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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1943
Page
2
Fragmentary data shows temperatures for New York and Sioux City with high and low values, but specific readings are unclear. The note resembles a weather table with partial digits and unclear sources.
A divorce petition was filed by Fern H. Norton against Raymond E. Norton in the local court. The case seeks legal dissolution of marriage and related relief.
Roland George Buol of Monticello and Lucille E. Yossi of Cedar Rapids were issued marriage licenses.
Samuel Tow Atkins, Morris Greenberg, and John Jones each faced overtime parking charges. Each defendant was ordered to pay $1 and costs in connection with the cited violations at 1447 Fourth Avenue SE and related locations.
Betty Trinka from James A. Trinka and Matilda Anna Novak from Frank John Novak appear in a sequence of recorded property or owner name entries. Sybil Miller listed with James Miller, Ruth Arthur Jacobsen linked to Kenneth Harold Jacobsen, Rosetta Redmond tied to Elmer Redmond, and John F. Cal lender associated with Eleanor Ruth Cal lender.
At St Luke’s five couples announce births in May including a son for Cross of Fairfax and a son for Thompson of 1048 G avenue NW on May 18. Also a son for Leave Tip and for Morden of Tipton on May 19. Mercy Hospital reports a son for Neff of 717 Thirty-fourth street NE on May 18 and a daughter for Mrs Owen Travis of Vernon.
Radio Tokio warned the Soviet Union against allowing United Nations use of Siberian bases and threatened a blitzkrieg if Russia grants access to the United States. The broadcast claimed current relations with Russia are neutral and cited anxiety over Attu Island and potential damage to Japanese towns.
The United Farm Equipment and Metal Workers of America CIO was certified by the NLRB as the collective bargaining agent for Cherry Burrell production and maintenance workers in Cedar Rapids. Workers chose CIO in an election held May 4.
Berlin radio aired a dispatch claiming Chicago faced a colossal flood that paralyzed the U S waterway system between the Mississippi and Lake Michigan. The report called it the worst flood in 30 years, destroying towns, displacing hundreds, cutting communications, and causing extensive damage.
NYA seeks more workers at the University of Iowa NYA workshop to fill Army service orders. Luther Fuhrmeister reports 360 training tables needed for men stationed in Iowa City and a weekly 100 tables requirement, with the shop operating a 30-person wood crew and a second shift of 30 more needed immediately. Applicants aged 16 to 24 may apply at the NYA shop or U S employment office. pay is 40 dollars monthly for 160 hours. Brig Gen C H Grahl urges induction and army test readiness for conscripts.
The Linn county war price and rationing board will issue multiple canning sugar certificates per household to fit needs. Chief Clerk A T Pleune said up to nine workers, including volunteers and student helpers, will process and mail certificates, aiming to clear applications in three days or less. First applicants may receive certificates sooner.
Nurses from the Public Health Nursing association urge support for Camp Good Health to aid children like Jack facing emotional strain from family disruption and war. Teddy the pony helps attract donations as Cedar Rapids residents are asked to fund continued operation and care for recuperating youths.
Welsh hymns will be recorded Sunday at Salem Welsh Presbyterian church near Columbus City by Dr. Marcus Bach and Dr. Addison Alspach of the University of Iowa. William Lampe will speak. The originals go to the Library of Congress with duplicates for Iowa State University and the recording group to preserve traditional religious music. The church serves a Welsh farming settlement with hymn traditions dating back centuries.
CHICAGO AP to meet the needs of the army and navy 11 000 physicians must be recruited this year. Dr James E Paullin president elect of the American Medical Association said recruiting is slow but the quota must be filled. He hopes voluntary enrollment can achieve the goal. When filled the services will have 53 000 doctors and 80 000 remain for civilians.
Services for Mrs Catherine Olney 706 Fifth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Brady mortuary officiated by Rev Frank Ward. She died at her daughter Mrs Catherine Daley’s home in Minneapolis. Survived by husband Carl Cedar Rapids a grandson Richard Francis Daley Minneapolis a sister Mrs Clem McDonnell Marion three brothers Harry Rogers Milwaukee John Rogers Sevanna Ill James Rogers Sevanna Ill Burial in Oak Shade cemetery Marion Friends may call after 1 p.m. Thursday.
The Rosary will be recited at Teahen chapel Wednesday at 8 30 p m by the Knights of Columbus for Mrs Walter Erwood of 828 D avenue NW who died Tuesday after a long illness Services will be held at St Pauls church Thursday at 9 a m with burial in Mt Calvary cemetery Pallbearers are Maurice Currey Charles Nash Herman Becker James Cusack Ralph Ackerman and Gene Mullin Friends may call at the chapel
Funeral services for Frank Kerchill of Fairfax will be held at the Barta chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday conducted by Theodore B. Hiubucek. Burial follows at Fairfax cemetery. The body was taken to the family residence in Fairfax Wednesday and will remain there until 9 a.m. Thursday.
T Glenn White 82 of 8 Fifth Avenue SL died Monday evening. Rev Frank Ward will conduct services at Bracy mortuary at 11 am Thursday. Burial in Oak Shade cemetery at Marior. Friends may call at the mortuary Wednesday evening.
Robert A. McDonald, 22, secretary to financier Washington Porter II, reportedly recovering after leaping from a fourteenth story window of a loop bank building. He had sought aid for Porter, who faces a $111 hotel bill dispute in Jacksonville, Florida, and was later pursued on a fraud charge related to a Milwaukee hotel. McDonald suffered a crushed shoulder, a compound fracture of the left leg, head lacerations, and other injuries. hospital reports list his condition as fair.
An army fighter plane crashed into a suburban Los Angeles home killing a resident. The single seater struck a tree and rammed into the house wall while H. B. Otte and his wife were nearby. The pilot died. next of kin pending.
Joseph E Davies arrives in Moscow carrying a letter from President Roosevelt. The letter reportedly contains sensitive messages and signals a diplomatic exchange amid wartime tensions.
Churchill highlights Allied unity and shared aims in the war against the Axis. He cites Roosevelt talks on sea strategy, U boat losses, and air power, praising American air superiority and bomber campaigns. He warns of continuing German and Japanese resistance while stressing the need to strike at military targets in Japan and sustain support for the Russian front.
SEVENTH AIR FORCE reports five heavy bomber missions on Wake island with 12 tons of bombs dropped on supply dumps and installations. Col. Clarence F. Hegg led the operation from Hawaii, taking his first combat flight and piloting a lead bomber during the clash with Japanese Zeros. Radar and weather limited damage details, but navigator Lieut. John Bridge said bombs hit their target.
Iowa State College extension service and OCD sponsor canning demos with Dorothy B. Hamilton presenting hot water bath and pressure canning methods. Sessions run 2 to 4 15 p.m. at Wilson May 20 Franklin May 21 Harrison May 25 and Buren May 26 in school kitchens.
The former king paused at the rostrum and raised a V for victory as cheers rose. The Duke and Duchess of Windsor rose from the diplomatic gallery and Congress members, facing the couple, gave a standing ovation.
CHICAGO. Col. T. C. Gerber, field director of ammunition plants, told Inland Press members that no American made bomb has failed to explode. He credited the conversion of peacetime facilities and rapid production of materials to wartime needs, lauding American workers and industry for reliability and adaptability.
Cedar Rapids agencies in the Community Chest must file 1944 budgets with the public welfare bureau of the Chamber of Commerce by July 15. Each budget must include department cost reports for 1941 1942 and half of 1943 plus explanations of cost fluctuations and item analyses for accurate cost checks.
Holders of gasoline A books will begin Saturday May 22 to use their last sheet of coupons No 6 but the coupons must redeem until July 21 or until new A books arrive. Certification of books may be handled by district centers nationwide rather than the county board. Distribution will be by Chief Clerk A Pleune said.
Iowa U S D A war board chairman A J Loveland announced that county quota restrictions on all farm machinery and equipment except tractors combines and corn pickers will be lifted next Monday. Purchases still require certificates and need will be the basis for allocation. Dealers may not overpromise on availability and county committees will still administer quotas for certain equipment.
Washington AP The House passed and sent to the Senate a 134 million deficiency appropriation bill with amendments denying funds for three government employees salaries and prohibiting use of any of the President's emergency funds for the Farm Security Administration during the emergency.
The Cedar River near Cedar Rapids climbs toward flood stage after another tenth inch of rain. Temperatures rise from the upper 50s to 60s with forecasts predicting warmer conditions this afternoon tonight and tomorrow. River gauge reads 4 feet 8 inches above normal 3 feet 4 inches.
Walter Leo Norland, 53, of 831 Daniels Street NE, arraigned Tuesday afternoon before Judge G P Linville on charges of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and second offense. He was arrested by Highway Patrolman Harry Cloud after a crash east of Marion involving Ellis Emmons of Marion. Norland previously faced a $300 drunken driving fine on March 8.
About 200 delegates from 35 counties attended a one day conference on home nursing at Hotel Two hundred delegates heard Miss Eula B. Stokely urge extending the Red Cross volunteer program. Miss Magnussen noted the ongoing need as doctors grow scarce and nurses enter service.
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