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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1939
Page
9
Paris reports say the Bremen, two days overdue and possibly at large in German waters, may join a pocket battleship to become a commerce raider. Paris circles believe Germany planned such moves with fast ships like the Bremen and Europa to strike merchant vessels before capture.
The Linn county chapter reports preliminary war relief plans from Norman H. Davis. The Red Cross will avoid sending American personnel to Europe and will aid the return of U S citizens abroad, cooperating with the state department and accepting no old clothing donations now.
Dale Blitch of Waterloo won the feature event in Cedar Park midget races and also captured a special match race. Red Kettering Cedar Rapids finished second with Herb Blakley Clutter third and Hippo Clark Waterloo fourth. Blitch set a track record of 18 seconds in time trials. Ed Lierche Cedar Rapids won the Australian pursuit. A large crowd attended and races are scheduled again next Sunday.
Patrolman Francis Mullin spots Edward Nothnagle 19 in a shoe shine shop after a tip from Chief Earl Stanley. Nothnagle, from Detroit, admits stealing from the Vinton Sweet Corn day concession and is held for a Vinton police warrant. He bought a jacket and hat with part of the money and carried 20.37. Original report claimed 60. Police suspect a confederate may be involved.
The Labor Day weekend death toll rose to at least 373 with traffic crashes leading fatalities. Drownings, shootings, train accidents and other causes added to the total, with 49 drownings and the Midwest bearing the heaviest losses including Illinois, Minnesota, Wisconsin and others.
In the year 1000, amid European apocalyptic belief, Norse explorers charted unknown lands across the Atlantic and reached North America, reshaping medieval geography and exploration myths with their voyage from Greenland and Vinland.
O Warren Smith extols September and early October as prime bass fishing months. He shares gear preferences for a balanced rod and fly setup, favorite patterns, and tactics, stressing lake knowledge and patient, minimal casting to tempt bronze backs. He notes evening light and weed beds as key factors in locating feeding bass.
Preliminary inventory filed in the estate of William F Charters lists outside Iowa property not exceeding 350000. In Iowa holdings there is 10440.93 in cash and deposits plus 100 shares of Cedar Rapids Loan Company stock.
A new $5,000 award placard from Southern Pacific lines appeared in Sheriff Jim Smith's office beside the $10,000 Mattson kidnapping reward. The two-inch bold poster seeks information leading to arrest and conviction for the wrecking of the City of San Francisco streamliner near Harney Nevada on the night of August 12.
A rental claim case for 152.32 dollars brought by Theodore H. Thomas and Esther J. Thomas against Fred N. Schirmer and Olga Schirmer, filed August 22, was settled and dismissed before Judge C. J. Haas.
New York banks end their standstill with Germany and move to attach all German deposits in the United States, targeting more than 60 million dollars of debt. The Journal American reported the development on Tuesday.
In Lancaster Pennsylvania a young quarry worker confessed to the silk stocking slaying of Mrs. Lucille Smith 27 mother of two.
Senator David I Walsh of Massachusetts denounced plans to lift the arms embargo as unneutral, insisting the United States must remain neutral and keep munitions restricted. He argued the policy shields the country from being drawn into war while aiding France and England indirectly.
Senator Robert A. Taft of Ohio said he favors a special session of Congress to repeal the embargo on ripen ammunition and implements of war under the present neutrality law. He stated he supports the neutrality act with the embargo repealed.
The undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administrator of the estate of Frank Peremsky, deceased, in Linn County Iowa on August 19 1939. Creditors and those holding claims must file them with the Clerk of the Linn County District Court and indebted persons should pay promptly to Clyde F Peremsky, Administrator. Fred W Hann, attorney.
Hollywood reports a $25,000 sale for John Monk Saunders original story Battalion of Death about a French battalion of crippled veterans seeking dangerous missions. Paramount to film it with Arthur Hornblow directing. cast includes Akim Tamiroff Robert Preston and Joel McCrea pending Arizona completion.
Joan Fontaine is expected to sign to play Mrs De Winter in Rebecca as other nominees watch. Merle Oberon faces a choice between finishing her Goldwyn contract or staying with Alexander Korda, with studio tensions and a United Artists suit influencing decisions.
Monty Banks, said to hold a sizable managerial stake in Gracie Fields, spoke with her by long distance from Capri where she recovers from major surgery. If travel permits in about five weeks, she will join him in Hollywood. Gracie just obtained a divorce and could wed in December, paving the way for Banks to marry England’s top comedienne.
Warner Brothers has purchased the Tugboat Annie stories by Norman Reilly Raine from M G M and assigned Bryan Foy to produce the first film. Alan Hale will replace Wallace Beery in the role, but no successor to Marie Dressler has been chosen yet.
Herman Shumlin, famed producer of The Children's Hour and The Little Foxes, meets Hal Wallis who offers him directing duties on Warner Bros pictures. If he accepts, speculation swirls that The Little Foxes could move to Bette Davis under Warner management.
Miss Martha Bennett of Chariton Iowa survived the sinking of the liner Athenia off the north Scotland coast. She described the moment of impact to the United Press as chairs and tables flew, a cloud of steam rose from damaged boilers, and four aboard were unhurt as the group of 17 American girls boarded lifeboats.
Gen. Lev Prchala known as the iron man of Czechoslovakia rallies exiled Czechs in Poland to form legions against Germany. He organized Czech foreign legions across Europe and urges joining allied forces to gain experience. Prchala hopes for sabotage and unrest in occupied regions as Moscicki and Smigley-Rydz announce Czech Slovak legions. Prchala compares to Pilsudski.
Cedar Rapids wholesalers report sugar contracts canceled last week due to rising demand since the European war. Refineries have not accepted orders since Friday after a 25 point market rise. Stores struggle to buy as refiners withhold supply while awaiting position, but no acute shortage is seen.
Two minor crashes occurred Monday with no injuries. A car driven by Mrs. Glenn Goodenough struck a bicycle rider missing lights at First Street and Eighth Avenue Southwest. The cyclist, unnamed, was thrown but not identified.
An unconfirmed report said the Soviet government notified Zdanko Fierlinger, former Czechoslovak minister, that Russia would no longer treat him as a diplomatic representative. Fierlinger has lived in Moscow with diplomatic status since his homeland fell. He was to be allowed to stay as a civilian.
President Pedro Aguirre Cerda says Chile remains neutral in the European war after a cabinet meeting at Vila del Mar summer palace.
German high command and Allied sources clash over recent battlefield moves. Germany asserts major Polish city captures and northern defenses taken, while Allies boast airleaflet drops and successful strikes on naval targets. Poles report pushes from the corridor and raids into East Prussia amid contested gains.
Iowa listings show In Name Only with Carole Lombard Cary Grant Kay Francis at theaters An additional Conspiracy stars Allan Lane Linda Hayes Paramount presents Night Work with Mary Boland Charles Rug gles and David O Connor They All Come Out features Rita Johnston Tom Neal Jane Withers and Leo Carrillo headline Chicken Wagon Family at State Also Death of a Champion Lynn Overman Virginia Dale Palace hosts Union Pacific Barbara Stanwyck Joel McCrea Blotto with Laurel and Hardy Strand features Gateway Il legal Traffic RIALTO offers Mountain Rhythm Gene Autry Man of Conquest stars Richard Dix Gail Patrick.
A. J. Kopecky, an internal revenue agent, returned to his office in the federal building after a vacation. The Linn County Red Cross board and executive committee will meet at the YMCA cafeteria Thursday at 12 30 p.m. Rapids Chevrolet reported a theft of a 1937 half ton pickup worth 425 dollars from its lot between Saturday night and Tuesday morning. Carl R. Meskimen and shipmate Harry Merritt on 30 day leave visit Meskimen’s parents at 712 Ninth Street SE. both served with the Asiatic fleet in China the last 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.
Willard Sanders facing a state larceny charge in connection with the theft of a conservation department rescue fish net. Hearing scheduled for September 19 by Justice H R Churchill after investigation by conservation officials. Information filed by County Attorney G K Thompson. Bond set at 300 dollars. Sanders in county jail.
The city council gave first and second readings to an ordinance vacating a 3200 square foot section of Fourteenth avenue SW between First and Second streets to the Jan Hus Methodist church. The deed was not recorded, and the land has been used by the church since a prior vacate, so a new ordinance is needed.
Leases for bicycle parking lots at Fourth street Third avenue and Fourth avenue E were received and placed on fire for seven days before city acceptance. The Cedar Rapids fire loss for August totaled 2243.86 dollars. Police receipts from fines and fees in August reached 1001.40 dollars. Dr. A R Menary reported an average BTA of 1036.28 on daily city gas tests in August. Mabel Snyder of 329 Twelfth Avenue SE was granted a 50 dollar refund on an unused portion of a dance permit.
Norman H. Davis, chairman of the American Red Cross, cabled $10,000 to U. S. Ambassador Joseph P. Kennedy in London for relief of American survivors of the torpedoed British liner Athenia. The funds were sent through State Department channels.
Texas Technological College experiments with growing castor beans as 65 million pounds of beans are imported to the United States yearly for castor oil manufacture, highlighting aims to boost domestic production.
A studio page review notes two films at the State: Chicken Wagon on Family starring Jane Withers about a Louisiana wagon merchant who gambles away profits and moves to New York with his wife and daughter. Death of a Champion is a canine mystery featuring Lynne Overman as a memory-savvy encyclopedia salesman turned detective amid a dog show murders plot.
A large crowd attended the Strand Theater reopening at Third Street and Twelfth Avenue SE. W R Karster of St Louis MO oversaw remodels and restyling, promising a neater venue with better pictures including Clark Gable and Carole Lombard releases. Upcoming features include Too Hot To Handle and Just Around the Corner with Shirley Temple. A children’s special is planned for the next Saturday September 9.
Notice from Linn County Iowa that Caroline K Pospishil was appointed Executrix of the estate of J L Pospishil on September 2 1939. Creditors must present claims and debts to attorney Yessler Liddle Fahey in Cedar Rapids Iowa by filing authenticated documents in Linn County District Court.
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