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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1946

Page

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Local Birth Announcements List Multiple Newborns

The notices report several births with parents and addresses. Merle Rosdail and Francis a announce sons born Oct 8. John Tellier, Clifford Franklin, Dette 3 Y, and R D Borschel families list daughters or sons with dates and locations in Marion Palo and Washington Avenue SE.

Nue SE Merle Rosdail A Avenue NW Francis C Street St. Luke’s John Tellier Forest Drive Clifford Franklin Marion a _ McCormick Palo Dette R. D. Borschel Borschel Lena Borschel Washington Avenue

Agricultural forecast and assorted traffic fines report

Iowa weather outlook calls for partly cloudy skies with showers from the southwest spreading over the west and central regions by Wednesday night and Thursday. mild temperatures with highs around 80 and a low near 53. The record lists numerous traffic violations with fines, including reckless driving, speeding, leaving scene of an accident, improper brakes, and parking offenses, detailing names and addresses where available.

Heneapolis New York Phoenix Angeles Sioux City Iowa

Local court fines list across multiple cases

Reckless driving Bernard Stoddard Livermore 25 dollars and costs. Running stop sign John Epperle Monose Mo Audrey Beebe Chicago 5 dollars and costs. Improper passing Daniel S Welsh Kansas City 12 dollars and costs. No driver's license Daniel S Welch 3 dollars and costs. Permitting unauthorized driver Clarence McCalmon Oakland Calif 7.50 dollars and costs. Defective equipment Tony Pavlicek Ely 5 dollars and costs. Petty larceny Betty Orr Cedar Rapids 30 days all but 10 suspended. Justice W A Ball. Multiple civil filings listed between parties in Iola and Charles City. Several names and transfers noted. Alarm clock theft Joe Sodomak Cedar Rapids address 317 Twelfth Avenue SE. FIRES false alarm LaPlant Choate Manufacturing company. Mercy Earl McKay What Cheer daughter Oct 7. George McBowen address 1116 Sixteenth Street SE son Oct 7. Robert Fernandez 1554 Mt Vernon Ave.

Clarence Shera Tiffin Shannon Newman Don Miller Toddville Daniel F. Reilly Avenue NW Ward C. Mason Iowa City Max Hesbold Marion Donald W. Kimball Third Street Gilbert W. Box Fruitland Boulevard Howard C. Irvine Birmingham Robert J. Foy Coldstream Avenue Andrew Berger Fifteenth Street Ruth Payn Twenty-sixth Street John W. Crowner George E. Attwood Walker Kenneth E. Lennox Maplewood Drive Clark E. Downing First Avenue NW George He Ridgeway Drive J. A. Dostal C Avenue NW Bob Davis George A. Rowe Second Avenue George Hadorn Seventh Street del L. Boegel First Avenue E Herbert George Glen Donahe Ft. Dodge Paul Keneeny Eighth Street Archie Thompson Eighth Avenue William Hubbard Cedar Rapids L. C. Schuknecht Arnold Haar Ninth Street Charles Markle First Avenue G. O. Fletcher Bever Avenue J. T. Hardwacke A Avenue R. W. Moore Lorna Youngman Second Street Bernard Stoddard Livermore John C. Epperle Monose Audrey Beebe Chicago Daniel S. Welsh Kansas City Daniel S. Welch Clarence McCalmon Oakland Calif Tony Pavlicek Ely Betty Orr Justice W. A. Ball

Courthouse Entry for Pierce on Liquor Transport Charge

Paul D. Pierce, 21, of 202 Twenty-ninth Street SE, was arraigned Tuesday on a charge of transportation of liquor and given until Thursday morning to enter a plea. Detectives Simon and Stusak arrested him Monday at 10 p.m. as he allegedly carried a case of Illinois labeled whisky into the Derby tavern at 1136 Ninth Street. The charge states he removed a carton containing 12 bottles of Imperial Hiram Walker whisky from a car trunk and into the tavern.

Paul D. Pierce Twenty-ninth Street H. R. Simon L. F. Stusak Op Derby Ninth Street Pierce Hiram Walker

Damages Sought in Auto Crash Suit Near Cedar Rapids

Leonard V. Koch of 45 Eighth Avenue SW files a personal injury suit seeking $10,000 and a jury trial against John S. Conway of Milwaukee John N. Dalhoff of Stockholm Sweden and Koehring Co alleging a Sept. 19 wreck on highway 30 seven miles west of Cedar Rapids. Koch suffered a broken nose and other injuries after his car was wrecked beyond repair and spent 10 days in hospital. Conway an employee of Koehring Co. is said to have been traveling for the company at the time.

Leonard V. Koch Eighth Avenue SW John S. Conway Milwaukee John N. Dalhoff Stockholm Sweden Koehring Company Koch Dalhoff Conway Cedar Rapids

Two Get Sentences on Hidden Weapon Charge

Judge M C Hamiel ordered 90 day jail terms for Harold Orr and Daniel Van Arsdale after pleas of guilty to carrying concealed weapons. Orr of 1102 Fifteenth Street SE had his sentence suspended in full. Van Arsdale of 1009 Bealercourt SE draws 30 days with 60 day suspended.

M. C. Hamiel Harold Orr Fifteenth Street SE Daniel van Arsdale Bealercourt SE Orr Linn County Betty W. A. Ball van Arsdale

Gundling Divorce Suit Filed by Ida Mentzer Gundling

Ida Mentzer Gundling filed for divorce from Henry I. Gundling alleging inhuman treatment. Married June 7 1941 in Cedar Rapids the couple has no children and reside at 2233 Meadowbrook Drive SE. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Iola Grace Mentzer and an equitable share of property. He consented to jurisdiction and waived further notice.

Ida Mentzer Gundling Henry I. Gundling Cedar Rapids Meadowbrook Drive Gundling Iola Grace Mentzer

Wills admitted to probate for two Iowa decedents

Tuesday executors without bonds named for Frank A. Lawrence of Prairieburg who died Sept 15 with a 1000 dollar bequest to St Mary's Orphans Home at Dubuque and for Kate E. Owen who died Sept 26 with William E. Owen Jr named as executor.

John Lawrence Frank A. Lawrence Prairieburg St. Mary’s Dubuque William E. Owen, Jr Kate E. Owen

Jury Draw to Select Linn County Petit Jurors

Recorder Dempsy Jones and officials Otto F. Hanzlik and Arthur Axmear will draw 90 Linn county residents at 10 a.m. next Tuesday for service on the district court petit jury for the November term. Jurors report November 19 to Judge G. K. Thompson.

Dempsy Jones Otto F. Hanzlik Arthur Axmear Linn County District Court G. K. Thompson

Damage Suit Dismissed in Cedar Rapids Case

Ralph H. Van Antwerp of Cedar Rapids dismissed a suit filed July 12 against Leonard Devore seeking 1716.80 dollars for injuries from an May 25 accident. Both reside in Cedar Rapids.

Ralph H. van Antwerp Leonard Devore Cedar Rapids

Bank Granted Judgment in Promissory Suit

The Peoples Savings Bank received a judgment of 400 dollars on a promissory note suit against B. R. of Shelisburg, awarded Tuesday by Judge G. K. Thompson.

Bank Peoples Savings Bank G. K. Thompson B. R. Ft of Shelisburg

Royal Air Force Plane Crashes Into Sea North of Singapore

Twenty one people are reported killed after a Royal Air Force aircraft crashed into the sea north of Singapore. Rescue operations were underway as officials investigated the cause of the disaster.

Singapore INS Royal Air Force

Group Votes To Continue Vets Center In Linn County

Linn County Veterans Service and Information Center advisory council voted to continue the center after January 1 but offered no financing plan. Weighing 26 for continuation and 12 against, the action followed debate over funding from the Community War Chest and welfare bureau.

Linn ‘County Veterans’ Service and Information Center Twentysix Public Welfare Bureau of Cedar Rapids Veterans’ Center Community Chest Henry Haegg Center William J. Barron Public Welfare Bureau Council Community War Chest Fund War Chest Barron Vets’ Center Labor Bureau Welfare Bureau M. E. Crosier Coggon Linn County Coggan

Materials for Training School Building Received

DES MOINES AP material shortages slowed progress but by Monday state architect Ralph Arnold said nearly all needed items for the Eldora state training school for boys were on site. Construction on the security building to house about 60 incorrigible bays is near completion with occupancy expected early next year at an estimated cost of $250,000.

Des Moines Eldora State Training School For Ralph Arnold

Leo A Davey Mason City Former Mayor Dies at 60

Leo A Davey 60 longtime secretary treasurer of Peoples Gas and Electric and former Mason City mayor died Monday from a cerebral hemorrhage. He was active in civic affairs.

Mason City Iowa Leo A. Davey The Peoples Gas A Electric Company

Christmas Seal Sale Head Named Linn County Chairman

The Rev. Waldemar Argow of Peoples church Cedar Rapids was chosen chairman of the Linn County Christmas seal sale at a Linn County Toulosis association board dinner. Argow has pastored in Cedar Rapids since 1944 after earlier roles in Boston Philadelphia and Amherst. He holds degrees from Antioch and Harvard and will announce his committees in October.

Waldemar Argow The Peoples Church Cedar Rapids Linn County Toulosis Association Mr. Argow W. Waldemar W. Argow Sherborn Boston Philadelphia Amherst Mass Dayton, Ohio News Detroit Times Reader's Digest Argow Antioch College Harvard University

Union Station Plans To Replace Roof And Spouting

Mike Kelly announces Cedar Rapids Union Station will receive a new roof and spouting with work set to start within 30 days. He notes no additional remodeling is planned this year. The announcement comes from the Cedar Rapids division superintendent of the Rock Island railroad.

Cedar Rapids Union Station Mike Kelly Cedar Rapids Rock Island Railroad Kelly

Packer Entitled to Full Replacement Cost Ruling

The U S court of claims ruled the meat packer may recover full replacement cost of meat taken by government requisition, despite OPA ceiling prices. The decision centers on compensation beyond price ceilings.

Packer Washington U. S. Court of Claims

Board Approves Revised Packer High School Plan

The school board endorses a two high school system with east and west campuses near First avenues and a long range Buchanan site. New facilities would house grades 10 11 and 12 with post graduate tracks for vocational studies. The plan advances with site acquisition advice and unanimous support.

Parker

Earth moves forward in its orbit at 65000 mph

The Earth travels around the sun in an orbital path at roughly 65,000 miles per hour, illustrating the planet's continuous motion in space.

Bevin Urges Unity as Foundation of Peace at Conference

British Foreign Secretary Ernest Bevin told delegates unity underpins victory and peace. He addressed Trieste disputes and denied British or American aims to keep a military base by making Trieste international. Bevin praised the nine and a half week conference and said final treaty texts for Italy and others require ministers approval next month in Newark.

Paris Ernest Bevin Great Britain Russia M. Molotov oSeeih Paul-Henri Spaak United Nations General Italy Trieste Bevin United States Europe Yugoslavia Finland Bulgaria Hungary Romania Foreign Ministers Council Newark

Eliminate Hazards Fire Chief Pleads Fire Prevention Week

Fire Chief urges elimination of common fire causes as a nation faces record losses. The week, opening Sunday and running through Saturday, highlights defective heating plants careless smoking matches on roofs rubbish piles and flammable fluids used for cleaning.

Brief Milk Strike In St. Paul Ends

Union milk drivers and dairy workers ended a nearly 24 hour strike in St. Paul and returned to work after agreeing to match Minneapolis conditions. Delivery was four hours late as companies restocked. The contract provides raises averaging 2.30 dollars weekly for higher paid workers with larger boosts for lower paid staff.

ST. Paul, Minn St. Paul Minneapolis

Halloween Hop Tickets Now Being Distributed

Cedar Rapids teens distribute tickets for the Halloween Hop at Memorial Coliseum on October 31. Vic Miller's orchestra will broadcast from the Coliseum on WMT during the three act show. Tickets cost 50 cents including tax and profits go to participating teen age clubs.

Cedar Rapids Memorial Coliseum Bernie Kozberg Hanford American Legion Vic Miller WMT Legion Legionaires

Meatitions in Mexico Vote on Lifting Livestock Ban

Anderson has 15 days to act on the industry petition. If he rejects it, the industry can request a hearing within 10 days. The committee then has 30 days to proceed after the hearing request.

Mexico Anderson

Meat production up five percent over prior week

Federal inspection data show meat produced last week rose five percent from the prior week but fell 69 percent from the same week a year earlier, with quantities near 80 000 and 000 in the referenced weeks.

Washington

Marine Band to Tour 16 States Including Iowa

The United States Marine Band, The Presidents Own, begins its first presidential approved tour since 1941. It will visit 16 states from Sept 22 to Nov 23, with a Cedar Rapids Memorial Building concert on Oct 22 at 3 30 and 8 15 under Gazette Charities. Ticket orders are mailed to Gazette Charities Inc care of the Cedar Rapids Gazette.

Iowa United States Marine Band Cedar Rapids Memorial Building Gazette Charities, Inc White House Adams

Condemned Leaders Receive Cautions and Comforts in Cell

Teich reports guards safeguard condemned men with strict letters and limited self harm risks. Prisoners voiced few complaints though some theft of personal items occurred. Goering and Ribentrop receive sedatives while Hess Rosenberg hold daily religious services. Papen in protective custody awaiting refuge and hopes to enter British zone.

Teich Ribbentrop Goering Hess Alfred Rosenberg Allied Control Council Franz von Papen U. S. Third Army von Papen

Whisky Ration Doubled for November Period

DES MOINES AP The state liquor control commission announced the whisky ration will be two bottles for the period November 1 to 30. For the short period October 14 to 31 the limit remains one bottle per permit holder. Distributors report allocations are picking up and hope to supply two bottles per person in November and possibly December.

Des Moines State Liquor Control Commission

Rep Tall to Address Linn County Republican Women

Rep Henry O. Talle of Decorah, seeking re election in the Second district, will address the Linn County Republican Women's club at the Montrose hotel at 2 p.m. next Tuesday. Other area Republican candidates are invited to attend and be introduced. He finishes two days of Linn County campaigning before an Oelwein address Tuesday evening.

Henry O. Talle Decorah Congress Linn County Republican Women’s Club Montrose Hotel Sara Nott Marion Rep. Talle Oelwein

Deaths Consolver Services for Lee L. Consolver

Services for Lee L. Consolver of 121 Fifth Avenue SW will be held at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Monahan funeral home conducted by Rev. J. E. DeLong. Burial will follow in Fairview Cemetery Lenox.

Lee L. Consolver Fifth Avenue SW Monahan Funeral J. E. DeLong Fairview Cemetery Lenox

Services for John A. Schueler at Beatty Chapel

Services for John A. Schueler longtime Beatty funeral home assistant will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Beatty chapel conducted by Rev. W W Argow. Burial is in Cedar Memorial cemetery with callers welcome at the chapel.

John A. Schueler Beatty Funeral Home Beatty Chapel W. W. Argow Cedar Memorial Cemetery

Services for R. Hill Dyer Held in Fort Wayne

R. Hill Dyer, former Cedar Rapids resident, died Sunday in an Ann Arbor hospital. Services will be conducted in Fort Wayne on Wednesday. A daughter, Mrs. Paul L. Jones, resides at 2304 C Avenue NE, Cedar Rapids.

R. Hill Dyer Cedar Rapids Ann Arbor Mich Ft. Wayne Ind

Birth Rate in Iowa Shows Upward Trend

Des Moines report shows 32 026 births in Iowa in the first eight months of 1946 up from 29 044 in the same period last year. The vital statistics director L E Chancellor expects year end totals to surpass 1945 and approach the 51 305 all time 1923 record.

Des Moines Deat Iowa L. E. Chancellor Vital Statistics Division

$100000 Fire At Waterloo

Waterloo Iowa Warehous e blaze causes at least 100000 in damage to three story building housing furniture groceries including sugar and beer Kuyper Distributing beer wholesalers suffered part of the structure Firefighters from the city battled the flames shortly after noon following a smaller 11000 damage fire at Sprow Furniture company earlier the same day.

Waterloo Iowa Gacy Ray Tiller Kuyper Distributing Company Sprow Furniture Company

Papen May Face German Treason Charges

Franz von Papen may be tried for high treason if German treason laws are restored and if he remains in the American occupation zone. Officials indicated the Allied control council has abolished treason laws, while Schacht was arrested in Stuttgart and others remain under scrutiny amid denazification actions.

U. S Meier Allied Control Council von Papen International Military Tribunal Hjalmar Schacht Stuttgart Richard Schmid Wuerttemberg- Baden Schacht Wuerttember Allied Control Council For Germany Ernst Kaltenbrunner al Speer Baldur von Schirach

Clay says few Nazi war criminals to be tried soon

Lt. Gen. Lucius D. Clay, deputy American military governor, said hundreds of the 77 009 alleged Nazi war criminals in custody would be tried. He modeled Germany as not a near term war threat and projected 15 to 25 years before a real worry. He noted 12 000 to 15 000 would be kept for U.S. action or trial, while acquittal of SA members by Nuernberg could release several thousand.

Berlin Lucius D. Clay Germany Clay Nuernberg

Five Coe Scholars named from area freshmen

Five beginning freshmen were chosen as Coe Scholars based on high school records and the 1945 college entrance test. Named were Joan Brandt Barbara Raffety James Tisdale Dale Shatzer and Paul Bowlin. They will receive scrolls later and their names appear in the 1947 Coe catalogue.

Coe Byron Hollinshead Coe Chapel Joan Brandt J. C. Brandt Twenty-third Street Barbara Raffety Lloyd G. Raffety

Carlton Seeks $40 Refund From State Gas Tax

L V Carlton an Iowa City real estate dealer asked in Johnson county district court that $40 of more than six million dollars in state gasoline tax funds impounded in two Iowa City banks be released to him as reimbursement for taxes paid. Carlton who challenged the law's constitutionality lost in the Iowa supreme court last month and a hearing is set for Oct 15 before District Judge Harold Evans on the release application.

Iowa City L. V. Carlton John Grimes Johnson County Carlton Iowa Supreme Court Herbert J. Ries Harold Evans

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