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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1940
Page
2
Henry Brazier of 1114 E avenue NW was fined $25 and costs for reckless driving with the fine suspended on good behavior and payment of $1.50 costs.
Verl Taylor aged 47 of 521 Fourth Avenue SE was committed to county jail on a suspended 30 day sentence for larceny from a December 26 conviction. The commitment was invoked by Justice H. R. Churchill on a charge of intoxication.
Carrie E. Ribble 76 died at her daughter Nellie Bendall’s home near Dysart. John M. Haynes 64 died at daughter Jennie Tisher’s home on Seventh Street SE at 7:25 a.m. Saturday. Henry Gundling 34 died at home on D avenue NE at 3:15 a.m. Saturday. Antonie Rompot 79 died at 1031 Second Street SE at 3 a.m. Saturday. George W. Grennan 56 died in a local hospital on Seventeenth Street NE at 4 a.m. Saturday.
Marjoria Bolton, 22, wed Lester Bolton in Cedar Falls March 14, 1939, in a divorce case. James F. Williams, 58, separated from Mil dred M. Williams, married in Iowa City October 22, 1939, later divorced and remarried in Marengo November 24. Ralph Faidley, 27, from Edith A. Faidley, married June 6, 1937. Robert D. Larimer, 38, from Leona E. Larimer, wed November 25, 1919 in Cedar Rapids. custody of a daughter awarded under stipulation.
The notices list Cedar Rapids residents Harry L. Davis and Vivian Irene Countryman as a couple, along with Harry Lewis Albright and Luetta Colson, Arthur Clark of Martelle, and Florence Leight of Mount Vernon, indicating forthcoming marriag es or announcements in the Cedar Rapids area.
At 12 22 p m Friday a roof fire damaged the home of Vic Hallquist at 235 Thirteenth street NW with 34 minutes of response by engine companies 2 5 and hook and ladder. Later at 10 09 p m a chimney fire struck the Ralph Pratt residence at 253 Nineteenth street NW with a 27 minute response and the alarm still active.
Mercy hospital reports a daughter born January 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Leland Sangster of 705 Ninth Ave SE. St Luke's hospital records a son born January 19 to Mr. and Mrs. Robert Olmstead Jr. of 220 Sixth Street SW.
The Pope praises Roosevelt's Christmas peace message and endorses a path toward a just settlement after the war. He cautions that peace requires moral stature, unity with political power, and strong resolve to overcome growing obstacles and sustain mutual confidence among nations.
An American, D. Kable of Chicago, was assaulted by plain clothes policemen in the Tatao district of Shanghai, an area under Japanese control, last Monday.
President Roosevelt told White House conference delegates that permanent social and economic reform must rely on higher incomes for the poor and adequate taxation, not on federal handouts alone. He urged strengthening democracy, defense, and social insurance, while noting public aid cannot bear the full load.
Max Bedacht, a 20 year communist veteran, testified Browder traveled on false passports during periods government says he was abroad. Bedacht implied the trips were for international communist business but avoided direct confirmation. The testimony supported U S Attorney Cahill in alleging Browder used visas for travels in 1921 1927 and 1931.
Baton Rouge lawmakers convene to repeal dictatorial measures from Huey Long era. Gov Earl K. Long launches reform drive after failing to secure renomination, facing anti machine challenger Sam Houston Jones in a February runoff with a pledge to throw the thieves out.
Now is the time to buy a good used car for less with bargains listed in the Want Ad section.
British military officials say Finland can save herself from Soviet Russia next spring with 30 000 more fighting men 200 airplanes and supplies before May. They cite Finland as the pivot of Europe’s struggle and note Britain and France are secretly aiding with planes and matériel while experts expect a turning point as snow melts and ground firms. Canada also reports increased oats exports to Finland.
The Rock Island Woman's club Sunday party at K P hall was cancelled. Harlan Amen of Vernoncourt SE was reported fairly good after illness at St Luke's hospital. Mrs C O Tisher of Hinkley avenue NW left to spend the winter in Oakland California. Neil E DeLaHunt, son of Mr and Mrs Harold DeLaHunt of E avenue NW, enlisted by the local army recruiter for duty with the engineers in Hawaii. Charles O Neese of Washington avenue SE enlisted in the army air corps and assigned to Moffett Field California.
J E Lamp man of 617 Eighth Avenue SE reported his car stolen from the garage between 5 30 and 11 30 p m Friday The thief returned the vehicle about 12 50 a m and Lamp man notified police The key was left in the ignition and the garage was unlocked at the time of the theft
A $43.86 federal tax lien was filed against Denton R Steffer of Tipton for nonpayment of 1938 individual income taxes. He was recently a key witness in bankruptcy hearings concerning the defunct Marak-Steffer Implement company.
Keith Baker received a silver arrow in their wolf rank and Bob Dochtermann earned a bear badge at a Cub Scout Pack 19 meeting.
Lincoln school P T A opened Friday in the music room with Fred R. Welsh giving a talk on parachutes and parachute jumping. The next monthly program is scheduled for February 16.
The membership meetings committee of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce will meet Monday at 4 p.m. in the chamber building to arrange the annual dinner set for February 8. Ray L. Short chairs the group.
Leland Grimes a 20 year old Colesburg Iowa man and junior at Coe College living at Greene hall suffered a cut on his middle finger and facial injuries from broken glass when a door at Williston hall slammed shut at noon Friday He was treated at St Luke s hospital and is reported in satisfactory condition.
Mike Kinney of Fort Dodge Iowa VFW department commander and Elmer Smith of Des Moines department adjutant attended Cedar Rapids post 788 meeting. The post will host the auxiliary on February 15 for the Hello America broadcast where recruits nationwide will take the obligation over the air from National Commander Otis N. Brown.
Promoted in Ames R O T C Martin Luber son of Mr and Mrs M H Luber 612 Fourth Avenue SW mechanical engineering junior at Iowa State College Ames promoted to cadet sergeant in the engineer unit R O T C Arthur Burton architectural engineering sophomore John Hershey son of Mr and Mrs Guy F Hershey 2227 B Avenue NE chemical engineering sophomore Theodore Paulson son of Mr and Mrs O F Paulson 2249 Grande Avenue SE chemical engineering freshman appointed cadet corporals
Paris reports indicate two additional German divisions about 30,000 men have arrived on the Belgium Netherlands frontier. Confirmation of troops in Russian occupied Poland is noted. German planes concentrate flights in northern France near the Belgian border as Britain pilots patrol over northern Germany.
In Rochester Indiana a circus crew works in relays guiding 25 elephants around since 8 p.m. Tuesday. The animals are not allowed to stop to avoid lying down and catching pneumonia as stormy winter weather lingers.
Linn county social welfare officials released a comparative data survey listing personnel, case loads and salaries from Black Hawk, Lee, Pottawattamie, Scott and Woodbury counties to guide Linn in a planned departmental review after public aid integration. The board also approved a February relief grant for 1,492 cases and solidified Virginia Sigmund as relief visitor.
Manhattan Kansas AP reports Wess Fry resigns as head football coach at Kansas State College along with line coach Stanley Williamson. Fry previously starred at University of Iowa.
Senate Foreign Relations Chair Key Pittman said Congress would likely approve a Japanese embargo in its present mood unless the administration opposes it. He noted rising sentiment despite propaganda and said administration stance could determine the bill’s fate. He had no data from the State Department and had not discussed the embargo with executives.
Mayor LaGuardia of New York City writes Mayor Hahn that Cedar Rapids Patrolman Frank Bukacek will study metropolitan methods. The letter dated January 18 notes Bukacek appeared on Vox Pop as the typical American policeman of 1940 and confirms arrangements for his study of the New York Police Department.
In Chelsea Massachusetts a drunken duel ended with Patrolman John A. Price killed by Sgt Hebert J. Hannabury after Hannabury's wife Helen was slain and their 14 year old daughter Virginia wounded near fatally. The teen remained in critical condition at a local hospital.
Rome AP Premier Mussolini's government approved Italy's biggest military budget since the war to face potential European conflict. The cabinet authorized 10.846 billion lire for the next fiscal year starting July 1, a rise of about 75 million dollars from the current budget, now about 469.56 million dollars.
The capital mourns as William E Borah the Dean of the U S Senate dies after a cerebral hemorrhage. Funeral plans will be discussed with Senate leaders and Mrs Borah. Borah leaves a legacy as a world citizen and leading isolationist who fought for the constitution and direct election of senators.
President Roosevelt praised Senator Borah as a unique figure whose passing leaves a void in American life. Legislators from both parties lauded his independence, courage, and long service shaping national policy and senate traditions.
The comedian Eddie Cantor welcomed a second granddaughter, born to Edna Cantor and songwriter Jimmy McHugh, while noting the earlier birth of grandson Michael Metzer to Natalie Cantor. Cantor expressed jubilation at the family expansion in Hollywood.
Romanian Foreign Minister Grigore Gafencu conferred over two hours with Yugoslav Foreign Minister Alexander Cincar-Karkovitch at Versetz on the Yugoslav side of the Romanian frontier to discuss a possible pact.
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