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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1945

Page

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Meat and price controls updated in wartime ration notices

Meat red stamp validity spans Fi through Ki valid to November 30 Li through Qi valid to December 31 Ri through V1 valid to February Se-Ppé fren stamp 38 five pounds through December 31 Price ceilings apply to many items beyond food Buyers and sellers urged to consult the price department ration board or ceilings Certificates required on used autos before title transfer Ration Board located in the American building southwest corner of First Avenue and Second Street SE A T Pleune chief clerk office hours Monday through Friday 10 am to 3 pm closed Saturday

American Building First Avenue Second Street A. T. Pleune

Monday Weather and City Notices Summary

In Monday notes, a forecast shows cloudy and colder conditions with southerly winds 10 to 15 mph for Iowa regions. Nearby towns report scattered incidents including fires, alarms, traffic violations, and births. several legal cases and name changes are listed with fines and suspensions noted.

Iowa

Officers Allegedly Shunned Boats at Marseille Embarkation

Paris dispatch reports American officers slated for U S duty skip their embarkation at Marseilles citing job insecurity in the United States. A spokesman says only 42 of 352 ordered officers appeared, and the pattern is described as frequent.

Paris Sns United States Marseilles

Frankensteen Claims Lewis Rejoins AFL

The CIO auto workers contended John L. Lewis secretly rejoined the AFL with the United Mine Workers, a claim denied by Lewis and the AFL. The dispute surfaced as labor conferees reconvened after Armistice Day. The auto workers planned a wage drive while Lewis sought council representation, amid mixed votes among labor groups.

Washington CIO- Auto Workers John L. Lewis United Mine Workers AFL Lewis Richard T. Frankensteen The Auto Workers Labor CIO UMW Auto Workers’ Executive Board Frankensteen

Allies Start Ruin Of German Plants

In Kaufbeuren Germany Allied demolition squads triggered a sequence of 14 blasts at a large I G Farben powder plant. General Lucian Truscott declared the action marked the destruction of Germanys war potential as 60 buildings were blown into the air.

Kaufbeuren Germany I. G. Farben Lucian K. Truscott United States Third Army

Supreme court upholds dismissal in Linn County fatal truck case

Iowa Supreme Court affirms Linn County district court ruling striking parts of Leo T. Krausnick suit against Haegg Roofing and William Seilhamer over the Oct 2 1943 death of Krausnick’s five year old son. Seilhamer not in Haegg’s employment at the time. company not negligent for his intoxication. Accident occurred on Eleventh Street SW between Fourteenth and Fifteenth.

Iowa Supreme Court Linn County District Court Leo T. Krausnick Haegg Roofing Company Cedar Rapids William Seilhamer Krausnick Linn District Court High Court Seilhamer G. K. Thompson Eleventh Street Fourteenth Fifteenth Streets

Clinton Youth Given 10 Year Anamosa Term

James R. Green an 18 year old from Clinton was sentenced by Judge G K Thompson to the Anamosa state reformatory for up to ten years for larceny of a motor vehicle. He claimed innocence at the Oct 19 hearing after a Cedar Rapids police return. The theft involved Henry Kling’s car from the Hamilton Seed and Coal company property.

James R. Green Clinton G. K. Thompson State Reformatory Anamosa Green Eldora Thompson Hardin County Cedar Rapids Henry Kling Twenty-third Street Kling Hamilton Seed and Coal Company

Divorce Suit Seeks Alimony and Property Division

Marjorie Margaret Zastera files for divorce from Joseph V. Zastera whom she wed November 2, 1917 in Minneapolis. She reports the couple own multiple Cedar Rapids properties including a three apartment building and three commercial units, joint bank stock holdings, investments, and a Blake terrace SE lot, seeking permanent alimony of 250 dollars monthly.

Marjorie Margaret Zastera Hamilton Street Joseph V. Zastera Minneapolis Minn Blake Terrace

Vagrancy Case Dismissed for Lack of Evidence

John Medeikis, 31, faced vagrancy charges in a Tuesday hearing before Judge Gompson. The state requested the case be dismissed due to insufficient evidence.

John Medeikis

Iowa contractor seeks governor’s favor over no-passing fine

Janesville contractor C F Roewert wrote Iowa Governor asking for justice in Cedar Rapids after he was fined 27 dollars for passing in a no passing zone. He forfeited a 27 dollar bond and claimed the fine was robbery while appealing to party loyalties.

C. R Des Moines Iowa C. F. Roewert Janesville Wis Roewert Cedar Rapids Iowa City Set Wilbur Eicher Iowa Highway Patrol Howard R. Churchill

Army recruiters outline enlistment program points in Cedar Rapids

U S army officers in Cedar Rapids detailed enlistment options for men 17 to 35 with 114 two or three year terms, branch and theater choices, family allowances, low premium life insurance, and retirement pay options. Veterans may reenlist by Nov 21 to preserve grade, receive bonuses, and furloughs, while officers and flight personnel can enlist as master or first sergeants. Nine men enlisted since Oct 15, including Richard W. Thompson and others listed.

U. S. Army Cedar Rapids Regular Army Army Hotel Roosevelt Richard W. Thompson Tenth Street Bernard J. Johnson Thirtieth Street Earl S. Lint Blake Boulevard John W. Elliot C Avenue Russell E. DeMoss First Avenue Orlo B. Barton Center Point Dean W. Fleming Reinbeck Charles L. Matheny Toddville Donald M. Roth Vinton

Labor Convention Opens in Sioux City at Martin Hotel

The four day American Federation of Labor convention formally opened in Sioux City with A. A. Couch of Des Moines receiving the gavel from Floyd T. Smith as temporary chairman. Couch announced officers and committees including Frank Martens chairman of the election committee LeRoy Jones credentials committee and W F Scholes chairman of the resolutions committee Al C Kane reading clerk and W H Reynolds sergeant at arms. Hundreds of delegates and labor officials are present for the conference which will close Friday.

Sioux City American Federation of Labor Martin Hotel A. A. Couch Des Moines Floyd T. Smith Couch Frank Martens Davenport LeRoy Jones Clinton W. F. Scholes Council Bluffs al C. Kane Dubuque Reading W. H. Reynolds

Bonds Continued Show Prize Awards For Schools

Hearn lists aviation instruments among prizes for Cedar Rapids town and country schools. Cedar Rapids schools receive two second prizes three third prizes three fourth prizes and compasses. town schools three prizes and country schools ten fourth prizes plus other items. All prizes are in good condition and purchased from the Surplus Properties administration for Victory loan committees.

Cedar Rapids Perties

Czechs Plan Relief Drive For Homeland

In Cedar Rapids a Czech groups federation launches a relief drive from November 19 to 30 to aid liberated Czechoslovakia. Central collection is at 1101 Third Street SE with daily donations 5 to 8 pm. Led by T. B. Hlubacek, the effort seeks food clothing and funds for 800000 needy children and broader support through American relief channels.

Czechoslovakia Federation of Cedar Rapids C.S.P.S Third Street T. B. Hlubacek J. J. Hervert Frank J. Stastny United Nations Relief Rehabilitation Administration Hlubucek American Relief For United States

Gen Doolittle Visits Schick Hospital

Lt Gen James Doolittle visited Schick General hospital in Clinton at 1 15 p m on Tuesday to see Lt George Barr one of the men who flew with him on the first Tokyo raid Doolittle also announced Barrs promotion to captain He urged unity of air and ground sea forces and recalled witnessing atom bomb destruction at two Japanese cities comparing it to 200 raids.

Clinton INS James Doolittle Army Air Forces Schick General Hospital Tokyo Doolittle St. Louis Chicago George Barr Barr

Revised Poultry Price Ceilings Set by OPA

Washington AP OPA Tuesday announced revised price ceilings for cleaned and drawn frozen poultry. Effective Saturday the ceilings apply at retail and all sales levels for clean and drawn broilers at 114 cents a pound light fowl 27.4 cents a pound heavy fowl 1 cent a pound and poultry fat up one cent a pound. The agency said higher prices will allow industry to resume production of these items.

Washington OPA

Ardekan Temple Plans Christmas Party

City Briefs say Temple No. 234 of the D O K K will meet Wednesday at 8 p m in the Pythian hall to plan the annual Christmas party.

Ardekan Temple Pythian Hall

Purse Stolen at Depot Reported by Hale Resident

Dorothy Butterfield of Hale reported to police Monday that her purse containing 40 to 50 dollars of personal effects was stolen from a bench at the union bus depot while she waited for a bus.

Dorothy Butterfield Hale Union

Grants City Permits To Local Businesses

The city council on Tuesday granted cigaret permits to S. P. Mc Farlen and Milo Abernathy of 192 Third avenue SE Elias J. Nassif of 312 Second avenue SE Marvin R. Brannaman of 900 C avenue NW and Leonard G. Jelinek of 1613 J street SW. A class B beer permit was approved for McFarlen and Abernathy and a class C beer permit for Mike J. Koury of 700 Eighth street SE. The council accepted surrender of class B beer and cigaret permits from Lloyd E. Hultberg of 102 Third avenue SE and granted a $200 refund on two permits.

S. P. McFarlen Milo Abernathy Third Avenue SE Elias J. Nassif Second Avenue SE Marvin R. Brannaman C Avenue NW Leonard G. Jelinek J Street McFarlen and Abernathy Mike J. Koury Eighth Street Lloyd E. Hultberg Hultberg

Men and Women In Service Updates From Area Vets

Cpl Roy L Clouse of a medical detachment receives the American Theater Ribbon Good Conduct Asiatic Pacific Ribbon with two battle stars Philippine Liberation Ribbon Bronze Star Medal and more. Pvt William A Hoffman at Keesler Miss recently furloughed home en route to European theater. Raymond B Langridge promoted from seaman to mailman in Okinawa. Lt Raymond Churchill transferred from preflight in Athens to Shoemaker separation center with wife and child. Glenn H Forristall promoted aboard ship in Tokyo Bay. Local families listed with residences and relations.

Cpl Roy L. Clouse Luzon Dale Clouse Eleventh Street Grood Avenue NW William A. Hoffman Keesler Miss John Hoffman First Street Carpenter John J Seabees Pacific Subic Bay Raymond B. Langridge Okinawa Tokyo Bay Elmer Forristall Third Avenue

Church Leaders Plan Next Year's Program

The Association of Church School Superintendents met at the Y M C A for dinner. Reports on a leadership training course at Coe College showed enrollment from 32 Cedar Rapids and Marion churches. Plans were made for a similar course in fall 1946 and a pre Lenten city wide meeting of church school officers and teachers. The meeting time was set for the second Monday in January and the second Monday of every other month.

Association of Y.M.C.A Coe College Cedar Rapids Marion

Deaths Henry J. Hromek obituary from The Gazette

Funeral services for Henry J. Hromek superintendent of The Gazette composing room will be Thursday at 3 30 p m at Turner chapel. Rev J E DeLong of Trinity Methodist church and Mt Hermon lodge will officiate with pallbearers from his department James F Cowden Albert C Shireman Marion Dingman John Womacka William Hemmer and Marshall F Harmon. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery.

Henry J. Hromek Gazette Turner Chapel J. E. DeLong Trinity Methodist Church Mt. Hermon Lodge Mr. Hromek James F. Cowden Albert C. Shireman Marion Dingman John Womacka William Hemmer Marshall F. Harmon Oak Hill Cemetery

Centennial Iowa woman Katherine May Borschel dies in Cedar Rapids

Katherine May Borschel, 1111 Third Street SW Cedar Rapids, died at 2:40 p.m. Monday after a lingering illness in a Cedar Rapids hospital. Born December 2, 1883 in Iowa City, she attended the University of Iowa and married Edward F. Borschel on August 14, 1907. She was active in St. Pauls Methodist church and several fraternal and women’s groups. Survived by husband, son Ardell, daughter Mrs Ronald R Holets, two sisters, a brother, and three grandchildren. Funeral arrangements to be announced.

Katherine May Borschel Edward F. Borschel Third Street Cedar Rapids Iowa City University of Iowa Mr. Borschel St. Paul’s Methodist Church Rebekahs Ronalee Sharon Kay Holets Moen Chapel

George Thomas Collins dies after long illness in Marshalltown

George Thomas Collins seventy seven? 37, of 105 Tenth Street NE, Marshalltown area. He died in a Marshalltown hospital Monday after a long illness. A World War II veteran he served with the anti tank battery of the 185th field artillery division. He worked for Quaker Oats before service. Survivors include his widow Bertha four stepdaughters Lorraine Hansahn Laverna Fulmer Lois Reed Leatrice Hansahn Cedar Rapids and two grandchildren. Body at Moon chapel pending arrangements. friends may call.

George Thomas Collins Tenth Street Marshalltown 185Th Field Artillery First Lutheran Church Quaker Oats Company Bertha Lorraine Hansahn Laverna Fulmer Lois Reed Leatrice Hansahn Cedar Rapids Moon Chapel

Funeral services for Herman Euken at Trinity Lutheran

Funeral services for Herman Henry Euken of 337 Sixth Avenue SW will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 3 20 p m Wednesday with Rev P L Bornhoeft officiating. Burial will be in Linwood Cemetery. Services will be at Sree Sermner chapel until noon Wednesday.

Herman Henry Euken Sixth Avenue SW Trinity Lutheran Church P. L. Bornhoeft Linwood Cemetery Soerner Chapel

Attlee Seeks World Unity Amid Atomic Age Talks

Attlee in remarks linked to Stalin and Truman asserts the U S regard for world peace and atomic trust. He defends Labour aims to safeguard freedoms while pursuing a planned economy and unity in diversity. Attlee expresses trust in the United States and urges coordinated action for global security.

Stalin Truman Attlee United States America

Youth Court Tale Of Elopement And Old Lovers

In Oroville California 16 year old Sonny Boy Wisecarver and 25 year old Mrs. Eleanor Deveny flee to northern California from Long Beach. Deveny loves him and plans divorce, while Wisecarver downplays danger and recalls an earlier marriage to a 21 year old in 1941.

Oroville Calif Ellsworth Sonny Boy” Wisecarver Butte County Eleanor Deveny Long Beach Wisecarver Sonny Boy California Mrs. Deveny Japan

Blue to Probe Eldora Escape Notification Policy

Gov. Robert D. Blue said he will investigate complaints that Iowa officials were not alerted when youths escape from Eldora training school for boys. He will consult the state board of control and the superintendent on reported failures to notify patrols or the Hardin County sheriff. Eldora's local report cites 41 escapes between Oct 24 and Nov 6 with nightly breakouts and thefts until incidents surface elsewhere.

Des Moines Iowa Eldora Robert D. Blue State Board of Control Fred N. Cooper State Highway Patrol Hardin County Sheriff's Office J. B. Bahne Eldora Herald-Ledger

Linn Boards Send 11 To Induction Center

Eleven selectees left Monday night for an induction center on orders from two Linn county local boards. Names include Mildford E. Smith Donald E. Lemon Donn Vernier Charles D. Campbell John L. Lowe Marvin F. Dostal Allen D. Parliament Robert C. Reynolds Rudolph Howard Snenicka Donald Alfred Parsons Fred Pelisek.

Linn County Mildford E. Smith Sixth Avenue Donald E. Lemon N Street Donn Vernier Third Avenue Charles D. Campbell Seventh Avenue John L. Lowe Fifth Street Marvin F. Dostal Seventeenth Avenue Allen D. Parliament First Avenue Robert C. Reynolds Board No. 3 Rudolph Howard Snenicka Route Donald Alfred Parsons Marion Fred Pelisek Springville

Iowa Electric Light and Power Franchise Petition Protest Notice

Official notice from the Iowa State Commerce Commission to Linn County citizens announcing a petition by the Iowa Electric Light and Power Company Cedar Rapids to erect operate and maintain transmission lines across public and private lands in Linn County The hearing date is set for December 1945 objections must be filed in triplicate two days before the hearing and objectors are urged to appear represented at the hearing

Iowa State Commission Linn County Iowalectric Light and Power Company Cedarapids Iowa Iowa State Commerce Commission Hentschtee Linn State Commerce Commission Des Moines Nest Ises Geri Reed B. Eeeries Geo

Rosenman to Quit as Aide

Washington AP Judge Samuel I. Rosenman will retire at year end as special counsel to the President the White House announced at a news conference Hassett said Rosenman served both President Truman and former President Roosevelt with tremendous personal sacrifice He will resume law practice in New York after leaving a 25000 a year post on the New York state supreme court.

Washington Samuel I. Rosenman White House William D. Hassett Rosenman Truman Roosevelt

Reveals Stimson Suffered Major Heart Attack

Former Secretary of War Henry L. Stimson had a serious heart attack recently, his wife said Monday night. Mrs. Stimson reported he remains confined to bed at the West Hills country home near Huntington and is recovering steadily.

Huntington N. Y Stimson Henry L. Stimson West Hills

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Angeles Donald Heck First Avenue NW Alvin Griffith Clarence Shetler Eighth Avenue SE William F. Byers Ed Zbanek Wilson Avenue Earl Terry Kenneth Borschel Bever Avenue W. T. Hoffman Fifth Avenue St. Luke’s Milford Delzell Twenty-second Street Lynn Drips J. H. Paulson Edwin Blaha Eighteenth Street Lloyd Husted Dawley Street Sixteenth Street Floyd Butcher B Avenue NE David Wylie Waterloo Albert Sebrecht Thirtyfourth Street Elizabeth Otsen Twentieth Street Victor F. Hakes James J. Hanson G Avenue Kenneth Lindsay Nineteenth Street William Bowman Tiffin Charles S. Dake Higley Avenue Merle J. Finley Seventeenth Avenue SE G. Brandt Fifth Avenue SE Elsie Smith D Avenue NE Faith Shelton Anderson Richard Carl Anderson, C Perry Johnson Nellie Maurine Johnson Virginia Benham Jess William C. Jess Ruth Coover Warren C. Coover Nadine Berggren Clifford Berggren Joseph Valentine Zastera Wilma Ione Sturtz Leonard Charles Sturtz Esther Mary Shearer Russell Woodrow Shearer Eunice M. Jensen Myron R. Jensen Elizabeth Mahnke Harold Mahnke Justice Court Wilbert Sanders Carmi Cays W. A. Rall S.E Labor Convention Hearn Gen. Doolittle Schick Cpl, Clouse Ndr Henry Hromek Edward Borschel Euken Services Clarence Beatty Labor Party Storre Bobby Soxers Manfredi Blue Eldora Angle Linn Boards New York Thornton & Minor Ad Rapids Gett’s. May’s Osco Dr. D. Jayne & Son Jayne Lapes Florist Gost Squirrel Coney Skunk
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