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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1941
Page
15
A Tribune dispatch from Baeing describes Filipino civilians and refugees defending Vigan and nearby areas as Japanese transports and warships landed on the West coast. Witnesses recount battles near Legaspi, U.S. air attacks, and civilians fleeing through jungle paths with limited supplies.
Local notes report a lay service at St Lukes hospital Night at Sunshine Mansion hosted by the church group. Cub Pack 24 met at Garfield school for monthly session with den projects and awards for Wolf badges and Gold Arrows and a Christmas program with multiple den performances. Fifty six visitors attended.
Automatic fire alarm at Dearborn Brass sounded Friday morning causing a fire crew to respond, but no fire was found. Fire officials cited a malfunction in the alarm system as the cause of the false alarm.
The Office of Production Management orders an internal reorganization to place industry input into wartime programs. Co Directors William Knudsen and Sidney Hillman, with War Secretary Stimson and Navy Secretary Knox, push for integrated branches to speed coordination and cut delays.
The Shuesville United Brethren Church holds Sunday school at 10 30 directed by William Novotny and a Christmas program rehearsal Sunday night for a performance on Wednesday the 24th.
The German embassy staff was moved from Washington to White Sulphur Springs West Virginia under police escort for relocation. More than 100 people boarded six buses while officials noted a broader movement of foreign missions and journalists to secure locations as tensions spurred evacuations.
Guy Hall of Alburnett, 42, was arrested on a drunk driving charge about 655 pm Thursday by Patrolmen Harley Simon and John Kuba. Officers said Hall left a tavern on Center Point road, his car weaving across the street before stopping him at J avenue. He appeared before Judge C7 Haas Friday and pleaded.
District Court in Cedar Rapids Iowa sets a hearing on December 9 at 9am to prove and admit to probate the Last Will and Testament of Linn Minor, late of Linn County. Edwin W Lundquist Clerk of District Court with Loe Kuhicek attorney listed.
The Gazette lists telephone accepted want ads for Cedar Rapids residents with exceptions for Transportation and Situation Wanted ads. Rates vary by ad length from 11 to 41 words plus each additional line, with special rates for work ads and deadlines at noon.
Pet owners seek lost dogs and cats including collies Spitz Terriers near Lin Top Sen and Heward area. Reward offered for returns. contact 41243 TOSt ky near West End F Av e or 12th Ave. Reader notes indicate dogs and music items lost, ask for details and verification.
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