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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1940
Page
4
The Cedar Rapids Symphony performs at Memorial Coliseum tonight at 8:15 p.m. admission is free to the public. Local patrons are invited to enjoy a full program in a city venue with no ticket cost.
Margaret Wolf and George Wolf were described in court by Judge H C Ring as enduring cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed in Solon on May 8, 1917.
Ralph Faidley and Jean Ann McFaddin of Cedar Rapids Merle H Brinning of Keota and Onica Anderson of Washington Ia are named in connection with the matter.
A son born Feb 23 at St. Elizabeth hospital Appleton to Mr and Mrs Robert Schwerke of 120 Thirtieth street drive SE. A daughter born Feb 27 to Mr and Mrs Ora Campbell of 508 Fifth avenue SE. A son born Feb 27 to Mr and Mrs Walter Warhol of 1506 Eighth street SE.
A six year old boy was wounded when a gun discharged in an Inn No 1 bathroom where he had been visiting his grandmother. Miss Gunzenhauser testified highballs were served and that Mrs Smith had expressed despondency about her husband not returning home. The bullet ricocheted from the bathroom door and struck the boy in the leg.
Cedar Rapids candidates Dr. Von Lackum and Warren Smith are profiled. Smith, a Quaker Oats shipping head and Cedar Rapids native since 1919, was born in Fort Dodge in 1893 and has three grown sons.
Kenneth Sonderleiter former Des Moines beer dealer appeared before the Polk county grand jury at his request with a bottle of Illinois whisky. He left to consult his lawyer saying it was too hot for him and was recalled. He now runs for public safety commissioner as H R Gross and Charles Luebke were named to appear. the jury found no evidence of illicit liquor transport into Polk county.
A Citizens Forum prints concerns over presidential aspirants Garner McNutt Farley Gannett Dewey and Taft with calls to unlock money in banks and boost market demand. It criticizes lack of concrete solutions and urges practical human engineering through occupational guidance to curb youth unemployment. Stanley J Mengler adds notes on NYA program doubts and youth employability.
In Albany New York Republicans in the assembly pushed through a resolution memorializing Congress to bar a third presidential term. The move followed a senate session where leaders were unaware as the measure passed on a voice vote. The party line votes were 86 to 65 in the assembly and 82 to 47 in the senate amid cheers and boos.
Churchill declared Allied effort on the Western Front speeding up toward year end with losses noted and a limited submarine production forecast. He cited five new battleships forming a 16-ship fleet led by the George V class. Reports from Luxembourg frontier described large Nazi troop movements by train and road.
President Roosevelt arrived at Balboa on the destroyer Lang and visited the cruiser Tuscaloosa for an inspection of Pacific defenses and talks with American and Panamanian officials.
The ICC approved a reorganization plan for the Chicago Milwaukee St. Paul and Pacific railroad. It calls for drastic reductions in capitalization and fixed charges, with equity deemed worthless for preferred and common stockholders. Total capitalization would be 548.5 million, down from 744.8 million, and annual fixed charges drop to 4.27 million from about 24 million.
Proceedings to return Fred Wyatt from Lakeland Florida to Cedar Rapids to face a charge of larceny by embezzlement of mortgaged property have been dropped. County Attorney G K Thompson said a civil settlement with George Oxley of Marion, the complainant, was reached and extradition was deemed unwarranted. Wyatt had disappeared last fall with an automobile securing a Cedar Rapids bank mortgage and Oxley as guarantor.
Linn county old age assistance recipients totaling 1 730 received $34 410 50 in January an average of $19.89 per person. The state wide average was $20.20. Blind aid recipients numbering 51 received $1 249 50 or an average of $24 50 with state average at $23 40.
Judge H C Ring grants Margaret Wolf a divorce from George Wolf on cruel and inhuman treatment. Decree active Sept 28, 1938 the order date. Mrs Wolf custody of two sons. Marriage occurred at Salon May 8 1917. Right of remarriage after Feb 17. Decrees effective on payment of costs.
Sheriff Jim Smith’s office investigates a cash box incident after a report by James Reeder of 125 First Street SW. No further details are provided in the accessible text.
A music vending machine in the Valley Inn building five miles west of Cedar Rapids was sawn and its change stolen. The building was empty before February 17. Judge H C Ring set February 29 at 9 a m for a hearing on Wendl Trachia's bid to set aside a February 15 order approving a Frank Kriz estate sale report at 18 300 to consider his 20 000 offer.
In Helsinki the Finns acknowledge the loss of Koivisto fortress as a serious blow amid a Soviet push on the Mannerheim line. Reports say the Red Army also attacked Petsamo, with 788th Finnish fortifications and 10 000 shells captured. Finns pledge ongoing retreat along the Karelian isthmus to conserve manpower.
Sumner Welles, Roosevelt envoy, shifts route to Switzerland on the way to Berlin. He will meet Mussolini again and discuss peace prospects with Mussolini and Ciano, noting a Vatican collaboration while in Zurich. He plans to proceed to Berlin Thursday after talks in Switzerland.
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Ford previews 1940 models featuring tailored interiors with four inches more rear leg room, deeper cushions, a floating edge, adjustable front seats, and a new fingertip gearshift at no extra cost. Front compartment remains clear to ease entry for three passengers.
Ford cars help make gear shift shifting quiet and easy. The powerful Ford hydraulic brakes ensure quick stops and long service.
Killian's home furnishings division features 72 stores within a store with departments for draperies rugs linoleum college shop women's wear housewares toys and major appliances. The chain includes a dining room men's grill shoe repair beauty parlor photo studio bridal shop and a full range of apparel and accessories for women.
Siebke and Taylor Company showcases a large assortment of standard watches including Hamilton Elgin Gruen Bulova Longines Westfield and Croton along with unjeweled wrist watches. All watches come with a one year guarantee.
Newspaper readers held an amateur advert contest inviting entries from advertisers listed, with rules on submission, eligibility, and prize structure. Contest offers weekly prizes and occasional reproductions of winning ads.
Used car and tractor listings headline a daily display by a dealer at 511 Second Ave SE. Phone 6131. The notice promotes Ford V-8 Mercury Lincoln Zephyr and a Ford Tractor with shopping emphasis.
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