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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1942
Page
4
The notice informs residents of extended registration periods ahead of the upcoming primary and Airport Bend elections on June 1. The article stresses timely registration to participate, listing key dates and local authorities handling the process.
A Saturday 7:42 am blaze reported at 219 B Avenue involves John Weatherwax and Company 1. Firefighters respond to manage a gestion fire, with crews from Station 1 working to control flames.
Mrs. Frank Vobejda aged 86 died at her home on Eighth Street SE at 6 36 a m Saturday.
James Taylor, 53, of 1727 Fifth Avenue SE, fined $25 and costs for reckless driving. Conway Jr., of 1221 First Avenue SE, fined $19 and costs for speeding at 59 mph.
William B. Taylor of Cedar Rapids weds Janella M. Ward of Hopkinton and Lawrence R. Grady of Cedar Rapids weds June Rock of Cedar Rapids. Official notices record these marriage licenses.
A May 2 birth at Presbyterian hospital in Cedar Rapids and a May 15 son born to Mr and Mrs Paul Christiansen of Manchester. May 16 a son to Mr and Mrs Robert Gates of 123 Thirty-sixth Street Drive SE. May 14 a daughter born to Mr and Mrs Milo Kubasa of 210 First Avenue NW.
Washington wartime report says the Production Chief named a resources protection board to set priorities for protecting essential facilities from bombing espionage invasion and hazards. William K. Frank will chair the WPB panel which will study plant importance and coordinate with the army navy maritime commission and Office of Civilian Defense to target units most in need.
The city saw a near freezing low at 6 30 am with river valley readings down to 38 degrees around midnight. By 1 pm temperatures reached 62 degrees as a warming trend began following a high of 49 degrees yesterday afternoon and 47 at seven p m.
Des Moines liquor bureau detectives raided Mommies All-Night Tavern at 216 Fourth Street early Saturday. More than 30 patrons were inside. 18 taken to the police station, eight released after questioning. Al and Esther Rosenberg appeared before Judge C Edwin Moore and were released May 28.
Washington AP report notes a rift in the Senate farm bloc as President Roosevelt pushes price parity and stock releases while farm leaders seek moderation. Key figures Bankhead McNary and canal talks with Roosevelt and officials Wickard Morgenthau Henderson discuss wartime price controls and grain stocks.
Private First Class Conrad C. Russell, stationed in the Manila bay area when the station capitulated, is reported missing by telegram to his parents Mr and Mrs Hurd Russell of Norway. Russell had been with Marines in Shanghai for about two years and was transferred to the Philippines shortly before the war with Japan.
Traffic police swept four high schools and seized 124 bicycles to enforce a bicycle registration ordinance. Officers found 75 bikes with 1941 plates, 25 unregistered, and 24 with faulty equipment. Owners may recover their machines after they complete the necessary verification and fines.
Christie, R.N., named tuberculosis nurse for the county, taking over duties to oversee public health efforts, manage patient care, and coordinate disease control programs.
Allied United Nations planes under MacArthur struck Lae on the Huon gulf in northern New Guinea. Bombs saturated runways and buildings fire, in a rare raid after recon flights May 7. The attack aimed at disrupting enemy reinforcements and naval forces near the invasion area.
Oregon returns show Senate Minority Leader Charles L. McNary with a commanding lead over Arthur Geary in the Republican renomination race. Walter Whitbeck leads Milne in the Democratic contest while Rep. Walter Pierce loses in the Second District primary to Charles Mack. Governor Sprague trails Snell in gubernatorial race with Lew Wallace and Howard Latourette close in the Democratic contest.
Anna Vobejda wife of Frank Vobejda died at her Cedar Rapids home 1122 Eighth street SE at 6 30 a m Saturday Born September 12 1855 she lived in Cedar Rapids over 82 years surviving four daughters Mrs Joseph E Coonan Cedar Rapids Mrs Al Preston S D Services will be held at Janeba Funeral Home at a time to be announced later.
New Delhi dispatch notes slowing Japanese push across the Salween in Yunnan and Katha crossings in Burma. A Chungking report says the Yunnan situation is stabilized as Chinese forces pull back east. US bombers strike Ikina airfield with no loss. RAF hits enemy barges on the Chindwin.
Chinese forces said on Saturday night that Japan opened an attack in Chekiang, a coastal Chinese province south of Shanghai, with many columns driving southward. Tokyo suggested several Chinese airfields near the East China Sea could be used as bases for attacks on Formosa or possibly Japan.
The Associated Press reports British military quarters on Saturday denied a general retreat to India. They say British troops reached contact with Japanese forces along the Chindwin river valley north of Shwegyin, with Gen Harold Alexander still maintaining forces in Burma to check the onslaught toward India.
The American note proposes French warships and aircraft in the Antilles immobilized under U S control. It calls for American authority over radio telegraph and postal services and over commercial traffic immigration and travelers. It also seeks limits on French military needs pending equitable conditions and freezes on French government assets.
St Wenceslaus school presents its annual recital in the school auditorium tonight at 7 30 featuring Selections by W 6 orchestra Bells of the Valley chorus Girls Glee Club and soloists including John Peel and Helen Jandl with pieces by Thompson Burrows and Chopin among others.
The report lists Remus DeLaHunt, son of Mrs. Lila DeLaHunt of 14 E Avenue NW, as missing while engaged in the Manila bay area. His wife resides in Ocean Beach, California, with notice that DeLaHunt has been wounded.
Judge G K Thompson issues a writ of habeas corpus requiring Rose and Carl Stern to produce their three year old grandson Carl Elmer Stern in court on May 21. Edith Stern cites illegal custody claiming settlement came during marital difficulties tied to a 1940 divorce action by Donald Stern.
A railroad tax report released Friday shows Linn county 1941 totals for the North Western railroad at 11 842 92. County taxes amount to 4 820 66 and school taxes 4 515 81. Other levies include state 474 82 township cemetery library and road 75 90 and city and village 1 955 73.
Richard Lee Carey, 38, of 1615 Third Avenue SE, pled not guilty at arraignment on a statutory charge Friday and was released on bond of 7500 Saturday.
Mrs. Edgar Curttright’s personal injury suit against Earl Barger over an auto accident in Marion was dismissed without prejudice in district court Saturday. The filing claimed damages of 5100 dollars.
Filing 8 cross petition in the United States divorce action shows Albis Benda as defendant and George Benda as plaintiff. The suit alleges cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks alimony. It also requests custody of their minor child and child support.
Elnora E. Hammond files for divorce from Elwood M. Hammond on a Thursday alleging cruelty and seeking custody of two minor children. The couple were married on June.
At plaintiff request Judge Hansroy released Steve A. Slauson from the National Stamping and Pla company matter. Busta filed suit against Slauson in 1941 seeking judgment.
Lenore Rubek was confirmed executrix without bond in the estate of Le Rubek who died September 28 1941 in district court. The ruling names Rubek as the executrix and directs administration of the estate under applicable laws and court orders.
DES MOINES AP B. B. reports on Hickenlooper proposing measures to curb utility rates. The brief notes political stance and potential impact on consumers and energy policy.
An unofficial compilation shows about 524 decorations for valor since Pearl Harbor, far fewer than World War I. Army and Navy totals include 301 military medals, 115 Navy decorations, 18 Medal of Honor awards, and 111 Distinguished Service Crosses among Army personnel plus one Navy officer.
The Drottningholm docked in Lisbon with 9238 Germans Italians Hungarians and fans disembarking amid wartime fears. 125 Americans including Rev Hiram Gruber Woolf were repatriated after secret trial and pardon. The U.S. insisted Woolf be included and 13 Italians faced possible U.S. criminal action. Some 700 U.S. citizens remained in Italy awaiting later sailings.
Republican party chairmen from 13 states were called to meet in Pierre South Dakota May 22 to 24 to discuss party organization and internal affairs. South Dakota Chairman Glenn is among those attending.
A large audience heard Cedar Rapids high school music groups in memory of the late Alice C. Inskeep, longtime supervisor of music. The program at the school auditorium Friday night featured pupils from boys and girls choruses, the a cappella chorus, the band, soloists, and small ensembles.
City brief notes Townsend club No 3 will meet at 8 45 Monday evening in the Memorial coliseum.
Mrs George Nate of Fairax is recovering from pneumonia at St Luke's Hospital and may receive visitors.
Sergt. Alfred W. Billy Kramer stationed at Field Texas arrived Saturday morning to spend a ten day fur lough with his parents Mr. and Mrs. William T. Kramer at 923 Eighteenth avenue SW.
Harold Charles Volz an air line mechanic at the Pensacola naval base is home on a ten day furlough visiting his mother Mrs Florence Taylor and sister Mrs Betty Jean Wharton at 418 First Street SW.
Donald Gallagher a fireman first class in the eee has returned to the ea coast after a 15 day furlough with his mother Mrs Vivian Gallagher at 717 Third avenue SE his brother and sister Ruseeli and Betty and another brother Kenneth in De
Unable to hold Friday's session the "For Governor" club will meet Monday night at Taylor School room 7. All who support B. B. Hick screener for governor are urged to attend.
McKinley senior high school June graduating class presented an aviation centered play in the auditorium. The cast featured Kathryn Maxson as a capable stewardess and Wayne Swan as a pilot with a dream, while James Concannon and Ruth Kubik provided strong supporting roles. The plot unfolds in a stewardess lounge culminating in a daring rescue and a lesson that courage and training sustain aviation through fear and danger.
An official delegation of Italians stood at attention at Budapest Friday and smiled until it hurt. The piece references the Battle of Otranto and a notable World War I Italian defeat involving three Hungarian cruisers, with further emphasis on events tied to Bucharest and Romanian leader Ion Antonescu.
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