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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 23, 1942
Page
2
Mr and Mrs Robert A announce a son born at St Luke's hospital 1500 Third Avenue SE. Mr and Mrs William C Hass of Mechanicsville report a daughter born March 23.
Jack Sammon of 388 Sixteenth Street SE was fined 25 dollars plus costs for failure to keep the vehicle under control. He also faced a 5 dollar fine plus costs for driving a taxi cab with a faulty meter.
Sunday reports describe multiple grass fires at 1730 C avenue NW 1138 J avenue NW Van Vech ten park 2724 Twenty sixth street NW and 717 Sixteenth street SE with general alarms. Monday morning rubbish in basement at 1043 Fifth avenue SE. a roof fire at 2167 First avenue SE owned by M M Thompson not at residence.
Henry Schultz 77 died at his home on First Street SE at 5 am Monday. William Breuer 58 died at Cedar Cedar hospital at 6 15 am. Arthur Day four months died at Cedar Rapids hospital Sunday. Mrs Quinby 79 died Sunday morning at 614 First Avenue NE. Mrs Kee 67 died at home 2747 B Avenue NE Sunday afternoon. Ibert Petersen 34 died at Cedar Rapids hospital at 12 35 am Monday. James Gray 89 died at home 926 Twenty Street SE Sunday afternoon. George Combers 70 died at home 627 A Avenue NW at noon Sunday.
The council notes a definite building trend in this city section with few structures rising and property values climbing. Many new homes elevate life safety risks as the fire department faces long response times in industrial zones and developing areas.
War Production Board Labor Director Sidney Hillman urged war contractors to provide proper safety training for new workers to reduce injuries and improve output. The bulletin emphasizes training as a key factor in wartime production efficiency.
Chungking dispatch reports Japanese forces landing from gun boats along the Kwantung coast near Chungshan. Heavily engaged Chinese and Japanese units at multiple points as combat rages in the province.
Cedar Rapids squadron of the Iowa civil air patrol conducted the first of several flight missions on Sunday. Twelve pilots with observers flew in a dozen planes following a 113 course from the airport. The mission was chosen by Wing Commander Dan Hunter with aid from Cruz Hahn group commander and Truman Hanson squadron commander.
In Sydney Australia American soldiers of the AEF are forming marriages with local women as postwar romances bloom. Reports describe the strong affection of Australian brides and the impact on local society with many soldiers expressing admiration and plans to bring brides home.
Allied forces emphasize long range air travel and persistent offensives strain Japanese, with a small Australian patrol returning from Salamaua after gathering intelligence. Port Moresby notes no further Japanese advance in the Markham valley while Allied bombers hit targets in New Britain and Timor and Japanese raiders strike Katherine on the defense railway. Unconfirmed scout planes are seen over Townsville as the enemy expands air reconnaissance along the coast.
Senator McKellar urged abolishing the NYA and CCC and creating a $25 million war training program. The proposal would train artisans and machinists for the armed services under the vocational education administrator in the federal bureau of education. The hearing before the Senate labor committee discussed ending NYA and CCC by year end.
A band of Serbs attacked Eugen Kvaternik near Bosnia, killing two of his guards and wounding ten Serbs. Kvaternik, Croat security chief and Axis-era Croat state strongman, survived the ambush as others escaped.
Raiford Florida prison records show four convicted killers executed within 58 minutes on Monday, marking a rapid sequence of executions in the electric chair.
James Henry Gray died at his home after a lingering illness near 926 Twenty-first street SE at 5 30 p m He was born February 28 in Houston Texas Survived by Forrest A Miller of Long Beach Calif Charles Miller in the U S military service ten great grandchildren a great great granddaughter a step daughter Mrs George Harford of Monticello and a step son Joe Swanson of Delhi Funeral services set for 1 p m Wednesday in the Rohn chapel with Rev Frank Ward Friends may call Monday evening
Irving Quinby of Toddville died Sunday morning at 614 First Avenue NE after a long illness. He was married and survived by two daughters, two sons, a sister, two brothers, eight grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Funeral services are set for 11 am Wednesday at Moon chapel with callers welcome.
George Elmer Black died in Tucson on March 14. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. conducted by Rev. Marion H. William of the First Christian Church. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery. Born August 25, 1872 in Martinsburg Iowa, he lived many years in Cedar Rapids. Surviving are his wife Laura Anna Black who died in 1913 a son Carroll E. Black of Moline two sisters Mrs Mary Zarub and Mrs Reilla Krebs two brothers Homer Black and James A. Black and a grandson Robert William Black of Moline
Mrs Della Bear born Della May Foster in Waverly Kansas July 12 1874 came to Cedar Rapids in 1883 She married Samuel L Bear December 12 1902 and lived on Old Marion road She was a Methodist and survived by three daughters a brother and eight grandchildren Funeral was held in Moon chapel at 3 p m Wednesday with friends invited to call at the chapel
William J. Breuer of Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital at 6 15 a m after a long illness. Born December 7 1883 in Postville he moved to Cedar Rapids 45 years ago and lived with two sisters Mrs Harry Mullin and Mrs Bertha Jauffacher and brother Fred H Breuer plus several nieces. He will be buried in Linwood Cemetery with services at Turner Chapel. friends may call.
Mrs Gladys Louise Petersen aged 82 formerly Hottel died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 12 35 am Monday after a long illness She was born August 21 1907 at Jewell Iowa and married Gilbert Peterson January 10 1938 in Des Moines A Cedar Rapids resident for 10 years she was a church member Survivors include her husband A A Petersen her son George and her grandson Martin D Hottel Funeral services are set for 1 pm Wednesday at the Moon chapel Friends may call at the funeral home
Henry William Schultz, retired, died at his home on 222% First Street SE at 5 a.m. Monday after a 10 day illness. He was born September 10, 1864, in Hanover, Germany.
Gage Siemens aged 74 of Avenue NW died at noon Sunday at his residence after a long illness. Born February 28, 1872 in Kingston Y he had lived in the area most of his life. He leaves his wife and relatives including Thomas Chambers of Chicago and Mrs Christine, with burial plans to be announced.
Funeral services will be conducted at the home at 2 30 p m Wednesday by the Rev W Eckior. The body was moved from the Rohn chapel to the home where friends may call Monday evening.
A child died after a short illness at a Creek hotel. Survived by parents and grandparents Mr and Mrs Archie Tomkins and Floyd Day of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services in Beatty chapel at 2 pm Tuesday, burial at Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call.
The University of Iowa concert band directed by Prof. Cc. B. Righter performed three programs in Cedar Rapids on Monday. Two concerts were at Franklin school in the morning and one at Roosevelt in the afternoon. Highlights included Bach's Prelude and Fugue in G minor arranged by R. L. Moehrmann, and popular pieces Rhine Rhumba and Shepherds Hey which drew encores.
Vidkun Quisling Nazi puppet premier of Norway called on Norwegian vessels in the Pacific to sail at once to Japanese held harbors Kasai Rabaul Penang and Saigon. He claimed a Norway Japan agreement would keep ships under Norwegian control and promise crews triple wages on return.
City briefs note Canton Rainbow No 22 will meet at Maine lodge hall at 7 30 p m Monday for degree practice and drill Visitors welcome The birthday dinner of General Dodge circle No 88 Ladies of the GAR will be at 12 30 p m Tuesday in the Memorial instead of 2 30 as announced A card party for B of L F and E members and friends will be Wednesday at 8 p m in the Bungalow of the Light company Attendees bring their own cards United States Marines recruiting office enlisted five volunteers to Des Moines for final examinations before assignment Ninth Street West Point Gaal Andersen Jr 619 East SW John K Young Van Horne and Earl A Apel Dubuque
Impromptu speeches by members replace the planned talk to be given Monday at noon. T Hew Roberts, professor at the University of Iowa, will deliver the speech.
Readable fragments list Sonia and Barbara Carri ore Wayne Swan Ruth Kubic and Cheryl Lenzen as attendees. Marjon Emerson specified as faculty organizer. Location appears as Deep River area with a Cha chattanooga reference and dieter nes grov ag plantation melodies.
After a stipulation the suit of the United States versus J C Axline of Cedar Rapids was dismissed. The original filing sought damages of 144.38 due to an accident between a government truck and a car. Notice of the dismissal was given Monday by Bessie Engle, deputy clerk.
Alex Fidler spoke at a Washington high school Optimist Club meeting praising Leo Novak and Cedar Rapids influence. He praised Novak’s skill, commented on youth toughness, favored amateur over pro sports, and noted refereeing 8,338 boxing and 1,006 wrestling matches.
Weekend notes show the CIO Federation pressing for end of a checkoff in a dispute with Pittsburgh Plate Glass and Libby Owens Ford. Officials criticize Thurman Arnold. The War Labor Board will hold its first public hearing on Saturday overtime terms in a multiplant case involving International Harvester, Farm Equipment Workers, United Auto Workers CIO locals, and two AFL affiliates.
Senator Truman says the Senate defense committee will launch an exhaustive public investigation into lobbying and the sale of influence in war tract negotiations. The inquiry will follow a rubber situation probe and focus on former New Deal officials now representing major manufacturers.
T A White of Sydney offered to become a human bomb to wipe out an enemy parcel. He asked for 20 others like him and a chance to steer a loaded plane or speed boat into a Japanese carrier. He described himself as 42, married, a well paid automotive executive with one good eye.
President Roosevelt deeded all his Georgia properties except the Little White House to the Warm Springs National Foundation for Infantile Paralysis. The gift includes farms with equipment buildings and livestock. O'Connor declined to discuss details.
A United Press analysis argues the Axis retains initiative for 1942 as Hitler and Japan balance Europe Asia and Pacific theaters. It notes Germany’s fragile resources, Japan’s need to move on Australia India and eastern Russia, and possible Balkan focus with Bulgaria Romania and Hungary mobilizing for southern Russia and the Middle East. The piece highlights Rhodes and Turkish pressures as strategic leverage for Axis pressure across multiple fronts.
Wesley Dostal of Linn Junction failed to pay a $300 fine after pleading guilty in December. He was jailed Sunday night in Linn County jail to serve a 90 day term as ordered by Sheriff Pete Whittemore and Jailer Forrest Taschner.
Rollie and Ruth Long named defendants in a landlord attachment action filed Monday in district court. C. B. Robbins as assignee of Lewis Robbins and Anna Marcella Yarnall claim the defendants owe 150 dollars for rent and seek attachment without bond and confirmation of their chattel mortgage.
The will of Katherine G. Davis, who died March 14, was admitted to probate in district court Monday. John S. Vavra was confirmed executor without bond. In district court Monday, Welcom W. Reams was appointed administrator of the estate of William C. Tiedje, who died March 19. Reams' bond was set at $6,000.
Washington AP A J Rice a dollar a year textile consultant on the War Production Board told the house military subcommittee that Robert R Guthrie WPB executive resigned had opposed wool conservation and that the charge lacks foundation. Rice said he urged use of wool last May and denied Guthrie testimony that he had not supplied information and impeded the war effort. The committee probes Guthrie resignation from the WPB textile clothing and leather goods branch.
The Union Electric company of Missouri advertised for bids on ten million dollars of 3 percent first mortgage bonds due in 1971.
Enemy submarines torpedoed three American merchantmen near Norfolk Virginia. One ship went down soon after, another remained afloat with survivors picked up, and a third carried two fatalities while five others were unaccounted. A daylight attack left two ships with torpedoes, all in view of nearby vessels.
Survivors of a small United Nations merchant ship report it was shelled and machine gunned by an Axis submarine in the South Atlantic on March 5. The captain says no crew were lost, with 16 aboard landed at Edgewater New Jersey and 11 more later in Brooklyn. all were uninjured after 11 days at sea.
Rabbit skins are used more extensively by the fur trade than any other kind of fur, underscoring their prominence in the industry.
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