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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1939
Page
2
Thomas Fitzpatrick 41 of Los Angeles A L Doty 51 and Walter M Heber 53 at large each received 30 day floater sentences for vagrancy. Otto Luedeman of 1221 Eighth street NW was fined $10 for speeding 42.
At 1 40 p m Tuesday a grass fire burned in the rear of 2120 Greenwood Drive SE for about 20 minutes with the alarm still active. At 2 31 p m Tuesday a short circuit in a drop cord to gasoline at Tucker Auto Wrecking Co 621 Center Point Road NE lasted about 35 minutes with engine companies 3 6 and hook and ladder responding.
Marvin Biddle, 23, of Bellevue, was fined $50 plus costs for reckless driving in Justice H R Churchills court.
Joseph F. Novak aged 46 died at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday at the home of his cousin Godfrey P. Novak located at 1831 K Street SW. The deceased resided at 1138 Ninth Street SE.
Joseph W. Kremenak and Ma rie K. Petersmith of Cedar Rapids are named parties in a public legal notice filed in the county records. The document lists their addresses and involvement in the case as required by local statutes.
Mercy hospital reports Mr and Mrs Arthur Sedive of 111 Sixth Avenue SW welcomed a daughter on November 21. St Luke's hospital notes Mr and Mrs C W Johnston of Springville welcomed a son on November 7.
Artie Shaw leaves his orchestra for several months due to illness and will rest in Mexico. Tony Pastor, his first saxophonist, will lead the band in Shaw’s absence as the ensemble continues with engagements. Shaw plans to form a new group upon his return to New York.
John G. Winant, secretary-general of the inter American labor conference, says the social issues raised by the war are more urgent, warning that the machinery to solve them may be inadequate for new economic demands.
Former Under-secretary of State William S. Castle argues that increased export trade with Latin America hinges on providing money for Latin American buyers. He warns that pumping money abroad would create a sterile trade, not sustaining domestic growth.
New York financier Gerald Swope says he is immensely lucky in the people he has worked with and the associates he has known since his first job, expressing gratitude for the enduring professional ties across his career.
In a quotation from Los Angeles Theodor Dreiser states that from intellectual social and economical angles all women’s clubs are baloney. The remark reflects his controversial view on gender and civic organizations.
Lester O. Shriver of Peoria Illinois, a former National Life Underwriters leader and Aetna general agent, addressed 65 members at Hotel Roosevelt on Wednesday. He argued life insurance is a social philosophy, promoting independence and self reliance over government aid, and cited the life insurance industry’s $3 billion annual distribution as a stabilizing factor during downturns.
Dr James O Kerr chiropractor advertises services with contact dialing code 20302 located at 204 to 205 O R C Building.
Townsend Club No 6 defers its scheduled Thursday night gathering due to an indefinite postponement. The note says the meeting is postponed without a new date or agenda.
The first in a series of institutes for the eighteenth judicial district has been postponed from November 24 to December 3.
The Waltonian luncheon club meets Thursday at noon at the YMCA A member of the young men's bureau of the Chamber of Commerce will speak on plans for winter sports.
Seaman John Novak of an aircraft squadron in San Diego California is spending 30 days leave at his parents home at 1014 First Street Southwest.
Mrs. Mary Balous of 1409 Sixth Avenue SE was reported in good condition at St. Luke's hospital Wednesday after an appendectomy last Thursday. Hospital attendants said she may receive visitors.
The Quaker Oats plant executive council will meet at 5:30 tonight in the Roosevelt hotel for a dinner meeting. Chester Johnson, personnel manager, will discuss Safety and department heads will discuss problems and cooperation ideas.
A naval flight surgeon and flight officer will be at the navy recruiting station in the federal building from 1 to 5 p.m. on November 30 to examine and interview applicants for navy aviation cadet training. Applicants must have at least two years of college, be unmarried, 18 to 27, and pass a strict physical.
The fourth session of the Adult Catechetical class meets at First Lutheran Church on Third Avenue and Tenth Street SE at 7 30 tonight. Rev. Henry Scherer will lecture on Our Savior Jesus Christ as part of a seven week evangelism program leading to membership on December 24 for attendees.
Evangelist O G Lewis will speak this evening at Sunshine Mission on Pressed Down: Running Over. He will illustrate The Way Leads Home with an oil painting before the audience. Thursday will be Invitation night with an art gift for the person bringing most visitors. Friday is Sunday school night with an award for the class with the largest attendance.
Hose company No. 1 of the fire department asks the finder of a canvas tarpaulin between the Central station and the Milwaukee tracks on Center Point road NE to return it. The tarp was lost while firemen were en route to a fire Tuesday.
The Linn County Chiropractic Study club met Tuesday at the Montrose hotel and heard Dr. Hugh B. Logan, president of the Logan College of Chiropractics of St. Louis, discuss legislative problems facing the profession. All Linn County practitioners attended along with many guests from outside the county.
Forty five pupils from Mc Kinley high school under Miss Maurine Hamblin and Paul Anthony will lead an 8 am Christmas carol program at Killian's store to greet the yuletide shopping season. A candlelight group concert on the first floor features employee singers joining the pupils.
The three day fall reunion of the Consistory continued today with the conferring of the twentieth degree on the class of 19.
William Koch of Des Moines sovereign grand inspector general in Iowa will attend sessions Thursday including a luncheon and dinner. Degree work closes with the conferring of the thirty second degree Thursday evening.
The Men's club of Trinity Lutheran meets at the church Friday at 7 45 p m A pastor led talk on article 16 Augsburg Confession of Civil Affairs J C Benson leads discussion on Democracy All voters and non voters invited Refreshments served E Bender and Rev P L Bornhoeft chair the committee
Maj. F. M. Flanagan of Coe College will discuss defense against mechanized forces at the Linn County army reserve officers meeting in the federal building at 7 30 Wednesday. Lt. Raymond Coward will assist and several training films will be shown.
Advanced ROTC students expecting to graduate next year may qualify for a commission and are invited to contact Maj. C. S. Myers at Army Headquarters in the Federal Building. Five percent of graduating classes will be accepted on recommendation, according to information received Wednesday.
An appreciative audience at the Church of God heard Dr. C A Stewart evange list speak on Heaven. William Dykhuizen led the song service and sang Its Real Clifford Geiger sang Saved by Grace Tonight Dykhuizen leads the song service Children and youth events scheduled for the coming nights at the church.
Stage and radio figures energized Martin's style show as Evelyn Maxine and the Three Little Words from Phil Spitalny's all girl orchestra posed in new outfits. Maxine wore a Karmour grey eve ning dress with flame color trim and hood while other models showcased pistachio and kelley green chiffons. The Three Little Words appeared in blue street dresses, green coats, pearl trim, and hats, carrying Elizabeth Arden Koret and Schiapparelli handbags. Evelyn wore a rose sports dress with wool jersey skirt and silk jersey top and a gray Persian trimmed coat.
Argentina announced plans to limit imports to its chief customers by purchasing merchandise primarily from Great Britain and France for the duration of the European war. The measure targets strongest supplier nations to conserve foreign exchange and streamline trade.
A North Sea mine found Wednesday bore the German message When this goes up, up goes Churchill. Churchill is named as first lord of the British Admiralty in the report from London.
Paul Harris former legislative secretary of the National Council For Prevention of War leads a peace forum at First Baptist church Cedar Rapids on the topic War Policy Peace Policy Which Is Ours The program includes local religious and civic figures and Harris argues Soviet Russia will win the current European conflict and urges improved democracy and possible U S peace efforts by Christmas if possible.
The Des Moines Community Chest reports 1940 donations may total 84,000,000 nationally, emphasizing unity and civic spirit. The Victory dinner featured God Bless America, prayers by Rev. Robert Little, thanks from Choate, and praise for Karl Blaise and Chest restructuring. A. L. Smulekoff hosted and introduced Arthur Poe and Charles Madison, with a Coe College string trio providing music.
The Cornell college board of trustees approves a health department plan adding a full time staffer for 1940-41. The entering class limit remains at 600 with selection and quality guiding admissions. Dormitory housing continues. Dr. Cole, president since 1926, says this will be his last year.
President Roosevelt plans to remain neutral for the Army Navy football game in Philadelphia on December 2. He will sit with the Army for the first half and with the Navy for the second half, as announced Tuesday.
The report recounts German claims of British links through The Hague and plots against Germany tied to wartime intelligence. It covers Elser’s 1939 bomb plot against the Nazi gathering, his movements to Munich and Zurich, and Strasser’s exile and alleged behind the scenes role.
The British government announced a blockade to force German products off the seas and cut Germany off from foreign exchange. France said it would impose similar measures within 24 hours. Neutrals fear hardship but receive promised sympathetic treatment. Observers question Baltic reach and possible German retaliation through bombing.
Fourteen year old Billy Gorman and his mother faced a terrifying dog attack on their way to the bus when a dobermann pinscher tightened its grip on the pet dog Happy. Patrolmen Dyson and Bruce stationed nearby intervened with a sap after a long struggle lasting nearly a half hour. The bigger dog was driven off and Happy, though injured, is expected to recover.
Some blossoms rely on bees butterflies and other day flying insects to carry pollen while others open their petals at night when moths are active.
A Cedar Rapids survey shows few citizens will observe Thanksgiving on Roosevelt’s date, many will celebrate on Governor Wilson’s date next Thursday. Banks, courthouse workers, the state liquor store staff, internal revenue and federal court employees, and rural mail carriers will have a holiday tomorrow. city hall opens without a council meeting until Friday. Morris Plan Co. will be open. Merchants plan decorations and early Christmas preparation. Grocers and meat dealers report scattered holiday demand, expecting a big rush next week.
President Roosevelt lands at the Warm Springs winter White House with Mrs. Roosevelt for a weeklong stay recalling his April remark that he would return in the fall if there was no war. He waved to friends on the platform before boarding.
An executor seeks court orders on tax treatment of moneys and credits in the Robert W. Cooper estate. Linn County argues assets held by religious and educational institutions as sole legatees are taxable, while the executor contends they may be exempt while under administration. The case will be decided on written briefs.
The Springville Savings Bank sale of remaining assets in bulk by D W Bates receiver to Cropper and Cropper of Ottumwa for 72 dollars was approved by Judge C J Haas. Individual bids totaled 34 dollars. The receiver could sell a 306.66 judgment for 50 and settle a 12.40 note claim for that amount less interest.
Mrs Vera Teausant of Palo and Mrs Rosalie Gardner of Center Point were named administrators of William C Langguth estate by Judge C J Haas They were authorized to employ an attorney to press a claim against Arch Beatty for fatal injuries Langguth suffered in Benton county on Nov 19 when his car ran into a ditch allegedly caused by Beatty.
Linn County supervisors grant a franchise to Benton County Electric Cooperative for the one mile Linn county segment extending east from the Grant township Benton county line. Officials say about half of the Linn county portion is built, with a 7201 volt single phase line.
Under a stipulation Judge H. C. Ring awarded Edna H. Ellison $1500 in an $11350 personal injury and car damage suit against Ellsworth Miller. The crash involved I. J. Ellison's car and Miller on highway No. 30 four miles east of Cedar Rapids on December 24, 1937. The stipulation includes a $500 assigned claim by I. J. Ellison for car damage and provides credits for post execution payments.
Hazel Nievas filed a $1,000 personal injury suit against J. G. Gatto doing business as the G and R Drug store. Judge C. J. Haas dismissed the case before ruling on a defense motion for directed verdict at close of plaintiff's evidence. Nievas alleged she fell on the store entryway floor on March 2.
Judge C J Haas approved settlements under bills receivable for Marion's Commercial Savings bank receivership. Three stock assessment claims totaling 933.33 with 422.78 paid and eight claims totaling 4420.74 settled, with receivership received 935 in the process.
Lillian Klumph petitions alleging Harry Klumph failed to pay $40 monthly alimony and $100 attorney fees under a Sept. 26 divorce decree. Judge C J Haas set a contempt hearing for Nov 28 at 9 a.m. The couple married at Vinton on June 3 and separated July 8.
Mary A. Turnipseed Heald seeks a contempt citation against her former husband Lynn L. Turnipseed for $32.50 in unpaid child support from a June divorce decree. Hearing set for November 29 at 9 a.m. before Judge C. J. Haas. applicant claims $17.50 has been paid.
Judge H. C. Ring on Tuesday quieted title in Linn County real estate held by Lewis R. Stark and Bruce L. Stark as substituted plaintiffs for the late Jennie Stark who died recently.
Raymond Dredring an 18 year old from Chicago has remained in the Linn County Jail since his arrest in Marion by Deputy Jack Monahan on November 8. He awaits preliminary hearings and further charges as police investigate the case.
Milwaukee railroad detective was released from a vagrancy charge on Wednesday by Judge C. J. Haas after the county attorney moved for discharge.
Ruth Curry administratrix of the T. E. Beall estate petitions the district court to vacate an October 18 order approving a Cedar Rapids real estate sale to T. J. McCarthy. The filing notes an offer of 3050 dollars from Albert Gorsch and Orpha Gorsch.
Robert Deal files for divorce on desertion grounds naming Lois Deal as defendant. Husband and wife reportedly married in Cedar Rapids on April 4, 1935 and lived together until April 1936, according to the petition.
George A. Loehr 36 of Prairieburg area arrested at 11 p m Tuesday by Deputy Sheriff Roy Radebaugh on a warrant from Justice H R Church charging a statutory offense. Phyllis J Radeke sues Arnold H Radeke for cruel and inhuman treatment in a divorce action presented to Judge H C Ring on Wednesday. The couple married Sept 2 1932.
Des Moines Iowa AP Municipal Judge Ralph Powers urges use of sound motion pictures to record intoxicated motorists at arrest. He says such footage would provide clear evidence of behavior and speech for juries, suggesting filming when drivers are booked.
Burl Johnson 28, accused of the Fayette County sheriff’s office burglary, kept two scrapbooks of criminal adventures to plan crimes. He faces habitual criminal charges and will be moved to Anamosa Reformatory for safekeeping after transfer from Fayette jail.
Alive or dressed turkeys, chickens, geese, ducks, capons and guineas sell easily at Thanksgiving time through inexpensive Gazette Want Ads.
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