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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 16, 1940

Page

18

Stalin Axis Conference Rumor Reported by Hochi

Hochi reported in Tokyo that circles claim Stalin plans a German Italian Japanese Russian conference in Moscow likely in November to shape Soviet policy. Miyako urged caution toward the United States amid war talk while noting Japan’s response to the U S scrap iron embargo and Russia’s potential rapprochement with Japan.

TOKIO Hochi Josef Stalin Moscow Stalin Britain Miyako United States Japan Russia

Court action on Moen Funeral Home licenses delayed

The Iowa attorney general's office seeks to revoke embalming licenses of Ervin R Moen and Bert R Moen operators of Moen Funeral Home 800 First Avenue E The case set for Oct 30 and 31 after an amendment to the petition The defendants say they are ready for trial and the dispute centers on alleged unprofessional conduct advertising as casket manufacturers. The First Trust and Deposit Company of Syracuse NY administrator of Martha Alsop estate filed three promissory note actions against Virginia O'Brien Freeman G Finch Sophus Anderson and Jessie Niswander Kimball with varying amounts including 500 600 and 575 plus interest.

Iowa Attorney-General’s State Health Department Ervin R. Moen Bert R. Moen Moen First Avenue E Equity Chicago Moens First Trust and Deposit Company of Syracuse N. Y Martha Alsop East Syracuse Virginia O'Brien Freeman G. Finch Sophus Anderson Jessie Niswander Kimball

Hamer charged with intoxicated driving after collision

Henry Hamer 45 of 129 Third Street SW faced a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated after a two car crash with Emil Hobel. A plea deadline of Oct 18 was set by Judge John T. Moffit. Gladys Hahn names Ernest Hahn in a divorce suit filed on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. The couple wed Jan 31 1938 at Bethany Missouri. Walter Nesper of Cedar Rapids sues Lewis A Jacobs of Buffalo NY for 250 dollars as balance of agent's commission for selling sign space at Hill Baseball Park. D W Bates receiver of Iowa State Savings Bank had real estate sold in Canous Addition Cedar Rapids to Frank W Michaek for 800 dollars, approved by Judge J E Heiserman.

Henry Hamer Third Street Emil Hobel Wilson Avenue John T. Moffit Gladys Hahn Ernest Hahn Bethany Walter Nesper Cedar Rapids Lewis A. Jacobs Buffalo N. Y Nesper D. W. Bates Iowa State Savings Bank Canous Frank W. Michalec J. E. Heiserman

Advice From Mary Manners on Dating and Parental Control

A reader seeks guidance on dating while parents restrict independence. The Miss Manners column advises recognizing growing up and addressing parental concerns to gain trust and navigate social expectations.

Make This Model At Home Pattern 4589

Pattern 4589 is available in girls sizes 8 10 12 4 and 16. Size 10 long sleeve dress uses 2 yards 54 inch fabric and 7 yards 35 inch contrast. Send fifteen cents to Pattern Department The Gazette 243 West 17th Street New York NY. Additional ten cents will bring latest Pattern book.

Pattern Department the Gazette West 17Th Street New York N. Y

Dear Miss Manners Advice on Socializing Across Ages

A widow writes that middle aged widows and widowers feel excluded from both young and married social circles. The answer praises church or lodge groups for forming friendships and potential romances, encourages keeping hope, and invites the writer to write again.

Miss Manners

Traer Masonic Lodge Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Representatives from 20 lodges joined the Traer Hesperia lodge for a 65th anniversary program. The 129 attendees included nine grand officers. Iowa grand master Harry L. Searle spoke. John Ames presided and recounted the lodge history.

Traer Hesperia Lodge Harry L. Searle Iowa Bristow John Ames Tracr F. E. Shortess Marshalltown H. P Giger Toledo Toledo-Tama

Canadian Chieftain To Visit Roosevelt

Citadel authorities announce that the Earl of Athlone governor general of Canada and Princess Alice will spend the October weekend of 1921 at Hyde Park New York as guests of President Roosevelt.

Quebec Citadel Earl of Athlone Canada Princess Alice Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt

Deny Cunningham Plea For Rezoning

The plan board denies Dale Cunningham petition to reclassify 1308 A avenue NW from A to B to allow a multi family dwelling. The zoning committee also denies Ora Halfhill and 28 others for Sunset Cabin camp on Eighteenth street and Johnson avenue NW. Other items include traffic crossing closures and property vacating requests.

Dale Cunningham A Avenue NW City Plan Commission Cunningham Board of Adjustment Plan Board Milo Mitralsky Mitvalsky Kate Loomis Ora Halfhill Eighteenth Street Johnson Avenue NW Smith Leo Robinson Rose Janda Holcomb Permi On Fourteenth Street

How Family Of5 Can Eat Well On $12 a Week

Article outlines budget menus for a family of five aiming for balanced nutrition at about twelve dollars weekly. Includes tips like serving disliked vegetables with bacon and cheese sauce to encourage intake while stressing ongoing dietary training. Provides ingredients such as green beans in cheese sauce and bacon.

New England

British War Plan Hinges On U S Air Power Aid

Lord Snell told the House of Lords that Britain's top task is to win the air war with United States support. He voiced sober confidence and said that in the coming months emphasis will be on strengthening the defensive air arm.

London Lord Snell House of Lords Britain United States Snell

Royal Arch Masons Hear Sacrifice for Democracy Call

The Royal Arch Masons prepared to close their eighty sixth session after a Roosevelt hotel banquet where Rev. Fred G. Codd urged sacrifice for democracy and warned the fight against fascism is a defense of democratic principles. Boone chosen for next meeting. several officers elected or re elected, including Walter Schwarz to grand high priest and George E. Masters re elected grand secretary.

Town Royal Arch Masons Grand Chapter Roosevelt Hotel Europe Masonry Fred G. Codd Calvary Baptist Church Davenport America Codd Boone Grand Council of Royal Walter Schwarz Keokuk Nathan L. Hicks Marshalltown Ross J Camblin Atlantic D. D. Monlux Algona Chester Tl. Brown Webster City Walter E. Gillette Missouri Valley George E. Masters Glenwood

Notice of Hearing on Stock Sale in Estate Case

In Linn County District Court a petition by First Trust and Savings Bank as executor of George A Raftis deceased seeks to declare ownership of two Iowa Railway and Light Corp stock certificates and authorize sale. The hearing is set for November 6, 1940 at 9 00 am at Cedar Rapids courthouse. interested parties may appear.

Court of Iowa Linn County George A. Roftis George A Raplis First Trust and Savings Bank Executor Antoneus DD Raftis Antonens Raftis Renetatos Iowa Railway and Light Corporation Cedar Raunds Linn First Trust and Savings Bank G V Shonka

League of Women Voters hears Minnesota civil service tale

Miss Ruth Mitchell of Minneapolis discusses the civil service law progress under Governor Harold E. Stassen at a Tuesday Montrose hotel meeting. She notes political plums are harder to promise and cites three points for representative democracy: know, express, and stay engaged. Leaders and visitors were introduced after a luncheon, with a morning state board session preceding the event.

League of Women Voters Montrose Hotel W. Musser Wells, Minn Minnesota Ruth Mitchell Minneapolis Minnesota League of Women Voters League Miss Mitchell Harold E. Stassen J. P. Mills L. V. Phelps Grinnell J W . Barnett H H. Henderson Phelps Montrose

We’re not draft dodgers we’re really in love car sign

A Chicago AP item notes a newlywed couple driving a car with a sign reading we’re not draft dodgers we’re really in love showing their stance during draft day. The piece highlights the playful protest and the couple’s lighthearted approach to the looming draft.

Chicago

New York City Suffers Record Fire Loss in 1922

New York City recorded its highest fire loss in 1922 with 22,743,195 dollars in damage according to the report. The figure marks the peak for fires that year, highlighting the substantial material cost and impact on the city’s infrastructure and residents.

New York

Smoke Only As Crayons Cause Smoke In Cabin

At 1917 p.m. Tuesday James B Colbert of 1529 Fourteenth Avenue SE reported smoke filling his home from a hot air register. Fire crews found crayons dropped in the register during summer months caused the smoke. The crayons smoked but did not burn.

James B. Colbert Fourteenth Avenue SE Colbert

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