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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 06, 1940

Page

6

Awards Made At Iowa Newspaper Dinner Honors Three Editors

Des Moines reports the Towa Press association named Charles F. Rogers of Mount Pleasant News William C. Dewes of Algona Advance and Paul C. Woods of Sheldon Mail as master editors at a Friday night ceremony during the annual meeting Twenty four Iowa newspapermen have previously received similar awards Contest results list prizes for best service to agriculture community service best typography of weekly papers and top editorial pages with honors across towns of varying populations and general excellence awards for multiple papers and regions

DES Moines Towa Towa Press Association Charles F. Rogers Mount Pleasant News William C. Dewes Algona Advance Paul C. Woods Sheldon Mail Iowa Sigma Delta Chi Iowa State College Ames Denison Review Pocahontas Record- G Demoncrat Anamosa Eureka Parkersburg Sigma Delta Chi Chapter University of Iowa Anamosa Journal Town Press Association

Cooney Sees Bright Chance To Succeed Spangler

DES MOINES AP Martin M. Cooney of West Union said he believes his prospects to succeed Harrison E Spangler as Republican national committeeman from Iowa are extremely bright. He urged that a majority in the state convention be for delegates-at-large candidates, noting Iowa Republicans meet next Friday to select 22 delegates and the national committeeman for the Philadelphia convention. Spangler has served since 1932. Cooney hopes the northwest farming districts Eighth and Ninth will back change.

Des Moines Martin M. Cooney West Union Harrison E Spangler Cedar Rapids Iowa Philadelphia Spangler

Grinnell restaurant owner injured in highway crash

Grinnell man Richard Martin, a restaurant owner, was critically injured Friday when his car overturned on highway 14 near Bedrock after reportedly being crowded off the road by another vehicle. He was transported to a Des Moines hospital.

Knonville Richard Martin Grinnell Highway 14 Bedrock Des Moines

Delta Delta Delta Alliance elects president

Mrs George Bird was elected president of the Delta Delta Delta Alliance yesterday. Mrs John S. Kephart has returned from Colorado Springs where she spent most of the winter. Mrs Joseph Naibert suffered two broken ribs and other injuries today when her husband’s car was struck by an automobile at South Second street west and Fifth avenue. Mrs Richard Lord has returned from a two months trip to the northwest and California.

George Bird Delta Delta Delta Alliance John S. Kephart Colorado Springs Joseph Naibert South Second Street West Fifth Avenue Richard Lord Northwest California

Temporary Knights form at Knights of Pythias meet

A temporary organization of the Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan was formed at a meeting of Knights of Pythias last evening with J. A DuBois named temporary chairman and George Cockburn as secretary and treasurer. Also noted were retirements of Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Witwer from St. Angus Florida where they spent the winter and newly elected lower grade teachers Miss Mary Kepler Miss Ella Luckman Miss Helen Schulz Miss Elmera Gelston Miss Lulu Hoffman Miss Eva L. Walters and Miss Ruth Young. The city park superintendent post held by Otto Wolff will be abolished by Park Commissioner H. J. Whitfield.

Dramatic Order of the Knights of Khorassan Knights of Pythias J. A DuBois George Cockburn H. E. Witwer St. Angus Fla Mary Kepler Mount Vernon Ella Luckman Sidora

Local Trips and Pastor Appointment Notes

Mr and Mrs John Halloway left for Hot Springs Arkansas for a two week visit. Mrs H B Dunning returned from Arizona. Rev Walter M White of Mexico Missouri is invited to Cedar Rapids for potential pastorate at First Christian Church. Miss Emma Rice left for Lawrence Wyoming for an extended visit. A J Davis narrowly escaped a dam spill when his launch motor failed and he drifted to shore.

John Halloway Hot Springs Ark H. B. Dunning Arizona Walter M. White First Christian Church Mexico Cedar Rapids Emma Rice Lawrence Wyo A. J. Davis

Petition drive seeks reappointment of Washington coach

Special to The Gazette Washington petitions demand Fred Maasdam be rehired as Washington high school coach. In 90 minutes, business venues collected over 300 signatures backing Maasdam, while a student strike remains unresolved. Students return to classes and give the board until April 12 to decide Maasdam’s fate as an armed truce holds.

the Gazette Washington Fred Maasdam Washington High School Maasdam

State Board Accepts Rockefeller Grant For Research In Physiology

The Iowa state board of education accepted a $24 000 Rockefeller Foundation grant to support general physiology research by the University of Iowa zoology department. It also noted $3 000 from Edward C Prichett’s will for scholarships and other grants from Parke Davis and Carnegie Foundation. Dr George J D Stoddard leads child welfare genetics study. infantile paralysis fund receipts total $1 133 05 from the Iowa City fund.

Iowa City Iowa State Board of Education Rockefeller Foundation Zoology University of Iowa Edward C Prichett College of Law Liberal Arts Parke, Davis and Company of Detroit College of Medicine Carnegie Foundation For the Advancement of Teachings George JD. Stoddard Child Welfare Research Station Iowa City Fund

Dr Cardle to Retire as Burlington Pastor

Dr Arch ibald Cardle longtime Presbyterian leader from Iowa announces resignation as pastor of First Presbyterian Burlington after 33 years. He will retire the last Sunday in October and stay in Burlington where he heads the city board of education and serves on the public library trustees. He holds roles with Town national missions, Parsons College Fairfield, and the Presbyterian church national missions council. He is a director at the State University of Iowa School of Religion.

Burlington Archibald Cardle First Presbyterian Church Board of Education Public Cardle Iast National Home Missions Council The Presbyterian Church Permanent Judicial Commission General Assembly of the Presbyterian Church United States School of Religion State University of Iowa Erwin George WR. Storey F W Sauer John Kearns F W. Sauer Banks Geesey HC Davis Geesey F. W Sauer HD Rowley H. C Davis H Davis Banks Geeses E M Adams RD Minehart Independence R. F Clark M. O Fouts Tony Gerdes Alva Norton W .B. Phelps C. L. Bayer R N. Dawes A C. Burkhart Claud Wolfe Ethel Fenner J. B Elliott Decorah Elua N. Logsdon Trout Run J. Kindred Phelps Cemetery H P Nicholson Winneshirk County J. H W Logsdon H P, Nicholson Ossian Luella Richards Castalia Orlin Witting Washington Gladys Peterson Clermont Mary L. Toney Waukon Leonard Hertges Rochester Minn Ossia Albert Bonfig Traer United Presbyterian Church of Tracr R. J Smith Gordon Keith

Metcalf, Retired Lansing Editor, Dies at 84

George W. Metcalf 84 of Lansing, retired editor and publisher, died at his home Friday. Born January 8, 1856 in St Clairesville Ohio, he moved to Lansing in 1872 as a printer and bought the Lansing Mirror in 1881, running it 41 years. He served as Lansing postmaster under Roosevelt and Taft. Survived by wife Eva Strong, four children Edna Matteson, Hubert, George, and Walter. Funeral expected Monday.

Spreial Gazette Lansing George W. Metcalf St Clairsville Roosevelt Taft Eva Strong Edna Matteson Boston Hubert Des Moines George Walter

Tipton Methodist Church Rally Sets Sunday Schedule

A Tipton church rally at Tipton Methodist Church begins Sunday at 4 p.m. with Dr Russell Cole of Cornell College addressing The Changing Times in Which We Live. Panel discussions 5 to 5 45, pot luck at 6, music at 7 30 led by Duane Crossley, and Rev E T Gough of Mount Vernon to speak at 8 on Continuous Program of Evangelism.

Tipton Tipton Methodist Russell Cole Cornell College Duane Crossley E. T Gough Mount Vernon

Detective Denies Sioux City Charges Imply Hidden Motives

In Sioux City courtroom, Claude Bledsoe denies charges of taking protection money and colluding to permit vice. He suggests a hidden motive behind his and Perry Davis's discharge, naming Jack Oakie and Worden as linked figures while denying rumors of beer taverns and brothels involvement. He asserts the accusations are false.

Sioux City Vice Claude Bledsoe A. O Wakefield Perry Davis Bledsoe A H. Bolton Davis Jack Oakie Bolton Worden Sturgeon Oakie

Decorah and towns report local news and deaths

Iowa brief items from Decorah and surrounding towns note obituaries for Mrs. Byron A Chandler and Mrs Elua N Logsdon, with family details. plus local government changes in Decorah Central City and other towns, church meetings, school board actions, and notable injuries and retirements in Castalia Ossian Traer Lisbon Winthrop Dysart Tipton Malcom Grand Mound Mount Vernon Oelwein and Randalia.

Fair Prices Solution For Farmer's Ills

Gannett argues for higher farm prices to lift farmers out of poverty and restore national health. He cites Brazil and Argentina as examples, calls for safeguarding commodity prices, warns against New Deal policies, and urges internal price supports to end farm bankruptcies and unemployment.

Gannett Brazil Argentina Europe Australia Great Britain London Federal Treasury Washington America South America Britain MacMillan Commission Tas

Farm groups urge stable prices and cooperative action

A 1920s protest urges government and farm organizations to stabilize prices rather than seek parity profits. It argues for market outlets, surplus management, and a planetary authority to maintain purchasing power, backed by Grange Farm Bureau and National Cooperative Council unity. The appeal pressures voters to demand leaders who restore fair farm income to save America.

Farmers Union National Cooperative Counal Danser Na- Honeaolan Grange Farm Bureau Nahanal Cooperate Council America

Senior resident suffers pelvic fracture after fall

Strawberry Point resident Surrelda Woodruff, turning 90 this month, avoided a fractured hip after a fall down the stalls. A second person, Kleinlein living northeast of town, fell from a porch and sustained a pelvic fracture. Both are at Mercy Hospital in Oelwein.

Strawberry Point Vrs

Farm Price Index Returns to January Level

Iowa State College economist reports farm price index flat at 8 to match January as March value. buying power and prices show leveling after months of decline. Index based on 1910-14 figures. farmer purchasing power steady at 700 on March 15. prophesies modest farm activity into spring.

Tee Fe Iowa Farm Economist Tecu State Colleg Frida

Riverside And Kalena Churches Protest Sale Of War Materials

Riverside and Kalena Methodists protest the sale of war materials to Japan. A letter from Pastor Stuart C. Peterson and about 75 members of both churches was sent to President Roosevelt, Secretary Hull, Senator Gillette, and Representative Martin in the New Federal district.

Riverside Kalena Japan

Shambaugh Improves After Cerebral Thrombosis Attack

Prof Ben F Shambaugh of the University of Iowa political science department shows definite improvement after a Sunday cerebral thrombosis attack. Reports say he remains in serious condition with medical staff hopeful for further recovery.

Iowan City CP Ben F Shambaugh Bette Saturda Ciane Shambaugh Dera University of Iowan

Also Mentioned on This Page

Decorah Journal Marshalltown Times —Republican Storm Lake Pilot-Tribune Allison Tribune Ringsted Dispatch Pierson Progress New Sharon Star Oakland Acorn Pocahontas Record-Democrat Parkersburg Eclipse Montezuma Republican Lake Mills Graphic Rock Rapids Toledo Chronicle Harlan Tribune Alagona Upper Des Moines Clarinda Herald-Journal Storm Lake Register Iowa Falls Citizen Cooney Poor PA Claude Callan Vixen State Board Dr. Cardle G. W. Metcalf Public Safety Harold Sturgeon Ray Mahr Mahr Juhn Niles Hoover Iowa News Byron A Chandler Hannah C Gellerman William Gellerman Fred Sioux Falls S D Henry Gellerman Phoenix Ariz Fred Gellerman Pierre Margaret Netta Gellerman Baldwin Central City W.H Newman B Y W Johnson H. R Sellers Elmer Baxter S D. Zimmerman Hazleton Presbyterian Sunday School M. G. Shepherd C.F Lindsey KF Weitman Corrine Schermerhorn Don Schermerhorn Lillian Weitman Dorothy Parker Kyle Weitman Len D Moore Rj, Slater Lisbon Weirick Orlando William Cooper Wanatchee Wash Anc Ira D Lake City St Augustine Wergick Winthrop Iowa Federation of Music Clubs Dorothy Gene Fawcett Inez Hand Margaret Postel Fern Taylor Edith Conrad Mozart Dysart Rubs McCarthy Dysart Consolidated School Miss McCarthy EB. A Zubay North Western Railway William EB Barnes Stanwood Malcom Malcom Sehool Board C M. Stoner Wesley Baddeley Mark Stille Lecta Adolphs Phoebe Wilcox Hazel Teraberry Mildred Goezer Freda Kelting Grand Mound Augusta Griebel Germany Henry Griebel Davenport Ella Mohr Bertha Lindeman Reka Hinrichs Rose Campbell Loretta Fansin Brainerd Frank and Otto Louis Boetel Goose Lake Agnes Jacobs Spring Valley Randalia Fred Orbell Mount Vern Rotary Club Lloyd Gustafson J Harold Ennis J. Bruce Eyestone George Sailor E. C. Bergmann F. M. McGaw New Century Club Ward School Roy Young E. Vidvorak John Neff Jay Fordyce Harold Fisher Oelwein Frederick W Brickmann Lee Webb Hintz Veterans of Foreign Wars Ralph Moore Milo Frame Walter Benninger John Dittmer Herman Kappmeyer Nations France Canada NEW Deal Fd.r Bank For International Settlements In Recc Federal Farm Board Surplus Commodities Corporaon Congress Shambaugh Lowa Tagres Court House Mendis Waram Hart Roy Baste Jfohn Walkehboof Dauette Peter Caape Deana D Bate Saartz Clinton Gees Methodist Randaliv Heri Dery Heepfner Tan Iman Walter Bape Jack Frye Ethyl Coryell Corilene Coryell 2Nd Ave 1St St Center Point Road 2Nd Street
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