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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 17, 1945

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Wallace's Path to Commerce Post Clears House

The House passed the George bill 399 to 2 to separate the Commerce Department from the RFC paving Henry A. Wallace’s path to secretary of commerce with limited RFC powers. The Senate vote is due March 1 and Wallace supporters expect confirmation despite party opposition and charges of leftist influence.

Washington Henry A. Wallace Roosevelt House Commerce Department RFC Wallace Senate George Barkley Kentucky Commerce George Bill House Banking Committee Lemke R-N.d Wilson R-Ind Jones America

Daily Record notices and incidents 1945

Summary of wartime ration guidance for stamps and fuels followed by local notices of divorces fines and recent births deaths and other city events. Reports include individual names addresses and locations in Cedar Rapids and surrounding areas with multiple fire calls traffic fines and public notices.

Crusade for Christ Plans to Start at St Pauls Methodist

St Pauls Methodist will observe the Crusade for Christ day Sunday as part of a four year postwar program for world reconstruction and evangelism. Church programs led by Carl Neufeldt and others will promote church schools youth work and Sunday services with a $25 000 000 budget to aid war devastated and non war areas.

Crusade For Christ St. Paul's Methodist Church Church of Youth Carl Neufeldt G. E. Hillier Elizabeth Bender Charles J. Bready Gerry Heyl Bertha Pownall General Conference of Methodist Churches

Cedar County Man Killed in Belgium

Special to The Gazette reports Pvt. Homer I. Mitchell 27 died Jan 26 from wounds in Belgium. Son of Eldo and his wife west of Tipton, he leaves wife Ruby Schroeder and two children Richard and Sandra of Davenport. He served since last June in the Seventh armored infantry division. five brothers Claude Guy Ray and Ernest also survive.

Tipton Homer I. Mitchell Belgium Eldo Mitchell Ruby Schroeder Richard Sandra Davenport Mitchell Seventh Armored Infantry Division Claude Guy Ray Ernest Mitchell

Iowa Republicans Back George Bill Recommitment Vote

Eight Iowa GOP congressmen Cunningham Dolliver Gwynne Hoeven Jensen LeCompte Martin and Talle backed a motion to recommit the George bill separating the RFC from the Commerce Department. The House refused recommitment.

Washington Iowa Cunningham Dolliver Gwynne Hoeven Jensen LeCompte Martin Talle RFC Commerce Department House

Value of Prayer Emphasized by Dr. David Berger

Dr. David I. Berger of Coe College spoke to over 200 business and professional women at Westminster Presbyterian in a World Day of Prayer service. He urged believers to proclaim Christ and live out his example, noting the value of unanswered prayers and their personal meaning.

David I. Berger Coe College Westminster Presbyterian Church Ruby Hickman Don C. Cook Alma Turechek Mary P. White Ella C. Horn Margaret Wambold Berger Christ Dr. Berger

Coggon Man Receives 60 Day Sentence For False Checks

Forrest C. Potter, 47, of Coggon, was sentenced to 60 days in Linn County jail after arraignment on a false uttering of a check charge. He was arrested by Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon and Constable George Thomas after issuing five false checks totaling about 50 dollars to Cedar Rapids merchants.

Forrest C. Potter Coggon Linn County H. R. Churchill Larry Condon George Thomas Coggan Cedar Rapids

Del J Cornally Wounded in Reich Action

Del J Cornally technician with unit 5/g was wounded in action December 18 in Germany. Medical report in February notes his condition as normal. A St Patrick's School graduate, he formerly ran a Marion car dealership before enlistment. his father Edward Connally died in January car accident.

Delphirms J. Cornally Joseph Sixth Street Germany Cornally St. Patrick’s School Marion Edward Connally

Schacht Aims to Arrange German Surrender Report

Paris radio says Dr Hjalmar Schacht ex Reichsbank chief has arrived in Switzerland to contact neutral and allied figures with a view to arranging a German surrender. The report, unconfirmed by other sources, cites Swiss frontier information.

London INS Paris Hjalmar Schacht Reichsbank Switzerland

Deaths Mrs Nelson Johnson

Lillian Mae Johnson died at home in Cedar Rapids at 2 15 p m after a brief illness. born August 10 1881 in Belvidere Illinois she studied at DeKalb Normal College and the Chicago Art Institute taught art at Tacoma University for two years married Nelson H Johnson in Belvidere August 2 1911 moved to Cedar Rapids from Cherokee in 1923 survived by husband a son Gordon H Johnson of Chicago a daughter Mrs Paul D Mundy Cedar Rapids two grandsons three sisters and other relatives services set at Moon chapel at 2 p m Sunday with Dr David I Berger officiating burial in Oak Hill Cemetery friends may call at the chapel.

Lillian Mae Johnson Nelson H. Johnson Mt. Vernon Avenue Belvidere Ill DeKalb Normal College Chicago Art Institute Art School Tacoma University Tacoma Wash Mr. Johnson Cedar Rapids Moon Chapel David I. Berger Oak Hill Cemetery

Ada Wesenberg Dies in Cedar Rapids After Long Illness

Mrs. Ada Wesenberg of 118 Sixteenth Street NE Cedar Rapids died at 2 p.m. Friday after a long illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born March 3 1874 in Maquoketa she moved to Cedar Rapids in 1898. She was a member of the First Congregational church. Surviving are three brothers Wilford Heynen Cedar Rapids E Q O Heynen San Francisco and A W Heynen Adel Ia a sister Ruth Rice Cedar Rapids and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted by Rev W A Jacobs in the Moon chapel at 4 p.m. Sunday with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Ada Wesenberg Sixteenth Street Cedar Rapids Maquoketa Miles First Congregational Church Wilford Heynen E. QO. Heynen San Francisco A. W. Hey

Death Notice D H Emery Former Cedar Rapids Resident

Mrs. W. E. Mickel of 1311 Second avenue SE has learned of the death of her cousin D. H. Emery of Fairbury Nebraska a former Cedar Rapids resident for many years He was at one time with the Jackson grocery on Second avenue SE Other Cedar Rapids cousins include Harry and Horace Hedges.

D. H. Emery W. E. Mickel Second Avenue SE Fairbury, Neb Cedar Rapids Jackson Harry and Horace Hedges

Death of Cedar Rapids farmer John F. Plower at 1013 Nineteenth

John F. Plower 1013 Nineteenth Street SE Cedar Rapids area retired farmer died at home Friday night after a long illness. Born August 2 1866 in Prairieburg he lived there most of his life. Survived by two daughters Mrs Mary Marek and Mrs James Buchtela two sons Joseph J and John R Plower a sister and a brother 12 grandchildren one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Services at St Wenceslaus Church with time to be announced. Friends may call at Turner chapel.

John F. Plower Nineteenth Street Cedar Rapids Prairieburg Mary Fousek Mary Marek Monticello James Buchtela Arlington Joseph J Central City John R. Plower Anna Holub Joseph Plower St. Wenceslaus Church Turner Chapel

Services for William Harrison Parker Planned at Polansky Chapel

Funeral services for William Harrison Parker route 3 will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Polansky funeral chapel with Rev. E. J. Wykle officiating. Burial follows at Oak Hill cemetery. A surviving daughter is Mrs. Frank Skvar, corrected from Friday’s Gazette. Friends may call at Polansky chapel.

William Harrison Parker Polansky Funeral E. J. Wykle Oak Hill Cemetery Frank Skvar Polansky Chapel

Trade Unions Backing Big 3

The World Trade Union Conference welcomed the Big Three Crimea declaration and urged over 40 nations to economically pressure Spain Argentina and other Fascist countries. It called for bringing war criminals to justice liquidating the Nazi system dissolving Nazi bodies and placing German industry transport and banking under UN control for postwar rehabilitation. The convention urged a democratic German trade union movement during occupation and recovery of seized funds.

London World Trade Union Conference Crimea Spain Argentina James B. Carey CIO United Nations Germany Labor Front

Congress and Parliament Probe UNRRA Crisis

A storm over UNRRA grows as U S Congress and British Parliament prepare inquiries into its failure to mobilize relief on a large scale. Discussions in London and Canberra follow warnings by Dr H V Evatt and Dutch Belgian and French officials that UNRRA has not functioned effectively in Europe.

London UNRRA U. S Congress Parliament Mercy United States House Appropriations Senate Finance Committees Laborite Daily Herald H. V. Evatt Australia Evatt Far Eastern Committee Sydney Europe M. A. Lamping Netherlands Vicomte de Thieusies Belgium Rene Massigli Britain France Richard K. Law House of Commons of Commons

Gov Blue Signs Two More Bills

Gov Robert D. Blue signed two more bills, bringing his total approvals to 23 acts from the 51st general assembly. One measure bars discrimination against armed forces personnel in uniform, the other requires the state tax commission to receive notice of homestead tax credit appeals.

Des Moines Robert D. Blue 51St General Assembly State Tax Commission

Local residents report lost gas stamps and stolen purse

Cleon Dolezal reports the loss of a bill fold containing gasoline ration stamps for 65 to 85 gallons and his ID papers. Mrs. Marjorie Buckman says her purse was stolen at McDonald’s tavern. Mrs. Lester Worden reports a tire, tube and rim stolen from Wilson and Company lot with $15 value.

Cleon Dolezal Thirteenth Avenue SW Post Office Dolezal Marjorie Buckman Clarence McDonald’s Lester Worden Sixth Avenue SW Wilson and Company

Bettendorf Labor Dispute Is Settled

Bettendorf Ordnance steel foundry workers with 1600 employees will return to their jobs starting with the early shift Monday after a settlement of the labor management dispute. The agreement calls for a neutral arbitrator, J Herman Rouse of Milwaukee, to decide the disputed issues.

Bettendorf Ordnance Steel Foundry Ray Blomgren Chicago War Labor Board District Ordnance George Foster CIO Union 144 United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers J. Herman Rouse Milwaukee

Pfc. Paul Runkle Wounded in Action in Luxembourg

Pfc. Paul Runkle, 19, serving with a Third Army infantry unit in Luxembourg, was seriously wounded February 4. He is the son of Milo H. Runkle and Mrs Maude E Safley of Houston Texas. A graduate of Allen Military Academy Bryan Texas he was at Fort McClellan Alabama until November 1944. After a 15 day furlough he went overseas in December 1944.

Paul Runkle Third Army Luxembourg Maude E. Safley Houston Texas Milo H. Runkle Fifth Avenue SE Allen Military Academy Bryan Fort McClellan Ala

Service members reported from local area

Army Air Corps corporal Gordon Saker arrives at Keesler Field Biloxi Mississippi. John R Watson enters Great Lakes Naval Training Center as apprentice seaman. Several others receive furloughs, transfers, or postings including Dale Lejeune Beck Oujiri Olsen Unruh Poole Kacerovsky Cooper Montague Pulda and Svoboda with family details and hometowns.

Gordon Saker Army Air Corps Merrill Baker Sixteenth Street Keesler Field Biloxi John R. Watson Great Lakes Naval Training Center Judy Elmhurst Drive Millard Polson Twelfth Avenue Edward G. Pulda Norfolk, Va Fourth Street NW

Salvage Drive Urged as War Aims Count

DES MOINES AP Herbert C Plagmah Iowa salvage official urged complete home front effort to save paper tin fat and cloth. He said 80 percent of tin cans were discarded last year with 90 percent from possessions now held by Japanese and warned paper shortages worsen due to freight embargoes and weather while mills need iron and steel and fats show a 200 million pound deficit by end of 1945.

DES Moines Herbert C. Plagman Iowa Salvage Division

Des Moines Youths Die In Gun Accident

In Des Moines a 17 year old Amos Jones Jr. accidentally shot and killed his 13 year old companion Ernie Rogers while showing a shotgun at Jones home. Amos said he believed the gun was unloaded and pulled the trigger. The incident occurred Friday night and police reported the tragedy Saturday.

Des Moines Amos Jones, Jr Ernie Rogers Jones Amos Ernie

Pfc Samuel L Rigby Wounded in Belgium

Pfc Samuel L Rigby 37 of the infantry was wounded in action in Belgium and awarded the Purple Heart. His wife Bess Rigby 914 Tenth Street NE and mother Mrs Myra Rigby 1135 Hubbard Avenue NE were informed. He worked for Acme Super Service before enlisting and has been overseas since June.

Samuel L. Rigby Belgium Bess Rigby Tenth Street Myra Rigby Hubbard Avenue Rigby Acme Super Service Army

Mexican Laborer Killed by Police Officer's Bullet

Davenport police say 25 year old Mexican laborer Pandans Barron was fatally shot after fleeing officers who questioned him and another man for draft deferment. Officer Richard Fee fired as Barron ran, a bullet ricocheted from the sidewalk and hit him in the back. coroner set inquest for Monday. Camacho, also Mexican national, aided in the incident and is being questioned. Barron died at Mercy hospital. officers say use of force was justified. Barron and Camacho had been working for Maine Central railroad in Portland and were en route to Stockton, California back to Mexico under War Manpower orders.

Davenport Pandans Barron Reed Phillips Richard J. Fee Thomas Milroy Barron Victor P. Camacho Fee Milroy Phillips Mercy Hospital Scott County Frank Keppy Camacho Vera Cruz Maine Central Railroad Portland, Maine Stockton Calif Mexico War Manpower Commission Barren

Review Called Off At Coe as Fritz Gets Silver Star

Virgil D. Fritz received the Silver Star for gallantry in action at Guadalcanal. Capt. Leo Hoffmann pinned the award Friday at Coe College offices due to canceled formal reviews caused by cold weather. Fritz acted as a litter bearer under fire to evacuate the wounded. he is married with three children.

Guadalcanal Virgil D. Fritz Glenwood Drive Leo Hoffmann Coe College ASTR Leo Borak Fritz

Memorial Service for Cpl. Ernest Bohlken

A memorial service for Cpl. Ernest Bohlken 23 killed in France on December 4 will be held at Wayne Zion Lutheran church in Anamosa Sunday at 10:30 a.m. The Rev. F H Kehren will officiate. He is buried in a U S military cemetery in France. Surviving are his wife Clara Hubbard of Anamosa a baby daughter Judy his parents Mr and Mrs B H Bohlken of Wayne two sisters Eileen and Mrs Alvina Wilkin and two brothers Leonard and Irvin of Wayne.

Anamosa Cpl Ernest Bohlken France Wayne Zion Lutheran F. H. Kehren Cpl Bohlken U. S Albert J. Dubais Bohlken

The Poet of the People by Edgar A Guest

Edgar A Guest reflects on diverse tastes and skills shaping society. He argues variety prevents waste and that people pursue different paths, yet all face life’s common struggles. The piece praises practical labor and shared progress despite disagreements.

Edgar A. Guest the Poet of the People

Gazette Billing and Service Rates in Cedar Rapids

The Cedar Rapids Gazette outlines subscription prices for carrier and mail delivery with annual and semiannual options. It notes Associated Press United Press International news service and lists Allen Klapp Company offices in Chicago New York Detroit for media distribution.

Cedar Rapids The Gazette Ird Ave Iowa Cedar Ra Associated Press United Press International News Service Allen-Klapp Company Michigan Avenue Chicago Fifth Avenue New York New Center Detroit Media Records A.n.pa

Manila Battle Rages as Japanese Defenses Collapse

Amid heavy shells and air raids in Manila the Japanese struggle in Intramuros and nearby districts while American forces push to clear Ermita Malate and Pasig river areas. U S fighters raid Formosa targets as Manila fights to hold key zones.

U. S China Sea Kato Formosa Mansei Islands Hong Kong Lesser Sunday Islands Philippines Manila Intramuros Manila Bay Pasig River Ermita Malate First Cavalry 11Th Airborne Douglas MacArthur Pasig

Bowman Resigns Pitt Chancellorship to Lead University

Dr John G Bowman resigns as chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh after serving since 1921 to become president of the newly created post effective July 1 He will be succeeded by vice chancellor Rufus H Fitzgerald on June 30 per the board of trustees announcement

Pittsburgh John G. Bowman University of Pittsburgh Friday Ss of Trustees Friay Rufus H. Fitzgerald

University leaders Bowman and Fitzgerald linked to Iowa history

Dr Bowman served as president of the State University of Iowa from 1911 to 1914. Dr Fitzgerald is noted as a former University of Iowa alumnus who led the Memorial Union.

Bowman State University of Iowa Fitzgerald University of Iowa Memorial Union

Tries to Beat Truck at Crossing Ends in Tie

Ray Cashman and Coggan were fined by Police Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to failing to yield the right of way. Cashman tried to beat a truck at Fifth avenue and Second street SE on Friday afternoon and was bumped, sending his car into Don Hladky’s machine at 1600 Fourth avenue SE. the truck was undamaged.

Harry J. Spruitzer Country Club Parkway Richard W. May Memorial Drive David A. Fluegel Blake Boulevard W. E. Maupin Sfe Ray Cashman George Erceg C Street G. L. Jones Fifth Avenue Co. W. Christensen Hunting Avenue P. T. Chandler Highland Drive R. S. Seeley Twenty-fourth Avenue Lester Walker Rainer A. Simoons Oakland Road Coggan Harry S. Johnson Cashman Second Street SE Don Hladky Fourth Avenue SE

The Perfect Offering In Lent Devotional Meditation

Dr Gaius Glenn Atkins presents a Lenten devotion urging contrition and repentance. The reflection emphasizes a broken spirit as a cleansed instrument for God, the need to surrender pride and self love, and the transforming power of forgiving love through repentance. Amen.

Gaius Glenn Atkins The Federal Council of the Churches of Christ In America Jesus Christ

Divorce Granted To Venita Oakie From Jack Oakie

Mrs Venita Oakie was granted a divorce from actor Jack Oakie after tearful testimony she tried to make the marriage work. She alleged his absences and insults at home and guests. Attorneys said a property settlement was arranged. they wed in Yuma Arizona on March 22 1936. no children.

Los Angeles Venita Oakie Jack Oakie

Smithsonian holds vast collection of primitive tribal instruments

The Smithsonian Institution houses a collection exceeding 2000 musical instruments from primitive tribes. The roster highlights diverse origins and families, illustrating cultural diversity and historical craftsmanship across regions.

The Smithsonian Institute

Radio schedules highlight 7 to 9 p.m. programs across networks

Radio More presents Early American Dance Music on Blue and KXEL at 7 p.m. The Boston Symphony broadcasts from Hunter College New York at 7 30 p.m. over Blue and KXEL. The National Barn Dance features The Southernaires at 8 p.m. NBC WHO. Met Opera tenor Donald Dame guests Detroit system at 7 30 p.m. over Mutual. Rea Adm Woodward to speak briefly.

The Blue KXEL Boston Symphony Orchestra Hunter College New York Clark H. Woodward Navy Donald Dame Metropolitan Opera Detroit Mutual Southernaires NBC WHO Joe Kelly

Nightly Radio Lineup Highlighting City Majors

A collage of radio program listings features Mayor of Town, WMT Bees, Gaslight Gaieties, Boston Symphony on NS occas, KXEL Hit Parade re Natl, Barn Dance on WHO la, Serenade on WEREM, Judy Canova on WMAQ, Theater of Air on WGN, and Al Pearce on KXEL with WMT.

Cccces Occas Boston Symphony KXEL Werem Judy Canova Wmaq Theater of Air WGN Andy Russell al Pearce

Programs Hour by Hour from WHO Barn Dance to News

Hour by hour radio listings show events from WHO and WMT stations including Barn Dance, Judy Canova, Meet Mary, and various news segments. Times range across morning to evening with 16 45 p.m and 10 80 p.m style entries reflecting schedules and station identifiers.

Siene L Judy Canova Rael Mary H. King O

KU students give professors cigarets in protest

War scare cigarettes replace apples as a gesture at the University of Kansas in Lawrence. On Friday students hoping to make an impression presented their professors with cigarets.

Lawrence Kan Ins University of Kansas

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Margaret Helen White Raymond Cecil White Frank J. Novak Fifteenth Avenue SE John Bowman Bever Avenue SE Anna Strauss Otto E. Strauss Velma Gardner Leonard G. Gardner Mary Ellen Snodgrass Francis Byron Snodgrass John E. Crawford Esther M. Flitsch Cornelius Risdal Alburnett Cheryl Ellingson Robert E. Burianek Patricia L. Boyse George Pettit Second Avenue Ward Burke Avenue NW L. B. Lamb First Street St. Luke’s Harley Young A Avenue Milo Hodina N Street Hamill Murphy Mercey Joseph FE. Brown Fourth Avenue Richmond Ray Lemen Lemen Ollie Lemen Fifteenth Street Wis Robert S. Higley Margaret Columbia Hospital Robert Higley Fred M. Higley First Avenue NW Robert Higleys Cedar County David Berger del J. Cornally Reich Schacht Mrs Nelson Johnson Parker Services Big Congress Inquiry Gov Pfc Runkle Edward John Svoboda John Svoboda Eleventh Street Laurence R. Dale James R. Dale Fourth Street Camp Ritchie Mda Camp Lejeune N. C Earl J. Beck Aviation Ordnanceman Ray J. Beck Twenty-second Avenue Seattle Alvin F. Oujiri Susan Eighteenth Street John Oujri Fourteenth Avenue Wayne E. Olsen England A. C. Olson Newhall Lawrence Unruh Camp Barkeley Twentieth Avenue SW Louis Unruh Mechanicsville Carl E. Poole Pacific Tenth Street SE Edward Kacerovsky Anna Kacerovsky Paul A. Cooper J. J. Schmickle Robert H. Cooper Mevin Montague Joe T. Svoboda Walford Boy Coe Bataan Dr. Bowman Pittsburgh U DR. Atkins Radio Chicago Theater Romberg By Nadine Subotnik Chicago Theater of the Marion Claire Bruce Foote Henry Weber GS Knicax Eddie Stone Blytheville, Ark WMAQ Opie Cates Bing Crosby Russell Elmer CBS WMT Arlene Harris International Gospel Broadcast Charlie E. Fuller Capitol New Exel Tin Pan EXEL Gre Holb Bailes WGN Ginsbure WGN Detroit MXEL Boston Sym Rae Man Ico Thombont
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