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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 17, 1939

Page

4

President Delays Coal Wage Talks Mediation

White House says President Roosevelt will not intervene in wage hour talks between United Mine Workers and Appalachian coal operators until all mediation options are exhausted. Mayor LaGuardia warned New York City faces an emergency as soft coal production remains halted and soon eastern cities may follow.

Washington White House Roosevelt United Mine Workers United Mine Workers Union F. H. LaGuardia New York City

Vacationists Return From South And West

Cedar Rapids social notes record several residents arriving home from winter vacations in Florida California and the northwest. Mr and Mrs Howard Hall of Brucemore and Mrs Margaret Hall returned from Miami with Mr Hall’s mother following a month in the south. Mrs Ben Witwer returned from California after visiting Los Angeles Oakland and attending the Golden Gate exposition.

Howard Hall Brucemore Miami Fla Hall Margaret Hall Crescent Street Northwest Florida Ben HI. Witwer Linden Drive California Nelle Epler Los Angeles Adah E Ransom Oakland Cedar Rapids

Guests Arrive for Kitterman James Wedding

Invitations announce the Cedar Rapids Miss Betty Kitterman to wed William Burl James of Boulder Colorado. Parents Edwin Paul James arrive with their son. Mrs George R Stauffacher from Eldora arrives to attend. Ceremony set for Wednesday at noon at the Kitterman home 1627 First avenue W Cedar Rapids.

Kitterman-James Betty Kitterman Cedar Rapids William Burl James Boulder Colo Edwin Paul James George R. Stauffacher Eldora Stauffacher Jess A. Kitterman First Avenue W George A. Stauffacher First Evensalienl Church

Braggs Welcome Guests From Waterloo This Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. R. R. Bragg of the Windermere apartments hosted guests over the weekend, Mr. and Mrs. R. W. Lyhne of Waterloo were visitors.

R. R. Braggs R. R. Bragg Windermere Apartments R. W. Lyhne Waterloo

Bollingers Host Supper Club Social at Second Avenue Home

Mr and Mrs Roy Bollinger of 1315 Second avenue SE entertained the picnic supper club Saturday evening. Roses decorated the table as guests played Chinese checkers cribbage and bridge. Attending were Mr and Mrs Howard Nandell Mr and Mrs John Heins Mr and Mrs John Dvorak Jr Mr and Mrs Frank Wells Mr and Mrs Chester Wescott and Mr and Mrs Herbert Ellingson.

Roy Bollinger Second Avenue SE Howard Nandell John Heins John Dvorak, Jr Frank Wells Chester Wescott Herbert Ellingson

Barbara Clouhy and Wayne Kolsto Wed

Miss Barbara Anne Clouhy daughter of Mrs Bessie Shelton 824 Seventh Avenue SE became the bride of Wayne Kolsto son of Mr and Mrs Norman Kolsto 439 Second Avenue SW Saturday at 2 PM at the home of Rev Marion H William pastor of the First Christian church Attending were the bridegrooms brother and sister in law Mr and Mrs Bernard Kolsto of Cedar Rapids The bride wore a powder blue dress with navy accessories The matron of honor wore black with old rose accessories The couple will live at 611 Seventh Avenue SE

Barbara Anne Clouhy Bessie Shelton Seventh Avenue Wayne Kolsto Norman Kolsto Second Avenue Marion H. William First Christian Church Bernard Kolsto Cedar Rapids

Kiwanis Ladies to Meet at Montrose Hotel Luncheon

Kiwanis Ladies Luncheon members join Kiwanis club for their regular meeting at twelve noon Wednesday at the Montrose hotel. Guest speaker will be Lester EF Scott national executive of the Camp Fire girls.

Kiwanis Ladies Kiwanis Club Montrose Hotel Lester EF. Scott Camp Fire Girls

Students to Chicago Conference From UIowa

John Wessale Wilbur Schindler and John Anderson, senior College of Engineering students at the University of Iowa, left Sunday for Chicago to attend the sixth annual Midwest Student Conference of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.

John Wessale Wilbur Schindler John Anderson Chicago Midwest American Society of Mechanical Engineers College of Engineering University of Iowa

Kettlers Host Niece and Husband For Weekend

Mr. and Mrs. R. F. Kettler of 622 Fourth Avenue SW welcomed Mrs. George Feldt and Mr. Feldt from Fulton Illinois as weekend guests.

R. F. Kettler Fourth Avenue

Missionary Mrs E M Smith Visits In Minnesota

Mrs Elleroy M Smith, missionary to Ningpo, China, arrives Friday to spend days as guest of Dr and Mrs LeRoy D Weld at 1838 Blake Blvd SE. A luncheon at Killians follows and Mrs F M Smith attends. They plan to depart Tuesday morning for Manchester with Mrs Weld.

LeRoy D. Weld Blake Boulevard SE Elleroy M. Smith Ningpo China Weld Killian’s Tearoom F. M. Smith Sunshine Mission E. M. Smith Manchester

Local Cedar Rapids Players Shine at Waterloo Bridge Tourney

Mrs. S. A. Sanders and James Epstein of Cedar Rapids won high overall at a one day bridge tournament in Waterloo. They received a trophy. Seventeen tables were set. Other Cedar Rapids attendees included Mrs. Lena Hodgin E. J. Carey Mrs. R S. Harden dorf and Mrs. Oliver Longueville.

S. A. Sanders James Epstein Cedar Rapids Waterloo Lena Hodgin E. J. Carey R S. Hardendorf Oliver Longueville

Lynches Host St Paul Visitors Over Weekend

Mr and Mrs P H Lynch of St Paul spent the weekend with Mr Lynch’s parents Mr and Mrs C J Lynch at 312 Nassau Street SE, continuing a family visit in the city.

C. J. Lynches ST. Paul P H. Lynch Mr Lynch Mrs. C. J. Lynch Nassau Street SE

Mariette Einen Hosts Thirteenth Birthday Dessert Luncheon

Mariette Einen held a dessert luncheon at 2432 B Avenue NE on her thirteenth birthday. Twelve friends attended including Margaret Hunter Polly Spohn Colleen Bedell Allane West Jean Ann Nelson Carol Jean Bruns Patricia Carberry Gladyce Johnson Eroy Cullman Beverly Smith Arlene Gundling Dorothy Lynott. Small potted plants served as favors and table decorations. Prizes for the card games went to Beverly Smith Allane West and Carol Jean Bruns.

Mariette Einen Avenue NE Margaret Hunter Polly Spohn Colleen Bedell Allane West Jean Ann Nelson Carol Jean Bruns Patricia Carberry Gladyce Johnson Eroy Cullman Beverly Smith Arlene Gundling Dorothy Lynott

Woman's Relief Corps Card Party Tuesday

The Woman's Relief Corps will hold a public card party in the Electric Light company bungalow Tuesday at 730 p.m. attendance requires bringing cards. The regular meeting will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at the Memorial building.

Woman's Relief Corps Electric Light Company Memorial Building

International relations group to meet Thursday

The international relations study group of the A. A. U. W. will meet Thursday at 9 30 a.m. at the home of Mrs. M R Warren, 2008 Fifth Avenue SE.

International Relations Group M R. Warren Fifth Avenue SE

Otyokowa Camp Fire Hosts Games at YWCA

Members of the Otyokowa Camp Fire group of the First Presbyterian church and their guests met at the Y W C A Saturday afternoon for group games and ping pong. Those present included Helen Mc Lean Barbara Carrithers Many Jane Ferguson Leona Sprynel Bertha Conroy Martha Rompot Ruth Kohl and Jean Muetzel.

Otyokowa First Presbyterian Church Helen McLean Barbara Carrithers Jane Ferguson Leona Sprynel Bertha Conroy Martha Rompot Ruth Kohl Jean Muetzel

Benefit Dance by Chicago and North Western Women's Club

Seventy five couples attended the annual benefit dance at the Crystal ballroom Montrose hotel Friday evening. During intermission pupils of Edna K Dieman presented entertainment featuring Barbara Risk Alyce Mary Chadima Mary Jane Hubbard Ruth Rice Betty Jo Stephens and Dorothy Davis with accompanist. Mrs William Blum was chairman of the affair.

Chicago and North Western Women’s Club Crystal Ballroom Montrose Hotel Edna K Dieman Barbara Risk Alyce Mary Chadima Mary Jane Hubbard Ruth Rice Betty Jo Stephens Dorothy Davis William Blum

Ivy Club Meets at First Reformed Church

The Ivy club of the First Reformed church gathered Monday evening for a guest meeting and basketball. Refreshments followed. Members present included Mildred Ramey Bernadean White Evelyn Spillman Hazelle Ramey Mary Jane LeMasters Mae Lanning and Mrs James Chukas. Guests were Frances Lanning Frances Bizulis Donna Jean Temple Pauline Fuller and Lola White.

Ivy Club The First Reformed Church Mildred Ramey Bernadean White Evelyn Spillman Hazelle Ramey Mary Jane LeMasters Mae Lanning James Chukas Frances Lanning Frances Bizulis Donna Jean Temple Pauline Fuller Lola White

Betty J Stauffer and Robert M Smith Wed at Kenwood Park Church

Betty J Stauffer and Robert M Smith wed Easter Sunday at 5 p m in Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church with Rev Charles Bridges officiating. Gertrude Gray sang, O F Wiedersberg played violin, Lula Belle McGinnis assisted and the couple's reception followed at the church parlor. They reside at 3005 C avenue NE.

Kenwood Park Presbyterian Church Betty J. Stauffer Robert M. Smith Charles Bridges Gertrude Gray O F Wiedersberg Lula Belle McGinnis Center Point Betty Smith Edward Flemming Jerry Allen Bys, Jr R. Wiedersberg Paul Hanson Gordon

Health Education Group Plans Spring Benefit Dance

Members of the Cedar Rapids Woman's Club health education department will host their annual spring benefit dance next Saturday from 9 to 1 at the YMCA. A local five piece orchestra will provide music and refreshments will be served. All club members their husbands and friends are invited.

Health Education Department Cedar Rapids

Home Builders Class Picnic and Meeting at Stoflet Home

Members of the Home Builders class of the First Evangelical church gathered Thursday for a picnic supper and business session at 1703 First Avenue West, hosted by Mr. and Mrs. David A. Stoflet. Attending were numerous couples and guests including the Clausons and Rev. and Mrs. George Stauffacher.

First Evangelical Church David A. Stoflet First Avenue W al Krippner Lester Lodge Stewert Ford Everett Finch George Holsinger Adolph Topinka Lysle Starkweather

Olivettes Meet At Marilyn Chyle Home

The Olivettes gathered Wednesday at 1902 Johnson Avenue NW for a picnic supper a scrapbook session and an Easter egg hunt Prizes went to Barbara Muetzel and Mrs Leslie Lawrence Others present included Doris Hegewald Lucille Johnson and Mesdames Marvin Bishop Keith Dennis and Harold Meyn

Olivettes Marilyn Chyle Johnson Avenue NW Barbara Muetzel Leslie Lawrence Doris Hegewald Lucille Johnson Marvin Bishop Keith Dennis Harold Meyn

Gift of Gab Club Dines at Bevill Home

Mrs. James Bevill entertained the Gift of Gab club at noon dinner Thursday. Bingo prizes went to Hattie Schanke Ann Hoke Hattie Craft Laura Scheller and Carrie Cherry. Other attendees included Ruth Boyd Lib Topping Ernest Valsek Ruth Wilford and Mrs Scheller of Springville.

James Bevill Gift of Gab Club Hattie Schanke Ann Hoke Hattie Craft Laura Scheller Carrie Cherry Ruth Boyd Lib Topping Ernest Valsek Ruth Wilford Scheller Springville

Tyler P T A Plans Meetings and Pupil Presentations

The Tyler P T A schedules a Thursday 2 p.m. meeting at the school with Dr. Paul C. Greene speaking. Sixth graders present The King of the Golden River with lantern slides. the 2A choir reads. cooking classes meet Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the Community House kitchen. Johnson P T A holds its last meeting of the year Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. with first and third graders demonstrating speech work and tea served afterward.

Tyler P T. A Paul C. Greene Tyler P. T. A Johnson P. T. A

Roosevelt PTA Meeting Opens With Chorus and Talks

The Roosevelt P T A will meet Wednesday at 2 15 p m in the school cafeteria Guest speakers are Sergeant Gordon Hughes and Dr Charles T Hickok The Linn County Women's chorus will sing All parents in the community are invited

Roosevelt P. T. A Linn County Women's Chorus Gordon Hughes Charles T Hickok

Schaefer Heights PTA Meeting Set for Tuesday Evening

The Schaefer Heights P T A will meet Tuesday at 7 30 p m. The meeting will discuss upcoming events, reports from committees, and plans for school activities. Members are urged to attend.

Schaefer Heights P. T. A

Mrs. Emery Reports D A R Defense Symposium Beginnings

Mrs. Imogen B. Emery of Cedar Rapids chaired the D A R defense symposium at the Mayflower hotel Washington during the forty eighth Continental Congress. Speakers included Senator Key Pittman Maj George Fielding Eliot and Representative Martin Dies. The event touched on un American activities and unity for peace.

Continental Congress of the Daughters of the American Revolution Washington D. C Imogen B. Emery Cedar Rapids Mayflower Hotel Congress Constitution Hall Senator Key Pittman Senate Foreign Relations Committee George Fielding Eliot U.S. A Martin Dies Texas House Committee On Roosevelt Emery D.A.R Marian Anderson Charles H. Houston Marian Anderson Citizens Committee

Mrs Oliver Longueville Sponsors Bridge Tournament Tonight

Mrs Oliver Longueville will sponsor a bridge tournament at the Montrose hotel tonight at eight o clock. The event promises a local competitive field and a formal evening for players.

Oliver Longueville Montrose Hotel

Gilbert Weekend Visitor at 224 Fifteenth Street

Minneapolis resident E. C. Gilbert was a weekend guest in the home of W. J. McGuire at 224 Fifteenth Street NW, according to a local notice.

E. C. Gilbert Minneapolis W. J McGuire Fifteenth Street NW

Intelligent Reasoning Needed In Europe Says London Man

Prof H Levy of the University of London spoke at Coe College on Europe’s path to peace. He warned that democratic progress hinges on intelligent reasoning and warned against passive stances as Europe adjusts its mix of small nations. He traced post 1918 tensions between new democracies and fascist or feudal forces and described the fascist bloc as a fearful combination within industry.

Europe London H. . Levy University of London Coe College Sinclair Memorial Chapel Professor Levy United States Washington, D. C Levy Spain

Mannatt Automobile Involved in Suspected Stolen Car Crash

Police confirmed that a car involved in a crash on 404 Thirty-second Street NE was stolen. Russell Mannatt reported the theft early Sunday after his car, which had struck a truck near the H. W. Shipe residence in Kenwood, showed an open left front door and no occupant at the scene. He said the ignition key was left in the vehicle.

Thirty-second Street Russell Mannatt Park Avenue SE Mannatt H. W. Shipe Kenwood Shipe G. M. Bird Third Avenue SE

Daylight Saving Time In Effect April 30

Daylight saving time begins at 1 am CST on Sunday April 30 and runs until September 24 at 1 am. The change affects clocks nationwide as observed by the Associated Press from New York.

New York

Rotary meal at police station highlights department tour

Rotary members met at the police station and dined on tin plates with tin cups. Police Chief Bob Vlach outlined the department structure including executive, patrol, detective, and traffic divisions and announced plans for a fifth division to handle juvenile work. Roosevelt hotel employees provided a full meal. Over sixty members attended.

Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel Bob Vlach Vilach Police Department

City clubs and notices fill Cedar Rapids scene

The Cedar Rapids stamp club meets at Hotel Montrose Monday at 8 p.m. All stamp collectors invited. Girls basketball interest meeting for non high school players Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. at the Y. M. C. A. Dr Henry J. Schor to attend an Chicago convention Monday night. Typographical union auxiliary meets at I O O F hall Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Mrs E W Lundquist and Mrs Leslie Lawrence to host. Town Chapter 9 of National Association of Power Engineers meets Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. in Sokol hall with initiation. Junior choir program at St James Methodist postponed to Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. at the church featuring music and two one-act plays. Ladies auxiliary to Master and Journeyman Barbers union meets Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Mrs Sidney Peterson’s home. Mrs Ted Youngton assisting hostess. Mrs L H Kelsey reports a kidnapping of a one-month-old girl stolen Saturday afternoon valued at $5.

Ladies Auxiliary To Typographical Union No. 192 I. O. O. F. Hall First Avenue E E. W. Lundquist Leslie Lawrence The National Association of Power Engineers Sokol Hall St. James Methodist Church Master and Journeyman Barbers’ Union Sidney Peterson Second Street NW Ted Youngton

Warry Boyd Reappointed to Public Library Board

Harry Boyd associate editor of The Gazette was reappointed by the city council on Monday as a member of the public library board of trustees. His term had expired April 7.

Warry Boyd Harry Boyd the Gazette Public Library Board of Trustees

Wayne Campbell Suffers Spring Baseball Finger Injury

Wayne Campbell, 13, of 1551 A avenue NE, suffered a compound fracture of the right ring finger while playing. He was treated at St. Luke's hospital at 2 p.m. and released.

Wayne Campbell Avenue NE St. Luke's Hospital

Mrs Koval Injured After Fall At Home

Mrs. Mike Koval aged 50 of 1708 C street SW suffered a gash on the head after falling sixteen cellar steps at 6:30 a.m. Monday. She was taken to Mercy hospital by the Ambulance Service and is reported in a weakened condition after a recent pneumonia attack.

Mike Koval C Street Mercy Hospital

Ottumwa Checkers Rally Past Cedar Rapids Team 79 65

Ottumwa checker players defeated a Cedar Rapids team 79 to 65 at Ottumwa Saturday. Robert Kennedy led with 18 points. Walter Popeko 1 and others added double digits. Forest Lamb 17 and George Huber 16 anchored the Ottumwa effort. The Iowa Checker Association announced the 1940 state tournament will be held in Cedar Rapids early next year.

Ottumwa Checker Cedar Rapids Ottumwa Robert Kennedy Walter Popeko A. R. Beck Logan Stingrey C. H. Harrison Ralph Kennedy Forest Lamb George Huber Luther Sammons Loran Lamb T. O. Hawk Joe Knox Iowa Checker Association

Attempts To Steal Two Automobiles Thwarted

An embryo automobile thief was thwarted twice Sunday evening near Sixteenth street and First avenue E. Monroe Daykin of Iowa City saw a man leave a car at 7 15 p m and Mrs. H E Pfeiffer saw a man abandon her vehicle at 7 25 p m. Detectives detained a young man as a suspect at 8 15 p m but released him after confirming his whereabouts.

Sixteenth Street First Avenue E Monroe Daykin Iowa City R. S. Makinson H. E. Pfeiffer Third Avenue SE

Court Rules Cornthwaite Can Raise Hogs in Farm Class

In Circle drive NE a hog case ended with Judge Powell dismissing the suit against R L Cornthwaite 38 of 60 Circle drive NE The court found his property used for agricultural purposes and ruled the hog pens not a health nuisance after a site visit by the judge and testimony from Assistant City Health Officer A Trusty

Circle Drive NE Thomas B Powell R. L. Cornthwaite Cornthwaite A. Trusty

Fears For Philippine Future Rise From US Withdrawals

Juan Aguas of Floridablanca Pampanga P I told Cedar Rapids Real Estate board luncheon the Philippines would be wiped out if the US lowers its flag. He noted the commonwealth since 1935 has its own president and government with the American high commissioner handling currency immigration and coinage. He said independence is desired but world events create uncertainty and fear Japan might act without restraint, while under US protection Filipinos do not know oppression.

Philippines United States Juan Aguas Floridablanca Pampanaga P. I Coe College Cedar Rapids Aguas Japan

Court House News in Monday Proceedings and Executorship Action

Hearing on final report of John T Flaherty as executor of the Patrick Flaherty estate was before Judge C J Haas. Objections by Hannah Flaherty Harrington contested the report. Annie Flaherty and John T Flaherty were co executors before the former's 1931 death. Judge J E Heiserman authorized D W Bates receiver to sell Mound Farm addition realty to George P Hardy at 1250 dollars. Stephen Stastny reported 100 White Rock and Plymouth Rock chickens stolen. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigates. A divorce action of Lottie J Politis against Nick Politis filed Feb 9 was dismissed on plaintiff's motion.

John T Flaherty Patrick Flaherty C. J. Haas Hannah Flaherty Harrington Annie Flaherty John T. Flaherty J. E. Heiserman D. W. Bates The American Trust and Savings Bank Mound Farm Addition Realty George P. Hardy Stephen Stastny Ely Jim Smith White Rock Plymouth Rock Larry Condon Lottie J. Politis Nick Politis

Funeral Tuesday for Mrs Martha Elliott widow of Herbert Elliott

Mrs Martha Ann Elliott died at her son Owen N Elliott's home in Marion Iowa. Born August 6 1853 in Bethel Vermont she moved to Marion in youth and later married Herbert Elliott. Survived by son and brother Carl N Owen of Marion she was a Congregational church member. Funeral at Turner chapel Tuesday 2 pm conducted by Reverend Ellinger burial Oak Shade Marion.

Martha Ann Elliott Herbert I. Elliott Owen N. Elliott Vernon Drive Bethel Marion Iown Herbert Elliott Cedar Rapids Carl N. Owen Congregational Church of Turner Chapel Mr. Ellinger Oak Shade

Mrs Pheba Wright 73 Dies After Lingering Illness

Mrs Pheba Ann Wright a Linn county native lifelong Toddville resident died at home 114 E avenue NW Cedar Rapids area after a lingering illness She had three sons and three daughters twenty six grandchildren and thirty great grandchildren survive Her husband Joseph was killed in a 1918 interurban accident Brief services set for 1 30 p m Wednesday at Beatty chapel and 2 p m at Free Methodist Church Toddville Burial Morrison cemetery Friends may call 7 9 p m Monday and Tuesday

Pheba Ann Wright Linn County Toddville E Avenue NW Cedar Rapids Robert Stephen Palo Willard Olin Lydia Deal Blanche Hunter Morrison Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Jambor at Kuba funeral home

Funeral services for Mrs Anna Jambor who died at her home on route 2 will be held at Kuba funeral home at 2 p.m Tuesday conducted by T B Hlu bucek. Burial will be in the Bo hemian National cemetery. Members of the Mladocech lodge Z C B J will be pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home.

Anna Jambor Kuba T. B. Hlubucek Bohemian National Cemetery Mladocech Lodge Pallbackers

Funeral services for Mrs Mable Burke

Funeral services for Mrs Mable Burke of 1111 I avenue NE will be held at Immaculate Conception church at 9 a.m. Tuesday in charge of Msgr John Molloy. Burial will follow in Mount Calvary cemetery. Friends may call at Beatty chapel Monday evening.

Mable Burke I Avenue NE Immaculate Conception Church John Molloy Mount Calvary Cemetery Beatty Chapel

Funeral for Mrs Bean to Be Held Tuesday

Funeral services for Mrs. Phebe Ann Bean who died at her home 1769 Thirty-fourth street SE will be conducted in the Beatty chapel Tuesday at 2 pm by Rev. I E Linklet ter. Burial will follow at Shiloh cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel Monday evening.

Phebe Ann Bean Thirty-fourth Street Beatty Chapel I. E. Linkletter Shiloh

Obituary: John Knapp Sr. Dies in Solon Family Home

John Knapp Sr died at 5 45 am Sunday at his son John Jr s home Route 2 Solon after a long illness Born February 24 1864 in Sloupnice Bohemia he immigrated to the United States in 1906 settling in Kansas before moving to this area in 1908 He is survived by his son and daughter Mrs Mary Philipp Cedar Rapids a stepson John Kloubec Solon a stepdaughter Mrs Hugo Klar Sauk Center Minnesota twelve grandchildren and two great grandchildren Funeral services are planned from Kuba Funeral Home Wednesday at 8 30 am to St Ludmila s Church at 9 am with Rev Frank R Hruby and Rev J E Michalek officiating Burial will follow in St.

John Knapp John Solon Sloupnice Bohemia United States Kansas Mary Philipp Cedar Rapids John Kloubec Hugo Klar Sauk Center Minn Kuba Funeral Home St. Ludmila’s Church Frank R. Hruby J. E. Michalek

Athletic Equipment Measure Defeated in Iowa House

The Iowa House defeated a bill allowing school districts to spend public funds on athletic equipment, 56 to 45 after debate. Earlier, the chamber approved other measures including a pension boost and farm market road funding while sending a state guard salary bill to the governor.

DES Moines Iowa House Public Safety Department House Senate National Guard

Prowlers Stage Ninth Job In SE Area County

Prowlers in the southeast section of Linn county staged their ninth break in over two months Saturday night. They entered the Cecil Patton home two and one half miles west of Martelle between 9 p.m. and 1 30 a.m. Sunday, taking only a few potatoes and several jars of raspberries. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon is investigating.

Linn County Cecil Patton Martelle Pattons Larry Condon

La Porte City Clubs Elect Officers for New Year

Two La Porte City clubs elected officers for the coming year. The Tourist club chose Mrs. L. S. Larson as president and filled posts for vice president secretary treasurer corresponding secretary librarian among others. The Literary club elected Mrs. R. E. Ashley as president and named officers for vice president recording secretary corresponding secretary treasurer and librarian.

LA Porte City Tourist Club Hugh Salmon L. S. Larson H. G. Esher J. W. Betts Georgia Oren J. H. Goon H. E. Waldrof Arthur Kober R. E. Ashley Harry Morrison Richard Pearson Hiarry McQuilkin Roy Hawkins M. L. Haven

John cemetery service notice

The family requests no flowers. Friends may call at the funeral home.

W V Huff of Bonaparte Dies at 72

W V Huff 72 died at 1 30 a m Monday at his Bonaparte home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Bona parte. He was the father of Harley William and Robert Huff of Cedar Rapids.

W. V. Huff Bonaparte Mr. Huff Harley, William and Robert Huff Cedar Rapids

Cedar County Resident Anna C Bagley Dies at 81

Mrs Anna C Bagley 81 lifelong Cedar county resident died at her Tipton home Sunday at 445 PM after a lingering illness relatives were informed Monday Funeral services will be held Wednesday afternoon at Tipton

Anna C. Bagley Cedar County Tipton

Complainant Seeks Council Action On Water Backing Up

Frank Stolba of 2629 Mount Vernon SE asks city council to clear a drainage stoppage crossing his five acre property. Attorney Charles Penningroth says a drain under Stolba’s land, built by A. J. Smith, is clogged causing water to back up and damage Stolba’s vineyard and orchard. council referred to legal and engineering departments for action.

Frank Stolba Mount Vernon Avenue Charles Penningroth Stolba A. J. Smith Penningroth

Breakins Reported At Two City Oil Stations

Two breakins were reported Sunday morning at the G. F. McBride service station at 1802 Johnson Avenue NW and Champlin Oil at 819 Third Street SE. A jimmy forced the McBride door with no clearly missing items. At Champlin a pay telephone was torn from the wall. Amount taken from the toll box was not known.

G. F. McBride Johnson Avenue Champlin Oil Company Third Street Jimmy McBride Champlin’s

Cedar Rapids Man Fined for Drinking in Public

Eldon Irwin, 27, of Cedar Rapids, was fined 25 dollars and costs after a dawn arrest by Deputy Sheriffs Harlan Snyder and P. J. Whittemore at the White Lodge Inn on highway 149 west of Cedar Rapids. Officers found a half pint whisky with an Illinois stamp and said he produced another.

Jim Smith White Lodge Inn Cedar Rapids Eldon Irwin H. R Churchill Harlan Snyder P. J. Whittemore Irwin

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Society Roy Bollingers Barbara Clouhy Kiwanis Kettlers L. D. Welds Otyokowa Camp C. N. W. Club Dance L. L. Dolson Eife Chiropractor C. BR. Sav. Bank Bidg Jim Robert Smith Health Education Bevill P.T.A. Meetings Tyler Schaefer Heights Longueville Police Dept Cedar Rapids Stamp Club Hotel Montrose Henry J. Schor L. H. Kelsey Fifth Street Ottumwa Checkers Philippine U.S Court House News Challenges Estate Report Martha Elliott Pheba Wright Mrs. Jambor Prowlers SE Area County Council of Water Arcrid American Institute of Laundering Cartwright Armstrong’s
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