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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 19, 1945
Page
7
The Daily Record lists transition dates for red and blue stamps, star and sugar stamps, gasoline coupons, shoes, and fuel coupons with various validity periods. It also records multiple fines for drunkenness speeding and parking, plus birth, adoption, and divorce notices and a divorce decree headline.
Dr. Kirk H. Porter of the University of Iowa spoke at the Roosevelt hotel stressing public opinion as a decisive force in the San Francisco conference. He warned against hastily formed opinions on minor points, urged support for a world court, and argued that an international police force is unnecessary. He cited the League of Nations and U S supreme court history to support his view that public opinion shapes policy and peace hinges on a universal court.
The Navy announced 385 dead and 447 missing, totaling 832 probable fatalities from the Franklin bombing. Wounded stand at 270, with 90 seriously injured, bringing total casualties to 1,102. earlier reports cited 34 dead, 431 missing, and over 300 wounded.
London AP James Stewart the film actor is named commander of a Liberator bomber wing in the Eighth Air Force. The wing typically comprises three or more bases and about 3,000 personnel.
Francis August Kochuyt a aviation machinist mate second class was killed May 9 in the Pacific. His parents Mr and Mrs Edward Kochuyt near Victor were notified by the navy department. He is survived by two brothers Camiel Kochust and Charles Kochust.
The State of Iowa Linn County notices appoint Florence D Beene and Erth Beene as executors of Emma Beene estate. Creditors to file claims with the Linn County Clerk and debtors to pay promptly. Crissman and Bleakley attorneys represent the executors in this district court matter.
The Gazette reports twenty two Tama County registrants entered the armed forces at Jefferson Baracks this week. Names include Herbert Young Tama Charles E Kriegel Max R Beck Toledo Ellsworth C Cizek Willard W Thiessen Clutter Donald M Moyer Gilman Duane A Martin Elberon James N Flaharty George C Wirth Garwin Merlin D Osten Kenneth J Busch Wesley H W Isenhower Vanwert H Wiese Paul Barp Everett C Budde Hilton C Glee Gladbrook Cecil S Manley Thomas H Morrow Deane W McConnell Wendell L Howard Traer Reece V Lambert Robert R Hahn Dvsirt.
Cedar Rapids expected more weekend rain with partly cloudy skies and warmer conditions tonight and Sunday. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for Sunday as clouds persist. Today the city remained cloudy with a 2:45 p.m. reading of 64 degrees.
William R. Brandon vice president and secretary of Central Broadcasting and comptroller of Palmer School of Chiropractic died suddenly at the Y M C A Davenport shortly after noon Friday AP report notes his prominent roles in local broadcasting and chiropractic education services in the area.
On May 11, 1945, Jacob Rejsa was appointed and qualified as administrator of the estate of Josephine Resta Tate, deceased of Linn County Town. All debts should be paid to the undersigned and all claims must be presented to Clerk of Linn County District Court with proper authentication.
Washington AP reports the government outlined a broad meat subsidy program to ease shortages. It includes a 5 cent per hundredweight subsidy for AA and A grade cattle, pork subsidies of 40 cents per five hundredweight retroactive to April 1, and a 25 cent per hundredweight cattle subsidy starting June 4. Officials aim to shift government purchases to federally inspected plants with higher slaughter shares and to curb black market activity with livestock movement tracking. The plan promises gradual effects, with limited immediate retail impact.
Pfc. Marion Keffer, 23, infantry, prisoner of war since February 17, 1943, has been released. In a May 7 letter he says he is well and expects to return home by June. His brother Cpl. Edwin Keffer, who served with him in the Atlantic National Guard unit until Marion was captured at Faif Pass, is now stationed in South Carolina. Edwin was wounded in action in Italy on October 12, 1943.
Cpl. Orville Grell of Hawkeye was killed April 14 in Germany. He entered service January 1942 and was twice wounded in action. Survived by parents Mr. and Mrs. John Grell of Clear Lake, formerly Hawkeye, five brothers two at service and four sisters.
Notice is given that on May 26 1945 at 9 o clock A M a Will purportedly of Ernat J Wends deceased will come for hearing before the District Court at the Cedar Rapids Court House Iowa for the proof and admission of the will to probate Arthur Axme ar Clerk and Elliol Shuttleworth and Ingersoll Attorneys.
Public sale of estate assets authorized by District Court order in County Iowa. Administrators announce sale at the front door of the Iowa courthouse on May 29, 1945 at 10:00 AM, for cash to highest bidder, to settle claims of William G. Deaton, deceased.
Elec trican 1/c William M MacAllister of Collins Radio who enlisted December 1941 served previously in the navy. His wife stays with his parents at 1012 Second St SE while they visit his mother in Menominee Michigan. Chief Water Tender John E Frayman and Ship's Cook 2/c A Keith Jones, both Cedar Rapids men, were aboard the carrier.
In Miami Florida UPI reports authorities killed eight of a pack of pit bulldogs that attacked and killed Mrs Coretta Micko Zinke. Their owner and breeder Joe Munn faced a preliminary manslaughter hearing after sheriff's deputies shot the dogs at the quarantine kennels and at Munns shack. An officer described the dogs as a bad breed and said they should all be killed. A group member said they shot them because they were too ornery to be put away any other way.
Robert E. Kelly, 58, a Japanese prisoner held in the Philippines from 1942 to 1945, is in critical condition at Mercy Hospital. He and his wife arrived in Cedar Rapids to visit relatives, and doctors attribute his illness to a liver condition likely worsened by life in the Santo Tomas camp and beri beri exposure.
Courthouse records show Edmund Ernest Tucker of Cedar Rapids filed for divorce from Nadene Tucker alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple wed March 10 in Iowa City and Tucker served a year and a half in the armed forces before discharge. Don W. Kimball also filed in district court seeking dismissal of Amy Kimball's divorce petition filed Tuesday.
The Gazette reports Sgt. William Fischer of Anamosa, a former Martelle high school graduate, was a prisoner of Germany since Feb 8, 1944 and has telegraphed his parents that he is well and hopes to return. He served as an aerial gunner on a bomber on a February 1944 mission over Germany.
Des Moines reports Sen Irving D Long of Manchester was named chairman of the state war surplus commodities board at its first meeting. Henry Wichman serves as secretary. The board, created by the General Assembly, will buy surplus federal commodities for state counties cities schools and townships with reimbursements from these units.
Notice is given that BERTHA IVA HIX and AY Administrators of the estate of Elizabeth say late of Linn County Iowa deceased were duly appointed and qualified on the date in May 1945. Creditors and others indebted to the estate should contact the undersigned at the office of the attorney to present claims duly authenticated.
Allied forces in Mindanao seize Valencia and its two airfields aided by advances from the 31st Infantry Division and nearby units. Luzon gains include the Ipo dam seizure as 43rd Division closes in, while Mindanao fighting continues around Davao and Mangima river. Australian and Dutch troops reach Tarakan’s east coast as operations near completion.
A P-51 pilot greeted his mother during a cross country visit after 87 combat missions in India theater earning the DFC. The aviation display featured B-25 B-24 B-17 C-46 AT-6 P-51 P-47 and P-38 aircraft with CAP cadets guarding crowds. Families traveled long distances as crews described maintenance hiccups and a rushed inspection before the Kansas City leg of the tour.
Notice is hereby given that the undersigned is appointed executor of the estate of Zolie Blaser late of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted to the estate are requested to make immediate payment. Those having claims against the estate will file them with the clerk of the county, Godfrey F. Kubicek attorney executor.
Cyrus Merl Cumberland born Aug 29 1910 near Urbana Urbana county worked at Allis Chalmers Cedar Rapids two years before death. Survived by wife Ruby D Wright Urbana father QO Cumberland Urbana three children three sisters mother deceased 1935. Services set Sunday 2 30 p m in Urbana Christian church with burial in Urbana cemetery.
Jacob F. Tisher, 90, formerly of 2330 B Avenue NE and recently a nursing home patient, died after a long illness. Born August 4, 1854 in Ohio, he is survived by son Harry F. Tisher of Cedar Rapids, daughter Mrs. George B. Linn of Riverside, and brother John Tisher of Cedar Heights. Maine Lodge IC C F will conduct services at Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Monday, with Rev. George Stauffer officiating. Burial is in Shiloh Cemetery. viewing begins after 2 p.m. Sunday.
Ada B Carlton wife of H W Carlton died at 7 45 p m Friday in a hospital after a lingering illness She was a graduate of Oxford Junction high school studied at Valparaiso College and Dixon Business College She taught for years and helped her husband run several hotels until their retirement They moved to Cedar Rapids Surviving are her husband a son G Bradley Carlton a twin sister Mrs Ida Haun Kettlesen a nephew John C Kittlesen Jr and a niece Mrs Crawford Maddox Funeral will be announced later Friends may call at Moen chapel
Hazel Ruth Fliehler wife of August G Fliehler of 133 Nineteenth Ave SW Cedar Rapids died at 12 10 a m Saturday after a brief illness. Born July 4 1894 in Manston Wisconsin she married in 1913 at Arlington and came to Cedar Rapids from Strawberry Point. Survived by husband three sons Harold and Max Fliehler serving in the Pacific and Charles Fliehler in Belgium army and a daughter Frances Volak of Cedar Rapids. Services set for 2 p m Tuesday at Turner chapel burial Cedar Memorial park. Friends may call at the chapel.
Memorial services for Phc. Ben Miller who died April 21 of wounds in action in the European theater will be held at St. Wenceslaus church Wednesday at 8 15 a m with a high mass of requiem. Miller was the son of Mr and Mrs Mike Miller of near Shueyville formerly of Cedar Rapids.
Services were held at Horner Mortuary in Mechanicsville for 85 year old Flora Secor who died in a Cedar Rapids hospital on May 15. Survivors include two grandsons Gearee and Howard, both of Anamosa.
Erwin J Rahtz 32 of Moville Iowa died at Oakdale sanatorium at 10 10 am Saturday The body will be taken from Turner chapel to Moville for services and burial
A. E. Chugg of Co. K. Homan at 847 A avenue LNE has learned of the death of his uncle A. E. on Thursday.
Grace Homan of Cedar Rapids widow of I Chugg of Berkeley California survives. The body will be brought to Cedar Rapids for funeral arrangements to be announced later.
Mrs. Dickson learned Peggy misheard a phrase about daddy and mamma amid a Friday quarrel. Fisher and wife were divorcing details discussed with County Attorney Hendrickson. He admitted drinking beer, memory gap after the shooting. children were with relatives and Fisher was hospitalised under guard.
A 125 pound man faced a $300 peace bond in justice court after being accused of beating his 380 pound wife.
Secretary of State Stettinius defended American policy on trusteeships stating independence is a U S objective for dependent peoples. He cited the five power working paper while noting readiness to help territories advance toward self governance and eventual independence. Russia China and Britain discussed possible amendments to include independence as a direct goal in the trusteeship framework. Fortescue and Koo held talks on the evolving proposal as the United States emphasizes concrete policy.
Fire departments from Lost Nation Peosta Marion and DeWitt assisted Maquoketa firemen Friday night piecing together a blaze that started in the basement of the Broxham and Handley dog store. The drug store and upstairs apartments were badly damaged and evacations were ordered for second floor residents. Nearby structures sustained serious damage.
Francis Bonney was named to direct pre program duties at WSUI Iowa City, replacing Mrs Fyusd Bennett Broxam who recently left for a post at WMT. Bonney begins Saturday with Virgil M. Hancher noted in the press.
Radio HE NATIONAL Barn Dance travels to Cleveland for a 8 pm stage show with Banjo King Eddie Peabody Je Carroll and Elton Britt as guests plus Mil tons Berle Dorsey and others on NBC WHO and Blue network. A discussion on Our Foreign Policy with John Dickey Archibald MacLeish and more airs at 6 pm NBC WMAQ.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette, established 1883 by The Gazette Company, lists publishing details, pricing, and wire service credits. It notes mail and carrier rates, edition options, and postal inclusion under the 1878 act, with Associated Press United Press International coverage and advertising disclaimers.
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