrs Joe Krob Mechanicsville welcomed a son on December 8. Mr and Mrs John Hawk 41414 First avenue W welcomed a son on the same date. St Luke's hospital listed Mr and Mrs W B Hanna Marion a son and Mr and Mrs Glenn Mc Daniels Marion a daughter both on December 8. Mr and Mrs Robert Vavra Fairfax welcomed a son December 8.
A North Side restaurateur in Chicago endorses doodling to save his table cloths. He provides pads for diners to scrawl and offers prizes for the most artistic results.
San Francisco and the bay area reacted to a sudden air raid alarm with a blackout and lights out across the region. Fire sirens wailed as crews rushed streets and trains ran with lights off while searchlights probed the sky.
The Association of American Railroads asked for a 10 percent rise in basic passenger fares to offset a $300000 annual payroll boost from a wage settlement. President J J Pelley said the petition would be filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission in two to three days, with freight rate requests still under consideration.
Cedar Rapids waterworks removed the Visitors Welcome sign on Tuesday and posted a plain warning Visitors Not Admitted. Superintendent H F Blomquist states no visitor will be allowed in the plant or around the works or intake without proper authority as a precaution after Japan declared war on the United States.
Geraldine Wilson a 13 year old girl spotted flames in the Ben Witwer building at 318 First Street SE Cedar Rapids. Her father Mr C D Wilson alerted the central fire station and firefighters confined the blaze within minutes and spent over an hour clearing embers from between floor joists.
A wartime air raid alert closes radio ranges and grounds LaGuardia planes as Major General Wilby and other officers attend civilian defense events. Off the coast guards boost patrols while police and dock officials prepare siren alerts for possible hostile aircraft approaching Long Island.
Special to The Gazette. Malachi J. Cashen, 30, born in Winthrop Iowa and former Waterloo resident, was killed at Wheeler Field Navy base Hawaii. He was a clerk in the base supply office and was among Iowa casualties in the war.
Chronicles rapid World War II dispatches from Shanghai to Bangkok as Japanese forces claim raids on Midway Guam Wake and Philippines. Reports state US marines disarmed near Peiping and Tientsin, Japanese control of Guam and Wake, and Bangkok entering Thai capital status amid border clashes with British imperial forces.
The Navy announced a new Washington area structure with a Severn river and Potomac river naval command. Rear Admiral Russell Wilson and Rear Admiral Joe G. Pettingill will lead key units as the White House blackout option and a large budget plan for defense are disclosed. Budget estimates run from 35 to 50 billion, with a broader victory program pushing up to 150 billion beyond existing funding. House naval chair Wilson says naval construction will surge to a breakneck tempo.
Berlin reported British troops had been driven back as Radio Tokio claimed British forces were pushed out of southern Thailand after crossing the Malayan border. Tokyo also said bombing raids hit Singapore and Hong Kong while Japan prepared to redeploy troops to Indo China.
The article notes a nationwide surge in volunteers with New York enlisting at twice the first 1917 recruiting day and overall enlistments in all services ranging from 10 to 100 times recent daily totals. A parallel surge occurs as civilians sign up for defense services.
Senate Foreign Relations Chair Connally faced questions about Navy readiness after Japan attacked. Reports cited surprise at sea and on land as air power and patrols were deemed insufficient. Connally claimed he did not “give anybody hell” and urged accountability at the highest levels.
The Philippines war report says Manila could evacuate about 400000 people with President Quezon directing moves to safety. Baguio, 150 miles north, approved as evacuation center for American women and children after being targeted in the air raid. Moonlit night framed the bombings as Manila's 800000 residents endured blackouts.
In Clarinda assigned AP copy George Woolson’s class drew a wartime prophecy on a blackboard predicting the U S would enter the war on December 8 1941. It notes the attack on Pearl Harbor dated December 7 1941 and Congress declaring war the next day December 8 in Washington.
Death occurs at a local hospital after a stroke. Born October 11, 1912 in Bertram township, he lived in Cedar Rapids two years and worked for Taylor Coal Co. Survived by wife Fay and five children, plus two step-sons and extended relatives. Funeral set for Wednesday at Neff chapel Mt Vernon with burial at Campbell cemetery.
Mrs Daisy Hynds Turner widow of Ernest Turner and former Cedar Rapids resident died at her Waterloo home Monday afternoon after a long illness. She left Cedar Rapids years ago and is survived by son Robert in the Navy three brothers and two sisters. Body to be brought to Cedar Rapids for brief grave services at Linwood Cemetery Wednesday at 1 p m.
A 75 year old immigrant from Zhiechov Hungary died after a brief illness in Cedar Rapids. He came to the United States 35 years ago and lived here 28 years. He worked 20 years for Quaker Oats. Survived by three sons George Joseph and Steve and six grandchildren. Preceded in death by wife in 1932. Funeral arrangements pending at Kuba funeral home.
Charles A Burroughs former resident of Greeley Colo man of Cedar Rapids Iowa left here about 15 years ago He was active in First English Lutheran church and a musician He is survived by his wife a son John a daughter Louise his mother Mrs Ella Burroughs and two grandchildren all of Greeley Funeral services will be held in Greeley.
Funeral services for Mrs V E Vane of 1239 Fifth Avenue SE proceed at Barta chapel at 2 p m on Wednesday with Theodore B Hlubacek officiating. Burial is at Bohemian National Cemetery. Pallbearers are Wes Frank B Slezak Adolph Jandrt Louis H Straka Charles Turechek and Anton Rypka.
The body of Mrs. Clara Josephine Wiggett of Coeur d Alene Idaho who died at her sister Jane Slavata s home at 2422 Bever avenue SE Monday will be taken to the family home for funeral services and interment will follow.
Service and burial details follow from Turner chapel to Coeur d Alene early Wednesday. Friends may call at the chapel until 2 p.m. Tuesday.
Hanford post will discuss possible American Legion activities on the home front at 8 o clock tonight. An added feature includes a 9 pm broadcast of President Roosevelt's address.
Dr. Walter L. Bierring Iowa health commissioner said he has received a proposed emergency medical service program for civilian defense. The plan outlined to Bierring by Dr. George Baehr chief medical officer Office of Civilian Defense covers field units casualty stations sanitation and related factors.
The regular meeting of the Cedar Rapids Navy club will be held at the Montrose hotel at 8 p.m. Wednesday. All men now serving or who have received honors able discharges from the navy naval reserves marine corps or coast guard are eligible to attend.
The Cedar Rapids association of Credit Men hosts a Christmas party at the Roosevelt hotel Friday at 7 30 p.m. Card games will be played and attendees should bring a small gift. Gifts will be pooled and donated to a local charity as the group Christmas contribution.
Pat Atwood and Richard Riley were initiated into Boy Scout Troop No. 4 at a Conopus club Christmas party held at noon. The Conopus club sponsors the troop and hosts the annual boys party. the initiation served as the program’s main feature.
The report predicts that in July 1942 producers will total 11,000,000 horsepower in aircraft engines. The forecast highlights wartime manufacturing goals and expects large output across plants.
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