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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1944
Page
1
The notice lists gas and air stamps with numbers and book references. It specifies validity for various coupons such as No. 12 blue stamps, Oll No 4 and No 5, No 1 and 2 airplane stamps, and notes that coupons cannot be detached before purchase. Indefinite validity implied with some through 1945 and 1936 dates.
The item lists multiple traffic court fines of $10 and costs for individuals on various streets including 518 th street SW and 613 C oese NE. It notes additional penalties for Unauthorized to Drive, driving under suspension, and other infractions with specific names and addresses. Also included are birth notices, divorce petitions, and a political-vote update from Pennsylvania showing Wallace support figures.
The Cedar Rapids school board adopted the 1945 46 budget totaling 1 318 717 dollars up 89 902 from the 1944 45 plan. Salaries rise driven by a 65 000 increase for teachers bringing teachers salaries to 820 000. Other raises include principals clerks and secretary staff while janitors see funds shift and bond payments rise to 53 000 with a 2 000 savings on interest. A 16 498 city school age population is reported with 9 689 in public schools and 4 475 not in school.
Mary Kyle sues the city of Ser Rapids in district court seeking 1500 dollars for injuries and expenses after falling at the First Avenue and Third Street NE intersection. She alleges the city and its officers allowed snow and ice to remain in a rough uneven condition for an extended time due to negligence.
U S battleships bombarded Guam with heavy guns while carrier planes struck Nipponese defenses. Admiral Nimitz reported 13 straight days of defense leveling attacks on the Pacific island as ships and cruisers joined in the assault against shore batteries and garrison troops.
The article notes rain in Cedar Rapids with .15 inches and up to .45 inches in Decorah. It cites Burlington 91 degrees and Mason City 57 as state highs and lows, Cedar Rapids peaking at 87 and dropping to 66 by midnight, with humidity around 45 percent and a fair weather forecast for the next 24 hours.
C. E. Plamadore of 1114 First Avenue NE was arrested at Sears Roebuck by Detective George Connell on a 4% warrant for uttering a false instrument. He allegedly passed two worthless ten dollar checks at Sears while under a seven year suspended sentence set by Judge G. K. Thompson for a similar charge.
Des Moines reports the state printing board selected Meyercord Company of Chicago to supply liquor seals for one year at 69 cents per thousand. The initial order covers 12 million seals.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette established 1883 by The Gazette Company is published daily and Sunday from al Kala Sra Ave SE Cedar Rapids Iowa. It notes second class matter since June 1832 with post office filing and exclusive reuse rights for Associated Press and United Press International content.
A London Daily Mail dispatch from Normandy reports American engineers breached locks near St Lo flooding German strongpoints and aiding air bombardment to seal the west side of St Lo. American advances west of St Lo approach the St Lo-Periers highway as German retreat accelerates in several sectors.
Eyewitness accounts describe a Port Chicago blast that caused complete losses and disrupted rail and communications across Contra Costa. Hospitals in Martinez and a Mare Island naval hospital treated about 75 injured, including women and children, as the Port Chicago bridge trembled and the sky burned red with the flash. Services for Frank D. Pratt in Cedar Rapids were announced with details of a church service and burial.
Miss Inez Vivian Luba of New York recalled the explosion as the bus shook and a streak of light appeared. She described it as beautiful yet horrible, noting the powerful concussion that followed.
Senator Guy Gillette maintains he has no plan to attend the Democratic national convention in Chicago. He said he would go only if asked by Vice President Henry Wallace, and he has received no such request.
Charles M. Mellvain of 720 Third Street SW Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 45 am Tuesday after a brief illness. Born January 14 1869 in Washington County Iowa he married Annie Raffles in Marengo December 21 1892. They moved to Cedar Rapids from Ely in 1914 and remained there. Surviving are two daughters Mrs G H Eckert and Mrs John Thompson Mr Vernon three sons John E Earl E both of Cedar Rapids Alvin E Mellvain of DeWitt a sister Mrs Cora Stoner of Delta four grandchildren and one great grandchild Funeral arrangements pending Friends may call at the Moen chapel.
Marla Dee Hand three weeks old died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 8 30 a m Tuesday born in Cedar Rapids in June survived by her parents Floyd and Marla Hand a sister Jacqueline a brother Leland grandparents Thomas Hand and Ivan Armstrong both of Cedar Rapids and great grandfather Lewis Stanly of Springville services will be in Beatty chapel later burial at Center Point.
Leopold Novak 78 of 259 Nineteenth Avenue SW Cedar Rapids died in a local hospital at 1 45 p.m. Monday after a lingering illness. Born in Czechoslovakia November 15 1866 he came to Cedar Rapids with his wife 52 years ago and resided here since. He was a member of Modern Woodmen of America and the Rosary Society of St Ludmila church. Surviving are his wife Marie two sons Charles J of Ely and Mike C route 2 Cedar Rapids and six grandchildren a son Frank preceded him in death. Services will be held at Polansky funeral chapel at 830 a.m. Thursday and at 9 a.m. in St Ludmila church Rev Frank R Hruby officiating Friends may call at the chapel after 2 p.m. Wednesday The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. in the chapel.
Richard Allen Holecek died at home at 11 30 a m Tuesday after a lingering illness. He was born in Cedar Rapids May 29 1941 and is survived by his parents Jerry and (Mrs) Holecek a brother Donald Joseph and grandparents Joseph Kos and Anton Holecek of Cedar Rapids. Lansky funeral chapel to announce arrangements.
Infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest E. Miller died at 9:25 p.m. Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Survived by sister Sharon Kay and grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Mike Miller of Swisher and Mr. and Mrs. Frank Cloudy of Cedar Rapids. Services were 4 p.m. Tuesday at Polansky funeral chapel with burial in Bohemian National cemetery.
Louis V. DeLay of Cedar Rapids died Tuesday at 2 30 am after a brief illness. He worked in construction and is survived by his wife Agnes a son Louis his mother Mrs Catherine DeLay five brothers John Robert Earil James Storm Lake and George an army infantryman in New Guinea four nephews and a niece. The body will be moved from Teahen funeral home to his mother's home and funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Alan Dinehart famed motion picture character actor and playwright died in Hollywood after a heart attack. He had also appeared on Broadway and in various stage roles. His death marks the end of a versatile career spanning film and theater.
A U S O birthday party was held for Sgt. John Knurr who was absent with the 34th division in Italy. Mrs HenrIette Bures and daughter Georgiana led the celebration at Coe College with two cakes and a letter from hometown cadets awaiting his return. Letter later reported he was now in Rome.
Washington AP War Food Administrator Marvin Jones directs OPA to remove all lower quality beefsteaks and roasts from the ration list while ending point holidays on hams and pork livers. Effective August 1 ration free for all beef except good and choice steaks and roasts. Public release delayed 10 days to finalize ration values. Jones aims to clear storage for expected flood of beef arrivals.
Washington (UP) The War Department announced the merging of materiel and service commands of the army air forces into a single organization led by Lt. Gen. William S. Knudsen former president of General Motors. The unit will be the army air forces materiel and service with headquarters at Patterson Field Fairfield Ohio. Knudsen has been director of production in the secretary of war’s office.
Notice of renewal of the Carpenter-Johnson Company Articles of Incorporation with principal business at Cedar Rapids Town. Business includes flour feed hay grain and supplies for bakers and grocers. Capital capital stock 25090.90 dollars paid in full. Duration twenty years from June 13 1944. Officers Meyer President and Treasurer Blatt Vice President Eloise Johnson Secretary. Private property exempt from corporate tax.
Soldiers and families share news of leave recalls and new postings across the U S and Europe. Lt. Burke rests with his mother in Washington before San Francisco orders. Lt. Glaza arrives in England. Sgt. Huston earns the Air Medal after 17 combat missions across multiple theaters. Various air corps and army personnel announce relocations, furloughs, and home visits from camps in Texas and Virginia to England and France.
The thirty sixth annual Old People's picnic in Bever park on Thursday offers free rides for those over 60 and runs from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Call Rev. Frank H. Ward or Mrs. Limpus at Sunshine Mission to arrange transport by noon Wednesday. late calls may not be accommodated.
Marine Pfc. Joseph W. Blazek has a chest wound and is in a naval hospital in the Pacific. Parents Mr and Mrs Blazek of 1803 Mallory Street report word of his condition.
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