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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1939
Page
25
Paris reports that the German liner Bremen, overdue in German waters, may be sailing to rendezvous with a pocket battleship to act as a commerce raider. Observers note Germany planned such moves, with Bremen and Europa as fast raiders likely to escape warships. The crew are listed as reservists in the navy.
Linn county American Red Cross reports preliminary war relief talks via Norman H Davis to determine aid needs from wartime nations. The group will help coordinate U S citizen returns with the state department and will not send American personnel to Europe at this time. Chapters were told not to accept old clothing or other supplies for Europe due to transportation limits.
Dale Blitch of Waterloo wins the feature event at Cedar Park, also taking a special match race among the four fastest cars. Red Kettering of Cedar Rapids is second, Herb Blakley of Clutter third, Hippo Clark of Waterloo fourth. Blitch sets a track record of 18 seconds in time trials. Ed Lierche of Cedar Rapids wins Australian pursuit. A large crowd attends. races return next Sunday.
Patrolman Mullin spotted Edward Nothnagle 19 at a shoe shiner after an undercover tip. He confessed to stealing from the Vinton Sweet Corn Day concession with $20.37 on him and bought a jacket and hat with part of the money. Police say a possible accomplice is at large.
The Labor Day weekend fatalities topped 373 with traffic accidents the main cause. At least 232 deaths occurred on streets and highways as motorists crowded roads for the last summer holiday outing. Drownings, shootings, train crashes and other causes raised the total, with 49 drownings nationwide and the middlewest bearing the heaviest losses. States listed include Colorado 4 Illinois 34 Iowa 8 Kansas 1 Minnesota 17 Missouri 16 Montana 2 Nebraska 7 Wisconsin 16.
In the year 1000, while most Europeans believed the world would end, Norse explorers charted a route to a distant land. Their voyage led to the discovery of a new world that would later be known as America.
Snappy September fuels action as bass bite best in fall. The writer shares gear notes and color choices, stressing lake fishing at day’s end and knowing the lake where bass feed. He advises subtle casts, patience, and a single well-placed fly to tempt bronze backs. September promises strong sport for anglers.
Ancillary administrator William G. Sparks reports in ventory for William F. Charters who died in Miami Beach on May 25. Estimated outside Town property not exceeding 350000 includes 10440.93 in cash and deposits and 100 shares of Cedar Rapids Loan Company stock.
A new $5,000 award placard from Southern Pacific joins a $10,000 reward for information in the Mattson kidnapping case. The poster offers two-inch bold letters seeking tips leading to arrest and conviction for the wrecking of the City of San Francisco near Harney Nevada on August 12. A separate rental claim of $152.32 by Theodore H. Thomas and Esther J. Thomas against Fred N. Schirmer and Olga Schirmer filed August 22 was settled and dismissed by Judge C. J. Haas.
New York officials report American banks ended their standstill with Germany on its 60 million dollar debt and began moving to attach all German funds on deposit in the United States.
LANCASTER Pa A young quarry worker confessed to the silk stocking slaying of Mrs Lucille Smith 27 a young mother of two children The confession followed the victim was found dead in her home leading to a police case in Lancaster Pennsylvania
Senator David Walsh argues against lifting the arms embargo, urging strict U S neutrality in the European conflict. He defends maintaining the embargo to keep the nation out of war despite claims it hurts France and England by limiting munitions supplies.
Senator Robert A Taft of Ohio said on Tuesday he supports a special session of Congress to repeal the embargo on arms ammunition and implements of war under the present neutrality law He stated he favors the neutrality act but wants the embargo repealed.
Notice is given that on August 19 1939 Clyde F Peremsky was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Frank Peremsky late of Linn County Iowa deceased All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court Fred W Hann attorney
Petey Woop notes John Monk Saunders sold original story Battalion of Death for 25000 dollars to Paramount with Arthur Hornblow set to produce. The tale follows crippled WWI veterans forming a death battalion in France to spare the young from dangerous missions.
Miss Martha Bennett of Chariton Iowa told United Press of the Athenia sinking off the north Scotland coast. She described the blast in the dining room and the escape of 17 American girls including Mrs Straun of Dallas and Catherine and Louise Mackey of Gladewater Texas who were unharmed and boarded lifeboats.
Gen Lev Prchala, famed Czech patriot and ex governor, organized Czech and Slovak legions from exile to fight Germany. He rallied refugees across Europe, drew 2000 officers from Cracow camps, and urged service with France and other allied forces while plotting sabotage and resistance in occupied Czech lands.
Wholesale grocers in Cedar Rapids report sugar contracts canceled last week due to higher demand since the European war outbreak. Refineries have not accepted orders since Friday after a 25 point market rise. Suppliers say refiners will release product within a day or two and restores supplies to retailers though stocks are low but not acutely short.
Police logged two minor crashes Monday during a unusually quiet Labor Day. A car driven by Mrs. Glenn Goodenough struck a bicycle rider without lights at First Street and Eighth Avenue SW. The rider fled unnamed. Abe Hamed reported hitting a parked car on Rockford Road. both drivers blamed conditions and left the scene with minimal damage.
An unconfirmed report stated the Soviet government told Zdanko Fierlinger former Czechoslovak minister in Moscow that Russia would no longer recognize him as a diplomatic representative. He has lived in Moscow with diplomatic status since Germany’s defeat, and may stay as a civilian.
President Pedro Aguirre Cerda told his cabinet at Vila del Mar that Chile remains neutral in the European conflict. He spoke after a meeting confirming the government’s stance and urging vigilance at sea and among expatriate communities.
German high command claims capture of Kattowice and Nowy Chorzow and control of Silesia with forces advancing toward Krakow and Warsaw, while Allies report heavy bombing and leaflets, plus Polish reports of strong infantry and cavalry pushing west from the corridor and German air losses.
Iowa venues present In Name Only with Carole Lombard Cary Grant and Kay Francis Conspiracy with Allan Lane Linda Hayes Paramount showcases Night Work They All Come Out with Rita Johnson Tom Neal State features Jane Withers Leo Carrillo Chicken Wagon Family Lynn Overman Virginia Dale Palace offers Union Pacific Barbara Stanwyck Joe McCrea Blotto Laurel and Hardy Strand presents Gateway and Il legal Traffic Rialto screens Mountain Rhythm with Gene Autry and Man of Conquest with Richard Dix Gail Patrick
A. J. Kopecky, an internal revenue agent, returned to the federal building office after a vacation. The Linn County Red Cross will meet Thursday at 12 30 p m in the M C A cafeteria. Rapids Chevrolet reports a theft of a 1937 pickup truck valued at 425 from the lot between Saturday night and Tuesday morning. Carl R. Meskimen and ship mate Harry Merritt, both seamen from Norfolk Virginia, are visiting Meskimen's parents on 80 day leave after duty with the Asiatic fleet in China for two years.
The safety meeting scheduled for Friday at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce and sponsored by the bureau of motor carriers of the interstate commerce commission has been postponed indefinitely. Traffic Manager Harry F. Sundberg was notified Tuesday in a letter from David P. Jones of Des Moines, district supervisor.
Hearing on a state larceny charge against Willard Sanders, arrested Saturday night for theft of a conservation department rescue fish net, was scheduled for Sept. 19 by Justice H R Churchill to allow time for further conservation investigation. An information for the charge was filed by County Attorney G K Thompson. Sanders’ bond was set at $300. He remained in the county jail.
The council gave first and second readings to an ordinance vacating part of Fourteenth avenue SW between First and Second streets for Jan Hus Methodist church. The plot covers about 3200 square feet and was previously set for church use though the deed was never recorded. Leases for bicycle parking lots on Fourth street at Third avenue and Fourth avenue E were received from North Western and Rock Island railroads and placed on file for seven days. The fire loss in August totaled 52 243 66 and police receipts from fines and fees reached 1 001.40. Dr. AR Menary reported an average BTU per day of 103628 for August city gas tests. Mabel Snyder was granted a $50 refund on an unused portion of a dance permit.
Norman H. Davis, chairman of the American Red Cross, cabled 10 000 dollars Tuesday to U S Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy in London to aid American survivors of the torpedoed British liner Athenia. The cable went through State Department channels.
Texas Technological College experiments with castor bean cultivation as U.S. imports about 65 million pounds of castor beans yearly for oil manufacture.
Review notes two films at the New State. Chicken Wagon Family stars Jane Withers with a Louisiana wagon merchant who gambles away profits then moves to New York with family misadventures and a cop romance. Death of a Champion follows a prize dog mystery with Lynne Overman as a memory-keen salesman turned detective in canine thrills.
A large crowd filled the Strand at Third Street and Twelfth Avenue SE as it reopened last Friday under new manager W. R. Karsteter of St. Louis. The remodeled house now features a higher grade slate of pictures from Metro and Paramount starring Clark Gable Carole Lombard Bing Crosby and Robert Taylor. Future attractions include Too Hot To Handle Just Around the Corner Jesse James and Boys Town. A special children's event is slated for Saturday September 9.
Notice announces Caroline K Pospishil appointed Executrix of Joseph L Pospishil deceased Linn County Iowa on September 2 19. Indebted parties must pay promptly and claimants must file with the Linn County District Court Clerk. Yessier Liddle Puhey attorneys represent the executrix.
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