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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 14, 1944

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Daily Record notices July 14 1944 summary of stamps and penalties

Stamps values for meat sugar feeds and fuel are listed with validity through 1945. Court fines include disorderly conduct speeding and no driver's license cases with addresses in Cedar Rapids and nearby towns. Birth announcements: at St Luke's Mercy hospital and Davenport. several local couples welcomed daughters and sons July 13 14.

St. Luke’s William Close Arthur Domer Stanwood Richard Kahler Nineteenth Avenue Edwin Krueger Hinkley Avenue Roy Walker Second Street Mercy Lee Denin D Avenue NW George T. Evans Walker Mercy Hospital Davenport Bernard Aupperie Aupperile Henry Aupperile E Avenue NW Aupperle Virginia Pratt Herb Pratt Cedar Rapids

Fair Weather Predicted For Cedar Rapids Area

Fair tonight and Saturday with little temperature change. The day in Cedar Rapids was sunny and calm with low humidity, a high near 87 degrees possible today, and 74 at 9 am rising to 86 by mid afternoon. No precipitation reported in the last 24 hours and humidity fell from 45 to 20 percent.

Cedar Rapids and Vicinity Grand Cedar Rapids Burlington

Jacob Hunzinger 89 Dies in Iowa City

Jacob Hunzinger, 89, lifelong Iowa City resident, died Thursday night at his home following a heart attack. He was born in Iowa City April 17, 1855, and lived in the same home. He is survived by two sisters and several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are not completed.

the Gazette Iowa City Jacob Hunzinger Hunzinger

Johnson Appeals for National Probation Association Drive

Judge Harry S. Johnson Friday urged fundraising for the National Probation Association as part of its annual membership drive. He stressed the group aids juvenile delinquency research and crime prevention, urging contributions payable to the association and sent to Johnson at the city hall superior court.

Harry S. Johnson National Probation Association Johnson Superior Court City Hall

Death of Frank J. Treka Former Wilson employee

Frank J. Treka 46 of 504 Forest Drive SE died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 20 p m Thursday after a lingering illness. Born March 13 1898 in Cedar Rapids he lived here all his life. He married Sylvia Wevrin August 8 1927 and she survives with two sons Frank Marvin 12 and Richard Delano 11. He worked for Wilson and Company for 30 years and served as secretary of Musicians Local 137. He was a member of Immaculate Conception Church and several local groups. Funeral services will be held at Immaculate Conception Church Monday at 9 am with Ro sary Sunday at 4 pm and Msgr Molloy officiating.

Frank J. Treka Forest Drive Wilson and Company Cedar Rapids Frank Emma Treka Sylvia Wevrin Cadets of St. George of St. Wenceslaus Church The Eagles Moose Lodge South Side Civic Club Credit Union of Wilson and Company Musicians Immaculate Conception Church Frank Marvin Richard Delano Frank Treka Anton Novak Stanley A Leo F. Treka Msgr J. M. Molloy Polansky St. Margaret's Circle of Immaculate Conception Church Msgr. Molloy

Baldridge Studio Proprietor William Baldridge Dies

Services for William Baldridge of 2143 Mt. Vernon Avenue SE will be held at Turner chapel at 4 p.m. Saturday with the Masonic order officiating. Burial is in Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may visit the chapel. Master Masons to meet Mt. Hermon lodge at 3:30 p.m. to attend.

William Baldridge Mt. Vernon Avenue Baldridge Turner Chapel Cedar Memorial Park Mt. Hermon Lodge Masonic

Lawrence Nelson retired tailor dies at 3 45 p m in Cedar Rapids

Lawrence Nelson 1560 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at home Thursday at 3 45 p m Born November 15 1863 in Denmark he came to the United States in 1890 Married Mamie Jensen May 24 1893 They ran a women s tailor shop for over 40 years Surviving wife three sons Edson Raymond Robert in Italy granddaughter and great grandchild five grandchildren Westminster Presbyterian church Turner chapel service Monday at 11 a m Rev David I Berger officiating Oak Hill cemetery burial Friends may call at the chapel

Lawrence Nelson Fifth Avenue SE Mr. Nelson Denmark Mamie Jensen Marion Nelson Raymond B. Nelson Atlanta Edson J. Nelson Cedar Rapids Cpl Robert Nelson Air Corps Italy D. I. Roland Mary Louise Nelson Westminster Presbyterian Church Turner Chapel David I. Berger Oak Hill Cemetery

Mrs. H. C. Fabricius Dies of Heart Attack

Mrs. H. C. Fabricius mother of Mrs. J. N. Merritt and Mrs. M. L. French died of a heart attack at 1 30 a.m. Friday at the home of Mrs. French. Survived by husband, two daughters, and son Robert of Memphis. Body to be moved to French funeral home in Reinbeck for services Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Friends may call Friday at Moen chapel.

H. C. Fabricius J. N. Merritt First Avenue M. L. French Ninth Avenue Marion French Reinbeck Moen Chapel

Services for Wendl Zedick to be held in Turner chapel

Funeral services for Wendl Bunt Zedick will be held at 2 p m Saturday in Turner chapel with Rev D A Loferski and Crescent No 25 A F and A M officiating. Burial is in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel. All Master Masons are to meet Crescent lodge in the Masonic hall at 1 30 p m.

Wendl “Bunt” Zedick A Avenue NE Turner Chapel D. A. Loferski Crescent No A. F A. M Oak Hill Cemetery Crescent Lodge Masonic Hall

Mrs. Alice Shrope, Joliet resident, dies after brief illness

Mrs. Alice Shrope, aged 60, a former Cedar Rapids resident, died at her Joliet Illinois home after a brief illness. Survived by five children including John Shrope and Gladys Lausch, all of Cedar Rapids, and William Shrope of Pleasant. Funeral arrangements announced at Beatty chapel.

Alice Shrope Cedar Rapids Joliet Ill John Shrope Hazel Ethel Franks Gladys Lausch William Shrope Beatty Chapel

Iowa Republicans Conclude 1944 District Caucus Harmony

In Des Moines the Second district caucus wrapped in 15 minutes and moved to the coliseum for the first woman keynote in Iowa GOP history. Harve Lange and Mrs. Ballard were named district leaders. Charles Benson and Roy Cook chosen for electoral roles. local delegates and named figures attended with Gov. Hickenlooper present.

Des Moines Harvey Lange Dubuque J. W. Ballard Cedar Rapids Lange Ballard Charles Benson Elkader Farmer Dewey Iowa Roy J. Cook Independence Floyd Philbrick Arthur Jacobson Waukon Martin Cooney West Union Sen I. D. Long Manchester Benton Winneshiek Buchanan Linn James Yuill Frank Byers Cedar Rapids Jones Warren Rees Ben George Rose Harold Halloway Jackson George Groves Preston Lloyd Meyer Sabula Clinton Dr. L. Yuill K. Fenlon E. O. Work Allamakee Jacobson Herman Haehlen Harrison E. Spangler The National Organization Gov. Bourke B. Hickenlooper L. R. Pierce Morning Sun A. L. Douds Douds Margaret Hinderman Wapello Leo Thoma Fairfield B. A. Gurnett Iowa City L. P. Barth Cresco W. G. Henke Charles City Glenn Smith Nashua Gertrude Wilharm Sumner Charles Dearinger Albia R. E. White Ottumwa Maude Hickman Centerville H. S. Haynes Madeline Wonderlick Oskaloosa W. H. Goodwin Charles B. van We

Yankee Bombers Batter Hungary In High Return Raid

Five hundred American bombers from Italy struck four oil refineries in the Budapest area and railway yards there. Liberators and Fortresses led the raid with Thunderbolt fighters, returning after destroying targets and engaging German planes with minimal losses.

London Italy Hungary Budapest Normandy Beauvais Germany Ruhr

See U.S. Seizure In Truck Dispute

Washington AP reports that over 100 Midwest truckers did not comply with a War Labor board order and the matter was slated for referral to President Roosevelt, a standard step before government seizure.

U.S Washington War Labor Board Roosevelt

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. noted for bravery and service across wars

The account recalls Theodore Roosevelt Jr.’s wartime valor in World War I and World War II era actions. It details his leadership at Cherbourg, battlefront antics with troops, and decorations including the Silver Star and Distinguished Service Cross. It also lists his family, birth in 1887, Harvard degree, and public service roles.

Roosevelt Favorite in Several States with Varying Odds

The analysis shows Roosevelt favored in some states and Dewey leading others. In New York, Pennsylvania, Illinois and Missouri, odds were 3 to 2 for Roosevelt and 1 to 2 for Dewey. California offered 1 to 2 on Roosevelt and 3 to 2 on Dewey.

Franklin D. Roosevelt Carroll Mr. Roosevelt Gov. Dewey New York Pennsylvania Illinois Missouri

Boy Scout Chief Lord Somers Dies in London

Lord Somers age 57 successor to Lord Baden Powell as head of the Boy Scouts died Friday in London. The obituary notes his long service to Scouting and leadership of the organization.

London INS Lord Somers Lord Baden Powell Boy Scouts

State by State Odds On F R and Dewey

ST LOUIS UP James Car roll nationally known betting commissioner made Thomas E Dewey an odds on favorite to carry the state of Michigan Fri

ST. Louis James Carroll Thomas E. Dewey State of Michigan

Madame Chiang Kai-shek Arrives in Rio for Rest

Madame Chiang Kai-shek arrives in Rio de Janeiro by plane on Thursday and will remain in Brazil for several weeks of rest with her husband in China.

Mme. Chiang Rio de Janeiro Chiang Kai-shek Brazil

Doubts on German flying bombs in Normandy revealed

Allied Supreme Commander Gen Dwight D Eisenhower indicated that German flying bombs likely strayed into the Normandy beach-head area due to faulty mechanisms. He said no significant damage was caused and that the missiles likely were not aimed at the invasion region.

Dwight D. Eisenhower Normandy England Eisenhower

State Income Tax Collections Rise for First Half of Year

Iowa reports total income and corporate tax receipts of 6 559 218 for Jan 1 to June 30, up from 5 709 722 a year earlier. Use tax receipts for the fiscal year ending June 30 amount to 1 088 192, down from 1 121 277. The second income tax installment is due Oct 1.

Des Moines Tax Commission

Fires Ravage Yawata After Superfortress Raid

Chinese Central News Agency reported three days of fires in Yawata's industrial zone following the July 7 American Superfortress raid. The attack targeted Japan's main steel center, and fires burned extensively for 72 hours as a result.

Chungking Yawata Japan

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Daily Record Milo Navy Third Street Bertha Avis Allen Coombs Elaine Johnson Palo Don M. Cain Wilma Frances Eden Richard C. Carbee Lisbon Margaret A. Anderson Denison Charlies Albert Cameron Nancy Lucille Carritore Dorothy G. Lana John J. Lana Lester Hall Clara Hall Merle B. Peal Joe C. Peal John C. Phillips Eighth Street SE Erwin Paul O’connor Third Avenue SE Milo Davin James Tierman Second Avenue SE George Schmidt Elkader M. L. Hart Watkins Paul S. Anderson Iowa Theater Henry Scheff Amana Fourth Avenue Krebs Flower Shop 3Rd Ave Assn Wilson Baldridge Services Zedick Services Frank Nye Mrs Henery Keynater Eugene Henely Grinnell Congress America Spangler Republican National Committee United States Tom Dewey Joan Bricker B. B. Hickenlooper Republican Party House of Representatives Harold Felton Indianola A. H. Avery Spencer Albert Steinberg Ames Gus Kuester Atlantic Blue John Redd Sidney Ed White Harlan Resolutions Committee Wendell Willkie Redd White Yankee Bombers Stevie Stevenson Texas Stevenson Cherbourg Teddy Roosevelt Oyster Bay N. Y Harvard Cantigny Soissons St. Mihiel Meuse-Argonne Harding Alfred E. Smith Hoover Philippines Britain Oran Kermit North Africa Quentin Ninty-fifth Aero Squadron Channery Archibald B Archibald Biak Island New Guinea Southwest Pacific Theodore Roosevelt Saint Butler Alexander Capt. Roosevelt Grace McMillen Theodore, III Cornelius United States Navy California Deweyon D. Bary Leg Make-Up Richard Craemer’s BOY Scout Head Ar’s F.R Seersucker Craemer Joan Kenley
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