Police Court Charge for Parking in Prohibited Zone
B W Eller of 1314 Ellis Boulevard NW cited in police court for parking in a prohibited zone with a $1 fine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W. Eller
Ellis Boulevard
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 11, 1943
Page
2
Fire damages Albert Fisher home on I Street SW
A chimney fire at 7:39 a.m. damaged the one and a half story frame house owned by Albert Fisher at 1805 I Street SW. The fire was contained to the structure with a still alarm reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert Fisher
I Street
Same
Local Birth Announcements Include Several Newborns
The record notes births: a son to Mr and Mrs C. Murphy of Lisbon on March 10 and a son to Mr and Mrs Warren E Waln of Vernon on March 11. Mercy Hospital reports a daughter born March 1 to Mr and Mrs Gerald Pettit of 714 Eighth Street SE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bon
Murphy
Lisbon
Warren E. Waln
Vernon
At Mercy
Gerald Pettit
Eighth Street
era Hostak vs. Paul Hostak, Lucile La ere Cook vs. H Herbert
Boxing card lists era Hostak facing Paul Hostak in a featured bout and Lucile La ere Cook opposing H Herbert in a second match. Spectator interest centers on local rivalry pairs and the event undercard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Era Hostak
Paul Hostak
Lucile la ¥Ere Cook
H Herbert
Flora O'Brien Granted Divorce from Vincent O Brien
Flora O'Brien has been granted a divorce from Vincent B O'Brien in a court decree. The ruling establishes separation and assigns related custody and settlement terms as filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora O’brien
Vincent B. O’brien
Hughes and Bradley Receive Marriage License
Wilbur D. Hughes and Vivian Bradley, both of Chicago, obtained a marriage license.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilbur D. Hughes and
Vivian Bradley
Chicago
David H. Dies at 602 Ninth on Wednesday Eve
The death notice reports David H. of 602 Ninth Street SE as deceased on Thursday. Further details or surviving relatives are not provided in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David H
Street
Thursda
Adrift 83 Days Relived in Survivor Details
The account recalls 83 days adrift with scarce water and food. Survivors describe missions to keep one man alive under a canvas, the deaths of comrades, a prayerful farewell as they pushed bodies overboard, and the sighting of planes and ships before rescue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maddox
Ghetti
Stettinius Emphasizes Lend-Lease Aid to Russians
The administrator said lend-lease shipments to the Soviet Union totaled about 1.977 billion dollars for the quarter ended March 1, with nearly as much aid in the last six months as in the previous 18. He noted Russia’s front is supplied mainly by equipment produced in Russian factories and highlighted the high volume of combat planes tanks and vehicles shipped to the Russian front. The House approved the extension by a 407 to 6 vote and faces a possible presidential signature within a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.R. Sr
Senate
House
Stettinius
Russia
A Eed
United Kingdom
Africa
Middle East
China
India
Australia
New Zealand
Potato Black Markets Reported Nationwide
New York based grower F. H. states that potato black markets are prevailing nationwide due to unspecified causes, with authorities and traders observing widespread illicit activity affecting supply and prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. H
United States
House Calendar Adds 17 Bills to Agenda in Des Moines
Des Moines AP report states the house steering committee approved 17 new bills to the calendar. The measures include raising the passenger fare from 50 cents for two years to one dollar for three years, increasing pay for guards and all penitentiary staff at Ft. Madison, and a proposal to let railroads boost inland town deliveries on short hauls with truck transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
House
Ft. Madison
Major John Parke Elevated to Battalion Commander
Major John Parke, on active duty in Africa, left Cedards with a National Guard unit February 22, 1941 as wing officer of the company and is now a battalion commander. His wife and family, residing at 1534 Avenue SE, conveyed the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Parke
Avenue SE
Parke
Africa
Cedards
National Guard
Liamsburg
Tibu
Iis
First Avenue SW
Bernhardt Kraus
Ian A McCoy
Herman Kraus
Sixth Street
Russell L. Jonas
L. W. Josias
Ninth Avenue
Camp Kohler
Calif
Fort Monmouth
N. J
Link-Belt Rail Labor Election Hearing Now Under Way
A National Labor Relations Board hearing in Minneapolis heard a petition by United Farm Equipment and eta Workers of America for an election on union representation. Employees are currently represented by International Association of Machinists Harmony lodge No. 631, AFL affiliate. The AFL intervenor and Independent Allied Workers of Cedar Rapids also participate. The hearing ended with a ruling pending and transcript to NLRB in Washington. The firm operates fully in war production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
SreeeeeSee Peeder
Aminer Harry
Minneapolis
An A Cio
Affilia
United Farm Equipment
Eta Workers of America
International Association of Machinists
AFL
Independent
Allied Workers of
Cedar Rapids
National Labor Relations Board
Washington
Linn county board awards contracts for road surfacing
The Linn county board of supervisors awarded 54 963 75 in contracts to Concrete Materials and Construction Co of Cedar Rapids for surfacing 16 19 miles and nine miles of county roads. The company received multiple contracts totaling 51 416 25 for various segments across districts 178 180 191 181 172 190 and 183 in Fairfax Jackson Boulder Maine Buffalo Otter Creek Marion Monroe townships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Board of Supervisors
Concrete Materials and Construction Company of
Cedar Rapids
Buffalo
Boulder
Jackson
Otter Creek
Marion
Monroe Township
Senate Rejects Farm Deferment Plan Amid Draft Debate
Washington AP reports the Senate rejected 49 to 32 Senator O Mahoney s farm deferment scheme. The vote clears the path for possible early draft deferments for workers in agriculture units and signals a shift toward tolerating essential farm labor without immediate replacements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
O’mahoney
D-Wyo
Ak Gerken
Wilson
Gillette
Iowa
Charlie Welsh Named Administrator of Estate in Iowa
Charlies Jerome Welsh named administrator of the estate of his mother, Sarah Nettie Welsh, who died in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlies Jerome Welsh
Sarah Nettie Welsh
Cedar Rapids
Scout Executives In Cedar Rapids Visit Waubeek Area
Scout executives Jean Bader and Sam Waymer meet with the Waubeek area council board Friday noon at Bishop's io. Manville, the council’s scout executive, announced Thursday. Waymer will service this from D Marr, who is in the...
Peanuts Traced Back to 50 B.C. Era
Researchers note that peanuts were cultivated and traded long before the common era, with references suggesting use as far back as 50 B.C. The discovery highlights ancient agricultural practices and early food economies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B.C
Iowa Farm Bureau Chief to Plead for AAA Funding in Washington
Des Moines AP Francis Johnson president of the Iowa Farm Bureau will travel to Washington to testify before the Senate Appropriations Committee on farm program funding. He says urgent agricultural aid and operations funds are at risk and vows support for the AAA and broader agricultural production program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DES Moines
Francis Johnson
Iowa Farm Bureau
Washington
Senate
Pins
Johnson
AAA
Congress
Farm Bureau
Distribute Dice to Boost Army Morale
Col. Henry B. Barry, commanding officer of the army quartermaster depot in Jersey City, says 750000 pairs of dice were distributed to service members. He notes the army does not advocate gambling, but aims to provide items that sustain morale among troops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jersey City
N. J
Henry B. Barry
Army
Barry
City Employes Granted 10 Percent Pay Boost
City council votes a 10 percent wage increase effective April 1 in a unanimous first reading. The plan sets an arbitrary $2,500 salary line for automatic raises and requires merit-based recommendations for those above the bracket. Police Chief Condon and Fire Chief Kohout likely receive boosts, with merit-based adjustments for top earners to maintain pay equity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank
Hah
Tom Condon
E. P. Kohout
Army Men and Women Named in Service Updates
Local residents and families note multiple service assignments across the armed forces. Adriza Eyler and others are stationed in Texas, Virginia, California, and elsewhere, with transfers and promotions reported by spouses and relatives.
Railroad Fleet Runs Two Thousand Floating Units
Two thousand tug boats ferries and other floating equipment are operated by American railroads in a large inland and coastal fleet. The figure highlights the scope of rail owned marine assets and the transport network.
Hickenlooper Names Iowa Highway Commission Appointees
Gov. Hickenlooper named S. Ray Emerson of Creston and Sanford Zeigler Jr. of Fairfield to the Iowa highway commission for four years starting July 1, replacing Republicans Randall Melson, R. B. Laird, and Leslie M. Eicher. The governor also reappointed H. C. Beard to social welfare for six years, and Charles W. Harness as state labor commissioner for two years. All appointments await Senate confirmation. Zeigler was Jefferson county representative in 1935 and has served in the Senate since 1937. Emerson is a farmer and former Creston mayor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Bourke B. Hickenlooper
S. Ray Emerson
Creston
Sanford Zeigler, Jr
Fairfield
Fred B. Gilbert
Republican State Central Committee
Iowa Highway Commission
Randall Melson
Humboldt
R. B. Laird
Sidney
Leslie M. Eicher
Washington
H. C. Beard
Ayr
State Board of Social Welfare
Charles W. Harness
Ottumwa
Senate
Zeigler
Jefferson County
Yg Ae
Bert
Marshall County
G.O.P. State Central Committee
Hickenlooper
J John T. Clarkson
Aibia Demo
Red Cross Seeks Card Tables for Bandage Rolling
South Side Red Cross unit calls for 25 card tables to increase capacity for rolling bandages and making surgical dressings for soldiers. Volunteers knit, sew, and roll bandages. 102 attended last Wednesday and 69 wore gloves while producing 4 000 dressings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
South Side
Red Créss
Onnate Feday Age
Z. CB. J
Decorah Weather Notes and Odd Coding Reference
In Decorah Iowa temperatures and wind changes are noted with a puzzling reference to code breaking and an income tax plan. Cedar Rapids ranged from 34 to 18 degrees with a south wind and low humidity around 15 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havelock Ellis
Decorah
Cedar Rapids
Greene
Postwar Bill of Rights Outlined by Roosevelt Era Panel
A newspaper summary outlines a proposed postwar Bill of Rights expanding on Roosevelt’s four freedoms. The draft emphasizes the right to work, fair pay, adequate food and shelter, security from want and fear, freedom to live in a system of free enterprise, and freedom of movement and speech.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cora
Roosevelt
Iowa Representatives Back Lend Lease Extension Vote
Iowa eight Republican representatives supported a year long extension of the lend lease act as the measure passed in Congress with a large majority. The AP report notes Iowa delegation backing amid wartime aid policies and broad passage across chambers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
House
Congress
Tion
Rep. Eaton
New Jersey
Foreign Affairs Committee
Washington
Iowa
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