Linn Red Cross Sets 16000 Quota for Nov Roll Call
Linn county Red Cross chapter sets a 16500 membership quota for the November 11 to 27 drive to boost civil defense support. Co chairmen Harry Cutler and A L Woggenthaler lead the effort to enroll every home and individual. The plan aims for 100 percent Red Cross presence in each dwelling with correct window signage and clarifies that car window stickers are not permitted unless a member owns the vehicle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Red Cross
Linn County
Red Cross
Harry Cutler
A. L. Woggenthaler
Community Chest Agencies See Budget Changes and New Policies
The Community Chest reports a total raised of 93 983 61 with 1 000 servicemen pledges canceled under last year’s policy. Home for Aged Women loses 1 500 in askings, Public Health Nursing gains 3 000, while tuberculosis funds shift to a new setup. Y M C A saves 1 250 in interest benefitting from the capital campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cooper
Welfare Bureau
Public Health Nursing Association
Y.M.C.A
Widmer
Letters Endorse Cedar Rapids Citizens Committee After Riot
Public support letters and cards praise the Cedar Rapids Citizens Committee formed after last Monday’s strike riot at the Wilson and Company plant. Citizens from business, industry, and labor urge vigilance, law enforcement action, and continued efforts to prevent future disturbances in Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Citizens Committee
Wilson and Company
van Vechten Shaffer
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids
Budget agencies grouped by 1942 asks and Chest goal
The document lists cooperating agencies with 1942 budgets and 1941 asks, detailing the Chest’s goals and changes. Agencies include Boy Scouts Camp Fire Girls Community Howse Nursing Salvation Army Sunshine Mission YMG and others with varying amounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Wome
Salvation Army
Sunshine Mission
Sbireatt
Sarinkave
al Teese
tMore
Tsame
Lineman Hurt After 18-Foot Fall From Pole
Special to The Gazette. Joseph Marold, 50, lineman for the Iowa Telephone and Telegraph, fractured skull and neck after an 18 foot fall from a telephone pole onto a cement driveway. He was rushed to Mercy hospital in Dubuque where little hope was held for recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Gazette
Dyersville
Joseph Marold
Iowa Telephone and Telegraph Company
Mercy Hospital
Dubuque
Fighting In China Sees Major Japanese Offensive
Chinese field dispatches report a heavy battle in north Hunan as more than 30,000 Japanese troops based near Yochow push southward in a strong offensive. Uncertainty remains whether the aim is the rice harvest regions or a broader campaign toward Changsha, a target in 1039 that ended in a crushing Japanese defeat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chungking
China
Hunan
Yochow
Changsha
Swedish Denies Baltic Fleet Arrival and Internment
Stockholm based Dagens Nyheter reports Swedish authorities deny rumors that the Russian Baltic fleet has arrived in Swedish waters and been interned. The denial comes amid speculation about naval movements and wartime hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
INS
Dagens Nyheter
Trainmen Pick Ottumwa for 1942 Convention
Ottumwa was chosen as the site for the 1942 convention of the Iowa state association of the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen at the close of a two day meeting in Waterloo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Ottumwa
Iowa State Association of the Brotherhood of Railroad
Funeral services for Walton A. Keller
Walton A. Keller owner of the Walton A. Keller company and Cedar Rapids resident for 24 years died in a local hospital after a long illness. Services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Turner chapel led by Rev. George Stauffacher. The Rose Croix service will be by Bruce chapter. Friends may visit the chapel and All Consistory members meet at Consistory Temple at 1:30 p.m. to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walton A. Keller
Funeral arrangements for John W. Horak of Ely
Members of the Posledni Ta horita lodge 7 C J of Ely will serve as pallbearers at the funeral for John W. Horak 73 of Ely at 2 p.m. Monday in the Ja neba funeral home. Horak died Saturday at his Ely home after a long illness. A son Albin preceded him in death as well as a brother and sister, correcting earlier Gazette reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Posledni Tahorita Lodge
Ely
John W. Horak
Janeba
Horak
Albin
Funeral rites for Victor Tamee by Crescent lodge
Funeral services for Victor Tamee of rural route No 3 who died Saturday morning at a local hospital will be held at 330 PM Monday in the Moon chapel conducted by Crescent lodge A F and A M No 25. Burial is in the family lot at Victor. Master Masons to meet at 3 PM at the Masonic hall to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Tamee
Moon Chapel
Crescent Lodge
A. F
A. M
Victor
Masonic Hall
Funeral services for Frank J. Dvorak
Funeral services for Frank J. Dvorak aged 47 will be held at 2 p.m. Monday at the United Church in Walker conducted by Rev. Mr. Mason of Walker. Burial follows in Walker cemetery with American Legion military rites at the grave. Friends may call Sunday afternoon or evening at the family residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank J. Dvorak
Walker
United Church
Funeral planned for Mrs. Kate J. Travis widow of James B. Travis
Funeral services set for 3 30 p.m. Sunday at Turner chapel for Mrs. Kate J. Travis who died in Everett Washington September 16. Rev Thomas C Collister of St James Methodist church and Star of Maine Rebekah lodge No 221 will officiate. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery. Friends Rebekah Lodge members urged to meet at Turner chapel 3 p m Sunday. Mrs. Travis born January 27 1874 in Dubuque. She moved to Cedar Rapids in 1906 then Seattle 1934 to live with daughter Mrs Harold G Arnold. Surviving daughter and brother Severin Smith of Dubuque. She was a member of the Rebekahs Shrine auxiliary and Mystic Workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kate J. Travis
James B. Travis
Everett
Wash
Turner Chapel
Thomas C. Collister
St. James
Travis
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids
Seattle
Harold G. Arnold
Severin Smith
Death of Frank Machula 80 in Cedar Rapids
Frank Machula 80 of 928 Seventh Street SW died at a local hospital at 12 30 p m Saturday after a brief illness. He was born Sept. 14 1861 in Austria and came to the United States at age eight. Surviving are two sons Frank and Edward both of Cedar Rapids and five daughters Mrs Everett Hemminger Los Angeles Calif Mrs Otis Chadima Mrs Harold Newman Mrs E R Hansen and Mrs Louis Estes all of Cedar Rapids. Funeral services will be held in Moon chapel at 11 am Monday by Theodore B Hlubucek and he will be buried in Linwood cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Machula
Seventh Street
Austria
United States
Emma
Frank
Edward
Cedar Rapids
Everett Hemminger
Los Angeles
Calif
Otis Chadima
Harold Newman
E. R. Hansen
Louis Estes
Frank Kaplan
Swisher
John Rubek
Moon Chapel
Theodore B. Hlubucek
Linwood Cemetery
Muscatine Driver Blamed For Deaths In Bus Collision
A coroner's jury near Muscatine concluded that Oscar Buckles and William Hudler died as a result of criminal negligence by Marvin Daufeldt of Muscatine after an auto-bus crash late Friday. The findings blame Daufeldt for the fatalities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Marvin Danfeldt
Oscar Buckles
William Hudler
Buckles
Hudler
Marvin Daufeldt
Hitler plan differs from Napoleon in Russia drive
The article discusses Nazi strategy aimed at paralyzing Russia by encircling and air striking administrative centers. It highlights Kiev’s capture and the encirclement of Leningrad as major moves, noting Hitler’s plan diverges from Napoleon by seeking to trap Russian forces rather than letting them retreat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Kiev
Leningrad
Hitler
Napoleon
Russians Claim Bitter Struggle For Kiev Amid Heavy German Losses
Moscow dispatches report a brutal conflict around Kiev with German casualties over 150000 and a push of more troops. Soviets claim a last ditch defense to hold the Ukrainian capital as battles rage in northern suburbs and western fronts. The Barents Sea sees a Soviet victory with the sinking of a Nazi transport and Luftwaffe losses exceed 8500 planes. The Black Sea fleet reports 15 German planes destroyed and Leningrad defenders hold firm with 16 German aircraft shot down.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
Kiev
Red Army
Russia
Soviet Information Bureau
Barents Sea
Red Air Force
Odessa
Black Sea
Leningrad
Baltic
Republicans to Discuss National Organization Meeting in Chicago
Representatives from 15 states will meet in Chicago on September 27 and 28 to discuss plans for a national organization. Werner W. Schroeder, Illinois national committeeman and chairman of the organization committee, said the gathering follows an April regional Midwest meeting. Attending national committee members include Harrison E. Spangler of Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Republican Party National Organization
Werner W. Schroeder
Republican National
Illinois
Republican National Committee
National Committee
Harrison E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
City Briefs and Local Notices Highlight Week Events
Light company cooking school runs Monday to Thursday. Continental Buffet ad for Hotel Roosevelt on Sept 25. Townsend Club No 4 meets 7 30 p m Monday in Memorial building supreme courtroom. Mrs F G Ladd visits Cedar Falls daughter. Donald Moss reports lost billfold with $7 at a theater between 2 15 and 5 30 pm Saturday. Douglas Grant WMT speaks Monday about Radio Broadcasting at 8 pm at C S P S hall with refreshments afterwards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Townsend Club No. 4
Memorial Building
Donald Moss
First Avenue W
Douglas Grant
WMT
South Side Civic Club
C. S. P. S. Hall
First Lieut Borchart Ordered to Fort Benning Duty
First Lieut Donald E. Borchart of 629 Avenue NW was ordered Saturday to a year of active duty at Fort Benning Georgia. He will serve in an infantry division there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald E. Borchart
Avenue NW
Fort Benning
Ambar Grotto Benefit Ball at Danceland Friday
Ambar Grotto hosts its annual benefit ball at Danceland on Friday evening September 26. Rene Hartley and his orchestra will provide music featuring a Chicago NBC radio star and three singers performing specialty numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ambar Grotto
Danceland
Rene Hartley
Chicago
NBC
Bruce in 10 day leave from Fort Warren
Donald Bruce son of Mr and Mrs L N Bruce of 325 Eleventh Street SW is in the medical detachment at Fort Warren Wyoming and is home on a ten day leave He will depart Tuesday night to return to Fort Warren.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Donald Bruce
L. N. Bruce
Eleventh Street
Fort Warren
Wyo
Amateur show by railway workers group set for Oct 1 at K P hall
The ladies auxiliary to the Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen sponsor an amateur show at 7 30 pm on October 1 at the K P hall. It was moved from next Wednesday as previously listed. Entrants may call Lucille Greer at 1518 First Avenue East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies Auxiliary
Brotherhood of Railroad Trainmen
K. P. Hall
Lucille Greer
First Avenue E
Coe College Official to Represent at Rutgers Anniversary
Philippos E Papadakis professor of chemistry at New York University will serve as Coe College's official representative at Rutgers University's 175th founding anniversary celebration in New Brunswick on October 9 10 and 11. Papadakis is a 1920 Coe graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philippos E. Papadakis
New York University
New York City
Coe College
Rutgers University
Papadakis
Coe
Y's Men to Hear Cedar Rapids Editor Speak on Football Theme
Tait Cummins, sports editor of The Cedar Rapids Gazette, will speak at the Y's Men's club meeting Monday night. L. W. Woolfolk will serve as master of ceremonies with a football themed program. Robert Moody leads a songfest of football songs. The event begins at 6 15 pm with dinner and a bridge social hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tait Cummins
Cedar Rapids Gazette
L. W. Woolfolk
Robert Moody
Three Men Enlist In Cedar Rapids Naval Reserve
Three Cedar Rapids men enlisted through the local naval recruiting station and were accepted for naval reserve service. Maurice Estes, son of Mr. and Mrs. Sam Estes, awaits orders as pharmacist's mate third class. Julian J. Phelan, grandson of James Phelan, has been sent to the Great Lakes naval training school. Francis Donald Suchomel, son of Frank Suchomel, enlists for naval aviation and goes to Great Lakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Naval Recruiting Station
Cedar Rapids
Naval Reserve
Maurice Estes
Sam Estes
Third Avenue
Julian J. Phelan
James Phelan
Sixth Street
Great Lakes
Lindbergh Speech Triggers Jewish Congress Critique
The American Jewish Congress condemned Charles A. Lindbergh for allegedly attempting to terrorize American Jews into silence on the war. It asserted Jews will not be bribed or blackmailed and voiced hope for deliverance from Hitler, delivered on the Jewish New Year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Jewish Congress
Charles A. Lindbergh
Des Moines
Council
United States
Hitler
Stephen S. Wise
Congress
Parisians Flee To Country As Curfew Tightens
In Vichy reports the Nazi curfew shuts Paris nightlife and sentences 12 more French to death for anti Nazi acts. A French tribunal imposes further death and life terms while 16 receive varying sentences. Parishioners flee to the countryside to avoid the 8 p.m. curfew and passes are required after 9 p.m. Resistance grows amid German measures and local authorities fail to intervene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vichy
Paris
Heinrich von Stulpnagel
Stulpnagel
French Opini on Hit by Paris Executions Stir Vichy
AP reports in Vichy a German reprisal execution of 12 French hostages in Paris prompts official comment that public opinion is saddened by the violence though authorities condemn attacks on German troops. New York dispatch notes CBCS coverage of British radio claims of hostage shootings and higher German retaliations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
VICHY
Paris
New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
Switzerland
Dutch Sabotage and Theft Spark Widespread Concern
London dispatch reports sabotage theft and anti Nazi protests in occupied Holland beyond control. Aneta says the Dutch seaport Rotterdam is unsafe as police struggle with a crime wave. A group of 50 Dutch nazis passed through the village of Wouw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
Holland
Aneta
Rotterdam
Wouw
Trade Unionists Arrested in Bergen Raids under New Sabotage Law
Reports from Norway say hundreds of trade unionists were arrested in Bergen during wide police raids and, under the new sabotage law, will be tried by military tribunals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stockholm
Bergen
Norway
Allied forces report heavy casualties in Balkan fighting
Hundreds of Italian soldiers were killed or wounded fighting Yugoslav guerrillas in Bosnia Serbia and Herzegovina. German garrisons in Yugoslavia were also reported attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Columbia Broadcasting System
Bosnia
Serbia
Herzgovinia
Yugoslavia
Nine Chilean Citizens Arrested in European Cities
The DNB news agency says nine Chilean citizens were arrested in Paris Vienna and Berlin over the past few days on charges of intrigues hostile to the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
DNB
Paris
Vienna
Church Leader Reflects on War and Society
The clergyman contends for tolerance and sympathy among groups and questions anti religious policies in Russia. He critiques foreign policy, notes ministers shift from pacifism, and argues society and international forces foster criminals. He identifies Hitler as a manifestation of lawless stupidity and links global events to collective guilt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hitler
Equitable Peace Challenge Amid War Morality
The author argues that securing a fair peace is more pressing than winning the war. Churches are unlikely to bless war as divine means, and while moral aims exist, imperial greed sullies the conflict’s moral surface.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kingdom of God
Propaganda Fight Over Adjourning Politics Sparks Nebraska Rally
Rep. Joseph W. Martin Jr., national Republican chairman, warned that a Republican House in 1942 would guard the American way of life. He argued there is propaganda about adjourning politics and noted New Deal influence in Washington while citing a few exceptions in authority and salary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kearney
Neb
Joseph W. Martin, Jr
Massachusetts
House of Representatives
Nebraska
Washington
Pay Hour Dispute At Marengo Plant
Pioneer Hybrid Seed Corn plant near Marengo faces a wage and hour dispute between about 200 employees and management. Delmar Henderson, the plant manager, said the issue is informal talks with no union, no picketing, and no strike. He noted the situation remains nonconfrontational.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marengo
Delmar Henderson
Henderson
Lindbergh to Speak Under America First sponsorship
The America First committee announced it will sponsor Col Charles A Lindberghs address at Fort Wayne Indiana on October 3. The group’s executive committee met to discuss his Des Moines speech and a further statement is to be issued soon. A mail referendum of leaders is under way and a possible midweek update on Lindbergh remarks may follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
America First Committee
Charles A. Lindbergh
Fort Wayne
Ind
Lindbergh
Des Moines
America First
Washington
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Community Chest
Second Avenue Sea
Young Moon Funeral Home
Progressive
First Avenue
John W. Morak
Kate Travis
City Briefs
Continental Buffet
Hotel Roosevelt
F. G. Ladd
N. O. Halverson
Cedar Falls
Cummins
Nieuwsblad van Het Noorden
Joe Martin
Okinow
Iymane
Turner
Turner Organization
E. Anderson
John B. Turner & Son Organization
John B. Turner & Son
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
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