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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 29, 1945

Page

5

Daily Record: Stamp validity and local court notices update

The notice explains new monthly dates for red and blue ration stamps, specifying meats, foods, sugar, gas, fuel oil, and airplane shoe stamps with their respective good-through dates. It lists authorization details, next stamp dates, and suspension for intoxication, drunkenness, parking violations, license status, and accident reporting. It also records birth announcements from Cedar Rapids and other locations, including a Cedar Rapids family with a son and daughters and distant relatives in St Louis and Big Spring Texas.

Knudsen resigns as army production chief

Lt Gen William Knudsen resigns as army director of production effective June 1. He received an Oak Leaf Cluster to the Distinguished Service Medal for five years in war production. Former president of General Motors, Knudsen did not reveal future plans and is to return to Detroit for a rest.

Washington Wihamie Knudsen Army War Department Knudsen General Motors Detroit

Seek to Find Driver Who Struck Girl 10

Prine Tuesday officials seek to identify a woman driver who struck Mary Helen Hickman a 10 year old on Second avenue SE near Crescent street SE. She was taken to St Luke's hospital with abrasions to both elbows and knees bruises on her back and a head cut. The driver did not report the accident to police as required by law.

Prine Mary Helen Hickman Second Avenue SE Second Avenue Crescent Street SE St. Luke's Hestat

Thieves Make Getaway With Auto Equipment

A spotlight and tire assembly were reported stolen from two cars. A Rice of Chicago said a spotlight was taken from his car at the Tubbs parking lot on Highway 30. Mrs Floyd Bowers reported a space tire wheel and rim missing from her car on A avenue near Davt over the weekend.

A Rice Chicago Tubbs Highway Floyd Bowers Fruitland Boulevard

Eden Signals France Should Withdraw Troops in Levant

London AP dispatch reports Foreign Secretary Eden hinting France should pull reinforcements from Syria and Lebanon to avoid widening Arab world conflict that could hinder the Pacific war. U S expresses concern as fighting erupts with Syrian and Bedouin groups attacking French positions. casualties rise with estimates over 200 at Damascus area. Egypt pledges support for Syria and Lebanon and backs Arab League actions to resist aggression.

London Anthony Eden France Levant Eden Commons United States Syria Lebanon Arab League Homs Hama Damascus Rathouad Mahmoud Fahmy el Nakrasht Pasha Egypt Arab League of Seven States

Courthouse Liens Discharged for Loftus Firm in 1944

Court records show liens totaling 7111.72 against Robert G. Loftus and G A Thom as Loftus Company discharged by County Recorder Dempsy Jones. Liens covered federal insurance contributions for July and September 1944 totaling 552.95 and 1944 withholding tax of 6558.77.

Robert G. Loftus G. A Thomas Loftus Company Dempsy Jones

Lawyers Seek Dismissal of Thomson in Northwestern Railway Case

McLaughlin Hill Davis Hyde firm asks judge drop Charles M Thomson as defendant in suit brought by College Book Co of Columbus Ohio. Thomson died December 30 1943 Cedar Rapids resident. Case filed September 1942 seeks 142 dollars plus interest for non receipt of books initial value 67 dollars and remains pending.

McLaughlin, Hill, Davis and Hyde Des Menes Charles M. Thomson Thomson North Western Railway Cedar Rapids College Book Company of Columbus Ohio

Milner sues five Calif attorneys for legal service fees

R S Milner of Cedar Rapids files in district court a suit seeking judgment of 1000 dollars against W Cloyd Snyder Charles E Carver Catherine C Parker Roland Rich Wooley and Joseph F Rank all from Los Angeles California The petition states the action concerns legal services Milner provided to the defendants and seeks payment of the fee.

R. S. Milner Cedar Rapids W Cloyd Snyder Charles E. Carver Catherine C. Parker Roland Rich Wooley Joseph F. Rank Los Angeles Calif Milner

Zimfer Probate Appoints Fr W Lindahl Administrator

Fr W Lindahl appointed administrator for the probated will of John Frederick Zimfer who died May 19. Zimfer had named his wife Anna Zimfer as executrix, but she has since died.

Fr W. Lindahl John Frederick Zimfer Zimfer Anna Zimfer

Harold E Holubar Causes Trouble With Police

Harold E Holubar with no fixed address was charged with assault after slapping a woman who obtained a warrant. He fought with officers, smashed a whiskey bottle at the call box, and caused trouble to the station. He paid fines totaling 35 dollars in police court and faced further assault and battery charges in justice court.

Harold E Holubar Merle Burton Gearton Justce Court

Below-Par Men Face Draft Under 26 Standards

Washington AP reports a united group under 26 who fail physical standards will be accepted by the army selective service announced Monday. The number will not be large, and the process will proceed as policy dictates.

Washington Army

Free 3 More In C R Area

The Cedar Rapids area reports three more German POWs freed. Pfc. William Lensch, 20, formerly with the Seventh Army infantry, son of Mr. and Mrs. L. W. Lensch of Ely, released from Stalag 3-D and expects to be home soon. His brother August Lensch, Ninth Army, promoted to staff sergeant. Pvt. Kenneth Kepler, son of Mrs. J. H. Kepler, liberated from Stalag 2-B. Staff Sgt. Jack H. Zimpleman, missing since April 9 over Germany, now in France after liberation.

William Lensch Seventh Army L. W. Lensch Ely Lensch August L. Lensch Ninth Army Kenneth Kepler J. H. Kepler K Avenue NW Kepler War Department Stalag 2-B Jack H. Zimpleman High Amana

Chinese 50 Miles From Indo China Near Nanning

Chinese vanguards advance toward Sulu and approach the French Indo-Chinese border. A communique says troops are 48 miles southwest of the captured air base city Nanning and 50 miles from Indo-China border, with others nearing Pingyang, 50 miles northeast of Nanning and 70 miles south of Liuchow, a former American air base.

Chungking Sulu Nanning Indo- China Pingyang Liuchow

Wisconsin CIO Opposes Hoover Food Policy Probe

The Wisconsin CIO council denounces President Truman's invitation for Herbert Hoover to consult on world food problems. A Sunday night meeting adopted a resolution blaming Hoover for using food as political weapon in the last war and opposing policies diverging from Roosevelt.

Milwaukee Wiscons State Industrial Council CIO Truman Herbert Hoover Political Action Committee Wisconsin Mel J. Heinritz State Cio Council State PAC Roosevelt Hoover

Coe Women’s Band to Play at Schick Memorial Day Program

The Coe College women’s band directed by Capt. Stanley Vesely will perform at Schick hospital on Wednesday at 3 p.m. Capt. Jack L. Rosenfield invites the group as special services officer. Elks lodge of Cedar Rapids and Mrs. Sherman Waters arrange transportation for attendees.

Coe College Women's Band Stanley Vesely Schick Hospital Jack L. Rosenfield Elks Lodge of Cedar Rapids Sherman Waters Red Cross

Memorial Day observances and notices in Cedar Rapids

City Briefs report a 9 am Memorial Day holy communion at St John s Episcopal. memorial services Wednesday at 10 am at Campbell Cemetery six miles east on Lincoln highway. Want ads for Decoration Day due by 9 30 am Wednesday. DDT rep from Des Moines unavailable Wednesday due to holiday. Ad-taker and chamber notes.

St. John’s Episcopal Church Campbell Cemetery Cedar Rapids

Accusation of Corner in Rye Market Filed

Washington report says General Foods New York Daniel Rice Chicago and four individuals face charges of cornering the Chicago rye market in May 1944. Accused held or controlled about 11.8 million bushels in Chicago with Canada imports and another 2 million bushels tied to Winnipeg futures. Metcalf denies cornering rye saying inventory was available to government and industry.

Washington (Lp General Foods Corporation New York Daniel Rice and Company Chicago Ashley “Ellers War Food Charles W. Metcalf General Foods Daniel F. Rice Lawrence J. Ryan Futures Commission Philip R. O'Brien Canada Rice and Company Rice and Ryan Winnipeg Stock Exchange Metcalf

Deaths Anna Reinhard 65 Solon Resident

Anna Briza Reinhard aged 65 of Solon died at home after a long illness. Born in Bohemia on June 4 1879 she came to the United States at age five. Survived by husband Edward daughters Mrs Edward Wislsel and Mrs Maurice Giovanazzi three sons Charles Clarence and George twelve grandchildren and a deceased son Raymond. She belonged to St Marys Altar Society. Funeral 9:30 a.m. Thursday at St Marys church Solon with Rev Carl F Clems. burial in St Marys Cemetery. Friends may call Brosh funeral home Solon Wednesday.

Anna Briza Reinhard Solon Bohemia States Edward Edward J. Wislsel Maurice H. Giovanazzi Cedar Rapids Charles E West Liberty Clarence J George J Route 2 Raymond Altar Society St. Mary’s Church St. Mary's Church Carl F. Clems St. Mary’s Cemetery Selon Brosh

Mrs Emilie Chickering Dies After Brief Illness

Mrs Emilie Chickering, 56, a former Cedar Rapids resident who lived here 35 years, died in a Laramie Wyoming hospital at 2 20 a m Tuesday after a brief illness. Survived by four sisters Mrs Alex Sampson Mrs Rossie Clark Mrs John McGowan and Mrs Dave Mottinger and a brother Edward F Novotny, all of Cedar Rapids. Services and burial will be in Laramie.

Emilie Chickering Cedar Rapids Laramie Wyo Alex Sampson Rossie Clark John McGowan Dave Mottinger Edward F. Novotny

Services for Mrs Henry Emery Held Thursday

Mrs Henry Emery died Monday at her daughter Mrs F W Mulson's home 359 Garden drive SE. Services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Methodist church in New Hartford with Rev Floyd L Hinshaw of St James Methodist Cedar Rapids officiating. Burial in New Hartford cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel until 9 a.m. Wednesday.

Henry Emery F. W. Mulson Garden Drive New Hartford Floyd L. Hinshaw St. James Methodist Church Cedar Rapids Turner Chapel

Amy Gifford former Cedar Rapids teacher dies in Dubuque

Amy Gifford, a former Cedar Rapids schools teacher, died Monday afternoon in a Dubuque hospital after an extended illness. Her husband, Walter L. Gifford, previously in Cedar Rapids shoe business, is an agent for Northwestern Mutual Life in the Dubuque area. Surviving are daughter Kathryn and several grandchildren.

Amy Gifford Cedar Rapids Dubuque Walter L. Gifford Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company Kathryn

Henderson Radio Crusader Dies at 65

SHREVEPORT La UP William Kennon Henderson 65 radio Crusader of the 20s died Monday night of a heart attack at his home He was bed-ridden after a paralytic stroke and known for his Hello world salutation and broadcasts attacking chain stores throughout the country

Shreveport William Kennon Henderson Henderson

Morrissey 79 Dies Sudden in Coggon

James R. Morrissey of Linn County dies at 7 a.m. Tuesday of a heart attack at the home of his daughter Mrs. Arthur Short in Coggon where he lived. Surviving children include Mrs. Lowell Miller Cedar Rapids, Mrs. Joseph Minnis Francis B Morrissey and William Patrick Morrissey of Coggon, James M Morrissey of Monticello. Body lies at Hines mortuary in Coggon pending funeral arrangements.

James R. Morrissey Linn County Arthur Short Lowell Miller Avenue NE Cedar Rapids Joseph Minnis Francis B William Patrick Morrissey Coggon James M. Morrissey Monticello Hines Mortuary

War Bond Show Brings in 150000 Total Sales

A Cedar Rapids statewide premiere at the State theater drew a near 150000 in war bond sales. Veterans such as Pfe. Callan Chase attended as speaker. The Navy Academic Refresher Unit Chorus from Cornell performed under Prof H W Baltz. Dean Landsear hosted. The film Billy Rose's Diamond Horseshoe played and a June 6 free movie day was planned at local goals.

Cedar Rapids Pfe Callan Chase Saipan Schick Seventh Service Command Navy Cornell Colege H. W. Baltz Dean Landsear Billy Rose

War Bonds Update Shows Progress Toward Quota

Monday contributions totaled $149,437 raising the campaign’s grand total to $2,772,060 toward the $9,268,000 overall quota.

Iowa farmers lag in war loan sales despite rains

Towans must buy $1.7 million in bonds daily through June 30 to reach the $82 million seventh war loan target. In the campaign’s third week, sales were slow, with Federal Reserve reports citing rains and bad roads as the main causes for Iowa farmers’ slow purchases.

Des Moines Towans State War Finance Committee Federal Reserve Bank Iowa

Barngrover Named President of Linn County Bar Group

Walter J. Barngrover is named president of the Linn County Bar association for the coming year succeeding Tyrell M. Ingersoll. John Randall becomes vice president Abe Bass secretary and Frank Kubicek treasurer. The group approves 1000 annual funding for maintenance and expansion of the Heims memorial law library in the Linn County courthouse, a major collection donated by the late Louis Heins. Barngrover will appoint an executive committee to handle minor matters between meetings.

Walter J. Barngrover Gever Avenue Linn County Bar Association Tyrell M. Ingersoll John Randall Abe Bass Frank Kubicek Treasury Heims Bar Association Louis Heins Barngrover

Suffers Scalp Cuts In Crossing Mishap

Gus Riedesel, 51, of 1301 Fifteenth Street SE, sustained scalp lacerations at 3:30 p.m. Monday when his car stalled on a rail at Twelfth Avenue and Fifth Street SE as a westbound North Western passenger train struck it. He left the car but was struck by the car as the train pushed it off the track. He was treated at St Luke's Hospital and released after two forehead cuts.

Gus Riedesel Fifteenth Street SE North Western Twelfth Avenue Fifth Street SE Riedesel St. Luke's Hospital

Youth Held for Wearing A Navy Uniform Illegally

Arthur Edwin Fouts, 13, was charged with illegally wearing a naval uniform and waived to the grand jury. Arrested in Cedar Rapids, he is held in Linn county jail on $1,000 bond. The grand jury meets in September. The complaint was signed by FBI special agent Brantly Chappell.

Arthur Edwin Fouts Grand U. S Charles L. Benesh Fouts Linn County Cedar Rapids Brantly Chappell F.B.I Santa Rosa Calif Benesh

Carlton Smith Awarded Second Bronze Star

Lt. Col. Carlton K. Smith of the field artillery ha s been awarded a second Bronze Star for meritorious service in Germany on April 28, 1945 He is the son of Mr and Mrs A J Smith of 2235 Mt Vernon avenue SE His wife resides in Alexandria Louisiana A son Sgt Harold Smith is overseas Two daughters live in Cedar Rapids and another daughter with a grandchild lives in Alexandria

Carlton K. Smith The Field Artillery A. J. Smith Mt. Vernon Avenue Germany Col Smith Alexandria, la Sgt Harold Smith Cedar Rapids Alexandria

Memorial Day Services Set In Coliseum

Memorial day services will be sponsored by the American Legion in the Memorial Coliseum Wednesday at 10 30 a.m. Maj James L Douda on leave as maintenance officer on Gen Walter Krueger s Sixth army staff in the Philippines will speak Navy Mothers will hold memorial services at 9 30 a.m. on the Second avenue bridge. Seaman Gene Kovarik will lower an anchor into the Cedar river. At the end of the service which will be conducted by Mrs Fred Le Clerc commander of the unit Gold Star mothers will cast a memorial wreath on the river. At the coliseum service parents of men killed in service will receive American flags donated by the government and presented by the Legion if they have not received them previously. Parents who have not received flags are asked to telephone Roy Decker at 7894 or 8115. All freight houses will be closed in Cedar Rapids Wednesday. Carload business only will be handled. Edward A Prochaska manager Cedar Rapids City Lines announced Tuesday buses will operate on regular holiday Sunday schedules with exceptions for east side war plant workers. There will be no postal deliveries except to war plants. Memorial Day is a legal holiday so banks will be closed. Courthouse city hall Chamber of Commerce and rationing office also closed.

American Legion Memorial Coliseum M.ade James L. Douda Walter Krueger Sixth Army Philippines Navy Mothers Second Avenue Bridge Seaman Gene Kovarik Cedar River Fred LeClerc Legion Roy Decker Edward A. Prochaska Cedar Rapids

U S Support of Argentina Called Betrayal of Reds

Herbert Elliston of the Washington Post condemned U S insistence on admitting Argentina to the San Francisco conference as a breach of faith with Russia and contrary to Roosevelt's Yalta pledge. He described the move as a clandestine deal made in Mexico City during Chapultepec talks, without Russian consultation, and called the State Department blundering.

Washington Herbert Elliston Washington Post State Department San Francisco Russia Yalta Roosevelt Stalin Elliston Argentina Eugene Meyer The Post Mexico City Chapultepec United States

Landon Says He Is Delighted to Talk With Truman

Alf M. Landon former Kansas governor and 1936 Republican presidential candidate said he would be delighted to discuss with President Truman any problems facing the country. He added he would be glad for Truman to fix a time to suit his convenience. Paul Lockwood, secretary to Governor Dewey, said the invitation had reached Albany but Governor Dewey had not yet seen it.

Topeka Alf M. Landon Kansas Monnay Truman Landon New York City Paul Lockwood Dewey Albany

More Rain Falls In Cedar Rapids Weather Update

Cedar Rapids area recorded light morning rain totaling .09 inch with a 66 degree late afternoon. The forecast calls for more rain tonight and Wednesday with cooler, cloudy skies and possible showers and storms. Monday’s high reached 68 while overnight lows dipped to the 50s across the state.

Cedar Rapids Chambers Hubbard, Ice and Fuel Company Weather Bureau State Council Bluffs

Rivers Rising Across Iowa After Weekend Rainfall

Des Moines River rising at Boone and upstream due to heavy rains Saturday and Sunday. Cedar River at Cedar Rapids reported 7.8 feet at 7 a.m. Tuesday, down 0.2 foot in 24 hours, per the Iowa Windmill and Pumps Co. Raccoon River rising again at Jefferson.

Des Moines Raccoon River Jefferson Boone Weather Bureau Cedar River Cedar Rapids Iowa Windmill and Pumps Company

Japs Navy Chief Toyoda Removed From Top Posts

SAN FRANCISCO Ad miral Soemu Toyoda was relieved from three top Japanese naval commands. He was removed as commander-in-chief of the combined fleet and of the overall naval command and of the naval escorts command. Vice Admiral Jisaburo Ozawa was named to all three posts and Toyoda became chief of the naval general staff.

San Francisco Soemu Toyoda Japan Domet Agency Naval Escorts Command Jisaburo Ozawa Naval General Staff Naval Staff College Toyoda

Farm Meat Ration Rules Affect Red Stamp Limits

Families may use up to 18 red stamps per book to secure 180 extra points for farm meat purchases before general validation dates. Borrowing among families is allowed without exchanging points, but when rationed meat is sold or given away, farmers must collect red points and turn them in to the rationing board within 10 days after each month’s end.

Lloyd George Cuts Off Heir In Will

In London the new earl said the late David Lloyd George left his oldest son without a penny. He cited a disappointed father who wanted a political career his son refused to pursue. The heir noted his father's failure to understand his decision and lack of bequest.

London David Lloyd George

Curbs Removed on Motorcycle Output

Washington AP WPB lifted restrictions on motorcycle production with prior authorization ending. Distribution controls stay in place as WPB foresees continued heavy demand for motorcycles.

Washington

Rumors of Norse V Bomb Base Fade After Allied Probe

Allied investigators debunk wartime rumors that Germany planned a V bomb base in southern Norway to launch missiles against Britain and possibly the United States. A British military spokesman said searching the area uncovered no trace of V bomb installations.

Oslo Norway Britain United States

Senate Votes House Boost Rejects Own Expense Allowance

Washington AP report says Senate rejected a proposed $2,500 annual expense allowance for members by 28 to 32, leaving the measure in limbo as talks on conference changes and House-Senate duties continue. Senators privately weighed impact on their own costs and duties.

Washington Johnson DPO Selle Tg Boon House Senate Senat Banat Hickentsepre Sen Bowa Reputttiense Isd Vint Aga Oes

Stettinius cites Yalta aims as war ends and peace grows

The conference speaker argues for U S influence to honor Yalta terms with Poland and Russia, seeks Pacific balance with France and China, and supports reorganizing Warsaw government. He notes expectations of Allied cooperation, easing wartime tensions, and advancing four freedoms amid global power shifts.

Two C. R. State Guard Officers Are Promoted

DES MOINES Gov Robert Blue Tuesday announced six state guard officers promoted to captain first lieutenant and second lieutenant. Sven B Christen sen of Atlantic is named captain while Robert W Austin Glenwood to first lieutenant with Robert J Moore Glenwood also to first lieutenant Leland E Chrisinger Glenwood to second lieutenant Jack S Farwell Cedar Rapids to first lieutenant and Charles H Vyskocil Cedar Rapids to second lieutenant.

Des Moines Robert Blue State Guard Sven B. Christensen Atlantic Robert W. Austin Glenwood Robert J. Moore Leland E. Chrisinger Jack S. Farwell Cedar Rapids Charles H. Vyskocil

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