Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Cedar Rapids Gazette in Cedar Rapids, Iowa

We have 14,353,121 pages in Iowa

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 51 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 06, 1942

Page

3

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.

Henry Krapfl Linn Boulevard

Nancy Brendel, 58, Widow of Emil Brendel, Dies

Mrs Nancy Jane Brendel aged 58 widow of Emil Brendel of 1138 Ninth Street NW died in a local hospital Monday night.

Nancy Jane Brendel Emil Brendel Ninth Street

Local names listed for civic notices

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.

Lynn W. Morrow Hopkinton Jet Elaine Dilley Mt. Vernon John F. Worrell Hilda S. Oliva Micheal Fragnito Virginia, Minn Jean Colander Cedar Rapids Gordon Edward Nicholson Jane Ann Coler

Birth Announcements from St. Luke's and Mercy Hospitals

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.

St. Luke's Hospital Joseph D. Rozek Eighteenth Street Lewis M. Rusk Toeddville John Knapp, Jr Marion Harvey E. Trimble Elmer Netolicky Mallory Street Mercy Hospital Joseph D. Harger Oakland Road

Lewis Pledges Full UMW War Effort At Convention

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.

Cincinnati John L. Lewis United Mine UMW Lewis CIO

Stabilization Policy Aims at Salaried Workers Raises

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.

Washington War Labor Board Roosevelt WLB Byrnes Office of Price Administration

Teachers Exemption From Hatch Act Passed by Senate

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.

Senate

Cedar Rapids Gazette Rates Update

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.

Seattle landlady defies code over war worker housing

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.

Seattle Blanche Davis Glee Fe Davis City Building Department Pearl Harbor James Bell

Solomons Airfield Holds Back Invasion Fleet Threat

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.

Guadelveuat Solomons Guadalcanal Washington Navy Navy Department South Pacific U. S Guadalca Marine Corps Guanelcanal Rekata Bay Army New Georgia Viru Harbor Green

Turnbull Promoted to Major and Appointed Regimental Commander

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.

J. L. Turnbull Charles T. Hickok Fifth Avenue SE Mary Ann Turnbull The Hickoks Camp Oregon Turnbull Reserve Officers Training Corps Coe College Coe Iowa Northwestern Bell Telephone Company Camp Wolters Texas Mobile Ala Camp Forrest Tenn Fort Benning

City Briefs.Smith and Wilson undergo surgeries. meetings and notices.

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.

Kenneth Wilson Harry Wilson Third Street Mercy Hospital Townsend Club The Gas Company Leon Woodson Newhall Vinton Hospital Woodson Eleanor Farr Art Farr Second Street

Navy enlistment recorded in Cedar Rapids

Everett M Broadus of 1017 Fifth avenue SE enlisted in the navy on Tuesday as reported from Cedar Rapids.

Cedar Rapids Everett M Broadus Fifth Avenue SE Navy

Cedar Rapids Iowa State Guard unit described at Roosevelt hotel

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.

Charles Penningroth Cedar Rapids Iowa State Guard Canopus Club Roosevelt Hotel

Woman Misses Blue Handbag On Way To Buy War Bonds

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.

Emma Andrie Cedar Rapids

Roofing Firm Breaks In Again At Local Plant

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.

Haegg Roofing Company Ninth Street L. B. Marshall

Iowa Baptist Centenary Plans Set for Cedar Rapids

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.

Frank Anderson Iowa Baptist Convention Cedar Rapids Anderson Commonwealth Tea Room

Conference Resemed Between Iowa Nebraska Officials

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.

Iowa- Nebraska Union Telegraph Company Cement

Women Ground School Instructors Needed

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.

Washington Civil Service Commission

Kohout Warns Most Fires Start From Carelessness

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.

E. P. Kohout Cedar Rapids Kohout

Man Promoted in Service Holets Becomes Corporal Technician

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.

Robert J. Holets Louis Holets Route 2 Corporal Holets Omaha Electronic and Television Technical Radio School

Myers transferred to Camp Hood for commando training

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.

George N. Myers 634Th Tank Destroyer Battalion Camp Hood Texas Myers 136Th Medical Regiment Iowa National Guard

Private Holecek Named Rifle Coach at Base Range

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.

Edward L. Holecek Sixth Street Marine Holecek

Hull son-in-law of Charles family noted in 1941 event

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.

William A. Hull Charles Fourth Avenue SE

Swisher Man Frank J Dostal Assigned to Los Angeles Post

Frank J. Dostal son of Mr and Mrs John Dostal of Swisher has been assigned as a corporal at Loshee California.

Frank J. Dostal John Dostal Swisher Loshee Calif

Lattner Promoted at Puget Sound Navy Yard

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.

Barrett H. Lattner P. M. Lattner Fifth Avenue SE Puget Sound Navy Yard Bremerton, Wash

Canarrs Celebrate Son William L. Canarr Naval Promotion

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.

N. T. Canarr Twelfth Avenue SW William L. Canarr Davisville, J., Naval Base

Louvar Promoted to First Class Petty Officer

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.

Orville Louvar Louis Louvar E Avenue NE Atlantic Eet

Local enlistments reported from Missouri and Des Moines

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

Charles Moeller Ordnance Department of the Army Jefferson Barracks Susie Moeller Third Street William Izer George W. Izer Eighth Street Des Moines Navy

Cedar Rapids Man Promoted to Sergeant

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.

Ervin E. Telecky A.E Cedar Rapids Sergt. Telecky

Stark Promoted to Sergeant at Camp Rucker

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.

John D. Stark Camp Rucker Ala Frederick F. Stark E Avenue NE

Transfer of Corp. Frank Meroshek to Walla Walla base

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.

Frank Mercshek Gowenfield Boise Idaho Walla Walla Army Air Base Walla Walla Wash Rose Meroshek Thomas Machovec Mt. Vernon

Drake Visits Karl Drake Family in Oklahoma

Sergeant Richard K. Drake of Camp Gruber Oklahoma visits Mr and Mrs Karl Drake at 2812 First Avenue NE.

Richard K. Drake Camp Gruber Okla Hists Mrs Karl Drake First Avenue NE

Standley to Return to U S for War Coordination

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.

Moscow William H. Standley United States Russia Roosevelt Soviet Union

Action Delayed On Merging C R 43 Fund Drives

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.

Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt War Appeals Control Board AFL CIO Cedar Rapids War Appeals Coordinating Committee The Public Welfare Bureau Red Cross

Tax Bill Pared Back as Morgenthau Open to Proposals

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.

Doughton D-N. C House Ways and Means Morgenthau George Treasury Herring D-Ia Radcliffe D-Md Senate Finance Committee

Soldier Roy A Serovy Transferred to Las Vegas Gunnery School

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.

Roy A. Serovy Air Corps Camp Dodge Las Vegas, Nev Hamilton Street Cedar Rapids

Service Members and Families Connect Across States

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.

Dan A. Siamis Mississippi St. Louis T. A. Siamis Third Avenue Siamis George Army Air Corps Miami Beach Fila Nicholas Marine Air Corps San Diego Calif Ray L. Jiruska Scottfield, Ill Jeanne Lanning Springfield Jiruska Frank C. Jiruska Forty-fourth Street Mt. Vernon Road DuWayne B. Baker U. S. Army Air Forces Santa Ana Dale Mabry Field Tallahassee Fla Baker Blake Boulevard

Sears Roebuck Reports September Sales Decline

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.

Chicago Sears, Roebuck and Company No Hee Gs Sane Ward and Com

Private Koudelka on six day furlough at home

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.

Wesley Koudelka Camp Pickett Vaclav Koudelka Route 1 Sixth Street Blair Williams Carrie Williams Ida Russell Nineteenth Avenue SW Fort Riley, Ey

Knox Escapes Collision as Car Swerves From Buses

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.

Rio DE Janeiro

Military personnel movements and visits reported

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.

Sergt. Lamir Kouba 88Th Division Camp Gruber Oklo Camp Wolters Texas Bill McManes Naval Armory School Detroit, Mich Marco McManes

Eastern Iowa Waves' Assignments Listed

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.

Iowa Women’s Auxiliary of the Navy Stillwater Okla

Distribution Delay In Swap Ride Registration Cards

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.

Cedar Rapids Alvin G. Keyes War Transportation Committee Keyes Ray Johnson

Willkie Urges U S Duty to Aid Asia and Freedom for Its Nations

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.

United States China Asia Willkie Army of Roosevelt Josef Stalin United Nations Moscow Stalin

Army expert warns oil shortage risk if war drags

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.

Washington INS Walter B. Pyron War Department Congress Army United States Senate Public Lands Committee Pyron

Time to Decide Love Tangles in Athol

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.

War Labor Board Urges Patience on Roosevelt Order Queries

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.

Washington War Labor Board Roosevelt William H. Davis Davis

Deaths Anna Barta longtime Fairfax resident dies at 57

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

Anna Dorothy Barta Joseph H. Barta Route 1 Fairfax Fairfax Township Mr. Barta St. Michael's Church Norway St. Patrick's Church Altar and Rosary Society Omer Atkins Donald Arnold Raymond Cedar Rapids Gilbert Maxwell Field Ala Irene Jayne Lawrence Spellerberg Mary Mittan Cedar St. Patrick’s Church Fairfield St. Patrick's Cemetery Est

Mrs Emil Brendel dies after brief illness in Cedar Rapids

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

Na Jane Brendel Emil Brendel Ninth Street Cedar Rapids Linn County Marion Christian Church C. B. Tietz Mora, Minn Oak Shade Cemetery Turner Chapel

Funeral services for Alva G. Losty in Beatty 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.

J. M. Vander Meulen Beatty Chapel Alva G. Losty D Avenue NE Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Also Mentioned on This Page

Daily Record Rt “Ss Cedar Ar Rapids Gazette Comsams L SheFian Rates Aati Piget Ealembey Mogig the Navy Major J. L. Turnbull City Briefs Leo J. Smith, Jr D Avenue NW Ladies Auxiliary To Federal Labor Union No. 18619 Labor Temple Herman Pferrer High Rock Women of the Devil Mission Anna B. Wilson State Guard Dr. Anderson Holets Hull Dostal Lattner Canarr Louvar Telecky Stark Standley C. R Frank Sonka Julia Sonka Wilson Avenue Sonka Sears, Roebuck Knox Toman DIAL Tomar Florist U.S Losty Services Rapio Savings Department Ars Bank SA Patriotic Service Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Search Courier

Search the Cedar Rapids Gazette Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Cedar Rapids Gazette?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication