Smoke pipe falls at 716 Eighth Street
A smoke pipe fell on Monday at 4 49 p.m. at 716 Eighth Street injuring no one. C Freeman, general agent, filed the report.
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Eighth Street
C. Freeman
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1941
Page
2
Jones and Heine of Cedar Rapids with Chicago partners
Two Cedar Rapids men Jones and Heine join Chicago figures Edward Peoedoness and others in a professional or business context. The fragment notes cross city connections between Iowa and Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gg Jones
Donald J. Heine
Cedar Rapids
Wea
Edward Peoedoness
Chicago
Two Men Die in Separate Local Fatalities
Frank J Kiouda aged 61 dies at his home 1603 ft street SW at 4 30 p m. Derick Sovereign aged 68 dies at Cedar ar hospital at 11 46 p m Monday. Police report separate incidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Kiouda
Ft Street
P.derick Sovereign
Fifth Avenue
Cedar Ar
Births Reported At Mercy And St Luke Hospitals
Mercy hospital lists a daughter for Mr and Mrs John E Nolan of 1108 Hillside Drive NW born December 29. Mr and Mrs Cha Stark of Fairfax welcomed a son December 28. Mr and Mrs Ai ves Marion welcomed a son in December. St Luke's hospital notes a daughter for Mr and Mrs Edward Kriek of Norway born December 28. Mr and Mrs oo pre Marion welcome a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
John E. Nolan
Hillside Drive
Cha Stark
Fairfax
Aives Marion
St. Luke’s Hospital
Edward Kriek
Norway
Oo Pre Marion
Surrender of license and court actions in local notices
V Wallace of 1212 Second Street SW surrendered a license after 15 days. F Frederick of Cleveland was excused by the court. Duane M Eby of 602 First Street SW was fined $2 for failing to yield the right of way. Charlies Suchan of 1508 Third Street was fined $5 and costs for failing to have a car under control. Frederick claimed to believe he was still in a 45 mile zone on Center Point Road NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Wallace
Second Street
F. A. Frederick
Clevela
Frederick
Center Point Road
Duane M. Eby
First Street
Charlies Suchan
Third Street
City Briefs Knights to Attend W J Smith Funeral
Knights of Pythias are led to meet at 1 30 p m Wednesday to attend the funeral of W J Smith. The St James Methodist church will hold New Year s Eve services at 11 30 p m Wednesday. The Rev Thomas C Collister, pastor, will preach on Watch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
W. J. Smith
St. James Methodist Church
Thomas C. Collister
Bohemian Savings and Loan Plans Annual Meeting
Annual meeting notice for shareholders of the Bohemian Savings and Loan association scheduled for Thursday January 22 1942 at 730 PM. Event invites shareholder participation and outlines meeting details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bohemian Savings and Loan Association
Fisher returns from leave to naval radio school
Charlies A. Fisher reported back to the naval radio training school in Indianapolis on Saturday after a two day leave spent with his mother Mrs. Cora Fisher of 712 Fourth avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies A. Fisher
Naval Radio Trains School
Indianapolis
Cora Fisher
Fourth Avenue
Private Joe L. Vanicky Visits His Sons
Private Joe L. Vanicky visits his sons at 1634 Eighth Street NW. Mr and Mrs J Va will leave Wednesday for Fort Francis Warren Wyoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe L. Vanicky
Eighth Street NW
Fort Francis Warren
Wyo
Labor Union Buys Bond for National Defense
A federal labor union No. 81619 with Penick and Ford in the defense effort purchased a $1,000 defense bond on Monday. The action supports national defense initiatives and reflects union involvement in wartime financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Labor Union
Ederal Labor Union
Penick and Ford
Sledding Hills Open in Ellistene and Bever Daniels
Snow season alert as hills in Ellistene and Bever Daniels are barricaded and opened for sledders while officials confirm the area is safe for public use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellistene
Bever Daniels
The
Play Commission
Cedar Road salesmen dine with Wilson company leaders
A Monday night meeting at the Roosevelt Hotel brought together Cedar Road salesmen and executives from the Wilson company to discuss meat distribution and route sales in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willam
Chicago
Meneve
Wilson Cmpany
Cedar
Roosevelt Hotel
Wage and hour act back wages paid at Ra ar Ri theaters
About 50 employees of the Tri aepeater cooperation in Ra ar Ri received roughly $1200 in back wages under the federal wage and hour act. Hal Sheridan, manager of the cpremeunint, was cited. Le Russdeg yment and employees of the Seeman and State theaters were also involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Triaepeater
Raar Ri
Hal Sheridan
Cpremeunint Wee Aiet
le Russdeg Yment
Seeman
Captive French Leaders Leave Fort Portalet
Former premier Edouard Daladier former premier Leon Blum and General Gustave Gamelin departed Fort Portalet after months in detention. Reports say they were taken to Riom for trial on charges tied to France entering the war with Germany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VICHY
Edouard Daladier
Leon Blum
Gustave Gamelin
Fort Portalet
Riom
France
Germany
Blue Whale Feeds on Tiny Marine Life
The blue whale, the largest animal on Earth, sustains itself by consuming small organisms including herring and other minute marine creatures.
Hoarded Tires May Be Seized Under Rations
Midwest tire officials warned that hoarded tires could be seized under rationing orders. Weigel said federal action may follow aluminum stock seizures, and falsifying tire applications could lead to prosecution. Public posting of tire certificate names will deter unqualified recipients. Attendees included Illinois Indiana Iowa Minnesota Wisconsin North and South Dakota Missouri.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Midwest
John C. Weigel
Railroads report record freight and passenger volumes
John J. Pelley announces that the nations railroads moved a record freight ton miles in 1941 and carried the highest passenger miles since 1929, aided by wartime demand. He notes rising costs, improved traffic, and expects 1941 net income around 485 million after fixed charges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John J. Pelley
Compa
Pelley
Enlistment In Iowa State Guard Reaches Forty men
Sixteen more volunteers joined Company L of the Iowa State Guard at Cedar Rapids bringing total enlistments to 40. Capt Charlies Penningroth aims for a full 60 by year end as he reports ongoing efforts to recruit across Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas. The new enlistees include Herbert W. Conger Israel A. Lary Zdenek F. Pauk and others at addresses in Cedar Rapids and Marion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa State Guard
Charlies Penningroth
Penningroth
Herbert W. Conger
Second Avenue
Sixth Street
Henry V Jambor
B Avenue
James G. Knox
Washington Avenue
Israel A. Lary
Thirty-sixth Street
Allen E. Nelson
Eleventh Street
Zdenek F. Pauk
Ninth Avenue
Kenneth B. Reth
Marion
Rudolph T. ‘Terrichien
First Street
Rupert Waples
Eighteenth Street
Ferris A. Clarke
Seventh Street
Forrest Hunter
Second Street
W. McDonough
Enion Avenue
Robert D. Palmer Marion
Howard L. Rickey
Clarence J. Scanion
Fifth Avenue
Malta Raided 80 Times In One Week
London AP reports British air ministry says Malta endured 60 Axis air attacks during Christmas week. Defenders claim eleven raiders destroyed or severely damaged, marking unprecedented activity for the island's air defenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
London
Miniyam
Eana
Senate of Mexico ratifies U S oil pact in senate vote
Mexico City up reports that the Mexican Senate ratified an agreement with the United States settling the oil dispute. The action follows earlier approval by the U S House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate of Mexico
U. S
Mexico City
Mexican Senate
United States
Houte
Menzies Bcan House of Deputies
Hitler Attacks Roosevelt in Steely Interview
In a blunt interview the Nazi leader vented on President Roosevelt and the Jews, claiming Roosevelt aims to rule the world and despoil youth. He argued America provoked the war and vowed to outwait Roosevelt, predicting future clashes between the two hemispheres.
Pacific War Moves And Air Sea Strikes Reported
Washington signals indicate potential U S attention to attacks on Japan from Alaska or via Hawaii Samoa and Australia as Tokyo’s latest efforts fail to deter Allied forces. Dutch and Australian air and sea units claim direct hits and near misses against Japanese ships near Borneo and Celebes as ABCD coalition tightens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Hawaii
Samoa
Australia
Washington
Japan
ABCD
Nel Sea
Borneo
Celebes Island
Japanese Warships Fail To Reach Corregidor In Raid
Manila reports say Japanese warships attempted to approach Corregidor during a heavy air raid on Monday but were driven off by coast defense fire. The Herald quoted reliable sources saying the ships aimed to test defenses rather than mount a full assault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Corregidor
Manila Bay
Freee Pines
Separa
Japanese air assault near Manila raises question of full naval effort
Washington reports furious air strikes targeting fortifications guarding Manila Bay as Japan weighs a full scale naval push. Wake Island defenses proved light while carriers and destroyers endured three hours of bombing. No clear American naval resistance reported and no mention of successful Japanese air superiority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila Bay
Japan
Ree Island
Wake
Merineth
Manila
War Department
Waranes
Manitaba
Rence
Warships in Enclosed Waters Warn of Submarine Dangers
The report notes ships operating in the enclosed waters of the China Sea face threats from American submarines and potential minefields, highlighting strategic risks and heightened tensions in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China Sea
San Francisco Civil Defense Turmoil After Resignations
San Francisco faces upheaval in civilian defense after director E c Cullenward resigns amid accusations of lack of authority. The Chronicle calls the program chaotic and says the city needs at least 75 000 trained workers and 50 000 volunteers, while most branches have no trained personnel yet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
E c Cullenward
Angelo Rossi
Cullenward
Ross
San Francisco Chronicle
Tra
Auxiliary Fire Service
Civiliian Defense
Note To Typists Stenographers In Demand In Capital
Washington reports the United States civil service commission seeks practical stenographers for wartime work. Exams include copying a page, dictation, and transcription tests. Starting pay around 120 dollars a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States Civil Service Commission
Bee Service Commission & Equiva Sphinx
Sagedahee torpedoed in Atlantic with survivor arrivals
New York reports reveal the torpedoing of the 6,275 ton American freighter Sagedahee in the Atlantic on December 3. Survivors reached New York and 16 more were rescued and landed in South Africa. One death was confirmed, Antonio Castro, among the sunk crew.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sagedahee
South Africa
Antonio Castro
Nazis Stiffen Stand as Reds Are Cirled
Army dispatches report advancing Russian troops meeting stiff German resistance near Mozhaisk with no move toward Mozhaisk mentioned in the latest field notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uibyshey
Russia
Mancow
Imnt
Mozhaisk
Soviet forces encircled as Berlin reports aims at Sevastopol
London dispatch says major Soviet formations have been encircled to face annihilation in the Russian front near the Caucasus. German counterattacks recaptured heights along the Crimea straits threatening Sevastopol as Berlin claims renewed efforts to seize control of the Black Sea base and broader sea operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Berlin
Exchange Telegraph Agency
Sevastopol
Black Sea
Key
Pioneer milliner Louis Sovereign dies at 68 in Cedar Rapids
Louis Frederick Sovereign aged 68, a noted Cedar Rapids milliner who ran a shop 38 years and designed hats from his home for the last decade, died after a brief illness. He was born November 13, 1878 in Ontario. Survived by wife Venelle Mac Quie, two sisters, and other relatives. funeral arrangements pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Frederick Sovereign
Cedar Rapids
Fifth Avenue SE
Maude James
Venelle MacQuie
Maria Mitchell
Blue Island
Neb
Ne'llie Wells
Chicago
Sovereign
Ontario
Moen Chapel
Obituary for Frank Kleuda of Cedar Rapids region
Frank Jonny Kleuda 61 died at home 1603 K street SW after a week long illness. Born near Solon Oct 15 1880 he farmed southeast of Cedar Rapids 28 years and lived in Cedar Rapids last four. Survived by wife Anna a daughter Mrs Vincent Talik Cedar Rapids two sons F near Orway George J Ely five grandchildren his mother Hillsboro Wis Krall Blairstown nine brothers Joe Solon Martin Cedar Rapids Matthew Mt Vernon. Funeral 9 am Friday at Brosh chapel then 9 30 am St Wenceslaus with Msgr Vojacek officiating burial St Johns cemetery. Visitation at chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Jonny Kleuda
K Street
Solon
Cedar Rapids
Anna
Vincent Talik
R. F
Orway
George J
Ely
Funeral services for Walter John Mike Smith
Funeral services for Walter John Mike Smith of 3534 First Avenue will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Moon chapel with Mt. Hermon Lodge No. 268 A F and A M officiating. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may visit the chapel. Master Masons are requested to meet at 9 a.m. to attend the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter John
Mike” Smith
First Avenue
Moon Chapel
Mt. Hermon Lodge No
A. F
A. M
Cedar Memorial Park
Infant son of Mr and Mrs Nolan dies at local hospital
The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Paul J. Nolan of 815 Eighth Street SW died at 5 p.m. Monday. Besides his parents he is survived by a sister Mary Barbara. The funeral will be from Teahen chapel with burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul J. Nolan
Eighth Street
Mary Barbara
Teahen
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Army returns Bendix plant to private managers
A detachment of troops which had occupied the Bendix Air Associates plant in Bendix New Jersey since October 30 returned it to private management late Monday and began evacuation. The force, under Colonel Jones, moved out as trucks and troops departed from the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bendix
N. J
Air Associates, Inc
V Son
Une of
Warert Setteeens Snes
Staan
Washington
Ay . Jones
Cedar Rapids Proclaims Day of Prayer for 1942
Cedar Rapids Mayor F K Hahn proclaims January 1 1942 a day of prayer per the President's request. Dr David Lice and Dr Berger endorse a nationwide brief service to focus energy across creeds for divine guidance in the war effort. The mayor urges all residents to pray for inner strength and unity during the struggle ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. K. Hahn
David Lice
Berger
Hahn
United States
Aorm
Frank XK. Hahn
Cedar Rapids
Ple
Enga
European Rail Wrecks Kill 65
European trains collide killing 65 and injuring scores in two separate accidents. In England at Eccles Lancashire fifteen dead and about a hundred wounded. In Lille occupied France fifty killed and many injured near Hazenbrouck with details scarce and collision feared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Eccles
Lancashire
Lille
France
Hazenbrouck
Prohibited Frontier Zone
Incomplete Manila Report Cited for Civilian Violations
A fragment notes retaliatory measures may follow as actions in Manila are deemed violative of international law. A second line states nothing to report from other sectors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Srexs
U S Denounces Japanese Acts in Philippines Airing Manila Bombing Critique
The State Department rebukes Tokyo over Japanese protests regarding ten deaths of Japanese nationals at Davao Mindanao, saying Japan’s aggression against the Philippines shows a sustained pattern of inhuman conduct toward civilians and intends to divert attention from its own crimes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Japan
Manila
State Department
Davao
Phili
Department of State
Legation
Philippines
Mindanao
Philippine Islands
Cs Philippines
Consulate in Manila Declared Undamaged
The American consulate in Manila is undamaged and the diplomatic staff are safe, according to AP reports. No further details on locations or casualties were provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Manila
Fifth Column Quietly Operated in Hawaiʻi Islands
The piece claims Japanese residents formed a large bloc in Hawaiʻi with 155,006 of 414,000 residents and included citizens allowed to vote. It alleges infiltration of police, utilities, post office, and territorial guard, plus extensive espionage networks tied to the Japanese consul general and a wartime wave of spies among fishermen, storekeepers, and produce dealers aiding Pearl Harbor movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Idea
Territorial Guard
Army
Navy
China
Saene Julu
Renin
Hawaiian
Pearl Harbor
Stimson Seeks Female Volunteer Corps For Army Support
Secretary Stimson endorses Edith Rogers proposal to form a paid uniformed women’s corps serving with U S Army. The unit would handle clerical and support duties at posts and commands to free men for combat work, with initial pay of 21 dollars monthly and trained officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers Bill
Army Post
Stimsen He
Post Exchange
British Tank Losses in Libya Hit by British Forces
British forces destroyed 22 tanks and badly damaged 2 others in a tank engagement south of Agedabia as Axis units attempted to interfere with operations. A regiment of hussars captured five German infantry trucks amid difficult desert conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cairo
Tripolitania
Agedabia
Middle East
Hussars
Paul Bedell Elected Head of Canopus Club
Paul Bedell of the Bedell Nis sen company was elected president of the Canopus club at the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday. Thomas L Woods was elected vice president, P C McEnany treasurer, R L Monroe secretary, and Arthur Axmear sergeant at arms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Bedell
Canopus Club
Bedell-Nissen Company
Comspus Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Thomas L. Woods
P. C. MccEnany
R. L. Monroe
Arthur Axmear
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