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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 15, 1941
Page
5
Friday afternoon a roof fire at 2811 First Avenue E triggered a general alarm by Susie Sharp. John Kopecky, 92, died at his home on 206 First Street NW. At 145 a.m. Saturday Charles Mika, 40, of 1721 D Street SW, died at 1544 E Avenue NE at 9 30 a.m. Saturday.
The 9 a.m. Saturday forecast warns shippers to guard shipments over the next 24 to 36 hours. No. The northern half should expect 15 degrees, the southeast 25 degrees, and the southwest 20 degrees.
J. A. Bredle of Marion was fined 25 dollars plus costs for reckless driving with the court suspending all but 10 dollars on good behavior. James Beltz of 385 Eighth Street NE was fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding in a truck.
From St Guie s Mercy and University hospitals several births announced. Names include Terpkosh Rice Brown Cook Huston Daily Moeller Bittner Fries with parents in routes 2 Tenth Street NW I Avenue NE G Avenue NW Mt Vernon Avenue SE Bever Avenue SE and Cedar Rapids Iowa City. A daughter or son born on Feb 14 and Feb 15 noted for each family.
A reader-provided fragment lists individuals from multiple Iowa towns including Dale Houts Alburnett Nelavene Wilkenson Cedar Rapids Ray Greenwood Vinton Evelyn Burmeister Elberon R A Packard Chicago Bernice Knickerbocker Fairfax James B McMeekin Laurel Margaret Macauley Cedar Rapids Gerald D Ogburn Marion Leona Thompson Kanawha.
Berlin reports British shipping crippled as Suez and Mediterranean losses rise. Germany cites four stalled convoys near Suez and a mid Atlantic attack sinking 14 merchant ships totaling 82,000 tons. Additional air strikes off Peterhead and Harwich damage several vessels.
Senator Tobey of New Hampshire released a telegram to President Roosevelt seeking an end to the befuddlement over supplying England with destroyers. He cited Wendell Willkie’s urging to send five to ten destroyers monthly and noted Secretary Knox’s claim that the Navy has no more destroyers to spare.
C J Lynch Jr was elected president of the Linn County Bar Association at the annual meeting at the Roosevelt hotel Saturday noon. Dasid G Bleakley was elected vice president. Abel Bass secretary and Fred Fisher treasurer. A vote of appreciation was cast for Perrine retiring president for his work.
Athens reports a major Italian defeat on the Albanian front with heavy enemy losses in local actions. 200 prisoners were taken along with rifles and materiel. radio claims of 7000 to 8000 fascists captured were unconfirmed. Italian raids on Crete caused no damage.
This NEA Service article explains the new 10 percent defense tax added to the regular income tax. It shows how to compute total tax by adding 10 percent of the regular tax to the regular amount, and notes that conscientious objectors have no exemption from the defense tax. It also points to where to find the defense tax on forms 1040 or 1040A.
Elden Hauessler was arraigned on operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and fined 500 dollars plus costs by Judge H C Ring. It was his second offense and the balance will be paid in monthly installments of 25 dollars until 400 dollars is paid, with the remainder suspended on good behavior.
British imperial troops push 130 miles into Italian Somaliland from Kenya and seize five armored cars at Afmada and four at Bulo Brillo after heavy South African air raids. Italians acknowledged Armada loss. Simultaneously Ethiopians expand control in East Africa as British move on Cheren and Asmara.
The Guaranty Bank and Trust company as executor for Daniel C Hartung's estate filed three promissory note actions against Ray S Hartung and others. One suit seeks 14158 on a note dated Oct 31, 1925. A second suit by Mable Hartung as co defendant asks 1048.18 on a June 13 1930 note. A third action seeks 10783.33 and forecloses on 101 acres of land mortgaged as security.
A $500 personal injury suit filed by Lola Dye on behalf of her minor son Jay Dynes was settled out of court and dismissed with prejudice Friday by Judge C. J. Haas. Defendants include Paul R Wagner Oliver J Swab of Wagner Motor Company William E Schamberger and Emma Moorcroft in the November 18 automobile accident.
The sale of a lot at First avenue and Fourth street W was approved by Judge C J Haas. Helen M Fellows administratrix for the estate of Katherine J Bishop who died last April 26 supervised the process. C E Chapman purchased the property for 2700 dollars.
Land transaction approved by Judge C J Haas transfers 160 acres in township 83 Linn county from Anna Zingula executrix to Milo John Machula and Bessie Helen Machula for 15700 dollars. Other actions include McCaskey Register filing a promissory note suit against Paul M Roberts for 110 dollars plus costs, Mary Ann Puckett seeking divorce from Ralph Puckett, and Edward Whison receiving a 30 day jail sentence for defrauding a hotel keeper.
Vienna born George Meyer Roosevelt High School student spoke at the Y M C A fundraising drive, arguing that youth must address world problems and avoid recurring wars. He said the Y M C A teaches fair play and to seize opportunities, urging personal effort.
British paratroopers landed in Italy in a surprise operation with troops trained for intelligence and endurance. Italy said the drop occurred Friday three days after the attack and stated the soldiers wore recognized uniforms. The objective appeared to be damage to the Paulian aqueduct supplying water to about 2.5 million people.
About 3,500 persons attended the annual firemen's ball at the Coliseum Thursday night, the largest turnout in the event's history. Receipts confirmed the record while firemen thanked the public for support of their benefit fund.
Pattern 4709 is available in junior miss sizes 11 through 18. Size 13 requires 345 yards of 30 inch fabric and 4 percent yard contrast. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department, The Cedar Rapids Gazette, 243 West 17th Street, New York, NY, for the pattern. Additional ten cents buys the latest Pattern Book.
A Willie Willis quote notes how visiting aunts reveal family ties. He explains that his behavior shifts whether the aunt is Dad’s sister or Mamma’s, with a playful line about adopting a wary tone when they are from Dad’s side.
Dora Burmeister born in Germany and emigrated to the United States at 21. She married Henry Burmeister in 1887, lived on a Jasper County colony then on a 160 acre farm, moved to town in 1912 after his death, and remains a W R C member with eight children seven grandchildren and nine great grandchildren.
President announces real time collaboration with Britain on military science. A White House note says Dr. Conant will observe English research and share findings with the National Defense Research Committee. Further missions and participants may follow as the program advances.
FBI announces three Sacramento pin boys Bernal Carter Kenneth Lennon and Owen McHenry confessed to removing 44 railroad spikes on Southern Pacific tracks 68 miles from Sacramento on Jan 16 1938 and attempting to extort 50000 dollars. Carter is also wanted by the Navy as a deserter.
In Geneva Illinois two disciplinary officers Robert Adams 33 and William Laird 25 were charged with murder over the death of 16 year old James Williams at the St Charles state school for boys. Williams was beaten with a police night stick and a rubber hose with metal nozzle after protesting illness. The case prompted a broad state investigation initiated by Gov Dwight H Green.
International Harvester notified employees at six Midwestern plants that it will not appeal the National Labor Relations Board order requiring an end to dealings with independent unions. A spokesman said there can be no recognized bargaining agency at these plants and that any future recognition must come through a labor board decision.
The Fifth of a series notes the Iowa national guard detachment formed February 21 1922 at Cedar Rapids now to depart February 25 1922. Commanded by First Lieut Ray R Murdock the unit has 25 men including Romauld J Blahnik Francis N Pameticky George J Priborsky and Walter F Trabu and others from Cedar Rapids Shellsburg Marion.
Reported Balkan maneuvering suggests Yugoslavia accedes to German pressure as Bulgaria leans toward Berlin. Cvetkovic and Cincar Markovic travel to Germany amid fears of Axis plans against Suez Gibraltar and Singapore with Japanese aid. Britain relocates diplomatic mission from Bucharest. 146 Brits and allies board a Turkish ship to Istanbul. Hungary and Soviet Russia restore direct rail links for the first time since WWI.
Betty Subotnik daughter of Mr and Mrs Abe Subotnik 907 Ninth street SW a Wilson high school pupil was among ten high school entrants nationwide to place in a Quill and Scroll headline writing contest announced by Vera Jeffries Subotniks entry was sponsored by Miss Jeffries Miss Subotnik may apply for Quill and Scroll scholarships offering up to 500 tuition for two years at a college with an approved journalism department Anna Mae Andresen another Wilson student received honorable mention in the copyreading contest.
George Howland at 719 Eighteenth Street SE has two cars and two siphoned fuel incidents in three weeks. Gasoline thieves drained 25 gallons. Friday and Saturday losses total five more gallons. He values the loss at about $6 and called the police to report the thefts.
Washington AP troops survey sites for new camps as plan to raise the army from 1.418 million by June to as many as 55 infantry divisions is considered. General Marshall noted the effort is precautionary and tied to a broader push to boost arms production under a 3 billion program to Congress.
British and Greek forces reported advances on the Albanian front from seacoast to Pogradec mountains amid heavy materiel shipments. London said reviving daylight raids targeted London and eastern towns while Ruhr and Duisburg-Ruhrort oil facilities were bombed. The American Eagle squadron saw combat for the first time.
Former President Herbert Hoover will address a Chicago mass meeting at 9 30 p m Sunday for the National Committee on Food for the Small Democracies. The broadcast will reach nationwide through Columbia and Mutual systems. Hoover will urge aid for 37 000 000 Europeans in danger of starvation. Local assistance channels are organized by the Coe student committee led by F W Fager.
Winthrop high school Glee clubs will present an operetta In India in the school auditorium Wednesday evening directed by Miss Glenna Gruetzmacher. Cast includes Betty Jean Gaffney Betty Jo Hickman Doris Mac Roff Evelyn Hand Margaret Smith and Mary Bergstrand.
Mrs. R. E. Heal leaves for Waco Texas. Mrs. Walter Ragsdale returns from St. Luke's Hospital after major surgery. Lyle D. Furman, 23, enlists in the marine corps via Cedar Rapids station. O. J. Elsenbast speaks on The Amana Society to Springville Federated Women. Mary J. Pederson attends funeral of Lars Pederson in Blairstown. Mr. and Mrs. W. B. Ives attend funeral of Don Preussner in Manchester. Harold L. Spaight named director of National Concrete Masonry association in Chicago. Mrs. P. C. Crawford recovering from pleurisy at home. sister Myrtle Winslow with her. Three enlist in navy at Des Moines recruiting station: Ivan Ray Matteson, Hilary Franklin, and Melvin Wertz.
Mrs Milo Zabokitsky 20 of Norway suffered a knee injury at 430 PM Friday when the car she rode in, driven by her brother Walter Schulte 34 of Norway, collided with a machine driven by the Rev FE Hiltebridge 78 of Grundy Center about a mile east of Fairfax on highway 149. She was taken to Mercy hospital for treatment.
Applications to fill a rural mail carrier vacancy for the Cedar Rapids post office must be sent to Walter C. Anawalt local secretary of the board of U civil service examiners by February 28 The Anawalt office is in the Federal building The examination date will be set after applications are received and will occur about 15 days after the deadline
In a satirical critique Arthur Baer notes Alfonso of Spain placing his son on the throne while comparing royal successions in Romania. He mocks diplomacy with Mussolini and warns against rushing dynastic plans, likening politics to gambling and bad bets.
Former King Alfonso XIII of Spain suffered a new heart attack during the night and doctors reported his condition grave on Saturday. Physicians hurried to his bedside and administered a hypodermic stimulant.
Vatican sources say Pope Pius XII is sounding out belligerent powers on a common plan to restrict bombing of cities to spare civilian inhabitants. The development follows ongoing wartime diplomacy and appeals for humanitarian safeguards.
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