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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1941
Page
3
A Saturday 12:45 a.m. incident involved a short circuit in the wiring of a car parked at Fourth Avenue and Twenty First Street SE. The vehicle, owned by T. E. Swen of 515 Forest Drive SE, triggered a sit alarm from Company No. 6, prompting a prompt on-scene response.
Velda Ann Stallman and Lyle Edward Beranek both of Fairfax Nellie Cavanaugh Ely and Walter F. Ashbocker Cedar Rapids Helen Ann Field and Ralph M. Clymer both of Cedar Rapids are listed in a community notice.
St Luke's reports a son for Mr and Mrs Robert P Bell at 416 Sixteenth St SE born September 12 and a daughter for Mr and Mrs G H Mickelson at 217 Sixteenth St NE born September 12 and a daughter for Mr and Mrs Loren Klopp of Marion born September 13 Mercy Hospital records a son for Mr and Mrs Charles Pope at 2136 Twentieth St NW born September 12 a son for Mr and Mrs William Rossey at 2228 Bowling St SW born September 13 and a son for Mr and Mrs Edmund J Meade at 924 Nineteenth Ave SW born September 15.
Col. C. B. Robbins was unanimously elected president of the Cedar Rapids Symphony Orchestra association. Montello Knapp and James Shaw were commissioned second lieutenants in the army reserve corps at Fort Snelling with the Coe unit of the R.C.T.C. Leo J. Custer of Cedar Rapids was appointed one of three district deputy grand exalted rulers of Iowa Elks.
Miss Olive L Barker of the city schools music department has been hired as director of music for the coming season at Westminster Presbyterian church. Lorraine Dempsey left for Indiana to begin her freshman year at St Marys of the Woods. Rev Clark R Parker of La Porte Indiana was invited to preach at First Baptist next Sunday with a potential call to pastor.
On September 13 1911 J Ives left for New Orleans before a Panama trip and South America winter tour. Cedar Rapids youth Lucien Wheeler handles advance work for President Taft’s western states tour. William Dunlap of Springville was seriously injured after being thrown from a buggy on First Street at First Avenue.
In Antofagasta authorities arrested eighteen prominent German businessmen including a bank manager. The raids follow reports of arms and ammunition and Chilean officials launch a campaign against alleged Nazi sympathizers in the country.
Delaware residents vote 98 percent in favor of a 20 year franchise to the Iowa Electric Co for street and residence lighting. The deal lowers minimum charges and enables more extensive lighting of streets and alleys as soon as possible. Charles J. Gassman Manchester manager of the utilities company notes the progress.
Burlington New Jersey voters and residents see a shift as the city council repeals a seven year old ordinance allowing 20 local barber shops to stay open 24 hours a day. Wives and sweethearts had protested long after work shifts for defense workers, noting the 9 p.m. closing rule created bottlenecks.
Prof. J. E. McDaniel of Georgia Tech, tied to the office of production management as a dollar a year man, received only eight and a half months of pay from Uncle Sam last year. Saturday the treasury delivered his check for T71 cents.
Seigo Nakano, a leading political figure in Japan, told a rally that Japan will fight to the last man if Washington Tokyo negotiations break down. He urged swift action and warned oil shortages could ground planes if blood transfusion to Japan is delayed. Meanwhile reports suggest China and Japan may reach a unified government deal under Nanking, potentially ending the Sino Japanese war though confirmation is uncertain.
One night window breaks and unlocked doors allowed robbers to steal cash and a gold cameo ring from residents Jarecki and Pappenius in a First Avenue East building. Mrs Byers reported $25 missing from her purse after hearing a terrace door entry. Detectives struggle with staffing as L B Marshall handles office work while Kadina Condon and Al Wilson manage outside cases.
Sees Atlantic battle reaching a turning point as American ships gain armed protection and convoy liaison with Britain. Roosevelt orders enhanced defense of ships under the American flag, shifting life lines to Canada and the United States under American protection.
President Roosevelt departs by car for Annapolis to begin a weekend yacht cruise on the Potomac. He will confer with defense and lend lease officials on production and contract distribution, accompanied by Knudsen Odlum Hopkins and Diana Hopkins. Captain Beardall joins the party as the yacht sails toward Washington Navy Yard.
The Romanian interior ministry warned communist elements Saturday that any son attempting acts against state security will be shot on the spot.
Albert Jackson appeared in district court for a third drunkenness charge. He pled guilty to the third offense and was fined 500 dollars plus costs, sentenced to Fort Madison for up to a year, with suspension on good behavior. An appeal bond was set at 1500 dollars. He was charged with drunk driving on April 6 near Mount Vernon on Highway 30.
September term of court opens Monday with Judges Moffit and He on law matters and Gene Haas on equity. G K Thompson to Cedar County for opening. Haas to Jones County September 29. Motions set for Monday morning, assignments Tuesday at 10, defaults at 1 30. Petit jury not summoned until September 23 at 9 a.m.
Charles J. Devlin, returned from Stillwater Minnesota, pled guilty to uttering a forged $10 check and received a one year sentence suspended during good behavior. He was arraigned before Judge G K Thompson Saturday with appeal bond set.
Pauline Moss was awarded a divorce from Robert Moss on November 13 1940 and alimony of 20 dollars monthly plus support for two children. A writ of citation was ordered and Robert Moss to appear at the courthouse for examination per Judge G K Thompson on Friday.
The operating while intoxicated charge against Kenney Volz was dismissed Saturday by Judge J. K. Thompson at the request of the complainant and due to insufficient evidence. The information was filed last March.
Hearing on the application of M. W. Ellis as receiver of the American Trust and Savings Bank to obtain authority to sell assets. Proceedings focus on asset liquidation and court approval.
Myrtle West was jailed for six months by Judge G. K. Thompson after August vagrancy arrest. All but 30 days tied to good behavior, starting August 22, with an appeal bond set at $1,009.
District court scheduled two probate hearings. John A. Peterson's will, with death on August 15, will be heard September 20 at 9 a.m. A hearing for Rose Beslier, who died September 5, is set for September 19 at 9 a.m.
A notice records a federal court filing Friday by Bessie G. against Arthur and Ann Adams of 623 Twenty-first Street NE over a 1940 individual income tax liability of 29.91 dollars. The brief cites a tax lien action in the federal court system.
Lieut George C Merkel of the 18th field artillery at Fort Sill Oklahoma visits his Mr and Mrs I Merkel at 4505 Tama res a local home in the district and is greeted by friends during the weekend gathering at their residence.
Body of a farmer was found in the Iowa River about 400 yards east of a bridge a mile northeast of Marengo. Sheriff Milford Engelbert and Guy Gross assisted, with a brother-in-law of Newkirk present. Newkirk is survived by wife Martha Stephan Newkirk and two young children.
The review highlights Britain’s armored divisions and mobile units with tanks, armored cars, scout cars, and motorized infantry. Gen Er Lee and Brig Raymond American attaché observed the showcase as Britain builds diverse mechanized forces. Despite shortages, correspondents note progress and expect large actions soon.
In Traer the Mikado will be staged at the opera house Friday Sept 19 by local talent. About 50 singers join the choruses with Mrs Carl Wilson directing the comedy and Mrs Gail Briggs assisting with dances. Local volunteers handle scenery costumes and more.
Officials said the statewide blackout was a complete success as lights went out and air raid sirens sounded over a vast area. Capt. A B Martinez praised local training and cooperation of 530000 citizens in the first nation wide civilian defense test. He sent a full report to the director.
Three major airplane factories in southern California announced blanket increases of 10 cents an hour for aircraft labor retroactive to July 1. The gain applies to workers at a time when wage negotiations and production schedules are under review, with the industry citing rising living costs and overtime pressures.
In Colorado Springs, Justice Hugo Megga Bone urged the nation to restore faith in democracy Friday night as a bulwark against Hitler. He called upon a broad coalition to lead the way, stressing unity and firm resolve.
Mrs Louisa Bickford follows rector to fame through devotion after her husband’s death at St Clement’s church. Ashes laid at the church, she refused to pass it, and instructed staff to destroy her blind dog Nipper if anything happened to her. She died soon after, with Nipper also dead.
Russian forces strike to relieve endangered sectors, taking Cherniv and pushing toward Krasilo south of Kiev. The Bryansk advance could threaten German flanks, while gains south of Leningrad aim to relieve that front. Finland reports large Soviet material captures and German air raids continue on Lenin grad defenses.
The Holdrege Nebraska junior drum and bugle corps en route to Milwaukee for the American Legion convention paused in Rapids Saturday. They held a morning drill and concert on Third Avenue between Third and Fourth streets at 7 30, wearing white coveralls and distributing booklets promoting Holdrege as the Magic City of the Plains.
Funeral services for Mrs. John M. Matthews, 657 Nineteenth Avenue Southwest, who died in a local hospital Friday, will be held at 2 Sunday in Moon chapel with Rev. H. L. Ru officiating. Burial follows in Cedar Park. Members of the Moose lodge will attend in a body. Friends may visit the chapel prior to services.
The funeral will be held at one chapel Sunday at 2 in memory of the deceased from 1415 Hamilton Street SW. Theo dore B. Hlubucek will conduct the service with burial to follow.
The article discusses whether Hitler will declare war on the United States as a strategic move. It notes risks and potential gains, including psychological impact and effects on American production, with consideration of German plans in the Russia campaign and British cabinet views.
An attractive young woman calling herself Mary Reynolds, 25, is a Bellevue hospital psychopathic ward patient recovering from poisoning. Police classify the case as attempted death by her own action. Hospital records list her father as Robert Reynolds and mother as Mary Bland, a name matching a Who’s Who entry for U.S. Senator Robert Reynolds’ second wife.
Washington AP reports the War Department has recommended 170 regular army officers for removal under a new law. Those with under seven years service will be honorably discharged, others retired on pay by rank and service. A five general board made the recommendations with final Secretary of War approval.
Secretary of Agriculture Claude R. Wickard spoke in Los Angeles on a Democratic women’s gathering, predicting war prosperity for agriculture with strong demand and higher farm incomes, signaling a bright outlook for farmers nationwide.
Decorah ram sale reports prices ranging from 35 to 48 dollars per ram with a brisk bidding scene. Buyers included local ranchers and breeders while sale organizers noted strong demand for registered and pedigreed stock.
In Moscow Idaho farmers in Parouse country fear they will save only a small portion of 5 million dollars in unh ar dy crops after nearly a month of continuous rains that delayed farm work and damaged harvests.
Dr. R M Wray of Cedar Rapids spoke on inflammatory rheumatism noting it affects the young and joints burn with high fever. He cited two of ten patients treated in three years recovering completely and urged doctors to check feet for osteoarthritis and orthopedic causes. Early treatment in young patients can yield rapid improvement.
Civilian industry leaders warn that dislocation and unemployment loom as non defense firms face shutdowns. Speakers urge contract dispersal to many small plants, citing German practice, while a permanent board of directors defines labor civic and management roles for future regional meetings and a Chicago session to choose representatives for talks with Leon Henderson on plant conversion to defense needs.
Lois Lauckner a 21 year old known as Lois Von Luckner faced charges in Albany New York for posing as a Justice Department agent. She was held in Albany County Jail after authorities turned her in on alleged fraud related to federal impersonation.
Cedar Rapids firms report rising business as they cite profitable experience and growth strategies. Telephone 21121 available for complete information.
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