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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 15, 1944

Page

20

Nine Inducted by Roosevelt Hi-Y Club in Candlelight Rite

Roosevelt Hi-Y Club held a candlelight induction at the YMCA on Tuesday night. Nine new members were formally inducted: Bill Anderson, Bob Barnes, Jack Carpenter, Bob Clyde, Emmitt Collister, Bill Davenport, Don Dvorak, Al Sindelar, and Art Van Cleve. Two prospects, Bob Thompson and Marvin Sedlacek, will be inducted later.

Roosevelt Bob Thompson Marvin Sedlacek A. W. Salisbury Marion High School Jerry Heyl Bill Cohen Tom Harmon al Schamberger Everett King Bob Benson Duane Delong

Will Induct Eleven At McKinley Hi Y

McKinley Hi Y plans to induct 11 new members to reach a quota of 30. Induction is set for Monday November 27 with new officers to follow. current vice president Jim Schaber and secretary Roy Sorenson continue. Jerry Heys serves as MCA boys work secretary adviser until a sponsor is found.

McKinley Hi

Seabee Norman Bowers Wounded in France Hospitalized in England

Mrs. Norman Bowers reports her husband Seabee petty officer 1/c Norman D. Bowers was wounded in mid October in France and is now hospitalized in England with both legs in casts. He is a World War I veteran and has served in World War II since April 1943, going overseas in April 1944 and taking part in the invasion of France.

Norman D. Bowers Seabees France England Johnson Avenue

New Chamber of Commerce Board Members Elected

New members of the Chamber of Commerce board of directors are Lester Chadima S E Coquillette Howard R Green Edward E Hach George W Hearn Henry Kting and Herbert S Stamats according to election results.

Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Lester Chadima S. E. Coquillette Howard R. Green Edward E. Hach George W. Hearn Henry Kting Herbert S. Stamats

Board announces new three year terms and officers

Elected Wednesday, new board members will serve three-year terms starting January 1 1945. The 14 incumbents and new appointees will meet before January to organize and elect officers. Tellers named include P F Keehn I R Brooks R J Monroe Ervin Stepanek J Giles Joyce C T Briggs A D Dennis A L McKinssiry and John Miller.

P. F. Keehn I. R. Brooks R. J. Monroe Ervin Stepanek J. Giles Joyce C. T. Briggs A. D. Dennis A. L. McKinssiry John Miller

Three Judgments Filed In Civil Suits by OPA

U S District Judge Henry N Graven returned three judgments from Fort Dodge for entry in the Cedar Rapids division. A $1 057 16 settlement was approved for overcharges on pattern work by Iowa Steel and Iron Works with a permanent injunction against Clarence Casey of Chelsea for gasoline rationing violations. A $1 650 67 settlement was accepted for overcharges on wholesale sales.

Office of Price Administration U. S Henry N. Graven Fort Dodge Cedar Rapids Iowa Steel and Iron Works Clarence Casey Chelsea

Vondracek Receives Injunction Over Meat Sales Violations

A permanent injunction was entered against Joe Vondracek doing business as Vondracek's Market at 1223 Third Street SE restraining him from further violations in retail and wholesale meat sales.

Joe Vondracek Vondracek Third Street SE

Cedar Rapids Chamber Plans Cherry-Burrell Salute

A Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce event honors the Cherry-Burrell corporation with a Thursday night salute. O. K. Burrows from Chicago will discuss the company’s history and operations. Dinner is scheduled for 6 15.

Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce Imade Cherry-Burrell Corporation O. K. Burrows Chicago

City Market to Close After Nov 22 Closure

Safety Commissioner Wes Benesh announced that City Market will have its last open day on November 22, with operations earlier on November 21 and 22 before closing for the rest of the year. The market first opened last June. Ancient man kept time by measuring shadows cast by trees and cliffs.

Wes Benesh

Shrine to Initiate 150 Infall Classes This Fall

El Kahir Shrine will welcome 150 candidates in fall ceremonies the largest since 1919. They register 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. at Memorial building. Potentate Ray C. Coutts presides after a 4:30 banquet with a band concert 6:30 to 7, grand entry 7, drill 7:15, stage show 9.30.

el Kahir Shrine Memorial Building Recorder’s Ray C. Coutts

Committees Named For Credit Meeting In 1945 Conference

Committees have been appointed by General Chairman Glenn Mobry for a tri states credit conference to be held here Feb 22 and 23, 1945. The Cedar Rapids Association of Credit Men will host credit men from Iowa South Dakota and other participating states.

Glenn Mobry Af Welch-Cook-Begis Tri-States Cedar Rapids

Nebraska committee chairmen list by sector and sponsor names

A roster of Nebraska committee chairmen with assigned sectors and sponsoring organizations includes D. R. Pugh Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Lumir Strilesky First Trust and Savings bank Frank Mekota Pennies Savings bank R. A. Koehn Iowa Electric Light and Power Hal T. Berry Chandler company Leo Kucera Western Grocer company Joe Rust Wilson and company Milo Hanzlik Barnes Chamberlain Hanzlik and Wadsworth Carolyn Scannell Otis Leather company listed for registration publicity entertainment and hotel accommodations.

D. R. Pugh Cedar Rapids Auto Supply Lumir Strilesky First Trust and Savings Bank Frank Mekota Pennies Savings Bank R. A. Koehn Iowa Electric Light and Power Hal T. Berry Chandler Company Leo Kucera Western Grocer Company Joe Rust Wilson and Company Milo Hanzlik Barnes, Chamberlain Hanzlik and Wadsworth Women’s Entertainment Carolyn Scannell Otis Leather Company

Roosevelt Receives Letter From Gov Dewey After Election

President Roosevelt announced he had received a letter from Gov Thomas E Dewey on Monday. He said he would not reveal its contents and would not discuss personal mail, noting it was the first communication from the New York governor since election day.

F. R Dewey Washington INS Roosevelt Thomas E. Dewey New York

Franco Accuser On Moscow Broadcast

A Moscow radio broadcast accused Generalissimo Franco of complicity in wartime actions. The report named Franco and alleged involvement in extremist activities tied to the Madrid government.

Franco Landon Moscow

Commentator Links Spain to War Criminal Haven Theory

I Yermashev argues Tuesday night that Spain is being prepared as a haven for Hitler and other war criminals, signaling concern over sanctuary policies. The claim frames Spain as a potential shelter for fugitives amid postwar tensions and international scrutiny.

I. Yermashev Spain Hitler

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