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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1942
Page
1
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At St Luke's and nearby homes new arrivals include a Puig family child born March 28 at hospital address SE 1538 poms avenue. The Cu hl family at 1513 Twentieth avenue SW welcomed a son March 28. Earl Spencer and wife at 408 Fourth avenue SW welcomed a son March 29.
Milford resident Milford Ockenfels Route 3 fined $10 and costs for speeding 45 mph. Ray Ingham 16 of 2010 First Avenue East surrendered license for 30 days for reckless driving. Russell Coats 4344 Mt Vernon Venue SE fined $5 and costs for failing to observe a stop sign.
Margaret L. Spillane 33 of 728 Avenue OO died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 8 5 Sunday. Marie K Mochal 83 died at her daughter's home. Carolyn Hurd 68 of Ocean Avenue SE died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 3 05 PM Sunday.
The article describes Cripps package terms for India including immediate establishment of an elective body to draft a new constitution, participation by Indian states, and British commitment to accept the fund framed with an option for provinces to retain current status or join later. It notes Gandhi traveling from Wardha to Cripps and the crowded Grand Trunk line.
The city purchased fire insurance on equipment valued at 109000 from Fred Saas Ghavelo at Decca a thousand Ts with a 10 cent rate cut due to favorable loss experience. Other actions include a note issued to Floyd Brecht and a business sale by Peter Hach Jr.
A German navy communique reports a warship loss during a Arctic ocean engagement with an enemy convoy near Murmansk. The 9100 ton Southampton class ship reportedly sank after dawn action, with barge crews rescued by destroyers.
Reports say renewed German offensives struck the eastern front east of Kharkov while air bases and armament plants in the Wear and Vongseve regions and near Krons were shelled with some success. Cold weather deepened a stalemate as Moscow reported German attempts to regain the initiative were repelled in the Kalinin sector.
City council debates funding for Linn county civilian defense costs dating back to January. Payments include 225 to Miss Ida Cary as rationing board clerk and 147 to Edward E. Lowe for fire equipment and incidentals. Mayor Hahn backs continued support while some officials seek written authorization and legal clarity.
Margaret L Spillane 728 Fourth avenue SE Cedar Rapids died at a local hospital at 5 p m Sunday after a lingering illness Born December 3 1909 in Cedar Rapids she lived here all her life A St Patrick high school graduate she had been secretary for Roasa Tractor and Equipment Co for six years Survived by her parents J W and Mrs Spillane and five brothers The body will be moved from Brody mortuary to the home Tuesday Calling hours Monday evening and Tuesday Rosary set for 8 p m Tuesday at the home by Mrs Molloy
Mrs Marie K Mochal widow of Mochal aged 95 died at 5 55 p m Sunday after an illness She was born November 11 1858 in Bojnice Czechoslovakia and came to the United States at eleven She was a member of Vajta lodge of Western Bohemian Fraternal association at Vining She is survived by daughter Bertha Madera of California Leonard Mochal of Fort Dodge eighteen great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services set for Moon chapel at 2 p m Wednesday Friends may call at the chapel
Frank A. Machek died at Cedar Rapids hospital at 6 45 am after a brief illness. Born in Bohemia December 3 1866 he moved to Fairfax 48 years ago and has lived in Cedar Rapids for 18 years. Survived by three sons and a Mary who died in 1939. Funeral services planned in the chapel at 2 pm Tuesday by B Hlubacek with burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Mrs Susan Carolyn Hurd widow of William J Hurd died in Cedar Rapids June 19 following a long illness born July 1873 in Cedar Rapids she lived there all her life survived by two sisters Mrs Genevieve Needham and brothers and other relatives Burial is at Oak Hill cemetery with visitation at the chapel in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Etta Okinew died Sunday at her home in St Paul after a period of illness. The report notes her family and community ties and mentions Mr Okinew. Further details appear in the local obituary notices.
Leon A. Link, production manager for the War Production Board, overseeing the board's newspaper print operations in the United States, is highlighted in a Waterloo feature. The piece notes his role in coordinating wartime information dissemination and press logistics nationwide.
The account centers on Lt. O Hara and his squadron during a carrier battle as they pursued six enemy planes. He describes coordinating passes to break formation and strike the lead aircraft while receiving support from Commander Thach and other personnel.
In a letter to Wallace Dies portrays Parmelee, a 59 year old Constantinople born economist, as having spent years in European nudist camps. He calls the content unfit for a housing planning agency and questions how such a figure could hold a senior post in the organization.
Ralph Livermore of Palo pleaded guilty to a driving offense in district court Monday and was fined 300 dollars plus costs. He may pay 25 dollars and costs monthly, after paying 25 dollars now. He was arrested Saturday night after the car he drove rammed the traffic signal at Second avenue and First street SW.
Harry J. Parker of Marin pled not guilty to drunk driving after being arrested by James Bear of Marion police. Parker appeared before Judge J. E. Heiserman in district court and posted $500 bond. The highway patrol transported him to the county jail.
The tax delinquent sale scheduled for Monday at the Linn County Courthouse has been postponed for the third time. County Treasurer Frank Bates said no bids were received and the sale was moved from its original date to May 29.
Mr and Mrs Robert Trembley of 302 Seventh Street NE were arguing near the Hilltop Inn after leaving. She had no hat or coat when they returned to the inn and police arrested her husband.
An affidavit connects a payment exceeding $20 from the Wagner Motor Company to an ongoing matter involving Stenniken Genin Rive. The document clarifies the financial link and party names in the case.
With no objectors present, the city council Monday approved a budget totaling 1,352,299.05 dollars for a project described as a continued city initiative. The vote ended without opposition and authorizes expenditure within the current fiscal plan.
David Hadded and Sybil Miller are subject to a district court action filed by Judge E Heiserman. The case caption and exact claims are unclear from the fragmented OCR text. Further records would specify the nature of the judgment and relief sought.
The council notes that reduced car and tire use during rationing may have cut fatal injuries, but warns against complacency as travel remained high. In two months 5,490 people were struck by vehicles, just one percent below the record period. Col. John Stilwell, council president, emphasizes vigilance.
The Ex-Qus will meet Thursday at 1 30 p.m. at the home of Baird 1301 Sixth Street Mr and Mrs Gale Postel and their home in Marion are also noted in the brief with unclear details about the location 2882.
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Grace Huddle from the Coe music faculty sang several Easter songs with accompaniment by Mrs Taylorland also from Coe. Rev Willi Q Eckler pastors Trinity Methodist.
One day remains for the city treasurer's office to process dog owner registrations as residents rally to complete their submissions before the Tuesday cutoff.
Five men identified include John E. Perdu of Iowa and M. Smith of Morley Pillare of Anamosa. text confirms several related names while truncating after H.
Ensign E G Ste of Virginia departs from 1010 Nineteenth Street SE by plane Sunday for Norfolk to resume duties in the naval air corps. Ensign Stepanek marked three days of awaiting his return from a plane trip.
Police installed 15 minute parking signs along Sixth avenue and Fourth Third street north to the alley. The action aims to curb all day parking by workers near business districts and dining establishments.
The White House said on Monday that President Roosevelt signed legislation to raise the federal debt limit to 125 billion dollars. The move set the nation’s borrowing cap higher to finance government programs and operations.
Jacqueline Barton, a 13 year old girl from Haverhill, who had been missing since Sunday, was located safe. Authorities confirmed she was working as a maid in a home.
Washington AP report on a proposed government reorganization to consolidate publicity offices into a single Office of Facts and Figures. Archibald MacLeish would lead the current Office of Government Reports with Lowell Mellett directing the information division.
Scattered snow fell in Cedar Rapids with more accumulation noted. Monday brought break in the white layer as temperatures rose to 36 degrees by afternoon. Morning lows hovered around 22 to 27 with late evening readings near 27.
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