Local motorists fined for speeding on city streets
Charles Willets of 518 Second Street Southwest was fined ten dollars plus costs for speeding. Woodrow Bontrager of 319 Fifth Street Northwest fined twenty five dollars for speeding over fifty miles an hour. R. K. Shannon of Cedar Rapids fined ten dollars for speeding. Hulbert Rice of 827 Third Avenue Southeast fined ten dollars for speeding. W. E. Hay of Anamosa fined one dollar for parking in theater entrance zone. Thomas Evans of 374 Fifteenth Street Southeast fined one dollar for parking in a bus stop zone. James McDowell of 937 Fourteenth Avenue Southeast pled not guilty to disturbing the peace of his family. trial set for Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Willets
Second Street
Woodrow Bontrager
Fifth Street
R. K. Shannon
Cedar Rapids
Hulbert Rice
Third Avenue
W. E. Hay
Anamosa
Thomas Evans
Fifteenth Street
James McDowell
Fourteenth Avenue
Birth announcements from Iowa City area April births
Born to Vernon Townsend at 418 First Street SW a daughter Jacqueline Kay on April 22. At St Luke's hospital a daughter to Dr and Mrs R M Chapman of 251 Twenty-third Street Drive SE on April 26. Mrs Chapman is Irene Klinger. A son to Norman E Foster of 1305 Maplewood Drive NE around April 1995. At Mercy hospital a son to Elmo Wood of 830 Third Street NW on April 26 and a daughter to Marvin Kyle of 1711 C Avenue NE on April 26.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vernon Townsend
First Street
Iowa City
Jacqueline Kay
St. Luke’s Hospital
R. M. Chapman
Twenty-third Street Drive
Chapman
Irene Klinger
Norman. E. Foster
Maplewood Drive
Mercy Hospital
Elmo Wood
Third Street
Marvin Kyle
C Avenue NE
Custody Ruling In Cruel Treatment Case In Rock Island
Judge John T. Moffitt awards custody to Mrs. Elgena Stack and two children after finding cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple married in Rock Island in 1934. Separate record: Lucille Novetny, named from Leo No votny, 34, by Judge H. C. Ring in a cruelty case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elgena Stack
James Stack
John T. Moffitt
Obituaries Report Two Local Women Die This Tuesday
Mrs. Jessie May Adamson, 58, died at her home 834 Second Avenue SE at 7:45 p.m. Tuesday. Mrs. Elizabeth Nemecek Prucha, 75, died at her home 1538 Mt. Vernon Avenue SE at 6:45 p.m. Tuesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie May Adamson
Second Avenue SE
Elizabeth Nemecek Prucha
Mt. Vernon Avenue
Hospital group plans private patient coverage and costs
The Hospital Service plan explains daily inpatient reimbursement up to four fifty and outlines that medical care by the member's doctor is not covered. Monthly charges are 75 cents for the individual, 50 cents for one dependent, and 25 cents for additional dependents, totaling 1.50. The plan requires continued payments to receive benefits and does not function as a mutual or insurance return. The governance includes corporators from participating hospitals and physicians aligned with the Iowa Medical Society, with a board structure appointing hospital and physician representatives. Recommendations were presented at the Iowa Hospital convention by Ray McCarthy and A M Calvin of Minnesota Hospital Service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Hospital Association
Iowa State Medical Society
State Medical Society
Iowa Hospital Convention
Ray McCarthy
St. Louis Hospital Service, Inc
St. Louis
A. M. Calvin
Minnesota Hospital Service Company
Press must defend freedom and unite against demagogues
James G. Stahlman, head of the American Newspaper Publishers Association, urged newspapers to defend press freedom and launch a public relations campaign. He criticized blatherskites and demagogues, pressed for stronger ties with motion picture and radio industries, and called on newspapers to regain advertising leverage while upholding readers’ right to free expression.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
INS
America
James G. Stahlman
Nashville
Stahlman
National Association of Broadcasters
W. F. Wiley
The
Cincinnati Enquirer
H. W. Stodghill
Hearst Newspapers
A. V. Miller
New York Herald-Tribune
Paul Bellamy
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Committee On Cooperation of Press, Bar and Radio
Jerome D. Barnum
Syracuse
N. Y
Post-Standard
Van Horn Chosen As Head Of Iowa Hospital Group
The Rev. J. P. Van Horn, superintendent of St. Luke's hospital in Cedar Rapids, was elected president of the Iowa Hospital association, succeeding F. P. G. Lattner of Finley hospital. Other officers include Miss Craig Anderson, Sister Mary Magdalen, R. J. Connor, A. Langehaug, Miss Mary L. Elder, and Louis C. Zopf. Speakers highlighted hospital efficiency, costs of pharmaceutical service, and organizational principles for hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. van Horn
St. Luke’s Hospital
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Hospital Association
F. P. G. Lattner
Finley Hospital
Dubuque
Adam Belle McCleery
Evanston Hospital Association of
Evanston
Lll
Miss McCleery
Iowa Seniors Get Air Service Chance at UI
Iowa City AP seniors at the University of Iowa may apply for Uncle Sam's air service from May 11 to 15. Maj. R. T. Gronau Capt. E. J. Kendricks and Lieut. J. E. Smart will be headquartered at the university during that period to assist with applications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
University of Iowa
Uncle Sam’s
Air Service
Army Air Corps
R. T. Gronau
E. J. Kendricks
J. E. Smart
University
Templeman challenges Cedar Rapids teachers over wages and pensions
Templeman blasts teachers leaders for not pushing wage hikes or a tenure law, calling for higher salaries, tenure, and a real pension. He contrasts organized and disorganized labor, urging teachers to act. Elected officers include Erma Oberg as president and Ingeborg Nielsen as first vice president. Templeman named as NAtional Education Association delegate for July convention in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Templeman
Erma Oberg
Franklin High School
Ingeborg Nielsen
Tyler
Miss Oberg
Norma Dietrich
Harry Burmeister
Roosevelt
Emily Matousek
McKinley
Harry Kelley
Miriam Confare
Garfield
Helen Murch
Polk
Pension Board
National Education Association
San Francisco
Elsie Cornely
Cedar Rapids Classroom Teachers Association
Arthur Deamer
Cedar Rapids
Deamer
Iowa
State Teachers Association
Britain Conscripts Men Amid War Prep Debates
Chamberlain announced a peacetime shift toward compulsory military service to reinforce anti aircraft defenses and potential overseas service if war comes. Exemptions exist for medical grounds and conscientious objectors may work on national tasks. Voluntary service remains central to the three services with special rules for under 20 entrants. He promised debates, but ruled out a general referendum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
England
Defense Services
Navy
Air Force
Britain Seeks Nazi Note as Hitler Speech Looms
Sir Nevile Henderson, British ambassador, failed to meet Hitler or Ribbentrop and delivered Britain's note to Weizsaecker. Nazi leaders doubt time for talks before Hitler's Reichstag address. Mussolini aware of Hitler plan. translators preparing English French Italian versions. Coulondre returns to Berlin after Prague protectorate report.
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Berlin
Nevile Henderson
Adolf Hitler
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Baron Ernst von Weizsaecker
Foreign Office
Henderson
Ribbentrop
Hitler
Jugoslav
Roosevelt
Britain
Wilhelmstrasse
Mussolini
Italy
Ilduce
Fuehrer
Sir Nevile
Robert Coulondre
Germany
Prague
Iowa House Passes $2 Million Emergency Relief Bill
In Des Moines the Iowa house passed a $2,000,000 a year emergency relief measure by a 56 to 42 vote. The bill moves to the senate with minor amendments as lawmakers race toward adjournment on the 109th day. The session also approved a truck tax bill reform and other measures, detailing funding sources for the relief fund across two years and outlining distribution from various funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
House
Senate
Forty-eighth
General Assembly
County Boards of Supervisors
State Tax Commission
Legislative Interim Committee
IERA
Board of Social Welfare
Legislative Chamber
Guard Bing Crosby Home After Kidnap Threats
Los Angeles reporting that the Toluca Lake home of Bing Crosby is under guard after a kidnap threat aimed at one of his four children. Crosby refused to discuss details, saying he was sworn to secrecy by FBI agents. Guards have patrolled the Crosby residence for four days as authorities investigate the threat and related notes found in fan mail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Toluca Lake
Bing Crosby
Crosby
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Everett Crosby
Singer
Bing
San Francisco
FBI
Training Days Shape Democratic Futures for Children
In 1940 members will reconvene to propose a ten year plan addressing children's needs. The President asserts democracy trains leaders and citizens to handle duties, shape general policies, and select entrusted officials. It must also develop life skills and ensure opportunities for youths to fulfill those capacities.
Independence Man Dies At 94. Radio Baritone Passes Away
Independence George S. Woodruff died Tuesday afternoon at 94 after a two week illness. He celebrated his birthday on Feb 28 by singing over the radio and was known as the oldest living radio baritone. Funeral services will be held Thursday afternoon at St James Episcopal Church, with burial in Oak Grove cemetery. Surviving relatives include nephew George H. Jones of Independence and niece and nephew Ethel Jones and Floyd W. Jones of Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Independence
George S. Woodruff
St. James Episcopal Church
James A. Dew-Brittain
Oak Grove Cemetery
George H. Jones
Ethel Jones
Floyd W. Jones
Chicago
Argentine Wheat Loans Boost Land Rotation Policy
Buenos Aires AP reports the Argentine government, adopting a modified crop control approach, authorized loans totaling 1,860,000 dollars on Wednesday to encourage farmers to take wheat lands out of cultivation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Army to Acquire 40000 Acres in Iowa for Training Center
Washington AP The House Military Committee on Wednesday recommended legislation to authorize the army to acquire 40000 acres of land in south central Iowa to enlarge the seventh corps area training center. Estimated cost for the addition is 660000 dollars. The committee also recommended additional land acquisitions at nine other military posts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Military Committee
Army
Iowa
Seventh Corps
Bergdoll Quoted Saying To Hell With United States
Washington hearing on Rep Harness bill to keep Grover Bergdoll from returning to serve his World War I draft dodging sentence. Walter Lehman of Fairfax Virginia and Army Intelligence testified that Bergdoll once proclaimed contempt for the United States during the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
Grover Cleveland Bergdoll
Germany
United States
House Military Affairs Committee
Walter Lehman
Fairfax
U. S. Army Intelligence Division
Rep
Harness
Ind
Bergdol
Dow Jones Averages Mixed As Bonds Decline Slightly
The report shows minor moves in indices and bonds with small losses and gains across sectors. Values inch higher in rails and utilities while totals edge down slightly, reflecting cautious market sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OP Nongs
Cide Hests Escess
Totic AI
Ssee
Witnesses Change Story Of Accident Acquitted Driver
In a police court trial lasting over an hour, Lester Shulista, 24, beer truck driver, was found not guilty of reckless driving by Judge Thomas B. Powell. The case arose from a collision between Shulista’s truck and a Meyers coupe at Twelfth avenue and Second street SE. A three year old girl was injured. Witnesses Mrs Feiereisen and Mrs Sexton testified Meyers was to blame, contradicting city photos and testimony. The trial drew police attention as a high profile case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lester Shulista
Twentyfirst Street SE
Thomas B. Powell
Sergt
Gordon Hughes
Hanna and
Stodola
Twelfth Avenue
Second Street SE
Shulista
George M. Meyers
Meyers
Hughes
John Feiereisen
First Street SE
Robert Sexton
Harry Johnson
Feiereisen
Sexton
Johnson
White lashes back at Governor Wilson probe
The article records White defending himself against allegations from a Senate inquiry. He questions whether officials and “puppets” changed positions, denying nonfeasance in office. It outlines disputes over hospital, reformatories, and bids, and notes Felton and board members defend administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
White
Governor Wilson
Man to Haul Ashes and Rubbish Wanted Ads LOC 10
Advertisement notes a classified Want Ad seeking a man to haul ashes and rubbish. The notice references LOC under classification 10 and is presented as an employment style solicitation in a local paper.
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