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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1944
Page
2
The issue lists rationing details for Meat Gasoline Foods Sugar and Fuel Oil with validity dates. It reports multiple local births and marriages along with speeding fines parking violations and civil cases in the area.
Helen King returned home after a tonsillectomy at Mercy Hospital. A woman’s English tweed suit was stolen from Mrs. Al Doyle’s home. James C. Riley recovers after a major Aug. 26 operation at St. Luke’s hospital. Rev. Lyle K. Anderson to speak on Miracles of Faith at Shueyville United Brethren. Mrs. J. F. Ball undergoes hip operation at Wesley Memorial in Chicago. VFW auxiliary police unit first aid cards available by calling 2-1891. Dr. Charles J. Bready resumes duties at St. Paul’s Methodist Church with sermon on Faith versus Fate.
STOCKHOLM AP reports signs point to Finland withdrawing from the war with Russia. Field Marshal Carl Gustaf Mannerheim's government is reliably reported to have decided to sever ties with Germany.
Deposits in receptacles at school grounds or fire stations, or call 3 2601 and OCD truck will call if load is sufficient to warrant trip.
United Press dispatch from Guam Aug 15 describes the beheading of at least 51 Chamorros from a forced labor battalion during the Pacific war as retreating Japanese forces killed locals. Survivors Juan Cabrera and Beatrice Flores Perez recounted mass executions and a later search for 2,000 to 3,000 missing natives. An American priest led a memorial service for the victims as families wept.
Gov. Thomas E. Dewey the Republican presidential nominee will not deliver a public speech during his Des Moines visit on September 11. He will travel from his mother’s home in Michigan and depart later the same day for Valentine Nebraska the visit coordinated by Iowa GOP leaders and Dewey aides.
Mary Maddigan seeks 12000 dollars plus 5 percent interest in district court claiming she fell from a moving car operated by Irma Dahl on December 17 1943 causing injuries and hospital confinement through March 10 1944 Both women worked for Collins Radio and Maddigan says Dahl provided transport for a dollar weekly. J Schultz sues Dr J L Hartman in district court seeking 240 dollars at 6 percent interest from August 21 1939 on a promissory note. James Smrha probate case in which Marie Smrha is executrix.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette billing and publishing details are listed, including establishment by The Gazette Company, daily and Sunday editions at 500 3rd Ave SE, Cedar Rapids Iowa, and rates for carrier and mail subscriptions. It notes second class matter status since June 18 1932 and Associated Press United Press International news service.
Iowa highway construction expenses for the fiscal year ending June 30 were the lowest since 1919 when the primary road system began. The state highway commission reported $1,122,237 spent on primary and secondary roads, with $1,035,997 government share.
United Press reports rapid Allied advances north from Laon to Montdidier and Paris to Compiegne, with gains including Lens and Arras. British and Canadian units push toward Belgian border and Dover Straits, while Dieppe rearguard operations and Le Havre surround unfold.
Washington AP reports the agriculture department projects the per capita civilian butter supply in the last quarter of 1944 will be the lowest in over 50 years due to seasonal production declines and large military needs. Overall dairy and canned goods will also be tighter than spring and summer.
Albert Long age 64 longtime Iowa highway commission employee died in a La Crosse Wisconsin hospital from injuries suffered Tuesday when struck by a truck driven by Ray Vickery of Harpers Ferry on the Waukon Postville highway. He leaves his wife Florence Deeny a son William in service overseas and four daughters Catherine Profita Ruth Olson Ella Mae and Loie Long.
The CIO affiliated United Packing House Workers PAC bulletin labeled Truman progressive on 14 of 15 congress votes and bad on one. It urges a $1 PAC contribution and backs Roosevelt for a fourth term and Truman for vice president. It contrasts Democratic and Republican platforms on poll taxes and war aims.
Sergeant David Carlton aged 28 was wounded in action in France on August 14, as reported to his wife of 1421 Oakland avenue NE. The Iowa Manufacturing employee entered service October 14, 1943 and went overseas in March, later earning the Purple Heart after July injuries. his father Irwin Carlton resides in Albia.
About 20 city waterworks workers in Marshalltown Iowa agreed to stay on the job just before a 4 p.m. Friday strike deadline. The pause comes as a conference is set next week between City Attorney Job B. Tye and Orvel T. Champ of Des Moines CIO council to settle wage and recognition issues.
Two Williamsburg men are reported wounded in action in France. Pvt. Elton Stohlmann is in a hospital for removal of shrapnel and Pfc. Earl Wille, son of Mrs. Catherine Wille, is listed wounded in action according to war department messages received by relatives here.
Frances Smith of Wellman Public School receives word that her brother Captain Dale Smith was killed in action in France on August 7 while serving with a tank division.
Second Lt. Nyle W. Jones of Iowa City is missing in action over France, his mother reports. A University of Iowa pre medical student and Iowa City High School graduate, he joined the Army Air Corps January 1943 and became a B 17 pilot last March, overseas less than a month. His wife, Jane Billings, lives in Los Angeles.
Clear skies grace Cedar Rapids with a warm day as the forecast calls for partly cloudy conditions and no rain Sunday. At 2:30 p.m. the temperature reached 85 with 40 percent humidity.
Michael V. O Rieley Cedar Rapids attorney resigned as referee in bankruptcy and conciliation commissioner his formal acceptance by United States District Judge Henry N Graven of Mason City Friday. He was exonerated from bond in both positions and may practice as an attorney in United States court after pending cases were settled.
Bronze Star awarded to Lt Victor Mensing for meritorious service on the Fifth army front in Italy. In Manchester Chamber of Commerce aided by local donations, funds sent to Louisville for two cases of cigarettes for servicemen abroad. Pvt William Brewer wounded in action in France, hand injury, hospitalized in England. Mt Vernon welcomes eleven new teachers including superintendent Melvin Kikkink. Anamosa opens Emmerich Monument display room managed by W O Blake. North Liberty Eldership sessions elects Rev Hudson as speaker, A L Shuey named state clerk, Ernest Myers re-elected treasurer. Elgin marks Echo newspaper 54th anniversary, publisher R P Strauch 21st. Decorah scrap paper sale yields 435 dollars. Decorah high school enrolls 430, grade school 572. Iowa City detains three theft suspects from Davenport and Muscatine.
United Press reports Gertrude Stein has been found safe at her chateau in the mountains of southeast France. CBS correspondent Eric Sevareid said German troops were nearby when he and colleagues found the author, who had finished a new book.
Twenty veterans with at least 10 percent disability or a vocational handicap will enroll in the University of Iowa rehabilitation program this fall. One veteran lost a leg in North Africa. The group will map four year plans to ensure long term objectives. William D. Coder directs the program.
The report lists four theater distances from key points: 322 miles to Berlin from the eastern suburbs front, 410 miles to Northern France from Sedan, 595 miles to Southern France from Vairon, and 590 miles to Italy from Pesaro.
Charles Margolis 44 of New York, head of the cinchona bark purchasing mission for the Foreign Economic Administration, was arrested in Manhattan on bribery charges after allegedly accepting a bribe from a Colombian exporter. He coordinated purchases to supply quinine bark for government manufacture, with a six figure claim prompting the scheme. Margolis had worked for the FEA since 1943 and operated from Bogota.
The United States and Japan agreed to have a Japanese ship enter a Soviet port near Vladivostok to load 1,500 tons of relief for American and Allied prisoners and civilian internees held by Japan. The U S will cover all costs and may reciprocate in distributing relief for Japanese nationals in U S custody. The plan covers one ship with safe conduct, with talks to extend shipments via land routes through Russia and Korea if Vladivostok is not used in the future.
Mrs Anna Jane McNeal died in a Cedar Rapids hospital at 1 22 a m Saturday after a long illness. Born April 1 1884 in Illinois she lived in Cedar Rapids nine years. Surviving husband John seven children four daughters six sons including Louie in New Guinea Harry at Camp Berkeley Harold at Camp Davis Glenn in Navy Bethesda Howard and Avery in Center Point. two sisters four brothers and 13 grandchildren. Services pending word from sons in service. Friends may call Turner chapel.
Robert Lee Bourne 76 a retired farmer died at his daughter Mrs Paul Shaver s home 1026 Twelfth street NE at 750 p m Friday after a long illness Born March 29 1868 at Dewitt he lived in Cedar Rapids two years Survived by three daughters Mrs Paul Shaver Mrs Max Randolph of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Hosea Maynard of Dewitt two sons James Bourne Milwaukee and Robert Bourne Mt Pleasant a sister Mrs Virginia Lambertson of DeWitt and 11 grandchildren He was a member of The Mother Church of the First Church of Christ Scientist Boston The body was moved from Turner mortuary to McGinnis Mortuary DeWitt for services and burial
Mrs. Josephine Richardson aged 84 died at her daughter’s home after a long illness. She lived in Cedar Rapids the last three months, formerly of Chicago. Survived by two daughters Mrs. Arthur Jackson and Mrs. Alice Jackson of Chicago, and several grandchildren. Services at Rice funeral home Tuesday at 2 p.m. with Rev. D. O. Bell officiating. Burial in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at Rice chapel.
Services for William Franklin Snyder of 2717 Second Avenue SE will be held at Turner chapel Saturday at 4. Rev. Dr. Charles J. Bready will officiate and burial follows at Cedar Memorial park.
Pvt. Kenneth E. Oliphant 31 has been reported seriously wounded in action in France on August 11. He trained at Camp Blanding and Fiji, overseas since June after working for Honeymead Products. He is survived by wife and two daughters at 1200 Center Point Road NE and by his parents Mr. and Mrs. F. E. Oliphant of Marengo Wisconsin.
Military personnel listed on leaves and duties include Marine Pvt. Frank J. Smith of Palo heading to Camp Pendleton after furlough, Comdr. Rothwell D. Proctor on leave in Corpus Christi, Navy Ensign Jack A. Parrish visiting home, and Pvt. Joe Crawford on furlough from Fort Benning. Also noted are Lt. Leslie T. Giblin promotion, Staff Sgt. Leahy returning to Fort Bliss, and other service members stationed in Italy England India and at sea with family ties across Iowa and neighboring states.
Services were held for H W Bishop 63 at West Union near Lima with burial at Pleasant Grove cemetery. survivors include three daughters and three sons. Warren Clay 54 received services. survivors include mother and six siblings. Carl Zebuhr 77, longtime Manchester resident, died at Willard hospital. survived by two sons and two daughters, along with grandchildren and great grandchildren.
As American troops press into Hitler's Fortress Europe, casualties rise and the Medical Department of the Army seeks women technicians. Lt Candace A Carman Cedar Rapids WAC recruiter notes training benefits and postwar advantages, with options for trained or untrained applicants. Women with high school education may enter medical technicians school after basic training and serve in army hospitals. Interested applicants should contact the WAC recruiting office at the Federal Building Cedar Rapids.
In Decorah district court Judge T. H. Goheen granted a divorce to United States district marshal Fred Biermann from Adel Biermann on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Adel Biermann may resume her maiden name Adel Rygg. The Biermanns married January 25, 1930. Biermann, 60, was formerly a congressman from Iowa's old Fourth District.
The War Manpower Commission moved Des Moines and Newton from group 3 to group 4, signaling a manpower surplus. Des Moines lists 1,143 available workers and Newton 60, with a potential doubling by Nov 1. Changes reflect curtailment and later expansion at the Des Moines Ordnance plant.
A three cent Corregidor commemorative stamp will be issued by the post office department on September 27. The purple design measures .84 by 1.44 inches and shows Corregidor with the surrounding islands. First day covers can be requested by mail to Washington 13, D. C., with payment by cash or money order. uncanceled stamps may be requested to Washington 25, D. C., on September 27.
Notice is given that on September 1 1944 Crissman was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Alicia Bradshaw Boblitt deceased of Linn County Iowa. All debts should be paid to the administrator and claims filed duly authenticated with the Linn County Clerk. Crissman and Bleakley, attorneys.
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