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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1943
Page
2
Two teams met on a rough field as Omaha and Sioux City played a decisive game. Omaha posted a narrow victory over Sioux City 30 to 62, delivering a late lead and securing the win.
The notice lists limited-time rationing coupons for coffee, meat, gasoline, foods, sugar, fuel oil, and shoes. Details show validity through specific dates including June and July, with quantities such as one pound coffee, four gallons gasoline, five pounds sugar, and one pair of shoes.
Lee Stephen Coy died Thursday at his home on Thirty-second street NE. Mrs. Clifford L. Myers died Friday at her home on Fourth avenue SW. Frank L. Kososki died suddenly early Friday while at work in the Rock Island railroad office at 1233 Second avenue SE.
A fire began from a short circuit Thursday at 10 57 p m in a motorcycle owned by Dale Ballhofer at 321 Eighth Street NE. A still alarm was sounded.
At St Luke s Mr and Mrs Paul Spencer Mount Vernon avenue and Thirtieth street SE a son June 10 Mr and Mrs Peter Meci Des Moines a son June 11 Mr and Mrs Wayne Beauregard Toddville a daughter June 11 At Mercy Mr and Mrs Fred Philipp 87 Allview drive SW a son June 11 At Ypsilanti Mich Mr and Mrs J P Dermody a son June 2 Mrs Dermody is the former Frances Jane Burton Thirtieth street drive SE
Calvin Fred Coats and Marjorie Dean Barton, both of Marion, obtained marriage licenses.
Two divorce petitions appear in the docket: James E. Langton versus Elaine Langton and Elwyn Wilson versus Georgianna Wilson. The notices list petitioner and respondent names with court references for proceedings to be scheduled.
The Senate approved 160 million dollars for the Farm Security Administration. After rejecting Byrd proposal to transfer FSA functions, the chamber passed a 29,607,573 dollar appropriation for supervision and servicing of loans and grants and rural rehabilitation, with authority totaling 97,500.
Incen diary bombs carried by free balloons have been dropped on Oregon forests by the enemy to start fires. Lieut. Col. James W. Fraser of an army party touring local lumber operations said a zero hour could bring a concentrated attack using balloons, airplanes, submarines, and saboteurs.
Mrs. Wilfred Hopkins 326 H avenue NW and Jerry Pohorsky 200 Twenty-ninth avenue SE are each fined 1 and costs. Donald Gallagher Taft hotel fined 5 and costs for failure to have car under control. Lucille Tompkins 827 Tenth avenue SE fined 5 and costs for leaving the scene. Jack Junior Hogan Marion fined 2 and costs for failure to have car under control.
Soviet pilots intercepted 100 German planes near Moscow and shot down 22 in daylight combat. Red bombers attacked enemy trains and dumps in Ukraine near Lishchansk, causing major explosions and fires. German raids included Yaroslavl with several dwellings burned, while ground fighting near Taganrog cost about 1,000 German lives.
Washington report lists weekly payroll deductions replacing the victory tax after July 1 for employees paid weekly. The article outlines the range of deductions employers will withhold under the new tax system and how it affects take home pay for workers.
About 50 Linn county retail food dealers met in Schol hall to consider closing grocery stores extra days. They planned a broad poll of Cedar Rapids and Marion dealers on Sunday or Wednesday closings, uniform hours, and obedience to the majority. The meeting also covered upcoming price maximums to be published in The Gazette on June 20.
The ninth confirmation service at Temple Judah is set for 2 15 Sunday. Five confirmands Robert Bugenstein Phyllis Cohen Rozanne Klass Janet Ohl man and Cornelia Polasky completed Sunday school work. Rabbi Herman E. Schaalman will lead. A musical program features Prof Joseph H Kitchin violinist Ruth Ebling Massey soloist and Lucy Bushnell Ambroz pianist. A reception follows in the temple lounge.
Cedar Rapids three WAAC recruiters depart Monday for a 10 day tour across their district to recruit women for Iowa's first WAAC company. They will visit Anamosa Monticello Tipton Marengo Grinnell Toledo Montezuma Iowa City Vinton and hold information booths and interviews. A June 22 University of Iowa conference will feature service women and open to students. Gov Hickenlooper to preside over mass induction expected 150 to 200 recruits.
Forecast for Cedar Rapids and vicinity calls for scattered thundershowers this afternoon tonight and Saturday forenoon with seasonable temperatures. Cedar Rapids endured a day of sunshine yesterday while today brings rain and a steady forecast of more rain. Temperatures ranged from 63 to 79 degrees with .45 inches of rainfall by mid afternoon.
The detective bureau investigated eight minor crimes reported Thursday including automobile theft and common larceny. Arrests included Jess N. Cortez in Ellis Park. officers linked a stolen car to Rivera. Other incidents involved shoplifting, break in at Real Silk Hosiery, stolen candy and gum, lost billfold, missing china and kitchenware, stolen hens, broken garage panes, and stolen fishing gear.
President William Green of the AFL warned a senate committee of a spontaneous wage-earner revolt if living costs are not cut. He urged a $2 billion yearly subsidy to roll back costs to levels from 13 months earlier, or else raise the 15 percent Little Steel formula for wage increases.
Francis Candler 24 of 316 Seventh Avenue SE and Lucille Tompkins 17 of 827 Tenth Avenue SE were arrested after Tompkins drove Candler s car into the front porch of Irving Seger s home. Tompkins said brakes failed while turning around in the Seger driveway. she left the scene and the car was later found. Tompkins paid fines for leaving the scene and for driving without a license. Candler was fined for permitting an unauthorized person to operate the vehicle.
Paul J. Grace son of Mr and Mrs J P Grace 1801 C avenue NE will be ordained to the priest hood Saturday at 9 am at St Raphael s cathedral Dubuque by Most Rev Francis J Beckman archbishop of Dubuque He will celebrate his first solemn high mass at Immaculate Conception church Cedar Rapids at 11 am Sunday The Rt Rev Msgr John M Molloy will assist with other clergy and services follow with a family reception at Grace home from 3 to 5 30 pm Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. George Prizler of 505 Fifth avenue SE were fined $50 each by Police Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to drunkenness and disturbing the peace. Patrolman George Davis arrested them on First street NE during a staged street brawl. three pints of whisky and several beer containers were found in Prizler's car.
The Cedar Rapids Masonic Service association will present four new flags to the Air crew command and Coe College students during Saturday’s review. Two American flags and two regimental flags funded by Masonic sources will be handed to Capt. C. M. Richardson. Earl B. Delzell, secretary-treasurer, will present the flags. he has three sons serving in the Army Air Forces.
The page presents masthead and staff credits for The Cedar Rapids Gazette including publisher John L. Miller, managing editor, and wire service affiliations with Associated Press United Press International. Subscription rates and advertising representatives are listed for the Gazette and other circulation details.
Peter McCracken Prewitt Paul N. Clark and Atlen B. Hird named as honorary members of the Masonics. Mayor Frank K. Hahn Sheriff James H. Smith and Lieut. A. T. Hodges listed as honorary inspectors of material for the U S navy.
Cedar Rapids prepares to form a local chapter of American War Dads for fathers and fathers-in-law of service members. The group aims to back troops, promote home-front service, pursue lasting peace, and assist veterans with employment and rehabilitation. A Y M C A meeting Monday at 8 p.m. will elect officers and outline activities. All eligible fathers are invited.
Beardsley Ruml, chairman of the New York Federal Reserve, says he is glad a decision has been reached on the compromise pay-as-you-go tax bill signed by President Roosevelt. He notes the danger of income tax debt will be removed soon and that, while some burdens remain, the plan moves taxpayers onto a current basis.
President Roosevelt handed over an anti submarine patrol ship to the Greek government as a gesture of support and hope that liberated Greeks will restore their own government under the shadow of the Acropolis and Parthenon.
Veterans recount a nine day port build in jungle conditions and praise Seabees slogan What we build we defend as essential. Paulis warns against John L. Lewis while thanking workers for steady supplies and long hours keeping ships ready, including tales of the Wasp torpedoing and injuries.
Cedar Rapids post office reports 500 first day sales of 1943 44 auto use tax stamps. All vehicles must carry a stamp and current stamps expire July 1. Price is 5 dollars until August 1 with a reduction for later purchasers. Penalties will be enforced for driving without stamps after August 1.
Approximately 700 people attended Adelen Hutchison school of dancing spring recital at Danceland featuring tap ballet acrobatic and variety numbers by Modernettes led by Antonia Cop Betty Jean Cole and others. Lorraine Kohl showcased a Moth and the Flame ballet number with Doris Jean Clifford and younger standout performers included Charlaine Corot Sandra Lee Chermak Darlene Doyle Joyce Ann Vanicek Kathleen Collins. Master of ceremonies was Ed Hardy and Miss Hutchison with Jack Jaxon provided duo piano accompaniment.
The report describes intense air combat over Pantelleria with heavy bombers in action. Axis fighters attacked Marauders as Warhawks escorted, downing multiple enemy planes and even producing visible parachutes and burning debris as pilots claim several aerial victories.
Washington officials said consumers can use shoe stamp No 18 for summer shoes without fear of shortages in fall. The expiry date for stamp 18 is set for mid September with a new stamp to become valid then. Ration periods will stay about the same length as the first period. Prospects remain for a three pairs per person per year quota if program goals hold.
Allied Headquarters in North Africa disclosed that General Dwight D. Eisenhower was aboard a famed British cruiser leading naval forces near Pantelleria on Tuesday to bombard the island’s shore batteries.
Sergt. Russell Krejci, son of Mr and Mrs John Krejci of 190 Fourteenth Avenue SW, is promoted to staff sergeant at Grenada Miss army air base. Private Charles Kacena returns to the army engineering school at Washington University St Louis after a six day furlough here. Sergt. Elmer L Burger returns to Matagorda Island Texas after furlough with his wife and mother. Robert J Driscoll promoted to sergeant technician at Camp Davis NC. Kenneth M Karrer, navy signalman first class, arrives from the west coast for leave with his mother at 1628 B Avenue NE. Private Carl E Lerch assigned to Camp Swift TX. Private Otto Novak arrives in North Africa. Clarence Lynn Gorton of the Seabees on 10 day leave from Camp Peary VA. Lieut. Bruce A West on leave from home then to David Taylor Model Basin. Harvey R Miskimes promoted to private first class at Camp Fenner LA. Apprentice Seaman James H Hausler stationed at Farragut ID. Russell Carne promoted to corporal at Camp Abbott OR after education and work at Link Belt Speeder. Pfe Jack Machula transferred to Camp Luna Las Vegas NM. Naval Aviation Cadet Merlyn Rowley completed flight training at Olathe KS then moved to Corpus Christi for further training. Private Ward James Hauskins leaves for Camp Polk LA after furlough. Sergt. Robert S Giltrap on seven day furlough from Casper WY. Warrant Officer Elmer R Bruna assigned as band leader at Independence KS. former Coe College student and army music school graduate.
Four supreme officers of the Western Bohemian Fraternal association will travel from Cedar Rapids to Owatonna on June 13 to present a new field ambulance to the federal government for use by the armed forces. This is the ninth ambulance donated by the Z C B J, with two more to be shown in Nebraska and a final unit in Cedar Rapids later.
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