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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1941

Page

3

Not Possible To Argue With U S Berlin Statement

German spokesman on Saturday called it impossible to argue with the United States over France’s stance in Syria and said no Nazi statement would be issued on the Robin Moor case until military authorities complete an inquiry. He urged Paris to respond to Hull’s attack on Vichy and cautioned against reports of Germany allowing contraband ships to England to sail unchecked.

Berlin Germany United States France Syria Robin Moor Cordell Hull Poli England

Original Delicious Apple Tree Dead After Fall Storm

The original Delicious apple tree near Winterset, famed for the Hawkeye variety, has died after the Armistice Day storm and a hard freeze. William B. Landis confirms the veteran tree will not recover. New shoots may continue from the stump to preserve the line, with removal of the dead trunk planned next fall.

Winterset William B. Landis Landis Iowa Vermont James Hiatt Hiatt Louisiana, Mo

Rail Service Resumes After Floods Between Marquette and Waukon

Rail service on the 23 mile Milwaukee line between Marquette and Waukon was restored after torrential rain on May 30. The disruption marked the longest in over sixty years of operation on the branch. Two freight trains departed Marquette Saturday morning with delayed merchandise bound for Waterville and Waukon.

S McGregor Waukon Milwaukee Railroad Marquette Waterville

Historic Salem Church Rededication Set by Lincoln Church

Historic Salem church once served Salem Presbyterian in Crystal township will be rededicated as the Community Federated church of Lincoln. Two denominations will participate with dedicatory sermons, youth pageant, and a candle light communion to close the day. The project cost nearly $3,000 funded by a building drive begun in January.

Salem Church Salem Presbyterian Church Crystal Township

Dismiss Charges After Accident Near Vinton LINTON

Charges against Oliver Lee Jr of Des Moines arising from a collision on Highway 36 that killed Norwood Mevis of Waterloo were dismissed in Justice of Peace J A Ruhi’s court Friday. The dismissal came on motion by County Attorney Don Boddicker with Iowa Highway Patrol Sergeant C B Day’s consent.

Linton Oliver Lee, Jr Des Moines Norwood Mevis Waterloo Court of Justice of Peace J. A. Ruhi Don Boddicker C. B. Day Iowa Highway Patrol Lee Aon

Calf Survives Storm Yet Becomes Local Wonder

A newborn calf born just before a northeast Iowa storm survived being swept away and hidden in brush. Six days later farmer F. J. Barloon spotted a black object in the brush and reconnected with the calf, sparking local interest as a remarkable survival.

Gazette Decorah Adolph Barlon Iowa F. J. Barloon

Monona Woman to Celebrate 95th Birthday

Theresa Schaefer Monona’s oldest resident will celebrate her ninety fifth birthday at home on Sunday. The narrative notes her early life with parents and marriage to Arnold Schaefer, with the couple founding a farm near Giard before settling there long ago.

Monona Theresa Schaefer Sun Arnold Schaefer Giard

Eastern Iowa notes and weddings in Fayette Independence and beyond

A Fayette Independence session featured Maynard addressing Elkader lodge members while Bess Gray demonstrated secret work. Aurora reports Ellen King and Leslie Davis wed April 9 in a parsonage ceremony with Rev. Netting presiding. The column lists local civic and social notices from Lisbon to Dewsitt and Tipton including clubs, marriages, enrollments, and public events.

Maynard Toof and Rebekah Fayette of Independence Aurora Ellen King Will King Oelwein Leslie Davis Alfred Davis R. J. Netting Clair Anderman Davis Ames Upper Iowa University Fayette

Flags Marked by Local Ceremonies Across Missouri Towns

A May Flag Day observance in Unionville featured a single ring service read by justice H. M. Jones. In Buchanan County, Aurora Auxiliary elected Mrs Clyde Hayward president with Mrs C M Parker as secretary treasurer. other leaders include Mrs William O Brien of Lamont as vice president and Mrs Coe Braden of Winthrop. Clermont alumni gathered. Winthrop reports board hires for district Superintendent Marshall Field Swaledale and teachers Max Northrup Fairbank Bernice Reed West Liberty. Monticello mourns Mrs George Wilkens funeral. Keystone announces Miss Gertrude Albers and Dwayne Meyer wedding. Kalona committees named for Sharon Center Fourth of July. Traer lodge picnic planned and Herman Bergles dies age 59. Vinton Lions plan minstrel show June 26-27. Walford notes First Holy Communion. Central City Linn chapter visits Springville OES. Mount Vernon Jaynes Photo Service remains. Spillville reports St Wenceslaus marriage. Waukon election of officers for local fraternal order.

Dysart Macgregor Mary Murray St. Joseph's Sanatorium Dune Curtis Hayes Katherine McFarlane Gladys Wright Aurora Clyde Hayward Independence Buchanan County American Legion Auxiliary C. M. Parker William O’brien Lamont Coe Braden Winthrop Chris Hauschen Tom Tracy Manchester Fourth District Monticello George Wilkens Samuel G. Gutensohn Congregational Church Wilkens William H. Proctor Keystone Gertrude Albers Dwayne Meyer Hartwig Albers Kalona Sharon Center Ray Smalley Paui Oa

Collins Named Grand Knight of Iowa City Knights of Columbus

Charles F Collins was named grand knight of Iowa City Marquette Council No 842 Knights of Columbus to succeed Verne aeae. Also named were deputy grand knight grand R Burnett chancellor iaiemon ware den Haman recording secretary Richard Bireline treasurer F L Horan advocate J M Bradley trustee. Schillig and Collins chosen as delegates to the state convention next May. Prof E C Cousins announced Johnson county campaign quota for United Service drive at 3000 dollars with first day set for next Wednesday and drive ending January 14.

Iowa City Charles F. Collins Marquette Council Knights of Columbus Verne C. Ae Ae Gran R. Burnett Iaiemon Ware L. J. Haman Richard Bireline F. L. Horan J. M. Bradley Schillig Collins E. C. Cousins Johnson County United Service Organization

Safety drive cites feebleminded motorists and new clinics

A speaker argues 4 percent of drivers are feebleminded and proposes safety clinics at state hospitals and driving exam programs. He cites Detroit cases, calls for psychology methods in child training, traffic patrols, plays and posters, and honors Dr. A R Lauer of Iowa State College for pioneering safety work.

Iowa State College Department of Psychology Detroit Selling A. R. Lauer Iowa State College Psychology Lauer

Ogden Announces Doris Hurley to Russell Crane Marriage

Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Ogden announce the marriage of their daughter Doris to Russell Crane son of Emery Crane of Lockridge. The couple were married June 3 in Kahoka Missouri.

Lois ‘Bush Istol Conn Ieneein Leinbaugh Lewis Levia Hurley Ogden Doris Russell Crane Emery Crane Lockridge Kahoka, Mo

Louis B Blanchard Dies Former Edgewood Banker at 72

Louis B Blanchard 72 longtime Edgewood and Dyersville bankerdies funeral services set for Sunday at 1 30 p m at his home in Ames He and his father started a private bank in Edgewood in 1888 later joining with his brother Charles to form a state bank He served fifty years in banking retiring in 1936 as vice president of the Dyersville National Bank He also served as Edgewood mayor Survivors include his widow brother Charles of Manchester and three nieces Mrs Ray Bush Waterloo Mrs John Koffrni [likely Koffroni]

Edgewood Louis B. Blanchames Blanchard Charles Dyersville National Bank

Precipitation in Decorah Expected to Exceed Average

In Decorah and nearby areas this year precipitation is forecast to surpass the 32 inch normal. Through May 1 rainfall totaled 6.84 inches and since June 1 an additional 4.93 inches has fallen. Spring flows have increased with many previously inactive springs now running strongly.

Decorah Highway 52

How It Was Named Adel

The article notes that the Dallas county seat's early records spelled the name A-d-e-i-I, reflecting historical variations in place naming.

Adel Dallas County

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