Insurance as Aid to Democracy Highlights Meeting
A conference of insurance leaders in Hartford discusses the role of life insurance in society. Herman Zimmerman criticizes defeatist attitudes while Hubert Haviland warns the industry faces belligerent times. The session notes 33,000 national members and 368 local plus 39 state groups. Officers include C. V. Shepherd as secretary-treasurer. The gathering adjourned at 4:20 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hubert Haviland
Hartford
Nazis Move Into Romania as European tension increases
London reports detail German troop movements into Romania and ongoing Allied assessments. British observers note increased support for Britain’s hard line toward Vichy, with South African troops, American aircraft, and possible tanks aiding Britain. The Darlan-Weygand power struggle in North Africa fuels speculation on collaboration with Germany. A Laval reappearance sparks alarm about counteracting Weygand. German long range bombers claim 30,500 tons of enemy shipping sunk in Atlantic to Africa raids. British daylight raids target German supply lines, sinking 83 ships and damaging 54 more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Archibald Wavell
Ethiopia
Britain
Vichy
Jean Francois Darlan
France
Germany
Paris
Mae Abetz
Adolfer
London
Pierre Laval
Ankara
Laval
Weygand
Algiers
Atlantic
Scotland
Africa
Lacey of Des Moines Heads COE Alumni Group
Ralph W. Lacey of Des Moines was elected president of the Coe college alumni association at its 54th annual dinner in Voorhees hall attended by over 300 alumni. He is Bell Telephone manager and active in civic work. other officers named include a recording secretary, treasurer, and auditor. The event also marked jubilees and presentations from various classes and a new public address system gift to the college.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ralph W. Lacey
Des Moines
Coe College Alumni Association
Voorhees Hall
Lacey
Des Moines Exchange
Bell Telephone Company
Bryan
Cedar Pg York
Mil- Seasee
Cedar
Dr. W. Meyer
Coe College
John W. Miller
Cedar Rapids
C. F. Clark
W. H. Jordan
Omaha
W. T. Jackson
Marion
Wilma Nelson
Muscatine
W. O. Harper
Western College
Eugene Lighter
Chicago
S. G. Armstrong
Robert W. Stewart
H. M. Gage
James W. Laurie
Second Presbyterian Church
Wilkinsburg
Robert MacDanel
Carroll
Harold Reeves
Robertichael
Edward Melcher
William Carran
Frank Bates
B. Ward Smith
Shanghai
China
CIO Officials Split on Inglewood Tieup
President Roosevelt ordered the army to operate the North American Aviation plant in Inglewood California to end the walkout by CIO United Automobile Workers. In San Francisco 1700 AFL CIO machinists idle due to ship orders delays while back to work efforts resume at yards. Ford River Rouge assembly suspended causing motor shortages with 17000 idle workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Roosevelt
Army
North American Aviation Company
Inglewood
Calif
CIO
United Automobile Workers
Ers
Washington
National Defense Mediation Board
San Francisco
AFL
Ford Motor Company
River Rouge Motor
River Rouge
UAW
Renewal Drive Begins For Driver Licenses Monday
Sheriff Jim Smith warns a flood of renewal requests starting Monday as the clerk staff expands with six extra workers from the state Public Safety Department. About 1,500 applications a day are expected, with over 30,000 renewals likely in four weeks ending July 5. Failure to renew by then prompts a written exam and full driving test for a new permit. Extra clerks are assigned to Linn, Jones, Johnson and Cedar counties after a short instruction session led by Virginia Mrs. Harlan Snyder, Elsie E. Bowers, and Jean Severn. two more will be on hand Monday per Sergeant Day.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jim Smith
Smith
State Department of Public Safety
Linn, Jones, Johnson and Cedar Counties
Wen
Virginia
Harlan Snyder
Elsie E. Bowers
Jean Severn
Sergeant Day
Ryan Appeals Verdict In Suit Against Wilson
Des Moines attorney Lehan T. Ryan filed notice of appeal to the Iowa supreme court in his $60 000 damage suit against Gov. George A. Wilson. He appeals from a directed verdict in District Judge Frank S. Shankland's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Lehan T. Ryan
Iowa Supreme Court
George A. Wilson
Ryan
Frank S. Shankland
Truck Driver Leads Drive for U S O Fund
A truck driver describes a nationwide U S O fund drive to support six U S agencies. Camps and naval stations would offer entertainment, housing, hospitality, letters, and guidance for service members with access to religious services and home comforts. Funding favors private subscriptions over congressional appropriations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morrison
United Service Clubs
VU. S. O
Congress
Thomas A. Dewey
National Campo
Linn Red Cross To Make New Bandage For War Use
The Linn Red Cross plans a new abdominal bandage called scultetus binders made from twisled outing instead of gauze. Each bandage takes about 45 minutes to sew with much of the work focused on sewing. The chapter shipped five pairs of men's socks, five shawls and 20 mufflers to England via New Jersey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
New Jersey
Elks Attend Parade and Banquet in Des Moines
Des Moines Elks gathering plans a Saturday night meeting led by President Edward H. Kane of Cedar Rapids. A parade is set for Sunday and a session plus banquet will occur Monday as part of the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Edward H. Kane
Cedar Rapids
Crown Beauty Queen To Crown Dedication Of City Pool
Cedar Rapids plans public ceremony on June 22 to dedicate the city's swimming pool with water ballet acts diving exhibits and a swimming meet. The queen will be chosen by popularity ballot with a seven day Great Lakes cruise prize offered by The Cedar Rapids Gazette for the queen and a chaperon. Cruise starts July 12 from Cleveland featuring deck games and a cruise director with assistants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Rapids
Ond
Great Lakes
T Own
Cleveland
Patty Brown
John Stark
Vic Vargon
University of Iowa
Y.m.c.a.’S
Clinton
Marshalltown
Bok Singing Tower Landmark at Mountain Lake
A fragment notes the Bok Singing Tower at Mountain Lake in Florida is listed or mentioned in connection with a local landmark. The readable words suggest a reference to the site’s status or designation but lack full context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bok
Mountain Lake
Fila
Shirer Tour Reaches Cedar Rapids During Europe Radio Years
Edward R. Shirer arrives in Cedar Rapids with his mother and friends for a city visit. He plans an auto tour and an afternoon radio interview on WMT at 1 pm followed by an invitational address at Coe College chapel. He tours the United States promoting Berlin Diary and reports to Nazi Germany worries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rhineland
Austria
Taanie Bedhend Seth
Munich
Berlin
Prague
Radio
Shirer
Cedar Rapids
Shirer Saleen
America
J. T. Shirer
The
Commonwealth Ats
Old Rapids
Roosevelt Hotel
WMT
Coe College
Rudolf Hess
Europe
Deaths Charles Nemecek 54 farmer dies after cerebral hemorrhage
Charles Nemecek, 54, a farmer six miles southeast of Cedar Rapids on the Bertram road route 3, died Saturday at 3 p.m. from a cerebral hemorrhage. Linn County coroner Dr. R. E. Munden ruled no inquest. Born January 2, 1887 in Maquoketa, he lived on his farm 20 years. He married Rose Kouba November 27, 1912 in Cedar Rapids. she survives with their son Marvin Charles and a sister Mrs. Fred Young of Ce. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Brosh funeral chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Nemecek
Cedar Rapids
Bertram
R. E. Munden
Linn County
Nemecek
Maquoketa
Funeral Service Held at Janeba for Theodore Hrubucek
The service will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Janeba Funeral Home for Theodore B. Hrubucek. Burial will follow at Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may visit the funeral home prior to the service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Janeba Funeral Home
Theodore B. Hrubucek
Bohemian National Cemetery
Health Camp Opens Monday For Campers
The health camp will open Monday with strict rules on possessions and meals. First noon meal is served at the camp, followed by supper of soup lettuce mayonnaise bread butter and cookies. Donations to the Camp Good Health fund in care of The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa welcomed to brighten the camp lodge this season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Passi
High Twelve Convention Opens Here June 18
More than 350 visitors from across the United States and Canada attend the High Twelve convention to be held June 18 to 21. Registration starts June 18 at 2 p.m. at the Roosevelt hotel. An Iowa High Twelve night and banquet is set for June 19 followed by tours, banquet and ball on June 20. Officers elected at 9:30 a.m. June 21 with closing at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Sates
Canada
Roosevelt Hotel
Iowa High
Amanas —Et State University
Iowa Ty
Training Institute For City Play Directors Initiated
The WPA recreation staff will start a training institute for city playground directors at Nichols. The program covers physical training, nature study, drama and music activities, playground administration and first aid. Instructors must hold Red Cross first aid certificates. A list of appointees will be released later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WPA
Nichols
Seous
Awards in Competitive Drills At Patriarchs Militant Meeting
Lieut Col W L Hoffer of Cedar Rapids won efficiency in sword manual at the closing session of the Patriarchs Militant third regiment drill meeting. Lieut Arthur Lueshoff of Cedar Falls earned merit for footwork, with Cedar Falls canton cited for opening exercises. About 125 persons attended the all day event held near Oba Ponow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. L. Hoffer
Canton
Rainbow No. 22
Cedar Rapids
Patriarchs Militant
Arthur Lueshoff
Cedar Falls
Cules Wana
Oba Ponow
Lincoln Highway
Mississippi River
Tama
Murderer Sought in Abbeville Slayings Vampire Legend Grips France
Police in northern France hunted a so called vampire of Abbeville after 14 savage murders. The eerie case drew wide attention as authorities pursued clues and urged public caution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
France
Vampire of
Abbeville
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Life Group
United States
Zim
Herman Zimmerman
Ee Td
Compan Association
National Life of Vermont
Benadind
Crevention
Romania
Wavell Reinforced
Darlan
Maxime Weygand
French North Africa Forces
COE
Russia
Italy
Raemer
Wilson
U. S. O. Fund
Linn Red Cross
Elks Group
Ohirer
England
Piegne Forest
Hitler
Marshal Foch
Shireree
Budapest
Rome
Balkans
Egypt
Istanbul
India
Bagdad
Persia
Afghanistan
Chicago Tribune
Universal News Service
City Pl Und
Cedar Rapids and
Kitterman
DRY Cleaners
Third Avenue
DIAL
del Monte Peas
Gerber's Baby Foods
Omar
OMEGA
Hershey
Ipiedipiliess
Croceries
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