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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1942

Page

4

Temperature Figure For Monday Forecast

Monday temperature outlook shows notable variation across regions. Readings expect cool to mild conditions with potential cold spots and a slight warming trend later in the day.

Bonfire Rubbish Reported at Bever Avenue SE

At 10 33 p m Monday a rubbish bonfire was reported at 1559 Bever avenue SE. The station said the fire was under control and no injuries were reported. Local responders from Co No 6 attended with a still alarm.

Bever Avenue SE Still Alarm, Co. No

Local Drivers Face Fines for Disturbing Peace and Signal Violations

James Benda, 54, of 1036 Elev-aS, fined $25 and costs for drunk and disturbing the peace. Francis Buhmeyer of Marion fined $2 and costs for failure to signal when moving a parked vehicle.

James Benda Wau Francis Buhmeyer Marion

Peterson Family Welcomes New Daughter and Son

Sidwell on Second Avenue SE reports a son born Sept 21 and Mrs Donald Street SE a daughter born Sept 22. The father, Mr Petersen, a motor machinist's mate first class in the navy, is en route to New.

Eleanor's View on Draft of Husbands Without Children

Mrs. Franklin D. Roosevelt said she sees no reason childless married men should be treated like single men by local draft boards. She urged boards to judge each case on its merits and noted she will travel to the west coast to visit army and navy hospitals.

Washington Franklin D. Roosevelt West Coast Army Navy WAAC Des Moines

Plans for Cedar Rapids airport move forward

A. L. Taylor secretary of the Chamber of Commerce told the Canopus club on Tuesday that Cedar Rapids airport plans are proceeding rapidly. He described the all-out effort culminating in procurement under the CAA and noted it is not yet known which of 12 or 14 air service arms will take over the field.

Cedar Rapids A. L. Taylor Chamber of Commerce Canopus Club Taylor Recen CAA

British Raid Schleswig Holstein Claimed

AP report from German broadcasts says British forces conducted a raid on Schleswig Holstein. Token official German confirmation unavailable.

Schleswig-Holstein Beplin DNB

Vows Round The Clock Raids On Germany This Winter

London reports a long winter air offensive led by the Royal Air Force with planned American aid once enough army planes reach Britain. A Baker interview claims Britain can reach most of Germany from the air and destroy munitions, ships, and communications to halt German armies. He emphasizes using all weapons and that the side with the largest effective air force will win the war.

London Royal Air Force Baker Daily Mail Germany British Isles Sa — Cates

Reed left to join the American Volunteer Group

Reed, Cedar Rapids born, rose from local athlete to World War II pilot. After college at Loras, he joined the Army Air Corps in 1940, became an instructor, then resigned to enlist with the A V G on July 3, 1941. He sailed July 20 with 27 pilots to Burma, pursuing a perilous, secret mission.

Linn County Cedar Rapids Marion Reed Loras Eg F Oats and Witwer's Army Air Corps Randolph Texas Barksdale Field Ee Port Hen Ol A Mae B Iell A.V.G Central Aircraft Manufacturing Company Far East Burma China Burma Road

Willkie Examines Red Army Trophy Display

Willkie surveys captured German trophies and banners in Central House. He planned to attend a jazz band concert of American tunes Tuesday night. Foreign Commissar Vyacheslav greeted Willkie on Monday with no date set for further talks.

Benners Central House Willkie Vyacheslav Peemter Lessie

Reading of fragmented OCR results

A partial OCR fragment shows numbers 82.55 and 61 percent with unclear context or subjects. No identifiable people places organizations or events are readable to establish a concrete news item.

Duncan Defends Himself in Burglary Case

Duncan acted as his own attorney in a burglary case in Marion announcing that the money found on him came from gambling. He claimed he earned it by cards and dice and admitted it may harden jurors but stood by the facts. Ruth Maier, the agency bookkeeper, testified as the first witness before a noon recess.

Duncan Ducan W. W. Crissman Ruth Maier

The Real Jake the Barber Speaks on a Chicago Bond

The man known as Factor recounts his life from barber work in Chicago to a dramatic kidnapping in which $70,000 was paid for his release. He discusses Cedar Rapids interest, his sons Jerome Alvin and his navy enlistment, and a past mistaken accusation in England.

Chicago Jake Factor Cedar Rapids Cedar Rap Jerome United States Army Signal Corps Alvin Navy John-Not Cas Geemas Img

Cedar Rapids Hits Tin Can Drive Milestone

Cedar Rapids is over the hump in its tin can salvage drive. Chairman Lou Burgus said Monday’s collections surpassed the 3,500 pound daily quota and should rise as households adjust. Cans can be saved at home until a batch is ready, then placed outside for pickup by the city.

Cedar Rapids Lou Burgus Burgus Hare

Deaths Mrs Jine Te longtime resident of Ely

Mrs Jine Te wife of John Te died at 2 30 am Tuesday at her home 211 Sixteenth Avenue SW after a lingering illness Born in Moravia March 18 1857 she came to this country in 1876 age near 79 She is survived by husband two daughters Mrs Skalsky of Ely 10 grandchildren and six great grandchildren A daughter Anna died in 1935 She was a member of the Bohemian Reformed church near Ak 2 and arrangements are pending

Jine Te John Te Sixteenth Avenue Moravia Ely Skalsky Anna Telecky Bohemian Reformed Church Janebacha

Paul F Sprague Dies After Year Long Illness

Paul F. Sprague, 52, formerly of Cedar Rapids, died Monday in the U S Veterans hospital in Portland Oregon after a year of illness. Born March 20, 1890 in Cedar Rapids to the late B C Sprague, he served with the Sixth Marines headquarters company in World War I. Survivors include a daughter Jeana of Chicago and a sister, both named in an incomplete list, with mention of a librarian at a Bible institute in Chicago.

Paul F. Sprague Cedar Rapids U. S. Veterans Hospital Portland Ore B. C Sixth Marines Chicago Vivors Jeana Sprague Seoay Bible Institute Chic

Death of Augustus S. Berger at 67 in Cedar Rapids

Augustus Stephen Berger died at 10 30 a m Tuesday at his home 1803 Johnson avenue NW after a lingering illness He was born August 25 1875 in Washington D C and had lived in Cedar Rapids for years Survived by his wife Mabel and five children The body is at Beatty chapel funeral arrangements pending

Augustus Stephen Berger Johnson Avenue Washington, l Cedar Rapids Mabel Beatty Chapel

Local Servicemen Complete Training and Assignments

MEN in SERVICE y 210 Sixth Street SW and his mother Mrs Laura McLaughlin 333% First Avenue SW McLaugh-4 recently finished his preliminary training. He has been assigned to a trade school. Private Howard Hammill son Mrs Emma na nhe NW has been stationed with

Sixth Street Laura McLaughlin First Avenue McLaugh- 4 Howard Hammill Emma Na Nhe NW

Mineck Appointed Second Lieutenant After Fort Sill Graduation

Arnold Lynn Mineck son of Arnold P Mineck 1608 First Avenue NW is home on furlough after graduating from officers candidate school at Fort Sill He has been commissioned a second lieutenant in the field artillery and assigned to Camp Maxey Texas.

Arnold Lynn Mineck Arnold P. Mineck First Avenue NW Fort Sill Oklo Mineck Field Artillery Camp Maxey Texas

Biderman Receives Naval Wings at Corpus Christi

Adolph M. Biderman son of Mr and Mrs Charles Dodie Ely road SW has earned naval wings at Corpus Christi and is commissioned in the reserve based at Glenview Illinois.

Adolph M. Biderman Charles Dodie Ely Corpus Christi Glenview

Son Clifford Adams Promoted in Navy

Mrs Olga Henderson reports her son Clifford A Adams has been promoted from aviation pilot first class to chief aviation pilot while stationed in the Pacific. He has served seven years in the Navy.

Olga Henderson Westwood Drive Clifford A. Adams Pacific Navy

Celt See. aere son of Mr. and Mrs. H. Tellier

A birth notice from Jefferson Barracks lists Celt See as the newborn son of Mr. and Mrs. H Tellier residing at 320 Jefferson Barracks. The brief item records a family welcome without further details.

Celt

Private John Gilbert Cramer Sent to Nashville

Private John Gilbert Cramer, son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles A Crowder of Missouri, serves in the army signal corps and is stationed in Nashville Tennessee.

John Gilbert Cramer Charles A. Crowder Nashville, Tenn Army Signal Corps

Army cadet school orders for Donald Angott in Nashville

Donald Angott, who enlisted last June, received orders to report at the army aviation cadet school in Nashville Tennessee Monday night. He has spent five years in the United States or internal revenue, the last two in Grinnell. His wife and daughter Marcella will live with his parents Mr and Mrs A Angott at 1825 Eighth avenue SE.

Donald Angott Army Aviation Cadet School Nashville Tenn Mr. Angott United States Internal Revenue Grinnell Marcella A. Angott Eighth Avenue SE

Leonard L. Nelson Sets Course to Complete Army Air Forces Training

Leonard L. Nelson, son of Mr. Texas, is to complete the Army Air Forces training course. He has already begun the program and is advancing through the course requirements.

Leonard L. Nelson Mr. Texas Army Air Forces Training

Sailor Joseph McNabb Returns From Nine Day Leave

Joseph H. McNabb son of Mr and Mrs Aaron W McNabb 521 Sixteenth street NE returned to the Great Lakes naval training station after a nine day leave spent with his parents.

Joseph H. McNabb Aaron W. McNabb Sixteenth Street Great Lakes Naval Training Station

Local Recruit Enlists At Great Lakes Station

Edward V. Scott, 21, of 376 Seventeenth Street SE, enlisted as a hospital apprentice second class at the Great Lakes naval training station. He is with his parents and Mrs. Alvin Shafer at 1454 Bever.

Alvin Shafer Bever Avenue Edward V. Scott Seventeenth Street SE Great Kes Naval Training Station

Mrs James Dente Notice at 1008 J Street SW

A public notice lists Mrs James Dente residing at 1008 J Street SW with a date entry of February 15 referenced in the record.

James Dente J Street

Hearings Opened on Rail Freight Rates

In Indianapolis the Interstate Commerce Commission opened hearings on freight rates with about 600 ICC and state officials and shippers’ representatives in attendance. ICC examiner William J. Koebel said an investigation into class rates east of the Rockies and major freight classifications would run at least two weeks, possibly 30 days.

Indianapolis Interstate Commerce Commission ICC William J. Koebel ICC Examiner Washington Rocky Mountains United States

Cedar Rapids Navy club meets at Montrose hotel

Members of the Cedar Rapids Navy club will meet at 7 30 p m Wednesday at the Montrose hotel. Mrs Louis Louvar of 2112 E avenue NE underwent a tonsillectomy at St Luke's hospital Monday. Miss Mary J Pederson of 519 Fourth avenue SE left Tuesday for a vacation with friends at Oelwein and DeWitt. Carl E Miller of 2601 E avenue NE recently had an operation and is now allowed visitors at St Luke's hospital. Mrs Carl E nam of 2132 E avenue NE has been a patient at St Luke's hospital for two weeks and has been moved to University hospital at Iowa City for further treatment.

Cedar Rapids Navy Club Montrose Hotel Louis Louvar E Avenue NE St. Luke's Hospital Mary J. Pederson Fourth Avenue SE Oelwein Carl E. Miller E Avenue St. Luke's Carl E. Nam Avenue St. Luke’s Hospital University Hospital Iowa City

Mrs Mabel Canning Visits Washington Relatives

Miss Mabel Canning of Washington DC visits her mother Mrs Grace and her sister Mrs Lucille Carver on Fifteenth Street SE for a family gathering.

Mabel Canning Washington, D. C Grace Fifteenth Street Lucille Carver

Men of First Lutheran Plan Wednesday Meeting

The Men's Brotherhood of the First Lutheran church will gather at 7 45 p m Wednesday to plan an upcoming program of activities for men.

of the First Lutheran Church

Worker Injured When Fly Wheel Falls at Iowa Manufacturing

Otto Jirsa of 1328 L street SW suffered a fractured bone in the lower right leg and toe cuts when a fly wheel rolled off and fell on him about 7 am Tuesday at the Iowa Manufacturing company. He was taken to St. Luke's hospital by ambulance service.

Otto Jirsa L Street Iowa Manufacturing Company St. Luke's Hospital

Baha'i Lecture By Mrs Ives In Cedar Rapids

Mrs Howard Ives of Winnetka Illinois, noted Baha i exponent, will deliver her third Cedar Rapids lecture Friday at 8 p m at the Iowa Light and Power auditorium.

Howard Ives Winnetka, Ill Cedar Rapids Iowa Light and Power

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