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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 26, 1945

Page

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Stamp schedules and legal notices in daily record

The notice lists food stamp values and validity dates for Meat Red, Foods-Blue, and Sugar stamps, with ranges of book No. 4 stamps and expiration dates through June 2 and March 31 to June 30 for various series. It also records gasoline and fuel oil coupons, shoe stamps, and a series of traffic violations and fines, plus several fire calls and incidents at specific addresses. Included are names: Alma Marie Sysel versus Frank Sysel. Edsel Roy McMickle. Virginia Allen Brown. Charles R. Henry. Ethel E. Collins. Charles E. Keller. E. H. Pottle. Kenneth Lewis. Lloyd Hendrickson. Joseph Z. Drakos. John Martin. Joe Brick. Pat Manning. Lyman A. Howe. Nellie Hahn. and Dean Cook.

Kenneth Lewis Shellsburg Lloyd L. Hendrickson Thirty-fourth Street Joseph Z. Drakos F Avenue John Martin Shaffer Drive Joe Brick Sixth Street Pat Manning C Avenue NE Lyman A. Howe Fifth Street

Birth announcements from St Luke's Mercy and New Orleans

Birth notices list multiple newborns with parents and addresses from St Luke's Mercy Cedar Rapids Mercy and New Orleans. Names include Harmon NealLisbon Gaston Walter Shaheen Beebe and Beaver with February birth dates and locations.

St. Luke’s Arthur Harmon E Avenue NE Gordon Neal Vernon Lester Lisbon Stepanek Samuel Gaston Paul Walter Memorial Drive Mercy Claire Davis Sixth Street Cecil Umbarger Route 4 Kenneth Klein Walford Ter Jan J. Shaheen Nineteenth Street Lyman Beebe Second Street New Orleans Elbert E. Beaver Cedar Rapids

Local OPA price talks spark Cedar Rapids store dispute

The Des Moines OPA office has heard many complaints about price violations in the Cedar Rapids area while retailer Shupe and others defend compliance. Shupe condemns Bowles remarks as unfair to Cedar Rapids retailers and cites rumors of a 47 percent non compliance claim. He notes Santa Ana, California coverage suggesting OPA info gathering to pressure housewives.

the Gazette Shupe Cedar Rapids Linn County OPA Chester Bowles Santa Ana Calif OPA Public Relations Committee of

Yanks Drive For Luzon's East Shore

Manila dispatch reports American forces driving to Luzon east coast to trap holdout Japanese in Manila area. Units of First Cavalry and Sixth Infantry attacked Kobayashi line from Taytay to Norzagaray as the 5th Airborne pushed south along Laguna bay. The 33rd Infantry, a former Illinois National Guard unit, joined the fight north of Rosario.

Manila Ibayashi Iwabuchi Sixth Infantry Taytay Laguna Bay Norzagaray 1Ifth Airborne Juan River Muntinlupa Luzon Montlban San Is

Woman Sustains Severe Burns After Incident

A woman was burned and treated after being wrapped in a blanket and moved inside her home. Doctors said she sustained at least second degree burns and possibly third degree burns. Kruidenier, a former public safety commissioner recently discharged from the Navy, will return to police work as the city council canceled fears of his absence and expects him back soon.

Kruidenier Navy

Hit-Run Victim Taken to Iowa City Hospital

Miss Ruchel Williamson twenty five, of Memphis Tennessee, suffered a left leg fracture and body bruises when struck by a hit and run driver on First Avenue near Eleventh Street East at about 11 p m Saturday She was taken to University hospital at Iowa City St Luke's hospital authorities reported She was walking west en route to California where she was to be married Witnesses said the car was traveling east at high speed Captain Steve Stoiba of the police traffic department appealed for witnesses or information about the accident.

Ruchel Williamson Memphis Tenn First Avenue Eleventh Street University Hospital Iowa City St. Luke’s Hospital California

Another Chance for Black Mart G Ls

Paris AP reports over 160 soldiers convicted in train looting black market cases may receive probation and a chance to serve. Some seek frontline postings, others return to railway battalion duties. Prosecutor to prepare list of those likely to redeem themselves. no blanket suspensions. Two officers’ cases differ, decision rests with Gen Eisenhower.

Paris Eisenhower

Coe Debaters Earn Top Honors at Nebraska Meet

Coe College won eight of ten debates to share top honors among four schools at a two day conference finished at the University of Nebraska. John Yager of Davenport and Doris Grantz of Burlington earned superior ratings and were undefeated. Barbara of Omaha and Winifred Deyo of Oelwein earned excellent ratings. Miss Chartier won the Bever oratorical contest at Coe, placing third in oratory and earning an excellent rating in discussion. Gordon Hostettler directs debate at Coe.

Coe College University of Nebraska John Yager Davenport Doris Grantz Burlington Barbara Omaha Winifred Deyo Oelwein Miss Chartier Bever Coe Gordon Hostettler

Deaths Rites for Mrs Kinkead in Springville

Services for Mrs. Peter Kinkead 53 of Whittier were held at Springville Methodist Church. Born February 3 1892 in Marion township she belonged to several local groups. Survived by husband a son Pfc Ralph Kinkead in Germany a daughter Dorothy of Cedar Rapids two grandchildren three sisters a half-brother and a step mother.

Peter Kinkead Whittier Springville Harold Hospital Orma Marion Township

Death Notices: Leon M Townsend of Cedar Rapids

Leon M Townsend 47 Cedar Rapids resident for 27 years died at his home 81 Seventh avenue SW at 3 a.m Sunday Coroner T Frank Hersch attrib uted the death to a heart ailment Born Hawkeye Sept 6 1897 he had worked for Wilson and Company the last 14 months Surviving wife Jessie L a half brother Lawrence Lynn of London and four stepchildren Nevita McGowen Homer Dodge Lois Meyers and Lawrence Dodge Services set for 2 p.m Tuesday at Beatty chapel burial Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at Beattys

Leon M. Townsend Cedar Rapids Seventh Avenue T. Frank Hersch Hawkeye Wilson and Company Jessie L Lawrence Lynn London Nevita McGowen Homer Dodge Mechanicsville Lois Meyers Lawrence Dodge Beatty Chapel Cedar Memorial Cemetery Beatty's

Services for Charles A. Owens Held in Tur ner Chapel

Charles Albert Owens died at his farm near Palo after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Monday in the Turner chapel with Rev. George Roths of Belle Plaine officiating. Burial followed at Palo cemetery. Survived by his wife a daughter a son two sisters two brothers and three granddaughters.

Charles Albert Owens Turner Chapel George Roths Belle Plaine Palo Cemetery Owens Palo

Mrs Grace Shores Dies In Anamosa Following Illness

Mrs Grace Belle Shores widow of George Shores died at 11 25 a m Sunday at the home of her daughter Mrs F A Hawkins in Anamosa after a long illness. She lived in Cedar Rapids 33 years and had been with her daughter six weeks. Survived by two daughters Mrs Hawkins and Mrs J A Britcher of Timberton Man a son Gordon B Shores of Cedar Rapids a brother Will Horner and a sister Mrs Mark Scroggy both of Waterloo a grandson and three granddaughters. She belonged to the First Congregational church. Turner chapel at 2 p m Wednesday burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Grace Belle Shores George Arthur Shores Maplewood Drive F. A. Hawkins Anamosa Cedar Rapids Hawkins J. A. Britcher Timberton Man Gordon B

Service for Former Principal Clara M. Travis

Obituary noting Clara M. Travis former principal at Independence and Anamosa high schools and long time mathematics instructor at Washington High School Cedar Rapids. Services by Dr David I Berger of Coe College at Turner Chapel 1 30 p m Tuesday with Cedar Chapter No 184 OES officiating. Burial in Oakwood Cemetery Independence with graveside rites at 3 36 p m. Friends may call at Turner Chapel.

Clara M. Travis Independence Anamosa Washington High School Cedar Rapids David I. Berger Coe College Turner Chapel Oakwood Cemetery

Death notices for Wagner family in Des Moines

Mrs. Millie Wagner dies at home and is survived by Mrs. Millie Wagner, Mrs. Walter Fitzgibbon, and L. E. Wagner. Funeral services are set for 9 a.m. Tuesday at Visitation church with burial in Armah cemetery. The relatives reside at 124 Center Point road NE and 1500 Eighth avenue SE.

Walter Fitzgibbon Center Point Road L. E. Wagner Eighth Avenue SE Des Moines Millie Wagner Visitation Church Armah Cemetery

Chinese Recapture Former U. S. Base Suichwan Airfield

Chinese troops recaptured the former American air base at Suichwan in western Kiangsi province, according to a Monday communiqué. The report places the base back under Chinese control as fighting conditions continued in the region.

Reds in Drive To Split Nazi Lines in the North

Soviet forces pushed within 60 miles of the Baltic as they struck through Pomerania toward the Danzig Stettin railway aiming to cut off German and Polish territories. Berlin fights mounted as Germans rushed reserves to defend the capital while Red Star reported heavy Soviet air losses and encirclement gains in East Prussia and Silesia.

London Baltic Germany Pomerania Danzig-Stettin Free State of Danzig Berlin Bii Heads Oder Red Star East Prussia Zinten Koenigsberg Breslau Silesia

Men and Women In Service Leave Notices

Seaman Thomas N Kurtz stationed at Camp Endicott R I is on a 12 day leave visiting his parents at 124 Crescent street SE. Pvt Richard Bruna recently reassigned to Fort Meade MD is on a 10 day leave visiting his parents at 1816 L street SW. Elaine Joy Nunnally Wave storekeeper third class returns to Seattle WA after a 15 day leave with her mother at 1735 C avenue NE and has spent the last year in the disbursing offices of the Seattle naval hospital.

Seaman Thomas N. Kurtz Camp Endicott R. L J. G. Funk Crescent Street Richard Bruna Fort McClellan Ala John Bruna L Street Fort Meade Elaine Joy Nunnally Wave Seattle Wash D. K. Nunnally C Avenue Seattle Naval Hospital Leonard James Wells Anamosa Fort Madison M. C. Hamiel Marion Jim Smith P. J. Whittemore

Curfew Tonight Hits Cedar Rapids Nightlife

The nationwide midnight curfew on entertainment faces uncertain enforcement as Cedar Rapids venues prepare to close at 11 45 p m with some awaiting official instructions. Police report no formal order yet but plan to log noncompliance if needed under Byrnes directive.

Cedar Rapids James F. Byrnes Montrose Palace Theater Cedars Ces The Elks Pie Ick Bassy Europe Hollywood New York War Manpower Commission War Mobilization War Production Board Office of Defense Transportation Office of Price Administration WMC Byrnes U.S.O

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Alma Marie Sysel Frank Sysel Edsel Roy McMickle Virginia Allen Brown Charles R. Henry Minneapolis, Minn Ethel E. Collins Charles E. Keller Twentyfirst Avenue E. H. Pottle First Avenue NE Bill Jepson Dean Cook Eleventh Avenue St Nellie Hahn Peterman Get Hugh Orchard 1263 First Ave. SE Fourth Avenue SE Same Romano CorFr Monarch East Shore Black Mart G.l’s Charles Owens George A. Shores Travis U. S Third Avenue Reds Thompson G. K. Thompson Tom Condon Condon Police Department H. J. Eberhart Federal Employment Service Washington CPA WPB Eberhart Harlan Snyder Roosevelt Hotel Piccadilly J. C. Kennedy Cafe Society Fiorello la Guardia la Guardia I As Mise Sahara C.R. Fuel CO Norito Peoples Furniture Co Service Optical Second Street SE Iowa Service Optical CO
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