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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1939
Page
2
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs Leo Dorland of 326 M avenue NW died at a local hospital about 10 p m Saturday. George Wesley Cook aged 59 died at 2323 Fruitland boulevard SW at 10 55 p m Sunday. Mrs Ellen Mullen aged 85 died at 3 30 p m Sunday at 107 Eleventh street NW.
St Luke s hospital announces a son for Dr and Mrs D A Dutton of Van Horne born July 15. Mr and Mrs Howard L Jones of 117 First Avenue W welcome a daughter July 16. Mr and Mrs Frank Havlicek Jr of Ely welcome a son July 16. Mr and Mrs George Merrill of 419 Seventh Avenue SW announce a son July 17. A daughter was born July 15 to Mr and Mrs Donald S Houser of Mason City at Park hospital. Mrs Houser was Agnes Knapp before her marriage.
At 4 56 am Monday flood waters touched a steam pipe at the Honeymead plant near Tenth Avenue and Eleventh Street SW causing the sprinkler system to discharge. No fire was reported.
Roy J. Cook of Cedar Rapids and Leora Wright of Palo, James Weisse and Lois Heath, both of Marion, referenced among party or property records in the region.
A. W. Carlton of 1921 Blake boulevard SE was fined 10 dollars plus costs by Justice H. R. Churchill for improper passing. Marvin Couch paid 2 dollars and costs for improper registration. S. G. Kemper of 2530 Twenty sixth street drive SE was fined 5 dollars and costs for improper passing by the same justice.
The report outlines Moscow London talks failing over a mutual aid pact with Danzig. Soviet envoy Astachov attends a Munich Hitler art exhibit luncheon amid diplomatic signaling. Britain sends Ironside to Poland for general staff talks with France as coordination plans extend to Africa and the Aegean. Chamberlain rejects Japanese demands to reopen talks over the Tientsin blockade.
Honeymead president R P Andreas reports the plant will meet three safety recommendations issued by Fire Chief Kohout. The council formed a three member committee to monitor progress and ensure compliance. Steps include preventing venting solvent into sewers, aligning electrical work with NF specs, and eliminating dust nuisance.
Representatives of workers in Armour plants debate bargaining power as the CIO hopes to avert a packing industry strike. The PWOC claims sole bargaining rights in several Armour plants across Chicago Kansas City St Joseph Sioux City Mason City South St Paul Denver National City Fort Worth Oklahoma City Omaha and asserts majorities in Fort Worth and Omaha.
Eight pilots and passengers from the Aviation Country Club flew from Cedar Rapids to Dixon for a breakfast flight on Sunday. The first plane left at 5:30 a.m. as rain started and the Cedar Rapids party won the long distance prize. W. T. Saxon and wife led one aircraft around the edge of a storm while remaining clear of rain. A pilot license case was awarded to Bill Ray. Members included Paul Scheible, Owen Howard, Arthur Moenck of Anamosa, and Mr. and Mrs. Bills of Marion.
The Volunteers of America won city council approval to sell heart shaped tags on the streets August 26. Charles Mrnch at 1000 Seventh Street SE received a Class C beverage permit. Petitions to oil several streets were filed and placed on file for seven days.
A petition requesting one hour parking on the south side of Third Avenue SE from Seventh to Eighth streets was referred to the police department traffic division. Merchants operating in the block signed the petition.
The W L Fowler Electric company is authorized to install a canopy in front of the Magnus hotel subject to building department provisions.
A council resolution orders sanitary sewers on Johnson avenue NW. The measure directs installation work and outlines steps for funding and construction timelines.
Ernest L. Wenig asked to reclassify his property on Highway 30 west of the city from residential to commercial. The request was referred to the city planning commission for review and action.
London reports the first British transatlantic airmail service will begin August 5 with the flying boat Cabot on a Southampton to New York route via Botwood Newfoundland and Montreal. The weekly service will alternate with Pan American Airways with the British planes leaving New York on Wednesdays and Southampton on Saturdays as US craft depart in the opposite direction.
The Rev. Charles E. Coughlin will reply to Elliott Roosevelt on a nationwide radio network this week after Roosevelt suggested Coughlin be barred under a new ethics code. Roosevelt accused Coughlin of spreading anti Jewish hatred and prompted Mutual to offer air time for the response. Coughlin denied anti labor aims and urged opposition to certain labor leaders while defending his criticism of the A F of L and CIO.
Elmer Stoneberg a 19 year old bellboy at a Lincoln hotel confessed to stealing more than 100 dollars from a guest over two months. He admitted taking 73 dollars from Clarence Young and additional 30 over two prior incidents. He was remanded to county jail awaiting district court arraignment on a larceny charge.
The House formally elected Rep. Sol Bloom of New York to chair the foreign affairs committee, succeeding the late Rep. Sam D. McReynolds of Tennessee. Rep. Wirt Courtney of Tennessee was elected a member.
Webster Mass A man identifying as Fritz Kuhn leader of the German American Bund failed to appear in court as called He had arranged a Thursday hearing after telephoning from New York The self styled American Fuehrer was with Count Anastases A Vowsiatski when arrested The count wife heiress to a 50 000 000 fortune was among the diners When Kuhn drove a foreign made car he abused Patrolman Henry Plasse and was charged with drunkenness and the use of profane language
Ralph H. Denny, a Ce dar Rapids native and World War I veteran, was killed in Carbondale. Three Cambria youths were detained and questioned, remanded to Williamson County jail. Denny’s survivors include wife Ruby and two sons Donald and Kermit. Funeral and burial held in Carbondale and Mound City National Cemetery.
The $5 monthly equipment and uniform allowance for firemen and policemen is added to base pay by final reading of an ordinance. The change supersedes the earlier uniform allowance law and simplifies bookkeeping. The measure follows a past request for a raise tied to departmental improvements and mirrors the police demand for parallel pay action.
Strong weekend storms dumped 5.26 inches, flooding streets and basements. Cedar Rapids area power outages were repaired as rainfall swelled the Cedar River and swollen creeks. Rail and road washouts disrupted traffic with detours under way and crews patching damaged pavement.
Early Monday Edward Kopp reported a store blackout at his grocery on Park Court and First Avenue E. Police were delayed by high water and could not reach the scene. a nearby patrol boat on the Cedar River was nearly submerged and had to be pumped out.
At 4:56 a.m. lightning hit wiring by Clare Murphy’s residence at 1646 Sixth Street NW, triggering a call answered by one fire company with no damage reported. A separate false alarm at Honey Mead Company at Tenth Avenue and Eleventh Street SW occurred at 5:47 a.m. due to water seeping into a basement and touching steam pipes that set off the sprinkler system.
At 4 20 a m the city barn was notified of a hole at the end of the pavement on O street NW.
Slow orders hinder North Western trains due to a bridge washout one mile east of Otis. High water causes slow orders near the Mississippi while minor washouts by Walker do not delay traffic, according to the Rock Island report.
Walter Weldon of 437 Thirtieth Street SE telephoned police amid Indian Creek flooding that reached near the floor of his home where a sick girl resided. Marion police later reported creek waters were receding and danger had lessened.
Chicago milk distributors announced a 30 cent per hundred pounds rise for farmers. A spokesman said the increase will not be passed to consumers for now, reflecting a producer ultimatum despite no immediate retail impact.
In Providence Kentucky rescue teams reported finding the bodies of nine additional miners in the Davin coal mine bringing the total dead to twenty five after Friday night explosion. The miners perished from gas as they barricaded a gallery 185 feet underground three miles from the shaft. Notes left by victims indicated they were alive briefly after the blast. Civic leaders launched a fund drive for families as the Ruckman company lacked workers compensation.
Administration supporters push for quick enactment of the lending program with Senate action planned this week. Republicans oppose or seek curtailment, while Norris calls for stronger neutrality against Germany Italy and Japan.
J A Phillips president of the Order of Railway Conductors urged at a Rotary luncheon that the United States should stay out of European conflict as Switzerland has done for a century. He cited English pressure and warned against entering a European war. He contrasted European workers unfavorably with American workers noting limited access to autos and electric appliances.
Four year old Charles Beeman started a fire in his Austin Minnesota apartment while his mother was away. He then carried his 2% year old sister Adalia to safety as most of the furnishings burned. No serious injuries reported.
Shanghai dispatch reports a Japanese plane crashed near Hankow on Saturday, killing 12 aboard including a major general. The incident was confirmed Monday with the casualty count.
City officials warn against box elder tree nuisances with 60 day abatement notices on parkings. Commissioner Ed Stefan limited extensions to Sept 1 for some, while denying a general extension rumor. City Attorney Don Hines cites state law and ordinance. private property remains uncontrolled by the city.
Postmaster Frank B. Baldwin handled the transfer of office property to himself as outgoing and incoming postmaster. He signed receipts for monies, keys, typewriters and other equipment, noting the unusual double transfer. He commented that it was “funny business” as he completed the formalities.
Three people were hurt on Highway No. 30 east of Cedar Rapids when Orville D. Anderson's 1929 coupe swerved to pass and collided with Leonard Johnson's car. Anderson was unhurt. Bill Patterman and Frank McComas suffered injuries. Evalyn Thompkins was cut. Johnson was unhurt. Sheriff Smith will refer the case to the state motor vehicle department for further inquiry into possible driver fault.
A bread truck driven by James Hall a 32 year old from 1267 First Avenue East overturned at 7 10 a m Monday after a car driven by F L Cockburn 54 of Vermillion Kansas struck it at Second Avenue and Sixth Street SE Both men suffered minor injuries Cockburn bruised knee Hall bruised finger The truck belongs to the speaking company of Ills.
In Harlan Kentucky four more people are killed in labor related violence. Frank Noe union miner dies from hip wound. Bill Roberts killed by Willie Fee after an attack on Fee and others. Frank Bryant and Bradley Simpson shot in a Wallins Creek incident deemed a drunken brawl. Two Verda miners are held.
Park Court residents faced a major flood with six feet of water in basements and streets turned to rivers. The Mary Ann Bat shop reported losses and a safe containing change was submerged. Cars were towed from Third Avenue SE as locals blamed inadequate storm sewers and plotted next steps.
The Sleepy council voted 1500 for a six month survey and development plan by Harland Bartholomew to map park usage, improvements, and a long range expansion for Bever Ellis Daniels Shaver Riverside and Van Vechten parks. The measure rests on last year’s budget allocation and awaits seven day filing.
Eleanor Taylor Coe College organist will give the fourth summer organ recital Monday at 7 30 p m at First Presbyterian Church. The program includes Hymn to Joy Le Pa Le Coq d Or and Rimsky Korsakov motifs from Symphony No 4 with two partitas. Public invited.
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