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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1944
Page
2
Dr. Evans argues for U S support of a Jewish homeland in Palestine citing 1922 and 1924 agreements and 600000 Jews settling among 10000 square miles. He criticizes Nazi persecution and Arab fascist influence while defending Jews role in aiding Allied victory and decrying anti Semitism as un American.
William Gillin 63 of 1008 First Avenue NW died in the city jail at 6 55 a m Sunday coroner says the death was caused by a basal skull fracture police believe occurred in a fall after he was found unconscious on the sidewalk near Four Square Tabernacle He had been brought to the station for suspected drunkenness and was held in jail pending treatment Funeral services set for Tuesday at St Patrick s church with burial at Mt Calvary cemetery He leaves a daughter Pauline a brother Ed a sister Jane Gitlin and two grandchildren all of Cedar Rapids The family requests no flowers
A compilation of ration stamps validity and penalties, plus court cases and birth notices. Includes gas and sugar coupons status, fuel extensions through 1945, airplane shoe stamps, vehicle equipment citation for Arthur Bauman, and multiple court fines for drunkenness, reckless driving, speeding, and parking infractions. Also records births at St. Luke's and local divorces and civil actions.
A resolution adopted by the American Legion national executive committee urges sponsor legislation to place all Japanese in the United States under army control. The move aims to centralize authority over Japanese residents during wartime.
James William Dorsey a 1886 Denver native and longtime Cedar Rapids resident who served as a conductor on the Sack Island Railroad for 12 years died suddenly in Albert Lea Minnesota. He was married in 1907 to Cherrie Winters and is survived by a daughter Delores and two sons Stephen and Robert E. Dorsey. He belonged to Cedar Rapids lodge No 251 BPOE and the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen. The body arrived in Cedar Rapids and funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Wednesday at the Turner chapel.
Memorial services for First Lt. John F. Bormann 25 killed in action in Germany Oct 17 will be held at Immaculate Conception church at 8 am Thursday. Rt Rev Msgr J M Molli? will preside. Survived by parents Mr and Mrs John H Bormann four sisters and a brother, with relatives tied to Cedar Rapids Salt Lake City Cleveland Mundelein and Chicago.
James A Minor 87 former Cedar Rapids resident died Saturday at the Odd Fellows home in Mason City where he had lived over eight years. Surviving are a son Arthur G Minor Cedar Rapids three grandchildren Mrs Leonard Schultz Cedar Rapids Mrs Mary A Fisher and Dorothy Minor San Diego Calif and five great grandchildren. Services at Janeba funeral home 2 p.m. Wednesday by Ely lodge No 581 I O O F of which he was a member. Friends may call Tuesday evening.
Theodore Emanuel Rematas of 320 Sixth Street NE died Monday at 6 30 a m after a long illness. Born April 10 1885 in Samis Greece he came to the United States 30 years ago and worked 27 years as a stationary fireman for the Rock Island railroad. He belonged to the Greek Orthodox church and the Order of Ahepa lodge 194. Surviving are four brothers Sam, Cedar Rapids, Alex James and Mike, all of Samis and a sister Angela of Samis. The body is at Barta chapel with funeral plans to be announced.
Services for George F. Hennes sey at St Matthew's church Tuesday at 9 am with Rev J D Kearn officiating. Burial follows at Mt Calvary cemetery. Father Kearn and the Knights of Columbus will recite the Rosary Monday at 8 pm at the residence where friends may call.
Funeral services for Carl C. Krapf age 1028 Center Point road NE who died in a Cedar Rapids hospital will be conducted by the Rev. Frank H. Ward in the Moon chapel Tuesday at 2 p.m. Burial follows at Cedar Memorial Park with pallbearers named Schrimper Quass Schilling and Van Note. Friends may call at the chapel.
Opal Kent Zeman 34 died after a hit-and-run in Los Angeles Saturday night where she had lived since October 7. She was born March 15, 1910, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel A. Kent of Solon, and survived by five sisters and two brothers. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Mrs. Carrie Smith aged 65 of 114 E avenues NW died in a Cedar Rapids hospital Sunday. She was widow of David Smith who died in January 1925. Their son Charles Smith 37 navy chief petty officer was killed in action in the South Pacific in 1942. Surviving are sister Mrs. Alice Farnsworth, Cedar Rapids. brother George D. York, Chevy Chase Md.. niece Mrs. Annabelle Tucker, Cedar Rapids. Beatty chapel to conduct services at 2 p.m. Wednesday led by Rev J E De.
Swiss dispatches say German troops stream into Switzerland surrendering arms at the frontier. In France Americans seize Benestroff rail junction near Metz Belfort and close on Dieuze as winter offensive nets 30 000 to 35 000 German prisoners since Nov 8. Front reports cite rain halting air support while heavy guns pound German positions.
Women who enlist in the Women's Army Corps will not be called to active service until after Christmas. Training will begin after January 1, 1945. Lt Jane Smith at the recruiting office 214 Federal Building offers full information.
Soviet and American tanks push along highways from Gyongyos toward Hatvan and Miskolc as Malinovsky's Second Ukraine army nears Miskolc. Berlin cites 35 infantry divisions and large forces east of Budapest with heavy fighting near Gyerme.
NBC president Niles Trammell said cancellations of Upton Close as an NBC commentator were not due to government pressure or outside influence. He stated the decision to replace Close was made last summer under NBC policy that selects commentators to ensure balanced news and commentary.
Prairie county Montana became the first in the nation to exceed its war loan quota in the sixth drive. The treasury confirmed its subscription reached 138 percent of the quota on deposit November 1 at the Federal Reserve, nineteen days before the drive officially opened.
Washington AP reports the Senate Finance Committee approved Brig. Gen. Frank T. Hines for appointment as administrator of reemployment rehabilitation for the Veterans Administration.
Rumi Beardsley a Cedar Rapids born economist known for the pay as you go tax plan will be profiled in The New Yorker by Alva Johnston. Johnston, a prominent writer for The New Yorker and The Saturday Evening Post, collected material in Cedar Rapids on Monday. Rumi was an overnight Cedar Rapids visitor with his father Dr. W Rumi at 1901 Fifth Avenue SE.
The El Kabir Shrine revealed its largest class in 25 years, listing 160 candidates who completed the ceremonial crossing of the burning sands at the Memorial building. Potentate Ray C. Coutts presided as the Shrine drum corps, band, patrol and wrecking crew performed with delegations from Kaaba temple Davenport and Abu-Bekr Shrine Sioux City.
Carl Barlow testified on the fourth day of National Labor Relations board charges against Barlow-Maney laboratories. He described his stance on unions and referenced Harold Schroeder, discharges, and plant management amid anti union sentiment. Rachel aimed to finish hearings by Monday evening.
Washington AP reports the War Department rejected Rep Hebert’s request to exempt pre-war fathers in the army from combat duty. The decision maintains current assignments and the potential for fathers to serve on the front lines.
In Brussels an estimated 15000 marchers demanded the resignation of Prime Minister Pierlot's government. Police in steel helmets patrolled the capital after a protest by resistance sympathizers angry over the surrender of arms. About half the marchers were women.
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