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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1941
Page
18
The piece argues the Roosevelt regime bore blame for mismanaging defense material during the early defense effort. It criticizes government agencies for failing to educate the public on restricting the automotive program and preventing waste of scarce defense resources.
Hyde Park dispatch reports the White House withheld comment on the House Military Affairs Committee critique of admin policy. Acting Secretary Hassett said Roosevelt, at Hyde Park, has not seen the report and will respond after reviewing it. The president stressed urgency of the national emergency and refused a long Fourth of July weekend for federal workers to support the all-out defense program.
New members enrolled as 100 percent contributors to the United Service Organizations fund include Standard Equipment Company Mineck Foods Niagara Awning Culver Motors Siebke and Taylor Higbee Shoe Store Cartwright Decorators Reed er Auto and Radio Interchange Interstate Finance McElroy and Vernon Van Meter Iowa Iron and Coal Roosevelt garage Hatch and Brookman Secur ity Realty and Ladage Pharmacy and the Jewish Ladies Aid. Cedar Rapids office reports $7 000 of $10 000 quota reached and asks captains and solicitors to finish by Wednesday for July 4 close.
Grand Island Neb AP Grant Merritt was killed Wednesday night in an automobile accident. His fiancée Miss Lucille Grim of Dannebrog wore her wedding dress at his funeral Saturday, the day he would have married. Merritt’s body wore the new suit planned for the wedding.
In Council Bluffs District Court Judge Whitney Gillilland took custody arguments under advisement in a dispute between the baby's grandparents and parents over seven month old Mary Ann McCleery. Testimony included the step grandmother asserting the mother is not competent to care for her, while the mother wept and stated she wants her baby despite admissions the mother preferred independence.
The state board of education refused a Minneapolis firm’s request to reconsider a $417,000 men’s dormitory contract at Iowa State College. Larson and Sons of Council Bluffs had the low bid after an Iowa preference law analysis. Steenberg Construction claimed their bid was lower before an alternate was used.
President Roosevelt signed a bill extending the federal housing administration for three years to July 1, 1944 and raising insured dwelling loans from four to five billion dollars. He also approved a total of 455,131, 763 for interior and for state commerce justice and federal judiciary departments.
Des Moines, May figures from Karl W. Fischer state safety commissioner show 47 people killed in Iowa accidents during May. In most cases alcohol was not involved, with drunken drivers linked to only one fatal crash. Property damage occurred in 14 accidents and 11 involved injuries.
Hazel Forbes former New York model and show girl announced plans to file for divorce from entertainer Harry Richman in Miami Beach Florida on Monday. She will base the suit on cruelty technical charges.
Report claims a significant Russian victory a few miles into Soviet territory as prewar status looms. The Red Air Fleet reportedly suffered heavy losses yet remains in combat, while German forces press on Russian communications. Observers doubt Russia can withdraw large forces from frontier gaps as Nazi momentum grows.
After 36 hours of deliberation the jury sustained the February 1940 will of L A Cocklin, probate ordered with a $25 000 bond. Executors named are C T Cocklin and Iowa-Des Moines National Bank. Remaining estate to six siblings after the widow’s dower. Contestants have 15 days for a new trial motion. Cocklin died last year.
The War Department called for 500 volunteers to man coast and overseas air detector stations to spot pursuing raiders. Details are guarded and based on Norden bomb sight principles. From July 1 to July 8, Signal Corps officers will interview applicants for the air detection unit and eligible experts will be commissioned as second lieutenants in the Signal Corps Reserve.
James Frederick Boone, 18, of Iowa City, was arrested on a charge of uttering a false instrument following detectives' request. He allegedly issued four checks earlier this month at Armstrong's Killian's and Liggett drug store. Boone was returned to Cedar Rapids by police.
At Milwaukee the National Federation of Press Women reelected Mrs. B J Bless Jr of Weston Missouri as president. New officers include Idavee Crouse Leon Iowa first vice president and Ida Miglisko Topeka Kansas corresponding secretary plus Hue Lemmah Murphy Holland Texas treasurer. Awards honored 12 divisions with 250 entries. winners include Margaret Swanson Harvey Webster City Webster City Freeman Journal second in daily news writing and Idavee Crouse second in weekly news writing.
Mrs. Angeline Tillery, widow of T. W. Tillery, testified at a naval board of inquiry that she overheard her husband say the submarine O-9 had a hole the size of a hand and would not surface if it descended beyond 200 feet. She added she could not confirm other witnesses’ claims but hoped the remarks help other crews.
Funeral rites for Michael J Davin 2410 First Avenue NE proceed at St Matthew s Church at 9 a m Monday conducted by Rev J D Kearn. The rosary will be recited at the home at 8 p m Sunday by Father Kearn. Burial is set in the Catholic cemetery at Lis on.
Funeral services for Joseph A. Rohrer of 1440 Ellis boulevard NW will be held at Beatty chapel at 5 p.m. Monday conducted by Rev. R. N. Coolidge. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Pallbearers will be fellow Hubbard Ice Company workers. friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Mrs. Florence C. Floyd widow of Amos A. Floyd will be held at Turner chapel at 2 pm Monday conducted by Dr. Charles J. Bready. Interment in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery. The body arrives Cedar Rapids Sunday evening and friends may call at the chapel Monday.
Harry Hal Ferguson 52 a Cedar Rapids salesman died 7 30 p m Saturday birthday at home 2546 Meadowbrook drive SE after a long illness Born June 28 1889 in Elwood Nebraska he lived in Cedar Rapids ten years from Red Oak Iowa He worked for Rumford company and later ran his own business He belonged to First Presbyterian church and Hanford post American Legion Survived by wife Ada son Richard sister Mary Driver Des Moines brother Rodger Ferguson Red Oak Funeral 2 p m Monday at Moon chapel Rev Robert Little cremation to follow Friends may call at the chapel
CIO United Mine Workers and Dow Chemical settle after a two day strike ending threat to 75 percent of the nation’s magnesium supply. Thomas J. Donahue announces a five point settlement at a state labor board meeting.
James O. Eastland, 36, attorney of Ruleville, was appointed by Governor Johnson to succeed the late Sen Pat Harrison as United States senator. The announcement came Saturday in Jackson Mississippi.
T. M. Ingersoll a member of Grimm Elliott Shut tleworth and Ingersoll will be installed as president of the Cedar Rapids Rotary club at a Monday noon luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel. He serves on the Iowa State Bar association executive committee and Supreme Court committee on practice and procedure and has practiced law in Cedar Rapids since 1928. He resides at 371 Fifteenth street SE and is building a new home at 2184 Linden drive SE.
President Roosevelt announced that due to the all-out national defense program it would be inadvisable to grant a long Independence Day holiday for federal workers. He stated it would not be advisable to close government departments on Saturday July 5 despite the Fourth of July falling on a Friday.
A Nebraska family of Zamzam survivors arrived in Omaha to spend the summer with relatives. They described the sinking by a German raider in the South Atlantic on April 17 and recalled German sailors rescuing passengers. The mother and two daughters dismissed praising the Nazis, calling them efficient and urging opposing forces to be likewise. Dr. Norberg plans to rejoin them after a visit in Minneapolis.
Paul V. Anderson has been elected commander of the Iowa Volunteers for the 1941 42 year at a recent meeting Other officers named include William Morgan as vice commander Herman Schloss as chaplain R E Taft as adjutant Ralph Dew as sergeant at arms Les ter Frink as outer guard DeVerne Hersom as inner guard Major J F Currell spoke at the session
Round robin softball begins this week on all city playgrounds with junior boys under four feet nine inches playing Wednesday morning. Intermediate boys four feet 11 inches to under five feet five compete Tuesday afternoon. Girls league plays Wednesday evening. Senior boys meet Thursday evening. Numerous Fourth of July theme activities run Monday to Thursday, with grounds closing Friday.
The article describes activities at Camp Good Health where young campers engage in tea parties, crafts, and hobbies. Wrens group girls ages 6 enjoy table play and beauty interests. Robin cabin boys ages 5-7 host jacks and top games. Eagles 8-12 organize checker tournaments and baseball, with radio listening noted.
Camp Good Health operated by Public Health Nursing association offers quieter games for undernourished children. The camp’s maintenance is funded by the Camp Good Health Fund and donations are acknowledged in The Gazette Cedar Rapids la.
The Federal Power Commission declared a power emergency in Virginia to Florida and urged immediate curtailment of nonessential electricity use and street lighting. It cited defense needs and allowed emergency powers to integrate facilities if shortages persist. Secretary Ickes warned of possible soft coal shortages next fall.
Kansas farmers faced severe losses as heavy rain and hail flattened fields during the harvest. Prices fell three cents a bushel, and officials warned harvesting conditions would lower government projections from 188 million bushels.
New Haven police report Patrick Hynes, 26, was arrested Saturday for pulling a false alarm. The call drew six fire apparatus and an assistant chief to the scene. Hynes told investigators he sought rapid help due to an argument with his wife.
A total attendance of 11 730 was chalked up for the first four weeks of the Ellis Park municipal pool despite a week of rainy cool weather when no one swam. Paid admissions totaled 4 176 adults and 3 772 children with 3 782 courtesy entries. Classes drew hundreds weekly and weekly sessions run mornings for different skill levels. Dick Beall plans Sunday concerts with nearby high school bands and other events in July.
An Omaha fire after a Union Pacific Diesel switch engine struck several crude oil tank cars caused about $100,000 in damage and threatened the Missouri river bridge. The switch engine, valued at $80,000, rammed a tank car leaking oil. flames rose high but firefighters kept the blaze from the bridge. The wreck destroyed a 10,000 gallon crude oil tank car and a refrigerator car with potatoes. three other cars were damaged.
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