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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1941
Page
2
Marjorie Lally aged 51 died at her home on 1028 A avenue NE at 2 30 p m Monday. Thomas P Dowd aged 61 died at his home on 3801 Mt Vernon avenue SE at 8 30 a m Tuesday.
Walt Fillenworth of 355 Fifteenth avenue SW fined 2 dollars and costs for failing to yield in a running sign case. Calvin Moore, 17, of 106 Eighth avenue SW, charged with failing to yield and costs. Joe McNabb, 17, of 1553 E avenue NE surrendered his license for 20 days and paid costs for failing to yield. Harry Edleman of 631 A avenue NW fined 25 dollars and costs for plumbing work without proper license.
St. Luke's hospital reports births for Mr. and Mrs. Sebesta Fairfax a daughter on Oct 27. Clifton Edwards 1519 First St SW a daughter on Oct 27. LaMoyne Rollins 1233 Tenth St NW a daughter on Oct 28. Mercy hospital records Mr. and Mrs. Murrin 905 Fourth St SW a daughter on Oct 28. Judith Betsy Nelson born Oct 27 to Mr. and Mrs. F E Nelson Rahway NJ. Nelson family linked to Blanche Snouf fer and C A Kent households.
John W. Miller of Rapids was chosen as the new head of the Order of the Eastern Star of Iowa at the session here. The grand chapter scheduled its next meeting for Cedar Rapids next year.
Dr. S. W. Stookey chairs the state section with Prof A. C. Robbie elector and lad Ww Ferkine as publicity agent for attendance at the Des Moines convention. Harold Stevens secretary is slated to lead any organization by Mrs. Hyatt Newell who was a guest, as Mr. and Mrs Kelley and relatives left for a new home in Fort Wyoming.
The Fatty Felix attraction played Greene's opera house with additional events by the Lady Archers of Parlor City and the Rowena Circle. Mrs. R. F. Rick etts was elected. F. Dvorak sustained multiple fractured ribs after a fall at the Limback and Jeffrey lumber yard.
President Roosevelt issued the annual Armistice Day proclamation for November 11 calling Americans to pause, reflect on past sacrifices, and rededicate the nation to human liberty and future defense. The observance marks the end of World War I and urges gratitude and renewed resolve.
The text recalls the 1918 presidential proclamation of a war that saved democracies from German conquest. It notes a generation of peace followed, but warns that forces of lawlessness and inhumanity have resurfaced against us.
At the Boore coal mine in Nortonville Kentucky rescue workers recovered the bodies of 15 miners killed in the early Monday blast. The first body was found about a half mile from the air shaft used to hoist 33 other miners to safety earlier. The remaining 14 were located along a half mile tunnel stretch. all casualties appear due to mine gas and burns.
Ralph Keppy won the East Iowa District corn husking derby at the John L A Kruse farm near here with 2647.35 pounds in 80 minutes. Runner up was Harry Brenneman of Johnson county, third was Bus Stallman of Fairfax, fourth La Verne Heneke of Maquoketa, fifth Milton Kintzle of Dubuque county.
The Senate approved finally and sent to the White House a $6,161,467,229 appropriation for lend lease expenditures. The measure allocates $5,985,000,000 for additional lend-lease costs.
Martin Jacob Zinkula 91 died at home in Mount Vernon at 4 p m Monday after a two month illness. Born in Bohemia November 10 1849 he came to the United States in 1854 with his parents and settled in Iowa City. He later lived near Mount Vernon and in Mount Vernon. Survived by two daughters Mrs Mary Marshek and Mrs Joseph Verba both of Mount Vernon two sons N M Zinkula of Lisbon and George J Zinkula near Mount Vernon 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Funeral services will be in St Peter and Paul church near Solon with Rev J Raphael Goodman and Rev Martin J Diamond. Burial in St Peter and Paul Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at Brush Burial home in Solon at 8 p m Tuesday. Friends may call at the funeral home.
Thomas P. Dowd 61 died at 8 30 a m Tuesday at his home 3801 Mount Vernon avenue SE from a heart attack. He was born in Cedar Rapids and lived here all his life. Survived by wife Margaret and three children John J Los Angeles Catherine and Thomas at home two sisters Anna and Mary Dowd Cedar Rapids an aunt Miss Margaret Lynch Sioux Falls SD and several nieces and nephews. He belonged to the Catholic Order of Foresters. Funeral announcements to follow. body at Monahan Funeral Home.
Marjorie Lally died at her home 1028 A avenue NE at 2 30 p m Monday after a brief illness. Born in Cedar Rapids June 23 1890 she lived here all her life. Survived by brother John of Cedar Rapids Funeral services 9 am Wednesday at Immaculate Conception Church with Msgr John Molloy burial Mount Calvary Cemetery Rosary 8 pm Tuesday at Monahan Funeral Home where friends may call
Funeral services for Elmer E. Grafton who died Sunday at his home will be held at Turner chapel at 1 30 p m Wednesday. Rev William M Evans will officiate and burial will be in Linwood cemetery with military honors at the grave. Spanish American War veterans are asked to meet at the mortuary at 1 p m. Friends may call at the chapel.
Funeral services for Jeanette I Marshall, who died at her parents home Detective and Mrs L Marshall 116 Twenty third Street Drive SE will be held in Turner chapel at 3 30 p m Wednesday Dr David J Berger will officiate and burial will be in Cedar Memorial Park cemetery Friends may call at the chapel
Funeral services for Robert Wickham will be held Wednesday at 4 pm in Beatty chapel, at his home on Winth Street NW. The Rev F Byers will officiate, with burial at Shire cemetery. May call at the chapel beforehand.
Ethel Johnson, 33, of 613 Seventh Avenue SE, pled guilty before Thompson Monday afternoon and was fined plus costs. The sentence includes a fine to be paid at 25 dollars a month for 90 days. Johnson was arrested Sunday morning by Deputy Sheriffs Harlandet and Pete Whitte more for driving the first car to force them off the road during dawn patrol. She was picked up on Highway 149 southwest of the city limits.
Norma Pollock, 16, daughter of Mr and Mrs Worley Pollock of Central City, missing since October 7, was picked up by police in Ottumwa Monday via Cedar Rapids police. Deputy Sheriff Pete Whitemore left for Ottumwa to bring her back. She left home to go to work in Marion. mother knew of no reason for the disappearance.
Judge G K Thompson signs an injunction restraining Alma Linn from molesting Lyle L Lee as Lyle Huss seeks divorce for cruel treatment and custody of two children. The couple married September 8, 1936 in Lancaster Missouri.
The will of Martha E. Shaver who died October 19 was admitted to probate on Monday. Esther E. Rowe and Bessie E. Spencer, her daughters and beneficiaries, were confirmed as executrices.
In a heated exchange Lewis accuses Morgan of backing industrial enemies while asserting coal stocks, above ground and in mine shafts, must be rationed. He cites regional capacity limits and pushes for a temporary suspension of production, as West Coast and Alabama districts may run at full capacity for a few weeks.
The speech drew mixed reactions from Congress with Senators and Representatives weighing neutrality act revision and war risks. CBS estimated 50 million viewers at home plus a large international audience while CBS rated the address as among the highest listening events. Notable quotes praised presidential candor and warned of potential moves toward conflict.
The article reports German reactions to Roosevelt's charges about Nazi plans and anti Christian actions, with Berlin labeling the president insane and a liar while shifting from ridicule to anger. British papers mixed praise with caution as Churchill’s stance remained unofficial.
Major Lowry outlined a defense program including a 40 million dollar plant covering 20 000 acres with 650 miles of track 80 miles within area and 100 miles of ways The facility has water and sewage systems fire police protection service stations and a telephone network He noted shells production for 155 mm howitzers and aerial bombs with more lines planned He recalled the October 1940 start of the emergency program and emphasized prioritizing materials over time.
Reports describe German artillery shelling in Leningrad factory districts while Moscow says the central front remains 38 to 40 miles from Moscow. Rostov and the Donets basin face Nazi advances as Kharkov reportedly falls. German lines claim Kramatorsk and other towns secured, with Soviet defeat claimed by front-line dispatches amid poor weather and exhausted prisoners.
Taft argues the United States risks entering full war if the current policy is enacted. Senators debate neutrality act revisions as Wheeler reports a poll showing split support among non interventionists. Taft warns three million could seize Africa and less than three million could crush Hitler.
Veloz III and partner Yo landa were to perform in Cedar Rapids but Frank Velox is seriously ill in Chicago and the engagement is canceled. Iowa theater manager A H Talbot said ticket holders may seek refunds or keep seats for the December 3 show with potential new tickets issued by government rules.
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox, speaking at the dedication of a new 20 million dollar Hudson Motor Car naval ordnance plant, urged that defense be the nation’s priority and called for 24 seven work to ensure tools for national security. He spoke over a nationwide radio network and praised Roosevelt while stressing relentless effort.
As Congress weighs employing the United States only real weapon the navy pressure mounts. The debate focuses on naval power and potential actions during a tense legislative session.
Washington official M. Nelson urged expanding labor shifts in defense industries to speed preparedness. He noted some contracts could be re examined despite higher costs and suggested conserving newsprint if a formal priorities system is not needed.
An advertisement promotes Lorin as a stomach remedy to be mixed with milk. It claims Lorin is a new discovery in pure form and easy to use with a spoonful in milk. The copy urges trial with a money back guarantee. Lorin sold by local druggist.
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