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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1941
Page
12
A meat burning on a stove at 320 p.m. Tuesday prompted a general alarm reported by C. B Myers. The incident occurred at 656 Fifteenth Avenue SW and was logged in the weather section of the Daily Record.
Virginia Hillock Smith from William E. Smith faced cruelty and inhuman treatment claims tied to a 1940 marriage. Judge H C Ring and Charles Gibson at 220 Cottage Grove Avenue SE noted a speeding violation of 45 mph with a $10 fine plus costs. sentence suspended on payment of costs and surrender of license for 10 days.
Fines issued for traffic infractions include Burdette J. Romig who paid 50 dollars and costs after a hill passing offense with half the fine suspended due to a 60 day license suspension, and Irving Donohue fined five dollars and costs for driving with four aboard. Obituaries note Mrs Maggie L Mendel, Mrs J H Schenk’s deaths, and several births from local families with July dates. Delores Ann Krug born route 1 Cedar Rapids on July 3.
The War Department has begun regular transatlantic flights from the United States to Great Britain using Air Corps officers and multi motor bombers. Flights follow a northerly route near Newfoundland Greenland and Iceland with emergency landings possible on the three islands. The service, once a military secret, was disclosed after British spokesmen named its existence. Flights originate from Washington New York and New England air fields.
The American Red Cross said a British vessel carrying 10 Red Cross nurses to England was torpedoed and six nurses are missing. Four nurses were rescued and described as in good condition. Names of the missing include Phyllis Evans and Dorothy Morse, with others listed. two other nurses aboard Maasdam also face uncertain safety.
In Madera California three Army A 20 bombers misrouted on a Tucson to Los Angeles flight under a full moon and clear skies. Two were destroyed after crews bailed out with parachutes. a third damaged on landing. Six crew members were shaken but unhurt. Official silence followed as pilots cited fuel exhaustion.
London experts see the German push as a pause that could favor Soviet defense if extended. Russians claim to have wiped out about 6,000 German troops in Lepel and other sectors, while their air force claims 102 planes shot down in a week and high losses for the Germans. Guerrilla activity behind German lines remains intense with large bands causing damage and hindering supply routes.
Former Soviet Foreign Minister Maxim Litvinov, unseen since the 1939 German-Soviet pact, urged Britain in a Tuesday broadcast to strike hard and now to split Hitler’s forces, saying the Red Army bears the shock of the German war machine and that Britain faces a temporary respite from bombardment.
Since 1938 the average maximum speed of American built bombing airplanes has risen by 71 miles per hour and the average maximum size has nearly doubled, according to the report.
Nine miners were wounded by gunfire in a Pottsville area clash between private detectives and coal workers protesting steam shovel stripping near Donaldson. Deputy Brobst called it a large disturbance as sheriffs and state police responded. several watchmen were beaten. The Necho coal operation led by Frank Correale faced opposition from bootleg miners who say stripping harms their livelihoods.
Dr J H Schenk a chiropractor aged about 85 died at his rooming house at 217 Fourteenth Street NE after a long illness. Mrs Maggie L Mendel died at her daughter's home on Center Point Road NE after a lingering illness, born May 2, 1858 in New Orleans. Surviving relatives include several children, sisters, brothers, and many grandchildren. burial planned in Sunman, Indiana after services in Cedar Rapids.
Funeral services for James U. Cunningham of Coggon will be held at 2 pm Thursday in the Presbyterian church, conducted by Rev. S A Munnecke. Burial follows in the Cogzon cemetery. Friends may call at Moon funeral home Wednesday evening and at the family residence until 1 pm Thursday.
Henry Vail 22 formerly of Cedar Rapids pleaded guilty to breaking and entering before Judge C J Haas and received a ten year reformatory term at Anamosa with hold until further order. Police linked him to burglaries with Claire Burgess. he was arrested in Knoxville after tips placing him at a roller rink on January 8. He had been picked up by Deputy Tom May following the tip and earlier detained for drunkenness near Uptown drug store. Detective Kudina and Chief Batley coordinated the capture.
The dispute between Linn and Buchanan counties over who owes a $5,181.63 bill for patient Mike Sheely at Oakdale Sanatorium will be argued in the September term of court. An original notice filed in the county clerk’s office Wednesday sets the action.
Linn county files suit against Buchanan county and the State of Iowa to determine liabilities for caring for Sheely. Linn seeks 5181.10 arguing Sheely is resident of Newton township Buchanan county, though mailing address is Coggon. Buchanan county refuses payment contending Sheely resides in Linn county.
Judge H. C. Ring grants Earl J. Wilson a divorce from Mary M. Wilson on cruel and inhuman treatment and desertion. They wed December 7, 1938 in Cedar Rapids. No alimony or property settlement, and defense denying extra attorney fees. Mary M. Wilson counter sues Emma B. Wilson alleging alienation of affection.
Foreclosure judgment issued by Judge H. C. Ring against the Fl Kahir company building concern tied to the Shrine order. The action targeted the Fl Kahir company, not the lodge, per Wednesday explanation. Paul V Wilson appointed guardian ad litem for Kenneth and James Richart, minor heirs to J. Chalmer Neal estate. Judge C. J. Haas granted the estate administrator Merchants National Bank authority to loan 8000 dollars on Benton county property to pay debts.
The article notes calls to allow a second year of service through an amendment to the selective service law. Rayburn suggests national guardsmen and reserve officers might stay another year. It also reports that deferment orders were issued for Americans joining British forces, declaring them occupied in essential defense work.
The RAF launched a series of raids over Greece and Crete, now in German hands, with bombers targeting fires as announced by the Middle East command on Wednesday.
The record notes a health camp fund entry totaling 2836.43 for Hiram Steele with W.R.C. 3.90, resulting in a grand total of 2841.43. The lines indicate a previously acknowledged amount and a small additional sum.
Mrs Tydvil Evans Kegler 66 keeps vigil at hospital for her brother James Evans 72 then collapses and dies ten minutes after a doctor declares him dead in Scranton Pennsylvania AP report
American warships and supply ships reached Reykjavik on Monday ahead of President Roosevelt's London radiocast. Some troops had already landed as Premier Hermann Jonasson announced an extraordinary Althing session and detailed government explanations. A Reykjavik paper voiced hope for Icelandic liberty and independence despite the occupation.
DETROIT UP A nine day strike at National Automotive Fibres Inc called by United Automobile Workers CIO to obtain wage increases closed three Chrysler plants employing 12 500 workers.
Easton Pennsylvania AP reports Walter Cook found one of his work horses deaf the day after lightning struck a barn on his farm. The horse failed to respond to calls and signals as usual.
Special to The Gazette Maquoketa Iowa Ronald Crawford 26 and Miss Vickie Slocum 17 drowned when the motorboat they rode in capsized about 2 pm near a cottage above the Blackhawk Dells Four other occupants were rescued Crawford was employed by Du Pont in Clinton and the Crawfords planned to move to Glendale California. Miss Slocum was a niece of the Crawford family.
Mark J Myers vice president and cashier of Merchants National Bank at 1535 Sixth Avenue SE suffered an acute illness at the bank Monday noon. St Luke s hospital attendants reported Wednesday morning his condition as fairly good and noted a fairly good night Tuesday.
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