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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 22, 1946

Page

8

Weather roundup and city notices from Cedar Rapids

The Daily Record reports weather figures with high and low temperatures for Bismarck to Los Angeles and Iowa forecasts of rain and mild air. Police and public notices list crimes such as drunkenness and disturbing the peace, speeding, failure to yield, and parking violations with names and fines. newborns announced from local hospitals and distant couples.

Bismarck Miami Chicace Minneapolis Denver As Los Angeles Sious City Iowa

Pedestrian Hit by Car on First Avenue

John Janecek of 1836 Washington Avenue SE suffered a possible fractured left ankle and scalp lacera tion after being struck at First Avenue and Twelfth Street Thursday night. Driver George Voelker of 1524 Washington Avenue SE was charged with failure to yield to a pedestrian, paid $5 and costs, and drove Janecek to St Luke's Hospital.

Virgil L. Adams Lenoir City Tenn R. C. McCalley Marion Dexter Wolfe Fourteenth Avenue SE George Voelker Washington Avenue SE Harold L. Candler Sixteenth Avenue SE C. Pavlick F Avenue Clayton Arnold B Avenue A. A. Buenke Roosevelt Hotel John Reding, Jr Westwood Drive Joe McGowan Alburnett John Baldridge Third Street J. Jay Smith Second Avenue H. Paul Wilshire First Avenue T. H. Woods E Avenue Murray C. Marks Hugo Meineke Fourth Avenue John Janecek Twelfth Street Voelker Janecek St. Luke's Hospital Henry Overman George Rubey

Bevin offers Extension of Russian Pact

British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told the Commons he proposed extending Britain’s 20 year friendship treaty with Russia to 50 years. He said he offered this to Soviet Foreign Commissar Molotov at the December Moscow talks and did not reveal Russia’s reaction. He urged oil cooperation with Britain and the U.S., international Ruhr control, and European use of transport and raw materials. Cripps later said Russia rejected a £30 million five year loan, seeking £100 million for 15 years.

London Ernest Bevin Britain Soviet Union Commons Russia V. M. Molotov Moscow Bevin Turkey America Germany Ruhr United Nations Security Council Stafford Cripps

Skeels discusses treatment plans for annex boys

Dr. Skeels notes extreme sex deviation is rare and not usually the primary issue among annex youths. He cites misquoted Des Moines claims and says segregation has helped homosexuality concerns. He urges returning 23 boys to Eldora and scheduling 16 for further psychiatric study.

Des Moines Register E. W. Carlsen Board of Control Annex Skeels

Recommendations for handling boys at Eldora and reformatories

Dr. Skeels urges a phased plan including psychiatric evaluation and specialized study for boys sent to Eldora. He calls for a full time psychologist, supervised work and education, periodic reformatory movie shows, and specific treatment for six Anamosa residents awaiting new arrangements. Hopkins admits the problem remains unsolved.

Sen Psychopathic Hospital Iowa City Anamosa Eldora Hopkins

Odd Fellows Meet for Bachman Funeral

City brief notes call for all Odd Fellows to gather at Maine hall at 1 p.m. Saturday to attend the C. C. Bach man funeral. Also listed are church services and community notices including hospital patient at St Luke s hospital and novena services at Mount Mercy chapel.

Odd Fellows Maine Hall C. C. Bachman

Man Arrested for Drunkenness Not Resident of Address

Claude Jenkins gave police the address 824 A avenue NE when arrested on a drunkenness charge Wednesday night. Neighbors say he has not lived there for over two years. Rev. Lyle K. Anderson to speak on Material Well-being and Soul Poverty at Shueville United Brethren church 9:30 a.m. Sunday service. Church school 10:30 a.m. and Christian Endeavor at 7:30 p.m.

Claude Jenkins Lyle K. Anderson Shueyville United Brethren Church Church School Christian Endeavor

Miss Kate Wing Recovers After Major Operation

The condition of Miss Kate Wing of the Commonwealth apartments is fair after a major operation at St Luke's hospital last week. No visitors are admitted.

Kate Wing Commonwealth Apartments Miss Wing St. Luke’s Hospital

Mount Mercy Faculty Attend Loras College Richard III

Mount Mercy junior college and academy faculty will attend a special performance of Shakespeare's Richard III by a Loras college cast in Dubuque on Saturday. The event is for all sisters of the archdiocese.

Mount Mercy Junior College Academy Loras College Dubuque

McClure to Speak on The Devil's Most Useful Tool

The Rev. A V McClure speaks at 11 a m worship Saturday at the Seventh day Adventist church 3424 First avenue NE on The Devil's Most Useful Tool Sabbath school starts 9 30 and young people at 3 pm A preaching service Sunday at 7 30 features A Thousand Years of Peace When Shall We Expect It Mr McClure will speak on the topic.

A. V. McClure Seventhday Adventist Church First Avenue NE

Linn County Old Age and Blind Payments Exceed State Averages

February payments for Linn County show per person averages higher than the state. A total of 54 213.90 was paid to needy aged persons at 35.67 each, vs 33.14 statewide. Blind payments totaled 1 871.70 to 48 individuals at 38.99, above the state average by 1 76. Children received 3 805.10 at 32 52 per case, 13 26 per child, state 13 02.

Linn Winneshiek Decorah Audubon Inn

Statue of Washington Needs a Shirt Says 1908 Smithsonian Find

Frederick C. Othman recounts the long quarrel over a nude Washington statue. Congress funded a shed, then moved the sculpture to the Smithsonian in 1908 where the figure remained bare chested and in need of covering.

George Washington Washington Congressional George Congress Horatio Greenough Boston Horatio Smithsonian Institution George Friday

Red Army Controls Mukden After Brief Intrusion

Accredited correspondents report in Mukden that the Red Army dominates the city with security checks and a formal handover at the hotel. Chinese and Russian representatives negotiate access while curfew remains strictly enforced and streets stay empty.

Mukden Manchuria Red Army Chiang Kai-shek G.L

Rings Conferred On New Cardinals at Vatican Ceremony

Twenty seven new cardinals were raised in a five day cycle of pageantry and met in a final ceremony in the Sacred College where they received rings symbolizing their rank. They join the old cardinals in conducting college business as the consistory closes. Five cardinals were absent due to illness.

Vatican City Sacred College Pope Pius XII

Men and Women In Service News From Local Veterans

Capt Tom Shive discharged from army air forces in San Antonio visits Iowa family. John Paul Snider discharged after 30 months navy service attends University of Iowa. Leo G Hampton released from navy at Shoemaker California. Pfc George L Radeke with 77th Division in Hokkaido Japan. Col Walker B Henderson returns from five months service at Guam Saipan Iwo Jima Tokyo and is to resume medical practice in Oelwein. Pat Condran returns to ship at Long Beach after leave and expects release soon. Cpl Eugene Hite returns from Japan after three years in signal battalion. Seaman Josephine A Williams leaves New Orleans after 15 days with grandmother.

Tom Shive Army Air Forces San Antonio Texas P. W. Shive Avenue Shive Army Iowa State College John Paul Snider Navy Pacific Asiatic-Pacific Guam Iwo Jima Okinawa University of Iowa Leo G. Hampton Aviation Metalsmith Springville Shoemaker Calif George L. Radeke Luzerne Hokkaido Japan Walker B. Henderson Saipan Tokyo Army Strategic Air Force Eighth 20Th Air Forces Fort Leavenworth Kan Army Air Force A. R. Henderson Independence Oelwein University Hospital Iowa City F. P Pat) Condran Radarman Ninth Street Signal Battalion Italy Army of Occupation Josephine A. Williams Seaman New Orleans Mary E. Williams Eighteenth Avenue

Deaths Theodore Jayne Cedar Rapids resident 25 years

Theodore Jayne 317 Gavenne NW Cedar Rapids died suddenly Friday at 2 30 am. Born December 18 1886 in Marion he is survived by two daughters Arline Sandborn Alameda California Ruth Burkart St Louis a son Franklin Jayne Cedar Rapids three sisters Minta Harris Marion Clara Bradley Myrtle Howe Drexel Hill PA a brother Perry Jayne Cedar Rapids and two grandchildren Services 1 30 pm Monday at Turner chapel with Rev J P Gable Marion officiating Burial Cedar Memorial park Hanford post American Legion to conduct grave military services Friends may call at the chapel.

Theodore Jayne Avenne NW Cedar Rapids Marion Arline Sandborn Alameda Calif Ruth Burkart St. Louis Franklin Jayne Minta Harris Clara Bradley Myrtle Howe Drexel Hill Perry Jayne Jayne Marion High School Turner Chapel J. P. Gable Cedar Memorial Park Hanford Post American Legion

Turner Chapel Saturday Service with Burial at Oak Hill

The Rev. I. E. Linkletter and Maine lodge 643 will conduct the services at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Saturday. Burial will be made in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Mrs Lemiel Smith Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Lemiel Smith 70 of 1216 Eleventh Street SE died at 8 40 a m Friday after a lingering illness. Born in Ray County Missouri she was a member of Bethel A M E Church. Two children preceded her in death. Survived by three cousins Des Moines. Services 2 30 p m Monday at Rice Funeral Home Rev E G Scott officiating. Burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Lemiel Smith Eleventh Street Ray County Bethel A. M. E. Church Des Moines Rice Funeral Home E. G. Scott Oak Hill Cemetery

Services for Mrs. Frank Zeleny Held Saturday

Mrs. Frank Zeleny age 65 of Ely died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Wednesday. Services take place Saturday at 10 a.m. at Brush chapel with burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Frank Zeleny Ely Cedar Rapids Brush Chapel Bohemian National Cemetery

Blue Opens Des Moines HQ for Re election Drive

Gov. Robert D. Blue will open his re election campaign offices early next month with Ward Barnes of Eagle Grove as campaign manager Ed Hill says headquarters will be at the Kirkwood hotel in Des Moines as it was two years ago

Des Moines Robert D. Blue Ward Barnes Eagle Grove Ed Hill Kirkwood Hotel

16-Year-Old Admits Theft From Corn States Serum Safe

A 16-year-old boy admitted stealing $40 from the safe at Corn States Serum company 328 Third Street SE. He said he took the money on two occasions and was turned over to juvenile authorities.

Corn States Serum Company Third Street SE

Norse Drop Charges Against Knut Hamsun

Oslo AP reports Attorney General Svend Arntzen said treason charges against Nobel laureate Knut Hamsun were dropped due to mental deficiencies from old age. Hamsun, 86, once a Chicago streetcar conductor, denounced Nygaardsvold for resisting Germans in 1940 and visited Hitler’s headquarters in 1943.

Oslo Svend Arntzen Knut Hamsun Hamsun Chicago Nygaardsvold Adolf Hitler

Captain John Ericson Inventor of the Monitor

Captain John Ericson is identified as the inventor of the Monitor known as the cheese box on a raft. The description highlights his role in naval innovation and the famous ironclad's nickname.

John Ericson

Obituary of Miss Jane Gillin 58 longtime Luberger worker

Miss Jane Gillin 58 died Thursday night at her brother Ed Gillin's home after a long illness. Born in Holbrook Iowa she worked 37 years for the Luberger company. Survived only by her brother Ed. She was a member of St Patrick's Church services Saturday at 9 15 am Rev D J Lenihan officiating. Burial at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary at Teahen chapel Friday at 8 pm with calling hours available.

Jane Gillin Ed Gillin Third Avenue Holbrook Charles Gillin Luberger Company St. Patrick’s Church D. J. Lenihan Mt. Calvary Cemetery Teahen Chapel

Funeral services for Charles C Bachman in Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for Charles C Bachman a Cedar Rapids resident since 1877 who died at his home 1013 Fifth avenue SE on Wednesday will be held in the community church. Local relatives will gather for the rites. Burial arrangements are pending.

Charles C. Bachman Cedar Rapids Fifth Avenue SE

Frank L. Alsup Declares Candidacy for Cedar Rapids Constable

Frank L. Alsup announced his Democratic bid for one of Cedar Rapids township constable posts. Born in Gadsden Alabama in 1904, he moved to the city in 1930 and is a longtime labor and veterans leader, married with a daughter.

Frank L. Alsup Ninth Avenue Cedar Rapids Rapids Township George Reed Gadi Ala Alsup Penick and A.M Fidelity Lodge I.B. O.E Bethel A.M.E Patricia

Farmer Bruce McKean Dies in Tractor Truck Collision

Bruce McKean, 55, a Mason City area farmer, died from a broken neck sustained Thursday when his tractor collided with a truck. The accident occurred in a rural locality, authorities reported.

Mason City Bruce McKean

Bad $20 Check Fails At Montgomery Ward Store

A bogus $20 check passed at the downtown Montgomery Ward store last week. Detective L B Marshall reports the store manager also noted a fur coat valued at $66 stolen from the premises. The check, drawn on Tipton State Bank, was returned marked no account.

Montgomery and Ward L. B. Marshall Tipton State Bank

Rescue Work Given Up At Blasted Reich Mine

British and German authorities halted rescue efforts at the Grimberg mine near Kamen after an explosion two days earlier. Officials warned as many as 439 miners may have perished in the disaster.

Reich Herford Germany Grimberg Kamen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Arline Aitchison L Street Theodore E. Longfellow Ninth Avenue SE Millard C. Ray Fruitland Boulevard Berthel Langgarth Palo Merel Casteel C Avenue Justice Court R. R. Chansky Solon Millard Shipley Waterloo Ralph W. Smith Eugene Fritz Police Theft Report Maxine Gross B Avenue NE Paul Erickson Eastern Boulevard First Avenue E Mercy Clarence Krug Atkins St. Luke’s John Petersen Sixth Avenue SE John Tapper A Avenue NE Manhattan C. W. Couser Couser Dorothy Edgar Dr. Skeels Hha Krebs Flower Shop Third Avenue SE Coliseum RKO Iowa Theater Adv A. I. Mason C. W. Harrop Pale Methodist M. J. Tracy Academy Chapel Wing St. Luke's Seventh Day Adventist Aed Frederick C. Othman Charlotte Ebener Zeleny Services Blue Bachman Services Dee Hush-a Third St. SE Constable Post Montgomery Wards Florist First Street Pillsbury Pate Sunkist Camp Waubeek Hearn-Stevenson
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