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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 18, 1946

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Daily Record Weather and Local Notices of 1946

No precipitation reported for listed cities on Sunday. Tuesday forecasts call for partly cloudy conditions east, with rain. Temperatures range from a high near 46 to a low around 20, cooling into Wednesday with 34 expected. Police court notes list multiple fines for offenses including drunkenness speeding and hit and run. Local births announced from St Luke's and Mercy hospitals with Feb 16 17 dates. False uttering of check prompts suspended sentence.

Miami Sas York Los Angeles City Iowa

U S Delegates to UNO Start Home from London

Thirty five members of the U S delegation to the United Nations flew from London aboard a Pan American Lockheed Constellation at 2 pm. bound for Shannon Ireland where Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt was to join the party. The group had met in London before returning to the United States.

London United States United Nations Jenards Meviinios, Jr Pan American Airways Shannon Fire Franklin D. Roosevelt Dublin

Police Learn License Number the Hard Way

Leo Plotz of Amana reported his car stolen Sunday night and initially could not provide the license number. Patrolmen M. Davis and Frank O Neill began investigating and, within an hour, located the vehicle and obtained its license details.

Leo Plotz Amana M. Davis Frank O'Neill Plotz Davis O'Neill

Car search continues after misidentification downtown

Plotz initially notified police about a matching car but said the found vehicle was wrong make. A second plate check pointed to Davis and O'Neill who located a car bearing that license, but Plotz again said it was not the target. Police proceed with a description of the car, not the plate, as the search continues.

Plotz Davis and O'Neill

Alburnett Woman Among Eight Hurt in Davenport Crash

Eight people were injured in a two car collision northeast of Davenport Sunday night. Walter Beckman a Davenport fireman and Mrs Jake Etze of Alburnett were the most seriously hurt with deep cuts and severe head and neck injuries and body bruises.

Davenport INS Walter Beckman Jake Etze Alburnett Beckman Etzel

Bowles Outlines Stabilization Plan Effects on Sectors

Bowles says the new anti inflation program will barely affect prices of furniture and home furnishings while wage policy aims for 16 to 20 percent raises. He cautions farmers, workers, and industry to expect protests, with inflation risks if subsidies are cut and prices rise.

Bowles

Nazi Atrocities in Greece Cited at Nuremberg

Soviet prosecutors presented a Greek government report to the international military tribunal detailing about 91 000 executions by Nazi occupation forces in Greece and a systematic starvation of civilians. The actions were described as part of a planned program to crush Greek resistance.

Mernberg International Military Tribunal Greece

Plagman Asked to Aid Vets Housing Group

Herbert C. Plagman former War Production Board salvage director is asked to aid Iowa state housing committee in surveying salvage buildings for conversion to veteran housing. Schyler Hunter secretary to coordinate local housing programs and survey regional labor and materials availability finds lumber scarce but cement and concrete masonry adequate.

DES Moines Herbert C. Plagman The War Production Board Schyler Hunter Plagman Iowa Hunter

Deaths Dr. Fred L. Minick 52 Cedar Rapids chiropractor

Dr. Fred L. Minick 52 Cedar Rapids chiropractor died at 2 p.m. Sunday at his home 1210 B avenue NW from a heart ailment. Born June 2, 1893 in Washington Iowa he was World War I veteran serving 18 months in the European area. Surviving are his wife Ida his mother Mrs Jacob Minick a brother Charles Minick of Washington and three sisters Mrs Edwin Nelson of Knoxville Illinois Mrs Clarence Miller of Red Oak and Mrs Francis X Downey of New York City. He belonged to the American Legion and St Patrick's church with funeral 9 a.m. Wednesday Rev D J Lenihan. burial Elm Grove cemetery Washington Iowa. Friends may call Teahen chapel after 7 p.m. Monday.

Fred L. Minick Cedar Rapids B Avenue NW Washington McHenry, I Ida Jacob Minick Charles Minick Edwin Nelson Knoxville Clarence Miller Red Oak Francis X. Downey New York City American Legion St. Patrick’s Church D. J.lenihan Elm Grove Cemetery Teahen Chapel

Death Notice Karl Grau of Cedar Rapids

Karl Grau 76 of Cedar Rapids died at his home 435 Fourth avenue SW at 9 p m Sunday after a brief illness born April 22 1869 in Tama county married C Edith McAnulty March 15 1893 Toledo. Survived by two daughters Mrs Ethelyn M Scott and Mrs Lysle G Potter Cedar Rapids a son Howard L Gray Evanston Ill three sisters Mrs Christie Clements Ames Mrs Elizabeth Winders Toledo Mrs Anna Clay Toledo and a granddaughter Funeral at Turner chapel 1:30 p m Tuesday Rev John E DeLong burial Cedar Memorial Park Friends may call at the chapel.

Karl Grau Cedar Rapids Fourth Avenue Tama County C. Edith McAnulty Toledo Grau Ethelyn M. Scott Lysle G. Potter Howard L. Gray Evanston Ill Christie Clements Ames Elizabeth Winders Anna Clay Gray Trinity Methodist Church Turner Chapel John E. DeLong Cedar Memorial Park

Obituary of Charles A Wicke of Fairfax Iowa

Charles A Wicke aged 75 of Fairfax died at 5 30 am Sunday after a brief illness He was born in Fairfax in June 1870 and lived there his whole life Surviving are two sisters Laura Wicke Spellerberg of Larramie Wales and Mary Wicke Thoman of Los Angeles a brother J A Wicke jr of Cedar Rapids and several nieces and nephews Services will be held Tuesday at 9 30 am at St Patrick s Catholic Church Bernard White officiating Burial will be in St Michaels Cemetery at Norway Rosary will be recited by Father White at 8 pm Monday at the Monahan funeral home where friends may call

Charles A. Wicke Fairfax Linn County Laura Wicke Spellerberg Larramie Wye Mary Wicke Thoman Los Angeles J. A. Wicker Cedar Rapids St. Patrick's Bernard White

OPA Settlements Against Mt. Vernon and Davenport Firms

Ceiling and price violations cost offenders $5,028.24 per state OPA office. Largest settlement was $1,982 plus costs against Davenport Fish Co for selling fish wholesale above ceiling prices. Rent overcharges totaled $138 against Flora Burton Jones and $157.50 against Charles Litts.

Des Moines OPA Davenport Fish Company Davenport Flora Burton Jones Mt. Vernon Avenue Charles Litts Mt. Vernon

Check Writer Sentenced To 30 Days Suspended

Ralph Swallom of Palo was arrested Sunday night by Detectives Frank Bukacek and Jake Stusak on a charge of false uttering of a check. He received a 30 day suspended sentence from Justice of the Peace Howard R. Churchill after a warrant charged him with passing a bad $20 check at a Cedar Rapids store.

Ralph Swallom Palo H. R, Churchill Frank Bukacek Jake Stusak Justice of the Peace Howard R. Churchill Swallom Justice Churchill Cedar Rapids

Men and Women In Service Update

Robert E. McEndree son of Mr and Mrs M B McEndree 1019 Tenth Street SW promoted to technician third grade and stationed at headquarters Frankfurt Germany. James L Ralston chief pharmacist navy son of Mr and Mrs H J Ralston 1018 Fourth Avenue SE returns to San Francisco after a 15 day home leave after six years in the navy two in the South Pacific. Cpl Lloyd A Ralston overseas 13 months on 45 day furlough at home before reporting to Camp Hood Texas for discharge.

Robert E. McEndree M. B. McEndree Tenth Street Sgt. McEndree Frankfurt Germany James L. Ralston Navy H. J. Ralston Fourth Avenue San Francisco Ding South Pacific Cpl Lloyd A. Ralston Camp Hood Texas

Hutchins Warns Of Weapons Worse Than Atom Bombs

Dr. Robert M. Hutchins, chancellor of the University of Chicago, told the House military affairs committee that far more destructive weapons than the atomic bomb are coming. He urged underground cities and a world government to avert a third world war, and warned universal training would merely teach obsolete weaponry.

Washington INS Congress Robert M. Hutchins University of Chicago House Military Affairs Committee Hutchins Albert Einstein United States Chicagoan

City Briefs and Local Notices

Mrs H F Klemme is confined to St Luke s hospital with a severe illness. The Public Welfare bureau will hold its regular monthly meeting Tuesday noon at the Montrose hotel. Tower Chapter No 49 R A M will confer the royal arch degree at Masonic hall Tuesday at 7 30 p m Refreshments will follow. Mrs W F Kremenak formerly at Mercy hospital nine weeks is now recovering at her home 2001 E avenue NW. Charles E Willits charged with assault and battery after a downtown fight Saturday was released Sunday on 30 bond. Mrs Frank Jandrt aunt of Edward Stolba called from Wisconsin because of illness of her sister Mrs Joseph Stolba who was injured in a fall and confined to Mercy hospital.

Public Welfare Bureau Montrose Hotel R.A.M Masonic Hall W. F. Kremenak Mercy Hospital E Avenue NW Charles E. Willits Third Street H. R. Churchill Frank Jandrt Edward F. Stolba Wisconsin Joseph Stolba

Stolen $25 From Corn States Serum Office Safe

Don Abernathy manager of the Corn States Serum company reports to police that $25 was stolen from a safe in the office at 328 Third Street SE on Sunday.

Don Abernathy Corn States Serum Company Third Street SE Serum Company

Mrs. Joseph Johnson Dead. Cedar Rapids Resident

Mrs. Joseph Johnson 41 of 84 Eighth Avenue SW died Sunday night from a heart ailment. Born July 19, 1904 in Little Rock Arkansas she lived in Cedar Rapids 16 months. Survived by husband three children Mattie Cerecy Thomas Cerecy Jr Earl Cerecy and three sisters Ollie Garner Kennet MO Leora Brown East St. Louis IL Teresa Williams Chicago. Funeral arrangements await arrival of relatives. Body at Rice funeral home.

Joseph Johnson Eighth Avenue SW Little Rock Ark Cedar Rapids Mattie Cerecy Thomas Cerecy, Jr Waterloo Earl Cerecy Chicago Ollie Gardner Kennet Leora Brown East St. Louis Ill Teresa Williams Rice Funeral Home

Funeral rites set for James M. Kelly at Immaculate Conception

Funeral services for James M. Kelly aged 84 of 601 Fourteenth Street SE will be held at Immaculate Conception Church at 9 am Tuesday with Rt. Rev. Msgr. John Molloy presiding. The Rosary is scheduled for 8 pm Monday at Brady mortuary. Burial will take place in Mt. Calvary Cemetery and friends may call at the mortuary.

James M. Kelly Fourteenth Street SE John Molloy Immaculate Conception Church Msgr. Molloy St. Mary’s Court No Brady Mortuary Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Plane Crash Ends Fox Hunt Near Clinton

Clinton aviator Lyle Bossen suffered a fractured nose when his Piper Cub crashed during a fox hunt about 400 feet ahead of 60 riders. Roy Bennet escaped injury though his plane wrecked after Bennet fired a shot. the crash disrupted the chase.

Clinton Lyle Bossen Bossen Roy Bennet Bennet

Ahepa No 194 Plans Regular Meeting and Initiation

The Order of Ahepa No 194 will hold its regular meeting and initiation on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at St John the Baptist Hellenic Orthodox church. Refreshments will be served.

Order of Ahepa St. John the Baptist Hellenic Orthodox Church

Precinct Worker Training Session Set by Linn County Democrats

The second school of instruction for precinct workers and committeemen and women, sponsored by the Linn county Democratic central committee and the Linn County Young Democrats, will be held at the Hotel Roosevelt Wednesday from 7 to 9 30 p.m.

Linn County Democratic Central Committee Linn County Young Democrats Hotel Roosevelt

Knights of Pythias and Sisters Schedule Meeting

A joint meeting of the Knights of Pythias and the Pythian Sisters is set for Monday evening at the K of P hall. A 6 30 picnic supper precedes awarding a 50 year membership jewel to Bill Miller and honoring World War II veterans. Dr Leo Sedlacek will show South Pacific army life movies.

Knights of Pythias Pythian Sisters K. of P. Hall Bill Miller Leo Sedlacek South Pacific Army Life

Eight Foxes Bagged in Hunt Near Mt. Vernon

Sportsmen bagged eight foxes seven red and one gray in a hunt west and north of Mt. Vernon. More than 100 participated, directed by Frank Benesh. Another area is planned for next Sunday.

MT. Vernon Mt. Vernon Sunde Frank Benesh

Congregational Church Honors New Pastor in Service

The First Congregational Church holds a Recognition Service for Rev. J. Richard Wagner at 5 30 p m on Wednesday with Dr. Alfred W. Swan as speaker. A 6 15 p m dinner precedes the service with Davenport association and Iowa State Conference officials participating.

First Congregational Church J. Richard Wagner Alfred W. Swan Madison Wis Davenport Association State Conference of Congregational Churches Iowa Royal J. Montgomery Grinnell Congregational Christian Conference of Virgil E. Foster State James E. Waery Iowa City Association George W. Fairbanks Clinton Joseph B. Clyde Cedar Rapids M. L. van Wagenen Muscatine Homer E. Dalrymple Anamosa G. H. Tellier Edwin B. Zeller Harry A. Toms Ella S. Merriman Caroline Tufts Woman’s Association Irving Churchill Robert Clauss George M. Newland E. E. Schen

Emperor Hirohito Says Recovery Depends on U S Cooperation

In a rare interview with three American newspaper leaders in Tokyo, Emperor Hirohito said Japan’s postwar recovery hinges on U S cooperation. He praised General MacArthur, expressed willingness to cooperate, and noted Crown Prince Akihito’s English study.

Tokyo Hirohito United States Robert McLean Philadelphia Evening Bulletin Associated Press Norman Chandler Los Angeles Times Benjamin McKelway Washington Star MacArthur Pacific War and Navy Departments Imperial Household Ministry McLean Japan Army Stars and Stripes Crown Prince Akihito

Room Situation Bad Crowded Jails

Laurance Berends, address unknown, sought entry to the county jail Sunday night but could not be jailed until Monday morning. He had a 30 day floater for intoxication last week and turned himself in. Authorities barred him for lack of papers. police provided one night in the city jail. Justice Churchill revoked the suspension, moving him to the county jail. Berends said he found a Cedar Rapids job and wanted to serve his time now.

Laurance Berends Berends H. R. Churchill Bill Milke Cedar Rapids

Industrialists Denounce Policy on Pay and Prices

Washington NA M chief says Truman wage price policy is inflationary. The National Association of Manufacturers calls it a step toward higher wages and prices, arguing the plan invites labor to demand pattern increases with limited price relief for industry if pattern gains are accepted.

Washington National Association of Manufacturers Truman N.A.M

Wills Probed for Two Branches of Kin

Courthouse probate Monday covers two wills. Edythe I. Whitenack’s three children Leota Oliphant Hillis Whitenack and Donald Whitenack share equally and execute jointly. will dated February 28 1940. George H. Knauer’s will bequeaths one fifth to Josephine Messner and four named heirs with trust executor. will dated May 3 1945.

Edythe I. Whitenack Leota Oliphant Hillis Whitenack Donald Whitenack Whitenack Center Point Vinton Josephine Messner Arlington George H. Knauer Cedar Rapids Messner Pearl Kool Pasadena Calif Mary Hunt Dubuque Charles D. Knauer Duluth

Estate seeks judgments on notes due against Geiger pair

Merrill Garrett as executor of the estate of Mrs. J. P. Hines filed two district court suits Saturday seeking total judgments of 5760 dollars against R. E. Geiger and Carolyn Geiger. Both suits are based on alleged notes.

Merrill Garrett J. P. Hines R. E. Geiger Carolyn Geiger

Linn County Older Boys and Girls conference officers named

Bob Hagerman of Alburnett was re elected president at the twentieth annual Linn County Older Boys and Girls conference held Sunday at the Marion Methodist church. Allen Sloan of Alburnett was named vice president and Maxine Quaas of the Buffalo Evangelical church was secretary. The officers are first cousins. Registrations totaled 156.

Bob Hagerman Alburnett Linn County Marion Methodist Church Allen Sloan Maxine Quaas Buffalo Evangelical Church

Candlelight ceremony marks new Navy officers

Improvement noted for Theodore Sattizahn after a stroke last week. Lost black Cocker Spaniel reported by a child. Harold M Howe group returns from St Louis with a trip to Mamge Caves and Bowling Green. Lt Jeanne Bowdish visits Schick hospital and prepares for O Rielly General in Springfield MO. Devere Fehr sails to Honolulu to join aviation metalsmith husband. Birthday Sewing club hosts farewell picnic for Dwight Hawk family relocation to Fort Smith Arkansas. Wedding anniversaries observed for the Austins and Verle Thompsons.

Birthday Sewing Club George Austin Dwight D. Hawk Fort Smith Ark Austins Verle Thompsons

Death of Mrs Carrie M Snyder noted in obituary

Marion relatives are advised of the death of Mrs. Carrie M Snyder widow of W H Snyder in Los Angeles on Friday. She was a longtime milliner in Marion and had recently moved from Tacoma Washington to Los Angeles with her daughter Mrs dya Bristow.

Marion Carrie M. Snyder W. H. Snyder Los Angeles

Weekend Guests and Family Gatherings Reflect Local Ties

Weekend visitors included the Chester Millers of Anamosa and the Bilietz and Northwess families from New Hampton. Harold Martin of St. Louis joined Mr. and Mrs. Martin in Des Moines. Mrs. Maude Waters and Mrs. Fair planned extended visits in Henry Ark. E R Harville hosted a family dinner for birthdays of Mrs. Glennie Fernow, John Harville, and Edgar Harville. Sgt. Robert Maire, recently discharged at Egilfield, Fla, travels to Los Angeles after visiting his aunt Mrs. Merleight.

Vernon Blietz Chester Millers Anamosa Glenn Bilietz Joy Blietz Louise Northwess New Hampton E. R. Harville Thirteenth Avenue Mr. Harville Glennie Fernow Cedar Rapids John Chicago Edgar Harville Marion Sgt Robert Maire Merleight Maire Egilfield Fla Los Angeles

Paratrooper Pfc. Fred Weber Home From Japan

Pfc. Fred Weber, a paratrooper, returns home from Japan to reunite with his wife and children who reside at 1415 Tenth Street.

Pfc Fred Weber Japan Tenth Street

Dubuque Family Hosts Returning Pilot and Parents

Mr and Mrs James Brown of Dubuque and their daughter Lt Luebertha Brown who recently returned from Europe were guests Sunday of the Walter Reinsch family.

James Brown Dubuque Luebertha Brown Europe Walter Reinsch

Promissory notes from Geigers tied to Haines estate timeline

Promissory notes to Mrs. Haines after her death on November 17 1944. The first note for 2500 dollars signed by both defendants at Mt Vernon on July 5 1935 bears six percent interest and lists Cherokee Ia as address. The second note for 1500 dollars signed July 25 1935 by R E Geiger lists Newell as address. Plaintiff states that payments totaling 50 dollars were made on the second note.

Geigers

Nelson Testifies At Assault Trial

Harold Nelson former cottage manager at Eldora boys' training school took the stand in his own defense in a trial charging assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury on James Patrick Galvin a former inmate He admitted striking Galvin twice on the leg and a light blow on the head but denied taking Galvin to the school hospital The case is before a jury of 11 with the Klatt case previously tried and juror excuses noted.

Fort Dodge Harold Nelson Eldora James Patrick Galvin Nelson Galvin J. E. McGennis Carl Klatt Ed Lundy

Third Party? It's News to Wallace

Secretary of Commerce Wallace denied knowledge of a third party movement and said he would not join such a effort. He pledged to stay within the Democratic fold and remain loyal to the party.

Wallace Chicago INS Jong Democratic Party

Politician Defends Party Amid Pauley Question

Wallace says the party remains eminently true to the people and that the public will realize it. He brefly declines to comment on the Pauley matter, stating that it would be idle to do so.

Pauley Wallace

Army Air Forces Form Roaming Atom Bomb Task Group

The army air forces organize a roving atomic bomb task group led by Brig. Gen. Roger M. Ramey. The 509th composite group trains at Roswell Field New Mexico for Pacific tests, with about 3000 personnel and 20 bombardiers, rotating crews to respond to emergencies worldwide.

Army Air Forces Washington INS United States 509Th Composite Group Roswell Field N. M Pacific Japan Hiroshima Nagasaki 509Th Roger M. Ramey Task Group 1 Army-Navy 58Th Fourth Air Force Continental Air Forces Bollingfield Roswell Marshalls Clovis

Waukon Man Fined For Battery on Policeman

Edward J. Thomas of Waukon was fined 100 dollars and costs in police court after a drunken disturbance turned into a fight with Sgt. Dale Cunningham. Judge Harry S. Johnson suspended 10 dollars of the fine if Thomas pays for damaged glasses and clothing from the clash in a downtown alley. The incident began when Cunningham and Patrolman Mullin intervened in a fight and Thomas allegedly swung at the sergeant before fleeing.

Edward J. Thomas Waukon Harrys. Johnson Thomae Dale Cunningham Cunningham Frank Mullin

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