Machinery Starts Rolling To Enlist 2750 Pilots In Iowa CAP
Des Moines AP reports Civilian Air Patrol plans in Iowa aim to recruit about 2750 pilots including student-rated flyers. Col. Dan Hunter leads the effort as wing commander to organize units statewide, with 3000 projected personnel, three regional groups, and new training and recruitment procedures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Civilian Air Patrol
DES Moines
Dan Hunter
Cedar Rapids
Civil Air Patrol
Hunter
F. H. LaGuardia
Obituary: Oscar F. Stabenfeldt 40
Oscar F. Stabenfeldt aged 40 of 416 C Avenue died in a local hospital at 10 55 a m after a brief illness. Born in Watertown Wisconsin he lived much of his life in Cedar Rapids Survived by wife Julia and son Robert. Body with Beatty Chapel awaiting funeral arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar F. Stabenfeldt
Franklin School
Watertown
Wis
Cedar Rapids
Julia
Robert
Beatty Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Maude Godfrey in Barta chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Maude Frances Godfrey who died at her home 2007 Fourth Avenue SE will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in the Barta chapel conducted by Dr. Marion H. Williams. Burial is in the family lot at Oak Hill cemetery with visiting at the chapel Thursday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maude Frances Godfrey
Fourth Avenue SE
Barta Chapel
Marion H. Williams
Oak Hill Cemetery
Local girl Sally Edwards dies after illness
Sally Ann Edwards eight year old daughter of Mrs Marion Edwards of 701 First Avenue Southwest died at 5 40 p m Wednesday at a local hospital after a two month illness She was born in Burlington October 15 1933 and lived with her aunt and uncle Mr and Mrs A E Schmidt She is survived by her mother father a half sister Judy Kay Edwards and grandparents Mrs Kathryn Koons Harry Koons and Mrs Nell Edwards Funeral services will be in the Moon chapel with time to be announced and friends may call
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sally Ann Edwards
Marion Edwards
First Avenue
Burlington
A. E. Schmidt
Methodist Church
Taylor School
Clifton L. Edwards
Judy Kay Edwards
Kathryn Koons
Harry Koons
Nell Edwards
Moon Chapel
Mrs Leava Hoover Died After Long Illness In Cedar Rapids
Mrs Leava Hoover age 78 died at her home 318 Seventh Street SE at 10 10 p m Wednesday after a lingering illness. Born July 30 1865 in Stillwater Minnesota she married Edwin Grant Hoover February 20 1895 who preceded her in death. A Cedar Rapids resident seven years she was a Presbyterian. Surviving daughter Thelma Berniece Hoover at home Funeral services Friday at Moon chapel conducted by Rev W Z online Burial Bald win Friends may call at the chapel
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leava Hoover
Seventh Street
Stillwater
Minn
Edwin Grant Hoover
Cedar Rapids
Presbyterian Church
Thelma Berniece Hoover
Moon Chapel
W. Z
Baldwin
Defense Plant Workers Join Civilian Defense
Defense Plant workers join civilian defense efforts with 99 percent registered for home defense. Employees in every department signed up colleagues with plant officials coordinating locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense
Civilian
LaPlant-Choate
Predict Important Allied Announcement Likely From Allies
London AP reports Britain, United States, Russia and China are in vital discussions. Announcements of great importance, possibly including an Allied supreme command, can be expected soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
British Press Association
Britain
United States
Russia
China
Iowa Priest and Navy Chaplain Killed in Action
WEST UNION The Rev Aloysius Schmitt 31 of St Lucas a Navy chaplain for three years was killed in action in Hawaii A telegram Wednesday night notified his brother Math Schmitt of St Lucas Father Schmitt had many relatives at St Lucas He formerly assisted at St Mary's church in Dubuque
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Union
Aloysius Schmitt
St. Lucas
United States Navy
Hawaii
Math Schmitt
Father Schmitt
St. Mary’s Church
Duuque
City Briefs
Mrs. Fred Donisthorpe of 1255 D avenue NE had surgery at Mercy hospital on Wednesday. Mt. Herman lodge 263 A F and A M plans degree work at the Masonic hall at 7 p.m. tonight, with refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Donisthorpe
D Avenue NE
Mercy Hospital
Mt. Herman Lodge
A. F
A. M
Masonic Hall
Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in Clerk’s Office
Two individuals filed petitions for bankruptcy in the federal district court clerk’s office on Thursday. Henry A. Hathaway of 1604 Fourteenth Avenue SE lists assets of 77 dollars and liabilities of 994.77, while Joseph T. Dra kos Jr of 1003 Third Street SW lists assets of 51 dollars and debts of 848.87.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal District Court
Henry A. Hathaway
Fourteenth Avenue SE
Joseph T. Drakos, Jr
Third Street
Louvar Is Promoted in Navy Signal Division
Orville L Louvar son of Mr and Mrs Louis Louvar 212 E avenue NE has been promoted to second class petty officer in the navy signal division He serves in the Atlantic fleet This is the fifth grade Louvar has achieved in three and a half years of service
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orville
L. Louvar
Louis Louvar
E Avenue NE
Navy Signal Division
Atlantic Fleet
Louvar
Navy
Schoolmen hear Dr Peterson on science in modern world
Linn County Schoolmen's club heard Dr Ben H Peterson Cne college instructor speak on Science in the Modern World at the Commonwealth tea room. The 28 members discussed civilian defense and voted to extend the credit union to cover the entire county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Schoolmen's Club
Ben H. Peterson
Cne College
Commonwealth Tea Room
Vigortone conducts first regional meeting at Roosevelt hotel
Representatives from a 125 mile radius attend a regional Vigortone meet at the Roosevelt hotel. Ninety five people including sales reps and wives hear Dr. C. H. Waite preside with Art Swarzentruber Omer Verwers and Ford Smith from Cedar Rapids assisting. Films cover Schleswig area feeding cattle and company history as Vigortone marks its thirtieth anniversary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vigortone Company
Roosevelt Hotel
United States
C. H. Waite
Art Swarzentruber
Omer Verwers
Ford Smith
Cedar Rapids
Schleswig
State Guard to Expand Units in Iowa Cities
Des Moines AP report says Col. G V mander announced additional State Guard units likely to be organized in Iowa City and Newton. Four new First regiment captains named O S Reiley of Burlington Henry L Price of Ottumwa J F T Saur of Fairfield and D S Blackburn of Shenandoah confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
G. V. Mander
Iowa State Guard
Iowa City
Newton
State Guard
Caughlen
O. S. Reiley
Chamber of Commerce
Burlington
Henry L. Price
Ottumwa
J. F. T. Saur
Fairfield
D. S. Blackburn
Shenandoah
Dutch Bombers Rake Jap Ships Off Borneo
Batavia reports Nelands It is announced that a Japanese cruiser has been set afire by Dutch bombers off Borneo in a Thursday update from Aneta News. The report details air raid actions and naval losses with limited specifics on location and ships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Batavia
Nelands
Industrial Division First Organized for Red Cross War Fund
Linn county forms its first unit for the Red Cross war fund drive aiming to raise 35000. Campaign starts January 5 with Dr. J. Max Widmer and James F. Plumb as co chairs. Captains include Roy E Choate Edward Sheehy Jr Edward Cohn Robert E Yaw Fred Lutz and F Cr Cz Hahn. Alice Kirwin leads organization efforts with registration cards to be available Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Red Cross War Fund
J. Max Widmer
James F. Plumb
Roy E. Choate
Edward Sheehy, Jr
Edward Cohn
Robert E. Yaw
Fred Lutz
F. Critz Hahn
Mercantile
Alice Kirwin
Red Cross
Fairfax Motorist Is Arrested Again
Fairfax motorist Stanley Johnson, 29, of near Fairfax, was arrested at his home about 10 10 p m Wednesday on three affidavits alleging recent drunken driving. He already paid part of a Dec 8 fine and is held in Linn county jail as the county attorney’s office continues investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanley Johnson
Fairfax
Johnson
Linn County
Truck Skids Into Train In Viola. Driver Escapes Injury
Wayne Larson, 17, of Viola escaped injury when his truck collided with a train in Viola around 5 40 p m on Wednesday. He told the sheriff he did not see the train until it was too late to stop and swerved right, but gravel caused the rear to slide into the train.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wayne Larson
Viola
Larson
Sheriff's Office
Keller Leads Yankees With 33 Home Runs Last Season
New York star Charley Keller blasted 33 homers and drove in 65 runs for the Yankees last season, while Ted Williams of the Red Sox hit 37 home runs and accounted for 63 RBIs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NEW York
NBA
Charley Keller
Yankees
Ted Williams
Red Sox
Want Ad Rates And Information
Ad rates listed by word count and line additions with closing times and services. unreadable OCR fragment includes prices per line and extra charges. partial text shows confusion in formatting and content.
Lost brown purse with identification near Tip Top Sandwich Shop
Neighborhood notice reports a lost brown purse containing IDs near the west side office area and Tip Top Sandwich Shop. A reward is offered, with contact 3-1245. The item description mentions a bell and pine leaf buckle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bell
Pineteee
Tip Top
Beauty shops and gift services listed in local ad fragment
A fragmented advertisement lists several beauty shops and gift stores including Suchy Beauty Shop at 308 10th St and LeVogue Beauty Shop at 5909 3rd Ave SE. Also mentions gifts for less, permanent waves, gift cards, and contact numbers in a small downtown business directory style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Suchy Bea Beauty
Caenenes Peres Ana Beauty Shop
Permpoongerve Soc
10Th St
Anna
LeVogue Beauty Shop
3Rd Ave
Revere
Ad Kubias Hardware CO
1St St. SE
White Elephant Shop
3Rd St. SE
1St Ave
Ace Morgan Bros
Drew's
Christmas Gifting Items and Local Services Advertised
A fragmented display of local services and products including jewelry, stamps, coins, watch repair, and Christmas cards. Also lists printing services, leather repair, and miscellaneous ads with addresses and contact numbers.
1938 Packard sedan for sale with radio heater and good tires
1938 Packard sedan in Washington blue, radio and heater included, good tires, asking price 495 dollars. Also a 1938 DeSoto listed for 295 dollars with good tires. Contact Stor Co at 2938 Ist Ave NE or dial 6730.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ist
Ave
Pic
Leventral
Ave. FE
Cristmasas
Fuente
Earee
MT. VE
Na Nassif
Ave. NE
Ab‘ams Furniture Mart
Ist St. NE
Sat _ Myers
Iowa
OWA Electric Light & Power CO. Co
Ne — Tee
Montgomery Ward & Co
Wanted Exper Butcher Marshall Marshalltown Co
Classified notice seeking an experienced butcher for Marshalltown company operations. Details missing but advertises need for skilled beef handling and meat cutting expertise for local meat market business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exper Butcher
Marshall Marshalltown. Co
All Around Beef Company
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State Guard of the Air
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Washington
Oscar Stabenfeldt
Franklin
Mrs. Godfrey Rites
City Briefs
Peterson
Vigortone
Viola Boy
Keller
Ee Ee Ee
Gan
Ser
A Pa & Co
Ist Street
New
Mai
Dial
2Nd Ave
Ted
Palace Theater
Bealls
st _ PARIS ACADEMY
Dee Ioth
C. S. P. S. Hall
WMT
Perron
Lak A
Goon
Silver Leaf Hotel
Magnus
Jimmie Adams
Blairstown
Slade and Sweetest Band
Varus Social Gatl LaFayette
Poe
CEMAR
Marien
Biva
Mighard
Hallwood
Iezes Jon
Easner
Dini
Aliso
Wu Novak Heating CO
Kutchfra’s Sfubi
For All
Baldridge
K&m
Cee
Road Working Co
JOR & C
la Stathaien
K. Schaefer
Sands Printing Co
Ind
Air Kriz Ea Son Hs
Seach
Benner Tea Co
Marion
Sra Ave
Walaveanes
Central Employment AG CY
Perience Stone
Tna
America
Mapide Schock of Welding
Henderson School of Welding
Towa
Autos & Trucks
Chevrolet
Buick
Kens
Studebaker Commander
First Ave
Baxter
Fordor &E
Obout
Baxter Motors
Chrysler
Second Ave. SE
FORD
V-8
Plymouth
Rude Auto” Co
Third Ave
Scooters
Buckeye
Goodrich
Racey
Mantola Table Radio
B. F. Goodrich
B.F. Goodrich
Silvertown Stores
Second Avenue
Fifth Street
Rapaport
Auto Parts & Service
Katz Auto Parts
Mth Ave
Beck Hawkeye CO
B Ave
New Plymouth House
U. S&s
Ailers
Schamberger M Motor CO
Makibben Motor CO
Fourth Ave
ROSEN
4Th St. SE
Perpex Magazine
Recomar
Saleaial
Hisniewooe
Armstrong
Studebaker
Ian
Easelient Aves
Hudgon Sales
Ind Ave
Frarrey
Eee
J. B. Stripe & Son, Auction Co
AU Dial
Moto i Cnyvereal
Evi
Gabe ‘We
Oman
Cedap Rapids Gas CO
14Th Ave
West Electric
Singer
Newcomb
1St St
Hitbrunner
T Street
Smee Sey Baideiiano
Stakee A Piano CO
Pau
Leedy
Radios and Service
Paul Lebeda
16Th Avenue
Handler
DeSoto
Plymeouth
Wagner Motor Co
8Th St
By Galbraith
SOPR
Hes Service
Old Jones
Cedar Pids
Sngis
Harry Carbaugh
Rearenee
Amtiders Cape
Clinton
Town
Culver
H St
Sk Fie Aus
Ncces Essa Ae
A. Ees Co
16Th Ave
Bridge
Oakland F Rd
T. Joinsoe Navy
Ave. Ca
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