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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 20, 1941

Page

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Weather summary of Friday night temperatures across cities

Last night temperatures across multiple cities show varied readings. Major hubs like Washington and New Orleans posted low temperatures near the mid thirties to mid forties while coastal cities like San Francisco and Boston recorded lows in the forties to fifties.

Washington Tampa New Oriegas City Les Anelles Ft Moines SA San Francisco Crosee A & Wuaque MS Biaemarck A Sa New York Boston Pittsterch

Local Youths Fined for Short Violations in City Court

Wallace Johnson 18 of 816 Third avenue SE fined 100 with costs for reckless driving at 68 mph, license suspension six months. Bill Cox 16 of Johnson avenue NW fined 25 for reckless driving at 52 mph. Wilford N. Sanders Palo fined 10 for ing. Junior Thompson Central City fined 10 for speeding 47. Tom Dowd Mr. Vernon fined 1 for failing to stop entering street from alley. Lorin Felderman Maquoketa fined 2 for running a stop sign. Merle Robinson Taft hotel fined 2 for failing to yield right of way. Porter Reed 44 of Cedar Rapids fined 25 for disturbing the peace by fighting. Robert Irvine 36 of 502 A avenue NE fined 25 for drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Paul Condon 27 of 408 A avenue NW fined 25 for drunkenness.

Wallace Johnson Third Avenue SE Bill Cox Johnson Avenue NW Wilford N. Sanders Palo Ing. Junior Thompson Central City Tom Dowd Vernon Lorin Felderman Maquoketa Merle Robinson Taft Hotel Porter Reed Cedar Rapids Robert Irvine A Avenue NE Paul Condon A Avenue NW

Daughters and son born to local families in December

St Luke's hospital reports births for H J Kirkwood Coggon a daughter Dec 18 Rudolph Vavra 1016 Tenth Ave SE a daughter Dec 18 Mercy hospital records a daughter for Richard Schultz 1020 F Ave NW Dec 19 John Stout 1424 A Ave NE a daughter Dec 19 Ollie Allick 314 Twelfth Ave SW a daughter Dec 20 Noel Hancock Marion a son Dec 19.

St. Luke's Hospital H. J. Kirkwood Coggon Rudolph Vavra Tenth Avenue SE Mercy Hospital Richard Schultz F Avenue John Stout A Avenue Ollie Allick Twelfth Avenue Noel Hancock Marion

Marriages and names listed in Lawrence Franks case

Alta Franks of Lawrence from Lawrence H Franks is described in a cruel and inhuman treatment suit with her maiden name Alta Webb. restoration ordered by Judge G K Thompson. Elizabeth Marie Hollison from James C Hollison appears in a desertion case dated June 29 1910 with Judge G K Thompson.

Alta Franks Lawrence H. Franks Alta Webb G. K. Thompson Elizabeth Marie Hollison James C. Hollison G. K. Thopson

Cedar Rapids and Iowa City Names in Notice

Margaret Ellen Schroeder and Kenneth M. Quaas of Cedar Rapids and Esther Marie O'Brien of Cedar Rapids join Max H. Christie of Iowa City in the listed matter.

Margaret Ellen Schroeder Kenneth M. Quaas Cedar Rapids Esther Marie O'Brien Max H. Christie Iowa City

Weather, travels, and a fatal accident report

The misty day saw a 39 degree high as Medley G B Whelpley of Gugenheim Brothers visits relatives in the city before a January departure for Chile to negotiate with the government. An auto crash on highway 13 four miles north of Marion killed Clara K and fatally injured William Fleming, Mary Anna, A A Koppes, and Williaming, all residents of Dav-

G. B. Whelpley Gugenheim Brothers Financial C. B. Whelpley Chile Clara K William Fleming Mary Anna A. A. Koppes Williaming Highway 13 Marion Dav

Local Tourists Join California Trip from Cedar Rapids

A Cedar Rapids party of tourists joined a special car trip to California along with Mr. J. F. Tuttle Mrs. J. Oxley W. H. Otto and Mrs. Thomas Sutherland J. H Fisher and C. S. Swan The Higleys Mrs. E A Higley and daughter Helen returned from Europe Miss Mabel Barth visits from her home with her parents A J Barth.

J. F. Tuttle

Interurban Plan Links Cedar Rapids and Mt Vernon

A Cedar Rapids and Town City Electric Light and Power company plan outlines an interurban railroad from Cedar Rapids to Mt Vernon with potential spurs radiating from Cedar Rapids in coming years. W. G. Dows and Isaac B. Smith announce the project. B. A. Barlow resigns as YMCA secretary after nearly five years to pursue business. Mrs. Charles Kenyon will join Mr. Kenyon in New Orleans for the winter.

Cedar Rapids Mt. Vernon Messrs W. G. Dows Isaac B. Smith Charles Kenyon New Orleans Mr. Kenyon

Anthropologist Dr Elsie Clews Parsons Dies at 61

Dr Elsie Clews Parsons, 61, president of the American Anthropological Association and author of more than twenty books on sociology, died Friday after an operation at a New York hospital.

New York Elsie Clews Parsons American Anthrological Association New York Hospital

Japan Used Guam Ship Wreck to Gauge American Defenses

Washington reports that Japan wrecked a ship at Guam months before Pearl Harbor to let survivors report American defenses. The incident, discussed by Secretary Knox, suggests Japan sought detailed knowledge of U S facilities and highlighted American prewar trust toward Japan.

Thompson Washington United States Japan Hawaii America Pearl Harbor Guam Midway Wake Islands Frank Knox Germany Norway

Clifford Drummey Undergoes Appendectomy at Mercy Hospital

Clifford Drummey son of Mr and Mrs G W Drummey of 614 Third Street NW underwent an appendectomy at Mercy Hospital on Monday.

Clifford Drummey G W. Drummey Third Street Mercy Hospital

Soldier Returns From Leave To Fort Meade Duties

Private Eugene Jackson of the Fourth Cavalry troop at Fort Meade South Dakota left Wednesday for his post after a seven day leave spent with his mother Mrs Ella Jackson at 828 Fourth Street NW.

Eugene Jackson Fourth Cavalry Fort Meade S. D Ella Jackson Fourth Street

LeMont Arrives for 11 Day Furlough in New Orleans

Private Robert J. LeMont, a first class air force member, stationed in New Orleans, arrived Thursday to spend an 11 day furlough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. R. E. LeMont of 127 Eighth street NE.

Robert J. LeMont New Orleans R. E. LeMont Eighth Street

Mrs Ed C Rudin Attends Funeral for Mother

Mrs. Ed Cordell aged 72 died Friday in Boone from injuries after being struck by a car Thursday. Mrs. Ed C Rudin of 2317 B Avenue NE travels to Boone for the funeral Monday afternoon.

Ed C. Rudin Avenue NE Boone Ed Cordell

Lieut Murray Transfers From Warren to New York Area

Lieut Edward S Murray son of Dr and Mrs Frederick G Murray 1829 Avenue NE was moved from the medical corps at Fort Francis E Warren Wyoming to the New York area He paused Thursday to visit his parents while en route to New York City

Murray Edward S. Murray Frederick G. Murray 1829 Avenue NE Medical Corps Fort Francis E. Warren Wyo New York Area New York City

Coca Cola Party Set at Roosevelt Hotel Florentine Room

Cedar Rapids Coca Cola Bottling company hosts its annual Christmas party this evening in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Over 80 guests expected with Lieut. Gov. and Mrs. B. B. Hickenlooper as special guests. Gifts will be exchanged.

Cedar Rapids Coca Cola Bottling Company Florentine Roosevelt Hotel B. B. Hickenlooper

Usher Promoted to Acting Sergeant at Camp Callar

Norman C. Usher son of Mr and Mrs B M Usher of 1616 M street SW has been promoted to acting sergeant at Camp Callar California He is assigned to the Second platoon Battery C of the 53rd battalion.

Usher Norman C. Usher B. M. Usher M Street Camp Callar California Sergt. Usher 53Rd Battalion

National Retired Railway Veterans Elect Officers

Newly elected officers of the Cedar Rapids and Marion group include President T. J. Brady Vice-President R. F. Wright and Secretary William Kemp. A resolution pledges support to city state and federal governments during the current crisis.

National Retired Railway Cedar Rapids and Marion T. J. Brady R. F. Wright William Kemp

Navy signal corps sailor visits Cedar Rapids kin

Jimmy Taylor, son of Mr and Mrs George Taylor, spends a furlough in Cedar Rapids visiting relatives. He served in Iceland and is in the navy signal corps. His golf pro father teaches lessons in Porto Rico during winter at the Cedar Rapids Country Club.

Jimmy Taylor James Taylor George Taylor Cedar Rapids Taylor Navy Signal Corps Iceland Porto Rico Cedar Rapids Country Club

E Cohn Showing Improvement At Miami Hospital

E Cohn of 1570 Third Avenue SE, once in serious condition from a heart ailment, is improving after a Florida visit. He is staying with his wife and son Nate at the Grossinger hotel in Miami.

E. Cohn Third Avenue SE Miami Fla Grossinger Hotel Cohn Nate Cohn Florida Rosberg Harry Cohn

Cohns to travel to Miami for holiday family gathering

Harry Cohn and his daughter Gloria will depart Sunday to spend the holidays with relatives in Miami.

Harry Cohn Gloria Miami

Tax lien filed against John Clemann in Gladbrook

A federal court recorded an employment tax lien of 31.25 dollars against John Clemann of Gladbrook for unpaid taxes covering January 1937 to October 1940.

John Clemann Gladbrook Federal District Court

Collision injures two at city intersection

Louis M. Bugenstein reports a car driven by L. L. Leibrocky of Olin struck the rear of his vehicle as he halted for a traffic signal at First avenue and Thirteenth street. Bugenstein suffers a sprained back while Mrs. Leibrocky has cuts on the knees.

Louis M. Bugenstein Blake Boulevard L. L. Leibrocky Olin First Avenue Thirteenth Street Bugenstein

Garfield students hold Christmas assembly in school

Garfield pupils gathered in the auditorium on Friday for a Christmas assembly. Dolores Barber and Darlene Bishop gave scripture readings. Grades sang carols while instrumentalists accompanied around the Christmas tree in the corridors. Christmas parties concluded Friday afternoon.

Garfield School Dolores Barber Darlene Bishop

WMT Radio Employees Dine at Roosevelt Hotel Victory Banquet

All WMT radio station staff attended a Friday night dinner in the Florentine room of the Roosevelt hotel. Seventy six guests sat at tables arranged in a V for a Victory Christmas banquet with holiday patriotic decorations. A broadcast studio comedy film featuring many employees was shown and bonus checks were given as Christmas gifts.

WMT Florentine Roosevelt Hotel

Will Restrict Radio Control To Stations In Danger Zones

FCC Chairman James L. Fly said federal control of radio and wire communications will target specific facilities in danger zones. He noted the war is closer to U S territory than World War I and that the army may need to protect such facilities in theaters of war.

Washington James L. Fly Federal Communications Commission House U. S Fly

Edith Maxwell Granted Conditional Pardon in Virginia

Gov Price issued a conditional pardon for Edith Maxwell, former Wise county school teacher convicted of killing her father Trigg Maxwell. She served over five years of a 20 year sentence. The pardon was dated Friday and she left the state industrial farm for women.

Richmond James H. Price Edith Maxwell Wise County Trigg Maxwell Virginia Miss Maxwell Mary Kathryn Edith Mrs. Maxwell Jeee Price E. T. Carter Gate City Commonwealth Fred B. Greear

Decorations Highlight Philippine Air Force Heroes

The report lists multiple air force personnel honored for extraordinary heroism in December. Names include Second Lieut. Carl P. Gies and Capt. A. Villamor with the Distinguished Service Cross, Third Lieut. Joseph Gozar, Second Lieut. Randall Keator credited with the first Philippines air victory, Private First Class Joseph C. McElroy who defended a grounded plane, Technical Sgt. Anthony Holub, First Lieut. Joseph Moore who shot down two attackers, and First Lieut. Samuel H. Marett who sacrificed himself near Vigan.

Shirley Williams Los Angeles Calif T. W. Murray Fairfield Joseph Gozar Randall Keator Philippines Joseph C. McElroy McElroy Anthony Holub Joseph Moore Samuel H. Marett Atlanta Vigan

Requisitioned Cargoes by Navy Under OPM Authority

The OPM said the navy requisitioned over $1,000,000 of scarce materials from warehouses and terminals for shipment abroad. This marks the first seizures under the executive order extended to OPM by the president.

Washington OPM Navy Presi—_ es

Senators See U S Likely To Send Expeditionary Force

Senators on Saturday voiced growing belief that the United States would deploy an expeditionary force across the Atlantic once trained equipped and shipping is ready. They discussed sending troops first to Africa Azores or Canary Islands with some saying bases should have been established earlier.

Washington United States Atlantic Africa Azores Canary Islands Norris Neb Wheeler Mont Nye N. D Lee Okla Pepper Fla Canaries Florida Hitler Japan Pacific Roosevelt Congress Portucaine South Pacific War Zone Portugal Cape Verde Islands

Defense Registration Surpasses 6000 in Linn County

More than 6000 Linn county residents have registered for civilian defense work. A noon Saturday count by Civilian Defense volunteers confirms the total, with Marion contributing 2058 signatures and Center Point reporting 284 volunteers and more to come.

Linn County Civilian Defense Council Marion Center Point

Six Tavern Owners In Johnson County Post Bonds On State Counts

Six Johnson county tavern owners posted bonds totaling 4500 in district court on illegal possession of gambling devices and liquor. Charles Myers and E A Ulech of Solon posted 500 each on two gambling device and liquor charges. John Agnew, Leo Zahner, George Richmond, and Victor Oliva also posted 500 each on gambling device charges.

Johnson County Iowa City Charles Myers Solon E. A. Ulech John Agnew Leo Zahner Newport George Richmond Coralville Victor Oliva

Enlistment patterns shift as draft plans expand navy forces

Government leaders weigh age thresholds and volunteer enlistment as the navy and marine corps seek to double totals to 500000 and 104000 respectively. Legislation envisions $5000 survivor benefits and rapid passage to sustain expansion amid wartime needs.

Roosevelt orders 12 federal agencies moved to new cities

President Roosevelt ordered 12 agencies relocated to Philadelphia New York Chicago St Louis to streamline functions for the war effort. About 10 000 federal employees will transfer with per diem travel pay a $75 relocation allowance and moving costs covered. Additional shifts planned to house 40 000 more war workers beyond July.

Washington Roosevelt Budget Bureau Philadelphia Securities and Exchange Commission Bureau of Oll Age and Survivors Insurance Social Security Board Immigration and Naturalization Service New York—Patent Office Chicago — Fish and Wildlife Service National Park Service Office of Indian Affairs Employes Compensation Commission Railroad Retirement Board St. Louis Farm Security Administration the Solicitor of the Labor Department Harold D. Smith Hawaii Alaska

British Withdrawals and Front Shifts in World War II Battles

Dispatches report British forces withdrawing slightly from the Kriang river line 320 miles north of Singapore as reinforcements rush to the threatened front. In Libya Axis momentum grows with Derna and Mekili seized, while Benghazi remains vulnerable. Chinese forces boost aid to Britain and the United States amid a Japanese offensive in Shansi with 10,000 troops involved.

Singapore Penang Island Imperial Kriang River Rangoon Burma Malaya Derna Mekili Benghazi Far Eastern Chungking Britain United States Shansi

Best Christmas Dinner In Army History Coming

The Army plans a grand Christmas meal for soldiers at camps and posts with about 1.5 million pounds of turkey. The menu features celery and olives, fruit cup, tomato soup, roast turkey with sage dressing, giblet gravy, cranberry sauce, mashed potatoes, Hubbard squash, buttered peas, lettuce with Russian dressing, hot rolls, mince pie, coffee, ice cream, assorted fruits, nuts, mints, and hard candy.

Philadelphia Quartermasters Corps

Marion Man Hurt in No 30 Collision near Cedar Rapids

John F. Brown aged 48 of Marion suffered a severe head cut when the car he rode in collided with a machine driven by Robert Goodall 29 of Edgewood Road NW. Brown was taken to Mercy hospital and listed in fair condition. The crash occurred about a mile west of Cedar Rapids on highway 30. J W Barnoske of Atkins was the other driver. Deputy Whittemore noted Barnoske’s car rolled on impact.

John F. Brown Marion Robert Goodall Edgewood Road Brown Mercy Hospital Cedar Rapids J. W. Barnoske Atkins Pete Whittemore Barnoske Goodall Whittemore Highway 30 Detroit Big Creek Lester Heaton Hinkley Avenue Heaton

Boy 16 Admits Killing Parents and Siblings in Minnesota

Raymond Dahlier aged 16 confessed to shooting his father August 50 mother unnamed sister Anna Mae 10 and brother Kenneth 5 then burning the family farm home near Little Falls Minnesota. He said he planned the killings for a long time and acted because he was not getting a square deal at home. He claimed he wanted to attend school like his siblings. The sheriff said the youth admitted the motive centered on farm work pressure.

Little Falls Minn Raymond Dahlier August Anna Mae Kenneth Here Raymond William Butcher A and Sisters Butcher

Bomber Crash Near Geiger Field Kills Five

Five crew members of a four engine army bomber were killed and three injured when the Langley Field aircraft crashed into pine trees near Geiger Field Washington. The crash occurred Wednesday, the army said

Washington Geiger Field Wash Army Langley Field Elbert D. Hoffman Drexel Hill Eugene Nan Clayton Gomme Clarence A. Cunningham Newa Lane Rowan Ernest L. Pugh

Probate granted for Faulkes will in district court

The will of Mrs. Alice M. Faulkes, who died December 3, is admitted to probate. James N. Faulkes and M. M. Thompson are named executors without bond in the district court proceeding.

Alice M. Faulkes James N. Faulkes M. M. Thompson

Riotous conduct charge against Barcus dismissed

Laurence Barcus faced a riotous conduct charge after the Sept. 15 strike riot at Wilson Produce. Judge G K Thompson dismissed the charge Saturday on the county attorney's motion for lack of evidence deemed sufficient to convict.

Laurence Barcus Wilson G. K. Thompson

Pulis heirs seek equitable partition of Wells second add lot

In district court Saturday Mr and Mrs D J Fulis Mr and Mrs I G Pulis Mr and Mrs J B Pulis Mr and Mrs Earl G Pulis and Zouria Pulis petition for an equitable partition of a Wells second addition lot. Defendants Russel R Muriel May Frances and Betty Pulis minors also share in the property left to heirs of G S and Zouriah Pulis. Prudential Life Insurance Company holds a $1800 mortgage on the property according to the petition.

D. J. Fulis I. G. Pulis J. B. Pulis Earl G. Pulis Zouria Pulis District Court Wells May Frances Betty Pulis Aso G. S Zouriah Pulis Prudential Life Insurance Company

Christensen Sues Over Unpaid Note Balances in District Court

F I Christensen files two district court suits in gang oil against Theodore E Houck and against Charles T Kennedy and Thomas A Kennedy. The petitions seek judgments of 215 dollars on a note dated Oct 11 1937 and 185 dollars on a note dated Jan 15 1938.

F. I. Christensen District Court En Gang Oil Air

Miller divorce suit alleges cruel treatment

Fae E. Miller filed for divorce from Kenneth J. Miller in district court alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed November 14, 1937 in Kahoka, Missouri.

Fae E. Miller Kenneth J. Miller Kahoka

Jack Oakie Arrested for DWI After Van Nuys Crash

Hollywood comic actor Jack Oakie aged 38 was arrested in Van Nuys early Friday and booked on driving while intoxicated. He posted bail after his car collided with a vehicle driven by G. F. Marbut of Van Nuys. no injuries were reported.

Hollywood Jack Oakie van Nuys Oakie G. F. Marbut

Falangist Leaders Held in La Paz Night Meeting Case

Police detained 20 young Falangists members of the Spanish Fascist party in La Paz for secret meetings and painting undemocratic slogans on walls.

LA Paz, Belivie Fascist Party

Portugal Says No Reason for Allied Entry into Timor

Portugal maintained neutrality as Australian and Dutch troops entered Portuguese Timor amid talks with Britain on defense. Premier Antonio de Oliveira Salazar told parliament the situation is unsettled and declined to reveal further plans, stressing Portugal would study cooperation with Britain while remaining non-belligerent.

Lisbon Portuguese Timor Portugal Britain Antonio de Oliveira Salazar Salazar Timor Australian

Gas Masks May Be Available For All Age Groups

Washington AP reports a plan by the Office of Civilian Defense and the army to supply gas masks to civilians living within 200 miles of the coasts by late 1942 or early 1943. Masks include Mickey Mouse for babies, small children, and small adult sizes, with universal adult models for others. An initial order of 50 million masks hinges on a $190 million appropriation, at an estimated $3.75 each, with inland needs to be addressed if required.

Washington Office of Civilian Defense Army Fiorello H. LaGuardia Congress Budget Bureau Atlantic Pacific Gulf Coasts

Yarnell Rates Japan Navy as Very Good

Rear Admiral Harry F. Yarnell, a top expert on Asiatic affairs, described Japan's navy as very good. He said Japanese sailors are hard workers and seamen and that America faces a long, hard way in the Pacific with little chance of breaking the empire’s blockade for several years.

San Francisco INS Harry F. Yarnell Japan America Pacific U. S

Gandhi Urges Calmness Amid Bombay Bombings

Mohandas K. Gandhi urged the people of India to preserve their equanimity as bombs were dropped in their midst, the Bardoli Reuters dispatch reported from London.

London INS India Mohandas K. Gandhi Reuters Bardoli

Hearing aid consultant position seeks middle aged man

An ad seeks a man aged 35 to 45 for semi professional selling next to a large hearing aid company. Requires own car and ability to furnish a character bond. Immediate start. No investment. Training provided. Permanent position. Box R342 this paper.

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