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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 19, 1944

Page

3

Palio Woman Has Five Sons Serving in the Armed Forces

RS. ESTO SANDERS of Palo reports five sons in the armed forces four in the navy and one in the army. Carl Sanders 39 served 20 years in the navy as chief signalman and instructor in San Francisco. Willard Sanders 27 finished boat training at Farragut Idaho. Louis Sanders 24 is a corporal overseas. The twins Donald and Harold are both in the navy Donald a seaman first class in the Pacific and Harold a seaman second class at Farragut naval hospital. All have served since last September.

RS. Esto Sanders Palo Navy Army Carl Sanders San Francisco Willard Sanders Farragut Idaho Cpl Louis Sanders Theorm Donald Harold Sanders Seaman Pacific Harold

Third Death In Wyoming Auto Crash

Laverne Carson aged 28 died at Mercy hospital Anamosa after a crash near Wyoming Monday. He was the third death from the wreck also killing his wife Delores Carson. Gerald Sobotka died later in hospital. John Buresh and Mrs Buresh remain hospitalized. Funeral services for Gerald Sobotka and Mrs Carson are planned.

Wyoming Oxford Junction Laverne Carson Mercy Hospital Anamosa Gerald Sobotka Anamosa Hospital John Buresh Highway 64

Anti-Saloon League Names New Officers

Dr. Loren M. Edwards of Newton was elected president of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League, succeeding Dr. Frank M. Anderson. Other officers include Bishop Thomas Nicholson honorary president, Bishop J. Ralph Magee Des Moines, Byron A. Barlow Cedar Rapids vice-presidents, Fred H. Quiner Des Moines treasurer, and Dr. J. A. Dillinger Des Moines secretary.

Des Moines Loren M. Edwards Newton Iowa Anti- Saloon League Frank M. Anderson Thomas Nicholson Vernon J. Ralph Magee Byron A. Barlow Cedar Rapids Fred H. Quiner J. A. Dillinger

Federal Agents Probe Liquor Sources in Des Moines Clubs

Federal revenue agents open a full inquiry into liquor supply sources for Des Moines taverns and night clubs following a Minneapolis St Paul ring. Investigator B F Wilson says the probe may expand to other Iowa cities with agents in Sioux City Fort Dodge Dubuque and Burlington. The focus is on whether sellers of five gallons or more at a time hold basic wholesalers permits as required by the internal revenue act.

Des Moines Minneapolis St. Paul Federal Revenue B. F. Wilson Federal Iowa Sioux City Fort Dodge Dubuque Burlington Wilson Iowa Liquor Commission

Dubuque Council approves $130,000 airport bonds

Dubuque city council on Tuesday passed resolutions to issue and sell bonds totaling 130000 dollars to finance a new municipal airport project.

Dubuque Iity Council

Reformatory Riot Rumor Denied by Warden Davis

Warden Davis of the Anamosa men's reformatory flatly denies a rumor of a Sunday night riot. He states there has been no disturbance since New Year’s Day and promises immediate reporting if any disturbance occurs to the investigating committee.

Anamosa Davis

West Union Dealers Penalized For OPA Violations

Des Moines OPA announced penalties for two West Union firms. Ware grocery in Ryan paid 222 in triple damages for 492 cases of shell eggs price violations. Eisheimer Meat Products settled for 625 over wholesale prices on 14 647 pounds of hamburger.

Des Moines OPA Ware Ryan Eisheimer Meat Products West Union

Ceiling Prices On Fresh Fruits And Vegetables

Des Moines based OPA district director R E Walters says community ceiling prices for fresh fruits and vegetables take effect Thursday. Lettuce cabbage white potatoes onions apples bananas citrus and grapes are covered with more items to follow weekly revisions tied to retailer costs. The move is nationwide to curb rising living costs.

Des Moines R. E. Walters Office of Price Administration Walters OPA

Walker-Joe Ernst 75 Dies. Rites Friday

Walker-Joe Ernst 75 retired farmer died Tuesday afternoon. Survived by wife Mayme Burk Ernst, daughter Mrs Walter Zeiser of Aurora, son Leo near Urbana, seven grandchildren and two sisters Mrs Matt Less of Walker and Mrs Frank M Caldwell of Chino California. Services set for Friday at 10 a.m. at Sacred Heart Church.

Walker Joe Ernst Mayme Burk Ernst Walter Zeiser Aurora Leo Urbana Matt Less Frank M. Caldwell Chino Calif Sacred Heart Church

Fourth War Bond Drive Kickoff in Marion Area

Workers met Tuesday night at the Legion hall to launch the Marion and Marion township drive chaired by Alien R. McElwain. Henry Haegg of Cedar Rapids spoke as Marion city quotas aim at 300000 dollars with air raid captains listed by ward.

Marion and Marion Township Legion Hall Alien R. McElwain Henry Haegg Cedar Rapids Marion Marion City L. A. Boettcher W. A. Jackson L. A. Franke Ivan Mann

No Gas Company Cooking School in Marion until further notice

Advertisement notes the cooking school delayed. Other items report births, club activities, and local notices including a nail care product ad and various personal updates from Marion.

Marion

Twins Split Military Paths Aboard Army and Navy

The Crossett twins Donald and Richard, both 18, choose different services with Richard joining the Navy and Donald the Army. Their father, E D Crossett, is a Marion Railway Express agent. The report also notes military commissions and transfers involving relatives and other local families.

Army Navy Donald C Richard E. Crossett E. D. Crossett Twelfth Street Marion Richard Crossett Donald Crossett Railway Express

Tennyson Club Dessert Luncheon Members Meet

The Tennyson club met Tuesday with Mrs. H. B. Phillips for a dessert luncheon. Mrs. Mary English was a guest and covers were laid for 12.

Tennyson Club H. B. Phillips Mary English

Mrs Hintz Hosts Cub Scout Den Birthday Party

Mrs William Hintz of 857 Seventh Street entertained Cub Scout Den No 5 on Tuesday for the eleventh birthday of her son.

William Hintz Seventh Street

Marion group attends theater after meeting

Billie leads the group to the Marion theater with present den chief David Lyons, Dewayne Ralph Stimson, and Jimmie Bailey. Mrs. R A Crew had major surgery at Garfield Park Hospital Chicago with sisters Grace Koppen haver and Don Christie at her side. North and South Marion Farm Bureau women met in the Gas Company home demonstration room with Margaret Stewart teaching a lesson and a dinner for 19 served.

Billie Marion Theater David Lyons den Chief Dewayne Ralph Stimson Jimmie Bailey R. A. Crew Garfield Park Hospital Chicago Grace Koppenhaver Don Christie North and South Marion Farm Bureau The Gas Company Margaret Stewart

Twelve Clayton County Men Enter Service

Twelve Clayton county men inducted December 28 entered active duty this week. Named are Weston D. Porter Marvin A. Petsche from Guttenberg Harold H. Witham Raymond P. Boland Elkader Walter J. Blazek Farmersburg Raymond Trumblee Strawberry Point Edward Kennicker North Buena Vista Melvin N. Johnson St. Olaf Calvin H. Shde Monona Robert W. Dohrer Volga City Paul H. Scarff Marquette and Mervyn G. Decker Waukon.

Elkader Clayton County Army Weston D. Porter Marvin A. Petsche Guttenberg Harold H. Witham Raymond P. Boland Walter J. Blazek Farmersburg Raymond Trumblee Strawberry Point Edward Kennicker North Buena Vista Melvin N. Johnson St. Olaf Calvin H. Shde Monona Robert W. Dohrer Volga

Army Show at Iowa University Stars Local Cadets and Students

The Sound Off army show will be presented by ASTP cadets at the University of Iowa this weekend. Dozens of soldiers will participate in skits along with 12 university women students. First show of its kind at the university, with performances Saturday and Sunday. The cast features 85 ASTP cadets with prior stage or musical experience. Director is Pfc. John Lewis of Cincinnati.

The Gazette Iowa City ASTP University of Iowa Pfc John Lewis Cincinnati

Sentenced for Killing in Marshalltown Case

Marshalltown mood turns grim as Walter Bailey, 40, a Marshalltown Negro, pleads guilty to the razor murder, leading to a pending sentencing and questions about motive and aftermath.

Marshalltown (Ap Walter Bailey Marshalltown

Murder Sentence for William Clair St. John

The district court sentenced William Clair St. John, 45, to an indeterminate term not to exceed 30 years in the state penitentiary on a second degree murder charge. Judge B O Tankersley presided.

William Clair St. John White B. O. Tankersley

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