Waterworks Group Set to Convene in Cedar Rapids
The 26th annual meeting of the Missouri Valley Section of the American Waterworks Association will be in Cedar Rapids on October 21 and 22. H F Blomquist, local committee chairman, outlines topics from national defense waterworks to city finance and Missouri River navigation improvements. He will describe Cedar Rapids operation. Louie Pauline Johnson, Claude Roth, and E J. Cherry assist with arrangements. officers include W Scott Johnson as chair and Earle L. Waterman as secretary-treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Valley
American Waterworks Association
Cedar Rapids
F Blomquist
National Defense Program
Water Department
Wty Finance
Missour Rsvec
Kanas Crys
Blonquist
Pauline Johnson
Claude C Roth
E J. Cherry
H R Green
L. L Stoehr
Womens Entertainment
Misson Valley
W Scott Johnson
Jefferson, Ma
Willam T. Bailey
Council Bluffs
Earle LE. Waterman
Iowa City
Court Finds Kerns Will Valid and Codicil Mental Competence
A directed verdict upheld Maurice Kerns dying March 7 as the will and a June 14 1933 codicil are valid. Judge J E Heiserman ruled contestors failed to prove incompetence undue influence or improper execution. Kate Dimprich sought probate denial. the codicil leaves 1000 to Immaculate Conception church. Jury excused for rest of September term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maurice Kerns
J E. Heiserman
Kerns
Kate Dimprich
James
Immaculate Conception Church
Heiserman
Soldier Pleads Guilty To Drunk Driving At Fort Leonard Wood
Marshall D. Cross, 24, of the Sixth Signal Corps division at Fort Leonard Wood Missouri, pled guilty to drunk driving before Judge John T. Moffit. He was fined 300 dollars plus costs after a Sunday arrest by Highway Patrolman James Clapp on highway 151 east of Marion. Cross' stock truck was reported weaving across the road, authorities said.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall D. Cross
Sixth Signal Corps
Fort Leonard Wood
John T. Moffit
Cross
James Clapp
Highway 151
Marion
Clapp
Four More Petitions For Divorce Filed This Week
Four additional divorce petitions were filed as the October 24 deadline neared for the November term. Milton Vernon Wright cites desertion by Frances Wright since Oct. 4, 1939, with the couple married Sept. 2, 1938. Phyllis L. Venter seeks a divorce from Norman Venter for cruelty and seeks custody of a child with $8 weekly support. Rosemary Barnes asks for separation and child custody while her husband Albert F. Barnes is in Anamosa reformatory for a Feb. 21, 1940 break in and entering. Leona Margaret Brandt petitions for divorce from Kenneth Brandt citing cruelty, with the couple wed April 29, 1939 in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milton Vernon Wright
Frances Wright
Phyllis L. Venter
Norman Venter
Cedar Rapids
Albert F. Barnes
Anamosa
Rosemary Barnes
Leona Margaret Brandt
Waterloo
Restraining Order Issued In Divorce Action
Judge J E Heiserman issued an injunction restraining Wayne Jeffords from contact with Niona L Jeffords at her request in a divorce petition alleging cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married May 26 1934 in Cedar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Heiserman
Wayne &. Jeffords
Niona L. Jeffords
Divorce and custody actions set in Cedar Rapids court
On motion by Averil Ann Wells Judge John T Moffit set aside a default judgment and decree granting her divorce from Everett Wells dated Sept 17 Judge C J Haas issued the decree Hearing on the custody petition of Melsena R Fritz for a child amid a divorce suit from Virgil D Ritzig was set for Saturday at 9 am by Judge Moffit George P Witwer and Lillian Witwer defendants in a case brought by D W Bates as receiver for Cedar Rapids Savings Bank were ordered by Judge J to appear before the court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averil Anne Wells
John T Moffit
Everett Wells
C J. Haas
Melsena R. Fritz
Virgil D. “Ritzig
John T. Moffit
George P. Witwer
Lillian Witwer
D. W. Bates
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank
J. In
Court schedule set for examination of Witwer property rights
Judge Moffit ordered court Saturday to examine property rights involving Witwer alongside witness A C Stewart who must appear. On plaintiff Harry Merediths motion the court dismissed the personal injury and property damage suit against Isador Tucker, with Lester Cloghy remaining as a defendant in Merediths petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. C. Stewart
Witwer
Harry Meredith
John T. Moffit
Isador Tucker
Lester Cloghy
Meredith
Funeral Held for Fred Simon Fire Captain Drowned Fishing
Funeral services for Fred Simon retired fire captain of the local department were held at Turner chapel at 2 p.m. Wednesday with Rev. Thomas C. Collister and Mizpah lodge No. 639 in charge. Pallbearers were former fire department associates. Burial in Bohemian National Cemetery. Master Masons to meet Mizpah lodge at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Masonic hall to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Simon
Ellis Boulevard
Fire Department
Big Rice Lake
Minn
Turner Chapel
Thomas C. Collister
Mizpah Lodge
Simon
Bohemian National Cemetery
Masonic Hall
Death of Peter Medingeres in Cedar Rapids area
Peter Medingeres of Cedar Rapids died at a local nursing home after a long illness. Born February 13 1874 in Belle Vue he resided in Cedar Rapids 12 years since retiring from farming. Surviving are two sons Elmer and Lawrence five grandchildren Nadine Evelyn Patricia Robert Donald and others and a brother Edward. Funeral services by Rev J D Kearn will be at 9 am Thursday in St Matthew s Church with burial in Mount Calvary cemetery. Rosary at 8 pm Wednesday at Brady mortuary with calling hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peter Medinges
Cottage Grove Avenue
Bellevue
Cedar Rapids
Elmer
Lawrence
Nadine
Evelyn Medinger
Patricia Medinger
Robert Krebbenholt
Green Island
Donald Krebbenhoft
Preston
Edward Medinger
Margaret
Mildred
J. D. Kearn
St. Matthew's Church
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Father Kearn
Brady Mortuary
Mrs Jack Fry Dies in California After Short Illness
Mrs Jack Fry formerly Virginia Tanner of Cedar Rapids died Oct. 11 in Wilmington California after a short illness. Born Oct 16 1911 in Cedar Rapids she lived there until about two years ago. Survived by husband parents Mr and Mrs A J Gurley sisters Betty and Bonnie Gurley brother Donald Gurley all of Cedar Rapids. Body to be brought to Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack Fry
Virginia Tanner
Cedar Rapids
Wilmington
Calif
A. J. Gurley
Betty
Bonnie Gurley
Donald Gurley
Burial in Linwood Cemetery To Be Announced
A burial is planned in the family lot at Linwood cemetery with the time of service to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linwood Cemetery
Funeral Services for Mrs Zouria Pulis
Funeral services for Mrs. Zouria Pulis of 1417 Fifth Avenue SE will be held at 3 30 p.m. Wednesday in the Moon chapel conducted by Dr. Charles J. Bready. Burial is in Linwood cemetery. Mrs. Pulis was a member of St. Paul’s Methodist church with pallbearers E O Ahlgren Dr. L B Gray A A Bagley and M F Cox.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zouria Pulis
Fifth Avenue SE
Moon Chapel
Charles J. Bready
Linwood Cemetery
Pulis
St. Paul's Methodist Church
E O Ahlgren
L. B. Gray
A A. Bagley
M. F. Cox
Death of Frank Hadley at Cedar Rapids hotel resident, ex electrician
Frank Hadley died in a local hospital at 12 50 a m Tuesday after a long illness. He was born April 9 1860 in Pennsylvania and had lived in Cedar Rapids six years. A retired electrician, he will be buried in Linwood cemetery after funeral services at Brady mortuary at 2 p m Wednesday conducted by Reverend Frank Ward. Friends may call at the mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Hadley
Grand Hotel
Pennsylvania
Cedar Rapids
Brady Mortuary
Frank Ward
Linwood Cemetery
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Pickens
Funeral services for Mrs Frank Pickens of 326 Thirteenth Avenue SW will be held at 1 30 p m Wednesday in the Beatty chapel. The Rev E F Byers will officiate with burial in Linwood Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Pickens
Thirteenth Avenue SW
Beatty Chapel
E. F. Byers
Linwood Cemetery
Rites For Mrs. Cerny At Janeba Funeral Home
Funeral services for Mrs. Emma Hasek Cerny who died at her daughter’s home 800 Wellington Street SE will be held Thursday at 2 pm in the Janeba funeral home. Theodore B. Hlubucek and the Praha Rebekah lodge of which she was past noble grand will conduct. Friends may call at the funeral home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Hasek Cerny
Charles J. Jasa
Wellington Street
Janeba
Theodore B. Hlubucek
Praha Rebekah Lodge
Sewage Gas Engines Of City Described In Magazine Article
An article in The American City magazine describes Cedar Rapids sewage gas engines powering the plant. The city yields 165000 cubic feet daily from sewage sludge digestion to run a generator and standby pumps. Pumps lift sewage to plant elevation and relieve sewer pressure to protect basements during spring floods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Cedar River
Gambling barred in Illinois liquor establishments
The Illinois Liquor Commission issued a drastic order Monday night banning gambling from liquor establishments in Illinois.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
The
Illinois Liquor Commission
Linn County Supervisors Proceedings October 7 1941 Cedar Rapids
Linn County Iowa October 7 1941 meeting notes approve September 30 1941 minutes and various county officer reports for quarter ending September 30 1941. Board adopts tax and residency notices and grants permits and travel for deputy sheriff to FBI school. Bills listed include welfare relief, road maintenance, and emergency services with numerous named individuals and local agencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board OF Supervisors
Linn County
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
State of Iowa
Petty
Beeson
H RR. Churchill
Justicy of the Peace
Rapids Township
J. Fleming
Rapids Two
Quartec
John Taylor
Island
Ind
Feve
Seevell
Sankey
Jennie
Walter
Albert
Marlon
Benton County
Kellancy John
George
John Carske
Sth
Wausau
Wisconsin
Stevell
de Wald Midway
Laurence Condon
FBI School of Instructions
Washington, D. C
John Zrudsky
Eli
Ashbacker Walter
A & P Grocery
Abrahams Grocery
Anamosa Eureka
Anderson Mrs
Bleakly
Bryant John B
Bena Louie J. Fox
Booth Dr
C_N
Brosh
Mina
Burge Anson
Briney W J
Butterfield
Burroughs Adding Machine Co
Arthur L
State Treas
Becker Carl V
Broxey Wm
Beall Clifford
Condon
Chines Marion
Spring Water Co
Carpenter
Maud
Geo
Capaducas
Steve
City Water Works
Carberry
Joe W. del
Central City Telephone Co
Auto Supply Co
Cities Service
Douda Leonard
Drew Co
Soe
Dolezal Joseph
Dixon
Claude
Dvorak
Dillon Transfer Co
Emery Imogen B
Elsenbast O J
Insanity
Electric Motors Co
Edison Pharmacy
Med Aid Yalez
Fenner
C L
Fegley
J W
Finson Mary
Fisher
Mary
Gould
Florence
Gaffey James
Griffith
Elizabeth
Guess
Greenawalt
Grunewald
Hanus Jerry J
Hanus Jerry J. Shrf
Healy Madeline
Hayes Elmer
Gopher
Herring Don
Hedees Co
Hedges Co
Holden-Kahler Co
Hillcrest
Hermanek Frank
Hoffman
Millie
Hubbard Ice and Fuel Co
Jalil Ice Service
Harris
Lura
O'seer
Heath Merritt R
Electric Light and Power Co
Trond Maint
Jones Dempsy
Jones Mary Anna
Jayne Soap and Chemical Co
Hame
Kintzinger John W
Kelloge L W
Kilborn
Kendall Howe Co
Kloubee Charles
Kelly Thomas
Keech
K. Sol
Kopecky
E. Cmm
Kelly
J H. Poor
Kendall Ndwe Co
Home Supplies
Kennedy “Omer
Klopp Lloyd
Knapp Robert
Klopp Loren
An Klinger Paint Co
Ofc
Lippert E .E. D
Linn County Abstract Co
Anc
Lee Richard
Linn County Food Stamp
Limback Lbr Co
Mason Bernice
Treas
Mays Drug Store
Marion Sentinel
Mundt
Boy Scouts Join Police In Jaywalking Campaign
Six of Cedar Rapids' last eight traffic deaths involved pedestrians. Captain Gordon Hughes announced Scouts will help police next Saturday by giving warning tickets to anyone jaywalking. The Iowa law grants pedestrians the right of way at crosswalks but cars have right of way over jay walkers when not in crosswalks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gordon Hughes
Hughes
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John C Machovec Cited For Part In Maneuvers
Staff Sergeant John C Machovec son of Mr and Mrs Joseph P Machovec 1404 Avenue NW platoon leader of an anti tank troop of the Second Cavalry division received a citation for his part in army war maneuvers in Louisiana Col John B Coulter of the Fourth Cavalry cited Machovec for exceptional leadership intelligence and tactical knowledge Machovec enlisted through the Cedar Rapids recruiting station five years ago His father is a letter carrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Machovec
Joseph P. Machovec
Avenue NW
Second Cavalry Division
Louisiana
John B. Coulter
Fourth Cavalry
Machovee
Blue Army
San Aegustine
Tex
Coulter
Last Chance This Week To Enroll In First Aid
Red Cross and civilian defense sponsor last chance enrollments this week. Mrs Wells C. Peck of the local Red Cross says eight classes with about 30 members each will close their meetings this week. No new classes before Christmas. an instructor from St Louis will lead a new class after the holidays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Committee For Civilian Defense
Wells C. Peck
Lay Blacktop Over Two Mile Stretch of No 30 Near Atkins
The highway commission is laying a quarter inch blacktop surface on about two miles of No 30 near Atkins in three sections. The Cedar Rapids division says the concrete cracked badly and the seal will prevent water seepage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
No. 30
Atkins
The
Highway Commission
Cedar Rapids
Vacancies In Army Branches Listed By Local Recruiter
Sergt. Robert Whitman at the local recruiting office announced a list of regular army vacancies across many branches. Openings cover Panama Porto Rico Hawaii and the Philippines with posts in air corps infantry field artillery coast artillery quartermaster engineers ordnance medical and signal corps. New recruits may choose among these branches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regular Army
Sergt
Robert Whitsman
Army
Panama
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Philippines
Whitman
Air Corps
Signal Corps
Flying Cadet Board to Visit Iowa City on Oct 23
The traveling flying cadet examining board will be in Iowa City October 23 offering physical examinations to all qualified Army Air Corps applicants. Sergeant Robert Whitman of the Cedar Rapids recruiting office announced the one day stop, noting Cedar Rapids won’t host exams during this swing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Air Corps
Iowa City
Robert Whitman
Cedar Rapids
Whitman
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Linn County Board OF Supervisors
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Mitchell
Midwest Fruit Co
Morrison Russell
Marion Water Co
Michael Stra Laura
McLeod
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Henry
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Naibert
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New Bell Telephone Co
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Sol Relief Shoes
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Pirie James W
Perpecuip Save & Loan
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Sunnyslope Sanatorium
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Swift End Co
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Wm Conrad
CW Prederick
Earl Helbig
Snaee
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Eley Elgin
Peer Eeraseer
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Frank Fee
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R W. Hartsell
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