Daily Record weather and notices from January 8 1946
Temperatures and precipitation listed for cities including Bismarck Minneapolis Chicago New York and Los Angeles. Iowa forecast calls for cloudy weather, rain, and slowly rising temperatures with wind shifts. Divorces decreed and police reports summarize fines for overtime parking, traffic signals, gambling, window peeping, and drunken disturbance. Birth notices record several local births at St Luke's Mercy and homes.
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Bismarck
Milami
Chicago
I Minnesapolis
Denver
New York
Los Angles
Sioux City
Iowa
McNeal Hurt In Overturned Car Near Tipton
Howard McNeal of 2925 J street SW suffered a fractured pelvis broken ribs and facial injuries when the car he rode in overturned five miles east of Tipton Monday. Driver John Kehrer of 909 Daniels street SE was unhurt. McNeal was taken to St Luke's hospital Cedar Rapids in fair condition Tuesday. Three 60 year old women in a separate incident collided with a parked car on First avenue East Monday evening. Mrs Harry Hunter of 1955 Blake boulevard SE reported blacking out causing the crash. She sustained a bruised forehead lacerations under the chin and knee abrasions. Mrs A E Durin of 2320 Linden drive SE sprained ankle. Mrs Adrian Ramsey of 225 Crescent Street SE suffered a facial cut. They were treated at St Luke's hospital then released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard McNeal
J Street
Tipton
John Kehrer
Daniels Street
McNealy
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
First Avenue
Harry Hunter
Blake Boulevard
F. A. Ahring
Donovan H Shaw
Marion
Linden Drive
St. Luke's Hospital
Adrian Ramsey
Crescent Street
Auto Union Hails Kaiser Frazer Contract In Unprecedented Deal
The CIO United Automobile Workers and Kaiser-Frazer announced a landmark wage and bonus contract in Detroit. The pact bases base wages on Ford Rouge rates, matches GM raises, creates a $5 per car production pool, and ties bonuses to annual output of up to about 300000 cars. It enforces a no-strike bonus clause, establishes a union shop, and includes a dues checkoff with a strong veterans clause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Kaiser-Frazer; Corporation
Henry J. Kaiser
Joseph W. Frazer
Ford Motor Company
Rouge
General Motors
Kaiser
Frazer
Big Willow Run
Kaiser-Frazer
UAW International Executive Board
Union
Kidnapping Note Promises Immunity for Suzanne Return
Degnan, 36, Chicago Metropolitan OPA executive, appealed by radio for the kidnapper to release his daughter Suzanne, promising immunity from prosecution and a $20,000 payoff. The note warned against police notification. A coroner’s physician said the dismemberment appeared crude, possibly with a cleaver or knife. Det. chief Storms tied the Suzanne case to a Dec 10 murder in which Frances Brown was killed by a butcher knife, with lipstick message pleading for the killer to be caught.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Degnan
Chicago
OPA
Suzanne
Thomas A. Carter
Walter Storms
Frances Brown
Wave
North’ Side
Miss Brown
Pythian Orders Install Officers in Joint Ceremony
The Pythian Sisters of Winter temple No. 78 and Knights of Pythias Star of West lodge No. 1 held a joint installation at Pythian hall on Monday. Grand Chief Marie Douglass of Cedar Rapids assisted by Bertha Buffington and Ada Gleason installed temple officers led by Myrtle Waverka and Betty Newman, with several other posts named. Knights installed by Past Grand Chancellor F. D. Sheppard of Cedar Rapids assisted by O. W. Herrick and M. L. Nathanson named figures including Chancellor commander Frank C Mittlestedt and vice chancellor T O McMann.
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Pythian Sisters of
Winter Temple No
Knights of Pythias of
Star of West Lodge No. 1
Pythian Hall
Marie Douglass
Cedar Rapids
Bertha Buffington
Ada Gleason
Myrtle Waverka
Betty Newman
Beatrice Sheppard
Myrtle Strong
Donna Guess
Stella Goldsberry
Edith Wendel
Alma Redman
Ruth Kent
Edith Fullerton
Florence Jonas
F. D. Sheppard
O. W. Herrick
M. L. Nathanson
Frank C Mittlestedt
T O McMann
L. I. Kent
Howard Jeffrey
Fredrick Safely
Richard Fisher
Arthur Ross
H L. Green
C. C. Stevens, Sr
First US railroad used wooden rails with thin iron strips
The earliest railroad in the United States featured wooden rails capped by narrow iron strips. This historic setup reflects primitive rail construction and the transition to iron and steel rails in later years.
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United States
Cedar Rapids Board Hears DDT Health Measure And Kenwood Plans
The Cedar Rapids school board discussed using DDT as a health measure to combat fly problems and directed Engineer Joe Suma to study its use next summer. They revised preliminary Kenwood school plans, approved $2,000 to architect Norman Hatton, and authorized purchases of 47 new typewriters and two hydraulic air compressors. Leaves of absence were granted, resignations accepted, and $708,977.10 in general fund bills approved along with bonds and cafeteria costs. A disability pension was approved for Esther Karban.
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Cedar Rapids
Kenwood
Charles Penningroth
Joe Suma
Kenwood School
Norman Hatton
Johnson and Polk
Ed Lundquist
Howard Helm
Maxine Cowles H
Helen L. Gillham
Clinton Bradford
Rosa Janssen
Esther B. Karban
Taylor School
City Briefs Highlight Local Meetings and Incidents
Personnel managers elect bureau officers during Wednesday meeting at the Roosevelt hotel. Kiwanis luncheon speaker Rabbi Herman Schaalman discusses The Problem of Palestine. Cedar Rapids civic bureau meets at Chamber of Commerce with executive board at 5 15 p m. Credit Men association holds 6 p m meeting at the YMCA Thursday. Rev Waldemar Argow reviews What the Negro Wants with Rosemary Mann singing. James Dee 34 of Mt. Vernon arrested for passing an 18 50 bad check at Armstrong's store on Jan 2. Waubeek council dinner Thursday at Chamber of Commerce has 300 cap. Arnie Stierman to speak and officer elections, reports, and awards planned. Scouting program at Waubeek includes officer elections and awards. Two injuries reported from a Tuesday car crash south of Cedar Rapids. Lt L C Smith and Mrs Mary Smith treated and released. Lt j g B W Smith uninjured. no county report filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Association of Credit Men
Y.M.C
Waldemar Argow
Peoples Church
Rosemary Mann
James Dee
Mt. Vernon
Dee
Armstrong’s Clothing Store
W. J. Kudina
Citizens Bank of Springville
Kudina
Keith Benner
Waubeek Area Council
Chamber of Commerce
Arnie Stierman
Dubuque Council
Cedar Rapids youth arrested after cross country car thefts
A 15-year-old ward of Cedar Rapids juvenile court was arrested in Pueblo Colorado after fleeing a Jan hearing. He admitted stealing 10 cars in November and December and ran away. Dr Dean M Lierle had his car stolen in Iowa City Jan 1 and found abandoned in Laird Colorado. Another car stolen at Ray Colorado was abandoned in Denver. The youth is held by the Colorado state highway patrol.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ward
Cedar Rapids
Pueblo
Colo
Dean M. Lierle
Iowa City
Laird, Colo
Ray
Denver
Colorado State Highway Patrol
Four Assessed 175 on Gambling Charges in Raid
Gust Fragadakis, 55, of 204 First street SE, fined 100 dollars and costs by Police Court Judge Harry S. Johnson for keeping a gambling house after a raid on a card game at 209 Fourth street SE. Three others, George Nassif, 37, George Haddad, 31, and Sam de Plamas, 58, were fined 25 dollars and costs each. Captain Jesse Clift said complaints led to the action. Fragadakis had prior warnings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Fragadakis
First Street
George Nassif
Fifth Avenue
George Haddad
Seventh Street
Sam N. Plamas
A Avenue
James Myers
Third Street
G. L. Davis
Mt. Vernon Avenue SE
First
Harry S. Johnson
Fourth Street SE
Fifth Avenue SE
Seventh Street SE
Sam de Plamas
Jesse Clift
Pragadakis Place
Fragadakis
Clift
Movie Mogul Seeks Screen Test For Wac Major Swann
New York movie producer Jules Levey announced Maj. Jeanne Swann of Washington Illinois will receive a historic screen test. The test is set January 14 at the Plaza theater Abilene Kansas before a regular audience alongside stars Randolph Scott Ann Dvorak and Rhonda Fleming. Levey learned of Swann after a Pentagon glimpse while screening Abilene Town for Gen Dwight Eisenhower.
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New York
Jules Levey
Maj
Jeanne Swann
Washington
Ill
Pentagon
Hollywood
Levey
United Artists Corporation
Maj. Swann
Plaza Theater
Abilene
Kan
Abilene Town
Dwight D. Eisenhower
Wac
Levoy
Sarah Bagby
Carl A. Spaatz
New Haven
Maj. Bagby
Acs
Randolph Scott
Ann Dvorak
Rhonda Fleming
Squad Cars Patrol Neighborhood After Reported Prowler
No house prowlers were reported after police scoured the northeast city block around Twenty-seventh Street NE on Monday night. An attempted break in occurred at 1106 Seventh Street SE, where a rear door glass was broken but access was not gained. Guttora Schultz of 1407 Ellis Boulevard NW told police Monty he heard someone in his house Sunday night and then heard the rear door close.
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Twenty-seventh Street
Seventh Street
Guttora Schultz
Ellis Boulevard
Monty
NAACP Cedar Rapids Dinner Highlights 1946 Officers
The Cedar Rapids branch of the NAACP held its annual dinner at Bethel A.M.E. church Monday evening. Mrs. Viola Gibson reported the year’s work. 1946 officers include Rev. Andrew R. Parks president, Viola Gibson vice president, Vivian Smith secretary, Helen Greer assisting secretary, and Rev. D. L. Bell treasurer. The NAACP charter was presented by Virgil Powell. Members urged to renew. others welcome to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Bethel A.M.E
Viola Gibson
Andrew R. Parks
Vivian Smith
Helen Greer
D. 10. Bell
N.A.A.C.P
Keehn Highlights Cedar Rapids Chamber Promotions
P F Keehn president of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce spoke to the Cedar Rapids Real Estate board on Monday noon. He said sites are being sought for new industries and efforts aim to expand markets and improve freight rates and shipping service. Committees focus on passenger transport aviation highway development and parking near the business district plus promoting athletic events cultural attractions theater bills and the All Iowa fair to draw visitors and shoppers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Chamber of Commerce
P. F. Keehn
Keehn
2 4 D hailed as lawn weed killer
Dr J Willard of Ohio State University agronomy reports 2 4 D as a powerful weed killer for lawns, likening its effect on broad leaved weeds to DDT on bugs. It would kill dandelions plantains ground ivy and most broad leaf weeds with little injury to bluegrass though other grasses may be affected.
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Columbus
Ohio
J. Willard
Ohio State University
Department of Agronomy
Willard
Texas Snow Deepens In Big Bend Region
MARFA Texas AP Big Bend country shoveled out of its biggest snow on record Tuesday as the death toll rose to 30 from tornadoes that hit five east Texas counties causing property damage of 2 6 million Snow depths reached 10 to 12 inches in Marfa and Alpine trapping 28 people including a baby for seven hours before rescue crews freed them
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Marfa
Texas
Big Bend
East Texas
Alpine
Chinese in Accord On Major Points
Chinese leaders in Chungking announced agreement on major points after a conference with Gen. George C. Marshall. Settlement of the civil war appeared near as Marshall met with Soviet Ambassador Petrov for a dinner before continuing the talks. The conference will resume Wednesday.
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Chungking
China
George C. Marshall
Marshall
Apollon Petrov
Deaths George W Shakespeare pharmacist dies at 78
George W Shakespeare 78 of 10010 avenue NW Cedar Rapids died suddenly Tuesday Born Oct 24 1867 Central City lived in Cedar Rapids since 1918 a registered pharmacist for over 50 years employed by Morris Sanford Co at death member of Trinity Methodist church Survived by widow two daughters Mrs Earl Bailey Marion Vivian Cedar Rapids three sons A B Charles E Cedar Rapids G Harold Burlington brother J E Normal Tl friends may call Rohn chapel Wednesday evening services to be announced later Also services for Mrs Mary Mollie Weiss lifelong Cedar Rapids resident will be held at Turner chapel at 1:30 pm Wednesday burial Linwood cemetery friends may call at chapel
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George W. Shakespeare
Avenue NW
Central City
Cedar Rapids
Morris Sanford Company
Trinity Methodist Church
Earl Bailey
Marion
Vivian
A. B
Charles E
G. Harold
Burlington
J. E
Normal
Rohn Chapel
Mary Mollie Weiss
Third Street
Turner Chapel
George Stauffacher
Linwood Cemetery
Services for Mrs A A Holland to be held at Moon chapel
Mrs A A Holland dies at home on 312 E avenue NW with services set for 2 p m Wednesday in Moon chapel conducted by Rev Cline Halsey. Burial in Norway cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. Mrs Katherine Snyder dies at 536 Seventh street SW with services at 2 p m Wednesday in Rohn chapel by Rev John E DeLong. Burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
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A. A. Holland
E Avenue NW
Moon Chapel
Cline Halsey
Norway Cemetery
Katherine Snyder
Seventh Street
Rohn
John E. DeLong
Linwood Cemetery
Niece of Gen Patton Ends Life in Gas Tragedy
New York report states Miss Jean Gordon a 30 year old Red Cross worker and Patton’s niece died by her own action in a gas filled apartment. She lay on the floor in a negligee with pictures of her uncle nearby and a four jet gas range open. No note was found.
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New York
Jean Gordon
George S. Patton, Jr
Gordon
Red Cross
Candy theft leads to quick candy return call
Helena AP report recounts a child’s emergency phone call for police after a boy stole candy. Officers were dispatched but canceled minutes later when the boy returned the candy. The exchange shows a prompt police response and a nascent act of restitution from a youth.
Japanese Pvt Kobayashi Sentenced to Death in Cebu Murders
Tokyo dispatched news reports that Japanese private Shoichi Kobayashi was sentenced to death by hanging for the killing mutilation and burning of twelve Filipinos in Cebu last March 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
INS
Shoichi Kobayashi
Cebu
Cedar Rapids Plans a January Clothing Drive
Cedar Rapids joins the United National Clothing collection in the two weeks from January 18 to 31 with Sam Hankins as local chair. Headquarters will be in the Memorial coliseum basement with entry via the First avenue ramp. Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Y.M.C.A. and Y.W.C.A. will lead participation, churches and schools as centers, and the national goal is 100 million garments with bedding. Henry J. Kaiser is the national chairman. Contributions may include a goodwill letter to the unknown recipient.
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Cedar Rapids
United National Clothing Collection
Sam Hankins
Hankins
Memorial Coliseum
First Avenue
Boy Scouts and Associated Groups
Camp Fire Girls
Y.M.C.A
Y.W.C.A
Hawkins
Victory
Henry J. Kaiser
Floods spread across Iowa and Mississippi regions as rains ease
Iowa City logged 11 feet on the Iowa river with a 15 foot crest expected tonight. Oakville rescue operations continued for families including the Reimans as Levee 8 broke west of town. Des Moines river peak held at 14.2 feet while Henderson creek levees broke north of Oquawka Illinois and floods spread along the Mississippi.
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Iowa
Iowa City
Iowa River
Oakville
Stanley Reiman
Garry
Richard Poffenbarger
Reiman House
Lloyd Huff
Burlington
Arthur T. Wallace
Robert D. Blue
Iowa State Guard
Co. A
Co. B
Davenport
Fairfield
Ed Young
Ray Beere
Burr Hawkins
Des Moines
Ottumwa
Mississippi
Henderson Creek
Oquawka, Ill
Thieves Struck a Baltimore Dress Shop in Snow
Miss Flo Borchard found her four story apartment building heated by an oil burner stolen during a cold night. Investigation traced the theft to intruders while the landlord was away in Propiga. the winter weather amplified the loss.
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Baltimore
Flo Borchard
Notice of Administrator in Linn County Iowa 1946
Notice declares Wills A. Glasszow as attorney for Admr. W. Glasszow appointed January 7 1946 as Administrator of Gertrude Smouse estate Linn County Iowa Town deceased. Creditors and claimants urged to present claims duly authenticated for settlement at Merchants National Bank Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
NoaKsee
Linn County
Iowa
Merchants National Bank
Cedar Rapids Town
Ottson and Sons Oil names Waterloo man limited partner
Courthouse Two limited partnerships are filed. John P. Hughes of Waterloo becomes a five percent life limited partner in Ottson and Sons Oil Company at 400 A Avenue NE for past services and goodwill. General partners are George J. Ottsen, Kenneth B. Ottsen, and G Maurice Ottsen with varied percentages. A separate Central Roofing company limited partnership at 94 Third Avenue SE was filed, dated July 30 1943, by Charles J. Smith and Charles Levings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s
John P. Hughes
Waterloo
Ottson and Sons Oil Company
A Avenue NE
George J. Ottsen
Maplewood Drive
Kenneth B. Ottsen
C Avenue NE
G. Maurice Ottsen
Eighteenth Street SE
Central Roofing Company
Third Avenue SE
Charles J. Smith
Charles Levings
Annulment Granted to Mrs Suchomel in Cheyenne Marriage
Mrs. Jack A. Suchomel obtained a decree of annulment from Robert L. Suchomel after Judge G. K. Thompson restored her maiden name Jacq A. Bachman. The Cheyenne Wyoming marriage on April 7 1944 was declared null and void since she was 19, a minor needing parental consent under Wyoming law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack A. Suchomel
Robert L. Suchomel
G. K. Thompson
Suchomel
Jacq A. Bachman
Cheyenne
Wyo
Wyoming
Desertion charge leads to Chicago custody in Linn County
Lloyd Smith wanted for desertion of minor children is in Chicago police custody per Sheriff James H. Smith. Discharged from the navy last February, Smith left Cedar Rapids a week later, promising to send for his wife and three children. A separate civil case awards Illinois Bankers Life Assurance $250 against Henry Bollen of 1521 Washington Ave SE for defaulted promissory notes filed Nov 20. A federal tax lien of $192.43 against L H Jacobson at Commonwealth Hotel was discharged Tuesday. Mrs Earl Doner of Marion Route 1 reports two cocker spaniels missing since Sunday around 8 a.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lloyd Smith
Linn County
Chicago
James H. Smith
U.S. Navy
Smith
Cedar Rapids
Henry Bollen
Washington Avenue SE
Illinois Bankers Life Assurance Company
Bollen
L. H. Jacobson
Commonwealth Hotel
Plane Forced Off Course by Eagles
In Tower Minnesota AP reports inspectors from a power company used an airplane to survey a high line through northern forests. The eagle attacks slowed flights as birds damaged itineraries and forced diversions, though the aerial route saves eight hours compared with the land trek.
President Insists On Free Elections
Washington reports President Truman said U S recognition of the Yugoslav government remains conditional. He discussed whether final recognition of Romania or Bulgaria would depend on the Yalta guarantee of free elections. He stressed the guarantee is not foregone and emphasized conditional recognition due to past commitments, while expressing hope for a better situation in Yugoslavia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Truman
Romania
Bulgaria
Yugoslavia
German Criticism of Allies Stopped
FRANKFURT AP Lt. Gen. Lucius Clay halted German political leaders from denouncing Allied policies during election campaigns. As deputy military governor, he ordered minister-presidents to stop public criticism of measures affecting Germany after reports that Socialists were exploiting postwar freedom of speech to attack the Potsdam declaration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frankfurt
Lucius Clay
Clay
United States Occupation Zone
Germany
Farm Tool Workers' Union Inducts New Board
Local 116 of United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America (CIO) swore in new executive board members Keith Churchill as president John Petrusch as vice president Bernard Myers as recording secretary Lloyd Phillips as financial secretary Dewey Lint as treasurer Wally Martin as publicity and education director Marion Wolfe as sergeant at arms Robert Olson as legislative director Olson holds a newly created post The board will serve through December this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America
CIO
Keith Churchill
John Petrusch
Bernard Myers
Lloyd Phillips
Dewey Lint
Wally Martin
Marion Wolfe
Robert Olson
Olson
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Elmer C. Dehme
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Fern Amelia Reynolds
St. Luke's
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Coggan
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Wallace Kinzler
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Lee Denin
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Harry C. Hoover
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Lydia E. Pinkham
Pinkham
John Burner & Son
Ave.s.e
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Herman Schaalman
Kiwanis Club
Jeaanestey
Rooseveltotel
Civic Bureau
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Scout
L. C. Smith
Mary Smith
Midland
J.g
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C.R. Lad
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NAACP
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Weiss
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