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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1945

Page

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Daily Record Meat Red Stamps and Ration Details

The Daily Record lists valid red and sugar stamp adjustments through autumn and winter dates, with per pound value for waste fat, intact shoe coupons, and instructions not to detach shoe stamps before purchase. OPA intentions unchanged, ration board location and clerk, and office hours noted. Bismarck, Miami, Chicago, Minneapolis, Denver, New York, Los Angeles, and Sioux City temperatures and precipitation listed, Iowa forecast calls for clearing Sunday with showers east, cooler nights, and a Sunday-Monday temperature range. local crime and traffic penalties cited for Wallace Purrington, Occie O. Culp, Francis Jones, William Ellingson, R. W. Dysart, David Franks, and R. Moore with fines. Bonfires and alarms recorded at 1418 Fourth Street NW and Pfaff grocery. Court actions include Esther Campbell et al. versus LeRoy Campbell et al.

OPA American Building First Avenue Second Street A. T. Pleune Bismarck Miami Chicago Minneapolis Denver York Los Angeles Sioux City Iowa

U S Backing Wrong China Force Forman

Foreign correspondent Harrison Forman told the Executives Club at the Montrose hotel that the U S should end lend lease arms to Chiang Kai-shek. He argued the Communists are fed up with U S aid, and that China faces a civil war after Japan’s surrender. He claimed no evidence of Russian influence in China and criticized Nationalist leadership from Chongqing.

China Harrison Forman Executives Club Montrose Hotel Japan Forman Chiang Kai-shek Russia Tokyo Bay Chiang Chungking Shanghai

Local births list dated October with multiple Cedar Rapids families

In Cedar Rapids and nearby towns, several families announce newborn daughters and sons in mid October. Recipients include Cecil Stone and Lorene Stone. Bernice Mae Ullrick and Merle Ullrick. Helen Dorcas Workman and Orlie Casper Workman. Floyd F. Coombs and Bertha Davis. Kenneth B. Eiler and Cora M. Vick. Mr. and Mrs Franklin Gantt with a daughter at St Luke's. Mr. and Mrs Robert Elmore with a daughter. Machinist Mate Louis Stolba with a daughter. Mr. and Mrs Rathie of Marion with a son. Mr. and Mrs Alfred Sickles with a son. and Mr. and Mrs Earl Miller with a son.

Cecil Stone Lorene Stone Bernice Mae Ullrick Merle Ullrick Helen Dorcas Workman Orlie Casper Workman Floyd F. Coombs Bertha Davis Kenneth B. Eiler Cora M. Vick Cedar Rapids St. Luke’s Franklin Gantt A Avenue Ne Robert Elmore Center “Pont Road Louis Stolba Center Point Rathie Marion

Keep Foreigners Out of America at D A R Conference

At the Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution fall meeting, Mrs. Julius Y. Talmadge urged five year immigration limits to preserve democracy, arguing 3,500,000 refugees complicate job access for returning veterans and contrasting pioneers with new arrivals.

DES Moines America South Iowa Daughters of the American Revolution Julius Y. Talmadge C. A. Garlock Fort Dodge Hazel Scott Constitution Hall Washington Talmadge Athens United States

Vets Returning From Overseas Arrivals for Iowa servicemen

Eastern Iowans were listed as scheduled arrivals in the Netherlands theater flow. At Newport News aboard the Blue Ridge Victory were Kessens McNamara Cayler Miller Nachazel Tevis Bush Meiers Reiss. at Boston on the Milford Victory were Anderson Throp Halbert. in New York aboard the Norway Victory were Rigby Gullickson Ronig Sondag Tama Scott Wolf.

Newport News Blue Ridge Victory Joseph H. Kessens LaPorte City Arthur J. McNamara Independence Richard E. Cayler Marion Edward C. Miller Washington Milo J. Nachazel Clutter Roy C. Tevis Tipton Norman H. Bush Wellman Ardell H. Meiers Milo F. Reiss Vinton Boston Julius Anderson Decorah William Throp Willis F. Halbert New York Oliver C. Rigby Cedar Rapids Harold J. Gullickson Decor

Deaths Mrs L R Orr pioneer Cedar Rapids resident

Mrs L R Orr a former pioneer resident of Cedar Rapids died at Knoxville Ia Thursday after a long illness She and the late Mr Orr formerly lived at 1418 Third avenue SE She was a member of Peoples church and a pastor of Ashley chapter D A R Surviving daughters include Mrs Norman Hayes Knoxville Mrs R H Aspergren and Mrs William Murray Services were held at Somonauk IL Saturday morning.

L. R. Orr Cedar Rapids Knoxville Orr Third Avenue SE The Peoples Church Ashley Norman Hayes R. H. Aspergren William Murray Somonauk

Infant Ronald F. Thompson Dies in Cedar Rapids Hospital

Ronald Francis Thompson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Ronald F. Thompson, of 315 K Avenue NW, died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 2 a.m. Saturday. Services were held at 1:30 p.m. at the Brady chapel, with burial in Cedar Memorial Park.

Ronald Francis Thompson Ronald F. Thompson K Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Brady Chapel Cedar Memorial Park

Man who left C R bride rearrested in Idaho crime spree

Floyd E. Conklin, on parole from Ft. Madison penitentiary since March 1944, drifted into Cedar Rapids to wed a local girl and write bad checks. In Twin Falls he bought clothing, paid a $61 diamond, and married a justice of the peace, then vanished with the ring after his checks bounced. Police traced him when his bride reported his disappearance.

Floyd E. Conklin Ft. Madison Penitentiary Cedar Rapids Twin Falls Idaho Bill Kudina Conklin

City Briefs Reported Hospitalizations and Camp Plan

Mrs. Mark Hershey of 323 Third Avenue SW is confined to St. Luke's hospital while Mrs. Sybil Hershey at the same address recovers from an operation. Mrs. Anna Shannon of 3900 Lenox Avenue NE is recovering at Mercy hospital. Charles Young, troop 29 scout master, will take 22 boys and six committeemen to Camp Waubeek Saturday for an overnight. Reopening of Dr. Leo G. Severn's dental office at 711 Merchants Bank after five years in practice and prior military service.

Mark Hershey Third Avenue SW St. Luke’s Hospital Anna E. Shannon Lenox Avenue Mercy Hospital Charles Young Waubeek Sybil Hershey Leo G. Severn Merchants Bank Advy

Midwest Conference Attendees Named by Local Church Leaders

The Rev Mr and Mrs S E Dooty of Ellis Park Church of God and Mr and Mrs R A Grubich will attend the annual Midwest conference of the Church of God in Kansas City Missouri from October 22 to 25.

Midwest S. E. Dooty Ellis Park

Cub Pack 13 Hosts Masked Costume Meet at Fillmore School

Members of Cub Pack No 13 met Friday night in costume at Fillmore school. Achievement badges were presented to Marlin Smith Steven Sedlacek Wayne Riley Richard Polansky Dwayne Johanos Leonard Schultz and Jimmy Coffey became new members.

Cub Pack No. 13 Fillmore School Marlin Smith Steven Sedlacek Wayne Riley Richard Polansky Dwayne Johanos Leonard Schultz Jimmy Coffey

Guest Speakers At First Presbyterian Services

Two guest speakers address First Presbyterian church meetings on Sunday. Byron S. Hollinshead president of Coe College will speak at the 11 a.m. service on Tradition and Freedom. Rabbi Herman E. Schaalman will speak at the 5 p.m. Christian Endeavor meeting at 2231 Fifth Avenue SE.

First Presbyterian Church Byron S. Hollinshead Coe College Herman E. Schaalman Christian Endeavor Fifth Avenue SE

Tire and wheel stolen from car in front of 930 Ninth Street SE

Mrs L J Zak of 1965 C Avenue NE reported a tire and wheel were taken from her car trunk parked outdoors Friday. Mrs William Bragg of Iowas City reported a lost purse containing 19. Mrs Victor Pierson of 2937 Outlook Drive SW reported burglars robbed two children's banks totaling 23 at her home Friday.

L. J. Zak C Avenue NE Ninth Street William Bragg Iowas City Union Bus Depot Victor Pierson Outlook Drive

Reckless driving fine handed to Louisa Man and Francis Jones

Judge Harry S. Johnson fined Louisa Man and Francis Jones after guilty pleas for reckless driving. Police said Jones was drinking when arrested in the 1000 block on Center Point Road NE Friday night. Jones also paid a separate five dollar fine after brake problems were found on his car.

Louisa Man Francis Jones Lisa Harry S. Johnson Center Point Road

Wallace Purrington Fined After Drunkenness Plea

Wallace Purrington of 1416 Second Street SE was fined $25 and costs by Judge Harry S. Johnson after pleading guilty to drunkenness. He was arrested Friday night in front of Lum's tavern following a fight with one man and an alleged knife threat to another.

Wallace Purrington Second Street Harry S. Johnson Lum

Cub awards at St Pauls Methodist Church recognize 22 members

On Friday at St Pauls Methodist Church Cub Pack 30 awarded 22 members including Ronald Moore Jim Biddinger Larry Morningstar James Sandercock Richard Sandercock Scott Elwood David Funk and James Merriem in a Sunday ceremony recognizing achievement and progress within the pack.

St. Paul’s Methodst Church Cub Pack Ronald Moore Jim Biddinger Larry Morningstar James Richard Sandercock Scott Elwood David, Funk James Merriem

Local figures named in OCR fragment of article

A list of individuals appears in the readable portion, including Charles Vyskocil Gene Scott Robert Bilton Gary Johnson Don ald Booze Eddie Abodeely LeRoy Lubbers Bob Murdock Kenneth Hubbard David Stevens Jimmy Sealey Bob Shireman Marvin Burke and Dickie Mitchell.

Charles Vyskocil Gene Scott Robert Bilton Gary Johnson Donald Booze Eddie Abodeely LeRoy Lubbers Bob Murdock Kenneth Hubbard David Stevens Jimmy Sealey Bob Shireman Marvin Burke Dickie Mitchell

Fighting Divisions Red Arrows Hit Japs More Than 600 Days

The 32nd Infantry Division, the Red Arrow, earned over 600 days of combat from early 1942 through major campaigns in New Guinea Leyte and Luzon. Composed of Wisconsin and Michigan National Guardsmen, it first fought in Buna airlift assaults then jungle campaigns, tallying 6 700 Japanese killed in 36 days on Leyte and enduring brutal fighting across Luzon.

Luzon 32Nd Red Arrow Wisconsin Michigan Pacific Australia New Guinea Owen Stanley Mountains Port Moresby Red Hollandia Aitape Morotai Philippines Leyte Red Arrowmen

Train kills Newell C Wyeth at Ring Road station wagon

Philadelphia AP reports noted American painter Newell C Wyeth aged 62 was killed when a freight train struck his station wagon at a Ring Road crossing. His four year old grandson Newell also died in the crash. Authorities described the incident as a tragic railway accident.

Philadelphia Newell C. Wyeth Suburban Ring Road Wyeth Newell

Auto Workers Push 30 Percent Wage Increase Talks Open

United Auto Workers and General Motors opened wage negotiations in Detroit with a conditional compromise offer. Walter Reuther said a 30 percent rise could be granted without raising car prices, while GM withheld profit margin details. A walkout by GM aides delayed talks and reporters were barred. The UAW also filed unfair practice charges against Kelsey-Hayes, seeking a strike ballot for 4,500 workers. NLRB specialists were brought in to assist the vote.

Detroit United Auto Workers Union CIO General Motors UAW Walter Reuther Reuther Kelsey- Hayes Wheel Company National Labor Relations Board Washington Kelsey-Hayes NLRB Boston Los Angeles Ft. Worth Chrysler

Martha Moses Crowned Mt Vernon High Homecoming Queen

Martha Moses a Mt Vernon High senior and daughter of Henry Moses of Ely was chosen by student vote as homecoming queen. She was presented between halves of the Mt Vernon University high football game with attendants Margaret Clark and Helen Peterson and escorted by football captain Douglas Van Metre at the homecoming dance.

MT. Vernon Martha Moses Henry Moses Ely Mt. Vernon High School Mt. Vernon University High Margaret Clark Helen Peterson Douglas van Metre

Pennies Stolen From Newsies Lead to Jail Term

CHICAGO SNS John Mc Clay 34 of Wilkes Barre Pa was jailed ten days on a penny theft charge. Judge Jay Schiller heard he took loose change from papers while newsboys were away and had 71 pennies in his pocket when arrested.

Chicago Sns John McClay Wilkes-Barre Jay Schiller McClay

Lack of Leadership Slows Up Reconversion Brownell

Des Moines dispatch reports Republican national chairman Herbert Brownell Jr. blamed Washington leadership gaps for slowing reconversion and hindering postwar policy shifts. Midwest state chairmen denied any plan to replace Brownell, affirming unity and support for the chairman as he predicted GOP gains in 1946 and possible House pickups in several states.

Brownell Des Moines INS Washington Herbert Brownell, Jr G.O.P Iowa Willis York Midwest York Truman

Men and Women In Service Highlight Local Servicemen

Pvt Lester Baldwin furlough with wife and sons at 820 Seventeenth street SE before reporting November 1 at Camp Beall California for overseas assignment. Pfc Louis Dusek on seven day furlough with wife and family 828 Eighth avenue SE recently returned from twenty months in European theater and to report to Fort Sheridan. Cpl Donald D Caldwell, son of Mr and Mrs Sherwin Caldwell route 3, transferred to Fort Leavenworth detachment while wife stays with her parents at 1502 Hamilton street SW. Caldwell, a six month war prisoner, arrived in the States in June, spent 73 days at home, then reported to Hot Springs Arkansas for rest and reassignment. Brother Paul with the army in the Philippines. Barrett H Lattner, son of P M Lattner 1952 Fifth avenue SE, promoted from lieutenant commander, stationed at Naval Air Station Norfolk Virginia. First Lt George T Henry, son of L E Henry 119 Nineteenth street SE, on terminal leave at home. a B-24 pilot in Italian theater for six months, expects discharge soon. Chief Yeoman Edwin Derby Williams, nephew of Mrs Charles H Proctor 1972 B avenue NE, en route home from Japanese prison camp at Osaka. Isabel Nichols daughter, formerly Cedar Rapids resident now in Niobrara Nebraska, reports her son has been a prisoner since May 6 1942 after the fall of Corregidor.

Louis Dusek Eighth Avenue SE Fort Sheridan Donald D. Caldwell Sherwin Caldwell Route 3 Command and General Staff School Fort Leavensworth Kaw Harry Decious Hamilton Street Cpl. Caldwell States Hot Springs Ark Paul Philippines Barrett H. Lattner P. M. Lattner Fifth Avenue SE Naval Air Station Norfolk George T. Henry L. E. Henry Nineteenth Street SE Edwin Derby Williams Charles H. Proctor Osaka Isabel Nichols Cedar Rapids Nio Brara Neb Corregidor

Courthouse Accident on Indian Creek Bridge

A Friday evening collision on the Indian Creek bridge at Marion's north city limits involved a tractor hauling an ensilage cutter. Driver Charles Grimm of route 3 Marion and tractor driver Thomas Sullivan of route 2 Marion reported the cutter had no lights, with both vehicles sustaining minor damage.

Indian Creek Marion Sheriff’s Office Charles Grimm Route 3 Grimm Thomas Sullivan Route 2

391 Discharge Papers Recorded by County Office

County Recorder Dempsy Jones reported 391 discharge papers for officers and men in all branches were recorded in his office during 16 working days ending Thursday.

Dempsy Jones

Stipulation Requires Ervin Price to Pay Marburger Debt

A judge's stipulation orders Ervin Price to pay LeRoy Marburger 571 by October 30 to settle a suit seeking 647 for unpaid rent on two properties and for corn and hay bought by Price. Marburger notes 347.60 due and 200 paid. Edith Eiler of Cedar County seeks 261 against Harold and Mrs Sauterbry for damages after their car struck her vehicle on October 6 at 15442 First Avenue E.

J. E. Heiserman Ervin Price LeRoy Marburger Marburger Price Edith Eiler Cedar County Harold W. Sauterbry Fairfax

Drunk driving fine upheld for James D Boyles in Marion

James Dave Boyles 37 of Mechanicsville paid a 300 dollar fine after pleading guilty to a drunken driving charge before Judge G K Thompson. He was arrested by Marion police at 1 am Saturday. Appeal bond was set at 750 dollars. A divorce petition by Gerald A Bouquet against Nancy Dorothy Bouquot was dismissed Friday on plaintiff’s motion.

James Dave Boyles Mechanicsville G. K. Thompson Boyles Marion Gerald A. Bouquet Nancy Dorothy Bouquot

Executrix Confirmed Without Bond in Cedar Rapids Will

Leone Baumen was named executrix without bond to the will of her mother Barbara Prusek who died in Cedar Rapids on October 11. Heirs to the will are listed as three children.

Leone Baumen Barbara Prusek Cedar Rapids

CIO Group Urges Swift Aid to Reds in Moscow Visit

An American CIO delegation in Moscow and Leningrad urged quick loans or grants to Russia, saying a $6 billion credit should be approved to raise living standards. James H. Carey, chair of the 1-man delegation, stressed urgency for closer US Soviet relations and praised Soviet trade unions as democratic. He criticized the AFL for denouncing them.

Moscow CIO Russia United States James H. Carey L-Man Leningrad Carey American Federation of Labor

Trio Caught in C R Indicted On Federal Law

SIOUX CITY: Ian H. Williams and a Washington, D C., associate were found guilty in federal court on a national motor vehicle theft law indictment and each sentenced to 18 months in a federal reformatory. George Brand formerly of Sheldon was convicted of failing to report for induction and received three years. Bazely, a discharged Canadian soldier, was arrested Oct 10 in Anamosa and arraigned.

Sioux City Ian H. Williams S. S Washington D. C Henry N. Graven Williams Anderson Cedar Rapids George Brand Sheldon Federal Reformatory Sandstone, Minn John R.hy Illinois Bazely Anamosa U. S Charles L. Benesh

Calles Dies Former Mexican President dies at 68 in Mexico City

Gen Plutarco Elias Calles 68 former president and Iron Man of Mexico died Friday at the British American hospital after gall bladder and stomach ailments. He led Mexico from 1924 to 1928 and remained a dominating figure in politics until 1935.

Mexico City Plutarco Elias Calles Mexico Calles

Church Service Closes Week of Sunshine Mission Anniversary

A Sunday evening service at Westminster Presbyterian Church marks the closing of the Sunshine Mission fiftieth anniversary. Dr W E Paul of Union City Mission Minneapolis will speak. Rev Leonard Hunt presides. Rev Joseph Wells will lead song service. Mrs Leonard Hunt will sing. Testimonies by K A Anderson Chicago and Rev Roy Briggs Milwaukee. Cedar Rapids pulpits host Chicago district Gosp Mission workers Sunday morning.

T Westminster Presbyterian Churc Third Avenue Fourteenth Stre SE Sunshine Mission W. E. Paul Union City Mineapolis Minn Leonard C. Hunt Wheeler City Indianapolis Ind Joseph Wells Dibuque T K. A. Anderson Chicago Roy Briggs Milwaukee Rescue Mission Cedar Rapids Mission Workers Tl International Union of Gosp Missions

Sale of Surplus Handed to RFC

President Truman ordered disposal of surplus consumer goods shifted from the commerce department to the Reconstruction Finance Corporation. RFC already handles factories land and machinery, plus a board of directors arrangement with the War Assets corporation. Sam H. Husbands of RFC will be chairman.

Washington Truman Truc Commerce Reconstruction France Corporation RFC White House Secretar Wallace W. Stuart Symington War Assets Corporation The Petroleum Réserves Corporation War Assets Corporation Wi Sive Surplus Property Administration Sam H. Husbands

Radio schedules and stars for the week on CBS WMT and more

Radio from the Little Theater Off Times Square returns after a brief layoff Saturday taking over the 6 30 pm slot on CBS and WMT Barbara Luddy and Olan Soule co star first story Sign of Love Joe Ainley directs Ed Prentiss former Cres Rapids man will be Mr First Nighter The program has been on various networks since it originated Don Ameche Tyrone Power and Gale Paige are among actors who used it as stepping stones to stardom Other programs include Nighter with Helen Hayes Victoria Regina Price ceiling and rationing discussion on Jobs After Victory Your Hit Parade with Dick Todd and Joan Edwards Break the Bank debuts 830 pm with Bud Collyer and guest emcee Music in the Air at 9 pm Chicago Theater of the Air Ben Lyon Bebe Daniels guests Report to the Nation at 915 pm

Little Theater Times Square CBS WMT Barbara Luddy Olan Soule Joe Ainley Ed Prentiss Don Ameche Tyrone Power Gale Paige

Dubinsky Seated on AFL Executive Council in Unanimous Vote

Cincinnati based report says David Dubinsky president of the International Garment Workers union won the vacant AFL executive council seat unanimously. John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers was also in line for the post in a move seen as a rebuke to Lewis who reportedly linked UMW rejoining the AFL to his seating.

Cincinnati INS David Dubinsky International Garment Workers Union American Federation of Labor Dubinsky John L. Lewis United Mine Workers, Independent Maine Post Lewis UMW AFL

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