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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1941
Page
3
Mrs Ellen Ruby aged 72 of 453 Ninth Avenue SW died in a local hospital at 8 15 a m on Monday. She lived in the area and is survived by other family. Funeral arrangements are pending.
Richard Hopkins 18 of 144 Thirty-third street NE surrendered his driver's license for 10 days and paid costs. Danial Riley, route No, was fined $10 and costs for speeding.
Sunday at 4 10 a m a small roof fire on the pavilion and at 10 16 p m a car and parts burned at rear of 1923 Rande Avenue SE A C Westrom general alarm
James E. Dye and Ruth Dye duel for custody after desertion from their marriage on May 5 1930 in Cedar Rapids Judge H C Ring presided. The court awarded Mrs Dye custody of their 10 year old daughter Dorothy and later ordered legal custody and fees related to ongoing support.
Mr and Mrs Gerald Lang of Norway welcome a son on July 5 at St Luke's hospital. Mr and Mrs Woodrow torn of 1015 Fourth Avenue SE greet a daughter on July 6. Mercy hospital records a son for Mr and Mrs Robert McBride at 505 Thirty third Street NE on July 5. Mr and Mrs Paul Novak of 2321 First Avenue SE have a son born July 6. Mr and Mrs Edwin Dvorak of 2010 Mallory Street SW welcome a son on July 7. Mr and Mrs Wendl Wishniewsky of Marion report a daughter born July 7. Mr and Mrs Vernon Boddicker of Newhall announce a daughter born July 7. Born to Mr and Mrs B W Grimm of 305% First Street SW, a son on July 4.
Members of the Rotary club met in the pavilion near the municipal swimming pool at El Lis Park for a luncheon then toured the swimming plant led by pool manager Dick Beall. They followed with an exhibition of swimming and diving by pool staff and others.
The article summarizes ongoing battles along the Minsk to Moscow defense line with claims of encirclement tactics and major centers including Ostrov Polotsk Lepel Bobruisk and Novograd Volynsk. It contrasts Russian and Berlin reports on German advances and Soviet retreat movements near Luck Tarnopol and the Pripet region.
The United States pledges to defend Iceland and recognize its independence as a sovereign state. American forces in Iceland will not interfere in domestic affairs and will be withdrawn immediately after the current international emergency ends, leaving Iceland full sovereign control.
An aircraft crashed in flames in North Haven Connecticut Monday killing three people. The victims identified by Medical Examiner Sterling P. Taylor are Harry Lesnow 35 a shirt manufacturer and Theresa Gans 30 and Anna Lesnow both of New Haven.
Bernard J Bishop of 514 First Avenue NW outfits a car with two miniature deck chairs for his dogs Ferdinand and Junior. The 9 month old Ferdinand has traveled 8000 miles over two years riding the fender since a puppy, reaching speeds up to 70 mph. Junior, 10 weeks old, sits in a small back seat and has trained to ride from four weeks old. Ferdinand even stretches onto the hood during motion.
Secretary Stimson urges Congress to let the treasury drop duties on articles certified for national defense. Critics warn the measure could give the administration broad tariff control while supporters say it limits duties on defense goods only. Senator McCarran opposes the bill, arguing tariffs protect American workers from slave labor abroad.
A violent storm and lightning strike at a crowded Guadalajara theater caused a crushing stampede. About 2,000 people were inside as the building caught fire and collapsed. at least 85 were killed and 11 seriously injured as crowds rushed for exits.
Ochoa leads 180 Ecuadorian soldiers to regain control of the Aguasverdes region from Peruvians. Two Ecuadorians are wounded as Peruvians continue bombing frontier posts. The communique accuses Peru of breaking a mediation offer from neighboring states.
Lima accused Ecuador of attacking three Peruvian border posts and vowed an energetic protest. The government praised Generals Yanez and Ureta for repelling the assaults and claimed Ecuador aimed to trigger foreign intervention to support its territorial aims.
George Herbert Jones, 85, philanthropist and former Inland Steel president, died Sunday in Chicago. The obituary notes his role as a prominent business leader and benefactor.
Henry H. Dudley of Lincoln Nebraska was named director of the American Legion defense division in Indianapolis The appointment was announced by Milo J Warner Legion national commander after executive committee approval The division will direct a volunteer aircraft warning program broaden disaster relief and distribute defense literature
Perry C. Hill Jr of Milwaukee devoured 31 standard pancakes to clinch the title, one pancake more than prior champion James J. Lowe of Chicago. He started with breakfast items including fruit cereal cream toast eggs and bacon before the challenge.
King George II of Greece arrives in a South African port with members of his exile government aboard a royal flotilla. The Greek monarch has led the government in exile since Greece fell to Axis forces earlier this spring.
United Mine Workers CIO reaches a two-year agreement covering mines in southern West Virginia and parts of Tennessee Kentucky and Virginia. The deal raises the basic daily wage to seven dollars adds vacation and seniority protections and ends substandard coal payment refusals. Negotiations to draft a formal contract collapsed June 24 but the pact retroactively elevates conditions to April 1 and ends threaten strike actions. AFL chemical workers delay walkout at Western Cartridge plant in Alton Michigan until July 12 amid defense orders worth over eight million dollars.
The House passed by unanimous consent a bill to raise veterans pensions from $30 to $40 monthly for 81,600 World War II veterans. The increase targets those with permanent non service disabilities and all veterans over 65, affecting about 81,600 veterans with annual costs estimated at $11,597,000.
Police on Sunday evening arrested Carl Francois, 48, of 509 Fifth Avenue SE after complaints from two minors. He was arraigned and remanded on a statutory charge with a $5,000 bond. Detectives found him with an 18-year-old in a parked car at Shaver Park. A 16-year-old previously reported being lured to a room with a job offer. This is the third similar case in two months.
Washington reports a steady stream of lease lead shipments from the United States reaching British forces in the Middle East. Between 20 and 25 American-flag ships now sail monthly to Egyptian ports, carrying tanks bombers fighters artillery and ammunition for use in the Syrian British campaign and other fronts.
Philadelphia police held George Lewis on burglary charges after responding to a machine shop robbery. Officers found him sleeping behind a lathe and allegedly recovered stolen items he had assembled. He reportedly confessed before deciding to nap until rain stopped.
Haegg Construction Co. was the successful bidder Monday for one paving job and two curb and gutter contracts. The paving bid for Tenth Street NW from E to I avenues totalled 9 866 25, beating Dan Christensen Construction and Hargrave Construction. Curb and gutter bids for Twenty fifth Street SE totaled Haegg 2490 75, Christensen 2643, Morrow 2654, Castile and Son 2680, Hargrave 2684. Curb and gutter bids for Hamilton Street SW ranged Haegg 1865 25, Morrow 1986 75, Christensen 1979 10, Castle 2066 7, Hargrave 2010 50.
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