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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1940

Page

13

Weather and Legal Notices From Daily Record

Leo Schemel, 21, of 1447 Mount Vernonvenue SE, fined 25 dollars and costs for reckless driving with license suspended for 30 days upon payment of costs. Mrs Florence Hamer, 2424 6 avenue NW, fined 10 pounds and costs for steering. Mr and Mrs Elver Sandberg, 1025 Eleventh Street NE, welcomed a son on September 10. Ms Donerts, 329 Longwood Avenue NE, welcomed a daughter on September 10.

Leo Schemel Mount Vernonvenue SE Fime S Florence Hamer 6 Avenue NW Mere Elver Sandberg Eleventh Street

Unclear Names Surface in Waterline and Cedar Rapids Items

Readable fragments mention Jenn L Dalton Train Lake Mick ard Maron E Mattison of Marxer r Mc Lester Donald Cummines Virgin a and Waterline. Marvin Holst Cortes Junction Rath Reid Wheel Rises J Znomne Ruth Reif Cedar Rapids. John H Wrarter Eva Walton Cedar Rapids.

Jenn L Dalton Train Lake Mick Ard Maron E Mattison Marxer Mc Lester Donald Cummines Virgin Marvin Holst Cortes Junction Rath Reid Wheel J Znomne Ruth Reif Cedar John H Wrarter Ara Eva Walton Cedar Rapids

Gardner Bender Himez plead not guilty to battery charges

Roy Gardner 40 Center Print Harold Bender was Cedar Bird and Eugene Himez 36 Pramenurg all pled not guilty bonds set at 100 each. Fred Fox 37 1315 Sixth Street NW case dismissed at witness request. Justice H R Churchiss presided in court.

Roy Gardner Harold Bender Cedar Bird Eugene Himez Pramenurg Farcer Fred Fox Sixth Street NW Laurence Caldwell Allin H R. Chrurchiss

Bandit Threatens Return After Robbing Store

A male bandit robbed a store of 23 dollars pushing the clerk and warning to not tell anyone until he passed the store again. He fled west on X avenue, then disappeared in an alley. Police described him as about 25, five feet eight inches, brown hair in a blue shirt and striped overalls.

S.x"s Avenue Farah Fidelis

Mayor of Warsaw Executed By Nazis

Stefan Starzynski the 47 year old lord mayor of Warsaw during the German siege was executed by a Nazi firing squad at Dachau on September 1 the anniversary of the German invasion The British Press Association reported his refusal to surrender earned him the nickname Stubborn Stefan.

London Stefan Starzinski Warsaw Dachau Poland Stefan

Flynn Calls Roosevelt Dictator Charge Monstrous

Edward J Flynn head of the Democratic National Committee said on a Mutual radio broadcast that President Roosevelt seeks to establish himself as a dictator and pursue a war to extend his reelection. He condemned Willkie supporters for using weasel words in backing industrial conscription.

New York Prez

Polk City Mayor Among Two Dead In Crash

Two Polk City men died in an automobile accident near Elkhart on Wednesday. Victims were W W Vernon 46 mayor of Polk City and Herschel Lamb 39 a Polk City WPA worker.

Polk City Des Moines Elkhart Vernon Folk City Herschel Lamb WPA

Arlington Man Heads Bankers

DES MOINES AP H R Young cashier of the American National bank of Arlington Ia was elected president of the Iowa Bankers association at the close of the fifty fourth annual convention here Wednesday He succeeds C R Gossett Sioux City H J Stuhlmiller president of the State Savings bank at Fontenelle was elected vice president and treasurer succeeding Clay Stafford Ames

Des Moines H R Young American National Bank of Arlington Iowa Bankers Association C. R. Gossett Sioux City H J Stuhlmiller State Savings Bank Fontenelle Clay Stafford Ames

Draft Act Aims to Open Jobs for Aliens and Draftees

The article notes plans to register prospective conscripts around October 1 and a possible national holiday for registration. It reports changes in Senate and House positions on annual conscription limits, aviation enlistment, death benefits, and exemptions including Public Health Service and Coast and Geodetic Survey personnel.

Roosevelt House Senate Public Health Service the Coast and Geodetic Survey

Two More Arrests For Gasoline Thefts

The report notes two additional arrests linked to gasoline thefts tied to WPA projects. Statements allege Bender admitted taking fuel from county stock and that Gardner fueled his car from county supplies during a winter trip. Witnesses claim Bender directed others to put gas in his car and saw fuel in Gardner's vehicle.

WPA Bender Gardner Linn

Speaker Bankhead Not Critically Ill

In Baltimore Speaker William Bankhead, suffering sciatic pain, is described as a sick man but not in immediate danger by Dr George W Calver, the congressional physician. Bankhead was in a Baltimore hotel Tuesday night before an address urging FDR's reelection.

Baltimore INS Wiliam Bankhead George W Calver Tallulah Bankhead State Star Roosevelt

Buckingham Palace Bomb Damages Palace in London Raid

A delayed-action bomb struck a wing of Buckingham Palace near the swimming pool, shattering windows and damaging walls. Glaziers, workers, and gardeners repaired debris as authorities urged cautious travel and water use during air raids.

St James Park

German comment on Buckingham Palace bombing report

German air force sources say a stray bomb could have fallen in the Buckingham Palace garden but notes that a direct attack would be a major operation not a single stray device. Berlin radio reports quote cautious speculation without details.

Berlin Buckingham Palace

London Bombed as German Air Raids Continue

London endured another night of air raids with German planes crossing the coast and targeting the East End refugee shelter in a school wreckage that killed and trapped hundreds. Rescue efforts continued as other districts faced widespread destruction and new bombing waves over Wales and London.

London East End

City Briefs Highlights Local Meetings and Incidents

The Link Belt Speeder auxiliary meets Friday at 1 30 p m at the Y W C A for a meeting and picnic lunch. St James church hosts a chicken pie supper Thursday. Donald Muller Hall 18 of Coggon enlists in the Navy through Cedar Rapids recruiting office Tuesday. Mount Hermon lodge 263 AF and AM meets Thursday at 7 30 p m for degree work with refreshments. Cub Pack 11 meets Thursday at 7 39 p m at Jackson School. Capt E B Moore tours Cedar Rapids recruiting station on his monthly inspection. Women’s Labor Bureau holds a covered dish picnic Thursday at 6 30 p m at the Labor temple. husbands invited. A hit and run Tuesday struck Gordon C Hollar’s car on Second street NE north of A avenue. damage not estimated.

Donald Muller Hall Donald W. Hall Coggon Navy Cedar Rapids Women's Labor Bureau Labor Temple Gordon C Hollar Sioux City Second Street A Avenue Hollar

Chamber of Commerce to Host Fall Meeting Speaker

The young men’s bureau will hold its first fall meeting on Thursday at 6 15 p m at the Chamber of Commerce Frederick Lutz will be the dinner speaker The annual stay for junior and senior divisions is set for September 26.

Young Men’s Bureau The Chamber of Commerce Frederick Lutz

Pawn shop recovery of sewing machine tied to repair agent scam

Detectives recovered Caroline Schichtl's sewing machine from a Cedar Rapids pawn shop two weeks after it was taken by a man posing as a repair agent. The pawn broker says he lent $15 on the machine on August 30.

Caroline Schichtl Avenue NE Cedar Rapids

Reserve officers ordered to join Second armored division

Two infantry reserve officers in the Cedar Rapids area are ordered to Fort Benning Georgia to join the Army's Second Armored Division. Lieut Paul G Scheible of 26 Nineteenth Street SE and Lieut Frederick J Patterson of Vinton receive one year of active duty effective September 15.

Cedar Rapids Fort Benning Federal Building Paul G Scheible Nineteenth Street Frederick J. Patterson Vinton

World traveler outlines rubber regions for Kiwanis

Frederick Lutz of Cedar Rapids spoke at the Roosevelt hotel to Kiwanis members describing Java and Sumatra in the Netherlands East Indies as rubber rich areas. He noted his four global trips and his 1] years in the Orient as a Goodyear representative.

Frederick Lutz Cedar Rapids Orient Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Kiwanis Club Roosevelt Hotel Lutz Java Iowa Sumatra Netherlands East

Piea Fails By Split Vote On Veterinary Pest House Permit

Dr Carl Spencer of 3024 Mt Vernon Road SE failed to obtain permission to erect a pest house for his veterinary hospital on the rear portion of his lot. The board of adjustment split on the vote with two for and two against. a fifth member was absent. Spencer may appeal to the full board or withdraw and present to the city plan commission as advised.

Board of Adjustment Carl Spencer Mt Fernon Road Spencer City Plan Commission

Drastic tightening of U S citizenship regulations urged

Washington AP A new nationality code would bar communists nazis and fascists from citizenship and deny it to those who advocate overthrow by force. Aliens who sabotage or distribute anti US literature would be barred. The bill requires proof against expatriation for those abroad six months born here or abroad to US parents. All must claim citizenship within two years after enactment.

Washington House United States Rep. Rees Kan

Berlin Bombardment Report From World War II Era

British and German claims detail incendiary devices and fires in Berlin and Potsdam including the Reichstag and nearby structures. Reports mention RAF leaves, St. Hedwig’s hospital, and the German academy near the Brandenburg gate sustaining damage.

Unser den Linden Reichstag Brandenburg Berlin St. Hedwig’s Potsdam

Berlin Air Raid Puts City On Alert As Fire Rages

Air raid sirens rang in Berlin late Tuesday with the all clear not until 1 47 a.m. Wednesday. Nazi sources said British planes attacked Hamburg and northwest Germany while Thameshaven oil tanks suffered major damage in the raids. German reconnaissance reported Wednesday developments.

Berlin Hamburg Germany Thameshaven Britain

Yankees Top Feller Cleveland 3 to 1 in Opening Dah

The New York Yankees defeated Bob Feller and Cleveland 3 to 1 in the first game of a doubleheader. Feller pitched eight innings before Joe Dobson took over for New York in relief.

Cleveland New York Yankees Bob Feller Feller Joe Dobson New York Bonham and Dickey Feller, Dobson and Hemsley

Shoun Squelches Giants in Opener as Cardinals Win 7-4

Clyde Shoun scattered seven hits and the St. Louis Cardinals plated 7 runs off three Giants pitchers to defeat New York 7 to 4 in the first game of a doubleheader. Mel Ott homered for New York in the ninth.

Cubs overpower Dodgers 8 to 5 for Passeau's eighteenth win

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Brooklyn Dodgers 8 to 5 in the first game of a Wednesday doubleheader, with Claude Passeau earning his 18th victory after two big three run bursts in a single inning.

Brooklyn Chicago Cubs Brooklyn Dodgers Claude Passeau

Walters Blanks Bees in 8–0 Reds Victory

Cincinnati Reds rout Boston Bees 8 to 0 as Bucky Walters delivers his 19th win and third shutout of the season. He dominates with only four hits allowed.

Boston Cincinnati Reds Boston Bees Bucky Walters

French Indo China Governor General Sends Message to FDR

Travelers from Saigon report Governor General Jean Decoux sent a message to President Roosevelt about the colony. They say Indo China could face a critical turn and that Decoux agreed to allow 20 000 Japanese troops to pass through to attack Chinese forces in Yunnan.

Singapore Saigon Jean Decoux Roosevelt Decoux Yunnan

Willkie McNary Martin to Confer Amid Campaign Plans

Wendell L. Willkie announced a major Indianapolis conference with vice presidential candidate Charles L. McNary and Republican National Chairman Joseph W. Martin Jr. They will meet McNary in Indianapolis and plan to discuss defense and selective service. Hart of St. Louis pledged Knights of Columbus support.

Rushville Ind Wendell L. Willkie Indianapolis Charles L. McNary Joseph W. Martin, Jr Massachusetts Willkie Hamilton Fish N. Y McNary Washington Luke £. Hart St. Louis Supreme Advocate The Knights of Columbus Hart

Four Thousand Enrolled in Linn County Willkie Club

More than 4,000 charter members already enroll in the Linn County Willkie club. David G. Bleakley named temporary county chairman. Headquarters at 1101 Merchants Bank building. A county rally set for Oct 1 in Cedar Rapids with a nationally prominent speaker.

Linn County Willkie Club David G. Bleakley Linn County Willard Archie Shenandoah State Association Merchants National Bank Memorial Coliseum Cedar Rapids Bleakley Merchants Bank Building Mr Bleakley

More Men Added To National Guard Under New Plan

Des Moines Iowa Adjutant General Charles H Grahl announced a nationwide guard reorganization increasing unit strength by 30 officers and over 300 enlisted men. The 313th cavalry becomes 113th cavalry adding 14 officers and 173 men, the 3rd battalion of the 19th field artillery forms in Iowa with 15 officers and 115 men, and the 24th signal troop at Sioux City becomes the headquarters battery of the 184th field artillery adding one officer and 17 men.

DES Moines Charles H Grahl Iowa National Guard Federal War Department Grah 313Th Cavalry 113Th Cavalry Wwith Field Artillery Iowa 185Th Sioux City 184Th Field Artillery Grahl

C N W Revampment Plan Approved by Federal Judge

Federal Judge John P. Barnes approved the Interstate Commerce Commission plan for reorganizing the Chicago and North Western railroad under section 77B of the bankruptcy act. Objections from the railroad and stockholders claimed loss of investments. The plan calls for recapitalization without including current common and preferred holders, whose holdings were valued at about 180 million dollars.

Chicago (Ap John P. Barnes Interstate Commerce Commission Chicago and North- Western Railroad

Mayor Promises Immediate Replacement On Non-Resident Board Members

Mayor Frank Hahn announced plans to replace two non-resident members of the city’s five member board of adjustment which issues non-conforming building permits. He said one member moved to Marion and another, Mahaffey, lives in Iowa City though maintains a business address here. New appointments will be made at Thursday’s council meeting and before Hahn leaves for the annual mayors conference in New York.

Frank Hahn Board of Adjustment Hahn Ifsha Lumer Lorence Marion Lorence Lelane Mahaffey Iowa City New York Conference of Mayors Don Hines George Farmer Vernon E. White Ernest Gundling

Ford backs Willkie candidacy in Detroit endorsement

Henry Ford endorsed Wendell L. Willkie for president in Detroit saying he means to do what he says and is competent to do it without evasion or excuse. The Republican nominee received Ford's public support Wednesday.

Detroit Henry Ford Wendell L. Willkie Willkie

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