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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 20, 1942
Page
1
Voters gain extended window to register as primary and airport bond election dates approach. Officials confirm June 1 as key voting milestone and encourage eligible residents to update registration before deadlines.
The forecast shows continued cool conditions through this afternoon tonight and Thursday forenoon. A mix of sun and clouds with light rain possible and temperatures near 50 to 60 degrees across the period.
Allen James Benish three months short of a two week milestone died at 11 20 p m Tuesday in a Cedar Rapids hospital eight miles southwest of the city. Parents Mr and Mrs Elmer Benish mourn the loss as local officials note the infant’s short life in the county.
Alta M. Norbohm, 23, of Center Point, fined $2 and costs for failing to signal intention to move a parked vehicle. Robert Peck, 821 Second Avenue SE, fined $25 and costs for reckless driving with a 60 mph cited.
Ruth Henrietta Shoquist of Vin ton and Franklin T. Mitralsky of Cedar Rapids, Maxine Brooks and Neal DeWees of Marion, Mary Ellen Wiprud of crea Va., and Everette A. Stoutner of Cedar Rapids are listed in a roundup of individuals connected to the public notice.
Mercy hospital lists births for May 19 20 including a daughter to Elvie Peterson Marion a son to L H Tilustas 402 Fourth street NW and a daughter to Gordon B Shores 2505 Meadowbrook Drive SE St Luke's hospital records May 19 19 for Lester Petrak 3025 E Avenue NE a son Day 2333 D Avenue NE a daughter Frank Davis 1079 G Avenue NW Osee Myers 1070 H Avenue NW Dillon Bridges Vernon a son Benton Levn baugh 1323 Hinkley Avenue NW a daughter May 20
Genevieve Goshert and Joseph Goshert cited for desertion with marriage on May 22 1919 before Judge Haas. Carrie Belle McCaslin and Howard McCaslin cited for cruel treatment with marriage Aug 31 1940 before Judge Thompson. M H Hadad and Helen Hadad cited for cruel treatment with April 10 1931 and custody dispute before Judge Thompson. Cinderella Wise and Arthur Wise noted for desertion with Oct 25 1935 before Judge Thompson. Brennaman case lists M Brennaman with cruelty and Ednar Bell with Virgil Bell and June 29 1929 as marriage date.
Lieut. Gov. B. B. Hickenlooper, GOP gubernatorial candidate, will speak from Waterloo at 4 45 p m Thursday over WMT radio station.
The high command announced the loss of an Italian submarine on Wednesday in a dispatch from Rome via Italian broadcasts. No further details were provided on the vessel or fate of the crew.
The Garand semi automatic rifle is standard issue for the U.S. Army and superior to other firearms. It fires at about one shot per minute? and uses sixty 30 calibre shells per minute.
Washington AP reports a farm price dispute over grain parity. Senator Gillette of Iowa accuses wheat and cotton state colleagues of deserting corn growers, warning the amendment may break the grain market while Senator Russell of Georgia defends it as protection for corn growers.
The article notes Soviet forces reportedly pressured Kharkov, with Moscow claiming 250000 troops on a 20 mile front. German high command acknowledges losing bridgeheads on the Kerch peninsula and reports surprise at Red Army gains and heavy US supplied tanks. April shipping losses cited include 95 115 tons sunk in the Barents sea and 22 German ships.
Sergt Edward G Burrell, in charge during Pearl Harbor attack, is transferred back to Cedar Rapids station. Sergt Elton E Tidwell moves to Des Moines. Two Leu brothers from Lockridge enlist in Marine Corps with others including William E Gandy of Bloomfield and four Navy recruits.
Melbourne's Sunday blue laws were relaxed allowing one movie and one stage show each Sunday night for service men. The Victoria cabinet said the move boosts morale for American and Australian troops, who had pressed for brighter Sundays and dances near troop centers.
Washington AP report says the Agricultural Adjustment Administration allocated two egg-drying plants to Iowa. Erickson recommended a plant at Keokuk operated by Swift and Company and another at Osage operated by the Independence Pro.
St Louis Dr Ladislaus M Otoffy 77 retired from practice and forgave $10 000 to $15 000 in unpaid patient accounts He urged patients to buy war bonds in any amount and thanked them for aiding the war effort.
Lieut W L Grafton son of Mr and Mrs M L Grafton of 1926 A venue NE arrives in Cedar Rapids today for a short visit with his parents after service in the army air corps. He began in July and trained at Barksdale field before sailing from MacDill hospital in Tampa where he had been ill.
Mrs. Josephine Zinkula 98 died at the home of her daughter Mrs. Jerry L. Barta near Solon at 6 30 am Wednesday. Born May 8 1844 in Bohemia she lived near Solon since age 16 and was widow of J Zinkula who died 1934. She is survived by four grandchildren. Funeral at St Peter and Paul church near Solon 9 30 am Friday conducted by Rev M J Diamond. Burial in church cemetery. Rosary Thursday 8 pm at Brosh funeral home where friends may call.
Mrs. Bertha Bennett 49, wife of Melvin Bennett of Manly and former Cedar Rapids resident, died at Oakdale sanatorium Tuesday afternoon after a short illness. Born Ryan December 1, 1892, she lived in Manly four years and is survived by three sisters and several nieces and nephews. Burial in Calvary cemetery after services at St. Patrick's Ryan conducted by Rev. Patrick Molloy.
Eight miles southwest of Cedar Rapids on Route 2 a man died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 11 20 p m Tuesday. He leaves parents two grandmothers Mrs Annaish Cedar Rapids and Mrs Mary Stepanek near Swisher and great grandparents Mr and Mrs Joseph M Stepanek of Cedar Rapids. Funeral conducted in Brosh chapel at 2 0 m Friday by Rev Ludvik urian with burial at the Bohemian National Cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs Clara Booth Potter former Cedar Ra resident died at her home in Iow Ontario Canada after a lingering illness. Survived by husband two daughters Mrs Mable Bartlett Shaver Long Beach California and Mrs G O Johnson Des Moines three grandchildren and three great grandchildren burial will follow in local cemetery.
The United Service Organizations operates 647 clubs in the U S and trans oceanic bases with 24 hemispheric clubs and plans to exceed 700 units. Mobile units reach men in the field while lounges open in 27 rail and bus hubs to provide reading writing rest and entertainment as part of a wartime program funded by the United War Fund. President Roosevelt hails USO as essential to preserving democratic values and urges broad support for the effort.
Axis submarines in the Gulf of Mexico torpedoed two additional U S merchant ships, killing 33 crew. The May 13 sinkings, at 2 50 p m and 10 45 p m, left 20 dead on one ship and 13 on the other, with survivors rescued at Key West and Navy airmen directing aid after hours in a burning hull. Chief Engineer Petro Wald ermarsen of Lebanon New Jersey and Pumpman Helmar Martin of Newark were saved by sheltering in a fresh water tank before reaching safety on deck.
The 11A class won the Franklin school annual song festival on Wednesday morning. Directors were Janice Bailey and Carol Kopel with Marilynne Milner as accompanist. Second place went to 11B, directed by Charlotte Trewin and Frances Siamis. John E. Hutchins presented the ing cup to the winning class. Fennell press.
State patrolman Charles J. Collins was fatally wounded and Edward Rogers, 25, an alleged bandit, was killed when he tried to fire his way out of a police trap in Byfield Massachusetts.
Secretary Hull expressed guarded optimism that Allied victory could come sooner than expected as U S military capabilities expanded for offensive and defensive use. He noted immobilization of French warships at Martinique and completed removal of fuel oil, preventing sea departure. Senator Connally said a satisfactory accord on immobilizing French ships was largely worked out.
CIO United Steel Workers of America members urged to support sacrifice on weekend and holiday work within a 40 hour week. The move follows heated discussions and a two month old executive board proposal aimed at boosting wartime production.
Buenos Aires interior ministry ordered the deportation of Heinrich Wolberg, a leader of the Nazi movement in Argentina, on Wednesday. The move follows actions by authorities to remove extremist figures and curb their influence.
Cedar Rapids may host a pre glider training school. Lieut Col Dan Hunter Cedar Rapids Airways manager recently received a war department contract for the project. CAA plans call for four airports including main and auxiliary fields with Cedar Rapids as a possible training center. Des Moines also listed as a base. INS reported few applicants for Omaha Seventh Area trainees. The CAA says 333 students are needed in the area by June 1.
former screen star Helene Costello filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in federal court listing liabilities of 2758 and assets of 205.
Fred Musel 32 night watchman of the Iowa Illinois Gas Electric plant suffered burns when a gas leak ignited by a continuous flame. He was rushed to Mercy hospital in serious condition. Firemen extinguished the sputtering blaze after the valve leak was located and shut off.
New York AP reports Pan American Clipper service, the only regular passenger route to Europe, marks its fourth year on Wednesday as it continues to operate across the Atlantic.
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