Police Court Fines Henry Krapfl for Speeding
Henry Krapfl of 2063 Linn boulevard NE was fined 10 dollars 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
3
Henry Krapfl of 2063 Linn boulevard NE was fined 10 dollars plus costs in police court for speeding.
Mrs Nancy Jane Brendel aged 58 widow of Emil Brendel 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 Hil da 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 and Mercy hospital several families welcomed new children this week. The Rozek couple on 2620 Eighteenth Street SW report a daughter born October 5. The Rusk family of Toeddville has a son born October 5, followed by the Knapp family route 2 Marion with a son also on October 5 and the Trimble route 2 Marion welcoming a son October 6. Elmer Netolicky of 1834 Mallory Street SW announced a son born October 5, and Joseph D. Harger of 3302 Oakland Road NE added a daughter born October 6.
In Cincinnati John L. Lewis urged 2800 delegates of the United Mine Workers to max out war support claiming 39 million dollars raised and about 70 000 in armed service personnel. He challenged rival labor groups and joked about shifting from CIO roots as the union eyes broader influence during the two week constitutional convention.
Washington officials say the Roosevelt executive order allows only salaried workers earning under 5000 dollars annually not covered by a collective bargaining agreement to receive raises without War Labor Board approval. The full wage impact hinges on WLB regulations implementing the order and agency actions by Byrnes Economic Director and the Office of Price Administration.
A bill moves to exempt school teachers and small-town newspaper editors and owners from Hatch Act provisions. The measure, advancing in the senate, aims to loosen restrictions on political activities for those in federal roles and local press ownership.
Partial readable text hints at published rates and financial figures in Cedar Rapids. The fragment mentions 1853, payments or prices, and references to records and accounts, but details are unclear.
Blanche Davis, 52, widowed landlord in Seattle, defied city building rules by housing 15 war workers in a two story eleven room home. She was arrested after a two month dispute and released on own recognizance as her attorney seeks waivers to keep occupants.
The United States reports continued control of Guadalcanal airspace as Japanese raids are repelled. Navy and marine air forces bomb and dive bomb targets from Rekata Bay to Viru harbor while enemy landings are conducted under darkness. Several destroyers were damaged or set afire during operations through October 1.
Major J. L. Turnbull son-in-law of Dr. and Mrs. Charles T. Hickok and father of Mary Ann Turnbull has been raised from captain to major and serves as regimental commander at Camp Oregon. He began active duty in 1940 after ROTC at Coe College and graduation in 1927. He coached Iowa high schools for two years and then joined Northwestern Bell. His prior posts include Camp Wolters Texas Mobile Alabama Camp Forrest Tennessee and Fort Benning Georgia.
Leo J. Smith Jr. had an emergency appendectomy at Mercy hospital Monday night. Kenneth Wilson, son of Mr and Mrs Harry Wilson, had a operation Saturday at Mercy hospital. Ladies auxiliary to Federal labor union No 18619 meets Wednesday at 7 30 p m at the Labor temple. American Office Building offers a desirable office suite for rent phone 5111. Townsend club auxiliary Nos 1 and 3 host card party Thursday at 7 30 p m in Glow room of Gas company. Herman Pferrer reports theft of suitcase and clothes from his trailer near High Rock north of the park. Women of the Devil Mission hold evangelistic service at 7 30 p m Tuesday Rev Anna B Wilson speaker. Mr and Mrs Leon Woodson of Newhall welcome a baby daughter born in Vinton hospital Sept 30. Mrs Woodson is Eleanor Farr daughter of Art Farr 835 Second Street NW.
Everett M Broadus of 1017 Fifth avenue SE enlisted in the navy on Tuesday as reported from Cedar Rapids.
Capt. Charles Penningroth of Company L Cedar Rapids state guard outlined the unit training and experience to the Canopus club during Tuesday noon remarks at the Roosevelt hotel.
Mrs Emma Andrie of Cedar Rapids says she lost a blue handbag containing 40 dollars either on a city bus or downtown Monday while en route to buy war bonds. She reported the loss to police on Tuesday.
Haegg Roofing at 1210 Ninth Street SW reports a second break in over two months. Entry both times by forced padlock and loading door. Detective L B Marshall notes no items taken. First break occurred in August.
Dr. Frank Anderson executive secretary of the Iowa Baptist convention arrived in Cedar Rapids Tuesday to meet with local committees for the convention centenary celebration October 12 to 15. A dinner for Dr. Anderson is scheduled at the Commonwealth tea room at 6 30 p m Tuesday.
Officials from Iowa and Nebraska meet with Union Telegraph spokesmen regarding cement supply and distribution. The conference aims to resolve pricing and delivery concerns affecting regional projects and infrastructure timelines.
Washington women with at least one pilot’s license are needed immediately for junior ground school instructors at 2000 dollars a year. The Civil Service Commission announced Tuesday. Application blanks are available at the post of duty.
Fire Chief E P Kohout urged Cedar Rapids residents to practice common sense in fire prevention during Fire Prevention Week. He cited statistics that a house burns every year in every 60 and a fire breaks out nationwide every two minutes, with annual property damage of 300000 dollars.
Robert J. Holets, son of Mr and Mrs Louis Holets route 2, promoted from private to corporal technician. He joined radio school August 26 and is now stationed at the Omaha Electronic and Television Technical radio school.
First Lieut. George N. Myers, formerly with the 634th Tank Destroyer battalion, is transferred to Camp Hood Texas for commando tactics training. 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 appointed rifle coach and transferred to the rifle range detachment. He was high scorer from his platoon on the rifle range with 233 of 250 to win an expert marksman medal.
William A. Hull has recently married into the Charles family at 1941 Fourth Avenue SE, with mention of Mr. and Mrs. Charles in the local notice.
Frank J. Dostal son of Mr and Mrs John Dostal of Swisher has been assigned as a corporal at Loshee California.
Barrett H. Lattner, son of Mr and Mrs P M Lattner of 1952 Fifth Avenue SE, Bremerton Washington, has been promoted from ensign to lieutenant junior grade. The promotion was effective a date not specified in the fragment.
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 officer at the Davisville naval base J navy base.
Orville Louvar son of Mr and Mrs Louis Louvar of 2112 E Avenue NE is promoted to first class petty officer and is on duty with the Atlantic fleet.
Charles Moeller enlisted in the army ordnance department as a machinist last Friday and is at Jefferson Barracks Missouri according to his mother Mrs Susie Moeller of 607 Third Street SW William Izer son of George W Izer 1014 Eighth Street SW went to Des Moines last week to enlist in the navy
Ervin E. Telecky of the A E has been promoted from corporal to sergeant, per word received by Cedar Rapids friends. He was formerly of Cedar Rapids.
John D. Stark has been promoted from corporal to sergeant at Camp Rucker Alabama. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Frederick F Stark of 1630 E Avenue NE.
Corp. Frank Meroshek from Gowenfield Boise Idaho is transferred to Walla Walla army air base Walla Walla Washington per notice to his sister Miss Rose Meroshek 1600 B avenue NE He is son of Mrs. Thomas Machovec of Mt Vernon.
Sergeant Richard K. Drake of Camp Gruber Oklahoma visits Mr and Mrs Karl Drake at 2812 First Avenue NE.
Admiral William H. Standley United States ambassador to Russia said he would depart 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 met at the Chamber of Commerce to study merging the Community Chest drive with 1943 war relief funds. Action is postponed pending discussion by central labor bodies. The plan follows a Roosevelt board recommendation and AFL CIO leadership. Organizations present included the War Appeals Coordinating Committee, public welfare bureau, Red Cross, Chamber, and local unions.
Treasury officials defend a $24 billion annual revenue estimate for the war tax plan while Secretary Morgenthau signals willingness to consider proposals. Senators Herring and Radcliffe push for a straight across the board sales tax to reach $30 billion. The Senate Finance Committee reports tax relief for medical expenses and lowers the corporate rate from 45 percent to fit wartime needs.
Private Roy A. Serovy, recently enlisted as a mechanic in the air corps and sent to Camp Dodge, has been moved to the Las Vegas air field and gunnery school. He is on leave from the Cedar Rapids fire department. his wife at 1416 Hamilton St SW reports the transfer.
Dan A Siamis seaman second class on the Mississippi at St. Louis visits his parents in Minneapolis area on a 10 day leave. His brothers George, in the army air corps in Miami Beach, and Nicholas in the marine air corps in San Diego, also serve. Private Ray Jiruska at Scottfield brings Jeanne Lanning home to Springfield for a weekend. Private Frank Sonka furloughs with his mother and sisters. he is a parachutist at Fort Benning. Aviation Cadet DuWayne Baker trains as a pilot in Santa Ana after Dale Mabry.
Sears Roebuck and Company posted September sales of 527 208 thousand dollars, down 6.1 percent from August. For the eight months February through September, sales totaled 558 317 701 thousand, down 7.2 percent from the prior year. Ward and Company reported September sales of 61 495 048 thousand, up from 59 780 259 thousand year ago. Total September 403 423 423 thousand, below 415 673 098 thousand a year earlier.
Private Wesley Koudelka stationed at Camp Pickett Virginia spends six day furlough with his father Vaclav Koudelka on Sixth Street SW route 1. Private Blair Williams son of Mrs Carrie Williams was honor guest at a farewell supper at the home of his sister Mrs Ida Russell 1352 Nineteenth Avenue SW after a 15 day furlough he left Tuesday for Fort Riley with an armored force.
In Rio de Janeiro Secretary of the Navy Knox narrowly avoided a crash when his car swerved to avoid two buses that had collided ahead Monday night. Knox ordered his car to pull over as the incident unfolded and offered assistance after the near miss.
Sergt. Lamir Kouba of headquarters company 88th division is now at Camp Gruber Oklahoma, formerly a private at Camp Wolters Texas. Bill McManes, stationed at the naval armory school in Detroit Michigan, spent the weekend with his mother Mrs. Marco McManes of 311 Advente.
Twenty more Iowa women have listed in the Waves, the U S Navy women's auxiliary, and will leave Thursday for training centers in Stillwater Oklahoma and nearby locations.
Cedar Rapids faces a two week delay in distributing swap ride registration questionnaires. Alvin G. Keyes, chairman of the local war transportation committee, attributed the postponement to the printing firm’s inability to produce the materials in time. Ray Johnson of the state noted plants and stores would adapt as the update arrives.
Willkie said the United States must help Asia become free after the war, ensuring China receives planes and support while Asia’s nations gain independent governments of their choice. A Chinese government spokesman praised Willkie for inspiring the people and strengthening Chinese American ties. Willkie’s visit included plant tours and brief remarks on Stalin’s call for a second front, stating it should be pressed in public.
Brig. Gen. Walter B. Pyron told the Senate Public Lands Committee the West coast could face oil shortages if the war lasts too long. He said the army foresees no 1943 supply problems but stressed the need to increase reserves, dependent on available steel for drilling.
In Athol Massachusetts former Fannie Abernathy aged 67 keeps changing spouses. She first married Tennyson B Dodson, then divorced him to wed Henry O Willard. After divorcing Willard she remarried Dodson and on Tuesday honeymooned again with Willard. They wed here Saturday night.
The War Labor Board asked employers and employees to be patient about questions on President Roosevelt's economic stabilization order. Chairman William H. Davis said the board will not answer specific inquiries until rules for wage adjustments are set. He urged writing or calling Washington with concrete questions after consulting local sources.
Mrs. Anna Dorothy Barta 57 wife of Joseph H Barta died at 7 05 p m Monday at home route 1 Fairfax Born April 8 1885 in Fairfax township she was a lifelong resident Her marriage occurred May 24 1905 at St Michael s Norway She was a member of St Patrick s Fairfax Altar and Rosary Society Survived by husband five sons Omer Donald Arnold Raymond Gilbert daughter Irene Jayne brother Lawrence Spellerberg sister Mrs Mary Mittan burial at St Patrick s cemetery body at Est chapel Cedar Rapids and burial time to be announced later
Mrs. Emil Brendel 58 of Ninth street NW Cedar Rapids died at 10 59 p m Monday after a brief illness Born Linn county Feb 11 1884 lifelong Linn county resident lived in Marion before moving to Cedar Rapids 29 years ago She was a member of the Christian church in Marion Survivors include 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 Charlies Izer Davenport four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews Two sisters preceded her in death Funeral services by Rev P L Bornhoeft in Turner chapel at 10 30 a m Thursday burial Oak Shade Cemetery Marion Friends may call at Turner chapel
The Rev. J. M. Vander Meulen will conduct funeral services in the Beatty chapel at 4 p.m. Wednesday for Alva G. Losty 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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