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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1942
Page
2
The report lists highs and lows for several cities including Miami New Orleans Chicago New York Davenport Des Moines and Washington with values ranging from the mid thirties to mid eighties indicating a diverse regional weather pattern. Some figures appear unclear but indicate notable warmth in New Orleans and Washington while Midwest readings show cooler values.
Mary Etta Higgins of Central City and Joshua J Fuller of Kansas City Missouri appear in a readable notice fragment. This item names two individuals and regional ties but lacks full context or action.
Johnny Cole of 301 Thirty-first Street SE fined $15 plus costs for an offense. Marion fined $5 and costs for leaving the scene of an accident. Dewey Hall, 42, of 1018 Sixth Street NW fined $5 and costs for drunkenness.
Mildred Jane Burrier and Louise H Zrudsky divorce petitions granted against their husbands. In Mildred Burrier case Judge G K Thompson notes cruel and inhuman treatment after a 1942 marriage to Robert Burrier. In Louise Zrudsky case custody awarded to the plaintiff with the defendant ordered to pay 25 dollars monthly until the child reaches 16, plus 189 dollars to account for plaintiff equity in real estate and the home furnishings transferred to the plaintiff. Judge G K Thompson.
At Mercy hospital a daughter was born May 6 to Mr. and Mrs. George Kofron of 2018 Mallory street SW. May 7 brought a daughter to Dr. and Mrs. Marvin D. Marr of 2421 Meadowbrook drive SE. St. Luke's hospital recorded a daughter May 6 for Mr. and Mrs. John C. Faulkner of 1310 J street SW and twin sons May 6 for Mr. and Mrs. Howard J. Hampton of Whittier. Mr. and Mrs. Wilbur Schappert of 1201 Tenth street NW welcomed a daughter. Charles W. Fackler and his wife welcomed a son May 6. the Facklers are formerly of Cedar Rapids, now of Des Moines. Mrs. Fackler is the former Vivian Clark, 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 pm Wednesday. David Wehde aged 53 of route 2 Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 4 pm Wednesday. Mary Bertha Wallace died at her home 1814 Third Avenue SE at 10 pm Wednesday.
The Cedar Rapids council hears from Blaise about 5,799 names on petitions urging an airport. He says over 5,000 signers joined in under 72 hours with broad civic backing and no site chosen yet. Mayor Hahn sets June 1 as the special election date to decide annual taxes to fund airport bonds up to 325 thousand dollars.
A Linn county rally highlights support for Hickenlooper with speakers including Carl Hendrickson Elmer A. Johnson Roy Downer James White Don Hines and Mrs Ballard. They praise his integrity, constitutional foundations and potential to have a governor from Cedar Rapids. Funds cited as coming from ordinary citizens.
Berlin broadcasts summarize Tokio saying Japanese forces from Burma crossed the Indian border. AP notes Berlin and Tokyo radio reports differ, and New York listening posts have not confirmed such penetration despite past Berlin exaggerations.
Ed Lowe Linn county rationing administrator extended final registration to Thursday as schools stay open until 7 pm. He urged all citizens to apply for sugar books, noting future rationing of other commodities and possible reuse of sugar books. Readings show high turnout across many schools including Jackson 2099 and Johnson 1675.
Sergt Verne Small announced Thursday that eight men left Cedar Rapids for induction at Fort Des Moines. Recruits listed include Snyder and Gienn both of 1015 Third Ave SE, Albert of 1257 Fifth Ave SE, Toms of Central City, Roepke of Oelwein, Spink of Platteville Wis, Brown of Conesville, and Sherman of Waterloo. Navy enlistees were Berhow of 3888 First Ave NE and Steffenson of Norway.
Iowa gubernatorial candidate Nelson G. Kraschel said in Washington that the Iowa income tax should be eliminated or reduced to ease wartime burdens. He argued tax relief is necessary now more than ever as the war imposes higher costs on the nation and its people.
Will Dawkins a 50 year old Negro, sought for five killings, was shot to death by about 100 armed men in a woods near Hamlet North Carolina. Dawkins was killed after a hours long chase as state troopers local officers and volunteers opened fire with dozens of bullets.
Washington reports through INS that the American legation in Stockholm urged U S citizens in Sweden to sail home on the Gripsholm on May 23 as negotiations for repatriation proceed. Officials confirm pending talks. About 75 Americans in Sweden await passage. 200 recently returned aboard the Drottningholm.
Cedar Rapids Raiders president Harry Johnson told Lions club attendees that Cedar Rapids may drop baseball for a long time unless attendance improves. He noted Waterloo outdrew the Raiders despite higher prices, cited league costs, and said Cedar Rapids has a working Cleveland deal boosting Class A status. Johnson highlighted past pennants and described players while Lion Ernest Gundhing awarded longtime members and officials.
The City Council accepted the low bid from Western Casualty and Surety for bodily injury liability and property damage on 102 vehicles. The Carberry agency presented the bid, totaling $991.98 under a $25 000 to $50 000 bodily injury clause and $5 000 property damage. Other bids were Great American Indemnity at $1 020 and Iowa Mutual Liability at $1 167.26.
Chinese guerrilla forces opened a second front in eastern China and struck Canton with a string of attacks. Reports say street fighting killed about 500 Japanese troops and involved multiple explosions.
Decorah CCC Company 1749 faces closure by May 22 with 61 enrollees reassigned to the west coast and northern timber areas. Eleven officers and their families will relocate. Lieut. Carl W. Nelson commands the camp, established 1834 to build state fish hatcheries and later a soil conservation camp. The site will store equipment with a caretaker remaining on site.
The New York Giants employ three left handed batters Ott Johnny Mize and Willard Marshall in a game against Chicago. The article notes their left handed hitting strategy as a notable point for the matchup with the Chicago opponent.
Two Army aviators are marooned far out in the Great Salt Lake after a damaged craft left them stranded. Search planes cannot confirm injuries as rescuers weigh risky options using horses if the plane sits in shallow water. Officials warn pilots not to swim due to 25 percent salinity. Antelope Island area is too shallow for boat rescues.
Mary Bertha Wallace lifelong Cedar Rapids resident died at home 1814 Third Ave SE at 10 pm Wednesday after brief illness. Survived by sisters Eurydice Wallace Frank Listenwalter Cedar Rapids and Mrs Colin B Lebkicher Miles City Mont and brother William B Wallace Chicago plus nieces and nephews. Funeral 2 pm Saturday at home with Rev Grant Anderson and Dr Robert Little. burial Oak Hill Cemetery. Friends may call at home.
David Wehde died at 4 p.m. Wednesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. Born August 30, 1888 in Tipton, he lived mainly there before moving to a farm on the Iowa City road two years ago. He married Amanda Regennitler in September 1913, who survives, as do six sons, one daughter, six brothers, and four sisters. A Lutheran, he was laid to rest with arrangements pending at Moen chapel option noted for friends.
At 10 20 p m Wednesday after a short illness born May 22 1865 in Linn county he had resided here his entire life. Survived by wife Mary B Heilman two Cedar Rapids sisters Mrs Charles Pfef fer and another Mrs Pfef fer three sons Robert J Sioux City C F and Edward R Withwe Wis Funeral services set for Brady chapel Saturday 10 a m Rev D J Lenihan burial Mt Calvary cemetery Friends may call Friday at the mortuary
Harry B Bailey a former Cedar Rapids resident died at a dolls by at the marine base in San Diego Cal Survived by his wife Bertha Kopecky a son Warwick 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.
Mrs A M Boyd a former Cedar Rapids resident died in China. She is survived by her brother Andrew J Gray and nephew Delmas C Gray of Cedar Rapids.
Word reached Mrs. Charles Mittan of 321 Second Avenue SW about a matter connected to Cedar and the A. E. F. in the theater of war. The fragmentary notes suggest a report of personnel or troop movement involving Cedar and a referenced herd.
G B Burns of Spokane and kin locate wreckage in California mountains identified as the Dargue transport that perished December 12 with Major General Herbert A. Dargue and seven others aboard. Burns reports a belt he believes belongs to his son Lieut Homer C Burns and sees one body while army guards secure the site. The party had hunted five days through snow and treacherous terrain, enlisting a skier guide after hearing a plane in distress.
The Cedar Rapids area expects rising temperatures with sun returning after two days of cold. By 2:30 p.m. Thursday the temperature had climbed to 62 degrees, following a cool morning with overcast skies and scattered clouds.
Richard L. Broussard aged 33 was arrested on a charge of larceny of more than 20 dollars by Milwaukee railroad detectives. He is accused of stealing two oxygen tanks and one acetylene tank from the Milwaukee roundhouse where he formerly worked. The tanks were found in the back yard of his home.
The Iowa conservation commission announced fishing will be allowed this year at Gladbrook lake in Tama county and Lacey-Keosauqua lake in Van Buren county under artificial-lake rules. Fishing is allowed June 15 to November 30 daily from 5:00 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. with a daily limit of 12 fish, up to five black bass and seven crappies.
General Motors conceded to the War Labor Board's order for a temporary extension of double time pay for Sunday work at a tense Washington hearing. GM president Charlie E. Wilson stated the company misunderstood the board's intent and that its criticism of procedure did not reflect the board's integrity.
Des Moines Iowa state adjutant of the American Legion R J Laird announced that Hawkeye Boys State may be held at Grinnell College this year if arrangements satisfy officials The event originally planned for June 7 to 14 at the state fair ground but the army leased those buildings Laird has spoken with Grinnell president Dr Samuel Stevens and hopes for a definite answer by Friday If Grinnell is chosen dates may change Approximately 690 boys attend the event sponsored by the Legion.
Hollywood UPI reports actress Ann Sothern was granted a divorce from actor Roger Pryor after she testified his passion for aviation had wrecked their home.
Mr Blagden the secretary of the Royal Society was 45 minutes in a room heated to 260 degrees Fahrenheit. The incident underscores concerns about safety and working conditions in official spaces.
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