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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 10, 1944

Page

3

Docket Jammed for Fall Court Term Grand Jury

Grand jury sessions start Monday with many cases carried forward from prior terms. Victorious cases include multiple sex offenses and thefts. County Attorney Hendrickson emphasizes grand jury’s role in targeting true information and avoiding unnecessary prosecutions as Iowa law evolves.

Carl Hendrickson M. C. Hamiel Grand Jury Clarence Ford Pifth Avenue Justice Court Hendrickson Herb Marion Boulevard First Avenue Forty-seventh Street Linn County Polk County General Assembly Thirty-fourth General Assembly Fortieth General Assembly Forty-second General Assembly Iown

Battle Ribbons To Welch Are Just Chance

After 21 months at sea in the Atlantic Pacific and European theaters Lt Ted Welch now on leave with his parents at 2300 First Ave NW recalls his 119000 miles of travel. His Pacific tour lasted from December through the leave, visiting Solomons New Caledonia Florida islands New Britain New Hebrides and Guam. He earned two stars for major battles Marshalls and Marianas.

Don Fritz Eleventh Street Eugene H. Fritz Floyd Philbrick Foxhead Tavern Fred Hagerman Third Street Cliff John Denton Welch Sioux City William Bathke James Moore Oecelwein Francis Burt Edward Smith Karl Solbrig Fifth Street Milton Harris First Avenue Solbrig Coney Island Second Avenue Harris Ila Lee Fifth Avenue SE William Doe Center Point Clifford E. Campbell Division Street William E. Naughton First Avenue NW Arthur Stark Martello Davis Gas Station Lisbon Atlantic Pacific European J.g Ted Welch Navy Welch Frank C. Welch North Atlantic Caribbean Solomons New Caledonia Florida Islands New Britain New Hebrides Guam Marshalls Marianas Jack Durin

Navy veteran Welch recalls life aboard a destroyer at war

The Cedar Rapids officer describes routine duty, mine sweeping off Saipan, and rare contact with natives while aboard a World War II destroyer. He cites battles, ship routines, and the contrast between danger and everyday life, noting mail, movies, and the pull of home. Lt. Welch, a University of Iowa graduate, served 26 months with navy training at Notre Dame and Northwestern.

University of Iowa Welch Navy Notre Dame Northwestern

Servicemen Wives and Babies Eligible for Free Maternity Aid

Wives and babies of servicemen below the third pay grade with base pay $78 or less are eligible for free emergency maternity and infant care under the government appropriation to the state health department. Mrs. James Sigmund, home service chairman of the Cedar Rapids Red Cross, announced the program.

State Health Department James Sigmund Home Service The Cedar Rapids Red

Eligibility for Military Family Maternity and Infant Care

Families of army navy marine corps and coast guard members with private to sergeant ranks qualify for wife maternity care and infant care up to one year. State health department pays doctors and hospitals directly. no wife payment. Applications via Red Gum office Granby building or health department. No state residence, race, or color restrictions.

Army Navy Marine Corps and Coast Guard State Health Department Red Gum Granby Health Department

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