Mrs G H Knauer 74 Died at Local Hospital
Mrs George H Knauer aged 74 of 725 G avenue NW died at a local hospital at 9 am Saturday. Funeral plans were not announced.
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George H. Knauer
G Avenue NW
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1942
Page
1
Roof fire hits 2416 Wilson Ave SW with alarm
At 10 20 am a roof fire reported at 2416 Wilson Avenue Southwest. William Probst issued a general alarm as responders arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson Avenue
William Probst
Cedar Rapids residents named in multiple notices
Pearl C. Clark and Charles E. F. Simmz of Cedar Rapids join Carolyn S. Hood and Jack Lankow of the same city in the readable portion of the public notice. The text lists individuals by full names and city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl C. Clark
Charles EF. Simmz
Cedar Rapids
Carolyn S. Hood
Jack Lankow
Local Births Reported Across Hospitals
Mercy hospital records announce a son for Mr. and Mrs. E. C. Foster of 2906 Town Avenue on January 23. Norman Young of 885 Twelfth Street NE welcomes a son the same day. Chris Niedermayer of 824 A Avenue NE reports a son on January 23. Charles Cahill of 626 Tenth Street SE greets a daughter January 24. St Luke's hospital records list a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Hertzberger of Van Horn January 24 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Meril Koopman of Newhall on January 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercy Hospital
E. C. Foster
Town Avenue
Norman Young
Twelfth Street
Chris Niedermayer
A Avenue
Charles Cahill
Tenth Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Ray Hertzberger
van Horn
Meril Koop
Nan
Newhall
Local Drivers Licenses Altered For Violations
Clifford Drummey of 614 Third Street NW receives a 20 day license edit for reckless driving. Clark Jennings at 2017 A Avenue NE surrenders license for 15 days. Art Wheeler of 1537 A Avenue NE surrenders 20 days. A speeding charge carries 45 days in jail. Grace Tufts of 1320 C Avenue NE is fined 25 dollars. Jim Simpson of Brooklyn New York is fined 25 dollars for vagrancy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Drummey
Third Street NW
Clark Jennings
Avenue NE
Nailingaes
Art Wheeler
A Avenue NE
Grace Tufts
C Avenue NE
Jim Simpson
Brooklyn
N. Y
Police arrest James O Neal on assault charge
James O Neal aged 37 living at 303 Eighth avenue SE was arrested at 6 45 p m Friday on an assault and battery charge filed by Altheda Wilson Hicks. Hicks alleges she was beaten by O Neal before Justice H R Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James “Speed” O'Neal
Eighth Avenue SE
Altheda Wilson Hicks
H. R. Churchill
Bank fraud arrest reveals alias in Des Moines case
Ira G. Carroll 44 of 1114 First Avenue NE was released on $100 bond after detectives arrested him on a warrant for defrauding a hotel keeper. Inspector Bill Kudina said Carroll was an alias. the man’s correct name is C. E. Plamadore, formerly of Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira G. Carroll
First Avenue NE
Bill Kudina
Carroll
C. E. Plamadore
Des Moines
Zamastil Family Details Military Service
Mrs. W. H. Zamastil of 1617 A has a son transferred to the 53rd medical battalion at Fort Dix New Jersey. Two Zamastil brothers serve in the U S navy Leo is stationed at Bermuda and Carl is a seaman at Pearl Harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Zamastil
53Rd
Fort Dix
N. J
DeBolt Graduates From Army Air Corps Technical Course
Prof Darrel DeBolt son of Mr and Mrs Carl DeBolt 717 Sixth Street NE Friday graduated from the mechanics technical course of the army air corps at Chantue Field Rantoul Illinois and has been transferred to an undis closed station. His parents and sister Denice visited him last weekend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darrel DeBolt
Carl DeBolt
Sixth Street
Mechanics’ Technical
Army Air Corps
Chantue Field
Rantoul
Ill
Denice
New Jersey Army Air Board Names Two Cadets
The Fort Dix aviation cadet examining board announced twenty eight future air offs, listing two Cedar Rapids youths as aviation cadets Staff Sgt. Bruce A Pryor and Sgt. Leo A Shulgin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Dix
New Jersey Army Air Headquarters
Cedar Rapids
Bruce A, Pryor
Leo A. Shulgin
Postal Telegraph to Handle National Defense Stamp Sale
The Postal Telegraph Company announces through its president Ed Chinlund that it will manage the sale of national defense stamps. The move positions the firm to facilitate distribution and ensure coordinated delivery of stamps nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mpany
Ed Chinlund
Caldwell son of local residents enters
Jack Caldwell son of Mr and Mrs L T Caldwell of 127 Twenty seventh Street NE has been ac-
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Jack Caldwell
L. T. Caldwell
Twentyseventh Street
Travel Writer and Lecturer Mrs. Robert Lee Moffett
Mrs. Robert Lee Moffett of Chicago is noted as a traveler, writer, and lecturer. The item highlights her professional roles and public speaking engagements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lee Moffett
Chicago
Spiritual Basis for the Emerging New Civilization Talk
A Baha I group meeting will be held at the Allison hotel on the theme The Spiritual Basis for the Emerging New Civilization. Mrs Moffett will discuss Out of the Maelstrom Into the Light on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allison Hotel
Optometric Seminar Sponsored by Cedar Rapids Society
The Cedar Rapids Optometry Society will sponsor a seminar at Fiols College of Medicine led by a renowned speaker. The event starts at 10 a.m. with a noon dinner and afternoon sessions to follow, drawing about 50 eastern oculists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Cedar Rapids Optometry Society
Fiois College of My
Lawa
Pearl Harbor Report Laid Before President Roosevelt
Justice Owen J. Roberts told President Roosevelt a Pearl Harbor attack report would fix responsibility for the surprise and hearings were held in the White House study. Presidential Secretary Stephen T. Early said full publicity would be sought, with any damaging portions to be deleted if they served the enemy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Owen J. Roberts
Roosevelt
Pearl Harbor
White House
Thea
Roberts
Stephen T. Early
Navy
Knox
United States
Early
Grasshopper Survives Winter Near Cedar Rapids
A lone grasshopper spotted by Richard Edaburn, son of Edabu and Mrs. Orvald Edaburn, was found hopping in mid August fashion Friday morning in a schoolyard near Toddville, about ten miles north of Cedar Rapids.
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Richard 10
Edabu
Orvald Edaburn
Cedar Rapids
Schoool Yard
Toddville
Bus in icy intersection lacked lights during fatal crash
City Atty indicated testimony showed the bus had no lights at the First avenue and Tenth street crossing. Witnesses including Fred Andrews and John Merrifield said the bus ran without lights while Cox and others described a collision at an icy, clear-night intersection. Police noted ice on the driveways and awaited further evidence before a ruling next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Andrews
Jessil Andrews
Cox
First Avenue
Tenth Street
John Merrifield
Young Cox
Sixth Street
Internetioon
Omar
Derling
John Stodcla
Frank O'Neill
F. A
Senate
Roosevelt Cagers Lose Valuables as Locker Ransacked
Roosevelt basketball coach Don Wolfe reported to police that a locker in the gym during a Franklin game was broken into and valuables taken. Senior stars Jim Ensign and Em ory Sample, playing final games, reportedly lost wrist items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Don Wolfe
Roosevelt High School
Franklin
Cs Gym
Wolfe
Jim Ensign
Emory Sample
Tinley Terns Down Governorship Race
The Iowa state guard commander denied plans to seek the governorship saying he has not been nominated. General Tinley, a physician and World War II hero, has been a frequent subject of state speculation. A Des Moines meeting reportedly revived talk of his candidacy as a gubernatorial possibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa State Guard
Tinley
Des Moines
War Labor Board plans streamlined procedure rules
The War Labor Board announced streamlined rules to make its docket clear and workable. The plan calls for mediation and possible arbitration, with 24 associate members split among public, employers, and industry to handle cases on their merits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
War Labor Board
Washington
New Edge Labor Board
Mat
List of wartime offenses under martial law in the Philippines
The document itemizes crimes against the Japanese authorities including looting, stealing supplies, obstructing soldiers, counterfeiting, harboring fugitives, and disobeying orders. It notes no reports from other areas.
Navy Plane Crashes Into Sea With 8 Killed
Norfolk based Navy flight crashes into the Atlantic near Oregon Inlet North Carolina. Eight crew members perished and a board of investigation began work while salvage operations continued and some bodies were recovered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy
Norfolk, Va
Atlantic Ocean
Oregon Inlet
N. C
Fifth Naval District
Voices of Captured Americans Broadcast by Tokyo Radio
San Francisco dispatch reports Tokyo radio aired voices of three men identified as American prisoners of war. Names listed include Lieut. Commander Elmer L. Green from Princeton New Jersey a Wake Island garrison member Lieut. Campbell King from Honolulu a Wake Island garrison member and Lieut. David Kress formerly of Iowa Army infantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Tokio
Elmer L. Green
U.S.N.R
Princeton
N. J
Wake Island
Campbell King
U.S.N
Abnau Street
Honolulu
Wake Is Garrison
David Kress
U. S. Army Infantry
Iowa
Libyan Setback Intensifies Debate Over Churchill War Policy
A controversial Libyan defeat threatens to undermine Churchill's leadership as debate in London rises. The loss of Agedabia and shifting Allied forces hint at a strategic move to reinforce Pacific front while Rommel exploits gains in Libya.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Libya
North Africa
Cairo
Rommel
Greece
Britain
Australia
Churchill
Agedabia
London
Mediterranean
Washington
Pacific
China Sea
Malaya
Far Pacific
MacArthur
Luzon
Near East
South Pacific
State University Broadens Course In Mathematics
Iowa City AP reports the University of Iowa expands mathematics to qualify men for naval enlistment. A new course in spherical trigonometry and navigation meets Navy requirements for deck and engineering officers and will be offered in the second semester.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
United States Naval Reserve
University of Iowa
Naval Reserve
Tne
Navy Department
Davison Named Assistant Chief Of Air Staff in War Dept
The War Department announces Col. F Trubee Davison as assistant chief of the air staff in charge of military and civilian army air forces. He succeeds Gen. Ralph P. Cousins, who is moved to command the West Coast Air Corps Training Center. Davison, 46, is a New York native who previously led the air force combat command at Bolling Field and served as assistant secretary of war for air under Coolidge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
War Department
Davison
Air Staff
Ralph P. Cousins
West Coast Air Corps Training Center
Col
New York
Air Force Combat Command
Bollingfield
Calvin Coolidge
Call On Razorback Hogs To Produce Bristles For U. S.
A fragment from a Diego California AP report describes a convention of painting contractors where a home bred razorback hogs bristles were discussed for U. S. use. The text is garbled but centers on hogs and bristle production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Sugar Rationing Plans Set for February Distribution
Washington officials say sugar rationing cards likely will be distributed next month. They note Britain and Germany had faced shortages, while the Office of Price Administration checks prices and hoarding. The plan allocates sugar per person based on national supply and defense needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Britain
Germany
Dod Nak
Office of Price Administration
Rangoon Air Battle Fliers Clash In Bold Defense
Allied pilots, including American volunteers, repelled two Japanese bomber waves near Rangoon. One American and one British pilot were missing or killed as the fight scattered the bombers at 7,000 feet. A volunteer ace named Pete from Pensacola downed several planes, while Jack from Scarsdale raised his tally to eight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rangoon
Thailing
Pete
U. S
Ranger
Pensacola
Fla
Jack
Scarsdale
N. Y
Pat Di Cicco Joins New York Social Register
Pat Di Cicco Hollywood actors agent has joined the New York social register. His listing appears in the January issue publication for one edition, running last December, marking his inclusion in the season’s social listings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pat di Cicco
New York
SNS
Pasquale “Pat” di Cicco
Social Register
New York Social Register
Durant Warns America Must Mobilize to Win War
Will Durant warned Friday that Americans will be eaten by the war unless they realize the need to mobilize and begin winning. He urged decisive action to support the war effort and prevent defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durant
Los Angeles
INS
Deaths Mrs Margaret S Knauer Lond Resident Dies
Mrs. Margaret S Knauer of Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 9 am Saturday after a long illness. She was 80, married to George H Knauer on May 16 at Sioux City, and came from Bethel VI to Cedar Rapids in 1887. Funeral at Turner chapel Tuesday 2 pm. burial Linwood cemetery. She leaves husband three daughters six grandchildren and two great grandchildren. lifelong church worker.
Death of Joseph Novotny in South Dakota
Joseph Novotny aged 83 former Cedar Rapids resident died at his home near Castle Rock South Dakota where he had lived 33 years. He is survived by his wife Tracy two sons four Joseph Proxa of Cedar Rapids sister Mrs Anna Vrchoticky Swisher brothers Frank Swisher Wesley Curtis and Anton Cedar Rapids. Body to be moved from Brush chapel to Bohemian National cemetery for brief services and burial at 2 30 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Novotny
Cedar Rapids
Castle Rock
S. D
Tracy
Joseph Proxa
Tracy Longphre
Montana
Anna Vrchoticky
Swisher
Frank
Wesley
Curtis
Anton
Brush Chapel
Bohemian National Cemetery
Funeral services for Nelson C. Lint near Palo
Nelson C. Lint died Friday at a local hospital. Funeral services will be held at the Federated church with burial in Shellsburg cemetery. Friends may call at the Long Chapel until 10 a.m. Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson C. Lint
Palo
Federated Church
Shellsburg
Long Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs Arthur M Clancy
Funeral services for Mrs Arthur M Clancy of 532 F avenue NW will be held at St. Patrick's church at 9 a.m. Monday with Rev. D J Lenihan officiating. Burial follows at Mt Calvary cemetery. Rosary is set for 8 p.m. Sunday in the Teahen chapel. Mrs Clancy, born Oct 6 1898 in Ossian, lived in Chicago before settling in Cedar Rapids. She is survived by her husband and seven children at home, plus her father Maurice Cahalan, two sisters, five brothers, three aunts, and several nieces and nephews.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur M. Clancy
F Avenue NW
St. Patrick's Church
D. J. Lenihan
Mt. Calvary Cemetery
Teahen Chapel
Father Lenihan
Rosary Society
Salt Lake City
Utah
James
Bernard
Frank
Albert
Cedar Rapids
Richard
Dearborn
Mich
Secrecy Emphasized in Report on Submarine Destruction
The statement urges the public to let the enemy guess what happened and warns reporters to limit disclosures. It urges beating back circulation of details, stressing official channels while keeping information from spreading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Satdebeos Sears
Inesead
Cael
Teen held for mailing extortion note to film actress
Salt Lake City reports a 17 year old high school freshman was taken by federal authorities on Saturday and charged with mailing an extortion note to film actress Linda Darnell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salt Lake City
Linda Darnell
Sokolsky Urges Brisk Resolve to Halt Japanese Threat
At Cedar Rapids, Sokolsky declares America must harden, become brutal, and fight now to deter Asiatic power. He blames American complacency for Pearl Harbor and argues Japan seeks to seize East Asia and force a deal. He warns about Singapore, the Burma road, and Russia's stance, urging steadfast courage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Khan
United States
England
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Sokolsky
Pacific Ocean
Pacific
Asia
Cedar Rapids Elks Buy Red Cross Ambulance
The Cedar Rapids Elks Club approved buying a Red Cross ambulance for 1500 dollars. A check will be given to the local Red Cross next week, with purchase through the St Louis area Red Cross office. Officials say it is the first ambulance purchased in Iowa by a fraternal organization. The Elks have also funded defense savings bonds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Cedar Rapids Elks Club
The
St. Louis
Iowa
Elks Club
White House Honors Little Girl Martyr
The White House sent 20 pink carnations and 20 yellow roses to the Kovacs family for 9 year old M Ann Kovacs who was killed when struck while pulling her wagon in a school salvage drive. Local reaction and tribute details follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White House
Little Girl
Cleveland (Ap
M Ann Kovacs
American republics push to sever Axis ties
At a Friday meeting of the conference defense committee the proposal to cut Axis links was advanced with a Monday approval target. The open session heard that the United States and Chile faced new negotiations over reservations as part of the final recommendation to sever Axis ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Defense Committee
Chile
Litical Committee
Australian Prime Minister Warns of Japanese Invasion
In a radio broadcast Prime Minister Francis Forde warned that Japan was attempting to foothold on Australian soil. He warned of impending air raids and widespread destruction while noting blackout measures, gas mask orders, and the cancellation of Australia Day on January 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Francis F
Japan
Australia
Forde
Hawaii
War Cabinet
England
Santa Paula Returns to New York After West Africa Voyage
The Grace liner Santa Paula reached New York harbor Friday from West Africa with 68 passengers aboard after a voyage marked by four narrow escapes from torpedoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
New York Harbor
West Africa
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City Briefs
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F.D.R
City Atty
Tinley Terns
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Kirke L. Simpson
Kirke Simpsoon
State University
F. Trubee Davison
Burma
Stee
Banyong
RAF
Hollywood
Margaret S. Knauer
Lond
Mrs. Keawer
Joseph Novoty
Nelson Lint Funeral
Mrs. Clancy
Weld
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Far East
New York Sun
Taining
Singapore
China
Russia
Vladivostok
C. R. Elks Club
Red Cross Ambulance
Peru
United State Americas
Welles
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Funeral Home
First Avenue West
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