Daily Record Weather Note for February 29 1940
WEDNESDAY'S HIGH AND LAST NIGHT LOW REPORTED. TEMPERATURES ARE CAST FROM THE DAILY RECORDS WITH FORECAST NOTES FOR THE WEEK.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1940
Page
2
Lawrence Judd to Address Chamber After Dinner
Lawrence M Judd former Hawaii governor will speak to members of the Chamber of Commerce and the Young Men's Bureau after a 6 30 dinner tonight at the Chamber of Commerce building.
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Lawrence M. Judd
Hawaii
Chamber of Commerce
Young Men’s Bureau
Cedar Rapids
Honolulu
Territory of
Hoover
Judd
The
Bureau
Chamber
United States
Pacific
Mr. Judd
Notable Names in Local Obituaries and Notices
Harold M. Krouse of Toddville Emogene Dukek of Alburnett Edward Dahl Kent of Mount Vernon and Ardis Whitlatch of Lisbon appear among local notices naming residents and communities involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harold M. Krouse
Toddville
Emogene Dukek
Alburnett
Edward Dahl Kent
Mount Vernon
Ardis Whitlatch
Lisbon
Deaths: James Thomas Aitken 57
James Thomas Aitken, 57, died at his home at 1419 Washington Avenue SE at 1 55 p m Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Thomas Aitken
Washington Avenue
Child Born to Mr and Mrs Murl Mc Mullin in Iowa City
A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Murl Mc Mullin at University Hospital in Iowa City on February 27. The family resides at 612 Seventh Avenue SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murl McMullin
Seventh Avenue SE
University Hospital
Iowa City
First Street NE Merchants Ask Parking Limitations
Cedar Rapids city council heard a petition from First Street NE merchants between A and B avenues requesting expansion of downtown parking restrictions. They argue limited spaces hurt trade as customers cannot find parking near their businesses.
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Cedar Rapids
First Street
Federal Writ Issued For Transcript In Lenfeld Case
A writ of certiorari was issued by the U S clerk by order of Judge George C Scott in the Lee McNeely v Ruth O Lenfeld case. The issue concerns whether funds held by federal agents can be attached in a Jones County garnishment, with distribution among Ruth Lenfeld and Charles Lenfeld. The suit centers on a purely legal question about federal funds and attachment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Clerk’s Office
George C. Scott
Lee McNeely
United States Court
Ruth O. Lenfeld
Joe A. Lenfeld
District Court of
Jones County
Ruth Lenfeld
Charles Lenfeld
Roosevelt's Ship Steams Homeward
President Roosevelt returns to the United States aboard the U S S Tuscaloosa after a Panama trip as the U S S Lang and Jouett escort at high speed during the voyage.
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Roosevelt
OLE OMEN G O P TO CONTROL HOUSE
The text reports on a Newsweek poll showing Republicans could gain seats in the House if their vote increases. It notes they currently hold 65 of 94 potential gains and need 49 more for a bare majority, with Ohio already contributing one seat. It also lists the first 10 candidates in the presidency qualifications poll with place scores and totals.
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Ohio
Newsweek
Rogers to lead 34th Division in national guard reshuffle
Brig. Gen. Lloyd D. Ross, then commander of the 67th brigade at Des Moines, will replace Maj. Gen. M. A. Tinley as commander of the 34th division on March 5. Tinley retires at age 64 after 1924 tenure.
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Paul
Minn
Lloyd D. Ross
67Th Brigade
National Guard
Des Moines
M. A. Tinley
Tinley
Ross
George E. Leach
Minneapolis
59Th Artillery
Leach
David L. Ritchie
Valley City
N. C
68Th National Guard
Ritchie
E. A. Walsh
Minnesota
Iowa
Dakotas
SEC May Delay Hearing On Death Sentence for Utilities
The SEC says the case targets two utility entities, noting their control of electric and gas operations across multiple states. It highlights that the April 26 hearing may be postponed to allow careful study of company replies and issue scope. Each company may present witnesses on charges and potential retention of their additional systems.
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SEC
Early birds grab jump on used car values ad
In the Want Ad section the headline promotes quick action on used car values with a playful pun. The ad hints at bargains for buyers and suggests timing matters for pricing.
Soviet Move on Viipuri Narrowly Misses Breakthrough
Soviet forces pressed toward Viipuri on the Karelian isthmus as Moscow claimed three and a half miles to the city. The Red Army reportedly took seven Finnish villages and 42 defense positions as up to 25 to 30 divisions attacked the Mannerheim line in a bid to outflank and seize Viipuri.
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Helsinki
Viipuri
Mannerheim Line
Finland
Karelian
Europe
Moscow
Mannerheim
Bachelors On Spot: Girls Save City Hall Campaign
Police appoint John Grisch bachelor salesman as matron replacing ill Robert Robinson. A campaign by girls to move offices is helped by a flying squad and a siren car that fails to catch a bachelor party crossing the city line.
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John Grisch
Grisch
Robert Robinson
Iowa Farm Prices Little Changed in Mid February
Iowa farm price report shows grain prices steady while slaughter livestock weak except sheep and lambs. Chickens and eggs rise. butterfat and wool fall. Hog corn price ratio slides to 10.4 as corn holds and hog quotes dip. Average monthly prices: corn 47 cents per bushel, wheat 87 cents, oats 36, barley 44, rye 52, soybeans Central region price provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Iowa
Leslie M. Carl
Federal
Carl Said
Cedar Rapids Couple Mark 61st Wedding Anniversary
Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Merrill celebrate their sixty first wedding anniversary at 724 Vernal St NW Cedar Rapids. He born Dec 24 1858 in Ohio and came by ox cart in 1860. she born Feb 20 1862 in Indiana and traveled via Arkansas the Mississippi and a covered wagon. They married Feb 28 1879 at Free Methodist minister Rev Sidney Mills. They have three children Rose Morgan Maude Schminky and Millie Ackley, eight grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
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Cedar Rapids
J. H. Merrill
Vernal Street
Ohio
Merrill
Jennie Laughridge
Indiana
Arkansas
Mississippi
Sidney Mills
Williston Hall
Coe
Merrills
Rose Morgan
Springdale
Maude Schminkey
Des Moines
Millie Ackley
Cedar Falls
C. H. Clements
Second Street
Sam
George
Hawaii as pivotal U S Pacific outpost urged for statehood
Former Hawaii governor Lawrence Judd, touring mainland civic groups, argues Hawaii is the United States’ most important political and economic outpost in the Pacific and urges federal recognition and eventual statehood. He cites Hawaii’s sugar output, tax contributions, and strategic role in air and sea transport and national security.
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Hawaii
U. S
Judd
New England
Market Prices Snapshot From Regional Grain and Livestock Bourse
The market reports show beans at 52 cents per bushel, hogs at 4.90 per cwt, beef cattle at 8.10 per cwt, veal calves 8.80 per cwt, sheep 4.85 per cwt, lambs 8.30 per cwt, milk cows 65 dollars per head, horses 88 dollars per head, mules 98 dollars per head, chickens 10.5 cents per lb, eggs 16 cents per dozen, butterfat 30 cents per lb, wool 28 cents per lb, and hay at 6.80 dollars per ton.
New Rooms Dedicated At Westminster Church
Dedicatory services were held at Westminster Presbyterian church for the new Sunday school rooms. Over 200 attended the pre program picnic supper. Rooms included the basement boys and girls rooms and the upstairs women’s parlor and kitchenette. The Rev. August Cramer spoke and readings were led by the Westminster pastor.
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
August Cramer
Sinclair Memorial Church
James H. Blackstone, Jr
Westminster
E. Winslow Brown
Mary Eaton
Harriet Dauchy
Paul Paterson, Jr
Jane Stamp
A. W. Risser
Marian Davidson
King Thompson
Board of Directors
W. Montgomery
J. H. Dye
January Traffic Toll Rises Six Percent
The National Safety Council reported 2,703 people killed in January traffic accidents, a 6 percent rise from the year before, marking the fourth straight percentage increase. City deaths fell slightly while rural fatalities rose about 8 percent.
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Chicago
Europe
U. S
National Safety Council
John Stillwell
Council
Six Iowa University students unhurt after crossing collision
Six University of Iowa students visiting Cedar Rapids to see Gone With the Wind were in a car that struck a Rock Island switch engine at the Third Avenue SE crossing at 2 20 p m. The driver refused to identify himself and said he was looking for parking. No injuries were reported and damage was under one hundred dollars.
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Iowa U
University of Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Third Avenue SE
Farmer Income Up Over 1939
The January cash income of farmers totaled 733 million dollars, up 99 million from a year earlier, aided by 126 million in government benefit payments the largest monthly total since 1933. Meat, fruits, vegetables, and tobacco led receipted values. grains and dairy followed seasonal patterns.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Hoover in Florida crackdown sparks mixed Congress responses
The report notes J. Edgar Hoover’s Florida arrests of 40 fugitives and 11 white slavers amid a nationwide smear campaign. Senators Norris and Van Nuys defend Hoover, while Nye backs his Florida presence amid winter wealth and gangster threats.
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Hoover
Florida
Detroit
Congress
Norris
Neb
Rep
Marcantonio
N. Y
G-men
Minneapolis
Capitol Hill
van Nuys
Indiana
Nye
North Dakota
Reich Orders Germans To Quit Holland
German officials warned residents of German nationality who were temporarily in Holland to return to the Reich by March 15. Assets and border passes would be canceled if they did not depart, amid reports of Siegfried line extensions along the Belgian Dutch frontier. Brussels borders with Belgium and France were to close from Friday to curb border traffic and spying near German defenses.
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Oldenzaal
Reich
Holland
Germany
North Sea
London
INS
Belgium
France
Reuter
Brussels
Tree Chopper Receives Six Inch Foot Wound
Charles Vileta a 42 year old man from 1009 Tenth street SE suffered a six inch cut on the top of his right foot while chopping a tree on Hilltop farm owned by Weaver Witwer He was taken to a physician in the Cedar Rapids Savings Bank building and later transported by Ambulance Service to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
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Charles Vileta
Tenth Street
Weaver Witwer
Vileta
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
Mercy Hose Pital
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