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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 29, 1945
Page
3
The issue reports high and low temperatures with precipitation for Friday, regional forecast and temperatures for Sunday and Monday. It lists a theft claim by Gloria Smith, multiple traffic court fines, and birth notices from St. Luke's Mercy and local homes, plus several civil case pairings and names.
Milo Prusek 27 operator of the Melody Lane tavern was by Mercy hospital after a Saturday head injury. He received a blood transfusion and was pronounced fairly good by attendants. He told police he had been beaten while his wife said he fell on a glass.
Des Moines Iowa liquor control officials announced that starting January holders of liquor book permits may buy only two fifths of whisky, down from three fifths in December. Commission chairman Dick Lane cited depleted reserves and ongoing month to month rationing likely into 1946. Stores close early New Year’s Eve and reopen January 3 with January 2 inventory shutdown.
The Thunderbolts armored division, newly deployed in mid December, joined the Ardennes struggle near Bastogne and advanced through Belgium Luxembourg and Austria. They helped seize towns along the Rhine Bavaria Linz and Freudenthal, capturing over 76 000 German prisoners and sustaining an average of 600 per day of action.
District Judge C Edwin Moore opened a case to decide if public employees may join both local pension plans and the new state employees retirement act. Six Iowa districts and related entities sue to interpret the law with the state commission and officials named as defendants.
Lt Gen Albert C Wedemeyer said plans to move more Chinese government armies into Manchuria with American transport and supply support are under consideration in Shanghai. He noted Chiang Kai-shek troops must be transported to repatriate Japanese and secure rail and port facilities, suggesting US forces in China could rise by 3 000 to 4 000, possibly to 15 000, under a broadened policy aiding Chiang.
The League of Iowa Municipalities filed for a temporary restraining order in Marshalltown district court to stop Franklin G. Pierce from acting as league official. Hearing set for Jan 3 at 10 am. A separate suit for permanent injunction remains pending. Max Conrad was elected to succeed Pierce, but Pierce disputes the election. The judge overruled Pierce’s jurisdiction challenge.
Des Moines AP Lt. Col. Robert J. Shaw in a 45 day leave plans to return to Germany to prosecute war criminals. He was chosen for the assignment because he has trial experience. Previously Keokuk county attorney for six years and a defense attorney for 12 years before rejoining the army in 1940.
Tommy Manville, who wed for the eighth time three weeks earlier, did not talk as police noted a domestic discord at his New Rochelle residence. Officers were detailed to the Manville home for a family argument with one officer remaining on standby from 7:32 p.m. to 9:35 p.m.
Newly elected Cedar Rapids Freight Agents Association officers for 1946 were announced Saturday. Glenn E. Norton of Cedar Rapids and Iowa City railway will serve as president, Frank W. Houston of Milwaukee railroad as vice president, E. J. Zadnichek of North Western as treasurer, and B. W. Hilley of Western Weighing and Inspection bureau as secretary.
Michael J. Molumby 94 died at 9 05 a m Saturday at his daughter's home after a lingering illness He was born Sept 8 1851 in Ottumwa and lived in Cedar Rapids 35 years He worked 48 years for the Milwaukee railway retiring in 1932 and belonged to the Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way He married Julia Harrington Jan 23 1877 she died Jan 29 1942 Surviving are four children John and Mary Molumby Francis Molumby and Julia Novak all of Cedar Rapids 16 grandchildren six great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews The body will be moved Sunday to the home of his son Francis Molumby 1637 D avenue NE for rosaries by the Women s Catholic Order of Foresters Daughters of Isabella and Knights of Columbus Services Monday 10 a m at Immaculate Conception Church with Msgr J M Molloy officiating Burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery Msgr Molloy to recite Rosary Sunday at the residence
Frank Turner of Cedar Rapids died at home Friday afternoon after a short illness. Born March 31 1872 in Castle Grove Ia he worked 30 years as a watchman for Wilson and company. He leaves Agnés Farrell his widow three sons Roy F Paul and Clarence Turner a daughter Joan Turner two brothers five sisters two grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Services at Immaculate Conception church Monday at 9 am. Burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary to be recited Sunday at Brady mortuary with Knights of Columbus.
Mrs Ida B Hoglan dies at her daughter Mrs Sarah Hakes home 1408 B avenue NE. Services set for 2 pm Sunday in Beatty chapel conducted by Rev F H Ward. Burial in Oak Shade cemetery Marion. Flowers omitted. Friends may call at the chapel.
Kathleen Faith Long 2 died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness at 5 30 a.m. Saturday. Survived by parents Lloyd L Long and Mrs Long two sisters Mardene and Carole and grandparents Mr and Mrs John Haines Center Point. Services at Beatty chapel 130 p.m. Monday with burial in Urbana cemetery.
Cedar Rapids residents Mrs. Jessie M. Astrosky died at 2 45 PM Friday after a long illness in a local hospital. Survived by husband Peter and many children, services set for Monday at St Patrick s church with burial at St John s cemetery. Also Raymond R Arnell died at his son s home after a brief illness. He leaves two sons, two grandchildren and a sister. services Monday at the Turner chapel.
Wilbur King aged 38 of 38 Eighteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died at University hospital Iowa City at 11:30 p.m. Friday after a brief illness. Born June 23 1910 he lived all his life in Cedar Rapids. He was employed by the Linn County Produce Company of Marion.
The obituary notes a marriage on August 8 1933 at the Little Brown Church in Nashua to Grace Svee. Surviving are widow Grace, daughter Patty Ann and mother Mrs Edward Hejda of Cedar Rapids. Burial at Bohemian National Cemetery after services at Bartal-Hesser chapel. Friends may call after 4 p.m. Sunday.
President Truman, aboard the Williamsburg, began a four day Potomac cruise after a busy White House session in which he signed 64 bills and resolutions. He backed extending the Second War Powers Act six months and urged further legislation after June 30 1946. The actions included GI Bill benefits liberalization 2.4 billion deficiency funds for UNRRA veterans housing and flood control navigation funds NSLI, immigration relaxations for armed forces families, and a Panama canal study. An NLRB halt to strike votes followed funding shortages as 600 cases await processing.
Assistant Secretary of State William Benton announced the permanent United States information service will merge OWI and the Office of Inter-American Affairs. The unit will spend about 25 million dollars next fiscal year to explain American government aims abroad via radio, news, films, libraries, speeches, and student exchanges. The service will transmit about 7000 words daily and not compete with regular news agencies. It will provide complete texts, summaries, and background, with embassy bulletins distributed to foreign news agencies. Short wave broadcasts will continue in 18 languages using relay stations to reach Europe, Asia, Africa, and the Western Hemisphere.
Des Moines reports Gov. Robert D Blue granted full pardons to ten Iowa war veterans pardoned for offenses prior to military service. Names were not released. The action follows 1943 legislative provisions letting the parole board recommend pardons for paroled prisoners who served honorably or died in service. About 200 men entered service from Fort Madison and Anamosa facilities. others joined while on county jail parole.
The Navy assigned Admiral John H. Towers to command all Pacific fleet forces, becoming commander-in-chief of the Pacific fleet and Pacific ocean areas. He succeeds Admiral Raymond A. Spruance, who will head navy war college instruction at Newport. Spruance is replaced by Vice Admiral Marc A. Mitscher in the Eighth fleet, with Radford taking over fleet air arm duties.
The Office of Price Administration announced a ten cent per ton increase for all coal coke and solid fuels effective January 2 in retail deliveries to consumer premises only not dealer to dealer sales. The move funds higher operation costs to ensure supplies during the heating season and follows prior controls.
Cab Calloway and Felix Payne Jr were cleared of drunkenness resisting arrest and disturbing the peace after a Kansas City court found the evidence conflicting. The man charged said he was struck by a gun, requiring eight stitches, while attending a dance for whites only with Lionel Hampton present.
Judge Thompson notes the issue centers on who holds the beneficial title in a case unlike the Des Moines to Grinnell trust example. The supreme court previously ruled trusts negate tax exemption. with no trust here a new question arises if appealed. City Attorney Don Hines led for the board of review. Otto L. Schluter and M. W. O’Rieley defended the defendants.
Washington report shows industrial output up for first time since European victory but consumer goods lag due to labor disputes and material shortages. John D. Small cites progress yet notes lingering barriers. 1945–46 outlook remains uncertain with strikes affecting car, textile, and appliance production.
In Pineville Kentucky rescue teams plan to reach the remaining 22 miners trapped since an explosion. One rescued man described the blast and barricade efforts while physicians treated nine found alive and one fatally injured after 53 hours underground.
The Linn County relief department assisted 68 families and 60 individuals in November. Medical and burial cases added 104 more. New cases totaled 107 with 76 closed. Total spending reached 9403.06 with allocations to dependent children 715.23 food 2091.26 hospital bills 2077.13 and other medical costs 295.
William G. Byse, 61, of 1726 Second Avenue SE, faced a drunk driving charge after being stopped Friday on Avenue between Second and Third streets NE. He posted a $750 bond, was released, and must plead by January 2 after patrolmen Overman and Rubey reported he had been driving with no lights and fell from his car.
James Bruce files suit Saturday against Mr. and Mrs. William Morton for $120 in back rent. The Mortons rented at 860 Fourteenth Street NE for four months ending March 31, 1945 at $30 a month, all sums due.
Anderson filed suit Saturday seeking judgment of 875 and foreclosure of a chattel mortgage against Forrest Dee and Audrey P. Billett at 1560 Mt Vinnon read SE. The suit claims the defendants removed furniture covered by the note from Linn county to Des Moines, Des Moines.
Nadine Watson filed for divorce on Saturday claiming her husband Lloyd D. Watson is a convicted felon. The petition states they married July 28 in Palo Pinto County Texas and separated August 1. Mrs Watson seeks to resume her maiden name Nadine Workman.
Allan K. Dalbey 52 editor and manager of the Fallon Eagle and former Nevada Press Association president died Friday in Fallon Nevada. A Cedar Rapids Iowa native, he edited the Eagle since 1929 after studying at Iowa State University Ames and the University of Washington. His wife and three children survive.
Lt. Comdr. Barrett H. Lattner returns home on inactive duty and terminal leave through March after two years as engineering officer for ships on the Atlantic Fleet staff. Radioman 2/c Gerald A. Parker becomes teletype instructor at San Diego base, returning from 18 months in the South Pacific. Lt Alan L. Parker serves as supply photo and communications officer in Germany. S/Sgt. William A. Fowler discharged at Camp Grant after 19 months in Europe and Berlin. Pfc. Robert Greenlee discharged December 21. veteran of Leyte and Okinawa, wounded May 8 in Okinawa, with multiple medals and ribbons.
The First Lutheran church at 1000 Third avenue SE will hold a mortgage burning during the 11 o'clock service Sunday as it plans to end debt. Participants include George Lowe, Mrs. Louisa Palmer, John C. Horner, Max Janowsky, and Harvey Lindahl. The original mortgage of 18000 was assumed in 1910 and debt grew to 17550 by 1941 before plans to eliminate the debt.
Prague AP Karl Hermann Frank, Lidice butcher and Czechoslovakia war crimes suspect, admitted the Sudeten German party program of 1933 was treason to Czechoslovakia and part of the Nazi plan to re Germanize Bohemia. He said nazism is dead and blamed excess power for Nazi failure. He spoke from prison where he awaits trial.
Mt. Vernon Anna Blanche Beranek 62 died Friday at her home. She is survived by her husband Frank and two brothers Joseph and Frank Henik, and sister Mary Bittner of Cedar Rapids. Funeral 10 am Monday at St. John's Church Lisbon. burial in Lisbon cemetery. Neff Funeral Home handling arrangements.
Awards were given to 12 boys at Cub Pack 8’s Christmas program Thursday night at Kenwood Methodist Church. Winners included Jerry Stephens James Sewell James Bronson Bruce Pflughaupt David Hodge James Kirby Kay Keister John Roerig Dick Spencer Jim Boros chel Benny Schneider and Harold Cramer.
Sgt. Ralph Neppel of Glidden Iowa and his bride Jeanne Moore of Lidt Derdale Iowa honeymoon in a special suite at Fort Des Moines hotel. Neppel, a Medal of Honor recipient, and Moore were married Thursday at Carroll Iowa.
A.C. Swift, 35, of Dubuque was fined 50 dollars and costs by Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to reckless driving. Police said he was driving east on First Avenue Friday night when he suddenly U turned in front of Charles C. Van Cleve, 1519 C Avenue NE, causing a minor injury to Van Cleve’s 7 year old daughter. Swift admitted drinking prior to the incident.
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