Police Court Fines Henry Krapfl For Speeding
Henry Krapfl of 2063 Linn Boulevard NE was fined $10 plus costs in police court for speeding.
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1942
Page
1
Henry Krapfl of 2063 Linn Boulevard NE was fined $10 plus costs in police court for speeding.
Mrs Nancy Jane Brendel widow of Emil Brendel aged 58 resident of 1138 Ninth Street NW died in a local hospital Monday night.
Lynn W. Morrow of Hopkinton and Jet Elaine Dilley of Mt. Vernon. John F. Worrell and Hilda S. Oliva, both of Mt. Vernon. Micheal Fragnito of Virginia, Minn., and Jean Colander of Cedar Rapids. Gordon Edward Nicholson and Jane Ann Coler, both of Cedar Rapids.
At St Luke's hospital Mr and Mrs Joseph D Rozek 2820 Eighteenth street SW welcomed a daughter on October 5. Mr and Mrs Lewis M Rusk from Teddville reported a daughter on October 5. Mr and Mrs John Knapp Jr Route 2 Marion welcomed a son on October 5. Mr and Mrs Harvey E Trimble Route 2 Marion welcomed a son on October 6. Mr and Mrs Elmer Netolicky 1834 Mallory Street SW welcomed a son on October 5. Mercy hospital Mr and Mrs Joseph D Harger 3302 Oakland Road NE welcomed a daughter on October 6.
Cincinnati AP John L. Lewis pledged the United Mine Workers to full cooperation in the war effort and challenged other labor groups to match its $39,000,000 in funds and about 70,000 in armed forces service. Speaking to 2,800 delegates at the constitutional convention, he said the union would carry on its armed forces and institutions. He joked about other labor bodies and cited CIO funding disputes, insisting the UMW’s impact helped shape CIO. The convention will decide next.
Washington officials say only salaried workers earning under 5000 dollars annually and not covered by a collective bargaining agreement can get a raise without War Labor Board approval. The full wage impact waits on WLB regulations implementing the president's order, with definitions of salaries and personal services clarified. A high official notes the order is policy rather than regulatory, to be carried out by Byrnes and agencies like OPA and WLB.
Washington The House passed a bill to amend the Hatch Act to exempt school teachers and small town newspaper editors and owners in federal jobs. The measure would shield weekly or semi weekly papers with circulations of 5 000 or less from act provisions.
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Blanche Davis 52, widowed owner of an 11 room boarding house, housed 15 war workers and two sailors. She defied a city order Aug 6 to evict, arguing Seattle must shelter defense workers. Arrested Monday under a housing ordinance, she was released on her own recognizance as her lawyer seeks a waiver of building restrictions.
Allied communique reports Guadalcanal airfield remains contested with heavy Japanese bombers twice raiding the island but shot down and forced to jettison bombs. Navy notes limited enemy landings at night and ongoing air attacks, with several engagements including destroyer damage near Viru harbor and fires at Rekata bay.
Major J. L. Turnbull son-in-law of Dr. and Mrs. Charles T. Hickok of 2018 Fifth Avenue SE and father of Mary Ann Turnbull has been promoted from captain to major and serves as regimental supplies commander at Camp Adair Oregon. He has been on active duty since April 1940 and is a former ROTC member at Coe College who graduated in 1927 and played football there. He coached in Iowa high schools for two years before joining Northwestern Bell Telephone and has previous assignments at Camp Wolters Texas Mobile Alabama Camp Forrest Tennessee and Fort Benning Georgia.
Leo J. Smith Jr underwent an emergency appendectomy Monday night at Mercy hospital. Kenneth Wilson son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson underwent an operation Saturday morning at Mercy hospital. The Ladies auxiliary to Federal labor union No 18619 will hold a business meeting Wednesday at 7 30 p.m. at the Labor temple. The American Office Building offers a desirable office suit for rent. Townsend club auxiliary Nos 1 and 3 will have a card party in the Glow room of the Gas company Thursday at 7 30 p.m. Herman Pferrer reported a suitcase and clothing stolen from his trailer near High Rock north of his park.
Women of the Sunshine Mission will hold an evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Tuesday at the Mission The Rev Anna B Wilson will be the speaker The public is invited
Mr. and Mrs. Leon Woodson of Newhall are the parents of a baby daughter born at Vinton Hospital on September 30. Mrs. Woodson is the former Eleanor Farr, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Art Farr of 835 Second Street NW.
Tuesday Broadus of 1017 Fifth Avenue in Cedar Rapids joined the navy, the sole enlistment reported in the area.
Capt Charles Penningroth of Company L Cedar Rapids unit of the Iowa state guard spoke at the Roosevelt hotel Tuesday noon to the Canopus club describing the organization training and experience of his company.
Mrs. Emma Andrie, living half a mile east of Cedar Rapids, reported to police that she lost a blue handbag containing $40 on Monday either on a bus or downtown while she was en route to buy war bonds.
A building at 1210 Ninth Street SW was entered Monday night for the second time in as many months. Entry occurred by breaking the padlock and a loading door was forced open. Detective L. B. Marshal notes the first breakin occurred in August. Nothing was stolen.
Dr. Frank Anderson executive secretary of the Iowa Baptist convention arrived in Cedar Rapids Tuesday to meet with local committees for the centenary celebration October 12 to 15. A dinner for Dr. Anderson is set at the Commonwealth Tea Room at 6 30 p.m. Tuesday.
Officials from Iowa and Nebraska met in the Roosevelt hotel Cedar Rapids to resume negotiations with Western Union Telegraph spokesmen over wage scales and related matters. Talks had been ongoing for about three weeks, company representatives stated.
Washington report notes a call for women to join ground school instructors amid military training efforts. Details on qualifications and deadlines await full briefing.
Fire Chief E P Kohout warned Cedar Rapids residents that most fires arise from common carelessness and not extraordinary causes. He urged fire conscious habits during Fire Prevention Week and offered practical tips on heating, storage, smoking, and electrical safety to reduce residential fires and property damage.
Robert J. Holets son of Mr and Mrs Louis Holets route 2 has been promoted from private to corporal technician He entered radio school Aug 26 and is now stationed at the Omaha Electronic and Television Technical radio school
First Lieut George N Myers formerly of the 634th Tank Destroyer battalion is transferred to Camp Hood Texas for training in commando tactics He was inducted February 10 1941 as first sergeant of Company H 136th Medical Regiment Iowa National Guard
Private Edward L. Holecek of 1019 Sixth Street SE has been stationed at the San Diego marine base and transferred to the rifle range detachment. He led his platoon on the rifle range with a score of 233 out of 250 to win the expert marksman medal.
William A Hull gains rank from corporal to assistant in the medical air corps at Iger Field Spokane Washington. He is the son in law of Mr and Mrs Charles Penningroth of 1941 Fourth Avenue SE.
Frank J. Dostal son of Mr and Mrs John Dostal of Swisher has been promoted from private first class to corporal in his army unit stationed in Los Angeles California.
Barrett H. Lattner, son of Mr. and Mrs. P. M. Lattner of 1952 Fifth Avenue SE, Bremerton, has been promoted from ensign to lieutenant junior grade at Puget Sound Navy Yard. The advancement was effective immediately.
Mr and Mrs N T Canarr of 275 Twelfth Avenue SW announce their son William L Canarr has been promoted from seaman second class to second class petty officer at the Davisville Rhode Island naval base.
Orville Louvar son of Mr and Mrs Louis Louvar residing at 2112 East Avenue NE is promoted to first class petty officer while on duty with the Atlantic fleet.
Charles Moeller joined the army ordnance department as a machinist last Friday and is at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. William Izer son of George W Izer went to Des Moines last week to enlist in the navy.
Ervin E. Telecky of the A E F has been promoted from corporal to sergeant, according to Cedar Rapids friends. He was formerly of Cedar Rapids.
John D. Stark, son of Mr and Mrs Frederick F Stark of 1630 E Avenue NE, rises from corporal to sergeant at Camp Rucker Alabama.
Frank Mercshek has been moved from Gowenfield Boise Idaho to the Walla Walla Army Air Base in Washington per a report to his sister Miss Rose Meroshek 1600 B avenue NE He is the son of Mrs Thomas Machovec of Mt Vernon
Admiral William H. Standley, U S ambassador to Russia, said he would leave for the United States soon to confer with President Roosevelt on coordinating the war efforts of the United States and the Soviet Union.
A Cedar Rapids committee postponed merging the 1943 Community Chest drive with a war relief appeal after noon discussions at the Chamber of Commerce. The plan, urged by Roosevelt’s War Appeals Control board and AFL CIO leaders, would fund future gifts on a pay as you go basis. Local labor groups public welfare bureau Red Cross and others participated.
Sears Roebuck posted September sales of 80 527 208 dollars, down 6.1 percent from 85 714 253 last year. Eight month sales totaled 558 317 701, down 7.2 percent from 601 797 476 a year earlier. Montgomery Ward reported September sales of 61 495 048, up 2.87 percent from last year, with eight month sales at 403 423 423, down 2.95 percent from the prior period.
Des Moines AP reports twenty eight Iowa women join the Waves auxiliary of the navy and depart Thursday for training centers in Stillwater Oklahoma Bloomington Indiana and at Stillwater the Still yeoman water school and Bloomington the storekeepers school Names include Frances Sens Brandon Ruth Larson Aukon Wilma Kalinay Traer Marilyn Dixon Cedar Rapids and others bound for Stillwater or Bloomington.
Sergeant Richard K. Drake of Camp Gruber Oklahoma is visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Karl Drake at 2812 First avenue NE.
Senate and house tax committees weigh new taxes with opposition to any before next session. Morgenthau says treasury expects about 24 billion dollars in annual revenue with 30 billion as minimum for war financing. Finance panel notes tax burden on individuals and expands medical expense deductions while cutting corporate rates from 45 percent.
Private Roy A. Serovy, who enlisted as a mechanic with the air corps three weeks ago and was sent to Camp Dodge, has been moved to the Las Vegas Nevada air field and gunnery school. He is on leave from the Cedar Rapids fire department.
Navy seaman second class Dan A. Siamis stationed on the Mississippi in St. Louis is home on a 10 day leave to visit his parents Mr. and Mrs. T A Siamis at 1526 Third avenue SE. The family also includes two other sons serving: George in the army air corps officers training in Miami Beach Florida and Nicholas at the marine air corps base in San Diego California.
Private Ray L. Jiruska stationed at Scottfield Ill and his guest Miss Jeanne Lanning of Springfield Mo spent the weekend at the home of Private Jiruska's parents Mr and Mrs Frank C Jiruska at Forty fourth street and Mt Vernon road.
Private Frank Sonka visits his mother in Milwaukee with sisters while stationed at Fort Benning Georgia. Aviation Cadet DuWayne Baker selected for pilot training at Santa Ana California, formerly at Dale Mabry Field Florida. Private Wesley Koudelka at Camp Pickett Virginia visiting father Vaclav Koudelka. Private Blair Williams on 15 day furlough departing for Fort Riley Kansas. Sergeant Lamir Kouba now at Camp Gruber Oklahoma after duty at Camp Wolters Texas. Bill McManes attending naval armory school in Detroit Michigan spent weekend with mother at 311 Avenue.
Willkie, as guest of China, argues Asia must be independent after the war with governments of their choosing. A Chinese spokesman says his visit inspires the people and army and will help explain China to President Roosevelt. Willkie also comments on Stalin’s second-front demand, saying it will highlight the Russians' needs to the U.N. audience.
Brig. Gen. Walter B. Pyron warned Congress that West coast oil could run low if the war prolongs, with reserves elsewhere also depleted. Robert Allen backed the view, while oil company spokesmen warned of broader U S scarcity during hearings before the Senate Public Lands Committee. Pyron said 1943 should see no difficulty, noting demand for war fuels and the need to spare steel for drilling.
ATHOL Mass. (UP) The former Fannie Abernathy 67 can't decide. She wed Dodson then divorced him and married Henry Willard. After divorcing Willard, she remarried Dodson. Tuesday she honeymooned again with Willard. they were remarried here Saturday night.
Secretary of the Navy Knox escaped harm when a sudden swerve kept his car from colliding with two buses after a Monday night crash. Knox halted his vehicle to aid 11 injured in the collision, as reports from Globo described chaotic sirens and a crash involving the first bus and a second vehicle.
Alvin Keyes chairman of the local transportation committee says a printer will be unable to deliver the swap ride operation questionnaires for two weeks. Questionnaires distributed in stores and plants last week will be delayed until printing resumes.
The War Labor Board asked employers and employees to hold off on broad questions about Roosevelt's stabilization order. Chairman William H. Davis said the board cannot answer specifics until rules for wage adjustments are established. He urged contacting Washington with targeted inquiries after consulting local sources.
Mrs Anna Dorothy Barta 57 wife of Joseph H Barta died at home route 1 Fairfax at 7 05 p m Monday Born April 8 1885 in Fairfax township she lived there her marriage occurred May 24 1905 at St Michael's church Norway She was a member of St Patrick's Fairfax and the Altar and Rosary society Survived by husband five Cedar Rapids and Gilbert an aviation cadet at Maxwell Field Ala a daughter Mrs Irene Jayne of Cedar Rapids a brother Lawrence Spellerberg and a sister Mrs Mary Mittan of Cedar Rapids and five children Funeral at St Patrick's Fairfield burial in St Patrick's cemetery body at Est chapel Cedar Rapids call beforehand
Mrs Na Jane Brendel widow of il Brendel aged 58 of 1138 Ninth Street NW Cedar Rapids died at 10:59 p m Monday after a brief illness Born February 11 1884 in Linn County she lived in Marion before moving to Cedar Rapids 29 years ago She was a Christian church member in Marion Survived by two daughters Mrs C B Tietz Mora Minnesota and Mrs D A Jep sen Clinton a son Alfred Brendel stationed at Camp Moffett California a sister Mrs Jessie Scheihing Burlington two brothers Martin Izer Cedar Rapids and Charles Izer Davenport four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be held at Turner chapel at 1030 a m Thursday with burial in Oak Shade Cemetery Marion Friends may call at Turner chapel
The Rev. J. M. Vander Meulen will conduct funeral services at 4 p.m. Wednesday in the Beatty chapel for Alva G. Iosty who died Monday at his home 1591 D avenue NE. Burial will be in Cedar Memorial cemetery. Friends may call at the Beatty chapel.
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