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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Nov 18, 1941

Page

6

Papen Signals New Peace Balloons in Turkey Spain

Franz von Papen, German ambassador to Turkey, told La Vanguardia that after crushing Fausia Germany expects a general armistice with Turkey playing a peace role. He warned Britain must submit or the war will continue, and suggested Turkey and Spain may provide transit facilities and resource cooperation if they stay out of the war.

Turkey Spain Ankara Germany Franz von Papen la Vanguardia of Madrid von Papen Paul Schmidt Fausia Europe Britain Mediterranean Russia Middle East Libya Moscow Caucasus

Churchill Hoped To Get One German

London, UP report Brendan Bracken said in a Paddington speech that when Winston Churchill made his 1940 trip to France he took a plan to capture a German fighter. Bracken described Churchill’s wartime mindset and resolve during that pivotal moment.

Churchill London Brendan Bracken Paddington Winston Churchill France

Churchill arms remark quoted by Bracken in stormy night

Bracken recalls Churchill under rain at Downing Street asking his butler for a heavy pistol saying he might "account for at least one German" if attacked by the enemy. The remark underscores wartime anxiety and Churchill's resolve during a grim moment.

Churchill Bracken

Secret Agent Indicted Over Army Misrepresentation

New York. Captain Philip del Fungo Giera, 69, a noted secret agent in the 1934 senate munitions inquiry, is indicted for falsely claiming to be an officer of the U S army to gain backing for his inventions. Giera, whose real name is Peter Brenner Jr, claims service for 21 countries and had ties to Du Pont as a German representative. Prosecution notes none of his demonstrated inventions to army and navy officials proved practical. Police report on the Middletown, New York estate describes firearms, “electric eyes” alarms, and guard dogs.

New York INS Philip del Fungo Giera Senate United States Army Giera U. S Ickes Peter Brenner, Jr Army Navy Middletown FBI du Pont Company

Campaign to reduce waste led by city schools chief

Joe Suma, chief engineer for the city’s schools, announced an all-out drive to cut waste across the independent school system to aid national defense. He called the nation at a war crossroads and urged saving, with a questionnaire sent to custodians on lights, leaks, and showers.

Joe Suma Board of Education

Townsend auxiliaries cancel meetings and charity events

Townsend auxiliaries units 1 and 3 will not meet this month. Kathyrn Kaufman chairs War Relief committee with Red Cross sewing room gathering at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Columbia division No 37 ladies auxiliary to the ORC and friends head to a Kensington Thursday afternoon at Mrs. J S Arendts home 1721 Avenue NE. Palm Grove No 1 Woodmen circle sponsors a card party at the Bowery of the Light Co. Wednesday at 7 30 p m with Blanche Higgins in charge. Players bring own cards.

Women of the Moose War Relief Kathryn Kaufman Red Cross Columbia Division No. 37 O R. C Kensington J. S. Arendts Avenue NE Supreme Forest Woodmen Circle Palm Grove No. 1 Bungalow of the Light Company Blanche Higgins

Cedar Rapids Superintendent In Hospital For Major Procedure

Arthur Deamer, longtime superintendent of Cedar Rapids schools, remains in University hospital at Iowa City as doctors prepare for a major medical procedure. He is reported in stable condition and expected to undergo surgery shortly with his recovery and future duties to be announced by district officials.

Arthur Deamer Cedar Rapids University Hospital At Iowa City

Open House Planned at McKinley Junior High

An open house at McKinley junior high school is set for Wednesday evening, Nov. 19 from 7 30 to 9 to introduce parents to new instructors as the principal is away for three weeks recovering from an operation.

McKinley Junior High School McKinley

Cedar Rapids Board Leases Dairydale School to Church

The Cedar Rapids board of education leased the Dairydale school to the Dairydale Community church and Sunday school. Dedication services are set for December 7 with W. A. Rail, justice of the peace, as guest speaker led by Rev. L. E. Wardle who announced the arrangement on Tuesday.

Cedar Rapids

Trapping Charge Fines Arrestee In Prairieburg Area

Mick Brislawn, 50, of Prairieburg, was arrested Monday by Conservation Officer Ray Beck on the Buffalo River near Prairieburg. He pleaded guilty before Justice E. M. Wetherbee in Central City and was fined $25 plus costs for trapping without properly tagged traps.

Mick Brislawn Prairieburg Ray Beckman Buffalo River E. M. Wetherbee Central City Brislawn

Religion and conduct urged by local pastor at Y’s club

The Rev William Jacobs pastor of the First Presbyterian church told the Y s Men s club Monday night at the Y M C A that Christianity can live if its teachings are put into conduct focusing on individual work and the dignity and respect for man as the sole solution Paul Parks introduced the speaker

William Jacobs First Presbyterian Church Y's Men’s Club Y.M.C Jacobs Paul Parks

Coe Directory Issued to Students as Herd Book

The 1941 42 Coe college directory known as the herd book was issued from the recorder s office Monday. It lists names addresses telephone numbers and titles of faculty and administration.

Coe Coe College Recorder’s Office

Cub pack 17 meeting inspects at Buchanan school

A Cub pack No 17 gathering at Buchanan school Friday night featured inspection by Bill Stewart. Awards included Lion books to John Drabelle Allen Davis Bear books to Jerry Harbit James Summerhauser gold arrows to Michael Thiesen David Suchomel Roger Jennison John Vaughn Lion badges to Larry Beatty Dick Filter Jack Dye Bear badges to Bill Seigle David Suchomel Billy Webster and service stars to Don Buckheister Gene Sorenson and Jack Schafer.

Buchanan School Bill Stewart Lion Books John Drabelle Allen Davis Bear Jerry Harbit James Summerhauser Gold Arrows Michael Thiesen David Suchomel Roger Jennison John Vaughn Larry Beatty Dick Filter Jack Dye Bill Seigle Billy Webster Don Buckheister Gene Sorenson Jack Schafer

Notice of Administrator Appointment in Linn County

On November 17, 1941, Ollie Kula was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Joseph B. Holub, deceased, Linn County Iowa. All debts should be paid to the administrator and all claims filed with the Linn County Iowa District Court Clerk, Carl Hendrickson attorney.

State of Iowa Linn County Joseph B. Holub Iowa Iown District

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