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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
1
Mary Etta Higgins of Central City and Joshua J. Fuller of Kansas City Missouri are issued a marriage license.
Johnny Cole of Thirty-first Street SE fined 15 dollars for speeding 52. H. S. Touro of Marion fined 5 dollars and costs for leaving the scene of an accident. Dewey Hall of 1018 Sixth Street NW fined 5 dollars and costs for drunkenness.
Mildred Jane Burrier and Robert Burrier receive a divorce with cruel and inhuman treatment noted. Louise H. Zrudsky and Emil Zrudsky also divorce under Judge G. K. Thompson with custody to plaintiff and $25 monthly support until the child turns 16. Defendant pays $189 equity in realty and plaintiff gains title to household goods.
Mercy hospital reports a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. George Kofron of 2018 Mallory street SW on May 6 and a daughter for Dr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Marr of 2421 Meadowbrook drive SE on May 7. St. Luke's hospital lists a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. John C. Faulkner of 1310 J street SW on May 6 and twin sons for Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Hampton of Whittier on May 6. Charles W. Fackler and Vivian Clark welcome a son born May 6. the Facklers live in Des Moines, formerly Cedar Rapids, and Vivian is the daughter of Mrs. Gail H. Clark of 1614 K avenue NE.
Robert B Heilman aged 76 died at his home 511 Second Street SW at 10 20 p m Wednesday. David Wehde aged 53 of route 2 Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 4 p m Wednesday. Mary Bertha Wallace died at her home 1814 Third Avenue SE at 10 p m Wednesday.
The Cedar Rapids council heard that 5,799 residents signed petitions for a proposed airport. No site or options exist yet, and the army will decide where to locate the field if pursued. A June 1 special election would ask voters to authorize up to 325000 in bonds and a one half mill tax. Enthusiasm stems from postwar civic and economic hopes.
County Republicans and local leaders in Cedar Rapids and Linn county rally for B B Hickenlooper. Speakers praise his integrity and legislative record and urge turnout to support a governor from eastern Iowa. Campaign funds come from small contributions as key supporters from multiple groups endorse his candidacy.
Berlin reports from German broadcasts say Tokio claims Japanese forces crossed the Indian border from Burma. New York broadcasts have not confirmed such a penetration and Berlin has warned against accepting exaggerated Japanese claims.
Ed Lowe Linn county rationing administrator extended the final registration deadline for sugar books as long lines formed at several schools. All elementary schools stay open until 7 pm for late registrants and Lowe urged everyone to apply, noting future rationing of other commodities. Wednesday totals: Buchan an 1000 Arthur 1200 Cleveland 715 Fillmore 192 Garfield 706 Harrison 1096 Hayes 999 Jackson 2099 Johnson 1675 Kenwood 865 Lincoln 400 Polk 1741 Taylor 1034 Tyler 1665 Van Buren 869.
Sergt Verne Small announced Thursday that eight men left Cedar Rapids for induction at Fort Des Moines. Recruits: John E Snyder George W Gienn George W Albert Jack C Toms George E Roepke Harold G Spink Henry L Brown William H Sherman. Cedar Rapids navy office enlisted Merlyn E Berhow and Ira A Steffenson.
Democratic governor candidate Nelson G. Kraschel said in a Washington interview that Iowa should eliminate or curb the state income tax to help residents bear war burdens. He warned the war will cost more in money and sacrifice than any prior event.
Will Dawkins a 50 year old Negro outlaw sought for the shotgun slaying of five persons Tuesday was shot and killed Wednesday by about 100 armed men who cornered him in a woods near Hamlet North Carolina Dawkins fled to the woods after a woman reported his location to volunteers sheriff officers and state highway patrol.
Washington reports American legation in Stockholm urges all U S citizens in Sweden to return home. The Gripsholm may offer last chance to sail May 23 amid pending negotiations. About 75 Americans in Sweden plan to sail. citizenship rules change Oct 14 with few exceptions.
Cedar Rapids Raiders president Harry Johnson told Line club that no more baseball in Cedar Rapids unless attendance improves. He cited lower gate, higher taxes, and a six club schedule as burdens, noting Waterloo outdrew them. Johnson said Cedar Rapids will be Class A via Major League backing, with Cleveland providing funds and players. He highlighted four pennants in six years and previewed a younger 1960s squad, while local honors were presented to founding and ten year members.
The Joe Carberry agency secured the city's liability policy for 102 vehicles after the city council accepted Western Casualty and Surety Company’s low bid of 25 000 to 50 000 bodily injury liability and 5 000 property damage totaling 991 98. Competing bids were Great American Indemnity Company 1 020 and Iowa Mutual Liability Company 1 167 26.
Guerilla forces in eastern China reportedly opened a second front and struck Canton with multiple actions. Reports say 500 Japanese troops were killed in street fighting and explosions as the city faced intensified clashes.
An order from Company 1749 CCC requires the Decorah camp to close by May 22. Of 61 enrollees, 20 will be sent west, others to timber areas in the north, and eleven officers with families will relocate. Lieut. Carl W. Nelson commands the camp, established 1934 for state fish hatcheries and later a soil conservation camp.
New York Giants lineup features three left handed batters in the heart of the order Mel Ott Johnny Mize and Willard Marshall against most pitchers in a Chicago Southpaw Lock setting with Chicago hosting and Atlanta recruitment noted.
Two Army aviators Lieut Irving C Weells and Robert E Fabian were marooned about three miles from shore after a crash landing in the shallow waters near Antelope Island in Great Salt Lake. Hill Field officials report the situation as a difficult rescue, with horses proposed for towing if the craft is mired. swimming is discouraged due to high salinity.
Mary Bertha Wallace lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died at 1814 Third Avenue SE at 10 pm after a brief illness. Survived by three sisters Eurydice Wallace Mrs Frank Listenwalter of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Colin B Lebkicher of Miles City Mont and one brother William B Wallace of Chicago. Funeral at home 1814 Third Avenue SE at 2 pm Saturday with Rev Grant Anderson and Dr Robert Little officiating. Burial in Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at the home.
David Wehde aged 55 died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 4 p.m. Wednesday after a brief illness. He was born August 30, 1888 in Tipton and lived there before moving to a farm on the Iowa City road. He married Amanda Regennitter in September 1913. He leaves his wife, six sons, one daughter, four sisters, and six brothers. Funeral arrangements pending. friends may call at Moen chapel.
At 10 20 p m Wednesday after a short illness born May 22 1865 in Linn county he lived there all his life. Survived by wife Mary B Heilman two daughters Harriett Heilman and Mrs Charles Pfef fer Cedar Rapids three sons Robert J Sioux City C F and Edward R Withwe Wis. Funeral Saturday 10 a m Brady chapel Rev D J Lenihan burial Mt Calvary cemetery friends may call Friday.
Harry B Bailey a former Cedar Rapids resident died at 7 30 a m Monday in La Jolla Calif while here he was with the North years He was employed by the government at the San Diego marine base Surviving are his wife Bertha Kopecky a son Waverly at home an uncle John Kucera a brother in law Frank Kopecky and sister in law Lillian Kopecky all of Cedar Rapids Masonic funeral services were held in La Jolla.
A former Cedar Rapids resident Mrs A M Boyd died in Chiacuni. She had two grandsons who died in Chicago.
Former Cedar Rapids resident Mittan heads the A. E. F. herd unit moving to new assignment. Details indicate a transfer of personnel and location within military logistics.
G B Burns vowed to find his son's body and after five days of skiing uncovered army transport wreckage that carried Major General Herbert A. Dargue and seven others to death on December 12. He found a belt he identified as his son's, saw one body and scattered clothing, and left the probing to army officers. The list aboard the Phoenix to Hamilton Field flight included Dargue Bundy Ricker McCaffery Leavitt Hoffman van Hamm and Burns. The search began Saturday with expert skier guidance and a rancher report of a large plane in trouble.
Cedar Rapids sees sun break through overcast skies and temperatures rise to 62 degrees by 2:30 p.m. on Thursday after two days of cold. Wednesday reached 50 degrees between 12:30 and 1:30 p.m. with evening drops to the low forties and a 41 degree low overnight.
Richard L. Broussard 33 of 1418 First Street NW was arrested by Detective John Hanna and Special Agent Jack Monahan on a charge of larceny of more than $20. He allegedly stole two oxygen tanks and one acetylene tank from the Milwaukee roundhouse where he formerly worked. tanks found in his backyard.
General Motors yielded to the War Labor Board's order for temporary double time payments for Sunday work. GM president Charles E. Wilson said he had not fully understood the board's intent and acknowledged that his criticism of board procedure was not meant to question the board's integrity. The hearing ended dramatically as Wilson reversed GM's position.
Des Moines Iowa June dates for Hawkeye Boys State may shift to Grinnell College after the army leased the state fair ground buildings. State adjutant R J Laird said a decision from Grinnell University is expected Friday with possible date changes. About 690 boys attend the Legion sponsored event.
Hollywood United Press reports actress Ann Sothern was granted a divorce from actor Roger Pryor after she testified his love of aviation had broken up their home.
Mr Blagden of the Royal Society sits in a room heated to 260 degrees Fahrenheit for 45 minutes as part of an experiment or demonstration. The incident highlights extreme conditions tested by the society and raises questions about safety or practice.
Iowa conservation commission announced fishing will be allowed this year at Gladbrook lake Tama county and Lacey Keosauqua lake Van Buren county under artificial lake rules. Fishing runs June 15 to November 30 daily from 5 AM to 10 30 PM with a daily limit of 12 fish per person. Not more than five black bass or seven crappies may be taken.
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