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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1945
Page
2
Daily Record lists new mutual dates for red and blue stamps and their expiry terms for meats foods sugar and gasoil. reports fines for Fence disturbances, drunkenness, reckless driving and other infractions with names and addresses. includes marriage licenses and divorce decrees.
AP reports Harry Hopkins arrived in Moscow by plane for a mission for President Truman. He was greeted warmly by Andre Vishinsky and later met with officials including General Catroux, Frank Roberts, Averell Harriman, and Charles Bohlen. Hopkins and his wife were introduced to the Soviet official, and he planned to confer with Russian officials after resting at the American ambassador's home.
Chester H Jones of Oxford Junction reported his car broken into on the D lot by Fourth Avenue and Third Street SE on Friday night. Items taken included $35 worth of merchandise: two pairs of trousers, a table model radio, a hat, and a card table cover. Entrance was gained by breaking the right front ventilator window. Mrs J B Hungerford of Coggan reported losing a purse at Craemer's at 1 pm Friday containing $25 in cash, a $25 war bond, and a $100 stock certificate.
Keystone Soldier Sergeant Koeppen of the paratroopers earned the Bronze Star for heroic conduct in the Battle of the Bulge. He silenced a German bazooka team with a hand grenade, then directed mortar fire to destroy an enemy artillery post and clear the way for his unit’s advance.
The Rev D Harlan pastor of the Central Church of Christ in Clinton Iowa died Friday from a heart attack. He was born at Osceola Iowa and was a member of the Masonic Lodge at Clearfield.
The FBI arrested 43 year old ex French air force officer Paul Jean Marie Cavaullez on wartime espionage charges. He was held in New York in $50,000 bail after arraignment. He allegedly worked for German intelligence from New York and Washington and sought access to secret government electronic device plants. Dieudonne Costes aided the case. Cavaullez had $20,000 on him at arrest. A hearing is set for June 4.
Sutherland Dows of Cedar Rapids was elected chairman of the executive committee of the Cornell college board of trustees at a meeting Friday. He succeeds Dr. Frank Cole, who resigned after chairing since 1927. Cole had served on the committee since 1916 and on the board since 1912. Dows is president of the Iowa Electric Light and Power company. Trustees also continued the faculty high cost of living bonus.
Ila Burwell about 70 of Griswold was killed and his wife, also about 70, critically injured when a Missouri-plate corn truck collided with their car six miles north of Mt Ayr Friday afternoon. They were returning from a trip to Excelsior Springs Missouri. The truck driver’s injuries were not immediately reported.
Pillsbury Mills Inc acquires the Clinton plant of Continental Grain. The transfer, effective Friday, preserves current personnel. The buyer gains grain receiving elevators by truck and carload and shipping docks at the Clinton mill in Clinton Louisiana.
The Rev. James Dudycha died Friday in Cicero Illinois aged 81. Born July 23 1863 in Bohemia he came to the United States in 1864 and settled in Tama county then Cedar Rapids. He taught school and studied at Union Theological Seminary New York graduating 1892 later pastoring in Jackson Chicago Oak Park and retired to Cicero. Surviving are his wife four children four grandchildren and a brother. Body to be moved to Barta Hesser chapel Cedar Rapids with funeral later.
Oscar D Mumma a retired Rock Island conductor died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 5:30 am Saturday after a brief illness He was born August 8 1859 in La Crescent Minnesota and moved to Cedar Rapids in 1881 He retired from Rock Island service in 1929 Survivors include wife Mary and five daughters Mrs A J Tompkins Davenport Mrs John Hope Ogdensburg NY Mrs Elmer Moeller Atkins Mrs George Shearer Cedar Rapids Grace Mumma and two sons Robert Clinton and Jesse Cedar Rapids a sister Mary Wotcott Everett WA Eleven grandchildren and one great grandchild Dearly departed include three daughters Funeral services will be at Immaculate Conception Church Monday at 9 am conducted by Rt Rev Msgr John Molloy Burial in Mt Calvary Cemetery Rosary at 4 pm Sunday at Brady Mortuary by St Agnes circle and at 8 pm by Msgr Molloy Friends may call at the mortuary Sunday afternoon and evening.
The Cedar Rapids area logged a new daily high of 82 degrees between 1 and 2 p.m. as clouds gather and scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast for the weekend. Readings varied by station with Inwood at .43 inches and Cherokee at .38 inches, while the state high reached 86 in Sioux City and Council Bluffs.
The Des Moines and Raccoon rivers, swollen by heavy rains, are falling slowly above their junction in Des Moines. The weather bureau reported Saturday. Below the mouth of the Middle river, the Des Moines will continue to rise until Sunday or Monday.
In Glasgow Montana a mother Inez Campbell beat her five children with a hammer on a bridge and hurled them into the Milk River. Johnny Campbell, seven, survived after being hurled in first. Mrs Campbell and two children bodies were recovered. two others remained missing as motorboats hunted. Johnny said the motive appeared to be insanity and noted a note from his mother saying she was going crazy.
Venezuelan authorities captured ten Germans accused of planning to blow up oil fields and Venezuelan oil tankers in ports. The arrests were announced Friday night as part of a counterterrorism operation in Caracas.
Fort Jackson South Carolina will serve as the base for retraining the First Army for Pacific operations the war department announced on Friday. The move signals heightened preparations for campaigns across the Pacific theater with expected new techniques and unit redeployments.
Ellen Elizabeth hopes for help from her brother and mother as they prepare for a new baby. The young girl describes caring for the infant and the family’s pride in the christening dress and bottles. Her brother is portrayed as playful and reluctant to help with chores or games.
London reports Heinrich Himmler was buried at dusk in a nameless grave on Lueneberg heath near the British base after swallowing poison during questioning. A small party of British soldiers carried the body. Last rites were given by an army chaplain. A death mask and dental records were taken for identity certainty.
U.S. 24th division troops seized Licanan airfield, the last Japanese airbase in Davao, as four divisions press the Mindanao assault to destroy about 50,000 remaining Japanese. Maj. Gen. Roscoe B. Woodruff’s units pushed inland from the airfield while Sayre highway forces linked up along the island. On Luzon, fierce fighting persisted near Marikina and Cagayan valley as guerillas seized Infanta junction and a bust of Misua, with air power raining 219 tons of bombs on enemy positions.
Mrs William E Dole 90 died Friday at her daughter’s home in Arkansas City Kansas. Body arrives Sunday and goes to Satchett funeral home for viewing. Services Monday at 2 pm with burial at Marion. Survived by five children including Mrs R T Remer Center Point and Algar H Dole Wichita. Family requests no flowers.
New York report cites Bern radio saying Japanese ships at sea have orders to return to bases as Allied forces near the Japanese mainland. CBS noted no source, while Radio Tokyo allegedly confirmed a feared large scale attack against the islands.
George McEowen of 1116 Sixteenth Avenue SE was fined $50 and costs by Police Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to reckless driving. The charge arose from a Friday night sideswipe with Roger McDonald of 254 Twenty Fourth Street Drive SE in the 700 block on First Avenue East. McEowen also paid $5 and costs after pleading guilty to operating a motor vehicle without a driver’s license.
Sgt Arthur W. Schinker, a Norge native and former B 17 gunner, has been liberated from a German prison camp where he had been held since April 22. The Red Cross relayed the good news to his parents Mr and Mrs N J Schinker of Norway confirming the release.
Notice from Linn County Iowa announces Louella Zumsteg as Administratrix of Mildred Ellven Fisher estate. Claims against the estate must be filed with the Linn County District Court Clerk, authenticated. Attorney Carl Hendrickson represents the administratrix.
Heinrich Himmler killed himself after confusing a routine British army medical exam with an execution. Captured while fleeing after Allied victory, he urged to die in Berlin with Hitler and demanded questioning by superiors. He spoke of the Red menace and relations among Russia Britain and the United States.
London reports from the British air ministry say that at least four and possibly five German submarines were sunk within 24 hours before V E day by long range Liberator bombers based in Scotland. A Copenhagen dispatch notes pirate U boats still prowling the Baltic despite orders to surrender. Russian air patrols are said to have engaged several subs. battle results were not disclosed.
Four hundred boys, an all time high, are registered for the Boy Scout camp at Waubeek this summer. Edgewood Sunday school meets in Edgewood school No 1 on Vinton road NW at 10 15 a.m Tilson Petro in charge. Mrs Louise Wilcox 1444 Third avenue SE has been released from St Luke's hospital and is at home Visitors may call. Cedar Rapids Boy Scout district boards of review monthly meeting tonight 7 at police station and fire station No 3.
Harold Templeman, a Red Cross worker returning from the South Pacific Friday, will address Westminster Presbyterian Church general Sunday school at 9 45 a m on Sunday. Sophus Hines, 24, of 705 Ninth Avenue SE, was treated at Mercy hospital Saturday for a possible fractured jaw after an Friday night altercation. police advised an assault and battery warrant against the aggressor. His condition was listed as good by hospital staff. The United Brethren Church of Shueyville holds a 9 30 a m Sunday service with Rev Lyle K Anderson presenting The Church Fathers. Church school starts at 10 30, chair meeting for practice at 7 30 p m, Christian Endeavor at 8. Bible school runs from 4 to 11 30 p m. May 21 through June 1.
Cub pack No 30 of St Pauls Methodist church held a Friday evening picnic in Bever park. Cubs Ronald Moore Herby Padzensky Bruce Caldwell Dick Mitchell Larry Morningstar Ted dy Padzensky Jimmy Platz Billy Brown Lynn Kemp Bobby Shireman LaVerne Kobusch received awards. Twenty five boys will receive the Eisenhower Medal for collecting 35 446 pounds of waste paper.
At a Friday picnic dinner for Cub Pack 5 at Central Park Presbyterian Church the following boys received awards Bob Wilder Orval May Dick Hardisty Jimmy Paulson Billy Miller Bobby Cech Jack Cos grove Rodney Holtz Frank Dor man Bruce Platner Paul John stone Ronny Havalick Donny Cassiday Carleton Zachies David Shean Ronny Kokash and Darwin Bear Dick Hardisty was graduated into Scouting.
Pfc. Richard G. Marshall son of Mr and Mrs Russell Marchall of 1921 Mt Vernon avenue SE has been returned to Allied military control. Formerly with the 423rd regiment of the 106th division which was wiped out in the battle of the Belgian bulge. He had been a German prisoner of war since December 20 at Stalag 4-B. His last communication to his parents was dated February 10.
Clifford Lyon of the Sixth Army Group in Germany is promoted from technical sergeant to master sergeant as reported by his father A W Lyon of 1334 Burch Avenue NW. Pvt Lester G Rehak on route to Fort Ord Calif spent an 11 day furlough at parents home at 1410 M Street SW. A brother Technician Fifth Grade Milo L Rehak is stationed at Fort Jackson SC. Lawrence H Johnson seaman first class radio technician, son of Judge and Mrs Harry S Johnson at 1735 Washington Ave SE, celebrates his May 30 birthday by spending May 27 with his parents. Seaman Johnson is receiving specialist training at Navy Pier in Chicago.
In Chicago a widowed mother Lois Reynolds 44 was jailed 12 to 18 months for embezzling 16155 from an Oak Park real estate firm where she worked as cashier. She admitted falsifying bank statements but denied taking the money saying it funded doctor bills and items for her daughter 17 who begged for work to repay the debt. The daughter collapsed in court as Judge Ward denied probation and ordered reformatory time.
General George C. Marshall lauded Lt. Gen. Leslie McNair at Army War College ceremonies for building an effective ground force despite critics who argued the infantry era had passed. He noted McNair’s pivotal role since 1940 and his death in Normandy. The memorial plaque honors his quiet thoroughness.
DES MOINES UP Raymond Smith a 34 Davenport truck driver awaited hearing June 7 on a manslaughter charge after a bus truck collision near Altoona Friday morning that killed two. Smith was jailed on $1000 bond after pleading innocent in Des Moines municipal court. The charge alleges he parked with a corner protruding onto the highway without warning.
Anamosa gunner's mate Russell L. Steenhoek 21 was killed in action in a Pacific naval battle. He was buried at sea with full military honors. A 1940 Anamosa High School graduate, he joined the Navy in 1942, trained at Great Lakes, and was last home in 1944 during ship repairs after a torpedo strike. Survived by his parents and a brother Richard.
The War Department outlined revised aircraft schedules prioritizing long range bombers and fighters for the Japan war. Major changes include further tapering B-17 production at Douglas Long Beach, ending at Lockheed Burbank due to the P-80 program, and canceling planned P-80 production elsewhere. P-38 ends by November, P-63 Kingcobra reduced then phased out, while P-63 with target devices continues. Transport planes C-47 C-46 C-45 face staggered cuts with regional shifts, and overall employment at B-29 plants remains steady.
A Reuters dispatch from Paris says General Charles de Gaulle has decided to accept President Truman's invitation to visit the United States. Plans for a meeting with President Truman were said to have the unanimous support of the French cabinet.
William Scharnhorst 65 a Hawkeye resident for over 40 years died after a long illness. He is survived by his wife two sons Staff Sgt William Scharnhorst in Yuma Arizona and Emil with the Seabees in the Marianas two daughters Mrs Clarence Woodson Hawkeye and Mrs Robert Drewes Sumner a brother Robert Los Angeles a half brother Edward Ohe San Francisco two half sisters Mrs Ray Franks and Mrs William Kayser Cincinnati Funeral arrangements await the arrival of Sgt Scharnhorst.
A Lima Peru notice in local papers states there is no meat shortage. It notes increased cattle and imported meat and assures the public that the national packing house will supply any quantity needed for public consumption.
The U S Navy reports the destroyer Little and four other ships sunk during the Okinawa operation. Sailors, crew sizes, and exact sinking details vary across fragments, with mentions of LSTs and bombardment roles. A Japanese air attack is described as sinking the Little along with other vessels, while fleet ships from Seattle and other ports are noted in transit or reporting status.
Monahan elected president of the Iowa Funeral Directors and the Des Moines based group announces leadership at a meeting. Names listed include Brose Cedar Rapids president elect Mellhone Des Moines and Nowte Des Moines as secretary while no convention is planned.
A garbled OCR fragment outlines a June session with references to an instrument, stakes, and participants. It mentions names such as Fred Ho and KMunicedé and includes scattered phrases about votes, acres, and debates, but lacks coherent context or clear outcomes.
Fragmentary notice appears to catalog undergrad administration fees and deadlines for a state university. Text is garbled with names and dates unreadable, but hints at a weekly schedule, student fees, and related administrative matters.
British Indian troops seized the Burma village of Moksnitwa, 14 miles northeast of Pegu, in a Southeast Asia command update issued Saturday.
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