Record numbers seek citizenship examinations in Cedar Rapids
Local officials expect a record number of citizenship petitions July 7 to 11 as three examiners from the immigration and naturalization service conduct preliminary examinations. Two examiners will handle federal court filings and one for superior court filings, with federal hearings on the post office third floor and superior court at City Hall. Approximately 175 federal petitions and 50 superior court applications are expected. Jurors and applicants may visit the courts the morning of July 7 for questions. Examiners are Stephen Durish and Mr. Fasman for federal court and A G Jones for superior court.
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Office of Immigration and Naturalization
Cedar Rapids
Federal Court
Superior Court
Post Office
Bessie Engle
U. S
Maude Krebs
Immigration and Naturalization Headquarters
Chicago
Stephen Durish
Mr. Fasman
A. G. Jones
New City Directory Expands Yet Shrinks Page Count in Cedar Rapids
The 1941 Cedar Rapids directory issued by R. L. Polk covers 634 pages, with 387 pages of resident data and 120 pink pages listing streets. It consolidates city, county, state and federal officials, schools, ads, and business directories, despite population growth.
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Cedar Rapids
R. L. Polk Company
He's Been Without Pants Six Weeks
London report on Harry Chambers who sent trousers to a cleaner, lost them, and cannot buy new due to missing clothing coupons. He asks for emergency coupons and receives a request to list his remaining pairs on the reverse form. He signs playfully about appearing half nudist while awaiting coupons.
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London
Harry Chambers
Harry
Five British Steamers Sunk in Atlantic Action
Berlin reports German submarines sank five British steamers in the Atlantic Ocean. The tally includes a heavily armed auxiliary cruiser and the sunken ships total 25,400 tons.
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Berlin
INS
High Command
Atlantic Ocean
Storm Wreaks Havoc Around Rowley In One Morning
A Rowley area wind and hail storm Sunday damaged barns and outbuildings near town. The Lawrence Athe farm two miles east lost the barn roof and alfalfa hay, Uthe’s hog house and windmill fell, Earl Zimpher’s windmill and upper barn failed, Bert Clark’s calf died under an overturned shed, and debris toppled a hayloader. About two inches of rain fell between 9 and 10 am.
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Rowley
Here
Lawrence Athe
Uthe
Earl Zimpher
Bert Clark
Census Bureau Won't Release Individual Names From Records
The Census Bureau stated it will not reveal names or addresses of individuals in its records. After noting a male majority in several territories, it received many letters from women seeking prospects nationwide. The agency clarified that releasing personal data would violate the law.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Mississippi River
Guam
Alaska
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Iowa Officer Saves Cadet Dies In Plane Crash
Lieut. Murro Alvin McCracken 26 of Manilla Iowa died in a training plane crash after ordering a cadet to deploy his parachute. The cadet Walter W. Griffin 23 of Rutland Vermont landed unhurt.
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Iowa
Montgomery, Ala
Murro Alvin McCracken
Manilla
Walter W. Griffin
Rutland
Ettore Campana, 66, dies. final Ave Maria played at rosary
Ettore Campana, a bari tone known for recording Ave Maria four years earlier, wished it be the last music heard when he died. He died Thursday and friends played the record at rosary services Sunday night. The piece was his chosen finale to life. Also noted is a Chilean cost figure claiming living in Santiago can be as low as $1.75 a day.
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Venice
Calif
Ettore Campana
Campana
We the Women by Ruth Millett: rules for pleasing tastes
Gazette Special writer Ruth Millett lists social no nos for attractive women. She cautions against commenting on weight age hair and rivals and urges readers to avoid mockery or comparisons. Following these rules prevents offense to a woman who cares about her appearance.
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Ruth Millett
Gazette
Watsabaugh Loss On Writ Of Error In District Court
C L Watsabaugh’s writ of error against a Daniel Arnold justice of the peace judgment in Grant township was dismissed by Judge Charles J Haas in district court Monday. Watsabaugh remains liable for $12 to Robert McCormick as ordered by Justice Arnold.
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C. L. Watsabaugh
Daniel Arnold
Woman seeks modification of 1939 divorce decree
Zella M Flenniken filed to modify her divorce decree from Donald W Fienniken claiming contempt for remarriage within a year and arrears of 360 in support for their daughter. She asks that jointly held property become her sole owner until the daughter reaches adulthood.
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Zella M. Fienniken
Donald W. Fienniken
Fienniken
Flenniken
Judge Orders McCollister To Appear On Alimony Charge
Judge H. C. Ring ordered Raymond S. McCollister to appear to answer non payment of alimony charged by his former wife Gladys McCollister. Mrs McCollister says he owes $336 in support for their minor son as of June 27.
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H. C. Ring
Raymond S. McCollister
Gladys McCollister
Desertion and probate actions listed in county court
Kenneth Robertson received a six month sentence suspended on good behavior after pleading guilty to desertion of his minor children, with child support to resume. Charles E. Brown faces jail until a $500 bond is posted after arraignment for desertion of his minor daughter. The will of Anna E. Nugent was admitted to probate. guaranty Bank and Marvin J. Burkholder named executors without bond. Wesley E. Blood seeks divorce from Erma, alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. they wed in Cedar Rapids on Sept 1, 1928 and have two sons.
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Kenneth Robertson
Ninth Street SE
Doris
Charles E. Brown
Monday
Frances
Anna E. Nugent
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Marvin J. Burkholder
Wesley E. Blood
Erma
Barrymore Ejected From Hollywood Cafe After Altercation
At Earl Carroll cafe in Hollywood actor John Barrymore was escorted outside after a patron named Clarence Reed of Bakersfield Calif attacked him. Witnesses differed on the exact blow or fall, but all confirm Barrymore was hustled to the sidewalk by five table captains.
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Hollywood
Earl Carroll Cafe
John Barrymore
Clarence Reed
Bakersfield
Calif
Reed
John
Barrymore
City Hall Notes on Street Light Petition and Sewer Extension
City council on Monday referred a Twenty seventh street NE street light petition to the public improvements department citing imminent occupancy of new houses in the area. City Engineer Frank Young said Fourteenth avenue sewer extension would cost 630 with a 112.50 city deficiency, a claim protested by Dave Williams of public improvements and the matter was tabled. Thornwood dance hall received city council permission.
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Twenty-seventh Street
G and
H Avenues
Public Improvements Department
H. L. Feiereisen
Fourteenth Avenue
Frank Young
Dave Williams
Council Frowns On Buying Code Beacon For City's Airport
City council members avoid funding a green flashing code beacon at the airport with about 450 initial dollars. Aviation committee chair John Drabelle notes CAA night rules require beacon operation from dusk to dawn. Council indicates likely decision to forgo the beacon, maintaining current daylight operations at Cedar Rapids Airways lease.
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John Drabelle
Chamber of Commerce Aviation Committee
CAA
Cedar Rapids Airways
Representative Women In National Defense Savings Drive
Washington reports prominent American women across the country joining defense savings bonds and stamps efforts. Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt led a coast to coast roundtable with Edna Ferber Dorothy Bellanca Louise Morley Anne O Hare McCormick and Helen Hayes among others urging patriotic support and fundraising for military needs.
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Washington, D. C
United States
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Edna Ferber
Dorothy J. Bellanca
Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America
Louise B. Morley
International Student's Service
Anne O’hare McCormick
Helen Hayes
Essex
Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs
True David
St. Joseph
Christine Hauschild
Columbia
Thomas W. Talbot
Fayette
Missouri
Elizabeth Ireland
Helena
Senate Judiciary Panel Backs Jackson for Supreme Court
The Senate judiciary committee unanimously approved the nomination of Attorney General Robert H. Jackson as an associate justice of the Supreme Court. The panel acted after Senator Tydings of Maryland testified that Jackson was unfitted for service on the court by character philosophy and judicial temperament.
Senate Approves Labor Dept Supply Bill for FY End
The Senate approved and sent to the White House a 1.196 billion dollar supply bill funding the Labor Department and the Federal Security Agency. The compromise measure came in 260 million under prior budget estimates and awaits presidential action.
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Washington
Senate
White House
Labor Department
Federal Security Agency
House
Spritz Cookies Delight Guests With Colorful Butter Icing
Mrs. K. E. Cornell of Marion shares a spritz cookie recipe from The Gazette cook Regie Cookies. The ingredients include butter sugar cake flour salt baking powder and almond extract with instructions to cream butter and sugar, add egg and flavor, mix in dry ingredients, and bake at 400 degrees until browned.
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K. E. Cornell
Marion
The
Gazette
Nolan Named Iowa FHA Administrator
DES MOINES AP Iowa Democratic National Committee man Frank J Comfort said T J Nolan of Des Moines was appointed Iowa FHA administrator succeeding Oscar A Branat. Nolan previously led the Home Owners Loan Corp in Iowa and the position reportedly carries a 5200 annual salary.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Frank J. Comfort
T. J. Nolan
Local Bank Executive Joins FHA Upon Departure
Nolan Comfort notes the selection highlights experience in banking financing mortgages and executive roles. Brandt plans to stay in the town office about a month before transferring out of the state. Brandt previously led the real estate department of Iowa Loan and Trust and managed liquidation of assets for several large closed banks.
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Nolan
Comfort
Iowa Loan and Trust Company
State Banking Department
Brandt
FHA
Ship Strikers Back to Work On West Coast
Widespread labor disruptions ended as thousands of striking workers returned to defense industry jobs. In San Francisco over 1,100 CIO and AFL machinists resumed at 11 shipyards with contracts offering 1.12 dollar hourly wages and overtime pay. Other regions saw similar resumptions and agreements, while a Pittsburgh truckers strike ended with a six cent raise. Lenses to focus light date back to 424 BC.
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San Francisco
CIO
AFL
Bay Area
West Coast
Midland
Mich
Dow Chemical Company
Chemical
United Mine Workers
Marysville
United Automobile Workers
Chrysler
Pittsburgh
National Defense Mediation Board
Miss Cedar Rapids Kopecky Wins National Diving Title
Marcia Kopecky, Miss Cedar Rapids Airways, won first place in the diving contest at the Sokol tournament in Chicago last week and placed third in the 100 yard freestyle. Daughter of Mrs. George M. Beals, she also attended the Tenth Sokol congress in Prague in 1938 as nearly 200 Cedar Rapids residents joined 30,000 at the festival program.
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Marcia Kopecky
Cedar Rapids Airways
Chicago
Miss Kopecky
George M. Beals
Avenue NE
Prague
Czechoslovakia
Cedar Rapids
Iowa's Special Taxes Set Record For Year
Des Moines AP reports Iowa’s special taxes reached record levels in the fiscal year, with eight of the top ten levies each producing more than 60.943 million dollars as collections surged amid state economic activity.
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DES Moines
Iowa
Gas tax sets Iowa record for June and year
Figures show annual gains of at least eight percent over the prior year with new records in sales, state income, use, gasoline, inheritance, motor vehicle licenses and liquor profits. The three cent gas levy collected $17 487 800 for 1940-41, $717 167 above 1939-40. June 1941 alone topped all previous months with $1 812 447.
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Iowa
American Aviators Lead RAF Sweeps Over Northern France
American Eagle Squadron fighters have been at the vanguard of recent RAF air sweeps over northern France. Informed London sources say the squadron has been doing extremely well against German bases across the English Channel.
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London
France
English Channel
Governor names six new and six reappointed board members
Des Moines Iowa Governor George A Wilson announced six new appointments and six reappointments Monday to state boards including Cecil E. Ewen to the board of engineering examiners for four years and Maurice C. Miller to another four year term. Mother Mary Maura was named to the nurse examiners board for five years and Dr W E Wicks to the podiatry examiners for three years. New curators named include Walter H Beall Henry K Peterson and Mrs Norma Haugen Johnson. Five incumbents were reappointed to the curators board with terms to June 1942.
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Des Moines
George A Wilson
Cecil E. Ewen
Davenport
Maurice C. Miller
W. E. Wicks
Mason City
Mary Maura
Cedar Rapids
State Historical Society
Walter H. Beall
West Union
Henry K. Peterson
Council Bluffs
Norma Haugen Johnson
Northwood
H. E. Narey
Spirit Lake
Granger P. Mitchell
Fort Dodge
W. W. Waymack
German Bombing Report Touches New York City Notable
AP reports German planes bombed New York Sunday night but caused little damage. the note mentions a small village in Lincolnshire.
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London
New York
Lincolnshire
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Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
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Chile
Sunkist Lemons
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Cafe
City Hall
Thornwood
Jackson
Labor Dept
United Press
Sokol
Mother Mary Maura
Nurse Examiners Board
Margaret Hamma
Canada
International Business Machines Corporatio
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