28 Missing In Wreck of Liner Yukon
Seward Alaska AP twenty eight persons still unaccounted for Thursday after the last known survivors were landed from the ill fated Yukon. Three persons still unidentified were known to be dead. Two bodies believed to be a soldier and a civilian er were put ashore with the last group of survivors. Rescue craft plowed through mountainous seas to the reef where the Yukon went aground during a blizzard Sunday. Coast guard cutters and power boats searched the shores of Johnstone bay for victims swept overboard when the battered liner cracked open amid ships late Monday. Eighteen already have been found, chilled but unhurt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seward
Alaska
Yukon
Coast Guard
Ers
Alaska Steamship Company
Johnstone Bay
Notice of bail forfeiture in Linn County Iowa court
In District Court of Iowa Linn County State of Iowa plaintiff names Sidney Water and Fred Lee as defendants in Criminal No 12212. By order dated February 6 1946 bail posted by Sidney Water and Fred as surety forfeited. Court sets February 21 1946 at 9 pm at Cedar Rapids courthouse to show cause why judgment for 2000 against Water and Rodriguez and Vasquez should not be entered. Sheriff Smith serves notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of Iowa
Linn County
Iowa
John Gomeph Vasquez
Alfonso Rodriguez
Ryunsell
Sidney Water
LeRoy Findley
Fred Lee
Fred
Cedar Rapids
County
Smith
Notice of Administrator for Frank lekeys estate in Iowa
Notice is hereby given that on February 6 1946 Robert Matkinson was duly appointed and qualified Administrator of the estate of Frank lekey deceased of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to said estate are requested to make immediate payment. Those having claims against the estate will file them properly authenticated in the office of the Clerk of the District Court, Linn County Iowa. Stewart Holmes Attorney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tate
Iowa
Linn County
Franklekey Te
Ian County
Tine
Alfred C. Eakine
State of
Linn Hb
Ethel Katherine Nasinec
Linn
Countrowa
District Court
Executrix appointed for Linn County estate
Grace C Garden is named Executrix of the estate of Alfred C. Leakine late of Linn County Iowa. She states the date February 6 1946 and urges all indebted persons to pay promptly and all claims to be filed duly authenticated in the Linn County Iowa District Court.
James E. Blake Home Sold To Col Wood In Cedar Rapids
The residence of Mrs. James E. Blake at 1920 Linden Drive SE was sold to Col. and Mrs. Martin Wood of New Orleans. Possession by Col. Wood is set for soon after closing with the Hedges company. Col. Wood, a World War II army veteran, will join Penick and Ford Ltd in Cedar Rapids and travels from New Orleans with his wife, granddaughter of the late W. S. Penick. The brick Georgian house, completed five years ago by contractor Bruce McKay, features a wrought iron gallery and southern influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Blake
Linden Drive
Martin Wood
New Orleans
Hedges Company
Wood
Penick and Ford, Ltd
Cedar Rapids
W. S. Penick
Penick and Ford
Blake
Bruce McKay
India Half As Large As Continental United States
A historical note states that India is about half the size of the continental United States, comparing land areas between the two regions. The claim emphasizes the vast geographic scale difference and places India within a global land area context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
India
Continental
United States
Men and Women In Service Return Home
Charles L. Wheeler formerly of Cedar Rapids arrived in Seattle aboard the USS Miniette after 30 months in the South Pacific. Billy F. Folkers, 703 Third Street SW, discharged from the navy at Shoemaker after 38 months service. Sergeant Robert B. Clifton discharged at Fort Sheridan after 38 months in the army, with 29 months in Europe. Edward Clifton discharged at Fort Logan after 35 months in Europe and Asia Pacific theaters. Douglas Clifton inducted early January, stationed at Fort McClellan. They are sons of the Clifton family at 1634 Eighth Street NW. Sgt Edward’s wife and two daughters live with them. This is Robert’s first home visit in three years.
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Charles L. Wheeler
Cedar Rapids
Seattle
Wash
L. H. Wheeler
Tacoma
South Pacific
Billy F. Folkers
Verne F. Folkers
Third Street
Navy
Shoemaker
Calif
Atlantic
Pacific
Robert B. Clifton
Fort Sheridan
Ill
Edward Clifton
Fort Logan
Colo
Douglas Clifton
Army Eary
Fort McClellan
Ala
Robert L. Clifton
Eighth Street
Sgt
Edward
Robert
Smoke Overcomes Man In Fire At Wade Home
Clinton Jones was taken to St Luke's hospital after smoke from a basement fire at 1522 Bever Avenue SE. Firemen said hot ashes started a rubbish heap blaze. damage was negligible and E. T. Wade owns the building. Jones was released within an hour. several rabbits in the basement were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton Jones
Bever Avenue SE
E. T. Wade
Jones
St. Luke’s Hospital
Accountants Host First Ladies Night Dinner Dance
Cedar Rapids chapter of the National Association of Cost Accountants hosted a dinner at the Montrose hotel on Wednesday with 76 attendees. Entertainment followed the meal with Jean Fahrney Doris Newman and Harold Royal Gibson performing, Marvin Cobb as master of ceremonies, and a community sing after the program before dancing. Les Wright chaired the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
National Association of Cost Accountants
Montrose Hotel
Jean Fahrney
Horace Heidt
Doris Newman
Harold Royal Gibson
Marvin Cobb
Les Wright
Troop Arrivals Reported By Associated Press
About 28 478 veterans to debark at six ports from 31 vessels on Thursday. Ships include New York Vassar Victory Bremerhaven 1 444 troops with multiple units. West Point Manila 6 107 army 1 456 navy 251 nurses 123 civilians. Antioch Victory Le Havre 1 041 troops incl 356th FA bn 94th div. India Victory Le Havre 999 army 11 navy with multiple ord and maint units. Miscellaneous personnel on St Lawrence Owensboro Stephen Field William Byrd T E Mitchell Greeley Frostburg and others. Norfolk San Francisco Seattle San Diego Los Angeles listings follow with mixed navy army and marine contingents.
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New York
Vassar Victory
Bremerhaven
132Nd Aaa
Ha. Co
West Point
Manila
Antioch
le Havre
Ord
India Victory
Inf
St. Lawrence
Calcutta
Owensboro
Stephen Field
Oran
William Byrd
Birkenhead
T. E. Mitchell
Casablanca
Greeley Victory
Man Loses Left Arm In Railroad Accident
Andrew P. Miller of 1117 Seventh Street SE, a North Western Railroad employee, lost his left arm after slipping in front of an engine at Beverly yards. He was taken by ambulance to Mercy hospital and reported in fairly good condition Thursday.
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Andrew P. Miller
Seventh Street
North Western Railroad
Beverly Yards
Miller
Mercy Hospital
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Robert Matkinson
Stewart Holmes
Grace C. Garden
Executrix
Geo. C. Gorman
Inez K Crane
Alois M. Hasek, Jr
11Th St
Marion
First St
International
House Judiciary Committee
Washington
Or W. Johnson
Lewisburg
Justice Department
Johnson
Col. Wood
Wheeler
Wade
The
Associated Press
Cape Clear
Okinawa
San Diego
Submarine Boardfish
Los Angeles
Banner
Saipan
Fergus
Maui
Geneva
Pearl Harbor
Killian’s
Killian's
Killian
First Avenue
Abe
Jowa-Illinois Gas and Electric CO
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