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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1942
Page
1
Aaron Foster of Eddyville was sentenced to 30 days in county jail on a mittimus issued by Justice H. R. Churchill for intoxication, with the sentence suspended.
William Nue 77 died at his home five miles west of Cedar Rapids at 10 p.m. Saturday. Antone Sova 68 died at her home 744 Mt Vernon Avenue SE at 4 05 am Monday. Duane H Hughes 36 died at his home 716 Tenth Street NW at 12 55 pm Monday.
Sunday at 11 37 a fire on 1544 C avenue NE triggered one alarm while a stove caused a pan fire at 122 Eighth avenue SW. E H Denison's unit issued a general alarm. Monday morning a dryer overheat and carbon fire at Penick and Ford caused a small blaze in a confined area. A 815 Second avenue SW chimney fire prompted Company No. 2 under Frank Yancik.
A list of individuals with penalties including Miles Landis and Richard Wink each fined 25 dollars plus costs for disturbing the peace, Melvin Daywitt cited for drunkenness, Ted Kas ner for drunkenness, Orbert Hemmer for reckless driving, R V Buresh fined ten dollars, John Nedrow surrendered a license, and Charlies Booth fined one dollar for blocking a sidewalk.
Mercy hospital records show a son born Jan. 24 to Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Aldridge of 713 Third Avenue SW. Also at Mercy a son Jan. 24 for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Card of Marion. Jan. 25 saw a son for Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Suchomel of 1922 E Street SW and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Warren Rinderknecht of Dubuque, whose mother is Lore Wharton of 523 Sixth Avenue St. Luke's hospital lists a son Jan. 24 for Mr. and Mrs. Ray Schamel of 1324 L Avenue NE and a son for Mr. and Mrs. Leo Carlson of 879 Twelfth Street.
NE reports several birth notices including a son born to Mr and Mrs Harry on January 24 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs C Edwin Hunter Jr on January 25 both in Lansdowne Pennsylvania. Prentiss Folvag of Norway welcomed a daughter on January 26. Mrs Hunter is the former Ann Douglass of Cedar Rapids.
MacArthur mounts a surprise heavy counter attack on the right flank near Balanga with 155 mm artillery causing heavy enemy losses. American and Filipino troops seize battlefield supplies and ease pressure on the left. Despite Japanese air superiority a small American air force remains active over Batan, with a Curtiss P-40 downing a Japanese fighter.
The Keystone Automobile Club in Philadelphia calls for immediate repeal of the new $5 automobile use tax and warns it could invite broader taxation. It argues the tax is discriminatory and could lead to higher federal and local levies.
U S forces defending Batan peninsula report Japanese attempts to slip through by disguising as Americans or Filipinos. A password test using many L sounds helps detect infiltrators, while firecrackers and flashless powder schemes fail against alert sentries. In combat, Japanese losses mount in no man’s land.
City brief notes Mr and Mrs Ray H Beals of 2012 Meadowbrook Drive SE have returned home after a 10 day visit in New York City. Also the Seventh Day Adventist church at 1208 First Avenue NW will hold a Bible study at 8 p.m. Tuesday and a showing of Pictures on China is planned. A cooking school will be held in the Glow Room of the Kown Illinois Gas and Electric Co formerly Cedar Rapids Gas Co at 2 15 p.m. Advertisemen
Train No 6 bound for Chicago will reach Union Station at 1 a.m. The car will be on the depot tracks by 9 30 p.m. ready for occupancy.
John H. Jamieson of Milwaukee manager of field training for Northwestern Mutual Life and former vice president of the sales research base will conduct a training school. He speaks at the Cedar Rapids luncheon meeting at the Esti Hotel today at noon.
Cub Scouts group holds an annual regu mentry wet faring at Garfield School Wednesday evening. A pot luck will be served and every family should bring sandwiches. Program starts at 7 30 with entertainment planned by parents.
Lieut Keith Tow Mrs Tow and their son Allen are on a 10 day furlough visiting relatives in Cedarids and Garwick Norway. They stay with Airs Wayne Stookey and Mrs Harold Templeman in Replis and visit Tow's parents in Norway. They depart Wednesday for Wheeler Georgia where Tow is stationed.
A terse San Quentin update from United Press reports limited information from the California prison with no clear detail on events or dates.
Reports say the vessel faced an attack with three submarines sighted nearby before the first torpedo hit. The crew watched the explosions as the four inch gun, the ship’s only defense, was destroyed and the ship sank after the third blast, with an internal explosion confirmed by witnesses.
Thirty six men perished in flames when a Norwegian tanker torpedoed and sunk by a submarine in the Atlantic went down. Five survivors reported on arrival. The dead include 31 Norwegians two Britons one Canadian and two Portuguese East Indians.
Mary Livingstone wife of Jack Benny fainted on stage at the end of Benny's Sunday night program in Hollywood. She had been ill with a sinus infection for a week and rested at home Monday under a physician's care after collapsing at the close of the show. Benny helped her as the program concluded.
Red Cross pins designed by Malvina Hoffman are selling at Red Cross headquarters for a nominal price. The article notes growing display on coats and mentions Orchids to the College club. Ghihenben exits report four Red Cross workers and 30 volunteers at defense headquarters. Two new Clara Barton biographies, Story Clara Barton of the Red Cross by Jeanette Nolan and Clare Barton by Mildred Pace, are in the library but often reserved.
Representative Ludiow of Indiana proposes a plane crash inquiry or policy response involving actress Carole Lombard with limited readable details from the Washington dispatch. The fragment references a political angle around aviation safety or disaster response without full context.
Halligan argues voluntary enlistments will stop as he asserts the army needs the right men for the right jobs. He praises selective service for directing essential workers away from combat and claims conscription strengthens national industry during war.
William Murphy 77 died at his home five miles west of Cedar Rapids at 10 p m Saturday after a short illness. Born January 17 1865 in La Salle Illinois he immigrated to the county as a child and farmed most of his life. Survived by wife Margaret Murphy two daughters Mrs Mile Krob of Solon and Mrs Forrest Jedicka of Tipton two sons Emmett Cedar Rapids Dick Fort Des Moines and Bernard Lillian at home. Also one sister Miss Mary Murphy Fairfax 11 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral Tuesday 9 30 a m at St Patrick s Fairfax. Burial in St Patrick s Cemetery. Body moved from Brady chapel to the home for visitation.
At 12 55 p m an illness of two months ends the life of a resident born May 8 1905 in Viola He lived in Cedar Rapids 13 years and previously Marion seven years He was a welder for Cherry Burrell Surviving are his wife Mar L daughter Patricia Leon and son John at home his mother Mrs Minnie Hughes of Marion a sister Mrs Earl Weaver of Marion a brother Wilbert of Cedar Rapids and three half brothers Ralph Walter and Frank Hughes Also listed are funeral arrangements at Janeba funeral home.
Mrs Antonie Sova died at home 1744 Mt Vernon Ave SE at 4 05 am Monday after a long illness. Born in Bohemia April 19 1873 she lived in Cedar Rapids 35 years. Husband Anton died January 26 1935 and a daughter Mary Barta died January 26 1930. Survived by four sons Joseph Rudolph James and Ves all of Cedar Rapids seven grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced. Friends may call at Barta chapel.
Funeral services for Mrs to be held at the Methodist church in Decorah with burial in Linwood cemetery. The Rev Thomas C Collister of Cedar Rapids will preside. Friends may call at the chapel. Pallbearers named include Mark Daywitt William Hickman Joseph Kacer Charles Isaac Brown and Fred Samak.
Funeral services are announced for a New England native and former Cedar resident. Details on date, time, and burial are to be provided by the family. The obituary notes a long years of residence in Cedar and ties to local community life.
Vice Admiral Ralph Leatham, commander in chief of Britain's eastern fleet, led proceedings as Vice Admiral Sir Wilbraham T. R. Ford was named admiral and commander in chief at Rosyth naval base in the Firth of Forth, Scotland.
A $17,722,565,474 naval appropriations bill, largest in history, approved by the House Appropriations Committee and sent to the House floor. The plan doubles naval funding for 1943 with vast shipbuilding and escort programs designed to secure sea supremacy and readiness during wartime.
Lewis W. Douglas former budget director and Roosevelts ally joined W Averell Harriman in London to speed the flow of American war goods. Now head of a life insurance firm he will work with Harriman after visiting the White House for a conference with the President.
The Washington Times-Herald notes criticism of Knox and Stimson as Congress responds. The Washington Post calls for blame beyond two officers. The New York Times finds the report too lenient toward Kimmel and Short, while the New York Herald-Tribune cites higher level lack of foresight.
Jeanne Kavanaugh signs President Roosevelt's name to hundreds of government documents daily, confirming her role in the executive or administrative workflow as she processes official paperwork.
Safety Commissioner Wes Benesh presented the transfer of a clan s B beer permit to the city council and moved to table the request until next Thursday. The application came from Frank J. Kralik who runs a tavern at 115 F avenue NW First street SW. No objections to the transfer have been received.
The protecting coat of blubber 22 is described as spanning 12 to 20 inches, indicating a specified thickness range for insulation.
Senator Gillette warns that exempting dollar a year volunteers and non compensated federal workers from the Hatch Act would be a fatal mistake. He argues the war powers bill should not waive prohibitions on political activity by federal employees and that an exemption would undermine defense efforts.
Washington officials paused Sunday to honor General Douglas MacArthur for his steadfast leadership and the fighting spirit of his American and Filipino troops. House leaders praised his resolve and courage, calling him a symbol of perseverance in a challenging campaign.
The CIO executive board on Monday adopted a resolution urging affiliated CIO unions to demand substantial increases in current negotiations. The board, at a closed meeting, called for higher cost of living adjustments and higher taxes.
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