Local Briefs Include Fires and Obituaries in City
In the Daily Record a house refrigeration fault at Wilhay Roo, Center Point road NF, tripped an alarm. At Betram area, James Wheeler, 85, died at 445 pm two miles east. Walter, 65, died at 420 am in a residence on Sam street SW. Joseph Bernard, 62, died at 845 am at his home 328 Sam street SW. Paul Sti, 43, of 826 Seventh street AW, faced a peace bond sworn by Mrs Elizabeth Sturn. Churchill case details unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhay Roo
Center Point Road
St Merates
Sts
James
Motes Wheeler
Betram
Walter
Joseph Benr
Sam Street
Paul
Seventh Street
Justo Hor
Churchill
Elizabeth Sturn
Cedar Rapids Families Welcome Newborns and Births Notice
Dugan and Dugan families announce a birth in Cedar Rapids W. Frank Srn and Isabelo Kehrer of Cedar Rapids W. am FE Henning and Betty Jace Warren of Cedar Rapids W. welcomed newborns. Mr. and Mrs. Donald W Appleby of Cedar Rapids NW reported a son born February 29. Mr. and Mrs. Frank P Hladk Moreree welcomed a daughter March 1. View and Mrs. Robert Kf Houpt of Marion reported a son March 1. Ve. and Mrs Hf E Harland of Washington DC welcomed a daughter born February 29. Mrs. Harland is Josephine Carberry, daughter of Vice Julia Carberry, 1420 Avenue NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chur. Dugan
Lillian Dugan
Cedar Rapids
Frank Srn
Recherd, Tenn
Isabelo Kehrer
FE Henning
Betty Jace Warren
St. Luke Hospital
Donald W Appleby
Twentie
Frank
Hladk
Moreree
View
Robert KF
Houpt
Twelfth Street
Marion
Hf E Harland
Washington, D.C
Harland
Femer
Josephine Carberry
Julia Carberry
British Blockade Coal for Italy Prompts U S Negotiations
Circles report talks to buy about 3 million tons of bituminous coal in the United States to avert a fuel shortage. A final government decision is expected within days, likely influenced by possible credit facilities from the export bank. The deal could shape future Italy U S trade and tariff concessions on wines textiles and hats. Also mentioned is a contract for 20 000 tons of American steel plates for four tankers ordered by Italy amid wartime supply concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Italy
Health Education Films To Be Shown To Groups
Miss Lorraine Nelon of the Y W C A staff announced plans to show health education films to groups of 50 or more. A film on pneumonia care was shown at the council luncheon in Cedar Rapids and will be available next week. A local physician will attend screenings to discuss the topic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lorraine Nelon
Chirman
Council of Social Agencies
Council
Y. Mocoa
Wheels
Cedar Rapids
Domestic Coal Ad from City Fuel Company
In a brisk ad oratoric note, City Fuel Company promotes a load of coal labeled as a good domestic coal. The message urges readers to call Dia] 2-1151 and ask for Har tisburg for prompt service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dia
Hartisburg
City Fuel Company
Ribbentrop in Talks with Welles on Colonial Claims
The report says Von Ribbentrop pledged a firm stance to Welles over British and French efforts to incite rebellion in nations Germany protects. It notes German officials deny relinquishing colonial ambitions, citing dependence on overseas luxuries and raw materials, and mentions Welles’ follow up with Baron von Weizsaecker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
von Ribbentrop
Welles
Lithuania
England
France
Germany
Italy
Britain
Russia
Baron Ernst von Weizsaeceker
Foreign Office
Lost brown dog named King reported by Iowa City residents
Iowa City schoolboy Raymond Cunary sends a letter to police asking help to find a brown dog with a short tail named King, reportedly stolen and taken to Cedar Rapids. Police plan to check the humane shelter while neighbors like Mary Laurene Neuman also search for the dog Mickie, a white and brown puppy missing since Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Raymond Cunary
Iowa City
Humane Shelter
Raymond
King
Ous
South Dubuque
Iowa
Mary Laurene Neuman
Mickie
Neumans
Lincoln's Influence on Iowa Development Highlighted by High Twelves
Royal St. Wolbrook of Town State College spoke to the High Twelve club at the Roosevelt hotel about Abraham Lincoln's indirect role in Iowa's growth. He cited Lincoln aiding the Rock Island railroad bridge dispute and leading Black Hawk War service, notes tied to land grants and the Lincoln highway statue in Jefferson.
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Abraham Lincoln
Towa
Lowana
Iowa
West
Royal St. Wolbrook
Cedar Rapids
Town State College
Lincoln
High Twelve Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Rock Island Railroad
St. Louis
Holbrook
New Salem
Robert Lincoln
Council Bluffs
Missouri River
Pacific Ocean
Burlington
Keoku
Lincoln Highway
Wilson
Jefferson
Fire Traps Three Infants in Two Room Holderness Home
AP reports a deadly fire in Holderness where parents battled flames as three infants died in a two room house. Roy Paul, 5 and Myron 18 months, and Betty Anne 7 months were trapped in the kitchen. The cause remains undetermined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holderness
WN. H
Roy Paul
Myron
Betty Anne
Roy H Paul
Roosevelt To Sign Finn Loan Bill On Arrival In Capital
President Roosevelt will sign the export import bank bill on arrival in Washington to authorize a $20,000,000 loan to Finland. The bank has already allocated $15,000,000 to Sweden and $10,000,000 to Norway. Jesse Jones announced the new Finland loan and the ship Tuscaloosa carried the president back to Washington from a vacation cruise.
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Roosevelt
Bullen Washington
Jesse Jones
Finland
Sweden
Norway
US S Lang
INS
Washington
Tuscaloosa
Congress
Rfc Head
Pensacola
Fla
Deaths of Rock Island Dispatcher Joseph Beuter
Joseph Beuter retired Rock Island railroad dispatcher died at home 328 Sixth street SW at 845 am Friday after a year illness. Born July 26 1877 in Solon he spent his life here and worked 40 years for the railroad retiring in 1936. Survived by wife Blanche two daughters Gertrude and Doris and a half-brother Valley Reater. Funeral in Turner chapel with burial in Oakland cemetery Town City. Friends may call.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Beuter
Rock Island
Sixth Street
Solon
Rock Island Railroad
Blanche Sawyer
Gertrude Beuter
Franklin School
Doris Beuter
Bloomfield
Valley Reater
Mount Vernon
Train Dispatchers Association
Turner Chapel
Oakland Cemetery
Town City
Friends
Death of John Timothy Wheeler at Bertram farm
John Timothy Wheeler died at his farm east of Bertram at 445 pm Thursday after a long illness. Born December 17, 1854 in Mississippi, he moved to the area in the early 1880s from Equality Illinois and worked with James Hunter in Cedar Rapids. He married Estella Ripka in Cedar Rapids in 1908 and is survived by a brother James Wheeler of Bertram. Funeral details: Moon Chapel at 2 pm Saturday by Rev. J. B. Evestone. burial in Campbell cemetery. friends may call at the chapel.
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John Timothy Wheeler
Bertram
Mississippi
Down
Equality
James Hunter
Cedar Rapids
Ile
Bertram Methodist Church
Estella Ripka
James Wheeler
Moon Chapel
J. B. Evestone
Mount Vernon
Campbell Cemetery
Cedar Rapids Resident Herbert C Walker Dies at Oakdale Sanatorium
Herbert C Walker 65 longtime Cedar Rapids resident and Oakdale sanatorium patient died at 4 20 am Thursday. Survived by wife Ethel daughter Mrs Laurance Lillibridge of Portland Ore two sisters Mrs CW Kohl Cedar Rapids and Mrs FL Manatt Marion and several nieces and nephews. He belonged to the Methodist church as a child and attended St Pauls church in Cedar Rapids. The Beatty chapel service is set for 1 pm Monday under Rev Merton Green of Kenwood Methodist church. Friends may call after 5 pm Sunday.
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Herbert C Walker
Cedar Rapids
Oakdale
Ethel
Laurance Lillibridge
Portland
Ore
CW. Kohl
Avenue NE
FL. Manatt
Marion
Methodist Church
Childhoad
St. Paul's Church
Beatty Chapel
Merton Green
Kenwood Methodist Church
Funeral services for Lydia Frutchey held at Beatty Chapel
Funeral services for Mrs. Lydia Frutchey who died Wednesday in San Antonio Texas will be held Monday at 2 30 p m at Beatty chapel with Dr Marion H Williams of First Christian church officiating Burial will follow in Oak Hill cemetery Friends may call at Beatty chapel Sunday
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Lydia Frutchey
San Antonio
Tex
Beatty Chapel
Marion Hf. Williams
First Christian Church
Oak Hill Cemetery
Weatherwax Funeral for Asa Weatherwax Held Sunday
Funeral services for Asa Weatherwax, former Weatherwax Brothers quartet member who died in Wyoming, will be held Sunday at Charles City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asa Weatherwax
Weatherwax Brothers
Wyoming
Charles City
Estate of C. J. Cash Sues Son For 27000 On Notes
N. C. Holst as administrator files in Jones county court for May term seeking about 27000 from Postmaster C. J. Cash Jr and his wife. Notes date to 1932 tied to sale of Anamosa Journal by C. J. Cash Sr. The Journal was sold to Westerv field and Powell. Co-administrators were removed and Holst appointed administrator in Judge Helserman s court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anamosa
Jones County District Court
N. C. Holst
C. J. Cash
C.J Cash, Jr
C. J Cash, Sr
Anamosa Journal
Cash
C. M Westerfield
Cedar Rapids
Tom Powell
Dick Westerfield
West Union
Young Cash
Eleanor Rossa Cash
Center Junction
J. E. Helserman
Artillery Duel Rages On Lauter Sector Front
French guns dispersed German patrols reconnoitering in the Lauter sector as an artillery duel erupted on the western front Friday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Ins
Lauter
Will of John Redmond Probate Names Multiple Beneficiaries
The will of John Redmond named Cedar Rapids figures and friends for large bequests and established a 5000 life income trust. Executor is Jo Achter of Cedar Rapids with a 40000 bond. Residue goes to Edward Redmond of San Jose. Codicil dated Sept 10 1938.
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John Mr Redmond
Cedar Rapids
Tinn County
Redmond
C . Hans Henry Jo Achter
Edward Redmond
San Jose
Calif
Mary Rubee Sabrova
John Harrison Frick
Ccc Loomis
Kate T Loomis
Mr. Redmond
Agnes Bovien Iynek
Kate Pohorska
Estelle Blackwood
Mr. Redmonds
Robins
Maggie Rice
Nelle Redmond
Mildred Fleming
Miggie Rice
Mrs Violet M Conrad Seeks Maintenance and Custody
A cross-petition for a separate maintenance decree and custody of a daughter was filed Thursday by Mrs Violet M Conrad on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds in a divorce suit by Arthur H Conrad city fireman dated February 7. Judge H C Ring granted a temporary injunction restraining removal of property, molestation, and interference with custody of the nine year old. Custody of the child was given to Mrs Conrad pending further action. Conrad also seeks custody of the daughter and had obtained a temporary injunction barring Mrs Conrad from talking to or telephoning him, from contacting him at the fire station, or interfering with an automobile.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A_s
Violet M. Conrad
Arthur
Conrad
Ring
Defense counterclaim in quiet title suit filed by Drahos and others
W L Danner Albin F Drahos and Anna C Drahos filed a defense counterclaim to a quiet title suit brought by Andrew Condon in Linn county. The counterclaim asserts Danner owns two thirds subject to Drahos and C Drahos contract purchase rights and seeks dismissal with prejudice. A separate settlement stipulation in a landlord attachment case against AE Pearson and Katherine Pearson was filed. Other actions include motions and appeals in auto accident and other small-claims cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W L. Danner
Albin F. Drahos
Anna C Drahos
Catherine Lynch
Andrew Condon
Linn County Real Estate
Condon
Danner
Anna C. Drahos
Katherine Bokarney
AE. Pearson
Katherine Pearson
R J Williams Elected to AAR Board of Directors
The Association of American Railroads announces Chicago and North Western chief executive R J Williams has been elected a member of the AAR board, succeeding E M Durham Jr of Chicago Rock Island and Pacific who has resigned from the board.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Association of American Railroads
R. J. Williams
Chicago and North Western Railway
Association
Williams
E. M. Durham, Jr
Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
Yarnell doubts Jap embargo will push U S into war
Rear Admiral Harry E Yarnell retired former Asiatic fleet commander said a Japan export ban would not trigger U S hostilities. He warned Japan faces personal crisis in waging a new major war and questioned whether the United States can tolerate Japan's domination of the Far East. He spoke to Senator Schwellenbach who advocates forbidding war making materials to Japan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harry E Yarnell
Japan
United States
Yarnell
Independence
Schwellenbach
Faust
China
Robson and Marion Farmer to Seek Legislative Nomination
R F Robson a Marion farmer and former Linn Farm Bureau secretary announced his candidacy for the Republican nomination to represent the county in the state legislature. He farms 190 acres east of Marion, served in the 63rd Coast Artillery in WWI, and has long chaired the Linn county planning committee. He is active in the First Methodist Church and Marion Lodge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. Floyd Robson
Marion
Linn Farm Bureau
Mr Robson
Ths Farm
Marion Post
United States Army
63Rd Coast Artillery
Robson
Toledo High School
Cedar Rapids Business College
Leander Clark Col Tepe
Linn County Farm Bureau
Linn County Planning Committee
Oan Agricultural Organization For
First Methodist Church of
Masonic Lodge
Woman Burned While Drinking Astringent In House
Mrs Mildred Williams 44 of 1104 Second Street SE was burned on face and neck when she tried to drink a strong astringent at the home of Mrs Alice Mina 1102 Second Street. She was taken to Mercy hospital by ambulance at noon Friday with non serious burns and expected to be dismissed after noon. Williams had been ill since Monday according to her husband James Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mildred Williams
Second Street
Mercy Hospital
Mrs Williams
Alice Mina
Minor
Gettysburg Program At York Rite Masonic Meeting
WSUI radio students from the University of Iowa staged a 1863 era program for 200 York Rite Masons and their wives at the Masonic hall. The sketch dramatized Lincoln preparing and delivering the Gettysburg Address. Written and directed by Prof. H. Clay Harshbarger with actors including Fred Conger as Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Iowas
York Rite Masons
Masonic Hall
Gettysburg National Cemetery
Abraham Lincoln
Gettysburg
H. Clay Harshbarger
University S
Fred Conger
Clair Mendersicher
Edward Everett
Don Whited
David Wills
Leap Year Radio Program Features and Chorus
Marold Glaspey narrates a broadcast with music by Robert Gaskill and a quartet including Bob Smylie Burton Bridgens Don Whited and Gaskill. WSUL sound effects, technicians Ray Heinen and Marjorie Lester, and a Cedar Chapter Eastern Star dinner preceded community singing led by Robert Mc Claughrey.
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Marold Glaspey
Smn
Robert Gaskill
Bob Smylie
Burton Bridgens
Don Whited
WSUL
Ray Heinen
Marjorie Lester
Cedar Chapter
Robert McClaughrey
NAME NEXT WINNERS IN CONTEST SUNDAY
Amateur contest invites ideas for advertisers listed, with cash prizes including weekly $25 and grand prizes of 200 100 and 50. Entries must be single sided per sheet with name and address on back. any number of ads allowed in one envelope. Knowledge of products and brevity valued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Loan to Advantage at Peoples Savings Bank
Quick guide to getting a loan at Peoples Savings bank. It explains where to apply, why choose this bank, loan purposes including home, car, bills, taxes, insurance, debt consolidation, business expansion, and eligibility criteria for Cedar Rapids residents with good credit and steady income. It also notes to visit the loan department, fill an application, and expect prompt action with no delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peoples Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Moen Funeral Home Schedules Itemized Service Charges
The Moen Brothers say patrons pay only for services received since no two funerals are alike. They reject blanket charges and break costs into specific items, with customers choosing needed services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moen Funeral Home
Moen Brothers
Classified Ads Tease Local Store Offerings
A fragment lists a variety of items and services including used cars, wall panels, paints, toys, office equipment, stationery, greeting cards, school supplies, and fountain pens. Mentions daily ads, mail orders, and evening appointments at a downtown location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford
Moen Brothers Offer Economies and Modern Funeral Comforts
Moen Brothers highlight cost efficiency and quality in their operations. Their plant crafts high grade caskets, with two chapels, a family room for 40, car space for 20 to 25, clergy quarters, and a pipe organ. They also supply an orthodox Jewish casket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moen Brothers
Moen's
Syndicate Clothing Prepares Spring Line for Men and Boys
Easter season brings a large spring assortment at the Syndicate Clothing Co. with Adler Rochester Don Richards Wilson Arrow Mark Twain shirts and more. Manager Jack Levin leads the team since 1925 with Charles Levin heading the boys' department since 1920 and John Fryrear as credit manager. The veteran staff includes Charles Holmquist Robert Hunt T C Millard and others with 18 to 27 years in service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syndicate
Adler-Rochester
Don Richards
Wilson
Arrow
Mark Twain
Dobbs
Cooper
Jack Levin
Charles Levin
John Fry
Charles Holmquist
Robert Hunt
T. C. Millard
Bargain
Harry Peddycourt
Mark Conway
Frank Lilly
Herb Gillman
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Asher
Jarces C
St Paul, River
Forth Avenue SF
Clathes
Justice OF Peace Courts
UC EE
NCHS
Cedar Rauids
Omaha
Atre Des Moines
Havre
Uv LaCrosse
Nismarch
Dubuaque
Davenport
Chiraco Ny
Puttevoreh
New York
Nallys
Boston
Mouston
Sala
John T. Wheeler
Werbert C. Walker
Mrs. Frutchey
Ing Weatherwax Funeral
Tha Gazette
Court House News
John Redmond
John Coons
Peter C. Bremer
J. A Churchill
J. C Loomis
Louis Jansa
ON Railway Board
U. S
R. F. Robson
Marion Farmer
WSUI
York Rite Masonic Meeting
Krebs Dutch Girl Dairy
First Avenue E
Neisner
First Avenue
Craemer
Robin Hood
Craemer's
The
Rillian Company
3Rd Ave
2Nd St
MAY
Champlin
Nateberv
Ave. NW
Thone
Armstrong
Handendorf
Kodaks
Ind Ave
Sethone
10Th Street
Owen Day and Nicht
Second Ave
19Th Street
Third Ave
Plor.rs Savings Bank
Rosenral
Sherwin Williams CO
Dial
Sifbke & Taylor Quality Jewelers
Second Ave. SE
NEW Process
ZORIC
Bince At
Third Street
Rude Auto
Ford
Mercure
Lincoln Zephyre
Ford Tractor
Wolf
Second Street Sr
Shepiterd Agency
National Life Insurance Company of
Vasenne
First Street
First Avenue East
Liberal Credit Smulekoff
West Side
Third Avenue Bridge
Nce
Furniture Co
Morris
Ferest
Okinow
Wwear Diamonds” Meadquarters
Namieton, Elkin, Gruen and Molova Watches
Second Avenue
WG. Fussell
Optometrist
FA. Plan Fame
Inter-Ocean Reinsurance Company
F. 1 A. Loan Department
Second Avenue SE
the Syndicate
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