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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1940
Page
9
In Cedar Rapids today Cee Mia' presented a hand in pre-tour concert at Sinclair Memorial Chapel on the college campus drawing students and local residents.
The clipping records several divorce and remarriage actions including Lillian Mo Landmesser reclaiming her maiden name Lillian Trout and potential remarriage rights after decree, Ruth Waileon restored name from George Kasper, Beene Hodges custody of five children with support, Beatie Hewitt and others linked to, and obituaries and local incidents such as a house fire and a hospital birth in 1935 through 1936 era Cedar Rapids records.
A Mio o Keensrehem of Ryan and Bernie Dighton of Hoopkinton fame join Vagenas and Lucile Mas Cart, both of Waterloo, in the readable society notes detailing prominent residents and their connections.
Earle Nichol, manager of Iowa Fluorescent Light and Power, demonstrated fluorescent lighting at a Montrose hotel luncheon. He highlighted rapid everyday usability, efficiency claims, and new lamp technologies improving brightness and wattage efficiency.
In Washington the Senate rejected by 44 to 41 an amendment to the Hatch Act that would have extended the ban on political activity to state and municipal workers paid wholly or partly with federal funds, with Iowa's Clyde Werring voting yes and Gay M. Gillette voting no. President Roosevelt endorsed in principle amendments to cover state payrolls funded by federal dollars, arguing restrictions should apply to all workers supported by government funds.
Montgomery Ward and Company announced February sales of 30,530,347 dollars, the highest February in the firm's history. The total reflects a 5,566,240 dollar, 22.3 percent rise over February 1939 sales.
Rep Paul Shafer alleges U S plane makers gouge taxpayers as war orders inflate costs. Army report cites 2100 planes in expansion program exceeding estimates by about 20 million dollars. January aeronautical exports reach 25.48 million, led by France and Britain.
Goodwin defeats Hubert Utterback by 53 505 to 37 056 in the Sixth district race. The 280 acre Dallas county farm holder framed the campaign around farm parity and balanced budgets while Allen urged old age pensions and federal spending cuts. Both men avoided third term talk. Goodwin credited voters and his party for support and vowed to uphold progressive Republican principles.
Washington reports Iowa Republicans in Congress praised Tuesday's Sixth District win as a sign of growing momentum for their party. The AP notes the victory is framed as a productive indicator for future elections and legislative leverage.
John L. Lewis president of the CIO protests intrusion by reporters at the Nautilus hotel in Miami Beach. Manager Fred Abel tells Lewis press access is standard for visiting guests and the press may come and go unless guests object. Lewis departs in a limousine after placing his complaint.
Democrats viewed the results as a normal district trend while Republicans hailed the vote as a strong sign of a shift toward the party. Delegates argued the district’s history favors Republicans, with some predicting a national turnaround as Roosevelt campaigns loom.
Rome reports extra police near the British embassy as a precaution against possible demonstrations over Britain's seizure of German coal aboard Italian ships. Officials say the action risks straining Rome London relations as Italy depends on coal imports for industry.
Linn county supervisors approve purchase of a new two deck coke fired oven and installation from Hubbard Oven company Chicago for $1000 to replace an older brick oven at the county home near Marion. The Faulds Oven and Equipment company Chicago bid $1086 but the approved price is $1000. The existing oven is at least 35 years old and has been rebuilt twice.
Gordon Crider aged 42 of Center Point was detained Tuesday by Johnson County officials then released to Sheriff Don Mc Comas at 4 p m. Linn County officials said Crider is wanted on a warrant charging defrauding an innkeeper.
Soviet forces attempted a flank across Viipuri bay and the Gulf of Finland to outflank the Mannerheim line as Finland reports heavy fighting near Viipuri and along the western coast. The Finns claim most attackers were repelled with hundreds of Soviets killed or wounded. Hospitals were allegedly bombed in air raids distant from the front.
Pierre de Lanux, French minister of information, toured the United States denouncing propaganda and claiming Americans are now critical and not gullible. He said the Allies do not want America in the war and that France will be left bankrupt regardless of the war's outcome.
A three page petition with about 75 names asked Gov George A Wilson to appoint E D Lee of Fort Madison as warden of the Iowa state prison. The current warden Col Glenn C Haynes a World War II veteran and former state auditor has held the post since 1933 and is in poor health.
Clair Swank 36 of Kirksville Missouri plans to appeal his murder conviction to the Iowa Supreme Court, per a Wapello county district court notice filed Wednesday.
The board approved a public health nurse program with local control, led by Dr. C L Putnam of the state health department. Delegates from several districts discussed home and school based care, immunization and sight checks, with emphasis on trained nurses and community cooperation.
New York incumbent councilman Alfred E. Smith Jr son of the former governor and Garner supporter filed as a delegate candidate for the Democratic National Convention. He will face U S Rep James H Fay and John Teagan with State Senator John J McNaboe also backing Garner.
Linn county grand jury before Judge J E Heiserman at 2 15 p m Wednesday returned three indictments two secret pending arrests Clarence Edgington 5034 J Ave NW faces forged instrument charge after pleading not guilty to a true information He is accused of altering a relief order for coal from one half ton at 2 56 to one ton at 5 56 Four other cases were no bills James R Lappin faces embezzlement charge case continued to September term Jury toured county home jail praising officials and jail conditions
Hilda Bjornsen, 30, of 1216 First Street NW, pleaded guilty to two counts of larceny from a building and two counts of cheating by false pretenses. Judge J. E Heiserman suspended a six month term and fined $100 with costs after restitution was made for charging about $200 worth of merchandise at Killian and Newman stores since December.
A charge of cheating by false pretenses against Stanley Kolsto, 26, Cedar Rapids, was dismissed by Judge J. E. Heiser on state motion. Kolsto had faced allegations of selling pigs not his. He is serving an indeterminate three year term at Anamosa reformatory from a Linn County Court sentence last November. A separate information charging Robert Neslop, 25, Cedar Rapids, with failure to report an accident tied to a vehicle owned by B. D. Bollinger was dropped on state motion. Neslop received a one year county jail term for larceny with six months suspended.
Reuben M. Short, 38, also known as J. M. Clark, received a 10 year sentence at Fort Madison penitentiary after pleading guilty to a forgery charge tied to a $12.50 check bearing an unnamed name.
Judge C J Haas directed defense to present for inspection on March 7 any books papers sales slips or other records tied to four silver ware brands in the injunction action brought by International Silver Co of Meriden Conn against Silver Corp and George O O'Brien.
Under a $100 fine or 30 days in jail commitment by Justice Dan Arnold of Walker, Wilmer Werner, 33, Center Point, was jailed later Wednesday by Constable Dan Mahoney. The charge cited was issuing a check without an account.
Steward W H Bleakly notified the Linn county supervisors of Roland Walz as farm hand effective February 21 and Joe Havlik as dairy hand on March 1. They replace Earl Lewis and Fred Clyde who resigned February 21. Beatrice Hewitt sues Henry Hewitt for cruelty in a divorce petition filed before Judge C J Haas. couple married August 4 1916 at Rock Island. An $8088.25 note from Peoples Savings Bank of Cedar Rapids against William M Schirm filed January 30 was dismissed by the plaintiff before Judge Haas.
LeRoy S. Mercer of Iowa City a Democrat requested nomination papers from the secretary of state at Des Moines on Wednesday. The office sought was not stated Mercer formerly served in the Iowa House.
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