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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1944

Page

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Red Cross reports Iowa service to 44 thousand service members

Governor B B Hickenlooper received a Red Cross briefing detailing Iowa’s 1129 chapters aiding 44,033 servicemen and families since Pearl Harbor. The report cites hours of volunteer service, dressings, garments, nurse aides trained, home nursing instruction, first aid, water safety and nutrition courses, junior membership activities, funds spent, and disaster relief totaling 14,500 dollars for 1,280 people.

Des Moines American Red Cross B. B. Hickenlooper Iowa Pearl Harbor Red Cross

Couponed era ends February 26 1944 Daily Record

The report lists meat stamp validity V W X through February 26 and Y Z through March 20, with various Food and Fuel stamps, plus five gallons gasoline coupons and canning coupons. Also records drunkenness traffic court fines for several individuals and a group of overtime parking fines across multiple locations.

Local Birth Announcements From Mechanicsville to Van Horne

At St Luke s Mr and Mrs Buell Jackson Mechanicsville report a son born February 25. Mr and Mrs M A Powlishta 217 Tenth Street NW report a son born February 25. Mr and Mrs Ivan Staniey Lisbon report a son born February 25. The Reverend Mr and Mrs C E Krog Marion report a daughter born February 25. Mr and Mrs Waldo Niebuhr Van Horne report a daughter born February 25. At Mercy Mr and Mrs Leonard Benish route 2 report a daughter born February 25.

St. Luke’s Buell Jackson Mechanicsville M. A. Powlishta Tenth Street Ivan Staniey Lisbon C. E. Krog Marion Waldo Niebuhr van Horne

Plattenberger and Tate Names in Publication Notice

Marianne Plattenberger of Gien F Plattenberger Betsy Bel knap Tate linked to William Howard Tate Ausdin L Hardman listed with Nellie M Hardman in the notice.

Marianne Plattenberger Gien F. Plattenberger Betsy Belknap Tate William Howard Tate Ausdin L. Hardman Nellie M. Hardman

Suspended Term for Girl in $230 Jewelry Theft

Dorothy DuPont, 17, of 1603 Twelfth Avenue SE, received a suspended six month Linn County jail sentence and a $50 fine after pleading guilty to lar ceny theft of a $230 diamond ring from Garmoe Jewelry store. Detectives Harley Simon and Leonard Stusak arrested her Friday evening. The incident followed a report she admitted taking the ring after looking at others. she feared the jeweler would suspect theft. A second minor, 17, was arrested for wearing a navy uniform to buy beer, prompting detectives to consider disposition of that case.

Dorothy DuPont Twelfth Avenue SE Linn County G. P. Linville Harley Simon Leonard Stusak Miss DuPont Garmoe Jewelry Third Street SE McDonald's Tavern George Davis

Sixteenth Avenue Club Backs Trailer Fire Legislation

The Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club urged passage of fire hazard laws for house trailers and commended the Linn County Highway Safety Commission. The group also called for a school bus route to serve Stump Town, citing dangers from speeding trucks for local children.

Sixteenth Avenue Commercial Club Linn County Highway Safety Commission Stump Town

Homecoming Cry as Pvt. Francis Carey Returns

In Decatur Indiana a dawn cry broke the quiet when Private Francis Carey arrived on fur lough from Alaska. His mother Mrs Louis Carey rushed to let him in after two years away.

Decatur, Ir Louis Carey Francis Carey Alaska

Fragmentary Publication Notice From AP and Advertisers

A clippedAP notice appears with licensing and republication details for Associated Press content. The fragment lists prices and contact addresses in Chicago Detroit and New York and notes agency advertising affiliations with Media Records and ANPA.

Deaths Isaac Wertz 90 Cedar Rapids area resident

Isaac Elwood Wertz 90 of 610 Second Street SW died at home Friday evening after a long illness. Born 1853 in Bedford County Pennsylvania he is survived by seven children and several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Funeral plans are pending with McCormick funeral home Tipton and burial will be in Red Oak cemetery near Tipton.

Isaac Elwood Wertz Second Street Bedford County Pennsylvania Edward Herman Wertz Clarance Dill Cedar Rapids William Thompson Elmer Ford Stanwood Ed Sheets Chicago Fremont Wertz Pittsburgh

Rolland Mikesell North Western foreman dies after long illness

Rolland Albertrum Mikesell a car foreman for the North Western railroad died in Cedar Rapids hospital at 4 15 pm Friday after a long illness. He had worked for the Illinois Central 25 years and with the North Western 32 years. He lived at 704 Sixteenth street Belle Plaine born May 19 1894 in East Omaha. Surviving wife Hilma Peterson a daughter and a son plus two sisters a brother a grandson and nieces and nephews. Services 5 pm Monday at Turner chapel with Mizpah lodge and Dr Marion H Williams. body to Council Bluffs for burial. Master Masons urged to attend.

Rolland Albertrum Mikesell Sixteenth Street Belle Plaine North Western Railroad Cedar Rapids Mikesell Illinois Central North Western Omaha Hilma Peterson Council Bluffs Charles H. Orton Cpl Ralph J. Mikesell Bushnell, Fla Maude Sanborn Louise Bitcon Carroll, Ia J. E. Mikesell Boone John David Mikesell

Death of Mrs. Anna Quigley at Waukegan Ill

News of the death of Mrs. Anna Betheta Quigley at 2 40 a m Thursday in Waukegan Illinois follows a brief illness. Born September 8 1881 at Blairstown she taught in Cedar Rapids schools for 12 years before marrying Ray Quigley in 1913 at Belle Plaine. She and her husband lived in Waukegan the past 20 years leaving behind daughters Mrs Alberta Erma Swanson and Miss Ordelia Celestine Quigley a son Frederick Simon Quigley five sisters including Mrs Phoebe Lamb of Cedar Rapids Mrs Nora Heilman and Mrs William Franks of Marion Mrs Bertha Forbes of Clinton and others.

Anna Betheta Quigley Waukegan Ill Quigley Anna B. Kuhn Cedar Rapids Blairstown Ray Quigley Belle Plaine Alberta Erma._Swanson Ordelia Celestine Quigley Frederick Simon Quigley Phoebe Lamb Nora Heilman William Franks Marion Bertha Forbes Clinton

Dunnington on Czechoslovakia and the Nazi threat

Dr. L. L. Dunnington, pastor and journalist, spoke to the High Twelve club on Czechoslovakia under Hitler. He recounted his 1939 European tour, Gestapo shadowing, and Czech resistance tales including a feared new set of ten commandments.

L. L. Dunnington First Methodist Iowa City High Twelve Club Czechoslovakia Hitler Dunnington Dr. Dunnington Warsaw Europe Duluth Herald News-Tribune

Obituary Narrative for Ellsberry Family Services

Gladys Ellsberry of Seattle and brother Philip Kuhn of Marion among 13 grandchildren. Body to Cedar Rapids. services at Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Monday conducted by a reader from the First Church of Christ Scientist. Burial in Linwood Cemetery.

Gladys Ellsberry Seattle Wash Philip Kuhn Marion Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel First Church of Christ, Scientist Linwood Cemetery

Widow Myra Humphreys of Cedar Rapids Dies at 86

Myra Humphreys widow of George A. Humphreys died suddenly Friday at her daughter's home in Cedar Rapids after living there 21 years. Born August 28, 1869 in North English, she married George in Sigourney in 1887. Surviving three daughters Linnie Lacher Ig ska M Jones and Pauline Wagamon a son J Clair Humphreys eight grandchildren a great grandson Jimmie Paulsen and numerous nieces and nephews. Burial will be in North English cemetery with services at 1 p.m. at the grave after a morning Turner chapel service conducted by Rev James H Blackstone Jr. Friends may call at the chapel.

Myra Humphreys George A. Humphreys Park Court SE Cedar Rapids Pauline Wagamon Humphreys North English Sigourney Linnie Lacher Igska M. Jones J. Clair Humphreys Kinross Jimmie Paulsen Methodist Church Turner Chapel James H Blackstone, Jr North English Cemetery

McKnight Dies After Brief Illness in Cedar Rapids

Harry P. McKnight died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 6 am Saturday after a brief illness. Born 1871 in Pittsfield Illinois he was a retired salesman. Survived by two nieces Elizabeth Schneider of St Louis and Glen Coley of Birmingham Michigan. Wife Minnie Church McKnight died in 1939. Member of BPOE lodge No 251. Turner Chapel details forthcoming and friends may call Sunday.

Harry P. McKnight Grande Avenue Cedar Rapids Mr. McKnight Pittsfield Elizabeth Schneider St. Louis Glen Coley Birmingham Mich Minnie Church McKnight B. P. O. E. Lodge Turner Chapel

Mary Ludvik Dies After Lingering Illness in Cedar Rapids

Miss Mary R. Ludvik 809 Tenth Street SE died at 8:30 a.m. Saturday after a lingering illness. Born in Czechoslovakia November 25, 1861, she arrived in Cedar Rapids 62 years ago and worked 37 years as a housekeeper for Rt. Rev. Msgr. Francis Kopecky at Barkley Fort Atkinson and Duncan, Iowa. Following Msgr. Kopecky’s death in 1936 she resided in Cedar Rapids. A sister Mrs Katharine Halda preceded her in death 11 years ago. She was a member.

Mary R. Ludvik Tenth Street Czechoslovakia Cedar Rapids Msgr Francis Kopecky Barkley Fort Atkinson Duncan Kopecky Katherine Halda

Obituary for St. Wenceslaus parish member services announced

The deceased belonged to St Anna's lodge and the Rosary society of St Wenceslaus church. Surviving relatives include nephew Frank A Halda of Cedar Rapids and two nieces Mrs Joseph Wislsel and Mrs Frank Parmeter. Nine great nieces and nephews and four great great nieces and nephews. Services will be held at the Polansky funeral chapel at a time to be announced.

St. Anna’s Lodge Rosary Society St. Wenceslaus Church Frank A. Halda Cedar Rapids Joseph Wislsel Frank Parmeter Cristobal Canal Zone Panama Polansky Funeral Chapel

Services for Emma Abbott Simon Widow of George Simon

Emma Abbott Simon of Turlock California widow of George Simon died at her home Friday morning. Services were held today in Turlock. Mrs Simon was formerly a resident of Cedar Rapids.

Emma Abbott Simon George Simon Turlock Calif Simon Cedar Rapids

Widow Julia Akers 81 Dies in Cedar Rapids Home

Julia Akers widow of George Akers died at 7 10 a m today at her daughter Mrs Lester Com ried 210 Seventh avenue SW after a long illness Born Newport Iowa February 16 1863 she lived in Cedar Rapids four months former Anamosa resident Surviving eight children Jerry Central City Frank Anamosa William Alfred and Mrs Lester Comried Cedar Rapids Charles Anamosa Benjamin Morse Ia and Joseph in the army 32 grandchildren 30 great grandchildren and one brother John Adams Cedar Rapids Husband died October 23 1919 Member of Christian church Services by Rev I E Linkletter at 2 p m Sunday Beatty chapel Burial Morse Indiana Friends may call at Beatty s

Julia Akers George Akers Lester Comried Seventh Avenue Newport Cedar Rapids Anamosa Jerry Central City Frank William Alfred Charles Benjamin Morse Joseph John Adams The Christian Church I. E. Linkletter Beatty Chapel Beatty’s

Services for Jonathon E Denison Ill

Services for Jonathon E Denison 72 of 423 J avenue NW will be held at Satchett chapel Center Point Sunday at 2 36 p m Burial will be at Urbana Ia Denison born February 14 1872 three miles west of Center Point married Meda Boyles May 18 1905 in Center Point Surviving wife Meda a son Verl stationed in England two stepsons Leo Boyles Merl Boyles at home two sisters Mrs Minnie Hogland Ashland Wis and Mrs Bert Long Cedar Rapids He was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist church Body at family home until 10 a m Sunday friends may call there

Jonathon E. Denison J Avenue NW Satchett Chapel Center Point Urbana Mr. Denison Meda Boyles Meda Verl England Leo Boyles Merl Boyles Minnie Hogland Ashland Wis Bert Long Cedar Rapids Seventh Day Adventist Church

First Iron Ship Built in Savannah in 1834

The John Randolph, built at Savannah Georgia in 1834, was the first ship constructed from iron. It marks an early milestone in iron shipbuilding.

John Randolph Savannah

Bomb Rabaul Again as Allied Air Raids Persist

Allied reports say Rabaul’s airfields failed to launch fighters for a fourth straight day as Solomons bombers hit the base with 33 tons. Bombers also struck Hansa bay New Guinea the Admiralty Islands and New Ireland while ground forces advance toward Madang.

Southwest Pacific Rabaul Douglas MacArthur Solomons Bismarck Archipelago Hansa Bay New Guinea Admiralty Islands New Ireland Madang Saidor Wewak Thirteenth Air Force Keravat Vunakanau Vunapope New Britain

Hickenlooper Succeeds McNary as Farm Plank Chairman

Gov. B B Hickenlooper said the death of Senator Charles L McNary of Oregon is a distinct loss to public service and that Hickenlooper will succeed McNary as chairman of the committee to prepare the Republican farm plank. He will convene the panel soon, likely in Chicago.

Hickenlooper McNary Des Moines Charles L. McNary Oregon Public Service B. B. Hickenlooper Chicago

Eight Men Die in Army Bomber Crash at Grand Island

Grand Island Nebraska AP reports eight air base crew members died when an army bomber crashed with flames engulfing wreckage strewn across the site. Two others were injured including pilot Second Lt. Howard Talbert who escaped with minor injuries. The seriously injured Sergeant Edward Machos and several other deceased are identified among the crew.

Grand Island Neb E. G. Ford Howard Talbert Cliffside N. C Edward Machos Manchester N. H Lloyd D. McNeil Somers

Thursday Record Day at Camp Dodge

Lt. Col. Orson B. Powers reported Camp Dodge processed more inductees Thursday than any day in the current war. He did not give a number but said the station nearly reached its 1,000 men per day capacity.

Camp Dodge INS Orson B. Powers Powers

Two Fined for False Gas Refund Statements

Reuben Brown of Decorah and Leonard Humpal of Calmar were fined $100 and costs by District Judge T. H. Goheen after pleading guilty to making false statements in gas tax refund claims. These are the first such cases in Winneshiek County.

Gazette Decorah Reuben Brown Leonard Humpal Calmar T. H. Goheen Winneshiek County

More Predicts Senator Gillette Will Run Again

Jake More, Iowa Democratic state chairman, predicts Senator Guy M. Gillette will seek re election this fall despite previous plans to retire. More cites war duties and broad Democrat support as reasons to submit Gillette’s nomination papers for the Senate race.

Senator Gillette Des Moines Jake More Guy M. Gillette Gillette United States Senate More Washington Iowa Senate

Iowa Farmers Get 4 400 000 From Hemp in February

AP reports Iowa farmers received over 4.4 million dollars in February for 1943 hemp straw totaling 110 000 tons. Payments averaged 40 per ton across four grades priced 30 35 40 and 50, through the Commodity Credit corporation via War Hemp industries. The general net profit per acre was about 90 dollars. Iowa planted 45 000 acres last year and harvested 30 000 to 40 000. WPB has asked for 17 000 acres in 1944.

Chicago Iowa Fred Butcher War Hemp Industries Butcher Commodity Credit Corporation

Andrews Pays Off Remainder of Fine For Drunk Driving

Harold C. Andrews paid the remaining $150 of a $300 drunk driving fine in district court after an earlier suspension how the balance was due. The disorderly conduct appeal remains pending as Judge Linville’s orders and actions are cited by County Attorney Carl Hendrickson.

Harold C. Andrews Eleventh Street Superior Court Carl Hendrickson Andrews Harry S. Johnson Guy Linville Hendrickson Linville

Iowa Farm Labor Shortage Areas Identified

A War Food Administration panel at a regional conference mapped twelve Midwest hot spots facing farm labor shortages this year. In Iowa shortages affect central and north central regions with vegetables seed corn hemp and hybrid seed corn. Educators propose mobilizing high school students and others as migratory workers have dwindled.

Chicago Midwest War Food Administration Iowa North Central Illinois Nebraska Missouri Indiana Ohio

Man Accused in Polk County Child Desertion Case

DES MOINES Iowa reports Henry Hughes of Cedar Rapids is to face a Polk County district court charge of child desertion after being brought to Des Moines to serve six months for failing to keep $15 monthly payments. Court records show he was pardoned last year by Gov Bourke Hickenlooper after entering the army and receiving a medical discharge. His ex wife and one child live north of Des Moines.

Des Moines INS Polk County Henry Hughes Cedar Rapids Hughes Bourke B. Hickenlooper

Military promotions and assignments listed for several Cedar Rapids area service members

The notice details promotions and postings including Homer C. Sayers to Captain in Italy with the army air forces, Roy V. Porter to Lieutenant Colonel at Camp Phillips, Edwin Hansen Jr. completing school in Sioux Falls and pursuing radio mechanics in Madison, Milton Hand on furlough with family and son Clifford in England, Winncel R. Varner transferred to Bremerton, Ralph G. Ballou returning from radio and gunnery training, W. M. Block promoted to Captain in New Guinea, Paul A. McDowell returning to Farragut after leave, Richard Kofron promoted at Truex Field, Emanuel House earning sergeant and Purple Heart in Italy, Cpl. R. J. Farmer arriving in England, and Charles E. Brayton returning to Camp Cooke.

Pic Edwin Hansen, Jr E. R. Hansen Savanna, Inl Cedar Rapids Army Air Force School Sioux Falls S. C Truaxfield Madison Wis

Local Man OToole Charged In Dual Courtings

James W. O'Toole Jr., 28, with a hotel address, faced charges in two courts Friday. Justice W A Rall sentenced him to 30 days in Linn County jail for larceny after police arrested him for stealing an overcoat. In Justice H R Churchill's court he faced abandonment of minor children, waived to the grand jury, bond set at $1,000.

James W. O'Toole, Jr W. A. Rall H. R. Churchill O’toole Justice Rall Linn County O'Toole Justice Churchill P. J. Whittemore

Iowa City man pleads innocent in larceny case

Robert McNabb 21 alias James Lyman, formerly of Iowa City, pleads innocent in Judge G K Thompson's court to larceny. He was sent from Huntsville Texas to Cedar Rapids on Feb 17 by deputy Harlan Snyder and police captain Howard Walsh. He is accused of stealing a billfold with $75 a watch and clothing from James Kitterman on Jan 10 1943.

Robert McNabb James Lyman Iowa City G. K. Thompson Cedar Rapids Huntsville Texas Harlan Snyder Howard Walsh McNabb James Kitterman

Midwestern Truck Drivers Get Raises

Washington AP reports the War Labor Board ordered wage and mileage boosts for 40,000 Midwestern truck drivers. The 7 cent hourly increase includes Little Steel adjustments along with overtime and away from home expenses.

Washington (Ap War Labor Board Little Steel

Helps You Overcome False Teeth

A powder product named PASTEETH promises firmer fixed false teeth with a non acid formula. It claims to soothe gums and reduce embarrassment from loose dentures and is advertised as available at drug stores.

Drus

Ramirez May Be Reinstated By Argentina

Buenos Aires officials signal Gen. Pedro P. Ramirez may be recalled as president if other American republics withhold recognition from Acting President Edelmiro Farrell. Farrell, who claimed temporary authority during Ramirez's illness, is expected to keep most of Ramirez's cabinet and ease press restrictions as regional diplomacy unfolds.

Buenos Aires Pedro P. Ramirez Argentina Edelmiro J. Farrell Farrell Ramirez Montevideo Uruguay Plata River Bolivia Edward R. Stettinius, Jr Washington United States Stettinius Santiago Juan Peron Gregorio Tauber Alfredo Lanus Press Club Se

Escaped Prisoners Frenzy In Washington Society

Two youths in bright officer outfits staged a lavish Washington dinner party attended by notable residents. FBI agents arrested the pair, later identified as long-term military prisoners who escaped Fort Knox, Ky. They had forged checks totaling thousands of dollars since arriving February 5. Names given: Douglas Ray Allred and Edward Richard Malone Jr.

Washington FBI Fort Knox J. Edgar Hoover Douglas Ray Allred Portland Ore Senna Major Allen Ward Edward Richard Malone, Jr Brooklyn J. E. Daley Hoover

Carl L Burd Funeral Set in Lisbon Sunday

Services for Carl L Burd 59 who died after a prolonged illness in Cedar Rapids will be held at 2 p m Sunday at the Federated church in Lisbon. He was born in Lisbon the son of Dr and Mrs Edwin Burd surviving are his wife two daughters Margaret and Viroer and a sister Miss Daisy Burd

Lisbon Carl L. Burd Cedar Rapids Federated Church Edwin Burd Margaret Viroer Daisy Ur

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