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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 24, 1942

Page

2

Marriage Licenses Granted for McKee and Polk

Grant McKee and Eleanor M. Polk, both residents of Walker, received marriage licenses.

Grant McKee and Eleanor M. Polk Walker

Justice of Peace Court Fines Driver in Speeding Case

Jerome Johnson of Chicago was fined $10 and costs for speeding in a case before Justice H. R. Churchill. The matter was heard in the Justice of the Peace court.

Justice OF Peace Court Jerome Johnson Chicago Justice H. R. Churchill

Fire alarm and stove incident at 85 Seventh Avenue

At 3 25 p m a gas stove fire was reported at 85 Seventh Avenue followed by a general alarm at 4 10 p m for a roof fire at Iowa Steel on Twelfth Avenue and Fourth Street SE.

Seventh Avenue Harley Sisco Iowa Steel Twelfth Avenue Fourth Street

Births Reported At Mercy St Luke’s And Macon Hospitals

Mercy hospital records note a daughter born to Mr. and Mrs. Frank Michalek of 209 Eighteenth Avenue SW on June 23. St. Luke’s hospital lists a son for Dr. and Mrs. J. J. McCullough of 121 Eleventh Street NE on June 23. A son was delivered to Lieut and Mrs. Keith Tow, formerly of Cedarids, at Macon Georgia on June 23.

Mercy Hospital Frank Michalek Eighteenth Avenue St. Luke's Hospital J. J. McCullough Eleventh Street Keith Tow Cedarids Macon

Local Traffic Fines Reported For Several Offenses

Kenneth F. of 510 A Avenue NW fined $5 and costs for failure to yield the right of way. John Hoffman Jr of 1017 Second Street SW fined $1 and costs for riding a bicycle through a red light. Paul J. Granner of YMCA fined $10 and costs for speeding 44. Earl Davin of Marion fined $10 and costs for speeding 44.

Kenneth F A Avenue NW John Hoffman, Jr Second Street Paul J. Granner YMCA Earl Davin Marion

Local Obituaries Reported for Five Residents

Five individuals are named in daily obituaries with ages and death times: Harry A. Daleske aged 52 at 3:15 p.m. Tuesday at 388 Sixteenth Street SE. J Kasper aged 71 at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in Cedar Rapids hospital. Mrs Frank G. Lane aged 73 at 2:15 p.m. Tuesday at 519 B Avenue NE. Mrs Lettie Thompson aged 76 at 11:50 a.m. Wednesday at 800 Ninth Street SW.

Harry A. Daleske Sixteenth Street J Kasper Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Frank G. Lane B Avenue Lettie Thompson

Ames Man Sees Ukraine Aiming at Poison Gas Production

Dr. O R Sweeney of Iowa State College told a senate agriculture committee he believes German strategy seeks Ukraine grain to fuel poison gas production. He compared Japanese aims on the Malay peninsula to secure rice fields for similar uses. He also claimed that “bugs” have not been used in converting vertin into alcohol for rubber.

Washington INS O. R. Sweeney Iowa State College Senate Agriculture Committee Ukraine Sweeney Malay Peninsula

War Stamp Day Parade Call To Civic Groups

Ramsey Carl Ettinger Herbert Killian Frank Cach Charlies Duster and Carl Helming plan a noon Thursday meeting at the Roosevelt hotel to organize the War Stamp Day parade. Higbee Jr. and Henry Frankel will chair. Civic groups fraternal patriotic service clubs civilian defense units labor groups and city and county employees are urged to participate with banners and war slogans for stamps and bonds.

Midwest V Girl Title Goes to Colorado Entry

Theowne Petty, 19, of Colorado Springs Colo, won the Midwest V Girl title. She received a $100 war bond, a trophy, and an all expenses trip to Hollywood. Finalists included Virginia Jackson, 19, Mary ...

Midwest Colorado Omaha Mns Theowne Petty Colorado Springs Cola Hollywood Virginia Jackson

Favor Refund In Profits Tax At War's End

Washington report outlines refunds tied to profits tax as a wartime credit to corporate accounts. Credits convert to non negotiable government bonds with no interest until war end and are taxable at 15 percent. About 36,000 corporations would be affected under a 94 percent tax rate worth 000,000 annually.

Washington Secretary of the Treasury Morgenthau, Jr Cess

Postal tax changes raise third class mail and film duties

The House Ways and Means Committee on Wednesday voted to raise postal rates for third class mail and to increase taxes on sensitized photographic paper and unexposed film from 10 percent to 15 percent of the manufacturers sale price.

Washington INS House Ways and Means Committee

Courthouse Hermanns Placed On Suspended Sentence

Courthouse records show Max Hermann and his son Richard, both of Covington road near Cedar Rapids, return home after a suspended 30 day jail sentence for maintaining a public nuisance. Neighbors had complained of burning meat rubbish creosote and other chemicals in the yard. A court order bans any noxious odors or emissions beyond the premises.

Max Hermann Richard Covington Road Cedar Rapids G. K. Thompson Hermanns Thompson

Road District No 179 Set Up West of Center Point

Linn county board of supervisors created road district No 179 extending about 2.75 miles from Center Point toward the county line. The board granted cigarette permits to John W. Melendy Troy Mills Elmer H Ahilgren and Charles Matthews Draport Inn Ward proprietor of the De Ward Midway on highway 30 east of Approval of H W Leffingwells bond as deputy county treasurer and a $60 compromise settlement on delinquent personal property and dog taxes of Charles Madison.

Linn Charles J. Madison

Divorce Suit Alleges Cruel Treatment by Husband Bean

Lucille Bean files Tuesday for divorce from Her man Bean whom she married Aug 31 1940 charging cruel and inhuman treatment. She seeks a writ of attachment without bond against his goods monies and chattels custody of a minor child $25 per month support and attorney fees.

Lucille Bean Herman Bean

Stewart Wednesday on grounds of cruel and fe i treatment

Betty Jane Barrett sued Stewart Wednesday on grounds of cruel and fe i treatment. The couple were married Nov. 21 under her maiden name.

Stewart Betty Jane Barrett

Dispute Settled as Illinois Stores Reopen After AFL Talks

Chester Illinois stores reopen after two day closure. AFL union clerks strike ended with agreement on union shop policy. Non union clerks may be hired but must join the union within 30 days, ending the dispute.

Illinois Chester, Ill AFL

Consumer Price Regulation for Repair and Services

The discussion outlines ceiling prices for standard repairs like motor tuneups and governs nonstandard consumer services. It details pricing methods, how ceilings are set, and required reporting by service providers, plus license rules and penalties for violations.

Office of Price Administration Consumer Service Establishment OPA

Major R T Benson Stationed at New Orleans Staging Area

Major R T Benson of 1812 Blake Boulevard SE is now stationed at the New Orleans Staging Area. He has completed a four week refresher course at Fort Sill.

R. T. Benson Blake Boulevard New Orleans Fort Sill

Promotion of Second Lieut Perkins to First Lieutenant

Second Lieut Robert F Perkins son of Prof and Mrs C W Perkins of 2256 Bever Avenue SE has been promoted to first lieutenant He serves as a ground school instructor at Moorefield Mission Texas.

Robert F. Perkins C. W. Perkins Bever Avenue Moorefield Mission Tex

Thomas Hughes Joins Commission After ISU Graduation

Thomas Hughes of 2600 A Avenue NE has recently graduated from Iowa State College and is named to the commission. Mr and Mrs W A Hughes are listed as his parents.

Thomas Hughes Iowa State College W. Aughes

Ahepans Meet Ends Eleventh Convention in Cedar Rapids

SIOUX FALLS AP report says nearly 800 Ahepans Daughters of Penelope Sons of Pericles and guests attended the final banquet marking the eleventh annual convention. P L George of Des Moines was elected district governor and Tom Siamis was named district lieutenant governor for Sioux Falls Cedar Rapids area.

Sioux Falls P. L. George Des Moines Penelope Pericles Tom Siamis Cedar Rapids

Mount Hermon lodge to conduct Master Mason work Thursday

Mount Hermon lodge no 263 A F and A M will conduct Master Mason degree work Thursday at 6 30 p m in Masonic hall. Refreshments will follow.

Mount Hermon Lodge A. M Masonic Hall

Sipe Marriage Notice Begins With Civil Pair

Mr and Mrs William Sipe of 1417 Third avenue SE are listed with a second couple in a public notice indicating a forthcoming wedding or mixed social listing. The fragment suggests a standard society item from a local newspaper.

William Sipe Third Avenue SE

Kiwanis Reports From Six Month Activity and Cleveland Convention

The Kiwanis club heard group reports on 21 committees overseeing activities for the past six months and reviewed an account of the national convention held in Cleveland last week.

The Kiwanis Club Cleveland

Illness and death tied to Cedarids incident involving Dr Willard Kirkpatrick

Dr Willard H. Kirkpatrick and Ss Tex ing were summoned to Cedarids over the illness and death of Dr Frank Cook, father, residing at 125 Eleventh Street.

Willard H. Kirkpatrick Texing Cedarids Frank Cook Eleventh Street

Iowa State graduates join Curtiss-Wright engineering

Two Cedar Rapids men and Iowa State alumni, Danville C. Wheeler and Arthur E. Burton, have been assigned to the engineering department of the Curtiss-Wright aircraft plant in St Louis. Wheeler is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Glenn C. Wheeler of 2165 Blake boulevard SE, while Burton is the son of Mr. and Mrs. George Burton of Thirtieth street drive.

Cedar Rapids Iowa State Curtiss-Wright Aircraft St Louis Danville

Det Marshall Upgraded After Mercy Hospital Operation

The condition of Detective L. B. Marshall of 116 Twenty-third Street Drive SE who had surgery at Mercy hospital on Monday was reported as good by attendants on Wednesday. He is allowed visitors.

L. B. Marshall Twenty-third Street Drive Mercy Hospital

Fall injures man at worksites in city

The condition of William E. Grow, 67, of 400 Third Avenue SW, who fell from a scaffolding Monday, was reported as fair at Mercy hospital Wednesday. He was working at 1415 C Street SW and suffered a broken collar bone, fractured ribs, and a back injury from a 14 foot fall.

William E. Grow Third Avenue Mercy Hospital Grow C Street

Boston Boy Hurt in Bicycle Pedal Accident

Rodney Brown an 11 year old from Boston visiting his aunt Mrs C C Kaldenberg at 2300 Ridgeway drive SE suffered a gash on his right leg Tuesday afternoon when he became caught on a bicycle pedal. He was treated at St Luke's hos.

Rodney Brown Boston C. C. Kaldenberg Ridgeway Drive SE St. Luke’s Hos

Navy enlistment in Cedar Rapids area names three men

Three men were enlisted in the navy at the Cedar Rapids te enth avenue, and Marc D. Ferret er, 1356 Third avenue, both from Marion, and Robert L. Primmer, 703 Eighth street, Vinton.

Navy Cedar Rapids Teenth Avenue Marc D. Ferreter Third Avenue Marion Robert L. Primmer Eighth Street Vinton

Arborist Alman Outlines City Trees Work at Civic Club

R. K. Alman city arborist spoke to the South Side Civic club at the June meeting in C.S.P.S. hall. He outlined current tree work in city parks and parkings and showed two reels of motion pictures. The club authorized appointing a representative to the directorate of the Community Nutrition service.

R. K. Alman South Side Civic Club C.S.P.S. Hall Alman Community Nutrition Service

Seven leaf clover found on Wolfe farm near Cedar Rapids

Mrs. G. E. Wolfe on route 3 Cedar discovers a clover plant with seven stems and five leaves per stem in the Wolfe hay field east of Cedar Rapids Tuesday evening. She notes seven five leaf clovers and hopes for extra luck.

G. E. Wolfe Cedar Inherit Wolfe Cedar Rapids

Lyman W Jones Elected to National Printing Board

Lyman W Jones vice president of Laurance Press was elected to the board of directors of the United Typothetae of America at its last weekend meeting in Cleveland. The national printing group, based in Washington DC, seeks cooperation with government agencies for the war effort. Representatives from across the country attended the session.

Lyman W. Jones Laurance Press Company United Typothetae of America National Organization of the Printing Industry Cleveland Washington, D. C

Templeman to Represent Iowa Teachers at NEA Seminar

Harold Templeman of Franklin High School will represent Iowa teachers at one of three national seminars during the NEA's eightieth annual convention in Denver from June 27 to July 2. Each state selects one person to join the national seminars meeting daily over the six day convention to discuss vital problems. Templeman will join a group studying how to make the teaching profession more effective.

Harold Templeman Franklin High School Iowa National Education Association Denver Templeman

First Civilian Defense Attendants Course Kicks Off

Kenneth Hofer of the Ambulance Service will lead the first civilian defense attendants course starting at 7 p.m. Hofer will teach at ambulance headquarters located at 118 Eleventh Street SW. He recently completed the civilian defense ambulance drivers short course at Iowa State College.

Kenneth Hofer Eleventh Street Hofer Iowa State College

Beta Sigma Phi to Offer Six Session Ambulance Course

Members of the Beta Sigma Phi sorority will undertake a six session ambulance training course. The program covers standard and advanced first aid with the first class enrolling 12 members.

Business Girls’ Sorority Beta Sigma Phi

Deaths Mrs Bertha Kitchin of So

Mrs Bertha Kitchin mother of Prof Joseph Kitchin violin professor died in Chicago after living in the country about 60 years She visited Cedar Rapids recently Her husband Isaac Kitchin died ten years ago She leaves granddaughter Alice Kitchin Funeral services will be held in Chicago Friday at 10 a.m. with burial there.

Bertha Kitchin Joseph Kitchin oFae Ee Germany Cedar Rapids Isaac Kitchin Prof Kitchin Alice Kitchin Chicago

Longtime Cedar Rapids Boilermaker Dies in 1890s

The obituary notes a Cedar Rapids resident who lived there 30 years and worked 24 years for the Rock Island railroad as a boilermaker. He married Hazel Gautsch on June 19, 1917, and is survived by two daughters, a mother, six brothers, two sisters, plus other relatives. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Friday at Beatty chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial Park.

Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Hazel Gautsch Dorothy Althea Daleske New York City Jack Sammon Herman Daieske Eldora Leo Carl William Steamboat Rock Emil Albert Otto George Krug Atkins Earl Shaner The Eagles Boilermakers Union Beatty Chapel George Stauffacher Cedar Memorial Park

Cedar Rapids Man Joseph Kasper Dies After Brief Illness

Joseph Kasper of 821 Ninth Street SE Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 6 45 p m Tuesday after a brief illness Born in Bohemia October 17 1870 he lived in Cedar Rapids 57 years Survived by wife Emily three sons Edward and Elsner Cedar Rapids Joseph in military service Chico California a daughter Martha Jackson Cedar Rapids granddaughter Ruth Mase Jackson brother Frank and sister Mrs Emma Benda both of Cedar Rapids The body is at the Barta chapel pending funeral arrangements No flowers requested

Joseph Kasper Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Bohemia Emily Edward Elsner Joseph Chico Calif Martha Jackson Ruth Mase Jackson Frank Emma Benda Barta Chapel Alty

Mary Frances Lane 1868 73 cremation planned

Mary Frances Lane age 73 of Linn county dies after a lingering illness. Born July 14 1868 at Center Point she lived in Linn county all her life. She married Frank G Lane in Marion in 1905 at Moon chapel at 2 pm. Funeral arrangements include cremation committal with viewing at Moen funeral home.

Mary Frances Lane Center Point Linn County Marion Frank G. Lane Moon Chapel Grant Anderson Moen Funeral Home

Cedar Rapids Woman Lived Here Since 1908

A Cedar Rapids resident who arrived in 1908 will be remembered with funeral services in the Rohn chapel at a later announced time. Survived by daughter Mrs. William Maltby and son Lee Cooksey, both of Cedar Rapids, and four members of the Second Christian church.

Ilington Cedar Rapids William Maltby Lee Cooksey Fourter Second Christian Church Rohn

Funeral services for Mrs Marian Swearingen

Funeral services for Mrs Marian Swearingen 2529 Wilson avenue SW who died at University hospital Iowa City will be held Thursday at 2 pm in the Rohn chapel with Rev E D Wells officiating. Burial is in Cedar Memorial park cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday evening.

Marian Swearingen Wilson Avenue University Hospital Iowa City Rohn E. D. Wells Cedar Memorial Park

Vancouver Shipyards Idle Over Seven Day Production Plan

Three Vancouver yards idled as 900 machinists walked out in protest against the seven day continuous production order from the Dominion government.

Vancouver B. C Dominion

Eastern Iowans Named in Navy Casualty List

Navy releases casualty list for May 11 to June 6 naming Eastern Iowa personnel. Included are Roland Geuder Grand Mound radioman and John Hoover Grinnell pharmacist's mate among others with hometowns Cedar Rapids Marion Watkins Independence Norway and Barnes.

Saanaaa Navy Department Gazette Roland Ernest Geuder Flonda Geuder Grand Mound John Horsford Hoover Jesse Hoover Grinnell Russell Orvill McQueen Don A Paul R. Taylor Marion Vernon J. Volz Marine Corps Frank Volz Norway James E. Wilson Frank Wilson Independence Willis Dale Wymore Gerald Wymore Barnesbty

Grinnell Sailor Missing in Manila Bay Area

Grinnell high school graduate John Horsford Hoover, son of Mr and Mrs Jesse Hoover of Grinnell, was reported missing by the navy May 16 while on duty in the Manila bay area. Born July 6 1916 he enlisted May 3 1938 and has two sisters and a brother. the navy telegram says he may be a prisoner of war.

Grinnell John Horsford Hoover Jesse Hoover Manila Bay Area Navy Grinnell High School Navy Department Hoover

Independence sailor James G. Wilson listed missing in navy

James G. Wilson of Independence is officially listed as missing in a navy department casualty list. He enlisted in the Marine Corps on July 29, 1940 at age 18 and held the rank of private first class. He was born in Indiana and a high school graduate. last heard he was believed to be somewhere in the spine area.

Independence James G. Wilson Frank Wilson Navy Department Marine Corps Ind

Idaho Attorney General Aids Dealers Against Price Roots

Idaho Attorney General Miller told a convention of retail food dealers that the OPA price controls are unwieldy and hard to enforce and that Idaho will not cede power to federal rules until martial law is declared. He said the OPA hampers the state unfair sales act and emphasized state authority.

Miller Idaho

Board of Control seeks $40,000 to tide over until budget

DES MOINES AP P F Hopkins chairman of the state board of control asked the legislative interim committee for 40000 to tide the state over until their budget becomes effective and its deficit is expected to be under one percent Hopkins cited rising costs and a very small herd kept only by inventories and depleting reserve stocks of food and materials

DES Moines P. F. Hopkins State Board of Control Legislative Interim Committee Hopkins

Marine Veterans League Seeks National Charter for Cedar Rapids Detachment

The Cedar Rapids unit, seeking a national charter, has held three meetings toward a permanent Marine Corps League detachment with 18 members. Acting commandant Walter Ben Phillips and acting adjutant Earl A. Dodge outline plans for officers and July 1 formal organization.

Cedar Rapids Marine Corps League America U. S. Marine Corps League A.E.F Walter Ben Phillips Third Street Earl A. Dodge Twenty-fifth Forthcomin Wile Cael John A. Lejeune Marine Brigade Chateau Thierry Belleau Woods Veterans Administration

William Stewart Elected Grand Knight of K. C.

William J. Stewart was named grand knight of Cedar Rapids council No. 999, Knights of Columbus, for the ensuing year at the council election after a dinner for nearly 200 members in the new quarters. Officers named include William Fahey as deputy grand knight and Norbert Engler as treasurer. A delegation from Marquette council No. 842 attended, and state secretary Ray Conley spoke on the order's activities in Iowa.

William J. Stewart First Avenue Cedar Rapids Knights of Columbus A Avenue Eighth Street NE Jefferson School William Fahey Wilbur Norbert Engler Leo Oswald Michael J. Rocca P. E. Ford Robert Hofford Richard Loftus Richard Vogl M. D. Marr Columbus M. W. O'Rieley Marquette Council Iowa City Charles Collins Ray Conley Des Moines Ck Hawk Davenport Clem Kerrigan

Sewage Pump Needed at Only One Point in C. R.

Cedar Rapids city engineer Frank E. Young says the sanitary sewage in the city must be pumped from a single point in Kenwood east of the LaPlant Choate plant. He notes future sewers will require pumping stations as development expands.

Cedar Rapids Frank E. Young Kenwood LaPlant- Choate Young

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