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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 09, 1940
Page
5
Parents and teachers discussed five proposed improvements for the Franklin school under Principal M S Hallman. Topics included acoustics, soundproofing, cafeteria facilities, stage needs, and expanding classrooms. No expense estimates were given.
Omaha police sought those responsible for burning four crosses Monday night on high spots near the north, south and west ends of the city. The incidents occurred within the city limits as investigators reviewed leads in the case.
Mrs Margaret Gerrans 86 died Monday at 1120 pm at 1539 Fifth Ave Marion after months of illness. Born in England 1853 she came to the U S in 1854. Survived by sons John Des Moines Walter Arma Kan daughters Zella Fenlon Marie Sweeney James and Lagrishia Marion, 12 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren, a brother Jack Nichols Okla. Funeral Wednesday 230 pm Yocom chapel with Rev C G Elinger, then Rich Hill Mo burial.
Fifteen members and a guest Mrs W R Kay of Toronto attend the Heart of Midlothian meeting. The Christian church choir rehearses Wednesday at 7 15 p.m. The New Art club meets Friday at 7 30 p.m. at Mrs Lester Kellams 660 Ninth Avenue with Mrs Park McCalley and Mrs Clarence Meggers in charge. Mrs Walter Wright recovers from knee injuries after a sidewalk fall ten days ago. The Inman family returns from Rockwell after the Rev Inman presided at a friend's funeral.
DES MOINES AP John E Mulroney assistant attorney general Tuesday asked the supreme court to reconsider its decision that liquidating dividends are not taxable Mulroney said the decision leaves the door open for one of the nearest tax avoidance devices in Iowa history The high court last week ruled in favor of Donald Ro Land Cedar Rapids who had appealed from a tax board decision which had held that liquidating dividends are taxable Lynch received a dividend of approximately $2000 when the Lynch Transfer company's corporation status was changed to a partnership Mulroney said We were not trying to tax Lynch's original investment in the company All we were after was the income tax on the earnings of that original investment Mulroney contended that officials of a corporation could avoid payment of thousands of dollars in income taxes by liquidating a corporation and then reorganizing it with the same stockholders the same original investment and perhaps a different name
The transfer company began as a partnership, became a corporation during World War II to allow partners to manage remotely, and reverted to a partnership in January 1937 after a 20 year corporate status lapse. The state argues the return constitutes liquidation and taxes liquidating dividends as earned income from the former corporation.
The column lists meetings and notes from Des Moines area groups including the Negro Republican club election at Community House April 10, tennis club recruitment at the Y, marriage of A Carroll Warren Coover Cedar Rapids, residents' illnesses and visits, O F Iudge No 51 meeting at Sokol hall, El Kahir shrine program at Montrose hotel, Elkader Commercial club screening by Robert O Bickel, Townsend club discussions on the Recovery Plan, delegates to the Townsend district convention, and Mary Zick Andre's five year library board appointment.
A heavy bar was used in an effort to jimmy the front doors of the College pharmacy at 1271 First Avenue East and the Campus Drug Store at 1125 First Avenue East, but the break-in failed.
Cedar Rapids attorney B L Wick argues a small neutral like Sweden Denmark Norway is boxed in with limited aid options. He says Britain’s promises resemble those to Finland and Czechoslovakia, and predicts oil will decide the war as publics tire of cabinet changes and naval blockades. The Russians remain watchful while the Allies seek U.S. involvement.
Monday night report notes doors were split and damaged yet entry was gained to neither location. Officers described no access to either site and no injuries were reported.
Dr Warren Keck of Coe College reports a purple martin sighting near Cedar Lake on Friday April 4. He notes about 60 ruddy ducks present an unusually large group and says waterfowl migration peaked last week with numbers down this week at Cedar Lake.
W P Oliver a senior food stamp program organizer for the federal surplus commodities corporation dislocated his right shoulder Monday evening after slipping on hotel steps at the Montrose. He is in Cedar Rapids with H E Britton who arrived Monday night to set up the stamp plan. Oliver lives in Cape Girardeau Missouri.
Dr Kenneth Bogaard of 1017 First Avenue E reported two dog poisonings to police. A Scotch terrier belonging to Walter M Krebs of 351 Pleasant Drive SE died Sunday, and a Springer spaniel owned by Charles Duster of 355 Garden Drive SE was found poisoned but saved. Police urged residents to watch for suspicious persons.
Evangelist John W. Troy preaches “The Red Necklace” on Tuesday night at Calvary Baptist Church. He addressed Cedar Rapids Ministerial association on “Prayer and Power” Monday. Wednesday features junior and intermediate Sunday school classes with “A Great Tragedy.”
J Le Roy Farmer presented motion pictures of Cedar Rapids flower gardens to 40 Cedar Rapids Restaurant association members Monday night at the Montrose hotel. Mrs Kate Loom was informed of the upcoming state convention in Sioux City in May. John Costas presided.
Sheik Khalil-Al-Rawaf spoke at Roosevelt high school to Sigma Sigma club members Tuesday morning describing Arabian schools customs geography and people. He answered questions after the talk and was introduced by Bob Multhaup, with social studies instructor Mrs. Ellen Torstenson as sponsor.
A civil service examination will determine the detective to succeed James H Bailey acting chief of police Wes Benesh commissioner of public safety said Tuesday Benesh will pick from the candidates certified by the civil service commission The exam date has not been set
The United States spends roughly 240 million dollars each year on newspapers light reading and literature according to the source.
Owen Tisdale named manager of the Marshalltown district for the Iowa Electric Light and Power Co. announced by vice president Suther land Dows. Tisdale, a Cedar Rapids native and 23 year employee, will oversee plants in Story Marshall and Tama counties and succeeds Charles Munson who died March 30. He is a World War II veteran, active in the American Legion Masonic lodge and Boy Scouts, married with two sons.
In the District Court a hearing is set for April 2 1940 at 9 oclock for the probate of the purported Last Will and Testament of Richard W John son late of the county deceased. The instrument will be examined for validity and admission to probate at Cedar Roads Jawa April 8.
Iowa launch of a cancer education drive with Linn County focusing on early diagnosis. Mrs O Brien and Drs Erskine and Mulsow outlined goals, with 1 per dollar kept locally for cancer control education. The program seeks volunteers and $1 contributions during the week of April 15 to fund public awareness and early detection efforts.
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