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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 14, 1941
Page
1
Reports describe widespread passive resistance and sabotage across German occupied Europe. Yugoslav guerillas strike near Mostar and on the Sava river while rail and ship traffic face disruptions. Norwegian centers like Trondheim Oslo and Christiansand report protests and arrests as Germans redeploy to hunt saboteurs.
City Briefs report a Townsend No. 3 meeting slated for Monday at 7 45 p m in the superior court room. The Roosevelt Hotel ad notes a September 25 event and 60 cent price. Robert Kenney, son of Mr and Mrs Ed Kenney of Center Point road, is training with the Naval Reserve in Chicago and named honor man of his company. Dr David I Berger of Coe College will address Rotary at noon at the Roosevelt Hotel on day.
The Bever park Townsend meeting will be held at the Odd Fellows hall 109 Second avenue SE at 2 p.m. Herbert F. Haren national Illinois representative will speak. Private Horace W. Snow son of Mrs Helen Snow 310 H avenue NW has been rated fourth class specialist and is with the 40th armored regiment in the third armored division at Camp Polk La.
The Cedar Rapids Retail Credit Association holds its autumn meeting Monday at 6 pm at the Roosevelt hotel. Members are invited for a general discussion on the new installment sales requirement and its interpretations.
Trinity Methodist Epworth leagues will gather at 6 30 this evening reversing Saturday’s church page note that there would be no meetings. No church school or worship service today marks Visitation day.
Oscar A. Anderson of Ridway Drive SE will travel to Cincinnati for the national convention of life underwriters to be held Wednesday and Thursday. He will also attend a conference of Equitable Life of Iowa general agents in Cincinnati Monday.
Richard McClenahan aged 18 of 128 Thirty-third Street NE was picking pears for a neighbor when a limb broke causing him to fall from a pear tree near his home. He suffered arm and back injuries and was taken to Mercy hospital for treatment.
A. O. Ambroz reported a theft of 15 dollars from his apartment between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. Thursday. He said entry was gained by forcing the lock with a metal object or similar instrument.
The Cedar Rapids Stamp club meets Monday evening at the Montrose hotel for its final September regular meeting. Guest speaker John A. Hooper, traveler and stamp collector, will attend.
The local club will appear at the meeting on Oct. 6 and take an active part in the state coin convention held Oct. 18 and 19 at the Montrose facility.
The Knights of Columbus plan a special entertainment night for members next Tuesday. Ralph Hayes of the local C Y O has arranged four three round amateur bouts with Alex Fidler officiating.
A reader reflects on isolationist sentiment in the Midwest and Western regions, President Roosevelt's crisis handling, labor relations, and the role of truth in advertising. He cites reading Shirer and Burnham, prefers horseback riding, and notes trends toward low cost housing in publishing home construction magazines.
The Second Army massing along a 100 mile front near Alexandria and the Atchafalaya swamps with 600 tanks and 2 000 armored vehicles plus 100 observation airplanes ready to establish river crossing bridges. General Lear seeks rapid bridgeheads before Krueger. The Third Army fields divisions and GHQ tanks but lacks a full armored division.
The passage reflects on space, plastics, mirrors, insulation, and labor-saving devices while stressing unity and understanding among all elements as society seeks stability. It questions the future world order, fears continued force, and calls for Americans to accept responsibility while preserving freedom and opportunity for children.
Hollywood AP reports Bette Davis will stay at home for two weeks as production on her new film halts after she is bitten on the nose by a friend's Scotty dog. The injury noted by doctors is minor and she is expected to recover quickly.
Cedar Rapids soldiers with the 133rd infantry report close contact in Louisiana maneuvers near Oakdale. Company C and the first battalion detachment describe encirclement by red forces and a 24 hour effort to break the pocket with careful tactics. Staff Sergt. Emil Provsky and Sergt. King have been absent from the main unit during battles.
A seamen strike aimed at tying up Atlantic and Gulf ports went into effect halting several vessels carrying defense materials. The Seafarer's International Union demanded higher war bonuses from 60 to 250 dollars monthly for ships bound for war zones with lesser amounts for Bermuda and Caribbean routes. About 300 sailors refused to work in Weehawken, delaying the Cruise liner Snails and causing refunds for 325 passengers. Union leaders said the action targets Allied and axis ports, while ship operators argued some routes are not in war zones and bonuses should reflect port classifications.
Robert O. Bickel life underwriter in Cedar Rapids unveils Infomat a 10 page death information folder praised as the most worthwhile idea at a national insurance convention. The form records funeral and death certificate needs executors assets and liabilities and is kept in a fireproof file for survivors.
Courtney Douglas Orrell pleaded not guilty at arraignment and will face a Sept. 28 preliminary hearing on charges of murdering Billie Grayson whose nude body was found propped against a tombstone near Chandler. Lincoln County Sheriff said Helen Grandstaff identified Orrell as the man who gave the girls a ride.
Stanwood hosts its annual horse show with about 6000 spectators on Saturday night. The program begins with a flag drill featuring 13 draft horses. Winners emerge in pony and hitch classes with Stanwood runners among top placers.
Four people were injured in a crash on Center Point road as they traveled south toward West Liberty. James A. Woodhouse, 58, suffered two cuts to the back of his head. another driver had a cut above the left eye. Both were taken to Mercy hospital by Ambulance Service. Patrolmen Duncan and Ahring investigated the scene. Both cars were badly damaged. In a separate accident, Mrs. R. L. Manville, 26, previously of Cedar Rapids and now in Burlington, suffered bruises on the right leg and shoulder. Nettie Tryoer, 21, of Wellman, had a bruised right arm and facial cuts. Mrs. Manville rode with her husband on Tenth street SE, while Miss Tryoer rode with Herman Fehlberg of Wellman, who was driving a pickup west on Third avenue.
Berlin AP reports manufacturers and dealers of skis snowshoes and bindings must offer stock to army ordnance offices or quartermaster HQ. The decree signals extensive German winter campaign preparations for Russia.
A traditional Swedish kaka demands 80 eggs in its batter, reflecting a rich, egg heavy recipe passed through generations. The unusual ingredient count highlights regional baking customs and historic kitchen practices.
The Y M C A plans a membership drive starting September 23 with 500 new and renewed memberships sought by September 30. At 7 36 a m the signal will start two leagues of five teams each with eight players and a captain. Mr Armstrong will announce the start and Worcester is noted for extensive YMCA work.
Surviving ships pulled clear as Velox and three rescue freighters aided survivors from earlier sinkings. A second submarine attack sunk the Brandenburg with only one man saved. The Deptford and Velox pressed the submerged sub while a German surface raider loomed, then vanished in a fog of bad weather. High seas raged for days as the convoy continued.
MILWAUKEE UP Without cash in his Legionaire jeans J Steinway Scoville of ones Neb was in town for the twenty third American Legion national convention He travels on the cuff borrowing funds as needed and has an unbroken record of debt in Neb department adjutant records He says a Chicago convention robbery years ago left him penniless and wary of cash handling at large gatherings
Funeral services for Miss Augusta Marie Steineck will be held at Trinity Lutheran Church at 2 p.m. today after a private family service at 1 30 p.m. Burial is in Linwood Cemetery. Friends may call at Turner chapel until 10 a.m. then at the home until 12 30 p.m.
Washington Iowa AP report states 70 year old W W Degolyar of Omaha died Friday from injuries from an automobile accident near Washington last Monday.
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