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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1939
Page
6
At 343 p m Friday a backdraft from a stove or heater at the home of Mrs W H York 312 First street SW caused a blaze. Four engine companies plus aerial ladder responded and the incident ended eight minutes after dispatch. Details note location and response time.
Richard Miler 18 of 1007 H avenue NW jailed 30 days for larceny of a bicycle from Harry Norman 13014 E avenue NW and its resale for 3 dollars. Barney Vaux 19 Rockwell City and James MM Rogers 28 Clarion released on vagrancy charge if they leave Linn county. Harold Caldwell Marion and Marcel Sweeting Cedar Rapids fined 5 dollars and costs with fines suspended on obtaining licenses. All before Justice H R Churchill.
Jeannette Stepanek and Grace E Eagles receive name restorations after cruel and inhuman treatment rulings by Judges Haas Ring. Bernita Foster's cross-petition is withdrawn with custody of three children. Estella Kahler and Vern Weir unions noted with marriages in 1930 and 1938. Property rights settled by stipulation in each case.
Marriage licenses issued to Henry Weseman and Arlene May Zimmer both of Mount Vernon John W Bockes and Dorothy Schiltz both of Dubuque Robert Grosnacht and Virginia E Yungman both of Cedar Rapids Jack Miller and Maxine Cress both of Cedar Rapids Howard Eugene Lee and Mary Josephine Johnson both of Cedar Rapids George Emery MacFails of Cedar Rapids and Violet M Brenneman of Marion Stanley Goletz of Wheeling West Virginia and Jean Ellen Swan of Cedar Rapids
Mercy hospital reports a daughter for Mr and Mrs Robert Long of 1115 First avenue W on Sept 30. St Luke's hospital lists a daughter for Mr and Mrs Richard Hospadarsky of 827 Second avenue SW on Sept 29, a daughter for Mr and Mrs Burton Peddycourt of 105 Sixth avenue SW on Sept 29, a son for Mr and Mrs Robert Garoutte of Marion on Sept 29, and a son for Mr and Mrs Chester W Crowel of 122 Thirty-third street drive SE on Sept 30.
Joseph Nassif, 82, of 1231 Tenth Street SE, died Friday afternoon in a rogal hospital.
Ray G Lawrence of Marion was fined ten dollars and costs for speeding forty miles per hour. Co W Van Cleve of 403 Thirtieth Street SE was fined ten dollars and costs for speeding forty two miles per hour.
Paris dispatch notes new French advances along the northeastern Saar front amid ongoing artillery bombardment by German forces. The German communiques report enemy artillery activity east of the Saar, with reconnaissance and observation flights active on both sides.
The Louisa county Women s Christian Temperance Union met at Morning Sun on Friday with Rev J O Hall of Winfield speaking on Today s Challenge. A Morning Sun union playlet How Not To Do It was presented. Mrs Millie Dunn of Wyman led devotions as country members provided special music and union reports were shared.
Pravda calls peaceful gestures a threat, praising Soviet German accord as stabilizing eastern Europe. It says no war is justified between Germany, Britain, and France, and notes a frontier settlement with Germany may boost trade while shaping Poland’s future. Russia benefits from Baltic freedom and raw-material exchanges.
A Stockholm dispatch quoted by Reuters reports Swedish shipowners accuse a German espionage system in Norwegian and Swedish ports that tracks ship departures for U-boat commanders. The warning says submarines must be destroyed or Sweden’s exports will fall, with a Swedish ship’s commander saying the North Sea swarm of submarines and air force coordination make merchant ships hard to evade.
Peoria Illinois youth John Snyder, 16, was arrested by Iowa City police early Saturday in a stolen 1935 Chevrolet coach taken from Jesse Mumma service station at 1612 Avenue NW. He confessed to the theft and driving to Iowa City. Cedar Rapids police were notified at 3:50 a.m. The theft came to light when Mumma reported a missing car during a later check at 8 a.m.
After a nearly three month search, Ray Snittger of Wellsburg, 29, was jailed on a charge of false uttering of a check. Constable W J Fleming returned him on a warrant issued by Justice H R Churchill. An information filed July 2 by A W Martin of Cedar Rapids charged a $6 bad check. two other similar checks were held. Snittger was not located until Friday and the case set for Oct. 6.
In response to protests over Czech workers, Bata Shoe Co says Belcamp Maryland plant will hire no more immigrant Czechs than the current 76. Attorney Robert H Archer says Jan Bata, president, pledged that future hires will be American except for the existing 20 000 workers. The statement came after Rep Rogers and CIO questioned permits for 500 more Czech entrants.
St Wenceslaus Parish hall hosts annual dinner and supper on Sunday October 1 with chicken noodles and kraut. Dubuque pair John W Bockes and Dorothy Schiltz wed Friday afternoon by Jus. Perry Hicks 49 of 842 A Avenue NE recovering from major Mercy hospital operation. David Bleakley to speak on The Legion and Democracy for Hanford post broadcast on WMT at 11:45 am Sunday. Frank Slater 41 of 1217 First Avenue E had left hand little finger amputated at St Luke's hospital after finger caught in machine. he was released after treatment. Theft of two tires and wheels from car near Riverside garage 123 Fourteenth Avenue SW between 8 pm Friday and 8 am Saturday reported by J Sutliff. tires were new and wheels painted red, value $23.
The American Humane association has asked President Roosevelt to forbid horses and mules as contraband of war and to prevent their sacrifice on the battlefield, according to Linn County Humane Society officers.
Twelve vacancies remain for unmarried men aged 17 to 23 1 percent in Linn County. Applicants must apply at the relief office in the courthouse promptly to join the Eldora camp CCC program.
London couple vacation plans interrupted when Dr Fred Montz fell ill near North Platte Nebraska while driving to California. He traveled by train to Cedar Rapids and underwent emergency appendectomy at St Luke's hospital Friday morning. His condition was reported good Saturday.
Cedar Rapids Mattress and Upholstering on 305 First Street SW reported a suspect passed a bad check last Monday. The man, posing as G H Miller, ordered mattresses for 1024 Third Avenue SE and gave a $15 check from Merchants National Bank, receiving $2 in change. Earlier the Pinney Coal Co at 406 Seventh Avenue SE and tailor John Priban at 700 Third Street SE reported similar bad checks from the same man.
City council ends dispute over annual 10 000 dam rental from Iowa Electric Light and Power. Resolution for 1939 40 directs 10 000 to waterworks to retire bonds due Oct 1 and keeps funds in water system for single year. Commissioners Williams Benesh Stefan and Mayor Hahn vote aye.
Mr Whelpley notes growing trade links with Argentina Brazil and England while the United States gains through copper and nitrates. Europe trade falters due to hostilities. He plans a westward inspection trip of copper holdings after Cedar Rapids departure. long residence in South America noted.
Amsterdam reports the Netherlands ambassador in London protested to Britain after British naval authorities seized American mails from the Dutch ship Nieuw Amsterdam. The action prompted diplomatic friction between the two nations.
The Holland America liner Nieuw Amsterdam, delayed ten days by British contraband searches and a seaman strike, docked in Hoboken with 600 American citizens from the war zone. She carried fewer passengers than booked and was expected to sail for the Netherlands soon, then exit trans Atlantic service. No New York confirmation of reports that British authorities seized American mails was given.
California man C. R. Morse received a 30 cent refund from the American Toll Bridge company for an overcharged Vallejo toll. The check arrived September 19 following a California supreme court ruling. Morse credits the company and the post office, noting the mix up included an incorrect Cedar Rapids address.
The Polish Army under Gen Bortnowski broke encirclement near Kutno and joined Warsaw trenches in a 10 day battle that stalled German pressure on the capital. Starzynski remained, hoping for salvation as Polish leaders vow to continue the fight with the Allies against partition.
The author argues for keeping the United States out of war through determined will and genuine leadership. They urge repeal of the neutrality act, ban American ships and citizens from war zones, and dismiss partisan attacks. Maintaining actual neutrality and independence is presented as essential to rebuild prosperity and safeguard democracy.
Judge C J Haas ruled in an injunction to restrain enforcement of a death claim judgment against T E Charter tied to homestead at 1734 First Avenue E. The order, made permanent for administrator T L Thomas and Lena Thomas, held rooms lease did not abandon homestead use after a fatal motorcycle car crash in Louisa on July 16 1935.
Cliff Field died in an automobile accident on September 13 and his will from August 7, 1931 was probated Saturday naming two daughters Mildred Fowler Field and Mrs Beulah Perkins as beneficiaries and executrices with grandchildren Judith J Perkins and Robert Field Perkins. Bertina Dobson Pirnie also probated Saturday leaving son Clarence R Dobson and daughters Eunice Marie Carter and Mable Paxton as legatees with Marvin R Burkholder appointed executor. Mrs Pirnie died September 23.
Incorporation papers for Theater Corporation of Cedar Rapids filed with County Recorder Dempsy Jones. Authorized capital stock is 50 shares at 100 dollars par. Officers include Harry A. Sodini president Cedar Rapids Roy P. Hull vice president Peoria and Cecil R. Brown secretary treasurer Peoria.
Judge H. C. Ring authorized Elmer Wallick administrator of Rowland V. Wallick estate to settle any claims against Charles M. Thomson as trustee of the North Western railroad for the death near Beverly on July 17. The maximum settlement is 300 dollars.
Adah Traub of Cedar Rapids files a $5,000 personal injury lawsuit against the city. The case will be heard in district court by Judge J. E. Heiserman early in the term.
Final arguments completed Friday in a slip and fall case involving Mrs. Traub after she allegedly slipped on an icy sidewalk beside W. A. Risk Grocery at 700 Sixth Street SE on Jan 31. The Risk case was dismissed without prejudice after trial began. J Aubrey Sandefur seeks a divorce from Ellen Sandefur on cruelty grounds. they wed in Evansville on April 5, 1915.
Turkey's Dardanelles and Balkan position tops a web of talks as Russia and Germany push a pact in Moscow. Saracoglu delays leaving as Berlin signals pressure while Italy eyes Balkans shifts. Romania braces amid Bulgarian moves, and Hungary hosts a German economic mission in Budapest.
Cincinnati report states that AFL building trades unions voted unanimously to ratify an agreement ending jurisdictional disputes. The session saw protests over private spheres of influence and a clash over dividing bathroom fixture work between plumbers and carpenters, with further contention over acoustical walls and ceilings.
Johnson act questioned as 90 day credits draw opposition from Senator Borah and others who warn of eroding neutrality. Committee report advocates mandatory legislation to curb discretion while war debts show Germany and Russia owing the U S large sums. Senators urge caution as next week's radio debates frame the policy.
Mrs Velma Eckler wife of Rev W O Eckler of Waverly and former St James Methodist pastor in Cedar Rapids died after an operation in a Waverly hospital. Survived by husband and two children Janice and Paul. Funeral services will be in Waverly on Monday afternoon.
Joseph Nassif 82 of 123 Tenth Street SE Cedar Rapids died Friday at 3 15 p m after a two month illness. Survived by wife Alexandria three sons Sam J George J and E J Nassif all of Cedar Rapids and three daughters Saub Nassif Chadron Neb Mrs Rachel Abdnour and Mrs Vivian Abraham Cedar Rapids. Body at Barta chapel pending funeral arrangements.
Funeral services for Susie McCarty widow of Orin H McCarty and former Cedar Rapids resident who died in Los Angeles will be held at Linwood Cemetery at 2 p.m. Sunday with Rev. Dr. William M Evans in charge. Her body arrives Cedar Rapids Sunday morning and friends may visit Turner chapel until 1 p.m.
Edwin Sweet of New York, elder son of Dean and Mrs Sidney E Sweet of St. Louis, died Friday afternoon per a message received Saturday. His mother was Ella Armstrong, formerly of Cedar Rapids.
Reporters in cautious quarters weigh Hitler and Stalin offering peace to Britain and France after their joint move on Poland. Germany and Russia outline spheres from the Baltic to the Balkans, while British reaction remains wary and the Fuehrer issues no direct statement.
William Z Foster, communist party chairman, told the Dies committee he would urge the party not to support the United States if it entered the European war on the side of Britain and France. He said any participation would be on an imperialistic basis and the party would discuss its stance in councils. Dies threatened disbandment action and demanded district officer lists.
Ruth Sullivan 22, seriously injured in a head on auto crash September 13 that killed Clifford Field of Cedar Rapids and Jean Ann Fritz, left by train Friday for Grand Rapids Michigan with her mother Mrs Edward Gernt. Her brother Don Sullivan drove home.
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