Temperatures and a Justice Court Notice
Temperatures list highs and lows for Cedar Rapids Des Moines Bismarck New York Chicago Omaha Davenport and Sioux City. Justice Court notes Lynn Morena 888 Twelfth street NE charged with failure to yield right of way and failure to dim lights with $10 and costs.
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Cedar Rapids
Des Moines
Bismarck
New York
Chicago
Omaha
Davenport
Sioux City
Lynn Morena
Twelfth Street
James Truesdale
Tenth Street
Frank Parks
E Avenue NW
Iowa Automatic Music Company
Multple Deaths Births and Records From Cedar Rapids Area
A list of obituaries and birth announcements appears with Marguerite Leimbaugh and Rhuben Leinbaugh cases, along with Hazel Kopel, Geraldine Stark, Loretta Webster, and other Cedar Rapids residents. The notice notes deaths in Cedar Rapids hospitals and at home, plus births at Mercy and St Luke's and in Lisbon and Fairfield areas. It cites addresses, dates, and names of families, with a fire incident at 317 A avenue NW and a machine shop fire at Universal Crusher.
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Marguerite E. Leimbaugh
Rhuben H Leinbaugh
Sam Kopel
Hazel Kopel
Geraldine Stark
Bernard Stark
Loretta Frances Webster
Leslie L. Webster
Burlington Street
Paul E. Lewis
Third Street
Cedar Rapids
Joseph Tomasek
Sixteenth Avenue SE
William Madden
Universal Crusher Company
Avenue NW
War Production Board orders boost in pressure cooker output
Washington AP says the War Production Board on Tuesday announced steps to push this year's pressure cooker production to twice last year's level in anticipation of a record home canning season. It also said supplies of glass jars and seals will be plentiful.
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Washington
War Production Board
WPB
Why the United States Fights Against Hitlerite Germany
Moscow reports that fifteen thousand copies of Why the United States Fights Against Hitlerite Germany by Alexander Troyanovsky former Soviet ambassador to Washington have been placed on sale in the Soviet Union.
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Moscow
United States
Germany
Alexander Troyanovsky
Washington
Soviet Union
Post Goes To Meryl Terry CAA Flight Instructor
Meryl Terry chief pilot at Cedar Rapids Airways receives a civil service appointment as senior flight instructor for the Civil Aeronautics Authority war training service. He will depart Cedar Rapids Wednesday for Des Moines and then Kansas City to be assigned. Dewey Tatro of Decorah succeeds him as instructor and operator notes an April start for Cedar Rapids flight training for air force reserves at Coe College with 29 planes and about 20 instructors on site.
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Meryl Terry
Cedar Rapids Airways, Inc
Civil Aeronautics Administration
War Training Service
Cedar Rapids
Dan Hunter
Terry
Dewey Tatro
Decorah
Tatro
Hunter
Spencer
Cedar Rapids Airways
Des Moines
Kansas City
CAA
Park Avenue
Air Force
Coe College
Des Moines Man Buys Butter Then Complains of Overcharge
A Des Moines man rushed to a grocery as butter sales were banned for a week. He bought 10 pounds then telephoned an Iowa OPA official, angrily alleging a two cent per pound overcharge and hung up before naming the buyer or seller.
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DES Moines
Iowa Opa
Axis Had Full Advance Knowledge Of Tobruk Raid
Ankara reports British commandos failed at Tobruk on September 14 due to Axis defenders having complete advance information. Prisoners describe German taunts about lagging by half an hour and cite dire conditions in Camp 76 near Bari with high mortality and Red Cross access blocked.
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Ankara
Turkey
Tobruk
Mersin
Italy
Bari
Red Cross
Reminder to Apply for War Ration Book No 2
Linn county war price and rationing board warns late applicants to sign for War Ration Book No 2 at the American Building. Those who did not register in February should apply now. A volunteer desk at the rationing office will operate for a limited time.
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Linn County
Farmer and Daughter Killed in Crossing Collision
Dan Conker and his daughter Lavonne Brown died when their automobile collided with a Rock Island passenger train at a crossing near Elkhart at 8 40 a m Monday. The Polk county farmer was 55.
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Des Moines
INS
Dan Conker
Polk County
Lavonne Brown
Rock Island
Elkhart
No More Donations Of Firearms by Public
Washington reports about 200000 shotguns rifles and pistols donated for guards at war plants and training. No further need remains. donations previously saved 2000000 man hours and about 4000000 pounds of steel and other critical materials.
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Washington
War Department
Linn County war price board awaits OPA butter ban notice
Officials said on Tuesday there is still no official announcement from the OPA on the prohibition of selling butter lard shortening margarine and cooking salad oils, leaving the board waiting for guidance.
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Linn County War Price and Rationing Board
OPA
First Lieut Bernard Dyrland Receives Army Air Medal
First Lieut Bernard Dyrland son of Mrs Ann Dyrland 830 First Avenue NE was awarded the Army Air Medal in China. He completed 25 combat missions with Brig Gen Claire L Chennault s 14th Air Force. He is a Roosevelt High School graduate who attended Iowa State College.
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Bernard Dyrland
Ann Dyrland
First Avenue
China
Claire L. Chennault
14Th Army Air Force
Roosevelt High School
Dyrland
Iowa State College
Donald Rosekrans
Chicago
Cliff Wayson
Urbana
Ivan Coonrad
Toddville
Jack Carney
Waco
Texas
Army Flying School
J. J. Carney
C Avenue NW
Willam Byers
Clearwater
Fla
Kansas City
First Street
Carl J. Wuff
H. W. Huff
Eleventh Street
Pacific Fleet
Earl Claire Thompson
H. S. Thompson
Minneapolis
University of Minnesota
Marian Mack
Cedar Rapids
William Groesgen
Sixth Street Road
Corp
Groesgen
San Diego Marine Base
Arnold Fields
Bessie Fields
Army Air Corps
W. A. Koffron
Great Lakes
Ill
Maple Drive
Clair L. Scott
Camp Robinson
Ark
Fort Benning
G Avenue
Merie P. Driscoll
Great Lakes, Ill
G. L. Driscoll
Third Street
James Woodrow Freeman
Gus Freeman
Newhall
Camp Davis
N. C
Lieut. Freeman
Wadena
Major Moore Wins Gallantry Citation in Philippines
Major Robert B. Moore of Cedar Rapids received the Silver Star for gallantry at Fort Mills on March 24, 1942. He aided wounded under heavy bombing, evacuated them to an aid station, and faced exploding shell fire despite personal danger. The citation was issued April 6, 1942, and noted by command authorities as part of the permanent record.
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Philippines
Robert B. Moore
Cedar Rapids
Fort Mills
Moore
L. J. Bowler
John Dixon
Washington
North Africa Fronts See Stiff Resistance After El Alamein
Allied columns press toward Tunisia as Rommel's forces offer the stiffest defense since El Alamein. British advance follows minefield clearance and saps work, with slow progress expected over several days. In the south, American troops reach Bou Hamran after overcoming initial resistance, capture Italian guns, and force Italian retreat as Allied air superiority grows with 26 enemy aircraft downed.
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Rommel
Montgomery
el Alamein
Egypt
Bou Hamran
el- Guetar
Gafsa
Governor Salary Hike Killed in Iowa Senate
DES MOINES AP The Iowa senate on Tuesday rejected a proposal to raise the governor's salary from 7500 to 12000 dollars a year for the current session.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
Naturalization of Iowa couple voided by federal judge
Federal Judge George C. Scott of Sioux City voided the naturalization of David Selzer and Mrs. Finkel Feder Selzer, who formerly lived in Grundy Center Iowa and returned to Palestine in 1934, finding their applications were not in good faith.
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U. S
Willie Willis recalls how father helped win another war
Willie Willis discusses his father recounting his role in past conflicts. He expresses pride and excitement at the stories of service, noting the contrast with his father’s absence from France. The piece centers on family memory and wartime legacy.
Men Pray on Eve of Battle Told by Penningroth
Charles Penningroth Iowa state guard captain told businessmen at the YMCA that soldiers in bivouac or marching pray and reflect on the hereafter before conflict. He recalled World War I duties with troops in Germany citing Meuse-Argonne, Chateau-Thierry and St Mihiel as moments of prayer. An American sergeant’s Ba taan remark illustrated his point.
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Charles Penningroth
Iowa State Guard
Y.M.C
Germany
Meuse-Argonne
Chateau-Thierry
St. Mihiel
Penningroth
Bataan
Red Cross War Fund Drive Totals 11850.38
Preliminary returns for the Cedar Rapids Red Cross drive show a total of 11850.38 reported by Monday. The residential district campaign is just starting with 11 divisions active. Firms listed as qualified for citations include Knapp and Company, Guaranty Bank and Trust, O'Meara Clothing, Morris Sanford, Electric Machinery, Holland Bakery, Bohemian Savings and Loan, and Hutchinson Ice Cream.
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Cedar Rapids
Red Cross
Carl Kirwin
American Red Cross
Knapp and Company
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
O'Meara Clothing Company
Morris Sanford Company
Electric Machinery
Holland Bakery
Bohemian Savings and Loan Association
Hutchinson Ice Cream Company
Mother Worries Over Sons in Army End Life
OELWEIN county coroner says Mrs. Nick Zalezynski 55 killed herself at home after worrying over three sons in the armed forces. Surviving are husband, sons Private Steven J Maxwell Field Alabama Private Stanley P Fort Crook Nebraska Private John J Amarillo Texas air force school a daughter Mrs Katherine Fisch Cedar Rapids and two sisters in Poland.
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Oelwein
J. R. Woods
Nick Zalezynski
Poland
Steven J
Maxwell Field
Ala
Stanley P
Fort Crook
Neb
John J
Air Force Technical School
Amarillo
Texas
Katherine Fisch
Cedar Rapids
Senate and House Split on Dependency Aid Bill in Iowa
Senate and House remain at odds over an aid to dependent children bill. The Senate refuses to concur with the House version, pushing for a plan that allows federal participation and private gifts. Senate plan totals $3,000,000 annually with $750,000 state funds and $750,000 county match, plus federal support. House plan totals $1,500,000 annually with $500,000 state funds and two to one county match. If no receding, a conference committee will be formed.
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Des Moines
Iowa Senate
House
Iowa
Theie
Senate
Airmail Suspension Hinted by Walker
Postmaster General Frank C. Walker indicated a possible suspension of airmail for general public use while stressing a quick solution. He suggested options such as a priorities system or limiting airmail letters to within 500 miles, due to overburdened mailplanes.
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Walker
Los Angeles
INS
Frank C. Walker
Democratic National Committee
South Siders Back Rum Tax Plan Endorsement
The South Side Civic club endorsed the Rums tax plan at Monday night meeting and urged telegrams to congressional and senatorial representatives. Grace Douma presented the Victory garden program. Lieut. Benne Alter led the program with city defense speakers. Brecht joined the club as new members.
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South Side Civic Club
Grace Douma
Civilian Defense Speakers’ Bureau
Lieut
Benne Alter
Civil Air Patrol
Frank Patek
Richard Patek
Floyd J. Brecht
Allow Exceptions To Butter Freeze
Washington AP district OPA offices may grant exceptions to the butter and edible fats freeze to prevent undue hardship. Exceptions cover fast‑spreading local butter production that would spoil if sold locally and cases of consumers in serious need such as patients with physician prescribed butter diets. Restaurants remain allowed fats and oils use in the week before rationing.
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Washington
OPA
Farmers May Sell Butter to Consumers Without Refrigeration
The Dallas regional OPA said farmers without refrigeration may sell butter to regular customers this week under a Washington directive. It also allows turning milk or cream on hand into butter for sale. No ration stamps are required for these sales this week. Des Moines office says Iowa has not authorized such easing.
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Dallas
Texas
OPA
Washington
Des Moines
The
Gazette
Iowa
Warm and Getting Warmer Cheery Weather Outlook
Cedar Rapids forecast shows warmer afternoon and tonight with a low around 33. Tuesday offers little temperature change in the forenoon while snow melts from last week. Havelock Ellis joke aside, the outlook remains an upward thermometer trend into the night with Tuesday highlights of 38 highs and 29 morning lows. Cedar River at 18 feet above normal, down a foot since Sunday.
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Cedar Rapids
Havelock Ellis
Havelock
Chambers
Cedar River
All Dealers Must Account for Butter
The Office of Price Administration began checking inventories as the butter margarine lard and other fats ban moves to point rationing on March 29. Iowa OPA chief Donald D Holdoegel warned retailers they are strictly accountable for all on hand inventories as of 12 01 a m Monday and inspectors will check outlets with shortages needing rationing certificates.
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Des Moines
Iowa Office of Price Administration
Donald D. Holdoegel
Iowa
Nazis Seek French Help in Air Defense
German controlled Paris radio says Vichy government will recruit Frenchmen for anti aircraft units to aid the occupation army against Allied air raids. Volunteers will be exempt from compulsory labor in Germany.
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London
Paris
Germany
Ration Plan Perils Dehydrated Soup Industry
Rep. Taber accuses Department of Agriculture and OPA officials of defeating dehydrated soup by a four point ration for a quart. He says factories nationwide may shut as the ration cuts demand and producers refuse to lift the order.
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Washington
Rep
Taber
R-N.y
House
Department of Agriculture
OPA
Two Killed in Spirit Lake Grade Crossing Crash
AP report: George Horan, 34, of near Ruthven, and his mother Mrs. Thomas Horan, 70, of Milford, died when their car was struck by a passenger train en route from Des Moines to Spirit Lake. The collision happened at a Milford highway crossing Monday afternoon.
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Spirit Lake
George Horan
Near Ruthven
Thomas Horan
Milford
Des Moines
War Service Notices From Camp and Frontline Posts
A compilation lists servicemen from the area with promotions and assignments. Corporals Jack Wisehart and Gale Reeder receive postings, while sergeants and privates such as John Cramer and James Gray transition to new duties. Families report trains of seas and air corps stations, furloughs, and trainings across Camp Robinson, Buena Vista Virginia, Peterson Field Colorado Springs and Fort Benning Georgia.
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John Gilbert Cramer
Army Signal Air Corps
Buena Vista
Charles A. Cramer
Third Avenue SE
Gale Reeder
W. C. Reeder
Ninth Avenue
Peterson Field
Colorado Springs
Colo
Lockheed-Vega Aircraft
Burbank
Calif
Floyd Manley
Greenville
Miss
Eighth Avenue
Alta Manley
Medical Corps
Richard “Dick” de- Marah
Marine Barracks
Camp Elliott
San Diego
H. R. Dearen
Mt. Vernon Avenue
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Daily Record
Justice Court
Leonard Pfeifer
Mae Irene Perrin
Pfe Arnold J. Yuza
Anna Margaret Huff
Thomas L. Fordyce
Libertyville
Evelyn M. Kepler
Fairfield
Robert L. Coleman
Jessie Strait
Mercy
John Wislsel
Second Street
Burrwood Blood
Lisbon
Harry Holland
St. Luke’s
Fredric J. Shoemaker
Twenty-fifth Street Drive
Charles Rosell
Russia
Okinow
Axis
Tunisia
Willie Willis
France
South Siders
Jack Wisehart
C. E. Wisehart
Tenth Avenue SE
Pfc
Lester Lopata
Godfrey Lopata
North Africa
Lopata
Forest Drive
Harold I. Smith
Camp Crowder
B. R. Shiech
Hamilton Street
Smith
Penick and Ford
Donald S. Lowe
Earl T. Lowe
Camburncourt SE
Camp Carson, Colo
LeRoy D. Wolfe
Laura Wolfe
Fifth Avenue SE
New Orleans
Camp Claiborne, A
Garry Brown
R. J. Brown
Sixteenth Street SE
St. Petersburg
Tyndall Field
Panama City
Michael Bisek
Libbie Bisek
C Avenue NE
Keith W. Koehn
Salt Lake City
R. A. Koehn
Thirteenth Street
Port Hueneme
Arthur Harman
Nashville, Tenn
E Avenue NE
James Gray
Fort Wayne
Ind
Gene
George Vogel
Aberdeen Proving Ground
Twenty-first Avenue
William M. Groesgen
Marine Corps
Frederick George Brush
Frank Brush
D Street
Farragut
Idaho
Brush
Marvin Null
General Hospital
Brigham City
Utah
Fern Null
J Avenue
Fred Vost
Camp McCoy
Wis
Center Street
Richard C. Novak
Lyle Chermak
Iowa Avenue
Sheppard Field
Chanute Field
Odas C. Jones
Joe Spiichal
Twentyfirst
Jones
Signal Corps
William McGuire
W. J. McGuire
First Avenue SE
Stinson Field
San Antonio
Tubfast
Harmony Stripe
Pasadena
Straich
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