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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1940
Page
13
Daily Record reports the death of Margaret Duffey aged 85 at her home 412 Sixth Street SW at 5 pm Monday. The notice lists her daughter and local services, with standard tributes typical of a local obituary bulletin.
A man named Hodges aged 32 of 212 A noe ao NFiued 100 and costs was suspended for 30 days after a disturbing the peace charge.
The petition filed by Everett R. Thomas alleges his wife left him around February 1 1938 and that Mrs Thomas was awarded custody of their daughter. The couple married January 7 1938. Judge Ring presided over the matter in Independence.
Malicious injury to property charges against Harold and Mrs Harold Kessler of Cedar Rapids were dropped. A larceny count against Mrs Kessler was dismissed after Mr Kessler received a 30 day sentence on the larceny count, suspended on condition he pays 10 to cover house repairs. The report notes a separate $5 fine for an offense in Peoria for running a stop sign.
A youth admits striking Barnes on First Avenue and fleeing the scene. He says the impact left no marks on his car except scraped paint and recalls praying overnight. Patrolman Dun can arrested the youth for speeding on February 16, 1940, with a $10 fine.
Indianapolis regional office pressed a moot issue over the wording of the recognition clause, sparking friction as Total 226 and its representatives argued the provision was unacceptable. Board Chairman Warren Madden and Member Edwin S. Smith stated the record shows Local 226 maintained the issue was never moot and blamed no responsibility on the regional office.
Sam H. Gorton of 1111h avenue NW sustained head injuries in a fall while working at the Otis Padley company. He was rushed to St. Luke's hospital by Ambulance Service, with shock and unknown extent of injuries reported at 2 p.m. Tuesday.
The chamber of deputies voted to hold an immediate secret session to discuss the government's conduct of the European war and the implications of the Finnish peace. The session aims to assess policy, wartime strategy, and potential shifts in alliance positions.
An advertisement promotes Ru-Ex Compound mixed with water and lemon juice as a simple home remedy for rheumatic arthritis or neuritis. It promises relief within 48 hours or overnight with a money back guarantee if no improvement, and notes availability at May Drug Company and other drugstores.
Senator Hatch D NMM hailed Senate approval of his bill extending the anti politics law and recommended that the federal government finance political campaigns. He argued the innovation could cost less than current private funding and would reshape campaign finance.
Senators Clyde L. Herring and Guy M. Gillette backed the Hatch anti politics bill as 58 voted for it in the Senate while 28 opposed. The measure moves to the House where prospects are doubtful amid a Democratic split and Republican support.
Des Moines reports 8,013,000 acres of corn to be planted in 1940, down from 9,688,000 in 1939, the smallest corn acreage in 37 years. The forecast includes 5,369,000 acres of oats and a 29 percent rise in soybean sowing to 1,496,000 acres, with flax up to about 138,000 acres and modest changes in minor crops.
A Cedar Rapids meeting at the Chamber of Commerce will review a survey plan for implementing the federal food stamp program. Ralph S Headley of the federal surplus commodity corporation will outline setup while local grocers and wholesalers who helped push the plan attend. Davenport will join Des Moines and Sioux City as Iowa cities already using food stamps for public assistance recipients.
A farm conference speaker argues for stimulating private investment to replace reliance on government spending. He cites population decline and industry zenith as limits to demand, outlines three budget paths, and stresses money in circulation over gold reserves as the key to economic health.
The Cedar Rapids school board reelected Harold Trewin as chairman and saved taxpayers $18 by reusing a name die for signing thousands of district checks. The unanimous vote also kept other incumbents on the board and adjourned sine die after tallying the results.
A Vatican denial shadows reported plans for a Brenner peace proposal backed by Germany Italy and possibly Russia The plan allegedly aimed to curb British power while Rome and Berlin negotiate a modus vivendi on religious and educational matters in Austria Bohemian Moravia and occupied Poland Experts distinguish between practical politics and ideology within the Berlin Rome axis and suggest Moscow could cooperate on economics and regional security while avoiding full alliance.
Chamberlain defended Britain’s policy and aid to Finland and Sweden, urging unity and caution. He cited arms and equipment promises, noting details on deliveries and the limits of Britain’s commitments.
Earle Ovington, noted pioneer who became the first official United States airmail pilot, led early aviation efforts and set milestones in the service of mail delivery.
A felonious assault charge against Joseph Rosemarin a 38 year old pilot involved in a fatal plane crash that drowned a theatrical press agent in New York Bay was dismissed Tuesday on Staten Island authorities motion.
Funeral services for Charles S Montooth senior vice president of the Order of Railway Conductors will be held at his home at 130 pm Wednesday with Dr. Robert Little officiating. The body will depart to Pittsburgh for further rites Friday at James Campbell funeral home. The Canopus club members will attend as a body and meet at Moon funeral home.
Kenneth Lee Koutny infant son of Mr and Mrs Joseph H Koutny Cedar Rapids route 1 died at 11 p.m Monday following a nine day illness born January 17 1939 Survivors include parents grandparents great grandmother and step great grandmother Funeral services set for Thursday at 2 p m at the Boheman Moravian Brethren church near Ely with Rev Ludvik Burjan officiating burial in Truhlar cemetery near Ely Also Mary Margaret Duffey dies after lingering illness at her Cedar Rapids home born Niagara Falls NY December 14 1854 wed Peter Duffey in 1883 Iowa City later moved to Cedar Rapids in 1917 to join husband
The deceased is survived by two daughters Mrs McGee Tama and Miss Susan Duffey Cedar Rapids a sister Mrs Susan Moore Iowa City four brothers James Hogan Stuart Thomas Hogan Wadena Minn Michael Hogan Iowa City and Edward Hogan and three grandchildren She was a member of St Patrick's church with services set for Wednesday at 9 am a requiem high mass Father D J Lenihan officiating Burial will be in Mount Calvary cemetery The Rosary will be recited at 8 pm Tuesday by Father Lenihan and the Rosary society The body was moved from Teahen funeral home to the residence where friends may call The family requests no flowers.
Katherine Radeke 77 of Luzerne dies at her Luzerne home Tuesday morning She was born in Wilton Survived by three daughters Mrs Victor Bryant Mrs Ed Kollman Pipestone Mrs John Neusus Aurora and two sons George Luzerne Edward Millbank Funeral services in Luzerne with burial there Time of services to be announced
Funeral services for Frank J Kansky who died at his home route 1 Ely will be conducted at the Janeba funeral home Wednesday at 2 pm by Theodore B Hlubucek Burial will be in Linwood cemetery Members of Mladocech Judge Z C B J of which he was a charter member will be pallbearers Friends may call at the funeral home.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. E. Detrick, who died at her home near Robins, will be held Wednesday at 3 30 pm in the Moon chapel conducted by Rev. W. C. Grant. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park. Friends may call at the chapel.
In naval usage the small boat assigned for the captain's personal use is called a gig. It serves as the captain's transport and is kept for exclusive use aboard the ship.
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