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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1943
Page
2
The Daily Record reports Monday temperatures with city readings including New York 263 Chicago 98 Washington 93 Des Moines 92 and other urban values. Figures show highs around the mid 90s and lows near 60s.
Details cover multiple coupon categories with expiration dates. Coffee coupon 24 allows one pound through June 30. Meat J through N valid through June 30. Gasoline No 6 covers four gallons until midnight July 21. Foods K I M valid through July 7. Sugar Coupon 13 for five pounds through Aug 15. Coupons 15 16 each grant five aces for canning through vt Fuel oil No 5 covers 11 gallons. Shoes Coupon 18 in sugar book valid for one pair through Oct 31.
Don Carlson of Homestead faced a toxication matter with a verdict or sentence noted. Justice of the Peace Howard R. Churchill oversaw the proceeding and related costs amounting to $25 plus court costs.
Ben C Johnson of 854 First Avenue NE died at 2 25 a m Tuesday in a local hospital.
Keith Christensen and Gertrude Schomberg both of Cedar Rapids appear with Russell C. Ard and Emma A. Stark, Cedar Rapids, in a civil matter notice listing parties and residences.
A garage at 1700 Third Avenue SE owned by C. L. Morningstar caught fire after sparks from a bonfire late Monday for which a general alarm was issued. Early Tuesday a gas stove ignited in James W. Pusteoska’s room at 527 Center Point Road NE with damage confined to that room and a general alarm.
At Mercy Mr and Mrs Harold Boddicker of Norway welcomed a son on June 21. Mr and Mrs Thor ing Stanley of 625 Eighteenth avenue SW welcomed a son on June 22. At St Luke’s Mr and Mrs Lionel Miller of 1803 Johnson avenue NW welcomed a daughter on June 21.
Earl H. Winders of Calvary Commandery No 24 in Fort Dodge was elected grand commander at Iowa Knights Templar annual conclave. Other officers named include Vernon R. McKay, R. E. Roudebush, A. D. Hars tad, Tom Jolly, M. H. Driftmier, George Sanders, and Clinton Kastner, with Kastner reelected grand recorder. The banquet at Mason ic hall drew 300 attendees and the Order of the Temple was conferred by the grand commandery board of instruction.
New York dispatch reports Speaker Sam Rayburn of Texas pledging unwavering support for President Roosevelt and announcing he will not take part in anti administration moves within the Democratic party.
Monday night Cedar Rapids board debated rules on physical disability proof for retirees under 65 and a $200 death benefit from the pension fund. They considered an annual proof requirement, discussed legality, and planned to seek county attorney guidance while approving several routine appropriations and personnel actions.
Camp Waubeek will not serve Sunday meals to visitors this summer due to food sourcing difficulties. Visiting day remains Sunday with parents asked to bring picnic lunches. camp facilities will provide eating areas. Rations depend on last summer's attendance, and higher registration this year leaves no surplus for visitors. Camp Waubeek opened June 20 with three one week sessions and a possible fourth if ration points are found.
Secretary of the Navy Knox announced the US would have a carrier fleet several times larger than the seven ships that entered the war by year end. He noted progress in building large and auxiliary carriers and said ships are joining the fleet. Knox touched on Kiska weather hindering air offensives and said Attu garrison was well supplied. He added the Pacific supply line to Russia remains functioning and that Japan does not want to confront Russia now.
Mrs F A Brookhiser 67 long known in Cedar Rapids for 17 years with her husband running Dreamland and Danceland ballrooms died at home after two years of illness. Services Thursday at 10:30 a m at Barta chapel Rev Paul Luther Miller officiating burial Memorial cemetery Burlington. Survived by husband two sisters and a niece. Born November 22 1876 in Burlington married 1911 in St Louis moved to Cedar Rapids 1923. She was member of St Pauls Methodist Church Philathea class and Cedar Chapter Order of Eastern Star.
Funeral services for Robert I. Safely an insurance executive who died at University hospital Iowa City after a two week illness will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Turner chapel with Rev. Father Vernon L. S. Jones officiating Burial is planned at Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Born December 1 1882 in Redwood Falls Minnesota he moved to Cedar Rapids in 1925 and worked as a road contractor. He belonged to Crescent lodge 25 A F and A M and the Elks club. Survived by two daughters a son six sisters two brothers three grandchildren. Services set for 2 p m Thursday at Turner chapel with visitation beforehand.
Funeral services for Orville A Primrose who died Sunday at his home near Shellsburg will be held at the Alcorn mortuary in Vinton Wednesday at 1 30 p m and at Parker s Grove church near Shellsburg at 2 30 Burial will be in Shellsburg cemetery Friends may call at the Alcorn funeral home prior to services
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker unveiled a postage stamp commemorating Poland’s resistance to the Axis. Speaking to Polish-born Americans in Chicago he called it simple gratitude for Poland’s role in the United Nations cause and noted it marks the first time a foreign flag appears on U S postage.
In Sioux City Iowa the Staber sisters Maxine Dorothy and likely a third joined the WAVES marking a first for Iowa and perhaps the nation to have three daughters serving in one branch. Naval station spokesmen note the trio represents a historic family contribution to the female contingent of the navy.
MOSCOW UP. Red bombers started eight large fires and set off heavy explosions at railway stations supplying the Balakleya front in Ukraine. The raid followed Sunday night attacks on German airfields and troop concentrations. Minor ground actions were reported on the front with German casualties about 750 in the last 24 hours.
Havelock Ellis notes Cedar Rapids hit 93 degrees from 5 to 5:30 pm on Monday, with 90 at 7 pm and 76 by 3:30 am. Monday's low was 76, humidity 53, and Waterloo reported 99 degrees the hottest in Iowa so far. Rain fell in several cities with varied amounts including Ames .95, Cherokee .56, Dubuque .52, Waterloo .44, Decorah .42.
George Sommers aged 18 of 524 B Avenue NW was arrested by Detective Leonard Stusak after allegedly grabbing a girl as she walked on First Avenue at Eighth Street West. He admitted the assault and faced a charge of assault with intent to commit a felony with bond set at 1000 dollars, which was not furnished.
Henry Haegg, Linn County civilian defense chairman, reports a fully attended air raid wardens meeting at the Coliseum to discuss warning systems helmet and ID issuance. OCD manager Bob Vlach says city needs priority sirens and is taking steps to speed procurement while officials devise a broader warning plan.
The Foremen's Association of America announced a 2000 foremen lockout at Ford's River Rouge plant in Detroit, escalating a strike after 28 members were discharged for posting union ads. An emergency conference of FAA leaders was pending with the War Labor Board.
The National Labor Relations Board hearing at the federal building heard a surprise union appearance by Collins Radio Union with no CIO United Electrical, Radio and Machine Workers of America representative present. Trial Examiner Waers opened the session, with AFL organizers and other unions represented, to decide if an election will be held and who may vote. A decision is expected within six weeks.
A Vichy magazine published a photo of five oil covered men on a life raft with a caption about an Allied tanker sinking in the Atlantic. The image came from the film In Which We Serve and shows Noel Coward and John Mills, recognizable to readers.
Rioting in Detroit reaches new peaks with mob battles and gunfire. Two Negroes die in a clash at an apartment hotel as police struggle to restore order. Troops are deployed to patrol transit lines while curfews and military rule expand across metropolitan Detroit.
The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals rules there is no reversible error on the record and again denies a new trial for Detroit restaurateur Max Stephan who is under sentence to be hanged July 2 for treason.
Slaughter licenses for Stusak and Company and Polehna Brothers and Company, both of Des Moines addresses, are reinstated by the Federal Bureau of Animal Industry. Their suspensions for exceeding quotas were lifted after a Des Moines hearing, allowing about 70 percent of their 1941 monthly slaughter to resume across three stores.
Servicemen subscribers report changes of address. Krumm family enjoy a 10 day furlough in Cedar Rapids. Stanek is promoted to technical sergeant and transferred to Camp Livingston. Shanahan transfers from St Olaf College to Yankton College. Tlusty commissioned lieutenant and stationed at Quantico. Bys returns to Fort McClellan after furlough. Campbell returns to Quantico after leave. Blessing transferred to Santa Ana. Goodson on a 15 day furlough with mother and wife. Graw promoted to corporal in the Caribbean. Barr returns to Langley Field after furlough. Edaburn Jr on two week furlough in Florida. Powers returns to Orlando air base after furlough.
The Warning Headquarters Seventh Service Command urges organizations to refrain from publishing member lists with unit names or geographic locations. Only individual names and service designations may be listed. Objectionable printed lists should be destroyed immediately.
Sir James Grigg, British war minister, and Sir Archibald Sinclair, air minister, arrived in Cairo on Monday night during their official visit.
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