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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1942
Page
1
Marie Slaby of Lowe City and George J Swenka of Oxford are identified in the notice as individuals connected to the case or matter referenced.
DeVoe Harriott of 116 Twelfth Street SE was fined $2 plus costs after a stop sign violation citation.
Edward Zamastil and Margaret Zamastil legally end marriage begun January 2, 1933 in Cedar Rapids. Judge G K Thompson grants custody of their child to the plaintiff.
Sunday at 1 a.m. an overheated furnace caused a basement and first floor partitions fire at 710 Sixth Street SW. A paper on top of a furnace burned at 2016 Fourth Avenue SE. Monday at 8:23 a.m. a chimney fire occurred at 1308 First Avenue FE. Mrs. Anne Kacena and Mrs. Rhea Brown reported fires. general alarm issued by firefighters at 10:34 a.m. and by Company No. 3.
Frank Bervid aged 83 of 319 Third street SE died in a local hospital at 8 p.m. Sunday. Isaac A Buffington 61 died at his home 121 Sixth street SW at 1 p.m. Sunday. Mrs Ray J Blaine rural route Ely died in a local hospital at 11 39 p.m. Sunday. Esic Cohn 68 died at his home 1570 Third avenue SE at 6 30 p.m. Sunday. Charles C Johns 48 of Center Point died in a local hospital at 11 10 p.m. Saturday.
Mercy hospital records list a son for Mr. and Mrs Ace Eldred at 907 Fifteenth Street SE on January 4. Mr. and Mrs Wayne Smith at 1216 Third Street NW welcomed a son January 4. I Phillips at 1226 Tenth Street SE welcomed a daughter January 4. St Luke’s Hospital records show a daughter for Mr. and Mrs Warren Bowstead of London on January 3. Homer Light of Lisbon welcomed a son January 3. Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Sweet at 2057 Eastern Boulevard SE welcomed a son January 3. Mr. and Mrs Raymond Donahugh of 1500 Elmhurst Drive NE welcomed a son January 4.
Reports from Luzon describe reinforcements moving toward Olongapo and Corregidor as U.S. and Japanese fleets allegedly join in the Battle of the Pacific. In Washington, Ugo Carusi urges firm defense of civil liberties for aliens amid wartime pressures and urges no discrimination by patriots. The War Department continues its statement on national unity.
The text notes discrimination against Americans by Japanese and contrasts with better treatment of Japanese civilians by American troops. It cites populations in the Philippines at war start: about 29,000–30,000 Japanese, 2,000–2,500 White Americans, roughly 60 percent women among whites in 1939, plus about 2,000 Spaniards, 800–900 British subjects, around 100 Malians, and about 1,209 Germans, many refugees from Hitler regime.
Domei reports Japanese forces control the northern Batán peninsula and press toward Manila Bay. They claim only 5 American planes remain in the Philippines and describe heavy raids on Balanga Olongapo and the last American air base, with significant American losses cited while Japanese losses are not noted.
Tokyo officials warn that Japan will reassess its stance with Russia if Moscow joins the democracies lineup. Spokesman Tomokazu Hori says Japan-Soviet ties rest on the neutrality pact but hints at changes depending on Russia's actions.
First Lieut. Richard P. Barrows former Coe college athlete and track standout now coaching at Downers Grove TL high school was ordered to one year of active duty by Seventh Corps Area in Omaha. He will report to Camp Joseph T. Robinson Ark. His twin brother Ed Barrows is stationed at Olympia Wash both graduates of the class of 1929. Ed left the insurance business last year to join military service. Both had coached at Winterset Clarinda Fort Dodge Atlantic and Cherokee.
Esic Cohn 67 president of E Cohn and Sons died at 6 30 p m Sunday at his Cedar Rapids home after a brief illness. He was born in Russia on 23 1874 and came to Cedar Rapids 39 years ago. Survived by wife, a daughter Mrs Sam Kozberg, five sons Harry Nate Edward Joe Sam, two grandchildren Gloria and David Allan Cohn. Funeral Tuesday at 11 a m Turner chapel with Rabbis DeKoven and Schaalman. Eben Israel cemetery burial. Pallbearers named. Flowers declined. Friends may call at home until 9 a m Tuesday.
Isaac A Buffington Obituary died at 1 p m Sunday at 121 Sixth Street SW Cedar Rapids age 84 sons Ephraim Louise Buffington born Middleburg Maryland 1860 connected with North Western railroad 45 years retired 10 years ago married Bertha Blumenauer 1895 survived by daughter Mrs John Rexford and granddaughter Miss Janis Hougham three brothers a sister funeral Tuesday 2 pm Rohn chapel with Knights of Pythias burial Linwood cemetery friends may call Monday evening
Mrs Clara F Blaine wife of Ray J Blaine route 1 Ely died at a local hospital at 11 30 am Sunday after a lingering illness. Born August 12 1891 in Germany she came to the United States in 1915 and lived here 25 years. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. Survived by her husband a daughter Frieda Joss at home two sons Frederick C and Charles C Bash of
Funeral services for Frank Pauba, who died at his Solon home Saturday, will be conducted. Pallbearers listed include Louis Kroul Emil Huber Rollie Kessler Ernest Heinius James Hartman and E E Beretta. The body was moved from Barta chapel Monday to the Solon home where friends may call Monday evening.
Clarence C Johns, 48, of Cen tex Point, died in a local hospital Saturday. He was born February 6, 1893, in Lowe. Funeral arrangements are incomplete.
The service for Mrs. Florence Michelson of Clin Esther Bowers Mar and three grandchildren was held at 1 30 pm Tuesday in Beatty chapel by Reverend Samuel Ramaker. Burial followed in Linwood cemetery.
Frank Bervid 83 of 319 Third Street SE died at local hospital Sunday night after a month illness. He had worked in the l w business and later real estate, served as business manager for the Bohemian Dramatic Association, and was active in its work. Survived by brother Adolph of Cedar Rapids and several nieces and nephews. Body at Brosh chapel. funeral arrangements to be announced.
Funeral services for John M. Gill were held in the Veterans chapel at 3 p.m. Tuesday with Rev. W. C. Porter and military honors by the American Legion. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial. He is survived by a half-brother Victor Gill in the U S Navy and sister Bessie Elizabeth who died in 1919. Pallbearers were Herman Wertz, William Bilslend, Lionel Walker, Wesley Chadima, Forest Parnham and Charles Ricker. Friends may call at the Moen chapel.
Police patrols tagged cars still parked on snow blocked streets since the Thursday storm. Assisting Chief Al Mikota ordered summonses for owners who failed to move their vehicles, aiming to clear routes for snowplows and enforce an old ordinance.
In New York, four men including Kurt Frederick Ludwig and one woman pled innocent in federal court to a conspiracy to violate espionage laws. Bail totals $115,000 for trial January 14. Others named were Rene C. Froelich, Hans Helmut Pagel, Frederick Edward Schlosser, and Helen Pauline Mayer, with two more defendants previously deemed innocent and held on $25,000 each.
The Royal Air Force said American made Kittyhawk fighters joined Near East operations on New Year’s Day with Australian pilots. In their first day they destroyed five enemy aircraft and damaged six more. The Kittyhawk is an improved Curtiss version following the Tomahawk.
Allied and Japanese reports describe renewed landings at the mouths of the Perak and Bernam rivers threatening Singapore. Japan claims Brunei overrun while Brunei city’s control would give dominance over the surrounding region. American volunteer corps pilots in Burma and China praised for skill, challenging alarmist reports of Japan’s Zero fighters.
In Washington the President’s wife jokes she will obtain a siren suit for him similar to Churchill’s. The PM modeled the latest British air raid wear in the White House grounds while Mrs. Roosevelt watched. Mrs. Roosevelt laughs that she would choose one for him, noting it will be a tame shade and easy to don.
McGladrey of McGladrey Hansen Dunn told Rotarians at the Roosevelt hotel luncheon that the 1941 tax system targets low incomes with higher rates. He noted a single man paying 4.40 in 1940 would owe 21 in 1941 and warned that next year’s taxes may rise further. He urged sacrifice to support the war effort.
federal security administrator Paul V. McNutt said job insurance disbursements in November hit a national low of 21,066,400 dollars as 406,000 jobs were filled, 24 percent fewer than October but 12 percent above November 1940, with increases in 30 states and declines in 18 states.
In New Delhi Gen Sir Archibald Wavell remarks on leading United Far Eastern forces likening it to handling quadruplets. In Washington Senator Carter Glass, 84, asserts U S productive capacity will win the war and advocates shooting Japan off the map.
Karl Eskelund reports from Shanghai on the Japanese seizure of the international settlement and the swift crackdown. Arrests include B. Powell of China Weekly Review and Victor Keen of the New York Herald Tribune. Newsrooms shut, radios confiscated, banks controlled, and daily life reordered under Japanese rule.
Charles F. Shepard was appointed to a temporary patrolman post by city council resolution. The appointment fills the vacancy created when Dan Kruidenier was promoted to detective, and Shepard will serve until Patrolman Walter Kansky returns from the army.
Anthony Eden remarks on Russian winter conditions citing wind and snow. He suggests the harsher days are ahead, implying a strategic strength in Russian resolve. The quote frames weather as a factor in assessing Russian confidence.
The Missouri conservation commission reports the fish rescue crew saved about 500000 fish from drying streams sloughs and ponds this summer.
Three Red Cross first aid sessions start this week with locations at the federal building room 2 on Tuesday at 6 30 p m for women in business, at the Y M C A on Thursday at 4 p m, and at Coe College Thursday at 7 p m. Each lasts two hours over 10 weeks with one text book fee. No further classes until February 1, says Mrs Wells Peck executive secretary.
Berlin radio reports that the St. Pierre and Miquelon affair is settled. U S authorities ensured Admiral Emile Muselier and his forces evacuated both islands, according to the dispatch datelined Vichy on Monday.
In San Jose police arrested fifty German nationals on espionage and subversive activity charges. Informed circles say they may be sent to the United States for internment.
The Associated Press says Field Marshal Walther von Brauchitsch has been replaced as commander in chief and at least two other top army leaders, Fedor von Beck and Johannes Blaskowitz, have resigned or been fired. Reports mention Oscar von Niedermayer’s dismissal and rumors of further withdrawals due to conflicts with Hitler and his aides.
Rep. Dana McLean proposes a three zone system aligning all states east of the Mississippi with Eastern Standard Time. States west of that river would join Central or Western zones based on a line along the western boundaries of North Dakota South Dakota Nebraska Kansas Oklahoma and Texas.
Marcel Dent a Paris collaborationist leader denounced the Vichy regime on a Nazi controlled Paris radio broadcast. He claimed France risks losing North Africa and its empire by delaying a policy of full cooperation with Germany.
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