Obituary Notices from Cedar Rapids and Surrounding Areas
A fragmentary obituary notice lists Ray Miller and Annette Webb of Cedar Rapids along with Oscar FE Wente of Waterloo and Gwendolyn Newlin of Marion. Other names include Erroll Lo Miller of Mount Vernon and Fila Kettering Johnson of Cedar Rapids, James Leslie Wee of Warner and Gertrude Leama Minehart of Springville, Kenneth Wells of Marion and Ruth Simson of Taddville, Joseph F Margen and Helen M Schumacher of Cedar Rapids. Dr D De Mahond, 66, died at his home at 830 First Avenue E at 416 pm Friday. Co. Clark, 77, died at his home at 307 Seventh Avenue SE, early Saturday. Treoamas McGovern, 76, of the Central hotel, died in a local hospital at 1250 am Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Miller
Annette Webb
Cedar Rapids
Oscar FE Wente
Waterloo
Gwendolyn Newlin
Marion
Erroll Lo “Miller
Mount Vernon
Fila Kettering Johnson
James Leslie Wee Oof Warner
Gertrude Leama Minehart
Springville
Kenneth Wells
Ruth Simson
Taddville
Joseph F Margen
Helen M Schumacher
D de Mahond
First Avenue
Co. Clark
Seventh Avenue SE
Saturdas Treoamas McGovern
Central Hotel
Desertion charge against Hamlin continued to May 25
Charges of desertion and abandonment of minor children filed against Erwin Hamlin by Elsie Hienkin continued to May 25 in Ro Churchill's court. J Erol, Iowa City fined £2 and cot one driver's license. Justice Churchill's court. Tale Davis, 322 Fourteenth sheet VE fined $10 and costs for speeding. Francis Till, Cascade, fined $2 and costs for running a stop sign. Mercy hospital Mr and Mrs Donald Bo Newman of Toddville as on May 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Erwin Hamlin
Elsie Hienkin
Churchill's Court
Erol
Iowa City
Churchills Court
Tale Davis
Francis Till
Cascade
Mercy Hospital
Donald Bo Newman
Toddville
Court House News: DeForest Custody and Alimony Case
Dorothy DeForest sues Paul DeForest in a separate maintenance suit claiming cruel treatment. She seeks four children’s custody, temporary alimony of 100, 100 in costs and fees, plus 40 monthly and 2,500 lump sum alimony. Marriage occurred at St Paul on July 7, 1928, with a $5,000 attachment and custody injunction granted. Daisy Shannon sues James P Shannon for divorce on cruel treatment grounds and seeks restoration of her former name. An attachment of 500 against Shannon’s property was obtained. they married at Waterloo on October 17, 1938.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dorothy DeForest
Paul DeForest
DeForest
St Paul Dee 7
HC Ring
Daisy
Shannon
James P Shannon
Right
Dasy M Price
C J) Haas
Waterloo
Inter-Ocean Securities Corp Files Articles in Cedar Rapids
Articles of incorporation for Inter-Ocean Securities Corp filed with County Recorder Dempsy Jones. Authorized capital stock totals 41 557 shares: 11 057 preferred at 25 dollars par, 12 000 class A common without par, 18 500 class B common without par. Directors include Karl P Blaise Howard H Cherry Roy E Cur ras WH Dunshee James FE Hamilton and E M Pinney. Officers: Roy K Canas president Karl P Blasc vice president and secretary E M Pinney vice president James Hamilton treasurer E Metz assistant treasurer DL Nelson secretary and O Stef fenson assistant secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inter-Ocean Securities Corporation of
Cedar Rapids
Dempsy Jones
Karl P Blaise
Howard H Cherry
Roy E. Curras
WH Dunshee
James FE Hamilton
E. M. Pinney
JW. Bolling
Judge Approves Sale of Bank Assets at Center Point
Judge C J Haas authorized D W Bates as receiver of Linn County Savings Bank Center Point to sell remaining receivership assets to E W Cropper of Ottumwa for 135 dollars by April. Assets include bills receivable stock assessments judgments cash items notes bonds and non-ledger assets. The receiver's compromise of claims and miscellaneous assets was approved in a separate order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C J Haas
D W Bates
Linn Counts Savings Bank
Center Point
E.W Cropper
Ottumwa
False uttering charge leads to arrest warrant in Marengo
Wanted in Marengo and detained by Sheriff Jim Smith's office on Friday afternoon, H WN Polton of Cedar Rapids, 31, was released to an Iowa county deputy sheriff later that afternoon. Linn officials said a warrant from Marengo cited a charge of false uttering a check.
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Jim Smith
H WN
Polton
Cedar Rapids
Iowa County
Linn
Marengo
FD R Sure Of Jowa Backing On SRD Term
Continued from Page Li nates Leslie Hull Waverly Airs Florence Dooley Marshalltown Gordon Campbell Belmont Fred Bruene Toledo Fourth district Delegates William Connors Manly Fred Bier mann Decorah Earl Dean Mason Clay Grover Galvin Rockford Alternates Leona Busching Nashua Ed Vrba Cresco Miles Connor Waukon Janella Dickey Independence First district Delegates Ars Ray Baxter Burlington William RQart Iowa City Dr We A Sternberg Mount Pleasant Ralph Lowe Columbus Junction Alternates Harry Lamanski Pleasant Plan Harry Dye Washington J C France Tipton Clara Daley Towa City
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Nates
Leslie Hull
Waverly
Airs
Florence Dooley
Marshalltown
Gordon Campbell
Belmont
Fred Bruene
Toledo
William Connors
Manly
Fred Biermann
Decorah
Earl Dean
Mason Clay
Grover
Galvin
Rockford
Leona Busching
Nashua
Ed Vrba
Cresco
Miles Connor
Waukon
Janella Dickey
Independence
Ars Ray Baxter
Burlington
William Rqart
Iowa City
Dr We A
Sternberg
Mount, Pleasant
Ralph Lowe
Columbus Junction
Harry Lamanski
Pleasant Plan
Harry Dye
Washington
JC France
Tipton
Clara Daley
Towa City
Dutch recapture vital airfields in rapid invasion days
British sources say Allied advance in Belgium proceeds as planned though cautious. Dutch defenders blow bridges to slow the German land thrust. German forces push toward Almelo Hengelo and Arnhem while Groningen reports penetration to the north. Royal bombardment hit Rotterdam airport before the Dutch countermeasures. Belgian king and authorities vow stubborn resistance as casualties mount among civilians in early air raids.
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Netherlands
Rhine
Almelo
Hengelo
Arnhem
Groningen
van Kleffins
London
Rotterdam
Unat
Boys Admit Thefts From Pound Home
Four youths, three aged 16 and one 17, admitted to stealing a small bank and several items from Harold Pound’s home at 1410 First Avenue East Sunday night. They divided $423, plus a pair of salt and pepper shakers and an ash tray, and were turned over to the probation office.
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Harold Pound
First Avenue E
Davenport Man Elected Osteopaths State Head
Dr Nol comb Jordan of Davenport was elected head of the Iowa society of osteopathic physicians and surgeons for the coming year at its forty second annual convention in Des Moines. S H Klein of Des Moines as vice president and F A Gordon of Marshalltown as secretary treasurer were reelected. Trustees for terms of two and one year were Mary Golden of Des Moines B D Elliott of Oskaloosa H D Wright of Hampton and W S Edmund of Red Oak. J P Schwartz of Des Moines won a five year seat on the legislative committee.
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Des Moines
Nolcomb Jordan
Davenport
Iowa Society of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
S. H. Klein
F. A. Gordon
Marshalltown
Mary Golden
B. D Elliott
Oskaloosa
H D Wright
Hampton
W S Edmund
Red Oak
Ray B. Gilmour
Sioux City
J J Henderson
Toledo
J. P. Schwartz
Roosevelt Urges Readiness to Defend Western Freedom
President Roosevelt addressed the eighth American Scientific Congress in Washington, warning of European dictators and urging the Americas to defend civilization by every means. He called for unity among 21 republics to protect science culture freedom and Christian civilization amid invasions of Belgium the Netherlands and Luxembourg.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Eighth American Scientific Congress
Western Hemisphere
Americas
Congress
Germany
Low Countries
Belgium
Netherlands
Luxemburg
New World
Buenos Aires
Lima
American Republics
Little Symphony and Cornell groups in May Festival concert
In Mount Vernon on Friday, the Little Symphony and Cornell Oratorio Society with soloists presented Bach’s Mass in B minor excerpts in the second May Festival program. Hans Lange directed a refined ensemble while Jacques Jolas led the Oratorio Society choir with Ruth Pinkerton, Francis German, and newcomer Joseph Victor Laderoute delivering notable aria and duet performances.
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Mount Vernon
Cornells
Wis
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Little Symphony
Cornell Oratorio Society
Hans Lange
Oratorio Society
Jacques Jolas
Ruth Pinkerton
Francis German
Joseph Victor Laderoute
Benedictus
WPA Workers to Shift to Biweekly Pay in Linn County
Linn county WPA workers will be paid every two weeks starting May 20 to simplify bookkeeping and checks. District Engineer Myers says hours drop from 130 to 120 per month, maintaining 40 cents per hour and keeping annual wages unchanged though paychecks total slightly less per period.
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WPA
Linn County
Peice Myers
Myers
Washington Youth Named At DeMolay Convention
Clint on Iowa youth Mike Flynn of Burlington is now master councilor of the Order of DeMolay for the southeast district. He was elected at the district conclave in Clinton. Other officers elected include Kenneth Dierks Davenport senior councilor Bob Towner Mascaline junior councilor Bob Carstensen Clinton scribe and Ray Whisler Washington treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Mike Flynn
Burlington
Order of DeMolay
Iowa
Kenneth Dierks
Davenport
Bob Towner
Mascaline
Bob Carstensen
Scribe
Ray Whisler
Washington
Foes Square Off To Stage Major Battle Across Europe
German forces tightened on the Lowland front for a major clash as Hitler’s blitz against French Belgian and Dutch targets continued. British and French troops moved quickly into Belgium to counter a possible German north of the Maginot line while Allied planes bombed behind enemy lines. Paris reported significant early Allied gains on land amid heavy air battles, with reports of widespread bombing of strategic targets and growing public demand for retaliation. The conflict marked a return to large scale, organized resistance unseen since World War I.
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Paris
Belgium
Maginot Line
the Hague
Mussolini Praises Blockade Row as Cavagnari Bucks Policy
Rome AP report says Premier Benito Mussolini applauded in parliament while Admiral Domenico Cavagnari criticized Allied blockade policy. Cavagnari called the blockade a great disturbance to Mediterranean states and said Italy must change its position due to geography and economic interests, arguing it conflicts with natural rights.
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Rome
Benito Mussolini
Domenico Cavagnari
Navy
Senate
Italy
Mediterranean
France
England
Germany
Cavagnari
War in Your Living Room With Bugs Baer Satire
A satirical piece by Arthur Bugs Baer mockingly imagines a modern war brought to civilians. It frets about Holland Belgium and Hitler, mocks martial fear, and warns no youth should worry as conflict arrives on the doorstep through media and propaganda.
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Arthur “Bugs” Baer
Holland
Belgium
Hitler
P.S
Britain Uses Entire Resources Amid Cabinet Shakeup
Britain reorganizes its war cabinet with leaders from across the political spectrum joining as ministers without portfolio or in key posts. Churchill, Chamberlain’s successor, is hailed while Attlee, Lloyd George, Morrison, and Sinclair rumored for major roles. RAF raids on Rotterdam and Waalhaven target German occupation bases near The Hague, destroying troop carriers and aircraft, with heavy enemy losses and fires seen at multiple sites.
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Paul Reynaud
France
National Union
French Social Party
Jean Ybarnegaray
Social Party
Louis Marin
Republican Federation
Chamberlain
Churchill
Duke of Marlborough
Louis XIV
David Lloyd George
Maj
Clement Attlee
Herbert Morrison
Sir Archibald Sinclair
The
Air Ministry
Royal Air Force
Holland
Rotterdam
Hague
Bomber Command
Dr D G Mahood Dies In Cedar Rapids At 71
Dr D G Mahood died at his home 830 First Avenue East at 4 16 pm Friday after a short illness He was born in Ontario on May 4 1874 and moved to Cedar Rapids from Chicago in 1916 Surviving are his wife Nora Morley two daughters Mrs Otis Britt Tallahassee Florida and Mrs Harold Thompson Webster City four brothers Rev J W Mahood Robert Mahood London Ontario Canada Dr W R Mahood Santa Monica California Dr L M Mahood Sioux City and a sister Miss Helena Mahood Fordwich Canada Funeral services are set for 2 pm Monday at Monahan funeral home conducted by Rev James H Blackstone The body will be taken to Onawa for burial Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday.
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D G Mahood
First Avenue E
Ontario
Canada
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Chicago Dental Surgery College
Chicago College of Medicine
Nora Morley
Whiting, Ja
Otis Britt
Tallahassee
Fla
Harold Thompson
Webster City
J. W. Mahood
Robert Mahood
London
W. R. Mahood
Santa Monica
Calif
L. M. Mahood
Sioux City
Helena Mahood
Fordwich
Monahan
James H. Blackstone
Onawa
Charles Butler Former Cedar Rapids Resident Dies at Monticello
Charles Butler died at Monticello at 4 am Saturday after a long illness. Former Cedar Rapids resident, he lived at 1847 D Avenue NE for years before moving to Monticello two years ago. He belonged to Crescent Lodge No. 25 A F and A M and is survived by his wife Minnie Butler.
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Charles Butler
Cedar Rapids
Monticello
Mr. Butler
D Avenue NE
Crescent Lodge
Minnie Butler
Funeral services for Samuel L. Hensley
Funeral services for Samuel Leonard Hensley a World War II veteran of 205 A Avenue NW who died at the Veterans hospital Des Moines will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday in Turner chapel with the Rev. Frank Ward officiating. Burial will follow in Campbell cemetery east of Cedar Rapids.
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Samuel Leonard Hensley
A Avenue NW
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Turner Chapel
Frank Ward
Campbell Cemetery
Cedar Rap
Local Veterans Grave Services Planned by Hanford Post
The Hanford post of the American Legion will conduct military services at the grave. Friends may call at the chapel to pay respects.
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Hanford Post
American Legion
Funeral for Mrs. Elizabeth Loese at Beatty chapel
The funeral for Elizabeth Loese who died suddenly at her home 833 Oakland Avenue NE will be held at Beatty chapel at 1 30 p m Sunday. The Rev P L Bornhoeft will officiate and burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery family lot. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Loese
Oakland Avenue NE
Beatty Chapel
P. L. Bornhoeft
Oak Hill Cemetery
Death of Cc. C Clark at 307 Seventh Avenue SE
Cc. C Clark, 77, was found dead in his room at 1045 am Saturday. Deputy coroner Dr. R E. Munden said probable heart attack, no inquest. Discovered by La Verne Moran, who checked on Clark via landlord P A. Griffin after Clark fell ill Friday night. Clark had no known relatives. body moved to Brosh funeral home.
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Cc. C Clark
Seventh Avenue SE
R E. Munden
LaVerne Moran
Clark
Moran
P A. Griffin
Dr. Munden
Brosh Funeral
Thomas McGovern Dies at 76 After Hotel Stay
Thomas McGovern 76 of the Central hotel died at a focal hospital at 11 50 a m Saturday. The body lies at Brady mortuary. Funeral arrangements will be announced later. He lived at the Central hotel 20 years and worked there ten years. A brother John and several nieces and nephews, all in Clinton, survive.
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Thomas McGovern
Central Hotel
Focal Hospital
Brady Mortuary
McGovern
John
Clinton
German assault gains momentum across the Holland Belgium front
German forces push toward the Maas river and Belgian frontier, meeting little resistance east of the Dutch defense line. Reports claim limited Dutch and Belgian fire near Maastricht while German air reconnaissance and infantry advance. Berlin denounces Allied Freiburg raid claims while signaling potential retaliation. United States diplomat Kirk returns to Berlin from Munich as consular ties shift to Belgium.
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Maas
Aachen
Germany
Limburg
Holland
Belgium
Maastricht
Maginot
Liege
Maesweyls
Hague
Dutch Housewives Club Nazi Invaders
London report says Dutch housewives punished captured German parachutists in a market near Amsterdam. Nazis rescued by Dutch soldiers were too weak to walk after women attacked them with knives, clubs, and rolling pins.
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London
Amsterdam
London Daily Express
Evangelicals Debate Vatican Ties and Church State Boundaries
The Iowa Conference of the Evangelical Church discusses a potential Vatican liaison as a question of church state separation. A Federal Council Bulletin editorial warns that official diplomatic ties could lift one church above others, challenging American principles. The conference memorial service honored retiring members, with speakers outlining a 1941 building program and ongoing church activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Council
Federal Council of Churches of Christ In America
Conference
Our Fathers
Congress
New World
Vatican
Recall sought for envoy to the Vatican by group
Forest City report states the Town Christian Fundamentals association called for recall of Myron C. Taylor as special envoy to the Vatican at its annual conference. The resolution protested fusion of church and state and criticized President Tagevetts appointment of Taylor.
Census Count Drive Seeks Broad Community Help
A detailed effort to check on schools homes and buildings in the census gathers support from newspapers radio and the public. Children will report missed homes or individuals and employers are urged to ensure workers and families are counted. Enumerators will map streets and districts to catch gaps and the Cedar Rapids federal building basement office remains open through the weekend for counting appointments by calling 7758.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Federal Building
Romanian cabinet resigns. no crisis in Romania
Bucharest dispatch reports Premier George Tatarescu’s cabinet resigned on Saturday. King Carol charged him with forming a new government, and officials said the move did not indicate a political crisis as reorganization had been under consideration.
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Bucharest
Rumania
George Tatarescu
Carol
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Occidental Life Insurance Company of
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Poland
Little Symphony, Oratorio Society
Cornell
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Rotterdams
Waalhaven
D. G. Mahood
S. L. Hensley
Mrs. Loese
Cc. C. Clark
Belgo
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Evangelicals Rap F.D. R. Appointment
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Lansing
D. Wendel
Story City
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Cedar Falls
CH. Stauffacher
W. E. Peffley
Harrisburg
Jesus Christ
FE. M. Miller
Western Union College
H. J. Faust
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