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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1942
Page
1
Sunday temperatures report Cedar Rapids recorded a low around 38 degrees and a high near 73 degrees between early morning and late afternoon. The day ended with a 63 degree reading by 7 p.m. Monday night is expected to be warmer with forenoon temperatures rising.
Frank W. Davidson and Doro thy G. Olson of Spooner Wisconsin. Reginald R. Slattery and Le nore Ruth Miller, both of Cedar Rapids.
Charles Cahill of 700 Eighth Avenue SE fined $100 and costs for consuming liquor on the public streets. Harry Davis of 721 Sixth Street SE fined $15 and costs for intoxication. Jesseca Cedar Rapids fined $25 and costs for no driver's license. Florence Becicka of 126 Thirteenth Avenue SE given a 30 day suspended sentence for assault and battery. All came before Justice H. R. Churchill.
Timeline of alarms and fires includes a grass fire at Van Vechten park with still alarm by Co. No. 6 on Sunday at 4 28 pm a faulty sprinkler system triggering an alarm at LaPlant Choate Manufacture 2920 First Avenue at 12 24 am and a bed clothing fire at 5 13 am on Eleventh Street NW Harold Andrews at 7 15 am reports another faulty sprinkler system alarm at National Oats Company 717 Sixteenth Street NE with a general alarm.
Mrs Frances Mertka Witousek aged 73 of 1550 Fifth Avenue SE died at a local hospital Sunday at 10 45 am Jacob Burian 65 of 1632 Fifteenth Avenue SE died at a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 45 pm Lunichard Eugene Overmen 56 died at his home on the old Marion road at 6 15 am Sunday Mrs Else Margrethe Christoffersen 91 widow of Iver Christoffersen of 127 Eighth Street NE died in a Cedar Rapids hospital early Monday
Aden Sheriff Aden Sheriff Jr. was fined 100 dollars and costs with 50 dollars suspended for reckless driving. John C. Stoner faced 25 dollars and costs for speeding. S W Williams paid 10 dollars and costs for speeding. Kenneth K Holubar fined 2 dollars and costs for failure to yield. Ricka Mile Dodge charged 25 dollars and costs for drunkenness.
Mercy hospital reports a son born Oct 10 to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred R. Miller of 1007 Seventeenth Street NE and a son to Mr. and Mrs. Carl W. Hess of Amana, also Oct 10. St. Luke s hospital notes a daughter for Mr. and Orren Kelly of Newhall on Oct 10 and a daughter for Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Adams of 519 First Avenue W on Oct 11, plus a daughter Oct 11 to Mr. and Mrs. LaSalle Schmidt of 662 Nineteenth Avenue SW and a daughter Oct 12 to Mr. and Mrs. Max Berlin of Marion. Dr and Mrs. Thomas F. Lange of 330 Crescent Drive SE report a son born Oct 10 at the NE hospital. Born Oct 12 to Lieut and Mrs. Robert R. Norris, former Cedar Rapids residents, a daughter at Ile Texas. Lieut Norris stationed at Fort McClelland Alabama and formerly Linn County probation officer. Mrs Norris Hauser of Glen Ellyn. Mr and Mrs Norris both Coe College graduates.
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Taylor says Central Region will get a fourth class airport, approved by the CAA and deemed a military necessity. All services were consulted and the field will be assigned to the department with greatest need, reverting to the city for civilian use after the war. Drainage is a key requirement to prevent wet fields and ice on runways. A silk service flag with red border and blue stars was presented to the Rotary club by A. L. Killian.
Diplomatic note explains postponement of a planned meeting with Your Excellency due to unfruitful atmosphere in the United States related to regional defense. The sender reaffirms commitment to continental defense cooperation and gratitude for the invitation.
Churchill spoke after a war cabinet session praising Australian and American forces for gains in New Guinea. He denounced weakness toward Hitler and warned of escalating atrocities, citing his charge against Hitler and confirming the Kiev massacre figure of 54,000 killed on the first day.
The House voted 251 to 87 to discharge the rules committee and send the anti poll tax bill to the floor for consideration amid strong southern opposition. The action advances a measure to outlaw poll taxes and move toward floor debate and voting.
Alburnett will hold a scrap drive Wednesday with Mayor H. G. Johnson chairing and M. M. Strait and J Rogers as cochairmen. Local business men and farmers will cooperate in the effort.
Des Moines report notes rising public interest in the upcoming November 3 election as Lt. Gov. and Republican nominee B. B. Hickenlooper speaks about political affairs and voter engagement.
Tables show the effect on individuals of the increased income tax plus a 5 percent victory tax on gross earnings over 624 yearly. Credits could offset the victory tax with postwar rebates or debt relief, 25 for singles and 40 for married, plus 2 percent per dependent. maximum credits 500 single, 1000 married. Regular income taxes are shown after an arbitrary deduction for contributions and similar deductions.
The constitutional committee of the United Mine Workers of America proposed amendments to admit workers in industries beyond mining. Five amendments would permit organizing workers in other designated industries, and the international executive board would designate eligible fields. President John L. Lewis suggested the union may focus on organizing unorganized workers.
The Milwaukee railroad will bring its safety instruction car to Cedar Rapids next Monday and Tuesday. Officials said the car teaches railroad safety to the public and school groups in the area.
Six trucks and twelve men from Cedar Rapids Bottling Works join a citywide scrap campaign. Haegg appeals for more business trucks and workers this week for a final push, noting generous farmer laborer and householder support. Thursday features cutting Greene Square’s donated cannon into scrap, with a torch from Choate company. Monday collections came from Liberty Monument, Seven-up, King Coal and Meat, Merchants Delivery, and Linn County trucks.
The Cedar Rapids city council approved two promotions and an appeal in the police department following recommendations by Chief Condon. Vacancies arose from leaves of absence for Captain Gordon Hughes and Detective Dan Kruidemier who volunteered for military service. John Hanna was named temporary captain to fill the vacancy in traffic duties.
Charles A. Luehrman " former Cedar Rapids resident now of Chicago " died at Grand Island Nebraska at 12 35 a m Sunday after a brief illness He spent 46 years with Quaker Oats and at death was director of purchases for the Q O Ordnance Corp He was born November 21 1873 at Iowa City and married Elizabeth Hynes November 21 1899 Survivors include his wife a son George H Luehrman of Chicago four sisters Miss Barbara Luehrman and Mrs Anna Melcher of Fairchild Wis Mrs Charles Walsh of Winona Minn and Mrs P H Lockwood of Cedar Rapids Funeral services will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday Burial will be Cedar Memorial Park cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Mrs. Witousek aged 76 died Sunday at a local hospital after a lingering illness. Born Sept 28 1869 near Vienna Austria she came to the United States in 1874. Survived by daughter Julia Kloubec North Liberty son Private Frederick John Witousek Fort Des Moines sister Miss Tena Mertka Cedar Rapids brother Louis Quarry. Funeral at Turner chapel Tuesday 4 pm with burial in Pleasant Hill LeGrand.
Funeral services for John Prusek of 1024 Sixteenth Avenue SE will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Polansky chapel conducted by T B Hlubucek. Burial is at Bohemian National cemetery. Visitation starts 2 p.m. Tuesday. Prusek, born in Bohemia January 21 1885, moved to Cedar Rapids as a child and worked 35 years for Cherry Burrell. He belonged to the Independent Order of Foresters and Prokop Velky lodge No 137 C S A. Surviving are his son Pasadena three grandchildren Jackie and Ronald Bauman three sisters Mrs Charles Webber Mrs Walter Lanning and Mrs Frances Vaughan Cedar Rapids and two brothers Charles Marshalltown and Joseph Marion.
Fersen died at 12:55 am Monday in a Cedar Rapids hospital after a brief illness. She lived with daughter Mrs. R. E. LeMont at 127 Eighth St NE and had been in the United States since 1862. Survived by six daughters, two sons, a brother, 33 grandchildren, 42 great grandchildren, and four great great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements pending. Friends may call at Moen chapel.
A Cedar Rapids man born in Bohemia on June 18 1877 died in a local hospital Sunday at 2 45 pm after a lingering illness. He leaves a wife Anna seven children and many relatives including siblings and step children across Wisconsin Oregon and Arizona. Funeral services will be held at Polansky chapel at a later announced time.
Richard Eugene Overman, 56, died at the family residence on the old Marion road at 6:15 a.m. after an illness.
The obituary notes the death of a local resident with survivors including wife Media Northrop Overman son Henry Overman of Cedar Rapids two sisters Patsy Florence Wall Marion and Georgia Liebenmark Minneapolis and granddaughter LaVonne Overman. Funeral at Turner chapel 10 a.m. Tuesday conducted by Rev. Vernon L. Jones. Burial in Dunkard cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
Mrs Marie Kanak died Friday at age 99 born in Czechoslovakia in 1854 she had lived in Iowa City since 1891 Burial was in Oakland cemetery Iowa City She was mother of Frank G Kanak cashier at Cedar Rapids United State Bank Survivors include three sons John George W and William L Kanak all of Iowa City three daughters Mrs Mary Prizier Mrs William J White and Mrs R P White all of Iowa City 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren Five grandchildren are serving in the armed forces.
Mrs. Dicey L. Wallace, wife of Henry W. Wallace of Cedar Rapids, died after a lingering illness at her daughter’s Royal Oak Michigan home. Survived by daughter Mrs. Rhoda Fink and four sons H R Wallace W T Allen J C Wallace Lew Wallace plus many grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending.
The Rev. Dr. Marion H Williams to conduct funeral services for Frantz W Mahnke who died Saturday. Burial at Oak Hill cemetery. Survivors include two sisters Mrs Mahnke and Mrs Minnie Mc Donough of Cedar Rapids. Friends may call at Barta chapel.
SIGOURNEY Keokuk county officials ordered an autopsy on Milo Rhine 59 of What Cheer after his body was found in an abandoned Hillcrest service station near Sigourney. No weapon or poison containers were found. Rhine had been dead since Wednesday. A roll of about $160 and a note to notify stepson Leonard Rhine were found on him. Rhine's car was located in a nearby cemetery.
Jefferson speaks of relying on trusted Americans during war and vows to avoid personal influence or risky shifts. He asserts confidence in top industry men to choose the best materials, pledging not to gamble with the war effort and to favor rayon if endorsed. The remark ends with a clipped cadence criticizing extended gambling with wartime decisions.
Washington based American Medical Association and District of Columbia Medical Society win appeals to the Supreme Court for review of their conviction on anti trust charges. They argued their actions sought to restrain competition and were not subject to the Sherman Act.
Four men including one from Cedar Rapids enlisted in the navy and marine corps at Cedar Rapids recruiting stations on Monday. Ernest Zeman of 914 East Bloomington Street Iowa City joined the navy. Marine enlistees are named in the report.
Charles E Moes son of Mr and Mrs William H Moes 1619 First Avenue West has finished pre flight training at the San Antonio Aviation Cadet Center Texas He will continue combat pilot training at a coast flying school Others from eastern Iowa finishing pre flight training at San Antonio include Russell R N Columbus Junction Callistus V Houlihan Elka der William G Stocking Iowa City and Lloyd F Schultz Lost Nation
Private Ronald D. Caldwell stationed at Kearns Utah with two brothers and a brother-in-law in the service. Harry M. Caldwell serves with the A.E.F. in Ireland while Merle Caldwell is a coast guard seaman second class on the east coast. Lieut. James E. Caldwell, brother-in-law, is at Fort Benning Georgia.
Thomas M. Sullivan son of Mr and Mrs T M Sullivan 417 Ninth Street NW has been promoted from private first class to corporal He is stationed at Camp Dodge.
Clinton E. Fisher completed basic training at Great Lakes and advance instruction at Norfolk. He is now stationed at the Little Creek amphibious base in Virginia. Prior to enlistment he worked for John Hancock Life Insurance in Cedar Rapids.
Richard Zisko son of Mrs Ed Zisko 1054 F avenue NW is promoted to corporal at Camp Crowder Missouri where he trains as a radio operator. He recently received a medal for rifle marksmanship.
Private first class Aldrich Kremenak has returned to Fort Dix New Jersey after a brief leave spent with his parents Mr and Mrs Joe Kremenak at 1725 Northwest ount st.
John Lawrence Albert a sophomore at the University of Iowa has enlisted in the naval air corps. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Arthur L Albert of 1118 First Avenue NE.
Herbert Russell Henry, son of Mrs. Louise Henry of 918 C avenue NW, has enlisted in the naval air corps.
The Cedar Rapids Fire Department reports August losses totaling 60 504 14 with most from a blaze at Klinger Paint. Buildings lost 22 589 04 contents 37 915 10. Total building value 140 008 contents value 130 426. Insurance on buildings 131 408 contents 92 950. Payouts 15 524 04 for buildings and 22 761 10 for contents. Losses uninsured 7 000 on buildings and 25 on contents.
Lieut. Jack E. Conger of Des Moines credited with shooting down a bomber in New Caledonia dispatch. Conger, 21, is nephew of K. R. Farquhar of NE Des Moines. Farquhar said Conger sailed for New Caledonia on April 6.
First Lieut Llroyd Dean of 1923 Washington avenue SE has finished six weeks of training at the air force officer training school in Miami Beach Florida and will assume executive duties in air force maintenance.
Charles R. Gould on duty in Egypt has been promoted from first class private to corporal, according to word received by his parents Mr. and Mrs. Johns sid of 1039 F Avenue NW.
Sergt George F Rodgers of the medical corps stationed in Tennessee visits his brother Albert at 123 Twelfth Avenue SE and his sister Mrs Bert Cane at 1516 E Avenue NE during a leave period.
Sergt Elmer R Bruna son of Mr John Bruna resident 1807 L Street SW has been transferred from Kelly Field to San Angelo Texas as part of reassignment or duty change.
Two 14 year old Black youths reportedly killed by a mob near Meridian Mississippi after a white girl was attacked. The girl’s alleged assailants, Lang Green, and others, were arrested following the incident and later pled guilty to attempted assault charges.
The county aims to raise about $2,000,000 in Liberty Bond purchases by year end to exceed the quota and push Linn County over the top. Officials note rural buyers are harder to reach than city residents and that some people have funds but do not convert them to bonds.
Iowa Republicans and Democrats coordinate through precinct workers to inform service members families how to vote by absentee ballot on November 3. Ed Hill says 5,000 GOP precinct workers were mailed guidance on assisting absent voters. Democrats push county chairmen to relay the effort to precinct workers.
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