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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 1942
Page
2
The Cedar Rapids area forecast calls for continued mild conditions into Wednesday night and Thursday forenoon. The Chambers Inskeep indicator read 7 degrees at 2:30 p.m. with 21 percent humidity. the day’s low reached 74 degrees at 3:30 p.m., after Tuesday’s readings of 74 and a drop to 66 by 7 p.m. and 57 at midnight.
Jack M. Bates and Georgiana Lenicka, both of Cedar Rapids, are identified in the notice as residents connected to the case. The brief item names their origins and persons involved without additional context.
At 1 25 p m a rubbish fire was reported on First avenue at Nineteenth street SE. The alarm remained still and Co. No 6 was dispatched to the scene.
Paul Edward Vifian of 809 Shaver read NE was fined 50 dollars and costs for reckless driving. Robert Green of 1613 A avenue was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding.
St Luke s reports a son born to Mr and Mrs Harold F Hill of 2500 Zika AV NW on October 13. Mr and Mrs Irvin Wyman of Marion Route 3 welcome a son on October 14. Mercy Hospital lists a daughter born to Mr and Mrs August Bing Dy on October 15. William Dale of etc Avenue NW has two daughters born on October 14. Mr and Mrs J Heskie of 1020 B Avenue NW greet a daughter on October 12.
Mrs. Minnie McElravy aged about died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday in a local hospital after living with her daughter on Washington avenue SE. Bert P. Lindsay aged 61 died at 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital. Emil L. LeFebvre aged 80 died at 4:30 p.m. in Cedar Rapids hospital. Luther B. Baker aged 75 died at 3:55 a.m. Wednesday at his home on Third avenue SE. William J. Menary aged 63 died at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday at Dr. A. R. Menary’s home on Blake boulevard SE.
Eastern Iowa Veterinary association at Cedar Rapids convention proposes an Iowa law banning feeding raw garbage to hogs to prevent trichinosis. The group cites uncooked pork scraps as the main source of the disease and notes international bans have reduced cases. New officers named include Dr. C. L. Moses of Dike as president and Dr. J. M. Wilson reelected as secretary.
Wilson details climbing through a hatch to the main deck as his ship rolled and men went overboard. He reached a raft with about 25 others, waited six hours in darkness, and was rescued by an American destroyer at sunrise. He later traveled to Hawaii and San Francisco for furloughs amid wartime losses and family concern.
The speaker stressed the widespread mastitis problem and the growing recognition of its treatment. He urged strict dairy barn sanitation to prevent reoccurrence and highlighted the role of mechanical milking machines, noting sanitation must accompany their use.
Coe College men heard an 8 a.m. mass meeting in the chapel detailing Army and Navy reserve plans. A five member advisory board led by Major Lee A. Pollock outlined reserves with smaller conferences held through the day. The board included Second Lieut. Melvin Unterman, Lieut. Albert M. Fulton, Ensign Harry Hunt, and Second Lieut. William Slatterly from the marine corps.
Mrs John Bradbury, a New York native with French parents, spoke to Kiwanians on Wednesday about war strife in Europe. She urged Americans to appreciate their heritage and share it with those deprived by conflict.
Bert P. Lindsay known as Santa Claus of Dokies died at 6 30 a m in Cedar Rapids hospital after a long illness. He was a founder of the Cedar Rapids Dokies Christmas party for the Children’s home and served in World War I. Survived by seven sisters and three brothers. Body at Rohn chapel. friends may call Wednesday evening. funeral details to come.
William J Menary 63 of 115 Wilson Ave SW died at 3 30 p m Tuesday at his brother Dr A R Menary s home following a lingering illness He was born in Cedar Rapids Jan 14 1879 and worked as a cattle buyer Survived by wife Mary two sisters five brothers Funeral services set for 1 p m Thursday in Turner chapel with burial in Linwood cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Emil LeFebure 80 of 319 Linden Terrace SE Cedar Rapids died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 4 30 p m Tuesday after a brief illness. Born January 19 1862 in Iowa City he lived in Cedar Rapids most of his life with years in Des Moines. He founded Le Febure corporation and was educated at Western College. Survivors include son Leo T LeFebure Cedar Rapids a brother John LeFebure Fairfax two sisters Mrs John Murphy Fairfax and Mrs Tom Colgan Chicago. Funeral set for Turner chapel at 2 30 p m Friday with friends invited.
Luther B. Baker 75 a retired farmer died at 3 55 am Wednesday at his Cedar Rapids home following a seven weeks illness. Born May 17 1867 in Shippensburg Penn he moved from Clarence area 20 years ago to Cedar Rapids. He married Annie Ewor November 30 1890 at Oakville Penn. He belonged to Westminster Presbyterian Church since 1920 and served on its board of trustees.
Eight years of active church work are noted for a Mt Hopelodge A M and A framed member from Clarence. Funeral services to be announced later with callers invited to Turner residence for visitation.
Mrs. C. W. Dollman of Washington Avenue Southeast Cedar Rapids died at 5:30 p.m. Tuesday after a brief illness. Survived by daughter Miss Jean Dollman of Moline Illinois and granddaughter Miss Joyce Dollman of Clear Lake. Body to be moved to Muscatine for services at Fairbanks funeral home Thursday at 2 p.m.
The Rev. Msgr. August Vojacek will be buried at St. John's Cemetery. The Rosary is scheduled to be recited at 7 p.m. Wednesday in the Polansky chapel.
Funeral services for Fred Cramer a freight conductor who died at his home Tuesday will be held at Turner chapel at 2 30 Thursday conducted by James H Blackstone Jr Burial will follow at Cedar Memorial cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Funeral services for William Elliott Good who died at his home 260 Eleventh Street NW will be held in the Turner chapel at 1 p.m. Friday. A burial will follow in Linwood Cemetery.
Funeral services for Mrs Emma Jane Gill wife of Clarence E Gill will be held at 4 p m Thursday in the Turner chapel. The Rev E J Wykie will officiate Burial will follow in Oak Shade Cemetery Marion Friends invited to attend and pay respects.
In Naperville Illinois voters approved a merger forming an organization of about 750000 members. The vote consolidates the Church of the United Brethren in Christ into the new structure.
Joseph F. Dostal Jr of Denver Colorado enlisted in the naval reserves and reported to Norfolk. His parents Mr and Mrs Joseph F Dostal live at 1627 Seventh Avenue SE. Mrs Dostal will reside at 2913 Soutter Avenue SE.
Mrs. Thomas T. McCauley of the Grand hotel reports her husband has been promoted from corporal to sergeant. Sergt. McCauley is stationed at Camp Hulin, Texas.
Private Arlen N Weaver son of Mr and Mrs C H of 4400 First Avenue NE has been transferred from Fort Leonard Wood Missouri to the Normoyle ordnance base in San Antonio Texas.
Robert R. Kenney aviation ordnance man in the navy is home on leave from San Diego where he has served the past year with the Pacific fleet. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Ed Kenney of 944 Center Point road NE.
Private First Class Charles Moeller, son of Susie Moeller Colon of 607 Third Street SW, is a machinist serving with the 271st ordnance company at Camp Breckinridge Kentucky.
Corp Don Book stationed at Camp Hood Texas spends five days off with his mother Mrs. George Book at 132 Thirty sixth Street NE.
Mrs. Raymond Wickham of 317 Twelfth Avenue SE reports to the mother that Amos Charles Booth is owed payment as a corporal at Camp Ana in New Mexico.
Dr J A Smrha age 87 from Sixteenth Avenue SW leaves Tuesday for Carlisle Barracks Pennsylvania to serve as a first lieutenant in the medical corps.
First Lieut Harley C. Ransom of Fort Knox Kentucky promoted to captain. Mrs Laura Belle Pratt Ransom and Capt Ransom are Coe college graduates. J Don Weimer of Newton promoted from ensign to lieutenant junior grade stationed at Sault Ste Marie Michigan. Weimer was commissioned at Pensacola Florida in December. Weimer attended Coe college and his wife Leone Engberg is daughter of Mr and Mrs W Engberg. John L Kotlinek entered petty officers training as machinist mate second class at Great Lakes Naval Training Station. William P Geiger also entered training at Great Lakes as specialist second class.
Mrs. Olga Bena of Cedar Rapids reports her son Charles W. John has been promoted to private first class in the army medical corps and is now stationed in New York City.
Private Ivan E. Clouse son of Mrs Perry Smith 330 F Avenue NW completed an instrument specialist course at the Chanute Field technical training school and has been transferred to San Antonio Texas for duty.
Second Lieut. Lyle Gunderson of Norway South Dakota is on leave from the army air corps at Duncan Field Texas. He will be transferred to Lowry Field Colorado. Gunderson graduated from Coe College in 1941.
Private Larry Jedlicka husband of Mrs L L Jedlicka of 149 Seventeenth Street SW has joined a medical division at Camp Barkeley Texas. Kenyon P Kellogg son of Fred G Kellogg of 1427 Fourth Avenue SE has been promoted to second class yeoman in the naval intelligence department in Washington.
A DuBuque county grand jury indicted Milton Jaeger Jr., 18, for manslaughter in the death of Ruth Griffith, 17, whose body was found by Highway 20 last May. Oxley, 21, faces the same charge and is awaiting trial. both are free on bond. County Attorney E. J. Kean said the two were with Griffith the night before, with Oxley admitting placing her in the ditch after failing to revive her following a liquor night.
Thousands of striking munitions workers returned to their jobs at Western Cartridge in East Alton under a government settlement formula that creates a new device for resolving wartime labor disputes.
Norman S. Bleakley a Cedar Rapids teacher was elected commander of Hanford post No. 5 American Legion at the Cedar Rapids armory meeting. He served 38 months overseas in World War I with the Queen's Own Royal Rifles of the Canadian Army.
The ceremony opened with colors presented to Company L of the Iowa State by members of the A Z A. Captain Charles received the flag and delivered a thanks. Junior Order members had raised the funds at a regional A Z A convention in December. Participating Guardsmen included George Bradley and Howard T, Sergt. Jack Farwell, and A Z A members Stan Cohen Bernie Seberg Abe Stolberg Sol Maiken David Rapoport Seymour Ohlman Norman Berg.
Miss Maxine Muller travels from Cedar Rapids to Morrison Alabama to visit her brother Harlan Muller in hospital after a truck he drove collided with a train Tuesday morning near Morrison. Muller's condition is reported as fair.
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