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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1945
Page
3
Ration stamps and coupons update. Meat-Red, Foods-Blue and Sugar stamps list validity dates through March to June 1945. Gasoline and Fuel Oil coupons details. Airplane shoe stamps and restrictions. Then divorce decrees and police court cases with fines. Fire calls and traffic penalties. Births announced at St Luke's Mercy Richmond and Milwaukee areas including Cedar Rapids ties.
St Pauls Methodist plans a Crusade for Christ observance on Sunday as part of a four year postwar program. Church leaders Carl Neufeldt Mrs G E Hillier Miss Elizabeth Bender and Dr Charles J Bready oversee church service and school youth programs. The movement launched by the 1944 Methodist conference aims evangelism world order church school attendance stewardship and relief with a $25 million budget for war and non war areas.
Pvt. Homer I. Mitchell 27 died Jan 26 of wounds in Belgium. Son of Eldo and wife Ruby Schroeder Mitchell of Davenport. two children Richard and Sandra. He entered service last June, overseas under a month in the Seventh armored infantry division. Survived by five brothers Claude Guy Ray Elmer Ernest.
The House passed the George bill by 399 to 2 to separate the commerce department from the RFC paving the way for Henry A. Wallace to become secretary of commerce without RFC powers. The bill now goes to the White House and the Senate vote is due March 1, with Wallace odds improved by the House action.
Washington AP reports eight Iowa Republicans Cunningham Dolliver Gwynne Hoeven Jensen LeCompte Martin and Talle voted Friday to recommit the George bill to separate the RFC from the Commerce Department. The move was defeated in the House.
Dr David I Berger of Coe College addressed over 200 women from Protestant churches on the World Day of Prayer at Westminster Presbyterian. He urged living out faith and accepting patient, varied answers to prayer, stressing a world centered in the eternal.
Forrest C. Potter of Coggon was sentenced to 60 days in Linn County jail after arraignment for false uttering of a check. He was arrested after giving five false checks totaling about $50 to Cedar Rapids businessmen.
Delphinus J Cornally a technician 5/g was wounded in action December 18 in Germany. A hospital report dated February 6 notes his condition as normal. He previously worked as a car dealer in Marton and is a St Patrick’s school graduate. His brother Joseph lives at 200 Sixth Street SW. His father Edward Connally died in a January car accident.
Paris radio reported that Dr. Hjalmar Schacht ex reichsbank chief had arrived in Switzerland to contact neutral and Allied figures to negotiate a German surrender. The broadcast cited Swiss frontier information but remained unconfirmed by other sources.
Obituaries and death notices for Lillian Mae Johnson Ada Wesenberg and D H Emery, with service details. Includes Parker service details and corrections for a listed survivor. Names include Johnson, Mundy, Woods, Gorham, Harned, Heynen, Rice, Plower, Marek, Buchtela, and Parker. locations Cedar Rapids Belvidere Maquoketa Prairieburg Arlington Monticello Central City Oak Hill Linwood Moon chapel.
World Trade Union Conference endorses the Big Three Crimea communique and calls for a global effort to crack down on fascist regimes. It urges justice for Nazi crimes, liquidation of the Nazi system, UN control of German industries, and restoration of independent democratic unions in Germany during occupation. The plan seeks full reparations and the recovery of union funds seized by the Nazis.
A crisis over UNRRA prompts expected inquiries in the U.S. Congress and British Parliament into the agency’s slow relief efforts. Critics blame lack of coordination with the Army and insist UNRRA must accelerate aid, while governments weigh inviting the relief body into liberated areas.
Gov. Robert D. Blue signed two more measures in Des Moines bringing his total acts approved to 23 from the 51st general assembly. One bill bars discrimination against military uniformed personnel and the other requires the state tax commission to receive notice of any appeal against a homestead tax credit refusal.
Cleon Dolezal reported a missing billfold containing gasoline ration stamps estimated at 65 to 85 gallons and his ID papers. Marjorie Buckman reported a purse theft at McDonalds tavern. Lester Worden reported a tire and related parts stolen from Wilson and Company parking lot.
Bettendorf AP reports a settlement of the labor dispute at the Ordnance steel foundry. About 1,600 employees will return to work with the early shift Monday after talks among company and union officials, War Labor Board conciliator Ray Blomgren, and district ordnance officers. A neutral arbitrator J Herman Rouse of Milwaukee will decide outstanding issues.
Pfc. Paul Runkle aged 19 serving with a machine gun and mortar unit of the infantry in Luxembourg was seriously wounded in action on February 4, according to information from his mother Mrs. Maude Safley of Houston Texas and father Milo H. Runkle of 1410 Fifth Avenue SE Bryan Texas. A graduate of Allen Military Academy Bryan he was stationed at Fort McClellan Alabama until November 1944 and went overseas in December 1944 after a 15 day furlough.
Army Air Corps Sgt Gordon Baker arrives at Keesler Field Biloxi Miss. John K R Watson enters Great Lakes Naval Training Center. Pvt Millard Polson has tumor removed at his Army camp. Edward Svoboda spend furlough with family. Lt Laurence Dale transferred Camp Ritchie Md to Camp Lejeune N C after 32 months overseas. Earl Beck on 15 day leave. will report to Seattle. Pvt Alvin Oujiri arrived in France. wife Susan. Pvt Wayne Olson arrived in England. Lawrence Unruh returns to Camp Barkeley after furlough. Carl Poole in Pacific promoted to fireman first class. Sgt Edward Kacerovsky arrives in France. Paul Cooper arrives in France. brother Robert in Germany. Melvin Montague promoted to sergeant and awarded Purple Heart. Edward Pulda reports to Norfolk after nine day leave. completed Great Lakes boat training.
DES MOINES AP Herbert C. Plagman Iowa salvage division executive secretary urged that salvage of paper tin fat iron and cloth be a home front duration. He cited 80 percent of empty cans thrown away last year and 90 percent from possessions now held by Japanese. He warned paper cargo freight and weather worsen shortages while mills' inventories fell by more than 1 million tons and fats could show a 200 million pound deficit by end of 1945.
Des Moines police said Amos Jones Jr., 17, accidentally killed his companion Ernie Rogers, 13, Friday night at the Jones home. Amos, who was showing a shotgun, pulled the trigger believing it was unloaded, and Ernie died.
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 joining the army and has been overseas since June.
Panciano Barron a 25 year old Mexican national transient laborer died after being shot following an escape attempt from Davenport Police. Officers Fee and Milroy had tried to question him and Camacho at a downtown cafe about draft deferments. Barron fled and was shot as he ran. the bullet struck him in the back and he died at Mercy hospital. An inquest will be held. Camacho said both men were en route to Stockton after work with the Maine Central railroad.
The Silver Star for gallantry in action at Guadalcanal was pinned Friday on Virgil D. Fritz, a discharged serviceman, by Capt. Leo Hoffmann at Coe College. A formal review was canceled due to cold weather. Fritz served as a litter bearer under fire to evacuate the wounded. he is married with three children.
Special to The Gazette Anamosa hosts a memorial service for Cpl Ernest Bohlken 23 who died in France December 4 at Wayne Zion Lutheran Church at 10 30 a m Rev F H Kehren will officiate Bohlken buried in a U S military cemetery in France Survivors include wife Clara Hubbard baby Judy parents Mr and Mrs B H Bohlken Wayne two sisters Eileen and Mrs Alvin Wilkin Anamosa and two brothers Leonard and Irvin Wayne
A meditation on diverse skills and tastes that keep society functioning. The piece argues people pursue different paths yet share common cycles of birth, death, and work, and despite flaws, everyday life proceeds.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette lists publishing and office details at 500 3rd Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa and notes second class matter status since June 18 1932. It shows subscription rates by carrier and mail and provides addresses for Associated Press and United Press International services and media records memberships.
Japanese forces in Manila press a last stand amid ruined streets as civilians flee toward American lines. U S fighters strike Formosa and Mansei islands while naval skirmishes sink freighters near Hong Kong and the Philippines. American divisions push into13 Imperial positions in Intramuros Pasig river triangle seeking to capture the city.
Dr John G Bowman resigned as chancellor of the University of Pittsburgh after leading since 1921 to take a newly created president role effective July 1. He will be replaced by Rufus H Fitzgerald who now serves as vice chancellor and will vacate June 30.
Ray Cashman and Coggan were fined by Police Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to failing to yield the right of way. The incident occurred at Fifth Avenue and Second Street SE when Cashman attempted to beat a truck Friday afternoon, was bumped, and collided with Don Hladky’s machine at 1600 Fourth Avenue SE, causing damage to both cars while the truck was undamaged.
Devotional reflects on Psalm 51 17 and 15 17. The evil within us must be crushed not the soul. Contrite spirit pleases God and repentance renews the heart as a living sacrifice through Jesus Christ. Copyright 1945.
Venita Oakie was granted a divorce from actor Jack Oakie in Los Angeles after tearful testimony about repeated attempts to save the marriage. She said he stayed out at night and demeaned her before guests, and a property settlement was reportedly arranged. The couple wed in Yuma, Arizona, on March 22, 1936, and have no children.
Early American Dance Music and Broadway guests fill the night schedule. The Boston Symphony broadcasts from Hunter College New York at 7 30 p.m. Detriot Symphony guest Donald Dame joins Detroit at 7 30 p.m. The Southernaires appear on The National Barn Dance at 8 p.m. from NBC and WHO.
Mayor of Town meets Navy event leads a night of broadcasts with Danny Kaye and Gaslight Gaiettes. Programs include WM 7 00 gaslight, Detroit Symphony 1304, WGN 7 30, Boston Symphony KXEL 7 30, Hit Parade, WM Natl Barn Dance WHO 8 00, Barn Dance Sat Serenade, Judy Canova Theater of Air, Andy Russell and Al Pearce. Herbert Marshall KXEL 9 30.
A fragment listing radio time slots and program names including WMT and WGN segments. Mentions hosts or features like Andy 315 ray and EXEL News, with sports and dance entries interspersed.
War scare cigarets replace the traditional apple as students in Lawrence distribute cigarettes to their professors at the University of Kansas. The gesture, revealed Friday, aims to make an impression on faculty.
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