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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1942
Page
1
A light rainfall pushed Cedar Rapids temperatures back into the thirties. The day began near 41 at 11 a.m. and rose to a peak of 48 at 4:45 p.m. before falling to 37 at midnight and 34 by 5 a.m.
At 5 10 a m Friday firefighters responded to a report of an overheated motor at A Avenue Grocery 704 A Avenue NE. Nick Shadid reported the incident as a general alarm with minor damage and no injuries.
L Shea of Eighth avenue SW faced a ten dollar fine plus costs for speeding. Dwight Hillis Beach of 1919 Wilson avenue SW was fined two dollars and costs for failure to yield the right of way. Rockwell Bingham of 2210 Grande avenue SE was fined two dollars and costs for failure to signal when moving a parked car.
Earnest A. Lambert, 71, died Thursday evening at his street. Tony Cairo, 66, died Friday morning at his home on 102% Third Avenue SW. Roscoe R. Wheaton, 18, of 302 Eighth Avenue SE, died Thursday afternoon while being transported to a Cedar Rapids hospital in an ambulance.
St Luke s hospital reports several newborns to local families on Sept 24 and 25 with parents including Mr and Mrs William J Olmstead Donald R Kyle David S Floyd Darrel Lloyd Lyle Huss William E Wagner and Mr and Mrs Robert Baylor Mason City The Baylor child’s mother is Martha Myers daughter of J K Myers of 200 Fifteenth Street NW
A garbled wire-service style notice mentions regional events and partnerships under The Gazette Company, with scattered references to Michigan and New York. No clear names or dates are recoverable. readable fragments hint at a publishable local item about a winter feast.
Joseph W. Lesinger a longtime south side organizer and banker died at his home 1116 Third street SE after a brief illness. Born March 20 1873 in Cedar Rapids he built civic and business ties including organizing the Iowa State Savings Bank opened January 6 1906. Survived by widow Anna C Shilladey two daughters a stepson three sisters and two brothers funeral arrangements to be announced.
British report details heavy losses in a battle with the German convoy, noting torpedoed ships and sunk vessels including the 815-ton mine sweeper Leda. Sea Hurricanes aided defenses as 13 German planes were shot down in one day and 24 the next, with several others destroyed or damaged.
Robert J, in charge of the Cedar Rapids navy recruiting office since July 1, spoke to the High 12 Club on Life in the Navy. He described the enlistment process, the path to sea, and daily life aboard ship in a clear, orderly briefing.
The Navy Mothers club of Cedar Rapids will ship 20 comforters to the Marine base at National City California. Volunteers gathered old clothes washed cut and sewn into quilts with Red Cross wool scraps and old fillers used instead of cotton. Funds and scraps are sought from the public to expand the effort. Committee members include Mrs J A Hayward Mrs Pearl Thomas and Mrs Orley McCune.
Sheriff and state agents arrest Mrs Madsen after a dawn sighting in West Liberty. She admits killing her husband amid quarrels and claims to hid a shotgun in the home. She is jailed in Muscatine. sons are being cared for by neighbors as Cedar County and Muscatine authorities plan next moves.
Special to The Gezette reports Winneshiek county soybeans suffered near total loss after Friday morning temperatures hit 22 degrees. Little bean hay will be salvaged as barns hold other hay, and about 15 percent of the corn crop may be damaged.
The Commerce Department reported that passenger and commodity traf fic rose three percent on average in the first half of 1942. Compared with 1939-1939 baseline traffic this June reached 178 percent, reflecting gains ahead of U S involvement in World War II.
In a first move to cut public notices and mailing lists Davis mandates elimination of 239 items and curtailment of 284. He will appoint an inter agency publications committee to allow department officials to oppose future reductions. The aim is wartime efficiency with continued essential information.
Scrap M. Nelson is cited as counties producing 100 pounds or more per capita will receive a salvage victory pennant. WPB’s conservation division outlines that only weighed scrap metal or rubber delivered to victory stockpiles official salvage depots or scrap dealers’ yards will count. Scrap collected during the three week newspaper drive is the final tabulation window.
The War Production Board urged Americans to act as salvage scouts reporting idle iron and steel structures and abandoned machinery. Lessing J. Rosenwald said vast usable metal exists in bridges mines buildings rails mills tanks ships and more, and owners can be urged to move metal to mills.
Cedar Rapids petitioning organizations report 400 to 500 non operating railroad workers in the area face job loss as management initiated a wage move in 1932. Brotherhood officials say a 10 percent pay advance granted earlier this year is due to expire next year and the Friday request seeks to offset that loss.
London based Yugoslav sources say Dr Vladimir Macek and five other Croatian Peasant party chiefs were arrested in Zagreb for refusing to collaborate with the Axis. The arrests were reported Friday by AP.
Linn County teachers report a 50 percent rise in advanced algebra enrollment and addition of solid geometry to plane geometry as war context shapes schooling. A conference led by Vernon Price of University High Iowa City highlighted aviation interest and a Welch speech on diction and speech habits for teachers.
British forces announced control of Madagascar after capturing Tananarive and placing the island under military rule to ensure law and order while a friendly regime is established. The Vichy French flag will continue to fly as the island remains under occupation for Axis radar bases.
President Roosevelt addressed the Military Order of the World War at its 22nd annual Milwaukee convention extending gratitude for full hearted support of the war effort and offering greetings.
Lloyd M M Conese son of Mrs Hazel O Connor of 1 Second Avenue Southwest promoted from private first class to corporal. He is stationed at a technicians school in
Mr and Mrs Howard Douglas of 1106 Elmhurst announce their son Charles L Douglas II has enlisted in the air corps and is ordered to report for training at Kelly Field Texas on Saturday while visiting in Detroit.
Donald R. Beastrom a second class sailor is spending ten days at home with his wife and Ed Beastrom. They reside at 1 Avenue En and he is stationed at a west coast naval base.
Private Eugene M. Ortmann son of Mrs Maggie Ortmann of Strawberry Point has been assigned to the armored force replacement training center at Fort Knox Kentucky for basic army training.
Private Howard Rinderknecht son of Mr and Mrs John Rinderknecht of 918 L street SW is stationed with the medical detachment at Morrisfield North Carolina. He was inducted into the army August 31.
Carl Walter Jensen aviation mechanic's mate third class is spending a 12 day leave at his mother Mrs. Edith Jensen's home located at 1623 B avenue NE. Jensen is stationed with the navy air service at Jacksonville Florida.
George E. Ward 79 a former employee of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern and Rock Island shops in Cedar Rapids from 1892 to 1898 died in Lima Ohio last week. His death was learned Friday by his sister-in-law Mrs. Jack C. Bauer of Cedar Rapids.
Sudden death occurred at 6 p.m. Thursday at 416 Second Street SW. Born in Finis July 4, 1871, he lived in Cedar Rapids 61 years. Survived by wife Bertha J. a son Earl of Cedar Rapids a daughter Mrs. Luetta Vosberg Independence two brothers Robert Chicago Charles H. Lambert Chicago three sisters Mrs. B. M. Hensley Cedar Rapids Mrs. Myrtle Witt Chicago Mrs. Maude Miller Chicago. Body at Beatty chapel funeral plans postponed due to Mrs. Lambert's illness.
Tony Caito 65 died at 6 55 a m Friday at his home 102 5 Third avenue sw after a lingering illness. Born June 15 1877 he came to the country at age 13 and lived in Cedar Rapids 48 years. He operated a retail grocery and fruit business. Survived by daughter Mrs Mamie Kelchner Rapids grandson Vern Kelchner Jr four sisters Mrs Gus Gatto Mrs Phil Scolaro Mrs Rose Catto of Cedar Rapids and Mrs Wence Corso Iowa City a brother Gus Catto Belvidere Ill and several nieces and nephews. A son Frank died seven years ago. Body at Monahan chapel with calling Saturday funeral plans to be announced later.
Roscoe R Wheaton aged 17 of 802 Eighth Avenue SE died at 4 50 p m Thursday in an ambulance.
The report notes the deceased, once employed by Wilson and Company, is survived by father Warren M. Wheat-Scott of Bloomfield six sisters Mrs Mary Kirkhart Cantril IA Mrs Annabell Kimball West Grove IA Mrs Sara Bitzer Rapids Earl D Wheaton and Dickie L Scott Bloomfield and several aunts and uncles. Friends may call Friday evening. The body will be taken to Bloomfield Saturday for services at Wagler chapel Sunday at 2 p.m.
In a winter strain the city jail risks cold due to fuel shortages for the furnace. Heating parts delay keeps cells chilly as police use electric heaters waiting for proper flues. Judge Johnson quips he melted icicles to reach the second floor and contemplates moving police court to City Hall if cold weather persists.
Funeral services for Mrs John Maxwell 61 of Riceville longtime Traer resident were held Friday in Riceville with burial there. She died Wednesday born on a farm east of Traer taught in rural schools for many years surviving are two sisters Mrs Andrew Maxwell of Riceville and Mrs Ralph Green of Sioux Rapids.
The agriculture department announced 17 of 25 major cities face milk shortages. Efforts will focus on supplying families with cream and dairy products, with rationing considered last. Philadelphia and St. Louis are named as affected areas, and curtailment of cream production is planned as first steps in regional distribution.
GUEYDAN La AP Civilian defense officials hail Warren Breaux 11 as national schoolboy scrap gathering champion. The 72 pound lad has collected 800000 pounds of metal since April about 11 times his own weight. He has gathered 2736 dollars worth of scrap.
In Philadelphia at Jay Cook Junior High Principal Charles E. Neville announced students could leave class to buy war stamps. The policy triggered a 600 percent sales jump as 1,200 pupils participated.
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