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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1941

Page

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Radio Highlights and Soap Opera Echoes Across Stations

Radio week features NADINE SUBOTNIK presenting 40 000 Lives on WMT with National Safety Council aid as a child focused safety drama. Dr Christian star Jean Hersholt returns on WMT at 7 30 p m. Other programs include Planta tion Party Warwick and Grandma Streamlined on WHO and Eddie Cantor hosting Marlene Dietrich on WHO. John Cudahy to speak on WENR from Philadelphia. GOSSIP notes Loyola homecoming honor for Ginny Simms. The Goldbergs mark 12 years on radio with original cast intact.

IGHT Linn Edward G. Robinson National Safety Council WMT Safety Council Robinson Steve Wilson Ona Munson Lorelei Kilbourne Jean Hersholt River's End Dr. Christian Hersholt CBS The Movies Grandma Eddie Cantor Marlene Dietrich Fred Allen John Kieran Cornell University Ginny Simms Loyola University Woman In White Ian Keith

Evening radio schedule highlights for Nov 5 1941

Hour by hour listings include stations WMT WGN WENE WLS and WHE who announce programs such as Mr Keen News Eddie Cantor and Lux soap opera episodes. Multiple time blocks cover 6 p.m. to 12:38 a.m. with a mix of news, music, dramas and serials across networks.

Keen WGN Spor WHO News Vande

Iowa Educational Radio Stations Highlighted

Highlights of the educational radio stations owned and operated by Iowa institutions. WSUI Iowa City and WOI Ames are listed among the University of Iowa and Iowa State College stations with schedule note Thursday 9 p.m.

the Educational Institutions of the State of Iowa University of Iowa Iowa State College WSUI Iowa City Ames

Grand Mufti Leaves Rome for Berlin Refugee to Berlin

The exiled Grand Mufti of Jerusalem left Rome for Berlin, less than a week after seeking refuge in Italy amid anti British activity by Moslems.

Rome Jerusalem Berlin Germ Italy

Finns Riot Over U S Warning Demand Action

In Helsinki crowds burst into the streets demanding the Finnish government heed a warning from Secretary Hull to halt the war against Russia. The Daily Express notes a fierce clash between pro German and peace factions as long processions form toward the foreign office. President Ryti met with United States Minister Arthur Schoenfeld to discuss the matter.

London INL Helsinki Hull Russia Daily Express Foreign Office Rysto Ryti United States H. F. Arthur Schoenfeld

City Notices and Club Meetings Around town

Advertisements list chicken supper and bake sales at Peeples church and St James. Links to meetings at the Y W C A and Y M C A include Navy Mothers club and Plus piano shorthand lessons. Arborist Richard Alman spoke to Home Garden club at Judge Thompson’s home. Masonic lodge Herman 263 plans 7 30 p m meeting with refreshments. Townsend auxiliaries plan a 12 30 p m picnic at Mrs Martelle’s home. Some auxiliaries postpone to Nov 26 due to a death. Paul Kovacik improving after appendicitis at Mercy hospital and can receive visitors.

Richard K. Alman Home Garden Club G. K. Thompson Fifth Avenue SE Townsend Auxiliaries Harry E. Stevens Ella Fisher Center Point Road

Daughter of Johnson County's First Resident Dies

Mrs. Margaret A. Stevens 74 daughter of Phillip Clark first resident of Johnson County died in a local hospital after a brief illness. Born August 27 1867 she helped Iowa City gain the capital and university site. Survived by husband Harry E. Stevens sister Lila Cox two daughters a son four grandchildren and a sister-in-law Funeral at Turner chapel with burial Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.

Margaret A. Stevens Phillip Clark Johnson County Stevens Iowa City Paul Revere John Ronalds Des Moines Cedar Rapids Second Christian Church Townsend Club No. 4 B.C.R Harry E. Stevens Lila Cox Elko, Nev Frank S. Lawson Nford Fla Charles B. Zalesky E. A. Holloway D. K. Brockway Turner Chapel Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery Turner's

Deaths Archie White Funeral in Cedar Rapids

Funeral services for Archie White a former Cedar Rapids resident fatally injured in a ladder fall in Omaha will be held at the Barta funeral home at 2 30 p m Friday Burial is at Oak Hill Cemetery Friends may call at the chapel Thursday evening White born in 1887 in Jamaica British West Indies came to Cedar Rapids in 1910 He was a gardener for Mrs George B Douglas at Brucemore for 17 years later caretaker of the Y M C A in Omaha and gardener for the Sloan Allens He is survived by his wife a son Edward in the U S Marines at Pearl Harbor a daughter Mrs Agnes Hembera two grandsons seven sisters and a brother

Archie White Cedar Rapids Omaha Barta Oak Hill Cemetery Mr. White Jamaica British West Indies Canada George B. Douglas Brucemore Y.M.C.A Sloan Allen Edward U. S. Marines Pearl Harbor Hawaii Agnes Hembera Jean John Hembera Hedley White Pennsylvania Amy Margaret White Pasadena Calif E. Stephenson Helen Seddon Mansfield Lucia Ida White Toronto Ontario Fanny Gordon

Collision between motorcycle and car tweaks time report

A motorcycle automobile collision occurred at 12 10 p m on Tuesday involving Eugene Sturgeon 20 of 825 Seventh Street SW and William J Caldwell of 1717 Maple Drive NW Correction notes 12 10 p m not 12 10 a m as earlier reported in the Gazette

Eugene Sturgeon Seventh Street William J. Caldwell Maple Drive

Local sailors enlist in U S Navy from area men

The naval recruiting office announced three local enlistees in the navy. J A Vorba of Traer Frederick D Sterner of Swisher and John A Armstrong of Garrison joined the naval reserve and were sent to the Great Lakes training station in Illinois.

Naval Recruiting Office U. S. Navy J A. Vorba Traer Frederick D. Sterner Swisher John A. Armstrong Garrison Naval Reserve Great Lakes, Ill

Bartesh Case Dismissed in Sioux City Court

Kenneth Bartesh pled guilty to a federal indictment charging violation of the selective service act. Judge George C. Scott dismissed the case on the United States attorney office’s al, Bartesh intends to enlist and will join the next Cedar Rapids draft contingent.

Kenneth Bartesh George C. Scott Sioux City United States District Attorney's Office Bartosh Cedar Rapids

Hamblin Injured in Intramural Football Play at Coe College

Henry Hamblin a Coe College freshman was struck on the head during an intramural touch football game between Chi Beta Psi and Delta Phi Epsilon. He was in St Luke's hospital Wednesday night in fairly good condition with no concussion or fracture. Hamblin's home is Bedford Iowa.

Henry Hamblin Coe College St. Luke's Hospital Chi Beta Psi Delta Phi Epsilon Hamblin Bedford

Man Charged With False Uttering For Checks At Roosevelt Hotel

Detectives Tuesday charged a Des Moines man with false uttering after he allegedly cashed six worthless checks for 10 each at the Roosevelt hotel over about 10 days. He left Cedar Rapids Monday without paying his $60 cash and a $32.87 bill, with checks returned for no funds. He is believed to have departed in a Packard.

Des Moines Roosevelt Hotel Cedar Rapids

Death of Ronnie Raye Son of Kenneth and Thelma Lee

Ronnie Raye, day old son of Mr and Mrs Kenneth Lee of 516 Sixth Avenue SE, died in a local hospital at 3 p.m. Tuesday. He is survived by his parents and grandparents Thelma Lee of Keystone and Edward Severe of Brooklyn, Iowa. The body was moved from Turner chapel to Brooklyn for graveside services at 2 p.m.

Ronnie Raye Kenneth Lee Sixth Avenue SE Thelma Lee Keystone Edward Severe Brooklyn Iowa Turner Chapel

Mrs. Mattie Wubbens Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Mrs. Mattie Wubbens wife of B F Wubbens Center Point died in a local hospital at 3 30 p m Tuesday after a brief illness She was born June 17 1888 at Cedar Rapids and lived there her whole life Survived by her husband three sons Eddie Center Point Charles and William Dougherty Cedar Rapids five daughters Dolores Phylis Center Point Lillian Dougherty Mrs I L Frost and Mrs Jess Van Antwerp Cedar Rapids her mother three sisters Mrs Carl Tugton Mrs Hazel Krue and Dorothy White and three Mrs William W White James D White and Roland H White

Mattie Wubbens B. F. Wubbens Center Point Cedar Rapids Eddie Wubbens Charles William Dougherty Dolores Phylis Wubbens Lillian Dougherty

Mother In Law's Funeral Gathered In Turner Chapel

The obituary notes two mothers in law Mrs. Charles and Mrs. Ellen Harper, both of this city, and eight grandchildren. The Turner chapel service is at 2 p.m. Thursday, conducted by Rev. W. C. Porter, with burial in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Charles Ellen Harper Turner Chapel W. C. Porter Linwood Cemetery

Funeral services for Victoria Adamec

Victoria Adamec died Monday at her granddaughter's home 520 First Street SW. Funeral rites will be held Thursday at 1 30 p m in Barta chapel officiated by Rev E J Link letter. Burial follows at Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.

Victoria Adamec First Street Barta Chapel E. J. Linkletter Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Joe Zorich in Barta chapel Saturday

Funeral services for Joe Zorich aged in the Barta chapel at 10 am Saturday, conducted by Rev. Frank Ward. He died in a local hospital Friday. Burial will be in Oak Hill cemetery.

Joe Zorich Sixth Street Barta Chapel Frank Ward Oak Hill Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Flor ence Burlingham

Funeral services for Mrs Florence Burlingham were held in Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday conducted by Rev. Frank Ward. Burial followed in Linwood Cemetery.

Florence Burlingham Fourteenth Avenue SE Beatty Chapel Frank Ward Linwood Cemetery

Red Cross Sends Menu Covers and Christmas Boxes

Two Linn county Red Cross shipments went out on Wednesday. One batch of 2 500 menu covers made by Roosevelt high school Junior Red Cross headed to the Pacific branch area for navy Christmas dinner decorations in England. The boxes contained contents donated by Cedar Rapids and Marion grade school pupils.

Linn County The Red Cross Roosevelt High School Pacific Branch Navy England Cedar Rapids Marion

Cedar Rapids Folk Attend American Hotel Association Convention

William S. Cadow of the Roosevelt hotel and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Cook left for New York City to attend the American Hotel association convention from Nov 6 to 8. Cadow will join executive council meetings at the Hotel New Yorker and the cooks will attend a banquet at the Bellevue Pennsylvania tel. Others from the district include E. C. Eppley of Omaha and E. C. Kuenzel of Iowa City.

William S. Cadow Roosevelt Hotel Robert S. Cook Crescent Street SE New York City American Hotel Association Cadow Executive Council Hotel New Yorker Cook Pennsylvania Tel E. C. Eppley Omaha E. C. Kuenzel Iowa City

Children barred from power driven woodworking machines

The Children's Bureau of the U S Department of Labor orders that children under 18 may not be employed in the operation of power driven woodworking machines.

Children’s Bureau The United States Department of Labor

Retired Police Captain John Cook Dies at 63

John Cook 63 of 419 Eighteenth Street SE died of a heart attack at 1:50 am Wednesday. He joined the police in 1906 and retired in 1933 after serving as detective sergeant and night captain. Born Cedar Rapids October 1 1878 he married Valera Saindon in 1915 and is survived by his wife four nieces and two nephews. He was active in Knights of Columbus Catholic Order of Foresters and Policemen's Protective Association. Funeral arrangements pending with services at Brady mortuary and Rosary recitation scheduled.

John Cook Eighteenth Street Captain Cook Brady Mortuary Knights of Columbus Orders of Foresters

Germany Satisfies Portugal Over Corte Real Sinking

Germany provided a ship of similar tonnage and apologized to Portugal for the sinking of the Portuguese freighter Corte Real while en route to the United States.

Lisbon Germany Portugal United States

Civic Club Views Workings of 10 Story Light Company Boiler

The South Side Civic club visited the Iowa Electric Light and Power plant to view a 10 story boiler and the four-unit expansion plans. Executives outlined a rise in load from 31 000 kilowatts in 1930 to 62 000 in 1941 with units delivering 1 200 000 pounds of steam per hour.

Civic Club South Side Civic Club Central Power Plant Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Monster E. G. Nichols Cedar Rapids F. C. Chambers General Manon Chambers Marshalltown Ecmelsteae Boone Sutherland Dows Capt S. L. Dows Col William G. Dows Electrical Development of Iowa Dows Chester B. Myers South Side Charles Herbeck Americas Herbeck

Turkeys Native to Central and North America

The article notes that turkeys are native to Central and North America, identifying these regions as their sole habitats. It emphasizes the species’ origin and regional distribution without extending beyond these areas.

Central and North America

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