Notable deaths from local area on Sunday and Monday
Obituaries report deaths of Joseph Trombino age 41 of 411 Sixth Street SE at the Veterans Hospital Des Moines at 8 55 pm Sunday. Abraham Aalborg age 79 at 926 Fifteenth Avenue SW at 5 20 pm Sunday. Dora Cargin age 80 at 3360 Oakland Avenue NE at 4 30 pm Sunday. Frank M. Barta age 76 at 856 Fifteenth Street SF at 4 pm Sunday. Martha Ann Carney age 30 at 1327 E Avenue NE at 7 25 pm Sunday. Byron FE Van Keuren age 89 at 1h49 Bever Avenue SE at 4 30 am Monday. Edward F Walsh age 48 at 509 Fifth Street SE at 6 am Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joseph Trombino
Sixth Street
Veterans Hospital
Des Moines
Abraham Aalborg
Fifteenth Avenue
Dora Cargin
Frank B Cargin
Oakland Avenue NE
Frank M. Barta
Fifteenth Street
Martha Ann Carney
E Avenue NE
Byron FE van Keuren
F W Houston
Bever Avenue
Edward F. Walsh
Fifth Street
Custody Awards in Multiple Iowa Divorces by Judge Ring
A series of Iowa divorce filings shows cruelty grounds and custody rulings. Helen Kasina and Bert Newhouse receive custody decisions following marriage to Jerry Kasina and Jessie Newhouse respectively. Elsie Hamlin gains custody in a cross petition with Erwin M Hamlin. Residual details note marriages in Waterloo Cedar Rapids and Kahoka Missouri with former names to be resumed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Helen Kasina
Jerry Kasina
H. C Ring
Waterloo
Bert Newhouse
Jessie Newhouse
Ring
Mr. Newhouse
Cedar Rapids
Elsie Hamlin
Erwin M Hamlin
Elsie Blocker
Kahoka, Mo
Cedar Rapids Justice Dockets Reported Fines and Births
Charles Schwarz of Cedar Rapids fined 3 dollars and costs for driving without a license. O. L. Karr also of Cedar Rapids fined 2 dollars and costs for ignoring a stop sign and lacking a license. Charles Verda of Cedar Rapids fined 5 dollars and costs for no license. Arthur Hurst, 28, of 828 Fourth Street NW, to appear for assault and battery case brought by Robert A Scott, case before Justice W A Ball. Mercy hospital reports a daughter born May 20 to Mr and Mrs WY Harris, 414 Twelfth Street SE. A daughter born May 20 to Mr and Mrs Bernard Stephan, 1407 Fourth Avenue SE. A daughter born May 20 to Mr and Mrs Dale Heins, 323 Second Street SW. St Luke's hospital reports a daughter born May 19 to Mr and Mrs Woodrow Larson of Norway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Schwarz
Cedar Rapids
O. L. Karr
Charles Verda
H R. Churchill Arthur Hurst
Fourth Street NW
Robert A Scott
Seventh Avenue
W. A. Ball
Mercy Hospital
WY. Harris
Twelfth Street
Bernard Stephan
Fourth Avenue
Dale Heins
Second Street
St. Luke's Hospital
Woodrow Larson
Norway
Local citations list fines for parking speeding and stop sign violations
Roy Cooper of Traer fined 5 dollars and costs for parking a dirty stock truck on city streets. J E Bennke of Parkersburg fined 4 dollars and costs for failing to observe a school stop sign. Neil Blanc of Beaver Dam Wisconsin fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding 42. Monday at 6 10 am an oil stove overflowed in a laundry house at 3633 Center Point road NE Lester E Johnson issued a general alarm at 1148 am a curtain over an electric stove at 717 Center Point road NE Walter Luke issued a general alarm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Cooper
Traer
J. E. Bennke
Parkersburg
Neil Blanc
Beaver Dam
Wis
Center Point Road
Lester E. Johnson
Walter Luke
March Of Germans Toward Paris Stalls
A contemporaneous account describes German mechanized divisions, ten strong, threatening Paris as Hitler seeks to pierce the Allied line. It cites cautious optimism about French resistance and warns against underestimating France’s army.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Poland
Vienna
Berlin
Hitler
France
Germany
Pressure Mounts as Allies Brace for Possible Blitz
Early fears of a Nazi blitz abroad fade as analysts flag a decisive 48 hours ahead. If German forces are halted, Allied hopes grow that Hitler has exhausted his resources, killed many Germans, and weakened the Nazi aura of invincibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
French evacuate St Quentin as German advance nears
Paris reporting from APIA indicates the information ministry spokesman said the French evacuated St Quentin on Sunday afternoon as German forces advanced. The move followed the rapid German push into northern France amid the evolving military situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
APIA
French Information Ministry
St. Quentin
Lindbergh Warns on Invasion Chatter and Aviation Policy
Lindbergh argues bombing alone cannot prevail. an invading army would be needed and oceans must be crossed by ships. He warns U S defense rests on air strength, policy, and hemispheric cooperation, while internal quarrels threaten security and national character.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lantic
Return
Lindberg
America
Europe
Asia
Wartime address urges American unity and stronger defense
The speaker calls for renewed national resolve to build air force, army, and navy, detach from fear of invasion, and pursue peaceful relations with Europe. He warns against minority-driven war agitation and urges turning inward to restore spiritual and material strength for leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Europe
Socialist Nominee Krueger to Speak on War Danger
Maynard C Krueger socialist vice president candidate warns that rearmament risks U S involvement in foreign war. The University of Chicago economist and labor ally will address the public at C S P S hall at 3:30 pm and on WMT radio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Maynard C Krueger
C. S. P S Hall
University of Chicago
Krueger
University of Chicago Round Table Hour
American Federation of Teachers
WMT
Ds Anne Adams Pattern 4467 for women's sizes range
Pattern 4467 is available in sizes 34 through 48 with size 38 requiring 3 yards of 39 inch fabric and 2 yards of ruffling. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Cedar Rapids Gazette 243 West 1st Street New York NY. Addtional ten cents for latest Pattern Book.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette
West Ltn Street
New York
86 Overcome During Wilson Plant Fire
New York AP reports a 17 hour blaze at Wilson and Company cold storage plant produced dense smoke and ammonia fumes. Seventy six firemen and three workers were overcome as damage to meat margins and facilities neared 259000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wilson and Company
Frank Barta Dies City Official and Fraternal Leader
Frank M. Barta 76 longtime city sewer inspector for Cedar Rapids and supreme president of the Western Bohemian Fraternal association since 1907 died Sunday after a four month illness at his home. Surviving are a daughter two sons and six grandchildren. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 2 pm in the Z C B J hall with burial in Bohemian National cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank M. Barta
Western Bonemian Fraternal Association
Fifteenth Street
Barta
Cedar Rapids
America
Indacs
Czech Alliance
Sokols
Karel [V Lodge
Prokop Velky
C.S.A
Maine Indge
Court Cedar
Foresters of America
Bohemian Reading Society
Woodmen of the World
Javornice
Bohemia
United States
New York City
Sinclair Packing
Elizabeth Nezerka
Z C. B J. Hall
Stanley Serpan
Omaha
Zz. C. B J
WA. Jacnos
First Congregational Church
Bohemian National Cemetery
Kiba
Germans Push Toward Channel in Northern France Advance
German forces widen push toward the Channel as Hitler announces reannexation of Eupen Malmedy and Moresnet and the Netherlands under military administration. New appointments place Von Falkenhausen in Belgium and the Netherlands, with Seyss Inquart briefly controlling unoccupied Austrian leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DNB
Hitler
Walther von Brauchitsch
von Brauchitsch
Nikolaus von Falkenhausen
Norway
Belgium
Netherlands
von Falkenhausen
Anger Overturned Decision In Huntington Case
Magistrate Bertha Rembaugh ruled after Angelo Fuscalda was cited for a conduct incident. The hearing notes he must spend his amount in a jar as a penalty per local order.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntington Nyapi
Angelo Fuscalda
Bertha Rembaugh
Rain Shortens Red Cross Benefit Attendance
About 590 people attended a Bruce More lawn party for European war relief raising 35518 with 17025 via checks, 11728 at the gate, and 440 from tea sales. Leo the Lion attraction yielded 2225, bands from Franklin and Wilson high schools played, and Cedar Rapids residents will receive letters to boost totals as the Linne County drive seeks 5880. A further 8950 in cash and checks arrived Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Brucemore
Howard Hall
Linnecounty
Leo
Lion
Hall
Franklin and Wilson High School
YMCA
Cedar Rapids
City Briefs from Milo Sedlacek and Cedar Rapids area events
Milo Sedlacek suffered a severe gash on his left forefinger when a hatchet slipped while cutting wood Sunday. Postmaster Frank Baldwin attended a Burlington convention of Iowa postmasters Monday. R A Monroe, Cedar Rapids postal inspector, led an open forum at the convention. Mrs Carl R Kirwin outlined the Public Welfare Bureau’s role to Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association members at First Presbyterian. Harry Sundberg, Marvin Wright, and Bud Kliedneck planned a traffic outing sponsored by Des Moines Transportation Club. Russell D Knapp of Cedar Rapids was named sports chair of the state Junior Chamber of Commerce at a Marshalltown board meeting, as the Cedar Rapids delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milo J. Sedlacek
B Avenue Nef
Frank B Baldwin
Burlington
Iowa
R A Monroe
Cedar Rapids
Public Welfare Bureau
Carl R. Kirwin
Harry F Sundberg
The
Chamber of Commerce
Marvin Wright
Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City Railway
H C
Bud" Kliedneck
Western Freight Lines
Des Moines Transportation Club
Russell D Knapp
Twentyfirst
State Junior Chamber of Commerce
Marshalltown
Knapp
Young Men's Bureau
Dale Carrell
Keokuk
Frank K Hahn
Model Club
David Berger
Coe College
Tom Collins
Kansas City Journal
Midland Mortgage Vice President Improves at St Luke’s
Ingram Bixler of Midland Mortgage at 2392 Blake Boulevard SE is in improved condition at St Luke's Hospital since May 3 after a serious illness. His physician said he may not have visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram Bixler
Blake Boulevard
Midland Mortgage Company
St. Luke's Hospital
St John’s choir presents six numbered program at Rotary noon
The St John’s Episcopal Church choir under Malcolm Metcalf performed a six piece classical program for the Rotary Club at the Roosevelt Hotel. Bach Tschaikowsky and Mozart were featured along with a Russian chant and Sibelius Dear Land of Home from Finlandia, closing the concert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John's Episcopal Church Choir
Malcolm Metcalf
Rotary Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Bach
Tschaikowsky
Mozart
Land of Home
Sibelius
City Hall Notes Bow Up Patchwork Street Repairs and Permits
City council received and filed petitions for street work including Tenth Avenue SE Sixth to Seventh streets and Fifteenth Avenue SE Seventh to Ninth streets. It renewed a class C beer permit for Louis Grassif Sanitary Food Market and approved a road oil purchase. A $7 taxicab license refund to Yellow Cab was noted. Four firefighters were approved to attend the Iowa State College fire school May 21 to 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City Council
Tenth Avenuue
Sixth
Seventh Street
Fighteenth Street
L Street
Fighth Avenue
Fifteenth Avenue
Seventh
Ninth Streets
Sixth Street
Hayes Street
Nineteenth Avenue
Louis Grassif
Sanitary Food Market
Center Point Road
Yellow Cab Company
Bill Wage
Council
Wes Benesh
Iowa State College
Lions Convention Speaker Urges U S Defense Against Scourge
Edward H Paine Michigan City realtor and Lions official urged Americans to defend against Nazism and communism, stressing vigilance at home and abroad. He recalled wartime Europe visits, warned of hate within, and called for unity under Liberty and democracy. District leaders and speakers announced events, concerts, and banquets at the Cedar Rapids Lions convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Edward H. Paine
Michigan City
Ind
International Association of Lions Clubs
Iowa Lions Clubs
Montrose Hotel
Paine
Lions International
Hitler
United States
John F. Chris
City approves tag day permit for Cedar Rapids youth group
The council granted a permit to the Cedar Rapids Boys M C A Drum and Bugle Corps to conduct a tag day on city streets June 1. Attending officials included Chief E P Kohout Assistant Chief Joseph Trusty Captain Fred Condon and Captain M C Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Kohout
Joseph Trusty
Fred Condon
M. C. Thompson
Cedar Rapids
M.C A. Drum and Bugle Carp
Wennerholt Wine License Fight Draws Iowa Law Clash
County attorney says Wennerholt remains within Iowa law on wine. A Linn County prosecutor questions the license definition while Thompson urges license revocation. Federal agents threaten action for wine tax violations and bottle reuse in Wennerholt’s wine business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atty
Wennerholt
Iowa
Thompson
Linn
Commission
E Ccommission
Federal Internal Revenuers
Two Injured in Auto Collision at Intersections
Sunday crash at 4 20 pm on Third street and Eighth avenue SW left two passengers in the Boyd car injured. Milo Kennedy and Dale Boyd, both teens, were hospitalized after suffering shock and chest injuries. Drivers Ivan Dailey and L Dean Boyd were unhurt but Mrs Dailey had a bruised forehead and shock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Third Street
Eighth Avenue
Ivan Dailey
Sixteenth Avenue
L. Dean Boyd
Ninth Street
Boyd
Milo Kennedy
Sixth Street
Dale Boyd
Mercy Hospital
James Lundy
Knollwood Drive
F. C. Dunn
Ralph Holtz
Dysart
Second Street
Committeemen Named By Young Democrats Convene in Iowa
Waterloo candidate Joseph S McGlade and Colfax candidate John Green led as top contenders for Young Democratic clubs of Town president at the annual convention in Waterloo with about 300 delegates. A move to revise the constitution to allow reelection of Walter H Bease of Davenport was under way. Keynoter Frank OConnor of Dubuque spoke on civilization and the republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Joseph S McGlade
John Green
Colfax
Young Democratic Clubs
Walter H. Bease
Davenport
Frank O'Connor
Dubuque
District committeemen chosen across Iowa regions
The selection list includes Second district Robert Reilly of Dubuque in line, Third district Gerald Svacina of Tama, Fourth district E R O'Brien Jr of Oelwein, and Fifth district John Moore of Ottumwa, reflecting a call for strong leadership to preserve free institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Reilly
Dubuque
Gerald Svacina
Tama
E R. O'Brien
Jr. Oelwein
John Moore
Ottumwa
Camp Good Health Aids Cedar Rapids Disabled Child
This piece details a Cedar Rapids program by the Public Health Nursing association aiding Helen and other physically handicapped children at Camp Good Health. Funds come from the Camp Good Health Fund aided by local donations through The Gazette.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Good Health
Helen
The
Public Health Nursing Association For Benefit
Cedar Rapids
Camp Good Health Fund
Gazette
Jowa
Milk Strike Hits Chicago Milky Supply Again
The Milk Wagon Drivers union strike shut off about 80 percent of Chicago and suburban milk supply Sunday night, marking a second strike within a month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Suburbs
FASTEETH Advertises Superior Denture Adherence
FALSE TEETH FASTEETH powder sprinkles on plates to hold teeth firmly in place. It claims no sliding or slipping, no sour taste, and odor control. Promoted as an alkaline non acid formula, the ad urges readers to obtain FASTEETH at any drug store.
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Daily Record Mae
Washington
Justice OF Peace Courts
Lindbergh
Kindbergh
Congressional
Bennett C Clark
Guy M Gillette
Arthur H Vandenberg
Mich
Claude Pepper
Fla
2Nd Avenue
S. E
Wilson
Frank Barta
Z.c.bj
M. Barta
Channel
High Command
Adolf Hitler
Army High Command
Eupen
Malmedy
Moresnet
Aachen
Alsace-Lorraine
Holland
Walcheren
Zeeland
Arthur Seyss-Inquart
Austria
City Briefs
City Hall
Clear Lake
Technvon Afferys Lowas
Ory
A. Pease, SR
Leg’y
Lions Convention
London
Great Britain
Sweden
Denmark
Amsterdam
Rotterdam
Brussels
Young Democrats
Louis H. Sila
2St St
Dial
Moon Funeral Home
Aancy Finst Avenue East
Aia Lia Es and
General Electric
General
St. Clair
First Avenue SE
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