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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 02, 1942

Page

2

Marriage Licenses for Kellogg and Brownell

Melvin Kellogg and Helen Brownell, both of Cedar Rapids, secured marriage licenses.

Melvin Kellogg and Helen Brownell Cedar Rapids

Grass and vehicle fires reported near Ninth Street and Milwaukee tracks

At 2:18 pm a grass fire occurred near the Ninth Street SW area by the Milwaukee railroad tracks with still alarm. At 8:04 pm a welding torch ignited a Burch Construction tractor on 249 Thirty-third Street Drive SE triggering a general alarm. At 8:19 pm an overheated motor affected Toman Flower Shop at 320 Third Avenue SE, prompting a general alarm.

Ninth Street Milwaukee Railroad Still Alarm, Co Burch Construction Company Thirty-third Street Drive Toman Flower Shop Third Avenue SE

Local Births Reported From Mercy St Luke's And Area Hospitals

Mercy hospital reports a son born Oct. 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Harrelson of 1344 Wilson Ave SW. St Luke's hospital notes a son born Oct. 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold C. Dodistesin of 515 McKinley St SE. James C. McClurg Jr. and wife at 412 Seventh Ave SW welcome a son Oct. 1. R E Greenman and wife of 1008 Twelfth St NE report a daughter born Oct. 1.

Mercy Hospital Clarence Harrelson Wilson Avenue St. Luke's Hospital Harold C. Dodistesin McKinley Street James C. McClurg, Jr Seventh Avenue R. E. Greenman Twelfth Street

Local Offenders Fined in Justice Churchill Court

Harold Frontress of Boone was fined 25 dollars and costs for driving without a license. Arthur McCracken of 107 A avenue NE paid 10 dollars and costs for assault and battery. Roy Carlson of 3307 Madison street NE owed 5 dollars and costs for leaving the scene of an accident. All cases heard before Justice H. R Churchill.

Harold Frontress Boone Arthur McCracken Avenue NE Roy Carlson Madison Street NE H. R Churchill

Local motorists cited for traffic and peace offenses

LeRoy Freeman of 505 avenue NW fined 25 dollars and costs for disturbing the peace of his family and two others. Unash of 1340 First street NW fined 50 dollars for drunk and disturbing the peace along with Unash. Richard Anderson of Chicago fined 50 dollars for resisting an officer. Benton Gracey of 1605 I avenue NE fined 50 dollars for reckless driving. Harold Frontress of Boone fined 50 dollars for reckless driving with 25 dollars suspended. Robert Edelman of 631 A avenue NW fined 10 dollars for speeding a motorcycle. Ralph High route 1 Cedar Rapids fined 2 dollars for failure to signal before moving a parked vehicle. Charles Pudil of 907 Fourth avenue SE fined 5 dollars for failure to yield right of way.

LeRoy Freeman Avenue NW Unash Davenport Leo Unash First Street NW Richard Anderson Chicago Benton Gracey I Avenue NE Harold Frontress Boone Robert Edelman A Avenue NW Ralph High Cedar Rapids Charles Pudil Fourth Avenue SE

Scrap drive yields sixty tons in six days amid cleanup efforts

The city scrap drive, aided by Lynchester American Transfer and Sam Estes, collected about 60 tons in six days with 10 tons daily. Friday’s haul included large steel girders from the city waterworks, weighing over a ton, as officials urged residents to contribute any scrap metal from homes or yards.

Lynchester Company American Transfer Company Sam Estes Bob Vinch Civilian Defense Office City Waterworks Department Vinch

Deaths Alvin Heath 37 at Linn County Home

Alvin Heath aged 37 died Thursday afternoon at the Linn County Home. The body lies in state at the Rohn chapel with arrangements pending.

Alvin Heath Linn County Rohn Chapel

54 Selectees Of West Side Board Leave For Army

Fifty four men from the west side selective service board left Cedar Rapids for Camp Dodge after a sendoff at Union Station. Mayor Frank Hahn spoke of duty and sacrifice as they received gifts from patriotic groups. The list names 54 enlistees with addresses and two late volunteers to join later.

Camp Dodge West Side Selective Service Board Union Station United Service Aids Army Frank Hahn Hahn Cedar Rapids Elbert Beaver K Street Marvin E. Berggren Eighth Street Rollie S. Blackwell Seventh Street Wayne G. Borden Johnson Avenue Myrie K. Cheney First Street Robert W. Cizek Vern A. Dvorak Third Avenue Milo E. Dvorak Third Street Clifford E. Dwyer M Street Joe Brett Bureh Avenue Bernard W. Finnegan F Avenue Joseph J. Hamill First Avenue Loren A. Hamman Fourth Street Herbert A. Hanson George R. Hatfield Ninth Street Thomas Hellenthal A Avenue Leroy F. Hendryx George M. Hillmer C Street Don Hilton Fourth Avenue John H. C. Hinrichs Seventeenth Street Edward C. Hoppe Arthur W. Houser Second Street Edwin F. Husak J Street Lawrence L. Jedlicka Raymond C. Johnson Seventh Avenue Dean D. Kerr Ellis Boulevard Bennie J. Kremenak E Avenue Ralph A. Lawrence Albert N. Linkenback G Avenue Morris J. Ludwick Garland L. McCalley Rockford Road John R. McGillicuddy Joseph F. Machek Twentieth Avenue George Mary Fifth Street Elwood L. Mann Twelfth Street Rudolph A. Mrstik I Street Marvin F. Null J Avenue Russell L. Pettis Jack Petrazelka John W. Platt Emmet L. Rasmussen Vernal Street Robert S. Richardson Charles L. Rocarek Eighteenth Avenue Harold L Eighteenth Street Lumir J. Zitek Richard L. Zamastil North Tenth Street Marion

Ten enlisters reported at Cedar Rapids recruiting stations

Ten men enlisted Friday at Cedar Rapids recruiting stations. Seven joined the army and three the marine corps. Army recruits included Lee E. Hobel Lloyd C. Barker Arlo H. Frimm Frank G. Landis Thomas L. Barry Kenneth L. Pike and Alfred J. McDonald. Marines from the Wake Island Avengers group were Edward J. Zrudsky and Gerald D. Sacora who reported Friday along with Floyd H. Bowden Lewis M. O Reagan and Robert A. Smith.

Cedar Rapids Army Marine Corps Lee E. Hobel Wilson Avenue Lloyd C. Barker Center Point Road Arlo H. Frimm Norway Frank G. Landis Winthrop Thomas L. Barry Kenneth L. Pike Alfred J. McDonald West Court Street Iowa City Wake Island Avengers

Vote to Keep House Transportation Tax

The senate finance committee on Friday voted to retain house provisions for a flat 10 percent tax on railway bus plane and pullman tickets. The 10 percent rate would replace the current 5 percent, with prior house action raising it to 10 percent and the senate earlier proposing 15 percent for ordinary travel and 20 percent for deluxe travel.

Washington INS Senate Senate Finance Committee House

Army Authorized to Equip State Guards

Washington AP reports a war department authorization to furnish arms ammunition and clothing to state guard organizations as deemed necessary by the secretary of war was enacted by the legislation approved by the Senate.

Washington War Department Secretary of War Seeiaeat Somnavele

OPA Orders 20 Percent Cut in Civilian Meat Rations

The Office of Price Administration announced a three month 20 percent reduction in civilian beef pork mutton and lamb supply to reserve amounts for armed forces and lend lease. Veal remains unrestricted. Quotas set civilian deliveries by packers above 500 000 pounds at 80 75 95 and 100 percent respectively with penalties including imprisonment and fines for violations.

Washington Office of Price Administration OPA Armed Services Army

Roosevelt Tours War Plants and Shipyards in West

President Roosevelt concluded a secret nationwide tour visiting Kaiser’s Portland shipyard Higgins’ New Orleans boat plant and Bremerton Mare Island yards. He praised high morale, noted female workers rising to 70 percent in some plants, and described public support for war measures while stressing no political offices were sought.

Mr. Roosevelt Henry J. Kaiser Portland Andrew J. Higgins New Orleans Minnesota Chrysler Detroit Washington

Cedar Rapids Layette Co. Faces International News Service Shakeup

Industry reports from Cedar Rapids highlight changes at the Layette Company as international news service ties are reexamined. Officials confirm shifts in distribution and management amid ongoing market pressures.

The Cedar Rapids Layette Company CWA Mhteoeste fFresgrange International News Service

GE-8 Goo 6225 Performs at PEs Expo

Tech notes show GE-8 Goo 6225 unit demonstrated at the PE exhibition, highlighting its efficiency and compatibility with existing systems. Engineers from GE report stable operation and potential upgrades for broader industrial use.

I O O F Home Head Stabbed by Inmate in Mason City

John J. Frenzen former Oxford man and now superintendent of the I O O F home at Mason City was stabbed in the left side by a resident. Frenzen’s condition is listed as serious. Police hold John W. Gillingham 78 a Mason City resident for questioning as an officer reports the act may have been unintentional.

F. Home Head Oxford John J. Frenzen I.O.O.F Mason City John W. Gillingham Iives

Retailer Directors Endorse Rumi Plan

Directors of the National Retail Dry Goods association approved a resolution endorsing Beardsley Rumis pay as you go income tax proposal. Rumi chairs the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.

New York National Retail Dry Goods Association Beardsley Rumi Federal Reserve Bank of New York

Funeral Saturday For Music Veteran Enos Richardson

The Rev. Dr. Charles J. Bready will conduct services at 2 p.m. Saturday in Turner chapel for Enos Walker Richardson of 1749 C avenue NE who died Thursday. Burial is in Oak Hill cemetery. Richardson, a St. Pauls member and Master Mason, played flute for Cedar Rapids orchestra 20 years and belonged to the typographical union Shrine and musicians union.

Charles J. Bready St. Paul’s Methodist Church Mt. Hermon Lodge A. F A. M Turner Chapel Enos Walker Richardson C Avenue NE Oak Hill Cemetery Masonic Turner Age Richardson St. Paul's Church The Typographical Union Shrine Musicians’ Union Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra Old Green's Opera House

Hollister Son Arrives in England in Army Air Force

Mr and Mrs John Hollister 1436 Fourth Street SW report their son Private Donald E Hollister has arrived in England. He is a dark room technician with the Army Air Force and was formerly stationed at Jefferson Barracks Missouri.

John Hollister Fourth Street Donald E. Hollister England Hollister Army Air Force Jefferson Barracks, O

Chicago Soldier Commissioned First Lieutenant

D. W. Thomas of Chicago son of Mrs Louisa Thomas at 846 Fifth Avenue SE has been commissioned a first lieutenant in the army. He is stationed at Fort Sam Houston Texas with the seventh medical supply depot after serving with the provisional casual detachment at New Orleans Louisiana.

D. W. Thomas Chicago Louisa Thomas Fifth Avenue New Orleans Army Fort Sam Houston Texas Seventh Medical Supply Depot

Corporal Promotion for Dean Spicher at Camp Crowder

Dean Spicher stationed at Camp Crowder Missouri has been promoted to corporal. He receives the word through a contact who lives at 1020 A avenue.

Dean Spicher Camp Crowder, Mo A Avenue

Service Members on Leave and Transfers Noted

Edward J. LeClerc, junior petty officer, will enter aviation machinist mate trade school after a nine day leave with his Otisroad SE parents. Frank C. Dunek assigned to armored force replacement training center at Fort x Ky for basic training. Private Bob Doolittle moved from Camp Robinson Ark to 334th engineers Camp Claiborne La. Sergt. Merle D. Miller transferred from Kessler field Biloxi Miss to Yank New York staff. Frank W. Bailey home on nine day leave from Great Lakes with wife at 427 G avenue NW. Milo W. Vorba transferred from Jefferson Barracks to Randolph field Texas. Glen I. Low on east coast trip to rejoin ship. previously visiting sisters Grace and Betty.

Edward J. LeClerc Fred LeClerc Otisroad SE Great Lakes Bob Doolittle C. M. Doolittle Twenty-fifth Street Drive Camp Robinson Ark 334Th Engineers Regiment Camp Claiborne Frank C. Dunek Louis Dunek Nineteenth Avenue SW Armored Force Fort x, Ky Sergt. Merle D. Miller The Daily Iowan University of Iowa Kessler Field Biloxi Miss Yank Army New York Glen I. Low Grace Betty Low Daniels Street Frank W. Bailey Great Lakes Naval Training Station G Avenue

Price Will Speak at Blind School Monday

Dr. Malcolm Price president of Iowa State Teachers college will speak at the Iowa School for the Blind in Vinton Monday night. The appearance was announced Friday by Supt. Leslie M. Ys.

Vinton Malcolm Price Iowa State Teachers College Iowa School For the Blind Anne Leslie M.ys

War Appeals Group Backs Single Drive for 1943

Cedar Rapids War Appeals Coordinating Committee passed a resolution to combine Community Chest and war aid drives for 1943, with pledges paid after January 1. The plan aims to fund war relief efficiently, allowing pledges before 1943 and payments through the year. A special all over committee will hear reports from both committees Monday.

Cedar Rapids War Appeals Coordinating Committee War Relief Control Board Community Chest War Appeals Committee Red Cross, Organized Labor Public Welfare Bureau War Appeals Coordinating Committee

Senator Seeks Probe on South American Rubber Claim

Senator Thomas asked a Senate agriculture subcommittee to have counsel verify information that the U S could procure a substantial part of its natural rubber needs from South America. He said he sought the check before testimony so the panel could decide whether to share the information with government robber officials who were unwilling to receive it.

Washington Thomas D-Okla Senate Agriculture Subcommittee South America

Linn County Property Tax Collections Show Increase

Linn County treasurer's office reports property tax collections through Oct 1 at 3 246 210 compared with 3 189 070 the prior year. Total taxes due rose from 3 689 084 in 1941 to 3 78 assessment, with Sept 30 the last day for second half payments without penalty. Delinquent taxes are near last year's rate.

Linn County J. H. Woodside Woodside

Horan Moves to New York Office of Penick Ford

J Harold Horan of Cedar Rapids leaves to open an office at Penick Ford in New York after 30 years with the firm. He served 15 years as treasurer and has chaired the Cedar Rapids Chamber tax committee while aiding the public welfare bureau.

J. Harold Horan Linden Drive Penick and Ford Company Cedar Rapids New York Concern

Fuel Oil Rationing Debated As Iowa Plans Start

A heated debate centers on fuel oil rationing for the war effort though motor fuel is plentiful in many areas. Critics say agencies favored special interests and question rationing for heat in buildings. Iowa announces fuel oil rationing to begin this month.

Atlantic Seaboard Iowa

Jacobsen Sees Cedar Rapids Airport as Versatile Base

Rep. William Jacobsen told Cedar Rapids leaders the new airport will serve army and navy needs, act as a nationwide control base and depot, and support future military facilities. He recalled the airport bond victory and praised Collins Radio equipment in Bermuda and Oregon. He urged continued local projects under naval expansion.

William Jacobsen Cedar Rapids Roosevelt Hotel Iowa Jacobsen al Taylor Washington Bermuda Oregon Collins United States House Naval Affairs Committee

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Daily Record Justice Court DR. H. G Fussell West Side Board C. R Marines Roosevelt Congress Harvard Crimson Massachusetts Bremerton Naval Yard Seattle Bremerton Mare Island Navy Yard San Francisco Pearl Harbor Hatter ANP A Enos W. Richardson Spicher Milo W. Vorba Frank Vorba Jefferson Barracks Randolph Field Price Krebs Linn Horan Penick-Ford Craemer Poppy America Navy Rep Jacobdser Mae Francis Superintendent of Public Instruction Marvin Burkholder Paul H. Huston Anna E. Lamey Democratic Organization Joseph Mekola Craemer’s Robin Hiood Goodyear Second Avenue
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