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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 21, 1944

Page

4

Daily Record notices and arrests from October 21 1944

Public notices include fuel and food stamp details for meat gas and sugar valid dates, plus new shoe and gasoline coupons. A series of traffic tickets list names and fines, with several addresses and amounts. Also reported are births at St Luke's Mercy and Fort Lauderdale, a coast guard sea man birth, and two divorce filings and decrees. Continuous line of local notices and legal actions.

St. Luke’s Edward Padzensky Seventh Avenue SE Burhs Bowers B Avenue NE Mercy Robert Swain Washington Avenue SE Calvin W. Prenosil K Street Fort Lauderdale Fla Seaman Coast Guard Don Spilman Seaman Spilman Grace Spilman Washington Avenue

Olivet Church to Buy Pipe Organ for 4500

Olivet Presbyterian church plans to purchase a pipe organ for 4500 including installation. Peter J Buch will begin installation in early November with dedication expected around December 1. The organ, formerly owned by George Schoonover, was installed by him at the old Metropolitan Supply site now LaPlant Choate office.

Breakin at Casino nets $2 and other city blotter items

Thieves shattered the front door glass at the Casino tavern on First Street SW and stole $2 from a Rollo machine. Leonard Ronnenberg, 38, of Fifth Street SE, held after a suicide attempt. Haegg Construction losses include two 50‑foot canvass coverings valued at 75 dollars. A 30‑day sentence for shoplifting at McLellan store was issued to a Ryan resident. Three runaways from Des Moines were held for their parents by Cedar Rapids police.

Casino First Street Eonard Ronnenberg Fifth Street Henry Haegg Haegg Ryan Webster City Justice of the Peace Howard R. Churchill McLellan Walt Lanksen Des Moines Cedar Rapids Francis Bucker Bucker

Finnish communique reports capture of Sodankyj from Germans

Stockholm AP reports from central Lapland that Sodankyj has been captured from German forces, according to a Finnish communique issued Saturday.

Stockholm Sodanky- Jae Lapland

Planes Blast 57 Ships and 87 Aircraft in Philippines

Admiral Halsey announced that carrier planes sank or damaged 57 Japanese ships and 87 aircraft from Manila to Leyte as part of MacArthur's Leyte invasion. The Third Fleet continues strikes against Ryukyus Formosa and northern Philippines, destroying 1,122 aircraft and 426 ships since Oct. 9.

Pearl Harbor William F. Halsey Manila Leyte Douglas Macarthur Philippines Chester W. Nimitz Ryukyu Islands Ryukyus Formosa Halsey Luzon Third Fleet U. S MacArthur

Fair Weekend Forecast for Iowa and Cedar Rapids

A crisp weekend is predicted in Iowa with fair conditions in Cedar Rapids. Tonight will be cooler with low Sunday morning around 30 to 34 degrees. Temperatures rose to 66 degrees by mid afternoon as skies cleared and sun shone, with humidity near 25 percent.

Cedar Rapids Iowa

Open Verdict in Heiress Murder

A coroner jury in Los Angeles found the oil heiress Georgette Bauerdorf was strangled by an unknown person. Sheriff investigator Ray T. Hopkinson said all suspects had been eliminated and a neighbor heard a scream early the morning of the death.

Los Angeles Georgette Bauerdorf Hollywood Canteen Ray T. Hopkinson

Obituary notices for Rygg Cronbaugh and Dahms

Deaths from Decorah Marengo and Center Point report services scheduled for Mrs. Jonas Rygg 67 born in Norway died Friday at Decorah hospital survived by husband three daughters and a son Mrs William Blanchard Tucson Ariz Mrs Fred J Proutt Decorah Mrs Herbert Wangsness Decorah and Lloyd Mason City Marengo service for Mrs Millie Cronbaugh 76 died Friday service Sunday 2 00 p m Marengo resident 15 years survived by three sons Harvey Victor John Layton a daughter Thelma Siefker two stepdaughters Jessie Torrance Iowa City Mina Moderwell Fort Morgan Colo Center Point service for William Dahms 75 died Friday night near Marion held Sunday 2 p m Satchett funeral chapel pioneer farmer survived by brother Sam Robins

Decorah Jonas Rygg Norway United States William Blanchard Tucson Ariz Fred J. Proutt Herbert Wangsness Lloyd Mason City Marengo Millie Cronbaugh

Nimitz Replies To Tokyo Claims On Third Fleet

Admiral Chester W. Nimitz responded to Tokyo radio assertions that sunk U S Third Fleet off Formosa. His communique says Halsey reports retirement toward the enemy after salvage of all Third Fleet ships recently sunk.

Pearl Harbor Chester W. Nimitz Tokyo Radio Formosa William F ) Halsey

Prout Loves Navy and Serves in Second War Duty

John Prout a warrant bos'n in the navy recalls how recreation bases boost morale for crews returning from the Southwest Pacific. He recounts duties on a fleet tanker, training, and his long service starting in World War I, with plans to rejoin reserves after Pearl Harbor while staying connected to naval life.

Prout Navy Southwest Pacific John Prout Bos’n Boatswain Seattle Wash Mary Ellen Rosemary Eileen Twentieth Street SE United States Federal Organized Navy Reserve Pearl Harbor Pacific Coast San Diego Pacific Mare Island

Memorial services set for Joseph Crabtree in Tama

Special to The Gazette memorial services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the American Legion hall for Joseph Crabtree signalman 2/c who died in action June 12 in the Southwest Pacific. John Mager missionary of the American Lutheran church spoke at Straw berry Point. he was among eight missionaries rescued from the Japanese at Hollandia in New Guinea.

Tama American Legion Hall Joseph Crabtree Southwest Pacific Strawberry Point John Mager American Lutheran Church New Guinea Emanuel Lutheran Hollandia Volga City Otto Germar MT. Vernon Red Cross Helen Schroeder

British Race North 55 Miles in Greece

British vanguards push 55 miles up the Athens Salonika highway toward Lamia as German forces withdraw, with Lamia reported taken and Thevas capture announced Friday. Spitfires from Greek airfields harass German positions during the advance.

Greece Rome Lamia Athens Salonika Thevas Friay

No Fighting Yet Between British and Germans North of Athens

The report notes that هناك no actual combat has broken out between British forces and German troops north of Athens as tensions remain high in the region.

Athens

Winneshiek County Lawyer Nelson Suspended on Request

Iowa district court approved James W. Fay and John A. Senneff request to suspend Nelson license to practice law. The suspension stems from pending disbarment over alleged misconduct in the Nicolai W. Johnson estate and an observed psychosis with epilepsy. Embezzlement charges remain pending until the November term.

Decorah James W. Fay Emmetsburg John A. Senneff Mason City Iowa J. A. Nelson B. F. Thomas Traer William P. ‘Butler Floyd '‘Philbrick Cedar Rapids Nelson Nicolai W. Johnson J. S. Gottlieb Psychopathic Hospital Iowa City Johnson

Iowa Odd Fellows Install Officers

Alfred Meyer of Clinton was installed as grand master of the Iowa Odd Fellows grand lodge during the final session of the five day meeting. New officers include George C. Smith Cedar Rapids deputy grand master C G Viall Mason City grand warden C D Evans Ottumwa grand treasurer and W A Merriam Des Moines grand secretary. The lodge purchased $14 000 in war bonds to add to the Mason City home endowment fund.

Des Moines Alfred Meyer Clinton Independent Order of Odd Fellows Grand Lodge of Iowa George C. Smith Cedar Rapids C. G. Viall Mason City C. D. Evans Ottumwa W. A. Merriam Iowa Lodge Mason City Home Endowment Fund

Truman Says He Had to Smoke Out Dewey on World Policy

In Butte Montana Senator Harry S Truman Democratic vice presidential nominee charged that it was necessary to smoke out Governor Thomas E Dewey on foreign policy. He said Dewey has long avoided clear stances on world affairs and claimed the issue exposed him as untrustworthy.

Butte Mont Harry Ss. Truman Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Truman

Wallace Doubts Dewey's Policies On Collaboration

Vice president Henry A. Wallace accused Governor Thomas E. Dewey of lip service to international cooperation while his congressional followers attack Bretton Woods and Dumbarton Oaks. He urged swift war victory, democratic peace, and full employment under the free enterprise system, criticizing past Republican do nothing policies.

Omaha Henry A. Wallace Thomas E. Dewey Dewey Congress Bretton Woods Dumbarton Oaks Wallace Mississippi River America Willkie Bricker Family of Nations United States

Dewey Sees New Deal as Bankrupt in 1930s Campaign

The speaker denounces delays and appeals in justice and labels the New Deal a bankrupt organization living on its past. He pledges labor secretary appointments, end to overlapping agencies, permanent Fair Employment Practices, broader social security, and extended unemployment but argues only within a society that rewards enterprise. He targets bureaucratic burdens on farmers and businesses and calls for renewed social progress outside the New Deal framework.

New Deal Secretary of Labor Labor Fair Employment Practices Committee Department of Labor

City Briefs: Church Talks and Probate Admittance

The Rev Lyle K Anderson will speak on Undergirding this Program with Prayer at the 930 am service of Shueyville United Brethren church Sunday. Evangelist Harold Chasteen of Dean Avenue Church of Christ Des Moines Ia will broadcast on KSO Sunday 930 to 945 am. The Rev G R Weaver will speak on The Evangelist Philip at 730 pm Saturday at Ellis Park Church of God L Avenue at Eighth Street NW. The will of Winfield Scott who died Sept 29 1939 in Cedar Rapids has been admitted to probate. Elsie Scott Jordon named executrix.

Lyle K. Anderson Shueyville United Brethren Church Christian Endeavor Harold Chasteen Dean Avenue Church of Christ of G. R. Weaver the Evangelist Philip Ellis Park Church of God L Avenue Eighth Street NW Winfield Scott Cedar Rapids Elsie Scott Jordon

Military personnel in service receive home leaves and postings

Apprentice Seaman Dean M. Ring in DePauw V-12 program is due home Saturday evening for a leave with his mother Mrs. H. C. Ring. Aerial gunner Howard Beatty has arrived in the British Isles. Richard J. Hampton seaman 2/e returns to Great Lakes after leave with wife Evajane Bishop and parents. Louis L. King promoted to corporal at Casper Army airfield. Pvt. Donald Schotzle stationed at Camp Hood. S/Sgt. Leo Johnson on 30 day furlough after seven months in England and 30 missions. he earned the Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal and four Oak Leaf clusters. Pfe. Raymond McCalley returns to Camp Butner after 10 day furlough with family.

Dean M. Ring Navy DePauw University Greencastle Ind H. C. Ring Bever Avenue Howard Beatty British Isles James C. Beatty Atkins Richard J. Hampton Great Lakes Naval Training Center Evajane Bishop C R. Hampton Seventh Avenue Marion Louis L. King Casper Wyo Anna King Shellsburg Donald Schotzle Camp Hood Texas Coggan Leo Johnson Roy Johnson Dysart England Johnson Germany France Pfe Raymond McCalley Camp Butner N. C Fred McCalley Twelfth Avenue SE Harold Lock Lisbon Laurence McGavish Iowa City

Vifquain Heads Eastern Iowa Peace Officers Association

Victor D. Vifquain of Belle Plaine elected president of the newly formed Eastern Iowa Peace Officers Association at a meeting with representatives from 35 towns and cities. Capt. Clarence Day named vice president and Milford Engelbert set as secretary. The group plans by laws and an executive board of five directors, with a January meeting to adopt them. Ralph Harmon of the FBI spoke on postwar crime planning and training needs.

Victor D. Vifquain Belle Plaine Benton County Eastern Iowa Peace Officers Association Clarence Day Iowa Highway Patrol Milford Engelbert Marengo Iowa Vifquain Ralph Harmon Des Moines FBI United States Harmon James Smith Elmer Fletcher Tom Condon Harry Boyd The Gazette Floyd Philbrick Association Philbrick

Allamakee County Jurors Drawn for November Term

Jurors named for the Allamakee County district court November term include Ada Becker Emma Opfer Andrew Onsager Ann Taylor Ernest Bjerke Gilman Hanson Ruth Sevatson Alvin Elmore Stella Emerson Sidney Quam Anna Heffern Ruth Herman Alden Larson Ed Quandahl Franklin township Ray Mitchell Otto Roffman Leo Blocker Ledford Irons Lizzie Meyer John Kelly Post Ethel Steele John Sebastian James Overland Lee Brainard Amanda Schroeder Mabel Pearson Edith Lawvelle Clinton Smith Kathryn Waters Earl Abernathy Theresia Myers R V Voelz Florence Meyer Thomas McCabe Oveoe Lafayette Ed Haas M C Mullarkey Paint Creech Mrs Mary Slattery Leo Howe Walter Marti Lucinda Nachtwey Ed Weipert Union Prairie Ruth Herman Henry Kruger Ludlow Aaron Shindall Elmer Adam Union City Mayme Casey Walter Paul French Creek Gertrude Ward Mabel Suckow Adolph Larson Clifford Yearous Linton Walter Gast Ray Weithorn 4 Taylor William Garin Oscar Moe Center Herbert Knudtson Waterloo Harold Bender Hanover Charles Tierney Jefferson Ruby Kolowinsky

Waukon Allamakee County Ada Becker Emma Opfer Andrew Onsager Ann Taylor Ernest Bjerke Gilman Hanson Ruth Sevatson Alvin Elmore Stella Emerson Sidney Quam Anna Heffern Harold Herman Alden Larson Ed Quandahl Franklin Township Ray Mitchell Otto Roffman Iowa Leo Blocker Ledford Irons Lizzie Meyer John Kelly Post Ethel Steele John Sebastian James Overland Lee Brainard Amanda Schroeder Mabel Pearson Edith Lawvelle Clinton Smith Kathryn Waters Earl Abernathy Theresia Myers R. V. Voelz Florence Meyer Malice Thomas McCabe Ove Oe Lafayette Ed Haas M. C. Mullarkey Paint Creech Mrs Mary Slattery Leo Howe Lansing

Radio Schedule Listing for October 21 1944

A sprawling hourly radio guide lists programs from WMT KXEL WHO WGN and others for Sunday evening through Monday morning. It covers names like Rudy Vallee Arthur Hale and Patsy Kelly, with musical shows, news, dramas and quiz programs across stations in Des Moines and Chicago areas.

WMT KXEL Ed McConnell WGN Gross Leland St Carnival Rudy Vallee Arthur Hale Detroit Boston Nat B Roosevelt Nick Carter Lompar Herb Arthur FE Grant Fielding XEL Ade Nelson Chicago Patsy Kelly Navy WGN A. Kassel Christian Exel Pietsch Usam WHO WGN Cathedral Unity Eagle Exel Adams Family Exel Kate Smitt Kassel Bergen Vidge Chanel D. Thompson

Adventists Mark 100th Anniversary with Weekend Services

Special services at Cedar Rapids Seventh-Day Adventist church mark the 100th anniversary of the Adventist movement. The Sunday program at 7 30 p m highlights church progress over a century, noting growth from no literature or institutions to 9 212 churches, 30 000 workers, and multi million dollar publications and institutions worldwide.

Cedar Rapids Seventh-Day Adventist Church

Funeral services for George H. Carson set at Trinity Lutheran

George H. Carson 64 an employee of the Iowa Manufacturing company died at his home 1212 Ninth Street NW Thursday evening. Services will be held at Trinity Lutheran church at 2 p.m. Monday with Rev P L Bornhoeft officiating. Burial will be in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at Beatty chapel until noon Monday. An item notes the piano piece Snuff Box Waltz as a favorite composition.

George H. Carson Iowa Manufacturing Company Ninth Street NW Trinity Lutheran Church P. L. Bornhoeft Linwood Cemetery Beatty Chapel

Chicago Dewey Parade Vows Downtown Rally Oct 25

Thomas E. Dewey arrives in Chicago at 2 40 p m on campaign tour. A downtown parade from the North Western depot to the Stevens hotel is planned, followed by a stadium address at Chicago Stadium 9 to 9 30 p m with the Columbia system broadcasting. Illinois Governor Dwight H Green and Mrs Green greet Dewey on arrival. Key speakers include John T Dempsey Wayland Brooks Richard J Lyons and Werner Schroeder with stadium doors opening at 6 45 p m.

Chicago North Western Depot Stevens Hotel Thomas E. Dewey New York Fovernor Columbia Milwaukee Dewey Illinois Dwight H. Green Green Werner W. Schroeder George M. Fisher Republican Central Committee Cook County Fisher John T Dempsey Dempsey Schroeder Gov U. S Wayland Brooks Richard J. Lyons United States

Gas coupons stolen in Creston burglaries

Gas ration coupons worth 1/600 gallon were stolen in one of two Creston service station burglaries reported by Police Chief William Hiatt. The theft occurred early Friday and involved stolen coupons from stations in Creston, Iowa.

Creston William Hiatt

Hollywood and War Fund radio slate features Roosevelt and city mayors

Edith Gwynn reviews Hollywood news while Frank De Vol conducts. Roosevelt speaks from New York at 8 30 p m Saturday over NBC and Blue networks and stations WHO and KXEL. Cedar Rapids Mayor Hahn joins a National War Fund plea on Lionel Barrymore's Mayor of the Town at 6 p m Saturday over CBS and WMT.

WMT Elhave Rel Lutheran C. Thomas WGN Philharmonic Greenwood WGN Hollywood E. Barrymore WGN Your America Family Hour Mary Small Shadow Wm. Shirer Ozzie & Harr White Morty Flash KXEL Hall of Fame Foster Dick Brow Axel J Fidler Life of Riley Pores Fremayne Bagle Sekaties Ag Exel Edith Gwynn Hollywood News Frank de Vol Roosevelt New York Democratic National Committee NBC and the Blue WHO Frank Hahn Cedar Rapids National War Fund Lionel Barrymore CBS Vaughn Monroe NBC WMAQ Rudy Vallee Kenny Baker WBBM Detroit Symphony Boston Symphony Guy Lombardo Barry Wands Herbert Marshall

FASTEETH False Teeth Powder Promises Firm Fit

FASTEETH is an improved powder that sprinkles on dental plates to hold false teeth firmly in place without sliding. It adds no gummy taste, is alkaline, resists souring, and claims to reduce denture odor. Available at drug stores.

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