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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1943
Page
6
Gov. Bourke B. Hickenlooper called a special session for Jan 26 to enable about 38,500 of the estimated 50,000 Iowans overseas to vote in the 1944 elections by absentee ballot. He estimates the remaining 11,500 are under 21 and ineligible, though exact numbers overseas are uncertain.
Des Moines hotels report near full bookings for January 25 to 27 as Iowa veterinary medical association delegates reserve rooms. The upcoming special session set to begin January 26 may increase demand for accommodations.
The governor bases a wartime forecast on national figures showing 20 percent of armed forces abroad. Applying this to Iowa's 240 000 servicemen yields about 50 000 overseas, plus 2 000 Red Cross workers. He notes most are aged 18 to 31, and estimates 90 800 would be eligible to vote by absentee ballot if 120 000 are overseas by November 1944. The legislature may extend absentee voting deadlines and adjust filing for candidates accordingly.
Des Moines based Wac Cpl Mary Boyd Dickinson and her husband Cpl Burney E Dickinson were reunited in London after an 18 month separation. They met by appointment at a railroad station during a blackout with a flashlight. Burney had served in Iceland before joining his unit in England last November. Mary enlisted January and went overseas in July.
DES MOINES UP The Allison hotel company of Cedar Rapids filed articles of incorporation. Capital stock was listed at $150,000. Officers are E R Moore president B L Wick vice president and S W Wilder secretary treasurer, all of Cedar Rapids. They will serve with E M Pinney and C C Tschirgi on the board of directors.
Petition circulates asking Iowa City council to authorize a special election on placing the airport under an airport commission. Ten percent of last voters must sign to compel a vote on the proposal from the postwar emergency planning committee.
Vintage notice promotes crochet capelet pattern 751 with puff and knot stitches and a matching embroidery transfer set. Send 15 cents to Cedar Rapids Gazette Needlecraft Dept. Chicago address for pattern and a 32 page Needlecraft Catalog with 133 illustrations of designs for embroidery knitting quilts and home decoration.
Des Moines AP reports Iowa faces active opposition to a school bus conservation program. A Tama county case heads to the state supreme court after a district court ruling. Norris notes protests, long walks, and wartime shortages of buses and tires influence route decisions.
Maquoketa official Paul Ahlers will resign as Jackson County attorney and city attorney after three years. He plans to move to Des Moines January 1 to join Stipp Perry Bannister and Carpenter, sell Security Abstract and his local real estate interests, and continue practicing law with LeRoy Schroeder.
Grinnell AP reports Frank A. Beck aged 60 a Rock Island railroad signal maintenance man was struck by an eastbound train and killed while working on the tracks Tuesday.
Leslie Lang 22 of Berwyn Illinois an aviation cadet at Ottumwa naval air station parachuted to safety as his plane spun near Fremont and crashed burning Tuesday officials said.
Donald Ann pled guilty to driving while intoxicated before District Judge Harold D. Evans. He is fined 300 dollars with half suspended. The Linn County Chapter American Red Cross annual meeting is set for January 6 1944 at 1 pm at the Cedar Rapids Y M C A Cafeteria. Lunch precedes the meeting.
Special to The Gazette Monticello Iowa Mrs Henry M Carpenter 83 widow of a former Monticello State Bank president dies at John McDonald hospital Services by Rev Frederick Putnam Trinity Episcopal Church Iowa City at Goettsch funeral home 2 p m Thursday The deceased was a graduate of Iowa State College Ames
Prof. Vincenzo Cioffari of the University of Iowa outlines difficulties for the Allied campaign in Italy. He cites hilltop towns, hard terrain and mud, plus flooding rivers, as factors slowing progress and stresses moral reconstruction after fascism. He warns against anti Fascists who shift loyalty for convenience.
At Camp Dodge the rate of mental rejections remains near ten percent as induction officials say fathers show greater stability and suitability for service. Capt. D L Benshoff and neuro-psychiatrist Capt. Ernest S. Klein cite maturity, responsibility, and a duty mindset as key factors. Those rejected for mental reasons may still contribute to defense work.
Mrs. Dorene Wetherbee of Oelwein files a habeas corpus action in district court here seeking possession of her 19 month old daughter Connie Anita Wetherbee. The child is currently in the home of James and Effie Wetherbee, the paternal grandparents, while Rich ard Wetherbee serves with the naval reserve in San Diego. Judge M. I. Cooney will hear the case Thursday.
The phrase reflects on aging and wisdom, noting that growing old teaches living while youth held its own fun and vibrancy. It captures a nostalgic voice attributed to Aunt Het without additional context or events.
Belle Plaine obituary notes Mrs. Balhorn aged 87 died in Los Angeles with services there. Former farmers near Newhall retired to California in 1916. In Chelsea a high requiem mass honored Mrs Barbara Katherine Anderly 85 who died of influenza, survivors include four children.
Multiple notices report deaths and services in Urbana, West Union, Aurora and Waukon. Urbana says Urbana-Roy Cue 62 died after illness. services held Oak Grove church. Surviving wife and children listed. West Union notes Isaac Brockway 85 died. funeral home service with son Walter and nine grandchildren. Aurora reports Charles Hundley 73 death. survivors listed. Waukon notes G W Haines 96th birthday nearing. died Christmas Eve with son Arthur surviving.
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