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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 08, 1939
Page
7
The weather summary notes pleasant sunlight with a chill and dusty wind. Several fire and alarm calls appear across city streets including Sixth Street NW and Fifth Street SE, ending with a death report: Kennedys resident 62, of 438 Waitt Street, died at 6 20 p.m. Friday.
Justice of the Peace court fined several individuals ten dollars each for unspecified offenses. Birth notices report a daughter to Mrs Byron Rans at 262 Twelfth Street NW on April 8 and a daughter to Mr and Mrs Fred Walker at Mercy hospital. an April 7 birth includes a son to Mr and Mrs Clayton Schmidt in Watkins. Mother and child removed to St Luke’s hospital.
The notice lists multiple couples from Cedar Rapids and nearby towns such as Mount Vernon, Detroit LakesMinn and Spokane Wash who obtained marriage licenses. Other pairs include residents from Cambridge Marshalltown Spokane and Waterloo, with several additional names and paired hometowns noted.
Alta Mane Jacque divorces Albert Jacque under Judge H C Ring on grounds of inhuman treatment. Alta Marie Shuli restored name to Alta Marie Middaugh after marriage to Mar sin Middaugh. Custody of a daughter awarded to Mrs Middaugh. Marriage occurred at Coda Rapids on November 2, 1926.
Frank Regan of Hoboken New Jersey and Tomas Brian of St Paul Minnesota each received 30 day floater sentences for vagrancy. Harrys Stewart aged 36 was at large and given a 60 day sentence for intoxication. Rudoelon E Fisher of 414 Tenth Avenue SE was fined 10 dollars plus costs for speeding.
Cedar Rapids police will appoint a uniformed officer to work with youths this summer. The officer will not arrest but will engage with neighborhoods, gangs, and juvenile agencies to provide activities, guidance, and a public servant image. Appointment follows April 21 civil service exams.
Hungarian troops and officials moved into the formerly Czechoslovak area up to the April border with Slovakia, taking over administration of 386 square miles and 45,000 residents as police and government staff followed.
The two Iowa houses propose a total state education budget of about 7.26 million annually, with university funding at roughly 2.5 million in each chamber and a hospital boost of 75 to 100 thousand more. They maintain governor figures for the highway and budgetary controls, omit capital plans, and consider relief and CCC funding in separate measures amid debates over pensions and past appropriations.
A Cedar Rapids meeting with over fifty attendees discussed two possible hostel sites on the Marion road and near the Palisades. The group elected Dorothea Fox chair and Henry Haegg temporary secretary, with a second library meeting planned for next Friday at 8 pm.
Dixon Keahna, 25, Tama Indian prize fighter, was jailed by U S deputy marshal Joseph Petrus to await a preliminary hearing before United States commissioner Edward J McPartland on a charge of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. The charge after federal probe follows a beating of Edward Davenport assistant chief of the Tama tribal council during a tribal council argument. Davenport was unconscious for two days and is recovering.
A penny postcard mailed from Brooklyn to President Roosevelt proposes a government memorial office to link relief and WPA workers for marriage. The plan urges a law requiring marriage for all and government support for couples to boost births and factory employment.
Logan Cook and Rozana Pearl Fields of Cedar Rapids were processed Saturday morning by Justice WA Rall. Eleanor Crowley of 111 Fourteenth Street NE is recovering from a serious operation at Mercy hospital. Taylor Huston, superintendent for the plate conservation department, spoke to 100 sportsmen on fish and game law propagation and enforcement. Charles Kosek, chair of the club work committee, said 560 game fish were moved from land locked ponds to the open river in the last week.
Saron Lutheran church Sunday school presents an Easter program at 7 20 pm This tab leau The Second Easter Parts features Jo Ann Walters Doris Kullander Aud rey Nilsson Donald Lundquist Donald Morgan Norma Sorensen Esther Jorgensen David Birch Richard Sundberg and Alex Tessnv in costumes by Georgia Sundberg The second part includes songs and recitations by pupils from classes of Mrs A Nilsson Mrs E C Kullander Miss Jean Morgan Miss Frances Christensen and Miss Dorothy Hovey
Two truck drivers faced fines of five dollars plus costs for violating Linn county’s spring softened road embargo on Friday. Deputy Sheriff Whittemore chased them to Justice E M Wetherbee in Central City. Both fines were suspended on payment of costs. Chris Faiban of Waterloo and Marvin Collins of Des Moines were cited for driving on restricted routes near Central City and between Central City and Center Point.
Sixty two Iowa State college cadets are awarded insignia for excellence in military training during the last winter. Cedar Rapids trio John Hasek Fred Mineck and Martin P Luber are recognized. Hasek and Mineck are engineering sophomores in the field artillery unit and Luber is a sophomore mechanical engineer in the engineer unit.
Mrs Corson died suddenly at home of a heart attack. She was Ruth Green before marriage and a Leander Clark drama graduate. Survived by husband Chester Corson two sons Keith and Chester and two daughters. A service at Congregational church was led by Rev Helfenstein with Rev Kerwin assisting. Harvey Uhlenhopp sang.
Elizabeth Gray Kennedy born 1877 Holbrook Ta married 1903 to Edward J Kennedy. She resided Cedar Rapids eleven years and died in local hospital Friday evening. Survived by three daughters Monica and Harvey Powell and Mrs Raymond Hart sock and son Raymond. two brothers. nine grandchildren. Funeral services pending. Body to be moved from Brady mortuary to the Bini home for visiting hours.
Victor L. Wright of Cleveland died suddenly in a Pittsburgh hotel on the night of April 6. A sales representative for the Chicago Flexible Shaft company, he was married to Iaud Palmer and leaves two daughters, Mary Louise and Lucille, both at home. Funeral arrangements have not been announced.
The Albanian capital Tirana reportedly fell as Italian troops advanced from Durazzo and other landings. King Zog’s palaces were looted, convicts freed to aid defense, and Italy asserted a new order while claiming to liberate Albania from tyranny.
In Gettysburg Pennsylvania AP says a Civil War era reject, Gilbert, turned 100 after being deemed unable to serve in 1861. He recalls the initial lung ailment and jokes his health improved in the service. His longevity secret is stay busy and worry less.
Kenneth Finn son of Mr and Mrs Leo A Finn 1711 avenue NE won the city marbles title in the finals after qualifying by winning the northeast district tournament at Franklin high school. He defeated Roy Sorenson in straight games 7-2 7-3 to claim the championship and a city plaque.
Names and addresses listed include Rose Mary Jennings 521 Twelfth street SE Betty Barta 717 Sixteenth street SE Mary Ann Pechar 1607 Seventh avenue SE Bonnie Westinghouse 416 Tenth street SE Virginia Nurss 1323 N street SW Janice Swab 428 B avenue NW.
President Roosevelt endorsed Hulls statement that Italys invasion of Albania is an added threat to peace and discussed the issue with European leaders. White House officials note the move may raise questions about future American world trade and the fate of small independent nations.
Probate notes wills for W H Bushnell Carrie C Morton and Josephine Shimek admitted Saturday. Executors and administratrix named. Beneficiaries include children siblings and nieces with life estate provisions for survivor makers. Merchants National Bank acts as executor. Kurtz named administratrix with will annexed.
Ira E. Edwards of Central City wins an auto replevin case against Arthur Hoover of near Springville. Judge J. E. Heiserman orders the car returned to Edwards and awards him $50 for wrongful replevin and detention. Hoover claimed priority through an agreement for purchase money with title to Hoover. Edwards testified he acquired the car through employment by the Progressive League of Iowa of which he was secretary and Hoover president.
Richard Barker as guardian for Gene Tornquist 20 Cornell student was authorized by Judge John T Moffit to release William Lyman Charles Zoda and Cornell College from any claims from a March 3 accident eight miles west of Cedar Rapids Tornquist was a passenger in a car driven by Lyman owned by Zoda en route to Waterloo with the wrestling team Consideration was $200 The case also noted a cross petition ruling Leo Clark Miller Tekla Miller noted as defeated on a note claim and mortgage cancellation Joan Zimmerman seeks divorce from Edward Zimmerran wife cites cruel treatment dates and names involved in lingering matters Mike Zingula Anna Zingula seek 770 in rental action Paul Zingula Geraldine Zingula are defendants
Advertisement prompts giving a child a living gift for Easter by looking under classification 36 in the Want Ads for Easter Pets. The notice appears as a brief classified item urging readers to explore pet listings for holiday gifts.
Mrs. O. W. Latimer was elected chairman of the health education group, succeeding Mrs. Lester Frezek, at a Cedar Rapids Woman's Club luncheon. New officers include Mrs. John Dvorak Jr. as leader and Mrs. John Hines as secretary and treasurer, with Mrs. Hines retiring leader and Mrs. O J Elsenbast retiring secretary and treasurer. A style show by F. Engle of Newman's followed, with models Constance Sheridan Mary Hinkin Valerie Keneeny Dorothy Ball and Nelle Frizelli. The next event is a dance for members and husbands on April 22 at the YMCA.
Mr and Mrs F P Schultz hosted a dinner Thursday night at 1086 Sixth Street SW in Cedar Rapids. Attendants included Mr and Mrs FH Winters, Mr and Mrs I F Winters and daughter Ann, and Miss Doris Taylor of Iowa City.
Winter temple No. 78 Pythian Sisters met with Bea trice Redies presiding. A playlet Call it a Day was performed by E. S. Sibert Olive Helm Lillian Privett Susan Griffith Laura Christensen Julia Yearick Anna Michel Oukly Sibert Ferne Lindsay Marie Beck Marie Douglas Bessie Galbraith Edith Wendall Alta Robertson Esther Strait Inez Millian Bess Pohorsky Tillie Sedlacek directed by Lydia Buchan. Refreshments were served.
The group gathered at Mrs. J B Lighthart’s home 1525 First Avenue E on Thursday for a dessert luncheon. Guests included Mrs. A Whitebread of Dixon NL and Mrs. Fred Douglas. President Mrs. W H Richards led devotions and read the Resurrection story from Matthew and Louise Leibert’s Meditations. Plans were made for a rummage sale on April 14. Members spent the afternoon sewing on jayettes.
Miss Mildred Beix was honored on her eighteenth birthday with a surprise party at 1012 Third Avenue SW. Guests shared refreshments and games, and Miss Beix received a gift from the group including Tony Corsello Earl Minninger Roy Driscoll Jack Weldon Glenn Morgan Dale Hasely Bob Heaverto June Rock Mary Kathleen Byrnes Marguerite Ward Mary Ehrlacher Fay Conway Dorothy Doyle Mary Phelps and Marcella Gibbons.
The Towanka Camp Fire group prepared and served an Easter luncheon at Mrs. AB. Nicholas’s home at 1602 Oakland Avenue NE. Placecards were made by the girls. New members Janet Barriger and Beverly Beach joined. attendees included Amarylis Allen, Mary Hoyland, Helen, Irving, Juanita Miller, Roberta Nicholas, and Delores Thillen with Betty Jane Morris as a guest.
Sixteen Midboro club members gathered for a Dutch treat luncheon at the Continental Grill in the Roosevelt hotel. Mrs. J Keith Noll hosted bridge after lunch with prizes awarded to Mrs. Tait Cummins and Mrs. L. L. LaRue.
Mrs Earl Cherry and her grandson Ronnie Cherry left Thursday to spend several days in Marshalltown with her sister Mrs Jon McGrade and Mr McGrade.
Odako Camp Fire group members toured the Quaker Oats company plant on Thursday. The trip marked the start of earning honors in citizenship.
Miss Margaret L. Meyn head of the dramatics department at Wyoming high school arrived Thursday to spend a week's spring vacation with her parents Mr and Mrs Henry G Meyn at 1211 Sixth Street NW.
The Jolly Neighbors met at Kathryn Yarbrough's home and played banco with prizes won by Melinda O'Connor Nellie Scott and Ruth Hines Refreshments were served The next meeting is set for April 20 at Mrs Ralph Hepker's home 1601 C Avenue NE
Mrs E H Wyant of Waterloo visits as guest of Mr and Mrs C J Smith at 373 Seventeenth Street SE for a few days.
Mrs Oscar Anderson was elected chairman of the Cedar Rapids Woman's club nature and garden department after a luncheon at the club house. New officers include Mrs W W White secretary Mrs Charles Earhart secretary and Mrs Mabel N Caffee treasurer with twenty one attendants. Yearly reports were presented and luncheon hostesses named.
Mrs Mary Zick Andre describes relief efforts run by Quaker and Unitarian groups under Dr. Nicholas Murray Butler at a meeting of the Women’s Alliance of the Peoples Church. She cites letters from Dr. Dexter and Miss Alice Masaryk as supporting background.
The T Z Cook Woman's Relief Corps held Grand Army Day with a potluck dinner and program in the Memorial Coliseum. Rev Elton D Wells praised the Civil War dead and unity of the nation. Josephine Ettha recounted the Grand Army of the Republic founding in 1866. Donald Dew played accordion and Jennie Robertson read Why I Wear the Badge and Eagle. Thirty five members attended. The event was directed by Josephine Kuba and Anita Endsley.
The Junior Business girls of the YWCA will meet Monday at 7 pm for a talk on exercise by Miss Opal Porter. Nadine Menary will take silhouette-ographs of the club after. Practice office girls urged to attend. supper reservations, 8169, by 10 am Monday.
Eighteen members of the Jane Boyd circle of the King's Daughters gathered for a luncheon at the home of Mrs. O. W. Hay at 1822 Bever avenue SE. The group planned a picnic luncheon at the Community House for the next meeting.
Beta Leta chapter of Beta Sigma Phi will meet Monday at 7 30 p.m. at the Montrose hotel.
Mrs. Theola Arnott of 1708 Sixth Avenue SE hosts guest Mrs. Emily Merritt from Waterloo during a social visit.
The British steamship Temple Bar struck rocks off Carrall Island twenty miles south of Puget Sound entrance on Saturday and sank within minutes. All crew reached life boats and made shore safely. coast guard cutter Ingham speeds to the scene from Port Angeles.
The undersigned were appointed April 7 1939 as administrators of Lizzle Stepmyre deceased of Linn County Iowa. All persons indebted must pay promptly and those with claims should file in the Linn County Iowa District Court with attorney E J Dahms for OKA MILLER and EDWARD J DAHMS administrators.
The 23 year old Albanian queen in Greece declares Albania will resist invasion and never submit to Italians. She speaks through her American-born grandmother Countess D Estrelle d Elina after a perilous flight from Tirana.
Rev C C Webber of New York City urged laborers to establish consumer cooperative stores hospitals oil stations and other ventures in a Labor temple talk sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor. He cited 600000 families on dole and child malnutrition as motivators for organizing freely and bargaining collectively.
Harry Stewart 36 with multiple Iowa New Jersey Minnesota addresses faced Judge Powell after a drunken arrest. He admitted an attachment to Cedar Rapids. The judge ordered 60 days in the city jail 30 days for the current intoxication count and 30 days added to revoke the prior sentence if he returns.
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