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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 22, 1941
Page
5
Police report a safe in the Interstate Finance office on the National Bank building third floor was forced open by a burglar using a hammer and chisel. Cash totaling 920 and checks worth 4527 were taken. Oscar Johnson found the checks on a residence lawn.
DES MOINES AP Army officials at Fort Des Moines induction center questioned a 19-year-old Iowa man who enlisted in the air corps claiming no training. An observed burn on his hand led to discovery that he is a skilled welder and auto mechanic, yet he insists on pursuing a pilot career. If the flight path fails, he will return to welding.
Owners of the Iowa building housing the social welfare board vow to contest any effort to dissolve the lease. A. H. Blank of Tri-States Theaters argues the lease is legal and active, cancellable only under specific conditions not now present. The 10 year lease began February 24, 1938, during Gov Kraschel's administration and allows cancellation if a new state office building is constructed downtown Des Moines.
Des Moines officer Joe Brindley stopped Oscar Sparland after spotting him speeding on University Avenue. Sparland pleaded his wife was about to give birth. Brindley escorted the couple to a hospital where Mrs. Sparland delivered a seven pound daughter twenty minutes after arrival.
Funeral services for Allen Cline 13 who died after being struck on an Iowa river bridge were held at Fredonia Methodist church with burial at Swank Cemetery. Pauline Moomey and Weldon C. Yoder married in Kahoka Missouri. A $100 fine for Lester Crow was suspended on condition he leave Benton county and the state for five years after pleading guilty to stealing chickens. Dr Sieg mund Alture of New York opened an office in Millersburg accompanied by his daughter Bunny. Miss Phyllis Steele of Anamosa and John A. Butters Jr of Oelwein announced their forthcoming marriage.
Wilson's and Dubuque squads won semi finals, Monticello 4-2 in the third inning after Dunn two base hit and two walks, then Wilson's and Dubuque to face off in the finals as Iowa City edged by D and L Grill 6 0. Monticello and Iowa City meet in consolation.
Mrs. Rachel Ann Ives 86 lifelong Marion resident died Tuesday at 2 30 a m at the home of her son in law and daughter Dr and Mrs Arthur E Crew 1160 Ninth avenue where she had lived for many years She was born December 28 1854 in Marion daughter of Alvin M and Nancy Jane Watkins Goldsberry She married Lawson L Ives March 11 1875 who died in 1928 She was a member of the Methodist church Marion chapter No 183 O E S and a charter member of the Reading Circle Surviving are one daughter Mrs Bertha Alice Crew Marion one brother W N Goldsberry Waterloo and grandchildren Dr Phil I Crew Marion Mrs Ruth Gee Albany Ga Miss Rachel Hatch Marion Mrs Katherine Hatch Merrill San Antonio Ezra Keith Hatch Cedar Rapids Miss Jean Hatch Iowa City and three great grandchildren Joanne Dianne Crew Marion and Albert H Merrill San Antonio Funeral services set for Thursday at 10 30 a m at the Yocom chapel conducted by Rev C W R De Jong pastor of the Presbyterian church in the absence of Rev A W Henke at Clear Lake Burial in Oak Shade cemetery
Kassier was elected commander of Marion post No. 298, American Legion, Monday evening. Walter Hall installed the officers. Eighty post and auxiliary members and families attended a picnic supper.
W. J. Atz, a retired Marion merchant, was the first to deposit aluminum Tuesday morning in the bin built by Linn County at the northeast corner of the city park. The collection is part of a U.S. defense project.
A Dickey’s advertisement promotes round steak at 27 cents per pound, beef boil at 12 and a quarter cents, tenderized hams at 25 and a half cents, and pork chops at 25 cents per pound. Large sweet corn is advertised at 15 cents per dozen.
Mr and Mrs James Newman of Cedar Rapids guests at a Sunday dinner in the home of Clair Davis. The Newmans recently moved from Griswold.
A drug advertisement from Owen's Cut Rate lists Vitempo High Potency B Complex 100 tablets for 96 cents. The notice presents a bargain price and quantity offered to readers shopping at the local store.
A notice states there will be no meeting of the Presbyterian pastor's council until September, indicating a pause in regular gatherings and scheduling.
Sid F. Cary received a permit Tuesday for 1000 dollars to erect an addition to the garage at 948 Seventh Avenue, the Miller Stuber Motor premises.
Oscar E. Wente, son-in-law of Mr. and Mrs. Fred C. Newlin and former Marion resident, a reserve officer, is ordered to Fort Sneing Minnesota for induction. He and his wife will depart August 1 for the west coast where he will be stationed.
Mrs Margaret Leming traveled from Perry on Saturday with her sister Mrs Ella Reel and niece Agnes for a trip to Bena Minnesota.
Mr and Mrs Delbert Show and their children relocate to Cedar Rapids, establishing new residence for the family and citing a fresh start in a different community.
Mrs A L Van Fossen on 415 Sixth street was reported improved Tuesday after a period of serious illness at her home.
Miss Mary Buza of Chicago will entertain Tuesday evening at her home with seven in the party. The compliments are extended to Mrs Frances and her daughter Barbara.
A special True Blue division meeting of the Methodist W S C S is scheduled for Wednesday at 3 15 p m at the church.
The Women’s Missionary Society of the Christian church meets Friday at 2 p.m. at Mrs. J. L. Roberts’s home. Mrs. Clint Wilson leads devotional time and Mrs. C. A. Dykes directs the program.
The Prairie Chapel Garden club north of Marion announces a upcoming gathering with local members and neighbors. Attendees will discuss gardening tips, plant introductions, and seasonal maintenance.
Mr and Mrs S O Stamny of Robins and Mr and Mrs Paul Rose and son David of Marion returned from Mundelein Illinois where they visited friends.
Philip Kuhn of 1105 Fourth Street is listed as recovering after a period of illness. No further details on treatment or duration are provided.
Miss Lillian Bleakly has moved from Marion Boulevard to 786 Eighth Avenue, confirming a residence relocation.
The choir of the Baptist church will meet on Wednesday at 7 p.m. at the church for a rehearsal session.
Dr and Mrs Phil I Crew were in Rochester Minnesota on Tuesday for unspecified reasons. no additional details are provided about the trip.
Mr and Mrs Peter Meci and daughter Caroline of Knoxville were Sunday guests of Mrs Pauline aso, the Meci family visiting the mother of Mrs aso.
Mrs Ed Bach will travel to Lafayette on Wednesday to stay with her granddaughter Donna Kay Bach while her parents spend several days in Cedar Rapids.
Washington based report notes the federal communications commission grants a deferment related to radio regulations. The brief item cites agency actions and not-for-publication implications for applicants.
In Memphis Tennessee a small white dog named Poochie was hailed a hero after saving Harold Smith and Bubber Jones from drowning when eight boys slipped into a deep river hole. Rescuers including Poochie pulled Smith to safety then returned for Jones. two young men William Fowinkle and Troy Crafford died attempting further rescue.
Des Moines chamber official John Adams said a WPA telegram confirms a 1 million dollar rehabilitation program for Fort Des Moines has been approved. The, now awaiting President Roosevelt’s signature, project supplements ongoing fort construction.
The house naval committee approved doubling reenlistment bounties to 200 to 600 dollars for regular sailors who reenlist within 24 hours of expiration. The move ties to a senate bill allowing retention after enlistment end during war or national emergency. Rear Admiral Nimitz testified reenlistments fell from 84 percent in July 1940 to 60 percent in June 1941.
Washington reports the United States is financing development on Albemarle Island in the Galapagos to boost Pacific defenses of the Panama Canal. The RFC announced a $500,000 loan to the Pacific Development Company of Delaware for commercial development of Albemarle Island, about 800 miles from the canal.
Mr. and Mrs. Will Kinder of Clinton spent Sunday with Mrs. Kinder's mother, continuing family visits over the weekend.
Mrs. Neva Buck Fuller traveled to Des Moines on Tuesday to visit her daughter Miss Dorothy Fuller who works there.
Barbara Fitzgerald and Eileen Schenken are spending the week at Camp Hitaga, enjoying activities and gatherings with fellow campers. They plan weekend outings and participate in arranged events at the camp.
Mr and Mrs John Lines reside with his parents at a family gathering noted in a local social item. The brief records the couple in a domestic setting and mentions parental hosts.
Extended forecast covers July 22 to July 26 with near normal temperatures. Cool start followed by a gradual rise, light to moderate rainfall mainly as scattered showers and storms early in the period. Also notes a Tipton collision near Sunbury with two drivers unharmed and cars damaged.
Dr and Mrs L C Dow traveled to Rochester for a morning visit to the Mayo Clinic.
Mrs Florence Burlingham of Central City is visiting her brother I E Isham.
Des Moines city prosecutor Denmar Miller said out of town drivers charged with Des Moines traffic violations will be prosecuted locally. He plans to ask the city council to advance court costs on about 150 warrants and allow guilty pleas by mail or via the sheriff with payment of fines and costs.
Special to The Gazette. Dr. Charles E. Finley presided as president of Iowa State College conferring degrees on 130 students at summer quarter graduation. Doctor of philosophy and Bachelor of Science degrees were awarded to graduates from east Iowa including John F. Kluber Springville Rapids Ernest G. McFerren Montezuma Kenneth L. Cochran Cedar Rapids James H. Hamilton Cedar Rapids N Jason Bailey Elkader Ora L. Cramer Reinbeck Virginia E. Herrick Independence Betty J. Hatcher Grinnell Stanley E. Knowles Waukon Franklin M. Waterman Iowa City.
Des Moines dispatch says Herbert Hoover of Marion and Woodrow Wilson of Toddville have been inducted from Linn county draft board No 3 and are now in the army. Among the 21 year olds registered July 1 are Robert E Lee of Louisa county Robert Burns of Dubuque and Robert Moore of Fremont county.
Mount Vernon farmer R. P. Ink, injured when he fell headfirst from a hay stack Sunday, is improving at St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids. X rays show no fracture but reveal a vertebral dislocation near the skull base and a concussion.
A measure authorizing pipeline construction from southwest and west oil fields to the Atlantic states has been completed and sent to the White House. The bill would allow pipelines funded by public or private sources to ease fuel transport to the east coast and relieve age and strain on Britain’s supply.
A. B. Nolisch and his daughters Emma Jean and Anna Mae traveled to Terris to visit Mrs Nolischs parents.
Mr and Mrs Fred Schweska and their family of Moline Illinois were guests over the weekend in the home of Mr and Mrs Law.
A fragment captures a girl’s grievance about being praised when pleased and betrayed when angered. The line hints at a conflict over secrets and loyalty in a troubled interaction.
Dr William C Wagner 69 oldest Traer physician was found dead at his home in north Traer on Sunday evening. Coroner A J Wentzien ruled heart attack. He lived alone and may have fallen in kitchen while preparing breakfast. Funeral set for Traer Congregational church with Masonic services. He practiced in Vinton Clut ter Traer and married Martha Powell of Traer. Survived by daughter Willa Hunter of Akron Iowa.
McGregor barber Red's owner McGREGOR-Harvey Schriver is hospitalized with back and shoulder injuries from a haying accident near McGregor. The team frightened a wagon that tipped over, pinning both him and his father Rollo Schriver. Rollo escaped with bruises.
The annual Huebsch reunion gathered at Harold Huebsch residence in St. Sebald. The gathering celebrated the upcoming fiftieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. John Huebsch on September 24.
W Neal Gallagher president of the American Washer and Ironer Manufacturers Association objects to a 230 per cent cut in household washer production. He argues washers are essential for low income families and the scale ignores the national picture of critical materials and industry needs, calling for detail to avoid hardship. The Production Administration and Civilian Supply issued the order.
Private Gerald Schori, a draftee from Elgin, Iowa, answered a call at the Jefferson Barracks information office and identified himself to a young woman seeking his contact. The caller recalled meeting a soldier at a municipal opera who sang in the St Paul civic opera and hailed from northeast Iowa.
Miss Jessie Sprague, 71, of South English, was seriously injured Saturday night in Sigourney after stepping from behind a car into a moving auto. She suffered a head gash facial cuts and body injuries and was unconscious when taken to Sigourney hospital.
A blistering midsummer sun pushed Iowa temperatures toward 100 degrees with 96 tying the year's record. Showers cooled parts of the state, except the southeast, as rainfall amounts varied from .72 inches in Omaha to .21 in Ames and .28 in Estherville.
The 1941 Iowa baby health contest will award 400 in cups medals and trophies. The event opens at the state fair on Aug 22 and runs through Aug 29 with four age and classification groups plus twins and last year entrant improvement prizes. Entries close Aug 6 with rules and forms from the Iowa State Fair secretary in Des Moines.
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