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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1942
Page
1
Cedar Rapids Graduation Exercises Highlight Drake President Speaker
Cedar Rapids hosts graduation exercises at the public schools coliseum at 8 p.m. Dr. H G ee, president of Drake University, will be the speaker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar
H. G.ee
Drake University
Marital Dissolutions and Property Transfers Noted in 1939
The record lists Marian Brown of Alonzo Brown and Carl E. Van Antwerp, both cited for cruel and inhuman treatment with marriage dates November 23, 1939 and July 1, 1939 respectively. Mrs Van Antwerp received title to household furnishings in her maiden name. Prudence Boxwell restoration noted. Judges C Hansene Van Antwerp and J Heiserman referenced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marian Brown
Alonzo Brown
C. J. Hansene van Antwerp
Carl E. van Antwerp
van Antwerp
Prudence Boxwell
J Heiserman
Local fines for drunkenness and speeding in city cases
Lowell Harkness, 31, of 1410 C street SW, fined $25 and costs for drunkenness and disturbing the peace of his family. Wally Kemp of Chicago fined $10 and costs for speeding 49. James Bruner, 1720 C avenue NW, fined $10 and costs for speeding 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowell Harkness
C Street
Wally Kemp
Chicago
James Bruner
C Avenue NW
Local Deaths Include Three Area Residents
Hamilton P. Young aged 76 died at home on Sixth Street NW at 3 30 am Thursday. Raymond Black aged 45 died at Veterans Hospital Des Moines late Wednesday. Seven month old Thomas Frank Frendle son of Mr and Mrs Chester Frendle died at home 1314 Cold Stream Avenue NE at 11 15 am Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton P. Young
Sixth Street
Raymond Black
Eighth Street
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Thomas Frank Frendle
Chester Frendle
Cold Stream Avenue
Birth Announcements From Local Hospitals
St Luke's hospital reports a son born to Mr and Mrs Earl Beck at 1144 Twenty-second Avenue SW on January 22. Mercy hospital lists a son for Mr and Mrs Richard Kraus in Central City on January 71. Also a daughter for Mr and Mrs Douglas Grant at Ade Street and Carroll Drive SE on January 21. Mrs Frank formerly Miss Florence Ferman of Cedar Rapids, birth of a daughter to Mr and Mrs Paul Frank of Iowa City on January 17. Another daughter born to Mr and Mrs Herschel Otisroad on an unspecified date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Luke's Hospital
Earl Beck
Twenty-second Avenue
Douglas Grant
Ade Street
Carroll Drive
Mercy Hospital
Richard Kraus
Central City
Paul Frank
Iowa City
Frank
Florence Ferman
Cedar Rapids
Herschel
Czechs and Poles to sign defense pact against Germany
London reports the Polish and Czechoslovak governments in exile will sign a federation plan for Central Europe to ensure security after the war. The accord resembles the Greek Yugoslav pact but aims primarily at Germany, with shared military and political aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
London
Europe
Balkans
Palo Man Denies Drunk Driving Plea in Court
Henry Walter of Palo pleaded not guilty to driving while intoxicated at arraignment before District Court Judge King Thompson. He was arrested Saturday January 17 in the 1800 block on E Avenue NW by Patrolmen Peter Funcke and Harold Prasil after traveling five miles per hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Walter
Palo
District Court
King Thompson
Walter
E Avenue NW
Peter Funcke
Harold Prasil
Senators Walk Out of Price Bill Meeting
Five senators left a joint conference to allow house conferees to negotiate a position on price control measures. Brown and other senators signaled a possible Thursday agreement as they discussed farm prices licensing and government authority on commodities with emphasis on parity and wages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Senate
Brown
D-Mich
Bankhead
D-Ala
Steagall
D-Ky
Williams
D-Mo
Gifford
R-Mass
Wolcott
R-Mich
Barkley
Taft
Ohio
Danaher
Glass
D-Vay
Allies fight across Asia and a submarine attack on City of Atlanta
Military reports describe Australian battalions cut off south of Muar in Malaya and Japanese offensives across Burma and Sumatra. In Hoboken a survivor recounts a torpedo strike on the City of Atlanta, with several crew rescued after lifeboat disasters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muar
Associated Press
Johore
Belawan
Medan
Sumatra
Malaya
Balik Papan
Borneo
Submarine Attacks Prompt Wide Navy Search
The article reports three attacks in one day on Monday and says U S forces press large numbers of ships and aircraft into a widespread search for the marauding submarine. Strong counter measures are being taken by American naval forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Latvian Steamer Ciltvaira Survivors Recount Night Attack
Survivors of the Latvian steamer Ciltvaira recounts a U‑boat attack off the eastern seaboard. They reportedly boarded the stricken ship at 5 a.m. January 19, raised SOS and Latvian flags, salvaged valuables, then abandoned. Two crew members died. how remains undisclosed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
S. C
Ciltvaira
Tense Vigil On Midway After War Broke
SAN FRANCISCO construction workers from Midway Island spoke of a tense vigil on December 7 waiting for a Japanese attack. Enemies failed to appear until after dawn but moonlit approach was seen. workers with expired contracts were brought to San Francisco with civilian evacuees and naval casualties. Many hoped to return to bolster defenses on mid Pacific possessions after Japanese destroyers shelled a key outpost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Midway Island
Jonson
Palmyra Islands
mid-Pacific
Senate Panel Pressed on Naval Contract Profits
Senator Walsh warned of heavy business pressure against limiting profits on naval construction. He recalled convoys marching to defend the country and urged sacrifice by all Americans. Senate Republican Leader McNary called for reducing defense and non defense waste.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
David I. Walsh
D-Mass
Senate Naval Affairs Committee
Walsh
Senate
Charles L. McNary
Oregon
Deaths Raymond Black veteran 45 dies in Des Moines hospital
Raymond Black 45 a World War II veteran of Cedar Rapids died late Wednesday at the Des Moines Veterans Hospital after a long illness. Born in Milan Missouri he lived in Cedar Rapids 20 years and served in Company 236 163rd depot brigade overseas. He was a member of Pont-A-Mousoun American Legion and Bethel A M E Church. Surviving wife three sisters two brothers and several nieces. Funeral 2:30 p.m. Saturday at Bethel A M E Church with Rev A Parks burial Linwood Cemetery Rice funeral home in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Black
Eighth Street
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Milan
Cedar Rapids
163Rd Depot Brigade
Pont - A - Mousouna
Virginia Black
Frank Alsup
St. Paul
Alpha Black
Harry Black
Waukegan
Ill
Bethel A.M E
Watch Maker Hamilton P Young Dies at 76 in Cedar Rapids
Hamilton P Young 76 a watch maker died suddenly at his Cedar Rapids home 1400 Sixth street NW at 3 30 am Thursday Born Lima Illinois May 9 1865 he lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years He married Alice V Furtney January 27 1891 at Keokuk who died August 18 1921 He married Bertha Callahan July 20 1931 survivors include two daughters Frances H Stein and Elizabeth Hubberd four grandchildren two step daughters J A Rohrer Cedar Rapids and C C DeLong Ferndale Michigan Funeral services 2 pm Saturday Beatty chapel conducted by Rev E F Byers
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton P. Young
Sixth Street
Lima
Ill
Cedar Rapids
Keokuk
Alice V. Furtney
Bertha Callahan
Frances H. Stein
Elizabeth Hubberd
J. A. Rohrer
C. C. DeLong
Ferndale, Mich
Beatty Chapel
E. F. Byers
Death of 7 Month Old Thomas Frendie in Cedar Rapids
Thomas Frank Frendie the seven month old son of Mr and Mrs Chester Frendie died at home 1314 Cold Stream Avenue NE at 115 am Thursday after a short illness He is survived by his parents two brothers William and Robert three sisters Alice Norma and Wilma and grandparents Mr and Mrs Louis Johnson and Mrs George Ade all of Cedar Rapids Funeral services will be held in Beatty chapel at a date to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas Frank Frendie
Chester Frendie
Cold Stream Avenue
William
Robert
Alice
Norma
Wilma
Louis Johnson
George Ade
Cedar Rapids
Beatty Chapel
Funeral for Lanier widow to be held at Turner chapel
Vie Lanier widow of David San ley will be held in Turner chapel at 11 am Friday. The Rev W Eckler will officiate and burial will be in Tipton cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vie Lanier
David Sanley
Allison Hotel
Turner Chapel
W. ©. Eckler
Tipton
Funeral services for Royal Rapp in Turner chapel
Funeral services for Royal Rapp, local electrician, will be held in Turner chapel at ? p.m. Friday conducted by Rev. W. O Eckier. Burial in Shiloh cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Thursday evening until service time Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reys’ Rapp
Royal Rapp
Turner Chapel
W. O Eckier
Shiloh
Vy Bys Foyeanold Dnuenter Oe
Mott Sees Radio as a Natural Field for Newspapers
Dr. Frank Luther Mott, head of the University of Iowa journalism school, told the FCC that radio broadcasting is a natural extension for newspapers. He urged no rules banning owners and argued radio can carry newspaper functions with new tech, stability, and news handling. He addressed concerns about license ties and government criticism as unlikely general effects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Frank Luther Mott
University of Iowa Journalism School
Federal Communications Commission
Commission
Mott
T. A. M. Craven
Dr. Matt
Radio Committee
Rio Americans reaffirm solidarity against aggression
The American republics pledge full unity and cooperation to protect the Western hemisphere until aggression ends. They state they cannot maintain diplomatic relations with Japan Germany or Italy while those nations are at war with a continental country. They will seek collective approval before reestablishing ties, with U S involvement seen in drafting the stance at Rio de Janeiro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Hemisphere
Japan
Germany
Italy
Buents Aires
U. S
Norman Armour
Ramo S. Castillo
Foreign Office
Armour
Artina
Rio de Janeiro
United States
Welles
Marie Dionne Under Medical Study In Callander
Report from Callander Ontario that Marie Dionne, member of the famous quintuplets, is to undergo a medical examination after a Toronto arrival. The purpose and timing of the study were not immediately explained, with limited details about the quintuplets and their parents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marie Dionne
Callander. Ont
INS
Toronto
Canada
Speer
Palo Farmer Sued By Farmhand For Damages
Louis Trembiey a farmhand filed a damage suit against Arthur Akin a Palo farmer claiming injuries after being thrown from a hayrack drawn by untrained colts. The case, filed in county district court, cites an old izester and servant act remedy despite new workers compensation laws.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Izester and Servant
In County District Court
Louis Trembiey
Arthur Akin
Perto
Trembley
Neah
Hose Lami
Nazis Claim Russians Failed at Sevastopol
The bulletin from Hitler's field headquarters says the Crimean armies repelled Russian attempts to break the Sevastopol siege and Soviet efforts to break out of Leningrad were frustrated. Russian reports claim German counter-attacks were crushed as Soviet forces advance toward Smolensk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Fuehrer
Sevastopol
Black Sea
Leningrad
Crimea
Ukraine
Leonid Gorovo
Mozhaisk
Smolensk
Hitler orders rapid auto and lorry oversight in war zones
Hitler installs an unprecedented motor vehicle checkup system naming Jakob Werlin as inspector general for all automobile matters in the Reich and conquered territories. He will report directly to Hitler to speed decisions on transport and supply amid the Russian campaign. Werlin may operate in military operations zones.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adolf Hitler
Germany
Campe
Russia
Hitler
Reich
Jakob Werlin
Berlin
United Press
Werlin
Jap Claims to Contrary Lexington Is Alive
Reporter aboard a U S Pacific Fleet carrier reports confusion after a Tokyo radio claim that Lexington was sunk. He confirms the Lexington remains undamaged and the Enterprise is safe, noting the apparent misinformation spreading among observers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
City Briefs: Mrs. Nase convalescing after operation
Mrs. Nellie Nase of 12 Third Avenue W is convalescing at home after surgery. Townsend clubs note Paul P. Lybarger, son of Mr. and Mrs. N. D. Lybarger of 1669 Sixth Street NW, has joined the Army and is in training in Wichita Falls Texas. Cedar Rapids recruiting offices enlisted four men Thursday: John B. VanHorn Iowa City, Victor J. Speybroeck Belle Plaine for Navy, Roy L. Leve Dubuque, Dale E. Mortenson Davenport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nellie Nase
Third Avenue W
Paul P. Lybarger
N. D. Lybarger
Sixth Street
Wichita Falls
Tex
Air Corps
Cedar Rapids
John B. VanHorn
Iowa City
Victor J. Speybroeck
Belle Plaine
Navy
Roy L. Leve
Dubuque
Dale E. Mortenson
Davenport
Boy Suffers Fracture After Fall at City Intersection
Billy Bowker aged 2 son of Mr and Mrs George Bowker of 525 McKinley Street SE injuries a right arm fracture from a fall at Fourth Avenue and Fifth Street SE around 6 PM Wednesday. He was taken to Mercy Hospital for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Bowker
George Bowker
McKinley Street
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Street
Mercy Hospital
Sailor Robert Elliott Joins San Diego Training Program
Robert Elliott recently left the Great Lakes naval training station for special training at a San Diego trade school after a week of furlough spent with his mother Mrs Opal Elliott at 408 Sixth Avenue SW and his grandparents Mr and Mrs J L Misbach at 1926 Sixth Street NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Elliott
Great Lakes
Naval Training Station
San Diego
Elliott
Opal Elliott
Sixth Avenue
J. L. Misbach
Sixth Street NW
Tax lien filed against Edward F. White in 1940 41 delinquent taxes
A federal tax lien for 386.17 plus 2.61 penalties was filed Thursday morning in federal district court. The lien targets four delinquent employment tax instances during 1940 and 1941 tied to Edward F. White of the Hardin County National Bank at Eldora.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward F. White
Hardin County National Bank
Eldora
Federal District Court
Knights Templar to Confer Red Cross at Masonic Hall
Apollo commandery No. 26 will confer the Order of Red Cross at 4 p.m. Friday at the Masonic hall. A basket dinner for Knights Templar and their ladies follows at 6 p.m. A women’s entertainment program is planned in the evening. The commandery will conduct the Order of Malta work in full form at 7:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apollo Commandery
Knights Templar
Ofder of Red Cross
Masonic Hall
Order of Malta
Whelan issues warrant to remove Barnes to St Louis
United States Commissioner R L Whelan issued a war rant for the removal of Ralph L Barnes an inmate of the Anamosa reformatory to the St Louis district of federal court Barnes is wanted in St Louis on a charge of impersonating a United States engineer at Cape Girardeau Mo last November He is to be brought from Anamosa and held in the county jail prior to his removal to St Louis by Deputy Marshal Joe Petrus
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
R. L. Whelan
Ralph L. Barnes
Anamosa Reformatory
St. Louis District of Federal Court
Barnes
St. Louis
Cape Girardeau
Anamosa
Joe Petrus
No Civilian Tires From Synthetic Rubber Says Expert
Dr. Frank K. Schoenfeld of B. F. Goodrich warned a New York audience that Japan would ruin Far Eastern rubber plantations as the war turns, making the 400000 tons of synthetic rubber expected by July 1943 reserved for military use and leaving civilians with their current tires lasting the duration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frank K. Schoenfeld
B. F. Goodrich Company
Akron
Ohio
United Nations
New York University
Lyons Club Honors Two Flying Kernels Enlistees
Two enlistees in the Flying Kernels naval reserve squadron were made honorary Lions Club members at a Thursday luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel. Jack Ferring and Pat McNailly were among the honored guests, with Lieut. P S Dalton scheduled to interview Cedar Rapids men for enlistment. Speaker Charles Pennin recounted Philippine service in 1909 and 1911, noting German and Japanese presence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Ferring
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Pat McNailly
Burroughs Adding Machine Company
Flying Kernels
Naval Reserve
Lions Clubs
Dubuque
Davenport
Cedar Rapids
Lions Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Ferring
Uadron
P. S. Dalton
Naval Aviation Cadet Selection Board
Cedar
Pleasure Travel May Be Rationed
Washington officials studying tentative plans for next summer consider rationing civilian passenger train travel if civilian needs interfere with military transport. Officials say surveys are under way to determine priorities for passenger tickets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pseenger
Office of Defense Transportethen
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