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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1942
Page
2
Intenbo Publican Rally for B B Candidate
In Cedar Rapids today a publican rally supports the B B candidate for reelection. Organizers urge turnout and praise the candidate’s record, with attendees noting local issues and party unity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Intenbo Per Publican
Rally For B. B
Fire Report at Electric Store on 441ighth Avenue SW
Friday at 8:35 a.m. a short circuit occurred in an electric store at 441ighth Avenue SW. John Miller reported the alarm and units from Co. No. 5 responded to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Miller
Ill Alarm, Co
Local Couples Named in Cedar Rapids and Vinton Listings
Irwin L. Nelson and Marjorie E. Greer of Cedar Rapids appear with Carl A. Erickson and Josephine Mary Mealhow of Vinton, Curtis D. Downing of Marion, and Donna E. Roby of Springville in a local notice listing multiple individuals and associated towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwin L. Nelson
Marjorie E. Greer
Cedar Rapids
Carl A. Erickson
Josephine Mary Mealhow
Vinton
Curtis D. Downing
Marion
Donna E. Roby
Springville
Hattie Bonebrake Restores Maiden Name in Kahoka Marriage
Hattie Bonebrake of Guy desertion case, married February 1939 at Kahoka Missouri. The bride restored her maiden name Hattie Buchanan and the ceremony was before Judge G K Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hattie Bonebrake
Guya
Kahoka
de- Zenban
Hattie Buchanan
G. K. Thompson
Local Births Reported for Three Families
St Luke's Hospital records three newborns on May 28 and 29. Merlin Schrimper and wife welcome a son at 421 Thirty-fourth Street NE. Richard McGowan and wife greet a son at 1015 Third Street SE. Edward Cassidy and wife welcome a son at 1406 First Avenue NW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Luke's Hospital
Merlin Schrimper
Thirty-fourth Street
Richard McGowan
Third Street
Edward Cassidy
First Avenue
Local motorists fined in Churchill court cases
George C. Johnstone of 131 Twenty-first Street NE and David T. Wink of 518 Fifth Avenue SE each fined 5 dollars and costs for speeding. C. C. Crooks of Cedar Rapids fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication. Raymond McGraw of Coggon fined 5 dollars and costs for operating without a driver's license. All cases before Justice H. R. Churchill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George C. Johnstone
Twenty-first Street
David T. Wink
Fifth Avenue
C. C. Crooks
Cedar Rapids
Raymond McGraw
Coggon
H. R. Churchill
Local traffic fines listed for several offenders
Gordon Myers of Van Horne fined $25 and costs for reckless driving. George Patik of 341 Wilson Avenue SW fined $25 and costs for reckless driving with $5 suspended. Maurice Goldberg, manager of Goldberg Junk Dealers at 110 B Avenue NE, fined $5 and costs for purchasing iron and steel from minors without parental consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Myers
van Horne
Ge Patiik
Wilson Avenue SW
Maurice Goldberg
Goldberg Junk Dealers
B Avenue NE
Sub Commander Blames Roosevelt for Sinking Ships
Survivors recount torpedo attacks on two merchant vessels in the Atlantic. A submarine commander accused President Roosevelt as the Panamanian and American ships were sunk. Nine Panamanian crew lost. 28 survivors landed at Barnegat New Jersey. five survivors from the American ship at Key West report two lives lost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Atlantic
Barnegat
N. J
Key West
Fla
Roosevelt
Umnandiar
Ome Cady
Denver
Earth's annual voyage spans about 584 million miles
The statement notes a yearly orbital journey where Earth travels roughly 584 million miles around the Sun, highlighting the planet’s annual revolution and distance covered in its orbit.
Extend War Fund Drive Until Goal is Reached
Cedar Rapids executive committee extends the United War Fund drive with two report sessions left and a $50 000 quota still short at $25 210. M H Morrison urged prompt contributions to meet the final target and noted allocations for USO Navy relief and allied agency asks while tax deductibility of donations is confirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United War Fund Campaign
United War Fund
M. H. Morrison
Morrison
United War Fund Cameal
Cedar Ora War Appeals Coordinating Committee
United War Savings Bonds Drive
Community Chest
American Red Cross
USO
Cedar Rapids
War Appeals Coordinating Committee
Navy
YMCA
Prisoners
United China Relief
Queen Wilhelmina
United War Drive
Iowa
Rodeo results highlight money winners and dramatic grand entry
The rodeo prize list shows leading money winner and runners up in events, with Jimmy Mazen topping bull riding and Jake Williams and Fred Badsky sharing first in the wild horse race. A patriotic grand entry featured a V for Victory formation, while Miss Siste and Ms White rode successfully. Several juvenile competitors also performed in trick roping and riding as official times for calf roping and steer wrestling are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gerald Roberts
Strong City
Kan
Jimmy Mazen
Tucson
Ariz
G. K. Lewalien
Black Well
Tex
Jerry Jerrer
Billings
Mont
Jake Williams
Wichita Falls
Texas
Fred Badsky
Vivian White
Ringwood
Okla
Alice Siste
Mexico City
Mex
Miss Siste
Betty Lou England
Nancy Howe
Delores
Doris England
Frankie and
J. W
Bessie Mae Swoker
Maynard Miller
Patrker
Whitie Stuart
Seven Army Flyers Die in Colorado Crash
Seven Army airmen were killed when their bomber crashed and burned near Pickham about 15 miles south of Greeley Colorado. The official statements were withheld at report time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greeley. Colo
Army
Colorado
Pickham
Gandhi Talks of a New Movement in Wardha
India's Mohandas K. Gandhi a leader of millions hints at a new movement but declines to reveal details saying plans are still in the making in Wardha. He cautions against rushing and indicates further statements will come later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardha
India
INS
Mohandas K. Gandhi
Evidence shows Wilson proved by 1941 war stance before Pearl Harbor
Des Moines broadcaster Ed R Brown defended Gov. George A Wilson in a radio talk for the Republican U S Senate nomination, arguing Wilson’s early wartime views rejected isolationism, favored fighting for a purpose, and pressing for a just postwar peace with quotes dating to 1941.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ed R. Brown
George A. Wilson
United States
Illiteracy Basis Rejected 250,000 Fit Men for Army
Washington reports that about 250,000 men deemed fit for 15 divisions were rejected for army service due to illiteracy. Dr. John W. Studebaker announced a program with Paul V. McNutt to provide basic training in reading writing and arithmetic for the functionally illiterate. He noted 433,000 men deferred from 1-A status due to literacy gaps, with at least 250,000 still fit for active duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
John W. Studebaker
United States Office of Education
Studebeker
Roosevelt
Army
Navy
Aogram
Paul V. McNutt
Leech Promoted to Sergeant Technician at Camp Grant
Orley W. Leech of 412 E avenue NW has been promoted to sergeant technician in the medical corps at Camp Grant. The recognition reflects his service with the Men In Service Corp. and advances in military duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orley W. Leech
E Avenue NW
Camp Grant
Soldiers listed as promoted and assigned to training
Private First Class Charles H. Poole son of Mrs Essie Poole 631 Tenth street SE has been promoted to sergeant He is at Fort Francis E Warren Wyoming Technician Frank Y Wetzel son of Mrs Mary B Wetzel 1254 Fourth avenue SE has been assigned to a special course of instruction in the wheeled motor vehicle department of the army force school at Fort Knox Kentucky
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles H. Poole
Essie Poole
Tenth Street SE
Fort Francis E. Warren
Wyo
Frank Y Wetzel
Mary B. Wetzel
Fourth Avenue SE
Army «& Force School
Fort Knox, Ky
Burger Assigned as First Lieutenant at Chanute Field
William V Burger former director of missions at Coe College has been temporarily stationed as a first lieutenant in the air corps at Chanute Field Illinois following his call to active duty in the army.
High Twelve Club hears cowboys explain rodeo as contest
Chip Morris of Custer and Jimmy Hazen of Tucson told the Roosevelt hotel High Twelve Club that rodeos are high stakes contests, drawing entrants from long distances who cover expenses for entry fees and living costs. They described rodeos as cattle industry events with danger, noting costs rise from ten dollars in Cedar Rapids to one hundred at Madison Square Garden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Twelve Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Chip Morris
Custer, S. D
Jimmy Hazen
Tucson
Ariz
Cedar Rapids
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Big Fleet Move to Gibraltar Reported
A terse AP item cites BERL casts reporting a large British fleet transfer toward Gibraltar. The note mentions the battleship Malaya and a connecting aircraft element as part of the reported movement amid heightened tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibraltar
Arrest Solves Two Breakins at Ladage Drug Store
Detec tives say Jesse Jacoby 23 of 623 L street SW confessed to two breakins at Ladage drug store 326 Eighth Avenue SW this month. Police say he gained entry via back door first time and by back screen second time, stealing cigarets candy and cigaret supplies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse Jacoby
L Street
Ladage
Eighth Avenue
Jacoby
L. B. Marshall
W. J. Kudina
Marshall
Fighter Command Attacks Rouen Paris Rail Route
British Air Force fighters attacked the Rouen Paris railway line in German-occupied France crippling several locomotives and trains. One engine exploded and ships in an enemy convoy off the Dutch coast were set on fire. Other squadrons crossed the Channel toward Calais.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INL
Rouen
Paris
al Air Force
France
English Channel
Calais
Council Elects New Officers for Social Agencies Group
The Council of Social Agencies elected new officers led by President P v Vernon L S Jones of Grace Episcopal church. New officers include Judd Dean as vice president and Mrs Helen Schnoebelen as secretary treasurer. Mr Morrison spoke on the United War Fund and War Appeals Coordinating committee goals and the Cedar Rapids drive aiming to raise 50090.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P.v. Vernon L. S. Jones
Grace Episcopal Church
Judd Dean
Ey Rapids
Helen Schnoebelen
Linn County Relief Department
Mr. Morrison
United War Fund Campaign
War Appeals Coordinating Committee
Bette Davis Rescues Child From Lake Arrowhead Incident
Actress Bette Davis saved 12 year old Janis Wilson from drowning when a canoe overturned in Lake Arrowhead California. Janis was working on her first film and managed to swim to shore with Davis helping from the water. Mrs Myrtle Wilson watched and spanked the girl after they reached shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Arrowhead
Calif
Bette Davis
Janis Wilson
Janis
Miss Davis
Myrtle Wilson
Rally planned with speakers and musical acts for south side voters
A rally features William Whipple addressing younger voters before the program. A 20 piece band led by William Vesely will perform, with Paul Anthony directing community singing and Maurine Canavan on the coli seum organ. Ruth Ebling Massey sings patriotic numbers and the Three Bits of Rhythm perform. Cavaliers Musketeers and Y.M.C.A. drum and bugle corps will play outside the coliseum before the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Side
William Whipple
William Vesely
Paul Anthony
Maurine Canavan
Ruth Ebling Massey
Cavaliers
Musketeers
Y.M.C.A
Nazis Claim More Sinkings in Arctic
The German high command said three more ships were sunk bringing the total to 17 vessels totaling 114 000 tons from attacks on a convoy in the far north since May 25. The convoy remains distant from its Murmansk destination in Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Murmansk
Russia
War Manpower Commission declares work or fight policy
Washington notes the War Manpower Commission outlines a virtual work or fight rule for wartime plants. If a worker refuses suitable employment in a war industry without cause, the unemployment service may report to the Selective Service system. Workers must seek new jobs through the unemployment service or approved methods. Local actions may follow if an employer recruits contrary to policy and fails to comply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
War Manpower Commission
United States Employment Service
McNutt
Committees of Labor
Commission
Memorial Day Service to Honor Cedar Rapids War Dead
Cedar Rapids marks Memorial Day with a tribute to fallen service members including recent war dead. Linwood cemetery hosts the event led by Guy Linville, with Rev. Thomas C. Collister delivering invocation and benediction. Wreaths, taps, and a naval salute pay respects to navy dead, as veterans groups march in a multi-division parade led by Company L Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Linwood Cemetery
Guy Linville
Thomas C. Collister
St. James Methodist Church
America
Dewey Alexander
Daughters of Union Veterans
Lincoln
Logan
Eliza
Linville
Collister
Navy Mothers Club
Drum and Bugle Corps
Boy Scouts
Pioneers
Fe Women's Relief Corps
Ladies of the
G. A. R. Lot
Funeral services for Carl L. Ditch
Carl L. Ditch died Thursday at his home on the Center Point road ten miles north of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 30 p.m. in the family home with Rev. Myers of Robins officiating. Burial will be in Dunkard cemetery. Friends may call at the home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carl L. Ditch
Center Point Road
Cedar Rapids
Mr. Myers of
Robins
Dunkard
Linn County Resident Dies At Home
Resident of Linn county died at his home Wednesday. He was born near Cedar Rapids Nov. 26 1865 and moved with his parents to Nebraska living on a Saunders county farm before entering mercantile business in North Bend. Surviving are his widow a son two daughters three brothers and a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Cedar Rapids
Nebraska
Saunders County
North Bend
Mrs Adala King 79 dies after brief illness
Mrs. Adala King widow of George King of Bertram died at 10:30 pm Thursday at the home of her grandson John Cabalka 1444 Wildwood Drive NE after a short illness. She married George King on Oct 9 1884. Survived by daughter Mrs Bess Hamacher of Chicago grandson John Cabalka two great grandsons Larry and James Cabalka sister Mrs Verne Lehans of Chicago and a son Lee a World War veteran who died in 1939. Funeral services are set for 2 pm Sunday at Beatty chapel with Rev L C Smith and Rev Mr Eyestone. Burial in Campbell cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adala King
George King
Bertram
John Cabalka
Wildwood Drive
Bess Hamacher
Chicago
Larry
James Cabalka
Verne Lehans
Lee
Beatty Chapel
L. C. Smith
Mr. Eyestone
Campbell Cemetery
Mrs Barbara Myers Dies at Center Point After Illness
Mrs Barbara Elizabeth Myers widow of George W Myers died at her Center Point home at 2 15 am Thursday after weeks of illness She was born December 19 1852 near Chambersburg Pa and had lived in Center Point three years Survived by five sons David F Sioux Falls Walter C Estherville Wesley J Roy W and W R Bert Myers Center Point a daughter Lydia Myers and two sisters Mrs Mary Pentosh and Mrs Susie Busby The body to be cared for at the chapel until 9 pm Friday with services not held locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Barbara Elizabeth Myers
George W. Myers
Center Point
Chambersburg
David F
Sioux Falls
S. D
Walter C
Oe City
Wesley J
Roy W
Estherville
George Myers
Lydia Myers
Mary Pentosh
Ceee
Susie Busby
Funeral services for Mrs Hanna Swanson in Morrison
Funeral services for Mrs Hanna Swanson who died at her daughter Mrs Fred Doetzel Jr 1949 C avenue NE will be held in Morrison Illinois chapel at 2 p m Sunday conducted by Rev Mr Singer of Waterloo The body will be moved from Sennen chapel to Morrison Saturday afternoon Friends may call at the chapel until noon Saturday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanna Swanson
Fred Doetzel, Jr
C Avenue NE
Morrison
Singer
Waterloo
Sennen
Obituary Notice for Anna Mary Hunt
Mrs. Anna Mary Hunt formerly of Cedar and eight months in Franklin Illinois died at her home at 6 am Friday after an illness. Her husband Everett Hunt died in 1933. Surviving are three daughters Mrs. Loretta The body will be to services the
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Mary Hunt
Cedar
Franklin
Everett Hunt
Loretta
Estimated Population of the Western Hemisphere
The Western hemisphere population is estimated at 264,500,000 people. This figure reflects broad demographic estimates for the region and may vary by source or year.
Propaganda Tactics Analyzed By Dean Gaskill
Dean Gaskill outlines how propaganda from Germany targeted the U S during the war and how individuals can counter it by analyzing their own reactions. He warns against hurried judgments and notes German methods like radio signal shifts and altered mastheads to sow fear, urging citizen engagement to sustain democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Young Men’s Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Harold V. Gaskill
Industrial Science
Iowa State College
Dean Gaskill
United States
U. S. Intelligence Service
Deen Gaskill
Rudolph Mess
British Isles
Meanest thief robs baby's bank and home for $1
A prowler slipped into Frank Corsello's home at 618 Vernal Street NW Wednesday night, taking about $1 in change from a baby's bank and 25 cents in pennies. He also raided the ice box, stealing five bottles of beer which were found empty on the back porch, suggesting they were consumed before departure. The Corsello family reported the theft Thursday while away at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Corsello
Vernal Street
Corsello
City Briefs Honor Miss Nona Mae King and Ralph Gray
Mortal day para notes Miss Nona Mae King of Iowa City and Ralph Gray of Streator, I.
Memorial Day Observance Noted by Miss Bessie Deputy Clerk
The United States clerk and branch offices observe Memorial Day as deputy clerk Miss Bessie remarks on the ceremony and local participation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Miss Bessie
Correction on Jack Fair Address From Local Selective Service
The notice states Jack Fair left Tuesday among west side selectees and gives his correct address as 348 Seventh Avenue Southwest replacing the previously published address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Fair
West Side Selective Service Board
Seventh Avenue SW
Sermon at Shueyville United Brethren on Ye Receive Not
Dr. Wendell Henline will preach at 9 30 Sunday worship hour at Shueyville United Brethren church on Ye Receive Not. Sunday school follows at 10 30 and Christian Endeavor meets at 8 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wendell Henline
Shueyville
Sister Mary Carmelita Graham to receive BA at Marquette
Sister Mary Carmelita Graham of Cedar Rapids who attended Mt. Mercy junior college here for two years will receive her bachelor of arts degree at the Marquette University commencement exercises Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Carmelita Graham
Cedar Rapids
Mt. Mercy Junior College
Marquette University
Y M W Girls Free Swim Classes Reschedule Memorial Day
The Y M W girls free swim program will not meet Saturday afternoon because of Memorial Day. The final class will be held Saturday June 6 on the regular schedule with test work in deep water.
Families Entitled to Marine Corps Service Stars
Sergt. Edward Burrell, chief recruiter, announced Friday that families with relatives in the Marine Corps may obtain window-sticker service stars at the Cedar Ra Marine Recruiting Office, Federal Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marine Corps
Cedar Ra
Federal Building
Edward Burrell
Gazette Want Ads schedule for Memorial Day weekend
Want ads for Memorial Day Saturday edition are accepted until 10 am Saturday. Ads for Sunday edition May 31 are due by 12 noon Saturday. The Want Ad department closes at noon Saturday May 30. Dial 2 1121 to place ads early.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gazette
Gazette Want Ad Department
Veterans auxiliary to march in Memorial Day parade
All members of the auxiliary to Veterans of Foreign Wars post 758 are to meet at the Veterans club Saturday at 9 45 a m in uniforms and caps to take part in the Memorial day parade. Members with cars are urged to drive them in the parade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auxiliary To Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 758
Veterans Club
Price forms and filing deadline set for rationing board
Additional forms to file price lists arrive at Linn County Retail Food Dealers association office within a week to ten days, says secretary W. T. Shipe. Deadline for filing the Maximum Prices of Cost of Living Commodities and The General Maximum Price Regulations has been extended to July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County Retail Food Dealers Association
W. T. Shipe
Buses Keep Regular Sunday Schedule On Memorial Day
Cedar Rapids plant workers in war industries will keep Memorial Day routes with no shutdown. Otto B. Lindeman, manager of Cedar Rapids City Lines, said Saturday service will run on the regular Sunday holiday timetable with later starts and longer intervals. Early weekday starts at 5:30 and 6:05 a.m. shift to 7:05 and 7:30 a.m. on the holiday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Tting
Otto B. Lindeman
U S Bombers Hit Jap Base in Burma Night Raid
New Delhi AP says United States heavy bombers attacked Mingaladon airdrome north of Rangoon with fires seen 100 miles away. Japanese night fighters engaged the force. one bomber was damaged but all planes returned safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Delhi
India
United States
Mingaladon
Rangoon
Burma
Tenth
U. Air Force
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