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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 06, 1940
Page
9
A financial campaign kickoff dinner is set for this evening at 6 15 at Memorial Coliseum in Cedar Rapids. Col Robert W Stewart is scheduled as the keynote speaker.
A Sunday 601 p.m. fire alarm at 317 Fourth Street NW reported a rag and wooden stairway fire. Don Williams was listed with the incident and Company No 2 responded. two grass tires were also noted in the report.
Verne Farlex Marian and Art Steggall of 115 Second Street NW each fined 2 dollars and costs for failing to stop at a stop sign. B Frank Hoover of Oskaloosa fined 3 dollars and costs for pulling a trailer without properly equipped lights. Ivan Parsons, 24, of 720 Third Street SW sentenced to 30 days in jail on an assault and battery charge filed by his wife before Justice H R Church.
Gladys Mane Williams files for divorce from Charles W Williams on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. The couple wed in Anamosa on January 22.
St Luke's and Mercy hospitals record births for May 4 5 and 6 with parents including Al W Allen Walter Bensch Stanley Butters Eldon Coffman and P A Tracy. Obituaries note deaths for George William McNabb Anna Mizvaur Edward H Thompson William A Coon and others. Local arrests and fines include Harry Wright charged with reckless driving Jerry Kosina fined Milo Webb fighting disturbance case dismissed.
Ladies auxiliary groups Townsend clubs 1 and 3 meet Wednesday at 2 pm with Mrs H E McCormac. A petition by Takin Brothers Freight for extra Chicago area service from Iowa points goes to Interstate Commerce Commission Wednesday at 9 am at the Kirkwood Hotel. Harry F Sundberg of the Chamber traffic bureau may attend. City councilmen begin a month long board of assessment and review hearings to address property over assessments amid resignation.
Miss Margaret Waggoner of the Des Moines Dairy Council urged that basic diets for health include protective foods like milk green leafy vegetables citrus fruits butter eggs tomato juice. Members viewed a nutrition film and enjoyed saxophone and cornet numbers during Music Week observances.
The column explains life expectancy trends, premium effects, and the role of interest rates in life insurance costs. It notes longer lifespans do not automatically lower premiums and highlights that higher interest rates are needed to reduce costs.
District Attorney Thomas E. Dewey won Maryland's 16 Republican national convention delegates unopposed as Roosevelt Garner supporters prepare for California primary. Polls show Hull as potential vote getter, sparking talk of a Hull candidacy. Republican platform committee to meet in Philadelphia June 17 to craft a calmer, more deliberate platform.
About 1,000 people expected at a Coe College dinner signaling the opening campaign for fundraising. Ernest Graham, Chicago architect, plans layouts for the Coe of the future. The drive seeks 140000 in Linn County as part of a national 250000 campaign. Campaign workers pledge prior to calling on prospects.
George Griner urged a Maginot line of Americanism to combat un-American activity on WMT for the Hanford post of the American Legion. He warned of a hidden enemy within and called for awakening to propaganda from communism and other isms. He likened Norway’s Nazi honeycombing to American indifference.
County jail records show George Gorman detained after a patrol stop. He refused chemical tests after completing a Rhomberg balance test, was released on his own bond, and no liquor was found in the car. Gorman was unavailable for comment.
Dorothy Alta Lillig seeks a divorce from Anthony Peter Lillig on cruel and inhuman treatment. They married at Marion on June 8 1925. The will of Emery A McArthur dated April 26 was probated Monday. Testator’s sons JC McArthur Carl McArthur and W L McArthur named legatees with W L McArthur as executor. Judge JM C Ring sustained a defense motion to set aside a SB2375 Judg ment in a separate note action. pleadings on defense to be filed promptly.
Police warn residents to watch for a revolving door pickpocket scheme seen in Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. A two man team watches banks for targets then stages a distraction as one blocks the door and the other lifts the victim’s purse.
A sneak thief took 56.29 dollars from the S and W Tenth Street station between 6 and 6 10 p m Sunday. Manager W Q Schulte reports the money vanished during a ten minute interval when no staff were in the office. A boy about 12 years old, frequently seen around the station, is suspected and has since left the area.
Wayne McCall a flagman at the Third avenue and Fourth street crossing was injured by a car on duty and taken to Mercy hospital in good condition. Emile Huffier was questioned and released with no evidence of recklessness or liquor. McCall suffered head cuts and a bruised leg and was later taken to Morey hospital by taxicab.
Three hundred fifty Linn county retail food merchants and staff are invited to a Tuesday 8:30 p.m. Chamber of Commerce meeting where the federal surplus commodities corporation food stamp plan will be explained before its Thursday inauguration. W. P. Oliver leads the briefing with John T. Sinclair from Chicago assisting Cedar Rapids setup in the coming weeks.
National Music Week continues with afternoon and evening programs. Mozart Junior study club performs at 8 p.m. in Memorial Coliseum, Marion Choral Club broadcasts at 3:45 p.m. on WMT, and a 2:30 p.m. Immaculate Conception School recital follows in the school auditorium with multiple student groups and soloists listed. Also noted is a 4:15 p.m. assembly room radio program by Cedar Rapids public schools in observance of Music Week.
Hollywood icon Mary Martin wed Richard Halliday in a brief elopement in Yuma Arizona. The ceremony followed a hurried romance after the couple left Los Angeles, pairing the film star with her new husband hours after their marriage.
The city council approved moving a boulevard lamp post at Third Avenue to allow a marquee for the Montrose hotel. Commissioner previously resisted, citing street symmetry, but Lightner Brothers' contractor action and new cable work from Iowa Electric Light and Power enabled the plan without paving cuts. Mayor Hahn supported the proposal as safe. Commissioner Williams also approved.
Clarence Ashbrenner a truck driver for Shomont Ice Cream faced speeding charges after a 1240 PM collision at Third Street and Second Avenue West. W J Carlson alleged the truck exceeded 40 miles per hour before striking Carlson's machine. Ashbrenner released to police court Tuesday.
The Rev Ross S Mills of Green Mountain was elected moderator of the Congregational and Christian conference of Iowa at the convention closing. Mrs C L Gleason of Ames was elected assistant moderator. The Rev Joseph B Calhoun of Clear Lake was chosen scribe and the Rev L T Proctor of Kingsley will be his assistant.
George William McNabb with the Milwaukee Railroad died in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born March 29 1891 in Centerville he served 30 years with the railroad, last as general yardmaster. He married Visa Gilroy Feb 22 1911 and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1912. Survived by his wife three sons a daughter four sisters two brothers and four grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday at Moon chapel with burial at Cedar Memorial Park.
William A. Coon a 47 year old lineman for Iowa Electric Light and Power died in a local hospital after a pole he was removing wires from near Newhall snapped and he fell He was born in Town and had lived in Cedar Rapids over 20 years A World War II veteran he was a member of Hanford post American Legion Surviving are his wife Louise two sons William and Kenneth four sisters and two brothers Funeral services will be con-plated
A funeral service will be held Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. in Barta chapel conducted by Rev. S. L. Barnhart. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery with military services at the grave. The body was moved to the residence where friends may call this evening.
Mrs Anna Mizaur a Cedar Rapids resident died at 5 30 am Sunday at her brother Fred Henek home in Marion after weeks of illness. She leaves brothers Gilbert Danville Illinois and Mary Fritz Clarence Rosa Cloid Oxford Junction Tillie Luke Savanna Iowa among five sisters. Body taken to sister Mrs Cloid in Oxford Junction for funeral Tuesday at 2 pm with burial in Oxford Junction cemetery.
Edward H Thompson a Cedar Rapids resident for 56 years and former bricklayer died suddenly after a heart attack Sunday at noon. Born October 29 1865 in Concord NH he moved to Cedar Rapids at 18 married Jessie Shefler in 1886 she died 1912. Surviving son Frank B Thompson sister Hattie Harman and three grandchildren. Funeral Tuesday 2 p m Turner chapel Rev James T Stewart First United Brethren Church burial Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Thomas P Newcomb died at his home and funeral services led by Rev D J Lenihan will be held Tuesday at 9 am in St Patrick's Church. Burial follows at Mount Calvary Cemetery. The Rosary will be recited at 8 pm Monday at the residence by the Rosary Society Knights of Columbus and Father Lenihan. The body was moved from Monahan Funeral Home to the residence for calling hours.
Hughes declines settlement as W H Dunshee is fined 50 dollars for a hit and run touching Olson’s car. Hendrickson finds no criminal intent. Assistant county attorney cites traffic department issues with hit and run drivers and urges the $50 penalty. Dunshee says he has driven for 40 years and vows to take the regular license exam after transcript sent to highway patrol.
Cedar Rapids officials move to ban living in auto trailers by enacting an operative ordinance. The measure, urged by Bob Blahnik and Leonard Berry, would restrict trailers to trailer camps for up to three days and bolster enforcement to protect public health from lack of toilet facilities.
The Inter-Ocean Securities corporation under an Iowa charter received approval from the state executive council for issuing 13 057 shares of preferred stock 12 000 shares of common no par value stock and 18 500 shares of class B no par value stock. The action is part of transferring the corporation from Delaware to Iowa and awaits approval from the state insurance commission.
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