This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 47 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 28, 1941
Page
7
Mrs Blanche Reuter aged 64 died at 2 45 p m Monday at her home 328 Sixth Street SW The death notice appears in the Daily Record dated January 28 1941 with details of residence and timetable for services.
Bernard Bishop aged 32 of S514 First Avenue West was fined $10 plus costs after leaving the scene of an accident without giving his identity.
Forecast issued at 9 am advises protecting shipments during the next 24 to 36 hours. Temperatures are expected to range from 15 to 25 degrees in the west and north, and 25 to 32 degrees in the east and south.
Richard Schumacher of Brooklyn and Dorothy Bennett of Ely. Benjamin D Harnish of Spooner and Mae Gibbons of Cedar Rapids. Robert A. Burke and Cass Irene Bloom, Cedar Rapids. Franklin Paul Monler and Eleanor Jane Jared, Bedford.
George Casper aged 79 of 2026 Linn boulevard SE died at a local hospital at 1120 pm Monday. Harry L Moody aged 53 of 203 Twenty-fifth street drive SE died at a local hospital at 4 am Tuesday. George W Green aged 42 died at his home at 311 Seventh avenue SE at 915 pm Monday.
Mercy hospital reports a son born January 27 to Mr and Mrs Corbin Perrin of 1612 E Avenue NE and a son born January 27 to Mr and Mrs John Weltz of 358 Eighth Avenue SW. A daughter arrived January 28 to Mr and Mrs Elmer Fritts of 132 Thirty-second Street NE and a daughter January 28 to Mr and Mrs Marvin Isxik of 1249 Third Avenue SE. St Lukes hospital records a son January 28 to Mr and Mrs Clarence McGinty of 806 Fifth Street SW and a daughter January 28 to Mr and Mrs August Hansen of Oxford Junction.
City saw a heavy traffic day as clouds lingered over the area. Temperatures hit 30 degrees by early afternoon, thawing patches of snow that could refreeze into ice. Evening reading at 7 p.m. was 23, dropping to 16 by 6 a.m. Tuesday with a prolonged cold spell into the forenoon.
In Des Moines area and across Iowa temperatures fell to below zero overnight with Sioux City at eight below. By Tuesday morning readings averaged about two degrees above normal at 15 in Des Moines. Dubuque hit 30, forecasts showed 34 Tuesday and 40 Wednesday with highs in the 30s to low 40s elsewhere. Skies were cloudy with light precipitation and Dubuque reported snowfall Tuesday morning. The lingering weekend snow remained but roads were passable though slick in places.
Washington report says William S. Knudsen has increased his export plane output forecast from about 809 a month to reach 1500 monthly production by mid next year and continue rising, according to associates.
An ad touts a new rupture protection method from William Rice Inc promising comfort without trusses or pressure. It invites readers to send name and address for free details, claiming a painless support that holds rupture in place while freeing movement.
At the White House conference President Roosevelt and congressional leaders discussed the aid-to-Britain bill. He signaled openness to amendments limiting powers and requiring periodic reports while preserving military and naval support. The meeting aimed for bipartisan harmony with no formal agreements reached.
The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago reports the defense program has raised manufacturers payrolls above previous levels, boosting consumer purchasing power and driving stronger demand for consumer goods in the Seventh district which includes Iowa parts of Wisconsin Michigan Illinois and Indiana.
The state filed Monday to appeal Judge J E Heiserman's November ruling in Cedar Rapids. Dr W L Bierring acting for public health is seeking revocation of embalming licenses for Erin R Moen and Betty Moen, alleging misleading advertising. The judge upheld the defense motion finding no prima facie case. Bert E Moen’s similar case was dismissed without prejudice on December 19.
County Treasurer Frank Batec reports four busing days left before the deadline. As of Monday afternoon 14,260 automobile licenses have been issued, up from 14,030 on Jan 27, 1940. Truck licenses total 1,580, slightly below last year’s pace, with a five percent penalty and a $1 minimum starting Saturday.
Max Kronenfeldt aged 68 of Cedar Rapids pleads not guilty to larceny from a building after arraignment before Judge H C Ring on a true information filed by County Attorney W W Crissman. Kronenfeldt was arrested Monday afternoon by Patrolmen Fred Parrish and Harley Simon after Sears Roebuck attendants said he appropriated brass faucets and started for the door. He is held on a $500 bond.
The will of Mathias Frank Yakish who died January 17 was admitted to probate on Tuesday. Three children Arthur Lee Yakish Earl Edwin Yakish and Lome Rivera Yakish were named executors on a corporate pond of 5000 dollars. The will is dated October 1 1935.
Mildred Jeffrey, plaintiff in a divorce suit filed January 9 against Lacy Jeffrey, was granted a protective injunction by Judge H. C. Moffit. The judge also issued a $500 attachment on the defendant's property.
Emily F Lundon of 121 Eleventh Street NE widow of John J Lundon aged January 17 was named administrator of his estate on Tuesday. Bond set at 2000 dollars, estate valued around 1500 dollars.
Delbert E. Butz sues Milo Chi hak former tavern proprietor in a civil action. Judge C J Haas hears the case as testimony concludes Tuesday forenoon with a defense motion to limit punitive damages granted, reducing the amount from 450 to 145.50 dollars.
Almond Larson, defendant in a divorce suit filed Dec 27 by Irene A Larson, Tuesday counters with a divorce claim on grounds of desertion. They wed July 17, 1926, in Cedar Rapids. He seeks possession of household goods, certain real estate, and custody of a minor daughter.
Mason City AP reports the general drivers union began a strike Tuesday stopping coal and lumber deliveries from 2 of 22 dealers in Mason City. About 50 drivers are affected as negotiations for a new contract to replace the expired Dec 1 pact stalled over a seniority clause. One coal company signed the contract Monday night.
The 1200 ton U S Army transport Kvichak ran aground on the Finlayson Channel rocks off British Columbia. About 23 passengers and most of 38 crew fled in lifeboats, no lives lost, though a lifeboat capsized. Coast guard Nahama moved to assist as fog and heavy seas hindered rescue.
The sale of a Cedar Rapids plot by D. W. Bates as receiver for the Iowa State Savings bank to Frances Navratil for 1375 was approved Tuesday by Judge John T. Moffit. The administrator's bond was set at 1000 and estimated at 500.
The report says Germany plans to move refugees via visitors and scholastic visas while the United States contemplates replacing ships to gain control. German aims may include selling refugees for $245 each to bolster currency. the State Department faces pressure from religious and racial groups to approve refuge placements, but no final decision has been made.
Cub Pack No 24 will meet at Garfield school Wednesday at 7 30 p m Mrs Cora Lynch 5344 Tenth street SE is recovering at Mercy hospital from a major operation Visitors are permitted Benjamin B Harnish Spooner Wis and Mae Gibbons Cedar Rapids were married Monday by Justice H R Churchill Harry Billings 820 Daniels street NE is convalescing at St Luke's hospital from a major emergency operation he underwent Saturday No visitors are allowed
A benefit card party and apron dance sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Y Drum and Bugle corps will be held January 29 at 2 pm at the C.S.P.S. hall. Prizes will be awarded and refreshments served. Guests should bring their own cards.
Harry W Fraser senior vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors spoke to Canopus club members about the railway labor act at a luncheon in Hotel Roosevelt. A report of Fraser’s remarks appeared in Monday’s Gazette after his Rotary club talk.
Gazette courthouse reporter Fred Henson, who suffered a heart attack on January 12, showed improvement Monday. He is on a schedule to lie flat as ordered, then sit up for thirty minutes twice daily under a new plan.
Mrs Wells C Peck executive secretary Linn county Red Cross and Mrs Philip Shive knitting committee chair explained the production system used in Manchester Tuesday to Delaware county Red Cross members.
Virginio Gayda, press spokesman for Premier Mussolini, charged on Tuesday that the United States aims at Europe and is casting longing eyes on the Azores, signaling alleged imperialistic designs and expanding tension between powers.
The Aeronautical Chamber of Commerce announced Washington that U S aircraft manufacturing produced 544 440 000 dollars of airplanes engines and parts in 1940, more than double the 225 000 000 dollars of 1939, signaling a sharp rise in wartime industry.
George Cosper, age 164? died at 1120 pm Monday after a lingering illness. Born January 8, 1862 in Pennsylvania, he lived in Cedar Rapids 23 years and was a retired insurance salesman. Survived by wife, two sons George of Kansas City Kansas and Chancey of Oklahoma City, three daughters Mrs. Margarete Williams Los Angeles Mrs. Grace Strickland Kansas City and Mrs. Albert Copple Cedar Rapids, and twelve grandchildren. Knight of Pythias member 49 years and DOK. Funeral announcements will be made later. friends may call at Rohn chapel Wednesday evening.
Mrs Blanche Beuter widow of Joseph Beuter died at her home 328 Sixth Street SW at 245 PM Monday after months of illness Born December 14 1876 in Solon she lived there until moving to Cedar Rapids 35 years ago She married in Solon October 11 1899 Survived by daughters Gertrude and Doris Beuter five brothers and three sisters Funeral at Turner chapel 2 PM Wednesday with Prof George W Bryant officiating burial at Oakland Cemetery Iowa City Friends may call at chapel
Harry L Moody died at a local hospital at 4 am Tuesday after a short illness. Born Nov 15 1887 near Harrison Iowa he lived in Cedar Rapids 25 years and worked as a crane operator for Iowa Steel and Iron Works. Survived by wife Ella brother Horace of Valparaiso Ind sister Mrs Charles A Ward of Detroit Mich. Funeral 2 pm Thursday Beatty chapel Rev E D Wells and Maine I C C F lodge. Burial Linwood cemetery. Friends may call Tuesday and Wednesday evenings.
George W Green age 42 died suddenly at his home 311 Seventh Avenue SE at 9 15 p m Monday He was born Feb 3 1898 in Cedar Rapids and lived here all his life Surviving wife Clara and sister Mrs F F Jensen of Portland Ore Funeral services set for 10 am Thursday at Beatty chapel Burial will be in Shiloh cemetery
Washington AP Officials urge creation of a plane production czar to oversee the war department’s new super defense agency the office of production management. Prominent industrialists named as candidates. Wendell Willkie’s involvement unclear. Congress may be asked to raise the airplane program from 33 000 to 50 000 planes and consider funding for 17 000 more.
Report says Adolf Hitler's long awaited note to Marshal Philippe Petain on the future of French German relations is en route to Vichy from Paris. Petain's December 14 note explaining Laval's dismissal is noted. An envoy's Paris visit followed by cabinet resignations and France's fleet pledge against Germany are discussed with Bullitt's Washington statements cited.
Northern Scotland endured its worst blizzard in two decades as Britain faced a severe cold wave freezing roads and disrupting food delivery. Air drops reached Sutherland Caithness while Kinbrace passengers and freight crews endured days of isolation.
Mr and Mrs Kenneth Kelley of Manchester hurried Monday afternoon through Cedar Rapids toward the University hospital at Iowa City with their 10 month old son Beryl LeRoy Kelley. The infant died before arrival. Linn county coroner Dr. R E Munden ruled pneumonia the cause.
Rome reports two more cabinet members Giuseppe Bottai and Giuseppe Gorla left for front service with Alpine corps. The government also ordered all railroad freight workers to a seven day week. Ciano, Mussolini's foreign minister, had already gone to the Albanian front as air force officer. Other ministers Ricci Pavolini and Farinacci followed, continuing policy to place younger leaders into wartime roles.
Washington officials acknowledged British concerns over Russia shipping war supplies to Germany. Cordell Hull said Germany would receive little American aid through Russia, while Hugh Dalton cited talks with Washington and Moscow urging limits on exports to Russia that could aid Germany. The British hoped to curb traffic through diplomatic steps.
The Catholic hierarchy of the Netherlands read a pastoral letter in all churches on Sunday defying national socialism. It reiterated a refusal to administer extreme unction or bury with Catholic rites for liberals socialists communists and national socialists. The letter was signed by the archbishop and four bishops.
In a bustling city swing through, Republican candidate Willkie gathered invitations from Buckingham Palace to meet King George VI, while English papers praised his curiosity and potential to describe Britain at war. Harry Hopkins, Roosevelt's envoy, met Willkie briefly in a social call, as the traveler weighed his impressions for America.
Fort Dodge dispatch reports Robert J. Shaw Sigourney state commander of the American Legion questions the $83 expense allowance for Verne Marshall's Washington trip to testify before a federal grand jury. He labels Nye Wheeler isolationists as hecklers demanding war and peace aims.
Verne Marshall, Cedar Rapids chairing the No Foreign War Committee, calls for two questions to Commander Shaw. He asks why Shaw lasted only days of his three months with a French ambulance unit in 1916 and how much battlefield combat he has witnessed.
Italian high command said British war planes raided Naples and Catania on Monday night but caused no important damage. The report was issued Tuesday from Rome via AP.
A medical ad promotes Lurin as a harmless stomach ulcer treatment proving effective for excess acid pains. It claims rapid relief from gas pains indigestion and heartburn. Sold by May's Drug Store Ford Hopkins and drug stores nationwide with a satisfaction guarantee.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.