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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 08, 1943
Page
4
The notice lists rationing coupons with valid through dates. Coffee-Coupon 24 good for one pound through June 30. Meat J K and L valid through June 30. Gasoline No 6 coupons four gallons until midnight July 2. Foods K L M valid through July 7. Sugar-Coupon 13 for five pounds valid through Aug 15. Coupons 15 and 16 five each for canning through Ad Fuel No 5 coupons eleven gallons. Shoes-Coupon 17 good for one pair until June 15.
At St Luke’s a daughter was born June 7 to Mr and Mrs El mer Berg of Norway and a son was born June 7 to Mr and Mrs James Eik elbarner at 1639 First avenue SE.
Richard Pinegar of Des Moines pleaded guilty to permitting an unworthy vehicle on a public highway with a $25 fine plus costs. Don Kirkpatrick of Des Moines faced charges for operating an unworthy motor vehicle on a highway with a $25 fine and costs.
A civil suit lists M Florence Deason and J William Deason with petite Novak against Leonard J Vak. The matter references a dispute likely over property or damages, filed in the local court with standard complaint procedures. Details on the case number, jurisdiction, and relief sought are not provided in the available text.
Dorothy M Brimmer and Carl Murrin are identified in the record with Charlies M Brimmer and Marjorie Murrin appearing as related parties. The lines suggest familial connections or listed individuals in a legal or civil notice context.
Willard Christopherson and Emma Teply, both of Cedar Rapids, are named in a notice or notice-like item referencing local residents. The brief item identifies their names and city of residence within a concise public notice style.
Nevetta Dawn Gardner four month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Gardner died Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital Mrs Samuel Hart died Tuesday in an Omaha Nebraska hospital Lovina Dulin died Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital Earl W tner Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Earl W Leatner died Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital Mrs Hiram J Usher died Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital
The Senate voted 43 to 22 for a judiciary committee amendment to require confirmation of most federal employees earning above 74500 a year. McKellar pushed to pause the measure to focus on a separate 820 million farm bill as debate loomed.
Paraguayan President Gen Higinio Orinigo arrived in Miami en route to Washington to be Roosevelt’s White House guest. He declined comment on the recent revolt in Argentina.
Col. Lewis Sanders, manpower expert for the selective service system, told the Senate Military Affairs Committee that the armed services should have 1,500,000 more men than presently planned. He asserted the 10,800,000 armed force by year end is the maximum that can be supplied and still sustain the civilian economy and meet lend lease. He added the war could be won faster with the extra 1.5 million and urged no blanket deferments by occupation or marital status.
Funeral services for Thomas B F Leinbaugh 63 former Cedar Rapids resident and railway mail clerk who died Friday in a San Antonio Texas hospital will be held Wednesday at 2 p m in Yocom chapel Marion by Rev C V R De Jong Burial will be in Cedar Memorial park Friends may call at the chapel He is survived by his wife his mother Mrs Eleanor Leinbaugh of Elwood IA a daughter Mrs Marion Sherlock of Merin City California a son Benton N Leinbaugh of Cedar Rapids four stepchildren Mrs D Morgan Ink and Mrs Benton N Leinbaugh of Cedar Rapids Private Robert M Edlin of Australia and Corp Richard G Edlin of New Jersey a sister Mrs Floyd La Sure of Waukesha WI and two grandchildren
Kate Usher 64 wife of Hiram J Usher of 725 Third Street NW died at 8 30 am Tuesday after a brief illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital Born in Germany September 18 1878 she came to America at age five and lived in Cedar Rapids over 40 years Survived by husband two children Eldridge Usher and Mrs Delbert Hoyland and nine grandchildren Services will be held at Beatty chapel at 2 pm Thursday by Rev George Stauffacher Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call after 5 pm Tuesday at the chapel
Mrs Lovina Dulin aged 83 died at 3 55 am Tuesday after a lingering illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. She had lived with her daughter Mrs Walter Jones at 907 C avenue NW. Born August 19 1859 in Jackson county she moved to Kansas in 1876 with parents and came to Cedar Rapids in 1879. Married Franklin P Dulin in 1878 she was a member of the Reorganized Church of Christ. Survived by three sons L E Frank M and Alfred L Dulin all Cedar Rapids. one daughter Mrs Jones Cedar Rapids. two sisters Rose Hurtt Cedar Rapids.
The body is at Rohn funeral home, where friends may call beginning Wednesday. The funeral time will be announced later.
Mrs Anna Flow mother of Harry Flow and grandmother of Mrs Wesley Janda died in Minneapolis Monday evening. Born August 26 1858 in Sweden she had lived in Minneapolis 66 years. Survived by three sons and two daughters, many grandchildren. Services set for Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.
Martha Hart 63 died Tuesday in an Omaha hospital after a brief illness. A Cedar Rapids resident 35 years she belonged to Calvary Baptist church. Born August 2 1860 in North Buena Vista she was wife of Samuel Hart and mother of Phrena Lewis Omaha Albert Riglin Cedar Rapids James Wentworth Cedar Rapids brothers Charles Dean Missouri Valley and Benjamin Yankton South Carolina with 12 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren. Services will be held in Blair Nebraska Thursday.
Mrs. Robert W. Gardner of 1346 Wilson avenue SW Cedar Rapids died at 7 30 am Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. She was born February 12 1943 in Cedar Rapids. Surviving are her parents Mr and Mrs Frank Brown Cedar Rapids Mrs Gladys Gardner Ft Dodge and Ray Gardner Cedar Rapids. Services will be at Janeba funeral home at a date to be announced.
Services for Harry Preston of 853 Shaver road NE will be held at the Barta chapel Wednesday at 2 p.m. Dr. Marion H. Williams, pastor of the First Christian church, will officiate. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery with pallbearers Edward Murphy Gordon McComas Howard Douglass Edward Jellison Ellis Burrier and George Gunn.
Earl W. Lentner Jr infant son of Mr and Mrs Earl W Lentner died in Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 35 p m Monday. Services were held at Beatty chapel at 1 p m Tuesday by Rev C W Harrop with burial in Cedar Memorial cemetery family lot.
Services for Wilbur R. Robinson, who died suddenly Monday at his home at 390 Sixteenth Street SE, will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Moon chapel with the Rev. C. W. Harrop of Kenwood Methodist Church officiating. Burial.
Services for John D. Saha of Palo will be conducted in the Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday by Dwight Krumholtz. Burial will be at Palo.
Public invited to watch an Army Air Corps movie at the Veterans of Foreign Wars hall on Second Avenue SE. Des Moines examiners will attend. the board interviews Thursday at 8:30 AM. Transportation to Des Moines provided for successful applicants. enlistment applications available at the post office building Army recruiting office and Aircrew headquarters at Coe College campus.
Weather summary notes another day of showers and cool temperatures for Cedar Rapids and nearby areas. Rain began this morning and continued into the afternoon with about .21 inches measured by 2:30 PM. Thermometer readings ranged from a high of 65 to a low near 54 as humidity stayed around 80 percent.
A United States civil service representative from Des Moines will interview job seekers at the Cedar Rapids Employment Service office at 318 Third Street SE. The representative will remain until 2 p.m. Wednesday to discuss employment opportunities in navy yards and other government construction units on the west coast.
E H Birmingham Iowa internal revenue collector announced that the $5 auto use tax stamps for the 1943 44 fiscal year go on sale in all internal revenue offices and post offices Thursday.
Rev George W Marshfield appointed pastor of Peoples Church in Cedar Rapids bringing extensive YMCA work in Detroit and community education roles. He served 1939 to 1941 as YMCA secretary at Pasadena Junior College and trained in religious education at the University of Chicago and Chicago Theological Seminary. Mrs Marshfield engaged in federal relief and social work, with graduate study in child welfare. Both spouses support Unitarian Service Committee Unitarian Fellowship for Social Justice and Society of Friends.
In a continuing report from Page 1, Churchill argues for peace on terms set after the war and notes 190 German and 28 satellite divisions on the Russian front with looming battles. He cites the steady erosion of German and Japanese air power and the failing U-boat strategy as crucial to ultimate victory for the United Nations. Churchill highlights strong British American ties, the value of a world organization postwar, and plans approved at Casablanca, preferring “Bright and solid prospects” to “brilliant” in these tense days.
Adolph Menjou, the American film star, arrived in London for a long stay to entertain Allied troops. He plans performances during the visit and will perform for servicemen stationed in England.
Ruml cites the Committee for Economic Development as key in shaping a private enterprise based postwar economy. The group aims to expand business activity to sustain employment, create a healthy climate for enterprise, and coordinate nationwide effort with regional and district chairs. Peoria's confidential survey showed potential employment near wartime peaks, underscoring planning as a safeguard against regimentation.
Washington AP report says soft coal wage talks between operators and the United Mine Workers faltered as leaders say no basis for settlement. John L. Lewis seeks 2 a day, then 1.50 on a 30 day trial. Illinios talks toss a pattern, while Interior Secretary Ickes urges end to strikes after 11 million tons lost.
Donald Shawver of Davenport led the Nationalist ticket and Donald Breitbach of Dubuque headed the Federalists at the sixth annual Hawkeye Boys State in Grinnell. They sought support for governor with Breitbach’s running mate William Fletcher of Cedar Rapids for secretary of state.
Robert W. Krob son of Mr and Mrs Frank J Krob of Ely was commissioned a second lieutenant after completing the officer candidate course at Fort Benning Georgia Lieut Krob a Ely high school graduate Weseley Koudelka son of Vaclav Koudelka has arrived overseas George R Ludlow son of J W Ludlow promoted from private first class to corporal at army air base Salt Lake City Utah Private William Earl Farr son of Arthur B Farr graduated from the photography school at Lowry field Colorado Don W Hall promoted to corporal stationed Fort Monmouth New Jersey Sergt Dale E Hall stationed in England since December Private William B Currell stationed Camp Wolters Texas John J Brown apprentice seaman spending a nine day leave at home Charles J Blazek promoted to sergeant stationed Pueblo field Colorado Aviation student Herman Frueh transferred to San Antonio Texas Don Henningsen promoted to sergeant transferred to Fort Benning instruct paratroopers Sergt Kenneth Hubbard transferred from Camp Claiborne to Columbus Pfc Racine Thomas on furlough with parents Frank Elias promoted from private first class to corporal Paul E Saylor spending leave Navy duty E A Whitmore returned to Brooksfield Orin E Olver transferred to liaison squadron promoted to private first class Leo A Kamberling promoted to corporal Joseph L Vondracek promoted to aviation machinist mate second class stationed Pearl Harbor Navy air station Robert J Curry graduated from Great Lakes service school Staff Sergt George W Mull arrived in North Africa Corp Regis L Mooney returned to El Toro after furlough
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