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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1939
Page
2
The Cedar Rapids area saw humidity keep the heat intense with a 66 degree low at 7 30 a.m rising to 90 by 1 p.m A slight dip followed with 88 at 2 p.m Friday peaked at 86 at 4 p.m and fell to 80 by 7 p.m and 70 at midnight on the Chambers Inskeep company dial.
Loren Elmore, 36, 714 Eighth Street SE, fined $25 and costs for drunk and disturbing the peace. George Pettit, 45, Waterloo, receives a 30 day floater for vagrancy. Don Ackerman, 29, 261 Twentyeth Avenue SW, and Spencer, 47, 1028 Fifth Street SE, each fined $10 and costs for intoxication. John R. Hinsley, route No. 3, fined $10 and costs for speeding at 40.
Mercy hospital records a daughter born Sept. 2 to Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Geraghty of 344 Seventeenth Street SE. St. Luke's hospital lists a son Sept. 1 to Mr. and Mrs. Verne Haworth of 609 Ely Avenue SW and a son Sept. 2 to Mr. and Mrs. R. S. Seeley of 858 Oakland Road NE. A daughter named Sue Ann was born Saturday to Mr. and Mrs. C Lionel Raymond of Independence. Mrs. Raymond is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph F. Pavlis of 915 E Avenue NW.
Mrs. Harry P. McKnight, age 70, died Friday night at her home located at 370 Seventeenth Street SE. The obituary notes the family residence and her passing.
At 3 21 p m Friday a fire damaged the rear wall of Millholen Mattress Manufacturing at 135 First Street NW. Engine companies 1 2 and hook and ladder fought the blaze. At 9 57 a m Saturday smoke issued from a furnace at 2385 Blake Boulevard SE. Engine companies 3 6 and hook and ladder responded.
Anthony W Carrothers and Mildred G Blair Oakdale Martin Whitesell and Mary Jane Barnett Cedar Rapids Alexander Batchelor Moline Audrey Campbell Cedar Rapids Ralph Wessel Davenport Helen Millburn Table Rock Neb Albert C Zimmer man Florence Harris Waterloo Bernard Bruce Smith Lexington Neb and M Elaine Shonka Cedar Rapids Keith W Churchill Mildred Hein Cedar Rapids
Kenneth May of Martelle and Charles Parry of Keystone and Martelle resident Kenneth May each fined ten dollars plus costs for overloading a truck in the Justice Churchill court.
Governor George A. Wilson granted final discharge to Roscoe Shomier age 38 from life and ten year terms for entering a bank with intent to rob and motor theft at Fort Madison penitentiary. Shomier was convicted in Cedar Rapids in January 1928 for participating in the Alburnett Savings Bank robbery. Parole had been granted August 12, 1938, with final discharge following the parole board's recommendation.
Six wills were admitted to probate in a district court rush during the morning. The McGowan will dated May 24 1939 names Emma McGowan Eugene McGowan John McGowan George McGowan Jennie McIntyre and Sarah Holmes as legatees with Emma McGowan as executrix. The Pospishil will dated May 13 1938 leaves Caroline K. Pospishil as executrix with Benjamin K. Pospishil and Lenore K. Soucek as beneficiaries. Horak will dated Sept 27 1938 names Lillian E. Horak as legatee and executrix. Robinson will dated May 7 1931 names Leslie May Robinson and Fannie Lea Robinson as beneficiaries with First National Bank of Marion as executor. The Cris Frederick will dated Aug 6 1939 lists Minnie Frederick Fred F. Frederick Edgar F. Frederick Elmer G. Frederick Charles W. Frederick and Gladys C. Frederick as children with Fred F. Frederick and Edgar F. Frederick as executors. Anna Ross will dated Aug 24 leaves James Lacy Fort William Ontario as a brother legatee with memorial masses specified at two churches.
The will dated January 23 1938 designates two churches in Cedar Rapids and Marion as beneficiaries with Marvin R Selden appointed as executor.
Floyd Manley aged 24 of Cedar Rapids and Chris Van Slyke aged 21 of Des Moines pled guilty before Judge C. J. Haas to operating a motor vehicle without the owner's consent. Each received an indeterminate one year term at Anamosa reformatory after being arrested by police. The pair were accused of not returning a Baxter Motor Company car obtained Wednesday evening under the pretense of seeking to buy a machine.
H. C. Beebe a 55 year old Marion man was fined 300 and costs by Judge C J Haas for operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. He withdrew a not guilty plea and pled guilty paying 100 on the fine and costs. Beebe was arrested near the junction of highways 30 and 149 last May 28 and furnished 500 bond on arraignment.
Ivan Parson, 23, of 807 Fourteenth Street NE, pleads not guilty to assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury before Judge C. J. Haas. Bond set at $1,000. Listebarger, tavern proprietor, was attacked Thursday night, suffering a broken nose and facial bruising. Police arrested Parson. County Attorney G. K. Thompson filed a information.
Notice of plaintiff Velda Smart appealing to the state supreme court from the trial court ruling against her motion for a new trial in a case to claim title to property in the estate of the late Fred C. Herman. The action was filed with Court Clerk Ed Lundquist on Friday. Judge J. E. Heiser, last May 4, ruled for defendants George R. Liddle, administrator of Herman estate, and D. B. Herndon, Herman’s cousin, who opposed Smart’s ownership claim.
W. H. Ward of Central City asks the district court to reverse a $50 counterclaim awarded by a jury before Justice E. M. Wetherbee on May 17 to A. E. Smith. Ward seeks $98.79 judgment claiming sums for alleged advances during his employment as a salesman. Smith says he is entitled to certain amounts under a bonus agreement.
Marie Dorland filed a district court appeal on the July 14 ruling by Justice H R Churchill awarding Frank and Elma Cisler ninety one dollars and twenty five cents in a damage suit. The Cisliers claim a gas explosion at the Dorland home on 2514 A avenue NE damaged plaster in their home at 2508 A avenue last April 1.
The Iowa tax commission certified a 2.32 mill state levy for 1939 to County Auditor Robert M. Vesely of Linn County. The levy includes two mills for general state revenue and .32 mill for retirement and interest payments on soldiers' bonus bonds, down from the 1938 levy of 2.34 mills.
Charlotte Warnock names Lewis Westley Warnock of Jackson township as defendant in a divorce suit alleging excessive intoxicants. She seeks restoration of her maiden name Charlotte Anderson. The marriage occurred November 17, 1938. Mae Austin sues William B. Austin for cruel treatment and seeks Mae Snider.
Joseph J. Hronik Jr. through Gladys L. Hronik seeks $1,000 actual and $1,000 exemplary damages alleging a dog owned by Frank Kapoun bit him while passing Kapoun’s property on the sidewalk on the evening of March 20.
Lydia W. Wild administratrix of the William K. Wild estate asks for a 180.10 judgment in a rental claim case with P. E. McCann and Mary McCanne as defendants. Champlin Refining company sues for 145.86 in an account action with Harry Glessner doing business as Harrys Delivery named defendant.
Grace Van Winkle sues for divorce from James Van Winkle on cruel and inhuman treatment grounds. She seeks custody of their son and alimony. Marriage occurred January 31 1931.
Dr. Bert H. Rice sues Edward C. Serveson and Myrtle E. Serveson for 300.25 dollars. Carthey Petroleum Company of Davenport files against Earl S. Eves for 124.05 dollars.
Fred L. Mahannah of Monticello was named deputy curator of the state historical department replacing W. F. Anderson of Linn Grove. The post pays 1800 dollars annually. Miss Mabel Hoege of Adel became curator’s secretary and E. F. Pittman of Keosauqua was named newspaper assistant succeeding ARnelia Haxmeier and Russell Smith. Ora Williams remains curator.
The message urges United States citizens to avoid entanglement in war, stressing firm national unity and cautious judgment to prevent misguided decisions amid a troubled world. It calls for close ranks and conservation of the nation’s unity as its most valuable heritage and hope.
President Roosevelt convenes war chiefs and signals likely asking Congress to convene. He urges the nation to stay calm and to build a sane asylum in the hemisphere, aiming to keep America out of war.
The piece notes a strong hope that Germany and Hitler will be defeated and a resolve that the United States must not be driven into active participation by coercion. It reflects a public insistence on choosing the timing and manner of involvement rather than immediate engagement.
The dispatch reflects on the start of a new conflict seen as inevitable, arguing that Europe’s militarized stance made force the final arbiter. It condemns the idea of war as a crime yet questions the lunacy of the failure to avoid it.
The quote urges not to mirror a cynic Europe after centuries of conflict. It emphasizes arming for defense while remaining calm amid global uncertainty and fear. It notes the President's promise to do all possible to avoid U S involvement.
The Philadelphia Record argues against immediate intervention in Europe, stating we should pity and pray while warning that involvement would harm the nation. It cites deaths of sons, wasted treasure, and risk to democratic liberties as consequences of action.
Four Cedar Rapids residents were injured when a car collided with a brick truck on highway 218 south of Farmington Minnesota. The injured were taken to Farmington area hospital. C H Mills 45 suffered head and mouth injuries and his wife 41 had a broken arm and facial injuries. M L Demartelaere 26 had head and face cuts and possible fractured collar bone while his wife 29 suffered leg and head injuries. Truck driver George Westin and passenger Mrs Algot Westin from Chaska were not hurt. All four Cedar Rapids residents remained hospitalized in Farmington.
Mr. and Mrs Mills at 1933 Higley avenue SE operate Auto Parts and run the Kenmore Golf course concession. Mr and Mrs Demartelaere of 4170 Oakland road NE have a greenskeeper role at Kenmore. Friends say the party was on a fishing trip and due back in Cedar Rapids Friday.
Special to The Gazette reports a head on collision on highway 30 at Tama's east edge injuring five people. Drivers were H L Allen of Des Moines and Norman Lohrbach of Chicago. Allen and Mrs. Allen sustained minor injuries while Lohrbach suffered a cracked knee cap and cuts. Mrs Lohrbach had severe bruises and Barney Less was cut and bruised. Allen said the Chicago car swerved off pavement and into his lane causing the crash.
The Cuban government issued a proclamation Friday night announcing Cuba would remain neutral if a world war breaks out. The statement comes from Havana and frames Cuba as a neutral state awaiting further developments.
German forces drive a four pronged assault across East Prussia and Silesia toward Thorn and Warsaw region. Polish corridors and industrial districts subjected to heavy bombing, with Poznan and Lvov among hard hit cities. Polish leadership engages foreign ambassadors as front lines push closer to key targets.
Daladier secured implied authority from the chamber to declare war on Germany via a war budget of 69 billion francs. He urged readiness to fight for Poland if German aggression continued while France remained open to late peace efforts. Herriot linked aggression pacts to German actions and warned against the non aggression accord with Soviet Russia.
Des Moines informs Linn county relief director Mrs Mildred Hunt that the state relief office will contribute 10 percent of September relief costs. With an estimated caseload of 1410, total expenses amount to 30272 dollars, of which the county pays 90 percent.
Police arrested Don Ackerman and B Spencer after they tried to sell a tire found in a ditch between Wheatland and Calamus. Both men, intoxicated, were fined $10 and costs for intoxication and held for further investigation.
The Missouri highway commission announced Ross Construction of Des Moines Iowa submitted the lowest bid of 385000 for a modern two lane traffic way into Kansas City. The project involves a state funded route into Missouri's largest city and signals a major infrastructure upgrade with competitive bidding.
The Gazette urges readers to place Want Ads before 8 PM for the big Sunday issue. Teachers students and families seek rooms furniture clothing instruments and housing near schools with many buyers ready to pay cash. Dial 2-1121 and order a three day ad to save 25 percent per day.
Mrs Minnie Church McKnight died at her home 370 Seventeenth Street SE at 11:08 p.m. Friday after a long illness. Born October 12, 1868 in Marion she lived there and in Cedar Rapids most of her life. She married Harry P. McKnight on August 1 1901 and is survived by her husband and a sister Mrs David McClure of Chicago. Funeral at Turner chapel Monday at 2 p.m. with Rev James H Blackstone officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Honorary bearers listed. Friends may call at Turner chapel.
Funeral services for Grace Tisdale of Waterloo will be held at 1 p.m. Monday in Waterloo. She lived in Cedar Rapids until twenty years ago. Surviving are a daughter Mrs Earl Bronson of Waterloo who lived with her and a son Bob of Omaha.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucy J. Morehead will be held at the Foursquare tabernacle at 2 p.m. Sunday conducted by the Rev. Malcolm Hall and the Royal Neighbors. Burial will follow in Shiloh cemetery.
Committal services will be held at the Linwood Cemetery grave at 7 am Sunday for Mrs Freeley Lowrey. The service is a brief observance at the family plot with burial to follow.
Fire damages the rear wall of a two story frame building owned by Millholen Mattress Manufacturing at 135 First Street NW. Chief E P Kohout says the blaze may have been incendiary and could be smoke permeating mattress materials. investigation will take days. Stock likely undamaged and insurance exists.
John LeMon of 325 Second Avenue SE left Saturday for a week in Geneva Wisconsin. Marian Clausen and Robert Huffman of Minneapolis wed Friday at noon by Justice W A Ball. The Cedar Rapids Iowa State Employment Service office will close all day Monday Labor Day.
John F. Kinnemann of 308 Thirtieth Street Drive SE and Donald J. Anderson of 1802 Bever Avenue SE are promoted from second to first lieutenants in the infantry reserve.
All offices in the federal building will be closed Monday for Labor Day including post office officials. A small post office crew will still dispatch special delivery letters. Melody camp members should gather at Mrs James Taylor home 719 First Avenue W Sunday at 1 15 p m for services for Mrs Lucy Morehead.
Dan Kruidenier will be the speaker Sunday at 11 45 a m on the Hanford post American Legion monthly program over station WMT His subject will be ane Through Adequate De ense.
James Ruffman of 1553 Washington Avenue SE reported that license plates were stolen from his car parked in a yard at 39 Sixteenth Avenue SW sometime during the last week.
F. Storrs of Masonite Eastern Iowa will ride the Masonite Merit special train for a week long trip to Laurel Mississippi and New Orleans. The vacation honors sales volume during the year ending September 1.
Funeral services set for 9 a m Monday at St Patrick's church Tama with burial at Bohemian National cemetery Vining. Survived by husband son sister Antonie Pospishil two other sisters in former Czechoslovakia two grandchildren George and Betty Uchytil. Hospital staff recall her cheerfulness aided by radio though she became deaf two years ago.
A 1939 pickup reported stolen from John W. Hynek on First Street SE Swisher between 2 30 and 3 p m Friday was found in front of the courthouse at 4 30 by Ed Slezak of Solon. Slezak notified police and returned the truck to Hynek.
A group of youths left Friday morning for the Labor day weekend rally at Moody Bible Institute in Chicago. They traveled with Mrs. Guy Clark and included Doris Summy Ila Patrick Guy Clark Jr Tom Hinkin of Westmin ster Presbyterian church and Helen Meyer of First Evangelical church. They plan to return Monday evening.
F Engle ready to wear buyer for Newman's receives an engraved bronze plaque recognizing his 100000 mile club membership. Most flights occurred between Chicago and New York on Cedar Rapids store buying trips.
Would be burglars broke into a filling station at C Street and Twenty first Avenue SW. They found no money or merchandise to take. entry occurred between 10 20 p m Friday and 6 a m Saturday through a broken south window. Attendant Frank Tresnak reported the incident.
Mrs. Mary Holacek of 1138 Tenth Street SE reported to police Friday a burglary in which someone entered her home while she hung laundry in the back yard between 12:30 and 1:15 p.m. and took $15 from her purse. Four one dollar bills were left behind.
Loren Elmore, 36, of 714 Eighth Street SE, was fined $25 and costs by Judge Thomas B. Powell after a Friday arrest for drunk and disturbing the peace. Police say he threatened his wife and guest Britt Davis, 1116 Tenth Street SE, and tossed a hammer onto a porch as officers arrived.
Calvary Baptist Church on Fifth avenue at Sixth street SW hosts a Labor Day service Sunday at 7 30 p m. Rev Richard V Clearwaters reads Edward Markham Man With the Hoe from a colored stereopticon slide while Rev V C Grant of John Huss Methodist speaks on Christ and Cooperatives and Dwight Krumbholtz presents Christ and Capitalism. Rev Clearwaters also presents Christ and Personal Salvation.
Articles of incorporation filed for the Cedar Rapids Executives' association to discuss and study the science of business building and to promote cooperation among members. Eligibility open to all men in Cedar Rapids official or managerial positions. Officers include Harry T. Hedges president E. J. Clapp first vice president J. R. Couplin.
The group lists officers including second vice-president Frank Wood secretary Lumir Strie sky and treasurer. Directors are James G. Harper Ed C. Rudin Walter J. French J. M. Levin and J. P. Frederickson. They meet 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. Thursdays for breakfast.
H R Booton assistant sales manager in Cedar Rapids for Wilson and Company was guest of honor at a farewell luncheon held at the Roosevelt hotel Saturday noon by salesmen and local office staff. He departs Sunday for Omaha Nebraska to become assistant branch manager for Wilson and Company.
Petitioners challenge the school district budget arguing it omits July 1 1939 balances and overstates the tax levy. They propose a reduced general fund need, suggest using available funds to ease taxpayer burdens, and note potential interim cash needs if warrants rise.
North Winship counselor of the American embassy in Warsaw told Secretary Hull by telephone that, as far as he knew, all Americans in Warsaw were safe. State department officials said Winship noted that women members of the embassy staff had been evacuated to a location about 12 miles from Warsaw.
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